Best Steve Cochran Podcasts (2025)

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Anything But Politics - Tim Benker 38:12

3d ago38:12

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My friend Tim Benker joins me to talk about anything but politics... and when I say "anything" in this case I mean that Tim and I will talk about the most expensive divorces, his idea for a new show, his backstage demands, and a whole lot more! SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our spon…

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Episode 79 - Competing clouds with Kevin Cochrane, Vultr 30:06

4d ago30:06

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With the cloud market in a constant war for market share, alternative providers to the “big three” have emerged. With 32 regions globally, Vultr has a huge worldwide reach, and claims to be able to offer core cloud services (and GPUs) at a significantly lower cost than the hyperscalers. In this episode, Kevin Cochrane joins us to discuss the cloud …

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123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life 57:48

4d ago57:48

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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Get On Character by General McChrystal: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/books/detail/2025/01/04/on-character--choices-that-define-a-life Follow Stan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanmcchrystal/ Learn about th…

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Bill Leff is Always Funny 46:30

6d ago46:30

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Bill Leff is my guest on this special edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. I have a lot of funny friends but nobody makes me always laugh like Bill does. We're spending a couple of weeks talking to people you know about everything BUT politics. Today it's Bill's turn on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS Check the show notes to keep up with Bill and go to SURVIVE202…

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Anything But Politics - Mike Toomey 40:39

10d ago40:39

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The idea is simple. We are all tired of the constant whine of political parties and politicians so let's take a break with another special episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE called ANYTHING BUT POLITICS! The guest is the great Mike Toomey. He has been one of the best stand-ups for years. If you haven't seen him on stage, you've likely seen him on the W…

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Thoughts on Scott Pelley & 60 Minutes - Survive 2025 Part Three 21:44

15d ago21:44

21:44

When Scott Pelley politely hammered his ownership over interfering with 60 MINUTES I had multiple emotions. I always enjoy it when talent stands up to management, and I've had more than my share of experience in that area. In this case, I also felt anger over what's happening to the news now. That led to this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. It'…

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Episode 78 - Optimizing Linux to cut data center energy use, with Prof. Martin Karsten and Joe Domato, Fastly 28:54

18d ago28:54

28:54

Could changing just 30 lines of code in Linux help cut data center energy use? In this episode, we speak to Professor Martin Karsten, professor of computer science at the University of Waterloo, and Joe Domato, distinguished engineer at Fastly, about their work optimizing the Linux kernel, which could have big implications if applied by digital inf…

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Gad Saad | The Psychology of Irrational Empathy: Fueling Cultural Chaos | Ep. 48 1:03:05

20d ago1:03:05

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In this episode Scott welcomes Gad Saad, professor of marketing at Concordia University in Montreal and visiting professor at Northwood University. Professor Saad has pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. His works include several books and published papers, many at the intersection of psychology, advertis…

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Anything But Politics - Paul Coyte 55:45

21d ago55:45

55:45

Expect more conversations like this with my friend Paul Coyte, in addition to the usual episodes of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. In polls and conversations, people say they are sick of politics. They say they're not just sick of Trump. They are tired of all of them, both Republicans and Democrats. So in each new episode a guest you will know joins me to ta…

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Bonus episode - Understanding AWS' chip strategy with Gadi Hutt 47:49

25d ago47:49

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In a compute world dominated by Nvidia, hyperscalers are looking to build out their own semiconductor infrastructure capable of training and inference workloads at scale. We chat to AWS product manager Gadi Hutt about his company's approach, based on its 2016 Annapurna Labs acquisition. We talk about Trainium and Inferentia, how the company balance…

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Remembering Pope Francis 34:40

26d ago34:40

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A fundamentally decent person, in a fundamentally indecent time. He lived a long life but for the rest of us it wasn't long enough. The Vatican says that Pope Francis died after suffering a stroke and heart failure, but not before he gave one final Easter blessing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. On this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE he…

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John Cochrane: Economic Pitfalls and Opportunities in Trump's Second Term | Ep. 47 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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In this episode Scott welcomes economist John Cochrane who specializes in financial economics and macroeconomics. He's the Rosemary and Jack Anderson senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution. Previously he was a professor of finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and before that at the University of Chicago Department …

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Episode 77 - Are utilities overstating data center demand growth? Talking to Cathy Kunkel, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis 28:45

1M ago28:45

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In this episode, we talk to Cathy Kunkel, energy consultant at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, about a recent report she authored on the increased buildout of gas power plants and pipelines in the Southeast US, driven by the projected growth of data center load.

