Where cult classics, horror gems, and genre oddities get the deep dive they deserve. Hosts Art Hennessey and Erik Rodenhiser bring sharp insight, offbeat humor, and just the right amount of nerdy enthusiasm to every review. Expect hot takes, bad decisions (mostly by the filmmakers), and the occasional philosophical debate over exploding heads. If you love your movies strange and your commentary hilarious, welcome to your new favorite podcast.
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Loann West and Art Hennessey discuss current events and controversies in arts and culture.
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ARTIFACT X is the serialized audiobook science fiction adventure that asks, “How do you save the world— when you’re grounded?” Enjoyable by anyone, it is primarily intended for young people age 7-13. It is written and produced by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Hennessey. Artifact X is the story of twelve year-old Brant Haughton, a military family kid from San Antonio. All Brant wants is to be good, really good, at something. He is surrounded by friends and family who seem to have ...
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Welcome to Vancouver - the home of the X-Files. Join us as we take a journey from pilot to finale, complete with improv, shipping, and lots of singing!
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Tune in to learn the tips, tricks, and new insights that the top players in the digital marketing world are using to grow their brand and business. www.marketingspeak.com
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TL;DR (i.e., give me the elevator pitch!) description: Being a producer of creative projects and a mother don’t need to be mutually exclusive pursuits—how can we as parents in early postpartum (and well beyond!) reframe and reclaim the work we do as creatives and caregivers, to be seen as productive, valued, and meaningful? Join novelist and host Kaitlin Solimine on this journey to reframing postpartum and caregiving as worthy of intellectual, philosophical, and socially-impactful pursuit. L ...
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Pop culture inspires some serious fun. Join hosts Todd Coats and Elliot Strunk, two creatively curious pals living between the bookends of grand museums and dive bars, the sweet spot where highbrow and lowbrow become drinking buddies. They talk influential work and uncover stories of how the familiar became iconic. Think Behind the Music for the stuff we love. ----- Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/ for images, links, episode extras and more. ----- Two Designers Walk Into a Bar ...
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491. How to Rebuild After Losing Everything with Peter Sage
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56:36From selling toys at flea markets with his last £20 to building multiple million-dollar businesses, losing it all, and rebuilding again - this Marketing Speak episode with Peter Sage reveals the mindset secrets that turn business challenges into opportunities for growth. Peter is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and transformational educator w…
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Today we’re going to be talking some more about postage stamps. The way they reflect pop culture and how they are an art form that celebrates other art forms. We’ve got some stamps with fluid line work and a whole lotta shakin’ going on… Al Hirschfeld and Elvis have entered the building. Mix-up a couple of 2-Cent Stamp cocktails and join us once ag…
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Grab your Monkey popcorn bucket and your drumsticks because Art and Erik are diving into The Monkey, Osgood Perkins’ latest creepy creation based on Stephen King’s short story. They break down their theater experiences, the film’s unique mix of horror and humor, and wonder how characters feel about covered in blood . Expect deep dives into sex, dea…
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When Cyrus Shepard took a $15/hour job as a Google quality rater, he discovered something fascinating: Google's recent updates aren't actually about "helpful content" - they're about eliminating over-optimized websites, even when they provide valuable information. In this illuminating Marketing Speak episode, the former Moz SEO lead explains why tr…
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489. Upgrade Your Storytelling with Caroline Onyedinma
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44:49The difference between a story that sells and a fortune-less fable? Purpose. In this game-changing Marketing Speak episode, Caroline Onyedinma reveals how she transitioned from translating complex tech concepts in corporate boardrooms to helping experts transform their everyday experiences into million-dollar messages. After nearly two decades in s…
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Today we’re going to be talking about postage stamps: the history and origin of them, who uses them and whether or not they’re still relevant in our age of email and mail order deliveries. And, of course, the art of it all and why stamps still matter today. We touch on the controversy of who invented the stamp, the fraud associated with early mail …
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488. The Secret to Viral Success with Brendan Kane
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49:10Think you need to be a celebrity or have a massive budget to go viral? Think again. In this Marketing Speak episode, Brendan Kane shares how he helped transform ANY brand to go viral. Brendan's data-driven strategies have generated 60 billion views and 100 million followers across platforms. After analyzing 10,000 hours of viral content, he's crack…
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Birth Stories with Sara Nolan: Kaitlin’s Second Birth
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53:04In the final installment of our three-part Birth Story series, Kaitlin revisits the birth of her middle child, who, fittingly, arrives with a story that defies expectations. Released on his sixth birthday (🎉!), this episode is a reflection on the nuances- and myths- of second births, the power of trusting the birth process, and the beauty of not kn…
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487. Disrupt or Be Disrupted with Jay Samit
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Reclaiming Birth, Motherhood, and the Left: A Conversation with Sarah Menkedick
