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The Matt Balaker PodcastMarketing for Comedians with David UribeDavid Uribe grew up in Miami and built a career helping comedians stand out. As the founder of Uribe Creative, he blends marketing know-how with a deep love of comedy. Hear how he's shaping the future of comedy branding on the Matt Balaker Podcast.www.uribecreative.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daviduribe/
2025-06-1237 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastAI, Programming, and Podcasting with Michelle Harper (audio only)Michelle Harper grew up in Kansas, where she developed a love for basketball and math. Now she lives in Laguna Beach but never lost her heartland roots. Computer programming launched her career. Now she has a unique take on the future of the programming industry and how we can parent in the world of AI.Follow 'The BeEngaged Podcast' on YouTube & Insta @BeEngagedNow
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The Matt Balaker PodcastAI, Programming, and Podcasting with Michelle HarperMichelle Harper grew up in Kansas, where she developed a love for basketball and math. Now she lives in Laguna Beach but never lost her heartland roots. Computer programming launched her career. Now she has a unique take on the future of the programming industry and how we can parent in the world of AI.Follow 'The BeEngaged Podcast' on YouTube & Insta @BeEngagedNow
2025-04-0231 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastStarting an E Comm Business with Neil TwaNeil Twa is the CEO of Voltage Digital. Neil has been building online businesses since 2007 after leaving his corporate career with IBM. Through Voltage Digital, Neil launches, operates, and acquires e-commerce brands with a focus on the Amazon FBA channel.You can claim a free of Neil's book by going to this link https://www.voltagedm.com/freebook and enter the discount code BALAKER.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa
2025-03-2047 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastGoing Nuclear with Kevin HickersonDr. Kevin Peter Hickerson is a California Institute of Technology-trained nuclear physicist. He holds a dozen patents in 3D printing, robotics, tablet computing, machine learning, optics, and solar energy. He is also the host of the science and comedy podcast Surely You're Joking.
https://www.kevinhickerson.com/https://x.com/kphickerson
2024-12-0744 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastReal Estate, Election, and News with Jon TomashefskyJon Tomashefsky (AKA Jon Shefsky) is a comedian turned realtor in Southern California. He hosts the podcast “FANTASY HOUSE with Jon Shefsky.” Listen to his discussion on how elections impact real estate and why do people watch the news.
2024-11-2250 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastZach Weissmueller on Libertarianism & JournalismZach Weissmueller is a senior producer at Reason. He has produced documentary shorts, video interviews, and feature articles for the platform since 2010 covering permissionless technology, free speech, mental health and homelessness, experimental governance, COVID-19 policy, criminal justice reform, and drug legalization.
Judges honored Zach's video series "Anarchy in Detroit" with an L.A. Press Club award and called it "an awesome piece of journalism" and awarded him again in 2019 and 2021 for his documentaries on the mental health system and the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. His work covering Hong Kong's mass movement against creeping authoritarianism was cited in national...
2024-08-211h 04The Matt Balaker PodcastDave Siegel on Writing Comedy and NewsDave Siegel started as doorman at the DC Improv, while a college student in Washington, DC. His first show as a performer came at an open mic at 'The Comic Strip' in New York City. Since that time, he has headlined premier comedy clubs across the country from 'Carolines on Broadway' to 'The Improv' on Melrose and recording his first album 'Live in DC' at the very club where he once escorted customers to their seats.
Dave has opened for such comedians as Pete Davidson, Anthony Jeselnick, Richard Lewis, Mark Normand & Kevin Nealon. He has appeared on Comedy Central...
2024-08-0146 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBeau McFarland on the Greg Giraldo Movie, School BoardBeau McFarland is a stand-up comic, writer, and actor from Southern California. Beau has performed in clubs, theaters and, venues all over the United States, Canada, the U.K., China, and Thailand. He has also performed for the troops in Seoul, South Korea, as well as on season 1 of Fox Network's Boom, and is a frequent contributor to Table Read the Podcast.
https://beaumcfarland.com/
2024-07-2056 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastIsaac Israel on Launching Comedy ClubsIsaac Israel is a nationally touring comedian and owner of Tickle Me Comedy Club in Las Vegas.
Tickle Me Comedy: https://www.ticklemecomedy.com/
2024-07-0329 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBrian Scolaro on Acting and StandupBrian Scolaro is most known for his appearances on “CONAN”, his half hour Comedy Central special “COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS: BRIAN SCOLARO”, as Brian on ABC’s “A MILLION LITTLE THINGS”, as Doug on TBS’s “SULLIVAN AND SON”, Uncle Bill on “TEN YEAR OLD TOM”, his “DRY BAR SPECIAL: TROUBLE”, his Amazon special “I DON’T KNOW WHO I AM EITHER”, and as Stuart on FOX’s “STACKED”.
Brian has appeared on “SHAMELESS”, “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”, “DEXTER”, “MAD MEN”, “LAW AND ORDER: SVU”, “BONES”, “CASTLE”, “GREY’S ANATOMY,” “THE MIDDLE”, “SUPERIOR DONUTS”, “I’M DYING UP HERE”, “ALONE TOGETHER”, “NIGHT COURT,”, “THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON”, “GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE”, “LIVE AT GOTHAM”, “CO...
2024-06-2155 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastHow to Sell with Sagar PatelSagar Patel is a revenue and growth executive with 15+ years in sales and management in the healthcare and technology industries. He has held leadership roles with global companies such as IBM, Boston Scientific, and Karl Storz Endoscopy.
Sagar has led revenue teams for three venture-backed healthcare technology start-ups, including most recently Honor, a home care technology company that raised over $350M in venture capital and recently closed Series E round in 2021 at a valuation of $1.25B reaching unicorn status prior to his departure.
Sagar also is an advisor to startups in need of guidance for growing revenue and building...
2024-06-0151 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastDave Hoeffel - Selling Your BusinessDave Hoeffel is an entrepreneur from Minnesota. Dave graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1992 with a degree in Chemistry. He is the former owner of Endurance Technologies, which owned several brand names including Custom Polymer Design, MAS Epoxies and Bristol Finish. Endurance Technologies was sold to a private equity firm in 2020.
