Best Mike Ware Podcasts (2026)

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Rachel Ware and the Fifth-Grade Dream 1:22:26

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Send us a text Rachel Ware is one of the funniest comedians in the Omaha, Neb., scene. She started doing improv and then picked up stand-up in 2012. She spent three years in Los Angeles before moving back home in 2020. She's married to another comedian, Tyrel Frazer, so the competition is right inside the house. She was also the voice of Angel Cake…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin 52:56

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For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin. These excerpts explore how they approach their craft, work with directors and fellow actors, and what it means to inhabit a role and sustain a creative life on stage an…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with acclaimed directors Brian Koppelman, Thomas Kail, Mike Mills, Sarah Polley, and Siân Heder 56:44

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For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with acclaimed directors Brian Koppelman, Thomas Kail, Mike Mills, Sarah Polley, and Siân Heder. These excerpts explore the director’s role as the central collaborator, guiding creative teams and shaping a project from vision to execution. Together, they reflect on th…

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Josh Prygon and the Comedic Integrity 1:06:10

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Send us a text Josh Prygon started doing stand-up in Buffalo about three years ago. The first two tries didn't stick, but this one has. He's part of the newer class of comedians in a very experienced scene. He's got the confidence now to tackle new topics and is working enough to keep developing at a strong pace. Plus he has his driver's license an…

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190. Modern PR Strategies That Actually Work with Victoria Vaughan 33:10

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Victoria Vaughan, Founder of B612, an award-winning PR agency based in New York that works closely with tech companies and founders. Their conversation focuses on how PR really works today, especially in a world filled with AI-generated content and nonstop noise. Vict…

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20th Anniversary celebration with activists and advocates Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Cindy Gallop, Sonya Passi, and Dr. Joy Buolamwini 51:54

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For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits previous episodes with activists and advocates Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Cindy Gallop, Sonya Passi, and Dr. Joy Buolamwini. These excerpts highlight conversations about power, accountability, and the urgent work of dismantling inequality across culture, institutions, and technolo…

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Chris Scopo and the Agony of Being a Mets Fan 1:06:51

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Send us a text Chris Scopo grew up in Queens as the son of a Mets fan. He really had no choice. He started rooting for the Mets a couple years after they won the World Series in 1986 and is still waiting to celebrate. They are ruining his life. But he's making the most of it. He's been doing stand-up in New York City since 2010 and works with Rober…

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20th Anniversary celebration with typographers and lettering artists Marian Bantjes, Oded Ezer, Jessica Hische, Tobias Frere-Jones, Matthew Carter, and Kris Holmes 46:33

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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares excerpts from interviews with typographers and lettering artists Marian Bantjes, Oded Ezer, Jessica Hische, Tobias Frere-Jones, Matthew Carter, and Kris Holmes, reflecting on legibility and expression, how letters behave, the discipline of refinement, and how type has e…

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Dan Danzy and the Michael Scott Move 1:27:20

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Send us a text Dan Danzy moved started doing stand-up in Dallas when he was in high school. He worked his way all over the state over the next 15 years before deciding to move to Scranton with his wife in 2022. He took a little bit of time off, but decided to join the comedy scene by taking over the Keystone Stage -- right before the roof collapsed…

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189. Why Your Product Costs More with Ricky Ho 28:45

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Ricky Ho, CEO and co-founder of SourceReady, a platform that helps brands find real and reliable manufacturers without the usual guesswork. Ricky talks through how the sourcing world actually works, why so many great factories stay hidden, and why smaller brands often…

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20th Anniversary celebration with theatre designers David Korins, Ina Mayhew, David Rockwell, Es Devlin, and Dane Laffrey 48:39

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For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with theatre designers David Korins, Ina Mayhew, David Rockwell, Es Devlin, and Dane Laffrey. From Broadway landmarks to innovative film and live performance design, these excerpts reveal how sets and spaces shape emotion, deepen story, and draw audiences into the mom…

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Julia Colasanti and the Funny Speech That Launched a Career 1:11:21

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Send us a text Julia Colasanti grew up playing volleyball in Michigan before going to college at St. Michael's in Vermont. Loud and confident on the court, she made a speech at a banquet that pushed her toward stand-up 10 years ago while she was still in high school. She moved to Chicago after graduating, but came back to Burlington, Vt., where she…

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20th Anniversary celebration with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly 44:47

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For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits past interviews with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly. These excerpts reflect on how technology emerged, how it shapes the way we live, and how these early thinkers imagined the future unfolding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Lauren Festa and the German Tourists 46:29

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Send us a text Lauren Festa is a very funny comedian on Long Island. She's been doing stand-up all over New York City for about 10 years, but has been pushing hard for the last six -- pretty much living out her dad's dream for her. She works in publishing and just wrote her first rom-com novel that she hopes will be out in 2026. She'll be back at t…

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188. From Amazon Seller to Profit Machine with Andrew Maff 31:11

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, Eitan Koter sits down with Andrew Maff, founder and CEO of BlueTuskr. Andrew has worked inside ecommerce brands and now leads a team that supports them across ads, SEO, Amazon strategy, and more. Eitan and Andrew talk about why relying on one sales channel, especially Amazon, can put a brand at risk…

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Guess the Guest: Surprising First Questions Part Two 30:31

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As part of the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares Part Two of her most surprising first questions, the curious openings that sparked honesty, humor, and revelation. These excerpts highlight the unexpected moments that shaped some of the show’s most memorable conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Jethro Trogo and the Microwave That Comedy Bought 1:12:47