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43:08We've wanted to talk to writer Sarah Menkedick for a long time, but we weren’t sure how we could make our conversation fit into this season's focus on childbirth- until she wrote the essay Why the Left Must Reclaim Birth on her Substack, Terms of Endearment, in late 2024. In her essay, which Kaitlin and Sarah explore in their conversation we share …
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Episode 100: Food Mascots with Kirk + Kurtts
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31:10What do Betty Crocker, Charlie Tuna, Tony the Tiger and the oddball characters from Off Limits Cereal have in common? Along with fellow creatives Kirk Visola and Andy Kurtts of the “Kirk and Kurtts” design podcast, they were all our drinking buddies one evening! We chewed the fat with Kirk and Andy about some classic characters and their impact on …
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486. Get Your Marketing Mojo Back with Milana Leshinsky
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56:38Feeling stuck with launches or any other marketing tactic? Ask: What aspects of this task excite me? How can I focus on those to make the process more enjoyable? Embrace what feels natural. In this Marketing Speak episode, we're diving into insights from marketing expert Milana Leshinsky, a business strategist and the brain behind the Marketing Moj…
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A Cold Rage: Debunking Motherhood and Childbirth with Lucy Jones’s Matrescence
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53:09We’re thrilled to welcome Lucy Jones, a celebrated writer and journalist, to the Postpartum Production podcast to discuss her latest book, Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood with us. Lucy’s work draws on deeply personal experience as well as a diverse range of disciplines - neuroscience and evolutionary biolo…
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485. The Art of Strategic Branding with Juliet Wright
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57:52What scent, fabric, or vacation spot embodies your brand? In this week's Marketing Speak episode, think tangibly as a brand as Juliet Wright, a global branding strategist with a fascinating journey from darkroom photography to leading a full-service creative agency, shares her unique approach to branding. She emphasizes the importance of continuous…
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Episode 99: Cat Posters with Paul Hennessey
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42:17Cats. You may love 'em, hate 'em or feel indifferent, but there's no escaping their power, especially if you spend any time online. Cats have a long history in the world of advertising. In our latest episode, we invite friend and poster expert Paul Hennessey back into the bar to discuss the appeal of cat posters aesthetically and financially, discu…
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484. Blueprint to Scaling an SEO Agency with Jason Hennessey
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43:47Experimentation drives innovation. In this Marketing Speak episode, we dive deep with Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, as he shares his innovative journey in the SEO landscape. With over two decades of experience reverse-engineering Google’s algorithms, Jason discusses his experimental strategies, including the use of AI-generated content…
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483. Are You Overwhelmed? with Ana Melikian
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57:10In this Marketing Speak podcast, we delve into the pressing issue of burnout in the workplace with our esteemed guest, Ana Melikian. This episode explores the negative impacts of working to exhaustion and emphasizes the importance of creating optimal conditions for sustainable performance. Ana Melikian shares her own transformative journey through …
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Episode 98: Goodyear’s Blimp, Pixar’s Luxo Lamp and How Objects Become Company Icons (Classic)
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1:03:59The Goodyear Blimp is turning 100 years old, so we’re revisiting one of our classic episodes. Ever wonder why a tire company is most known for a blimp? Or why an animation studio has a desk lamp as its trademark? We did. Turns out Goodyear and Pixar didn’t invent either of these things. Learn the origin stories of Goodyear’s blimps, Pixar’s loveabl…
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482. Marketing Strategies of Dr. Persuasion with Yaniv Zaid
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47:41Establishing a loyal customer base involves more than just transactions. In the recent Marketing Speak podcast, we are featuring Dr. Yaniv Zaid, known widely as Dr. Persuasion. With a background in economics, law, and international consulting, Dr. Zaid has captivated millions with his expertise in communication, persuasion, and business growth. Dis…
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Birth Stories with Sara Nolan: Kaitlin's Third Birth
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49:55We continue our Birth Stories series with the birth of Kaitiln’s 3rd child. No, you did not miss an episode! As we have chosen to release these episodes on the birthdays of Kaitlin’s children, we will be sharing Kaitlin’s 2nd Birth Story in February. Today, we skip ahead to the 3rd, to honor the birthday of Kaitlin’s 2nd child, which also happens t…
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481. Virality Is Science with Steve Spangler
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1:02:32I had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of science, education, and dynamic content creation with the incredible Steve Spangler on the latest episode of Marketing Speak. Steve, known widely as "America's science teacher," has made remarkable strides from his days as a school teacher to becoming a leading figure in STEM education and viral c…
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Episode 97: The ‘80s: New Wave Gets Fashionable (Classic)
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35:32We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes. Video may have killed the radio star, but it poured gasoline on the spark of New Wave. As MTV exploded, youth culture moved to center stage and companies making wearables were more than happy to cater to changing tastes. In this episode we focus on Vans and Swatch, a couple of iconic fashion accessories…
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480. Memorable Messaging and Portable Stories with Clay Hebert
