Best Ed Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2025)

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612: (Solo) Funding vs Bootstrapping - The Real Tradeoffs EVERY Founders Needs To Know 12:05

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Should you raise money or bootstrap your business? It’s one of the biggest questions every founder faces — and the wrong decision can shape the entire future of your company. In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned from speaking with hundreds of founders about funding, and what I’ve personally applied in building Foundr and my ecommerce b…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 603: Featuring Ken Reid & Morgan Geekie 2:15:00

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On Episode 603 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the Boys recap the Amazon Coast to Coast stream. Whit checks in from daddy daycare, ChicletsU hits Boston University, and Grinnell got to sit down with Mike Eruzione. Are the Oilers back on a run? Is Quinn Hughes to Jersey really in motion? The Devils are spiraling, Bruins are dominating, MacKinnon is on a histo…

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611: From Homeless to Multi-Billionaire - His Success Habits | John Paul DeJoria 59:44

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John Paul DeJoria went from being homeless twice to building two global billion-dollar brands, Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, using nothing but resilience, sales mastery, and a refusal to quit.This interview breaks down how he launched Paul Mitchell with just $700 while living in his car, created the ultra-premium tequila category from scratch, …

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Want to run a marathon? Here’s what not to do. 18:13

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Have you ever completely messed up a marathon? Or maybe you’re thinking about running one and want to avoid the common mistakes? RISD grad Alen Yen says he’s been “bad” at marathons for more than a decade. But he stuck with it and finally figured out how to conquer the 26.2 miles. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to share what he’s learned in a new…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 602: Featuring Luc Robitaille 3:09:05

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On Episode 602 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the crew welcomes Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille for an all-time interview, but not before chewing through one of the wildest stretches of hockey chaos we’ve seen yet. We’ve got Peakin’ Episode 3 dropping, NHL Coast to Coast launching Thursday at 7PM ET for our Canadian listeners, and Prime Monday Night Hockey in …

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610: (Solo) The Secret to Finding Agencies That Don’t Burn You 9:28

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When you’re just starting out, the fastest way to grow isn’t automation, ads, or scaling systems — it’s doing things that don’t scale. In this episode, I share why the most successful founders — from billion-dollar startups to small ecommerce brands — all begin by leaning into the unscalable. From replying personally to every email, to sending hund…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 601: Featuring James Duthie + Mike Matheson 2:38:55

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On Episode 601 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys had an absolutely insane holiday week where the Chiclets crew dropped a Game Notes Episode with the Plante brothers, ChicletsU: Maine, and another Peakin’ episode. The Final Peakin’ episode drops Wednesday at 8PM ET so set a reminder. Mike Matheson Surprises the boys and talks all things Montreal. Biz i…

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609: From $0 to $20M in 3 Years Selling Suppliments | Damien Fitzpatrick 1:04:36

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From professional rugby player to successful entrepreneur, Damien Fitzpatrick built a sports recovery brand trusted by elite athletes around the world. In this interview, Damien shares how he went from the highs and lows of a professional sports career to creating Pillar Performance, a multimillion-dollar supplement company now used by Olympians an…

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Talking Heads' Chris Frantz on the newly resurfaced 'Psycho Killer' demo 21:43

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More than 50 years ago, in a Providence apartment, some of the band members of Talking Heads recorded an early demo of what would eventually become their hit, "Psycho Killer." Over the years, that recording eventually made its way to RISD. And on Friday, fans can finally hear it. The track is included in a new collection of demos and live recording…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 600: Featuring Craig Fitzpatrick & Derek Stepan 2:10:00

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On Episode 600 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys have Blind Hockey Veteran Craig Fitzpatrick on the show to talk about his journey through life as he lost his eyesight, finding a passion in hockey, and the incredible people in the hockey world that make this game the best there is. Earlier on, Keith surprises the boys with Derek Stepan to talk about t…

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The B-Side Ep. 172 – Daniel Craig (with Gavin Mevius) 2:09:08

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Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we talk about someone who played Bond, James Bond, and Blanc, Benoit Blanc. It’s Daniel Craig! Our returning guest is the great Gavin Mevius, co-host of both The Mixed Reviews Podcast and The…

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608: (Solo) Why Short-Term Wins Can Quietly Kill Your Business 10:32

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When I first started Foundr, I made a lot of short-term decisions — and most of them hurt us more than they helped. It took years (and a few hard lessons) to understand that sustainable growth only comes when you play the long game. In this episode, I break down what it means to win deep, not shallow, and why short-term thinking keeps so many found…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 599: Featuring Andrew Ladd, Mason West & The Wonton Don 2:53:49

