Best Sam Dodd Podcasts (2025)

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Chat out of Hell's Rory Dodd Interview 1:30:30

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7h ago1:30:30

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Behold, it's Chat out of Hell's Christmas Surprise! Rory Dodd, lovely man and centrepiece of the Steinman Sound, was kind enough to sit down and chat with us about his life, work, and secrets of finding good bargains in Ontario. It was an absolutely lovely conversation and we hope you like it too. See you January 12th for the next series of Chat ou…

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SPECIAL FILM CLUB #5 -SPICE WORLD | WAYNE'S WORLD 1:06:40

3d ago1:06:40

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Ho ho ho! Time for a most festive Film Club! We'll be diving into Meat Loaf's worldliest of movies as we take a look at Spice World then realise we've talked for a normal length episode but still have to cover Wayne's World. Truly, our labours never cease. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL THE FESTIVE CHAT! Come back on Christmas Day for a very special episode in…

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When Companies Act Like Countries: Inside Corporate Power and the Politics of Change 36:23

9d ago36:23

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What happens when corporations start to look and act more like states, including jumping into political debates and providing services that we traditionally expect from government? Matteo Gatti, professor of business law at Rutgers Law School, unpacks his new book, Corporate Power and the Politics of Change, the culmination of years studying how bu…

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The BitLicense Architect on How It All Began and Where It's All Headed for Crypto Regulation 41:21

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Effective regulation is essential for cryptocurrency to develop successfully! Today, we are joined by New York State’s first Superintendent of Financial Services and the CEO of the Lawsky Group, Benjamin Lawsky, to discuss how the regulatory landscape has evolved since the early days of crypto and where he sees Bitcoin heading next. Tuning in, you’…

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Startups Start Here: Behind the Scenes of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic: Katherine Hughes, Kathryn Berman, Liam Keane 19:30

1M ago19:30

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What does it actually look like when law students become the primary lawyers for real-world startups and mission-driven businesses? In this episode, host Amelia Martella goes behind the scenes of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham Law School to explore how experiential learning prepares students for high-stakes corporate practice while servi…

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Episode 5.6 - Somebody Loves Me | Good Girls Go to Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) 50:56

1M ago50:56

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An end of term vibe delayed by a bit of illness brings us to this, the true end of term - Chat out of Hell series five, episode six. Meat Loaf gets all classy and covers Gershwin in the first half, then Emma has to explain that Good Girls go to Heaven is actually about self-enjoyment and ruins it for everyone. But we still have time to dive into th…

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FTX, Fraud, and the Fight for Redemption: Sam Bankman-Fried's Appeal 57:54

1M ago57:54

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The rise and fall of FTX remains one of the most shocking financial scandals in modern history, and the story is far from over. In this special live episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, host Amy Martella moderates a discussion on FTX, fraud, and the fight for redemption, examining what Sam Bankman-Fried’s ongoing appeal could mean for his legacy and…

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The Corporate Fiduciary Fallacy 38:27

2M ago38:27

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Should we still be referring to corporate directors and officers as fiduciaries? During this episode, we challenge one of the bedrock assumptions of corporate law: that corporate officers and directors act as fiduciaries. Turns out they don’t, according to today’s guest. Their decisions, protected by the business judgment rule, made with limited li…

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Episode 5.5 - More Than You Deserve | California Dreamin' 40:50

2M ago40:50

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As we cruise towards the end of series five, we’ve time to visit more of Jim’s dodgy musical past, but then cleanse our palate with a very modern dodgy cover of an absolute classic. And while we’re there, let’s ask some questions like: - Is Emma more of a Bert or an Ernie? - Is Jim Steinman more of a 70s Kermit the Frog or the rubbish modern one? -…

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The End of Quarterly Reporting? 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Challenging the long-established bedrock of U.S. financial regulation, a proposed rule change to shift public companies from mandatory quarterly reporting to a semiannual schedule has reignited a critical debate over corporate efficiency, investor demands, and the core philosophy of corporate governance. Is this the end of quarterly reporting? Join…

