The One with Central Perk - Where We Buy #376
In this episode, host James Cook talks with Phil Colicchio, co‑founder of Central Perk Coffee Company, about turning the iconic Friends coffee shop set into a real‑world brand. Phil explains how a chance licensing deal with Warner Bros., a complex multi‑year IP agreement, and investor challenges shaped the venture, leading to flagship locations in Times Square, New York, and Boston’s Newberry Street. He also shares lessons from a failed subscription‑coffee push, the importance of high‑quality product over gimmicks, and the delicate negotiations with the show’s creators and actors.
King YouTube: Who’s Coming for the Crown—And How | Behind the Numbers
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, hosts Marcus, Ethan Kramer, and analyst Marissa Jones dissect YouTube’s ascent to the top of the media hierarchy, noting its $62 billion revenue haul that now eclipses Disney’s media business. They explore why YouTube’s...
Taxation in Outer Space: How Countries Could Vie for Star Power
Erika Isabella Scuderi, a tax law professor at the University of Florida, proposes a novel framework for assigning taxing rights to activities conducted in outer space. She argues that sovereignty should be linked to the launch origin, allowing nations to...
Can D.C. Save Hollywood? Senator Adam Schiff on Bringing Production Home.
In this episode, Senator Adam Schiff discusses a proposed federal tax credit aimed at halting the exodus of film and TV production from Los Angeles. He explains that a 15% baseline credit, stacked on top of state incentives, would make...
Podcast Network Insights: Understanding the Business of Podcast "Networks"
In this episode Greg Wasserman dives into the world of podcast networks, exploring how they form, operate, and differ—from creator‑driven collectives to media‑backed enterprises. He shares insider perspectives on the pros and cons of joining a network, offering practical blueprints...
Health System CIOs Say EHR Downtime Resilience Requires Organization-Wide Ownership, Rehearsed Plans, and Structured Documentation
The panel explored how health systems can achieve operational resilience during EHR downtime, emphasizing that resilience is an organization‑wide capability rather than just an IT issue. CIOs Chris Akeroy (Lee Health) and Stuart James (Christus Health) highlighted the need for...
Meta Shares Slide After Landmark Ruling on Social Media Addiction
The episode examines two landmark U.S. court rulings that held Meta and Alphabet liable for harms caused to young users, triggering an 8% drop in Meta’s shares and a decline for Google. Economist Kerry Leahy warns investors of a potential...
Agentic AI, Virtual Cell, LNP Vaccine Boosters, Engineered Organs, and Mergers
In this episode of Touching Base, the Gen editorial team discusses the latest advances in AI for life sciences, including NVIDIA’s GTC announcements on agentic AI, the deployment of 3,500 GPUs by Roche, and the emergence of open‑source autonomous agents...
Iran, Lebanon and the Fog of War: From Media Gaslighting to AI and LEGO Propaganda
In this episode of *It’s Not You, It’s the Media*, the hosts dissect how Western media is handling the escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, highlighting a stark silence on Lebanon’s devastation while Iran dominates headlines. They expose the...
259: Dr. Matt Bernstein, Metabolic Psychiatrist: Your Sleep & Mental Health Problems Might Start With Food
In this episode, host Molly Eastman talks with Dr. Matt Bernstein, a psychiatrist and CEO of Accord, about metabolic psychiatry and how diet—particularly ketogenic nutrition—affects mental health, anxiety, and sleep. Dr. Bernstein explains the science behind ketosis, its impact on...
The Strategy Trap: Why Great Plans Fail at Execution
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, host Renee Hartman and co‑host Chris Baker sit down with retail veteran Kevin Artel, author of *The Strategy Trap: Why Companies Fail at Execution and How to Get It Right*. Artel explains his...
How To Save TV News: Paul Beban
In this episode, Jonathan Larson interviews veteran TV journalist Paul Beban about the challenges facing television news and how it might be revitalized. They discuss the historic role of TV news as a shared national fact‑base, the decline in audience...
Did Connecticut Cross the Line?
In this episode of The Unknown, hosts Michael Volpe and Richard Luthman dissect the recent conviction of Connecticut blogger Paul Boyne for cyberstalking, focusing on the legal distinction between protected speech and "true threats" under the First Amendment. They argue...
E637: Can You Trust Amazon Keyword Tool Estimates? We Found Out.
In this episode the Econ Crew team evaluates how trustworthy Amazon keyword and sales estimate tools are, focusing on Helium 10 and Jungle Scout. By comparing actual search volume data from Brand Analytics for three of their own brands to...
Security, Resilience, and the Future of Mobile Infrastructure
The episode explores the massive security breach known as Salt Typhoon, which gave China access to U.S. cellular networks, and discusses how the Navy and a startup called CAPE are building a resilient, secure mobile infrastructure that can operate over...
450: World Agri-Tech Takeaways + AgFunder Investment Report
Tim and Tyler Nuss recap the World Agri‑Tech Innovation Summit, highlighting breakthroughs in precision farming, alternative proteins, and data‑driven supply chains. They also unpack AgFunder's latest Investment Report, which shows a 38% rise in global ag‑tech capital and record funding...
