Best Peter Heck Podcasts (2025)

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🚀 Peter Mather’s Journey from Rock Bottom & Addiction to Purpose, Resilience, and Skydiving Success 1:23:43

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🎙️ Podcast Bio and Summary What does it take to rise from rock bottom and soar — literally — to new heights? In this gripping episode of Give A Heck, host Dwight Heck welcomes Peter Mather, a man whose life reads like a cinematic comeback story. After 18 years of addiction, two suicide attempts, and a near-fatal heart attack, Peter didn’t just surv…

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From Ideas to Impact: Scaling a Passion-Driven Business With Louis Joseph (Episode 156) 30:53

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How do you turn passion into a brand that not only sells, but resonates deeply with your audience? In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Monika sits down with Louis Joseph, CEO of Alps & Meters, a luxury alpine sportswear brand. Louis shares how he transformed his love for skiing into a thriving business, and the strategies he’s used to buil…

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🎙️ From Trauma to Triumph: Rory Paquette on Faith, Resilience & Purpose 1:08:15

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🔥 Episode Overview How do you turn trauma into triumph? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Rory Paquette, a coach, author, and host of multiple podcasts who transformed a near-death experience and a painful past into a mission of faith, healing, and impact. Rory’s story is a masterclass in resilience. From surviving childhood …

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Arad Levertov, CEO of Sunbit, on creating an offline BNPL leader 34:39

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Today, I welcome back to the show Arad Levertov, CEO and co-founder of Sunbit (I last had him on the show in 2019), one of the leaders in offline buy-now-pay-later. From 2,000 retail locations in 2019 to nearly 30,000 across verticals like auto repair, dental, and veterinary services, Sunbit has achieved tremendous growth. But what I found most imp…

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The Art of Scaling From Simplicity with Jen Glaser 30:06

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What does it take to turn a simple idea into a thriving business that customers absolutely love? In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Monika sits down with Jen, cofounder of Zippy Paws, a leading dog and cat toy and accessories company. Jen reveals how she spotted gaps in her industry and designed products from a customer-first perspective.…

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s3e89 monoprints with artist Nicholas Ruth 1:08:38

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist and educator Nick Ruth to discuss his multifaceted approach to art. Nick, who lives in Rochester and teaches at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, shares insights into his work across various media, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. They talk about his creative process, particularly hi…

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🎙️ Small Steps to Big Success: Dr. Christiane Schroeter on Entrepreneurial Growth and Confidence 1:05:59

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What if the key to massive entrepreneurial success isn’t a giant leap, but a single, intentional step? In this inspiring episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, host Dwight Heck sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter a TEDx speaker, business and wellness coach, professor, and three‑time bestselling author, to explore how small, consistent actions can …

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Joseph L. Breeden, CEO of Deep Future Analytics, on the hidden math behind credit risk 39:59

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Today, I sit down with Joe Breeden, CEO and founder of Deep Future Analytics (DFA), for what is, in effect, a two-part conversation. First we do a deep dive into credit risk management and where it is falling short today and then we discuss AI monitoring and governance and how it is going to revolutionize software. The conversation covers why tradi…

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How Automation and Systems Give You Time Back with Archie Heinl (Episode 154) 33:43

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Most businesses fail not because of a lack of effort, but because they’re trapped working in their business instead of on it. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with Archie Heinl, founder and president of Double A Solutions. They uncover the strategies, systems, and automations that give business owners their most…

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Joe Heck, US CEO of Zip, on the role of BNPL for America's underserved consumers 34:52

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Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has transformed how consumers approach purchasing, yet adoption in the US still trails markets like Australia and Europe. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Heck, US CEO of Zip, who brings somewhat of a contrarian perspective to the industry. Joe argues that BNPL isn't just another credit product, it's a financial tool …

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How to Build a Lead Gen Machine with Peter Roth (Episode 153) 47:38