2024-05-2441 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastSugey Piedra on Tax Planning and Passive IncomeFor more than 20 years, Sugey Piedra has been working in the tax preparation and wealth management industry. She and her two sisters co-founded Prominence Business & Wealth Management, and together they have helped hundreds of high-earning service-based business owners to grow and scale their businesses with holistic financial planning.
Her signature program Business Elite is a 12 month Tax Prep, Planning, and Strategy Program for Service-Based Business Owners. And she also is the host of the Tax Talk with HeyHey where she shares her knowledge and expertise around removing the mystery surrounding taxes, financial planning, and wealth accumulation techniques and strategies...
2024-05-1642 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastZander Abrams on Cannabis ReschedulingHear policy expert Zander Abram's take on cannabis rescheduling and Minnesota sports.
Zander Abrams is the Founder of the Cannabis Policy Forum where he analyzes cannabis politics, policy and regulation.
Zander is focused on macro trends affecting the cannabis industry and draws on his experience in political campaigns, lobby organizations, and his background as an attorney. Through his company, CPF Ventures, Zander works with cannabis operators, ancillary technology companies, and investors to build expansion strategies, manage public affairs, and to facilitate foreign entry into the U.S. market. Zander is active in private equity and debt markets, often interfacing...
2024-05-0948 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastJon Tomashefsky on So Cal Real Estate and ComedyJon Tomashefsky (AKA Jon Shefsky) is a comedian turned realtor in Southern California. Hear his take on tattoos, comedy, real estate, and the apocalypse.
Apple Podcasts
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2024-05-041h 13The Matt Balaker PodcastLA to Georgia with Ro DelleGrazieRo DelleGrazie has been a stand-up comedian for >20 years. Originally from New York, at the start of her stand up career she was coached by Lisa Lampanelli. Ro moved to L.A. in 2004 and started studying at the I.O West where she graduated and was part of an improv group called Tentatively Marty. Ro has performed at the top comedy clubs across the country including Comic Strip Live, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Comedy Store and The Improvs throughout California, Laugh Factory and Flappers Comedy Club. Ro stars in several webisodes on YouTube. Ro's latest adventure is being do...
2024-04-2248 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastRyan Austin - Military School and Family OfficesIn this episode, we dive into the journey of Ryan Austin, Founder and CEO of Arondight Advisors, who shares not only his professional triumphs but also the personal milestones that have shaped his path. Raised on Long Island, NY, Ryan faced challenges early on that led him to the disciplined halls of Valley Forge Military Academy at 15, a pivotal moment that set the course for his future endeavors. Ryan’s story is one of perseverance, insight, and success.
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Today, as the leader of Arondight Advisors, Ryan connects best-in-class companies with his proprietary network of over 5,000 Fa...
2024-03-2846 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastLea Marlene on Acting, Cancer, and PurposeLea Marlene is the founder of the Lea Marlene Actors Studio and the Namastage Theatre. After a battle with melanoma cancer, she pivoted from being a professional stand-up comedian and actress to business owner. Hear her story about leaving LA to find her calling.
In her own healing journey she had developed a deep desire to pay forward the powerful tools
that have saved her life. That has become her life mission.
Lea opened up what was originally called ACTASANA Acting Studio and Theatre in 2012 and it grew into what is Lea Marlene Actors Studio and The Namastage Theatre...
2024-03-2241 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastDennis O’Malley on Career BuildingDennis O’Malley is CEO & President of Caliva, the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in California. Dennis has over a 20 year track record of leadership roles in fast growing companies in emerging markets as well as successfully raising capital from institutional investors and in addition holds multiple technology patents. Dennis also co-founded and lead a venture backed software company that enabled brands like Red Bull, Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Reebok to scale their revenue through ambassador marketing programs.
2024-03-1337 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBusiness Resiliency with Hermin ThindHermin Thind moved from India to the Pacific Northwest as a child. He endured countless business setbacks and challenges. His entrepreneurial battle scars helped make him a successful business leader. Hear his story.
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In 2013, amidst the challenges, Hermin, alongside his brother-in-law Gurmeet, ventured into the vaping world by opening "Vapor World" inside a hotel room. This bold step, fueled by passion and free rent, allowed them to rapidly expand their footprint, eventually branching out across Kansas City and beyond. However, as their venture flourished, family dynamics started to strain under the pressure of success. In...
2024-03-0743 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastNate Wasson on Business TransitionsNate Watson, of Ailia Family Office Club and Halbar Partners, shares his perspective on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, the "silver tsunami," and prioritizing stakeholder value over profit.
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Nate Wasson is the co-founder of HalBar Partners and a principal member of Alvearia, and a founding member of the angel/VC group Keiretsu Forum Chicago.
Nate has over 20 years of expertise advising investors and family offices. Nate spent his early career in investment management, business banking, and as a JPMorgan consultant. Nate later served as a Principal and Managing Director for Bank of Montreal’s US Private Bank. After le...
2024-02-2336 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPK on Comedy, Family, and the White HousePK is a regular at World Famous Laugh Factory, Improv, Comedy Store, Pasadena Ichouse, Haha Comedy Club, The Hollywood and Pasadena Comedy! He has brought over 10,000 people to the clubs, many of them seeing stand up comedy live for the first time. He’s performed at over 100 universities across the United States. He was The Grand Prize Winner of The Uncle Clyde's Comedy Cup at The Pasadena Icehouse sponsored by H2F Productions, which featured 100 comedians and he took first place. PK is the Founder, Exec. Director, and host for ten years of a non profit organization and annual As...
2024-02-1642 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPersonal Finance with Ron BabcockRon Babcock shares his insights on savings and personal finance. He's a comedian, so this will be fun.
Ron Babcock is an editor and comedian. He's edited on Clone High (Max), Cat Burglar (Netflix), Ten Year Old Tom (HBO Max), Muppet Babies (Disney) and The Life and Times of Tim (HBO). He's written and directed multiple original web series for MTV, AOL, Cinefix, Tasted, Mashable and others.
