Best Ming Chen Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 10: From Startup Dreams to Wall Street: Maxine Clark's Build-A-Bear Journey (with Maxine K. Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop) 26:59

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Maxine K. Clark, CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation; Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Chief INspirator, The Delmar DivINe; Managing Partner, Prosper Women’s Capital; Executive in Residence, Washington University in St. Louis - John M. Olin School of Business, discusses how she started Build-A-Bear Workshop, what was distinctive about the concept back …

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Episode 9: From Problem to Patent: The Nursing Cover That Breathes (with Jackie Samuelson of Alpha Lady LLC) 26:01

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Jackie Samuelson, founder of Alpha Lady LLC, discusses why she started her company, her personal reason for inventing a new nursing cover, whether tariffs are affecting her business, and her experience pitching the "sharks" on the ABC television program "Shark Tank."

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Episode 8: Empowering Small Businesses: Advocacy, Innovation, and Resilience in a Changing World (with Denise Press of VISA and Steve Zandpour of Associated Bank) 35:31

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Denise Press, Head of Small Business, North America, VISA Commercial Solutions; and Steve Zandpour, EVP, Head of Consumer & Business Banking at Associated Bank, discuss why access to capital is crucial for small businesses and how economic factors impact access, what resources and tools are available for small businesses, what factors to consider w…

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Episode 7: Charting New Routes: A Woman Entrepreneur in Global Logistics (with Ming Chen of MSL Global Express, Inc.) 25:27

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Ming Chen, president and CEO of MSL Global Express, Inc., discusses how she became president and CEO, what MSL Global Express offers, her ideal customers, what advantages AI is creating for her business, and insights for anyone who wants to start selling globally.

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Episode 6: From Idea to Patent: The Necklace Hack That Took Off (with Daria Walsh of Infinity Clips) 25:38

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Daria Walsh, Founder and Inventor of Infinity Clips, discusses how and why she started her company, what an "infinity clip" is, who her ideal customers are, why she visits her overseas suppliers, and how AI is creating advantages for her business.

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Episode 5: Powering the World with Cutting-Edge Data Center Solutions (with Doris Li Yeh of Mirapath, Inc.) 26:50

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Doris Li Yeh, founder and CEO of Mirapath, Inc., discusses how she became an "accidental entrepreneur," what her company offers, who her customers are, why addressing cultural differences matters for achieving sustainable global growth, and why joining a mentor group has been one of the best business decisions she has made in her life.…

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Episode 4: The Hydration CEO: Science, Safety, and Success (with Robyn Zlotkin of Sword Performance) 24:08

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Robyn Zlotkin, CEO of Sword Performance, discusses what her company offers, what makes it distinctive, who her ideal customers are, why Australia is a growth market for Sword Performance, and what has been a significant game-changer for her company's products.

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Episode 3: Shining a Light on Dog Safety (with Marilyn Pianelli of Headlight Harness) 23:00

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Marilyn Pianelli, president of Headlight Harness, discusses the near-tragedy that led to the founding of the company, what products the company offers (including its signature harness), how the company has been affected by the recent tariffs, and how a website helps her save more than 40% on shipping costs.…

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Episode 2: Tailored for Success - From Your Wedding Day to Everyday (with Jeanne Foley of SuitShop) 26:46

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Jeanne Foley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SuitShop, discusses what inspired her to start her business, what SuitShop offers, how Shopify makes her international transactions seamless, and where she intends to focus her business during these turbulent times,.

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Episode 1: Dispelling Health Disparities in Underserved Communities (with Dr. Pam Nelson of Bracane Company, Inc.) 23:06

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Dr. Pam Nelson, CEO/President, Bracane Company Inc., discusses what inspired her to start her business, who her customers are, how minority certifications have helped her, what her global footprint is now versus pre-COVID, and where she wants to make her next impact.

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Episode 12: Save a Life in Seconds: The Revolutionary CPR Device Every Household Needs (with Felicia Jackson of CPR Wrap, Inc.) 25:28

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Felicia Jackson, CEO/President of CPR Wrap, Inc., shares the near tragedy that inspired her to start her business, how she invented CPRWrap™, what countries she sells to, how she ships her product, and what it was like to be on Amazon's "Shark Tank"-style show.

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Episode 11: From Kickstart to Campsite: Making Getting Around Easy (with Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce of OME Gear) 33:51

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Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, co-founders and co-CEOs of OME Gear, discuss why they started the company, how they turned adversity into opportunity, how patents and trademarks protect their intellectual property, how they are preparing for incoming President Trump's tariff plans, and why funding for women business owners is a challenge and what t…

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Episode 10: Supplying Top Quality Precision-Turned Parts Worldwide (with Aneesa Muthana of M&M Quality Grinding and Pioneer Service, Inc.) 29:54

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Aneesa Muthana, president of M&M Quality Grinding and Pioneer Service, Inc., discusses the difference between her two companies, the importance of being AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 certified, her best sales channels, and the countries where she sells.

