Best Point Road Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Mayor Tommy Violet & Sunny Lou: Craziest Fan Interactions, Tommy onDating Apps, Rise of 'There it is', Fan Questions and more! 35:09

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Is Tommy the most famous person in Milwaukee? We're not sure but he is back on the dating apps (and got flagged for impersoniation). We talk life post 2 million streams on "There It is!" including: Craziest fan interactions Is Tommy the most famous person Lex's performance review Tommy's DMs Library & Mayor collaborations Fan questions Dream Collab…

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Why did SoftBank sell off its Nvidia stake? 1:20:16

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Cloudflare’s glitch that briefly broke half the internet, the U.S. House’s overwhelming vote to release all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, and Anthropic’s discovery of what may be the first largely AI-led global cyber-espio…

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Sophia Minnaert: Bob Uecker, Pocket Pancakes, Fav Brewers & Bucks stories, and more 53:39

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You probably know her from her sideline reporting but the 2x Emmy Winner & the '24 Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year (Ps: The First Woman to Win the award) has an amazing backstory and a lot of great Bucks and Brewers stories to tell. We cover: Her upbringing in Madison Interning at ESPN and how she broke through Women in sports media Her time wit…

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Why Bill Gates is wrong about climate change 1:13:56

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the end of the government shutdown, SoftBank selling off it’s Nvidia stake, and yet another betting scandal in professional sports Next, Bill McKibben is an author, and activist focusing on climate change and other envir…

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New MKE based org Next 18: Raises over $1M & Helps 374 Vets and First Responders in just 4 years 33:26

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Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders. It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organi…

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE FOR BUSINESS - The Small Business Surge: Why Entrepreneurial Growth Is Defying Economic Noise 15:05

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Small business owners are staying optimistic — three-quarters expect revenue gains despite ongoing labor shortages, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty. Their confidence, fueled by strong demand and increased clarity around tax policy, is driving investment and innovation heading into 2026.…

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The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now 1:18:06

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the most recent info on the government shutdown, OpenAI’s deal with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s potential big payday Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Jay Willis, a Fast Company contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of Balls …

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Dating in Milwaukee: Best Places to Meet Women, Shocking Call-ins, Bomb Strategy and more with Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak 1:00:37

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Navigating being single in Small-waukee isn’t always easy, but don’t worry we have some advice. Is it good? maybe, but we can guarantee the entertainment value is there on this week's episode of Milwaukee Uncut, we cover: Life updates from Marleigh and Erica Meeting guys in bars Bars and coffee shops guys should go to meet women Is Milwaukee a toug…

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Why Lucy Guo doesn’t think we are in an AI bubble 1:13:15

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, layoffs at companies like Amazon and Target, and NBCUniversal’s poaching of Taylor Sheridan. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior editor Bryan Lufkin about “ghost jobs” and other hiring t…

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Bucks President Peter Feigin on the Crazy Offseason + New Look Team, Best Giannis Story, Coming to Milwaukee from New York and Building the Deer District and an NBA Champion Team 43:04

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Peter took over as team President following a 15-67 season. The team played in the Bradley Center, there was no Deer District and they hadn’t made it past the first round of the playoffs in 13 years. Four years later the Fiserv opened, three years after the Larry O’Brien trophy made its way to Milwaukee for the first time in 50 years (since 1971). …

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Mamdani’s poster designer breaks down modern political aesthetics 1:00:01

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You might not know the name Tyler Evans, but you’ve definitely seen his work. He designed Zorhan Mamdani’s iconic campaign poster, led design for Bernie Sanders’ campaign, and was the Teamster’s creative director. Now the creative director for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Evans has a front-row seat to some of the biggest players in progressive politic…

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Energy's next step: A conversation Williams' Jaclyn Presnal (FROM WILLIAMS AND FASTCO WORKS) 30:29

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Host Greg Lindsay talks to Jaclyn Presnal, Vice President of new energy ventures at Williams. They discuss how her team is developing solutions to navigate growing power demands including carbon capture and solar farms.By Fast Company

