Best Nomadic Engine Podcasts (2025)

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Laurent Kleitman on Mandarin Oriental's Vienna opening 28:18

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31m ago28:18

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We check in with friend of the show Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, to discuss its Austrian debut. Plus: Retail veteran Rania Masri El Khatib on her sustainable fashion label, The Giving Movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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#198: Year In Review | Top 10 Episodes of 2025 Wrapped! 11:46

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Welcome to the 2025 Year in Review Wrap-Up episode! Celebrate our milestones, meet the team, and discover the top 10 career tips that defined this year. From building your brand to mastering auditions and networking, this episode is your guide to thriving as a professional musician. As we approach our 200th episode, Nomad reflects on a year of incr…

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Can a stacking game pull families away from their screens this Christmas? 29:48

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Designer Alexander Neumann talks about the creation of Misfits, a tactile wooden blocks stacking game that started as a student project and is now stocked by more than 35 retailers worldwide. Plus: we catch up with the co-founders of Suri about launching new products ahead of a busy season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AI, Toilville, and Adaptability with Peter Swimm 1:29:05

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, about the future of AI and workplace automation. Peter shares insights from his long career in technology—from Microsoft to building large-scale conversational AI systems—and discusses the growing need for strong governance around AI usage. They ex…

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#197: Crash 'n Crunch with the Beatqualizer 27:52

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🎙️ From Baltimore hustle to shaping a music career on his own terms. Drummer, producer, father, and brand-builder — Bryant Wilson (aka The Beatqualizer) proves that success isn’t defined by location or industry hype. After COVID nearly knocked him out of the game for years, he rebuilt from the ground up: steady wedding gigs, a home studio, his own …

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Why Your Channel Died (And How To Fix It) 47:10

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#196: LA's Bass Guy Next Door 1:21:51

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How a versatile bassist built a career touring with today’s pop stars From Six Flags shows to Coachella, Bonnaroo, and headline runs with modern chart-toppers like Dominic Fike and Remi Wolf, bassist Sean Sobash has built a sustainable touring career through community, versatility, and smart business decisions. He shares how jam sessions led to maj…

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#487 – Irving Finkel: Deciphering Secrets of Ancient Civilizations & Flood Myths

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Irving Finkel is a scholar of ancient languages and a longtime curator at the British Museum, renowned for his expertise in Mesopotamian history and cuneiform writing. He specializes in reading and interpreting cuneiform inscriptions, including tablets from Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian contexts. He became widely known for studying a…

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Meet the man behind Nomad, the travelling showcase of collectable design 30:25

14d ago30:25

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Nomad founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte tells us why he brought his remarkable, roaming design showcase to Abu Dhabi airport’s decommissioned Terminal 1 – a modernist marvel designed by Paul Andreu. Plus: the duo betting Indian food could be the new healthy morning staple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The 5 Reasons Your Channel Isn't Growing and How to Fix It Today 45:15

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Winter warmth with Sheep Inc & Klättermusen 30:28

21d ago30:28

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Klättermusen CEO, Gonz Ferrero, talks about balancing heritage and innovation at the Swedish technical apparel brand. And: Edzard van der Wyck joins us to discuss Sheep Inc’s success at the intersection of sustainability and style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Business with Caleb Mattingly 1:43:02

21d ago1:43:02

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Caleb Mattingly, Founder and CEO of Secure Cloud Innovations, about his journey through cybersecurity, compliance, and entrepreneurship. Caleb shares insights into navigating complex compliance frameworks, the importance of vulnerability management, and building trust in the cyberse…

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Resilience and Reinvention: The Power of a Migration Story and Women's Empowerment with Imma Navazio 34:12

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Imma shares her adaptation journey, which began in 2018, and the difficulties she encountered, such as integrating into a new culture and the language barrier when she moved to Australia. Imma had to embrace resilience and perseverance to define her place and set clear goals. Imma now empowers other women mentoring them into their professional jo…

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Putting The Create Back In Content Creation 46:23

