Best Twenty One Productions Podcasts (2025)

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20VC: The Science of Storytelling: Three Steps to Master the Perfect Story | From Near Death Experience to Unicorn Startup: The Untold Story of Omaze with Matt Pohlson 1:25:51

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Matt Pohlson is the co-founder and Chairman of Omaze, the most insane story in startups that you have never heard. From near death experience to working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney and The Pope. Omaze has raised over $200 million for charity by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences with celebrities and icons. He's a master storytel…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Twenty One | “Jane” Testifies 32:08

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Thursday June 5th, 2025 and today’s testimony featured a secret relationship Sean Combs had for 4 years from Late 2020-2024 with “Jane” who reveals intimate details of her sex life with Diddy and disturbing examples of control throughout the relationship. #Diddy #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #cassie #t…

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Episode 474: The Legacy Ends 33:36

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David and Hannah dive deep into the galaxy far, far away to explore the enduring appeal of Star Wars legacy characters. Should the future of Star Wars continue to revolve around icons like Luke, Leia, Han, and Vader—or is it time to let new heroes take the spotlight? Then, we shift gears to discuss the ideal structure for a TV series. How many epis…

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KBKabaret Week Thirty One Podcast 53:30

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KBKabaret Week Thirty One Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York: Leatherstocking Region Show Contains: Comedy, Songs, and a Special Recipe Producer, Host, and Head Writer: Bree Harvey Actors: Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Dawn Gould Charles Berman, John Carey, and John Montgomery This Week Featuring th…

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20VC: Is Chamath Right: Is DPI The Only Thing That Matters | Does OpenAI Even Matter | Mary Meekers AI Report: The Analysis| IPO Breakdown: Chime, Circle & Thoma Bravo's New Fund 1:23:15

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Agenda: 00:00 – The Most Unfiltered Episode Ever Begins 03:30 – Does OpenAI Even Matter? Sam Lessin Says Maybe Not. 05:45 – TVPI Is Bullshit? 09:20 – Asset Gatherers vs Real Investors: Who Actually Wins? 12:15 – The Death of the Billion-Dollar VC Fund? 16:00 – Mid-Tier VC Funds Are Getting Annihilated 21:00 – Chime: Great Exit or Missed Opportunity…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Twenty | Hung Over The Balcony 26:09

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Wednesday June 4th, 2025 and today’s testimony included the testimony of Cassie Ventura’s friend Bryana Bongolan who among other incidents, detailed Diddy hanging her over a balcony in the presence of Cassie. Chapters 08:53 Bryana Bongolan Alarming Revelations 15:35 The Balcony Incident Unfolds 18:55 Lawsuit Dev…

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253 | 5 Lessons in Growing with Your Customers from Retail ROAR with Claire Burrows 27:58

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Get a look at how one founder built a product business with staying power. This episode is a sneak peek into Retail ROAR, my free annual virtual summit for product business owners. I’m joined by Claire Burrows, founder of Air & Grace. She shares how she built a values-led footwear brand known for comfort, quality, and loyal customers. We talk about…

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Episode Twenty-Five: How Non-Del Lenders Can Differentiate with Appraisal Strategy w/Jon Tallinger 25:51

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In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Jon Tallinger, Chief Growth Officer at Class Valuation, to uncover a key competitive edge for Non-Delegated Lenders: owning and optimizing your AMC (Appraisal Management Company) relationship. Jon shares how forward-thinking lenders are moving beyond the …

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Nineteen | The NDA and 100K 39:10

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 and today’s testimony included the person who was paid 100k cash by Sean Combs to turn over the security video of the hotel hallway incident in which Diddy brutally beat Cassie Ventura. #Diddy #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #cassieventura #testimony #seancombstrial Chapters 05:09 …

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Eighteen | Mike Myers, Madonna and Suge 31:39

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Monday June 2nd, 2025 and Mia completed her testimony but not before Mike Myers, Madonna and Suge Knight were brought into center stage of the Diddy trial! #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #madonna #testimony #mia #DIDDYTRIAL #seancombstrial #diddytrialupdates #diddycourtca…

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Get Ruthless About The Clients You Serve 6:23