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On Episode 599 of Spittin’ Chiclets the boys are joined by Andrew Ladd and The Wonton Don, and the boys are rolling. Sandbagger and Peakin’ were a hit, ChicletsU and the new Peakin’ drop this week, and Biz wants answers on the Tate McRae–Jack Hughes photo. The Wall of St. Paul has Minnesota buzzing — Wallstedt is unconscious, Gustavsson is dialed i…

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Production Designer Alexandra Schaller on Crafting Train Dreams 36:58

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One of the many special things in Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, is the production design. Nearly every element of each setting feels like it was just sitting there, waiting to be captured. Of course, this is not the case. It was meticulously, carefully planned and built. The Film Stage's Dan Mecca was lucky and honored to speak with Alex…

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AI, Friction, and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Lessons from Gemini 3 42:49

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Are you ready to rethink how AI is shaping higher education? Join Craig and Rob in episode 27 of AIGTC as they dive into the recent agentic shift in AI models like Google’s Gemini 3—and what this means for students, faculty, and the future of learning. In this thought-provoking conversation, Craig shares his unsettling experience with Gemini 3’s “a…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 598: Featuring Sean Avery + Empty Netters 3:11:17

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On Episode 598 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are in LA to record a ton of all-time interviews and a sandbagger with a very special guest. But first, Sean Avery drops in to talk about the state of the league, his pointer stick, and tons of wild storylines around the NHL. Later on, Dan and Chris Powers from Empty Netters join the show as long time f…

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607: How I Built a $120M/Year Cookie Business From My Appartment | Loren Castle 51:14

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Loren Castle turned a life-threatening cancer diagnosis at 22 into the spark that built Sweet Loren’s, a $120M-a-year clean food brand now sold in over 5,000 supermarkets nationwide. In this interview, Loren shares how she bootstrapped her way from baking cookies in a tiny New York apartment to landing Whole Foods without packaging, rebranding her …

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A more complex picture of Rhode Island's first couple, Roger and Mary Williams 22:23

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If you live in Rhode Island, you’ve heard of Roger Williams. But do we really know what our founder was like? Roger Williams University History Professor Charlotte Carrington-Farmer is out with a new book exploring his story through his own writings and what other people wrote about him. She’s also the force behind a new exhibit about his wife, Mar…

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606: (Solo) The Week Before Black Friday: What Smart Ecommerce Founders Are Doing Differently 10:08

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It’s not too late to win Black Friday. Even if you’re behind, there’s still time to drive serious results—if you focus on the right moves. In this episode, I share my final Black Friday checklist after 10 years of running campaigns for Foundr and other brands. You’ll learn exactly what the most successful ecommerce stores are doing one week out to …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 597: Featuring Craig Ludwig & Frank the Tank 1:58:06

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On Episode 597 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are absolutely humming. The Internet Invitational Finale came out with some insane cheating allegations, Paige & Malosi drama, Frankie’s butterknife, and Beef, Francis & Dalke taking the crown. With all the golf talk, we have a Sandbagger dropping this Thursday, Gaborik’s interview from last week was al…

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The B-Side Ep. 171 – Richard Linklater (with Ryland Aldrich) 1:35:35

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Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we discuss Richard Linklater! He’s an American indie legend who we recently just spoke to! With two new films out here at the end of 2025 (Blue Moon and Nouvelle Vague), we discuss his B-…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 596: Featuring Marián Gáborík 2:50:47

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On Episode 596 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by an all-time guest, Marián Gáborík, to talk about his unreal career, highlight reel goals, locker room stories and much more. But first, Biz shaved his head and he’s been electric on back-to-back TNT hits — especially alongside blind hockey vet Craig Fitzpatrick. The Chiclets Cup video drop…

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605: He Bought an Airline for $0.30 (and made BILLIONS) | Tony Fernendes (Best of Foundr) 41:21

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Tony Fernandes turned a failing airline into a billion-dollar business and built AirAsia into one of the most recognized brands in Asia.In this interview, Tony explains how he bought AirAsia for just 30 cents and $10M of debt, scaled it into the fourth largest airline in Asia, and created a culture that transformed 24,000 employees into a unified t…

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R.I. state coral is key to addressing climate change 18:53

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Rhode Island is the only state with its own official coral. Astrangia poculata, also known as Northern Star Coral, isn't like those colorful reefs down in the tropics, but it might play an important role in protecting its more vibrant cousins. To find out more, host Edward Fitzpatrick met with Roger Williams University Professor Koty Sharp, a champ…

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604: (Solo) What Labubu and Apple Can Teach You About Scarcity Marketing 12:43