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Episode 5.4 - No Matter What | In the Land of the Pig, The Butcher is King 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Chat out of Hell moves as close as it's ever been to boy band territory this episode as we check in with Jim Steinman's collab with Andrew Lloyd Webber, which somehow led to a single from Boyzone. Meanwhile Meat Loaf rocks the heck out to a track from the never-seen Batman: The Musical and we all wonder if it was a good idea. But while we do, we an…

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The Index Revolution: How One Heretical Idea Changed Investing Forever 55:05

3M ago55:05

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Index funds may seem like a no-brainer today, but they were once dismissed as boring and even reckless. In this episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, host Amy Martella is joined by Robin Wigglesworth, global financial correspondent for the Financial Times, where he serves as the editor of Alphaville, and author of Trillions, to trace the unlikely ris…

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Episode 5.3 - Cry Over Me | Amnesty is Granted 34:26

3M ago34:26

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We call back in to see what Diane Warren's been up to this episode, as we listen to the third of her Meat songs in Cry Over Me, before Sammy Hagar barges in with the hard-rockin' Amnesty is Granted. But during all that, we get to answer the big questions: - How good a video can you make in four hours? - What was the deal with Bat out of Hell III? -…

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Trillion Dollar Man 28:23

3M ago28:23

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If you thought $56 billion was a big payday for Elon Musk, you won’t believe the new proposal: $1 trillion. What does that type of incentive package even look like and how will shareholders and the public react to the largest CEO payday in history? Ann Lipton, Laurence W. DeMuth Chair of Business Law at the University of Colorado Law School, breaks…

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Episode 5.2 - A Time For Heroes | Holding Out For a Hero 42:20

4M ago42:20

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Continuing the theme of doing themes, this episode we take a look at two rockin' songs about heroes. And somehow made it through the whole thing without once talking about Cadbury's Heroes. Well done us. But we did discuss the big questions, questions like: - What on earth was going on at Marvel comics in the late 80s? - What's gone wrong with nerd…

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Whistleblowing Protection 15 Years after Dodd-Frank 36:39

4M ago36:39

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It’s been 15 years since the Dodd-Frank Act reshaped financial regulation in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Among its most impactful legacies are its whistleblower protections. Joining us to explore this topic is Dave Jochnowitz, a Partner at Outten & Golden and the Co-Chair of the firm’s Whistleblower and Retaliation Practice group. H…

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Episode 5.1 - Tear Me Down | Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are 46:39

4M ago46:39

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Five alive! But not the delicious soft drink of the 1980s. We're back for the first proper episode of series five with an exploration of Meat Loaf's sad origins. And really, they are sad. Poor bloke. But we still managed to find some fun in there, as we also get answers to the big questions. Questions like: - Is there anything Michael Bay can't wed…

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The Profit Problem: An Open Letter to OpenAI 37:05

4M ago37:05

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Should profit be part of the calculation in developing safe AI? The future of artificial general intelligence (“AGI”) hinges on how well we balance innovation with safety. In this episode, Tyler Whitmer, founder, president, and CEO of Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology (LASST), talks about his work to protect OpenAI’s original mission …

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SPECIAL FILM CLUB #4 - GHOST WARS 46:14

5M ago46:14

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It's nearly time for new Chat out of Hell, but first there's a summer blockbuster film club! And what a blockbuster it is, as we watch 13 episodes of the SyFy original series Ghost Wars. Don't say we never do anything for you. Chat out of Hell returns for series 5 on Monday 25th of August, where we'll dive into Meat Loaf's early days with Objects i…

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Inside the Rust Lawsuit with Production’s Lead Counsel 31:20

5M ago31:20

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What happens when a high-stakes legal case collides with tragedy, headlines, and the film industry? In this episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, Melina Spadone, General Counsel at Thomasville Pictures and lead counsel for the Alec Baldwin film Rust, shares how she was unexpectedly thrust into one of the most publicized lawsuits in recent memory foll…

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Debt Spiral: Why The Big Beautiful Bill Won't Fix the Big, Ballooning Deficit 37:41