As a comedian, he's appeared on Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Montreal Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and was a winner at the Las...
2024-02-0850 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastThe Book on Dominoes - Ron RichardsRon Richards is a lawyer, business leader, and music festival producer. So why is he writing a book about dominoes? Tune in to hear his story.
Ron Richards is a co-founder and Managing Director of Gray Wolf Partners. He assists clients in their efforts to understand and analyze complex operational, financial, legal, and accounting issues.
Ron practiced corporate and labor law and was a practicing accountant with Deloitte & Touche. He from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds an M.B.A. from The Anderson School at the University of California, Los Angeles and a...
2024-01-2636 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastMatthew Ritchey on Plant MedicineMatt Ritchey raced motocross as a teen. A serious injury motivated him to learn about brain protection. Now he is the author of Elevated Executive & founder of Inner Circle, a dedicated plant medicine community of leaders and innovators. Hear his story.
His team building skills have been utilized by brands like Facebook and AirBnB. His leadership framework has produced over $100M in profits for brand’s he’s helped grow.
www.InnerCircle.biz
2024-01-1338 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBrian Swinehart - Leaving LA for ShowbizBrian Swinehart took his small-town work ethic to Los Angeles. He carved out a niche as an actor and produced one of the most acclaimed and longest running standup comedy shows in Hollywood. After a couple older ladies chastised him while walking his dog, he returned back home to find purpose, love, and a new approach to show business. Hear his story.
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As a professional comedian Brian has traveled the world putting smiles on faces and has enjoyed every moment.
Brian's career in the entertainment industry started at age 20 when he naively moved to Los...
2024-01-0458 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastWarren Patterson on Climbing Summits - The Matt Balaker PodcastWarren Patterson moved across continents, climbed Mt. Kilmanjaro, and now serves as CEO of Summit Hosting. Hear his story.
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At the age of 13, Warren Patterson's family moved from South Africa to the US in search of greater opportunities. His college years at Clemson got interrupted by his desire to explore and climb Mt Kilimanjaro. His dream of working with animals brought him cross country to CA where he quickly discovered that life in a veterinary office under the artificial light was not for him. A temp job led him to his business partner...
2023-12-1932 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastComedy Booker Richard BarrettRichard Barrett has over two decades of experience as the night manager and Entertainment Director for Los Angeles' Comedy & Magic Club, one of the premier comedy clubs in the world. He also serves as the booker for one of southern California's newest comedy clubs, The Stand Up Comedy Club, and produces live shows for major corporations and festivals.
2023-12-1157 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastJoshua Robbins on the Energy TransitionJoshua Robbins wrote hand-written letters to woo his wife. After a stint in the Air Force, he worked his way into the energy industry. Now his on the front lines of the transitioning energy industry. Hear his story.
More About Joshua Robbins:
Joshua Robbins has been consulting oil and gas companies on where to find their next energy deal (from $9,000 to billion-dollar deals) since 2014. He assists family offices in finding new assets that deliver consistent returns in a short time window. Joshua and the team at Beachwood built a central source of data called the Helix, a digital Price...
2023-11-2946 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastIvy League Comedian Kris FriedChris Fried applied to the FBI. Now he’s a comedian. This former Conan O'Brien intern leveraged a Harvard degree to earn free drinks at the Comedy Cellar. Hear his story.
www.patreon.com/krisfried
2023-11-2234 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastEconomist Larry White on InflationWhat is inflation? Why do we have it? What's bitcoin? Economist Larry White breaks it down.
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Larry White is a banking and money scholar who has taught at NYU and George Mason University. He has authored several books and edited numerous volumes on monetary theory and banking history. He has received the Adam Smith Award and is currently a senior scholar of the Cato Institute Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives and a co-editor of Econ Journal Watch.
2023-11-1851 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPete Karabas on Building Your CareerPete Karabas had a steady career in real estate. But he took a different path. Find out why.
More about Pete Karabas:Pete Karabas is a Founding Partner at KEY Investment Partners, where he is responsible for origination, due diligence, and execution of investment opportunities in addition to developing strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives for the firm. Pete is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDSA and sits on the Board of Directors of Front Range Biosciences, two of KEY’s portfolio companies.
Prior to founding KEY, Pete spent four years as a member of Partners Group’s Pr...
2023-11-0139 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBarry Katz - Comedy MogulBarry Katz shares his insights on comedy's past, present, and future. Hear his story.
More About Barry Katz:
Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host.
Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O’Neal, as well as helping launch the ca...
2023-10-261h 06The Matt Balaker PodcastDanielle Patterson on Art, Business, and FamilyDanielle Patterson exemplifies resourcefulness. She parlayed undiagnosed dyslexia and her father's job loss into a lifelong commitment to networking and learning. Balancing her love for family, art, and business, she is at the forefront of the family office industry. Hear her story.
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From an early age, I often heard people say, "Danielle, you have a real talent for saving money." Little did many know, my journey held untold stories. By the time I hit 28, my husband and I found ourselves facing the daunting prospect of bankruptcy.
Let's rewind to my childhood – picture a young me or...
2023-10-1841 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastJames Peyer on Living Longer, BetterHow can we live longer and healthier? James Payer has dedicated his career to finding out. Hear his story.
James Peyer is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Cambrian Bio. He also holds multiple board and executive roles across Cambrian’s pipeline. He has spent his entire life dedicated to the mission of finding ways of preventing people from getting diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s instead of waiting for people to get sick. James was previously Founder and Managing Partner at Apollo Ventures, the first global longevity-focused venture capital firm, investing across the US and Europe. Prior to A...
2023-10-1248 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastFlea Market Mogul - Chad WadeChad Wade vowed to never go bankrupt. A stint in the slammer didn't help his job prospects. So he took matters into his own hands. He launched his business at a flea market. Then he built his own own brick and mortar shop. Now he's an entrepreneur, consultant, and YouTuber. Hear his story.
