Best Erik Wolf Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 83. Heike Winter - Why Artisanal Still Matters 36:24

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00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – From Germany to Scotland 02:10 – Discovering the Isle of Harris 04:30 – A Dream, a Word, and a Business Idea 06:45 – From Concept to First Jar 08:00 – Changing How People Think About Mustard 10:05 – Producing Food in a Remote Location 14:10 – Organic Ingredients and Sustainability Challenges 17:15 – Visitors, Honesty Bo…

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Eddie Deezen 58:04

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Noel catches up with Eddie Deezen. The actor might be best known as Eugene in the Grease movies. Eddie voiced "Know-It-All" in the holiday classic, The Polar Express. He shares some great Tom Hanks stories. Eddie had roles in 1941, I Wanna Hold Your Hands and Wargames. His cult classics included Surf 2, Laserblast and Million Dollar Mystery. Eddie …

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Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue, Eight Men Out) 1:05:16

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Noel catches up with Gordon Clapp. The actor is best known for playing Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue. Medavoy appeared in 256 episodes, the second-most on the show, only behind Dennis Franz's Det. Andy Sipowicz. Gordon won an Emmy for his role in 1998. He had guest-starring roles in Cheers, Night Court, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Deadwood an…

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David Berger: Year-End Reflections on Corporate Governance and the Road Ahead 53:24

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(0:00) Intro (1:31) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:18) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episodes with David (E24 from Nov 2020 and E159 from Dec 2024) (3:22) 2025 highlights from the American College of Governance Counsel (4:55) The Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Corporate Governan…

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Richard Blake: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Silicon Valley 150 Governance Report 1:00:38

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(0:00) Intro. (1:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:14) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episodes/reports with Richard (E126 from Feb 2024 and E158 from Dec 2024) (3:11) AI dominance in public and private markets (4:14) About WSGR's 2025 SV150 Corporate Governance Report. Major Findings in DEI Discl…

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Ep 82. Daniela Sfara - Cooking by Heart Not by Recipe 30:36

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This episode explores: • The power of intuitive cooking and ancestral knowledge • Why authenticity is often misunderstood—and misused—in modern food culture • The role of terroir, tradition, and memory in shaping true culinary experiences • How social media trends have distorted our understanding of real food • Why reconnecting with the sources of …

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CHRISTMAS ADJACENT 2025: THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST 1:15:16

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Send us a text PASSION OF THE CHRIST “And in the ending days of two-thousand, twenty-five in the Year of our Bloodied Lord (R.I.P.), the three unwise men of TGTPTU shall gather and in their folly alloweth the unholy host Thomas to select the season’s Christmas-adjacent movie. And there will be great wailing and weeping and gnashing of ill-cared for…

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Bobbie Brown 44:41

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Noel catches up with Bobbie Brown. The actress, model, video vixen, and standup comic has also written two books, Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, with a third one on the way. Bobbie won the Star Search Spokesmodel competition a record 13 times. She appeared in numerous video, most notably the 1990 video for Warrant's song "Cherry Pie". She app…

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Michelle Leder (Footnoted): Uncovering Hidden Risks in SEC Filings 52:39

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(0:00) Intro (1:21) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:08) Start of interview (2:36) Michelle's origin story (4:33) The Origins of Footnoted (started in 2003) (6:36) Understanding SEC Filings and Disclosures (7:20) The "Friday Night Dump" (9:34) The State of Public vs. Private Markets (12:40) The Rise of Privat…

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Jeffrey Weissman (Back to the Future Parts 2 and 3) 1:05:14

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Noel catches up with actor Jeffrey Weissman. Many fans of the Back to the Future trilogy were originally unaware that Jeffrey replaced Crispin Glover as George McFly for the sequels. Jeffrey explains the drama surrounding Crispin and how he got to replace him. The actor has roles in Pale Rider, Twilight Zone The Movie, Johnny Dangerously and more. …

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Erik Lie: Catching Cheats, Fraud Detection, and the Board’s Evolving Role 1:00:24

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(0:00) Intro (1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:16) Start of interview (3:01) Erik's origin story (6:10) His role at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. (7:49) Exploring his book Catching Cheats (9:39) About the field of forensic economics (11:00) The Challenge of Private Market Dat…

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OBSCENELY POSITIVE SONGS FOR STRANGERS: THE MUSICAL EPISODE W/RYAN 40:15

