Best Scare Value Podcasts (2025)

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Psycho II (1983) 1:08:02

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The Scare Value Podcast returns to the Bates Motel to check in on are old friend Norman. That's right...we're doing Psycho II this week. The sequel no one wanted that holds up far better than it has any right to. Instead of taking the easy road and producing a cheap slasher to fit the movies of the time...Psycho II delivers a deep character study..…

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No pay rise? How to ask for benefits instead 13:31

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Fast Money with Jim Mora on Sunday Morning with RNZ. Chatting everything from cost-of-living savings, how to pay off debt faster, how to get a pay rise or what to do next if a pay rise is turned down, and what's happening with the property market at the moment. Links Follow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo news…

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20VC: Musk's $TRN Pay Package Broken Down | Ramp Hits $1BN ARR and Brex Hits $700M: Who Wins | OpenAI's $10BN Secondary Sale | Atlassian Buys The Browser Company for $610M | ASML Lead Roun into Mistral ... 1:27:56

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AGENDA: [00:05] Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package: The Breakdown? [00:15] Scale, Windsurf: Are Founders Just Mercenaries Chasing Cash Today? [00:21] Ramp at $1B ARR, Brex at $700M — Is AI Causing All Boats To Rise? [00:26] Sierra at $100M ARR Worth $10B — Bubble or Brilliant Bet? [00:30] Kleiner Perkins Invests $100M into Anthropic at $183BN… WTF? [00…

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When a Friend Calls You Out 9:27

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Having supportive friends is one of the best ways to keep your marriage strong. Jim Turner tells Jim Daly a story about a time a friend called him out on something. Plus, Erin Smalley shares what women need from friends who love them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Disconnected Ma…

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Side hustle mistakes that cost you time and money 15:23

7h ago15:23

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Side hustles can boost your money life, but only if you avoid the mistakes that tank most people early on. In this episode of Making Cents: Ask the Experts, we’re breaking down the most common side hustle mistakes, and how to avoid them. From financial pitfalls to admin overload, we’re giving you real, practical advice to help you start a side hust…

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#470 - Old Man Bum, A Dream A Dream of Beef and Lust: 12 Bodies That Changed My Life 1:16:28

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The boys have been busy bees recently and the show’s in danger of turning into a Michael Palin travelogue. Elis has returned from France and regales us with stories of visits to ex-military factories, intense chats with German families and Isy’s attempts at speaking French. Then it’s time for the first instalment of Elis and John’s Road to Nowhere,…

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Emotional Distance in Marriage 14:12

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Allowing your spouse to share their feelings is one of the best ways to make your marriage safe. Jim Turner and Jim Daly talk about how men tend to compartmentalize their emotions. Also, John and the Smalley's will give some ideas on how to make sure you and your spouse are connecting frequently. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodca…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #471- The Conjuring Strikes Big, Hollow Knight Silksong, and CoD Gets A Movie! 1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald are back talking about the great weekend success for The Conjuring: Last Rites, why Hollow Knight: Silksong, the announcement of a Call of Duty movie, Alien: Earth continues, 007 First Light, X-Men, and more! Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http…

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20VC: ElevenLabs Hits $200M ARR: The Untold Story of Europe's Fastest Growing AI Startup | The Real Cost of AI from Talent to Data Centres | How US VCs are in a Different League to Europeans | The Future ... 1:14:06

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Mati Staniszewski is the Co-Founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, the world’s leading AI voice platform. Since launching in 2022, ElevenLabs has raised over $350M, most recently at a $3.3BN valuation, making it one of Europe’s fastest AI unicorns. The company counts Andreessen Horowitz, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Sequoia Capital among its backers. To…

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WCA #560 The Backup Episode – 3-2-1 System, Nevada City Fire Scare, Altadena Fire Experience, and Best Practices & Considerations 1:13:13

4d ago1:13:13

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference as well as multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and audio engineer Kerry Rose to talk all about backing up and archiving audio. In This Episode, We Discuss: 3-2-1 System Best Practices & Considerations Insurance & Liability Pers…

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How to find a financial adviser you can actually trust (In NZ) 41:12

