Best The Evans Bros Podcasts (2025)

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Tatcha: Vicky Tsai (July 2020) 1:17:11

2h ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In 2008, Vicky Tsai walked away from a startup job and set out to rediscover herself on a trip to Japan. In Kyoto, she had an unforgettable meeting with a geisha, and learned about the face creams and blotting papers that the traditional Japanese hostesses had used for centuries. But as she contemplated selling those products in the U.S., experts o…

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2025 Crunchyroll Award Winners 54:25

7h ago54:25

54:25

"Hey Casual Anime Fanatics! Send us a text and let us know what you would like us to talk about next! In this episode of THAT ANIME PODCAST, The Casual Anime Fanatics discuss the winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards. Welcome to the official podcast for Casual Anime Fanatics! We deliver fresh, entertaining episodes every week, exploring everything…

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John Mulaney on SNL50 Hijinks and Getting Away With His Late-Night Netflix Show 35:28

2d ago35:28

35:28

Live from Hollywood, Matt is joined by comedian John Mulaney to talk about his experience writing for the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special and what he thinks will happen to the show moving forward. He also discusses how he managed to get away with his unique late-night show on Netflix, how he deals with executive notes, learning from his sitcom, and …

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Advice Line with Steve Holmes of goba Sports Group 47:19

4d ago47:19

47:19

Springfree Trampoline founder Steve Holmes joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Steve’s tariff navigation guidance for businesses manufacturing products outside of the U.S. First we meet Ikechukwu in Maryland, who’s trying to lean into a core demographic without alienating customers f…

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The New Path to Stand-Up Fame and Fortune With Mike Birbiglia 37:28

6d ago37:28

37:28

Matt is joined by comedian Mike Birbiglia to talk about how the goal of the modern stand-up comedian has changed over the past decade. They discuss whether stand-up alone is no longer enough and how necessary shoulder programming like podcasting and social media is for building a following. They also talk about Netflix's influence on stand-up and w…

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Calm: Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith 1:17:43

7d ago1:17:43

1:17:43

As a young entrepreneur in the Wild West days of the internet, Alex Tew was drawn to meditation for its simple calming power. Together with fellow tech founder Michael Acton Smith–known for hits like Moshi Monsters–the two brainstormed ways to bring the ancient practice of meditation into the 21st century. In 2011, they bought the domain calm.com, …

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Part 2: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on Rejecting Tim Cook, Pitching Ice Cube, and Plans for More ‘The Studio’ 36:39

10d ago36:39

36:39

Matt is joined by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to discuss what they learned from industry executives before writing the show, choosing Netflix’s Ted Sarandos over Apple CEO Tim Cook for a cameo, desperately pitching Ice Cube, how they shot in a real Las Vegas casino, and which scenes were cut before they weigh in on the state of theatrical comedy i…

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Part 1: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Wild Stories From the Set of ‘The Studio’ 33:27

10d ago33:27

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Matt is joined by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the writer-director duo behind ‘The Studio,’ to discuss how the show came together, what the show gets right and wrong about Hollywood, which characters are based on real people, and why the show presented a different challenge than anything they had ever worked on before (02:44). Matt finishes the sh…

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Advice Line: Scaling Strategies 44:19

11d ago44:19

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This week, Guy is joined by Travis Boersma of Dutch Bros. Coffee, Michael Preysman of Everlane and Chris Ruder of Spikeball in a special “mashup” episode of Advice Line. First, Andy from Nashville is wondering if a brick and mortar burger joint will supercharge growth for his food truck business. Then, Tiffany from Cape Cod is looking to break into…

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The New Late Night with ‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans 35:51

12d ago35:51

35:51

Matt is joined by Sean Evans, host of ‘Hot Ones,’ to discuss how he turned a niche internet interview show into one of the most popular celebrity talk shows in media. Sean discusses the business behind the show, how long it took to start making money, the art of interviewing celebrities, whether he views ‘Hot Ones’ as a competitor to late night, an…

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Is Streaming Killing Music—or Saving It? With a Top Spotify Exec 33:26

13d ago33:26

33:26

Matt is joined by Spotify’s global head of music vertical, Charlie Hellman, to talk about the current state of the music industry, how the music streaming era has impacted artists, how artists actually get paid by Spotify, competing with YouTube, the surge in AI-generated music, and artists’ biggest frustrations with Spotify (02:27). Matt finishes …

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Tecovas: Paul Hedrick 1:12:13

14d ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Western wear is having a moment – and so is the upstart Western brand Tecovas. Founder Paul Hedrick is a Texan who realized that cowboy boots were either too expensive or too cheap, so he decided to create a premium brand with an attainable price. He traveled repeatedly to the cowboy boot capital of the world – León, Mexico – to obsess over every d…

