Best Riley Olson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 9 - Coconino County Attorney, Ammon Barker 39:40

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🎙️ Inside Leadership, Accountability, and Public Service In this episode of the ACJC podcast, Ammon Barker joins us for an honest discussion about what it means to lead in the criminal justice system—especially during times of heightened scrutiny and change. Listeners will hear candid reflections on decision-making, public trust, and the responsibi…

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#098 Danielle Strachman: What Makes a Thiel Fellow 1:12:41

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:46) - Deep dive into the Thiel Fellowship (00:07:04) - Success stories and impact of Thiel Fellows (00:11:04) - Challenges and controversies (00:16:01) - Evolution and future of fellowship programs (00:18:39) - Early days of building the Thiel Fellowship (00:23:36) - Traits of a Thiel Fellow (00:33:24) - Nurturing …

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Episode 8 - Navajo County Victim Services Manager Roxanne Pergeson 49:22

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Roxanne Pergeson serves as Victim Services Manager for Navajo County Attorney’s Office in Arizona, where she leads the Victims / Witness Services Division. She and her team of advocates and volunteers are committed to offering trauma-informed support to crime victims and survivors, ensuring they receive timely assistance and clear communication thr…

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#097 Brad Feld: Founding Techstars, Giving First, and Mentorship 58:12

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:49) - Heroes (00:10:50) - How do you know when it’s time to step away from something you started? (00:18:37) - Len Fassler (00:32:52) - Mentors and inflection points in life (00:39:07) - Brad’s book - Give First (00:47:58) - The role of books in Brad’s career Links: Scribe — https://scribemedia.com Give First: The …

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Episode 7- Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes 44:13

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Episode Highlight: Sheriff David Rhodes — Leadership, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety in Arizona Today on Working for Justice, we’re joined by Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, an Arizona native and respected law enforcement leader. Elected in 2020, Sheriff Rhodes brings more than two decades of service and insight to the conversation. A grad…

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#096 Cal Riley: Special Ops, Grief, and Why Your Business Needs a Heart 1:05:05

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:07) - Cal's military background (00:13:59) - Transitioning into a family business (00:19:35) - Implementing EOS (00:25:08) - The journey to compassionate leadership (00:36:16) - Prioritizing self-care and meditation (00:37:19) - Journaling techniques and prompts (00:39:02) - Mental health stigma and therapy (00:40:…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Judgement 35:27

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Judgement You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Saving Yourself 35:48

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Saving Yourself You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new …

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My Conversation with Naval on Learning Happiness 1:03:35

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Learning Happiness You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Philosophy 45:18

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Philosophy You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new mater…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Wealth 37:55

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Naval Ravikant on Building Wealth It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Wealth You can purchase the new expanded e…

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#095 Rolling Fun #10: Capitalism is Hard, Natural Gas From Sunshine, and "Blimps" (That Work This Time) 1:12:09

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:26) - Marathon misadventures(00:06:15) - The failed acquisition(00:13:47) - Lessons from the deal(00:29:31) - The future of retail(00:33:44) - Empathy for founders(00:35:23) - The grind of capitalism(00:35:37) - Challenges for young founders(00:36:10) - The importance of peer support(00:37:17) - Scaling and growth p…

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EPISODE #14 - "REMAINING OPEN TO INTIMACY IN TIMES OF LONELINESS?" FT. LMFT CHAD OLSON 59:20

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In this episode, I sit down with Chad Olson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the director of the St. George Institute, to discuss the struggles of loneliness and isolation that many single adults face. We talk about the mental and emotional toll prolonged isolation can have, why loneliness can sometimes cause people to shut others out,…

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#094 Rolling Fun #9: Basketball, Asteroid Mining, Child Labor (Not Really Tho) 1:05:08

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:46) - Personal updates and new ventures (00:04:06) - The youth sports complex project (00:05:21) - Challenges and strategies in youth sports business (00:09:09) - Community impact and future vision (00:19:00) - Reflections on education and parenting (00:34:05) - The magic of holding a newborn (00:34:32) - The joys …