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Finding a financial adviser in New Zealand can feel both overwhelming, and risky. With so many options, how do you know who to trust with your money, your KiwiSaver, your mortgage, or your retirement plan? In this episode of Making Cents, Frances Cook breaks down exactly how to find a financial adviser in NZ that you can actually rely on. We cover …

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20Growth: Meta CMO Alex Schultz on How All Founders Have to Change Their Marketing Playbook in a World of AI | Is AI Plateauing, What it Means if China Wins the AI Race and Why Zuck is a Generational Leader ... 1:10:09

6d ago1:10:09

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Alex Schultz is the Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Analytics at Meta, where he has spent nearly two decades shaping the company’s growth and marketing strategy. He has been instrumental in scaling Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to billions of users worldwide. Alex is is also the author of Click Here: The New Rules of Marketing, the definitive…

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#469 - The New Beans, In John’s Time and Eating Margaret Mountford’s Hair 48:53

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The boys are fresh from driving around the country for charity with Ian Botham, which of course means Elis is exhausted and tour newbie Dave is absolutely fine. And there’s more bad news for Mr James as the Elis vote is being split in the Listeners’ Choice vote at the British Podcast Awards. He’s going to get pilloried by one co-host or maybe both.…

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PCC Multiverse #449- Alien: Earth And Our 2025 NFL Season Predictions! 1:00:00

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A myriad of the best this week in the Pop Culture Cosmos as Gerald and Josh share thoughts on the first episodes of Alien: Earth, as it becomes a big hit for Hulu and Disney. Then Chris Lardieri and Gerald Glassford are back as they preview the upcoming NFL season, as they go over who will be the best in the AFC and NFC. Plus, which teams could be …

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Small changes to beat the cost of living 7:19

5d ago7:19

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Whether you're hitting the supermarket, or paying your regular bills, here are some quick ways to tackle the cost of living in your daily life. Frances Cook talks to the TVNZ Breakfast team about the ways to fight the price rises. Links Follow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money …

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20VC: Anthropic Raises $13BN | Why Canva Will Not Direct List | OpenAI Buys Statsig for $1.1BN All Stock | Lovable Raising at $4BN + Vercel at $9BN: Justified or Not | Quarterly Results from SNOW, Mongo ... 1:14:22

8d ago1:14:22

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Agenda: 04:00 – Anthropic Raises $13BN: The Analysis? 19:00 – Is Zuck’s $14BN Scale bet the biggest blunder in AI? 27:00 – Lovable Raising at $4BN and Vercel at $9BN: Justified or Madness? 36:00 – Quarterly Results for Snowflake, Mongo, Okta, Zoom Skyrocket: Is B2B SaaS back from the dead? 48:00 – Is Jensen Huang right there will be $4TRN in AI gai…

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A Few Minutes of Intentionality 11:59

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What if a small change in your marriage made the biggest difference? Jay and Laura Laffoon talk about how 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation has helped couples they've worked with. Then, the Smalley's talk about simple ways you can make your spouse feel appreciated. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY…

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The KiwiSaver trap: why a common tactic can accidentally torpedo your nest egg 17:35

6d ago17:35

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Are you accidentally sabotaging your KiwiSaver? KiwiSaver is one of the most powerful tools New Zealanders have for growing wealth, but if you’re on autopilot, you could be losing tens of thousands of dollars without realising it. In this episode of Ask the Experts, we reveal the common KiwiSaver mistakes that are quietly shrinking your nest egg, a…

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Watchalong: Re-Animator (1985) 1:28:37

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By popular demand, Watch-Alaugust becomes Watch-Alember...for one week. Having lost out on a week of August watch-alongs due to an unavoidable body swapping incident...the Scare Value Boys sit back and watch Re-Animator as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Instructions to watch along are inside...or just listen without bothering to do …

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#468 - Noble John, Sugar Me Twice and Good Old Gent 54:50

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The ripples of last week’s Elis James mega-rant are still being felt right across the BBC, and despite vowing to ignore the call to pen John’s obituary, Elis has rowed back and done just that. Brace yourself for some emotional heft and candid commentary on John’s propensity for darts at university. But John’s made of sterner stuff these days and re…

