Best Bit maximum Podcasts (2025)

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Surcharging at scale: rules, risks, and requirements for vertical SaaS platforms with Emily Tsitrian 26:32

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Your merchants want to surcharge… are you prepared for the compliance risk that comes with it? Surcharging for one business that operates in one state is relatively straightforward. But with ecommerce and SaaS-powered payments on the rise, software companies are supporting merchants in multiple states or jurisdictions and those merchants can be ser…

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The Crow (2024) Review 42:15

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So Hollywood went and did a thing... they remade THE CROW thirty years later after decades of trying to reboot it.How did they do? The Film School Janitors make the caw. Check it out!By Film School Janitors

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PULLING A DOUBLE: Trucks (1997) & Maximum Overdrive (1986) Reviews 59:05

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The Film School Janitors take upon themselves to dissect two of the most important films ever made - TRUCKS and MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE!Both are based on a short story by Stephen King. One is more accurate to the source material, and the other is directed by King himself!Listen now to get a great costume idea for next Halloween! Enjoy!…

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Predator: Badlands Review 31:18

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Elle FanningMovies are back, baby! Or, franchises are king! Perhaps, if you make a good version of a well-known property, people will go the theater to watch it!The Film School Janitors saw PREDATOR: BADLANDS and listen to what they thought about it!By Film School Janitors

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Why Astro Is Winning Developers Over with Sagi Carmel - JSJ 697 1:03:58

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In this episode, I sit down with developer and speaker Sagi Carmel to dive deep into Astro, why it’s gaining so much traction, and how it compares to frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, and SvelteKit. We explore what makes Astro uniquely powerful — from its server-first approach and island architecture to its simplicity, speed, and ability to int…

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DLG2825 Ibhan Kulkami: A good example of an emotionally healthy comedian. 59:30

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Comedian Ibhan Kulkarni at age 27 is a rising star as a comedian hes been on Just For Laughs Fresh Faces and more recently on Americas Got Talent. Dr. Lisa's first impression of Ibhan is that he is a well adjusted, happy guy and for the most part, he is. He and his family left Mumbai, spent 2 years in Singapore and then moved to the states when he …

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RANDALL'S RANDOMS: Regretting You (2025) Review 25:14

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When one of the Film School Janitors happen to find themselves watching a film like REGRETTING YOU, you know they got to talk about it!By Film School Janitors

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DLG2725 Felix Morelo talks about what's behind all those spots. 59:30

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Read about Felix's Spot Art in the New York Times Felix is an artist I've know for a long time and havent had a chance to really get to know. He's pretty well-known for his Good Luck Spots as Hug Spots along with his Bad Luck Spots and suicide spots Felix's work is interactive: people walking down the street notice the spots. While some may avoid t…

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Your Focus Makes Your Future: The Neuroscience of Predictive Coding 14:31

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In this episode Ravi Tangri explains how where you place your attention actually changes how your brain predicts outcomes — a process called predictive coding — and how focusing on negatives can make negative results more likely. He offers practical steps to shift your default attention: notice your patterns without self-judgment, adjust your expec…

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Fintech data is the next competitive moat with Malik Velani and Jason Key 27:56

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Vertical SaaS operators understand the importance of data, but it’s easy to discount merchant onboarding data and payment data because historically those have belonged to the payment provider. On this episode, Preczn cofounders Malik Velani and Jason Key share how vertical SaaS platforms can take control of their merchant, customer, and payment dat…

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Netflix's Frankenstein (2025) Review 42:37

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What's dead doesn't stay dead. Well, that might actually be more in line with zombies, but it also can be said about The Creature in FRANKENSTEIN, Guillermo del Toro's version made for Netflix.The Film School Janitors discuss their thoughts on this latest adaptation of a mad scientist and his creation, who may have superpowers...? Listen to find ou…

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The Truth About AI in Everyday JavaScript Development - JSJ 696 1:15:07

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It feels great to finally be back on the mic after a stretch of travel, work, and general chaos, and in this episode we’re diving into a topic that’s been coming up more and more in everyday developer conversations: how to actually use AI in your JavaScript development workflow. This isn’t about adding AI features to your app — it’s about using LLM…

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LITTER BITS: More Junk on Tron: Ares 24:52

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A couple more opinions and lingering thoughts about TRON: ARES, courtesy of your Film School Janitors!By Film School Janitors

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The Firefly Festival Part 2 - The Devils Rejects 3:56:17

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Send us a text Merch - https://prettycool.printify.me/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/PrettyCoolIGuess The Devil's Rejects - 2005 Director / Writer - Rob Zombie Music - Tyler Bates Stars: Sid Haig Bill Moseley Sheri Moon Zombie William Forsythe Ken Foree Matthew McGrory Leslie Easterbrook Danny Trejo Diamond Dallas Page…

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The Need Beyond the Need: Jeevan Sivasubramaniam Shares Insights From the Publishing World 51:05

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Ravi Tangri interviews Jeevan Sivasubramaniam of Berrett-Koehler Publishers about how the publishing world has changed and what that reflects what people are seeking in personal and professional development. Jeevan explains what makes a book stand out—finding the "need beyond the need," front-loading the core idea in the introduction and table of c…

