Best Michael Berk Podcasts (2025)

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Robinson-Patman Compliance in the Age of Shoppable Media 49:08

1d ago49:08

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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brandon Nutter, co Founder and CTO of Ampd, which connects Google Ads directly to the world’s largest marketplaces like Amazon and turn incremental revenue all the way up, and Steve Pet, Antitrust Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Find Brandon Nutter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bran…

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Episode 270: Author Ryan C. Bradley and Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth (1992) 1:03:18

4d ago1:03:18

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This week we chat with Ryan C. Bradley! He's the co-host of the Horror Hangover podcast (with former guest Cass Clarke...check out episode 183 where we chat about Urban Legend) and the author of Say Uncle from Ghoulish books. We chat about inspirations for the novel, how it's a historical fiction and more before discovering why a single scene from …

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6 - When Should You Bail 42:34

5d ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss the challenges of decision-making in software engineering, particularly focusing on the sunk cost fallacy, emotional attachment to work, and the importance of prototyping. They explore how to recognize when to pivot or bail on a project, the complexities of ROI calculations, and how to effectively communicat…

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Message to CPG CEOs: Lower Your EPS Targets Significantly! with RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi 46:33

6d ago46:33

46:33

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by returning guest Nik Modi, Co-Head of Global Consumer & Retail Research at RBC Capital Markets. In this episode, Nik discusses his recent communication equity research newsletter called “Attention CPG Management/Boards: It’s Time to Cut EPS Significantly” Nik argues that cutting numbers significantly would …

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The Amateur with James Hawes and Sarah Pirozek (Ep. 537) 26:10

10d ago26:10

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Director James Hawes discusses his new film, The Amateur, with fellow Director Sarah Pirozek in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses insisting on the protagonist being geeky, clumsy, charming and smart to reflect his novice, utilizing his camera to capture the main character’s degrading perspective as the story un…

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Amazon’s Omnichannel Grocery Strategy with Tomorrow’s Jordan Berke 22:57

11d ago22:57

22:57

In this episode, Sri interviews Jordan Berke, founder & CEO of TOMORROW, a leading digital retail advisory firm, enabling global retailers to accelerate growth through digitization. Sri and Jordan tour an Amazon Fresh store as they unpack Amazon's omnichannel grocery strategy live from the original Amazon Fresh store in Los Angeles. While much of A…

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Episode 269: For Sale By Exorcist Filmmaker Melissa LaMartina and Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) 1:10:08

11d ago1:10:08

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This week we're joined by Melissa LaMartina, the filmmaker behind For Sale by Exorcist. We chat about her mockumentary, occult research and more before diving into her childhood to learn about her horror history. Then it's time to visit Unico in the Island of Magic, a wild anime children's movie about bug wizards, towers made of people and the cute…

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Retail Leadership With Sam’s Club SVP eCommerce Greg Pulsifer 50:51

13d ago50:51

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In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Greg Pulsifer, SVP of eCommerce at Sam’s Club, the club format division of Walmart. Find Greg on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpulsifer/ Find Sam’s Club on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam's-club/ Find Sam’s Club online at: https://corporate.walmart.com/about/samsclub/sams-…

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Howard's Cult - "Hot Water" w/ special guest Ryan Coil! 1:06:40

16d ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Ryan Coil returns to the podcast to talk Season 7, Episode 18, "Hot Water"!

