Best David Merrill Podcasts (2025)

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107: My Work is Finished, Kristen Hale, Part 1 (Mormon) 23:28

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Leaving the checklist for grace. “My work is done here,” Jesus told Kristen Hale as she hobbled to the altar at the Mormon temple’s healing service. Jesus would gently lead her out of Mormonism and heal her–-body, mind and Spirit. In part 1, learn how Kristen grew up in a devout Mormon home, with a strict bishop father and the heavy weight of perfo…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 376: David Derrick Jr. talks Ghost of the Gulag 58:39

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Animator and illustrator David Derrick Jr. joins the show to talk about his webcomic Ghost of the Gulag.By Dan Grote

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De-Risking Climate Tech: Inside the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center with Galen Nelson 53:26

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Galen Nelson, Chief Climate Officer at the MassachusettsClean Energy Center (MassCEC) explains how the state is helping accelerate climate innovation through early-stage grants, equity investments, and infrastructure support. Galen outlines how MassCEC targets “market failures” where private investors hesitate—such as pilot and demonstration projec…

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106: Another Way to Fix Hearts, David Suarez (Narcolepsy) 33:36

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What happens when a lifelong dream collides with an unexpected diagnosis? For David Suarez, the path seemed clear from the age of six: become a cardiovascular surgeon and heal broken hearts. But when David was fast-tracked into Brown University’s prestigious medical school, a sidelining diagnosis and an aha from God showed him that there was more t…

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The Biotech Rebuild: Finding Alpha After the Drawdown with Chris Clark | #606 1:50:11

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Today’s guest is Chris Clark. Chris was a biotech PM for 10 years at RS Investments, managing $4.5 billion. In today’s episode, Chris discusses the complexities of the biotech sector, which has suffered a dramatic drawdown the past few years. He begins by explaining how biotech works, why it’s such a unique sector, and what has kept investors and c…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 375: Liam Sharp talks Spawn: The Dark Ages, Conan & more 1:20:14

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Writer/artist Liam Sharp joins the show to talk about his new Image series Spawn: The Dark Ages, Savage Sword of Conan and more.By Dan Grote

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Vanguard’s Joe Davis on AI vs. The National Debt: The Tug-of-War To Decide America’s Future | #605 1:02:05

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Today’s guest is Joe Davis, Vanguard’s Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Vanguard’s Investment Strategy Group. His latest research on megatrends is covered in his book, Coming Into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments. In today’s episode, Joe explains why the coming decade for the U.S. economy will be shaped by a tu…

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105: Whisper of Hope, Kim Lengling (PTSD) 17:54

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She threw the Bible; it opened itself. “But those who hope in the Lord. . . “ Kim Lengling had no hope. Out of desperation she cried out to the God she didn’t believe existed and out of frustration threw a Bible she had never read. But at just the right moment, God intervened with a slight whisper. Kim was retired from the military, carrying PTSD w…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 374: Kat Calamia and Phil Falco talk about Lifeline Comics 1:12:41

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Kat Calamia and Phil Falco join the show to talk about Lifeline Comics and that Kickstarter comics life.By Dan Grote

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TCXFIP NYCC Bonus Minisode 2: Chris Killian talks Image's I Saw Santa 18:33

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Writer and comedian Chris Killian chats with Dan about I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story at New York Comic Con.By Dan Grote

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Kathryn Kaminski - Don’t Fire Your Diversifier | #604 40:15

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Today’s guest is Kathryn Kaminski, Chief Research Strategist at AlphaSimplex, where she’s also the co-portfolio manager for the firm’s Managed Futures Strategy and Global Alternatives Strategy. She also co-authored the book Trend Following with Managed Futures: The Search for Crisis Alpha. In today’s episode, Meb and Katy discuss the tough year for…

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Governing Climate Action: Massachusetts’ Strategy for Decarbonization and Resilience 44:53

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Jonathan Schrag, Deputy Climate Chief for the Commonwealthof Massachusetts, joins Climate Rising to discuss how the state istackling emissions, electrifying infrastructure, and responding to a shiftingfederal policy landscape. Jonathan shares how Massachusetts’ newly created Climate Office coordinates across agencies—from housing to public health t…

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104: Cigarettes and Stilettos, Tweeny Randall, Part 2 (Sikhism, marriage) 23:35

