Best Steve Vickers Podcasts (2025)

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#245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helmet and Autonomous Tech 2:22:26

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Trae Stephens is Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and a General Partner at venture capital firm Founders Fund, where he invests across sectors with a particular interest in startups operating in the government space. Previously, Trae was an early employee at Palantir Technologies, where he led t…

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#244 Victor Vescovo – Solo Dive to the Titanic, Cloning Humans & Reviving Extinct Animals 2:25:35

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Victor L. Vescovo is a private investor with over thirty years of experience in a variety of complex business situations. He co-founded private equity firm Insight Equity in 2002 with his business partner, Ted Beneski and raised over $1.5 billion in equity capital across four funds. In 2023, he departed Insight in order to focus on his own investme…

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#243 Steve Robinson - What If China’s Secret Weapon Was Sold at Your Local Gas Station? 2:38:17

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Steven Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, leads New England’s fastest-growing digital media outlet focused on exposing political corruption and organized crime across local, state, and regional levels. A native of Dexter, Maine, and Bowdoin College graduate in political philosophy, he previously worked at Regnery Publishing, produced the …

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#242 Pete Scobell - SEAL Team 6 Operator Breaks Down the Hostage Rescue of Captain Phillips 7:59:12

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Pete Scobell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant with 17 years of service, including six combat deployments, best known as the real-life member of the SEAL team that rescued Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates in 2009, inspiring the film Captain Phillips. Scobell served in the United States Navy as both an enlisted and officer in the SEA…

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#241 Ruslan KD - Ex-Atheist Breaks Down Israel, End Times & Why 48% of Gen Z is Jesus Curious 2:45:49

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Ruslan Karaoglanov, known professionally as Ruslan KD, is a Christian hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and influencer of Armenian descent. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, to Armenian parents, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child in 1990 to escape anti-Armenian pogroms, a harrowing journey that included dramatic escapes. A refugee who embraced Chr…

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The Tatted Chef’s Culinary Journey | Chef Joe Morey at The Tavern at Windward Lake 44:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Chef Joe Morey, better known as The Tatted Chef, to hear his inspiring story — from humble beginnings to running The Tavern at Windward Lake at Blue Heron Golf Course. Chef Joe shares how he carved out his place in the culinary world, his passion for Asian cuisine and fusion cooking, and the lessons learned along t…

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#240 Dr. David Fajgenbaum - Can AI Find Cures to Rare Diseases Using Existing Medicine? 1:41:21

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Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is a pioneering physician-scientist, tenured professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and national bestselling author who transformed his personal battle with the rare, deadly Castleman disease into a global mission to accelerate cures for humanity's 12,000 known diseases. D…

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#239 Dan Driscoll - U.S. Secretary of the Army 2:29:12

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Daniel P. Driscoll is the 26th Secretary of the Army, sworn in on February 25th, 2025, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate. As Secretary of the Army, he oversees operations, modernization, and resource allocation for nearly one million Active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and more than 2…

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#238 Sriram Krishnan - Senior White House Policy Advisor for AI 4:52:57

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Sriram Krishnan is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and former senior product leader at tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Snap. Born in Chennai, India, he began his career at Microsoft before moving to Silicon Valley, where he contributed to product development at leading companies and later transitioned to venture capi…

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#237 Steven Rinella - Founder of MeatEater 2:24:35

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Steven Rinella is an American outdoorsman, writer, and television host, best known for promoting ethical hunting, wildlife conservation, and field-to-table cooking. He is the founder of MeatEater, Inc., a company that produces hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle content across multiple platforms, including television, podcasts, and digital medi…

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🌩️ Rising Storm Brewery Episode | Bill Blake on Building Community, Overcoming Struggle & Thriving 🍻 45:54

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From a dream at the old Daisy Flower Mill to becoming one of Rochester’s most beloved breweries—this is the story of Rising Storm Brewery. In this episode of @WaterFromTheRoc we sit down with co-owner Bill Blake (along with his partner Jeff Riedl) to share the full journey: 🍺 How Rising Storm went from a bold idea to a thriving brewery in Avon, NY …