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EPISODE #13 - "IT’S CALLED REALITY DATING, BUT IT’S NOT THE REALITY OF DATING" FT. ALYSSA CHAPMAN 55:33

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In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa Chapman, who was a contestant on Provo’s Most Eligible, to talk about the impact reality dating shows have on how we view dating. Alyssa shares what it was really like to be on the show, how the experience shaped her own views on dating, and what lessons she took away that can apply to real life. Together, we…

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#093 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics [Replay] 1:07:16

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***This is a Replay Episode*** Links for Matt’s stuff: ⁠Aalo.com⁠ ⁠Matt on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo Job Board⁠ Link to invest alongside Eric in deals like Aalo: rolling.fun Links to stuff mentioned: ⁠Decouple Podcast⁠ ⁠Titans of Nuclear Podcast⁠ ⁠Nuclear Barbarian Substack⁠ ⁠Atomic Awakening by James Mahaffey⁠ ⁠Why Nuclear Power Has Been a …

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#092 Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Memoir as Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Story 1:07:23

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:37) - The Netflix documentary: Misrepresentation and struggles (00:03:19) - Writing the memoir (00:08:47) - The challenges of independent publishing (00:12:40) - The creative process and future plans (00:35:23) - Impact of the book on readers (00:36:04) - Scripted series and unused content (00:36:36) - New docuseri…

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EPISODE #12 - "GLOW UP TIPS FOR THE HOMIES" FT. RILEY & RICH OVESON 46:09

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In this episode, I’m joined by the Oveson brothers, Riley and Rich, for a conversation about how guys can level up the way they present themselves in today’s dating world, physically, digitally, and socially. While the advice can apply to everyone, this episode was inspired by watching my female friends swipe through dating apps and noticing that m…

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#091 The Magic of Code, History of Computing, and the Future of AI Interfaces [Sam Arbesman #2] 1:15:02

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:14) - The magic of code (00:05:30) - The wonder of early computing (00:11:13) - The evolution of computing: From analog to digital (00:18:45) - The personal computer revolution (00:32:36) - The future of computing: Beyond silicon (00:36:59) - The importance of computing history (00:40:53) - AI and human uniqueness …

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EPISODE #11 - "COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DATING" FT. DR JAMES B STEIN 1:01:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James B. Stein, a communications professor at Utah Tech University, who specializes in relationship studies. We discuss how understanding key communication principles that impact success in early dating, like nonverbal cues, vocalics, and body language. Dr. Stein shares practical tools for becoming more aware o…

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#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2] 1:10:13

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:19) - Entering the VC space (00:08:38) - Pilot-fund theories (00:12:50) - Risk tracking (00:19:56) - Finding LP alignment (00:22:39) - Arkady’s fund thesis (00:47:12) - Creating the index of solutions to problems (00:57:18) - The TAM for VC in 2025 (01:00:29) - How founders can increase the odds of being funded by …

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EPISODE #10 - "THE FEELING IS MUTUAL, ONLINE DATING BEST PRACTICES" FT. ALEXIA ELKINGTON 54:58

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In this episode, I’m joined by Alexia Elkington, the Digital Marketing Manager for the popular dating app Mutual. Alexia gives us an inside look at how the app’s algorithm really works, including what boosts your chances of success and what could be quietly killing your profile without you even knowing it. We also dive into messaging strategies tha…

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#089 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #6 : Writing the Founders’ Book, Building Natural-fit Businesses, and Craft 1:30:31

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Founder's book project (00:04:06) - Effort and building relationships (00:11:20) - The value of self-publishing (00:24:00) - Bootstrapping a HoldCo (00:46:05) - Finding natural fit in business (00:47:48) - The role of trust in business (00:49:07) - AI and changing perspectives (00:50:26) - Daily use of AI…

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EPISODE #9 - "DEVELOPING A GENUINE HOPE IN YOURSELF & DATING" - FT. CAMERON CHATWIN 51:42