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Tweeny Randall’s powerful One80 starts with her growing up in the Sikh culture in Brussels. We slowly hear how the brokenness felt in her family of origin gave root to an identity crisis that made itself known in attention seeking and substance abuse of her own. As an adult Tweeny would continue this misguided lifestyle, but her world shattered wit…

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Inside The $200 Billion World of Gaming with Peter Levin (Griffin Gaming Partners) | #603 1:04:25

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Today’s guest is Peter Levin, co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, the largest singularly focused gaming investment vehicle in the world. Peter was previously the CEO and co-founder of Nerdist Industries, which was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. He began his career at CAA, had a stint at Disney, sold a company to UFC, and was also an early …

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 373: Halloween Special 2025 - The State of Horror 1:29:35

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Friends of the show Rob Lynch and Will Nevin join Dan and Matt to talk about all things horror, from the best movies (Sinners, Weapons) to the best comics (anthologies, anthologies, anthologies).By Dan Grote

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Unfounded Fears Surrounding EIDL Collection 29:36

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When COVID hit, EIDL loans provided a lifeline for countless small businesses. But now that those loans are coming due—often after a business has already folded—the looming threat of EIDL collection is causing massive stress. If you're receiving those nagging monthly statements, terrifying letters from the Treasury Department, or simply lying awake…

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Mebisode: When to Sell 16:23

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In today’s Mebisode, Meb reads his latest paper, “When to Sell?” ----- Follow Meb on⁠ ⁠⁠X⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ For detailed show notes, click ⁠here⁠ To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our ⁠mailing list⁠ or visit us at⁠ ⁠⁠cambriainvestments.com⁠ ----- Follow The Idea Farm: ⁠X⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ --…

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103: Cigarettes and Stilettos, Tweeny Randall, Part 1 (Sikhism, marriage) 22:45

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What happens when the life you built on charm, control, and distraction collapses overnight? Tweeny Randall’s powerful One80 starts with her growing up in the Sikh culture in Brussels. We slowly hear how the brokenness felt in her family of origin gave root to an identity crisis that made itself known in attention seeking and substance abuse of her…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 372: Tiffany Babb talks The Comics Courier #3 1:06:28

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Tiffany Babb returns to the show to talk about the latest issue of her newspaper-format criticism journal The Comics Courier, now on Kickstarter. Also: Baseball! New York Comic Con! Other tangents!By Dan Grote

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Carl Richards – Rewiring Your Financial Mindset in the Age of Comparison | #602 1:03:37

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Today’s guest is Carl Richards. Carl is a Certified Financial Planner, built and sold an investment firm, and hosts the podcast 50 Fires, which is backed by Chip and Joanna Gaines. He’s also the author of The Behavior Gap and The One-Page Financial Plan and his newest book is called Your Money: Reimaging Your Wealth with 101 Simple Sketches. In tod…

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TCXFIP NYCC Bonus Minisode 1: Hunter Gorinson talks Oni Press 19:16

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In the first of two bonus mini episodes recorded at this year's New York Comic Con, Dan chats with Oni Press President and Publisher Hunter Gorinson.By Dan Grote

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How Crusoe is Reducing the Carbon Intensity of AI Data Centers 30:50

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Hui Wen Chan, Senior Director of Sustainability at Crusoe, describeshow the rapid rise of AI is reshaping energy demand and Crusoe’s efforts to design more sustainable data centers. She explains how Crusoe leverages stranded energy sources, repurposed electric vehicle batteries, on-site renewables, and innovative energy-efficient cooling technologi…

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102: Planting Seeds of Faith, Merrill Oster (mentorship) 19:54

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Merrill Oster grew up on a farm and eventually was a successful business man in farm futures in 16 countries, among other business endeavors. See how he and his wife prayed their way into a calling that would lead to decades of purpoose. In his golden years now, Merrill has a new venture: equipping retired business leaders to pray and serve their c…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 371: Tini Howard talks BOOM Studios' Marian Heretic 1:01:09

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Writer Tini Howard joins the show to talk about her new BOOM Studios series Marian Heretic.By Dan Grote

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Eddy Elfenbein – OG Financial Blogger Turned ETF Manager | #601 54:07

