Best James Mackey Podcasts (2025)

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Hat Trick Hockey Talk - First Round Playoff Show 43:38

6h ago43:38

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The first round of the NHL Playoffs conclude on May 4th and the boys met just in time to talk about the first round matchups, the end of the season and make their selections for the remainder of the first round! Now apart of the Inside the Rink Podcast Network. Follow Us On Twitter: @HatTrickHkyTalk Follow Us On Instagram: @hattrickhockeytalk Follo…

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Episode 668: The Zodiac Killer (Part 2) 1:14:54

3d ago1:14:54

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Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Blan…

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#226 Garry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula 2:23:14

3d ago2:23:14

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Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance rate and alumni behind 60% of the past decade’s unicorns, YC knows what separates the founders who break through from those who burn out. It's not the flashiest résumé or the boldest pitch but something President Garry Tan says is far rarer: earnestn…

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Episode 667: The Zodiac Killer (Part 1) 1:12:05

6d ago1:12:05

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Despite the passage of fifty years since his last activity, the case of the Zodiac Killer continues to fascinate and frustrate law enforcement, the media, and the American public, making America’s most notorious unsolved murder case. Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support! References Belc…

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#346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine | Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H. 2:05:50

4d ago2:05:50

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Susan Desmond-Hellmann is a physician and scientist whose remarkable career has spanned clinical medicine, oncology, biotech innovation, and global health leadership. In this episode, Susan shares insights from her jou…

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Jane McManus, "The Fast Track" 1:09:44

5d ago1:09:44

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Sports journalist and academic Jane McManus, author of "The Fast Track," discusses the rise in popularity of women's sports since the early 1970s and the challenges female athletes have faced since then, including unequal pay and lack of media coverage. Prof. McManus talks about the experiences of Billie Jean King, Venus and Serena Williams, Caitli…

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EP 170: Georgetown's entrepreneurial ecosystem with Benjamin Zimmerman 36:13

8d ago36:13

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Georgetown University is redefining entrepreneurial education by building a mission-driven ecosystem where innovation thrives. In this episode, our host, James Mackey, and Ben Zimmerman, Managing Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, share Georgetown’s unique approach to fostering an environment that helps startups succeed. From student programs…

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Episode 666: Episode 666 - Listener Tales of the Beast 1:04:40

10d ago1:04:40

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This episode is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ members and will be released on all platforms on Thursday, April 24th. To stay up-to-date on new podcasts and more from Wondery, sign up on https://wondery.fm/morbid-wondery-newsletter. Weirdos! it's Episode 666- Listener Tales of the BEAST! Today we just wanted to be ourselves again- and enj…

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

10d ago1:00:47

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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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Episode 665: Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer 1:20:33

13d ago1:20:33

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On the morning of August 26, 1986, a cyclist in New York’s Central Park discovered the body eighteen-year-old Jennifer Levin. Among other things, Levin had been strangled, there were superficial injuries on her face, and her shirt was pulled up. Later, the medical examiner reported that Jennifer had died only about an hour before she was discovered…

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#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D. 2:47:06

11d ago2:47:06

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sean Mackey is a professor of pain medicine at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, where his research explores the neural mechanisms of pain and the development of no…

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Nicole Kobie, "The Long History of the Future" 1:08:39

12d ago1:08:39

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Technology reporter Nicole Kobie, author of "The Long History of the Future," talks about how technology evolves and discusses why many predicted technologies – including driverless and flying cars, smart cities, hyperloops, and autonomous robots – haven’t become a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 664: David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 2) 49:55

17d ago49:55

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Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply …

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EP 169: What’s Next for AI and Automation in Recruiting: Insights from Jason Heilman, Sr VP of Product, Automation, and AI at Bullhorn 36:30

18d ago36:30

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Jason Heilman, Senior Vice President of Product, Automation, and AI at Bullhorn, and our host James Mackey, offer a masterclass in AI and Automation for recruiting organizations. Drawing from Jason’s experience as co-founder of Herefish (acquired by Bullhorn in 2019), Jason reveals how automation serves as the essential foundation for effective AI …

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#224 Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier 2:11:14

17d ago2:11:14

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What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss. Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI, unpacks why AI is transforming software engineering forever, how founders can survive acquisition (he’s done it twice), and why the true bottleneck…

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Episode 663: David Carpenter: The Trailside Killer (Part 1) 1:07:40

20d ago1:07:40

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Throughout the 1960s and 70s, from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Californians were terrorized by multiple killers including notorious serial killers like the Zodiac Killer, the Hillside Stranglers, Herbert Mullin, and Ed Kemper. While the decade may have ended with these killers disappearing or apprehended, the threat of violence and murder simply …

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#344 - AMA #70: Nicotine: impact on cognitive function, performance, and mood, health risks, delivery modalities, and smoking cessation strategies 21:47

18d ago21:47

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into nicotine—a topic increasingly debated both scientifically and publicly. He clarifies the critical differences between nicotine and tobacco, highlighting wh…