Why Smart People Believe Myths About Electric Cars
In this episode of Heat It, host Emily and producer Tracy dissect common myths about electric vehicles (EVs), revealing that both EVs and gasoline cars harm the environment but EVs become cleaner after about 1,500 miles of driving. They cite...
Sharp HealthCare’s Korn Says Spatial Computing Gives Clinicians Superpowers, But Demands a Strong IT Foundation
In this episode, Dr. Tommy Korn, Sharp Healthcare’s Chief Spatial Computing Officer and practicing ophthalmologist, explains how the health system is leveraging Apple Vision Pro devices to give clinicians "superpowers" through spatial computing. He outlines the dual role of his...
The Emotional Toll of Financial Fraud
In this episode of Payments Journal, host Rima Katz talks with Dal Sahota of LSEG Risk Intelligence and Suzanne Sando of Javelin about the rising emotional and behavioral toll of financial fraud worldwide. Their research shows that 71% of adults...
Strange Bedfellows + An Offer From Longview
In the debut episode of Longview’s new series "Strange Bedfellows," host Ben Kowaler traces the evolution of the LGBTQ movement from its early gay‑rights roots through the expansion to a broader coalition and its current internal fractures. He outlines key...
Live From LegalWeek with Jaeger Glucina
In this Legal Speak episode recorded at Legal Week, Chief of Staff Jacob (Jaeger) Glucina of Luminance discusses how the company’s AI-driven platform has evolved from M&A due diligence to a full‑stack contract lifecycle solution for in‑house legal teams. He...
325. Powering Utilities Toward Net Zero
In this episode, host Grayson Brulte talks with Stephen Clark, Program Director for Climate and Energy at Ceres, about how data-driven, science‑based strategies are helping utilities and large corporations cut emissions and manage climate risk. Clark explains the shift toward...
DDW Highlights: 26 March 2026
In this episode, Bruno Quinney highlights three breakthrough studies: Edinburgh researchers engineered E. coli to convert PET plastic waste into the Parkinson's drug L‑DOPA, offering a sustainable route to a vital medication; scientists identified the enzyme DHX8 as a key...
Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon Base
The episode covers three main stories: a landmark California jury verdict holding Meta and YouTube liable for a teen's social‑media‑induced mental‑health crisis, the ripple effects of rising oil prices on plastic‑based food packaging and inflation, and NASA’s detailed $30 billion, decade‑long...
Energy Crisis: A Green Light for Renewables?
The episode examines how the Middle East conflict‑driven energy shock is reshaping Asia’s energy security strategy and accelerating its renewable transition. HSBC analysts Fred Newman and Harold van der Linde discuss Asia’s heavy reliance on imported oil and gas, while...
#363 Uncrewed Vessels and Unprecedented Data
During its seventh Allocation Round, the UK held Europe’s largest offshore wind auction, awarding contracts for 8.4 GW of new capacity—enough to power roughly 10 million homes. The upcoming Allocation Round 8 aims to push capacity toward 10 GW, supported by radar system upgrades....
NCAA Men’s Tournament Numbers Start Hot; Elle Duncan on Her Move to Netflix; and How Sportradar Is Giving Your Telecasts...
The episode opens with a look at record‑setting March Madness viewership, noting a 7% rise for the men’s Sweet 16 and a 3% increase for the women’s tournament, driven in part by advanced data analytics that help track out‑of‑home audiences....
Cross-Border M&A: Doing Deals in Latin America
In this episode, host Kisan Patel interviews Rodrigo Domínguez, a partner at White & Case with 25 years of experience in cross‑border M&A across Latin America. They discuss how to assess country‑risk, navigate regulatory frameworks, and structure due‑diligence when buying...
Another Power Crisis
In this episode of Plugged In, the hosts examine how the war in Iran is reverberating through Europe’s power markets, reigniting price volatility and testing the resilience of the continent’s energy transition. Julia Demedag outlines Germany’s improved but still gas‑dependent...
Ecommerce: The Stock Mistake Killing Your ROAS
In this episode the Hamasley Brothers dive deeper into the 80/20 rule, focusing on how a small subset of SKUs drives the majority of revenue and ROAS for e‑commerce brands. They explain why stockouts of those critical products can dramatically...
Video & Essay: Convo W/Rep. Crow on the Iran War; Dangers Trump & Hegseth Pose for the Military; "We Negotiate...
In this live interview, Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger and veteran‑rights advocate serving on the House Intelligence and Armed Services committees, discusses the unfolding Iran conflict and how President Trump’s autocratic decision‑making bypassed congressional oversight. Crow argues that...
BRIEFLY: Sony/Honda, MG, EV Vans & More | 25 Mar 2026
The episode delivers a rapid roundup of the latest EV news, covering Sony/Honda’s cancellation of the Aphila EV joint venture, MG Motor’s new Frankfurt engineering hub and its upcoming semi‑solid‑state battery, and electric van conversions from Renault and Volvo. It...
Media Roundtable
The Media Roundtable preview episode introduces a new season focused on dissecting premium podcasts and their creators, promising weekly deep‑dives into show DNA to help listeners decide where to invest their time and money. It acknowledges current global turbulence—COVID‑19’s Delta...
