MediaShift is the premier destination for insight and analysis at the intersection of media and technology. The weekly MediaShift Podcast includes a rundown of top news, our Metric of the Week, and a discussion with one major player in digital media. Plus, the Digital Media Brief with just the news.
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Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is organic, uncensored, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unconventional people. chrisryan.substack.com
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The Tonight Show is the longest-running talk show on television and the #1 late-night program on digital. Listen to new episodes weekday mornings (Tuesday-Friday) featuring the latest news from Jimmy’s monologue, extended interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, games, stand-up and more.
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Helping you build a successful work/life balance and maintain positive mental health through the teachings of the Buddha and mindfulness practices. Every Week a new guest comes on to discuss their experiences in business, mindfulness, mental health and to share ways that you can find a good balance in your busy life.
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The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved from back-office support to strategic leader. It takes more than financial skills to master the responsibilities of this position successfully. Above all else, financial leaders need to know how to effectively plan for and execute in the face of the challenges and uncertainty inherent in their chosen industry. This begs the question, "What does it take to really excel in the role of chief financial officer?" Whether you are a seasoned ...
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Building a Two-Sided Marketplace: The Paro Story with Michael Burdick
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49:36The world of finance and accounting is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and innovative business models. In this episode, Michael Burdick, founder and CFO of Paro, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of finance and accounting solutions. He discusses the vision behind Paro.ai, a two-sided marketplace empowering financ…
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Trump Blurs Lines by Hosting Private Dinner for Top Meme Coin Holders | Shaquille O’Neal, Hayley Atwell | Thursday, May 22
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37:07Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump hosting a private dinner for the top 200 buyers of his meme coin, before speaking with Shaquille O’Neal and Hayley Atwell.
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Pentagon Accepts Qatar’s $400 Million Plane Bribe | Ana de Armas, Pom Klementieff, Jin | Wednesday, May 21
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19:37Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump confronting South Africa’s president, before speaking with Ana de Armas, Pom Klementieff and Jin.
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Trump Unveils Costly Golden Dome Defense Plan | Jessica Biel, Simon Pegg, Isabela Merced | Tuesday, May 20
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25:25Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing Space Force will be building an anti-missile shield to protect the United States, before speaking with Jessica Biel, Simon Pegg and Isabela Merced.
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Trump Tries to Play Peacemaker in Two-Hour Phone Call with Putin | Tom Cruise, Milly Alcock | Monday, May 19
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22:47Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Trump speaking on the phone with Vladimir Putin for over two hours, before speaking with Tom Cruise and Milly Alcock.
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More Than Numbers: Melissa Hurrington's Holistic Approach to Life and Leadership
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50:46Being a CFO is more than just crunching numbers. In this episode of Secrets of Rockstar CFOs, Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims, shares her insights on a holistic approach to life and leadership. Melissa discusses her multifaceted role as a CFO, wife, mother, servant leader, keynote speaker, lifelong learner, and passio…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…
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RFK Jr. Warns People Not to Take His Medical Advice | The Weeknd, Young Mazino, Adam Goldstein | Thursday, May 15
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35:10Jimmy addresses the latest news, like RFK Jr. testifying that people shouldn't take medical advice from him, before speaking with The Weeknd, Young Mazino and Adam Goldstein.
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Trump Gets Cybertruck Escort in Qatar | Salma Hayek Pinault, Mel B | Wednesday, May 14
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24:50Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being escorted by Cybertrucks after landing in Qatar, before speaking with Salma Hayek Pinault and Mel B.
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David was raised in a conservative Christian reality that he eventually came to question, without questioning his love and respect for the people around him. How do we negotiate that kind of growth, where we step away from a shared reality without hurting the people we were sharing it with? That’s an eternal question of the highest order. This is a…
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Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Arabia Deal | Blake Shelton, Desi Lydic | Tuesday, May 13
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32:11Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing a $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, before speaking with Blake Shelton and Desi Lydic.
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CFO Career Paths: Finding Your Value and Embracing the Journey with Denise W. Marks
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37:17There are many ways to add value and have an amazing career as a CFO. In this episode, Denise W. Marks, CFO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, shares her insights on navigating a successful career path in finance. Denise discusses the importance of embracing diverse opportunities, not being afraid to ask for help, and finding your own uniq…
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Trump Accepts $400 Million Plane Bribe | Sofía Vergara, Michael McKean, Marren Morris | Monday, May 12
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35:12Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Newark Airport losing contact with planes in a second outage, before speaking with Sofía Vergara, Michael McKean and Maren Morris.
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Pope Leo XIV Makes History as First American Pope | Shakira, Melissa Rivers, Erin Doherty, Joe List | Thursday, May 8
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40:53Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing a trade deal with the United Kingdom, before speaking with Shakira, Melissa Rivers and Erin Doherty and welcoming comedian Joe List for stand-up.
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Trump Teases "Earth-Shattering" Announcement | Kerry Washington, Josh Hartnett, Adam Duritz | Wednesday, May 7
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33:53Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing his plans to change the name of the Persian Gulf, before speaking with Kerry Washington, Josh Hartnett and Adam Duritz.