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Rick Steves, "On the Hippie Trail" 1:08:33

19d ago1:08:33

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Travel writer Rick Steves talks about his 1978 journey along the "Hippie Trail" and the 60,000-word journal he kept of the trip which he recently published as a book. During the 3,000-mile trek, the then 23-year-old Steves and a friend visited Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. He talks about the people he met along the way, the…

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#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada 1:23:27

19d ago1:23:27

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy,…

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Episode 662: The Exorcism of Roland Doe 1:09:24

24d ago1:09:24

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In the winter of 1973, director William Friedkin released his iconic horror classic The Exorcist, a film that has shocked and terrified audiences for more than fifty years. Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, The Exorcist tells the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two Catholic priests who …

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#222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon 1:24:31

24d ago1:24:31

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in cont…

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Episode 661: Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 2) 54:07

27d ago54:07

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Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random…

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#343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D. 2:12:12

27d ago2:12:12

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sanjay Mehta is a radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience, and is currently the president of Century Cancer Centers in Houston, Texas (drsanjaymehta.com). In this episode, Sanjay explores the rapidly evol…

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Lee Hawkins, "I Am Nobody's Slave" 1:10:33

26d ago1:10:33

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Journalist and musician Lee Hawkins, author of "I Am Nobody's Slave," talks about the impact that slavery and Jim Crow have had on his family through multiple generations. Mr. Hawkins examines the relationship between the past violence experienced by family members, often at the hands of white people, and the way his parents raised and severely dis…

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Episode 660: Herbert Mullin: The Killer Hippie (Part 1) 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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Throughout the early 1970s, California’s Bay Area was in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers operated at the time same time and in more or less the same space. In time, some of these killers, like Ed Kemper, would be caught, while others, like the Zodiac Killer, would remain unidentified. Yet it was the ones who appeared to kill at random…

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#221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

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Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management. At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major tre…

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EP 168: Navigating staffing in uncertain times: Insights from Hugo Malan, President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom 35:37

1M ago35:37

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In today’s unpredictable economy, businesses must navigate shifting market conditions while maintaining efficiency and resilience. Our host James Mackey and Hugo Malan, President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom, explore the power of a mixed labor strategy - a dynamic approach that blends full-time hires with temporary and pro…

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Episode 659: The Unsolved Murder of Kristin O’Connell 58:23

1M ago58:23

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On the night of August 14, 1985, twenty-year-old Kristin O’Connell left a party in Ovid, NY to go for a walk. Two days later, her nude body was discovered near a cornfield along a rural county road; she had been stabbed in the chest and her throat was cut. The unsolved murder of Kristin O’Connell has baffled local New York investigators for decades…

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#342 ‒ Aging well: Peter shares strategies for improving longevity with residents at a senior living center 43:33

1M ago43:33

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter joins a unique conversation inspired by his daughter’s volunteer experience at a senior care center, where she formed meaningful relationships with residents curious about he…

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Syndicated Columnist George Will on His Life & Career 1:09:56

1M ago1:09:56

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Author and writer George Will, whose nationally syndicated column has been running since 1974, discusses his life and career in the opinion business. Mr. Will talks about the impact of his work on U.S. politics over the past 50 years, conservatism in the age of Donald Trump, his love of baseball, and other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Episode 658: Listener Tales 96: Buhtz 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

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Weirdos! Today we just wanted to be ourselves- and enjoy some Listener tales that are brought TO you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you! Throw on a comfy sweatshirt and join use as we talk about paranormal experiences at creepy schools! Don't forget to check out the VIDEO from this episode available on YouTube on 3/27/2025! If you’ve …

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#220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

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How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution. Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a whole industry. Facing thousands of failed prototypes, crushing financial setbacks, and a dismissive industry that insisted a su…

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EP 167: Revolutionizing staffing through network intelligence with Brad Beach, CEO & Founder of Tailored Management & Jobvious 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Join host James Mackey as he chats with Brad Beach, Founder and CEO of Tailored Management and Jobvious. Brad shares his journey from the early days in staffing to building a cutting-edge platform that’s reshaping contingent labor. They dive into the challenges of traditional hiring models, the power of network-driven recruitment, and how technolog…

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Episode 657: Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling …

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#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D. 2:05:16

1M ago2:05:16

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at UCSF, where she leads the Sleep, Eating, and Affect (SEA) Laboratory. In this episode, Ashley provides a masterclass on cognitive behavioral therapy…

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Loretta Ross, "Calling In" 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

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Activist and professor Loretta Ross, author of "Calling In," discusses the excesses of cancel culture and the need for a more inclusive way to hold people accountable in the age of social media. Prof. Ross, who was sexually abused as a child, also talks about her past work with convicted rapists and white supremacists. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Episode 656: The Attempted Murder of Alison Botha 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

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On December 18, 1994, twenty-seven-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from the parking lot of her apartment in Port Elizabeth by two men she didn’t know and had never seen. After forcing her into her car, her abductors drove her to a remote field, where she was sexually assaulted, stabbed dozens of times, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Mira…

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