Best Steve Swan Podcasts (2025)

Mastering Recruiting: Why Building Genuine Relationships Will Always Matter #recruiting #executiverecruiting #talentacquisition In this interview with Janelle Razzino, we get deep into the core of successful recruiting, building genuine relationships. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ While the landscape of re…

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Jesse Korman of The Number Twelve Looks Like You returns 53:29

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Jesse Korman of The Number Twelve Looks Like You returns to Metalcore Nerds to talk about producing the new Foxy Shazam record, working on Terrifier 3, his upcoming directorial film debut, and so much more! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Jesse! Th…

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Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam 50:07

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Episode 37 - Get Out with Jamie Wolf 51:31

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AI & Low-Code: The Future of Biotech IT Leadership | Kevin Dushney 41:08

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AI & Low-Code Transformation in Biotech IT #biotechit #AIrevolution #lowcodetechnology In this episode, Kevin Dushney, a seasoned CIO with over eight biotech companies under his belt, shares invaluable insights into the rapidly changing landscape of biotech IT. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ With the rising…

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Andrew Johnson of Have Mercy 53:02

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This week on Metalcore Nerds, Andrew Johnson of Have Mercy joins the show to chat about landing a spot on the NASCAR 25 soundtrack, Alien: Earth, Marvel Zombies, Task, and so much more! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Have Mercy! Twitter | Facebook…

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22. Memories of Murder v. Millennium Actress 1:49:24

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Alex is NOT damp this episode. He is just as dry as the next guy.

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Episode 36: The Shawshank Redemption with Rosebud Baker 46:25

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I tear apart comedian Rosebud Baker's (SNL, NETFLIX) favorite movie The Shawshank Redemption. A lot of laughs, a lot of fighting, a lot of love. Enjoy!

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Episode 35: There Will Be Blood with Peter Revello 1:12:51

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This week we talk with the hilarious Peter Revello about his favorite movie There Will Be Blood. Enjoy!

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Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance 57:14

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Celebrating the release of their new album Pantheon, Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance joins Sean to chat about Magic the Gathering, Bring Her Back, Alien: Earth, horror legacy sequels, and so much more. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Dance Gavin Dan…

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(Bonus)Nasty Stash S2E1 - Pixel Perfect/Arthur and the Minimoys/VHS 1:29:30

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“Behind every beautiful thing, there's some kind of pain.” ―Bob Dylan

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How IT Can Make or Break Your Biotech IPO with Nam Doan 46:40

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How IT Can Make or Break Your Biotech IPO with Nam Doan | Essential Tips for Small Biotech Companies #biotechit #biotechstartup #itleadership In this episode, we sit down with Nam Doan, a seasoned IT leader who has worked with several biotech companies at critical moments, including before, during, and after they’ve gone public. Please visit our we…

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Episode 34: Bridesmaids with Katie Hannigan 1:03:50

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On this week's episode of YFMS, I talk with Katie Hannigan about her favorite movie Bridesmaids.

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Navigating the Future of AI and Data Infrastructure with Bauplan 58:45

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Summary In this conversation, the founders of Bauplan, Jacopo and Ciro, share their extensive backgrounds in AI and data infrastructure, discussing the evolution of NLP and the challenges faced in the industry. They highlight the importance of data pipelines in AI effectiveness and the complexities of building data infrastructure. The discussion al…

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Episode 33: Defending Your Life with Mike Vecchione 1:01:51

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The great Mike Vecchione joins us today to talk about his favorite movie (and one of mine) Defending Your Life. It's a great episode where examine the perfectly subtle and nuanced humor of Albert Brooks, and why this movie is so profound and resonating. Enjoy!

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Brandon Kemp of Fox Lake 58:41

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Hot off their new album New World Heat, Brandon Kemp of Fox Lake joins Sean to chat about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Weapons, what makes a good horror movie and Fox Lake's dream tour. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Fox Lake! TikTok | Facebook | In…

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Episode 32- Sideways with Christopher Shinn 1:23:30

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This week we're mixing stuff up! My good pal the Pulitzer-prize nominated playwright Christopher Shinn comes back on to tell me why my favorite movie sucks. We have an in depth, argumentative, but civil convo about one of my all time favorite movies, and how and why we can feel so differently about it. One of the best eps yet! Enjoy!!! Get tix to s…

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AI Leadership Vs Automation: The 4 L’s Every Modern Manager Must Know with Praveen Kamsetti 40:02

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How AI Is Reshaping Leadership: The 4 L’s Framework Explained with Praveen Kamsetti #aileadership #empatheticleadership #futureofwork In this episode, Praveen Kamsetti breaks down how AI is transforming leadership, accountability, and business decisions. With over 20 years of experience in IT, Praveen shares practical insights on applying empathy i…