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Trump's Tense Meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Carney | Nate Bargatze, Lorraine Bracco | Tuesday, May 6
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32:09Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's plan to meet with major Hollywood studios to discuss his proposed tariffs on foreign films, before speaking with Nate Bargatze and Lorraine Bracco.
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Navigating CFO Leadership in the Age of AI Growth with Davinder Athwal
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52:07CFO leadership in the age of artificial intelligence and rapid growth is the focus of today's Secrets of Rockstar CFOs episode, where we dive into Davinder Athwal’s journey. In this episode, host Jack McCullough chats with Davinder, who is the Former CFO of Phenom, a groundbreaking AI-powered HR technology company and unicorn based in the Philadelp…
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Trump Posts Blasphemous AI Image of Himself as the Pope | David Spade, Kristin Cavallari | Monday, May 5
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24:01Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump saying he doesn't know if he has to uphold the constitution during a Meet the Press interview, before speaking with David Spade and Kristin Cavallari.
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Trump Fires Mike Waltz After Group Chat Leak | Rory McIlroy, Penn Badgley | Thursday, May 1
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30:41Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump firing his national security adviser Mike Waltz, before speaking with Rory McIlroy and Penn Badgley.
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Trump Rages During Heated Interview with Terry Moran | Vince Vaughn, Adam Devine, Chase Sui Wonders | Wednesday, April 30
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34:21Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump sitting down with ABC's Terry Moran for his first broadcast interview since taking office, before speaking with Vince Vaughn, Adam Devine and Chase Sui Wonders.
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Jeff Mauer is the brains behind I Might Be Wrong, here on Substack. He was head writer for Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver and before that, wrote speeches at the EPA. He’s smart, funny, and thoughtful — and savvy enough to shut the fuck up when Chris Rock walks into the room. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su…
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Trump Takes "Victory" Lap for His 100 Days | Jeremy Renner, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Nimesh Patel | Tuesday, April 29
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37:10Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump doing a multi-day media blitz for his 100 days in office, before speaking with Jeremy Renner and Mary Lynn Rajskub and welcoming comedian Nimesh Patel for stand-up.
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Fintech Leadership Unlocked: Why the CFO Is Now the Chief Flexibility Officer with Jennifer Loo
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36:23What does it take to lead a mission-driven, fast-growing fintech company? In this episode, host Jack McCullough sits down with Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala, a company revolutionizing access to financial services for the global majority. Jennifer shares her career path from LegalZoom to Reformation to Tala, revealing the lessons she learned from missio…
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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets at 100 Days | Anna Kendrick, Chef José Andrés | Monday, April 28
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30:16Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump having the lowest 100-day approval rating, before speaking with Anna Kendrick and Chef José Andrés.
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Powering Innovation: The World of Advanced Computing Chips with Shelagh Glaser
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48:00Advanced Computing Chips are the engines of our digital world, and in this episode, we go behind the scenes with a true industry leader. Host Jack McCullough welcomes Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys, a company at the forefront of this technological revolution. Forget the tech jargon; this conversation dives into the human side of innovation. How do…
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652 - Adam Aronovich (Healing from Healing)
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1:18:38When I first came across his Instagram account, I assumed he was a comedian of some sort, as he is so deft at taking the piss out of the New Age, Shamanic, Mother-Aya nonsense. Then I read his essay on Substack and realized that this dude is very, very smart and his humor — like all the best humor — is fueled by wisdom, compassion, disappointment, …
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651 - Becoming Uncivilized (with Anya and Nadia)
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1:15:57Anya and Nadia have helped lead our retreats in Montana for the past few years. In this conversation, we talk about the different kinds of movement they’ve studied and teach and how — along with Cameron and Melayne — we try to create a place and time where people can get very real with themselves and each other. Learn more about the event here. Int…
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Inside GoFundMe: Greg Mrva on Innovation, Impact, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
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40:43In this episode, we sit down with Greg Mrva, CFO of GoFundMe, to explore what it takes to lead finance in a mission-driven organization. Greg shares his path from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, his pivotal career lessons, and how GoFundMe has raised over $30 billion to help people worldwide. He breaks down the platform’s unique business model — rel…
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Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Tear,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan
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Trump Signs Order to Make Showers Great Again | Jon Hamm, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo | Thursday, April 10
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34:03Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump signing an executive order to make America's showers great again, before speaking with Jon Hamm, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo.
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Stocks Skyrocket as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause | Rami Malek, Jason Isaacs, Zarna Garg | Wednesday, April 9
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34:17Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the stock market skyrocketing after Trump announced a 90-day pause on his new tariffs, before speaking with Rami Malek, Jason Isaacs and Zarna Garg.
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649 - Allene Evans - "Guardian of a Free and Just Society" (Crestone Series)
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1:53:56Allene would never describe herself in such grand terms, but the fact is that she’s spent a long career in law working hard to defend and promote the fundamental decency that is at the heart of the American justice system — or should be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …
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Trump Plans Military Parade for 79th Birthday | Gigi Hadid, Triple H | Tuesday, April 8
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31:16Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump planning a 4-mile military parade to celebrate his 79th birthday, before speaking with Gigi Hadid and Triple H.