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Send us a text Jethro Trogo started doing stand-up in the Philippines in 2013 and moved to St. Paul, Minn., near the end of 2019 for his job as a software engineer. Quite the shift in culture and weather. He's been able to work himself into the comedy scene and he won the Funniest Person in St. Paul, despite almost having a heart attack the morning…

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews 49:46

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Shawn Barnes and the Upstairs Neighborly Advice 1:14:55

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Send us a text Shawn Barnes did his first set while going to SUNY Oneonta back in the early 2010s and occasionally came back to stand-up. It wasn't until an established comedian moved upstairs that he decided to give it a real go. Now he's working all over New York and just won the Capital Region's Funniest Comic competition. He's getting work at t…

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187. Know Your Cash Flow Secrets with Arthur Glinkin 30:10

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Arthur Glinkin, Co-Founder of SNG Bookkeeping, to talk about something every online brand needs but few truly understand, getting your books right from day one. Arthur shares how he went from selling newspapers as a teen to building a bookkeeping firm focused entirely…

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara 52:15

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To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonabl…

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Matt Drufke and the 600 Silent Eagles Fans 1:28:07

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Send us a text Matt Drufke has been doing stand-up in and around Chicago for about 20 years. He's one of a nine-person team behind the Still Not Friday show in Aurora, Ill., that just celebrated its 10th anniversary. He was able to book Kyle Kinane for that show and they're hoping to get comedians of a similar status for future shows. He's been abl…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann 51:34

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with yo…

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Isaac Kozell and the New Orleans Living 1:26:06

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Send us a text Isaac Kozell started doing stand-up in Pittsburgh about 14 years ago. He was living in Wheeling, W. Va., but had to chase the stage elsewhere. He worked in marketing and fixed up houses on the side, something he'd learned as a kid. Once his neighbors spread the word, he started fixing houses full-time. He produces four shows in New O…

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186. E-commerce Tax Secrets Every Seller Needs with Reuben Mattinson 30:24

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On this episode of Mastering E-Commerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Reuben Mattinson, the founder and CEO of RJM Tax Exemption, a company that has helped over 5,000 e-commerce businesses simplify their tax operations and focus on growth. Reuben started RJM six years ago after running into endless hurdles trying to sell products into …

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20th Anniversary celebration with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad Abumrad. 51:09

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To celebrate two decades of Design Matters, Debbie Millman gathers favorite moments from past interviews with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad Abumrad. These excerpts trace how each host found their voice, shaped a format, and learned to listen, revealing the craft and conviction behind the shows tha…

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Tommy Cook and the Missed NOFX Connection 1:14:15

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Send us a text Tommy Cook started doing stand-up outside of Detroit about 2 1/2 years ago. He grew up on a steady diet of musicals, thanks to his grandparents. He played in the marching and concert bands in high school and became the lead singer of Granola Add Bacon, a ska band, as a senior. He works with Depot Town Comedy and is constantly trying …

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20th Anniversary celebration with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls 49:41

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In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits unforgettable moments from her conversations with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls. Through their stories and songs, this special episode reflects on the meaning of a creative life and the artists who have shaped the…

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Conor McCann and the Quick Climb in Rochester 1:19:19

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Send us a text Conor McCann only started doing stand-up in July of 2024. He entered the Rochester's Funniest Person contest two weeks after his first open mic and took second place. He came back this year and won the title. A former musician from the Cold Spring, N.Y., he's got a dry, dark sense of humor and it's paying off. He's working regularly …

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'Set Challenges and How to Rise Above' with Parker Swanson - Ep. # 65 1:25:52

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A Conversation with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG to trace his remarkable path from the world of acting and what led him to change his trajectory. Parker shares how he climbed the ranks from Assistant Property Master to leading major productions, revealing the …

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Neil deGrasse Tyson at On Air Presents 1:09:58

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Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, science communicator, and author—is one of the most influential voices in modern science. In this live conversation, recorded at On Air Presents, he joins Debbie Millman to explore the role of science education and why defending science has never been more vital. Hosted on Acas…

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Alex Nicholas and the Motherly Motivation 1:26:33

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Send us a text Alex Nicolas has been a fixture of the Jersey City, N.J., comedy scene since 2014. He started doing stand-up under the recommendation of a former boss combined with his mom telling him he wasn't funny. He spent a couple years working at the Stress Factory in New Jersey and plans on working the road as much as possible in the next few…

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185. What Customers Really Want with Rick DeLisi 30:03

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Surprising First Questions 35:21

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In celebration of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits one of the show’s most endearing traditions—the very first question. For years, she’s opened each conversation with a playful, deeply researched inquiry: something personal, unexpected, and revealing. In this special anniversary episode, listeners will hear some of Debbie’s favor…

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Chris Weir and the Sixth-Year Senior 1:19:35

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Send us a text Chris Weir has been doing stand-up in Cincinnati since 2011. He started while he was at North Kentucky University, but really jumped into the scene after graduating. He's a huge Reds fan and hosts a podcast dedicated to them called The New Nasty Boys, an homage to Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers. He won Cincinnati's Funnies…

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20th Anniversary celebration with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald 54:08

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In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits memorable conversations with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald. This anniversary collection reflects on the candor, resilience, and storytelling power of five voices who have turned personal experience into unforgettable art.…