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#236 Dr. Diane Hennacy - From 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 30: Why Autism Is Rising Faster Than Ever 3:46:51

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Dr. Diane Hennacy is a Johns Hopkins-trained neuropsychiatrist, author, public speaker, and independent researcher exploring the intersection of science, consciousness, and anomalous phenomena like telepathy and psychic abilities. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and participated in …

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Surviving Prostate Cancer: Darrell Vickers’ Journey & Why Awareness Matters 35:13

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In this powerful episode of @WaterFromTheRoc we sit down with Darrell Vickers—a prostate cancer survivor and passionate advocate for awareness. Darrell shares his deeply personal story of diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer, offering hope, insight, and inspiration for men and families everywhere. We discuss: • The moment Darrell first recei…

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#235 John "Tig" Tiegen - 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks 3:45:00

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John “Tig” Tiegen is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives o…

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What Happens When You Emphasize PLAY in Your Life with Strong Museum Of Play CEO Steve Dubnik 32:51

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🎮✨ Discover the power of play in your life with Steve Dubnik, CEO of the @MuseumofPlay 🎨🧩 In this inspiring conversation on 🎙️ @WaterFromTheRoc Steve shares his insights on how emphasizing play can transform your life, fostering creativity, innovation, and joy. 🌟 Learn how play can help you: 💡 Develop a more positive mindset 🤝 Build stronger relati…

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#234 Jared Isaacman - Will China Trigger the Next Sputnik Moment for NASA? 3:00:10

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Jared Isaacman is an American billionaire entrepreneur, pilot, and commercial astronaut. He founded Shift4 Payments in 1999 at age 16, growing it into a leading integrated payment processing company that went public in 2020, handling transactions for a third of U.S. restaurants and hotels. An accomplished aviator with over 7,000 flight hours, Isaac…

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#233 Nathan Apffel - Inside the Dark World of Megachurches and Corrupt Pastors 2:50:07

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Nathan Apffel is a Christian, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and director of The Religion Business, a multi-part docuseries that exposes the financial practices and lack of accountability in Western religion, particularly Christianity. Drawing from personal experiences with church scandals and abuse, Apffel investigates how religious institutions accumul…

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#232 John Rich - Big & Rich Country Star Performs Unreleased Song LIVE 4:29:36

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John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He first gained prominence as a bassist and vocalist in the band Lonestar from 1992 to 1998, contributing to hits like "Amazed." In 1998, he co-founded the duo Big & Rich with Big Kenny Alphin, achieving multi-platinum success with albums like Horse of a Di…

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Discover the Culinary Genius of Chef Mike Oldfield at M.O. Pasta in Webster Village! 1:09:27

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Join us as we sit down with Chef Mike Oldfield, the mastermind behind M.O. Pasta in Webster Village. In this exclusive interview, Chef Oldfield shares his culinary journey, the inspiration behind his restaurant, and what drives his passion for creating delicious dishes. From the kitchen to the table, get ready to learn about the man behind M.O. Pas…

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#231 Gerard Barron - CIA Project Azorian & Deep Sea Mining That Could Change the World 1:47:20

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Gerard Barron, born in Queensland, Australia, is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Metals Company, a position he has held since 2017. A seasoned entrepreneur with a track record in battery technology, media, and future-oriented resource development, Barron leads the company's efforts to harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean floor,…

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#230 Keith Stansell - Operation Jacque & Surviving FARC Captivity 4:56:19

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Keith Stansell is a former U.S. Marine and Northrop Grumman employee who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on February 13, 2003, after his surveillance plane crashed in the Colombian jungle during an anti-narcotics mission. Held hostage for 1,967 days alongside contractors Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes, Stansell en…

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#229 AJ Gentile - Creator & Host of The Why Files 3:46:41

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AJ Gentile is an American producer, writer, actor, and YouTube personality best known as the creator, host, and writer of "The Why Files," a channel that delves into conspiracy theories, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena with engaging storytelling and a skeptical lens. Before gaining fame on YouTube, Gentile worked in Hollywood as a producer and…

