Best Extra Time Wave Podcasts (2025)

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Disruptive Tech Update: This Platform is Rethinking AI From the Brain Up! 7:45

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What if the next breakthrough in AI doesn't come from a giant data center or another LLM, but from a small Pittsburgh startup that's building artificial intelligence modeled on the human brain? Hit PLAY to hear from Chris Paradise and Nick Retos of Digital Dynamics AI—two founders chasing an idea that could redefine what AI is capable of. In just a…

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Peter Oborne: Is the British media complicit in genocide? 47:13

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Is the British media complicit in the Gaza genocide? This week, things heat up as Alan and Lionel are joined by Peter Oborne, former Telegraph chief political commentator, whose most recent book is Complicit: Britain’s role in the destruction of Gaza. Peter discusses the influence of pro-Israel lobbyists on British politics, his own political evolu…

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Did Mark ‘Louvre’ Josh O’Connor’s timely heist movie THE MASTERMIND? + Does SPRINGSTEEN deliver? 1:28:45

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This Week on the Show: Josh O’Connor, Kelly Reichardt & the Art of the Heist Fresh off the headlines of a real-life Louvre robbery, indie auteur Kelly Reichardt and breakout star Josh O’Connor join Simon to talk about their buzzy new film, The Mastermind—a stylish 70s-set art-heist drama that’s suddenly feeling very timely. O’Connor plays JB, a sla…

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Focus: Night Trap! 1:43:11

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** Editors note: Whilst curse words have been censored there's some things that are just rude, even without the cuss words. So... consider yourself warned. - Ash ** Girls if you are driving a ride... You'll be caught in the night - Night Trap! Ash & Cliff join SCAT and do their best to save everyone whilst looking at the notorious videogame nasty t…

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How would you prepare to interview Putin? 52:59

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In this week’s special episode, Alan and Lionel are grilled by Sheffield University’s third-year Broadcast Journalism students. The pair are asked about using artificial intelligence in newsrooms, how to cover Gaza with fairness, and whether they think China is being underreported on. They also discuss imposter syndrome in the media world, and how …

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‘We asked Israel to investigate the deaths of our journalists. We’re still waiting’ 38:02

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More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in any other conflict in history. This week, the editor-in-chief at Reuters, Alessandra Galloni, joins Alan and Lionel to reflect on the last two years of covering the war on Gaza. She discusses the Israeli Defence Force’s killing of journalists in both Gaza and Lebanon, amid ongoing calls for accounta…

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What Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs to Know About the Next Wave of AI Automation 8:30

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10 Minute Tech Talks dives into one of the biggest transformations happening in business right now — the shift from robotic process automation to intelligent, agent-based AI. 10 Minute Tech Talks host Jonathan Kersting sat down with Bender Singh, founder of Auxiliobits, to talk about how AI agents are changing the game for industries like finance, …

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Has FRANKENSTEIN got Mark (re)animated? + Russell Tovey 1:24:14

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Focus Extra - X-Files - S07E13 - First Person Shooter 1:57:00

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Seeing we've had two different (or incorrect) explanations of what VR is, why not throw in a third for good measure? Cliff & Ash jump head first into what may be one of the worst episodes of the X-Files out there, First Person Shooter. "The story dictated it" has never been use so much in a single episode. Theme song by Other Chris Follow Under Con…

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‘Rupert Murdoch follows me on Substack’ 34:15

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In this week’s Media Confidential, Alan has returned from a trip to Israel that coincided with a ceasefire brokered in Gaza. The hosts discuss his visit to the West Bank with Gideon Levy of Haaretz and how Israeli news outlets have covered the war. Alan and Lionel also talk about the Pope being an unexpected voice against clickbait and review “The …

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How Two Tech Entrepreneurs Turned a Startup Dream into a $10.6M Reality 9:03

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What does it really take to build a tech startup from scratch — not in Silicon Valley, but in Pittsburgh — and grow it into a company that just landed $10.6 million in growth capital? On this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we sit down with Alison Alvarez and Tomer Borenstein, the co-founders of BlastPoint, a Pittsburgh-based AI company that's spe…

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‘Lord Lebedev called me a prick…which sold extra subscriptions’ 43:56

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Some news outlets insist that London is a city in crisis—but who profits from that message? On the first anniversary of the launch of London Centric, its founder and owner Jim Waterson joins Alan and Lionel to talk about the new London-focused publication. Within four months of launching the newsletter, the news outlet hit its three-year targets. J…

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TRON: ARES: “It was like my brain was atrophying” + Kathryn Bigelow & Rebecca Ferguson 1:15:46

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Hack: What happens now? 33:11

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How do you turn one of the biggest media scandals into gripping television—and what unfinished business still lingers off-screen? Media Confidential hosted a live episode at Prospect HQ, with Toby Jones, Patrick Spence and Jack Thorne, about the real story behind the ITV drama The Hack. In this episode, the panel takes audience questions on press f…

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Rewriting the Rules of AI: Insights for the Tech Entrepreneur 7:55