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Today’s guest is Eddy Elfenbein, one of the OG financial bloggers at Crossing Wall Street. Eddy also runs the CWS ETF, which is from his annual buy list of 25 stocks. In today’s episode, Eddy shares his insights on investing, stock selection, and the challenges of managing an ETF. He discusses the origins of his buy list, his investment philosophy …

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101: Empty at the Pinnacle, Caleb Jue (GenZ, mentorship) 25:16

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By OneWay Ministries

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Tobias Carlisle - Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and The Ancient Art of Risk-Taking | #600 50:05

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By The Idea Farm

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Our Son Pete Episode 35: X-Force #94-95 with Sara Century 1:11:54

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By Dan Grote

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Morgan Housel on The Illusion of Wealth and Happiness | #599 56:40

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Today’s guest is Morgan Housel, the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. His books have sold over nine million copies. His new book releasing in October is The Art of Spending Money. Morgan is a partner at The Collaborative Fund and serves on the board of directors at Markel. In today’s episode, Morgan discusses the compl…

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Scaling Carbon Capture for Hard-to-abate sectors: Danielle Rapson of Mantel 40:07

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Danielle Rapson, HBS alum and Co-founder and COO of Mantel, joins Climate Rising to explain how her company is developing a novel molten-based carbon capture system for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. Danielle shares the story of how Mantel spun out of an MIT lab, what sets its technology apart from existing amine-based carbon capture, and why th…

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Kawaljeet Ahuja - 7-Eleven Franchisee Owner 15:24

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Ms. Kawaljeet Ahuja has been a seasoned 7-Eleven franchisee owner for the past 27 years. She and her stores have won several Retailer Initiative awards for their great performance and for helping the community. At one point, she operated seven 7-Eleven stores and currently has 35 employees. Founded in 1927 in the U.S., 7-Eleven is a multinational c…

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100: Straight to the Father, Lex Renick, Part 3 (trans) 19:59

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“I now pronounce you husband and husband” were the words spoken at Lex Renick’s wedding. Lex had a miraculous transformation through Christ out of the trans lifestyle and Straight to the Father, as did her husband. In this moving three-part show, see how Lex seeks God’s heart and finally finds it, as well as the truth of scripture, the love of Jesu…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 370: Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill talk Death to Pachuco 1:17:48

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Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill join the show to talk about their new Image series Death to Pachuco, their daily comic strip Gil Thorp, and much more.By Dan Grote

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Hedgeye’s Keith McCullough on Market Opportunities and Risks | #598 54:40

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Today’s guest is Keith McCullough, Founder and CEO of Hedgeye, a financial media company that provides real-time investment research. In today’s episode, Keith discusses his journey in the financial world, the importance of market signals, and the innovative quad framework he uses to navigate economic scenarios. He emphasizes the significance of un…

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99: Straight to the Father, Lex Renick, Part 2 (trans) 15:33

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“I now pronounce you husband and husband” were the words spoken at Lex Renick’s wedding. Married as a trans man to a gay man, Lex was transformed through the love of Christ. Both she and her husband went Straight to the Father, living for the Lord with a traveling ministry to the misfit community, spreading a powerful message of love and hope. See …

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 369: Meghan Fitzmartin talks BOOM Studios' Mary Sue 59:35

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Writer Meghan Fitzmartin joins the show to talk about her new BOOM Studios series Mary Sue. PLUS: Tim Drake, 2000s CW shows, the power of fan fiction and "Africa" by Toto.By Dan Grote

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Building Climate-Resilient Farming with Robotics: Eric Adamson of Oishii and Tortuga 43:13

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Eric Adamson, Robotics Executive at Oishii and co-founder of Tortuga AgTech, joins Climate Rising to share how automation and AI are transforming fruit farming. Eric explains how his team designed a strawberry-harvesting robot capable of operating in outdoor tunnels and vertical farms, bringing operational efficiency, labor savings, and climate res…

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98: Straight to the Father, Lex Renick, Part 1 (trans) 20:59

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“I now pronounce you husband and husband” were the words spoken at Lex Renick’s wedding. Married as a trans man to a gay man, Lex was transformed through the love of Christ. Both she and her husband went Straight to the Father, living for the Lord with a traveling ministry to the misfit community, spreading a powerful message of love and hope. See …

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 368: Zack Quaintance talks Macabre Valley #1 1:20:49