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Scaling your business isn’t just about effort—it’s about owning the systems that generate growth. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Peter Roth, CEO and Senior Marketing Director of Scalify, to discuss why owning your marketing and lead generation is the ultimate competitive advantage. Peter shares insights from…

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⚾ Diamond to Dollars: Matt Morizio on Financial Freedom, Generational Wealth & Purpose 1:21:15

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👤 Guest Bio – Matt Morizio Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player turned wealth management entrepreneur, father of seven, and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. After spending five seasons in the Kansas City Royals minor league system, Matt faced a life-altering moment when he was released during spring training as a newlywed. That mo…

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s3e88 art consulting X ministry with Quahana Hendree 49:48

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In this episode of Platemark, Dr. Quahana Hendree, owner of Q Hendree Art Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri, shares her unique journey as an art consultant. Despite not being directly involved in the printmaking scene, Dr. Hendree brings a wealth of knowledge about art and its importance in various settings including corporate, commercial, and gove…

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Jason Guss, CEO of Octane Lending, on building the number one powersports lender 41:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Jason Guss, CEO and co-founder of Octane Lending, to discuss how the company became the #1 powersports lender in the country. The conversation covers Octane's early pivot from lender aggregator to direct lender, their dominance in niche markets, and strategies for thriving in challenging interest rate environments. …

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How Passion and Belief Fuel Business Success with David Wolf (Episode 152) 29:41

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We all dream of doing work that we love—here’s how to actually make it happen. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with David Wolf, founder of Audivita, a content production company that thrives on passion, belief, and culture. David shares how these core values shaped his business success, leadership approach, and…

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HoP deep dive on ONE PRINT: Peter Milton's The Train from Munich 1:13:53

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In Platemark's history of prints series, Ann Shafer and Tru Ludwig present a second installment of their ONE PRINT series, this time on Peter Milton's The Train from Munich, 1991. In this episode, Ann and Tru take a single work considered to be a high point in the history of prints, and pull it apart to explore its subject matter, technique, style,…

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🧠 Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Trauma Recovery – Amy Koford 1:05:32

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👤 Guest Bio – Amy Koford (Amy the Happy Hypnotist) Amy Koford, widely known as Amy the Happy Hypnotist, is a bestselling author, clinical hypnotherapist, motivational speaker, and dynamic performer. With thousands of one-on-one sessions under her belt, Amy has helped people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction through the transformat…

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Violet Abtahi, CEO of Platonic, on building the next generation of financial infrastructure 40:20

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Violet Abtahi is the CEO and Founder of Platonic, a company developing blockchain infrastructure to solve counterparty risk and privacy challenges in financial markets. With over a decade of experience in both traditional finance and blockchain technology, Violet transitioned from a mathematics background on Wall Street to building next-generation …

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🎙️ Beyond Money: How True Stewardship Transforms Lives with Larry O'Nan 1:12:24

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👤 Guest Bio – Larry O'Nan Larry O'Nan is a visionary leader, stewardship strategist, and author of Intentional Living and Giving. With over 40 years of experience coaching ministries and helping leaders embrace biblical generosity, Larry’s journey began with a single note: “Go for it. You have the freedom to fail.” That moment sparked a movement th…

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The Mindset Shift That Multiplies Your ROI with Monika Alvarez (Episode 151) 24:28

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The biggest bottleneck in your business isn’t your sales funnel—it’s your leadership. In this episode, Gabe Arnold sits down with Monika Alvarez, an entrepreneur and growth consultant at Business Marketing Engine, to discuss the strategic mindset shift that took her from a six-figure salary to her first six-figure launch. Tune in as Monika and Gabe…

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s3e87 color printing in the 18th century with Meg Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage 1:03:28

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In this episode Ann talks with Margaret Morgan Grasselli and Elizabeth Savage about their new, massive book, Printing Colour 1700–1830: Histories, Techniques, Functions, and Receptions (Oxford: Oxford University Press and the British Academy, 2025). The book, coming in at nearly 450 pages with 350 illustrations, is a landmark study blowing open a n…