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Let’s get real for a second: not all clients are created equal. Some are a joy to work with—they respect your expertise, pay your fees without flinching, and actually get the value you bring to the table. Others… well, let’s just say they make you question your life choices. If you’ve ever found yourself dreading a client call, you know exactly wha…

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20VC: Windsurf Founder on Will Model Companies Own the App Layer | Why Moats Do Not Exist in a World of AI | Why the Notion of Single Person $BN Companies is BS | Lovable vs Bolt & Cursor vs Windsurf ... 1:05:58

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Varun Mohan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Windsurf, the leading AI-native IDE, which has over a million users and generates over 50% of all committed software across thousands of companies. Prior to Windsurf, Varun graduated with a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and led a team at Nuro focused on large-scale deep learning infrastructure for au…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Seventeen | Mia’s Scrapbook Takes Center Stage 31:55

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Friday May 30th, 2025 and featured the defense hammering the former Diddy assistant known by the pseudonym “Mia”. The defense revealed detailed text messages, emails and even a scrapbook that took center stage during here cross examination. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court …

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Episode 473: Andor Reflection 49:01

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David and Hannah reflect on the full journey of Andor, discussing its impact on the Star Wars saga and its place among the other Star Wars shows. They also dive into the recent comments from Sam Witwer surrounding the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord series and share their thoughts on the potential of a dark hero. Plus, they react to the surprising news …

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Crime Wire Weekly 5/30/25 | Murderer Grant Hardin Escapes Arkansas Prison, Louisiana Woman Set’s Ex’s Boat on Fire, Kevin Costner Lawsuit 48:16

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Link is below to follow "Crime Wire Weekly: It's Moving to it's own channel next week In this episode of CrimeWire Weekly, hosts Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings discuss a series of trending crime stories, including a dangerous manhunt for an escaped Arkansas police chief, a shooting incident during a party in South Carolina, a lawsuit against Kevin …

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20Sales: From $2M ARR to $40M ARR: The Playbook | How to Use AI To Supercharge Your Sales Team | Why Pipeline Reviews are BS | The Sales Call Script that Closes 99% of Prospects and How to Hire the Best ... 1:18:34

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Kyle Norton is the Chief Revenue Officer at Owner.com, where he scaled revenue from $2M to $40M ARR in under 3 years while selling to one of the toughest markets: SMB restaurants. Before Owner, Kyle led sales at Shopify, where he helped architect one of the most operationally elite GTM orgs in SaaS. Agenda: 00:00 – From Shopify to $40M ARR at Owner…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Sixteen | Mysterious “Mia” Testifies 42:09

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Wednesday May 28th, 2025 and featured very descriptive testimony from former assistant only known by the pseudonym “Mia”. She provided very descriptive testimony regarding Combs including numerous sexual assault’s she allegedly experienced personally at the hands of Sean Combs. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed …

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KBKabaret Week Thirty Podcast 54:08

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KBKabaret Week Thirty Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York: Leatherstocking Region Show contains Comedy, Music, and a Special Recipe. Producer, Host, and Head Writer: Bree Harvey Actors: Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Charles Berman, John Carey, John Montgomery, Molly Murray, Dawn Gould, and Valentine-…

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20VC: OpenAI's $6BN Jony Ive Deal | YC Is Both Chanel and Walmart—and Has Officially Won | Builder.ai Implodes and Hinge IPOs: Who Wins & Who Loses | Seed Is Easy. Series A Is Brutal & The Dirty Truth ... 1:19:44

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Agenda: 00:00 – Why “Fund Returners” Are a Myth in Late-Stage VC 05:02 – Builder.ai Implodes: $500M Gone & Fraud Allegations Begin 11:40 – The Dirty Truth About Late-Stage Venture Math 15:57 – The Hinge IPO: Who Won, Who Lost, and Why It’s a Game Changer 23:03 – The Chime Bombshell: Late-Stage VCs Forced to Crystallize Huge Losses 27:14 – Why YC Is…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Fifteen | Cassie’s Stylist Spills the Tea 34:10

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Wednesday May 28th, 2025 and featured shocking testimony from Cassandra Ventura’s Stylist who spills all the tea! Also testifying today is the LAPD officer who responded to Kid Cudi’s house when Sean Combs allegedly broke in and the Arson Investigator who investigated the fire that was started in Kid Cudi’s car.…

