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The Breakthrough Chronicles - Stories of TransformationEric BottJoin David Traub and Brian Rosefield as they sit down with Eric Bott in this episode of The Breakthrough Chronicles: Stories of Transformation.Our podcast is dedicated to sharing the transformative stories and experiences of individuals who have participated in Breakthrough Atlanta. With heartfelt conversations, valuable insights, and ongoing support, our mission is to inspire listeners on their personal growth journey and guide them towards considering the Breakthrough course as a powerful opportunity for their own breakthroughs. We aim to create a community of individuals who embrace personal growth, connection, and the pursuit of...
2025-10-1544 min
Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania - A History of Corruption, Coverups, and DiscriminationEpisode 3 - Whitpain Township A Troubling History of Discrimination, Illegality, and Institutional Cover-UpsThis episode centered on content from crookedwhitpain.com and accused Whitpain Township leaders and police of ignoring a $30,000+ home robbery on September 19, 2024, allegedly shielding one suspect after a bribe from the suspect’s father. Brent Bowers and Dr. Douglas George Cassera, MD, are named, but the sources claim that only Bowers was charged. Reddit users argue that the Whitpain PD accepted a bribe from Jeffrey. Cassera to protect his son, facilitating a major cover-up and scapegoating Bowers. Pressure from the victims led to a federal civil rights lawsuit, prompting the township to file a retaliatory injunction, rejected by Judge So...
2025-06-1119 min
Troubled Men PodcastTMP301 MARK BARKER'S VISIONS FROM A BLOODSHOT EYEThe retired Florida police chief, community gadfly, and blogger with his own "Barker's View" is a longtime visitor and fan of New Orleans, having spent many a Mardi Gras ensconced with the barflies at the Circle Bar. As a private citizen, he's got opinions on everything, and is known to take exception with the local political establishment. Tonight he joins the Troubled Men in the flesh. Will it be a ride-along or a drive-by? Tune in and find out. It could go either way.
Topics include a body, Carnival time, Eric Traub, Roberta Flack R.I.P., "Play Misty for...
2025-03-061h 25
Oddity ShopSecrets of Plum Island: Human and Animal Experimentation Gone Wrong!Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the conspiracies and theories surrounding New York's Plum IslandWhat if a mysterious creature washed ashore and hinted at secret government experiments? Join us on this episode of the Oddity Shop as we unravel the enigmatic history of Montauk, New York, and the infamous Plum Island Animal Disease Center. We dive into the tale of the Montauk Monster, a strange carcass that appeared in 2008, and discuss its potential ties to Plum Island's secretive research. From the island's role as a...
2024-07-1140 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastKelvin Beachum Jr. (NFL Player, Investor, Philanthropist) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Kelvin Beachum Jr. Kelvin is a 12 year NFL veteran, but his impact stretches far beyond the football field. As an investor, Kelvin has become deeply involved within the venture capital ecosystem, serving as a leading voice for athlete involvement in business. Additionally, Kelvin's philanthropic efforts across clean water, hunger prevention and education have helped dozens upon upon of communities. I think the world would be a lot better if we all carried ourselves like Kelvin!
2024-07-0528 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastKristine Locker (Founder & CEO at Locker) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Kristine Locker. Kristine is the Founder and CEO of Locker, a free chrome extension that allows shoppers to save and organize products while shopping online. Throughout the episode, Kristine will discuss what differentiates Locker from others in the crowded world of social commerce. Additionally, Kristine will talk about the importance of curation for customers and Locker's relationships with brands.
2024-05-0927 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastPhil Rosen (Award Winning Financial Reporter, Co-Founder @ Opening Bell Daily) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Phil Rosen. Phil is a USC alum and an award winning financial reporter. Before leaving last month to co-found Opening Bell Daily, a free daily newsletter reporting on the financial markets, Phil spent three years at Business Insider as a Senior Markets Reporter. Phil is also a published author, writing two #1 bestseller books, and writes about the intersection of personal development, work, and creativity on his blog, "The Blog Of Phil Rosen".
