Best Tom Leung Podcasts (2025)

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Derek Sivers: Lessons from Making (and Giving Away) a Fortune 54:11

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Derek Sivers is one of the most interesting thinkers of our time. He’s been a professional touring musician, a circus performer, and a successful entrepreneur who sold his company for millions – and then gave away his proceeds from the sale. Since selling the company, Derek has become a speaker, writer and author of five books including his latest …

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Hal Donaldson: The ‘Secret Sauce’ Behind Convoy of Hope, One of the World’s Biggest Charities 41:29

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Hal Donaldson has a goal to feed a million children every day. And his organization, Convoy of Hope, is on pace to make it happen. In this episode, Hal joins us to discuss how he overcame tragedy early in life to found one of the world’s biggest charities. He’ll share what it’s like to come face-to-face with Mother Teresa, and the powerful advice s…

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Always Be Recruiting: The New Rules of Hiring in the AI Era 1:08:35

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If you had asked me five years ago whether product managers would need to worry about AI-generated job applicants or remote interviews with operatives from North Korea, I would've laughed you out of the room. But here we are. I recently sat down with Shannon Anderson, longtime recruiter and talent scout at Madrona Ventures, for an episode of the Fi…

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From Creators to Corporations: How the Smartest Founders Are Monetizing Attention in 2025 59:15

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Ex-YouTube exec Ben Grubbs reveals how MrBeast, Good Good Golf, and Moonbug cracked the code—and what PMs can learn about strategy, defensibility, and AI's role in the next wave

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Digital Twins, Real Impact: How Palatial’s Pivot Is Fueling the Robotic Future 57:13

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We’re back with a Startup Spotlight episode on the Fireside PM podcast. It’s not every day you get to speak with someone who’s straddled the worlds of architecture, gaming, AI, and robotics—and managed to turn those disparate threads into a startup tackling one of the most important problems in our robotic future. Steven Ren, the co-founder and CEO…

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Drs. Natasha Bray and Douglas Nolan: Fighting the National Doctor Shortage and Creating New Opportunities for Native Americans at the Nation’s First-Ever Tribally Affiliated Medical School 42:55

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Just 5 years ago, Oklahoma State University and the Cherokee Nation launched a first-of-its-kind medical school. The College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the first and only medical college to be founded on tribal land and linked to a native tribe. The school made history when its first graduating class of doctors received their…

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How Executive Search Really Works: Lessons from Somer Hackley for Product Leaders Navigating Uncertain Times 1:00:21

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I rarely read career books cover to cover. But when I listened to Search in Plain Sight by Somer Hackley, I was hooked. It wasn’t a blog post padded into a book—this was the real deal. Structured, thorough, and full of insights that I wish I had twenty years ago. Naturally, I invited Somer onto the Fireside PM podcast to dig deeper. What followed w…

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Amy Ard: Motherhood Beyond Bars Helps Incarcerated Moms and Their Innocent Babies 49:17

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Each year, thousands of women give birth while in jail or prison. What happens to them, and their babies? Amy Ard had been working as a doula (a caregiver for labor and delivery) for decades when she saw a prisoner who was in the hospital to give birth. Amy also saw a set of handcuffs hanging from a gurney, which said so much about the start of tha…

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Is the Democratic Party becoming a second-tier Party? 1:01:23

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12 pieces of data that explain why.

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From Fans to Founders: How Community-Driven Product Development Builds Better Tech (and Teams) 55:25

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What Lego, Apple, and a golf startup can teach Silicon Valley PMs about designing with—not just for—your users. https://jakemckee.com/

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I Turned Down a $350K Job Offer—And Why You Might Want to as Well 45:53

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How to Avoid Career Pitfalls and Make Smarter Moves in Today's Job Market Early to mid-career product managers in Silicon Valley often dream of landing the perfect job—high comp, strong team, great product, and a clear path for impact. But what if I told you that sometimes the smartest move is walking away? That was the case for Elizabeth Haig, a s…

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Allie Amoroso and ROSE Women’s Foundation: The Path Out of Poverty 45:27

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Alle Amoroso is the founder of ROSE Women’s Foundation, which helps impoverished women in Kenya learn how to launch and run small businesses. To date, the organization has launched more than 3,500 businesses — and lifted thousands of people out of poverty. Allie shares: The awakening that led her to quit her dream life of venture capital and startu…

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5 Interview Mistakes That Cost You Great Product Leaders—And How to Fix Them 30:48

