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Total Disclosure PodcastWe’ve Been Misunderstanding UFOs | Filmmaker Dean Alioto on Non-Human Intelligence, Disclosure & Life Beyond EarthAward-winning filmmaker and UFO researcher Dean Alioto joins the show for a deep-dive into one of the most misunderstood and consequential subjects of our time: UFOs, non-human intelligence, and life beyond Earth. Dean is the creator of the cult-classic The McPherson Tape, consultant on James Fox’s acclaimed documentary The Phenomenon, and the director behind two powerful new Amazon documentaries: The Alien Perspective and Life Beyond Earth—the result of an 8-year investigation spanning four countries and over 60 interviews. In this conversation, we explore:Why the word “alien” may be misleading usWhether UFOs represen...
2025-12-141h 31
No PromoItchy Little TylerSend a textNo Promo back at it again, we got Shake in tow tonight. Loocem is playing Arc Raiders you know what it is. The show is about mad men and smoking tonight. We watch Ernest do some stuff, he's so cool. We talk about the Ernest humiliation ritual. We talk about how Ernest says Meller Yeller. We do talk about other stuff too not just Ernest stuff. Shake is so funny and his beard is so powerful. Check out Shake's twitch stream hereDo you not know what any of that m...
2025-12-041h 10
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and BelongingYes, and: Improv and communication that connects (with Tyler Dean Kempf from The Second City)Today, we sit down with Tyler Dean Kempf — a director, writer, and teacher from The Second City — to explore how improvisational theater intersects with neurodivergent thinking. Tyler shares his late ADHD diagnosis at 40 and how improv gave him tools to understand and embrace his brain.Whether you’re neurodivergent or managing a diverse team, Tyler offers a fresh perspective on listening, collaboration, and creating space for different minds to thrive — on stage, at work, and beyond.Timestamps: (02:45) How the principles of improv can help businesses(06:37) Tyler’s ADHD diagnosis and what led to it
2025-09-2223 min
Relatively In TuneMcGwire on Nerdcore, Internet Fame, and the Steven Tyler Incident (feat. his mom)Today we're interviewing singer, songwriter, nerdcore content creator, and frequent collaborator of our own Dean DiMarzo, McGwire!We met up with McGwire during Nerdcore Party Con in Dallas, Texas a few weeks ago, where Dean and McGwire were both performing, and recorded this episode in our hotel room.McGwire shares stories on everything from singing backup for Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz, editing for massive YouTube channels as a teenager, and walking the red carpet at the Streamy awards.He's joined by his mother Michelle, who shares stories of her days in radio, McGwire's musical upbringing, and the time...
2025-08-0545 min
Roger the Wild Child ShowSavannah Rae & Tyler Dean McDowell | Roger The Wild Child ShowThis Week on Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville – Featuring Savannah Rae & Tyler Dean McDowell! Get ready for an electrifying episode as we welcome two powerhouse artists making waves in country music! Savannah Rae – A Texas-born rising star, Savannah has rocked stages from the Texas State Fair to opening for Jason Aldean and Jon Pardi. With appearances on The Voice and the American Music Awards, she’s just getting started on her path to country stardom. Tyler Dean McDowell – Born into Nashville’s music scene, Tyler signed his first record deal at 11 and has since car...
2025-04-171h 04
AI & Data Driven Leadership13 - Tyler Jewell: Insights on AI, Licensing, and Customer Engagement StrategiesIn this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the CEO and President of Akka, Tyler Jewell. Tyler shares Akka's journey from a developer toolkit to a comprehensive platform for building concurrent and distributed systems. He highlights the challenges faced, including financial struggles and licensing model changes, and the strategies implemented to overcome them. Tyler also explores Akka's role in AI, emphasizing its potential to handle high transaction volumes and optimize AI interactions. Tyler's insights provide valuable perspectives on tech innovation and developer experience.Check out Tyler's work HERE.Connect...
