Best How To B O S S Podcasts (2025)

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What Is Grant Writing? 15:25

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4h ago15:25

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Ever wondered what grant writing actually is and how you can start even without a degree, certification, or years of experience? In this video, Holly Rustick, CEO of Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship, breaks down grant writing in its simplest form: connecting mission and money. Tune in today to listen to this podcast.…

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Your Movie Rocks: Lawrence of Arabia 1:02:06

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For September’s episode, Mandy welcomes back Sects, Lies, and Videotape maven Gavin McDowell, who decided to take a very different approach from his last visit and assign Mandy a movie he was pretty sure (but not positive) she’d like: David Lean’s 222-minute epic and perennial greatest-film-ever candidate Lawrence of Arabia. Tune in to hear the str…

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B O N U S | Men’s night, August 2025 22:43

1d ago22:43

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By Jeremy Dunne

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P R O V E R B S | Pour Decisions: Wisdom with Alcohol 38:51

1d ago38:51

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By Jacob Mitchell

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B O N U S | Dating Q & A Podcast 24:13

5d ago24:13

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By Jeremy Dunne, Jacob Mitchell, Anna Stephenson

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Tift Merritt | That Interview 17:31

5d ago17:31

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We sat down with Tift Merritt and covered a lot of ground, starting with Tift's recent European tour—with her daughter in tow! She shares the joys and challenges of life on the road, and we take a trip down memory lane to 2005, when her breakout album Tambourine earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Tift also provides an update on …

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September 2025 Movie Preview 1:27:18

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September might be one of the most notorious dumping grounds on the cinematic calendar, but the Alternate Ending crew is still excited enough to talk about it that Brennan has been joined by no fewer than three guests this time. Caleb, Brian, and Mandy are on hand to see if there are any silk purses to be made out of this sow's ear of a month, and …

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90 Days Off Per Year and $17K More Money: The Math of Freelance Grant Writing 10:51

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Discover how you can earn significantly more and work less as a freelance grant writer compared to a full-time nonprofit job. Join Holly Rustic, owner of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, as she breaks down the math, showing you how freelancing can result in higher earnings and more free time. Learn about potential incomes, expenses, and the bene…

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P R O V E R B S | Swiping Right: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Dating 35:08

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By Jeremy Dunne

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Will Kiley from Neighbor to Neighbor | That Interview 11:53

11d ago11:53

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In this episode, we speak with Will Kiley about Neighbor to Neighbor, a Songs for Change beneficiary. This organization serves our community by providing education and employment opportunities for students in need, all while building community. Join us to learn about the innovative ways they are making a difference through mentoring and employment …

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Maren Morris | That Interview 9:09

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In this episode, Maren Morris discusses her latest album, Dreamsicle, and its deeply personal themes. She shares how the album is a reflection of a period of significant change in her life, both professionally and personally. Morris considers Dreamsicle her most personal album to date, exploring the aftermath of grief and finding joy in self-accept…

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For Profit and Nonprofit Branding 26:28

14d ago26:28

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Discover how nonprofits can build impactful, long-term partnerships with corporations to increase funding, expand reach, and boost community impact. In this inspiring conversation, Holly Rustick from Grant Writing & Funding interviews Cynthia Currence author of Beyond Checks and Halos to share real-world strategies for creating win-win collaboratio…

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Bride of AE - The Day of the Triffids (1963) 51:59

14d ago51:59

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To honor the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tim and Brennan review a classic movie referenced in “Science Fiction, Double Feature,” namely 1963’s THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS! Love the Podcast? Leave us a review! Follow Brennan on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Follow Tim on Letterboxd Support Alternate Ending and check out our m…

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P R O V E R B S | When Two Becomes Wise: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Marriage 36:45

15d ago36:45

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By Jeremy Dunne

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Grants Beyond Borders: How Sophie Grew Her Grant Writing Team from Her Home in South Africa 32:12

20d ago32:12

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In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Sophie Olivier, the CEO and founder of Flourish Fundraising, who shares her journey in grant writing and fundraising from South Africa. Sophie discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in the South African nonprofit sector, the importance of understanding different grant types, and the value of…

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My Superpower? Turning Every ‘No’ Into a ‘Yes’ with Grants, Sales Calls, and the Mentorship 45:58

21d ago45:58

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Learn about my super power - turning a no into a yes: from winning grants, to securing nonprofit clients, to having changemakers join the Grant Professional Mentorship. See this in action, as not knowing how to do this is hurting your grant wins and holding you back from getting clients. Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Par…

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Mindset & Strategy Behind Growing Your Grant Writing Business in 2025 22:23

19d ago22:23

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The word for grant writers to embrace in 2025 is current. This can be used in many ways, but one is that of following a current in a river. There might be rocks in the way, and sometimes it feels like a strong current, but remembering there is flow and change is vital. And currents aren't a bad thing, either! We need them so the waters aren't stagn…

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Kia Created Systems to Hire a VA and start a Blog in her Grant Writing Business 34:37

22d ago34:37

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In this inspiring episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Kia Chatmon, founder of Heart for the Community Consulting, to explore her journey from working in the nonprofit sector to building a thriving grant writing and consulting business. Kia opens up about the diverse cause areas she serves—ranging from health and education to youth development—and…