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Simple Celebrations with Big Implications 9:58

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When was the last time you and your spouse laughed together? Erin Smalley explains why laughter is a sign of a healthy relationship. Then, Jim Daly joins Jay and Laura Laffoon, who bring up why every couples needs to find simple ways to have fun together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the boo…

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WCA #559 with Moses Schneider – Hansa Studios, Disco Powder, Obscuring Audio, The Wall, and No Sandwich Recording 1:17:27

10d ago1:17:27

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #470- Our Fantasy Football 2025-26 Season Primer! 1:00:00

8d ago1:00:00

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The guys from Inside Sports Fantasy Football are back with Chris Lardieri and Gerald Glassford as they begin another great season of fantasy football. Tune in as the guys go over the early trends in fantasy football drafts, the NFL news as we get halfway through the preseason, and who is trending up (and down) for your fantasy football drafts. Plus…

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20VC: Cohere Founder on How Cohere Compete with OpenAI and Anthropic $BNs | Why Counties Should Fund Their Own Models & the Need for Model Sovereignty | How Sam Altman Has Done a Disservice to AI with ... 1:07:50

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Nick Frosst is a Canadian AI researcher and entrepreneur, best known as co-founder of Cohere, the enterprise-focused LLM. Cohere has raised over $900 million, most recently a $500 million round, bringing its valuation to $6.8 billion. Under his leadership, Cohere hit $100M in ARR. Prior to founding Cohere, Nick was a researcher at Google Brain and …

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From Uber to dog poop: The side hustles people really get paid for 47:21

9d ago47:21

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Everyone wants a bit of extra cash, but are side hustles actually worth your time, or just another way to burn out? From driving for Uber to picking up dog poop, side hustles in New Zealand range from the weird to the wonderful. Some can bring in fast money to help with the cost of living crisis, while others might grow into a full-time business or…

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Bonus Episode: Couples Therapy 59:11

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With the rift between the Scare Value Boys threatening the future of the podcast...Pete and Bryan sit down for a little couples therapy on this bonus episode. Pete is holding a grudge about several lies told, and hurtful choices made by, Bryan recently on the podcast. Bryan is equally upset about Pete's being angry about those very real things that…

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Celebrity Chef, Andrew Zimmern's brand advice: stop being scared of story! 37:49

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Andrew Zimmern didn’t stumble into media success—he sprinted toward it with intentional risk, relentless work, and zero entitlement. In this episode, the chef-turned-storyteller breaks down how he went from unpaid internships to national stardom by “running at” opportunities when clarity struck. He shares why brands fail at content (they’re afraid …

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#467 - Chiles Miltree, Toddler Watson and King of the Nerds 59:36

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There’s a surprise in the offing for John. Not that that’s a surprise to him. Nothing gets past old Sherlock Robins. Especially Producer Dave positioning a phone on a table at a very slight angle. But said surprise leads to some incredible finds about Johnny JR which leave Elis and Dave’s jaws on the floor. This was not what had been intended. Else…

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20Product: Why Most CPOs are Bad | Why You Do Not Need PMs in a World of AI | Why the Design Stage is Dead and How to Use Vibe Coding to Replace It | The Three Roles All Founders End Up Firing on Repeat ... 53:48

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Jason James is the Co-Founder of Tezi and one of the leading product minds in the valley. Prior to Tezi, Jason was the VP Product at Instacart and before that was Head of Product and Design at Thumbtack. AGENDA: 00:00 Product lessons scaling Instacart to $40B – what really moves the needle 02:15 Why “quick optimizations” won’t build billion-dollar …

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PCC Multiverse #448- State Of Pro Wrestling August/September 2025! 1:00:00

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John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford get back into the ring as they discuss the Raja Jackson fallout, the changes for consumers in how they'll watch WWE, and if they'll spend the money. The wrestling war in Mexico and how it's leading to some of the biggest business ever, is the WWE a creative mess right now, and is Hangman Page the r…

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20VC: Anthropic's $10BN Round | Klarna's IPO Broken Down | Inside a16z's 72 Deal Seed Investment Machine | Martin Casado: Is Consensus Investing the Only Game | Why Satya is Chatting S*** on SaaS Apps ... 1:11:40