2024-05-0732 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastHoward Lindzon (CEO @ StockTwits, Managing Partner of Social Leverage) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Howard Lindzon. Howard has become one of the most recognized and respected figures within the investing world over the last twenty years. In 2008, Howard co-founded StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors with over 6 million registered users. Howard is also the public face and Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a seed stage venture capital firm, with investments in Robinhood, Manscaped and Kustomer. During the episode, Howard will discuss changes coming to StockTwits, investing in the "degenerate" economy, and the importance on investing in the stock market at an early age.
2024-04-2537 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastConor Witt (Business Development & Partnerships at Setpoint.io) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Conor Witt. Conor just started as a Business Development and Partnerships Lead at Setpoint.io, a capital markets infrastructure platform for asset based lending. Before joining Setpoint, Conor served as a Vice President at Upper90, a New York based private credit firm. During the episode, Conor will talk about simplifying the debt raising process for founders, his passion for all things Fintech and evaluating when to switch jobs.
2024-04-2029 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastCort Post (Principal @ Courtside Ventures) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Cort Post. Cort serves as Principal at Courtside Ventures, a New York based venture capital firm investing in Seed and Series A companies across sports, gaming and wellness. During the episode, Cort will talk about Courtside's portfolio diversification across international markets, why he decided to return to school to get his MBA and how those looking to get into VC can add value before even entering the industry. Tune in!
2024-04-0328 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastJake Schuster & Alec Coughlin (Gemini Sports Analytics)On today's episode, Eric sits down with the CEO and COO of Gemini Sports Analytics, Jake Schuster and Alec Coughlin. Founded in 2021, Gemini Sports Analytics is a data management platform leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to help sports organizations better identify talent, build their teams and drive results. During the episode, Jake and Alec discuss how their previous experiences complement each other, Gemini's unique value proposition and goals for the rest of 2024!
2024-03-2628 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastJulia Haber (Co-Founder & CEO at Home From College) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Julia Haber. Julia is the co-founder and CEO of Home From College, a Gen-Z focused professional development platform helping students and new grads secure short term work opportunities and improve their resumes. During the episode, Julia discusses her motivation for starting Home for College, working at Snapchat and Spotify, and how students should evaluate work opportunities at startups.
2024-03-2025 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastJenni Leong (IR Partner @ DFJ Growth) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Jenni Leong. Jenni is an Investor Relations Partner at DFJ Growth, a leading growth equity firm based in Silicon Valley. Jenni spent sixteen years at JP Morgan, eventually leading JP Morgan’s Alternative Solutions Group for the Americas. Before joining DFJ Growth in 2022, Jenni was an Investor Relations Partner at Next Play Capital. During the episode, Jenni will talk about her day to day as an IR Partner, lessons learned from her time at J.P. Morgan and her involvement in the non-profit, Chick Mission. Tune in!
2024-03-1730 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastTimothy Li (CEO & Co-Founder at LendAPI) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Timothy Li. Timothy is a serial entrepreneur within the world of payments and lending, co-founding five companies, including LendAPI, Magic, MaxDecisions, Kuber Financial and Mobilend. Timothy, a graduate of USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, has served as a professor within Viterbi since 2019. Throughout the episode, Timothy will talk about his time working with fraud detection tools at JP Morgan, his new company Magic and what he loves the most about teaching. Tune in!
2024-03-0331 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastWilliam O'Donnell (Founder & MD at Prologis Ventures) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Will O'Donnell, the Founder and Managing Director of Prologis Ventures. Prologis Ventures, founded in 2016, is the venture arm of Prologis, the global leader in industrial real estate and supply chain logistics. Will has been at Prologis Ventures since 2003, helping to build Prologis' platform across various international markets, while also investing and incubating companies at the cutting edge of the supply chain and logistics industries. Throughout the episode, Will will talk about the investment leverage that Prologis' global platform provides Prologis' venture team, as well as the biggest developments within the supply chain...
