Best Michael Berk Podcasts (2025)

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Motherhood at 50: Frances Largeman-Roth's Inspiring Journey 38:13

1d ago38:13

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What happens when you decide to have a baby at 50? Frances Largeman-Roth, New York Times bestselling author and registered dietitian, joins Sabrina Soto to share her remarkable journey of welcoming her fourth child using donor eggs after experiencing three devastating miscarriages in her mid-40s. Frances reveals how she navigated the emotional and …

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Little Cuts 185: The Horrors Persist, But So Do We 36:38

5d ago36:38

36:38

Long time no see! On this week's Little Cuts, MB and Terry are discussing: Overcompensating (Prime Video) Balatro (all gaming platforms) Dangerous Animals (in theaters) Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu) Clown in a Cornfield (VOD) Follow Mary Beth, Terry, and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also hav…

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#194 Antibiotic Therapeutic Guidelines Update with Dr Geoffrey Spurling 37:11

3d ago37:11

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Host Dr. Rob Park joins forces with the ever-curious Dr. Geoffrey Spurling to unpack the most important updates from the recent Therapeutic Guideline on Antibiotics. Think doxycycline for kids (yes, really), a new first-line antibiotic for UTIs (if they’re even needed?!), and why you might need to start counting impetigo sores. Therapeutic Guidelin…

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Harry Potter Pinball with Eric Meunier 1:03:16

3d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Eric Meunier joins us to talk about his team's newest creation, Harry Potter!By LoserKid

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Healing Through Food: A Journalist's Cancer Recovery Journey 34:14

4d ago34:14

34:14

What happens when a veteran CNN war correspondent faces her toughest battle yet, a cancer diagnosis at age 40? For Elina Fuhrman, it became the catalyst for a complete life transformation, shifting from investigative journalism to healing others through the power of food. When a world-renowned pathologist bluntly told Elina she needed to "change he…

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Episode 275: Hellbent and The Other Writer/Director Paul Etheredge and Alien (1979) 54:57

9d ago54:57

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This week we were so freaking excited to chat with Paul Etheredge about his latest film The Other. We talk about filming with children, working with icons in the horror industry like Jared Krichevsky and Jeffrey Reddick and more. Terry takes it back to seeing Hellbent for the first time and we talk about that for a little. Then we go back to his ho…

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This Month's Pinball Market June 2025 4:37

9d ago4:37

4:37

Stern, Jersey Jack, and Bally / Williams are looked at during this episode of TMPM.By LoserKid

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How to Break Free from Financial Control with Pattie Ehsaei 35:43

11d ago35:43

35:43

Financial independence isn't just about luxury purchases. It could save your life. Pattie Ehsaei joins the podcast to share the powerful story behind her new book "Never Date a Broke Dude: The Financial Freedom Playbook," and shares powerful insights about financial independence as the ultimate form of self-love and protection. Whether you're singl…

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Ep 169: The Future is of Pinball Connectivity! | Pinquest 46:47

15d ago46:47

46:47

Pinquest is back! Want to compete across multiple games from different manufacturers and win some free Swag doing it?! Then download Pinquest app on your Apple or Android device. What are you waiting for?By LoserKid

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Episode 274: David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano and Pete's Dragon (1977) 1:03:08

15d ago1:03:08

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This week we chat with David and Brian, the writers and directors of the queer dark comedy I Don't Understand You! We chat about the film's personal origins, the fantastic Italian cast and more before diving into their childhoods and finding out why Pete's Dragon terrified David growing up. We talk about the musicalness of it, whether it has a mora…

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#193 Answering Challenging Questions and the Media with Dr Michael Bonning 35:20

15d ago35:20

35:20

In his inaugural episode, host Dr Rob Park is joined by Dr Michael Bonning, GP, past NSW AMA President, media spokesperson and advocate to explore how we can answer difficult questions in the media with clarity, confidence, and care. From TikTok trends to political hot potatoes, today’s patients are more curious—and sometimes more confused by the v…

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8 - Microservices with Mark Fussell 59:34

