Best That S Not Metal Podcasts (2025)

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Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis 43:10

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My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis, co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer, chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millio…

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2025 Album Year-End Lists: 5 Surprises & Takeaways 1:19:04

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It's the first week of December, and that means almost every major 'best albums of the year' list is officially out. On this week's episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew go through 5 takeaways, discoveries, and surprises of the major lists we've seen so far. We discuss Pitchfork's very niche #1 album of the year (11:40), the multiple-lists-dominati…

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10 Albums to Hear Before Making Your 'Best of 2025' List + Geese Live Review 59:07

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On this special Thanksgiving week episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew offer up a list of 10 albums you should make sure you've heard before making your 'Best Albums of 2025' lists. It's not necessarily a list of "overlooked" albums, nor is it our top 10. It's just 10 great albums from this year that we think deserve another push as everyone's fig…

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My Bloody Valentine & Converge's Returns, Cindy Lee's Entrancing Live Show + More 50:33

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On this week's episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss My Bloody Valentine's (not so) secret comeback show (01:57), talk Cindy Lee's entrancing NYC shows with special guest Amanda Hatfield (11:09), break down Converge's new single (and Andrew's top 5 Converge albums) (27:25), and run through new albums from Glitterer (Ned from Title Fight's n…

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32 Bands Jack White Wants in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Robyn's Return, & Year-End List Preseason 53:24

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On this week's episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss some highlights of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including Jack White shouting out 32 artists that haven't been inducted during The White Stripes' induction speech (00:24); the amazingly star-studded OutKast performance/tribute with Tyler the Creator, Janelle Monáe…

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What Are Synthetic Equities? Larry Kriesmer | Measured Risk Portfolios 48:25

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My guest this week is Larry Kriesmer from Measured Risk Portfolios, where he oversees the SynthEquity® strategy to manage over $500 million focusing on using options and US Treasuries to minimize equity risks while pursuing S&P 500-level returns. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/larry-kriesmer-synthequity Watch on You…

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2026 Grammy Nominations Reaction 31:03

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On this special edition of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew recap and react to the just-announced 2026 Grammy nominations, from the artists we were excited to see on there to the moments that had us rolling our eyes to some interesting genre discrepancies. Artists we highlight include Turnstile, Deftones, Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, Hayley…

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Radiohead, Snocaps, & the Rapper Zohran Mamdani Might Not Be NYC Mayor Without 53:11

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On this week's episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss the Radiohead comeback shows and then look at two surprise-releases from this past week: the debut album from Katie (Waxahatchee) & Allison Crutchfield's (Swearin') new band Snocaps, which also features MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook; and the new guest-filled EP from Heems that features Panda…

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2025 State of Black Metal Address, Shudder To Think Reunion, More 1:02:34

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Happy Halloween! Dave and Andrew kick off this episode of BV Weekly with some spooky season fun, before discussing the Shudder To Think reunion tour that just hit NYC (and the new music they played at the show) (07:59) and answering the question: is 2025 the biggest year for black metal in a while? (27:55) We also take a look at new albums (43:01),…

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Never Letting the Craft Go: Marcela Rozo of Please Rain 57:13

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In the 86th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she visits Marcela Rozo, artist, designer, and founder of the textile brand Please Rain. With an unconventional background that combines economics, anthropology, and design, Marcela left a stable career in public policy to follow her passion for cra…

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When We Were Young Recap, Sick New World, Hardcore's Latest It-Band(s?) & more 1:12:38

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On this week's episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew are joined by Alternative Press editor-in-chief Anna Zanes to discuss highlights of last weekend's When We Were Young festival (00:59), which Andrew and Anna both attended and did several backstage interviews at. Topics include but are not limited to blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Taking Back Sunday, …

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Education Equals Confidence - Sean Tepper | Tykr 38:47

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My guest this week is Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr. Are you confused about investing? Sean Tepper joins us to discuss the importance of education and confidence in the stock market. Tune in to learn about the 4M confidence booster and how to avoid common investing mistakes! CLICK HERE AND USE THE COUPON CODE: SAVE30 FOR A 30% DISCOUNT ON AN…

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Feeds the Heart: Simón Mazuera on Building a Life Through Art Jewelry 1:33:54

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In the 85th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she sits down with jeweler, educator, and designer Simón Mazuera. A graduate of Universidad de los Andes, Escola Massana in Barcelona, and MAD School of Arts in Belgium, Simón is known for his technically precise and process-driven approach to jewel…

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The Return of Sugar, A Tribute to D'Angelo, and a Las Vegas Emo Festival Double-Header 1:21:57

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew pay tribute to the legendary D'Angelo, who shockingly passed away at age 51 this week (01:56), and celebrate the return of '90s alt-rock heroes Sugar (10:13). Then, Dave picks his 10 favorite sets from last weekend's Best Friends Forever festival (21:43), and Andrew picks 10 bands that are not to miss a…

