Best Speakeasy Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Ep20 - Sharpen The Sword: From Speakeasy to Surgery - Empathy and Conflict Lessons with Kenneth Austin Cox 33:43

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Can lessons from managing a speakeasy transform how physicians handle conflict? In this new segment, Sharpen The Sword, Dr. Lee Sharma discusses with Kenny Cox about his journey from dishwasher to bar manager, drawing insights on empathy, hierarchy, and creativity. Kenny shares stories of resolving staff conflicts, fostering a positive work culture…

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Gimme a Second 57:55

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Why drink a gin that clocks in at only 20% ABV? That’s the question Sharelle Klaus wanted to answer with Second Sip Gin, a gin that isn’t full strength or full NA, but directly in the middle. She sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about designing a gin that still packs a punch at half the strength (with the help of two giants in the industry) th…

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Clay Watson's Journey Through Business and Life 1:00:59

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When Clay Watson's helicopter plummeted 1,500 feet after losing its tail rotor above a Hawaiian lava field, he had just enough time to begin the Lord's Prayer before impact. That harrowing moment in June 2022 forever changed how the third-generation leader of Mountain View Auto Group approaches both business and life. Whether you're fascinated by f…

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EP19 - Tackling Incivility in Healthcare: Insights from Dr. William Cooper 41:26

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How can addressing a small group of clinicians’ behaviors transform healthcare safety and culture? In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. William Cooper, to unpack 25-30 years of groundbreaking research on incivility in medicine. They explore how just 2-5% of physicians account for 50% of malpractice claims and unso…

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The Indy Files 2: London 1916 40:29

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London 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this week’s episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy’s adventures in London before he ships off to war with the Belgium army. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew R…

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Foodies on TVs (And Podcasts) 1:00:39

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Greg and Sother sit down with David Page, creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to talk about his new podcast “Culinary Characters Unlocked.” The conversation goes out of our usual wheelhouse and all over the place as they discuss obscure regional dishes, the flattening of American culture, and how cooking is surprisingly like television… in that …

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Ep18 - Narrative Medicine: The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare: Part 2 23:48

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How can storytelling transform clinical practice and medical education? In part two of this two-part interview, host Dr. Lee Sharma continues her conversation with Dr. Allan Detsky about the role of storytelling in medicine. Dr. Detsky explains how moving from positional debates to shared stories builds trust and commonality with patients, using ex…

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Going For the Wynn 45:36

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How do you scale a molecular mixology program up from one property to several dozen? The first step is to love being busy and fortunately Mariena Mercer-Boarini fits that bill. The master mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America talks through her thought process for running beverage programs from Boston to Macao, the intense infrastructure she’s b…

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494: Lost Their Own History 1:00:29

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Movie franchises can be a tricky thing. Trying to revive one that was thought to be past its prime is even harder and following a successful reboot might just be the hardest thing to do. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. W…

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EP17 - Narrative Medicine: The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare 29:34

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How can storytelling bridge the gap between clinicians and patients in modern medicine? In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. Allan Detsky, as he shares his journey from economics and clinical practice to teaching narrative medicine. He discusses the inspiration behind his narrative medicine course, sparked by…

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The Sherry on Top 58:25

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If people know one thing about Sherry, they usually think they don’t like it. But Daniel Azarkman likes it so much he opened El Lopo, a San Francisco tapas bar dedicated to sherry and its equally underappreciated cousin, vermouth. Daniel sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about introducing guests to unfamiliar ingredients, the guided tours he l…

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EP16 - Mastering Physician Contracts: Fair Pay & Work-Life Balance 35:44

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In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma interviews Kyle Claussen, to discuss the evolution of Resolve since its founding 15 years ago by a physician addressing gaps in residency training on compensation and contracts. He highlights the unique aspects of medical contracts, the shift toward employment models, and the increasing comp…

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EP15 - Navigating Medical Malpractice: Dr. Gita Pensa on Litigation Stress and Resilience 35:53

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In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Dr. Gita Pensa, to share her personal journey through a 12-year medical malpractice case, highlighting the profound emotional impact of litigation on physicians. She explores the culture of silence and shame surrounding malpractice, the lack of preparation for navigating the legal s…

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EP14 - Healing Healthcare: Trauma-Informed Care Revolution 35:49