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cameron Chatwin. I have always been so impressed with Cam’s unshakable positivity and the way he finds joy in every moment, even when life isn’t going as planned, especially while dating. We dive into how he’s maintained such a hopeful outlook, even through hard times, and the role that faith in God and Jesus Chris…

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#088 Toby Rush: $100M Exits, Splitting Companies, Timing Startups, and Ideem Killing 2FA 1:02:07

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:45) - Who are your heroes? (00:05:16) - What is something you’ve had to teach yourself that’s become a core part of your identity? (00:07:34) - Taking a sabbatical post-exit (00:09:30) - Going back into entrepreneurship (00:12:52) - How to kill two-factor auth (00:14:34) - When to split a company into two companies…

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EPISODE #8 - "PURSUING MARRIAGE WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON" FT. MICHELLE LUPIEN LIEBER, MS 1:04:18

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In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Lupien Lieber, a Family Studies & Human Development professor at Utah Tech and a BYU master’s graduate, to talk about why dating, relationships, and pursuing marriage still matter for young adults today. Michelle shares how pursuing genuine romantic connections puts us into situations where we have to grow in…

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EPISODE #7 - "START LIVING RIGHT NOW" FT. COLE TRIMMER 37:05

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In this episode, I'm joined by Cole Trimmer as he shares his inspiring journey into the world of solo travel and how it’s transformed the way he views relationships and dating. Most people imagine going on adventures with a spouse and kids, but Cole opens up about what pushed him to start traveling solo. We explore what he's learned about himself a…

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#087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience 1:19:29

7M ago1:19:29

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Introducing Nat Eliason (00:01:27) - Nat's Diverse Career and Writing Journey (00:01:47) - The Transition from Nonfiction to Fiction (00:02:13) - The Seven Act Structure and Writing Process (00:02:44) - Publishing with Scribe and Launching Husk (00:03:24) - The Rewards and Challenges of Writing (00:04:29) - B…

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EPISODE #6 - "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS LOVING TOO MUCH" FT. HANNAH ALLEN 1:06:33

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Hannah's story is filled with faith, love, and unimaginable strength. After marrying the love of her life, Kage, she faced a heartbreak few could imagine as he passed away while serving in the military shortly after they were married. Living through this impossible situation and many others, Hannah has earned an incredible perspective on life, rela…

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EPISODE #5 - "BRINGING CONFIDENCE, COMEDY, & CONNECTION INTO YOUR DATING" FT. ALEX JOHNSON 51:58

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In this episode, we're joined by Alex Johnson, a Utah Tech ambassador, President of the St. George Institute, wedding DJ, improv comic, and an all-around people person. In our conversation, we explore how creativity, confidence, and connection all play a role in successful modern dating. Alex shares how improv comedy has shaped the way he dates to …

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EPISODE #4 - "ARE YOU READY FOR A REAL RELATIONSHIP?" FT. PHD & LMFT - NORM THIBAULT 57:22

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In this episode of The Relationship Comeback, I’m joined by Norm Thibault, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PHD in counseling psychology and nearly 30 years of experience. He received his training from many of the top relationship and family studies professionals in the world. Together, we tackle some of the toughest challenges in to…

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EPISODE #3 - "THRIVING IN AN UNEXPECTED REALITY" FT. CAMILLE TERRY 57:48

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In this episode of The Relationship Comeback, we dive into the tension between the life you imagined vs the reality you're living. We explore the emotional weight of unmet expectations and what it takes to find peace in the middle of it. You'll also hear thoughts on how dating has evolved over the years and how we can thrive in this evolution. Cami…

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EPISODE #2 - "PREPARING FOR A MARRIAGE, NOT A WEDDING" FT. JANESSA HOUSTON 1:11:33

9M ago1:11:33

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In this episode of The Relationships Comeback, I’m joined by my good friend Janessa Houston as we break down the current state of dating for young adults. We discuss the challenges of modern dating—ghosting, unrealistic expectations, and lack of intentionality—and explore what we can do to create a healthier, more fulfilling dating environment. We …