2024-02-2731 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastMichael Broughton (Co-Founder, CEO @ Altro) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Michael Broughton. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Altro, a no-cost credit building platform using individuals monthly expenses, like subscriptions, to help build one’s credit. During the episode, Michael will talk about how his personal experience with credit led him to co-found Altro, Altros' fundraising journey and his work at the USC Credit Union. Tune in!
2024-02-0823 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastLandon Campbell (Chicago General Manager @ Drive Capital) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Landon Campbell. Landon is the general manager for Drive Capital's Chicago office, a pre-seed fund based out of Columbus, Ohio. During the episode, Landon will talk about lessons learned from guests of his popular business podcast, InTheir20's, what excites him about the Chicago venture capital ecosystem and what he looks for in founders. Tune in!
2024-01-2427 min
Talk Of Fame PodcastFrom Guardians of the Galaxy to After the Storm: Inside the career of Bo YokelyThe Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Bo Yokely! Bo Yokely was born and raised in NC where he met his wife Olivia in High school. Bo holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and a minor in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Bo landed a small role as a sovereign fighter pilot in Guardians of the Galaxy 2, chiseled lifeguard in the action comedy Baywatch, charismatic Jimmy in the psychological thriller Into The Forest and Ranger Clark in Ponysitters Club His first big break came as womanizing pro-basketball player Chris opposite Sanaa Lathan in th...
2024-01-2118 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastAdam White (CEO @ Front Office Sports) On the twenty sixth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Adam White, CEO of Front Office Sports. Since founding Front Office Sports in 2014, Adam has grown Front Office Sports into the preeminent multimedia platform covering the business of sports. Throughout the episode, Adam will talk about Front Office Sports early days, his opinion on the recent Sports Illustrated layoffs and advice for graduating college students. Tune in!
2024-01-2124 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastBobby Pinckney (CEO of Discz) Welcome to 2024 everyone! To kick off the new year, Eric sits down with Bobby Pinckney, CEO of Discz. Discz is a song recommendation app connecting Gen Z around music and culture. Throughout the episode, Bobby will talk about his partnership with his co-founder, Michelle Yin, his experience taking the company through Y-Combinator and Discz's rise to the top of music app charts. Tune in!
2024-01-1927 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursE3: How Forgetting to Give Your Pet Their Medication Led to an Unexpected Startup - Stacee's StoryWhen Stacee Santi traded her veterinarian scrubs for the innovative world of tech entrepreneurship, she didn't just create an app—she sparked a revolution in pet care communication. On our latest podcast, Stacee shares her inspiring journey from observing pet owners' struggles with heartworm prevention to developing Vet2Pet, a game-changing app that bridges the gap between veterinary services and technology. Her tale is a testament to how a single idea, fueled by passion and perseverance, can transform an entire industry.Her journey is not just about overcoming adversity but a story of how relentless innovation can ma...
2024-01-0823 min
Troubled Men PodcastTMP262 RAY MOORE: THE BLUE ROOM REVISITEDThe sax, clarinet, and flute master is a veteran of the Al Belletto Big Band, the CAC Jazz Orchestra, and the Fairmont/Roosevelt Hotel’s swanky Blue Room supper club, where he backed up national acts including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole. He currently plays with a variety of headliners such as the Temptations and the O’Jays. Manny comes in coughing like Patient Zero, and while he only makes it to the midway point, René and Ray bring this maiden show of the year safely into harbor.
Topics include a lozenge solo, a head cold...
2024-01-041h 20The Trojan Venture PodcastRob Schoeben (Startup Advisor/Board Member/Former Tech Executive) On the twenty fourth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with his former entrepreneurship professor, Rob Schoeben. Outside of teaching at USC from 2019 until the spring of 2023, Rob has held senior marketing roles at places like Microsoft, Apple and Carbon. During the episode, Rob will talk about his unique college work experience, his time working with Steve Jobs and his motivation for getting into teaching. Tune in!