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Chad is the CEO of UNS Wholesale and owns three retail smoke shops in Louisville, Kentucky. Join him as he shares valuable insights and expert advice to help you start and grow a successful business. Subscribe now to build the future you...
2023-10-0546 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastCreating Your Own Career - Tiby ErdelyTiby Erdily didn't wait for his dream job to come to him, we went out and found it. This may have meant driving to schools he didn't attend, but he got the job. He was influenced by entrepreneurial parents, Top Gun, Pretty Woman, and San Antonio tacos. Hear his story.
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At KEY Investment Partners, Tiby is responsible for structuring and leading investment opportunities, developing the marketing and client relations initiatives, driving firmwide strategic initiatives, conducting due diligence on deal opportunities, driving proactive outreach for deal sourcing opportunities, and leading co-investment syndication processes. Erdely championed and...
2023-09-2740 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastComedy from Tragedy - Rich WilliamsRich Williams is a Best Damn Comic. He's dealt with orphanhood, suicide, and bringer shows. He's many things but not a victim. Hear his story.
2023-09-211h 18The Matt Balaker PodcastTalking Real Estate with Amy RubensteinAmy Rubenstein is the CEO at Clear Investment Group and Partner at Windy City RE, both real estate investment firms that have owned and sold over a half billion dollars of properties since 2005. She is originally from Chicago and graduated from Brandeis University, Cum Laude. She has been working in real estate for the past 20 years and holds a real estate licenses in the states of California and Illinois. Clear Investment Group invests in large distressed multi-family complexes throughout the country including Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New York and Illinois. Amy's portfolio includes multi-family properties, retail and office. She...
2023-09-1446 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastStart up Coach Jeff FinkleNamed one of the “25 Angel Investors in New York You Need to Know” by AlleyWatch in 2014, Jeff has been a venture investor for ten years, an angel investor for eight years. Jeff is CEO of Arcview Ventures, the manager of The Arcview Collective Fund, the first member-managed fund in cannabis. He also serves as Chairman of the Evaluation Committee and Treasurer of the ARC Angel Fund. Jeff has been actively advising startups at Reitler Advisory Group and publishes insights to his blog www.finkabout.it.
He is a frequent panelist, speaker, and judge on venture investing and pitch competitions in N...
2023-09-0744 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastLongevity Investing - Robin LauberRobin Lauber is a serial angel investor and entrepreneur, having co-founded his family office and private investment firm Infinitas Capital, the real estate company GreySky Properties Holding AG, and two VC funds with Korify Capital and Prediction Capital, among other entrepreneurial endeavours. He looks back on over 10 years of VC and Real Estate investing as well as incubating, building, and scaling numerous ventures. His entrepreneurial journey includes bringing Dunkin’ Donuts to Switzerland, where he successfully exited the business in 2020. He graduated from Basel University with a BSc in Business Administration and Cass Business School with a MSc in Entrepreneurship.
2023-08-2328 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastLoren DeFalco on Seizures, CBD, & MoreLoren DeFalco cured himself of epileptic seizures through a regime of CBD and cannabinoids
Loren’s Story
In 2008, I had a massive seizure at the airport while waiting curbside for my ride home after a business trip. I woke up in an ambulance and had no idea where I was or where I had come from. It was quite scary. I went to a neurologist who ran tests on me. I was told that I had a “seizure disorder” and would need to take anti-seizure drugs or I would not be allowed to drive my car.
This was all very d...
2023-08-1737 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastCookie Entrepreneur - Brendon MulvihillBrendon Mulvihill is a serial try-er. He's always exploring a new hobby, venture, or taco stand. He created the Quarter Pound Cookie. Hear his story.
https://quarterpoundcookies.myshopify.com/
2023-08-0942 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastClimate, Sea Squirts & Science - Dr Patrick FrankPatrick Frank's curiosity motivated his interest in sea squirts and science. After earning a PhD in physical science, Frank became a chemist at Stanford University. Hear his story about analyzing climate models and scrutinizing ideas where others are afraid.
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Patrick Frank is a physical methods experimental chemist. BS, MS, San Francisco State University; PhD, Stanford University; Bergmann Postdoctoral Fellow, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. As scientific staff at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, he has 67 peer-reviewed publications in bioinorganic chemistry. Achievements include explaining the unusual metal...
2023-08-031h 02The Matt Balaker PodcastBoxing Stalking and More with Ed SteinfeldEd Steinfeld lived in Vegas before mass commercialization. His boxing skills helped launch Oscar De Hoya's career. A scary incident with a stalker changed his life. Now he's a radio and comedy stalwart. Hear his story.
2023-07-2537 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastSmoke Wallin on EntrepreneurshipSmoke Wallin is a beverage expert, Eagle Scout, proud father, and a seriel risk taker. Hear his story about building businesses, strengthening resilience, and combatting homelessness.
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Smoke is an accomplished leader and international business builder focused on M&A in the CPG, cannabis, health & wellness, food & beverage, distribution, hospitality & technology industries. He has frequently served as CEO for new and existing businesses. He has been directly involved in $1.7 billion in M&A and financings and acquired, created, or sold 50+ brands and companies. A primary strength is in building teams and creating the conditions for success with...
2023-07-1942 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastThe Future of Family Offices - Ron DiamondRon Diamond witnessed the effects of mass layoffs. He's become a leading voice in the family office sphere. Hear his insights on the future of family offices.
Longtime investor and entrepreneur Ronald Diamond is the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Wealth. He represents over 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250 million and $30 billion. Diamond Wealth invests in private markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate). In addition, Diamond Wealth has divisions that focus on philanthropy, wealth transfer, investment banking, social impact, and governance.
Ronald serves on the Advisory Board of 10 privately held companies and acts as Chairman for 4 of...
2023-07-1138 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastEverloving Comedy - Cory RiojasCory Riojas is a skateboarder, martial artist, comedian who has developed his own path in the standup world while being a loving father. Hear his story.
https://www.facebook.com/Everlovingcomedy/
2023-07-0546 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastLouisiana Comedian - JP LeonardJason "JP" Leonard is a comedy festival veteran, a columnist, producer, and founder of Lafayette Comedy.
