Best Jeff Berman Podcasts (2025)

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Frank Sanz & David Parks on The Short Game – Family, Autism & the Fight for a Dream 27:52

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Director Frank Sanz and Producer David Parks, p.g.a., join The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss their award-winning film The Short Game. This heartfelt sports drama follows high school golfer Jeremy Avery as he pursues a college scholarship while caring for his younger autistic brother. Faced with challenges on and off the green, Jeremy d…

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Reid Hoffman & Kickstarter’s Everette Taylor take your questions 28:44

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For our latest Strategy Session, Reid Hoffman and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor answer questions from entrepreneurs about how to build more resilient businesses. They share frameworks for taking smarter risks, finding co-founders, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…

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Ep. 190 Jonathan Berman – Producer, Director, Writer, Editor/ Commune 20th Anniversary Restoration 2:29:11

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This week, Wes and Todd talk with the Director of the movie “Commune”, Jonathan Berman. Jonathan discusses his early history growing up on the south shore of Long Island, weird jobs, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, being a professor at Cal State San Marcos, his documentary “My Friend Paul”, reality tv, being a producer, “The Shvitz”, long tail, Black Bear Ran…

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How to Turn Real Estate Agent Commissions Into Homebuyer Cash, with Zown Co-founder & CEO Rishard Rameez 37:27

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Rishard Rameez is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Zown, an AI‑powered real estate platform that makes homeownership more accessible and affordable. Zown was born from a viral Reddit post where Rishard shared his frustration over paying over $70K in real estate commissions. The outpouring of support inspired him to flip the model: instead of paying big co…

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Hollywood’s hottest AI partner, with Runway’s Cristóbal Valenzuela 33:11

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AI tools are disrupting all types of creative content, and Runway AI is a pioneer making major waves in Hollywood. It’s partnering with the likes of Disney and Netflix to revolutionize production. Runway’s co-founder & CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela joins Rapid Response to dissect the company’s breakneck growth, the risks and responsibilities of AI tool …

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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from The Clock 41:39

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Jelena Woehr, Cameo Wood, and Connie Jo Sechrist from the short film "The Clock" talk about the origins of the story and working with Hollywood legends CCH Pounder & Wallace Shawn!By Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Jonathan Berman on COMMUNE – Inside the Utopian Experiment That Challenged America 25:15

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Filmmaker Jonathan Berman joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss the 20th Anniversary Restoration of COMMUNE, his award-winning documentary exploring a radical social experiment in 1968 Northern California. A group of dissidents attempts to build a utopian society — but internal conflict, extreme conditions, and an invading cult test …

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How design drives successful companies, with Sarah Stein Greenberg 34:19

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Whether you’re building a new product from scratch, growing your team, or trying to find product market fit, every part of scaling a business has one thing in common. It needs to be well designed. That’s why we’re headed back to school this week – and learning from Stanford d.school executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg. She reveals strategies f…

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Dating is down. So why is Hinge thriving? with CEO Justin McLeod 26:07

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As young people report feeling lonelier and less connected than ever, the dating app Hinge is driving its users into real life, human experiences. CEO Justin McLeod returns to Rapid Response to share how the platform is combating digital fatigue amongst users, as well as navigating the risks and opportunities of AI in online dating. McLeod also exp…

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Chattin' with Chuck - Jonathan Berman (Commune) 40:09

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Jonathan Berman chats about his documentary "Commune" on its 20th anniversary, gaining the members' trust for filming, and the legacy the commune left behind!By Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Joshua Zeman on Checkpoint Zoo – A Harrowing Animal Rescue Behind Enemy Lines 28:14

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Award-winning filmmaker Joshua Zeman joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss Checkpoint Zoo, his gripping new documentary chronicling the heroic rescue of thousands of animals trapped at Feldman Ecopark in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. With exclusive access to frontline footage and firsthand accounts, Zeman captures the danger, …

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The bromance that rebuilt Detroit: Dan Gilbert and Mayor Mike Duggan 24:24

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As we gear up for our 2025 Masters of Scale Summit, we’re revisiting one of the stellar on-stage conversations that happened at the 2024 event. Hear Rocket Companies’ Dan Gilbert and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reveal how their unique public-private partnerships have transformed the struggling city into a growing hub for everything from tech companie…

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The insights that fuel SharkNinja’s biggest innovations 35:57

