One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re na ...
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How do we lead with purpose, make better decisions, and navigate an uncertain future? On If/Then, Stanford GSB faculty break down cutting-edge research on leadership, strategy, and more, exploring enduring questions and the forces reshaping business and society today, from AI to geopolitics. Hosted by senior editor Kevin Cool.
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The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian Lowery takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning s ...
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Wish I Knew is about the revelatory, life-changing aha moments that founders, CEOs and leaders discover along their business journeys and why taking risks leads to growth. Presented by Bessemer Venture Partners. The entire Season 1 and 2 of Wish I Knew is now available to listen to! https://www.bvp.com/wishiknew
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Stanford Adjunct Professor Jeremy Utley explores the counter-intuitive tactics that world-class innovators and entrepreneurs employ to break through. He's learned that while innovation is part art (paint) – it's also part science (pipette) – and treats the subject with both the rigor and the wonder that it deserves. Season 1 shined a spotlight on female founders; season 2 celebrated black creators; Season 3 guests include WIRED co-founder Kevin Kelly, Harvard Business School Professor Linda ...
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Austin-based talk show legend Jeff Ward challenges the audience with daily episodes showcasing his smart, irreverent, and quirky take on the biggest issues in sports, business, and politics. Multiple episodes are dropped EVERY weekday so the topics are current and the lively debate is fresh. It doesn't take listeners long to understand the show's motto: “The ONLY agenda is to make you think." His popular "Buy or Sell" segment tackles the hottest topics of the day in a unique way that demands ...
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Are you ready to ignite your IELTS score in just 5 minutes a day? Welcome to IELTS on Fire — the daily podcast that helps you speak smarter, write sharper, and boost your confidence for the IELTS Writing & Speaking exam. Hosted by Teacher Phil, a passionate English teacher based in Taiwan, this show is perfect for busy learners who want quick, focused lessons without the fluff. Each episode is under five minutes and packed with practical tips, high-scoring sample answers, common mistake fixe ...
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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, rec ...
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You Don’t Know Jack is your daily dose of takes, talk, and a touch of chaos from the world of sports—mostly NBA and NFL, with some bonus curveballs when the mood strikes. Hosted by me, Jackson James, this show breaks down the biggest games, wildest headlines, and hottest storylines with just the right mix of insight and sarcasm. Whether it's breaking down a botched 4th down call or calling out another legacy debate, similar to the energy of a sports bar convo—if that bar also had decent stat ...
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The AI Startup Show is your no-fluff guide to building and staying ahead in the AI-powered world. Each episode breaks down a message written by AI-Systeemit, delivering sharp insight, bold ideas, and real steps for founders, creators, and business leaders. We don’t just talk growth—we expose the risks, challenge assumptions, and help you navigate the fast-moving landscape of AI with clarity and confidence. Whether you're launching your first AI startup or scaling your business with automatio ...
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Business Bourbon & Cigars isn’t just another business podcast. It’s where ambitious entrepreneurs come to hear from proven leaders who’ve faced the toughest challenges and found strategies that work. Hosted by Scott Joseph, founder of Me Plus Ultra, each episode offers no-nonsense insights into scaling businesses, refining leadership, and building a life of purpose, backed by real-world examples and actionable advice. Scott’s solo episodes give you the behind-the-scenes strategies he’s used ...
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★ PRACTICAL ★ TIMELESS ★ NO NONSENSE ★ Discover the business issues hiding in plain view that matter to your bottom line. Created for smart business owners, executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to increase their business leadership effectiveness and side-step the School of Hard Knocks. Each Thursday you’ll hear top-line insights, tools and straight talk from experts, authors and change makers who share their secrets for more success on a wide range of business topics. These are t ...