2025-03-1940 min
Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Getting to Yes, And… | Dr. Sandy Jo MacArthur, Dr. Luann Pannell and Tyler Dean Kempf – ‘Improv and the Policing Leadership Academy’
Kelly talks with Dr. Sandy Jo MacArthur and Dr. Luanne Pannell from the University of Chicago Crime Lab and Second City’s Tyler Dean Kempf about the work we’re doing together bringing improvisation into the Policing Leadership Academy.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7324916/Dr_Sandy_Jo_MacArthur_Dr_Luann_Pannell_and_Tyler_Dean_Kempf__2025-03-17-035416.64kmono.mp3
“Cops are dropped into a scene and they have to improv every single thing they do in the field.”
“This is what the police have to do every day. We just don’t call it improv.”
...
2025-03-1800 min
Under the InfluenceTyler Dean McDowell InterviewIn a bold act of defiance, Tyler Dean McDowell secretly filmed a music video across Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, targeting the controversial decision to dismantle the iconic Rivers of America. The music video, dripping with satire and stunning visuals, has sparked heated debates online. In this conversation Royce talks with Tyler Dean McDowell. They share insights into Tyler's covert operation to film a music video at Disney World. They discuss the motivation to save Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom and reflect on the cultural significance of Disney and the legacy of Walt Disney. The conversation de...
2025-02-271h 39
The Tyler Dickerhoof ShowHow to Stay Calm Under Pressure Like the Special Forces with Dean StottIn this episode of the Impact Driven Leader, Tyler Dickerhoof sits down with Dean Stott, a retired British Special Forces operator, world record-breaking cyclist, and crisis management expert, to uncover the mindset that drives success on and off the battlefield. From stories of high-stakes evacuations to reshaping leadership principles, Dean shares how his military background and life experiences have shaped his approach to mentoring, building trust, and taking decisive action. Whether you're navigating boardroom challenges or personal obstacles, this conversation will inspire you to lead with impact and resilience.C...
2024-11-271h 00
Making, Our Way185 - Tyler Schrader Art185 - In this episode we take a deep dive into Tyler's Art. Please join us for a great chat with Tyler.
You can see his work here:
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Show hosts can be found in these links:
Dean Duplantis
Christy from Twisted Twine Woodworking
Austin from High Caliber Craftsman
2024-10-2959 min
Save It For The PodFood combo fails, what's in/out right now, Dean's Blue Hole, and we are not a political podcastWelcome to Save It For The Pod – a show that is completely unedited, where we're all underprepared. This week, special guest (not a host) Braden Kiser returns!
Listen in as we discuss and rate weird food combos, put on our cultural influencer hats to discuss what's in and out, dive deep into Dean's Blue Hole, and reiterate how we are definitely not a political podcast.
Stay tuned for next week where we'll have new topics and new people. Thanks for listening!
Hosts:
Ty...
2024-07-141h 04
Trusty ChordsEpisode 13: Frank Carter & Dean Richardson – Frank Carter & The RattlesnakesFor the majority of the last 20 years, one of the most explosive performers on the music scene has been Frank Carter. Unassuming with his short stature and red hair, Frank burst onto the scene as a member of Gallows back in 2005, blowing away everyone with his intense stage presence and mesmerisingly powerful voice.
After six years with Gallows, Frank left to form Pure Love, an alternative rock band that slightly eased off the pedal of intensity that we’d previously seen. After a few years there, Frank partnered with Heights guitarist Dean Richardson to form yet another ne...
2024-06-281h 08
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsDr. Barbara Haas: Addressing the Nationwide Nursing Shortage Through Innovation at UT TylerWhat's being done locally to address the national nursing shortage? Dr. Barbara Haas, Dean of the School of Nursing at UT Tyler, explains the root causes and the innovative measures being adopted to tackle this crisis. Understand the effects of the declining college-age population and the evolution of higher education's role, while getting an exclusive look into the pioneering strategies of UT Tyler, from year-round programs and online learning to the exciting collaboration with the new UT Tyler School of Medicine. Dr. Haas shares her expertise on the expansion of nursing facilities, the irreplaceable value of simulation in training...