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What if everything we thought we knew about artificial intelligence was built on an outdated model from the 1940s? On this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we sit down with Dr. Rorry Brenner, founder of Perforated AI, whose breakthrough approach is rewriting the very foundations of neural networks. His team is showing how AI systems can be built to…

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The Successor: Who is Lachlan Murdoch? 40:41

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He’s officially next in line to the Murdoch empire, but what is Lachlan Murdoch’s story? Alan and Lionel are joined by Paddy Manning, investigative reporter and author of The Successor: The high-stakes life of Lachlan Murdoch. With Lachlan set to take the helm, the trio discuss the machinations at the heart of the Murdoch media empire and the origi…

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Aimee Lou Wood on Film Club + a DOUBLE BILL of films of the week 1:17:05

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Game Over aka Maximum Surge: The Movie (2003) 2:02:13

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Our core episode for October is all Trick and no Treat as a company robs the grave of a defunct videogame publisher, steals the vital organs of their published and unpublished games, and creates the freakish Frankenstein's movie monster that is GAME OVER... otherwise known as Maximum Surge the movie. Cliff and Ash discuss a film which stars people …

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Who gets right of reply? 31:07

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Do you always have to offer the people you’re reporting on a chance to give their side of the story? In this episode of Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel share when giving the right of reply has backfired on them. They also discuss Fox News, after one listener asks a tongue-in-cheek question. And the hosts talk about whether media reports about D…

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The Hack: What’s the real story? 47:36

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This week’s special episode of Media Confidential coincides with ITV’s new drama The Hack, about the phone-hacking scandal which led to the closure of the News of the World, the Leveson Inquiry, and a national reckoning on press ethics. This week, Prospect’s Alan Rusbridger is joined by actor Toby Jones—who plays him in the series—along with Emmy a…

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When Should a Tech Entrepreneur DIY Hiring, and When to Call in Pros? 7:58

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How much is a bad hire really costing your business — and how do you know when to call in experts instead of doing it yourself? For entrepreneurs trying to grow, hiring is both the biggest opportunity and the biggest risk. Sorting résumés, screening candidates and hoping for a good fit can drain your time and budget, while the wrong hire can set ba…

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Is ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER film of the year? With Paul Thomas Anderson 1:15:09

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Lisa Nandy: We’re not afraid to regulate US big tech, no matter what Donald Trump says 50:50

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Alan and Lionel are joined by special guest Lisa Nandy, secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport. Lisa responds to Elon Musk’s allegations that free speech is being muzzled in Britain. The editors also challenge her on the government refusing to sanction GB News, despite its political motivations. They also discuss the future of the BBC, tru…

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Digital Transformation Decoded: What Every Tech Entrepreneur Can Learn from This Top AI & Data Leader 6:17

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How can data and AI generate measurable value, and what lessons can you apply to your own organization right now? Many leaders are investing in analytics, machine learning, and digital transformation but still struggle to connect their projects back to business outcomes. In this episode, Mitch Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Data at Techst…

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America’s assault on free speech 35:01

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How have Trump’s defamation lawsuits affected press freedom? Alan and Lionel discuss Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times with NPR’s media correspondent, David Folkenflik. David shares an insight into NPR’s future amid funding cuts, and talks about the importance of local journalism and publicly-owned media. Plus, the trio discus…

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Robert Redford remembered + Paul Greengrass on THE LOST BUS 1:15:46

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Focus: The Wave Race series 1:32:48

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Three console, three games, one Nintendo legend, and a number of false starts: Wave Race is a property that languished in relative obscurity, launched one console, and then failed to make a splash on a second. Now it sits in Dave Jones locker... Ash and Cliff discover where it came from, where it went, and skirt dangerously close to saying things t…

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What would you ask Donald Trump? 23:12

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As Donald Trump visits the UK, Alan and Lionel consider: if you were given one question to ask at Thursday’s press conference, what would it be? The editors are asked about the media coverage of Saturday’s far right march, led by Tommy Robinson. And following new revelations of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein—and his subsequent …

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A Simpler, More Transparent and Cost-Effective Healthcare Option Is Set to Help Entrepreneurs 6:50

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Are skyrocketing medical costs and confusing benefit plans draining your budget and frustrating your employees? You're not alone—commercial healthcare costs are rising 9–10% annually and traditional high-deductible plans rarely deliver the promised savings. This episode of 10 Minute Tech Talk explores Highmark's bold new CopayGo plan, which is desi…

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Does the news need gatekeeping? 35:29

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This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by journalist and researcher Ayala Panievsky to talk about her most recent book The New Censorship: How the War on Media is Taking Us Down. Ayala, whose research focuses on populism and democratic backsliding, explains the biggest threats to journalism today—and how reporters are fighting censorship all across …

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Does SPINAL TAP II turn it up to 11? + the rockin’ Warren Ellis 1:15:59

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Murdoch succession: Lachlan gets the power; his siblings get rich(er) 27:28

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After a gruelling few years and a bitter legal battle, Rupert Murdoch’s heir has been chosen. This week, Alan and Lionel discuss the conclusion to the real-life Succession, as Lachlan Murdoch looks set to take control of his father’s media empire. What will it mean for the political direction of the business? The hosts also discuss AI company Anthr…

