Best Josh Waldron Podcasts (2025)

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How NBA free agency, draft impact Boston Celtics team building 1:02:33

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The Boston Celtics have been making moves to reshape their roster as the rest of the NBA does the same. As free agency gets fully underway, we are seeing the order of the league transform in real time. What do we think of what the Celtics have done to put the team in a position for future success, and where is Boston's place in the East order next …

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Jim Waldron - Guaranteed Yips Cure, Radical Acceptance, Willingness to Suffer, and Eliminating Fear 1:13:26

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On this episode of The Mental Golf Show my guest is Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer. Jim touts a 94% success rate of eliminating the yips, so naturally I was curious about and we dig into it right away. This was one of my favorite conversations on The Mental Golf Show yet, so h…

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RGC, Not GRC: Why Risk Comes First ft Ricky Waldron 1:19:19

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What if compliance wasn't just about passing audits—but about building trust from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Raj sits down with Ricky Waldron, Director of Security Audit & GRC at Navan, whose GRC experience spans tech giants like Microsoft, Disney, Oracle, and Smartsheet. Ricky shares how GRC is evolving into…

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#386 - John Perkins: Confessions Of An Economic Hitman 1:00:09

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John Perkins is a former economist and author best known for his book Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, where he claims to have helped the U.S. government and corporations manipulate developing countries through debt. The book documents Perkins’ eye-opening experiences as an economist embroiled in geopolitics, covert operations, and the far-reach…

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On Jrue, Porzingis trades, what we'd do in the draft with Daniel Donabedian 1:15:26

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The Boston Celtics are in the middle of one of their busiest weeks in modern memory in terms of team building, trading away core pieces of their 2024 title team while trying to remain contenders in the near-term future and also getting cheap enough to slide under the second apron. Did we mention the 2025 NBA draft is also almost upon us? Boston's f…

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Ross Macleod - Putting Fundamentals, Putting Under Pressure, and Curing the Putting Yips 1:21:47

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Ross MacLeod joins The Mental Golf Show. Ross is a putting coach to players of all skill levels. Click here to find him on X. And click here to check out his Putting Coaching offerings. Timestamps & Topics: (00:00) Putting Under Pressure and Tendencies It Causes (06:06) Does mental game cause bad putting? Or does bad putting cause mental issues? (1…

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On 2025 NBA draft prospects for the Celtics with Bryan Kalbrosky 46:23

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The Boston Celtics are just under a week away from making their selections in the 2025 NBA draft. And while we don't know for sure if they will be selecting at the No. 28 and 32 picks they currently control, we do have an idea of what sorts of players they might be looking for, what needs they have, and who they have been working out. With a potent…

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#385 - Michael Every: Globalisation Is Dead — What Comes Next? 57:37

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PRE-ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com In this episode of Chatter, I sat down with Micheal Every, global strategist at Rabobank Singapore, to talk about the end of globalisation, why the West is imploding from within, and how a new kind of economic warfare is replacing free trade. We got deep into the geopolitics of the Middle East, Ukra…

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Dr. David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Trauma, the Yips, Breathing, and Why Golf is So Hard 1:00:14

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Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist, and he is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy. He is the cofounder of the self-hypnosis app Reveri. Rory has been outspoken about his use of the Reveri app. Dr. Spiegel has been on podcasts such as Huberman Lab, Tim Ferriss, and Rich Roll. So to add The Mental Go…

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#384 - Dr Toghrul Aliyev: GameStop’s Next Chapter: $6 Billion and a Bitcoin Treasury 47:33

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ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - ⁠https://wen-moon.com⁠ In this episode, Dr. Aliyev shares his unexpected journey from a university student with little investing experience to becoming a prominent research analyst, and how a viral Reddit post about cryptocurrency launched his career in finance writing. The conversation covers the evolution of GameStop afte…

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What Does ‘Technical’ Even Mean in GRC? ft Alan Luk @ Grammarly 1:10:07