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Tomás Campos, CEO of Spinwheel, on building fintech infrastructure for consumer debt 34:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Tomás Campos, CEO and Co-Founder of Spinwheel, a fintech infrastructure company that's revolutionizing how lenders and financial platforms access consumer credit data. With over 20 years in fintech, Tomás explains how Spinwheel can authenticate users and connect to all their liability accounts—credit cards, loans, m…

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Why Timeless, “Playground” Principles Drive Predictable Growth with Barry Kleinman (Episode 150) 59:52

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While digital shifts and AI constantly redefine the landscape, the most resilient growth strategies are built on timeless principles that foster trust, connection, and predictable success. In this episode, Gabe sits down with Barry Kleiman, author of "The Playground Principles," to uncover foundational lessons—learned on the asphalt—that are essent…

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🎯 The 2 Percent Solution: Small Steps to Massive Personal Growth with Willie Blake 58:26

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👤 Guest Bio – Willie BlakeWillie Blake is a high-performance career coach and inspirational leader who empowers dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals to transform their challenges into fuel for personal and professional growth. Diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade, Willie rejected the notion that it would define him. Instead, he forged a u…

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Paulette Rowe, CEO of Stax, on winning in embedded payments 39:34

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In this episode of the Fintech One-on-One podcast, we talk with Paulette Rowe, CEO of Stax, a payments technology company that's making waves in the embedded payments space by taking a fundamentally different approach than many competitors. Rather than simply reselling services from payment processing giants, Stax has built and acquired the technol…

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The Missing Role Sabotaging Your Marketing with Russell Lundstrom (Episode 149) 59:48

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Why do entrepreneurs, despite their bias for action, often sabotage their own marketing success? In this episode, Gabe sits down with Russell Lundstrom, founder of the “Marchitect”, whose $50,000 marketing mistake taught him to abandon the 'ready, fire, aim' mindset for an architect-level approach that connects your company’s vision with a system t…

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Resilience Through Vetting: The Power of Selective Relationships with Mista Yu 53:59

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👤 Guest Bio – Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) Yusef Marshall, professionally known as Mista Yu, is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader whose life is built on service, transformation, and legacy. He’s a father, ordained minister, mentor, bestselling author, high-performance coach, and entrepreneur with a diverse background in business, computer programmin…

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s3e86 opening a printshop in Chiang Mai with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek 1:14:03

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann speaks with Miranda Metcalf and Tim Pauszek about their new venture, Hello, Print Friend Studios in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listeners will recall Miranda hosts our sister pod, Hello, Print Friend. In addition to the podcast, she also is producing documentaries about printmaking hotspots, beginning with Oaxaca and Pue…

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Matt Potere, CEO of Happy Money, on building a great consumer lending business 30:33

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As long-time listeners will know, I love the consumer lending space. So, I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Matt Potere, the CEO of Happy Money, a position he has held since September 2024. Previously, Matt served as CEO of Sunlight Financial, which he took public via SPAC in 2021. With decades of experience in consumer finance across mu…

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Crafting Your Intentional Life Roadmap for True Fulfillment 36:06

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Are you living life on autopilot, feeling stuck in a cycle of unfulfillment? In this eye-opening solo episode, I delve into the seven pillars of intentional living that can help you break free from survival mode and start thriving. Drawing from my own experiences as a single father, divorcee, and someone who's faced profound loss, I offer a roadmap…

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Sam Lewis, CEO of Fruitful, with a new approach to financial advice 34:16

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In this episode, we are talking personal financial management, but with a human twist. Sam Lewis is the CEO and Founder of Fruitful, a fintech company reimagining financial advice for millennials and Gen Z. Fruitful offers a $98 monthly membership that combines certified financial planners (actual humans) with AI-powered technology to create person…

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How to Find & Amplify Your Unique Genius with Patricia Michell Mayo (Episode 148) 46:56