23d ago46:23

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#195: Power Of BRAND with Ron Paul Perry 32:45

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In this episode, host Nomad sits down with Ron Perry, aka RPP, a seasoned outbound sales leader and former aspiring guitar hero, to unpack the universal principles of success in music and business. Broadcasting from Breckenridge, Colorado, they dive deep into why building a strong personal brand is just as important—if not more so—than mastering yo…

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#486 – Michael Levin: Hidden Reality of Alien Intelligence & Biological Life

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Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep486-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https…

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Wheels up! Boeing sets a new course for the Middle East 30:27

28d ago30:27

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Dr Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, talks about the company’s turning point as airlines in the Middle East place record orders. Plus: A catch up with Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. And: Monocle’s Gulf correspondent, Inzaman Rashid, rounds up the deals and stories that defined the Dubai Airshow 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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#194: The Ultimate Guide to Playing in a Hollywood House Band | The HMMAs 17:32

29d ago17:32

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Inside the House Band: What It Really Takes To Play an Elite Hollywood Awards Show with Joel Meza — Drummer/Playback Tech, The Career Musician House Band Most musicians see the glitz, the cameras, the red carpet, and the highlight reels… But very few ever get to experience what really goes down behind the scenes of an elite Hollywood awards show—li…

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We Tried The Collab Feature, Here's EXACTLY What It Does. 1:00:01

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Is solar jet fuel ready for takeoff? Why Swiss and Zürich Airport are turning to sun power 29:23

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Synhelion co-founder Dr Gianluca Ambrosetti joins us in Zürich to explain how his team is turning sunlight into usable liquid fuel. He talks about the big name partners backing the technology and why scaling solar-made fuels could transform the aviation and mobility industries without overhauling existing infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Data, Innovation, and Passion with Catherine Johnson 1:25:08

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Catherine Johnson, VP of Global Solutions Engineering at Hydrolix, about her career journey through data management, scalability, and innovation. With a background spanning leadership roles at Hydrolix, Grafana Labs, and Oracle, Catherine shares insights into balancing engineering, …

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#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy 2:45:22

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David Kirtley is a nuclear fusion engineer and CEO of Helion Energy, a company working on building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant by 2028. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep485-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcr…

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From Homeless Nomad To 200K: How Robin Built A YouTube Engine On $11 Nights And Pure Grit 58:16

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Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0RE0fZkIbI4 We trace Robin’s wild journey from …

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#193: Real World Guitar Ace from Great Britain to LA 1:36:32

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🎙️ The Career Musician Podcast — Featuring Rob Garland From England to Los Angeles, navigating soul bands, jazz fusion, and iconic guitar hero moments. Rob Garland has built a lasting career through sheer passion, persistence, and the willingness to evolve. From teaching 40+ students during the pandemic to interviewing legends like Steve Vai and Dw…

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Why ‘fake it till you make it’ is terrible for business 30:07

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Entrepreneur and Childs Farm founder Joanna Jensen shares how a know-it-all attitude can stall growth and why confidence alone can’t save a struggling enterprise. She discusses lessons from her new book, ‘Making Business Child’s Play: How to Build a Winning Brand’, a practical guide to creating companies that last. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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#192: Dynamic Duo of Music and Business — The Imaginaries 1:13:02

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The Imaginaries | Dynamic Duo of Music and Business From Norman, Oklahoma to Muscle Shoals and Hollywood, The Imaginaries — the husband-and-wife duo of Maggie McClure & Shane Henry — are carving a bold path as artists, entrepreneurs, and relentless creators. Whether they’re touring the country in their Honda Pilot packed with gear, releasing music …

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How Speeed Can Make A Video About ANYTHING And Make It Successful 58:43

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Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/42BclmoqbB4 We walk through how the guys left D…

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Nicolas Budzynski on scaling La Petite Maison and why consistency beats awards in luxury dining 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Nicolas Budzynski, the CEO of globally acclaimed French Mediterranean restaurant La Petite Maison, shares his expansion plans and why he keeps his team focused on long-term vision. Plus: A dispatch from Aalto Founder School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Go, Medicine, and Adaptability with Salah Mahmud 1:27:21

