Best Monogram Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we tackle the timeless, tasteful, and occasionally tacky world of monograms. From heirloom linens to luggage tags, monogramming is the original quiet luxury flex—if you know how to do it right. Kiki explores the history of monograms, their role in old money culture, and the subtle etiquette rule…

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The Quest to Fix the Gap 34:45

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Can the iconic ’90s retailer finally make a comeback—and survive tariffs? By Amanda Mull and Lily Meier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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200: 200 Episodes Later: What We’ve Learned About Business, Friendship & Showing Up 59:33

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Two. Hundred. Episodes. Can you believe it? When I started the Launch Your Box Podcast, I had no idea just how many stories we’d tell, how many breakthroughs we’d celebrate, or how many times I’d get teary recording solo episodes in my office. This week, we’re throwing a little podcast party to celebrate. And, of course, you’re invited. For this sp…

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Old Money, Open Doors: The Glamour and Guilt of Hosting & Houseguests 35:35

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This week on Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we’re diving into the enduring—and often awkward—tradition of the summer houseguest. From the Gilded Age to the Hamptons, summer hosting has long been a cornerstone of old money etiquette and upper-class rituals. But why did houseguests used to stay for weeks (or even months)? And how can you survive …

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Professional Athletes Can’t Get Enough of Chess.com 8:23

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Social media is a minefield for professional athletes. But online chess offers rankings, instant analysis, wholesome interactions and few trolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The Stress of Wall Street Is Sending Men to Pelvic Floor Therapy 13:58

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Physical therapists in New York are seeing an uptick in younger male patients with penile and bladder issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The Next Reality TV President? 30:24

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Mark Cuban is a self-made billionaire, sports mogul, small-business influencer, media personality, Democratic surrogate and possible health-care disruptor. There’s only one job he doesn’t yet have on his résumé. By Max Chafkin and John Tozzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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A Unesco-Protected Site in Mali Is Becoming a Burden for Locals 7:42

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Known for its mud-brick architecture, the town of Djenné is struggling to attract tourists and maintain buildings that have been damaged by floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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199: How to Add Value to Your Subscription Box without Adding Cost 11:02

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Do you think your subscription box has to be stuffed to feel valuable? Let’s shift that mindset. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m giving you a reality check and a smarter way to think about value. You’ll learn three simple ways to increase the perceived value of your subscription box without adding more products (or more cost). These tips came stra…

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198: 7 Steps to Turn Your Product Business Into a Subscription in 90 Days 27:21

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In this episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m walking you through the 7-step roadmap to turn your product-based business into a subscription in 90 days or less. These are the same steps I used when I launched my first subscription. And the same steps I teach inside Launch Your Box. Step 1: Simplify Your Subscription Box Tech You need: A way t…

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American Mid 22:54

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Hampton Inn has become the nation’s most powerful hotel chain, and a global export, by being rigorously OK. By Patrick Clark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How to Disaster-Proof "I Do": Kiki Astor's Best Wedding Etiquette Tips 37:39

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Planning a wedding? Attending one? Praying your drunk uncle doesn’t grab the mic during the toasts? You’ve come to the right place. In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we unpack the unspoken rules and social slip-ups that can turn a dream wedding into a diamond-studded disaster. Whether you’re the blushing bride, the groom with op…

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Transforming Obesity Care: Evan Richardson on How Form Health is Personalizing Patient Care 51:17

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Obesity and weight loss are among the most significant and complex challenges facing healthcare today. In our latest episode of The Pulse, we sat down with Evan Richardson, CEO and founder of Form Health, a pioneering virtual obesity medicine clinic. Richardson shared compelling insights about how Form Health is revolutionizing the obesity treatmen…

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Stop Taking Safe Vacations and Start Really Exploring 8:58

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'Risky' experiences are often the most satisfying for our brains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The G-7 Just Isn't What It Used to Be 9:37

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Fifty years in, the group's political and economic ambitions are languishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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197: 4 Things That Will Get You to Your First 100 Subscribers 12:13