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DLG2625 Diego Barnes is Madame President on a mission to better the world. 59:30

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Diego Barnes is a natural performance artist on a mission. To make the world a better place—and make sure everyone has a blast doing it. As a community organizer, his role that acolytes have crowned him with is Madame President. His platform is @Project2049 Witness it HERE. Diego takes you on his journey into emerging as a leader with generosity an…

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Paramount+'s Dexter: Resurrection (Season 1) Review 53:52

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So have the Film School Janitors ever reviewed any other seasons of DEXTER prior to DEXTER: RESURRECTION? Nope! But they go over a fair amount of the lore while they review the latest season in a series of reboots and sequels. Check it out now!By Film School Janitors

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Death of a Unicorn Review 24:40

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The Film School Janitors deal with another film by A24! This time it's a review of DEATH OF A UNICORN, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega! Is it a comedy, a comedy fantasy, a dark comedy, a horror comedy, a horror film, or a classic A24 weirdfest? Listen to find out!By Film School Janitors

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DLG2625 Ralf Jean Pierre's breakup led to some serious personal growth, which is ongoing. 59:30

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Having Ralf Jean-Pierre aka PRECIOUS GORGEOUS on today was great. He's a very talented Actor, Rapper-Songwriter, Comedian, Podcaster, + Professor. He is a great Radio Free Brooklyn Host as well—his completely original improv show, No Suggestions is HILARIOUS. LISTEN HERE I know from listening to this episode where he says he hasn't been in a relati…

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Why Everything You Do to Stay Healhty and Live Long May Be Wrong 19:01

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Discover what truly drives longevity in the world’s Blue Zones: low chronic stress, daily low-intensity movement, strong social bonds, purposeful rituals, and restorative sleep—while genetics play a minor role, and intense focus on exercise or dieting may actually work against you. Learn practical shifts you can make now: build micro-recovery break…

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Bone Lake Review 25:05

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One of the Film School Janitors decided to try two different reviews of the same film - BONE LAKE. This is the combination of both reviews for you to review!By Film School Janitors

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Guarding the JavaScript Supply Chain: Preventing NPM Attacks with Feross Aboukhadijeh - JSJ 695 1:00:01

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Hey everyone—it’s Steve Edwards here, and in this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I’m joined by returning guest Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder of Socket.dev, for a deep dive into the dark and fascinating world of open source supply chain security. From phishing campaigns targeting top NPM maintainers to the now-infamous Chalk library compromise, we unp…

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FOUND BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINE: Annabelle (2014) Review 19:22

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Time for the second film in THE CONJURING UNIVERSE!A couple of the Film School Janitors watched ANNABELLE, and this is their review! It's a movie about about a doll. That's beloved. But it's creepy! Make it make sense!By Film School Janitors

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DLG2525 Lana Siebel is real about the hard work behind her career as a successful headlining, touring comedian. 59:30

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It's comedian Lana Siebel's 4th time on the show! Lana is someone I personally look up to because I've witnessed her build a thriving career as a comedian, in spite of a difficult childhood, immigrating from Ukraine at age 7, an extremely critical mother, check out ep: 277 for the details. Lana's comedy career has continued to accelerate and it's f…

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Stop Being a Workaholic with Robin O'Grady: Small Steps That Actually Stick 39:49

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Ravi Tangri interviews Robin O'Grady about transforming toxic workaholic cultures into sustainable, wellness-focused workplaces. They discuss why leaders must model wellness, how Gen Z is reshaping expectations, and how small, realistic habits beat big, unsustainable goals. Robin shares practical tips — pick one meaningful change, create a groundin…

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The fintech opportunity 99% of vertical SaaS companies aren’t thinking about with Jacob Olins 31:01

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Embedded fintech is a massive opportunity for vertical software companies, but most SaaS operators aren’t thinking about the full potential. WorkWave SVP & GM of Fintech and Strategic Partnerships Jacob Olins joined host Becky Kopplin to discuss the unique opportunity for vertical SaaS companies to disrupt traditional banking, the most common chall…

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BUCKET LIST FINALE: Escape Room Series Mop-Up 13:19

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The Film School Janitors completed their first BUCKET LIST - five movies about ESCAPE ROOM(s) that were sometimes supernatural, sometimes sci-fi, sometimes an escape house, but always deadly! And this is the wrap-up review!By Film School Janitors

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BUCKET LIST #4: Escape Room (2019) & Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021) Review 1:05:53

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This is technically the fourth and fifth films on the BUCKET LIST of ESCAPE ROOM movies, but these are the only two that are direct sequels of each other: ESCAPE ROOM (2019) and ESCAPE ROOM: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (2021). Could they have been two separate podcasts? Yeah, probably. The Film School Janitors thought for sure it would be quicker to re…

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Making Monorepos Breakproof with Anton Stoychev - JSJ 694 1:13:36

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In this solo-hosted episode, I (Steve Edwards) dive deep into the world of modern monorepos with special guest Anton Stoychev from Yotpo. Anton shares his journey from the early days of PHP and IE6 nightmares to his current work in front-end infrastructure, performance optimization, and developer tooling. We talk about the challenges of managing de…

