Best joshua stein Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 166: From SEO to Scene Investigations to Storytelling: How Sam Chontos Helps Law Firms Succeed 59:32

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In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Sam Chontos, founder of Three Vistas, to dive into the creative world of marketing, storytelling, and case development for lawyers. Sam isn’t a lawyer himself, but he has built a unique career helping attorneys like me present stronger cases through “Day in the Life” videos, scene investigations, …

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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Resilient Wealth in an Era of Infinite Money 25:53

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What happens when the money supply grows too slowly or too quickly? From gold-standard deflation to QE-driven inflation and inequality, we trace the lessons of monetary history, and what we can do today to protect ourselves in an age of infinite money. Topics covered include: How is the money supply measured, and why is it a subjective exercise Wha…

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Rocky Top Heartbreak and a Walk Off on the Flats: Dawgs and Jackets Deliver 37:35

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Week 3 of college football was one for the books, and Last Call delivers all the highs, lows, and chaos. From the Dawgs’ epic comeback in Knoxville to Tech’s walk-off win against Clemson and in the pro even the Falcons shining on Sunday night, the crew breaks it all down with passion and plenty of laughs. We relive Gunner’s 304-yard breakout, Kirby…

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297. Coyote Ugly with special guest Blake Knight 2:00:38

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“Jim, Jack, Johnny Red, Johnny Black, and Jose; all my favorite men. You can have it any way you like it, as long as it's in a shot glass.” We watched “Coyote Ugly” with our friend Blake Knight, and we’ve got some choreography to learn. It was a lot of fun revisiting these gals jumping and jiving all over that bar, but we have to wonder about this …

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Ep 164: From Ski Bum to Judge - Ben Musgrove: Family Man, Community Leader and Second-Shot Scratch Golfer 59:48

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In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with Ben Musgrove—lawyer, judge, podcaster, triathlete, golfer, and proud father of four little girls. Ben shares his unconventional path from pre-med and ski-bum life in Vail to running a thriving personal injury practice and serving as a magistrate judge in Forsyth County. The conversation covers eve…

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Forests, Fakes, and the Fight for the Real 22:30

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From salmon leaping along the Vancouver Island coast to fake bands on Spotify, this episode explores the divide between the physical and digital economy, and what lumber markets, managed forests, and everyday life teach us about staying connected to the real. Topics covered include: How timber investing works and why it is reflective of how industr…

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CFB Last Call Week 2: Pump the Brakes on Panic Dawgs Fan; Hit the Panic Button Florida Fans 36:23

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It may have been an “uninspiring” slate of games, but there was no shortage of storylines on this week’s College Football’s Last Call. Josh is joined by Jason Ganz and special guest Robert Unell (filling in for Laurence Kessler) to break down: Georgia vs. Austin Peay The weather delay, sluggish offense, and why the Dogs looked flat. Gunner Stockton…

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296. Everybody Wants Some!! directed Richard Linklater 2:01:10

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“You get a bunch of competitors together, and you’re addicted to winning.” We watched “Everybody Wants Some!!” Directed by Richard Linklater, and we were definitely born in the wrong era. This movie is a vibe, and that vibe is athletic college dudes in short shorts, sleeveless muscle shirts, and mustaches— so many mustaches. To be real, the look is…

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Ep 162: High Tech, Low Tech, Big Results: Lloyd Bell on Med Mal, Media and Mastering the Courtroom 59:25

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In this episode of Sports ‘N Torts, I sit down with one of Georgia’s premier trial lawyers, Lloyd Bell of Bell Law Firm. Lloyd is widely recognized for his groundbreaking medical malpractice verdicts, including a record-setting $75 million verdict—the largest of its kind in Georgia history. Lloyd shares his journey from pre-med student to nationall…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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College Football’s Last Call Week 1: Arch Manning Under the Spotlight, Dawgs Rolling & Bama’s Blues 33:50