2023-12-1954 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastNicolas Mindel (Partner @ Amberstone) On the twenty third episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with USC alum, Nicolas Mindel. He received both his undergrad degree and MBA at USC. Currently, Nicolas is a partner at Amberstone, a Bay Area based venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough food, beverage and consumer companies. Nicolas spent the early part of his career in investment banking and private credit. During the episode, Nicolas will talk about he looks for in consumer focused companies, his decision to come back to USC for his MBA, and future trends he's excited about within the food and...
2023-11-2126 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastLaurel Touby (Managing Director @ Supernode Ventures) On the twenty second episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Laurel Touby. Laurel is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Supernode Ventures, a NYC based venture firm which invests in pre-seed and seed stage tech startups. Laurel has had several different parts of her career, starting in journalism before founding mediabistro, a community for journalists and media professionals. During the episode, Laurel will talk about the keys to building a strong community, the value of working at a startup and promising new investment sectors, notably, cybersecurity and aging. Tune in!
2023-11-0926 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastKen Shapiro (Seasoned Media & Advertising Executive) On the twenty first episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Ken Shapiro, a seasoned media and advertising executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Ken’s most recent roles have included Chief Revenue Officer of the Morning Brew and Chief Revenue Officer of Fandom. During the episode, Ken will talk about the differences in the advertising world from 20 years ago to now, which trends he is most excited about and advice he would give to his 22 year old self. Tune in!
2023-10-1131 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastNadine Pfeifer (Founder & CEO of HopStair) On the twentieth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Nadine Pfeifer to discuss the world of mental health and confidence building. Nadine is the founder and CEO of HopStair, a confidence building app based in the United Kingdom. Nadine has been involved in the healthcare system in the UK for several years, with prior experience at the UK NHS and NEL. During the episode, Nadine will talk about her experience with fundraising, why she believes confidence is integral to mental health and the problems that currently face the mental health sector. Tune in!
2023-10-0730 min
Know Your EnemyElon Musk, the Jews, and the ADL (w/ Mari Cohen, Alex Kane, & Peter Beinart)A few weeks ago, the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, eagerly joined in a campaign, originating on the far right, to demonize the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a century-old Jewish civil rights organization whose leaders have criticized Musk for allowing anti-semitic and white supremacist hate speech to proliferate on Twitter/X. To many progressives, it could sound like a simple story of good vs. evil — the righteous vs. the hateful — especially for those who've experienced the palpable flourishing of Nazi and Nazi-adjacent sentiment on Twitter/X since Musk purchased the platform.But for our guests — Mari Cohen...
2023-09-261h 05The Trojan Venture PodcastGregg Stein (Founding Partner @ TripleG Ventures) Live from Tech Crunch Disrupt in San Francisco, Eric sits down with Gregg Stein, Founding Partner at TripleG Ventures. TripleG Ventures is a global business growth accelerator and venture studio for rising brands. Gregg comes from the music world, starting his career as a professional drummer before making the transition over to the business world. During the episode, Gregg talks about what he looks for in entrepreneurs, the most exciting companies within TripleG's portfolio and TripleG's operations first approach to company growth. Tune In!
2023-09-2320 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastSaad Alam (Co-Founder & CEO at Hone Health) On the eighteenth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric sits down with Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO of Hone Health. Hone Health is the largest men's hormone optimization and longevity clinic in the United States. During the episode, Saad will talk about Hone's commitment to patients, challenges Hone has had to work through and the people that have helped accelerate Hone's growth. Tune in!