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Episode 9: Revolutionizing Hydration: The Story Behind the Patented Hands-Free Water Bottle (with Julie Austin of HydroSport) 32:40

1y ago32:40

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Julie Austin, inventor, author, keynote speaker, and CEO of HydroSport, discusses how she came up with the swiggies, jumped into entrepreneurship, and garnered spectacular media attention for her business. She is also among a small percentage of female inventors. Don't know about trade dress protection? Julie explains why it is an important protect…

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Episode 8: Making Fresh Coffee Accessible to the World (with Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee) 27:04

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Anu Menon, co-founder and chief of product of Driftaway Coffee, discusses her Indian roots, where her products are made, from what countries she sources her beans, what is distinctive about Driftaway Coffee, and why and how she practices safe ecology packaging.

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Episode 7: From Scientist to Entrepreneur: Making Recyclable Medical Supplies for the Planet (with Dr. Beau Wangtrakuldee of AmorSui) 28:14

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Beau Wangtrakuldee, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of AmorSui. She discusses where her products are made, how she is creating a holistic circular solution for medical supplies, what countries she sells to, and how she is on a mission to protect people and the planet.

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Episode 6: Achieving Balance and Harmony for Skin and Within (with Lin Chen of Pink Moon) 16:33

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Lin Chen, a second-generation Taiwanese American, is a certified Reiki practitioner and CEO/founder of Pink Moon, a woman-owned wellness skincare company. She shares what inspired her to start her business, where her products are made, how she ships globally, how she overcame setbacks, and her favorite personal healing ritual.…

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Episode 5: From Cameroon to Global Beauty Boss: Creating Cruelty-Free Hair and Skincare Products (with Dr. Cynthia Kankeu) 29:18

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Dr. Cynthia Kankeu is founder and CEO of Dr. Kanks, a woman-owned brand dedicated to empowering you to embrace your natural beauty while using organic and plant-based skin and haircare products. A scientist, Dr. Kankeu discusses what inspired her to start her business, how her Cameroon roots impacted her business trajectory, where her products are …

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Episode 4: Designing Ageless and Comfortable Lingerie for Women with Ever-Changing Bodies (with Noa Arias and Shaula Yemini of Bloomers Intimates) 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

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Bloomers Intimates is a female-founded company that designs sexy lingerie for women with ever-changing bodies. Mother-daughter team Noa Arias, co-founder and CEO, and Shaula Yemini, co-founder, discuss what inspired them to start the company, where their products are made, what overseas markets they sell to, how they ship, and their industry trend …

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Super and Not So Superpowers with Ming Chen - Comicpalooza Live 2024 45:01

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Episode 73: Jared, Nathan, and special guest Ming Chen (from Comicbook Men and A Shared Universe Podcast Network) explore the best and worst superpowers across all media formats. Which powers would you want or hate to have? This live podcast was recorded May 26, 2024 at Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas. Send in your #needadvice questions by sending a…

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Episode 3: Building an Eco-Friendly Comfy Furniture Brand for the World to Enjoy (with Phantila Phataraprasit of Sabai Design) 26:28

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Phantila Phataraprasit, CEO and co-founder of Sabai Design, a female-founded company that's setting a new standard for earth-friendly, affordable, and design-forward furniture, discusses what motivated her to start her business in the U.S. after immigrating from Thailand, how she practices the circular economy, why Sabai Design is B Corp certified,…

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Episode 2: Helping 4.2 Billion People Flush Sanitarily with Portable Waterless Toilets (with Diana Yousef of change:WATER Labs Inc.) 32:09

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Scientist and entrepreneur Diana Yousef, founder and CEO of change:WATER Labs Inc., a mission-driven cleantech venture developing disruptive technologies to increase safe, sustainable, and scalable access to clean water and sanitation, discusses how she came up with a low-cost and entirely waterless portable toilet, where it is made, what countries…

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Episode 1: Helping Global Entrepreneurs Scale Businesses that Shape the World (with Allison Maslan of Pinnacle Global Network) 28:34

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Allison Maslan, founder and CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, a company that helps founders scale their business, fast-track their success, and create a more meaningful life, discusses the difference between scaling a product-based versus a service-based business, the one thing people get wrong when it comes to scaling a business globally, and how sh…

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Episode 12: Revolutionizing How the World Does Maintenance (with Ruth Hughes of MVP One) 23:15