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Trump Says Don't Be Stupid as Stock Market Crashes | Adam Levine, Bella Ramsey, Sam Nivola, Tina Friml | Monday, April 7
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34:53Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump urging Americans not to panic over the crashing stock market, before speaking with Adam Levine, Bella Ramsey and Sam Nivola and welcoming comedian Tina Friml for stand-up.
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How Chargeback Gurus’ CFO Rebecca Beam is Winning with Data Science
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37:34Are chargebacks eating into your profits? You should take care of it before it exhausts your wealth. Jack McCullough sits down with Rebecca Beam, CFO of Chargeback Gurus, to demystify the complex world of chargebacks and reveal how to reclaim lost revenue. Rebecca brings a unique perspective to combating these disputed credit card transactions that…
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LiveRamp & The Future Of Finance With Lauren Dillard
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27:14Strong leadership shapes the future of finance, and Lauren Dillard, CFO of LiveRamp, knows exactly what it takes. In this conversation with Jack McCullough, she shares how her diverse career—from investor relations to marketing—has influenced her approach to financial strategy and team building. Lauren discusses how LiveRamp drives data connectivit…
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Thank you Daniele Bolelli, Douglas Rushkoff, Jesse Damiani, Michael Scarmack, and many others for tuning into my live video with Daniel Pinchbeck! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…
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Trump’s Tariffs Send Stocks Crashing Amidst World Panic | Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Hailee Steinfeld | Thursday, April 3
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28:08Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump sending the stock market into chaos with his tariffs, before speaking with Elton John, Brandi Carlile and Hailee Steinfeld.
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Trump Says Elon Is Leaving His Administration Soon | Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Olivia Munn, Bon Iver | Wednesday, April 2
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38:07Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Cory Booker speaking for over 25 hours on the Senate floor in protest of Trump’s administration, before speaking with Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, Olivia Munn, and Bon Iver.
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646 - Erin Ginder-Shaw (Depth Psychology)
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56:09Erin is closing in on her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. We’ve been very close since 1/1/16 and she’s one of my all-time favorite people. If I get arrested and have one call, her phone might be ringing. She’ll be joining us at the Becoming Uncivilized event at the Budokon compound this summer. Consider joining us! Intro mus…
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Trump Jeopardizes U.S. Alliances | Kevin Bacon, Amanda Peet, Louis McCartney, Preacher Lawson | Tuesday, April 1
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35:57Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump’s tariffs threatening to tank the economy, before speaking with Kevin Bacon, Amanda Peet and Louis McCartney and welcoming Preacher Lawson for a stand-up comedy performance.
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Thank you Nikita Petrov, Lacey Delayne, Dr Doug, Andrew Ramos, Eamon Cullen, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…
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Trump Is Serious About a Third Term | Jack Black, Britt Lower | Monday, March 31
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24:36Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump saying he couldn’t care less if prices go up due to his tariffs, before speaking with Jack Black and Britt Lower.
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this, the first walking ROMA episode, I ramble: Our world is ruled by unloved men. What’s it mean to be “driven?” Would the spirit of the angry prepper be ok with what we’ve done with his cabin?By Chris Ryan
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Trump Says Massive Group Chat Leak Is "Really Not a Big Deal" | Paul Rudd, Matt Bomer | Thursday, March 27
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26:46Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump urging Congress to defund NPR and PBS, before speaking with Paul Rudd and Matt Bomer.
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Senate Grills White House Over Insane War Plan Leak | Naomi Watts, Tom Segura, Marcus Mumford | Tuesday, March 25
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35:05Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Pete Hegseth denying responsibility for the massive group chat leak, before speaking with Naomi Watts, Tom Segura and Marcus Mumford.
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Journalist Releases Screenshots from Crazy War Plan Leak | Ed Sheeran, Ncuti Gatwa, Penn & Teller | Wednesday, March 26
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30:13Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the White House doing damage control from the group chat scandal, before speaking with Ed Sheeran and Ncuti Gatwa and welcoming Penn & Teller for a magic demonstration.
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Trump Throws Massive Tantrum Over Unflattering Portrait | Nikki Glaser, Randall Park, Bozoma Saint John | Monday, March 24
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36:37Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the White House seeking corporate sponsors for the annual Easter Egg Roll, before speaking with Nikki Glaser, Randall Park and Bozoma Saint John.
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How Philo’s CFO Julianna Hayes Leads With Innovation And Strategy In Streaming
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33:55Jack McCullough sits down with Julianna Hayes, CFO of Philo, to discuss the transformative role of financial leadership in the streaming industry. Julianna shares how Philo balances affordability and innovation while navigating the competitive landscape of live TV streaming. This episode dives into leadership strategies, building diverse teams, lev…
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644 - David Nance (My 14 year-old first cousin once removed)
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1:12:10You know those kids — toddlers, even — where you see the fully-formed person in their eyes? That’s how this guy has always been for me. He was cracking me up and blowing my mind before he could pronounce my name. Smart, kind, and very wise for his age (or any age). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…
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