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Hitting 100 subscribers can feel like a huge milestone. And that’s because it is. It’s a sign of momentum, confidence, and real growth. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m breaking down the 4 things that helped me – and so many Launch Your Box members – reach that 100-subscriber mark faster. If you’re stuck in the 20 to 30 subscriber zone and not sure…

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Chasing Big Money With the Health-Care Hustlers of South Florida 33:53

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A wannabe hip-hop mogul and a onetime porn-video recruiter turned Obamacare into a lucrative get-rich-quick scheme—with an assist from Bain Capital. By Zeke Faux and Zachary R Mider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Bill Ackman Is Tweeting Through It 28:48

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The Wall Street billionaire remade himself into a very-online, Trump-loving culture warrior. Now he wants to be the next Warren Buffett. By Annie Massa and Katherine Burton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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196: What Smart Subscription Box Owners Do In The Slow Months 28:56

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If you’ve ever found yourself dreading the “J months” of January, June, and July, you’re not alone. A lot of subscription box owners and product-based business owners see these as slow, even sluggish seasons. But what if that mindset is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of the Launch Your Box podcast, I’m sharing a mindset reset, pra…

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No Trust Fund, No Problem: How to summer like an Astor on any budget 35:43

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In this sun-soaked episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we unpack the storied tradition of “summering” in old money circles—from Newport to Nantucket, the Hamptons to the Highlands. Kiki dives into the social history behind the season: why certain destinations became icons of understated wealth, how WASPs made “going to the country” a ritu…

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How Migration and Soft Power Made Indo-European Languages Dominant 10:50

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History shows that linguistics evolve in unpredictable ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It’s Coming for the Sitcom 19:45

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Creators are making longer shows to meet viewers where they are: increasingly, in front of their TVs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Wall Street’s Favorite Game Has a Long and Uncomfortable History 8:40

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Over centuries, lacrosse flourished at the expense of its Native American origins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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195: Too Many Ideas? Here's How to Pick ONE Box to Launch 10:22

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Have a million subscription box ideas, but no idea which one to launch? You’re not alone. So many aspiring subscription box owners get stuck right here. Spinning in indecision. Afraid to choose the “wrong” idea. And waiting for clarity that never comes. In this Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m sharing a simple framework to he…

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Raising Prices and Achieving Long-Term Sustainability 30:41

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“It takes money to grow.” - Sarah Williams Is it time to raise your prices? After all, costs are up on absolutely everything. Your costs are up - on products, packaging, shipping, and more. Your costs going up means your profit margins are going down. If you don’t raise your prices, you’ll keep chipping away at your profit margin - and your busines…

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Forks, Fermented Fish, and Faux Pas: Etiquette and Table Manners for the Old Money Set 51:47

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India Is Gripped by a Spiritual Tourism Boom as Faith Becomes Fashionable 10:37

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Sacred sites are booming as the government promotes pilgrimages and Instagram influencers help make religion cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Greg Nobile Is Big on Broadway. Now He Wants to Go Small 13:12

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For his next trick, the Tony-winning producer wants to improve the theater-going experience in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Barry Diller Credits His Success to His Closeted Homosexuality 10:30

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In a new memoir, the billionaire chairman and founder of IAC says his fear of coming out as gay made him far more fearless in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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194: Worried No One Will Subscribe? Listen to This First 9:13

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Are you worried you’ll launch your subscription box and no one will subscribe? You’re not alone. This fear shows up for nearly every subscription box owner at some point, especially in the early days. In this Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m sharing a mindset shift and some simple, strategic steps to help you move forward wit…

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Mark Zuckerberg Loves MAGA Now. Will MAGA Ever Love Him Back? 27:04

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Meta’s CEO has done everything he can to win over Trump, and it’s not clear how much he has to show for it. By Riley Griffin and Kurt Wagner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Facebook Ads Won't Grow Your Subscription Box For You 18:49

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Your subscription box business isn’t growing like you want it to. You’re not gaining subscribers at the rate you’d planned for and hoped for and you’re not sure what to do. If you start looking around for advice, you’re likely to find people telling you the answer to your problem is Facebook Ads. I have a different opinion. Facebook Ads will NOT gr…

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Dr. Rekha Kumar, Found, on Scaling Access in the Age of GLP-1s 34:58

