Best Val Matthews Podcasts (2025)

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Vendrak The Vertical, Scáthach, And The Kamino Kid (ft. guests Benny Safdie, Malcolm McDowell, Harris Dickinson) 1:55:38

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This week's Empire Podcast sees us welcome another hat-trick of wonderful guests, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with The Smashing Machine writer-director (and Happy Gilmore 2 villain), Benny Safdie, [24:13 - 40:39 approx] and bona fide acting legend, Malcolm McDowell, star of new WWII drama, The Partisan (please excuse the sound quality of Chris…

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Echoes of 2007 In Mushrooming Private Credit Boom? | Patrick Perret-Green on Tricolor & First Brands Bankruptcy, Asian Disinflation, And Why U.K. Duration Looks Attractive 55:45

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Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe Follow Patrick Perret-Green on Twitter https://x.com/PPGMacro Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://x.com/JackFarley96 Follow Monetary Matters on: Apple Podcast https://rb.gy/s5qfyh Spotify https://rb.gy/x56dx5 YouTube https://rb.gy/dpwxez…

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Doubting Goldilocks | Julian Brigden on Precious Metals, Fed Independence, and the U.S. Dollar 1:11:11

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Sign up for MacroCapture by MI2 Partners today with coupon codes MM10 (for annual) and MM10Q (for quarterly) to save 10% at: https://portal.mi2partners.com/buy-macro-capture/ This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fables…

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The Edge Is A Battenberg (ft. guests Brett Goldstein, Emma Thompson, Paul Thomas Anderson) 1:59:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is one of those jam-packed ones in which we specialise. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt is blessed with the presence of our old chum, Brett Goldstein, who talks beards, bums, and baring his soul in new romantic drama, All Of You; [18:37 - 36:33 approx] and Chris also has a lovely chat with Emma Thompson as she ent…

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Top Crypto Fund of Funds on the Current Crypto Cycle, Hedge Funds, & VCs | Pure Crypto LP 1:05:47

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This Other People’s Money episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHMax Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXMax Jeremy Boynton and Zach Lindquist, managing partners at Pure Crypto, have built one of the best performing crypto fund of…

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S9E206: Fast Forward to the Past – Dodging the bullets of tech trends like AI to deliver perfect projects with Prof. Eddie Obeng 1:03:19

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In this episode, Val and Dale engage with Professor Eddie Obeng to explore the multifaceted implications of AI in today's world. They discuss the hype surrounding AI, its potential benefits and challenges in various sectors, particularly healthcare and governance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of human elements in technology, the need …

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Episode 159: Rudy Abitbol, B2B eCommerce & Digital Growth Leader 1:03:00

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Send us a text In Episode 159 of "The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce," hosts Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson sit down with Rudy Abitbol, a seasoned leader in B2B eCommerce and digital growth. Rudy shares his journey from programming enthusiast to a strategic leader in the B2B space, offering insights into the evolution of eCommerce platforms …

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Brace for More Volatile Electricity Markets | LOGARISK's Imane Bakkar on Weather, AI, and other Forces Causing More Volatile Electric Grids 51:54

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Take the Monetary Matters poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhu6Ez_R0jcLiz75kDNEPe_KzhNefYAT-Jvj1cm-3xVwQ4Zg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113485899782770300642 Imane Bakkar, Founder and Managing Director of Logarisk, joins Monetary Matters to discuss her most recent White Paper, “Weather Is No Small Talk.” She argues that the electricity…

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Small Cap Season | Jack & Max on Fed Independence, Acuren, Franco Nevada, MSCI, and More 46:30

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Jack and Max break down the September Fed meeting, threats to Federal Reserve Independence, and several stocks such as Acuren, Franco Nevada, and MSCI. Recorded on September 18, 2025. Follow Jack Farley…

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For The Love Of Bagpuss (ft. guests Sean Penn; Cillian Murphy & Tim Mielants) 1:36:42