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Ginny Secured $3.5 Million in Grants 18 Months When She Left Her Fundraising Job 36:19

22d ago36:19

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In this inspiring conversation, Holly Rustick sits down with Dr. Ginny Blankenship, founder of Lightmaker Grants and Strategy, to explore her unexpected path into grant writing and how she built a thriving business from the ground up. Ginny opens up about the challenges and opportunities in today’s grant landscape, the power of community and mentor…

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Grant Writing is Not Dead in 2025 13:52

23d ago13:52

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Is grant writing still a viable business in 2025? YES—and here’s the proof. In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick breaks down what’s happening in the U.S. federal grant landscape in 2025 and how freelance grant writers are still building thriving, high-income businesses even during times of funding uncertainty. Tune …

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Film Noir 1:38:40

21d ago1:38:40

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With this week's episode, we offer a long overdue thanks to Patreon stalwart and regular guest star Gavin McDowell, who once asked Tim, Carrie, and Rob to share their thoughts on the wonderful cinematic form known as film noir. We were never to make that happen, but this is the next best thing: Gavin himself joins Tim to chat about the history, sty…

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P R O V E R B S | The Wisdom of The Cross 37:53

21d ago37:53

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By Derek Brotherson

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Lydia moved to Germany—and raised $2.5M for Environmental Justice in 2025 for For-Profits 31:28

27d ago31:28

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In this bonus episode, Holly Rustick interviews Lydia Vollmann, founder of Grant Our Community, discussing her transition from federal grants to for-profit opportunities, the integration of AI into her work, and the decision to move to Germany. Lydia shares insights on environmental justice, the importance of mentorship, and her recent move to Germ…

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Hire Help and Streamline Your Grant Writing Business in 2025 2:26:27

29d ago2:26:27

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Tune into the Replay Training: "Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Hire Help and Streamline Your Grant Writing Business in 2025." Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get 1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant 2) an editable Master Grant Template 3)…

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Courtney Left Her Job, Hired Her Husband & Mom, and Now Helps Arts Orgs Fund Big Dreams 28:51

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In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Courtney Oliphant, CEO and founder of Coastal Nonprofit Consulting. Courtney shares her journey from working at a performing arts small nonprofit to starting her own consulting business. She discusses how she added services (and hired her husband full-time and her mom) to help performing arts nonprofit…

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I've Spent $97,403 On Freelancers For My Grant Writing Business : Here's What I learned 19:26

1M ago19:26

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In this episode, we delve into the crucial lessons learned from spending over $97,403 on hiring freelancers and agencies for a grant writing business. Discover the importance of developing the right hiring mindset, knowing which roles to hire for and when, setting clear job descriptions, and using test projects to find the best candidates. Join us …

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Your Movie Rocks: Tenet 56:58

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Welcome to Your Movie Rocks, an Alternate Ending podcast hosted by Mandy Albert. For every episode, Mandy will watch a movie assigned by her guest host, followed by a lively discussion. There’s only one rule: no matter what the movie does to her, Mandy is only allowed to love it. August's episode is a very special one: Mandy welcomes to the AE podc…

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P R O V E R B S | Wisdom is Calling - Will You Answer? 37:37

1M ago37:37

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By Derek Brotherson

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Proven Steps to Book Out Your Freelance Grant Writing Business 30:11

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In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding podcast, host Holly Rustic shares proven strategies to help freelance grant writers find and secure clients. Holly discusses the importance of short-term, medium-term, and long-term lead generation methods, including leveraging personal and professional networks, social media, and hosting training ev…

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Fifth Tuesday: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Film Restoration, with special guest star Devan Scott 1:45:02

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Our fifth episode of July 2025 is a very special one: cinematographer and colorist Devan Scott (and host of the podcast How Would Lubitsch Do It?, where Tim was a regular guest) joins Tim to discuss the new Arrow Video UHD releases of A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, on which Devan served as technica…

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P R O V E R B S | How To Be Wise: The Fear of the Lord 34:32

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By Jacob Mitchell

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August 2025 Movie Preview 1:46:00

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We have a big crowd for a busy month this time: to help unpack the sizable number of new releases coming in August, Tim is joined by three guests: Caleb, Cameron, and Zev. The four of them work their way through the late summer doldrums to find whatever promising new films are lying in amongst the usual horror cast-offs and hapless wannabe blockbus…

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Mastering Grant Writing Pricing Models 17:30

1M ago17:30

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Holly shares her expertise in grant writing and nonprofit sales strategies to help freelance grant writers create stable incomes and flexible schedules. Holly discusses the challenges of pricing grant writing services accurately and introduces the three primary pricing models: hourly, retainer, and packaging. She emphasizes the importance of value-…

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MJ Lenderman | That Interview 7:28

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In this episode, we sit down with MJ Lenderman, the acclaimed musician set to play at DPAC on July 23, 2025. In a candid conversation, MJ opens up about his unexpected journey into music, which all started with a childhood fascination with Guitar Hero that eventually led to real-life lessons. He shares the unique challenges of navigating the music …

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T H E - U N S E E N - R E A L M | The Weapons of Warfare 39:52

2M ago39:52

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By Jeremy Dunne