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52:52While digital strategies often steal the spotlight, the enduring power of offline word-of-mouth marketing shouldn't be underestimated. In this episode of the Marketing Speak podcast, marketing strategist and storyteller Clay Hebert dives into the art of crafting "portable stories" that spark conversations and drive brand awareness. Recognized by En…
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479. Envisioning a Vivid Future with Cameron Herold
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54:40In this Marketing Speak podcast episode, we have a remarkable guest, Cameron Herold. Cameron is the visionary force behind the COO Alliance, a mastermind community that empowers Second-in-Command from 17 countries and is focused on skill development and company growth. Known for his work in scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK and his global speaking engagements…
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Episode 96: Elliot and MTV's The Real World
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15:27Today we’re bringing you an example of the bonus content you can find on our Patreon page. In the summer of 1994, the television show The Real World was filming in San Francisco. That same summer Elliot ended up in SF for an internship. One day those two worlds collided in a true Gen X moment. So sit back with a plate full of wings and one of your …
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478. Building a Self-Help Empire on YouTube with Eddie Pinero
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43:10YouTube isn't just a platform but a dynamic marketing tool for Eddie Pinero, our latest guest in this Marketing Speak episode. Eddie is the founder of Your World Within, an international speaker and content creator whose work has garnered over 250 million views. In this episode, Eddie shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a beacon …
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Birth Stories with Sara Nolan: Kaitlin’s First Birth
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1:02:32Sara Nolan is a doula, writer, editor, and a mother/stepmother who lives in New York. Kaitlin and Sara connected through the Artist Residency in Motherhood Facebook group which we’ve mentioned here before. Sara also runs a wonderful project and business of conducting birth story interviews, called Tell Your Birth Story. So, as the subject matter of…
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#artbirth: Actor and Singer Athena Reich Makes Birth a Stunning Performance
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52:27In this laughter-filled episode, Kaitlin speaks with Athena Reich—an actress, singer, songwriter, the “World’s Top Lady Gaga impersonator,” and queer, single-by-choice mother—about her remarkable artistic journey and personal fertility experience. Athena’s critically acclaimed comedy show Lady Gaga #ARTBIRTH explores the intersection of art and bir…
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477. Overcoming Adversity with Ryan Crownholm
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51:27Life’s trials can lead to extraordinary transformations. In this Marketing Speak episode, we deep dive into entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of taking full responsibility for one's life with Ryan Crownholm, a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for personal growth and reintegration. In this episode, we also delve into…
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In this episode we take a step back from our typical subject matter to dig into our mailbag once again as we answer questions submitted by you, our listeners. Topics include record album art, April Fool’s pranks, Taylor Swift, listener reviews, Broadway shows and some recent speaking gigs. We also plug one of our favorite bar foods: onion rings. So…
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476. Navigating the Murky Waters of Data Rights with Brad Templeton
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34:57From medicine to technology, our world is run by science. In this episode of the Marketing Speak podcast, join our dive into technology and its impact as we sit down with Brad Templeton to unravel the intricacies of our tech-driven world. Brad is the founding faculty for Computing & Networks at Singularity University and is Chairman Emeritus of the…
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475. Are You FTC Compliant? with Anik Singal
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54:12From $40M Success to FTC Investigation - A Story of Resilience. In this Marketing Speak episode, Anik Singal openly shares his journey through an 18-month FTC investigation that changed everything. Learn how this experience transformed him from a successful digital marketer into a passionate advocate for compliant marketing. Key takeaways: The real…
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Invisible Labor: Rachel Somerstein on the Hidden Systems Shaping Childbirth in America
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49:13In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Somerstein, associate professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz and author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Caesarean Section. Rachel brings a unique, deeply informed view on how the personal experiences of childbirth intersect with larger systemic issues that shape birthing practices in this coun…
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We’re bringing some video tapes with us into the bar — or at least some trusty YouTube links. Why? We’re talking music videos! And we have so much to share, we’ve broken this subject into two episodes. For today, we dusted off an older gem and coupled it with a more current one: a gritty and fun “Need You Tonight” from Australia’s INXS and Taylor S…
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474. Grow through Acquisitions with Tom Shipley
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Episode 93: Rural Electrification, Hope for Obama and Posters for Good (Classic)
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44:18We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes. With Election Day happening in the United States, we wanted to mark the occasion with two amazing poster designs. We examine bringing electricity to rural parts of the United States 80 years later and inspiring a nation to rally behind an unknown presidential candidate named Barack Obama, along with how…
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Marginalia #3: From the Frontlines of a School Closure Protest: Unexpected Lessons and Activism in Public Education