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From humble beginnings selling vacuums on late night informercials, SharkNinja has grown to a 6 billion dollar a year business. CEO Mark Barrocas joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how the company keeps coming up with hits like the Ninja Creami, why “educated consumers” are the backbone of their business, and how they’re navigating the shifting winds…

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Ep. 189 Nicole Korbe – Painter, Gallerist, NKollectiv 2:27:53

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This week, Wes and Todd talk with Painter and Gallerist, Nicole Korbe. Nicole discusses growing up in New Mexico & Oklahoma, creativity, being shy, her degree in Biology & Botany, her time working as a project manager for environmental consulting firms and how that experience plays into running a gallery, her beginnings as a painter, her pivot and …

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Is it ‘economic Halloween’ in the US? with political economist Mark Blyth 36:16

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Zoom out from continuing tariff turmoil and Trump’s recent attacks on the Fed and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and you’ll see a broader new economic order is forming. Political economist and Brown University professor Mark Blyth joins Rapid Response to reveal why outdated models still underpin much of our economic understanding, and what we stil…

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Chattin' with Chuck - Dawn Dusk 41:59

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Blue and Jason Gerber from the documentary Dawn Dusk, about artist and designer Chelli Look's battle with overwhelming grief, chat about the long process of making the film and how anything made with care and love can be art! Links: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watchBy Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Amy Berg on It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley – The Voice, The Legacy, The Untold Story 23:07

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Oscar and Emmy-nominated director-producer Amy Berg joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her intimate new documentary, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Featuring never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and heartfelt interviews, the film paints a moving portrait of the iconic musician whose haunting voice and sudden 1997 d…

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Inside one of the world’s greatest fundraising operations 35:12

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When Rick Shadyac Jr. took over as CEO of the fundraising organization responsible for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, it was bringing in about 600 million a year. The recently retired leader joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how he built a fundraising machine that is now approaching 3 billion per year, and how that money will have a global i…

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The AI Solution to Fully Automate Property Inspections, with Paraspot Co-founder & COO Nathan Herz 42:58

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Nathan Herz is the Co‑Founder and COO of Paraspot AI, a New York‑based AI company backed by RE Angels, ffVC, 97212 Ventures, SaaS Ventures & Aroundtown that applies advanced computer vision to automate property inspections for Single-family, Multifamily, Hospitality, and Logistics operators. Paraspot’s platform reduces inspection costs and time, em…

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Employers adapt to ICE raids and a workforce on edge 28:40

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As the Trump Administration ramps up mass deportations, the American Business Immigration Coalition is advocating for policy reform. Rebecca Shi leads the organization made up of 1,400 current and former CEOs, trade group leaders and more, who heavily rely on an immigrant workforce. Hear how uncertainty over immigration has disrupted daily business…

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Chattin' with Chuck - Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment 40:17

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Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment chats about the state of the industry and The Creator's Toolbox event at Shadowbox Studios on August 6th!By Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Encore: Lisa Landers on Giants Rising – Exploring the Epic Story of America’s Redwoods 29:36

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Award-winning writer and director Lisa Landers discusses her breathtaking documentary, Giants Rising. Narrated by Michael Franti, this visually stunning film reveals the wonders of America’s redwood forests like never before. From their ancient past to the mission of helping these giants rise again, Giants Rising inspires us to protect these iconic…

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The new art and science of marketing, with Known’s Ross Martin and Kern Schireson 32:13

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When Ross Martin and Kern Schireson blended their companies in 2020 to form Known, they knew they wanted to throw out the old rule book about how to succeed in marketing. Now, they’re scaling fast and producing jaw-dropping results for clients. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how their success relies on innovative AI — and kind humans — workin…

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Ep. 188 Max Kauffman – Painter, Curator, Maker of Things 2:56:33

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This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist and Curator Max Kauffman. Max discusses the South Park premiere, the different work that he makes being like poems and songs, watercolor & gouache, anthropology, the cassette tape, his love of pattern, the importance of being in the head space for fun, analog, improvisation, growing up in Indiana, skateboard…

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Blocking AI crawlers to save the internet, with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince 33:01

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Cloudflare recently made headlines with breakthrough technology that stops AI companies from scraping online content with impunity. That’s major impact, since the company is involved in more than 20 percent of all online traffic. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince joins Rapid Response to share how the new tools are poised to dramatically …