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In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma, welcomes Dr. Stephanie Byerly, to share her journey into trauma-informed coaching, inspired by personal and professional experiences, including EMDR therapy that transformed her life. She defines trauma as what happens inside you due to external events, emphasizing its impact on the nervous…

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Episode 53: Supercharge Your Brain 44:09

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of Herbal Answers® with Nan, a podcast that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science in natural health and wellness. In this episode, Nan explores the incredible synergy of five brain-boosting herbs and supplements that can enhance focus, memory, and learning capacity. Nan breaks d…

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The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. 45:54

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Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! In this special bonus show of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Yancy Evans are looking back at the show that helped audiences understand history behind the fedora. So join us as we discuss the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles…

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How Breach Recovery Became Big Business with John Anthony Smith 1:11:33

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What if everything you thought you knew about cybersecurity was dangerously wrong? John Anthony Smith, Founder & Chief Security Officer of Fenix24, delivers a wake-up call that will fundamentally change how you think about protecting your organization's digital assets. The hard truth: 86% of organizations don't have a single survivable backup copy,…

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EP13 - Turning Conflict into Catalyst: Physician Leadership Strategies with Dr. Andrea Austin 35:20

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How can physicians drive meaningful change in a dysfunctional healthcare system? In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma, welcomes Dr. Andrea Austin, to share findings from her qualitative research on 15 physician change makers, exploring how they navigate barriers to transform healthcare. From cultivating emotional resilience and…

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Aguardiente Al Dente 56:43

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Is the world ready for a mesquite-smoked Aguardiente? John Campbell sure seems to think so, which is why he’s bringing his Warbringer Aguardiente to a face near you! John sits down with the band to discuss his time as a distiller for Laphroaig, building a mesquite-smoked whiskey for Sespe Creek Distillers, and why they even called it that in the fi…

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EP12 - Inside the Strike Zone: Prof. Johnnie Kallas Breaks Down Healthcare Labor Movements 33:03

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How are healthcare workers using strikes to improve patient care and working conditions? In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma, hosts Professor Johnnie Kallas to share insights from his work tracking union and non-union strikes across the U.S., with a focus on the growing trend of fixed-duration strikes in healthcare. These short-term walkouts, often las…

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Mezcocktail Mezcollege 1:02:14

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Are we loving mezcal to death? That’s just one of the questions Tim McKirdy set out to answer when he began working on a mezcal docuseries for his ongoing podcast Cocktail College. Airing now after two years in the making, Tim sits down with Greg and Sother to discuss his trip to Oaxaca, what he learned about agave farming and distilling, a possibl…

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493: Other Side of the Bellcurve 1:23:31

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is 1961, two comic creators join forces to make a comic that is free of some of the restrictions they’ve felt, to tell a story about characters they think they’d enjoy reading about, birthing a fantastic family. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Yancy Evans to talk about Fantastic …

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Boomerang! with Amir Babayoff 35:38

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In our final Boomerang! from Tales of the Cocktail Greg and Phil sit down with Amir Babayoff, beverage director at Ophelia in NYC. The conversation takes a number of twists and turns around well-crafted martinis about the creative process, the chaos that is New Orleans in July and how this whole crossover series with the Philip Duff show might just…

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Boomerang! with Sahil Bari of Australian Bitters Co. 17:11

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Live from Tales of the Cocktail 2025 Greg and Phil sit down with Sahil Bari of Australian Bitters Co. Together they discuss the creation of a bitters company, how their ingredients are different and what it's like to build a company around botanicals from a specific - and specifically weird - continent. LINKS Listener Survey For resources on dealin…

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11 - Surgical Synergy: Why Surgeon-Anesthesiologist Relationships Matter 30:48

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Can the familiarity between a surgeon and anesthesiologist impact patient outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma, welcomes Dr. Julie Hallet, to share insights from her recent JAMA Surgery study, which found that increased familiarity between surgeon-anesthesiologist teams leads to reduced 90-day morbidity in high-risk GI, GYN oncology, and spine…

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Episode 52: Natural Fertility Solutions: Herbs, Hypnosis, and Holistic Healing 52:02

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Herbal Answers with Nan, we explore the complex and transformative journey of natural fertility solutions. Nan welcomes back her esteemed guest, Pascale Richalet, PhD—an accomplished scientist, holistic health practitioner, and skilled hypnotist who specializes in guiding couples through fertility challen…