15d ago1:11:40

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AGENDA: 00:00 – Marc Benioff vs Snowflake, Databricks & Palantir: Who Wins the Data Cloud War? 05:10 – Does Benioff Feel The Need to Buy AI Talent Like Zuck Is? 09:00 – What Salesforce has Learned From Palantir on Forward Deployed Engineers? 18:00 – Will SaaS apps disappear in an AI world? Why Satya is Chatting S*** 23:40 – Are SDRs really screwe…

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Good Sex is the Result of Commitment 9:13

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The best sex is many times the end result of staying committed to your spouse. Jim Daly talks to Sherri Mueller about why sex can get better with time in your marriage. Then, Erin Smalley shares about how your marriage can still be great, even if you're in a season where you and your spouse can't have sex. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/mar…

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Cheap reno wins vs expensive fails: What adds real value 20:14

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Small fixes for a big win: it’s time for renovations that actually add value Not all renovations are created equal. Some upgrades could cost you thousands without adding a cent to your resale value. In this Ask the Experts episode of Making Cents, financial journalist Frances Cook is joined by Vanessa Williams from realestate.co.nz to reveal which …

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Watchalong: Wicked (2024) 2:57:06

13d ago2:57:06

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Bryan tricks Pete into watching the 2024 smash hit musical Wicked. It does not go over well. Anticipating Pete's negative reaction...Bryan has a special surprise to help him get through the 2 hour and 40 minute movie. Will it be enough? Is their partnership heading towards an end? Will Bryan trick Pete into watching Wicked: For Good next year? Inst…

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Outsmart the cost of living: Here’s why your wallet feels empty 53:57

14d ago53:57

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Why does life still feel so expensive? In this webinar, we break down what’s really driving the cost of living in New Zealand, and why your grocery bill, rent, and power costs keep climbing while tech and travel seem cheaper. You’ll learn: - The hidden forces pushing up the price of essentials - Smart ways to save on food and bills without giving u…

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#466 - The UK’s Dumb Plums, The McFlurry Route and The Menutality Monster 1:11:08

14d ago1:11:08

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Today’s episode is filled with the big questions of our age. These are the things that government top brass are pouring over day in, day out: Is Martin Lewis up there with Galileo and Mozart? Can you put goodwill on your shelf? And most divisively, is wee ever fine in a paddling pool? It’s a show that asks questions rather than answers them, and yo…

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When Sex Isn’t Happening as Often as You Want 13:51

14d ago13:51

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There are times where physical intimacy is a regular part of your marriage. But how do you navigate the seasons where it's not? Jim Daly speaks to Erin Smalley and Sherri Mueller on when wives have a husband who's not able to engage in sex. Plus, John and the Smalley's address healthy perspectives for husbands whose wives can't be physically intima…

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WCA #558 with Ady Parzentny – Barcelona, Artist Support, Studio Connections, and the Audio Nomad Book 1:19:24

17d ago1:19:24

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Ady Parzentny. Adrian Parzentny is a German‒Polish music producer, audio engineer, and creative adventurer. With over 13 years of travel and music production experience, Adrian has recorded traditional musicians across Morocco, the Sahara Desert, and beyond — often in remote villages, mount…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #469- Gears Of War Reloads, Peacemaker & Is KPop Demon Hunters The Pop Culture Story Of 2025? 1:00:00

17d ago1:00:00

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Josh and Gerald return to celebrate the HUGE success of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters and how it has transcended its popularity throughout pop culture with a big weekend at the box office. Plus, the guys share thoughts on Gears of War Reloaded, Peacemaker Season Two, Sausage Party: Foodtopia, Spider-Man is also getting some big dollars from Magic: T…

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20VC: Do Margins Matter in AI? | Is Defensibility Gone For Good? | Is Vertical SaaS Dead in a World of AI | What SaaS Rules Are BS and No Longer Apply in a World of AI | The Future of Venture: Why Chanel ... 1:21:03

18d ago1:21:03

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Byron Deeter is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, and one of the most renowned SaaS investors. Byron has led 19 unicorn investments, including IPO successes like ServiceTitan, Procore, Twilio, Box, Gainsight, Intercom, DocuSign, SendGrid. His portfolio includes eight companies that have gone public. Insane. Agenda: 00:00 – Why are the stakes …