Podcasting Strategy Simplified
In this launch episode of Podcasting Strategy Simplified, host Jason Sircone explains the rebrand from Let’s Blow This Up and outlines the show’s new focus on actionable podcast strategy, including topics like podcast SEO, discoverability, and the importance of a...
Katie Couric Live with Scott MacFarlane, Pamela Brown, and Rep. Jamie Raskin Part 1
In this episode, Katie Couric talks with former CBS journalist Scott MacFarlane about his recent move to the independent Midas Touch Network and the broader shift away from traditional broadcast news. They discuss how digital, conversational formats are resonating with...
Drinkable Sunscreen, Protein Mac, and Killer Brownies
In this episode of The Curious Consumer, hosts Nate and Jenna chat with Shemin Ross, third‑generation owner of Killer Brownie, about the brand’s evolution from a regional bakery staple to a national CPG powerhouse now in over 15,000 retail locations,...
Is the Internet Still a Public Good? - Episode 1 of Unbuffered
In the inaugural episode of Unbuffered, Chris Mitchell and a panel of longtime internet policy experts discuss whether technology—especially the internet and AI—is inherently harmful or simply mismanaged. They cite recent Pew and NBC surveys showing public concern over data‑center...
Sora Is Dead: What Does That Mean for Disney? Plus, ‘The Bachelorette’ Scandal.
The episode examines the abrupt shutdown of OpenAI's video‑generation app Sora and its fallout for Disney, which had invested $1 billion and secured rights to 200 of its characters. Host Matt Bellany and tech reporter Alex Heath discuss why OpenAI reprioritized...
296. The Power of Rigor in Transformation
In this episode, McKinsey partners Dominic Scarrett and Priya Moody define rigor as disciplined execution that turns bold transformation ideas into measurable, lasting results, emphasizing speed, resilience, and consistency. They share research showing that rigor‑driven transformations achieve 80% of targets...
Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial
In this WSJ "What's News" episode, Alex Oselev reports on a landmark California jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for designs that harm children, ordering $6 million in damages and highlighting the potential erosion of Section 230 protections. The show also...
From Huel to Hellmann's, Big Food Makes Its Moves
Danone announced a $1.1 billion acquisition of British meal‑replacement brand Huel, signaling a deeper push into the plant‑based sector. Frozen‑food startup Laoban raised $7.2 million to expand beyond dumplings into broader Asian categories. Unilever is reportedly negotiating the sale of its food...
Is the Real Estate Reset Stalled, or Just Slower? Insights From Carl Gomez, Chief Economist at Centurion Asset Management Inc.
In this 42‑minute episode, Chief Economist Carl Gomez explains that Canada’s commercial real‑estate market is undergoing a slow “Great Reset” driven by lingering uncertainty, high cap rates and the end of ultra‑low interest rates. While data shows the economy is...
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
In this episode of The Debrief, senior editor Diana Pearl explains why European luxury houses are in a slump while American brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch are thriving. She argues that U.S. brands succeeded by refocusing on...
Amazon Wants To Be The Web's Search Bar, Ulta's Back & Vizio TVs Are Now Walmart Stores | Fast Five
The episode revisits former OmniTalk co‑host Carter Jensen, who now leads The Uncommon Business, a startup helping brands navigate AI. The hosts dissect Amazon’s expanded Shop Direct program, which now ingests third‑party product feeds and lets shoppers buy directly via...
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[Episode #272] – Global Energy Crisis 2026
In this episode, host Chris Nelder and oil market analyst Rory Johnson dissect the unfolding global energy crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel bombing of Iran, which has crippled Persian Gulf oil and gas exports. They compare the current shock to...
Bastille Presents: The Wireless Threat Series Podcast, Smartglasses
In this episode of the Wireless Threat Series, Adrian Sanabria and John Bundy examine the security and privacy implications of modern smart glasses, tracing their evolution from Google Glass to today's Meta Ray‑Ban and Oakley models. They categorize smart glasses...
Live with Dr. Jen Gunter
In this episode, Dr. Jen Gunter discusses her new birth guide, emphasizing the importance of informed, autonomous decision‑making throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. She critiques outdated medical lore and highlights how misinformation, legal restrictions, and institutional biases—such as those...
USA Esports Named ENC National Team Partner
USA Esports has been appointed the official partner for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) National Team program, tasked with building and fielding U.S. teams across 16 game titles for the inaugural tournament in Riyadh this November. CEO Jesse Bodney explained...
Banking's Next Growth Move
In this March 2026 episode of This Month in Banking, host Tara Ween interviews Matt Burke, CEO of Mutual Bank Corp., about the next growth strategies for community banks. Burke explains how the post‑COVID stimulus, rapid interest‑rate hikes, and shifting...
300: Tasty, Solid State Donuts
In this episode Sean Farrell and his brother Matt discuss the hype and controversy surrounding the so‑called "donut" solid‑state battery unveiled at CES, dissecting the lofty claims of 400 Wh/kg energy density and 100,000‑cycle life that many deem physically impossible. They...