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Is it time to stop pretending GRC is technical? Alan Luk makes the case for a new kind of compliance leader—and it might surprise you. In this sharp and unfiltered episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Alan Luk, Director of GRC at Grammarly (and former Microsoft and PwC leader), joins Raj to dismantle common myths about GRC—and why even your engineers…

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What the Celtics can crib from OKC to get back to the finals with Clemente Almanza 46:52

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The Boston Celtics may not be in the 2025 NBA Finals, but both teams that are have ties to Massachusetts through players, coaches, and executives. What can the Indiana Pacers - Oklahoma City Thunder matchup on the league's biggest stage tell us about the future of the Celtics, what can Boston steal from these teams to get back to the finals in the …

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Webb Simpson - U.S. Open Nostalgia, What Scottie Does Different, and Building (and Losing) Confidence 47:03

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Webb Simpson needs no introduction. Timely conversation for U.S. Open week. Timestamps & Topics: (00:00:00) How does Webb Simpson feel about the U.S. Open now 13 years after winning? (00:02:58) Webb’s U.S. Open Final qualifying this year (00:05:24) Closing out the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club (00:07:09) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course…

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On Celtics alumni in an Indy-OKC finals and the East's future with Kory Waldron 1:06:04

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The Boston Celtics are not in the 2025 NBA Finals, and took leave of the playoffs earlier than expected at the hands of the New York Knicks. But there are two Boston alumni who will be in the finals, one the Celtics traded away in the deal to bring on Malcolm Brogdon, and the other who will be coaching the team taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder. …

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Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer 1:10:38

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Mike Booker is a Texas Golf Hall of Famer, a former tour pro, and an accomplished amateur. He's the author of the The Tournament Golfer's Playbook. Timestamps and Topics: (00:00:00) How do you build (and lose) confidence? (00:05:23) Using Swing Keys to Turn a Bad Round Around (00:15:35) Last chance for 50% off The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital c…

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#383 - John Rapley: Why Empires Fall - Bretton Woods & Dollar Dominance 1:09:07

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ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com In this episode, I sat down with John Rapley, who co-wrote “Why Empires Fall.” The conversation kicks off with a bit about how John and his co-author, Peter Heather, came up with the idea for the book. They realized that even though they came from different academic backgrounds, they had similar ideas a…

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#382 - John Waldron: GameStop's Bitcoin Treasury 1:14:37

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ORDER MY GAMESTOP BOOK - https://wen-moon.com GameStop are buying Bitcoin. I can't quite believe it. It's been a long time since I first saw some Apes meme that GameStop should buy bitcoin. I don't think they ever really expected it to happen. And yet here we are... Waiting for the announcement that GameStop bought Bitcoin from Ryan Cohen - hopeful…

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#381 - Professor Brunello Rosa: CBDCs and The Future Of Money 1:10:02

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Today I was joined by Professor Brunello Rosa, author of the book Smart Money to discuss digital money, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), and how China is winning the race for the future of money! We break down what a CBDC really is, why it matters for our future, and how China is already light-years ahead when it comes to digital currency. …

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No More Compliance Theater: Meet Real Security Compliance with Adam Brennick 1:19:31

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Is it time to rethink SOC 2? (Spoiler: Adam thinks so—and he’s got the receipts.) In this insightful episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Adam Brennick, Director of Security Risk & Compliance at Cockroach Labs, joins Raj to challenge the status quo of SOC 2, compliance culture, and how GRC teams should operate in a modern, engineering-driven world. W…

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Joe Bronson - Exclusive Golf Courses, Balancing Golf and Life, and Simplifying a Complex Game 1:11:52

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Joe Bronson joins The Mental Golf Show. He's the author of PARdon Me, which was just released and you can get the book, and any of Joe's other books, by clicking here. Topics & Timestamps: (00:00:00) Golf as a Cerebral Activity (00:03:46) Making Golf Simple (00:06:30) Does confidence come from playing experience, or practice? (00:09:14) How has Joe…

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What does Jaylen Brown's future in Boston look like next season and beyond? 56:14

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Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown recently revealed that he still might need surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus. How could his injury and all the other issues the Celtics are dealing with impact Boston's future next season and beyond? With costar on the wing Jayson Tatum also recovering from a major injury in a torn Achilles tendon …