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252 | Storytelling That Sells (Without Sounding Salesy) with Char Dixon 30:29

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Storytelling gets talked about a lot, but what does it actually look like day to day? With AI-generated content flooding our feeds, original stories are more powerful than ever. Today, Char Dixon is here to tell us why. Char spent two decades in marketing for major retailers before shifting her focus to small businesses. Now she helps founders find…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Fourteen | Capricorn Clark Exposes Diddy 30:36

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Tuesday May 27th, 2025 and featured shocking testimony from former assistant Capricorn Clark. She provided numerous new insights regarding Combs including new information regarding the Kid Cudi feud, She alleged Combs made threats regarding 50 Cent, she detailed numerous beatings Cassie Ventura sustained at the …

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20VC: The Most Insane Story in Startups: Airwallex: The Angel That Turned $1M into $1BN | The Fund That Pulled a Term Sheet & Lost $1BN | Rejecting Stripe's $1.2BN Offer | Scaling to $1BN in Revenue ... 1:26:48

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Airwallex is the most insane story in startups: The best angel investment ever: The angel that turned $1M into $1BN. One of the world's best VCs pulled a term sheet and lost $1BN. The company turned down a $1.2BN offer from Stripe. The company scaled to $1BN in transaction volume in 9 months. The company has never not grown 100% in a year. Jack Zha…

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Remembering Casey Frankoski | Memorial Day Special Episode 42:19

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From her childhood experiences as a middle child to her journey in the New York’s Army National Guard, Casey Frankoski’s story is one of resilience, competitiveness, and the impact she had on those around her. In this special Memorial Day episode of Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite, host Jim Chapman tells you the story of not how Casey died, …

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Crime Wire Weekly 5/23/25 | Louisiana Jail Escape Update, The “American Idol” Robbery, 600K Found in a Teddy Bear 36:01

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In this episode of “Crime Wire Weekly, Kelly Jennings and Jim Chapman Discuss developments in the largest jail escape in Louisiana history, A Texas man assisting a stranger in moving furniture barely escaped death after discovering a body in a moving box. American Idol fans in Louisiana are screaming “robbery” after John Foster’s second place finis…

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20VC: ElevenLabs Head of Growth on Why You Do Not Need PMs | The 7-Part Launch Playbook That Gets 700K+ Views Per Product | The Truth About CAC, Payback & Performance Marketing in AI with Luke Harries 1:15:44

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Luke Harries is Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, where he leads marketing, product, engineering, and developer experience. ElevenLabs has raised $281M with the latest round pricing the company at $3.3B valuation. Previously, Luke held roles at PostHog and Microsoft, and is also an angel investor supporting startups like Lovable and Runna. In Today’s E…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Thirteen | Kid Cudi’s Shocking Testimony 30:29

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Thursday May 22nd, 2025 and featured the much anticipated testimony of Kid Cudi. Also taking the stand is Homeland Security Special Agent Gerard Gannon. Myla Morales who is a friend of Cassandra Ventura, George Kaplan who is a former assistant to Combs and Frederic Zemmour, the general manager of the L’Ermitage …

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Twelve | Abuse, Extortion Detailed by Expert 26:18

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Monday May 21st, 2025 and featured explosive testimony from a trial expert on the “mental Side” of abuse. Chapters 01:36 Special Episode Announcement 03:22 Testimony Begins 06:36 Expert Witness on Domestic Violence 11:31 Prosecution's Most Valuable Witness 12:53 Defense Strategy 15:19 Surprising Witnesses Tomorr…

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20VC: Chime IPO: The Breakdown | Why Fund Returners Are Not Enough & Seed is for Suckers | Are IPOs Dead & The Future of the Late Stage Private Market | Rippling vs. Deel Lawsuit: WTF Happens Now? 1:17:53

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Agenda: 04:34 Chime's IPO Announcement: Who Wins & Who Loses 06:28 The Lopphole That Means Chime Has a Better Business than JP Morgan 10:51 Why Investors Who Invested at $25BN Will Make Money When it IPOs at $12BN 18:59 Are IPOs Dead & The Future of the Late Stage Private Market 27:32 Exits are Larger Than Ever: So What? What Happens? Who Wins? Who…