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Robert Jones - University of Illinois Chancellor - Does College Still Guarantee a Job? 45:50

1M ago45:50

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This new episode features one of my favorite guests. Robert Jones is the current Chancellor of the University of Illinois but is about to leave to become the next President at the University of Washington. He has lived an amazing life so why stop now? We talk about the mountain of challenges for students and schools in this political mess we're in.…

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Richard Roeper Reviews His Career 56:49

1M ago56:49

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TIME TO TURN THE PAGE Richard Roeper had over 16,000 bylines at the Chicago Sun-Times. That's an incredible run! As a Southside kid, he has lived his dream by not just working at his hometown newspaper but by being one of its biggest stars. Toss in the years with the legendary Roger Ebert and a hit radio career, and you just scratch the surface of …

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Episode 76 - Start(ing) again in Portugal with Omer Wilson, Start Campus 35:47

2M ago35:47

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The start campus data center project has big dreams, aiming to build a 1.2GW data center campus in Sines, Portugal. While things have progressed on the campus, its entanglement in the corruption probe that saw the Prime Minister resign and led to the arrest of several of Start’s executives including then CEO Afonso Salema caused some hiccups. With …

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122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles 45:24

2M ago45:24

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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Get Will's book: https://noelevatortoeverest.com/ Learn about Corner to Corner: https://cornertocorner.org/ In this conversation, Will Acuff shares his journey of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly …

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Baseball Opening Weekend 2025: Mike Ferrin Previews a New Season 55:36

2M ago55:36

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IT'S BASEBALL SEASON, GO PLAY OUTSIDE! He's on MLB Network Radio and ESPN. He knows so much baseball - he may know too much. Mike Ferrin is here with a big league season preview where he picks winners and we try to come up with a slogan for the White Sox this year SHOW NOTES: Hear Mike Ferrin all over MLB Network Radio including weekday mornings on…

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121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Sign up for The Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: https://www.stephenrgraves.com/balance Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): https://www.stephenrgraves.com/flourish Cornerstone+ Membership: https://www.co…

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Addiction and the Road Forward 56:54

2M ago56:54

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YOU ARE WORTH IT - YOU CAN BEAT THIS My older brother, Mickey, will celebrate 22 years since his last drink on 1/1/2026. We both lived through his very bad days and now have the reward of his very good ones. That makes the great news I got the other day even more special. Jarrett Burton, a former intern and staff member on my show, has been clean a…

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Episode 75 - Data centers under the hammer with Julian Hennessy, Telehouse Europe 25:21

2M ago25:21

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In this episode, we talk to Julian Hennessy, projects director at Telehouse Europe, about the company’s most recent project in the London Docklands area. The Telehouse South facility was entirely retrofitted with a mission to strive for better sustainability. Julian explains the challenges and the benefits of retrofitting in the London data center …

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Chanel Rion: Breaking the Media Monopoly at the White House and Beyond | Ep. 46 58:30

2M ago58:30

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In this episode, Scott welcomes Chanel Rion, former White House Chief Correspondent for One America News Network (OAN). She now hosts her own show on OAN called "Fine Point with Chanel Rion." Chanel earned her degree in international relations from Harvard, and since then she has been at the center of exposing some of the most impactful stories in …

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Slammin' Sammy is Back 41:39

2M ago41:39

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SLAMMIN' SAMMY IS BACK Last spring Sammy Sosa joined me for his first Chicago interview in years. This spring the CUBS have him back in the family. I'm not taking credit for it but if the CUBS win another WS I'm expecting a ring. Enjoy this encore with Sosa and me on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES: A thank you to Marv Nyren, Cumulus, and WLS where…

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120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies 53:50