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With Chris off on the fairway, taking his first proper holiday in approximately 20 years, its up to Helen O’Hara and James Dyer — the newly appointed Archbishop of Nerdbury — to hold down the fort, ably assisted by Empire news editor and former Pilot TV stalwart Beth Webb. Between the three of them, they do their level best not to refer to Cillian …

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Outperforming the S&P 500 & Growing from One-Man Shop to Multi-Manager Hedge Fund | David Orr of Militia Capital 58:37

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This Other People’s Money episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHMax Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXMax Since launching Militia Capital in 2021, David Orr has crushed the S&P 500 and is up over 500% net of fees. In fact, duri…

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“This Is A Frothy Bubble” | Rob Arnott on Excessive Valuations, AI, and Reinventing Cap-Weighted Indexing 1:31:05

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of the board of Research Affiliates, joins Jack today for an in-depth conversation on A…

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Why 900,000+ Jobs Just Got Penciled In To Disappear | Anna Wong & Danielle DiMartino Booth on -911k Non-farm Payroll Revision, Unemployment Rate, and Immigration’s Impact on Labor Market 1:08:56

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Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe Jack welcomes QI Research’s Danielle DiMartino Booth and Bloomberg Economics’ Chief U.S. Economist Anna Wong to interpret the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) recent preliminary 911,000 downward revision to non-farm payrolls. Recorded September 11, 2025. Follow Da…

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A Clint In The Eye (ft. guests Sam Riley; Hugh Bonneville & Allen Leech) 1:49:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast might just go ahead, make your day, as Chris Hewitt (having recovered from a colleague-inflicted mischief) invites Helen O'Hara and James Dyer into the podbooth for a discussion of the best films directed by Clint Eastwood. Amazingly, The Rookie is given short shrift. Then, our intrepid trio take a look at …

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Why Bonds Still Suck | Aahan Menon of Prometheus Macro on Immigration’s Impact on Lower Job Numbers, Technology CapEx, Business Expansion, Manufacturing Green Shoots, and More 1:18:00

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack Take the Monetary Matters poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhu6Ez_R0jcLiz75kDNEPe_KzhNefYAT-Jvj1cm-3xVwQ4…

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The Shameless Plug #7: The Running Mag 41:30

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt sits down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, to shamelessly plug the new issue of Empire magazine — is back back back, folks, and comes with a lovely slice of Brisket. Not the meat, mind you, but Glen Powell's dog, who somehow wound up on Chris' lap during one of his forays to the set of Edgar W…

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Concentrated Investing in Small Caps at the Intersection of Change, Crisis, & Controversy | Stoic Point Capital Management 51:44

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This episode is brought to you by Fundamental Edge. Learn more about their new AI Academy for buyside professionals: https://www.fundamentedge.com/ai-academy Raj Shah and Cullen Rose of Stoic Point Capital Management join OPM for a specials double episode. In the first half we explore their view that we may be in for a repeat of the 2020 to 2021 ne…

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S9E205: Replicability of the Montreal REM Model with Riccardo Consentino 42:24

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In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, hosts Val and Dale engage with Riccardo Cosentino to explore the unique aspects of the REM project in Canada, a public-private partnership (PPP) model that has garnered attention for its innovative funding and governance structure. Riccardo shares insights into the project's background, the role of th…

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The Era of AI Semiconductor CapEx | Angus Shillington & Nick Frasse (Fireside Chat) 1:04:53

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This episode of Monetary Matters is a Sponsored Fireside Chat brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack The AI revolution has spurred a growth in capital expenditure on semiconductors the scale of w…

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You Oughta Know Richard Ryan- A Special Primer on SDT 51:10

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Clark and Matt decided to share a special episode from our sister cast, YOU OUGHTA KNOW: THE MOTIVATION SERIES. In this special episode, Matt is joined by the co-developer of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Richard M. Ryan, to talk about all things motivation. Think of it as a primer on SDT. We hit the basics… What is motivation? What is SDT?‎ ‎Wh…