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Welcome to the season debut of College Football’s Last Call — a weekly show from the Sports ’N Torts crew recapping the biggest storylines, highlights, and surprises from the past week in college football. In this Week 1 recap, Josh, Jason Ganz, and Laurence Kessler cover: 🏈 Georgia vs. Marshall – What we learned about Gunner Stockton, the Dawgs’ o…

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295. The Legend of Billie Jean with special guest Jesse Krempel from Cult Cinema Circle 2:08:10

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“Fair is fair! We didn't start this, we didn't mean it to happen, but we're not giving up until you pay. FAIR IS FAIR!” We watched “The Legend of Billie Jean” with Jesse Krempel, the wonderful host of “Cult Cinema Circle,” and we need to make an appointment with our hairstylist. This often overlooked gem from the 1980s chronicles outlaw teens on th…

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Why Central Banking Is So Hard and Why Fed Independence Matters 24:36

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Central bankers set policy with incomplete information, unobservable targets, and constant trade-offs between growth, inflation, and employment. In this episode, we delve into how the fight for Federal Reserve independence could impact markets, interest rates, and your financial future. Topics covered include: What Federal Reserve Chair Powell said…

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Ep: 160 - 2025 College Football Season Preview Show with Laurence Kessler and Jason Ganz 1:01:53

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The Sports ‘N Torts podcast is back for Season 5, and we’re kicking things off with one of our favorite traditions—the Annual College Football Preview Show with long time friends of the show Jason Ganz and Laurence Kessler. if you are like me and cant keep up with all of the comings and goings of the off season NIL/Transfer Portal/Coaching Carousel…

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294. Kissing Jessica Stein with special guest Samantha Mann 1:47:45

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“I was surprised to learn lesbians accessorized. I didn’t know that.” We watched “Kissing Jessica Stein” with the insightful Samantha Mann, author of “Dyke Delusions: Essays & Observations.” Sitting with Sam talking about this touchstone of queer/lesbian cinema really hammers home that the two of us are just a couple of dumb boys. This movie harken…

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…

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How To Invest During a Bubble 21:25

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From the dot-com boom to today’s AI frenzy, bubbles follow a familiar script. This episode explores how to recognize them, what sustains them, and how to position your portfolio without getting swept up in the hype. Topics covered: How U.S. stock markets are the most concentrated and most expensive of all time What constitutes a bubble and what sus…

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293. Breaking Away with special guest Joshua Clement 1:59:38

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“They're gonna keep calling us 'cutters.' To them, it's just a dirty word. To me, it's just something else I never got a chance to be.” How has it taken this long to get to a good old-fashioned sports movie on the podcast? We watched the Peter Yates film "Breaking Away" with our good friend Joshua Clement. Dennis Christopher plays Dave Stohler, a w…

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Six Principles for Thriving Under Uncertainty and How Big Tech Is Doing the Opposite 25:15

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A practical framework for making better decisions, managing risk, and finding opportunity in unpredictable environments. We contrast these principles with the massive $2.9 trillion AI data center build-out by Big Tech, which is betting big on a single superintelligence future. Episode Sponsors LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free…

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292. The Parent Trap 1998 with special guest Donovan Marcotte 1:57:22

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“Here's what's going on, buddy: the day we get married is the day I ship those brats off to Switzerland, get the picture? It's me, or them. Take your pick.” We watched “The Parent Trap” (1998) with our friend Donovan Marcotte, and we’re seeing double! This movie really is a touchstone for an entire generation out there, and we totally get it. Linds…

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Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer 41:54

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Katharina Volckmer joins Adam Biles to discuss her biting, bleakly funny second novel, Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes. Set in a London call centre, the book follows Jimmie, a disillusioned former actor trapped in a soul-crushing job, a suffocating home life with his immigrant mother, and an alienating body. Volckmer disc…

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Why Most Hedge Funds Fail but This One Didn’t with Dave Thomas 39:14

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Dave Thomas, CIO and Founder of long/short hedge fund, Atalan Capital Partners, shares why most hedge funds fail and the keys to being a long-term successful investor. Episode Sponsor Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us e…

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291. Psycho II directed by Richard Franklin 1:49:26