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Everything Artificial Intelligence with Applied Intelligence's Imteaz Ahamed 48:03

16d ago48:03

48:03

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode straight from Sydney, Australia by Imteaz Ahamed, founder and CEO of an artificial intelligence platform called Applied Intelligence. This episode is contextual for the CPG industry and covers many topics related to what YOU as a listener - either from a brand or retailer are faced with today. Find Imteaz Aha…

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Community Grocery Retail In the Digital Age with IGA’s Michael La Kier 33:07

20d ago33:07

33:07

The CPG Guys are joined by Michael La Kier, Vice President Brand Development at the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) the largest affiliation of independent grocers in the U.S. andaround the world, boasting 2,500 U.S. stores and 7,500+ globally. This episode was recorded at the 2025 Commerce Media Brand Summit produced by WB Research. Find Michael…

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What's Brewing in Omnichannel with illycaffè's Cristian Arcangeli 40:50

23d ago40:50

40:50

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Cristian Arcangeli, Vice President of Omnichannel and Customer Experience at illycaffè, an Italian family business, founded in Trieste in 1933 and committed to offering the greatest coffee to the world. Find Cristian on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carcangeli/ Find illycaffè on LinkedIn at: ht…

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Benchmarking Retail Media Networks with The Path to Purchase Institute’s Cyndi Loza 46:27

27d ago46:27

46:27

The CPG Guys welcome the senior editor of the Path to Purchase Institute, Cyndi Loza, to discuss the latest retail media networks benchmarking report produced by them and the results. Some outcomes will surprise you, some are a confirmation and some retail media networks have missed the opportunity completely. Apply to join the Cornell retail media…

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5 - How to Lead Engineers with Ben Johnson 58:44

28d ago58:44

58:44

In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben Johnson discuss the essential traits of effective engineering leadership, the importance of customer-centric software development, and the challenges of integrating AI into business processes. They emphasize the need for clear communication, trust, and vulnerability in leadership, as well as the potential risks…

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Little Cuts 183: We Promise This is Weekly 52:14

28d ago52:14

52:14

We're back and this was recorded last week so please disregard our talk about UFF! We're chatting: Death of a Unicorn Paddington 3 Eve's Bayou Wheel of Time SXSW! Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so follow us there, too! Support us on Pat…

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Why Authenticity Beats Algorithms: The New Rules of Digital Marketing - ML 185 55:37

29d ago55:37

55:37

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of digital marketing and brand storytelling. We explore how the intersection of authenticity, community, and technology is reshaping how brands connect with people—and why it's no longer just about the product, but about the experience. We talk about how we've shifted our focus from performa…

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Novocaine with Dan Berk, Robert Olsen and Drew Hancock (Ep. 536) 35:50

29d ago35:50

35:50

Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen discusses their new film, Novocaine, with fellow Director Drew Hancock in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss taking notes from 80s and 90s action movies to straddle the tonal line between comedy and action, their inspirations for casting Actors Jack Quaid and Amber Midthund…

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ABC's of a Startup Brand Launch with Doughlicious founder Kathryn Bricken 41:59

29d ago41:59

41:59

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by the founder of Doughlicious - the London dough company. Indulgent, yet healthy cookies - yes, that's whipping up treats in her kitchen to becoming London’s cookie queen, Kathryn Bricken turned her American baking magic into a sweet success story. Her legendary homemade cookies, crafted with clean, premium …

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Mermaids & Highdives - "Rendezvous" w/ special guest Meredith Paul! 1:20:13

1M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Meredith Paul joins the boys to talk Season 7 Episode 17: "Rendezvous"!

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Shoptalk 2025 Recap With The CPG Guys 53:36

1M ago53:36

53:36

The CPGGUYS cover the recently concluded Shoptalk spring 2025 from Las Vegas. What a show! Besides our opening networking reception, we had a chance to meet up with many brands, retailers and of course all our sponsors. This episode is collectively sponsored by Epsilon, Dunnhumby, Osmos, Apply to join the Cornell retail media program https://ecorne…

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Episode 268: Mind Body Spirit Filmmakers Alex Henes and Matt Merenda and The Brave Little Toaster (1987) 1:21:38

1M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

This week we're joined by Alex Henes and Matt Merenda, the filmmakers behind the yoga-horror found footage film Mind Body Spirit, which is available on demand and streaming on Shudder and AMC+. We chat about Sarah J. Bartholomew's fantastic performance, the script and more before diving into their childhoods and their very different reactions to ho…