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Lessons from the Fireside PM podcast on how to stop missing top-tier candidates and make your next VP or Director of Product hire a game-changer. Hiring a Great Product Leader Is Harder Than You Think Team, we’re back on the Fireside PM podcast, and today, I want to talk about a topic that keeps coming up: why even experienced executives struggle t…

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The Chaos Doctrine: Why Trump’s America is a House of Cards 1:04:19

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It’s been a while since my last live stream, but this conversation was too important to pass up. I recently sat down with a political insider who goes by the handle Maine Wonk on Twitter. He’s an Obama-era campaign veteran turned policy analyst who, like many of us, has spent the past few years trying to make sense of the increasingly chaotic state…

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Mastering the PM Interview: The Hidden Hack You're Probably Missing 48:57

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Why revealing your thinking matters more than your final answer—insider secrets from Rodolfo, Senior PM at Spotify. https://rodolfodays.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile

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Mastering AI for Product Management with Mustafa Kapatiya 57:40

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n this episode of Fireside PM, I sit down with fellow ex-Googler and product consultant Mustafa Kapatiya to dive into how product managers can maximize AI for productivity, decision-making, and strategy. Mustafa shares real-world insights, including a live demo of AI-driven sentiment analysis, a breakdown of how top PMs leverage AI differently, and…

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🔥 Fireside PM with Dave Lu: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling & Empowering AAPI Founders 44:33

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Join me for a Fireside PM conversation with Dave Lu, founder of Hyphen Ventures, as we dive into his incredible career journey, the challenges of the Bamboo Ceiling, and his powerful advocacy for AAPI representation in tech and venture capital. From working at top companies like Apple, Yahoo, and eBay to launching Hyphen Capital and championing AAP…

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Mastering Product Transformation for Your Company: Lessons from Priydarshan Jha 39:41

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Hey Fireside PM crew, I had a fantastic conversation in this week’s podcast with Priydarshan Jha (PJ), a seasoned Director of Product Management and product transformation consultant. PJ shared valuable insights from his journey, starting as a tech-focused developer, moving into product ownership at American Express, working with clients across ind…

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Tom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided World 46:55

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Tom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6’s TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now. After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He’s lived a fascinating life — and now he’s giving back in an excellent way. In today’s episode, Tom sh…

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Mastering Controllable Inputs in Product Management with Chris Vander May 55:49

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In this episode of Fireside PM, I sit down with Chris Vandermay, a veteran PM leader with experience at Google, Amazon, and Meta, to dive deep into the concept of controllable inputs. We discuss how top companies use these actionable metrics to drive real business outcomes, how to identify the right inputs versus vanity metrics, and why mastering t…

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The Future of Product Management in an AI-Driven World 27:23

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In this episode of Fireside PM, I tackle one of the most pressing questions from my Backchannel PM Accelerator: What does the future of product management look like, and how can PMs prepare? We explore the compression of career ladders, the rise of AI-native products, the evolving importance of trust and safety, and the shifting dynamics of startup…

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2028 Democratic POTUS Nominee Debate: Rank-Choice Voting Live! 58:53

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Exploring Top Contenders for the Next Democratic Presidential Candidate with Live Rank-Choice Voting Insights. oin Nerds for Humanity in a dynamic livestream analyzing potential Democratic nominees for the 2028 presidential race. From Gavin Newsom's record on climate to Pete Buttigieg's sharp debate skills, Gretchen Whitmer's leadership, and AOC's …

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Pete Hegseth gets Roasted by Senate Democrats 1:35:42

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Full audio of all the Democratic Party Senators cross examining President Elect Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Defense.

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Shirley Leung: The Secret to Beating Burnout (From Someone Who’s Been There) 31:07

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Leung is an award-winning business columnist and associate editor of the Boston Globe, as well as host of a Globe Opinion podcast called “Say More.” She’s also a working mom who struggled to keep up with work and home-schooling her kids during the pandemic. Her motivation and abilities suffered until she finally acknowledged the problem and asked f…

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From Microsoft to Adobe: Redefining Brand Leadership with Karl Isaac 1:08:55

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In this episode of the Fireside PM podcast, I sit down with Karl Isaac, a branding expert and former Microsoft manager, to explore the intersection of product and brand. Karl shares insights from his transformative career at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe, where he spearheaded groundbreaking campaigns, redefined brand strategies, and …

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Do You Work for the Boss from Hell, Heaven, or Somewhere In Between? 20:50

