Best Josh Branson Podcasts (2025)

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Advice Line with Tim Ferriss 46:06

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2d ago46:06

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Entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tim Ferriss joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Tim shares the inspiration behind his latest venture, Coyote— a 10-minute card game that encourages time spent with friends and family. First, Lauryn from San Francisco asks about the best way to scale her biodegra…

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Jen Barnett (Expatsi) - 102 54:56

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Are you from the US? Have you thought about moving abroad? Many Americans have as of recent. I know I sure have. Jen is the co-founder of Expatsi, an organization that helps Americans move abroad. Several years ago, Jen and her partner found themselves wanting to leave the states, so they made it happen, and decided there was need for an organizati…

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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp 1:19:28

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In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp. It wasn’t their main business. It wasn’t even meant to make real money. For years, Ben Chestnut and his partners survived on web-design gigs, while Mailchimp earned just enough to cover lunch. Then…one surprising spreadsheet changed everything. In this episode, Ben reveals: Th…

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"A Reminder to Remember" | Joel Reyes | Premier Winterfest 2025 - Ocean City, MD 38:07

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In the closing message of Premier Winterfest 2025, Pastor Joel Reyes gives one final challenge: Don’t let this weekend just be a memory—make it a movement. Preaching from Psalm 77:11–12, Joel calls this generation to remember who God is and remember who you are. He warns that the same struggles, temptations, and battles we left behind will still be…

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Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024) 51:54

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Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about balancing short- and long-term goals. Today, we meet Vico, an industrial designer in southern California who's launching a crowdfunding campaign for his patented ergonomic desk. Then Iyin, a Baltimore-based product specialist seeking to b…

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Will Wood (Slouching Towards Branson) - 101 1:00:01

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Will Wood is a musician, songwriter, and comedian. His show is part storytelling, part comedy, part music, and he can really wail on the piano. Will’s been open about his mental health and incorporates it into his art. We take a deep dive into all of it.

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"Time to Go Overboard" | Josh Carter | Premier Winterfest 2025 51:33

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Pastor Josh Carter challenges this generation to move from casual faith to total commitment—to go overboard for Jesus. Preaching from John 21, Josh warns against drifting back to old ways, settling into comfort, or living on borrowed faith. He exposes the “ships” the enemy uses—relationships, friendships, and influences—to take us further from God …

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Madison Reed: Amy Errett 1:18:07

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Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap into an entirely new business: hair color. When her wife complained about the indignities of coloring her hair at home, Amy realized the sector was ripe for a makeover. At age 56, she dove into the minutiae of dyes and developers, launching her own formula in 201…

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Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park 43:08

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In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by making his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, 100% plant-based. No meat. No butter. No cream. It was a first in fine dining, igniting global headlines, industry backlash, and endless debate. Now, in an exclusive podcast conversation with Guy Raz, Daniel shares his next bold decision—he…

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"Hanging by a Hem" | Aubrey Roach | Premier Winterfest 2025 54:38

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Pastor Aubrey Roach preaches from Mark 5:21–34 about the woman with the issue of blood—reminding us that our identity is not our struggle, our label, or our past. With boldness, humor, and compassion, Aubrey calls listeners to reject the lies of the enemy, reclaim their God-given name, and push past fear, shame, and opposition to touch Jesus. She c…

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Sage Francis - 100 1:04:15

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Sage Francis is an underground hip-hop legend. He’s won battles, toured the world, written everything from rhymes to poetry, runs Strange Famous Records, and he’s a dad. Also, he’s in my movie, Left At Wall, and we’re both big cat people, which is a big part of this episode.

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Crumbl: Jason McGowan 1:04:34

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Crumbl may be a cookie business – but Jason McGowan turned it into a fast-growing restaurant chain by building it like a tech startup. He and co-founder Sawyer Hemsley meticulously A/B tested the recipe, launched a delivery app early on, and went viral with weekly drops of wild new flavors like bubblegum and Almost Everything Bagel. In just eight y…

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Advice Line with Mei Xu of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme 41:48

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Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme founder Mei Xu joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Mei shares the importance of businesses meeting people everywhere they shop. First, Sasha, who started a gourmet pot pie company in Brooklyn, New York, asks how to find the right co-founder who can do the things sh…

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Dale Dymkoski (Being Deaf, From Athlete to Comic) - 099 1:09:04

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Dale Dymkoski is a comedian, personal trainer, and he’s deaf. I saw his Fringe show, Feminist Ass Man, where he shares his story. He talks politics, and we talk politics. We have some different observations strategically, but we definitely want the same things. This was a really fun conversation about Dale’s life and the world at large.…

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Simon Cowell: Music Mogul 1:08:20

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Long before he became famous as the sharp-tongued TV personality who launched the careers of pop stars, Simon Cowell was a rebellious teenager who dropped out of school and started his career in the mailroom at EMI. After a failed business left him nearly bankrupt, he found success by zigging where others zagged—initially by selling hit records bas…

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Advice Line with Isaac Larian of MGA Entertainment 42:50

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Isaac Larian is the founder of MGA Entertainment, the company behind Bratz and LOL Surprise dolls. This week, he joins Guy on Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Isaac talks about the effects of tariffs on the toy industry. First, we meet Meghan from Nashville, who finds that the customer for her educational …

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Josh Stolberg (Saw X, Piranha 3D) - 098 1:01:31

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Josh Stolberg is a Screenwriter and Director. The Saw Franchise, Avatar, Piranha 3D, and that’s just barely tipping the iceberg of his extensive resume. He has a new podcast called "Darren and Josh Make A Movie". It’s a must-listen for any writer slash filmmaker slash creative.

