Best Nathan Oliver Podcasts (2025)

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Heroes of the Bible | Nathan Oliver

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Nathan launches our brand-new series by looking at David, with the teaching that we want to finish well. Through the story of David, we want to be inspired by his heart; but not mimic the way he lives. David shows us a teachable, humble, and repentant heart, which is the one that finishes well.By Nathan Oliver

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216 Simulcast Journal Club November 2025 36:15

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Join us for the November edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: Sense of presence in sim, connecting human factors and translational simulation, positive deviants in in situ simulation and students portraying patients in simulation. And some serious stats… :-) The November papers Chevalier S, et …

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838: Our All-American Thanksgiving with Padma Lakshmi and Dorie Greenspan 49:23

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This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from y…

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Big Bill and Little Bill 22:31

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Best Show Bests! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG BILL & LITTLE BILL! (Originally aired on November 25th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

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What's a Grammy Worth? New Voters, New Winners, and Rewriting History 38:08

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This episode is in partnership and collaboration with our friends at The Recording Academy You’ll hear our deep dive on what we can learn from this years Grammys with our usual analysis and a few select guests including: Panos Panay (President of The Recording Academy), Tati Cirisano (MIDiA Research), Zack O’Malley Greenburg, author and investor. W…

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Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect 1:18:29

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Jim McCann didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. He was a social worker and bartender before finding his way into the floral business. But no matter what he did, he always found a way to connect with people. That instinct eventually led him to build 1-800-Flowers, where he expanded the business strategically, turned it into a household brand, a…

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MARY BRONSTEIN! LIVE MUSIC FROM LAEL NEALE! 20 WORST MOVIES TO SEE IN IMAX! DYLAN ALBOM IN SWARMBRIDGE! 2:54:28

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Director MARY BRONSTEIN zooms into the Best Show to talk to Tom about her new film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You! They discuss the new film, Mary's next moves, and much else! LAEL NEALE performs a killer set of live music at the Forever Dog Theater, promoting her latest album Altogether Stranger (out now on Sub Pop)! Phones ring on the topic: Worst 20…

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Vidya Rajan - SecretsCast 36:49

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Vidya Rajan talks about the line between public and private, the childcare responsibilities of people without children, and having a body on stage.By Alice Fraser

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Heroes of the Bible | Tim Taylor

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This week’s Hero of the Bible is Elijah. Tim looks at his story to share with us how God sees things differently than we do. He encourages us to ask, what do you see, what does God see, and are they aligned? We pray you are blessed by this week’s message.By Tim Taylor

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814: Ottolenghi Comfort with Yotam Ottolenghi and Classic German Cooking with Luisa Weiss 49:48

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we talk about comfort food around the world. First, Yotam Ottolenghi tells us about his latest book, which is filled with recipes for his favorite comfort foods. He talks about what it is about specific dishes that evoke emotional reactions, from taste to texture to m…

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Bill At Consolidated Cardboard 38:08

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BILL AT CONSOLIDATED CARDBOARD! (Originally Aired May 13th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

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Building Businesses Around Artists with Firebird Music CEO Nathan Hubbard 25:52

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At our Trapital Summit, Nathan Hubbard joined me in stage to discuss Firebird Music’s investment thesis, working with Yungblud, and the business of Taylor Swift. CHAPTERS 04:06 Firebird’s Mission 06:46 Yungblud’s Case Study 14:16 Investing in Management Companies 21:03 Finding New Talent 23:34 Is Taylor Swift the Best CEO in Music? SPONSORS Chartme…

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#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better 1:03:32

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Bracken Darrell led remarkable turnarounds at both Old Spice and Logitech. Now he’s the CEO of VF Corporation, where he’s working to revitalize iconic brands like The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and more. Hit play on this episode and take a look at his playbook. It’s all about constantly growing and designing things to be better – whether it’s a …

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OH WAIT, I WAS WRONG! NATHAN GELGUD! WILL I. KILIA IN SCAREBRIDGE! 2:57:28

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Callers ring on the topic of "Oh Wait, I Was Wrong!" When have you ever realized you had the wrong impression or idea of something? See what Tom and the callers find out. NATHAN GELGUD comes in to talk to Tom about the release of his graphic novel REEL POLITIK, out now via Drawn and Quarterly! They discuss, well, just about everything! Plus, Tom ge…