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Hey Tech Entrepreneurs: You're Probably Not Using AI Enough 6:16

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Are you truly making the most of AI's potential? In this thought-provoking conversation ripped from the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe Radio Show, Zico Kolter and Matt Fredrickson, faculty members at Carnegie Mellon University and founders of Gray Swan AI, explore why the time to embrace AI is right now and how technology once deemed futu…

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Greg Lukianoff: ‘Bring back freedom of speech’ 33:51

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Does the First Amendment have a future? This week on Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel talk to Greg Lukianoff, the lawyer, best-selling author and president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). They discuss the Trump administration’s effect on free speech in the United States, and how censorship on university campuses ha…

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HONEY, DON’T: a film title that reviews itself? + Sam Riley on ISLANDS 1:10:00

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Video & Arcade Top 10 - 11/09/05 2:06:09

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Generations of Canadians grew up watching Video & Arcade Top 10. They stare misty eyed through rose tinted glasses at their LP VHS distorted childhood and think of better times. Ash & Cliff are not Canadian. They have no nostalgia for this show. It goes as well as you'd expect. Watch V&A Top 10 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygwroh3kVg Theme…

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Why is the media dancing to Farage’s tune? 32:00

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Media Confidential is back for Season 3! Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber take a dive into the world of media. What—and who—drives it? What do they get right... And what do they get wrong? This week, as right-wing protests continue outside hotels housing asylum seekers, the hosts discuss the media’s role in pushing the “Broken Britain” narrative. …

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Is AI Making Your Workplace Smarter or Just More Stressful? Get Key Insights for Success 9:19

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As companies race to integrate AI tools, many overlook the human side of the equation: how employees actually feel about using them, and how workplace culture shifts when new technology enters the mix. If you're leading a team or adapting to AI yourself, this episode gives you the perspective you need to navigate both the opportunities and anxietie…

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Summer Holiday Highlights of the year so far 1:08:24

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Trump’s 100 days, with Ruth Ben-Ghiat 45:12

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You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE. Has Trump's America become an autocracy? While Media Confidential is on a short break, we’re bringing you the best of our sister podcast, the Prospect Podcast. Back in April, Ellen and Alona were j…

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Now and Ben: Olivia Colman and Jay Roach on THE ROSES 14:43

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Surprise! It’s another tasty nugget of Now & Ben in the Take feed. This time, Ben sits down with Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of ‘The Roses’--which hits the big screen this Friday. This grown-up comedy with bite is all about marriage and what happens when it gets rocky. Colman plays one half of a battling couple alongside Bendict …

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3 Key Steps to Transform Your Website Into a Conversion Powerhouse! 9:31

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Are you maximizing the potential of your website's search visibility to drive conversions? In today's digital age, we'll know that getting your business noticed online is crucial. 10 Minute Tech Talks welcomes Meesha Gerhart of RedTree Web Design to help make it easier for you. We're going to explore how search engine optimization (SEO), Generative…

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Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor on THE LIFE OF CHUCK 1:07:01

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Focus: Games Republic Contestant Interview - Lee 59:04

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Just when you thought Shadow Man was finally here... HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER. We had so many unanswered questions from our episode on Games Republic that when a contestant reached out, we'd have been fools to say no! So Michael LeRoi can go brood and monologue elsewhere this month, as Cliff storms off to have a meltdown, and Ash has a chat with…

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Ethan Zuckerman: How to escape the internet hellscape 41:09

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To subscribe to the Prospect Podcast on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE. Will AI achieve superintelligence—and, if so, when? While Media Confidential is on a short break, we’re bringing you the best of our sister podcast, the Prospect Podcast. In June, Prospect’s tech columnist Ethan Zuckerman joined Ellen and Alona to talk abou…

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Ready For a Rebrand? How a Tech Entrepreneur Should Know When It's Time 4:56

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Has your market and technology evolved so much that it might make sense to rebrand your company? Maybe you acquired a company and the new services are just itching to grab a customer's attention! For security company Intertech CI this was the case on all three points. When Ron Petnuch, President and CEO of Intertech CI, stopped byTechVibe Radio, pa…

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Bob Odenkirk talks NOBODY 2 – will it meet Mark’s expectations? 1:09:15

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Mehdi Hasan: ‘The media doesn’t want to hear certain people’ 39:30

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You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE. Has mainstream media failed? While Media Confidential is on a short break, we’re bringing you the best of the Prospect Podcast. Back in February, broadcaster and author Mehdi Hasan visited Prospect…

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The Best of Both Worlds: How a Tech Entrepreneur Pursues His Passion and a Profit 6:03

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Can an entrepreneur have his proverbial cake and eat it too? Mike Vindler, co-owner of Tronix 3D, a Pittsburgh-based 3D printer, seems to be doing just that. Hit PLAY to learn how Mike is growing Tronix3D while also having a ton of fun pursuing passion projects. In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks Mike reveals how TroniX3D's profitable bread an…

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Is Mark freaked out by FREAKIER FRIDAY? + Celine Song on THE MATERIALISTS 1:09:05

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…