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Inside Meta’s AI advertising strategy 1:12:11

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the AWS outage, Anthropic bringing Claude to the web, Apple rolling back liquid glass, X launching a handle marketplace, and the latest on the federal government shutdown. Next, Yaz speak to Fast Company senior staff edi…

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We need to stop the AI slop before it’s too late 1:10:01

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including renewed trade tensions with China, Instagram’s new approach to protecting minors from harmful content, and Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix. Next, AI video technology has come a long way since 2023’s famous fever dream …

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Bre & Richie on Midwest Legends and a Milwaukee Uncut Q&A 45:23

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Richie asked Bre out where? Do they get sick of going to tailgates? What’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut in 26’? Just a few of the questions answered on this episode. First Richie and Bre take some questions and next is a segment from Rusell Nicolet’s new podcast Midwest Legends from when Bre and Richie were on last week. Topics covered: Should Bre …

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How to leverage your data for AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:11

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In this custom episode brought to you by Capital One, you will hear insights from Capital One’s journey as a data-native organization and leader in enterprise AI. From challenges to tips, we’ll discuss best practices for building a multifaceted data ecosystem that enables people to use data in a well-managed way to better inform key business decisi…

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The house that ICE built 1:09:16

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include OpenAI launching Sora 2, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg stepping down and former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman taking over, Bari Weiss becoming the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and the latest on the federal government shutdown.…

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Inside “No Packers. No Life.” - A New Doc About the Japanese Packers Cheering Team’s Journey to Title Town 39:51

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If you’re a Packer Fan and curious what it’s like to host 20+ rabid Japanese Packer fans in Green Bay, WI this is a great one for you. I’m joined by the creators of the “No Packers. No Life” Documentary: Entrepreneur Ty Morse and YouTube sensation Craig Benzine. We discuss: How Ty discovered Packer fans in Japan Hosting the Japanese Packers Cheerin…

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How to build a tech stack that enables innovative customer experiences - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 21:19

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Advertising’s reality TV moment goes 'On Brand' with Bozoma Saint-John 1:04:27

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This month’s episode of Brand New World was largely created during Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, which was held in New York City in mid-September. So, we’re bringing you my interview with Bozoma Saint-John, former chief marketing or brand officer at companies including Netflix, Uber, and Beats by Dre—who also just happens to star on The Real …

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Silicon Valley wants you to stop ‘rolling the dice’ over your future baby’s health 1:24:26

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the federal government shutdown, YouTube settling a lawsuit and paying out $24.5 million to Trump, and a roundup of the latest AI developments. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to senior writer Ainsley Harris about the reproducti…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Hard to believe call-ins, favorite date spots & the Red Rock Dating Show is Back. Presented by Kesslers Diamonds! 1:03:00

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A caller who met someone on Reddit has a story that will blow your mind. An intriguing update from Daniel Slade who found love at a Great Clips Convention Red Rock stories and more! PS: The Red Rock Dating show “Love on the Rocks” is back on October 16th - sign up here: https://posh.vip/e/love-on-the-rocks-3 We’re joined by Quincy, Caden and Gracie…

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How to Accelerate Your Business with Generative and Agentic AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 26:47

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Generative AI and Agentic AI are now raising the stakes on how companies deliver customer value and innovate to stay one step ahead. Accelerating with AI comes down to the long game: technology infrastructure, data, and talent. This episode will focus on practical insights into how top enterprise leaders should approach AI for long term investment,…

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Starbucks' $100 million man shares his vision 1:01:19

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Brian Niccol is on a mission to change how you get your morning coffee, and on this episode, we learn how in Niccol’s first public interview since taking over as Starbucks CEO a year ago. We also run down the latest news on NikeSkims’ first lookbook, Apple’s Liquid Glass launch, and Amazon’s settlement over its deceptive UX — the “Iliad Flow.” Then…

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Unpacking Away’s business model 1:12:41

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On today's episode, co-hosts Josh Christensen and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Yasmin Gagne, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Jimmy Kimmel’s return, Nvidia's plans to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, and the Trump administration’s unfounded claims about Tylenol. Next, Yaz speaks to Jess…

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Crazy Story Behind Oktoberfest in MKE, Top German Restaurants, Fish Frys and more! 1:06:44

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If you love some good Milwaukee history, beer, festivals, fish frys and… dive bars we’ve got a great one for you! Joined by Michael Sampson of Swarmm Events and Julian Kegel of Kegel’s Inn who have spearheaded the efforts to bring Milwaukee Oktoberfest to the Summerfest grounds for the first fulfilling Henry Maier’s prophecy from over 60 years ago …

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How to empower developers to focus on the creative aspects of engineering - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:59

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In this custom episode from Fast Company Custom Studio and Capital One, you will learn best practices for how companies can help developers move up the stack, including how to reduce infrastructure management, embrace automation and AI-enhanced development, and equip developers with the right tooling. We’ll discuss these best practices through the …

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Navigating the future of agentic AI 48:28

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen are at Fast Company's 2025 Innovation Festival to discuss the latest business news and the event's festivities. Topics include the TikTok deal “framework” with new investors, California lawmakers passing an AI safety bill, Apollo Global Management considering the sale of AOL, and the top…

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Gary Witt & JR Lockwood: Incredible Stories behind the PABST Theater Group and Green Monké one of the fastest growing infused sodas in the country 53:50

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Interested in incredible business stories? How bout' the Milwaukee music scene? We've got you covered. Gary Witt who took the PABST Theater Group from one theater that was losing (a lot of) money back in 2002 to a group of 6 venues that now does over 800 shows a year in the Milwaukee area. JR Lockwood through a lot of trial & error and hustle has t…

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WNBA Star Jewell Loyd Is on the Road to a New Black Wall Street 33:04

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Las Vegas Aces star Jewell Loyd has amassed a stack of staggering accolades: garnering two WNBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and six WNBA All-Star nods, not to mention being anointed as the "Gold Mamba” from the late great Kobe Bryant himself. But Loyd’s impact goes beyond the court. In 2015, she and her brother launched Loyd & Co., a fi…

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Google gets to keep Chrome. What does this mean for the future of tech? 1:20:56

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest jobs report, a busy week for IPOs, and Apple’s new slate of products. Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company contributing editor Alex Pasternack about Google’s ongoing antitrust case. They cover a federal …

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Milwaukee Fall Guide: Festivals, Road Trips, New Openings & Events w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee 30:19

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Looking for some awesome things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall? We've got you covered. Richie sits down with Claire from VISIT Milwaukee to cover: Festivals Wine & Harvest Fest - Cedarburg, Sep 20-21 Oktoberfests MKE at Summerfest Grounds for the first time Germantown, Sept 27-28 Cedarburg, Oct 4-5 Bavarian Brew House Burlington, Oct 4 Lak…

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Why the next great sports movie might be created by a brand 1:04:07

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You know Dick’s Sporting Goods as one of America’s largest and most successful sports retailers. It has used that status to help create an impressive catalog of five feature-length films and 10 short-form or episodic documentaries over the past decade, including the Emmy-winning docs We Could Be King (2014) and The Turnaround (2024). But in August,…

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Who is the Spotify super app for? 1:20:55

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Google being allowed to keep Chrome, Kraft and Heinz splitting back into two companies, and another government funding deadline for Congress. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel Walke…

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DJ BG Good: From Day Job to National Tour 31:17

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You may know him from his viral pop ups over the summer or some of his recent events and shows that have drawn thousands of people but that wasn’t always the case for Bryan Gorelik - now known as DJ BG Good. We cover: Graduating UWM, working a day job then telling his Russian parents he was quitting to go full time as a DJ Viral Pop up at the Milwa…

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Mark Zuckerberg and the soaring cost to protect billionaires 58:28

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook affirming she won't step down despite President Trump threatening to fire her; Elon Musk’s X and xAI suing Apple and OpenAI for anticompetitive collusion; Germany and I…

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There it is w/ 414Big Frank, Tommy Violet, Sunny Lou... and some Dating in Milwaukee call ins 58:47

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They’ve racked up millions of views in the last month on the TikTok smash hit “There It Is” -- but who are the men behind the lyrics, the beat and the dance? We got to sit down with Milwaukee Hip Hop Artist 414 Big Frank, Tommy Violet and Sunny Lou and covered: 414 Big Frank’s long road from growing up on the North Side of Milwaukee to break out hi…

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Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hates 1:02:06

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President Trump just created the National Design Studio and tapped Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the charge. Cracker Barrel has offended or enraged just about everyone with its new logo. Figma hit Wall Street with a bang. It’s been a big month for design. And on this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson give the rundown of…

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Why David's Bridal tied the knot with AI 1:08:14

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Mark Zuckerberg's plans to continue shaking up Meta’s AI efforts, MSNBC changing its name to MS Now, Sam Altman acknowledging the horrible launch of ChatGPT-5, and the Trump Administration’s plan to take a 10…

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Violent Femmes’ John Sparrow: From Growing Up in Milwaukee to Touring the World 43:13

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From playing in local Milwaukee bars to playing on stages in front of tens of thousands of people all over the world, John Sparrow’s story is incredible. PS: The Femmes will be back in Milwaukee at the PABST Riverside and just added a new show on October 19th (the October 18 show sold out)–you can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com…

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Pixar’s Pete Docter talks about boosting creativity at work 26:33

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Pixar's chief creative officer discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.By Fast Company

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Most People Are Using ChatGPT Totally Wrong—And OpenAI’s CEO Just Proved It 1:15:55

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On today's episode, co-host Yasmin Gagne and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Josh Christensen, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Nvidia and AMD cutting a chip revenue–sharing deal with Trump, OpenAI unveiling the GPT-5 model, Trump signing an executive order to extend the trade truce with…

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Colin Blackwell: NHL Player Enjoying an MKE Offseason and Untold Hockey Stories from Harvard, the Admirals and the NHL 1:05:07

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The NHL standout & Boston Native is back in Milwaukee for the offseason and dropped by to give his incredible backstory, some hilarious hockey stories, and why he loves living in the 414. Topics discussed: Weirdest fan interaction High school with Pat Connaughton and Joe Going to Havard Coming back from concussions and trying to play pro hockey Mak…

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What’s behind the Beyond Meat rebrand? 1:26:55

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen, as well as 'Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Cloudflare's clash with Perplexity over its AI training, former CEO of X/Twitter Linda Yaccarino's new job, Tesla giving Elon Musk $29 billion to sta…

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The Rise of Stallis w/ Lori Fredrich, Dana Spandet, Thi Chao and Carly Weber 39:03

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The city neighboring Milwaukee has not always had the best reputation but has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade and there is no question that “Stallis” is and has been on the rise. How has this transformation taken place and what does the future of the city look like? On this episode we got to sit down with: Lori Fredrich: Awa…

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Inside the world’s first-ever human verification brand 1:17:39

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Tools for Humanity CMO John Patroulis talks about the brand strategy behind World, The Orb, and being human in the AI age.By Fast Company

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How AI, 3D printing, and crypto are aiding and abetting art theft 1:08:19

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include this past quarter’s earnings, the latest on tariffs, and Figma’s IPO. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about art heists, what the world of art forgeries looks like, and how te…

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Wave Chapelle: MKE Artist’s’ Untold Stories with Drake & Lil Wayne, Milwaukee Music Scene and More! 54:03

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What’s it like when you get pulled out of a college class because Drake wants to meet with you? Wave Chapelle got discovered shortly after moving to Memphis for college and his life went Zero to 100.. Real quick… after signing with Yo Gotti. In this highly entertaining episode we discuss: Getting his first big break Growing up in MKE Stories with L…

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Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out? 56:49

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There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out? On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Super…

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AI is leading to a white-collar bloodbath 59:46

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include how SoftBank and Open AI’s Stargate are set to build a small data center by the end of this year, why CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next year, and Google's and Microsoft's claim that Ch…