Best Steve McKenzie Podcasts (2025)

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Drinks With The Deal: Moelis' Lee on Special Committee Work, Building a Career 35:05

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Managing director Dan Lee discusses his work advising special committees on conflicted transactions and building a career experience by experience.By The Deal

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash 49:13

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Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tony updates Guy on his latest ventures: expanding into grocery and retail delivery - and taking on international markets. First, we hear from Ron in Portland, who’s wondering about the right time to expand his product line - f…

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet 1:05:06

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What if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a company? In 1995, Craig Newmark was a 42-year-old computer programmer in San Francisco who simply wanted to share local tech meetups with friends. He started an email list that became Craigslist—a website that reshaped how we find jobs, apartments, and communit…

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Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX 52:24

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Randy Hetrick, former Navy SEAL and founder of the suspension training company TRX, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Randy updates Guy on his latest venture, a mobile gym called Outfit that brings the workout to you. First, we hear from Paige in Toronto, who’s wondering how to best capital…

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Poppi: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth. From Farmers Market Vinegar Drink to $2B Soda Sensation 1:06:48

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A decade ago, Allison Ellsworth was drinking apple cider vinegar for health reasons and doctoring it with fruit so she could stand the taste. Her husband Stephen helped her turn it into a business by adding carbonation on a hacked soda line in their Dallas townhouse. They called it “Mother Beverage,” and sold out every week at the farmers market…bu…

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Drinks With The Deal: Baker & McKenzie's Broder Offers Corporate Version of LA Law 22:34

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Jennifer Broder, an M&A partner at Baker & McKenzie in Los Angeles, discusses clerking for Leo Strine, working as an associate for Bob Denham and how presiding over a mock trial in third grade helped set her on a path to becoming a lawyer.By The Deal

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Advice Line with Bobbi Brown of Jones Road Beauty 45:43

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Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty, joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bobbi shares what drove her to found her new company — Jones Road — at the age of 62. First we meet Mark in Chicago, an orthopedic surgeon who’s looking to promote his cabbage-bas…

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Elie Honig 41:49

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Elie Honig, former federal prosecutor and CNN senior legal analyst. They discuss Honig’s new book, When You Come at the King, his sharp criticism of FBI Director Kash Patel’s handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination, and his warnings about how Trump’s second term has eroded legal guardrails.…

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Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went global 1:08:05

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Many of us don’t know our neighbors anymore — and Nirav Tolia wanted to change that. He walked away from millions in stock options at Yahoo and eventually co-founded Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social network where neighbors share local news and recommendations. Along the way, he learned that for a digital service, Nextdoor demanded a ton of manual wo…

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Activist Investing Today: Brand Eyes Director Notice Compromises 22:06

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White & Case's Richard Brand suggests that passive investors, other institutions and academics should develop best practices for corporate bylaws seeking information about an activist's director nominations, as the matter right now is left to the courts to decide.By The Deal

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Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles 55:46

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Priority Bicycles founder and CEO Dave Weiner joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Dave shares his strategy for keeping sales steady and positioning Priority Bicycles for continued growth in uncertain or declining markets. First, we meet Dave from Rhode Island who’s trying to figure out how to brin…

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Carlton Calvin: Razor. The wild rise, collapse, and reinvention of a mobile toy empire. 1:13:50

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In the summer of 2000, Razor scooters were everywhere—on sidewalks, in schools, even in Silicon Valley offices. At the center of it all was Carlton Calvin, an ex-lawyer turned toy mogul who had already ridden—and crashed—multiple crazes, from Pogs to yo-yos. Carlton knew how to spot what kids wanted before the world caught on. But when Razor went f…

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Drinks With The Deal: Simpson's Cooper on Refinitiv, Lehman, Team Building 24:14

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Elizabeth Cooper, the head of private equity at Simpson Thacher, talks about transitioning from M&A to PE as a young partner and how advising Blackstone on the Refinitiv deal transformed her career.By The Deal

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Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths 37:56

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This week, Guy is joined by Lady Gaga’s former manager Troy Carter, Joe Gebbia of Airbnb, and Sadie Lincoln of barre3 in a special mashup episode of the Advice Line about playing to your business’s strengths. First, Honor from Australia wants to partner with a celebrity in a way that actually boosts her pill organizer brand. Then, Arvy from Johanne…

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Scott Jennings 41:36

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator and GOP strategist, for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his clashes on CNN, his relentless support of President Donald Trump despite his past criticism of January 6, and more, as well as his unwavering support for Israel throughout the brutal war in Gaz…

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Don Vultaggio: AriZona Beverage Company - The Snap Decision That Outsmarted Snapple 59:35