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Send us a text bRyan’s Song While the squib portion has ended with a bang (and some whimpers), Season 15 continues to stretch to the end of Year 2025. This ep we celebrate the contributions to the pod from one of TGTPTU’s three hosts: Ryan. Exceptionally written show notes rarely get noticed by listeners and editing is the art of concealment, so gi…

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Ellie Cornell (Halloween 4 and Halloween 5) 1:02:41

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Noel catches up with Ellie Cornell. The actress had some big shoes to fill. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers brought back characters from the first two Halloween movies. Jamie Lee Curtis declined to return for the sequel. Ellie was cast as final girl, Rachel Carruthers, who was the adopted sister of Jamie Lloyd, Laurie Strode's daughter. El…

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SQUIB GAMES FINALE: ROBOCOP W/SPECIAL GUEST ERIK VAN DER WOLF 1:15:05

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. TGTPTU books its final perp in the 20-movie-long shooting spree of S…

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Kristin Minter (Home Alone, Cool as Ice) 57:47

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Noel catches up with Kristin Minter. The actress played Heather McCallister in Home Alone. Many people think Heather was the reason Kevin was left behind. Kristin defends her character. Kristin starred alongside Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice. She talks about working with the Ice Man. Kristin played Randi Fronczak for 71 episodes on ER and had recurrin…

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Ep 81. Veronica Peralta - The Sweet Taste of Ethics 43:10

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1:00 – The Origins of Paccari 03:00 – Empowering Farmers 07:00 – Saving Biodiversity 08:00 – Distinct Flavors of Place 14:00 – Chocolate as Happiness 17:00 – The Raw Bar Revolution 18:00 – Beyond Business: A Social Mission 20:00 – Toward a Chocolate Map of Ecuador 23:00 – Economic Challenges and Climate Change 27:00 – Environmental Threats at Home …

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Sue Siegel: Innovation, Life Sciences, and Governance in a Changing World 58:25

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(0:00) Intro (1:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:42) Start of interview (3:56) Sue's origin story (5:42) The Rise of Biotech and her Career Journey (BioRad, Dupont, Amersham and Affymetrix) (12:04) Transition to Venture Capital (Mohr Davidow Ventures, GE Ventures) (14:55) Evolution of Corporate Venture Ca…

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SQUIB GAMES #19: WALKER 1:04:47

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. TGTPTU enters its final pairing of Squib Games (Season 15) with the 1…

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Jim J Bullock (Too Close For Comfort, Hollywood Squares) 1:10:58

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Noel catches up with Jim J Bullock. The actor is best known for his role as Monroe on Too Close For Comfort. Jim talks about working with Ted Knight. Jim was a regular guest on Hollywood Squares. Mel Brooks fans will remember Jim as Prince Valium in Spaceballs. Will he be in the sequel? Jim lets us know. He had a recurring role in ALF. Jim shares a…

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Karen Page: Venture Boards, Founder Governance, and the Path from Startup to Scale 57:48

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(0:00) Intro (1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:12) Start of interview (3:01) Karen's origin story (3:44) Early Career and Transition to Technology (5:40) The Dot-Com Era and her time at Brobeck and later at Orrick. (8:50) Her transition to Prosper Marketplace (Chris Larsen's company) (9:40) Her time at …

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Mark Holton (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Teen Wolf) 47:58

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Noel catches up with Mark Holton. The actor has two iconic movies (Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Teen Wolf) that are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Mark played Francis in Big Adventure and Chubby in Teen Wolf. Mark talks about his friendship with Paul Reubens and his near-death experience filming the movie. Mark reveals whether he ever got a cha…

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Joele Frank and Anne Chapman: Strategic Communications, Activism, and Governance 54:32

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(0:00) Intro to this episode (1:34) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:21) Start of interview (3:19) Joele Frank's origin story (5:02) Anne Chapman's origin story (8:41) The history and focus of the firm Joelle Frank (now has ~250 people, with offices in NYC and SF). (12:46) Shareholder activism in today's mar…

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HALLOWEEN 2025 SPECIAL: GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE! 39:41

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Send us a text Halloween TGTPTU hosts take a breather from the ongoing eternal damnation that is Squib Season, but also from the big screen, to celebrate the season of spook with coverage of the six-episode BBC series: GARTH MARENGHI’S DARKPLACE(2004). A mainstay of the Koral Clan (original hosts Ken and Jack along with regular guest and songstress…

