Best Nick McGowan Podcasts (2025)

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Primal Intelligence and Storytelling, With Dr. Angus Fletcher

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Our very special guest today is Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative. His research has been called “life-changing” by Brené Brown and “mind blowing” by Malcolm Gladwell; has been endorsed by psychologists, neuroscientists, and doctors such as Martin Seligman and Antonio Damasio; and has been supported by inst…

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393. Meg Jäger - Bluey CK 1:03:39

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Meg Jäger is back to hack it up with Mike & Cap! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a…

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Easy Way To Create Great Sales Stories, With Tom Ruwitch

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A lot of people struggle with email marketing. Today’s special guest, Tom Ruwitch, has been at it for a quarter of a century… and he’s discovered some pretty interesting things about using stories to sell, as well.In 2001, Tom founded an email marketing business called MarketVolt. This was very early in the online business revolution.His company li…

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392. Gerard McGowan & Yaz Thorne - Up Late 1:00:49

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Gerry and Yaz join Capper in Sydney for a crossover pod. Check out the new one from the boys: Gerry & Yaz Up Late! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHO…

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Heart Led Service And Transformation With TaShun Bowden-Lewis 29:53

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“I know who I am. I love who I am. I’m proud of who I am. And so, I’m not going to back down.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Tashun Bowden Lewis, a former public defender and current CEO of Bowden-Lewis Consulting Group. Tashun shares her journey from being a high school athlete to becoming the first black chief public defender in Connecticut a…

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AI: The Bigger Picture, with Sam Woods

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As we record this in mid-October, the world has without a doubt gone absolutely bonkers over AI.People are making all kinds of extreme predictions: Some see a heaven on Earth in a future with AI, and others confidently predict unmitigated disaster.But how many of these people are talking from actual in-the-trenches experience? Who can take the long…

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391. Dave O'Neil - Return of The D.O.N. 1:01:07

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Dave O'Neil is back in the Phacktory! Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where yo…

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Secrets of Coaching Copywriters, With Matthew Volkwyn

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Our guest today does something I’ve been looking for in a guest on this podcast for a long time–he helps beginning copywriters get started and become success.Matthew Volkwyn is a coach, copywriter, marketer and entrepreneur. He doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk.Matt has helped dozens of business coaches rapidly grow their own businesses…

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390. Monty Franklin - The Stuck Bus 52:28

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Monty Franklin is back for another sterling edition of the pod. Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on In…

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How To Begin Your Human Optimization Journey With Wei Houng 43:58

16d ago43:58

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“Just be the best human being you can be.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Wei Houng about the importance of human connection, self-discovery, and the innovative technology behind human optimization. Wei shares his journey from a technical background to exploring the spiritual and esoteric realms, leading to the development of a patented assessme…

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The Missing Piece in Copy Brainstorming

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Have you ever been in a meeting where people are brainstorming ideas, and each idea is more idiotic and off-target than the last one?It has happened to all of us.And if you’re an experienced copywriter, sometimes it’s hard to bite your tongue.Because the cheerful but inexperienced leader of the meeting has announced a rule:“There are no bad ideas!”…

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389. Nick Sun - The Glory Days 59:58

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Nick Sun comes back from self-imposed comedy exile to join the guys for his first time in the Phacktory. Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Fol…

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Show Your Prospect A Compelling Future

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Legendary NY Yankee Yogi Berra said it best:“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”He’s right, you know.But there’s one important exception, and I don’t blame Yogi because, as talented a player and a coach as he was, Yogi wasn’t a copywriter.So he didn’t know about the important exception we’ll talk about today: showing your …

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388. Rohan Ganju - Spooky Songs 1:04:34

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Rohan Ganju is back to partake in some very questionable riffs. Things get spooky real quick. Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram…

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Exploring Human Design For Self-Mastery With Akary Busto 38:16

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“At the core, we’re all human and we all belong.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Akary Busto, an emotional biohacker. They explore the concept of human design, its implications on personal growth, and the importance of understanding one’s identity and cultural heritage. Akary shares insights on how human design can help individuals navigate thei…

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Financial Copy U - The Inside Story, With Nick O’Connor

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A little over a month ago we did a last-minute podcast about an audacious experiment our special guest today, Nick O’Connor, did with Glenn Fisher and the financial publishing giant Marketwise:Glenn told us how they put together a special program called Financial Copy U, which would train 12 copywriters ABSOLUTELY FREE on how to write copy for fina…

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387. Luke Kidgell - The K Man 1:06:03

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Luke Kidgell is back for a return to the original Phacks format and to announce a big opportunity at a certain overseas festival. Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Cl…

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Building Belief In Copy, With Nathan Fraser

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It’s the sure-fire strategy that makes you overconfident.It looks like this:The copy’s loud. Aggressive. Alpha-male on a double dose of adderall. It’s practically SCREAMING at you to buy.And you know what?Sometimes it works.But not most of the time. Especially these days.Hyper-aggressive copy is just a huge risk you don’t want to take.And here’s wh…

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386. Ben Knight - Top Shortage 1:03:54

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Ben Knight is back and hacked. Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a review to get the…