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Boomerang! with the Authors of The Rum Never Sets 52:58

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In a second live poolcast from Tales of the Cocktail Greg and Phil return to talk to Alexandre Gabriel and Matt Pietrek about their new book "The Rum Never Sets - 300 Years of Royal Navy & London Dock Rum," and the rum spinoff it inspired. They discuss common misconceptions about navy strength rum, how the British navy came to be rum's biggest cons…

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Boomerang! with Procera Gin 29:55

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In a special live poolcast from Tales of the Cocktail 2025 Greg Benson and Phil Duff of the Philip Duff show take a dip with Guy Brennan and Alan Murungi of Procera Gin. They chat poolside with martinis in hand about Procera's single tree gin, the history of African spirits, and of course the rest of the debauchery they're getting up to at Tales. F…

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10 - Physician, Parent, Partner: How Dr. Ruby Powar Balances It All with Boundaries 30:01

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Can setting boundaries transform your medical practice and personal life? Host Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. Ruby Powar, to explore her inspiring journey from Vancouver, Canada, to building a private practice alongside her husband. Drawing from her diverse experiences in urgent care, hospice, and outpatient medicine, Dr. Power shares how she pr…

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To Sip or To Guzzle? 1:09:01

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The high/low, upstairs/downstairs, elevated dive concept has been in the news and on peoples’ minds for a while now, but you know who’s really taking it to the next level? Steve Schneider, one of the co-founders of acclaimed NYC watering hole Sip & Guzzle. Steve sits down with the band to discuss how his partnership with Shingo Gokan crafted their …

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492: Do the Next Right Thing 1:45:40

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Superman. 87 years ago the world was changed when 2 friends published the first superhero comic. 47 years ago the first big budget iteration of that character would win the hearts of movie goers. 6 days ago, the character returned to big screen for a reboot. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined John Mills to talk about Jam…

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9 - Surgical Accountability: Leading Through Complications with Dr. Steven Cohen 47:05

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How can surgeons navigate the inevitable complications and conflicts that arise in their practice? Host Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Dr. Steven Cohen, a seasoned colorectal surgeon based in Richmond, Virginia, to the Scalpel and Sword Podcast. Dr. Cohen's wealth of knowledge and experience makes him the perfect guest to explore the human side of medicin…

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In the Weeds 1:04:16

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THC drinks have come a long way - they don’t taste like someone put a joint out in a beer anymore! Darnell Smith, consultant and entrepreneur, saw these market trends coming together when he founded MXXN, a non-alcoholic thc-infused spirits brand. Darnell sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about the challenges of operating within the patchwork s…

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491: Jurassic Park Remix 52:56

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Jurassic World Rebirth. In 1990, author Michael Crichton released a novel that took the world by storm, which by 1993 had sold more that nine million copies and also in that year was released on the silver screen as a film directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, spawning seven sequels. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is j…

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Freight, Fuel & the Future: Sustainability and Innovation in Trucking | Matt McLelland 1:27:54

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In this episode, Sam Silvey sits down with Matt McLelland, VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Logistics, for a real and honest conversation about the future of freight, green energy, and what it actually takes to move toward sustainable trucking. From the truth behind hydrogen and electric trucks to the economics of clean energy, Matt …

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Boomerang! with Lalo of Lalo Tequila 27:04

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Live from BCB Brooklyn and Industry City Greg and Damon catch up with Lalo González of Lalo Tequila. They stop by Lalo’s booth to discuss the booming market for blanco tequila, where the future of agave spirits is headed, and how they hit on the very distinctive bottle and label design that’s become the cornerstone of the brand. It’s a Boomerang! e…

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8 - Unionizing in White Coats: A Doctor’s Role in Collective Action 32:47

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What happens when a future physician confronts the past, present, and future of medical labor rights? In this thoughtful and timely conversation, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. Tarun Ramesh, soon to begin his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, to unpack his NEJM article, “Striking a Balance,” which examines the ethics, history, and glo…

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In the First Place… 1:02:25

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There’s so much more to Korean drinking culture than just soju and Haera Shin wants to tell everyone all about it. From the distinctive (and uniform!) green bottles, to the culture of “first place,” “second place” and “third place” to a fermented rice beverage that’s way older than sake, Haera’s enthusiasm is boundless and contagious. She sits down…