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Episode 31: Weapons and Eddington with Shaun Murphy 1:10:15

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This week I talk with comedian Shaun Murphy about two of the most discussed movies this Summer- Weapons and Eddington. Enjoy! Give us a like, a comment, a watch, a share! And get tix to my upcoming shows at punchup.live/raanan/tickets Baltimore- This Friday and Saturday Boston- Aug. 22-23 Grand Rapids- Aug. 29-30…

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Shane Told of Silverstein 1:10:05

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A new era of Metalcore Nerds is here! Shane Told of Silverstein joins Sean to discuss the lack of event TV, the benefits of having unlimited access to TV & movies, and what some of the hidden gems of 2025 are. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Silver…

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Email as a Knowledge Graph: Micro CEO Brett on Rebuilding CRM at the Inbox 1:01:28

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Summary Brett — founder & CEO of Micro — joins Nitay and Kostas to share how he’s turning email into a knowledge graph and rebuilding CRM right inside the inbox. He traces a path from Google’s M&A and Allo product team to Clearbit and Launch House, then digs into why most “inbox zero” workflows fail, how interoperability and AI agents shift power t…

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Episode 30: The Films of Roman Polanski with Steve Schioppo 1:25:46

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This week I talk with long time friend and film location manager Steve Schioppo about the work of the very problematic Roman Polanski. A very thoughtful, enjoyable conversation about a great, troubled, morally despicable artist whose work resonates deeply with us.

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21. John Wick: Chapter 4 v. Inherit the Wind 1:49:23

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"Hmmm... I just brushed my teeth but BOY does that orange juice look refreshing!" - Us, every episode.

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Episode 29: Black Swan with Gianmarco Soresi 1:02:52

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Today we have comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi on to talk his favorite movie Black Swan. We delve into it's themes of art and obsession and solipsism, and argue about the execution. Enjoy!

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps w/ Ryan Wilkinson of 156/Silence 54:27

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After over two decades, was the MCU the key to finally getting the Fantastic Four right!? Sean is joined by Ryan Wilkinson of 156/Silence to talk about Marvel's first family and their future in this vast multiverse. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support …

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The Human Side Of Human Resources | Traci Chernoff On Fixing HR, AI & Candidate Experience 54:06

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HR isn’t just about policies, metrics, or compliance, it’s about people. When that gets lost, the whole system starts to crack. In this episode, I talk with Traci Chernoff, host of Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast and Director of Employee Engagement at Legion Technologies. She’s spent over a decade shaping how HR impacts not just …

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Episode 28 : The 40-Year-Old Virgin with Ben Katzner 1:18:46

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We have the hilarious Ben Katzner on talking about his favorite movie The 40-Year-Old-Virgin. I have- surprise- very strong feelings about this movie. Enjoy!

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Community, Compilers & the Rust Story with Steve Klabnik 59:02

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Summary Steve Klabnik has spent the last 15 years shaping how developers write code—from teaching Ruby on Rails to stewarding Rust’s explosive growth. In this wide-ranging conversation, Steve joins Kostas and Nitay to unpack the forces behind Rust’s rise and the blueprint for developer-first tooling. From Rails to Rust: How a web-framework luminary…

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(Bonus) Nasty Stash Season 2 Episode 0 59:52

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"Ah sh--, here we go again." - Carl "CJ" Johnson

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Episode 26 - Pee-wee's Big Adventure with Greg Stone 1:16:57

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Today we talk Greg Stone's favorite movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Enjoy!

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Superman w/ Steve Tinnon of Within The Ruins 58:11

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Maybe that's the real punk rock! Sean is joined by Steve Tinnon of Within The Ruins to talk about James Gunn's Superman! Did we leave filled with hope, or are we joining the legion of monkey bots? EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Within The Ruins! T…

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20. Burn After Reading v. Sunshine 1:24:29

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"Oops all garbage!" We let our broken disassociations get the better of us this episode and spend maybe 25 minutes total talking about the movies. Oops!