More about Jason Leonard:
He is the founder of Lafayette Comedy and has written comedy columns for The Laugh Button, The Daily Advertiser, and The Times of Acadiana. He has performed at the following comedy festivals: Hell Yes Fest! (New Orleans, LA 2014, 2015, 2017) Scruffy City Comedy Festival (Knoxville, TN 2015) Come and Take It Comedy Takeover Fest (Houston, TX 2016) Birmingham Comedy Fest (2017) Altercation Comedy Fest (Austin, TX 2017, 2018 2021)
https://www.lafayettecomedy.com/
2023-06-2841 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastGreg Giraldo Author - Wayne JonesThe two authors of Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story on one podcast!
Wayne Jones, Canadian author of "Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s Story" discusses his experiences as a writer, academic, and comedy fans.
Wayne Jones is a writer and editor in Ottawa, Canada. My passions are writing, film, and standup comedy.
https://www.waynejones.ca
Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story
2023-05-2448 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBrian Fishbach on Journalism, Music, & EntertainmentBrian Fishbach grew up in Wisconsin. His knows sports and the ins-and-outs of music, politics, and entertainment. He left DC to follow his heart. Hear his story.
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BRIAN FISHBACH is a music journalist, copywriter, and ghostwriter based in Los Angeles, California.
Brian grew up in Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a BA in Political Science. He earned a Certificate in Journalism from the University of California—Los Angeles (UCLAx).
He began his career in writing in the halls of the U.S. Capitol as a staffer in the U.S...
2023-05-1141 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastRyan Niemiller on AGT, Comedy, ParentingComedian and wrestling aficionado Ryan Niemiller grew up in an Indiana trailer park. He ended up in LA to pursue standup comedy. A unique handicap helped him stand out. Now he's an AGT finalist, national headliner, and new father. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
Check out his special Ryan Niemiller: Unarmed and Dangerous: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BX9F5GMZ
To learn more go to his website:
https://www.cripplethreat.com/
2023-05-0257 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastMontana Comedy - Levin O'ConnerImprov comedy helped Levin O'Conner find purpose, love, and a career. Now he's shaping the Montana comedy scene. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
Levin fell backward into improv in winter of 2002. In spite of his shy nature he enrolled and attended an improv class at iO Chicago. One class led to two and a year later he graduated the program a better, happier person convinced that improv can change the world for the better.
In 2005 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and voice over career. He continued to perform, coach...
2023-04-1847 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastShrinking’s Matt KnudsenShrinking actor Matt Knudsen had a non-traditional path to showbiz success. Hear his story.
Matt Knudsen was born in Hawaii, raised in the Midwest and sailed around the world as a merchant marine. After trips to Europe, Africa and the Far East, he eventually put down his sea bag, picked up a microphone and began performing stand up comedy all across the country.
As an actor, Matt has shared the screen with Oscar winners Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more, and has appeared in dozens of Emmy and Golden Globe winning television shows like Key...
2023-04-1245 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastTroy Dayton - Elevating the World’s ConsciousnessTroy Dayton has spent his career working to get people out of physical prisons to getting them out of mental, emotional, and spiritual prisons. He helps people experience more joy, connection, and vitality. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
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Co-Founder and former Board Member OF Students for Sensible Drug Policy
FounderFounder the Arcview Group
Recently created Be Well Be Free
2023-04-0434 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastLeadership with Amy ChambersAmy Chambers had a cushy corporate job. But she left it to write books, teach others, get fit, and live the life she wanted. Hear her story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
MORE ABOUT AMY CHAMBERS
Amy Chambers has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry and has spent 15 of those in leadership. By the time she was 28, she was managing 260 people for a large commercial bank and has held numerous District Manager and Regional Director roles—before ultimately becoming a Chief Operating Officer for a credit union overseeing numerous divisions including Retail, Ca...
2023-03-1443 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastQuarterback and Investor - Matthew NordgrenMatthew Nordgren a philanthropist, national champion, television star, and founder of Arcadian Capital Management. He was part of the most exciting game in Rose Bowl history. Now he applied his worth ethic to the business world. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
MORE ABOUT MATTHEW NORDGREN Matthew Jason Nordgren is an ambitious executive, dedicated philanthropist, and accomplished athlete who brings a unique passion for creating strategic alliances. He encompasses a depth of experience in finance, corporate development, and capital sourcing, as well as in building highly motivated teams of skilled professionals.
In 2005, Mr...
2023-02-2125 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastFuture of Food - Carter WilliamsCarter Williams went from designing aircraft to revolutionizing the future of nutrition and health. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
Carter Williams has spent his entire career working on innovation. First as a young engineer at McDonnell Douglas, next in his leadership roles at Boeing managing R&D and starting Boeing Ventures, and later as a successful entrepreneur and venture investor. Through his career, he has directly managed investments of more than $600 million in early-stage ventures and corporate research, resulting in several billion dollars of new product revenues. As part of Boeing Phantom Works, Carter led Boeing’s te...
2023-02-1547 min
Cannabis UnlockedMatt Balaker - Director at Aureata Capital and Host of The Matt Balaker PodcastIn this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Matt Balaker (Director at Aureata Capital and Host of The Matt Balaker Podcast) sits down with Jordan Youkilis (Founding Partner at KEY Investment Partners) to discuss the early days of cannabis investing and the need for personal connection. This conversation begins with Matt’s journey into cannabis in 2012 and what the earliest days of cannabis culture and investing looked like right as adult use legislation was being passed. From there, Jordan and Matt speak to the historical injustices around cannabis and discuss how success in cannabis is not solely based on increased revenue bu...
2023-02-1334 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastMatt Hawkins - Cannabis InvestorMatt Hawkins is a leader in cannabis investing. But he didn't start out that way. Hear his story about entrepreneurship, investing, and advocacy.
