Best Spotify R Amp D Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 254 The Transference 41:00

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Send us a text The Transference is an indie rock/power pop band from Chicago. Dark themes get paired with playful lines and reflections on inter- and inner-connectedness. Their sound, a complex tapestry of alt rock pop, bears the indelible mark of Psychedelic and Glam Rock influences, intricately woven with threads of indie melodic pop rock. It’s a…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings 21:32

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In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the signals that actually matter for B2B operators: where capital is flowing, how deep tech is commercializing, and what shifting regulatory winds mean for product, go-to-market, and hiring. Expect fast, factual coverage of German startups, Swiss and Austrian…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: $2.3B AI Unicorn, N26 Crisis & Climate Tech 21:32

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Berlin’s AI unicorn skyrocketed from $350M to $2.3B in valuation in just months. Meanwhile, fintech giant N26 faces its most severe governance crisis yet, as its co-founder CEO steps down after regulatory pressure. And Europe’s climate tech sector is booming with mega-funding rounds, including a record €825M hydrogen allocation. This is your Septem…

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Ep 253 D-Rox (Desiree Megrant) 44:31

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Send us a text Started playing piano and saxophone at a very young age. Highly influenced by her father, who played with big names like Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis. She performs a variety of genres: covers, originals; styles range from pop, blues, country, classic rock and more. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme so…

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Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup 49:55

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What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? That’s the question Maximilian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of AQON PURE, set out to answer. His team developed a salt-free water softener that prevents limescale, lowers energy bills, and avoids the chloride pollution caused by traditional salt-based systems. In this episode of Startuprad.io, …

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Deeper Dive Into Pig Butchering Scams 53:15

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Erin West and Dr. Martina Dove are back to give us a deeper dive into pig butchering scams! Join us as we discuss the scam operations, compounds and manipulation techniques used by the scammers. An episode you will not want to miss! Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part …

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Ep 252 The Band Dudes 48:33

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Send us a text Mike was co-hosting open mic nights in the Region when he met Karl. While playing some original music at the open mic nights, the guys knew that the music felt elevated and something good was going on. Mike and Karl, along with the Region Buzz 219 team went into the studio in March of 2025. Toward the end of the sessions Mike and Kar…

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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust 56:20

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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …

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Social Engineering and The Need For Recurring Education 45:43

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Social engineering is on the rise and the scammers are getting better at exploiting our vulnerabilities. Tune in to learn the most common types of social engineering techniques, how to protect yourself, and why you need recurring education. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.co…

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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS 1:00:14

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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…

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Movie Review-by Dr.Afshan Hashmi 37:37

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Hello everyone Lets discuss this movie on my radio and TV show. I lost my husband and as Lt.Gen.Flynn said he is drowning my husband felt like that in the middle of the night and I would say to him just do Darood shareef and please calm down. I can relate with this story and give it 5 stars. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront Meet and Greet…

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Use gel pens to avoid check washing 18:15

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Did you know criminals steal mail looking for checks they can alter? It is called check washing. They dip checks in acetone to dissolve the ink. If you use a gel pen, the ink does not dissolve because the ink in gel pens permeates the paper fibers and is more resistant to chemicals used to erase ink compared to traditional ballpoint pen ink. Let’s …

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Ep 251 Sam Burns 46:17

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Send us a text Reviews of Samuel “Sam" Burns highlight him as a talented and versatile jazz guitarist and bandleader, praised for his improvisation, stage presence, and teaching abilities, particularly within the Chicago-land area. Customers and gig-goers appreciate his professionalism, adaptability, and ability to create excellent atmospheres for …

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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News 29:00

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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …

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Who Is Most Vulnerable to Romance Scams 49:31

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Dr. Marina Dove is back to discuss romance scams - their techniques, who is most vulnerable, changes over time in how scammers manipulate, and how can we protect ourselves. Dr. Martina Dove has a background in psychology and specializes in scams, social engineering, and individual factors implicated in fraud compliance. Listen in as we dive into ro…

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DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet 21:33

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Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics — and it’s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpac…

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How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet 30:38

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Greenwashing is everywhere — from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those “eco-friendly” claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solu…

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Invite to a Party? Could it be a Scam...Plus Recent FBI PSA’s 42:45

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Electronic invitations to a party, from a friend, safe right? Well not so fast. There is a new scam going around inside a party invite. Name of the company is legitimate, scammers are impersonating the real company. Plus, recent FBI Public Service Announcements. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood T…

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Ep 250 Outpatience 48:42

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Send us a text Outpatience is a fun, energetic rock band that covers a wide variety of artists from A/C-D/C to The Who. A highly entertaining band that takes pride in engaging the audience. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com…

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At A Moments Notice 45:29

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Join Dr. Lewis in a conversation with Dr. Tyra S. Gardner, affectionately known as (AngerDr.), who is the Founder/CEO of At A Moments Notice, LLC. Dr. Gardner is also the visionary behind The Wellness Center of Mindfulness, a hybrid space dedicated to emotional healing, self-awareness, and mental clarity, through therapy and holistic practices. Ema…

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Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups 57:14

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What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems — and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most…

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Live attending Podcast movement in 2025 in Dallas Texas 40:08

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I am attending Podcast movement in 2025 in Dallas Texas. I will talk about it on my show. Meet and Greet with Dr. Afshan Hashmi Meet and Greet with Dr. Afshan Hashmi is broadcast live Tuesdays at 3PM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Mee…