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Episode 26 - Avengers: Infinity War with Mike Lawrence 1:07:32

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Today we have the great comedian and writer Mike Lawrence (Inside Amy Schumer, The Golden Globe Awards) talking about his favorite movie Avengers: Infinity War. I'm not the biggest Marvels fan- in fact I hate it- but I try hard to see what he loves so much about Marvel and specifically this movie. It's a fun time had by all. Enjoy!…

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How to Launch a Biotech Startup in 2025 | Real Talk with Richard Bendis 48:49

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How to Launch a Biotech Startup in 2025 | Real Talk with Richard Bendis #richardbendis #healthtech #entrepreneurship What does it really take to build a successful biotech startup in today’s tough investment climate? Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ In this episode, I sit down with Richard Bendis, the powerho…

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) w/ Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue 58:57

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We're in the back half of the year, so it's time to rank our 5 favorite movies of the year so far. Joining Sean is Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue to breakdown their favorites! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Psycho-Frame! Website | Fac…

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Episode 25: The Big Lebowski with Sam Evans 45:21

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Today I have one of my favorite comedians Sam Evans on to talk about his- and my- favorite comedy. No negativity today, this is one big jerk off fest for the greatest comedy ever made (Naked Gun is a close second). But we try to break down why it's so great, a real challenge in the case of this cryptic movie. Enjoy!…

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2025 Summer Movie Preview w/ Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer 51:55

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The summer movie season is in full effect! Sean is joined by Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer to chat about all the movies they're excited to check out in the coming months. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Dying In Designer! YouTube | Facebook | In…

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How IT is Transforming Biotech with AI | Anthony Murabito on Data, Security & Innovation 37:35

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How IT is Transforming Biotech with AI | Anthony Murabito on Data, Security & Innovation #biotech #informationtechnology #aiinbiotech Can IT really revolutionize a biotech company’s success in the AI era? In this episode, I talk with Anthony Murabito, VP of IT and Head of Data Security at Wave Life Sciences, to uncover how modern biotech companies …

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Episode 24 - Scream with Jacob Williams 56:26

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This week we have one of my oldest friends in comedy Jacob Williams (Colbert, Wild 'n Out) defending one of his favorite movies SCREAM. I love SCREAM but I also like poking holes in it. Really fun ep. Enjoy!

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Episode 23 - Forrest Gump with Derrick Stroup 1:16:35

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This is a hot one! Hilarious comedian and new neighbor Derrick Stroup joins me to immediately jeopardize our nascent friendship by having me eviscerate his favorite movie Forrest Gump. Shit gets heated, scenes get broken down, themes get analyzed, and laughs abound. Enjoy! And subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content every week at https://www.pat…

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How Cloudflare Reinvents Serverless at Global Scale with Josh Howard 52:19

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Summary Josh Howard, Senior Engineering Manager at Cloudflare, joins Kostas and Nitay to discuss Cloudflare's innovative serverless platform, Durable Objects, and Workers. Learn how Cloudflare enables developers to build stateful applications with global scale, consistency, and simplicity at the network edge. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Backgro…

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Episode 22: The Return of Joe List 49:26

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Joe List returns to Your Favorite Movie Sucks to talk a little Final Destination: Bloodlines, but mostly to vent about his own personal problems. We had a blast. Always great to get the band back together, if only briefly. Check out his new hilarious special Small Ball, premiering on YouTube this Friday!!!…

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The Last of Us Season 2 w/ Sean Michael of Old Neon 1:07:31

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The Last of Us Season 2 has come and gone, & to break down what worked, what didn't & what to expect from Season 3, Sean is joined by Sean Michael of Old Neon! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Old Neon! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song …

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Fixing Gene Therapy Access With AI | How Genoplex Is Helping Patients Get Treated Faster 41:21

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Fixing Gene Therapy Access With AI | How Genoplex Is Helping Patients Get Treated Faster #genetherapy #biotech #healthcareai What if gene therapy could cure your disease, but you never made it to the treatment center in time? In this episode of Biotech Bytes, we dive into that real and urgent problem with Christopher Leidli, CEO of Genoplex.ai. Chr…

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Episode 21 - The Sopranos with Dan McCabe 54:21

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Today I have on my long time screenwriting collaborator Dan McCabe to talk about The Sopranos, and why it has the best dialogue of any television show or movie. Dan is a Juliard-trained playwright whose play The Purists premiered at The Huntington Theater, directed by the legendary Billy Porter.

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Episode 20 - Chinatown with Sam Morril 1:12:56

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This week we have the great Sam Morril on talking one of his favorite movies CHINATOWN, and film noir in general. I don't know anyone more into film noir than Sam, so it was great to have him on dishing knowledge. Enjoy! Subscribe to our patreon here

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Favorite TV Shows of 2025 So Far w/ Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill 40:57

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2025 has been a banner year for TV shows. Sean is joined by Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill to talk about their favorite series of the year so far! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Thornhill! Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song of the Week: Exe…

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Episode 19: As Good as It Gets with Jameela Jamil 1:09:06

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On this week's episode, we have the hilarious and insightful Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) to talk about her favorite movie As Good as It Gets, and also how Hollywood tropes, especially in rom coms, have destroyed all our brains. Tickets to my Special Taping Thursday, May 15th in NYC: https://punchup.live/raanan/tickets Subscribe to our Patreon fo…