Best Nathan Winters Podcasts (2025)

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1112: The Value of Seeing Finance from the Front Lines | Nathan Winters, CFO, Zebra Technologies 36:51

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When Nathan Winters led a supply chain team earlier in his career, he noticed something that would shape his leadership style: “The credibility you get by the operating leaders when they see you out in the field… is incredibly important.” Whether visiting customers, walking a manufacturing floor, or sitting in on operating meetings, Winters found t…

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Why Finance Teams Must Learn Faster Than Ever | Tom Vipond, Co-Founder, CEO of CFI 34:43

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When Tim Vipond was asked to help rebuild Newmont Goldcorp’s corporate model, the scale was daunting: “20 tabs across… each tab being many hundred rows deep,” he tells us. The model had to account for the intricate economics of mining—from extraction to refinement—and it all had to tie together in a single consolidated NAV model. It was a hands-on …

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MIFV x Kaiju Kim x Donny Winter x Autistic Lizard Productions: The Epic G-Fest XXX Megastream! 4:48:12

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And there came a day unlike any other. When your favorite kaiju podcasters and YouTubers found themselves united to discuss G-Fest XXX. On that day became...uh, what's their team name? Join us for a MASSIVE livestream event that's going out to multiple YouTube channels! Also features appearances by kaiju authors Neil Riebe and Danile DiManna (Godzi…

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1115: The Evolution of a Leader—One CFO Chapter at a Time | Lisa Cummins Dulchinos, CFO, Ayar Labs 53:41

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When Lisa Cummins Dulchinos joined Ayar Labs, she knew translating deep tech into a business story would be central to her role. At a company where 85% of the nearly 200 employees hold PhDs, Dulchinos found herself among experts fluent in micro-ring resonators and laser physics. To explain what Ayar Labs does, she took a different approach. “It’s b…

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What Are You Reading? with Brad Summerville (@bradboughtabook) 45:02

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Host Jason Blitman talks to Brad Summerville, aka @bradboughtabook on Instagram in this pseudo-bonus episode. They discuss their current reads, ranging from queer sci-fi fantasy to heartwarming romances and engrossing crime fiction. Jason and Brad delve into their tastes in books, the influence of nineties romcoms on contemporary queer literature, …

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#113 Graph & RAG with Jennifer Reif 1:05:27

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We chat with Jennifer Reif about integrating LLMs with data using RAG, vectorized data, and Graph databases. Discuss this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/XVKD2uPKyF⁠⁠

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1114: Building a Smarter Funnel at Speed | Kevin Wall, CFO, Stax Payments 44:55

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When Kevin Wall first stepped into industry from public accounting, it wasn’t by accident—it was through a client he already knew well. The company, in the midst of an ERP conversion and preparing to go public, saw in Wall someone who understood both their numbers and their needs. “They were familiar with me. I was familiar with them,” he tells us.…

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MIFV MAX #40 (Abridged): ‘Reptisaurus’ (2009) | Ft. Damon Noyes 3:27:44

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Hello, Kaiju Lovers! If you’re joining us just after G-Fest, welcome! In this abridged episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, you’ll hear Nathan and executive producer/MIFV MAX “prime” member Damon Noyes discuss (or rather, riff) a “pseudo-remake” (and by that, we mean “second cousin twice removed”) of Reptilicus with the 2009 SyFy movie Reptisa…

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Nicci Cloke (Her Many Faces) feat. Tess Sharpe, Guest Gay Reader 1:12:22

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Host Jason Blitman welcomes author Nicci Cloke to discuss her latest novel and US debut, Her Many Faces. They explore the inspiration behind the book's innovative structure, Nicci's transition from UK to American publishing, and her unexpected background working as an elf. Later, Jason sits down with Guest Gay Reader, author Tess Sharpe (No Body No…

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1113: The Strategic Leap from Finance Partner to Business Architect: Josh Schauer, CFO, insightsoftware 52:18