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Matthew Dylan 2:28:40

14d ago2:28:40

2:28:40

Matthew Dylan is a writer, director, actor, and Texan. Website: www.itsmatthewdylan.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15323624/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafnpH6V6EsBQxKTBCKdorCnvH0Y6jOHecuu3P2hci2geqDF-ruCdsAFXdeAqQ_aem_TdAc9H-1yLOiT7mwBVvqRg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmatthewdylan/ https://www.instagram.com/lmtx_movie/ https://www.insta…

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The Five Biggest Stories in TV: HBO Max Is Back, NFL Goes Global, and Netflix’s Franchisification 33:27

16d ago33:27

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Matt is joined by CNBC Media and sports reporter Alex Sherman to discuss their five biggest takeaways from the TV upfronts, what the biggest platforms and streamers are prioritizing now, the rebranding of Max back to HBO Max and what it says about the new strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery, an NFL game on YouTube, how the NFL is distributing its m…

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Anime Would You Rather 55:03

17d ago55:03

55:03

"Hey Casual Anime Fanatics! Send us a text and let us know what you would like us to talk about next! In this episode of THAT ANIME PODCAST, The Casual Anime Fanatics discuss a series of Anime "Would You Rather" questions. Welcome to the official podcast for Casual Anime Fanatics! We deliver fresh, entertaining episodes every week, exploring everyt…

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Advice Line with RJ Scaringe with Rivian 52:03

18d ago52:03

52:03

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. He also gets into how trade policies and shifting tariffs are impacting the automotive supply chain. First, we meet Ashley from Southern California, who’s deciding whether to take outside capital to take her altruistic ice cream bran…

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How YouTube Quietly Took Over TV, With CEO Neal Mohan 40:12

18d ago40:12

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Matt is joined in person by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan from the annual TV upfronts in New York to discuss YouTube’s relationship with Hollywood in 2025, challenges from TikTok and Instagram, and why creators continue to seek out other platforms after gaining success on YouTube. They also talk about their newest deal with the NFL, which includes a YouTu…

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Hollywood Q1 Report: Disneyland in Abu Dhabi, a Warner Bros. Spinoff, and Streaming is … Stable? 34:22

21d ago34:22

34:22

Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss announcements and narratives that emerged from the latest Q1 earnings reports, including Disney’s new theme park in Abu Dhabi, a Bob Iger succession check-in, a potential Warner Bros. Discovery split, Paramount in trouble, and other takeaways following streaming's continued path towards profitabil…

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Substack: Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie 1:18:19

21d ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Substack was founded to create an escape vehicle for writers: Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie imagined a world where writers didn’t have to rely on legacy publications or corporate advertisers, but could instead create a more direct and meaningful relationship with their audience. Despite early skepticism, Chris and Hamish were confident that many p…

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The 2025 Summer Blockbuster Power Ranking 52:13

25d ago52:13

52:13

It’s May, which means summer blockbuster season has officially begun. Matt welcomes back Puck’s Scott Mendelson to run through the most highly anticipated films of the summer, ranking each one by their box office potential and sharing their confidence levels for which are most likely to exceed expectations (2:25). Matt wraps up the show with a disc…

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Advice Line with Richard Branson of Virgin 42:35

25d ago42:35

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Virgin Group founder Richard Branson joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Richard’s recent adventures in bungee jumping, ziplining, space exploration and more—all in the name of promoting some of his brand’s latest offerings. First we meet Lola from New York City, who’s looking to maintain…

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A Revealing Ranking of the Biggest Movie Stars: Tom Holland's Surprise Rise, Zendaya’s Stronghold, and Glen Powell’s Struggle 33:26

26d ago33:26

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Matt is joined by Ray Subers, senior vice president of theatrical strategy at the National Research Group, to discuss the newest iteration of their eye-opening study highlighting which stars make people most interested in going to a movie theater. They discuss why Tom Holland is so high in the ranking, why Glen Powell is so low, why Gen Z still lov…

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Trump's Movie Tariff Bombshell and Hollywood’s Freak-Out 34:28

28d ago34:28

34:28

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Donald Trump’s social media post announcing a plan to institute tariffs on movies coming to America that are produced in foreign countries. They investigate whether imposing a tariff on a movie is even possible, how disastrous this could be for the movie industry, and whether this could ultimately…

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Whisker/Litter-Robot: Brad Baxter 1:04:13