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Meet Maya Crane, Charter School Director with a Heart for Kids! 55:28

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Meet Maya Crane, a passionate and dedicated Charter School Director who has made it her mission to make a positive impact on the lives of children. With a heart full of love and a mind full of innovative ideas, Maya is changing the face of education and providing a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. In this inspiring interview, Maya shares h…

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#228 David Rutherford - Navy SEAL & CIA Contractor 7:20:23

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David Rutherford is an internationally known motivational speaker, best-selling author, world-championship performance coach, and award-winning podcast host. He is also a former Navy SEAL Medic and Instructor who served for eight years in the NSW community. After his honorable discharge from the Teams, he went to work for Blackwater as an internati…

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#227 Henry Dick Thompson - MACV-SOG Operator, Codename "Dynamite" 4:23:46

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Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and legendary MACV-SOG operator known by the codename "Dynamite." Serving as a recon team leader from 1968 to 1970, he led over 20 high-risk black operations deep into enemy territory in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam during the Vietnam War's secret campaigns, earning a r…

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More Than a Haircut | 💈Webster NY's Best Barber Ricardo Mastrodonato's Story💈 33:08

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In this episode of @WaterFromTheRoc we sit down with our friend and trusted barber, Ricardo Mastrodonato, to hear the story behind the chair. From his early days learning the craft, to building a loyal clientele in Webster, NY, Ricardo shares the lessons, challenges, and moments that shaped his career. We talk about: 💈 How he discovered his passion…

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#226 Matt Gialich - Debunking Aliens in the Ocean, Mining Asteroids and Black Holes 1:49:48

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Matt Gialich is the Co-Founder and CEO of AstroForge, an asteroid mining company founded in 2022 that aims to extract platinum group metals from near-Earth asteroids to redefine sustainable mining practices. With over a decade of experience leading high-performing engineering teams, Gialich holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cal…

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#225 Blake Scholl - Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic 2:23:49

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Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company he started in 2014 to revive commercial supersonic flight with the Overture airliner, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64–80 passengers. A Carnegie Mellon University computer science graduate (BS, 2001), Scholl began his career as a software engineer at Amazon, later owning a $3…

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#224 Dan Schneider - U.S. Army Attack Helicopter Pilot Turned Exorcist Assistant 4:10:56

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Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. A former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, Schneider has nearly two decades of expe…

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Facing Your Fears: Public Speaking, Parenting & Overcoming Anxiety 37:15

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In this powerful episode of Water From The Roc Podcast, Fremel opens up about his lifelong fear of public speaking and how he’s working to overcome it, while I share my honest fears about raising a daughter in today’s ever-changing world. We dive into what fear really means, how it shapes us, and practical steps to push past it. Whether it’s conque…

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#223 Baiju Bhatt - Co-Founder of Robinhood & CEO of Aetherflux 3:11:02

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Baiju Bhatt is the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy startup launched in 2024 that aims to beam power from orbit to Earth using infrared lasers. A first-generation American of Gujarati descent, Bhatt co-founded Robinhood in 2013 with Vlad Tenev, serving as co-CEO until 2020 and Chief Creative Officer until March 2024, helpin…

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#222 Brian Armstrong - Co-Founder & CEO of Coinbase 3:03:46

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Brian Armstrong, born in San Jose, California, is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, which he launched in 2012 with Fred Ehrsam. A Y Combinator alumnus, Armstrong grew up in a middle-class family and earned a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science from Rice University in 2005, followed by an M.S. in …

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#221 Joe Pyfer - UFC 17-Sec KO Secrets, Meeting Mike Tyson and Terrifying Childhood Stories 3:41:46

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Joe Pyfer, born in Vineland, New Jersey, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power. Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness, Pyfer began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and…

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#220 Simone Ledeen - Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy 4:05:48

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Simone Ledeen is a national security expert and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy, where she oversaw U.S. defense strategies for countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and others. With an MBA and finance background, she served as an advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and…

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#219 Isaiah Taylor - CEO of Valar Atomics 2:28:16