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When Josh Schauer joined Longview, a Toronto-based software company, he had no idea that a transformative chapter of his career was just a few years away. In 2020, Longview was acquired by insightsoftware—a turning point that brought both uncertainty and opportunity. “It’s kind of equal parts fear and optimism,” he tells us. “You wonder: Am I going…

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S8E10 Cactus At Sunset 52:41

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Join us as we uncover and discover the all-too-rare Alaskan cactus in this episode of Nothing But A Bob Thang! "Battle Heaven" coming soon! Episode Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBqD3QhKU24

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Nathan Siemans | All things bikepacking, community building and route development 1:32:48

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I connect with Nathan Siemans to talk about the Lost Elephant and the Cold Ride. Originally called the Kootenay Gravel Grinder, the name was changed to The Lost Elephant to help people recognize that it was far from being just a gravel ride. As bikepacking was gaining in popularity, more and more …

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119 | Becoming a stranger to yourself with Nathan Dunne, author of 'When Nothing Feels Real' 38:32

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In episode 119, debut author Nathan Dunne joins us to discuss his memoir, When Nothing Feels Real, which shares the story of his onset of severe depersonalisation and his quest to find a diagnosis. He shares the challenge of conveying his experience to those unfamiliar with the condition, his multi-year challenge to reach a proper diagnosis, and th…

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Ruben Reyes Jr. (Archive of Unknown Universes) feat. Chloe Michelle Howarth, Guest Gay Reader 1:07:51

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Host Jason Blitman sits down with Ruben Reyes Jr. to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel, Archive of Unknown Universes, which follows his acclaimed story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven. Their conversation ranges from advocating for the perfect 90-minute movie runtime to how specifics become universal, plus Ruben's late-in-life d…

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1111: Inside the M&A Playbook: Why People Come First | James Redfern, CFO Reltio 55:55

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Nearly a year into his CFO role at Reltio, James Redfern still feels like he’s catching up. “I’ve made some progress, but I’m definitely not where I… need to get,” he tells us. That steep learning curve was exactly what drew him to the company. Redfern didn’t find the Reltio opportunity through recruiters. Instead, it surfaced during a casual conve…

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The Ex California Builder w/Art Steedle 1:18:22

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I met Art Steedle in 2021 in Burbank, CA after months of watching audition videos for a show I was working on for Tough Built industries. We were looking for personalities to discuss construction related topics on a show called "Hammer It Out". Art was one of the guys we chose and when I went out to Burbank to produce the show we hit it off immedia…

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MIFV Interview Series: Shawn Pryor - Author of Kaiju Unleashed, The Gamer and Power Rangers Comics 2:26:36

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Nathan sits down with a fellow another fellow author! This time it's the writer of the new book Kaiju Unleashed, Shawn Pryor. Not only did he write this crash course in all things tokusatsu, he's also created his own toku-inspired comic book, written for Boom Studios' Power Rangers comics, and written children's books. We have a lot to talk about! …

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#112 AI Agents Get More 9's with Rod Johnson 1:14:29

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Rod Johnson, creator of the Spring Framework, has created a JVM-based AI Agent framework called Embabel. We dive in and learn how enterprises can build more reliable Agents using deterministic planning and domain-driven orchestration. Discuss this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/XVKD2uPKyF⁠⁠

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The CFO Role in Scaling AI Curiosity 15:25

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How are finance chiefs steering the AI revolution? In this fast-paced special edition of CFO Thought Leader, host Jack Sweeney spotlights Packer Fastener CFO Brian Hogeland and LinkedIn’s top AI voice Allie K. Miller. Together they unpack why 2023’s “just try ChatGPT” mantra is obsolete, how agent-orchestrated systems will reshape mid-market operat…

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MIFV Interview Series: Linda Jo Miller | King Kong Escapes | The Green Slime 2:17:06

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Nathan sits down to talk with former model/actress (and now everyone's favorite grandma) Linda Jo Miller, who famously starred alongside Akira Takarada and Rhodes Reason in King Kong Escapes (1967). Nathan asks her what it was growing up as a military brat in Japan and what life was like after she was in King Kong Escapes. Watch the original versio…

