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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, ...
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HedgeD

Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC

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HedgeD, with a capital “D” for emphasis, brings listeners topical content from both sides of the ledger – the long side and the short side. In each episode, co-hosts Mark Yusko, Cory Lester and Andrew Schmeelk take a deep dive into an investment theme or concept, typically with the help of an expert guest from Morgan Creek’s expansive global network.
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Brand Story

Steve Gilman

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This is Brand Story, where host Steve Gilman talks with those on the front lines of brands: business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketers. Our guests represent a wide variety of roles and industries, but the lessons learned break through those walls, connecting us on shared themes of brand experience, leadership, storytelling and understanding your audience. You’ll hear unique stories you can relate to, be inspired by, and learn from — because stories are what connects us.
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Inspiring Futures pulls back the curtain on the minds reshaping advertising and marketing today. Host Ed Cotton, former Chief Strategy Officer at Butler Shine and Stern & Partners, engages industry visionaries in raw, unfiltered conversations about their career pivots, creative breakthroughs, and strategic innovations. No canned responses. No PR filters. Just honest insights about navigating the complex world of brands, creativity, and agency life. Each episode delivers actionable wisdom fro ...
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”To Be Or Not To Be” – it’s the most famous speech in all of English drama, but what on earth is Hamlet actually talking about?This series, made by BAFTA winner, double Emmy Award winning documentary producer Andrew Smith, features contributions from Adrian Lester, Harriet Walter, Sir Mark Rylance, Samuel West and many more. The first 14 episodes were produced during lockdown to raise awareness for theatres and for actors in a time of pandemic and theatre closures. If you would like to suppo ...
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Flashback to the Track

James Armas, Mark Urban

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Two guys who are life long racing fans and have always wanted to share their vast amounts of random Motorsports knowledge with the world who started a podcast. Listen to James Armas and Mark Urban talk about an old race or Motorsports event you've probably never heard of. From NASCAR to Indycar, IMSA, NHRA, CART, Grand AM, SCCA, Trans-AM, and maybe a Monster Truck Rally. It's more than a review, it's educational too.
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This is Culture, Talent & Growth – a Ruckus Podcast. Join Anish Shah and the Ruckus team as they converse with dynamic leaders to share what they’ve learned about creating lasting culture, attracting great talent, and achieving sustainable growth.
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Coexistence