5M ago37:41

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The U.S. just added another $5 trillion to its borrowing capacity, thanks to President Trump’s new bill. While this move may ease short-term pressure, it raises deeper questions about debt, inflation, and economic stability. In this episode we welcome back Richard Squire, Professor of Business Law at Fordham Law School and faculty director of the C…

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A Corporate Government 43:45

6M ago43:45

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Is American democracy starting to look more like corporate governance? In this episode we unpack the ways in which the language and logic of the boardroom are reshaping our political system to understand what happens when citizens are treated like shareholders and politicians act more like CEOs. Legal scholars Sarah Haan (Brooklyn Law School), Serg…

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Episode 4.6 - Kickapoo | California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl) 42:37

6M ago42:37

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Chat out of Hell earns its explicit tag this week and it's all Meat Loaf's fault. It's two songs from the cheeky boys of silly rock as we start with Meat guesting on a Tenacious D song then straight into a Justin Hawkins-penned number about his schlong. You know, his nob. His junk. His bits. His wang pipe. His donger. His one-eyed trouser snake. Hi…

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Tesla's Wild Ride with a CEO Who is Too Big to Fail 27:26

6M ago27:26

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Can a CEO be too big to fail? In this episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, we dive into the volatility, legal wrangling, and power dynamics surrounding Elon Musk and Tesla with Ann Lipton, a leading scholar in corporate governance and business law and the Laurence W. DeMuth Chair of Business Law at the University of Colorado Law School. As Tesla’s s…

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Episode 4.5 - Surf's Up | Masculine 41:06

7M ago41:06

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Grab your boards and hit the waves, dudes. Surf's Up! Jim Steinman's sportiest song slash rude joke meets Meat Loaf's MANLIEST number in this episode. We're stuck in the 80s again, so there's big shoulders and pastel coloured suits aplenty. BUT: - How MANLY can one song be? - Was Meat Loaf in on the joke? - Why does masculinity smell just like Lynx…

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From the First State to the Lone Star State: What's Going on with the New Texas Business Court? 24:19

7M ago24:19

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Delaware may still be the gold standard for corporate law, but the Lone Star State is stepping up. In this episode, we explore how Texas is positioning itself as a serious alternative for corporate litigation and incorporation, as companies increasingly reconsider Delaware. Joining us is Michael Holmes, head of litigation at Vinson & Elkins and Vic…

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Episode 4.4 -I'm Gonna Love Her For Both of Us | Making Love out of Nothing at All 32:54

7M ago32:54

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There's a spate of inadequate male lovers in this episode. Is Meat Loaf's friend a bad boyfriend? Are Air Supply just a bit too full of themselves? We stay firmly in the early 80s this time with a not-hit from Dead Ringer and an arrogant Best of from Air Supply. BUT: - Is "white soul ballad" a compliment? - What's Emma's bath technique? - How sympa…

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From Cartels to Non-Competes: Talking All Things Competition Law with a Leading Antitrust Lawyer 31:56

7M ago31:56

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When global cartel collusion enters the equation, the best friend a CEO can have is a preeminent lawyer on the frontlines of competition law. Enter John Terzaken, global co-chair of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice at Simpson Thacher and former Director of Criminal Enforcement of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. With decades of experience n…

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Episode 4.3 - (I'd Love to Be) As Heavy as Jesus | Stand in the Storm 40:37

7M ago40:37

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Where did Meat Loaf's career begin? Not here, but it's quite close. Time for another break from Jim Steinman's zany antics as we dive into Meat Loaf's Motown past and his angry... well, not future. More recent past. This episode we dive into Meat's first recorded album and then some shouty angry MAN ROCK from one of his later ones. And on the way, …

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Stories from a Real-Life Financial Sherlock Holmes 47:08

8M ago47:08

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What does it take to catch a fraudster? In this episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, we explore the world of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), the experts who investigate wrongdoing across corporations, government agencies, and beyond. Our guest is John Gill, President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), who began his journey wit…