18d ago59:34

59:34

In this episode, Michael and Ben speak with Mark Fussell, CEO of Diagrid, about Dapr, a runtime for building distributed applications. Mark shares insights on the challenges of microservices development, the importance of durable workflows, and the actor model. The conversation also touches on API design, the future of AI in software engineering, a…

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Finding Your Authentic Path with Almost 30's Krista Williams 39:14

18d ago39:14

39:14

Have you ever felt like your entire life was falling apart, only to realize later it was falling into place? Krista Williams, co-host of the Almost 30 podcast and author of the upcoming book by the same name, joins Redesigning Life to reveal the cosmic phenomenon that might explain why so many of us experience profound upheaval around age 29. Wheth…

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King Kong vs Jaws! 48:51

21d ago48:51

48:51

Is releasing a Jaws 50th going to kill Kong sales? Also we're talking about the Harry Potter Delay, Predator Pinball, and Cactus Canyon Delay.By LoserKid

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Unlocking Universal Abundance: A Raw Conversation with Michael Beckwith 22:57

25d ago22:57

22:57

Ever wondered why some people seem to attract abundance effortlessly while others struggle despite their best efforts? In this unedited conversation from The Sabrina Soto Show with spiritual teacher Michael Beckwith, we dive deep into the science behind manifestation and discover why gratitude might be the missing key to unlocking your greatest pot…

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Episode 273: The Surrender Writer/Director Julia Max and Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:14:58

30d ago1:14:58

1:14:58

This week we chat with Julia Max about her debut feature film The Surrender, starring Colby Minifie and Kate Burton! We discuss the very personal inspiration for the movie, working with fantastic actors and tackling grief before hearing about how Return to Oz terrified her as a kid and Death Becomes Her created a fan for life. Iconic performances, …

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Hot Glue and Hard Truths with Iliza Schlesinger 29:52

1M ago29:52

29:52

When comedian Iliza Schlesinger joined me for what was supposed to be a simple crafting session, we quickly discovered that neither of us possesses Martha Stewart-level skills and that's perfectly okay. Between failed paint pours and questionable attempts at "art," our conversation evolved into something far more valuable than the lopsided trivets …

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Episode 272: Kryptic Director Kourtney Roy and The Thing (1982) 51:43

1M ago51:43

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This week we're joined by photographer and filmmaker Kourtney Roy! We talk about her debut feature film Kryptic, the luscious photography in Canada, the goopy and...well, seminal, practical effects, cryptids and more! Then we dive briefly into her relationship with the horror genre before diving into the movie that caused her to go touch grass as a…

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Little Cuts 184: Playing Catch Up! 1:02:34

1M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Hi we're back talking about Unnamed Footage Festival, HARD:LINE Film Festival, and more! Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so follow us there, too! Support us on Patreon! If you want to support our podcast, please please take a moment to g…

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Ep 167: Hangover Pinball with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares 1:00:29

1M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Reby Hardy and Brian Soares join us to talk about their latest creation, The Hangover Trilogy pinball. We also talk about Happy Gilmore, Matt Hardy's Expedition for Gold and of course homebrew!By LoserKid

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SPECIAL EDITION: Dr. Steven Storage on Brain Health 23:55

1M ago23:55

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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Steven Storage challenges the common belief that brain health is predetermined by genetics. Through his innovative research and clinical experience, he demonstrates how lifestyle choices can significantly impact cognitive function and neurological wellbeing—even for those with genetic risk factors. The conversation…

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Episode 271: Dinner with Leatherface Director Michael Kallio and The Fly (1986) 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

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This week we chat with Michael Kallio, the director of the Gunnar Hansen documentary Dinner with Leatherface. Michael comes with a TON of stories about his time in the industry and with various indie horror film icons as we dive into the life of Gunnar Hansen and the weird way in which he made such a difference in Michael's life. Then we try to tal…

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7 - What are the best AI Software Packages 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

In this episode, Michael and Ben explore the world of open source projects in AI, focusing on MLflow and its various flavors. They discuss popular machine learning libraries like Scikit-learn, SparkML, and tree-based algorithms such as XGBoost and LightGBM. The conversation also delves into time series forecasting techniques and the rapidly evolvin…

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This Month's Pinball Market May 2025 8:39