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Global Crisis of Pig Butchering Scams 50:45

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Pig butchering scams - we have talked about them before, and it is worth talking about again. Join us as we talk with our guest, Erin West, a globally recognized speaker, and educator specializing organized crime, with a focus on the criminal investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related cases. Erin will provide more insight about the gro…

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Ep 249 American English 58:21

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Send us a text American English is simply the best Beatles tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatles fans as winners of sound a like contests at Beatlefest® for three consecutive years. They have also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and have been voted "Best Tribute Band" thre…

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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust 48:10

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Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. …

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What is insurance for to bully or ease pain of American citizens? By Dr.Afshan Hashmi 42:55

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Hello Everyone, I have insurance for nearly everything. But when one calls them they fail to perform their duties and consumers get hurt. Today's topic we will discuss that why insurance system is failing in America? With all the best regards Afshan (Afshan N. Hashmi, PhD, C(ASCP), RAC) Managing Partner of Dr. Afshan Hashmi Consulting Group LLC Mee…

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Martin Hellmer - retired FBI Special Agent 45:39

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What do you do if you have been the victim of an internet related scam? Who should you call? Can you get your money back? We will be talking with retired FBI agent Martin Hellmer about his experiences investigating scams and he will share advice on what to do if it happens to you or someone you love. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesday…

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Ep 248 Cxpital 45:23

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Send us a text Cxpital is a 3-piece Indie/Alternative Rock band from the region of Northwest Indiana, USA. The band is composed of, drummer Benji Grimler, and lead guitarist Tyler Maximoff; while accompanied by vocalist and rhythm guitarist/bassist Lucie Ashmore, originally from Greystones, Ireland. After meeting and forming in 2017 under the name …

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Tribute to Hulk Hogan Real American Hero-by Dr.Afshan Hashmi 38:08

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Hello Everyone, I was devastated to hear the legend a real American hero die of cardiac arrest. Why so many Americans especially friends of President Trump and President Biden are dying. I am very concerned about it. Who will take the future Presidency of America if this happens to the sitting President. I really liked Hogan.May his soul rest in pe…

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Phishing and smishing continue to be a problem 22:27

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It is time to talk about “phishing” because a friend recently fell for a phishing scheme. The email, which appeared to come from his cable company, claimed that the method of payment was rejected. And while we are at it, let’s talk about “smishing”, a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into sending money to cybercrim…

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Ep 247 Honeyspoon 41:44

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Send us a text Not to be confused with a honey dipper. This couple puts out some great music. A hidden gem. Support the show Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

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Why Startup Exec Hires Fail — Avoid €250K Mistakes with Diagnostic Hiring 29:20

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What if every second leadership hire in your startup fails — costing you up to €250,000? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we uncover why so many startup executive hires flop and how diagnostic hiring is rewriting the rules of leadership selection. What You'll Learn: Why more than 50% of startup VP and C-level hires fail within 18 months The real-w…

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Sometimes we have to intervene 17:02

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What would you do if you overheard a phone conversation that sounded like the person was being scammed? Last year, I accompanied my mother to an appointment at her doctor’s office. I overheard a gentleman sitting across me making a phone call. He was speaking loud enough that it was hard to ignore the conversation. After less than a minute, I jumpe…

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Ep 246 Grunge Candy 39:59

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Send us a text Grunge Candy is a high-energy, hard-rocking, female-led band, covering grunge/alternative/rock songs of the 90s, along with some rock versions of 90s pop hits. Based out of Chicago, Grunge Candy puts a little sweetness into heavy rock songs. All 5 members have a huge passion for music and entertaining the crowd. Support the show Podc…

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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe 25:33

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What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…

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When in doubt, call your friend 19:24

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What would you do if a friend sent you an email asking if you would be willing to buy them a gift card? For most of us, our default reaction would be to say yes and help out our friend. Because most of us are generally nice folks, we are prone to be the victim of an email gift card scam. This scam recently happened to my mom and this week we talk a…

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Lets talk about Amphetamines-by Dr.Afshan Hashmi 42:03

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Amphetamine was discovered over 100 years ago. Since then, it has transformed from a drug that was freely available without prescription as a panacea for a broad range of disorders into a highly restricted Controlled Drug with therapeutic applications restricted to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. With all the best re…

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Ep 245 Dave Rudolf 57:50

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Send us a text Dave Rudolf is a long-time performer and a multi-award winning singer/songwriter. He's a Gold Record, Grammy-nominated artist, 15-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year awards from NACA (The National Association for Campus Activities), and has numerous albums, many of which have won various awards. He's shared the stage with The Be…

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Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech Lessons 48:41

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What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…

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Autopsy in Muslim Religion-by Dr.Afshan Hashmi 40:59

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Hello Everyone I will dive into this topic that what are the implications of autopsy in Muslim religion. Would love to interact with conversation on it via comments. Dr.Afshan Hashmi With all the best regards Afshan (Afshan N. Hashmi, PhD, C(ASCP), RAC) Managing Partner of Dr. Afshan Hashmi Consulting Group LLC www.afshanhashmi.com www.drafshanhash…

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Don't panic when your computer wails 14:37

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Recently, I was about to start a fraud prevention presentation when my mom called to tell me she was having some computer issues. I drove over to her place. Upon arrival, her computer had a pop-up on the screen that made her computer inoperable. The pop-up was making a siren noise with a voice telling her not to shut down the computer. My mom did e…