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215 Outreach Simulation: Measuring the impact on systems with STORK 45:02

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Vic speaks with Ben and two special guests about their recent papers on ‘outreach simulation’, and how they used educational courses on Paediatric resuscitation around rural and regional Qld to understand system challenges faced by these sites. The conversation illustrates the importance of program philosophy, long term relationships and systematic…

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837: The Universal Language of Bread with Tony Shalhoub and Maureen Abood 49:51

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This week, we’re breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread, where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of…

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The Billy Joel Song Saga 1:18:41

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian Heveron-Smith, who they've recruited for a songwriting session. The goal is to beat Billy Joel to the punch by writing a song with the same title as his upcoming song "Turn The Lights Back On" three day…

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Investing in Music Rights with Shamrock Capital’s Jason Sklar 25:41

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We continue our Trapital Summit series with Jason Sklar, a partner at Shamrock Capital, to explore music rights as an asset class, as well as gaming, film, and more. We discuss Shamrock’s perspective, market trends, valuation approaches, the role of AI, and cross-industry opportunities. 02:27 State of Music Rights Investing 09:37 Shamrock’s Investm…

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#263: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble – Your mission is your mobilizer 1:11:03

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She flipped the script on modern dating and built a billion dollar global brand. But Whitney Wolfe Herd’s path to success hasn’t been easy. After co-founding Tinder and walking away under difficult circumstances, she founded Bumble, a dating platform where women make the first move. In this refreshingly honest conversation, she opens up about her m…

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Bonus Episode: How We Survive's The Uncanny Valley of Meat 32:15

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Today we have a bonus episode for you, featuring our very own Francis Lam. How We Survive is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about the messy business of climate solutions. From the glitz and glam of Miami, to the punishing Arizona desert, to a sinking island that our national security depends on, every season takes listeners on an adventu…

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JOHN OLIVER! LIVE MUSIC FROM FRANKIE COSMOS! 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! 2:57:02

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It's been 25 years here at the Best Show! And this culminates our celebration! Tom, Mike, Pat, the callers, and YOU take a stroll through memory lane, talking about all the best moments on the Best Show! JOHN OLIVER zooms in to chat with Tom about all manner of things! FRANKIE COSMOS perform a terrific set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater, …

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Mind Your Map | Ps Paul Marshall

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Ps Paul wraps up our Mind Your Map series by talking about being people of faith. Through looking through the passage Matthew 14, there is a lot we can learn from Peter’s experience and faith. We can challenge ourselves to think the way Jesus thinks.By Ps Paul Marshall

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813: Fall Cookbook Favorites with authors Carolina Gelen, Sonoko Sakai, and Jody Eddy 49:22

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Cookbook season is back, and we talk to the authors of some of our favorite picks. We're joined by Carolina Gelen, who talks to us about learning how to cook, her favorite Romanian dishes, and how she comes up with her signature recipes like Butter Beans alla Vodka, a fast, one-pot dish inspired by the famous vodka pasta sauce. Carolina is the auth…

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Darren From Work Talks His and Tom's Dads' Band 32:52

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Darren from Work discusses his and Tom’s dads’ band, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets! (Originally aired May 10th, 2011) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPIS…

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214 Simulation Reconnect Singapore 2026 Promo 16:34

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Join us in Singapore next year July 16th and 17th for Simulation Reconnect. In this short episode, Vic is joined by Daniel Seng from Woodlands Health, who will be hosting the event in 2026. We welcome simulation practitioners, educators, clinical leaders and quality improvement specialists. The program features workshops and talks, with speakers fr…

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Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez on AI’s Future in Music 28:04

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We continued our Trapital Summit series with our talk with Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez and MIDiA Research’s Tati Cirisano. AI is rapidly transforming how music is created, distributed, and experienced. You’ll hear them unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping this new era of sound. From redefining creativity to fostering trust between artists an…

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#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic 1:01:29

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He built Coach from a small leather goods brand into a $5 billion global fashion powerhouse. But Lew Frankfort’s rise to the top isn’t what you’d expect. He started out in public service and even got passed over for a promotion for being “too principled.” But when he came to Coach, he brought relentless drive, strong investigative instincts, and a …