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4 - How to Transfer Projects 42:06

1M ago42:06

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In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben discuss the intricacies of transferring code, project ownership, and knowledge within teams, particularly in the context of machine learning and software engineering. They explore the importance of documentation, bridging skill gaps, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer to maintain and extend codebases. Th…

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Alanna McDonald - GM, Mars Pet Nutrition & Today's Category Growth Models 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by NA GM for Mars Pet Nutrition - Alanna McDonald. With brands such as L'Oreal & Procter & Gamble in her background, we knew this would be a solid foundational discussion on ways to think through today's category shaping trends and opportunities. This episode was shot LIVE at New York City at their office. App…

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Mickey 17 with Bong Joon Ho and Ava DuVernay (Ep. 535) 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

Director Bong Joon Ho, accompanied by his translator Sharon Choi, discusses his new film, Mickey 17, with fellow Director Ava DuVernay in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how his storyboarding process covered every shot, how he approached having a love story for the first time, and the resonance of the film…

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Heart Eyes with Josh Ruben and Zelda Williams (Ep. 534) 33:24

1M ago33:24

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Director Josh Ruben discusses his new film, Heart Eyes, with fellow Director Zelda Williams in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses balancing the tone of romantic comedy and horror while not trying to betray them, the behind the scenes of special effects work that went into the kills, and the creation and influ…

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Brand Commercial Growth with Sargento’s GM Erin Price 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Sargento Foods General Manager, Erin Price. She is a General manager with significant experience in strategic planning, marketing, communications and brand management at leading CPG firms like General Mills, Johnson & Johnson & spectrum brands. Apply to join the Cornell retail media program https://ecornell…

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After Hours with Martin Scorsese, Griffin Dunne and Raymond De Felitta (Ep. 533) 39:49

1M ago39:49

39:49

In a special Anniversary Series discussion, Director Martin Scorsese discusses his film, After Hours, with Actor Griffin Dunne and fellow Director Raymond De Felitta in a screening at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, Scorsese discusses original concepts for the film’s end, how he aimed to find humor in the film by playing it seriou…

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Episode 267: The Legendary John Harrison and The Haunting (1963) 1:10:32

1M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

This week we chat with filmmaker, producer, composer, writer, author...this guy's done it all...John Harrison. From working with George Romero on everything from Creepshow and Dawn of the Dead to Tales from the Darkside to the Dune miniseries to his Netflix series Residue...he's done it all. He even directed Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, whic…

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3 - How to be a Tech Lead (TL) 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson discuss their experiences at Databricks, focusing on project management, team dynamics, and the importance of product alignment. They explore the challenges of onboarding new team members, the significance of effective communication with stakeholders, and the balance between upskilling and meeting projec…

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Consumer Motivations With NielsenIQ’s COO Tracey Massey 46:06

1M ago46:06

46:06

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Tracey Massey, Chief Operating Officer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled gl…

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The Intersection of Data & Media with Canadian Tire’s Simone Lumsden 42:55

1M ago42:55

42:55

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Simone Lumsden, SVP of Triangle Loyalty & Retail Media at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”), one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Their retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which provides Canadians with pr…

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Episode 266: Opus Writer/Director Mark Anthony Green and Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

This week we were unbelievably excited to chat with writer and director Mark Anthony Green! We talk about his feature film debut Opus, working with musical icons The-Dream and Nile Rodgers, Ayo Edebiri's star power and the eccentricities (and graciousness) of John Malkovich. Mark Anthony shares a fantastic story of John on set and so much more befo…

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Women In Retail Media Collective join The CPG Guys 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Emma Helsloot and Ana Laura Zain - cofounders of the Women in Retail Media Collective. Their mission :Connect, grow, and lead via a community designed to empower women to shape the future of retail media. Find Emma Helsloot on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-helsloot-78767a64/ Find Ana Laur…