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Ruth Hughes is founder and CEO of MVP One, a woman-owned cloud software company that is revolutionizing how the world does maintenance. In this episode, Ruth discusses her company's offerings, the industries she serves, the 25+ international markets she has entered, and why maintenance is essential to business growth and excellent customer service.…

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Episode 11: Building a $100 Million Home Décor Empire (with Jenny Jing Zhu of Lush Décor Home) 32:57

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Jenny Jing Zhu, founder and CEO of Lush Décor Home and author of the forthcoming book "OVERCOMING," discusses how she went from a small, electricity-challenged village in China to the founder of Lush Décor Home, now a $100 million enterprise; how she navigated the various stages of business growth; her international expansion plan; and what makes h…

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Episode 10: Shaping the Future Through Design Architecture, Real Estate Development, and Education (with Gina Diez Barroso of Diarq Holdings) 27:00

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Gina Diez Barroso is president and CEO of Diarq Holdings, a Mexican company of construction and design with 9 affiliated companies and more than 700 employees. A self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur," Gina discusses why she started her companies and educational organizations, the advantages of being a Latina in business, how she navigates cultural …

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It's a Small Dong After All 1:08:01

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Episode 72: Jared and Nathan take a dip in the water on It's a Small World at Disneyland and find a naked man wading towards them. Is the song really that bad, or is there just something in the water? Send in your #needadvice questions by sending an email to [email protected] or by finding them on social media by searching @hihungrypodcast …

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Dream a Dream 1:02:33

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Episode 9: Delivering Successful Construction Projects Around the World (with Mercedes Enrique of CMS Corporation) 32:45

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Mercedes Enrique, president and owner of CMS Corporation, a Department of Defense construction contractor with worldwide contracts, shares her customer-first philosophy, her international business experiences, why being a Latina business owner has its advantages, and her single greatest life-changing business moment.…

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Episode 8: Soothing Souls Globally, One PJ and Robe at a Time (with Dee Dee Martin of Soothe Our Souls) 29:10

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Dee Dee Martin, founder and owner of Soothe Our Souls, a luxury loungewear brand that believes by changing one life we change many, discusses where her products are made, how her products are packaged, how many countries she sells in, and what is possible for women of a certain age.

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Episode 7: Shaking Up the World with BuzzBallz (with Merrilee Kick of BuzzBallz / Southern Champion LLC) 27:00

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Merrilee Kick, CEO and Founder, BuzzBallz / Southern Champion LLC, the only woman-owned combination distillery, winery, and brewery in the United States, discusses how she manufactures ready-to-drink cocktails as well as spirits such as rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon; comes up with her cocktail formulations; sells the products in all fifty states and…

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Episode 6: Catalyzing Confidence for Women Through Fashion (with Lisa Sun of GRAVITAS) 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

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Lisa Sun, CEO and founder of New York-based GRAVITAS, a company offering innovative size-inclusive apparel, styling solutions, and content designed to make over women from the inside out, discusses what it means to be on a mission to catalyze confidence, how her clothes are made and sold, what percentage of her business is international, and why sh…

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Hunger Games for Google 59:09

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Episode 72: Jared and Nathan check-in on Google's latest endeavor. The $99/night hotel rooms for employees. We taka a look at the not-so-glamorous side of a Silicon Valley experiment where one could give their entire paycheck back to Google. This has no chance of turning into Hunger Games. Right? Send in your #needadvice questions by sending an ema…

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Oh Brother 1:20:13

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Episode 71: Jared, Nathan, and Gill take you on an exciting journey through the intriguing world of celebrity resemblances. In this episode, we dive deep into the captivating realm of shared facial features, focusing on Hollywood's beloved icons, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Join us as we explore the striking similarities in their hairl…

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Episode 5: Becoming the Best in the World at Independent Validation and Verification (with Valarie King-Bailey of OnShore Technology Group) 34:57

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Seasoned engineer, market and technology executive Valarie King-Bailey is founder and CEO of Chicago-based OnShore Technology Group, an independent consultancy specializing in validation and verification services and solutions in the life sciences industry. In this episode, King-Bailey discusses the experiences that became game changers for her bus…

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Gooch Greasers 1:00:42

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Episode 70: Jared and Nathan are tackling a sticky situation in this one—gooch grease. Join these two nerdy dads as they venture into the uncharted territory of male hygiene gone awry. They'll tackle the burning questions: What exactly is gooch grease? Who does it affect? And, most importantly, how do we resolve this slimy predicament? Brace yourse…

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UFOs in the USA 1:33:56

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Episode 69: In this episode, Jared and Nathan, armed with their quick wit and interstellar charm, delve deep into the cosmic headlines that have sent conspiracy theorists and sci-fi enthusiasts into a frenzy. David Grush boldly claims that the US government isn't just dealing with political drama – they've got UFOs and real-life alien bodies on the…