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A new era for the Boston Celtics, and for us 58:51

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The Boston Celtics are on the precipice of a new era. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens just sat down with the media for the first time since Boston was defeated by the New York Knicks in their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series that saw Jayson Tatum go down in Game 4 with a torn Achilles, Jaylen Brown …

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Dan Abrahams - Pressure, Fighting Your Brain, and Your A-B-C-D Game 1:01:27

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Dan Abrahams is a Sport Psychologist and former professional golfer. At one time he was the Lead Psychologist for England Golf. Dan joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00:00 Why is it so hard to perform under pressure? 00:07:42 How to choose what you think on the course 00:13:06 How to use past experience to make you better 00:17:…

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Can Compliance Be Cool? Harness's Andrew Spangler Thinks So 54:38

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In this episode of Security and GRC Decoded, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Andrew Spangler, Director of Security and GRC at Harness, to explore how compliance engineering can go far beyond checkboxes—and actually drive innovation. Andrew shares his journey from building the compliance engineering function at Datadog to scaling automation and vis…

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Jayson Nickol - Going Low, the Most Important Stat, and How to Move On from Bad Shots 57:48

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Jayson Nickol is one of the top golf instructors on Skillest, and perhaps most notably he's coach of Chasing Scratch's Mike Shade. Jayson kills em with kindness as he joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00 What’s Stopping Mike from Chasing Scratch from Getting to Scratch? 01:29 Prioritizing Reps in Practice Planning 08:09 Playing …

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Jon Schram - Clutch, Flow, and Golf Confidence vs. Delusion 1:09:25

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Jon Schram is a performance coach for competitive golfers, poker players, business executives and many other areas. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 What is clutch? 05:27 The Impact of Importance on Performance 08:57 When the lights turn on, are you better or worse? 12:16 Rory's Masters- He pulled off the hard shots, but …

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From Compliance to SBOMs: Josh Bressers’ Take on Security 1:05:47

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In this episode, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Josh Bressers, VP of Security at Anchore and longtime leader in the open source security space. With decades of experience, Josh brings a candid and compelling perspective on everything from the chaos of early cybersecurity days to the nuanced challenges of SBOMs and compliance in today’s world. Jos…

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Lou Stagner - Stats, Expectations, and Managing Emotions on the Golf Course 1:13:30

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Lou Stagner is a statistician, coach, and one of the most influential voices in the golf industry. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Emotional Control in Golf 05:07 Statistics and Anger 10:23 How much should we be thinking about stats? 12:56 The Importance of Data Tracking 14:49 Playing with Confidence vs. Emotion 19:15 St…

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Gary Nicol - Intention, Attention, Attitude, and Enjoying Golf 50:56

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Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. Topics: - Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity. - Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores. - The human brain …

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#380 - Ben Wehrman: Meme-festing It Into Reality: GameStop Are Buying Bitcoin?! 43:47

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Is this the start of a financial revolution? In this explosive episode of Chatter, we dive into GameStop’s jaw-dropping decision to add Bitcoin to its treasury — a move years in the making, driven by grassroots internet communities and unapologetic Bitcoin maximalists. 🎙️ Guest: Ben Wehrman – podcaster, blogger, GME/BTC evangelist, and certified me…

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From Cruise to Whatnot: Kieran Pierman’s GRC Playbook 1:02:43

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In this episode, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Kieran Pierman, GRC & Security at Whatnot, and a former security, risk and compliance leader at Cruise and Dropbox, to explore fresh perspectives on Security & GRC. Kieran opens with a bold stance: data breaches, while critical, aren't the top threat they used to be. Instead, he argues, maintaining …

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Howard Falco - Confidence, Golf Trauma, and the Invincible Golf Mindset 1:04:10

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Howard Falco, author of Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success, joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Confidence Comes from Fundamentals 03:28 Bad Round: Fix or Adapt? 08:15 The Intersection of Life and Golf 14:40 What Makes Golf So Hard and So Great? 18:42 Optimism and Performance in G…