2023-09-1835 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastJordan Banafsheha (Founder @ IcePop) For our first episode of September, Eric welcomes USC alum, Jordan Banafsheha. Jordan is the founder of IcePop, a performance marketing agency focused on helping companies grow profitably through major ad platforms. Jordan got his start at Tinder as a product manager before becoming a founder member of Verishop. Additionally, Jordan is a guest lecturer at USC's Marshall School of Business as well as an angel investor in several exciting startups. During the episode, Jordan shares the lessons he's learned from his time as a product manager, IcePops' value proposition and advice for current USC students. Tune in!
2023-09-0830 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastJamie McLaughlin (CEO & Founder at Monday Talent) After narrowly escaping the so called "hurricane" that hit LA on Sunday, Eric and Vivek are back with another episode. Today's guest is Jamie McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Monday Talent, a recruitment agency specializing in the marketing, communications and creative fields. Jamie has over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry and has used this experience to help grow Monday Talent over the last two and a half years. During the episode, Jamie talks about the characteristics that makes marketing and communications recruitment unique, Monday Talent's DEI initiatives and how the recruitment landscape has evolved over the last 15...
2023-08-2329 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastAmobi Okugo (Owner & Founder of A Frugal Athlete) On the fifteenth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric chats with Amobi Okugo, owner and founder of A Frugal Athlete. A Frugal Athlete is an online platform that helps athletes make, manage, and multiply money through financial education and athlete empowerment. Amobi is a former professional soccer player in both the MLS and USL and has been a part of numerous successful brand campaigns and partnerships across the sports world. On today's episode, Amobi talks about the importance of finding the "right" financial advisor, his personal relationship with money and grassroots efforts to grow soccer in America. Tune In!
2023-08-1727 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastDave Vu (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Ribbon) We're back for another podcast with another great guest! Eric and Vivek welcome Dave Vu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ribbon. Ribbon is a professional social platform centered around verified achievements and ownership, powered by the blockchain. Dave has a decade of experience in the talent and people operations space. During the episode, Dave talks about the importance of hiring great talent, Ribbon's value proposition and the implications of generative AI on documenting professional experience. Tune in!
2023-08-1126 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastJohn Ailanjian (Managing Partner @ Next Legacy Partners) We're kicking off a busy August with a conversation with John Ailanjian, Managing Partner at Next Legacy Partners! John has a wealth of experience investing in public and private markets, with experience at Goldman Sachs, Aspen Highland Management, a family office, and Next Play Capital, a minority owned venture capital firm. During the episode, we chat with John about the VC downturn in 2023, exciting new tech hubs ripe for investment and about how his investment strategy has evolved throughout his career. Tune in!
2023-08-1031 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastTroy Bannister (Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Particle Health) On the twelfth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek chat with Troy Bannister, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Particle Health. Troy has experience in just about every facet of the healthcare sector, from the clinical side to the business side. During the episode, Troy explains how Particle's API platform accesses over 300 million unique medical records, allowing healthcare organizations to deliver better care for their patients. In addition, Troy gives his perspective on the challenges of founding a company in the healthcare space as well as how recent legislative changes has transformed the control that patients have over...
2023-07-1331 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastMaya Mikhailov (Founder of SAVVI AI) With July 4th weekend right around the corner, it's only appropriate that Eric and Vivek dive into the hottest topic in the tech and business world, artificial intelligence. To help facililate their conversation around AI, Eric and Vivek welcome Maya Mikhailov, founder of SAVVI AI. SAVVI AI is an AI platform that helps businesses optimize their workflows and make better decisions, faster. Throughout the episode, Maya highlights many practical use cases of SAVVI AI across numerous industries and provides perspective on the parallels between the emergence of AI and the rise of mobile. Tune in!