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“Look, I don't know what happened, but I own a motel not too far from here, and you'd be welcome to spend the night in one of the empty rooms if you'd like.” We watched Psycho II, directed by Richard Franklin, and suddenly we’re hungry for toasted cheese sandwiches. It’s been 23 years since Norman Bates was put away, and he’s been declared sane! No…

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The Shape of Survival: Eimear McBride on Love, Art, and the City 1:02:49

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In this textured conversation, author Eimear McBride joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss her latest novel The City Changes Its Face. Set in Camden Town in the 1990s, the book revisits characters from The Lesser Bohemians as they navigate the complexities of love, art, aging, trauma, and parenthood. McBride explores the enduring i…

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How To Better Navigate Money, Risk, Time, and Uncertainty with Carl Richards 38:05

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David converses with renowned illustrator and financial philosopher Carl Richards on the abstraction of money, attention capital, distinguishing risk from uncertainty, and the importance of taking microactions. Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter O…

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer & I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) with special guest Ashley Casseday 2:12:58

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“Benson… Ben’s Son!” We’re wrapping up our Double Feature Summer and closing it out with some bangers! We watched “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” and the brand-spanking new “Legacy-quel” (also titled) “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) with dear friend of the podcast, the always spooky, Ashley Casseday from “Keep it Weird”. We’ve deci…

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Katie Kitamura on Fiction’s Shifting Realities 55:22

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Katie Kitamura joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable novel Audition. Centred on a middle-aged actress whose settled life is upended by a young man claiming to be her son, Audition blurs the lines between performance, identity, and narrative certainty. Kitamura reflects on the novel’s dual structure—a “rabbit-duck” ambiguity—and her fascination…

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Should Private Assets, Gold, and Crypto Be Investment Options in 401k and other Defined Contribution Plans? 20:07

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A new executive order could radically reshape retirement investing by allowing private equity, crypto, and gold in 401(k) plans. This episode examines the factors driving the demand for alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, the potential risks to everyday investors, and why fiduciary rules and financial literacy gaps still matter. Insid…

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289. Superman with special guest Billy Roach 2:14:40

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“I’m not messing around. I’m doing important stuff.” We watched “Superman” (2025) with our friend and resident Supes expert, Billy Roach, and we welcome our newest Kryptonian overlord. In a growing list of Supermen, David Corenswet has proven himself to be quite possibly the dorkiest entry, and gosh darn it, it’s so endearing! We’re not going to wa…

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Renton Returns, Sick Boy in Love: Irvine Welsh Reimagines His Antiheroes 1:04:03

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In this electric conversation, Irvine Welsh joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss Men in Love, the long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting. Picking up moments after Renton's betrayal, Welsh dives deep into the aftermath—friendship, love, addiction, class, and the cultural hangover of 1980s Thatcherism. The pair explore writing authent…

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Will AI Wipe Out Half of White Collar Jobs or Is There an AI Bubble? 23:06

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We explore the compelling questions surrounding artificial intelligence. Will AI create more new jobs than it destroys? Is AI already destroying jobs? Are we seeing overinvestment in companies and infrastructure in the AI space? Is there evidence that AI has increased productivity? Sponsors Money for the Rest of Us Plus Asset Camp Show Notes Behind…

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288. Jurassic Park & Jurassic World: Rebirth with special guest Hiko Mitsuzuka 1:51:03

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"Dinosaurs eat man. Woman inherits the Earth." It's a double feature summer at Movies That Made Us Gay, and we watched the original "Jurassic Park" and the latest entry "Jurassic World: Rebirth" with our friend and the newest member of the MTMUG Five Timers Club, Hiko Mitsuzuka. His monogrammed smoking jacket is on back order. Listen, what else can…

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Inside the Story Machine: Natasha Brown on Media, Power, and Fiction 54:48

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In this episode novelist Natasha Brown joins Adam Biles to discuss her daring second book, Universality. The conversation explores the novel’s structural audacity—opening with a fictional long-read article—and its thematic interrogation of class, race, media narratives, and the modern British middle class. Brown dives into her creation of Leni, a p…

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