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Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star) 1:45:32

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Noel catches up with Jordon Zadorozny, who goes by the recording and performance name of Blinker The Star. They released three albums on major labels, the third, the critically acclaimed, "August Everywhere", featured the single, "Below the Sliding Doors." Jordon worked with Hole's Courtney Love and contributed to their "Celebrity Skin" album. Jord…

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SQUIB GAMES #18: PREDATOR 1:01:52

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. Finally, Squib Season (Season 15 of TGTPTU) returns to massive gunpla…

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Stephen Bainbridge (UCLA): The State of Corporate Law and Governance in the U.S. 56:47

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(0:00) Intro (1:24) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:11) Start of interview. *Reference to E91 (April 2023) for Steven's personal/professional background. (2:34) The current era of corporate law. (3:39) Transition to Substack Publishing (6:40) The DExit Phenomenon Explained (11:35) Understanding Delaware's SB…

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SQUIB GAMES #17: MONA LISA 53:57

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. Your TGTPTU hosts jump right into the Squib Season episode this week…

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Thom Mathews (Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, Return of the Living Dead) 37:15

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Noel catches up with Thom Mathews. The actor is best known for his roles as Tommy Jarvis in Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives and Freddy in Return of The Living Dead. The zombie classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Thom discusses the movie's legacy and working with the late great James Karen. They both appeared in the sequel in different …

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SQUIB GAMES #16: WAY OF THE GUN 59:30

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. Yo, put the da bomb rap-rock mix CD on the Walkman, brush off your fl…

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Ep 80. Ximena Velasco - Mexico Beyond the Myths 28:40

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In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. Originally from Mexico, Ximena has dedicated the past decade to changing perceptions of Mexican food abroad, proving that it is far more than fajitas or chili con carne. She shares her journey from working with Atout France…

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Brad Feld: Startup Boards and Lessons from Four Decades in VC 56:23

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(0:00) Intro (1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:23) Start of interview (3:11) Brad's origin story (4:54) Venture Capital Beginnings (5:39) The Rise of the Internet (8:10) His role in Softbank Technology Ventures and later Mobius Venture Capital. Reference to Heidi Roizen E6, E108 and E116 (12:26) Transit…

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Rachael Yamagata 58:40

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Noel catches up with Rachael Yamagata. The singer-songwriter's latest album, Starlit Alchemy, is her first in over nine years. Rachael discusses the album's journey. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing her amazing debut album, Happenstance. She was part of 30 Rock's "I Need a Kidney" episode…

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SQUIB GAMES #15: MILLER'S CROSSING 1:04:01

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. What’s the rumpus? This week TGTPTU gives the Coen Brothers movie cla…

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Ep 79. Paula Mohammed - Peace Through Food 42:36

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In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Paula Mohammed – podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Paula’s story begins with a unique multicultural upbringing as the daughter of a Pakistani father and mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, raised in both Canada and New Zealand. She shares how a childh…

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SQUIB GAMES #14: FX 55:23

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. Squib Games Season (S15) continues with an 80’s cable classic and spe…

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State of the Markets and AI with Steven Wolfe Pereira 53:07

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(0:00) Intro (1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:16) Start of interview. *Reference to E181 (July 2025) for Steven's personal/professional background. (3:14) IPOs and Market Trends. Including Klarna and Gemini. (5:29) The Stay Private vs. Go Public Dilemma. Valuations and market health (examples of Airbnb…

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SQUIB GAMES #13: ELEPHANT (1989) 57:19

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. This week TGTPTU covers the film Elephant, no not the 2000s school-sh…

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Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Cliffhanger) 47:15

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Noel catches up with Janine Turner. The actress/author is best known for her Emmy/Golden Globe nominated performance of Maggie O'Connell on Northern Exposure. Janine now co-hosts a Northern Exposure rewatch podcast called, Northern Disclosure, with Rob Morrow, who played Dr. Joel Fleischman on the Emmy-winning series. Janine talks about her fight t…

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DARREN ARONOFSKY SPECIAL: CAUGHT STEALING (WITH AND WITHOUT SPOILERS) 44:12