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234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence
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7 Simple Tricks to Win Customers Who Ignore All Other Options
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13:14Prices can get undercut. Processes can get cloned. But relationships are yours to keep. So, if you look honestly at your business, are you playing the features game or the relationship game? In this episode, Scott Joseph breaks down seven powerful, client-centric strategies that no competitor can steal. Drawing from decades of experience in buildin…
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Could it work for Mark Sanchez? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Arch Manning. Aggies. Texans. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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10.08.25 The Quest To Spend Less / WARNING: Fake Medical Pitches Online
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25:33There’s a clear trend in how people are shopping today. Consumers of all income levels are seeking out bargains, changing where and how they buy everyday goods - a Clark smart reaction to inflation & tariff effects. Also today - You may need a cure for what ails you, but don’t trust medical ads you see online. Scammers are using AI and other manipu…
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By Clark Howard
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10.06.25 Calculating Retirement / Housing Innovations
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36:01In today’s show - a recent Tik Tok video claimed to show young people how to set themselves up to have $4 million at retirement - with some help from their parents in early adulthood. But how can you actually tell how much you’re going to have in retirement? We have a new tool that can help. Also today - There ARE answers to the housing shortage. T…
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Is Texas a four-loss team? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Footballs with helium? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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The money is drying up. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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10.03.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Travel Warning: The Luggage Tag Scam
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33:42Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark goes pass wild with Frontier - and shares an important warning for air travelers who do something Clark will not do - check a bag. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 The Bag Tag Scam: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned o…
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As modern warfare becomes increasingly automated and AI-reliant, questions arise about the use of a “kill switch” overriding autonomous weapons in conflict zones. Should the ultimate decision be in humans’ or AI’s hands? Those arguing for human oversight say moral reasoning, empathy, and legal accountability are essential, especially in wartime. Su…
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The threats begin. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Cheating already? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact
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Powerful Leaders Don't Babysit: How To Create Teams That Drive Results
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12:06Are you leading a team of thinkers or babysitting order takers? In this episode, Scott breaks down how powerful leaders create teams that think, innovate, and deliver results without constant hand-holding. He shares the frameworks and mindsets that turn order takers into owners, focusing on questions, outcomes, debriefs, accountability, and trust. …
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10.02.25 SPECIAL EDITION: A tribute To Financial Mentor Jonathan Clements
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36:48Today, we reprise Clark’s interview with beloved colleague Jonathan Clements from October 8, 2024. He had, and still has much to teach us all. An Honest Conversation About Death and Finance With Jonathan Clements Special Edition - Clark welcomes longtime friend and colleague, Jonathan Clements. A London born Cambridge University graduate, financial…
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Can a program pass on a rockstar? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Paul Finebaum for the Senate? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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10.01.25 Warning: Sports Gambling / Assignment: Your Credit Report
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31:10In this episode, football is in full swing, and so is something very troubling. People are losing enormous amounts of money on electronic gambling. Clark discusses how the nature of modern gambling can increase the risk of gambling addiction, and steps to take if this is a concern. Also - How accurate are credit reports by the 3 credit bureaus? Wha…
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Are the lawsuits next? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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“Sextortion” comes to high school sports.
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30:01A deadly phenomenon. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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The Crucial Financial Conversation Everyone Needs To Have NOW and Brand New Money Rule When was the last time you talked to a family member or loved one about your finances? Wes shares an important financial conversation warning that stems from a tragic and immediate crisis. Wes explains how a simple, 30-minute conversation could have prevented wee…
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SB halftime show gets MAGA rage. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Dak’s numbers. Aggies. “We ass.” To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments
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26:55To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head. Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast and author …
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09.29.25 This Open Enrollment Is Different / A Good Climb: CD Ladders
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30:55It’s almost time to choose health insurance for 2026 and there are some significant changes coming with medical care. Clark has important info you need to know ahead of making your elections for open enrollment. Also, interest rates are up in the air right now. Is now a good time to open a CD and/or CD ladder with predicted interest rate cuts? Clar…
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Cowboy’s jokes will fly. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShowBy Jerry
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Simple changes the fans deserve. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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The “Tik Tokization” of news. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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53:15It’s been five years since the pandemic began, but was our public health system or society to blame for our country’s failures to stop the spread? Some argue that public health leaders were unprepared, mismanaged the crisis, and provided inconsistent guidance. Others argue the failures were societal, citing widespread mistrust, misinformation, and …
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09.26.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Amazon Prime Family Shipping
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32:31Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, has Prime membership reached its peak? Clark discusses Amazon Prime, including why & how they’re ending a family sharing program. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Amazon Prime Change: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on th…
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The best front office in the NFL. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Are the Manning yips fixed? To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Horns. Aggies. Texans. Miami Vice. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Keep the government out. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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3 Deadly Business Blind Spots You Can Fix Today
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19:14What blind spots are silently draining your revenue right now? Blind spots in leadership, operations, and strategy quietly sabotage growth and profits. In this episode, Scott reveals how to identify these hidden weaknesses before they multiply into million-dollar problems. Join Scott Joseph as he explores: (00:53) Why blind spots exist in every bus…
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“No Tylenol. No Tylenol.” Yea, about that.
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26:31The FACTS from a scientist. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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It’s not “Schottie’s” fault. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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Don’t laugh. He’s getting buzz. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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09.24.25 The Geography Of Retirement / Fast Food Value Wars
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33:26How much do you really need to retire? That is the golden question, and of course the true answer is “it depends.” If you’re worried you haven’t saved enough, new data shows the state you reside in can be a big factor in determining your goal. Also today - We’ve seen so much inflation in the restaurant industry, but now there’s good news for consum…
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This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs, as the GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next hundred years may hold. The first e…
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Football’s biggest disappointment. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJeffWardShow
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