2M ago53:50

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➡️ Sign up for my Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Follow Katie's work: https://katiequesada.com/ In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional c…

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Paul Konrad: An Encoure Presentation! 49:40

2M ago49:40

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While I'm away we've pulled a couple of the most popular episodes of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. First up is a look inside the mind of WGN MORNING NEWS star Paul Konrad. Taylor Swift says "everything I know about handling fame comes from Paul" Subscribe for a friend and never miss an episode and see what I'm writing about on Substack too! Thanks for liste…

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Episode 74 - Spreading awareness of the data center industry with Carrie Goetz 37:40

2M ago37:40

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Carrie Goetz is the definition of an industry veteran. With decades of experience, she now works as a “fractional CTO” via her StrategITcom company, but over the years she has done a lot of outreach work to bring in new faces to the sector, not to mention the several books she has written. Tune in to hear about Goetz’ career so far, and her perspec…

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Kim Strassel: When Free Speech Meets Government Pressure | Ep. 45 26:25

3M ago26:25

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In the second part of this two part episode, Scott welcomes Kim Strassel, an award-winning journalist, editorial writer and author. Kim is a member of the editorial board for the Wall Street Journal and is a regular contributor to TV news and political shows including CBS's Face the Nation, Fox News Sunday, NBC's Meet the Press and the Journal Edit…

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When Things Suck... Start Laughing! 45:03

3M ago45:03

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One of my favorite funny people, Tim Cavanagh, is my guest. We talk funny things. He sings. And we land on an innovation to ease your anxiety. It's the exact kind of escapism we all could use right now. See Tim on 3/16 at Zanies in Rosemont and lighten up. You deserve it! SHOW NOTES RAZOMFORUKRAINE.org is a great place to help win the fight for wha…

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Bonus Episode - The need for basic science research, with Vint Cerf 29:13

3M ago29:13

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US scientific research institutions are under attack. DOGE-led cuts to National Science Foundation funding, caps on indirect research costs, firings at the National Institutes of Health, layoffs at the Department of Energy, and more will profoundly weaken the US' scientific standing. But what does this mean for the country, for companies, and for t…

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119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

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Get weekly insights from me: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Take the Attributes Assessment (make sure you use coupon code INTENTIONALLEADER15 to get 15% off at check out): https://theattributes.com/assessment-tool Get Rich's new book, Masters of Uncertainty: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Uncertainty-Navy-Stress-Success/dp/B0DMGYW5YH/ref=sr_1…

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RFK JR - Bears, Brain Worms and Vaccine Denial 42:14

3M ago42:14

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OH MY! So, how are you feeling? Seems like EVERYONE is sick in this new year so I ask Dr. Kevin Most all about it. Then we talk the new head of Health and Human Services, RFK JR. Hard to rank which of Trump's idiotic Cabinet picks is the worst but this one has a shot. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherev…

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Episode 73 - Understanding Stargate's Masayoshi Son, with Lionel Barber 48:45

3M ago48:45

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From visionary bets in Yahoo, Alibaba, and Arm, to disastrous gambles on WeWork and Vision Funds, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son has defied both logic and expectations. Self-styled as a modern Genghis Khan, the once richest man in the world has rolled the dice yet again, plowing money into OpenAI and Stargate. What can we learn from his past? We talk to …

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Kim Strassel: The Role of Social Media in Modern Politics | Ep. 44 | PART 1/2 24:59

3M ago24:59

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In this episode Scott welcomes Kim Strassel, an award-winning journalist, editorial writer and author. Kim is a member of the editorial board for the Wall Street Journal and is a regular contributor to TV news and political shows including CBS's Face the Nation, Fox News Sunday, NBC's Meet the Press and the Journal Editorial Report. She is the auth…

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118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard Expert 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

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Subscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHP2Eahxjm0 Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum cal…

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Mike Madigan Found Guilty - Good Guys Still Win 56:55

3M ago56:55

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One of the last places you may think of for fixing corruption in politics... is Illinois. Think again! In a time where justice is something we can't count on anymore, a bad guy got his in a Chicago courtroom. Mike Madigan was the most powerful politician in Illinois for decades. He used that power to make himself rich. Those crimes and his history …

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