Best Steve McKenzie Podcasts (2025)

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Rick Steves' Europe: Rick Steves (2021) 1:17:34

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Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he came home, he found people were hungry for tips on how to visit Europe on the cheap, so he began teaching classes, and was soon hawking a self-published guide…

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Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction 30:15

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Fiona McKenzie Kekic talks to Cheryl about her parents, the real-life experiences that shaped her novel, her career in television, the groundbreaking book that exposed sexism in Australia's TV and news industry, and the journey to publishing her latest work, Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime, which is out July 29, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn 29:43

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Steve MinOn talks to Cheryl about his unique cultural heritage, the significance of names, his career in advertising and how personal experiences shaped his first book. His debut, First Name Second Name, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Advice Line with Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company (August 2024) 51:11

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Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about finding product-market fit. Today, we meet Kim, whose tropical-inspired apparel company in Florida is venturing into the rum market. Then Llance from Washington, who is taking his tea-bag-soup-broth business national. And Ami, wh…

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Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson 29:50

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Luke Patterson talks to Cheryl about the art of poetry, the ways he weaves identity into his work, the significance of place in his writing, his First Nations heritage and the impact of his travels across Europe. His debut, A Savage Turn, is out August 12, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultu…

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Hamish McKenzie 30:06

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Substack co-founder and chief writing officer Hamish McKenzie for a wide-ranging chat about the platform’s explosive growth, why he believes the traditional media model is broken, and the future of the industry. They also discuss Trump-era attacks on the press, Elon Musk's efforts to buy Substack -- a…

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Talenti: Josh Hochschuler 1:12:35

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After falling in love with the gelato shops of Buenos Aires, Josh Hochschuler came home to Dallas with a bold idea: bring authentic Argentine gelato to the U.S. He raised $600,000 from friends and family and opened a gelato shop called Talenti. The product was a hit - but the retail model wasn’t. Faced with mounting losses, Josh shut down the store…

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Stories Behind the Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative 25:42

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Jenny Ashcroft talks to Cheryl about real-life anonymous letter cases, the thrill of writing historical fiction, and the power of community in the book world. Her latest novel, Secrets of the Watch House, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advice Line with Eric Ryan of Method 46:45

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Method co-founder and serial entrepreneur Eric Ryan joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Eric shares his strategies for entering new market categories, and gives an update on his latest venture, Tandy, a functional candy company. First, Aubrey in Tennessee asks how to find a mentor to help her and …

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UNTUCKit: Chris Riccobono 1:13:47

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On a trip to Las Vegas, Chris Riccobono found himself wearing the same J.Crew shirt over and over; it was the only dress shirt he had that looked good untucked. All of his other button-downs were too long and looked sloppy. His buddies all said they had the same problem, so Chris decided to seize the opportunity and launch UNTUCKit with a friend. K…

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Stories Behind the Story: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen 35:47

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Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about his nineteenth novel, the evolution of the acclaimed Joe O'Loughlin series, the shifting landscape and challenges within today’s publishing industry and his experiences transforming his gripping stories into successful film and television adaptations. His latest book, The White Crow, is out now! Hosted on Acas…

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Advice Line with Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie 39:52

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Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore — founder of brands like Beauty Pie and Soap & Glory — joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders managing uncertainty and risk. Today, we meet Victor in Fort Worth, the co-founder of a Mexican-style sweets and treats venture who wonders if he should focus on expandin…

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Alan Friedman 33:15

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran foreign correspondent and author Alan Friedman about his new book, The End of America? A Guide to a New World Disorder, why he believes America’s global leadership is crumbling, how Trump is accelerating the fall, and what a looming ‘new world disorder’ means for democracy, the economy, and our d…

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Figma: Dylan Field 1:14:47

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The dashboard in your car – the interface on your Zoom screen … many of the products we interact with every day were created with the collaborative software Figma. Figma is a kind of Google Docs for design, created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace after they won a Thiel fellowship in 2012. Dylan was just 20 when he became CEO. The only other job he’…

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Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Paris on How Power Imbalances and Toxic Masculinity Have Influenced Her Writing 30:06

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Rachel Paris talks to Cheryl about the challenges of navigating rejections, the timing of book releases, and the importance of perseverance. Her latest work, See How They Fall, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advice Line with Perry Chen of Kickstarter 46:54

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Kickstarter co-founder Perry Chen joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about what they really want from investment deals and acquisitions. Today we meet Jesse in Dallas, who's debating whether or not he should sell part or all of his cold plunge tub business. Then Catharine in Oregon, who's tryin…

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Perfect Snacks: Bill and Leigh Keith 1:26:30

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Bill and Leigh Keith had an extraordinary childhood, travelling the country in a school bus with their parents and ten siblings. Along the way, their dad fed them a homemade concoction of peanut butter, honey and supplements rolled into bite-sized snacks. When the family fell on hard times, the older siblings decided to sell their home and bet ever…

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Stories Behind The Story: Angie Faye Martin on How Her Aboriginal Heritage Influenced Her Debut 28:11

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Angie Faye Martin talks to Cheryl about the challenges she encountered while writing her first book, her journey as a writer, the influence of her First Nations heritage on her identity and her career in government. Her debut, Melaleuca, is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Steve Oney 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with the founder of Mediaite, Sirius XM host, and ABC's Chief Legal Analyst, Dan Abrams, about Elon Musk's bombshell claim that Trump hasn't released the Epstein Files because he's implicated in them, why he's been saying for months that Trump's ties with Epstein should be getting more attention, and where Tr…

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Advice Line with Mark Ramadan of Sir Kensington's (June 2024) 51:00

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Sir Kensington’s co-founder and former CEO Mark Ramadan joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they work through business challenges with three early-stage founders. Today we meet Pat, a physician assistant working to bring his solution for clogged sinks to major retailers. Then Lucas, a chef whose local quick service taco joint is fending off nationa…

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

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

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Stories Behind The Story: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing 36:23

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Marian Keyes talks to Cheryl about the life experiences that shaped her books. From her journey through addiction and recovery to her reflections on feminism, resilience and finding happiness in unexpected places, Marian shares how writing became both a lifeline and a source of joy. With her trademark wit and honesty, she reveals how personal hards…

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Erik Wemple 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Washington Post's media critic Erik Wemple about what's going on behind the scenes at the paper, what's behind its latest pivot, and what the future looks like for The Post. They also cover President Trump's relationship with Fox News and the recent appointment of Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s interim U.S.…

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

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

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

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

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Stories Behind The Story: Madeleine Cleary on Dedication and Teamwork Behind Crafting Compelling Narratives 28:48

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Madeleine Cleary talks to Cheryl about her path to publication, the importance of collaboration with editors, and how balancing a full-time job with writing has shaped her creative process. Her latest work, The Butterfly Women, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson 50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson about their new book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. They discuss media coverage of the former president's diminishing capabilities, the lengths to which his staff went to preserve Biden's public im…

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Advice Line: Scaling Strategies 44:19

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