2M ago8:39

8:39

Josh is talking about Stern Spike 2's, Chicago Gaming Company, and what the overall market is doing on TMPM!By LoserKid

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SPECIAL EDITION: Design Wisdom from Bobby Berk 11:17

2M ago11:17

11:17

In this unedited, behind-the-scenes conversation, Queer Eye design expert Bobby Berk joins Sabrina to explore the transformative power of design, drawing on their two-decade friendship as the backdrop for candid revelations. Bobby shares how saying "yes" to designing show homes without formal training launched his career trajectory, discussing the …

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Ep 166 Hands on King Kong 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Scott and Josh sit down to talk about Scott's trip to Chicago to check out Keith Elwin's and Stern Pinball's latest game, King Kong. We also talk about The Pinball Network dissolving and will anyone buy Josh's Foo Fighters? Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loserkidpinball/# Tiktok -…

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Episode 270: Author Ryan C. Bradley and Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth (1992) 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

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This week we chat with Ryan C. Bradley! He's the co-host of the Horror Hangover podcast (with former guest Cass Clarke...check out episode 183 where we chat about Urban Legend) and the author of Say Uncle from Ghoulish books. We chat about inspirations for the novel, how it's a historical fiction and more before discovering why a single scene from …

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6 - When Should You Bail 42:34

2M ago42:34

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In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss the challenges of decision-making in software engineering, particularly focusing on the sunk cost fallacy, emotional attachment to work, and the importance of prototyping. They explore how to recognize when to pivot or bail on a project, the complexities of ROI calculations, and how to effectively communicat…

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#192 Primary Care to Disadvantaged Communities with Dr Tim Senior 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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Dr Tim Senior has worked as a GP at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation, the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Campbelltown, South-West Sydney for the last 18 years. Prior to this he has worked in Central Australia, the Torres Strait and the UK, each time in low-income communities. Tim combines his clinical work with work as the Medical…

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SPECIAL EDITION: Breaking Money Taboos with Pattie Ehsaei 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Money—the last standing taboo in our society and the number one cause of divorce—takes center stage in this candid conversation between Sabrina Soto and Pattie Ehsaei, the "Duchess of Decorum" on TikTok. Raw, unedited, and refreshingly honest, this discussion dives deep into why financial independence remains non-negotiable for creating balanced po…

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Episode 269: For Sale By Exorcist Filmmaker Melissa LaMartina and Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

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This week we're joined by Melissa LaMartina, the filmmaker behind For Sale by Exorcist. We chat about her mockumentary, occult research and more before diving into her childhood to learn about her horror history. Then it's time to visit Unico in the Island of Magic, a wild anime children's movie about bug wizards, towers made of people and the cute…

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Ep 165: Dune Pinball with David Van Es and Brian Savage | Barrels of Fun! 55:23

2M ago55:23

55:23

David Van Es and Brian Savage join us to talk about Barrels of Fun and their newest release, Dune!By LoserKid

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Ep 164: Stern's King Kong Pinball with Keith Elwin 58:20

2M ago58:20

58:20

Keith Elwin's 6th Cornerstone, King Kong is finally here. We're going through Stern's latest release with Keith to give you all the detailsBy LoserKid

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SPECIAL EDITION: Danielle Paige's Guide to Unlocking Your Intuition 18:10

2M ago18:10

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In this special edition episode, we're bringing you the full, unedited conversation between Sabrina and Danielle Paige from The Sabrina Soto Show. Dive deeper than ever before into Danielle's wisdom as she reveals the true nature of astrology beyond newspaper horoscopes. Discover how our birth moment creates a unique energetic imprint that shapes o…

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SPECIAL EDITION: The Art of Saying No and Setting Healthy Boundaries with Terri Cole & Cat Cora 25:21

2M ago25:21

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Are you someone who can't say no without feeling guilty? Do you find yourself constantly doing too much for others while neglecting your own needs? In this candid, unfiltered conversation, bestselling author Terri Cole ("Boundary Boss" and "Too Much") joins with celebrity chef Cat Cora to tackle the boundary issues that keep so many of us—especiall…

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5 - How to Lead Engineers with Ben Johnson 58:44