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Finding Self-Mastery As An Entrepreneur With Eric Malka 29:10

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“Trust the process.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Eric Malka about his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the importance of mindset, resilience, and personal growth. He emphasizes that success does not equate to happiness and that true fulfillment comes from within. Eric provides insights on how to navigate the challenges of entrepreneursh…

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Crash Course In Copywriting Psychology

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Today we take a deep dive into the part of copywriting that people talk about all the time.And even though people talk about this all the time, most of them don’t really understand it.That is, psychology.Not the kind of psychology you experience in a therapist’s office—although there’s a little bit of overlap. Not what you’ll find in brightly color…

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385. Jackson Grant, Jamie Kirk & Drew Bensley - Community Notice Hacks 1:02:52

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Jackson Grant, Jamie Kirk & Drew Bensley join Capper in the outdoor Phacktory. Watch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and …

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The One Key Copywriting Skill You Need (But Might Not Even Know About)

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Sometimes copy fails because it’s just not executed well enough.And also, copy that simply misses the mark — doesn’t align with the target prospects and what’s on their minds — won’t do well either.But you can have all the fundamentals in place and done well, and sales can still fail to happen.Why?That would be because the strategy behind the copy …

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384. Alexei Toliopoulos & Ben Kochan - Horny Boggle 1:09:07

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Alexei Toliopoulos & Ben Kochan join Mike in Sydney to hear about Mike's Bali adventure and discuss some dubious ideas for movies. Watch the full video HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny …

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From Trauma To Triumph With Christina Russell 39:18

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“Everything starts with me… I didn’t deserve what I got as a child, but it’s now on me to figure out how to get out of that.” In this episode, Nick speaks with speaks Christina Russell, founder of the RusMix brand, about her journey through personal and religious trauma, the importance of self-awareness, and the healing process. Christina shares he…

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Part 2-The Art of War, Copywriting Edition

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Three weeks ago, we had a very special Old Masters Series show:The Art of War, Copywriting Edition.But we only covered half the book, so that made the previous episodePart 1.Today we cover the rest of the book, Chapters 7 through 13.And that makes today Part 2.Here’s what you need to know:The Art of War was written by Sun Tzu (SOOON-tzeh) about 250…

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383. Luke Joseph Ryan - Boomer Comics 1:01:47

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Luke Joseph Ryan is back and hotter than ever! Watch the full video HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you'…

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Online Marketing Founder Ken McCarthy

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In the 1980s, before Internet marketing had even really begun, our very special guest today and returning champion was working as a tech writer in the foreign exchange trading department of Bankers Trust in New York.In his new book “How The Web Won,The Inside Story of How a Motley Crew of Outsiders Hijacked the Information Superhighway and Struck a…

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382. Duncan Trussell - Journey Through the Capperverse 55:11

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Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, Joe Rogan) joins the guys for a Perth edition of the show. A true honour to have the great man on the pod. Enjoy! Watch the full video HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast…

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Trauma, Curiosity, Core Beliefs And Conscious Recovery With TJ Woodward 32:37

3M ago32:37

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“Curiosity invites us to go deeper.” In this episode, Nick speaks with TJ Woodward to explore conscious recovery, healing from trauma, and the importance of self-awareness in personal growth. TJ shares his journey from childhood experiences to addiction and recovery, emphasizing the significance of understanding core beliefs and the role of curiosi…

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12 Free Spots In Financial Copy Training!

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$6.7 million. That’s how much mega financial publisher Marketwise paid out to copywriters in royalties in 2024.And now they’re making an offer so good we had to rush today’s special guest, top copywriter and best-selling author Glenn Fisher, on the show to tell you about it.The offer is simple, yet overwhelming: FREE training from Marketwise to 12 …

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381. Jack Druce & Ben Searle - The Boys 59:33

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Jack Druce & Ben Searle join Capper for a real Rogan style ep where they take down the woke mind virus. Watch the full video HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER a…

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The Art of War, Copywriters Edition

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Most copywriters know the classics of our field—but today we’re drawing from a master whose work predates modern advertising by more than two millennia. In this episode of Copywriters Podcast, we’re unpacking Sun Tzu’s The Art of War—a book written over 2,500 years ago, yet still shaping strategy for business titans like Elon Musk and Marc Benioff.…

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380. William Wang - The Big Wang Theory 1:00:45

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William Wang is in the Phacktory for the first time and the guys bring back the classic format to appease the fans. Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PH…

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From Chaos To Clarity: Building Discipline One Step At A Time With Nick McGowan 17:26

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“Go directly to your subconscious and say: this is the thing I’m looking for” In this episode, Nick explores the concepts of self-mastery, discipline, and personal growth. He emphasizes that self-mastery is not a destination but a continuous journey, highlighting the importance of understanding that goals, habits, and disciplines can vary greatly f…

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Local Business Celebrity Advertising, with John Caprani

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It may have been the furthest thing from what he was thinking when our special guest today, John Caprani, ventured into copywriting.But he’s come up with a fascinating specialty that’s worth paying attention to, and that’s Local Celebrity Advertising.See, we all know what so-called “omnipresence” is online. That’s when your prospects see you everyw…