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What does it take to turn a Brooklyn beer salesman into the king of iced tea? In the early 1990s, the iced tea market was dominated by Lipton, Nestea, and Snapple. But Don Vultaggio saw an opening. A single moment—watching Snapple cases fly off a truck in winter—sparked an idea that would change his life: why not sell tea in a tallboy can? AriZona …

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Drinks With The Deal: A&O Shearman's Litowitz Talks Paramount, Merger Integration 17:03

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Dan Litowitz, the U.S. deputy co-head of M&A at A&O Shearman, discusses what he's learned from watching his clients integrate acquisitions that he's applied to the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling and work he's done for Paramount.By The Deal

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Advice Line with Tim Ferriss 46:06

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Entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tim Ferriss joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Tim shares the inspiration behind his latest venture, Coyote— a 10-minute card game that encourages time spent with friends and family. First, Lauryn from San Francisco asks about the best way to scale her biodegra…

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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp 1:19:28

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In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp. It wasn’t their main business. It wasn’t even meant to make real money. For years, Ben Chestnut and his partners survived on web-design gigs, while Mailchimp earned just enough to cover lunch. Then…one surprising spreadsheet changed everything. In this episode, Ben reveals: Th…

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Behind the Buyouts: Oak Hill's Baker on MetroNet Investment, Fiber's S-Curve 31:01

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Oak Hill Capital's managing partner Scott Baker walks listeners through the firm's 11-year investment in Metronet Inc., an early mover in the push to spool fiber to homes throughout the country.By The Deal

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Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024) 51:54

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Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about balancing short- and long-term goals. Today, we meet Vico, an industrial designer in southern California who's launching a crowdfunding campaign for his patented ergonomic desk. Then Iyin, a Baltimore-based product specialist seeking to b…

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Madison Reed: Amy Errett 1:18:07

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Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap into an entirely new business: hair color. When her wife complained about the indignities of coloring her hair at home, Amy realized the sector was ripe for a makeover. At age 56, she dove into the minutiae of dyes and developers, launching her own formula in 201…

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Drinks With The Deal: Bok on How Wall Street Is Like 'Glengarry Glen Ross' 44:36

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Scott Bok, the former chairman and CEO of M&A boutique Greenhill, discusses his career, his new memoir and the challenges of managing the highly ambitious people in finance.By The Deal

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Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park 43:08

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In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by making his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, 100% plant-based. No meat. No butter. No cream. It was a first in fine dining, igniting global headlines, industry backlash, and endless debate. Now, in an exclusive podcast conversation with Guy Raz, Daniel shares his next bold decision—he…

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Crumbl: Jason McGowan 1:04:34

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Crumbl may be a cookie business – but Jason McGowan turned it into a fast-growing restaurant chain by building it like a tech startup. He and co-founder Sawyer Hemsley meticulously A/B tested the recipe, launched a delivery app early on, and went viral with weekly drops of wild new flavors like bubblegum and Almost Everything Bagel. In just eight y…

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Drinks With The Deal: Holland & Knight's August on Advising Growth Companies 23:10

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Adam August, a corporate partner at Holland & Knight in Tysons, Va., discusses his work for companies that have the federal government as a significant customer and why he enjoys advising clients from formation to sale.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Moelis' Lee on Special Committee Work, Building a Career 35:05

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash 49:13

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet 1:05:06

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Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX 52:24

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Poppi: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth. From Farmers Market Vinegar Drink to $2B Soda Sensation 1:06:48

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Drinks With The Deal: Baker & McKenzie's Broder Offers Corporate Version of LA Law 22:34

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Advice Line with Bobbi Brown of Jones Road Beauty 45:43

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Elie Honig 41:49

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Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went global 1:08:05

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Activist Investing Today: Brand Eyes Director Notice Compromises 22:06

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Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles 55:46

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Carlton Calvin: Razor. The wild rise, collapse, and reinvention of a mobile toy empire. 1:13:50

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Drinks With The Deal: Simpson's Cooper on Refinitiv, Lehman, Team Building 24:14

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Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths 37:56

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Scott Jennings 41:36

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Don Vultaggio: AriZona Beverage Company - The Snap Decision That Outsmarted Snapple 59:35

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Drinks With The Deal: A&O Shearman's Litowitz Talks Paramount, Merger Integration 17:03

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Advice Line with Tim Ferriss 46:06

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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp 1:19:28

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Behind the Buyouts: Oak Hill's Baker on MetroNet Investment, Fiber's S-Curve 31:01

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Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024) 51:54

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Madison Reed: Amy Errett 1:18:07

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Drinks With The Deal: Bok on How Wall Street Is Like 'Glengarry Glen Ross' 44:36

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Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park 43:08

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Crumbl: Jason McGowan 1:04:34

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Drinks With The Deal: Holland & Knight's August on Advising Growth Companies 23:10