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Think scarcity is just a marketing gimmick? Used properly, it’s one of the fastest ways to increase perceived value, build community, and grow sales—without racing to the bottom on discounts. In this episode, I break down the scarcity and drop-model strategies I’ve seen work at the highest level—from Apple launches and cult collectible brands to Gr…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 595: Featuring Jon Gruden, Jeff Blashill, Bob Stauffer, and Darren McCarty 2:15:10

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On Episode 595 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Chiclets Cup video drops Tuesday at noon and buckets of Pink Whitney were crushed for that one. Whit brings on Job Gruden to address Biz sewering El Pres at the Bucs Game before the boys ask the big question… time to panic in Edmonton? The Oilers got shelled 9-1 by Colorado, and Stauff went off, so the boys …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 594: Featuring Rick Nash 2:32:42

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On Episode 594 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Biz has been everywhere (Toronto → Atlanta → Dallas), and the league’s upside down: the Anaheim Ducks are legit (8-3-1, six of seven), with Cutter Gauthier throwing a hatty at the Panthers — are they sneaky Cup contenders? The Wild Vs. Preds OT was pure chaos with a controversial winner after the net popped loos…

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603: He Built a $1B Beauty Brand Selling $1 Makeup | Joey Shamah 51:49

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Joey Shamah built e.l.f. Cosmetics into a billion-dollar beauty brand by doing the exact opposite of every competitor in the industry.In this interview, the e.l.f. co-founder breaks down how he turned a radical $1 makeup idea—laughed at by investors and retailers—into a global powerhouse that went public on the New York Stock Exchange. From bootstr…

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Senator Jack Reed on the politicization of the military 17:33

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The military is supposed to be apolitical, but critics say it’s getting pulled into the Trump administration’s political agenda. Senator Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat and former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to weigh in on what’s happening. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected] See Privacy P…

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Emulsion Ep. 18 - Carlo Chatrian on the Tokyo IFF and Future of Cinema Culture 37:32

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A world-cinema fixture who's earned the support of Martin Scorsese, M. Night Shyamalan, Olivier Assayas, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Béla Tarr, Claire Denis, Christian Petzold, Tilda Swinton, and Ryusuke Hamaguchi––among many others––Carlo Chatrian reshaped the festival landscape with his work as artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival and Be…

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602: (Solo) What I Learned From Alex Hormozi’s $100M Book Launch 13:35

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Everyone saw the headlines—but the real lessons from Alex Hormozi’s $100M book launch are in the planning, positioning, and pre-launch. In this episode, I break down the fundamentals you can lift straight into your next product launch or Black Friday promo: how to think like a founder (not an influencer), engineer your unit economics, and turn mont…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 593: Featuring Logan Cooley & Ryan Reaves 2:16:45

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On Episode 593 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Biz hits Dallas for a Pink Whitney meet-and-greet this week before Stars–Ducks, fresh off a wild weekend with Tom Green and a heartbreaking Game 7 World Series loss. Yes, Biz was there. Leafs are starting to spiral, (29th-ranked PP, Domi’s cold, Easton Cowen’s first goal, Tanev stretchered off), while the Pengui…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 592: Featuring Jay Rosehill 2:50:47

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On Episode 592 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Internet Invitational is officially here and Luke Kwon has taken over as public enemy #1. The boys break down the Frozen Frenzy chaos, Caufield’s OT magic, and Bedard’s hat trick against the Sens that’s got everyone talking Team USA vs. Team Canada. The boys hit all the big signings: Logan Cooley’s 8x10M dea…

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601: The Couple Who Built a 9-FIGURE Brand While Working Full-Time Jobs | Natalie Holloway 57:38

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Natalie Holloway turned a $5,000 side hustle into Bala — a globally recognized fitness brand worn by millions and backed by Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova. In this interview, the Bala co-founder breaks down how she and her husband Max bootstrapped the brand from their garage to $20M+ in sales, weathered near-bankruptcy after the post-COVID crash, a…

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The B-Side Ep. 170 – David Cronenberg (with Veronica Fitzpatrick) 1:27:52

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Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we discuss David Cronenberg, one of the truly great Canadian geniuses and the filmmaker credited with the advent of “body horror” (a distinction he bristles against, for what it’s worth).…

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Amanda Milkovits on her night at the Conjuring House 13:58

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Halloween is upon us, so we thought it’d be a good time to check in on Rhode Island’s most famous haunted location — the Conjuring House. Globe Rhode Island’s Amanda Milkovits spent the night there with her sister. She joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to tell the story of what happened. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy …

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600: (Solo) How Founders Should Actually Use AI (Without Getting Lost) 12:40

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AI is the biggest shift since the internet—and if you’re not using it daily as a founder, you’re falling behind. In this episode, I break down exactly how I use AI to think clearer, execute faster, and lead better—without being technical. From treating AI as a true thinking partner to training it like a team member, I’ll show you the practical work…