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Why the Law of Attraction Fails for 99% of People 19:24

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This episode explains why most people who claim to practice the law of attraction don’t get the results they want, exploring both scientific (reticular activation system, default mode network) and spiritual perspectives. It highlights how unconscious thought patterns and daily focus on frustrations wash out brief visualization rituals. Ravi Tangri …

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Tron: Ares Review 58:21

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A couple of Film School Janitors went to see TRON: ARES (actually three did, but one didn't make it to lunch), and they discuss everything they possibly can about this third film, as well as TRON and TRON: LEGACY. And getting old. They definitely talk about getting old...By Film School Janitors

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BUCKET LIST #3: Escape Room (2018) Review 37:44

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This is the third movie on this BUCKET LIST about ESCAPE ROOM movies, but it's the second one entitled ESCAPE ROOM. The Film School Janitors discuss this supernatural version featuring Skeet Ulrich and Sean Young.Stay tuned for two more!By Film School Janitors

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DLG2425 Gavin Rogers is hilarious and taught me a lot about gratitude. 59:30

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Gavin Rogers has the most genuinely positive vibe of anyone that I can personally think of. I think because his happiness is the real deal and hard won. He was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma the day after his 7th birthday and was very sick, in and out of hospitals, doing chemo, and all the difficulties that go with that. Gavin was lucky and …

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How payments strategy and execution drive software company valuations with Peter Michaud 39:30

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As Head of Consulting and Market Intelligence at TSG, Peter Michaud is often engaged by Private Equity firms to help value software companies with integrated or embedded payments. In this episode, he joins host Brooke Smith to share his exact framework for evaluating a software company’s payments business, how each variable impacts valuation, and h…

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FOUND BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINE: The Conjuring (2013) Review 18:37

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A couple of the Film School Janitors decide to play catch up on THE CONJURING UNIVERSE, and where else would they start other than with THE CONJURING!Does it hold up? Was it obvious what this franchise would become? Listen to hear their thoughts.By Film School Janitors

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BUCKET LIST #2: Escape Room (2017) Review 36:49

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Welcome to the second entry of the BUCKET LIST! This time it's the ESCAPE ROOM film made in 2017, and it actually takes place in the most realistic portrayal of an escape room. Well, one where people can die.Only three more to go!By Film School Janitors

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DLG344 This is a radical episode as comedian Lana Siebel does psychodrama with Dr. Lisa as her mother—it's CRA-ZY 59:30

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This is the 3rd time I've had Lana on my show and we rocked it. Lana is a brilliant rapidly rising comedian whose doing the hard work it takes to get to where she is—performing at The Comedy Cellar and having her own special (shot—coming out soon) on DryBar comedy . We start talking about Lana's relationship with her mother and I suggest doing a "r…

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Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693 43:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with AWS’s Clare Liguori and Erik Hanchett to talk about Kiro, a brand-new AI-powered IDE that’s reimagining the way developers build software. We dive into how Kiro takes “AI-assisted coding” to a new level through spec-driven development — a process that focuses on defining requirements and collabo…

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The Firefly Festival Part 1 - House of 1000 Corpses 3:46:24

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Send us a text Merch - https://prettycool.printify.me/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/PrettyCoolIGuess House of 1000 Corpses - 2003 Director - Rob Zombie Writer - Rob Zombie Music - Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey Stars: Bill Moseley Sid Haig Karen Black Chris Hardwick Rainn Wilson Erin Daniels Jennifer Jostyn Sheri Moon Zombie Walton Goggins Tom T…

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Calm in the Noise: Emotional Regulation for Women Leaders with Jen DeTracey 41:07

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By Ravi Tangri

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One Battle After Another 44:00

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The Long Walk Review 12:02

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A couple of Film School Janitors visited their local theater to see THE LONG WALK, and should you take that same journey? Listen to find out!By Film School Janitors

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DLG2325 Understanding Charles Traub's work through talking about his life + childhood. 59:58

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Charles H. Traub is a photography legend. His accomplishments are vast. He taught my husband photography at SVA 25 years ago. I was grateful to have a chance to interview him (Charles H. Traub is the chair of the Photography, Video and Related Media department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City)—BUSY GUY), in conjunction with his solo ex…

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The Hidden Cost of Being 'The Strong One' — How to Put the Weight Down 16:53

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This episode explores the hidden emotional costs of always being the "strong one" — exhaustion, loneliness, and the unconscious reasons you keep support at arm's length. Ravi Tangri shares a personal story, explains the idea of "hidden wins" that protect but hurt you, and reframes strength as the ability to receive help and set healthy boundaries. …

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Three keys to Mindbody’s embedded payments success with Brad Greene 22:41

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Mindbody is admired as an embedded payments role model by SaaS operators and investors alike. How can other vertical SaaS platforms replicate their success? On this episode, Brad Greene (Co-Founder and COO at H3 Partners and former payments leader at Mindbody and HubSpot) joined host Joshua Silver to discuss the rise of embedded payments and how ve…

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