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Chattin' with Chuck - Love and Taxes 49:07

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Ken Feinberg returns to the show to discuss his new film Love and Taxes, working with legendary writer & producer Lloyd J. Schwartz, finding a new angle for a rom-com, and more!By Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Satori Shakoor on Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale – Comedy, Storytelling & Midlife 30:18

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Award-winning storyteller, P-Funk alum, and PBS host Satori Shakoor joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her bold one-woman storytelling concert film, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." Through fearless humor and cultural storytelling, Shakoor breaks the silence around menopause, reframing aging, womanhood, and midlife empo…

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Strategy Session: Advice from Elan Lee and Sarah Robb O’Hagan 29:41

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How do I learn to delegate? When is it time to expand? How can I find the right partners? Hear two iconic leaders – Sarah Robb O’Hagan and Elan Lee – take on real questions from early stage founders in our Masters of Scale Strategy Session. Robb O’Hagan has led iconic brands like Gatorade, Equinox and Exos. Lee is the founder and CEO of the game co…

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How to create a ‘transcendent’ career, with author Suzy Welch 33:38

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NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch has designed a framework – “Becoming You” – to help you figure out how to build a career that aligns with your values. She joins host Jeff Berman to dig into what happens when those values are in conflict and how to navigate the fundamental misalignment between Gen Z and the rest of the workforce. T…

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How to Reduce Building Water Demand for Up to 95%, with Epic Cleantec Co-founder & CEO Aaron Tartakovsky 40:18

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Aaron Tartakovsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec, a leading startup revolutionizing onsite water reuse and sustainability in the built environment. His journey blends bold innovation with a legacy of science and policy. Raised by a Soviet-trained rocket scientist father, Aaron grew up with cutting-edge engineering in the household. Aaro…

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From Colbert to Trump’s WSJ lawsuit, Axios’ Sara Fischer on media turmoil 28:30

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It’s been one of the most consequential weeks ever in the media business, from CBS’ Stephen Colbert cancellation, and Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, to Congress clawing back more than $1 billion in funding from PBS and NPR. Axios’ Media Correspondent Sara Fischer joins Rapid Response to cut through the conspiracy theories and unpa…

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Johnny Martin on Off the Grid – Josh Duhamel & Greg Kinnear in a Smart Action Thriller 23:11

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Director Johnny Martin joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his gripping new action-drama Off the Grid, starring Josh Duhamel and Academy Award® nominee Greg Kinnear. When a genius scientist disappears to protect world-changing tech from a corrupt corporation, a deadly cat-and-mouse game begins. With brains and brawn, he turns guerr…

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CATAN: Reid Hoffman’s favorite board game for business leaders 27:11

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The board game CATAN has sold 45 million copies worldwide since Klaus Teuber invented it 30 years ago. It’s Reid Hoffman’s favorite board game for business leaders. He sat down with brothers Benjamin and Guido Teuber, who now run the business of CATAN, to talk about how they’ve kept the game evolving, why its core philosophy of strategic collaborat…

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Ep. 187 Sarah Boston – Painter, Western Artist 2:14:32

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This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Sarah Boston. Sarah discusses the various mediums that she works in, portraiture, painting, drawing from a young age, her connection to native culture, Charlie Russell, growing up in an artistic family, the Russell museum, taking art classes with Thomas Blackshear, routine, the A.R. Mitchell museum, the Bro…

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How Starbucks’ CEO is revamping the brand 30:07

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made waves this week by announcing a new Return-to-Office mandate for corporate workers. It’s the latest in a string of changes the coffee company is making to restore its position in the US and global marketplace. Hear Niccol explain his revamped brand strategy in this conversation from February of 2025. He shares insigh…

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Trump’s chilling effect on big business, with Harvard Business Review’s Adi Ignatius 38:05

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After 16 years as Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Business Review, Adi Ignatius is handing the role over to a new leader, and he joins Rapid Response for a more-than-an-exit interview. A longtime friend and colleague of host Bob Safian, Ignatius shares some of the most critical lessons he’s learned in decades of covering business and leadership, as well…

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Chattin' with Chuck - Jessie Sparrow from Re:Imagine ATL 36:59

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Re:Imagine ATL Executive Director Jessie Sparrow hops on the show to discuss the non-profit's new programs and how they're training the next generation of filmmakers!By Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions