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In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Kumar, Chief Medical Officer of Found. Found is one of the first telehealth startups focused on comprehensive obesity care. Since its founding, it has raised over $130 million and was valued at $600 million as of 2022. At the heart of their mission is combining medical treatment — including access to weigh…

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Polo Clubs Are Booming in the Hamptons of South America 6:15

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As the wealthy converge on Punta del Este, developers are building luxury polo clubs to boost the beach town’s cachet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The Price of Oil is Both Personal and Political 13:58

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As Saudi power grows, decisions made in the Gulf will increasingly affect wallets in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Once a Symbol of Apartheid, Rugby Is Now Helping Unite South Africa 6:11

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Black South Africans are embracing the sport as the nation struggles to overcome the legacy of White minority rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Can Anthropic Win the AI Race Without Losing Its Soul? 23:56

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Dario Amodei is navigating a tricky transition from academic to CEO of a $61 billion startup. By Shirin Ghaffary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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193: 4 Ways to Grow Your Subscription Box Audience on YouTube 11:24

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Are you posting videos to YouTube but not seeing much traction? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. But a few small shifts could make a big difference. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m breaking down four simple, strategic ways subscription box owners can grow their audience on YouTube—without expensive equipment, complicated editi…

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Nadella’s Paradox: The Microsoft CEO on His AI Balancing Act 34:07

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The Microsoft CEO is trying to find the company’s place in the AI age while balancing the interests of nervous customers and a volatile partnership with OpenAI. By Austin Carr and Dina Bass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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AI’s Most Promising Alien Hunters 23:39

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A rising generation of well-credentialed scientists is betting that algorithms will turbocharge the search for extraterrestrial life. By Jordan Robertson and Drake Bennett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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192: The Subscriber Growth Strategy Nobody Talks About 31:37

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Most subscription box owners are focused on growing their subscriber count. And while getting new customers is exciting, it’s not where sustainable growth comes from. If you want to build a thriving, profitable subscription business, there’s one strategy you can’t afford to ignore: retention. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference betwee…

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Is China Winning? 31:44

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DeepSeek’s sudden emergence illustrates how the country’s AI industry is thriving despite US efforts to slow it down. By Bloomberg Businessweek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The old money photography secrets Slim Aarons knew (and you may not) 51:56

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Today, we’re turning our lens—quite literally—toward the fascinating intersection of photography and old money. From the earliest daguerreotypes in stiff collars to the poolside glamour captured by Slim Aarons, photography has always been a mirror, revealing not just what we look like—but who we *think* we are. We’ll begin with a little history: ho…

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The Cartoon Network’s Last Gasp 31:44

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Cartoon Network used to generate big profits, cranking out nutty, surrealist animation for TV audiences. But with the cable bundle melting and the streaming service Max pulling back from kids programming, the future of the brand looks precarious. By Felix Gillette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘No Marriage, No Children’ Is China’s Ticking Timebomb 14:41

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China’s falling marriage rate is exacerbating a demographic crisis in the world's second-largest economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How One Little Barge Explains the History of Globalization 9:23

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Ian Kumekawa’s Empty Vessel tracks a single barge through booms, busts and at least one war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Trump Is Triggering a Brain Drain That Could Cost the US for Years 9:45

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The US economy will end up paying the price for Trump's attacks on American universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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191: 5 Things I Wish Every Subscription Box Owner Knew Before Launching 11:55

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Starting your subscription box? Or maybe you’ve already launched—and now you’re realizing there’s a lot more to it than you expected? You’re not alone. In this quick, 10-minute Friday Fuel episode, I’m sharing five lessons I wish I could go back and tell myself before launching my own subscription box. These are the things that catch new box owners…

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Caroline Xie, ICONIQ Growth, on What's Next for Healthcare 36:20

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In this episode, I sat down with Caroline Xie, General Partner at ICONIQ Growth. ICONIQ Growth is the venture arm of ICONIQ, a leading investment firm backing exceptional technology leaders who are building category-defining businesses. Caroline leads investments in healthcare technology, and since joining ICONIQ, has helped manage over $1.7 billio…