ABOUT MATT HAWKINS Matt Hawkins entered cannabis as the founder of EEC in 2014. He is known and respected in the industry as one of its foremost and thought-leading investors and has developed invaluable cannabis relationships as a result. Matt has spoken on countless industry panels and has discussed cannabis on media outlets such as CNBC, Fox News, Cheddar, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg. Prior to EEC and during his 20+ year career in private equity, Matt...
2023-02-0732 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastAGT, Comedy, & Cancer - Alex HooperFrom his 75 million-viewed AGT performance to his #1 Amazon comedy album, Alex Hooper blends dark humor with silly positivity. Hear his story about leaving his day job, roasting Simon Cowell, battling cancer, and resiliency.
Check out his new podcast Dirty Briefs: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dirty-Briefs-with-Alex-Hooper-Podcast/B0BSVJYGVF @hooperhairpuff https://www.hoopercomedy.com/#home-section
2023-01-3143 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastCountering the Drug War with Jordan Youkilis - The Matt Balaker PodcastJordan Youkilis is Wells Scholar, fund manager, and cannabis expert. What are his New Year's Resolutions? He's countering the Drug War. Listen to find out how.
Jordan Youkilis' Resolution: This year, I’m resolving to write a revolutionary proposal for sensible drug policy. 50+ years into the War on Drugs, and my heart breaks as its devastation continues compounding.
Despite trillions spent, addiction rates haven’t moved, and overdose deaths continue rising. The US has 5% of the total population, yet 25% of the prison population. Black men have a 1 in 3 chance of incarceration during their lifetime (vs. 1 in 17 fo...
2023-01-2544 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastThe Full Charge with Matt Fulchiron - The Matt Balaker PodcastComic Matt Fulchiron took a 9 hour drive for a five minute set at the Hollywood Improv. The chain of events catapulted his career. Hear his story about comedy, marriage, and Brooklyn.
More About Matt Fulchiron Known to those in the know as “The Full Charge,” Matt Fulchiron makes love to the mic with an elevated level of rhythm, vocabulary, and insight. Matt has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Your Mom’s House Podcast, and was the opening act on Daniel Tosh’s “Great Nor’Easter Tour,” as well as Tom Segura’s 2020 Australia Tour.
He’s performed on...
2023-01-1757 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPrivate Equity, Bomb Shelters, and Cocktails with Marc Bushala - The Matt Balaker PodcastIf you're going to invest, pick fun industries.
Marc Bushala is an entrepreneur experienced in real estate, marketing, media, and food and beverage. He’s founded the private equity firm MAB Capital Management and was CEO of Angel’s Envy Bourbon.
MORE ABOUT MARC BUSHALA
Marc Bushala founded MAB Capital Management, a closely held private equity firm, to invest in and re-develop industrial, commercial and retail properties. MAB Capital has invested more than $100 million in real estate in Chicago’s River North, West Loop and Ravenswood neighborhoods and is currently developing two mix-use projects in...
2023-01-1043 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPrison, Epilepsy, and Comedy with Mike KnoxMike Knox worked as a prison guard and standup comedian. But becoming a dad shifted his focus to epilepsy advocacy. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
2023-01-0542 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastFamily Office Investing - Ron DiamondEarly in his career, Ron Diamond witnessed the effects of mass layoffs. It changed his attitude and motivated him to forge his own path.
Longtime investor and entrepreneur Ronald Diamond is the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Wealth. He represents over 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250 million and $30 billion. Diamond Wealth invests in private markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate). In addition, Diamond Wealth has divisions that focus on philanthropy, wealth transfer, investment banking, social impact, and governance.
Ronald serves on the Advisory Board of 10 privately held companies and acts as Chairman for 4 of th...
2022-12-1357 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastGuide for Indie Writers - LA MichaelsMichigan born author LA is one of the most prolific indie writers out there. He's written more than a dozen books including Between Heaven and Hell, Technically Magic, and The Rainbow’s End. Instead of waiting for someone to green light his projects, he did it on his own. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
https://linktr.ee/lamichaelsauthor
@lamichaels1995
2022-12-0633 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastAshley Ray on Smart Comedy and Pop CultureAshley Ray is the most famous bisexual solo polyamorous black queer comedian, actor, and writer currently based in Los Angeles. In 2021, she was featured in Bust for her “whip smart TV criticism.” And yes, she’s also famous for smoking pot. She worked at the Onion before creating her own platform on TV I Say.
In 2022, Ashley wrote on Adult Swim’s, ALABAMA JACKSON created by Donald Faison. Ashley was selected as one of HBO Max’s Queer Comics to Watch for 2021 and filmed a digital special for the platform. That same year she did a sold out hour at...
2022-11-1543 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastThe Spy Life with Pete TurnerPete A Turner is a former Army combat spy--yes, this is true--with over 1000 missions in conflict zones in a variety of countries, like Bosnia, Egypt, Iraq and Afghanistan. His daily missions took him off-camp to find the people, information and secrets that enabled commanders to win.
Ultimately, Pete succeeded because he learned to earn the trust of the most dangerous and evil people in the region. This trust allowed Pete unique access to the “Ground Truth” illustrating the realities that exist below the tactical level.
Today, Pete uses his “Ground Truth” focused collection techniques on the Break...
2022-11-0846 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastFunny In Philly - Pat House - The Matt Balaker PodcastComedian Pat House did that. He made his dream of becoming a comedian a reality. Some legends helped kickstart his career. Tune in to hear his story.
About Pat Pat House is a nationally touring comedian based out of Philadelphia. For Pat, every day life seems to be a great source of material. Spending years bartending and interacting with strangers, he was constantly intrigued, amazed and extremely annoyed at the ridiculous things people say and do in public. With matter-of-fact delivery and sharp observations, Pat's material is relatable to anyone tortured by the absurdity of others. A regu...
2022-11-0148 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastStarting a Cannabis Investment Fund - Jordan Youkilis - The Matt Balaker PodcastJordan Youkilis is Wells Scholar. He had a stable career in private equity. Then he dropped it to start a cannabis investment fund. What was he thinking? Listen and find out.
