Best Jared Turner Podcasts (2025)

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Netflix Buys Warner Bros.! Will the Movie Industry Survive??? 25:08

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28m ago25:08

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Film critics Travis Hopson and Chris Bumbray discuss the industry-shattering news that Netflix has acquired Warner Bros.! What will this mean for the theatrical experience? Will movies on the big screen survive? All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow …

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10 Things AI Will Never Do Better Than a Chinese Learner 26:53

10h ago26:53

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With AI advancing at lightning speed, many are wondering: Do I still need to learn Chinese? Jared and John say yes, and in this episode, they break down 10 ways your Chinese skills remain AI-proof. These are the kinds of things no app, bot, or translation tool can truly replace. Along the way, you'll hear stories about phone conversations that left…

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ETERNITY Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner 1:20:07

3d ago1:20:07

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Zootopia 2 made half a billion dollars at the Thanksgiving weekend box office, so you know we had to cover an A24 romantic comedy that made $2 million! Here's our review of ETERNITY. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQ54fh7Ypw Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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ETERNITY Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner 1:20:07

3d ago1:20:07

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Zootopia 2 made half a billion dollars at the Thanksgiving weekend box office, so you know we had to cover an A24 romantic comedy that made $2 million! Here's our review of ETERNITY. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQ54fh7YpwBy Review St. Louis

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Jalin Turner, Jan Błachowicz, UFC 323 picks 54:34

5d ago54:34

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Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport dif…

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

7d ago44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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973 - Building The Camera The Captures Verifiably Real Photos w/ Kosuke July Hata (Roc Camera) 28:48

7d ago28:48

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In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, Mat chats with Kosuke July Hata, the founder behind the ROC Camera — a groundbreaking device built to take verifiably real photos in the age of AI. He shares how his background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and flying cars at Kitty Hawk shaped his belief that “impossible things are buildable with en…

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ETERNITY Review: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner Spice Up the Afterlife 5:33

8d ago5:33

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Travis Hopson reviews the heavenly rom-com ETERNITY starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner! SYNOPSIS: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), wh…

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WAKE UP DEAD MAN Review: KNIVES OUT Sequel Goes To Spiritual Heights 5:08

9d ago5:08

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Travis Hopson reviews Rian Johnson's WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Mila Kunis, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. SYNOPSIS: Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chap…

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ZOOTOPIA 2 Is As Funny, Charming And Inclusive As We'd Hoped 5:29

10d ago5:29

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Travis Hopson reviews Disney's ZOOTOPIA 2 featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Idris Elba, and Fortune Feimster! SYNOPSIS: In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious …

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

10d ago1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8…

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

10d ago1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8 Support this show http://supporter.acas…

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Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Yvett Merino On ZOOTOPIA 2 And Evolving Nick and Judy's Relationship 4:51

12d ago4:51

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Travis Hopson talks with ZOOTOPIA 2 director Jared Bush, co-writer Byron Howard, and producer Yvett Merino about the beloved Disney sequel, and the evolving relationship between Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. ZOOTOPIA 2 is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @pu…

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Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster Talk ZOOTOPIA 2 and Joining the Disney Family 4:34

12d ago4:34

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Travis Hopson talks with Ke Huy Quan and Fortune Feimster about the new characters they voice in ZOOTOPIA 2: Gary De'Snake and Nibbles Maplestick! ZOOTOPIA 2 is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / …

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Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin Tease Romance For Judy and Nick in ZOOTOPIA 2 4:29

12d ago4:29

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Travis Hopson talks with Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin about their return as Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps in ZOOTOPIA 2! Could romance be in the works for the mismatched pair? ZOOTOPIA 2 is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Pun…

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484: The Season 1 Recap 36:15

14d ago36:15

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Our Bike Shed trio check back in with one another to follow up on some topics that caught their attention over the course of season 1. Sally covers her time working with React over the last few months and the challenges it still presents to her workflow, Joël goes back over typescripts and the benefits he’s found when debugging, and the cast reflec…

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A Czech Perspective on Learning Chinese: Renata Mirkova’s Story 47:02

13d ago47:02

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In this episode, Jared sits down with Renata Mirkova, a Chinese language educator from the Czech Republic whose journey into Mandarin began not with a grand plan, but almost by accident. What started as a university entrance decision led her to master Chinese, live in China, and now teach both Czech and Chinese across cultural boundaries. Renata sh…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

15d ago1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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RENTAL FAMILY Review: Brendan Fraser Is A Loved One For Hire In One Of The Year's Best Films 5:29

19d ago5:29

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Travis Hopson reviews Brendan Fraser in RENTAL FAMILY, opening in theaters on November 21st! SYNOPSIS: Set against modern-day Tokyo, “Rental Family follows an American actor (Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himsel…

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WICKED: FOR GOOD Doesn't Soar Quite As High 4:15

19d ago4:15

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Travis Hopson reviews Jon M. Chu's WICKED: FOR GOOD led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande! WICKED: FOR GOOD opens Nov. 21st. SYNOPSIS: Five years after the events of “Wicked,” Elphaba Thropp is now a fugitive, branded the Wicked Witch of the West, who continues her fight for Animal rights and other causes. Glinda Upland, meanwhile, has become a sp…

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972 - Enabling Better Basketball Analytics Using Computer Vision w/ Bo Shaffer (Playswise) 21:08