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Dylin Hardcastle (A Language of Limbs) feat. Benedict Nguyễn, Guest Gay Reader 1:03:33

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Host Jason Blitman talks with author Dylin Hardcastle about their new book A Language of Limbs. They explore what it means to be fully present, and Dylin offers insights into the fascinating history of Claude Cahun, the pioneering French artist and writer, then reflects on their experience living in an all-trans household. Dylin opens up about thei…

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1110: When Leadership Mattered | Amanda Whalen, CFO, Klaviyo 52:58

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Amanda Whalen’s first unit CFO role began with a question. “You’re not a finance technical person,” her company’s president told her, “but you’re the strongest leader on my team. Will you be willing to be the CFO and help me transform the finance function?” She accepted. Over the following year, Whalen tells us, her team tackled three major initiat…

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Monster Conversation: Harryhausen Annual #4 – ‘The Valley of Gwangi’ | MIFV x Kaiju Conversation 3:02:07

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Hello, Kaiju Lovers! And Happy Birthday, Ray! Nate and Elijah once again celebrate their birthdays by celebrating Ray Harryhausen's birthday with another deep dive into the stopmotion master's filmography: The Valley of Gwangi. This 1969 dinosaur epic combined the monster movie and western at a time when both genres were past their primes. It faile…

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From Flailing to AI Forward Motion - A Planning Aces Episode 41:02

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In this Planning Aces episode, Jack Sweeney and co-host Brett Knowles spotlight three CFOs who are advancing their organizations' FP&A capabilities through thoughtful AI adoption. Andrea Hecht of CSAA Insurance discusses aligning generative AI with enterprise strategy and efficiency. Matthias Steinberg of MindBridge explores combining machine learn…

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Joe Westmoreland (Tramps Like Us) feat. Rob Franklin, Guest Gay Reader 1:02:25

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Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Joe Westmoreland to discuss the newly republished edition of his 2001 novel, Tramps Like Us. They explore the book’s evolution from memoir to fiction, delve into the “Pink Bubble” technique, and revisit untold stories from Joe’s hitchhiking days that didn’t make it into the final draft. They also reflect on …

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1109: Building Finance Teams for Scale, Speed, and Smarts | Larry Roseman, CFO, Thumbtack 43:54

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When the Silicon Valley Bank crisis erupted in early 2023, Larry Roseman was already well-acquainted with market upheaval. A member of the CFO class appointed around 2020—just as the pandemic began—Roseman had weathered previous storms. He began his career amid the dot-com collapse, then advanced through the 2008 financial crisis. “Scar tissue help…

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118 | Cybercrime, murder and audiobooks - behind the scenes on 'Like, Follow, Die' 28:23

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Ashley's brand new thriller Like, Follow, Die is out now as an audiobook exclusive from Audible! In episode 118, Ashley discusses the book's unique development and what it was like working with an ensemble cast of prominent Australian actors to bring her third book to life. Like, Follow, Die is a "shattering and provocative psychological thriller t…

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Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) feat. Chip Pons, Guest Gay Reader 1:05:29

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Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) to discuss her experience as a doula and how it shaped her portrayals of motherhood. They explore themes of friendship, family, shame, and the evolving landscape of abortion laws in Florida. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader, Chip Pons, who shares insights on h…

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We Have Cows in Florida? w/Tim the Dairy Farmer 1:00:12

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Tim Moffett a.k.a. Tim the Dairy farmer is definitely not a politician or motivational speaker. He is a Florida dairy farmer and stand-up comedian. I met Tim at McCurdys Comedy Theater in Sarasota Florida over 15 years ago, I think it could be more. He specializes in dairy farmer humor acquired from growing up on a farm and still to this day runnin…

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1108: Building Value in a Disrupted Industry | Kent Hoskins, CFO, Concord 1:02:28