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The secret to business growth lies in recognizing unique patterns, not trends. In this episode, Gabe Arnold sits down with Patricia Michell Mayo, an expert in business systems and unlocking entrepreneurial potential, to reveal how to pinpoint your unique entrepreneurial genius, amplify your impact, and skyrocket your bottom line. 📌 Connect with Pat…

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Rewriting Family Financial Stories Through Education and Empathy with Marcus Howard 1:46:43

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Are you shaping your children's financial future without even realizing it? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Marcus Howard, a hedge fund manager turned education reformer who's on a mission to revolutionize how families approach money and investing. Marcus shares his remarkable journey from a childhood dream of business success to found…

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s3e85 printing vintage semiconductors with artist Deb Puretz 1:04:26

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In this episode of Platemark, Deb Puretz, an IT professional and artist, discusses her journey into the art world and navigating it as an outlier. Deb, originally from California and now based in South Carolina, shares her experiences of making connections, leveraging business skills, and adapting to new technologies in art. She talks about her ear…

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Arjan Schütte, Founder of Core Innovation Capital, on investing in financial empowerment 33:16

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One of the fintech investing pioneers is Arjan Schütte, the founder and managing partner of Core Innovation Capital. He has been around fintech for more than two decades and has been an active investor for most of that time. I am way overdue in getting him on the show. In this conversation, we explore why 50% of Americans still live paycheck to pay…

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From Pig Farms to Prosperity: Monetizing Your Hidden Talents with Bart Merrell 1:27:51

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Are you prepared for life's unexpected twists and turns? Whether it's a health crisis or a financial setback, being ready can make all the difference. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Bart Morrell, an international entrepreneur, speaker, and author who's made it his mission to help us prepare for life's challenges - not by working harde…

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s3e84 printing in plaster with artist Jonathan Beaumont Thomas 1:16:56

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist and teacher Jonathan Thomas who shares insights from his time at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the printmaking program he chairs, and his personal studio in Baltimore. We take a deep dive into his exploration of printing in plaster, detailing the technical process, historical conte…

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Shattering Self Imposed Limits A Journey Beyond Expectations With Betsy Pepine 1:05:33

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Are you living a life that looks successful on paper but feels like slow suffocation in your soul? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Betsy Pepine, a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who dared to break free from the metaphorical boxes that were holding her back. Betsy shares her powerful journey from pre-med student to naviga…

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Tim Newell, CEO & Founder of GreenFi, on building a climate-friendly fintech 37:11

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In this episode, I'm joined by Tim Newell, CEO and founder of GreenFi, a climate-focused fintech that emerged from the ashes of Aspiration's consumer banking business. Tim brings a fascinating fintech and climate tech pedigree, having previously sold a solar financing company to SolarCity, run financial products at both SolarCity and Tesla, and eve…

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Dr. Noah St. John on Clearing Head Trash & Crushing Mental Blocks 52:13

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Are you struggling to break through your income ceiling despite working hard and attending countless seminars? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as the "Father of Afformations" ( with an “o”—to distinguish his approach from traditional affirmations). He found that classic affirmations like “I am confide…

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Carol Hamilton, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Provenir, on AI-powered risk decisioning 32:50

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In today's episode, we have Carol Hamilton, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Provenird. She discusses how AI-powered decisioning platforms are transforming risk management across financial services. She explores the critical balance financial institutions must strike between managing evolving risk threats and maintaining seamless customer expe…

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Investing in Your Relationship Bank: Deposits, Decisions & The Art of Saying No with Corey Poirier 51:44

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Are you struggling to set boundaries and prioritize your time effectively?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Corey Poirier, a multiple-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the popular podcast "Let's Do Influencing."Corey shares his invaluable insights on mastering the art of saying no and building meaningful relationships in…

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s3e83 solarplate etching with Dan Welden 1:10:10

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with the legendary artist and printmaker Dan Welden. The artist is known for his pioneering work in solarplate etching, a revolutionary, chemical-free printmaking process. Welden recounts his experiences and collaborations with significant artists like Eric Fischl and Elaine and Willem de Kooning. He also…