Coex Studios

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Earth’s shattered future. Humanity’s natural resources have been exhausted. When our planet is devastated by an atomic cataclysm, a new life emerges for a cross-section of humanity within the walls of a towering megastructure known as Tier City. A self-appointed governing body of world-leaders, called The Universal Council, control this New Earth. Tier City residents are force-fed Network propaganda by an influencer known only as The Preacher. Rachel is a young drone delivery pilot with ambi ...
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What if happiness is the most powerful brand strategy no one’s paying attention to? Mark Lester, Co-Founder and CSO at Squint, joins us to talk about how brands can drive massive impact, not by leaning harder into industry claims or trend forecasts, but by reconnecting with something far more fundamental: joy. From reimagining Ollipop as a “happine…
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Send us a text In the world of stand-up comedy, Bobby Slayton, Don Friesen, and Jeff Jena each bring their unique perspectives to the stage, offering a rich tapestry of humor for their audiences. Bobby Slayton, often referred to as the "pit bull of stand-up comedy," is known for his edgy and relatable material that pushes boundaries and captivates …
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Executive Director for the Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra, Percussionist, Freelancer, and Educator Cassidy Lester stops by to talk about her work with the Symphony (03:05), her freelancing and teaching and how important performing is to her mental health (16:30), growing up in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee, traveling with family to jam ba…
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Send us a text Part of the "Best Of" Series: Another good interview show featuring headliner Tim Bedore from Minneapolis. He started in Radio, became a good standup comedy Headliner and is famous for his "Bob & Tom" Radio segments called "Vague But True". We get to hear one recorded live on the air. Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.…
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2025 University of Missouri Master of Music in Percussion Performance graduate Luke Haymon stops by to talk about his final master’s recital (03:55), studying outside of percussion at Mizzou, including conducting with Dr. Christian Noon and piano tuning from Lucy Urlacher (14:15), his overall percussion activities here, including his role as assist…
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Send us a text A talented young guy worked for me a couple times, and went on to be a strong National, and television standup comic; here is a short comedy set by John Henton. Some very funny material about Prince and on being an African-American in Hawaii....very funny! John Henton achieved national recognition for his engaging and witty performan…
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Send us a text Jack Mayberry, Cash Levy, and Steve Bruner are seasoned stand-up comedians who each bring a unique perspective to the comedy stage. Jack Mayberry, with his charming Texas drawl, cleverly weaves in serious topics like religion and drug use, turning them into humorous narratives that resonate with audiences nationwide. Cash Levy, celeb…
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Send us a text Ian Williams, who embarked on his stand-up comedy journey at 24 while studying at the University of Illinois, has long navigated the challenging balance between his comedic passion and his roles as a high school and special education teacher. Faced with the evolving dynamics of comedy clubs often catering to younger audiences, Ian ha…
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University of Illinois Percussion Professor Josh Graham returns to talk about his post-master’s degree years in Michigan and taking non-music opportunities to make it work (02:15), moving to Chicago, getting his doctorate at the University of Illinois, getting more fully into chamber music, and his time teaching at the University of Northern Iowa (…
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Send us a text On this Bonus Show, my good Friend and Comic/Magician of theYear...Larry Wilson, explains the difference between Magic and being Fooled...very funny! He has a great story to make his point. His standup comedy and magic has always been a hit with the audiences. Be sure to check out Larry Wilson's Podcast: "How to Talk to Humans" Suppo…
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Send us a text Part of the "Best Of" Series...This special show features 6 standup comics all using music to make you Laugh. From Bob Saget to Yakov Smirnoff, they all did some music in their live sets; and on this show we share that music. You'll hear comics Tim O'Rourke, Dana Carvey, Denny Johnston, Paul Robins, Bob Saget, and Yakov all sing and …
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Send us a text Short trailer for the podcast, that explains the shows with material from Jerry Seinfeld (regular at my comedy clubs), Ronney Kenny (Comedy Store Talent and Friend), and sample from great interview with Famous Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff, who is still performing and has his own theater in Branson Missouri. Support the show www.Stand…
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Freelancer, Performer, and Director of Percussion Activities at the University of Illinois Josh Graham stops by to talk about his work with the F PLUS chamber trio (04:55), his job at Illinois and replacing legends there (19:20), growing up near Detroit, getting into percussion, and the novels of William Faulkner (38:30), his undergrad years at the…
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Christine Olivas began her career by hand-delivering 50 resumes to San Francisco startups, which resulted in one startup hiring her. Her entry into agency work came when an owner heard a webinar she produced and was impressed enough to bring her aboard. At this agency, she excelled by running two departments and contributing to significant growth. …
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Send us a text Susan Morrison, a seasoned writer at The New Yorker with a rich background in cultural journalism, has crafted an insightful biography titled "Lorne Michaels, the Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live." Her admiration for Michaels' profound impact on American culture and standup comedy through SNL inspired her to explore the enigmatic…
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North Carolina Central University Percussion Professor, Freelancer, Bandleader, and Composer Thomas Taylor stops by to talk about his career so far at NCCU (03:25), the music program and jazz program there and its place in the state (16:50), his freelancing career (33:40), growing up in Elizabeth City (NC), his early life in percussion, and playing…
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Tara is the Chief Creative Officer at Rethink NY. She has extensive creative experience from agencies including Y&R, BBH, Mother, and Droga (x2). In our conversation, we discussed her experience at Miami Ad School, where she was forced to think seriously about funny- to an approach and perspective on being sensitive enough to find funny in the worl…
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Creative leadership, brand strategy, and the future of the industry—Troy Hitch, Global Chief Creative Officer at RAPP, shares how he approaches it all. From empowering teams to rethinking the role of brand in an AI-driven world, episode 89 explores what it means to lead well and build work that resonates. This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating …