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Back in 2003, when a recruiter lined up Kent Hoskins for a finance interview at Boosey & Hawkes, he came prepared to discuss guitar manufacturing. Instead, the executive immediately began quizzing him on music royalties—the recruiter had apparently misunderstood the brief. Hoskins didn’t get the job—at first. But two days later, he got a call: the …

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Re-living the 2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit with Joanne Steventon 1:22:27

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Joanne Steventon and I dive into this year's Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. Throughout the summit weekend, Joanne could be seen engaging with participants and doing some short interviews to better help portray the community feel of this bikepacking summit weekend. The episode highlights the u…

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1107: When Finance Leads with a CEO Mindset | John Rettig, CFO, Bill 47:46

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What sets John Rettig’s CFO journey apart from most is not just its length—spanning more than two decades—but its unusual symmetry. His CFO career roughly divides into two decade-long tenures: first helping scale a digital advertising firm from $15 million to $250 million in revenue, and now serving as CFO of Bill, where he’s helped lead the compan…

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Allison King (The Phoenix Pencil Company) feat. Jeff Hiller, Guest Gay Reader 1:12:51

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Host Jason Blitman talks with author Allison King about her debut novel The Phoenix Pencil Company, June's Reese's Book Club selection. They explore themes of memory, the importance of preserving and sharing stories, and yes—pencils. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader Jeff Hiller (HBO's Somebody Somewhere), who shares his current reads and …

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1106: Scaling Smarter: Inside the Finance Revenue Engine | Tim Ritters, CFO, Gong 39:37

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During his decade at Google, Tim Ritters worked at the intersection of product and finance, helping to launch financial systems in collaboration with engineering, marketing, and product teams. The role gave him early exposure to cross-functional work and large-scale data environments. “Day one, you’re working cross-functionally,” Ritters tells us. …

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S8E9 Majestic Pine 59:36

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Join us as we engage in untold acts of sacrifice at the base of Bob's Majestic Pine on this very special (100th Joy of Painting Episode) episode of Nothing But A Bob Thang! Episode Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5CoQj9zr-c

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Grease Monkey Comedian w/Bill Pettifer 59:35

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Another great episode of Men in Labor with mechanic/comedian Bill Pettifer. Bill is an up and coming comic that works his day job as a auto mechanic. We talk about the business of auto repair and the wacky world of customers that bring their vehicles to him. Please be humble when you bring your vehicle to the experts is a message that you will lear…

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Bonus Episode #20: 'The Giant Behemoth' | The Monster Island World Tour 39:55

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Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In this solo bonus episode, which also features the return of the intrepid Jimmy From NASA to the producer booth, Nate discusses one of the lesser British kaiju movies, The Giant Behemoth (1959). This biblically-titled flick, which was directed by Eugene Lourie (The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, Gorgo), while pretty average, was t…

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S.A. Cosby (King of Ashes) feat. Richie Jackson, Guest Gay Reader 1:11:25

1M ago1:11:25

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Host Jason Blitman talks to author S.A. Cosby (King of Ashes) about books that inspired Cosby early in his writing, the plot holes he found in fairy tales as a kid, his appreciation of Shakespeare's work, and his commitment to being an LGBTQIA+ ally. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader, author and theatre producer Richie Jackson, who shares wh…

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117 | Writing towards your greatest fear with Melanie Cheng, author of 'The Burrow' 44:25

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Award-winning author Melanie Cheng joins James and Ashley to discuss her writing practice, her pet rabbit, and The Burrow, her 'most personal book' and its many parallels to her own life. She also shares her experience of writing toward her greatest fear, coming to terms with her cyclical writing process, and how teaching narrative to medical stude…

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1105: The Steady Climb: Scaling with Purpose in FinTech | Rene Ho, CFO, SAP Taulia 47:40

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It’s no secret CFOs frequently exit soon after a major acquisition—especially when a larger enterprise takes the reins. But Rene Ho stayed. Ho had been CFO of Taulia, a working capital fintech, when it was still an independent company. After helping lead the firm through its acquisition by SAP, he chose to stay on, guiding the company through integ…