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Oliver Medhurst - Porffor - JavaScript Ahead of Time Compiler 48:38

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This week we have Oliver Medhurst, the creator of Porffor. Porffor is a JavaScript ahead of time compiler that compiles JavaScript to WebAssembly. We talk about the technical details of how it works, and the future of JavaScript engines. https://x.com/canadahonk https://porffor.dev/ https://github.com/CanadaHonk/porffor https://goose.icu/…

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Mind your Map | Ps Mel Marshall

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Ps Mel continues our Mind Your Map series, speaking about how the things we believe shape the direction of our lives. She reminds us that many of our struggles begin in the mind, and that freedom comes as we recognise and replace lies with God’s truth. We pray this message encourages you and helps you walk in greater clarity and strength.…

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836: Italian Two Ways with Chefs Joshua McFadden and Christian Petroni 50:09

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This week, we’re diving into Italian cooking, from the Pacific Northwest to the Bronx. First, chef and author Joshua McFadden joins us to talk about Six Seasons of Pasta, his love letter to everyone’s favorite food. Known for his hit cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, Joshua brings that same seasonal sensibility to pasta, pairing loca…

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Philly Boy Roy weighs in on Hall v. Oates 38:42

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY who discusses his role in mediating the lawsuit between Hall & Oates. (Originally Aired November 28th, 2023). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The Best Show is celebrating 25 year…

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Steve Pamon on How to Create Moments That Matter 27:45

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At the Trapital Summit, we were joined by the CEO of VERZUZ, Steve Pamon. His career is all about turning events into big moments, from his time at McKinsey, HBO, NFL, WWE, IMAX, and more. We discussed how major shows scale into franchises, covering team execution, fan value, storytelling, and lessons from Beyoncé, Roger Goodell, and more. 03:50 St…

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#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know what your people need to excel 59:46

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He’s one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in the game – a four-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and four-time Masters competitor. Just last month, he captained the 2025 Walker Cup team to victory over Great Britain and Ireland. Nathan Smith knows how to get the most out of himself and his team, especially when the pressure is on and the stake…

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213 Simulcast Journal Club October 2025 42:24

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Join us for the October edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: AI in simulation, simulation reducing sick leave, calculating the cost of simulation, and simulation based toolkits to address hospital acquired conditions. The October papers Cheng A, McGregor C. Applications of artificial intelligen…

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Mind Your Map | Ps Jess Quinlan

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Through looking into the verse Philippians 4:8, Ps Jess continues our current series talking about the importance of what we focus on. The thoughts we focus on are what will then spill out into our lives. Therefore, we need to guard our thoughts as they shape everything else. Jess concludes her message by giving practical ways that we can start cha…

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812: Bread with Richard Hart and Our South, Black Food Through My Lens with Ashleigh Shanti 49:49

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This week, we sit down with two chefs at the top of their craft. First, we talk to legendary baker Richard Hart about the inspiration behind his new book, Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking. He fills us in on why he thinks that humble bakers are the best bakers, how he really is just a simple “yeast farmer” and he shares his realistic t…

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Terrence, A Hipster From Billyburg 32:01

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of the Best Show Live Shows in Brooklyn this weekend, we're sharing this classic clip, where Tom gets a call from TERRENCE, A HIPSTER FROM BILLYBURG! (Originally aired on November 24, 2009). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The …

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Andreea Gleeson on TuneCore’s Next Chapter 23:11

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We’re continuing our Trapital Summit series with TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson. You’ll hear her and Billboard’s Taylor Mims discuss how TuneCore empowers artists worldwide, how indie artists break through the noise, successes, challenges, and more. 03:48 Wins and Milestones 09:55 Superfans Opportunities 12:57 Future Tools for TuneCore Artists 15:33 …

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#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters 1:10:19

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At age 25, he walked away from a successful seven-figure business, and took a big swing on a risky idea. Thrive Market Cofounder and CEO Nick Green knew he wanted to make healthy food more accessible. But at a time when everyone was chasing speed and scale, he made a big bet on the membership model. 1.7 million members later, it’s safe to say it wo…