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7 - From Combat Medic to Courtroom: Zej Moczydlowski’s Mission for Justice 32:19

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What happens when a combat medic turns to the law to continue his mission of service? In this deeply inspiring episode, Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Zej Moczydlowski, who shares how his years providing care in austere environments from Sub-Saharan Africa to the ER taught him to lead through crisis, work across hierarchies, and find humanity in hardship.…

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Sparkling Conversations 50:48

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When Steve Jackson stopped drinking in 2023 he noticed something odd. As much as non-alc drinks have improved over the past twenty years no one was making a zero proof alternative in the premium wine space. He set out to fix that with Society de la Rassi, which offers a high-end drinking and aesthetic experience at 0.5% ABV. Steve sits down with Gr…

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6 - Microskills for Conflict Management with Dr. Resa Lewiss 44:46

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What does it take to thrive in medicine beyond clinical excellence? In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma speaks with Dr. Resa Lewiss about the small, everyday actions that can make a big impact on your career. Dr. Lewiss shares how she turned feelings of being left out of the "professional playbook" into a guide for others, offering practical tools like…

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Drawing a Blanco 53:35

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Marcelo Chasi has led a lot of lives: bartender, soldier, fight club enthusiast, salsa dancer (yes, really). And now he’s sitting down with Greg and Damon to talk about the launch of Herradura’s new blanco tequila. They discuss the thinking behind releasing a new clear tequila expression in 2025, what makes this particular flavor distinct, and cock…

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490: Hold My Chandrilan Drink With the Fizzy Thing 1:36:15

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Star Wars: Andor: Season 2. When Rogue One was released it introduced Star Wars fans to a whole new group of characters who were pivotal to the destruction of the first Death Star, yet they all perish in the mission leaving fans to wonder, where did all these people come from and who were they before? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Ru…

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5 - How to Handle Conflict in Advocacy with Dr. Nicole Carter 29:29

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In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma interviews Dr. Nicole Carter who has made advocacy a core part of her medical career. Dr. Carter reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed her to fill an information void in her community, offering clear, compassionate, and science-based updates that blended her expertise as a physician with her roles as a mother …

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489: Tiny Dancer 1:16:02

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Ballerina: From the World of John Wick. In 2014 a small action movie was released into theaters, directed by two legendary stunt men which would help redefine what action movies would be and spawn a whole new franchise universe. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Scott McClellan to talk about Ballerina. We discuss co…

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Seth Cathy: Motorcycles, Family Legacy, and the Real Story Behind Chick-fil-A 1:39:01

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Seth Cathy, grandson of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, joins us for an incredible conversation that spans three generations of entrepreneurship, adventure, and staying grounded despite massive success. We explore the remarkable origin story of Chick-fil-A - from Truett's Depression-era childhood where "the only toy he had was his brother's loose…

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The Speakeasy Live! 600th Episode Spectacular 53:36

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Wow, the last fourteen years just flew by didn’t they? Greg, Sother and Damon sit down together at Fort Hamilton Distillery in Brooklyn’s Industry City during BCB 2025 to talk about the state of the union when it comes to microdistilling, how NYC bartending has changed over the years and the history of Rye Whiskey in America. They’re joined by Alex…

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4 - First Job, First Negotiation: Lessons from a Rural Family Doc 31:55

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Stepping into practice as a young physician can be daunting, especially when it comes to negotiating contracts and building a team in a rural setting. In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Dr. Anesia Allen, to discuss how she navigated these challenges with confidence and clarity. Dr. Allen shares her journey of negotiating her first contract, s…

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Boomerang! from Baobab Lounge in Savannah 24:57

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Greg continues his trek across Savannah's riverfront, venturing into Baobab Lounge. Built inside of a former power plant, Baobab's food and beverage program echo its founder's deep appreciation for African culture, while their Kenyan sous chef brings a taste of her family recipes to the menu. GM Vonnie Ciesla walks Greg through their story, their d…

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Boomerang! from Bootlegger in Savannah 22:27

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In the second Boomerang! installment from Savannah Greg ventures to the riverfront district to talk with Brittany, aka Bugsy of the Bootlegger bar. They unpack the responsibilities that come with running a bar that is several centuries old and how to make the best Old Fashioned in town. Greg might even come around to smoked cocktails! Listen now. F…