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Episode 4: Providing a Safer Place to Live for All One Lock at a Time (with Caron Ng of NU-SET Inc.) 30:37

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Caron Ng, CEO of Los Angeles-based NU-SET Inc., the only woman-owned global lock manufacturing division formed to digitally transform a third-generation business empire, discusses what it is like to take over a family business, how she sources and manufactures products, in what top three international markets she conducts business, and what lessons…

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Kevin Smith's Most Underrated Movies 49:53

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Episode 68: LIVE from Comicpalooza Join hosts Jared and Nathan as they welcome special guest Ming Chen, from I Sell Comics and A Shared Universe Podcast Network for a captivating episode where they explore the hidden gems of filmmaker Kevin Smith's underrated movies and his range as a filmmaker. From the bizarre horror-comedy "Tusk" to the wacky te…

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BONUS: LIVE at Coral Sword with Ming Chen and crew 54:43

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Join Jared and a fantastic panel of pop culture enthusiasts—Ming Chen (A Shared Universe Podcast Network), Chris Burnett (10 Drink Minimum Podcast), and Phil Cirlos (Coral Sword)—for a lively and captivating live stream from the iconic Coral Sword Cafe in Houston, Texas. Ming Chen, renowned podcaster and Comic Book Men star, brings his witty insigh…

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The Tiptoe Night Manager 59:31

2+ y ago59:31

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Episode 67: Join hosts Jared and Nathan as they dive deep into a bizarre incident at a Nashville Hilton hotel. In this intriguing episode, they unravel the jaw-dropping story of a night manager who secretly entered a guest's room, igniting a scandalous controversy involving alleged toe-sucking. With their witty banter and insightful commentary, Jar…

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30% Smarter? 1:06:47

2+ y ago1:06:47

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Episode 66: Jared and Nathan discuss a "zombie" virus found in permafrost being brought back to life. What would this mean for humanity if it were to spread uncontrollably? HHID will be LIVE at Comicpalooza May 26-28. Comicpalooza Schedule: The Comicpalooza Podcast Program Presents: The Nightshades of Nevermore – A Wednesday Addams-Inspired D&D One…

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Episode 3: From Jonesboro to Kathmandu: Goat Sires Go Global (with Brittany Scott of SMART Reproduction) 18:24

2+ y ago18:24

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Brittany Scott, CEO and Export Coordinator, SMART Reproduction, a cutting-edge, woman-owned animal sciences enterprise that is the first and only U.S.-based business certified and licensed for multi-country export of goat and sheep semen and embryos, discusses why she started her company, what countries she serves, how she packages frozen semen and…

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Dead Man Gets Busy 48:31

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Episode 65: Jared, Gill, and Nathan discuss an odd headline about a woman getting pregnant by a dead man. This comeback episode has been years in the making and they couldn't be more excited to be back. Send in your #needadvice questions by sending an email to [email protected] or by finding them on social media by searching @hihungrypodcas…

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Episode 2: Leveraging Global Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage (with Hannah Kain of ALOM) 32:13

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Hannah Kain, president and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company that operates out of 19 global locations spanning 5 continents, shares why she started her company, how she generates revenue and finds customers, where she operates, and what certifications have been helpful in achieving operational excellence.…

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038: In Brendan Fraser We Trust. 1:11:16

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Mike, Christian and Julia review the Oscars, beat up on more Suits (Fuck the Suits), Julia’s plea for no more time travel related pitches, Christian directs the next Muppets Movie written by Bryan Lynch (well, this is the goal!) and as always, TOP 5! Word of the Day: Surfeit. Recorded March 15, 2023.…

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Episode 1: Raising the Bar for Snacks Worldwide (with Ashley Nickelsen of B.T.R. Nation) 35:23

3y ago35:23

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Ashley Nickelsen, CEO and Chief Snack Officer, B.T.R. Nation, a maker of good-for-you snacks with a mission to take the junk out of junk food, tells us what B.T.R. stands for, what makes her product distinctive, where she sources her ingredients, and how she sells her products.

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037: PleasureBot 37000 1:07:45

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The Tremendous Trio talks! “AI Bad!” “Marc Bernardin Good!” TOP 5, Inclusion in Comics, The debate about erasing the past to create a better future, and updates on other Secret Stash stuff.Recorded March 1, 2023.By TheSecretStash

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036: No Pain, No Change 1:10:53

3y ago1:10:53

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On today's episode we discuss why it's wrong to alter a writer's work after they've passed.Recorded February 22, 2023.By TheSecretStash

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035: In Shlock We Trust 56:27

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Today we discuss the importance of B movies, Mike's Q&A Hosting abilities and the idea to open the Zap Light Drive InRecorded February 15, 2023.By TheSecretStash