28d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Brad Baxter sidelined a promising career in the car industry to build a better cat litter box – an undertaking that embarrassed his kids and eventually prompted his wife to ask "what’s the endgame here?” That endgame turned out to be Litter-Robot, an automated self-cleaning litter-remover that helped propel Brad’s company, Whisker, to roughly $300 …

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Advice Line with Luis von Ahn of Duolingo 47:26

1M ago47:26

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Duolingo co-founder Luis von Ahn joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Luis shares insights on how data can help entrepreneurs understand what their customers really want. First, Steph in Chicago wonders how to manage expansion opportunities for her art-filled vending machines. Then Blair from Atlan…

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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (First Impressions) 55:06

1M ago55:06

55:06

"Hey Casual Anime Fanatics! Send us a text and let us know what you would like us to talk about next! In this episode of THAT ANIME PODCAST, The Casual Anime Fanatics discuss their first impressions on the new My Hero Spin-off, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. These first impressions are based on episodes 1 - 4. Welcome to the official podcast for Cas…

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The Lost Cowboy Returns 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Jake Zielke is the author of The Lost Cowboy, creator of Dusty Vaquero, and Dusty Vaquero Days. Dusty Vaquero Days is a country music festival in Gillette Wyoming happening May 30th and 31st, 2025. Website: https://www.dustyvaquerodays.com/ https://thelostcowboy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustyvaquerodays/ https://www.instagram.com/d…

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The Future of HBO (and Max?). Part 2 With CEO Casey Bloys. 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

Matt is back for Part 2 of his conversation with Casey Bloys to discuss what HBO and Max are looking for going forward, how he deals with competition, why he has stayed at HBO for over 20 years, the TV show he is most jealous of, what he would do as king of Hollywood for a day, and more (01:08). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider…

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What Is the HBO Brand in 2025? Part 1 With CEO Casey Bloys 35:24

1M ago35:24

35:24

Matt is joined by Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, to talk about the shifting strategies of the HBO and Max brand under the new leadership of David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery, the challenges of being a “something for everybody” service, why they are no longer competing with Netflix, and why HBO is still the top choice fo…

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Can Paramount Solve Its Impossible Trump Problem? 33:28

1M ago33:28

33:28

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the latest twist in the saga of Paramount, '60 Minutes,' and Trump after the show's executive producer Bill Owens stepped down because he “felt he lost the independence that honest journalism requires.” Matt and Lucas look at how the '60 Minutes' drama complicates things for Paramount head Shari R…

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Hexclad: Danny Winer 1:15:44

1M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Cookware is a $73 billion global industry - awash in all kinds of pots and pans. Like, if you’ve ever cooked scrambled eggs, you've probably used a non-stick frying pan. They’re inexpensive and everywhere. But they’ve been dogged by complaints: many can’t handle high heat, like broiling or searing, and they scratch easily. So, when Danny Winer came…

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How the Oscars’ Best Stunt Category Will Work (and Why Stars Are Still Doing Their Own) 34:28

1M ago34:28

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Matt is joined by director and former stunt coordinator David Leitch (‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘Deadpool 2’) to discuss the newest category added to the Academy Awards: Achievement in Stunt Design, which will debut in 2028. David explains how this came to be, the criteria by which the category will be judged, how CGI and AI have affected stu…

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Advice Line with Jonathan Neman of Sweetgreen 48:11

1M ago48:11

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Sweetgreen’s co-founder Jonathan Neman joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Sweetgreen’s plans to automate salad assembly in the coming years. First, we meet Dini from Maryland, who's learning how to maintain her brand’s character and product quality as her pie company scales. Next we hear from Mat…

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Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company? 33:27

1M ago33:27

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Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to talk about Netflix’s latest earning reports and how it can accomplish its ambitious goals for the future. With Netflix being valued at about $450 billion and continuing to be profitable, they debate whether Netflix can reach its lofty goals of 410 million subscribers and becoming a trilli…

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How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend? 35:26

1M ago35:26

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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Franklin Leonard, a film executive and founder of the Black List, to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘Sinners’, the road it has to become profitable, and the revolving conversation around the special deal that director Ryan Coogler negotiated with Warner Bros. to make it. They also debate w…

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Snap: Evan Spiegel 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

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What started as a design project for Stanford student Evan Spiegel quickly flourished into one of the most-used social media platforms in the world: Snapchat. It only took two years for Mark Zuckerberg to make a multi-billion offer for the company. But Evan turned it down — convinced of Snap’s potential to disrupt human communication in an even big…

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Ty Mitchell 1:29:27

1M ago1:29:27

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Ty Mitchell is a cowboy, rancher, and actor. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tysponderings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ty.mitchell.568

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