19d ago21:08

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In today’s episode of Forward Thinking Founders, Mat sits down with Bo Shaffer, founder and CEO of Playswise, a startup using computer vision and AI to unlock deep basketball analytics straight from broadcast footage. Bo played basketball at Duke, and she saw firsthand how much of the sport still relies on slow, manual film review. Playswise is her…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:18:00

19d ago1:18:00

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The PREDATOR franchise is moving full steam ahead, with Dan Trachtenberg directing PREY (2022) and KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) before the latest release - PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Friend of the show Patrick Scott Patterson returns to talk all things in the franchise, as we spoil every reason why we loved the latest movie. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:18:00

19d ago1:18:00

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The PREDATOR franchise is moving full steam ahead, with Dan Trachtenberg directing PREY (2022) and KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) before the latest release - PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Friend of the show Patrick Scott Patterson returns to talk all things in the franchise, as we spoil every reason why we loved the latest movie. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be…

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483: Comparing notes on note-taking 38:57

20d ago38:57

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Joël and Sally compare various note taking styles as they set out to find which ones work best for them. The pair break down the different ways of formatting their notes and what they’re used for, Sally explains her struggles with note taking in general and the work arounds she’s found to achieve similar results instead, and Joël provides a small u…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

21d ago58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, and Michael Mando Talk Fentanyl Crisis Thriller KING IVORY 9:34

21d ago9:34

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Travis Hopson talks with KING IVORY stars James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, and Michael Mando about John Swab's Tulsa drug war thriller, opening in theaters on November 14th! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://w…

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971 - Enabling Worldwide 7G Connectivity Via Space Lasers w/ Gulmohar Ahluwalia (Nyxara) 29:27

21d ago29:27

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In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, Mat Sherman sits down with Gulmohar Ahluwalia, founder & CEO of Nyxara — a company building a next-generation space-to-ground communications system using cloud-piercing lasers capable of delivering terabits per second. Imagine downloading all of Netflix in five seconds. That’s the world Nyxara aims to u…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

26d ago1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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482: Labels for our job 43:51

28d ago43:51

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Joël and Sally analyse their job titles as they try to figure out exactly which borrowed labels best define their work at thoughtbot. Together they break down the components of commonly used titles such as engineer, architect and consultant to see which element reflects their work best, how they would describe their roles at thoughtbot, which indus…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

28d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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The 7 Worst Ways to Learn Chinese (And What to Do Instead) 33:04

27d ago33:04

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After 300 days of secretly studying Chinese, one guy surprises his partner with phrases like “the cheesecake is grieving” and “the purple elephant eats passion for breakfast.” It’s a bit humorous, but it also highlights a bigger issue: extreme learning methods that feel productive but fall flat in practice. In this episode, Jared and John dive into…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS Director Wants Another ALIEN Crossover! 4:16

29d ago4:16

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS director Dan Trachtenberg talks about his third PREDATOR movie in three years, changing the franchise formula, and more crossovers with ALIEN! PREDATOR: BADLANDS is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS Stars Talk Cool Weapons, ALIEN Connections, and More 3:52

29d ago3:52

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Travis Hopson talks with PREDATOR: BADLANDS stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi about the coolest Yautja weapons, the film's connection to ALIEN, and which props they might've held on to! PREDATOR: BADLANDS is in theaters now! All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouT…

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BUGONIA w/ Matt F Basler 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

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The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos is here, pairing Emma Stone with Jesse Plemons, in this conspiracy theory laden thriller that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Find out why we loved this movie. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=AB01s2hghAk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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BUGONIA w/ Matt F Basler 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

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The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos is here, pairing Emma Stone with Jesse Plemons, in this conspiracy theory laden thriller that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Find out why we loved this movie.By Review St. Louis

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Does PREDATOR: BADLANDS Live Up To The Hype? 20:42

1M ago20:42

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Die-hard PREDATOR fans Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray talk about the franchise's return to the big screen with PREDATOR: BADLANDS! Does it live up to the hype? SYNOPSIS: Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely all…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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970 - Using your Voice To Complete Complex Workflows On Your Computer w/ Connor Waslo (Caddy) 36:24

1M ago36:24

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Mat Sherman catches up with Connor Waslo, co-founder/CEO of Caddy, a desktop voice interface that keeps you in flow by turning spoken intent into real work across tools like Linear, Slack, Calendar, Gmail, and Notion. Connor shares the origin story with cofounder Rajiv, hard pivots, and craft standards for their private beta. They compare SF’s tech…

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969 - The Marketplace Bringing Naps to Hotels w/ Jared Lerner (Nappr) 25:54

1M ago25:54

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In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, Mat Sherman chats with Jared Lerner, co-founder and CEO of Nappr, a marketplace redefining hotel stays by letting travelers book rooms for short, flexible durations. Jared shares how his own struggles with sleep sparked the idea, what it takes to build trust with hotels, and how Napper attracts both tra…

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481: Dev Horror Stories 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Joël and Sally grab a flashlight to share some scary dev stories with each other to celebrate spooky season. Sally tales the tale of the missing production database, Joël flees from some corrupted data, and each recall instances of haunted code and heart stopping moments from projects gone wrong. — Thanks to our sponsors for this episode Judoscale …