2M ago58:44

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In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben Johnson discuss the essential traits of effective engineering leadership, the importance of customer-centric software development, and the challenges of integrating AI into business processes. They emphasize the need for clear communication, trust, and vulnerability in leadership, as well as the potential risks…

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Little Cuts 183: We Promise This is Weekly 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

We're back and this was recorded last week so please disregard our talk about UFF! We're chatting: Death of a Unicorn Paddington 3 Eve's Bayou Wheel of Time SXSW! Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so follow us there, too! Support us on Pat…

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Why Authenticity Beats Algorithms: The New Rules of Digital Marketing - ML 185 55:37

2M ago55:37

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In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of digital marketing and brand storytelling. We explore how the intersection of authenticity, community, and technology is reshaping how brands connect with people—and why it's no longer just about the product, but about the experience. We talk about how we've shifted our focus from performa…

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SPECIAL EDITION: Dr. Ramani on Narcissistic Abuse & Recovery 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins us to share her expertise on narcissistic relationships, explaining how they create invisible wounds that can be just as painful as physical abuse. We explore the psychological dynamics of these toxic relationships and provide validation for those who have experienced narcissistic manipulation but have struggled to identi…

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This Month's Pinball Market April 2025 9:35

2M ago9:35

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Stern, Jersey Jack, American, Spooky, and Barrels of Fun are all looked at during this episode of TMPM. Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loserkidpinball/# Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@loserkidpinball Merch: silverballswag.com/loserkid Pinball Podcast #pinball #arcade #podcast…

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Episode 268: Mind Body Spirit Filmmakers Alex Henes and Matt Merenda and The Brave Little Toaster (1987) 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

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This week we're joined by Alex Henes and Matt Merenda, the filmmakers behind the yoga-horror found footage film Mind Body Spirit, which is available on demand and streaming on Shudder and AMC+. We chat about Sarah J. Bartholomew's fantastic performance, the script and more before diving into their childhoods and their very different reactions to ho…

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4 - How to Transfer Projects 42:06

3M ago42:06

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In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben discuss the intricacies of transferring code, project ownership, and knowledge within teams, particularly in the context of machine learning and software engineering. They explore the importance of documentation, bridging skill gaps, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer to maintain and extend codebases. Th…

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Ep 163: 2025 TPF Recap | Harry Potter, Portal, Medieval Madness, Merlin Arcade, Evil Dead, and Dune 1:17:25

3M ago1:17:25

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We're here to talk about the the crazy news that came out of Texas Pinball Festival this year! News about Harry Potter, Portal, Medieval Madness, Merlin Arcade, Evil Dead, and Dune. Social and merch links here: linktr.ee/loserkidpinballBy LoserKid

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SPECIAL EDITION: Danny Morel: From Trauma to Self-Discovery 26:09

3M ago26:09

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On this segment for The Sabrina Soto Show, Danny Morel sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation that strips away the polished facade of success to reveal what truly matters in life. When his mother passed away, Danny was forced to confront a jarring question despite having achieved everything society told him would bring happiness: "Are you hap…

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Episode 267: The Legendary John Harrison and The Haunting (1963) 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

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This week we chat with filmmaker, producer, composer, writer, author...this guy's done it all...John Harrison. From working with George Romero on everything from Creepshow and Dawn of the Dead to Tales from the Darkside to the Dune miniseries to his Netflix series Residue...he's done it all. He even directed Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, whic…

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3 - How to be a Tech Lead (TL) 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson discuss their experiences at Databricks, focusing on project management, team dynamics, and the importance of product alignment. They explore the challenges of onboarding new team members, the significance of effective communication with stakeholders, and the balance between upskilling and meeting projec…

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Ep 162 Multimorphic's Portal Pinball! With Stephen Silver, Michael Ocean, & Ian Harrower 1:20:09

3M ago1:20:09

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It's finally here! Cary Hardy joins us along with the development team of Portal Pinball to talk about Portal and we have all the detail you want to know in this interview. From Glados, Turrets, and Cores to Light Bridges, Aerial Faith Leap pads, and repulsion gel, we have it all here! If you want that $1000 discount off of a new P3, contact us at …

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