2023-06-3032 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastJoshua Kagan (CEO & Co-Founder @ Bonfire) After a short hiatus filled with final exams and presentations, Eric and Vivek are back with the tenth episode of the Trojan Venture Episode. On today's episode, Eric and Vivek chat with Joshua Kagan, CEO & Co-Founder of Bonfire, a real estate platform powered by blockchain that allows anyone to own partial interests in commercial real estate assets. Additionally, Joshua has spent his career focusing on the intersection between real estate and climate change. Throughout the episode, Joshua will talk about Bonfire, his past work experiences, his advice for his younger self and more. Tune in!
2023-06-0136 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastKeith Richey (Operating Advisor @ Bessemer Venture Partners)On the ninth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Keith Richey, Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners. Utilizing his 20+ years of experience in marketing and branding, notably serving as Senior Director of Global Marketing at Linkedin, Keith helps Bessemer portfolio companies drive growth through marketing. Keith is also the creator of the Play Well Newsletter, which explores the connection between play and mental health. Throughout the episode, Keith will talk about mental health, its connection to technology, as well as marketing and branding. Tune in!
2023-04-1242 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastDominic-Madori Davis (Senior Reporter @ Tech Crunch) On the eighth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek are excited to welcome fellow trojan, Dominic-Madori Davis. Since graduating from USC in 2019, Dominic has been killing it! She started her career as a reporter at Business Insider and recently became a senior reporter at Tech Crunch! Throughout the episode, Dominic will take us down memory lane as she discusses her work at the Daily Trojan, what she's up to at her current role, and what excites her most about the entrepreneurship and venture landscape. Tune in!
2023-03-2327 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastShane McCassy (President at Altwell, Maker of GymWeed) On the seventh episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Shane McCassy. Shane is currently the President at Altwell, which is the maker of Gym Weed, a CBD based energy drink. Shane is a seasoned veteran in the marketing space, with notable roles at Muscle Milk and Tone It Up. On today's episode, Shane will talk about his passion for marketing, his entrepreneurial story, and his prior work with a certain athlete that you will know, maybe. Tune in!
2023-03-0732 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastEric Chebel (CEO & Founder of Cher) On the sixth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Eric Chebel, CEO and Founder of Cher. Cher is a real estate online marketplace that allows anyone to own partial equity in residential real estate. During the episode, Eric will tell us more about Cher's all in one platform, Cher's current developments and the differentiated approach Cher brings to home ownership. Tune in!
2023-03-0426 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastUzo Ometu (Founder of BlackOak TV)On the fifth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Uzo Ometu, founder of BlackOak TV. Uzo has over 15 years of experience in the digital media space (Google, Youtube, Inc.) and has utilized these experiences to start his own venture, BlackOak TV. BlackOak TV is a video streaming service focused on delivering black content and media through its platform. Throughout the episode, Uzo will discuss his passion for digital media, the ins and outs of BlackOak TV, as well as what's coming next for the platform! Tune in!
2023-02-2132 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastAsher Weiss (CEO & Co-Founder of Tixologi) On the fourth episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Asher Weiss, CEO & Co-Founder of Tixologi. Tixologi is a blockchain-based ticketing software that allows event producers to get the most out of their ticketing experience. Throughout the episode, Asher will talk about his entrepreneurial background, his inspiration for starting Tixologi, Tixologi's future goals and more! Tune in!
2023-02-0329 minThe Trojan Venture PodcastConnor Hailey (CEO & Co-Founder of Axle Health) On the third episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Connor Hailey, CEO & Co-Founder of Axle Health. Axle Health provides in-home healthcare as a service, allowing any company to utilize Axle Health's platform to add in-home care to their existing patient offering. Throughout the episode, Connor sheds light on his personal story, along with discussing all things Axle Health, entrepreneurship, healthcare and more! Tune in!
2023-01-2028 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastNathan Jones (Kapor Center Investments) On the second episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Nathan Jones. Nathan is currently the Investment & Ecosystem Associate for Kapor Center Investments, based in Oakland, California. During the episode, Nathan sheds light on his personal story and the power of entrepreneurship and investing in fostering meaningful change. Tune in!
