Best Mode Push Podcasts (2025)

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King Oscar's Reign after the Saudi GP 29:47

15d ago29:47

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Three races, a new driver’s championship favorite, and LOTS of rumors — it’s been a busy month in F1. We talk about the changing of the tide at McLaren and what Papaya Rules 2.0 should look like in the reign of Piastri. Can Lando get his head in the game and change the momentum? Meanwhile, Max pulled out a miracle in Suzuka. Is it enough to keep hi…

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How to Reclaim Who You Are When You’ve Forgotten Who That Is—Without Starting Over or Walking Away from Your Life 19:22

1d ago19:22

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Who am I beyond being a mom?" That question might seem small, but it's profoundly important. According to research, 71% of mothers report being most strongly defined by their roles as mothers—a number that jumps to 87% for those not in the workforce. When that all-consuming role shifts, many women f…

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NYT publisher AG Sulzberger on Trump, OpenAI and the economy 1:10:43

2d ago1:10:43

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Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. We’re off today, but we’ll be back Thursday, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we have an excellent episode from Business Insider Chief Correspondent Peter Kafka, who hosts the media podcast Channels. In this episode, Peter sat down with one of the biggest names in journalism: New York Times publisher AG Sulzberger. It’s a f…

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Pushing Through Life's Challenges: A Conversation on Wellness and Self-Advocacy 53:36

3d ago53:36

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Send us a text What if the most important investment you'll ever make isn't in stocks or property—but in yourself? That's the powerful revelation at the heart of this candid conversation between host Damon and educator-entrepreneur Ryan Reed. Through raw personal stories, Damon reveals how ignoring persistent headaches nearly cost him his life when…

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The 5 drivers that keep High-performing women pushing, even when exhausted 11:53

3d ago11:53

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Ambitious women are often told to "slow down" or "be happy with where they are”. If you’re a high-performing woman, you’ll probably know the frustration that comes from hearing this. So why do high-performing women continue to push themselves, not only when facing others’ criticism, but even in the face of exhaustion? Understanding the deep-seated …

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What Trump has broken in 100 days 52:25

6d ago52:25

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A lot has happened in the first 100 days of Trump's second term. It’s nearly too much to keep up with, really, but we're going to try. Verge policy editor Adi Robertson joins Decoder this week to talk through six of the biggest stories and themes we're covering, from tariffs to TikTok to DOGE. Links: Donald Trump’s first 100 days: all the news affe…

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From Darkness to Light: Domestic Violence Survivors Share Their Stories 4:38

7d ago4:38

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Send us a text Two powerful voices are joining the DK and Tree Podcast in upcoming livestream episodes that tackle crucial but often underdiscussed topics. Your host Damon is excited to bring these conversations to both live viewers and podcast listeners. First, we'll hear from a remarkable survivor of domestic violence who's ready to share her jou…

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The Strength Lie—How “Just Push Through” Is Breaking Midlife Moms 19:44

9d ago19:44

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Are you tired of being tired—but still feel like slowing down means letting people down? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the quiet belief so many women carry: “If I can just push through, everything will be okay.” But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you from the energy, joy, and connection you crave? Misty shares the vulnerable st…

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Decoder Live: Fired FTC commissioners fight back 58:59

9d ago58:59

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A few days ago, I hosted a panel with FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC. We recorded the discussion, and we’re bringing it to you today. Normal Decoder stuff, but these are anything but normal times. Becca and Alvaro were FTC commissioners until very recently, when President Do…

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Together: Surround yourself with those doing what you want 9:03

10d ago9:03

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If you’re struggling in any area of your life, going it alone might be the hardest way to get to the other side. The reality is, the key to unlocking greater change doesn’t lie in solitude, but in the power of a community. Before I took the leap into starting my online business, I only ever did things one-on-one. But it wasn’t until I (begrudgingly…

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Headspace with Cal Thompson 48:44

13d ago48:44

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S03E09 (#337). Cal Thompson, VP of Product Design and Research at Headspace, joins us to talk about the evolution of Headspace from a pure mindfulness app to a comprehensive mental health platform, including health coaches and therapists. We chat about Headspace’s internal culture and how they manage being a healthy workplace as a health company. W…

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The case for breaking up Google has never been stronger 1:12:18

14d ago1:12:18

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Today we’re talking about the very real possibility that Google might be broken up by the United States government. And to do that, I’m talking to Jonathan Kanter, the former assistant attorney general for antitrust under the Biden administration. Kanter left the DOJ after Trump was elected, but he was the architect of the major antitrust cases the…