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Son Madrinas: Tatiana Apráez & Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez of Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería 1:35:06

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In the 84th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she visits Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería, a jewelry school founded in 2015 by Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez and Tatiana Apráez. What began as two friends sharing tools and rent has grown into a vibrant creative hub for jewelers, ceramicists, and…

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What Made Rolling Stone's Best Songs of the 21st Century & 10 Songs That Didn't 58:46

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew dissect Rolling Stone's new list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far and Andrew offers up his own list of 10 songs he'd add to the list. We also discuss the recent comeback of Mobb Deep, aided in part by the NYC rap duo topping another big list (Pitchfork's 100 Best Rap Albums of All Ti…

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The Power of Pili Nuts 13:10

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Encased in a black shell that resembles a minature avocado lies the powerful pili nut, a type of tropical tree nut indigenous to the Philippines. Listen in this week as Dee delves into the nutritional profile of this amazing tropical nut and why you may want to make it your next pantry staple. Reference: Millena, C. G., & Sagum, R. S. (2018). Phili…

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My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde 1:22:38

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In the 83rd episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown begins her travels through Colombia with an in-depth conversation with Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Bordes and the co-curator of the CONNECTOR exhibition. Broadcast from Medellín, this episode marks the start of Season 9: CONNECTOR, recorded during Sarah’s early 2025 travels across …

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The Sudden Explosion of Geese, the Comeback of Hum (and Sonic Youth?!), Bad Bunny Super Bowl Controversy & More 1:04:29

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss the instantly-controversial announcement that Bad Bunny is headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show; last weekend's CBGB Fest that Dave attended; the sudden explosion of NYC indie rock band Geese; the just-announced comebacks of Hum, Chapterhouse, Ink & Dagger, and Boys Life; Sonic Youth's "…

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Season 9 Trailer: CONNECTOR

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A new season of Perceived Value begins on October 7, 2025, and it’s called CONNECTOR. This special series features interviews with Colombian artists that host Sarah Rachel Brown connected with during her first visit to Colombia earlier this year. The idea of a Connector comes from Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, where he describes individuals…

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Silver for Beginners - David Morgan | The Morgan Report 43:50

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My guest this week is David Morgan, a renowned precious metals analyst and publisher of The Morgan Report. We explored the monetary system, its flaws, and how precious metals like silver and gold can protect your wealth. Check out this free download Ten Rules for Silver Investing which will help you understand the best ways to access this special p…

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At the Core of It: Penland Core Fellowship Then & Now with Brandon Lopez 1:22:28

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It's been well over a year since this interview was recorded, and it's finally seeing the light of day. Life happens - projects come up, and this wonderful conversation and a handful of others were recorded in 2023/2024 and never released. This backlog of recordings is Season 8 of the podcast: Light Of Day. This conversation focuses on the Penland …

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But My Bloody Valentine Are Playing Primavera 1:01:37

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew dissect the newly-announced Primavera Sound 2026 lineup (07:22), compare it to last week's Coachella lineup announcement, and take a peak at the lineup for Coachella's country music cousin, Stagecoach (18:14). We also bid farewell to Foxing, who just announced an indefinite hiatus (22:28); look at new m…

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Riot Fest vs Louder Than Life vs Shaky Knees + Wednesday's New Album & more 56:27

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Andrew and Dave look at three great US music festivals this weekend and discuss which one they'd each most like to attend: Riot Fest, Louder Than Life, or Shaky Knees (04:31). We also pay tribute to At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg (00:31); talk new albums from Wednesday, Cardiacs, Nine Inch Nails, and others (29:5…

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Demystifying Finance & Crunching Crypto | Keith D 41:03

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In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Keith D, also known as Keith Smith. Our conversation was a deep dive into the misconceptions holding people back from financial confidence, the transformative potential of decentralized finance, and the lessons Keith has learned from his own financial journey. Blog post available at: https://w…

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Coachella 2026 Lineup Breakdown 48:06

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Coachella's 2026 lineup is here and we've got thoughts. All three headliners are pop stars for the first time in Coachella history, but Goldenvoice's punk roots are still well represented. Past headliners The Strokes are now one slot below Justin Bieber. The xx are back. Will Clipse have big guests? Are Nine Inch Nails doing a full EDM set with Boy…

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Rilo Kiley's Return, Eminem's Stans, Turnstile's Tiny Stage Dive & more 54:11

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave, Andrew, and special guest Amanda Hatfield discuss the triumphant Rilo Kiley reunion tour that just hit NYC and how Rilo Kiley went from some early critical pans to one of the millennial generation's most beloved bands (10:10). Andrew and Dave also talk about Eminem's new Stans documentary (00:44), an impactful Br…

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Copy Trading Secrets - Jeppe Kirk Bonde | eToro Investor 41:03