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Episode 4.2 - Dead Ringer for Love | Runnin' for the Red Light (I Gotta Life) 40:35

8M ago40:35

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I don't know anything about you baby, but Chat out of Hell is everything you're dreaming of. Assuming you dream of adequate podcast analysis of the works of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. This episode we take a break from Jim Steinman's byzantine theatre career and go back to the absolute rockers from the mouth of Meat Loaf. Dead Ringer for Love and R…

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The First Constitutional Challenge to SB21, Delaware's Superpower, and Gearing up for Another Legislative Debate 36:33

8M ago36:33

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The controversy surrounding Delaware’s Senate Bill 21 (SB21) is far from over. In this episode, we examine a major new legal challenge that raises fundamental questions about the democratic process and the enduring power of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. Joining us is Anthony Rickey, founding partner of Margrave Law, whose boutique practice centers …

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EXTRA Bat Musical Review Special 15:17

8M ago15:17

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This is a very special extra bit of Chat out of Hell. If you're interested in our thoughts on the Bat musical currently touring the UK, this is the right place! If you're not, we totally get it and we'll see you on the 5th for a proper episode instead. BYE! Bow now now now Send us a textBy Emma Crossland & Sam Wilkinson

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Episode 4.1 - The Dream Engine (Dream Engine) (Dreams) (Engines) 45:42

8M ago45:42

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Chat out of Hell is back to go where other podcasts won't - in this case, to Jim Steinman's very first musical creation. This episode we dive into the Dream Engine - produced at Amherst College in 1969, burning a trail through rock and roll history for the rest of time. Our interepid duo dive deep into this murky sea, providing the answers to quest…

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It's All In Your Head: Understanding the Human Behavior Driving Corporate Decision Making, Risk Management, and Legal Advice 33:51

9M ago33:51

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No one goes to law school to become a psychologist, yet every lawyer eventually faces deeply human questions. Why is my client making this decision? What do they really need from me? How will this advice land? In this episode of Bite-Sized Business Law, we explore how behavioral science can help answer those questions with guest Nitish Upadhyaya, D…

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SPECIAL FILM CLUB #3 - DEAD RINGER | BLOODRAYNE 54:35

9M ago54:35

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Series four of Chat out of Hell is just around the corner, but first, it's FILM CLUB PART III! Our films this time are a real dichotomy - Meat Loaf plays both himself and his own obsessive fan in Dead Ringer, then he plays a sex-mad creature of the night in Bloodrayne. Or possibly I've said that the wrong way around. These are, and I can't stress t…

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The Paramount Case Study and a Look at Where We Are Headed with Antitrust Enforcement 44:32

9M ago44:32

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With each new administration, businesses brace for shifts in antitrust enforcement. What’s changing now, and what’s next? In this episode, we examine the current landscape and future trends. To break it all down, we’re joined by Stephen Fishbein, a leading trial lawyer and partner at A&O Shearman in New York City, who has tackled some of the bigges…

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The Devil in the Details in the Delaware Debate over SB21 45:49

10M ago45:49

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First, there was Brexit, now, there’s DExit. Is Delaware at risk of losing its status as the undisputed leader in general corporation law? Senate Bill 21 (SB21) has sparked a fierce debate: some see it as a major overhaul of Delaware’s legal framework, while others believe it’s a necessary fix to prevent companies from reincorporating elsewhere. Fo…

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Criminal Investors 33:35

10M ago33:35

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Investors hold a special place in American hearts. Even those who invest in law-breaking firms are treated as victims rather than actors who may bear some responsibility for the harm those firms cause. Is it time to change this perspective? And if so, what are the risks and benefits inherent in such a seachange? Today, we are joined by Associate Pr…

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The Healthcare Sector Looks to Legal Finance in the Face of Insurance Payout Power Struggles 29:06

10M ago29:06

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What is driving disputes in the business of healthcare, and how should providers and other parties handle the growing range of legal claims? Amidst renewed interest in healthcare in America, these are the questions we unpack today with the help of our guest, the Senior Vice President at Burford Capital, Charles Griffin. Charles has a background in …