At KEY Investment Partners, Jordan is responsible for developing due diligence strategy, leading co-investment syndication processes, writing blog posts and driving proactive outreach for deal sourcing opportunities. Jordan led KEY Investment Partners’ investments in springbig, HERBL, XS Financial and LivWell. Prior to founding KEY, Jordan spent four years as a member of Partners Group’s Private Equity team responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and ex...
2022-10-1833 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastWriting for Ellen & The Bee - Adam Yenser - The Matt Balaker PodcastAdam Yenser wrote sketches in high school but wasn’t part of a clique. He hustled to turn a Conan O’Brien internship into a paying job. Eventually he wrote for Ellen and became an under represented member of the Writers Guild of America. Hear his story about working to make your dreams come true.
Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer. For ten years he wrote for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he starred in the segment “Kevin the Cashier Played by Adam.” He has appeared on Conan, FOX Laughs, and Gutfeld! Yenser has been a fr...
2022-10-1157 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastWriting After Tragedy - Matthew McConkey - The Matt Balaker PodcastTennessee-based author Matthew McConkey dealt with death, divorce, and depression. His marriage of nearly 20 years ended, his father passed away, and he confronted his own mental health issues. These hardships impacted his writing process but didn't crush his drive. Hear his story of persistence and resiliency.
https://matthewmcconkeyindie.blogspot.com/?m=1
@McConkey78
2022-10-0445 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastVision Board Success - Nick Hoff - The Matt Balaker PodcastNick Hoff dreamed about a career as a standup comedian. So as a 9th grader, he posted it on his dream board. It came true. Hear his story.
Nick Hoff is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and hosts his own podcast. His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his new hour-long special “Front to Back” can be streamed on YouTube.
When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon. Jeff Foxworthy...
2022-09-2054 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastVenture Capital and Family Office Investing - Katherine Hill Ritchie - The Matt Balaker PodcastKatherine Hill Ritchie planned on working as a physical therapist, but she fell in love with investing. She became a leader in venture capital, hedge funds, and family offices. Hear her story.
2022-09-1351 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastHow to Run For Congress - Max Rice - The Matt Balaker PodcastMax Rice is a millennial who can tie a tie. Now he shares how to run for Congress. He may be the next famed Jewish comedian turned politician not named Volodymyr Zelensky. Will his use his power to make hundreds of millions? If he could pass one law, what would it be? Listen to find out.
https://www.maxriceforcongress.com/
2022-08-3048 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastJohn Papola - Dads Save America - The Matt Balaker PodcastJohn Papola started at MTV and quickly built a successful career as a producer. His famed economics rap video "Fear the Boom and Bust" became a viral hit. An entrepreneurial spirit motivated him to start his own company Emergent Order. His latest passion involves celebrating fatherhood. Hear his story.
https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
2022-08-2347 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastCarl Kozlowski - Walmart, Comedy, God - The Matt Balaker PodcastCarl Kozlowski is a surprise TikTok star. His nontraditional path involved undiagnosed autism and bipolar disorder. Things changed when we returned home to Arkansas. A WalMart job reignited his comedy career. Daily mass improved his life. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
http://www.carlkoz.com/
2022-08-1642 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastSarah Linden - Budding Mogul - The Matt Balaker PodcastCorporate marketing wasn’t for Sarah Linden. So she took out a loan and bet big on herself. Hear her story.
2022-08-0946 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastBrad Stewart - LA & Nebraska Comedy - The Matt Balaker PodcastBrad Stewart is a comic and actor who played the Hollywood game for years. Then he moved home to Nebraska to care for his ailing parents. What happened? His comedy career was reinvigorated. Hear his tale on the Matt Balaker Podcast.
2022-08-0238 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPatrick Rea - Cannabis Entrepreneur - The Matt Balaker PodcastPatrick Rea, founder of Canopy Boulder, has led 130 investments since 2015. He believes business can be the greatest agent of social change. Hear his story about from college soccer player to leading cannabis investor.
Patrick joined Poseidon Garden Ventures as Managing Director.
https://twitter.com/patrickrea
2022-07-2634 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastRöckët Stähr - Animating a Rock Opera - The Matt Balaker PodcastSinger/songwriter Röckët Stähr spent 8 years animating Death of a Rockstar on his own, having never previously animated anything before in his life. The entire project took 13 years in all to complete. Hear his rock 'n roll journey about meeting his idols, making his own path, and why he loves the music so much.
https://deathofarockstar.com/
2022-07-1952 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastSean Malone - Student Debt Forgiveness - The Matt Balaker PodcastSean Malone discusses economics in plain English and sounds off on the recent student debt forgiveness controversy. Malone studied music performance and composition before working in various creative roles in the music and film industries.
He helped build the Foundation for Economic Education's versatile, world-class creative team from the ground up.
His on-going video essay series "Out of Frame" and FEE's other popular shows like "Common Sense Soapbox" have generated tens of millions of views and earned FEE a Silver Play Button award from YouTube; and his award-winning documentaries, such as "Locked Out", "Farming in Fear...
2022-07-1342 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastPaul Farahvar - Lawyer turned Comic - The Matt Balaker PodcastPaul Farahvar is the host of the successful podcast "Singles Only" and is a regular guest host on WGN Radio. Hear his story about working as a lawyer then musician and comedian.
After becoming a regular at Chicago stand up clubs like Zanies, Comedy Bar and Laugh Factory, Farahvar was given the rare opportunity to host and produce his own weekly show called "Drink Date Laugh”, focusing on dating.
He also produces and hosts a comedic game show called "Everyone's a Lawyer”. Both shows are performed at the famous Laugh Factory.
https://www.linkedin...
2022-07-0641 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastJody Sperling - helping writers - The Matt Balaker PodcastJody J. Sperling began his writing journey in earnest in 2010 as a 25-year-old freshman at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In 2021, he realized he had given up on his passion of earning a living as a novelist and quit his job to live his dream or go broke trying. He founded cre8 collabor8, a podcast for first-time novelists who, like him, want to make money publishing.