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Isaiah Taylor is the audacious visionary behind Valar Atomics, an El Segundo based startup on a mission to reinvent atomic energy and fuel the future of mankind. Isaiah Taylor dropped out of high school at 16 to start a business and write software for the world's largest hedge fund, but his real obsession, inherited from his physicist great-grandfa…

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#218 Gavin Newsom - Governor of California 4:09:11

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Gavin Newsom, born in San Francisco, California, is the 40th Governor of California, serving since 2019. A Democrat, he was Lieutenant Governor (2011–2019) and San Francisco’s youngest mayor in a century (2004–2011), gaining national attention for issuing same-sex marriage licenses in 2004. Diagnosed with dyslexia at age five, Newsom graduated from…

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#217 Augustus Doricko - Did Cloud Seeding Cause the Texas Floods? 50:54

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Shawn Ryan Show has donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Donate & Get Involved - https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker Technology Corp., a company focused on cloud seeding and weather modification. A Thiel Fellow and rising figure in climate tech, Do…

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#216 Katherine Boyle - America's Defense Tech Renaissance 3:04:13

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Katherine Boyle is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of its American Dynamism practice, investing in sectors such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure. She serves on the boards of Apex Space and Hadrian Automation, and is a board observer for Saronic Technologies and Castelion. Previously, she was a partner …

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#215 Charles Hoskinson - Cardano Founder on the Secret DARPA AI Project That Became Siri 5:04:25

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Charles Hoskinson is the CEO and Founder of Input Output Global (IOHK), the company behind the Cardano blockchain, a proof-of-stake platform hosting the ADA cryptocurrency. A mathematician by training, Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum in 2013. He launched IOHK with Jeremy Wood in 2015, raising $62 million in a 2017 ICO for Cardano, initially targeting…

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#214 Jay Cal - SAS Operator Charged with Murder 6:27:19

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Jay Cal is a former British special forces operator who served in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment following a distinguished career as a Royal Marine Commando. After passing the grueling SAS selection process—known for its 90% dropout rate—Jay went on to serve in high-stakes operations including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and…

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#213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Millions of Acres of Public Land? 1:48:38

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Make your voice heard by calling your Senator’s office directly to let them know that your public lands are not for sale. Find your Senator's contact information here - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Braxton McCoy—veteran, rancher, and public lands advocate—joins us to break down a controversial Senate proposal that could lead…

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:18:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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Taylor Hour with a Swiftie CEO | Scents by Design vs. Swiftie Trivia! 25:31

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In this Swiftie takeover, we’re joined by Christina Julian, the fabulous founder of Scents by Design Candle Bar… and an unapologetic Taylor Swift superfan. We skipped the business talk this time and went full Eras Mode with back-to-back Taylor Swift trivia. No notes. Just vibes, wine, and wild guesses. Think you can out-Swift a CEO? Play along and …

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:10:33

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:14:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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From Grief to Greatness: Chef Marko’s Culinary Rise & the Vision Behind Shell Restaurant (Part 2) 37:14

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In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Chef Marko, we dive deep into his culinary journey—how he found purpose in the kitchen, the inspirations that shaped him, and the brotherhood he’s built with Chef Cruz. Marko opens up about what it really takes to rise in the food world, and why Shell Restaurant isn’t just another spot—it’s the dream they…

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Shell Restaurant’s Secret Weapon: Chef Marko’s Raw & Real Story 35:18

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In this inspiring episode of @WaterFromTheRoc we sit down with Chef Marko, the right-hand man to Chef Cruz and sous chef of the soon-to-open Shell Restaurant. From overcoming racism and bullying growing up in Rochester to finding his purpose in the kitchen, Marko’s story is one of resilience, mentorship, and passion. He opens up about his deep bond…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:12:42

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Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:22:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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My Kid Sang What?! How Music Influences Our Children 36:11

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What happens when your kid starts singing lyrics they definitely shouldn’t know? In this episode of @WaterFromTheRoc , we dive into the impact of our music choices on our children. From innocent car rides turned awkward to the powerful influence of hip-hop, R&B, Rock and so much more popular music, we ask the real questions: 🧠 Are we paying enough …