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How to quit the money guilt (without quitting your financial goals) 31:41

16d ago31:41

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Feeling guilty every time you spend money? You’re not alone, but it might be doing more harm than good. In this episode of Making Cents, we’re diving into why money guilt is one of the biggest mindset traps stopping people from saving, investing, or sticking to a budget. I’ll break down the psychology behind guilt and spending, and show you how to …

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#465 - Mr Headinhands, Kirsty’s USP and The Stomach Microbiome of My Instagram 50:24

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Elis made a bad decision the other day. And if you had a million guesses as to what that decision was then you won’t even get close, even when given the clue "Welsh culture". He's insistent it isn’t the outcome he wanted but John and Dave aren’t sure they believe him. Quite frankly it’s one of the most baffling conversations ever had on this show. …

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PCC Multiverse #447- Gamescom 2025, Playstation Price Hikes, and We Remember The Last Dragon! 1:00:00

21d ago1:00:00

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We've got one for the road this weekend as TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford have a recap of many of the highlighted games from Gamescom 2025. What was shown off in Germany that we liked, the return of the Call of Duty vs Battlefield war, and did we find out more about the Asus XBOX Rog Ally handhelds? Plus, the inevitable happened during Gamescom wi…

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Why New Zealanders are scared of the sharemarket 6:57

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A quick hit highlight clip from the April 2025 episode "Housing, KiwiSaver, and debt: Solving NZ’s biggest money issues with the Retirement Commissioner", with Jane Wrightson. Making Cents is supported by Kiwibank. Links Follow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbo…

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20VC: Databricks at $100BN | Chamath’s SPAC Revival: Peak Mania? | OpenAI Staff Cash Out Billions & Sam Altman Will Spend Trillions | CoreWeave’s $11B Debt Bet & Nubank’s $2.5B Profit Shocker 1:27:58

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Agenda: 00:00 – Databricks hits $100B: Bubble or just the beginning? 03:15 – Is Databricks actually undervalued at 25x revenue? 07:40 – Are we on the verge of the biggest IPO wave ever? 11:30 – Can Andreessen’s Databricks bet return $30B+? 18:10 – Who really gets rich when mega-unicorns IPO? 19:30 – Is the return of Chamath’s SPACs the ultimate bub…

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When the Reactive Cycle Goes Negative 15:46

19d ago15:46

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How are you and your spouse responding to conflict? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde about something called, The Reactive Cycle, and when it goes wrong in your marriage. Then, Dr. Greg Smalley will give you some hopeful perspectives if you and your spouse are in a pattern of handling conflict poorly. Find us online at focusonthefa…

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How to stay motivated when your money goals feel too big 18:49

20d ago18:49

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Ever felt like your financial goals are just too far away? Whether you're dreaming of financial independence, planning for early retirement, or just trying to build up a decent savings buffer, staying motivated over the long haul can be tough. In this Ask the Experts episode of Making Cents, we're talking about how to stay on track with your bigges…

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Watchalong: Psycho (1960) 2:00:10

20d ago2:00:10

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Watch-Alaugust continues with a watch-along of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece, Psycho. It turns 65 this year...what better way to celebrate than by watching it with two people who don't know what they're talking about? Grab your copy of the mother of all slasher movies...instructions to watch with us are just a click away. Check out all our stuff o…

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#464 - Aloof Disinterest, Raised By Rats and A Sixth Form State of Mind 1:02:19

21d ago1:02:19

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Memory lane is today's destination of choice, as John dons his rose-tinted glasses to reminisce about the time 'an arrangement was made' for him to return to his secondary school to assist in its production of Guys and Dolls. Was he officially invited back? Did John simply turn up because he had nothing else on? We're still not entirely sure, but t…

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Reactions that Make Your Spouse Feel Safe 12:17

21d ago12:17

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Every marriage needs to feel safe before both spouses can be open with each other. Erin shares about some ways her husband Greg makes her feel safe. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde about how real safety is not just physical protection, but also where you can be vulnerable with your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.co…