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Gillian McKercher on Lucky Star – Family, Gambling & the Chinese-Prairie Diaspora 24:07

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Writer and director Gillian McKercher joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her award-winning drama Lucky Star. The film follows Lucky, a reformed gambler drawn back into poker after falling victim to a tax scam. As his family struggles financially, they turn to morally questionable choices, revealing deep themes of fatherly love, de…

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Bring Real Estate to Life Before You Build or Buy It, with Enviz Co-founder David Esber 43:21

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David Esber is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Enviz, a platform revolutionizing how unbuilt properties are designed, marketed, and sold. Frustrated by the limitations of blueprints and static renders, David launched Enviz in 2019 to enable immersive, 1:1 virtual and augmented reality walkthroughs that bring unbuilt spaces to life. S…

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How a summer job grew into an ice cream empire, with CEO Ben Van Leeuwen 32:44

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of the fastest growing dessert brands in the country. It’s known for its seriously delicious classic flavors and its wacky collaborations. (Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream, anyone?) Co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen talks with Jeff Berman to reveal how it grew from his love of simple ingredients and driving an ice cream…

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PBS fights for its future, with President & CEO Paula Kerger 27:07

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PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Rapid Response to take us inside the organization’s financial reality if federal funding is stripped, and how she’s battling to protect iconic programming — from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS’ future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how sh…

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Jim Spruell on Wolf’s Message – Cannes-Winning True Story of Spiritual Awakening 29:56

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Director Jim Spruell joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his award-winning documentary Wolf’s Message, inspired by the true story of Michael “Wolf” Pasakarnis. Wolf believed he lived in two worlds and predicted his own death by lightning, leaving behind a powerful message about our spiritual nature and interconnectedness. The film,…

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How Baby2Baby stepped up as LA wildfires raged, with co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof 36:16

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Devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles at the start of 2025. Nonprofit Baby2Baby was on the ground leveraging its deep knowledge of how to respond to natural disasters to help families in need. Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof joined host Jeff Berman on stage to reflect on what it was like to use everything they’d learned s…

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Ep. 186 Richard Alden Peterson – Photographer, Anti-Curator, Documentarian of the early San Francisco Punk Scene 2:21:38

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This week, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer and Anti-Curator, Richard Alden Peterson. Richard discusses his introduction to photography, growing up in Santee California, writing for “The Door” and being the editor of his high school paper, shooting renowned bands for the local rock station at fifteen, GO newspaper, Illusion Light Show, art a…

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Inside Real Estate Tech Investing: Wins, Lessons & Opportunities, with Head of REACH Labs & Author of The Entrepreneur's Odyssey Andrew Ackerman 44:29

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Andrew Ackerman is the Head of REACH Labs at Second Century Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Backed by NAR, SCV invests in early-stage Proptech and construction tech companies, providing them with access to a vast network of real estate professionals and industry expertise. A former entrepreneur, a…

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Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht 29:40

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For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes t…

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American Cats Exposé: Dr. Jennifer Conrad & Amy Hoggart on Declawing Truths 24:59

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Executive Producer Dr. Jennifer Conrad joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss the eye-opening documentary American Cats: The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly. Comedian Amy Hoggart investigates the hidden truth behind cat declawing in the U.S., revealing an industry driven by profit over animal welfare. With humor, heartfelt interviews, a…

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Building a $1.5B real estate empire, with Spencer Rascoff and Austin Allison 32:53

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Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Dotloop founder Austin Allison both knew that owning a vacation home was a great privilege — and an expensive hassle. They’re leveraging their decades of experience in real estate to reshape how owning a vacation home works with a new business: Pacaso. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how it became the fast…

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Empowering frontline leaders amid Trump’s massive global aid cuts, with War Child’s Dr. Samantha Nutt 29:05

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Even after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. Dr. Samantha Nutt, President of War Child USA and Canada, joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict zones around the world — from Sudan to Afghanistan, utilizing local leaders and community organizers to spark meaningful and long term cha…

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Encore Tribute: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road – A Musical Legacy Remembered 25:49

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In loving memory of Brian Wilson, The Jan Price Show All About Movies presents an encore episode featuring director Brent Wilson and the award-winning documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road. Follow the legendary Beach Boys co-founder on a personal journey with Rolling Stone’s Jason Fine, with appearances by Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick…