Best Sound Check Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Strecker dishes on her ‘Vanderpump Villa’ cameo — and gives ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’ all her pop culture hot takes 39:20

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Podcaster Taylor Strecker stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with "Virtual Reali-Tea" hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real. The "Taste of Taylor" podcast host had a lot of tea to spill, including a juicy story about Zack from "The Valley." She also dished about her appearance on "Vanderpump Villa," her thoughts on "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" …

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Is AI Making Us Stupider? Gemini 2.5 Family, Neural OS, MCP Future Thoughts & o3p-pro - EP99.09 1:27:51

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Join Simtheory & Easily Switch Models: https://simtheory.ai Discord community: https://thisdayinai.com --- 00:00 - Gemini 2.5 Family Launched with Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview 10:01 - Did Gemini 2.5 Get Dumber? Experience with Models & Daily Drivers & Neural OS 16:58 - The AI workspace as the gateway & MCPs as an async workflow 37:23 - Oura Ring M…

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Alexia Nepola tells ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’ about her love life with ex Todd — and sounds off on ‘RHOM’ feuds 23:34

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Alexia Nepola stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with "Virtual Reali-Tea" co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real about all the drama unfolding on the new season of "The Real Housewives of Miami." From the current status of her relationship with ex Todd to all the feuds exploding onscreen, the self-proclaimed "Cuban Barbie" spilled so much tea. Che…

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Aspiring Headliner E80: Dylan Cartlidge 35:57

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Singer-songwriter Dylan Cartlidge opens up about his latest single, The Greatness, how his past and feeling like an outsider has led him on a unique path to self discovery, why he writes positive songs rather than sad ones, and reveals what to expect from his second album, Lucky Shot, which is out later this year.…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Black and Blue Bounceback with Jon Marthaler 53:35

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Jon Marthaler sits down with Manny and Jonathan to discuss some Loons’ Gold Cup performance, review a home loss to San Diego, and a trend of bounceback games for Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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‘Teen Mom 2’ alum Jenelle Evans tells ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’ about her messy divorce, applying for ‘Love Island’ and more! 27:54

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“Teen Mom 2” alum Jenelle Evans stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy about her recent divorce party at Spearmint Rhino New York, as she navigates her messy split from estranged husband David Eason. She also dished on her current dating life and why she applied for a spot on “Love Island…

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Beyond the Like: Building Brand Affinity on Social Media 8:52

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If your social post gets a like, cool. But if it makes someone think, “This brand gets me,” now we’re talking emotional loyalty. In this episode, I walk through Christina Garnett’s Brand Affinity Ladder and how to actually use it to write better social content. We’re moving beyond vanity metrics and into identity alignment—because that’s what keeps…

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Bethenny Frankel talks Joy Behar diss and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway on 'Virtual Reali-Tea' 20:15

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Bethenny Frankel sat down to chat with Evan Real and Danny Murphy on this episode of "Virtual Reali-Tea." The former “Real Housewives of New York” star opened up about her move to Florida and her jaw-dropping appearance at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show. Plus, Frankel spilled the real tea surrounding her recent clap back to Joy Behar. …

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Episode 130: Two Birds, One Stone 56:43

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The Guilders learn of some dastardly deeds being committed against refugees on the road as well as a particularly revered member of the local fauna. If their plans work, maybe they can solve two problems at once. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.pa…

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Episode 305: Good Players, Good People with Jamie Carroll-Rolfe 24:43

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U16 Head Coach Jamie Carroll-Rolfe joins Zarek to discuss the path to coaching and youth development both on and off the field as well as the upcoming MLS NEXT Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Can o3-pro write a book? ElevenLabs v3 and MCP as the AI Business Model - EP99.08-PRO 1:18:03

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Try o3-pro on Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ----- Custom news article example: https://simulationtheory.ai/744954f8-fca5-4213-883c-2a359f139dcc ----- 00:00 - ElevenLabs v3 Example 01:10 - ElevenLabs v3 alpha thoughts 06:37 - o3 price drop & thoughts on o3-pro 18:02 - Async work and AI model tool (MCP) calling approaches 37:28 - MCP as an AI-era b…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Sizing Up San Diego with Kyndra de St. Aubin 1:10:24

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Kyndra de St. Aubin joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss the recent USMNT run, international play, and how they think things will shake out this weekend as the Loons take on the latest MLS expansion side. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 304: The San Diego Special with Tyler Heaps 31:11

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San Diego FC’s Tyler Heaps joins Zarek to speak on his Minnesota origins, starting out in San Diego, and learning about the world’s game in Monaco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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‘The Valley’ star Jasmine Goode tells ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’ her costars are ‘scared’ of Janet Caperna 21:20

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Jasmine Goode from "The Valley" stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" to chat all things this season! We of course got into the rumor Kristen Doute repeated about Jason Caperna that she says Jasmine told her… and also see where she stands with Janet Caperna today. She also gives her unfiltered thoughts on Jax Taylor’s rehab stint and Lala Kent returning t…

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Stop Sounding Like a Bot: Use Your DMs to Build Emotional Loyalty 8:31

10d ago8:31

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Your customer doesn’t need a faster reply, they need a real one. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to use your brand's social media replies to build trust, not just close tickets. You’ll learn the A Cubed method—Acknowledge, Align, Assure—which we use at B Squared Media to turn basic replies into emotional loyalty builders. I’ll walk y…

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E432: Ramera Abraham: Producing for Jade & Little Mix 38:22

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London-based vocal producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Ramera Abraham relocated from Canada to learn her trade at the Abbey Road Institute, before her work at Metropolis Studios saw her part in sessions with Adele, Nick Cave, and Elton John. She chats to Headliner about helping to make more space for female engineers, her favourite product…

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E431: Morcheeba: Escape The Chaos 44:42

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Three decades in and with over 10 million albums sold, trip-hop duo Morcheeba are back with their eleventh album, Escape The Chaos. Singer Skye Edwards chats to Headliner about singing with Pavarotti, writing one of the band’s most cinematic albums yet, and the group’s ups and downs over the years.By Headliner

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‘RHOC’ star Shannon Beador talks love, flirting, and all things ‘Love Hotel’ 17:59

12d ago17:59

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There’s the door, Shannon Beador — to the "Love Hotel"! The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" to chat about the premiere season of the new dating show, and gets very flustered when talking about Earl! She also filled us in about which "RHOC" co-star has been supportive of her most recently, before we dive into W…

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The Mix Room E108: Mark Orton: Composing The Holdovers & On Swift Horses 37:20

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Composer Mark Orton reflects on scoring The Holdovers, and more recently, On Swift Horses, starring Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones, and describes why he relies on Genelec monitors to mix his scores at his Camp Watertown studio.By Headliner

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Loons Matchday Preview: MLS at the Halfway Point and International Soccer 55:23

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Manny and Jonathan take a look around the league after Matchday 17, talk big 5-0 wins in UEFA and CCC, and preview a stacked schedule of international play for several Loons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt defends 'scapegoat' Demi Engemann 16:02

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"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Whitney Leavitt stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" this week to unpack the explosive second season of the hit Hulu show! Of course, we had to get her thoughts on the drama between Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann -- and how she is able to maintain a friendship with the two of them. She does spill about a hope she h…

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AGI Reality Check, Gemini 2.5 Update, Are Your AI Chats Safe & Fun with Veo3 - EP99.07-06-05 1:05:19

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai --- Apologies for audio quality we are noobs to both being in same room. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Fun with Veo3 05:28 - Is the Best Model What Deepseek is trained on? 07:27 - New Gemini 2.5 Pro Tune 13:59 - Will MCPs and Agentic Capabilities Make Claude 4 King? 24:00 - Anthropic Cuts off Windsurf From Claude 36:08 …

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Mama June, Honey Boo Boo and the rest of the fam stop by to chat 'Mama June: Family Crisis' and the Chrisley’s being pardoned 27:17

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Mama June, Honey Boo Boo, Pumpkin and Jessica are here! They stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" to talk all things "Mama June: Family Crisis" while also dishing on Honey Boo Boo’s Lifetime movie. Pumpkin opens up about co-parenting with her ex Josh, while they also give their unfiltered thoughts on Todd and Julie Chrisley being pardoned. Check out the …

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Riley Burruss dishes on all things 'Next Gen NYC' 17:10

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Riley Burruss stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" ahead of the series premiere of Bravo’s new show, "Next Gen NYC"! Of course, we had to chat about the cast and how she feels stepping into the show after making cameos with her mom Kandi on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Check out the full interview! "Next Gen NYC" airs Tuesdays at 9pm ET on Bravo Fol…

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Connection Over Convenience: The New Loyalty Playbook 35:39

17d ago35:39

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What if your brand stopped chasing loyalty through clever copy and convenience—and started creating identity-aligned experiences instead? In this episode, I sit down with my brilliant friend Christina Garnett—Fractional Chief Customer Officer, CX strategist, and author of the upcoming book Transforming Customer-Brand Relationships. Together, we unp…

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E430: Emily Saunders: Moon Shifts Oceans 28:08

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Critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders opens up about her path to music, and her new album, Moon Shifts Oceans – a soul-infused record that blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop.By Headliner

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Episode 129: Good Lored 54:11

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The Guilders learn of the significance of the three opponents they faced in Celestria Dreamweaver’s vision and Selv has a talk he has been looking forward to ever since his arrival into Agmar. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessat…

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E429: Tara Nome Doyle: Ekko 28:38

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Berlin-based Irish-Norwegian artist Tara Nome Doyle discusses the making of her new album, Ekko, which she produced most of herself – intentionally keeping the musical palette simple.By Headliner

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Aspiring Headliner E79: Empara Mi 51:43

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Singer-songwriter Empara Mi, whose music has been heard in Transformers, The Traitors, Fortnite, and Our Planet, delves into her new singles, I Can’t, and Masochist.By Headliner

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Episode 303: Catching Up with Crystal Dunn 28:18

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USWNT veteran and defender Crystal Dunn joins Zarek to discuss her approach to leadership, how she balances motherhood with soccer, as well as her recent move to Paris ahead of the upcoming national team game at Allianz Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

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E428: KillerStar: Live At The 100 Club 28:20

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UK alt-rock band KillerStar discuss their musical journey and the release of their album, Live At The 100 Club, a recording taken from their debut show at a sold-out 100 Club.By Headliner

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Will Claude Call the Cops? Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus Impressions, Flux.1-KONTEXT & Kling 2.1 - EP99.06 1:23:44

23d ago1:23:44

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai Thanks for listening and your support!By Michael Sharkey, Chris Sharkey

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Loons Matchday Preview: Rounding Up the Week with Andrew Wiebe 48:08

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MLS Season Pass reporter Andrew Wiebe joins Jonathan and Manny to discuss the week that was across the league, the latest Loons matches, and predictions going into the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Janet and Jason Caperna dish on 'The Valley' Season 2 — from Jax and Brittany drama to some reunion tease! 22:26

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Janet and Jason Caperna stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" this week to talk all things "The Valley." The two shared their thoughts on the situation between them and cast mate Danny Booko -- while also teasing how that may be what leads Kristen Doute to spread a rumor about Jason. Additionally, Janet is responding to accusations that she is a 'fan' whi…

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VRT's big announcement: Something special is brewing for 'Housewives' and reality tv fans 7:43

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Our "Virtual Reali-Tea" co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real have a huge surprise for reality tv fans! Tune in now because you don't want to miss our big announcement. Grab your tickets and subscribe to our podcast for your chance to get in on the fun! Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page…

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Headliner USA 204: THEKOIWAY: El Juego de la Vida 31:38

24d ago31:38

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Chilean-born, Brooklyn-based THEKOIWAY delves into themes of diversity and the complexities of everyday life in new album, El Juego de la Vida (The Game of Life), which blends genres such as soul, R&B, hip-hop, funk, Andean folk, and traditional Latin influences.By Headliner

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Episode 302: Discussing The Latest with Dayne 24:21

24d ago24:21

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Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair joins Zarek to chat about the upcoming games against Vancouver and Seattle, his approach to road games, his mindset about playing for Canada, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Stiff, Silent & Scared: How to Nudge B2B Teams Toward More Human Social Content 6:13

24d ago6:13

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This one’s for every marketer stuck between corporate red tape and social content that’s, well… silent. In this episode, I respond to a note from Marion — a B2B pro caught in a swirl of approval layers and stiff content rules. We break down how to: Deal with leadership fear of "being human" on social Turn internal wins into conversation starters Pr…