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Send us a text Mike Lukas is a seasoned stand-up comic with over 24 years of experience and the author of "The Business of Comedy," a standup comedy book that fills a crucial gap in the industry by focusing on the often-overlooked business side of comedy. As an instructor at the Dallas Comedy Club, Lukas emphasizes the importance of understanding o…
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Send us a text We have comedienne Wendy Liebman and standup comic/actor Tom McTigue as our comedy guests this week. They share loads of standup comedy material, and each in their unique way. Both played my club "Laughs Unlimited" back in the day, and both have had wonderful careers thanks to standup comedy. Listen, Laugh, & Share! Wendy Liebman and…
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Sabian Cymbal Company National Director of Sales and Education for Music Schools and Director of the Ohio State University Marching Band drumline Mark Reynolds returns to talk about growing up in Columbus, OH, his early days playing percussion, and rolling skating and bowling as a young man (03:30), going to Ohio State for undergrad (18:40), gettin…
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Send us a text John Pate and Pat Paulsen, two respected figures in the comedy world, both have distinct perspectives on being a standup comic and the invaluable role of comedy clubs in shaping their careers. John Pate fondly remembers his performances at LAUGHS Unlimited, appreciating the vibrant atmosphere and the opportunities that the comedy clu…
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Sabian Cymbal Company National Director of Sales and Education for Music Schools and Director of the Ohio State University Marching Band drumline Mark Reynolds stops by to talk about his Sabian job, the school rewards program, and folks who professionally represent Sabian well (03:45), the Ohio State drumline job, updating the sound and look of the…
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Gina Grillo, President and CEO of The ADVERTISING Club of New York, joins us on episode 88 of Brand Story to talk about building community in advertising, staying relevant through change, and why it’s time to rethink who gets a seat at the table. From championing diversity to shaking up the ANDY Awards, Gina shares what it takes to lead with intent…
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Send us a text Jamie Alcroft (previously part of popular comedy team of "Mack & Jamie" and TV's "Comedy Break") has done it again! About 18 months ago we did an interview where Jamie was trying to set up an Organ Donor "Thank-you" program at comedy clubs. The "Comedy & Magic Club" in Hermosa Beach was the first supporter. BUT now the "Levity Live" …
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Send us a text Really fun standup comedy podcast starring Kermet Apio and Cash Levy. Both of these acts are clean, very funny, and talk about topics we can all relate to. I know you will enjoy this show...Plus a special Bonus where Kermet Apio does a fake radio ad for Hawaiian tourist...Hilarious! Listen, Enjoy, and Share! Kermet Apio and Cash Levy…
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The latest Inspiring Futures podcast features an interview with Pip Bingemann- the co-founder of Springboards.ai As strategy departments grapple with how to use AI, this podcast seems timely. Pip is an agency strategist who embraced AI from the early days, learned basic code, and built a model that attracted the attention of several agencies. Fast-…
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U.K.-based percussionist, session musician and performer Joby Burgess stops by to talk about all things session musician work and his career in chamber music (03:00), his album A Percussionist’s Songbook (42:20), growing up in western England, his piano background, and his time as a university student at the Guildhall School (54:30), and finishing …
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What does it look like to lead with both intuition and intention? As Partner and Global Head of Design at Known, Aya Baeshean brings a fresh, fearless perspective to the world of branding. In episode 87 of Brand Story, Aya shares how her early experiences as a multicultural, multilingual child shaped her creative voice and ultimately her approach t…
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Send us a text Podcast features interview with Lynn Stobener and 2 waitresses from the club (Patti Sewel & Sherri Morsett), their stories and memories of working in the service side of the standup comedy business. Also a great Comedy set by Paula Poundstone to highlight women in comedy. Lynn Stobener, Sherri Morsett, and Patti Sewel each bring uniq…
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Washburn University (KS) Percussion Professor, Composer, and Performer Von Hansen stops by to talk about his recent album Mortal Coil (03:15), his Percussion and Composition job at Washburn (16:05), growing up in Topeka and the wide array of musical experiences of his early life (25:30), going to Washburn for undergrad and studying with Tom Morgan …
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Send us a text At Laughs Unlimited we had a new bartender from England who wanted to do standup comedy...this short fun set is by Andy Roberts, bartender turned comic...funny, if not raw material about marriage and drinking. Yes! He ended up Divorced, Ha! Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones...…
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Send us a text Two really good Friends of mine that got their start at my clubs Laughs Unlimited, Bentoni and Del Van Dyke, both got their start and went on to be professional standup comics working the road, my TV Shows, and more! You will enjoy these two as they talk about Parents and basketball to flying SouthWest Airlines...funny stuff! Support…
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U.S. Army’s Pershing’s Own Ceremonial Band Percussionist Brian Blume stops by to talk about his military music job and his work with TapSpace Publications (02:35), his composition history (22:25), growing up in Indiana with music director parents, and his piano and sports background (30:30), attending Indiana University for undergrad and his drum c…
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Send us a text Roman Spinale is an emerging talent in the world of magic and standup comedy, whose perspective on Roman Spinelli's early start in these fields is one of admiration and respect. Influenced by his father's passion for classic comedy films and supported by a teacher at his Christian school, Spinale appreciates how Spinelli's childhood …
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Solo Percussionist, Author, Conductor, and longtime Director of Percussion at the University of California-San Diego Steven Schick stops by to talk about the UCSD program, teaching doctoral students, and the art of performing on percussion in the 21st century (02:25), growing up in northern Iowa, his jazz drumset influences, sailing in high school,…
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Industrial design impacts our daily lives more than we realize. But what separates good design from great design? In episode 86 of Brand Story, we hear from Robert Brunner, Founder/Partner at Ammunition, about the philosophy behind creating industry-defining products. From game-changing innovations like Beats by Dre and Square to the balance of ris…
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Send us a text At a recent fundraiser, I produced a show for a sold out 400 seat room in Placerville CA. The headliner was Dennis Blair; a standup comic/musician who has toured with Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Barry Manilow, and for over 18 years with George Carlin. A very funny standup comic who you will hear here, is funny and a talented mus…
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