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23:00Kaitlin shares her recent experience of a fast and deep dive into community activism to protect her children’s public elementary school, Sutro Elementary, from potential closure. Only weeks ago, Sutro was among 13 schools in the San Francisco Unified School District identified for possible closure due to budget constraints. Kaitlin helped lead a co…
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Episode 92: Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, Tarantula and the Amazing Art of Reynold Brown (Classic)
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57:53We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes. For our special Halloween episode, and because of our love of B movies, we wanted to pay homage to one of the best horror poster artists of all time, Reynold Brown. We talk about the movie (and poster for) Tarantula, plus what is arguably one of the most recognizable staples of pop culture: the poster f…
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473: AI-Powered Content and SEO with Bruce Clay
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53:39AI in content creation is a game-changer! In another episode of Marketing Speak, we dive deep into the intersection of SEO, AI, and content creation with none other than Bruce Clay. Bruce Clay is a pioneering figure in the SEO industry, renowned for his innovative approaches and comprehensive expertise. As the founder of Bruce Clay Inc., he has ded…
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472. Transforming Launches with Danielle Weil
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41:38Aligning your strategy, offer, audience, and energy is crucial. In this episode of Marketing Speak, we feature expert copywriter Danielle Weil to delve into the magic of "divinely orchestrated meetings" and how they shape meaningful personal and business relationships. Danielle shares insightful stories and valuable lessons from her journey, highli…
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We're bringing some video tapes with us into the bar -- or at least some trusty YouTube links. Why? We're talking music videos! And we have so much to share, we've broken this subject into two episodes. For today, we've dug into the backs of our closets and dusted off a couple of favorites from yesterday that are still killing it today: a-ha's illu…
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471. Motivate Through Incentives With John Dwyer
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49:32This week on the Marketing Speak podcast episode, we’re thrilled to dive into the world of incentive-based marketing with none other than John Dwyer, a visionary entrepreneur and mastermind behind some of the most innovative marketing campaigns. John illustrates a unique campaign that shows how understanding and capitalizing on customers' desires c…
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470. From Startup to Scale with Rob Walling
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52:47Transforming from a software developer to a serial entrepreneur with six successful startups can seem daunting, but Rob Walling has shown us how it’s done. As highlighted in our latest Marketing Speak episode, his journey is packed with invaluable lessons for anyone in the entrepreneurial space. In this episode, you'll discover Rob's profound insig…
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Centering Ritual and Visualization in Birth and Art: A Conversation with Anna Hennessey
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53:40When we decided to focus this season on the subject of birth and creativity, we knew we’d have to include Anna Hennessey, a writer and scholar based in San Francisco. Much of Anna's writing over the past decade, which includes a book called Imagery, Ritual, and Birth: Ontology between the Sacred and the Secular, is devoted to the topic of birth in …
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Our latest episode is for the thrill seekers. We're pitting roller coaster logos against each other. And not just any roller coasters...We're each representing our home states. So, buckle up by pulling the restraint harness tightly against you, and grab a couple of quick high octane shots. We've got our hands up and our drink lids on tight... We're…
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469. Using AI to Fuel Your Growth with Howard Getson
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49:36🤖 AI is revolutionizing everything. In this episode of the Marketing Speak podcast, we have a compelling discussion with Howard Getson, the founder and CEO of Capitallogix. We delve into the frameworks for future business planning, focusing on anticipating innovations and embracing inevitable technological changes, particularly the transformative p…
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468. Create Repeat Customers with Dov Gordon
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48:39It's always a pleasure to engage in deep conversations with industry experts like Dov Gordon. Recently, on the Marketing Speak podcast, Dov shared invaluable insights on building sustainable marketing and selling systems. Dov Gordon is a recognized expert in creating strategic partnerships and joint ventures, leveraging his profound understanding o…
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Rupture and Reimagining in Poetry and Life: How Adrie Rose's Writing Roots Us in Experience, Loss, and our Lived Worlds
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45:50We’re excited to share with you this conversation with Adrie Rose, a poet and trained folk herbalist who lives beside an orchard in Western Massachusetts. Adrie is the editor of Nine Syllables Press at Smith College. Her chapbook Rupture came out in January of 2024, and her micro chapbook I Will Write a Love Poem came out in 2023. In today’s conver…
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In honor of International Podcast Day, we’re taking a look back at our own origin story. How the podcast began, why we continue to do it and what could be coming next. It’s the story of two friends, one shared profession and the pop culture love that kickstarted it all. Mix-up a couple of White Russians. We’re taking it slow and philosophical as we…
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Attention marketers and communicators! Want to captivate your audience from the get-go? In the newest episode of Marketing Speak, Sam Horn shares invaluable tips for her strategies for turning heads and making memorable impressions. Sam Horn, a master of captivating communication and the dynamic CEO of the Intrigue Agency, has dedicated her career …
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