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Gleesons Vs Skarsgårds: Dawn Of Clint Howard (ft. guests MJ Bassett; Sean Ellis & Orlando Bloom) 1:49:05

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast asks perhaps the biggest question ever tackled on this show: who would win in a fight between the Gleesons and the Skarsgårds? Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann, as they tackle that scenario and more. Is the world truly ready for the Coppola clan kicking bottom? Elsewhere, our in…

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How AI Tools Are Rapidly Disrupting the Investment Industry | Brett Caughran & David Plon 58:19

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Learn more about the new AI Academy from Fundamental Edge: https://www.fundamentedge.com/ai-academy There’s no shortage of speculation about how AI will reshape the workforce, but one area where no speculation is needed is the investment industry. AI is already rapidly disrupting the way investment professionals conduct fundamental equity research …

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Non-Bank Leverage & Financial Stability | Financial Stability Board General Secretary John Schindler 1:08:04

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack John Schindler, General Secretary of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), joins Monetary Matters to discuss the rise of …

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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Climbing the Hedge Fund Ladder: From Analyst to Hedge Fund Founder 1:32:14

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This episode is brought to you by Fundamental Edge, the leaders in buyside analyst training. Reserve your spot in their new AI Academy: https://www.fundamentedge.com/ai-academy In the online community of FinTwit it is extremely common for hedge funders to have anonymous profiles because of strict regulations, but not all these anonymous profiles ar…

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“Potemkin Village of Credit” | BankRegData’s Bill Moreland on Banks’ Loan Modification Morass & Note-on-Note Financing Spree 1:35:38

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack Bill Moreland of BankRegData joins Jack to share how many banks’ extensive use of loan modifications have caused reporte…

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S9E204: AI Revolution in Project Management with Lawrence Rowland 1:42:06

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In this episode, the hosts delve into the transformative role of AI in project management, discussing its evolution, practical applications, and the challenges of adoption. They explore the emergence of AI agents, their impact on consulting, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI integration in the workplace. The conversation also touches on…

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Breaking Down Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech, September Rate Cut Odds, and Chinese Consumer Lending FinTech’s | Jack & Max 42:45

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Jack Farley & Max Wiethe break down Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that markets have interpreted as signaling rate cuts are coming in September, the Fed’s long-term reassessment of their policy fra…

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Lucy Porter, Rosco McClelland, Jessica Fostekew and Marc Jenning 28:02

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Des and the teams are at the Edinburgh Festivals to break up the week's big news, including discussions between the US and EU about ending the war in Ukraine, plans to review the pension age in the UK, the first ever michelin star water menu in the UK, the couple who got married at the Edinburgh Fringe and more. Lead Writer: Elaine Malcolmson Addit…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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Episode 158 : Zeke Camusio, CEO of Data Speaks 54:43

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in revolutionizing B2B marketing strategies. Learn how these technologies are not only optimizing campaigns but also personalizing customer experiences and driving measurable results. Tune in for expert insights and practical examples that showcase the future of …

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The Golden Age of Fundamental Commodities Trading with Tor Svelland of Svelland Capital (18.5% Annualized Since Inception) 49:51

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Tor Svelland, CIO and Founder of Svelland Capital, has annualized over 18.5% net of fees since inception in 2017 in their strategy that trades a combination of commodity futures, commodity linked equities, freight derivatives, energy transition linked companies, and electricity producers. Svelland joins Other People’s Money to discuss why he believ…

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Biggest Trade Shock Since Civil War | Douglas Irwin on Trump’s “Bigger Than Smoot-Hawley” Tariffs, Great Depression Balance of Payments History, and Tariff Incidence (Who Pays?) 1:17:02

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack Renowned trade historian Douglas Irwin joins Jack to compare the ongoing shifts in American trade policy to Smoot-Hawley…

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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Ray Bradshaw, Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald and Amy Matthews 28:03

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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Wall Street is Crushing Main Street: Juxtaposing Market Strength with Economic Softness 44:18