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TCXFIP all-star Zack Quaintance returns to the show to talk about his new Kickstarter for Macabre Valley #1, a Texas-sized horror tale. Also, we chat about some of the best comics and movies of the year.By Dan Grote

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 367: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part II 52:19

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In the second half of Matt Lazorwitz's Flame Con interviews, he chats with How Could You creator Ren Strapp, Lifetime Passes writer Terry Blas, and Voyeur and Gotham City Sirens writer Leah Williams.By Dan Grote

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Turning Expiring Options Into Venture Exposure [Vested’s Dave Thornton] | #597 43:13

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Today’s guest is Dave Thornton, co-founder & Chief Customer Officer of Vested, which helps startup employees unlock the value in their equity. In today’s episode, Dave walks through the messy reality of startup stock options, noting $600 billion of startup equity is abandoned over a market cycle. He explains how Vested helps solve this problem by p…

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Microsoft ’s Climate Strategy and Its Carbon Removal Deal with Chestnut Carbon 44:34

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Microsoft’s Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal, and Chestnut Carbon CFO Greg Adams share their perspectives as a major buyer and developer of carbon removal credits. Their 2025 deal is one of the largest carbon removal deals in the U.S. and seeks to deliver 7 million tons of nature-based carbon credits over 25 years. Brian ex…

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97: The Blue Book, Part 2, Imam Asar (Refugee) 12:18

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Hear the heart of a devout Muslim who converted to Christianity. Asar recounts his early passion for seeking God and how a mysterious Blue Book pointed him towards Christianity. His path includes moments of prayer, visions, and divine revelations, ultimately leading him to openly declare his faith in Jesus Christ. Despite facing threats, Asar remai…

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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 366: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part I 1:21:19

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In a special two-part event, Matt Lazorwitz went to Flame Con and recorded interviews with:IN PART I (dropping on the main feed Tuesday): West Hollywood Monster Squad co-creators Sina Grace and Bradley Clayton, Avengers Academy writer Anthony Oliveira, and Geeks Out President Nic Gitau and Vice President Kevin Gilligan.IN PART II (dropping exclusiv…

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96: The Blue Book, Part 1, Imam Asar (Refugee) 19:33

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See the heart of a devout Muslim who converted to Christianity. Asar was raised in conservative Tehran before embracing Christianity. He recounts his early passion for seeking God while struggling with archaic texts, and how a mysterious Blue Book pointed him towards Christianity. His amazing story includes moments of prayer, visions, and even a Ho…

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Innovative Tax Strategies in Bond Investing [Alex Morris] | #596 1:00:09

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Today’s guest is Alex Morris, the CEO & CIO of F/m Investments, a $19 billion investment firm. In today’s episode, Alex & Meb walk through the evolution of investment strategies and what led Alex to launch a series of bond-centric ETFs, with TBIL emerging as the breakout success. He also highlights his new “Compoundr” series, seeks to convert bond …

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The CXF Interview Podcast Ep. 365: Dan Watters & Alex Paknadel talk Shredder and Casey Jones 1:04:11

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Writers Dan Watters and Alex Paknadel join the show to talk about their respective Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spinoff series at IDW, Shredder and Casey Jones, plus their respective DC work.By Dan Grote

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David Michaels - Founder & CEO of Physicians Financial 21:06

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David Michaels is the founder & managing member of Physicians Financial. For over 25 years, Physicians Financial, LLC has been the go-to resource for Doctors and Dentists nationwide. Physicians Financial serves medical professionals in all sectors of the healthcare arena, from independent practitioners to the top practicing physicians at the larges…

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Bob Elliott on The Biggest Macro Experiment of Our Lifetime | #595 1:05:58

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Subscribe to YouTube Today’s guest is Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited, which uses machine learning to create low-cost index replications of 2&20 style alternative investments. Prior to founding Unlimited, Bob served on the Investment Committee at Bridgewater Associates and led Ray Dalio’s investment research team for nearly a decade. In today…

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Reducing Household Emissions with Dishwashing Innovation: A Conversation with P&G ’ s Ashley Fill 48:02

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Ashley Fill, Global Director of Sustainability at P&G Home Care joins Climate Rising to discuss how consumer behavior and innovative technologies can reduce household carbon and water footprints. Ashley shares how life cycle assessments reveal that 87% of the emissions in P&G’s Home Care portfolio come from product use, particularly dishwashing. Sh…