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Send us a text This week, TGTPTU again interrupts its Season 15’s Squib Game coverage for something unique, a return to Year 1998 through film and to Scarf Season 11 with the new wide release from Darren Aronofsky CAUGHT STEALING (2025). According to one summary (to be read in the voice of Roger Ebert): In late-1990s New York City a former baseball…

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Tamar Berk 1:24:00

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Noel catches up with Tamar Berk. The singer-songwriter's fifth solo album, OCD, comes out this Friday. Tamar got her start with the band, Starball, back in the '90's. She only release her first solo album in 2021. Since then, she has released a solo album a year. Tamar is the epitome of an independent artist, fiercely following the DIY method.…

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Teresa Briggs: Audit Committees, AI, and the Evolving Role of Corporate Directors. 54:27

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(0:00) Intro (1:26) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:13) Start of interview (2:53) Teresa's origin story (4:30) Her career path at Deloitte (37-year career) (7:40) Transition to Board Service (8:37) Joining the board of ServiceNow (10:57) Joining the board of Warby Parker and understanding Public Benefit Corp…

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Maryedith Burrell 1:14:22

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Noel catches up with Maryedith Burrell. The actress, comedian and producer is best known for her time on Fridays, ABC's late-night comedy show that ran in the early 80's. She discusses her favorite skits as well as the infamous Andy Kaufman one. She shares which Rock and Roll Hall of Famer she took to the dentist. Shelley Duvall hired Maryedith to …

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Jonathan Foster: On Boards and the Playbook for Modern Governance 47:15

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(0:00) Intro (1:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:13) Start of interview (2:51) Jonathan's origin story (4:23) His Journey into Governance, initially via accounting with PwC and later with Lazard. (6:17) Types of Governance Structures (7:51) About his firm Current Capital Partners (M&A advisory, corporate …

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SQUIB GAMES #12: TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA 1:02:39

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Send us a text SPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WHICH WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. TGTPTU returns to its regularly scheduled Squib Games (S15) with th…

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Ep 78. Paule-Odile Beke - From Abidjan to London 39:06

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Chapters 00:38 – Childhood in Ivory Coast and street food memories 03:14 – Turning passion into a chef’s career 04:55 – Defining Afro-fusion cuisine 06:55 – Life between Paris and London 11:33 – MasterChef experience and lessons learned 17:19 – Impact of the show on career and clients 19:19 – Advice for young chefs: resilience, teamwork, and passio…

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Larry Cunningham: From John Weinberg’s 1948 Thesis, Delaware's Challenge, to the Modern Boardroom 54:50

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(0:00) Intro (1:31) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:18) Start of interview. *Reference to E36 (June 2021) for personal/professional background, and E90 (March 2023) (3:13) Celebrating 25 Years of the Weinberg Center (3:47) Uncovering John Weinberg's 1948 Thesis. Details for the Symposium at the Weinberg Cent…

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200TH EPISODE SPECIAL: WIM WENDERS, WILLY WONKA, DAVID LYNCH, QUENTIN TARANTINO, HAL ASHBY AND MORE! 51:20

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Send us a text TWO HUNDRED EPISODES AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS 200TH EPISODE The Good, the Pod, and the Ugly boys take a break from their ongoing Squib Season to commemorate the pod’s 200th episode. With over 400 movies covered across 14.5 seasons, this also marks a great entry point for new listeners as hosts Ken, Thomas, and Ryan reveal the three fil…

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Frank Jasper (Vision Quest) 43:24

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Noel catches up with Frank Jasper, who played Brian Shute in the 1985 cult classic, Vision Quest. Frank discusses getting the role, his wrestling background and the legacy of the movieBy Noel Fogelman

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SQUIB GAMES #11: CLEARCUT 1:01:25

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Send us a text This week’s moving picture was selected by guest host (and Season 15’s Squib Games curator/raison d'être) Jack, canonically a Ted Kaczynski stan, as confirmed by his pick CLEARCUT (1991). And so the pod returns to Canada (a.k.a. America’s sombrero) and Canadian lore with another émigré director’s first North America feature-length fi…

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83. Embracing Our Second Chance Lives with Katherine Wolf 46:59

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Jessica welcomes Katherine Wolf, a survivor and advocate, to share her inspiring journey of resilience and faith. Discover how Katherine transformed her life after a stroke at 26, founded Hope Heals, and embraced the concept of "second chance lives." This episode delves into themes of inner strength, redefining beauty, and the power of community in…