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Jack Farley & Max Wiethe break down recent economic data on inflation and the labor market, the parade of positive earnings reports sending markets higher, and how this is representative of an economic …

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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The ETFization of Private Credit | Leland Clemons on Fixed Income Flows, ETF Mechanics, and High-Yield Bond Market 57:07

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Leland Clemons, co-founder and CEO of BondBloxx, shares his view on where he thinks fixed-income ETFs are headed. He talks about the creation of the first private credit ETF (consisting of tranches of middle-market CLOs), the mechanics of ETF creation via authorized participants (APs), equity concentration risk, and increased specialization of fixe…

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S9E203: Delivering Projects with a Product Lifecycle Management lens with John Ryan 47:21

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In this episode of the Project Chatter Podcast, Dale and Martin are joined by John Ryan, a seasoned project director and construction technology leader, to discuss the intricacies of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). John shares his extensive background in engineering and project management, emphasising the importance of understanding both capita…

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Waiting For The Fat Pitch | “Recession Denier” Jonny Matthews on Real Slowdown In U.S. Economic Data 1:14:03

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For 26% off to SuperMacro: https://billing.super-macro.com/b/14A5kDfMVeim3VM5ZW7bW06 For many Jonny Matthews, former PM at Brevan Howard and publisher of SuperMacro, has emphatically rejected the case for a recession in the U.S. Recent economic data is causing him to reevaluate his view. While he still calls himself a “recession denier,” Matthews n…

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Edinburgh Festival Special: Val McDermid, Connor Burns, Chloe Petts and Ignacio Lopez 28:02

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Des and the teams are at the Edinburgh Festivals to break up the week's big news, including deputy first minister Kate Fobes’s announcement about stepping down at the next election, calls for Scotland to have a minister for nightlife, Tom Holland filming the latest Spider-Man in Glasgow, Oasis landing in Edinburgh for their comeback tour and more. …

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Deep Engagement: A Banking Approach to Classical Value Investing | Donald Zilkha of Zilkha Investments 57:36

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Donald Zilkha, founder of Zilkha Investments joins Other People’s Money to discuss how his deep-rooted DNA in banking and deal making has evolved into an investment strategy focused on deep research and engagement with management to affect change without upsetting the apple cart. He discusses how this strategy has evolved from single name SPVs to t…

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The “Leadership Development Is Dead… Long Live Leadership Development” Episode 54:41

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In this episode, Clark and Matt return to the topic of Leadership Development. Is traditional leadership development a worthy endeavor for most organizations? Well, the research, or lack thereof, indicates that at best, it is questionable, and at worst, it may actually undermine or act at cross purposes to what the company strives to attain. Of cou…

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The Speculation Phase Begins | Michael Howell on Liquidity Cycle, China, Fiscal Dominance, and Dollar Weakening 1:21:35

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This episode of Monetary Matters is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHJack Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): http://vaneck.com/SMHXJack Michael Howell of Crossborder Capital returns to Monetary Matters to share a strategic update on his reading of the liqu…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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Athena Kugblenu, Chris Thorburn, Alasdair Beckett-King and Kathleen Hughes 28:02

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Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland, changing TV viewing habits in Scotland, the number of steps we need per day to be healthy, Michael Flatley’s bit to be President of Ireland and more. Lead Writer: Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright Additional material: Tamarin F…

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Beyond the Fed | Jack & Max on FOMC, GDP, Earnings & Tariffs 45:36

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai.Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Jack Farley & Max Wiethe break down today’s FOMC rate cut decision, this morning’s GDP report, recent tariff developments as major August deadlines approach, and the big earnings reports that are moving …

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Episode 157: Matthew Asher, Senior Program Manager of CPQ at ServiceNow 1:01:48

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Send us a text In Episode 157 of "The Hard Truth About B2B E-commerce," hosts Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson welcome Matthew Asher, Senior Program Manager of CPQ at ServiceNow. Dive into the evolution of Configure Price Quote (CPQ) systems and their impact on B2B commerce. Matthew shares insights from his journey in the software implementati…