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Breaking Free From the "Now What?" Story 27:48

17d ago27:48

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🎙️ Episode 8: Breaking Free From the "Now What?" Story Have you ever looked around your quiet house and asked, “Now what?” You’ve spent years being the glue, the organizer, the nurturer. And now that your kids are becoming more independent—or have already left—you’re left standing in unfamiliar stillness, questioning who you are without the day-to-…

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Verizon’s consumer chief: Net neutrality ‘went literally nowhere’ 1:12:39

17d ago1:12:39

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As CEO of Verizon's consumer division, Sowmyanarayan Sampath oversees the biggest part of the company, which does business with roughly a third of the entire country. He's a longtime Verge reader, so we talked very directly about whether the huge 5G investment had actually paid off, and whether – whether the “race” we were supposedly in with China …

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Getting out of survival mode 10:36

17d ago10:36

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Survival mode - it's a reality many of us know all too well. We’re caught in a constant state of fight or flight, feeling like each day’s a race to the finish line where we rarely pause to breathe or truly live. And with the pace of our lives these days, it's easy to slip into this state without even realising it. Now, not all stress is your enemy.…

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How Trump’s tariffs actually work on the ground 1:07:24

21d ago1:07:24

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One of the ways I’ve been trying to sort out the chaos of tariffs and trade wars is by talking to the people behind the software that makes the global trade system go. So today I wanted to bring back one of my favorite Decoder guests: Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, whose software manages the logistics of moving things around the world, from factory to…

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Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood's Vlad Tenev is betting not 1:19:01

24d ago1:19:01

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Today, I’m talking with Vlad Tenev, the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, which started as a way to open up stock trading. But the company’s ambitions have grown over time – and they’re getting bigger. Just a day before Vlad and I talked, Robinhood announced it would soon be offering bank accounts and wealth management services, which would really a…

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How to keep your energy high when working long hours 8:52

24d ago8:52

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Ever feel like your energy’s fading faster than you’d like, especially on those long workdays? If you’re finding yourself burning the candle at both ends for more than a couple of weeks at a time, you may need to look at supporting your body to avoid burnout - because that kind of pace really can’t be sustained in a healthy way. I want to share wit…

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The Life Design Blueprint: Creating Your Next Chapter 19:30

26d ago19:30

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Most women, especially moms, get to a point where they believe that life happens to them rather than for them. They think their best years are behind them, that they should just adapt to whatever comes their way, and that intentional life planning is something reserved for twenty-somethings. But what if everything you believed about this next phase…

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From Survival Mode to Thriving: Breaking the Overwhelm Cycle 18:15

26d ago18:15

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If you're feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and stuck in a cycle of just getting through each day, this episode offers hope and tangible steps toward a more fulfilling life. Misty reveals how her "convertible moment" at a red light in Houston became the catalyst for transforming her life from mere survival to truly thriving. From survival mode to thri…

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Beyond the Mom Badge: Rediscovering Your Core Identity 14:32

26d ago14:32

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Deep dive into the identity crisis many mothers face when they realize they've lost touch with who they are beyond their roles as mom, wife, and caregiver. Drawing from her personal journey of moving from Montana to Houston and hitting rock bottom, Misty shares three hidden "identity thieves" that cause women to disappear behind their roles, and pr…

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The Invisible Mom Syndrome: Reclaiming Your Visibility 14:58

26d ago14:58

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The phenomenon of "Invisible Mom Syndrome" - that feeling of being everywhere yet seen nowhere, needed by everyone but truly known by no one. She shares personal stories from her journey of moving from Montana to Houston and how she discovered she had become invisible even to herself. Learn three key visibility blockers that keep mothers stuck in t…

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Why 'Just Try Harder' Isn't Working (And What Actually Does) 13:33

27d ago13:33

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Why the common advice to "just try harder" often fails us and keeps us stuck in exhausting cycles. I share my personal journey of discovering that real transformation doesn't come from pushing harder but from building a stronger foundation. What You'll Learn Why quick fixes and viral hacks create a cycle of hope followed by disappointment How start…

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UX for business with Joel Marsh 44:24

27d ago44:24

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S03E08 (#336). Inspired by feedback from his booked UX for beginners, Joel Marsh has written UX for business. A comprehensive guide for designers navigating real-world challenges. We talk to him about his own journey from design principles to practical business applications. We chat about Joel’s VDP methodology: Value, Diagnosis, and Probability, e…