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Torchy's Tacos: Mike Rypka 1:24:33

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Long before founding Torchy’s Tacos, Mike Rypka was a troubled teenager trying to outrun his own self-destruction. Growing up around addiction and falling into heavy drug use himself, Mike’s future looked bleak—until he got clean and found refuge in kitchens. Cooking gave him structure, purpose, and eventually, a career. After years working in rest…

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Advice Line with Troy Carter of Atom Factory 43:28

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Former manager of Lady Gaga and Atom Factory founder Troy Carter joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Troy’s advice for reaching new audiences when digital ads struggle to perform. First we meet Madelyn in Arizona, who’s trying to grow her postpartum frozen meal delivery service while…

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Angeline Mirenda (AP Sex Education) - 097 54:41

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Angeline Mirenda is a Sex Educator. I saw her Hollywood Fringe Show, AP Sex Education. Not only was it entertaining, but also incredibly informative. She draws the connection between sex ed in the US and imperialism, racism, and capitalism. Ready to talk about sex?

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WHOOP: Will Ahmed 1:05:43

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As a Harvard squash player, Will Ahmed discovered his game improved when he focused on things like sleep, diet, and time spent recovering from training. He was convinced that granular health and heart data would become invaluable to other athletes if it could be bundled into a wearable wrist strap. In 2012, Will founded WHOOP, and after three years…

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Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge 39:46

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Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating. First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-guided mystery road trip packages. Then Nick from Auckland, New Zealand wonders …

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Jason Freeman (Zeke) - 096 55:38

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Jason Freeman is a musician. He plays bass for the hardcore punk band, Zeke. Zeke’s been a legendary Seattle institution since the early 90s, setting their own bar, fitting in nowhere and everywhere all at once. We talk about him joining the band, how he discovered music, and the phenomenon that was the Seattle music scene of the 1990s.…

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Epstein: Case Closed 2:26:26

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After an extended break that left listeners wondering if the podcast had quietly joined the ranks of mysterious disappearances, Josh and Justin are finally back behind the mics. Josh is convinced the show’s over, Justin’s over it, and maybe the world is too—but Justin disagrees. Vehemently. In this episode, the guys open up about the reasons behind…

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“Who Do You Say That I Am?” | Bo Madden | Premier Winterfest 2025 38:38

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Pastor Bo Madden challenges this generation with a simple but life-changing question from Jesus: “Who do YOU say that I am?” Drawing from the life of Jacob, Bo speaks directly to students who’ve grown up hearing about God but haven’t truly encountered Him. This is more than just another youth service—it’s a call to step out of religion, out of rout…

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Chobani: Hamdi Ulukaya (2022) 1:28:12

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As a newly arrived immigrant from Turkey, Hamdi Ulukaya learned to be resourceful, determined, and even stubborn when he needed to be. All those traits would serve him well as he began to navigate the hairpin turns of building a yogurt business from the ground up. In 2005, Hamdi was running a small feta cheese business in upstate New York when he h…

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Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali (2024) 50:34

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Iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early stage founders. Plus, Norma shares her take on balancing a strong creative vision with the financial realities of building a worldwide brand. First we meet Ahmed in the U.K,, who’s refining a narrative for his eyeglass store concept in ho…

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Walker Bragman (Public Health in the Rise of Eugenics) - 095 1:20:44

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Walker Bragman is a journalist. He covered Electoral Politics, particularly during Bernie’s first run in 2016, and now his main focus is public health. Right now, literal eugenics is on the rise in the United States, and this isn’t limited to some 4Chan space, this is an actual positions of power. We dive deep in this one.…

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Rick Steves' Europe: Rick Steves (2021) 1:17:34

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Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he came home, he found people were hungry for tips on how to visit Europe on the cheap, so he began teaching classes, and was soon hawking a self-published guide…

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Advice Line with Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company (August 2024) 51:11

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Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about finding product-market fit. Today, we meet Kim, whose tropical-inspired apparel company in Florida is venturing into the rum market. Then Llance from Washington, who is taking his tea-bag-soup-broth business national. And Ami, wh…

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Matthew Rantanen - (Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, MuniBroadband) - 094 51:14

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If you know me, you know Municipal Broadband, also known as Public Broadband, is an important issue to me. Matthew Rantanen is one of the founders of Tribal Broadband Bootcamp. It’s an extensive that teaches the development and maintenance of public broadband systems on tribal lands. I got to attend one. It was life-changing. Matt’s also a crazy in…

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Talenti: Josh Hochschuler 1:12:35

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After falling in love with the gelato shops of Buenos Aires, Josh Hochschuler came home to Dallas with a bold idea: bring authentic Argentine gelato to the U.S. He raised $600,000 from friends and family and opened a gelato shop called Talenti. The product was a hit - but the retail model wasn’t. Faced with mounting losses, Josh shut down the store…