2022-11-0731 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastDr. Ajay Haryani (Galileo Health) On the first episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek discuss their love for venture capital and entrepreneurship, highlighting their experiences with entrepreneurship at USC and beforehand. The topic of today's episode is Telehealth and its impact on the United States healthcare system. To facilitate this conversation, Eric and Vivek welcome Dr. Ajay Haryani, clinical systems director at Galileo Health, a Telehealth startup. Dr. Haryani gives his insight on the present and future of remote care, and details how Galileo fits into the new wave of healthcare. Tune in!
2022-11-0744 min
Probable CausationEpisode 22: Phil Levine on gun exposure and accidental shootings (REBROADCAST)Phil Levine talks about the increase in gun exposure and accidental shootings in the wake of Sandy Hook. This episode was first posted in February 2020.
"Firearms and Accidental Deaths: Evidence from the Aftermath of the Sandy Hook School Shooting" by Phillip B. Levine and Robin McKnight.
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OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
"The Science of Gun Policy: A Critical Synthesis of...
2022-09-2734 min
Troubled Men PodcastTMP194 JASON MINGLEDORFF GOES SOLOA Grammy-winning veteran of Dr. John, Papa Grows Funk, the Nightcrawlers, and Galactic, the saxophone, clarinet, and flute player is a devotee of the New Orleans R&B and jazz canon. Now, as a college instructor, he passes this knowledge on to impressionable young minds. With his first record as a bandleader soon to be released, Jason jumps into the fray with the Troubled Men to recall career highs and lows, while remembering some of the giants who have come before.
Topics include the Lenten season, a parade encounter, mistaken identities, Mardi Gras, a senior discount, a...
2022-03-101h 33
Adventures with Dead JewsUnsinkable JewsThe Jewish community of Charlotte, North Carolina has been embarrassed by their city’s monument honoring Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy’s Jewish Secretary of State, ever since they were cajoled into paying for it back in 1948… and the 2020 racial justice protests finally accelerated their decades-long attempt to get rid of it. But Benjamin-- a brilliant lawyer, one of the first Jewish senators, a Supreme Court nominee, the “Brains of the Confederacy,” Caribbean-born, openly Jewish, and not-openly gay-- made people uncomfortable during his own lifetime. Even back then, he was impossible to get rid of. Benjamin’s...
2021-10-0855 min
Troubled Men PodcastTMP156 Mark Mullins Goes Deep with BoneramaThe virtuoso trombonist, arranger, and cofounder of Bonerama and Mulebone has also recorded with a laundry list of stars, including Sheryl Crow, Maceo Parker, R.E.M., and Tori Amos. Having cut his teeth in the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, he’s more recently served as an arranger/producer with his own Levee Horns. These productions have included concerts for Blackbird Presents such as the Last Waltz 40 tour, Mavis Staples, Merle Haggard, and Dr John, and featured the legendary Don Was as musical director. It seems like Mark can work with almost anyone. Tonight that’s put to the...
2021-05-211h 11
Tyler BloyerBio-PsyWar | Aerosolized InnovationsNow, from the frontlines of the Bio-PsyWar on humanity, in this episode we got into Operation Paperclip and Eric Traub, who was acquitted of war crimes charges even though his experiments with CW and BW were done with live human experiments. We also begin to learn about the National Cancer Institute’s Viral Cancer Program, Biological Warfare and AIDS, as well as more recent "innovations" developed to use chemical "Air Treatment" against COVID. We then end with a deep dive in the Biological Warfare and the National Security State, a history up to 2009 of Biological Weapons research.