2022-06-2937 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastSam Morril on Greg Giraldo and NY Comedy - The Matt Balaker PodcastComedian Sam Morril has established himself as a standup comedy star. Fresh off his David Letterman "Netflix is a Joke" interview, Morril sits down with us to talk Greg Giraldo, New York Comedy, and making his mom laugh. After doing his first show at 18, he's been on Conan, Last Comic Standing, America's Got Talent, and released multiple specials.
Check out Up on the Roof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qDTYmaT-Y https://twitter.com/sammorril?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/sammorril/ https://www.youtube.com/user/smorril/videos
2022-06-2143 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastCrushing Clean Comedy - Kerri Pomarolli - the Matt Balaker PodcastDetroit raised comedian and actor Kerri Pomarolli caught the performance bug at an early age. A failed scoliosis test at 11, derailed her dance aspirations. So she focused on musical theater and acting.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, she moved to Los Angeles. Now she balances being a single mom with an active touring schedule. Hear her story.
https://www.kerripom.com/
2022-06-1436 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastModern Woman, Modern Pop - Julie Podolec - the Matt Balaker PodcastJulie is a true visionary, marrying the influence of the Southern California lifestyle into the branding of her food product.
Today the company is in over 3,000 doors including: Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Gelsons, The Fresh Market, Kroger, Wegmans, Central Market, and NOW, and Rite Aid Stores nationally.
Connect with Julie Podolec: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...@mrsmodernpop www.themodernpop.com
2022-06-0730 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastQuit your day job - Shaun Eli Breidbart -The Matt Balaker PodcastIvy League graduate, Shaun Eli Briedbart spend almost two decades on Wall Street before quitting his day job to pursue stand up comedy. What happened? Listen to hear his story.
https://www.brainchampagne.com/biography
2022-05-3123 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastAbolish Law School - Chris Linden - The Matt Balaker PodcastChris Linden is an attorney, advisor, investor, and seed stage backer of Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s
Story. He has worked for large global law firms and recently launched his own firm, Linden Law LLC, where he represents financial sponsors and other private fund investors.
2022-05-2555 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastJeremiah Cobra on writing fiction -- Matt Balaker Podcast (Ep. 9)Author and educator Jeremiah Cobra, discusses his writing process, what motivates him to create fictional works, and his passion for grammar.
Cobra is a native son of Hartford, Connecticut, where he grew up in foster care from the age of nine. It is this experience that he drew upon to create the fictional Stacey Bishop in his newest work ...And Then He Shot His Cousin. https://jeremiahcobra.com/#novels
2022-05-1734 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastGreg Lai — More than investing and Miyagi — The Matt Balaker Podcast (Ep. 8)While studying chemistry at UCLA, Greg Lai hoped for a career at NASA. He quickly switched to investment advisory and eventually started his own firm. Lai was a producer on the documentary More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story. Listen to his insights on investments, balance, and entrepreneurship.
https://medium.com/@greg-lai
https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Miyagi-Morita-Story/dp/B08R1GGRD2
2022-05-1031 min
The Matt Balaker PodcastKarith Foster on motherhood, Inversity, and comedy - The Matt Balaker Podcast (Ep. 7)Author of You Can be Perfect or You Can be Happy Karith Foster joins us to discuss water babies, motherhood, Inversity, growing up Black in a white neighborhood, working with Don Imus's sidekick, free speech, and more.
https://www.karith.com/
https://inversitysolutions.com/
2022-05-0333 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastIrina Skaya on the Russian invasion of Ukraine— The Matt Balaker Podcast (Ep. 6)Another comedian from Ukraine is heroically assisting her home country. Comedian Irina Skaya provides a first-hand account of what life is like in wartime Ukraine. She recently went back to Ukraine to help those in need and will return soon. Hear her story of comedy, tragedy, and resiliency.
To help support Ukraine, donate here: https://helppeople.org.ua/?lang=en
2022-04-2643 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastEpisode 3 Kira Davis for SCOTUS — The Matt Balaker PodcastRenaissance woman Kira Davis discusses her stand up comedy debut, moving from Canada to the United States, thoughts on Canadian health care and America's school choice movement, her path to becoming a political pundit, and her case to be on the Supreme Court of the United States. She addresses the questions: can you be Black and not vote for Joe Biden and using the Kardashians to teach her kids about social media.
https://twitter.com/RealKiraDavis
https://twitter.com/Justjlty
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-listen-to-yourself-with-kira-davis/id1475358928
2022-04-0539 minThe Matt Balaker PodcastEp. 2 Lou Perez on Comedy and Freedom — The Matt Balaker PodcastWebby winning comedian/author Lou Perez joins the program to discuss his days as an NYU student, stoking a Jimmy Kimmel/Mark Cuban Twitter feud, writing erotic fiction, joking on serious topics, and his upcoming book That Joke's Not Funny Anymore. Pre order her: https://www.amazon.com/That-Joke-Isnt-Funny-Anymore/dp/1637582455/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22TXQHECIV8ST&keywords=lou+perez&qid=1648570401&s=books&sprefix=lou+per%2Cstripbooks%2C173&sr=1-1
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The Matt Balaker PodcastEp. 1 Carol Roth on the War on Small Business — The Matt Balaker PodcastCarol Roth is a content creator, “recovering” investment banker, author of The War on Small Business, entrepreneur, TV pundit and host, and New York Times bestselling author of The Entrepreneur Equation.
She has worked in a variety of capacities across industries, including currently as an outsourced CCO, as a director on public and private company boards and as a strategic advisor. She advocates for small business, small government and big hair.
She joins Matt Balaker and Eric Cervone to discuss her career arch and the current climate of small businesses in the U.S.
2022-03-1742 min
ROI Podcast™ — the #1 Entrepreneurial Business meets Comedy podcast hosted by Law Smith + Eric ReadingerHow To Write, Produce + Publish A Book w/ Matt Balaker, author of The To-Be-Titled-Greg-Giraldo bookMatt Balaker is a stand up comedian by night, portfolio manager by day and author of the To-Be-Titled-Greg-Giraldo book http://www.greggiraldobook.com/
2017-04-2048 min