Best Steve Swan Podcasts (2025)

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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Jim Friscia: On Swan Songs and their upcoming benefit show CC#444 31:04

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Happy to be with you for another OMN Coffeeshop Conversation.I’m Tom D’Antoni at my desk in NW Portland. At the controls in NE Portland studioblue…all lower case…all one word is Paul K Ward without whom Coffeeshop Conversations wouldn’t exist in its present form.As Dr. John would say, A big round of ammunition for Paul. And along with hin is our gu…

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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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Debra Giannini's Semi-Farewell Tour / CC#443 48:10

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First of all, thanks for all the Birthday wishes. Much appreciated. Of course, it’s another reminder of my age. Not much I can do about that.Thanks also once again to Paul K Ward for recording and editing at his studioblue in Northeast Portland as is our guest. I’m at my desk again in Northwest Portland.You know lots of musicians moved to Portland …

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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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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 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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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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Ryan Meagher: Adding to the composer/guitarist/educator/administrator's versatility. Coffeeshop Conversations #441 28:32

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Glad you found another OMN Coffeeshop Conversation once again not at Artichoke Music…yet.Paul K Ward is at the controls again in studioblue…all one word, lower case,and doing a great job of being the real reason why there still are Coffeeshop Conversations Artichoke or not. I’m at my desk in Northwest Portland.With Paul is guitarist, composer and e…

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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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Reggie Houston: Living in Portland again and with a new band / Coffeeshop Conversations #440 59:53

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Welcome back to OMN’s Coffeeshop Conversations yet again not at Artichoke Music, although we’re getting closer.I’m at my desk in Northwest Portland and Paul K Ward is in his studioblue on the other side of town, at the controls along with our guest making a return appearance, saxophonist, vocalist and educator and once again a resident of Portland……

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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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Lisa Mann: You can't keep Ms. Mann down! Coffeeshop Conversations #439 42:18

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Vocalist/bassist Lisa Mann is coming back strong from a severely broken leg, as only she can. She's gigging again and is full of the fire and energy we've come to know. But that's not all we talk about, as you might expect. You'll like this one.By Oregon Music News

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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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OMN - Tom and Nicholas Grier 32:38

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Glad you found us after a couple of weeks off, OMN’s Coffeeshop Conversations is back. Paul K Ward is at the control in his Studio Blue Productions headquarters, I am still at my desk on NW Lovejoy Stret because I’m not quitte ready to return to the world.With Paul is today’s guest Nichollas Grier, pianist, a mental health therapist, professor of P…

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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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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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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…

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Business Physics: How Brand, Pricing, and Product Design Define Success with Erik Swan 1:01:31

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Summary In this episode, Erik reflects on his long and storied tech career—from the days of punch cards to founding multiple startups, including a stint at Splunk. At 61, he offers a unique perspective on how the industry has evolved and shares candid insights into what it takes to build a successful company. He discusses the evolution from buildin…

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The Future Of Biotech IT: AI, Cybersecurity & Low-Code Platforms | Steve Eichorn 40:36

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The Future Of Biotech IT: AI, Cybersecurity & Low-Code Platforms | Steve Eichorn #biotech #aiinbiotech #cybersecurity How is AI transforming the future of biotech today, not just in labs but in IT departments too? Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ In this episode, I sit down with Steve Eichorn, CIO of Cytiva, …

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Episode 18 - Boogie Nights with Dan Soder 49:07

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Get tix to my Special Taping in NYC on May 15th- 7:30 and 9pm: https://punchup.live/raanan/tickets This week we have one of my favorite comedians in the world Dan Soder talking about his favorite movie BOOGIE NIGHTS. I'm all awe and admiration for P.T. Anderson's second film, but I do have some issues with the second half that we get into. Still, w…

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(Bonus) Nasty Stash Season 1 Finale Feat. Alpha and Omega: Journey to Bear Kingdom 56:12

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"We do survive every moment, after all, except the last one." - John Updike

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Episode 17 - Reservoir Dogs with Micheal Zegen 1:11:40

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Today, we have film and television star Michael Zegen ('Joel' from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, 'Alberto Falcone' from The Penguin) talking his favorite movie Reservoir Dogs. Really fun episode. Enjoy! Get tix to my special taping in NYC on May 15th: 7:30 and 9 pm: https://www.showclix.com/event/raanan-hershberg- Check out Michael Zegen's movie Notice to…

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19. Skyfall v. The Last Emperor 1:48:20

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"Boomer Computer Safety PSA" v. "Guy Exclusively on the Wrong Side of History."

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Incremental Materialization: Reinventing Database Views with Gilad Kleinman of Epsio 52:19

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Summary In this episode, Gilad Kleinman, co-founder of Epsio, shares his unique journey from PHP development to low-level kernel programming and how that evolution led him to build an innovative incremental views engine. Gilad explains that Epsio tackles a common challenge in databases: making heavy, complex queries faster and more efficient throug…

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Episode 16 - Ocean's 11 with Michael Rowland 56:30

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Comedian and star of the hit show Animal Control Michael Rowland and I discuss his favorite movie Ocean's 11. I am not a heist man, and don't get how dudes go so crazy over such a shallow, predictable genre. This is a very effective heist movie and I still couldn't give a shit. I attack, he defends. Enjoy!…

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Molly Tentarelli: She sings, she dances, she composes, she teaches...and that's not all. CC#437 48:50

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Molly Tentarelli is with Paul K Ward at his studio, I'm at my desk in NW Portland. Molly is as versatile an artist as it gets. Find out how and why.By Oregon Music News

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(Bonus) Nasty Stash Episode 8 - Dragonball Evolution/Hubie Halloween/SirBilli 57:05

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"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. " - Helen Keller

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Biotech & Pharma Research With Liran Belenzon 26:49

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The Future of AI in Pharma & Biotech Research #aiinbiotech #pharmaresearch #drugdiscovery AI is fundamentally changing the way biotech and pharmaceutical research happens. From analyzing vast datasets to accelerating drug discovery, AI-powered solutions are making labs smarter, faster, and more efficient. But how does it actually work? Please visit…

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Episode 15 - Brawl in Cell Block 99 with Patrick Holbert 1:13:00

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Today Filmmaker/Comedian Patrick Holbert and I dig into the very controversial, very riveting Brawl in Cell Block 99. Enjoy! Get tix to see me in Tacoma tonight April 16th, then Portland on April 24-26, Detroit May 1-3, Minneapolis May 7-10, and my Live Special Taping in NYC on May 15th: punchup.live/raanan/tickets…

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18. The Lion in Winter v. Hereditary 1:43:21

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Programing Note: Busy Season is over! Episodes will be posted weekly for the time being as an apology for the month-ish off! Can Brenden's English theatre piece (The Lion in Winter) stand a chance against Ryan's elevated horror darling (Hereditary)?

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Episode 14- No Country for Old Men with Sean Donnelly 1:07:33

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This week I gush over 'No Country for Old Men' with my hilarious comedian pal Sean Donnelly. We do a deep dive into it's themes...Enjoy! Get tix to my LIVE SPECIAL TAPING on May 15th in NYC here: https://www.showclix.com/event/raanan-hershberg- Plus Tacoma April 16th, Portland April 25-26, Royal Oak May 1-3, and Minneapolis May 7-10. https://punchu…