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Why DOGE is killing the agency that stops banks from ripping you off 52:25

27d ago52:25

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Rohit Chopra was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head until the end of January, when President Donald Trump fired him and Elon Musk’s DOGE began trying to dismantle the agency. The CFPB has been pretty popular since it was founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers, so shutting it down has kicked off a bunch of c…

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UiPath CEO Daniel Dines on AI agents replacing our jobs 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

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Today, I’m talking with Daniel Dines, the co-founder and once again the CEO of UiPath, a software company that specializes in something called robotic process automation. We’ve been featuring a lot of what I like to call full-circle Decoder guests on the show lately, and Daniel is a perfect example. He was first on the show in 2022, and UiPath has …

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Are you programming yourself to be stressed, unhappy or sick? 10:44

1M ago10:44

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When was the last time you thought about the kind of messaging that continually enters your mind? The reality is, the messages we’re so often bombarded with weigh us down and cause stress in the back of our minds. A lot of the time, we’re not even aware it’s happening. We habitually make choices to consume content that creates anxiety, unaware that…

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What AI anime memes tell us about the future of art and humanity 59:54

1M ago59:54

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Today, we’re diving head first into the AI art debate, which to be honest, is an absolute mess. If you’ve been on the internet this past week, you’ve seen the Studio Ghibli memes. These images are everywhere — and they’ve widened an already pretty stark rift between AI boosters and critics. Brian Merchant, author of the newsletter and book Blood in…

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How Unity CEO Matt Bromberg stopped the ‘war’ against its customers 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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Unity is one of those hidden in plain sight companies we love here on Decoder, and CEO Matt Bromberg is in many ways the perfect Decoder guest. He's been on the job less than a year and took over in a moment of crisis. He describes the company as being "at war with its customers" before he joined, and he's not wrong. The game industry right now is …

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Overcome Midlife Burnout 14:54

1M ago14:54

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I see more and more women in their 40's, 50's and even 60's who are struggling with burnout. And while you could attribute this to things like perimenopause, there’s usually a lot more going on here. In recent discussions with Gen X women, I’ve discovered a range of factors that contribute to this phenomenon. We're caught between parenting roles a…

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WrestleMania Season: Why International Fans Are Setting the Standard for Wrestling Passion 11:01

1M ago11:01

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Send us a textBy D.K./Tree and TJ

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Service literacy with Lou Downe 41:29

1M ago41:29

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S03E07 (#335). Lou Downe, author of Good Services and former director of design for the UK government joins us in this episode. We sat down with Lou and asked—Where is service design going wrong, and are we even doing service design? Among the topics we discussed were: The complexity of modern services and the complete reliance on infrastructure, a…

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Red Bull's Karmic Boomerang in 2025 18:53

1M ago18:53

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We are only two races in and 2025 already looks like it’s going to be a wild season in F1 . McLaren’s dominance is clear but which driver will take the top step before team orders descend? And while they’re duking it out, will Max or George pick up the scraps on their way to the top of the driver rankings. Speaking of the battle in the front, Yuki …

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Capitalism vs. the bird flu 49:44

1M ago49:44

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Today we’re talking about bird flu, but in a pretty Decoder way. Science journalist Lauren Leffer, who recently wrote a piece for The Verge about bird flu and how it’s becoming a forever war, is joining me on the show. We’re going to talk about the systems, structure, and culture that might control bird flu — and those that might make it worse. Lin…

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Stop Playing the Victim 5:26

1M ago5:26

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Send us a text A raw, unfiltered discussion about the harmful patterns of victim mentality and why taking responsibility for your actions is essential for healthy relationships. We explore how people who constantly play the victim impact everyone around them by refusing accountability and spreading selective narratives. • People who play the victim…

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Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava on why push-button AI is “insulting” to musicians 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

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Today, I’m talking with Kakul Srivastava, CEO of music creation platform Splice, which is one of the biggest marketplaces around for loops and samples. You can just go sign up, pay the money, and download these loops to try to make pop hits all day long. Take, for instance, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, which was composed almost entirely out of Spl…

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How to drink less alcohol, without feeling like you're missing out 13:28

2M ago13:28

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I’ve noticed that my high-functioning clients seem to drink more than the average person. They’re women who juggle a lot of responsibilities and pressure, and tend to use alcohol more frequently. It’s a way to switch off, or a bit of a reward at the end of a stressful day. It’s also likely they do a lot of socialising and networking, which usually …

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