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2 - How to Make Knowledge Useful 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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In this episode, Michael and Ben Wilson discuss the concept of knowledge acquisition, focusing on how to effectively acquire knowledge for practical action rather than for its own sake. They explore the value of note-taking, the role of curiosity in learning, and the importance of hands-on experience in making knowledge intuitive. The conversation …

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Little Cuts 182: A Weird Little Gay Movie on Netflix 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

It's a new Little Cuts, baby! This week, we're talking: The Parenting (Max) Novocaine (in theaters) Night of the Zoopacalypse (in theaters) Control Freak (Hulu) The Studio (Apple TV+) SXSW 2025 Rundown Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Bluesky. We’re also on Twitter (sorta) with the same usernames. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so …

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Live from Commerce Media Brand Summit with Bayer's Chelsey Alexander 40:31

2M ago40:31

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In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Chelsey Alexander, Vice President, Emerging Digital Platforms at Bayer Consumer Health. The episode was recorded in Atlanta GA at the Commerce Brand Media Summit in March 2025. Follow Chelsey Alexander on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-alexander-a3269757/ Follow Bayer on LinkedIn at: htt…

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Episode 265: Novocaine Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and Hellraiser (1987) 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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This week we're so excited to chat with Dan Berk and Robert Olsen! They are the writers/directors of Villains and Significant Other and their latest film, Novocaine is coming out Friday the 14th of March! We talk about making an action film where the character can't feel pain, inspirations and more. Then Terry HAD to talk to them briefly about one …

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The CPG Guys February 2025 Industry Rank Punditry 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

The CPGGUYS Sri Rajagopalan & Peter VS Bond muse the month that passed by. February means CAGNY - the annual Wall St analyst conference (Consumer Analyst Group of NY). Here, we got to meet several of the financial analysts and were able to discuss and learn what 2025 holds for us in the CPG industry. Find Sri Rajagopalan on Linkedin here : https://…

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Customer First Decisions with Kellanova CCO Carrie Sander 44:38

2M ago44:38

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In this episode, the CPG guys speak with Carrie Sander, Chief Customer Officer at Kellanova, formerly the snacks division of The Kellogg Company. Find Carrie on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/carrie-sander-b634b04 Find Kellanova on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellanova/ Find Kellanova online at: https://www.kellanova.com/us/e…

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Little Cuts 181: Chaos Reigns 35:39

2M ago35:39

35:39

This was supposed to go out Friday. Whoops. We were supposed to have an episode Monday. Whoops. It's 2025, y'all and while we start out like a normal (?) Little Cuts episode, by the end of it...well, it's poop and pee and buckets. The (productive) things we discuss: Memories of Murder (4K Blu Ray) The Monkey (Theatrical) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage …

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Bizarre CPR - "Matters of the Heart" w/ special guest Ben Cassil! 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Ben Cassil joins us to talk Season 7 Episode 16, "Matters of the Heart"!

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Meet the 2025 Nominees for Theatrical Feature Film - Part 2 of 2 (Ep. 532) 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown) engage in a conversation with moderator Jeremy Kagan for the 34th Annual DGA Meet the Nominees: Theatrical Feature Film Symposium. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos and a summary of this even…

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Leadership with Sam's Club's EVP & CXO Diana Marshall 44:55

2M ago44:55

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The CPGGUYS were joined live at CES during the annual show in Las Vegas by Sam's club Chief experience officer & EVP - Diana Marshall. This is a leadership class for vendors on how to be successful at Sam's club and her own leadership of people, data and MAP. This is the first episode of Women's month. In March, we will feature the amazing female l…

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Meet the 2025 Nominees for Theatrical Feature Film - Part 1 of 2 (Ep. 531) 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown) engage in a conversation with moderator Jeremy Kagan for the 34th Annual DGA Meet the Nominees: Theatrical Feature Film Symposium. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos and a summary of this even…

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