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Episode 3.6 - All Revved Up with No Place to Go | I'll Kill You if You Don't Come Back 50:34

11M ago50:34

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Better late than never, it's Chat out of Hell! This episode Emma really opens up, generously unburdening herself in the name of amusement with a classic Meat Loaf Memory. Meanwhile Sam continues to fail to find any sincerity in himself, as his attempts at some Steinman-esque lyrics proves. Our questions this week: - Who invented the keyboard body s…

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What Can We Learn from Ancient Business Organizations? 45:39

11M ago45:39

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Business structures may seem like a modern invention, but their roots stretch back to ancient civilizations. In this episode, we explore the origins of trade and commerce with Barry Hawk, whose latest book, Family, Partnerships and Companies: From Assur to Amsterdam, uncovers how early societies shaped the way we do business today. In addition to b…

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Episode 3.5 - 45 Seconds of Ecstasy | Requiem Metal 46:58

11M ago46:58

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We open every episode of Chat out of Hell by asking "what is this" and it's never been more apt. Two baffling track choices hit the table today as we interrogate some of the shortest and least interesting songs in the Loaf / Steinman catalogue. We do learn a few things on the way, though. Things like: - What do Jim Steinman and Giuseppe Verdi have …

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She-Wolves of Wall Street 53:33

11M ago53:33

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It wasn’t all that long ago that a woman on Wall Street was unheard of. However, through sheer determination and dwindling employee numbers after World War II, women began to make their mark on the trading hub of the world’s biggest economy. Paulina Bren has uncovered the real stories of women’s hard-fought battles to make a name for themselves on …

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Episode 3.4 - Life is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back | Loving You's a Dirty Job (But Somebody's Got to Do It) 49:31

11M ago49:31

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Big hair, big complaints and big feelings, it's Chat out of Hell! This episode Emma brings our favourite car karaoke hit Life is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back for our intrepid pair to interpret, while Sam's Bonnie Tyler obsession continues in full swing as he tries to convince Emma that Loving You's a Dirty Job is a much neglected classic. This …

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Vox Shareholders and Still No Payday for Musk: Tornetta Round Two 55:39

12M ago55:39

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It started with a simple question: Was the richest person in the world overpaid? While the Delaware Court of Chancery twice concluded yes — Elon Musk’s Tesla compensation package was indeed unreasonably large and flawed in its process — the debate continues as to whether the decision was faithful to Delaware’s governance processes or an affront to …

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Episode 3.3 - More | Los Angeloser 38:26

12M ago38:26

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New year, the same Chat out of Hell. It's the turn of our lovely listeners to suggest songs this week to give our brains a good old rest. So with trepidation Sam reports on The Sisters of Mercy's More and Emma goes away to listen to Los Angeloser and then get it stuck in her head forever. This week's big questions are the biggest: - Did Meat Loaf i…

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Chat out of Hell's Christmas Horror 43:28

1y ago43:28

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THIS IS NOT A NORMAL CHAT OUT OF HELL THIS IS A HORRIBLE CHAT OUT OF HELL Please don't take time out of your Christmas Day to listen to this, it won't pay off. See you on January 6th, Loafers. Send us a textBy Emma Crossland & Sam Wilkinson

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Wireless Investors 31:48

1y ago31:48

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Not all investors hail from a similar origin. From retail to institutional investors, each category is defined by specific characteristics like investment knowledge and the size of their trades. Today, we explore a rising class reshaping the stock market: wireless investors. Joining us is Christina Sautter, the law professor who coined the term. Ba…

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Episode 3.2 - Total Eclipse of the Heart | Peel Out 48:56

1y ago48:56

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Massive hair, massive covers and massive driving test errors, it's Chat out of Hell! We finally get to the pinaccle of Jim's 80s output in Total Eclipse of the Heart, while Peel Out takes us to its exact middle. This time, we solve the big questions like: - Who came up with all that nonsense in the Total Eclipse video? - What if Bonnie Tyler ran a …