2M ago1:27:21

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Salah Mahmud, a medical researcher specializing in epidemiology and medical statistics. Salah shares his journey from growing up in Libya under Gaddafi’s regime to conducting cutting-edge research in Canada on the connection between influenza and heart attacks. He discusses the chal…

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#191: From LA Studios to Seoul Charts: Carly Lyman’s Global Music Journey 1:14:14

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🎙️ The Career Musician Podcast — Featuring Carly Lyman From the mountains of Colorado to the heart of Los Angeles’ music scene, Carly Lyman has carved a dynamic path as a songwriter, producer, performer, and creative visionary. As VP of Music for Devin Powers / Powers Music Group, Carly has been at the helm of projects spanning K-Pop chart-toppers,…

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How To Grow On YouTube By Thinking Like A Viewer 53:30

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Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0RE0fZkIbI4 We break down how to grow on YouTub…

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What ACTUALLY Decides Your YouTube Growth 48:52

2M ago48:52

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Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/s4dQbeDH0Vs We dig into YouTube’s AI push,…

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#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming 2:54:01

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Dan Houser is co-founder of Rockstar Games and is a legendary creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Red Dead Redemption series of video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep484-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript…

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Elad Yifrach on L’Objet’s expansion into fragrances. And: why ghost hunting is big business in Japan 30:07

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L’Objet founder Elad Yifrach talks about the value of materiality in design, smart collaborations and growing a luxury decor brand celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship. Plus: we meet the boss of Kachimode, a Japanese firm that investigates whether real estate properties are haunted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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#190: Composer & Sync-Licensing Powerhouse – Devin Powers on Making Music Work 1:11:40

2M ago1:11:40

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Introduction & Background Casual, authentic conversation with insights into the music industry. Focus on TV and film scoring, specifically unscripted reality TV and production music. Personal stories illustrate industry evolution and building a career. Industry Insights & Knowledge Importance of building client relationships ("clients, clients, cli…

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Eureka: Why winemakers and Nasa engineers rely on cork 10:17

2M ago10:17

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António Amorim, the CEO of the world's leading producer of cork, talks about the surprising versatility of the material and its many uses in industries from wine to aerospace and construction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Soft power: N.Peal cashmere and Hello Kitty 25:25

2M ago25:25

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N.Peal’s owner, Adam Holdsworth, discusses his measured approach to the company’s expansion strategy and collaborations. Plus: We meet Tomokuni Tsuji, the CEO of Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment business behind Hello Kitty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Marketing, Innovation, and Averi AI with Zack Holland 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Zack Holland, CEO & Founder of Averi AI, about his journey from early life in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest to building an AI-powered marketing platform. Zack shares lessons from early business ventures, the challenges of running startups, and the evolution of his entrepreneurial mind…

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#189: Invite to Disneyland—That Was the Audition! 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Nomad kicks off TCM’s new Talk 'n Tunes jam-in-the-round format with drummer Joel Meza (new TCM co-host) and bassist Maxx Diaz—two working pros with real-world receipts. We break down Maxx’s “audition” that wasn’t an audition at all (a full day at Disneyland to test chemistry), the mindset shifts that beat imposter syndrome, and why saying yes (fas…

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#188: Never Lose the Gig! New Season w/co-host Joel Meza 24:49

2M ago24:49

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🎟 Grab your ALL Access VIP Pass here: ⁠⁠https://thecareermusician.com/membership/all-access-vip-pass/⁠⁠ Host and creator Nomad welcomes drummer & playback tech Joel Meza as a guest and officially announces him as the new co-host! Together, they dive deep into the realities of touring, the secrets to building a successful music career, and reveal a …

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The Best Feature YouTube Has EVER Released For Small Creators! 52:31

2M ago52:31

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Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/-PzSEl2E2Uo We put YouTube’s new Collab featu…