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The Mix Room E107: Vaudeville Sound 53:57

25d ago53:57

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Vaudeville Sound Canada’s Mirko Vogel (managing partner) and Miguel Arauj (supervising sound editor) delve into Vaudeville’s services in creative sound design and mixing, its focus on immersive audio, standout projects, and how Genelec studio monitors are instrumental across the studio’s branches across the UK, US and Canada.…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Minnesota Aims for Third Consecutive Win, Hosts Austin 47:53

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Manny and Jonathan talk Open Cup, look forward to an Austin rematch, and reflect on a streak of victories for Minnesota United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Opus & Sonnet 4, Google I/O Recap, Microsoft BUILD & Sam Alman Has A New Friend - EP99.05-FLASH 1:49:57

30d ago1:49:57

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Try New Models & Imagen4 on Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai --- Claude Sonnet 4 Vibe Code Example: https://simulationtheory.ai/a99d36da-7cf7-4797-98ab-f4902283d17c --- Your two favorite average VIBE CODERS are back this week covering all the latest news from Google I/O, Anthropic, Microsoft BUILD and Sam Altman's new 6.4B friendship. 00:00 - Sam Al…

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Episode 301: It's Always Tani Time 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Tani Oluwaseyi sits down with Zarek to talk about his return to the scoresheet, Canadian national call-ups, and Michael B. Jordan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How Your Brand Can Be Culture-Driven Content Without the Cringe 8:07

1M ago8:07

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Stop Chasing Trends. Start Leading Culture. You’ve seen the ick. Brands trying too hard to be cool — hopping on memes, dropping TikTok audio, and leaving their audience wincing. But here's the thing: 93% of consumers want you to participate in the cultural conversation. The catch? Only 27% believe trend-hopping works beyond 48 hours. In this solo e…

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Episode 300: All Things Academy with Justin Ferguson 25:42

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MNUFC Academy’s Justin Ferguson joins Zarek to talk timing, transitions, and developing youth soccer programming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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E427: Mild Minds: GEMINI 34:43

1M ago34:43

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GRAMMY-nominated Australian producer and songwriter Mild Minds talks about his journey so far, explains why the industry should embrace AI, and talks about the making of his album, GEMINI.By Headliner

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‘RHOA’ recap: Shamea Morton and Porsha Williams sit down amid fractured friendship 15:43

1M ago15:43

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We're recapping season 16, episode 11 of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," with "Virtual Reali-Tea" co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real. Shamea Morton opens up to Cynthia Bailey about the issues between her and Porsha Williams' moms. Shamea and Porsha dive into the drama behind their fractured friendship. "Real Housewives of Atlanta" airs Sundays a…

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Ariana Madix talks new season of 'Love Island USA' and reveals which 'Pump Rules' alum would make a perfect bombshell 20:27

1M ago20:27

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"Vanderpump Rules" alum and "Love Island USA" host Ariana Madix stopped by "Virtual Reali-Tea" this week before heading out to Fiji for the next season! We dished on the past contestants — along with the new spinoffs of the franchise that sound too good to be true. Additionally, we caught her up on some fun drama that her former co-star Stassi Schr…

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Aspiring Headliner E78: Majelen 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Australian pop, rock and indie singer-songwriter Majelen reflects on her musical journey, and delves into the inspiration behind her debut album, Stuck With You, which was recorded at Abbey Road studios.By Headliner

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The Future of AI Systems: EP99.04-PREVIEW 1:25:37

1M ago1:25:37

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai Get an AI workspace for your team: https://simtheory.ai/workspace/team/ --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Will Chris Lose His Bet? 04:48 - Google's 2.5 Gemini Preview Update 12:44 - Future AI Systems Discussion: Skills, MCPs & A2A 47:02 - Will AI Systems become walled gardens? 55:13 - Do Organizations That Own Data Build MC…

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‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ stars Jessi & Layla on Season 2’s shocking new ‘villain,’ plastic surgery plans and more! 12:04

1M ago12:04

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“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Jessi Ngatikaura and Layla Taylor stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real about the explosive second season of their hit Hulu reality show. They dished on the new “villain” of the group and even teased their upcoming plastic surgery plans. Check out our…