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Episode Twenty-Four: Tom Davis on How Non-Del Lenders Can Win with Expanded Product Access 32:21

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In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven Mortgage, to explore how Non-QM and Non-Delegated solutions are powering growth for today’s most agile originators. Tom shares how Deephaven is uniquely positioned …

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251 |How Retail by Design Helped a Founder Fall Back in Love With Her Business with Katie Glickman 26:39

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What do you do when your business looks like a success, but doesn’t feel like one? Katie Glickman started Bibbilyboo after struggling to find a bib that worked for her own child. What began with a sewing machine at the kitchen table grew into an award-winning business, with over 64,000 bibs sold and stockists across the UK, including the country’s …

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Eleven | “The Punisher” Testifies 31:17

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Monday May 20th, 2025 and featured explosive testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventura. Also testifying today was an exotic dancer known as “The Punisher” who provided some graphic details of his participation in the freak-off’s as well as the conclusion of diddy’s former assistant David James and Homeland Sec…

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The Agency Model That Scales 25:13

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The traditional agency model does not scale. Or to be specific, as you grow, the only thing that scales are all the problems. Check out the link below to learn the shifts you need to make to make your agency predictably profitable, scalable, and exitable. We can help you make this change. Our transformation programs are built on these ideas. Go to …

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Ten | Dawn Richard and Cassie’s Ex-Bestie Testify 33:00

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The Trial of “Diddy” has wrapped for Monday May 19th, 2025 and featured explosive testimony from Dawn Richard, A former member of the band Danity Kane. Also testifying today was Cassie’s Ex-Bestie as well as Sean Combs former assistant. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #cassie #testimony #dawnrichard Chapters …

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Positioning The Professional Firm 13:59

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How do you position a professional service firm? My view is that you need to get specific. Much more specific. Clients are asking "Why Should I Choose You?" In this episode, I talk about how positioning of professional services can use more specificity. To engage with me, set up a free account at members.thesimplecompany.com And check out my conten…

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Episode 472: Andor Concludes 1:11:27

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David and Hannah wrap up their coverage of Andor Season 2 by diving into the powerful final episodes, exploring how the series concludes Cassian’s journey and its impact on the larger Star Wars narrative. They also discuss the newly announced DLC for Star Wars: Outlaws, how AI is being used in the Star Wars universe, and what it could mean for the …

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20VC: Duolingo Co-Founder on Why $3M is Harder than $100M to Raise | Why You Should Always Take Tier 1 VCs Even at Worse Terms | Why Europe Can't Win Unless the US Screws Up | How AI Impacts the Future ... 1:31:43

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Severin Hacker is the Co-Founder and CTO of Duolingo, the world’s most downloaded education app with over 100 million monthly users. Since its 2021 IPO, Duolingo has reached a market cap of $20BN. The company has raised over $183M from top-tier investors including CapitalG, Kleiner Perkins, Union Square Ventures, NEA, Ashton Kutcher, and Tim Ferris…

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Crime Wire Weekly 5/16/25 | Menendez Brothers Ruling, Diddy Trial Ramping Up, Attack of the Kangaroo's 39:22

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In this episode of “Crime Wire Weekly, Kelly Jennings and Jim Chapman Discuss developments in the Sean Diddy Combs’ trial, Updates regarding the Menendez brothers’ parole eligibility, a Louisiana kidnapping, Jacqueline Ma's abuse sentencing, and a bizarre and tragic kangaroo encounter. #kangaroo #louisiana #menendezbrothers #murdaugh #news #crime #…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Nine | Cassie’s Testimony Concludes 30:01

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Jim Chapman brings you the conclusion of Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura’s explosive testimony in the "Diddy" Trial. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #cassie #testimony Chapters 01:52 Final Testimony of Cassie Ventura 10:37 The Controversial Video Incident 13:11 Treatment and Recovery 18:55 Messages and Relationshi…

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20Product: Figma CPO on How Figma Builds Products: What Works, What Does Not | How Figma Does Testing and Product Reviews | The Future of Design, Engineering and Product with Yuhki Yamashita 1:01:51