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In this episode I sit down with Jeppe Kirk Bonde one of eToro’s most copied investors. Jeppe has achieved 25% average annual return since 2013 with over $100 Million invested by copiers. He is helping 25,000+ copiers and 300,000 followers to achieve world-class returns. 👉🏻 START INVESTING TODAY WITH ETORO 🌎 SIGN UP HERE 🌍 Blog post available at: ht…

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Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, and System Of A Down's NYC Takeovers + Anticipated Albums of Fall 57:49

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave, Andrew, and special guest Bill Pearis recap and discuss three massive NYC-area shows that took place this past week: System Of A Down/Korn at MetLife Stadium (02:51), Oasis at MetLife Stadium (09:39), and Nine Inch Nails at Barclays Center (21:49). Then, Andrew and Dave take a look at some albums we're anticipati…

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IDLES brought back '90s NYC + New Albums from Blood Orange, The Beths, The Hives & More 23:45

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Dave is out this week, but we've got BV's Bill Pearis in his place for a shorter-than-usual episode that opens with a recap of IDLES coming to NYC and turning the clocks back three decades to help celebrate the release of Darren Aronofsky's new film 'Caught Stealing.' We then look at new albums from Blood Orange, The Beths, The Hives, End It, CMAT,…

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Challenge Your Brain | Michael Kemp Author 44:30

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In this episode I chat with Michael Kemp, author of three investment books—Creating Real Wealth, Uncommon Sense, and The Ulysses Contract. Our conversation was inspired by Michael’s presentation at the 2025 Australian Shareholders Association conference, diving deeply into the quirks of human psychology and how they shape our investing decisions. O…

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Deftones Are The New Radiohead, Odd Future Is Now, RIP Brent Hinds 44:09

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This week’s episode sadly starts with the shocking news of Mastodon co-founder Brent Hinds’ death, which broke just as we were about to record. This episode’s dedicated to Brent, and it also goes deep into the new Deftones album private music (04:57), along with a list of 5 other new records for Deftones fans (18:58) and discussions about Earl Swea…

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Pop Beef, '90s Rap Classics, & A Melodic Hardcore Rock Block 46:09

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew celebrate BrooklynVegan's 21st birthday before going on to discuss KPop Demon Hunters (02:38); the new Jeff Buckley documentary (05:02); Raekwon's first of many Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 30th anniversary shows (09:09); the apparent Lana Del Rey & Ethel Cain beef (24:33); new albums from Pool Kids, Kerosen…

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Understanding Crypto - Vakul Talwar | crypto.com 37:49

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In this episode of I welcome Vakul Talwar, General Manager of Australia and Head of Product at Crypto.com, to explore the fascinating realm of digital currencies, stablecoins and tokenization. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vakul-talwar-crypto Watch on YouTube Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s …

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Did Stomp Clap Define the Early 2010s? Is Rock Back? 51:28

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss this week's discourse surrounding Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' "Home" as a potential "worst song ever," stomp clap music, and 2008-2012 indie (02:06); along with recent "Is Rock Back?" articles coinciding with Olivia Rodrigo continuing her alt-rock collabs by bringing Weezer out at Loll…

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The AI of Precious Metals | Clem Chambers 45:26

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In this episode I get down with Clem Chambers, a noted commentator in the world of finance and beyond. He is the former CEO of ADVFN, Europe’s leading stocks and markets website, and a regular commentator on networks like CNBC and Fox News. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/clem-chambers Watch on YouTube Level up your …

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Berry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen 30:22

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This week, Dee dives into the recently released Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, commonly known as "The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists", with a spotlight on blackberries—a new addition to the Dirty Dozen list, coming in at number ten. Listen in as Dee explains why blackberries made the lis…

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10 Lollapalooza Acts To See, 17 New Hayley Williams Songs, A Fleshwater Announcement & More 39:00

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss (technically more than) 10 lineup highlights of this weekend's Lollapalooza festival (06:00), the week-long saga of Hayley Williams' surprise 17-song drop (20:10), an exciting new album announcement from Fleshwater (33:51), new albums from The Armed and Wisp (28:58), and more. Plus, a little tal…

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Reshaping Investing With AI - Dawid Naude | Pathfindr 40:09

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This is a chat with with Dawid Naude Founder and CEO of Pathfindr. Dawid will be appearing live at the ASA's QLD Investor Summit 2025 to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on financial services, business models and investment strategies. Learn how AI is reshaping portfolio construction, enhancing risk management, and opening n…

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RIP Ozzy Osbourne, New Tyler the Creator, & Hayley Williams Goes '90s 43:08

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and celebrate his life by looking back on the massive impact that he and Black Sabbath left behind (05:50). We also discuss the semi-surprise new Tyler, the Creator album (23:18), another new album by another Tyler, the new very '90s Hayley Williams track (31:36), Pat Fly…