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In a recent Fireside PM podcast episode, I shared insights inspired by a coaching conversation with a senior PM at a FAANG company. * She was navigating a significant challenge: adapting to a new manager with a starkly different style than her previous one. This conversation resonated with me deeply because it highlighted a universal truth in the w…

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The $55K Giveaway: Supporting Joshua’s Heart, Teens4Teens Help, Heart of Mary House Nashville, Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center and more. 52:25

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Crazy Good Turns listeners like you sent in more than 120 nominations of organizations that are helping others. In this show, we profile four of those organizations who were selected to receive a $10,000 grant. They are: Heart of Mary House, a hospice in the Nashville area that specifically serves patients who have nowhere else to go. Volunteer Reb…

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Why did Biden really lose? From a former Dean Phillips 2024 staffer 33:16

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Excerpt from my interview on the Synthesis channel. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Rg3JfJm1sHk?si=j25xK423i3Ez9hdP

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What kind of PM are you? 23:13

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The 8 different types of PM leads, their pros and cons, and best fit companies to work at.

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How AI Can Help the Democrats Win in 2028 37:50

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What would it take for the Democrats to win the White House in 2028? Using AI, I explored this question in real time, playing out scenarios, crafting a platform, and even imagining speeches from hypothetical candidates. The result? A lively, thought-provoking session that showcased not only the power of technology but also the potential path forwar…

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Navigating the New Frontiers of Product Management: Insights from Brian Goffman 50:52

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In my recent Fireside PM podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Brian Goffman, a repeat guest and one of the most insightful voices in the product management (PM) space. Brian's career spans decades of innovation, from his time at LinkedIn, SmartThings, and Adobe, to his current role leading McKinsey's Software Excellence Practice. His u…

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The Path to a Better Democracy: A Conversation on Ranked-Choice Voting with Marcela Miranda-Caballero and Tom Charron 51:51

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How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Transform California’s Democracy—Reducing Polarization, Saving Money, and Making Every Vote Count

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Luther Lockwood and the McColl-Lockwood Lab: A Family’s Love Leads to a Medical Breakthrough 22:49

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When Luther’s daughter, Jane Lockwood, was just 5 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable form of muscular dystrophy. Luther and his family resolved to do something about it. During the two decades since, they founded the McColl-Lockwood Laboratory and dedicated enormous resources to creating more effective treatments for the disease…

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Post-Election Fallout: Why Trump’s Unexpected Win Shocked the Nation - A Nerds for Humanity Roundtable 2:17:25

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Join the Nerds for Humanity team as they dive into a candid post-mortem of the 2024 U.S. election. With surprise victories, shifting political loyalties, and in-depth discussions on voter sentiment, panelists tackle why Trump’s resounding win defied poll predictions. From Kamala Harris’s campaign decisions to the implications of Trump's new term on…

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Democracy at a Crossroads: A Political Door-Knocker’s Take on the High-Stakes 2024 Election 1:26:18

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In this special edition of Nerds for Humanity, Phil and I dive deep into the 2024 election, breaking down the landscape of battleground states, voter sentiment, and the ground game in this pivotal race. From our personal experiences canvassing to reflections on political messaging, join us as we discuss the stakes, strategies, and defining moments …

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5 Hard Lessons I’ve Learned in Product Management and Leadership 19:58

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Welcome back to another episode of Fireside PM! Today, I want to share some hard-earned lessons that have shaped my career as a Product Manager (PM) and PM leader. These lessons, grounded in experience, have been instrumental to my journey and are relevant whether you’re early in your PM career or already leading teams. Let’s dive into these five l…

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If Harris loses, this will be why 1:09:26

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Phil and Tom discuss a pre-mortem of the Harris campaign

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Mastering Founder-Led Marketing: Actionable Advice for Scaling Your Startup with Rory Braatvedt 55:32

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Unlock the secrets of demand generation from Rory Braatvedt, who shares essential frameworks for entrepreneurial product managers and startup founders ready to move beyond their personal networks.

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The 5 Lies Every 0 to 1 Product Manager Will Tell Themselves—and How to Avoid Them 19:56

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Lessons from the Frontlines of Silicon Valley: How to Recognize Common Pitfalls and Stay Focused on What Really Matters

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Dan Senor: Bringing Clarity to the Fog of War 39:47

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We mark 1 year since the October 7 attacks by speaking with Dan Senor. Dan is the host of ‘Call Me Back,’ a podcast that is home to some of the most thoughtful and thorough reporting on the multi-front war Israel now faces. Dan’s work provides a valuable service to all of us – especially to people like myself, and many other Americans, who have onl…