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2021-03-203h 39Troubled Men PodcastTMP 127 George Porter In the GrooveThe renowned bassist, along with fellow Meters Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, and Zigaboo Modeliste defined New Orleans funk and R’n’B from the late 1960s on. From the explosion of classics like "Cissy Strut" and "Hey Pocky A-Way" for Allen Toussaint’s label, to session work with Dr. John, LaBelle, Paul McCartney, and Robert Palmer, the Meters are the gold standard. George has gone on to work with a stellar list of artists including David Byrne, Tori Amos, and John Scofield, as well as all-star groups the 7 Walkers, Voice of the Wetlands, and his own Runnin’ Pardners. He survived...
2020-10-291h 34
Troubled Men PodcastTMP 125 Ben Ellman Blasts Off!His work with Galactic, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, the Revivalists, and the Klezmer All Stars should be enough to keep anyone busy. Along with his Galactic bandmates, the saxophone/harmonica player and producer is also an owner of the iconic New Orleans music mecca, Tipitina’s. Ben’s long history with many of his collaborators is a testament to his good character and ability to get along with others. Maybe some of that will rub off on the Troubled Men, but don’t count on it.
Topics include Daughters Day, “The Social Dilemma,” dog medicine, Dick Cheney, local crim...
2020-10-081h 18
I'll Tell You What...Episode 10: The Lyme Disease ConspiracyIn 1975, an outbreak of arthritis-like symptoms started afflicting the people of Lyme, Connecticut, including the youth. In 1881, a bacterium in ticks was discovered to be the culprit behind the condition now called Lyme Disease. Finding that one answer led to numerous questions. How did the ticks start carrying this bacterium? Why did the disease seem to start affecting humans in 1975? And what role did the United States Biological Weapons Program play in the outbreak?Sources:CDC Info On Lyme DiseaseDiscovery of B. BergdorferiLyme Disease on WikipediaCDC - Dis...
2020-06-2954 minTroubled Men PodcastTMP 81 Johnny Vidacovich: the Master SpeaksThe drummer and teacher is a paragon of groove, melodicism, and taste. He speaks the language of the heart and plays from the same place. Johnny’s played with everyone from Chet Baker to Professor Longhair. He’s a national treasure. Now he steps into the Ring Room, and we listen.
Topics include tenant troubles, a New Orleans childhood, St. Aloysius High School, the Best Life Pharmacy Restaurant, Joe Hebert, the student/teacher relationship, drum influences, notes from Johnny’s NOCCA workshop, surrender, loss of ego, Fess at the Mudd Club, melodic drumming, artistic identity, quitters, the 1970s blues resurgence, corpor...
2019-11-141h 11
The China in Africa PodcastHow a little bridge in Guangzhou connects China & AfricaThe southern Chinese city of Guangzhou is home to China's largest African migrant population, predominantly from Nigeria. In the city's Little North Road neighborhood there is a small pedestrian bridge where immigrants from all over the world go to relax, hang out and have their picture taken by local Chinese photographers. Brooklyn-based artist Daniel Traub was so intrigued by these images that he made an arrangement with the photographers to collect the images of thousands of African migrants for a multimedia art project. Although Traub's vast image archive from the Little North Road offers tremendous artistic potential, it also raises...
2015-04-0223 min
Business Tech Weekly062 Business Tech Weekly – Entering A New Year Without Goals?In this episode, we covered the following: – WordPress critical update! – Audio Interview With Eric Weiner About Square Up – Eric’s Business: http://continentalcookies.com – Square Up Website: https://squareup.com – What’s the deal with LLC & S-Corp Elections? – http://NudgeMail.com – iThoughtHD – Setting Goals For The New Year? Call Us Today: Do you have […]
2010-12-3057 minBusiness Tech Weekly062 Business Tech Weekly – Entering A New Year Without Goals?In this episode, we covered the following: – WordPress critical update! – Audio Interview With Eric Weiner About Square Up – Eric’s Business: http://continentalcookies.com – Square Up Website: https://squareup.com – What’s the deal with LLC & S-Corp Elections? – http://NudgeMail.com – iThoughtHD – Setting Goals For The New Year? Call Us Today: Do you have […]
2010-12-3057 min