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Yuhki Yamashita is the Chief Product Officer at Figma, where he leads the development of one of the world’s most beloved design platforms. Previously, he was Head of Product at Uber, overseeing the core rider experience used by millions globally. A master of product storytelling and team-building, Yuhki has redefined how world-class digital product…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Eight | Diddy’s Defense Grills Cassie 37:48

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The 4th day of testimony has wrapped up in the “Diddy Trial” and Jim Chapman is bringing you the update including the start of the cross examination of Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #cassie #juryselection Chapters 01:52 Cross Examination of Cassie Begins 07:45 The Love Connection…

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KBKabaret Week Twenty Nine Podcast 54:16

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KBKabaret Week Twenty Nine Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York: Leatherstocking Region Show contains mostly Comedy, Music, and a Special Recipe. Producer, Host, and Head Writer: Bree Harvey Actors: Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Charles Berman, John Carey, and John Montgomery Special Musical Guest: Pr…

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20VC: Tiger Global Saved by OpenAI | Coatue's New Fund: Hype or Substance | Why SBF is the Greatest Investor of the Last 5 Years | Why Big Funds are Investing in Perplexity 1:14:37

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Items Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 04:11 Owner’s New $120M Round at $1BN 06:05 Why Series A is F****** Today 14:55 Could Tiger Global Be Saved by OpenAI and Scale 22:43 Why SBF is the Greatest Investor of the Last Decade 31:34 Why No Individuals Should Invest in Venture Funds 36:27 Why Microsoft Laying 3% of Their Workforce Off is not Enough 41:38…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Seven | All Eyes on Cassie 54:37

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The third day of testimony has wrapped up in the “Diddy Trial” and Jim Chapman is bringing you the update including the 2nd half of direct testimony of the prosecution’s “star witness” Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #cassie #juryselection Chapters 01:53 Day Three: Cassie's Testimo…

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250 | Taking Time Off from Your Retail Business Without Losing Sales 23:54

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As a product business owner, taking time off can feel like a luxury you simply can’t afford. There’s always something that needs your attention—customers, orders, stock, marketing. The idea of stepping away can feel more stressful than restful. In this special 250th episode, I’m sharing a rare behind-the-scenes look at my own business. Last month, …

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Episode Twenty-Three: Lauren Gustafson on Why Compliance Confidence is Key to Scaling Successfully 28:14

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In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Lauren Gustafson, Director of Business Development at Strategic Compliance Partners, to dive into one of the most important, yet often misunderstood, aspects of Non-Delegated Lending: compliance management. L…

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“The Trial of Sean Combs” Episode Six | Cassie Ventura Takes The Stand 47:31

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Day 2 of Witness testimony has wrapped up in the “Diddy Trial” and Jim Chapman is bringing you the update including the testimony of the prosecution’s “star witness” Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura. #seancombs #Diddy #trial #exposed #podcast #badboyrecords #crime #court #cassie #juryselection Chapters 08:13 The Star Witness: Cassandra Ventura 09:24 Cass…

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“The Trial Of Sean Combs” Episode Five | Opening Statements 43:03

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In this episode of "The Trial of Sean Combs," host Jim Chapman analyzes the opening statements that set the stage for a trial steeped in themes of power and celebrity. The prosecution, presents “Diddy” as a figure entwined in allegations of manipulation and abuse, particularly targeting alleged victim Cassie Ventura. In contrast, the defense, frame…

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20VC Exclusive: Mercury Founder Launches First $26M Fund | Why Founders Should Take the Highest Price | Why Serial Entrepreneurs are Better | Why AI Is So Overhyped | The Future of Venture Capital with ... 1:02:21

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Immad Akhund is the CEO of Mercury. Launched in 2019, Mercury has raised $500M in funding from Sequoia, Coatue, CRV, Andreessen Horowitz and others. He is a former part-time partner at Y Combinator and is an active angel investor, with more than 350 investments in startups including Rippling, AirTable, Rappi, Applied Intuition, and Substack. In Tod…

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Episode 471: Welcome to the Rebellion 1:32:26

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David and Hannah delve into the intriguing Tales of the Underworld series, discussing its unique storyline and characters, fan favorites Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. They also break down the latest episodes of Andor, highlighting key moments such as the Ghorman incident, the scenes on Yavin, and Mon Mothma's impactful speech. All this and more as w…