2024-04-2216 min
The Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Dean Kelly Morrison (Merritt/Kamloops, B.C.)On October 22, 2013, Dean Kelly Morrison disappeared after leaving his job as a painter at the 2600-hectare Stump Lake Ranch between Merritt and Kamloops. He is a 44-year-old father of three who had been living in a trailer on the ranch's property. Despite extensive search efforts, Morrison's disappearance remains a mystery to his family.It's alleged that on the day he was let go, he had an altercation with the ranch's foreman. It's also alleged that on the day Dean went missing, the Stump Lake Ranch foreman contacted members of Dean's family, asking them to get rid...
2024-02-0626 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsColleen Swain: UT Tyler's 'I'm First' Initiative, supporting first-generation college studentsNavigating university life can be difficult for anyone, but especially for first-generation college students. What can institutions do to help? UT Tyler's Dr. Colleen Swain, associate provost for Academic Success and dean of Undergraduate Studies knows firsthand. She shares insider details about UT Tyler's unique program, "I'm First," which is designed to bridge the gap for first generation students stepping onto a college campus for the first time.Dr. Swain discusses the university's record-breaking growth, and how administrators, faculty, and staff are working tirelessly to ensure every student, particularly freshmen, don't just start but also finish their...
2023-10-2508 min
Wishing Cotton was a Monkey Spa Guy and Trey WCWAMWCWAM Episode # 36 Part #2 Spa Guy and Trey Tyler Dean McDowell Talks Disney, Music and MoreTo see Tyler's Music videos and social media click the links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpNZ3xiTBL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgWGrGT_OTc
https://www.facebook.com/tylerdeanmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/tylerdeanmcdowell/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/_TylerDean
https://open.spotify.com/artist/52QXIMpWNBpt9E5lLGHDD9
https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerdeanmcdowell?lang=en
To find our YouTube Channels to see some of the videos we are talking about click the links:
The Spa Guy Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@SpaGuy
Globetrotting with Trey Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobetrottingWithTrey
WCWAM Episode #35 Spa Guy and...
2023-10-1149 minWishing Cotton was a Monkey Spa Guy and Trey WCWAMWCWAM Episode #35 Spa Guy and Trey Talk with Tyler Dean McDowell Country Music Singer and Imagineer about Life, Music, Disney and much more.To see Tyler's Music videos and social media click the links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpNZ3xiTBL8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgWGrGT_OTchttps://www.facebook.com/tylerdeanmusic/https://www.instagram.com/tylerdeanmcdowell/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/_TylerDeanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/52QXIMpWNBpt9E5lLGHDD9https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerdeanmcdowell?lang=enTo find our YouTube Channels to see some of the videos we are talking about click the links:
The Spa Guy Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@SpaGuy
Globetrotting with Trey Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobetrottingWithTrey
WCWAM Episode #35 Spa Guy and Trey Talk with Tyler...
2023-10-0446 min
Parenting Solutions for Teen & Pre-Teen Education & Behavior03: Troubled Teen Turned Director: The Inspiring Journey of Jaccob DeanClick Here to get your FREE Parents Survival Guide and Good Choices Downloads and Booklets!What if there was a program that could turn your life around? That's precisely the journey Jaccob Dean underwent when he joined a life-repair program run by co-founder of The Competence Institute, Mike Tyler. This episode unravels Jacob's transformation from a troubled teenager to a director-level professional. It's an inspiring tale of overcoming the potent pull of substance abuse and embracing self-improvement.Do you ever wonder about the power of confronting challenges? In the second part of...
2023-09-2328 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsAmy Schwartz: Transforming pharmacy education at UT Tyler's Fisch College of Pharmacy Dr. Amy Schwartz is one of the driving forces behind the change and growth at the University of Texas at Tyler's Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy. Schwartz shares an insider's view into the world of pharmacy education as the college's current dean and a teaching professor. She's bracing the team for change, and working to rekindle their spirits after the loss of the founding dean. She's also working to continue a nurturing atmosphere of innovation and adaptability.Schwartz's vision is to equip young pharmacy graduates for the real world they'll be navigating; an ever-evolving field, w...
2023-08-2508 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsCarolyn Morales: UT Tyler Medical School Rural Health FairWhile Tyler is a medical hub for all of East Texas with a variety of options for high quality healthcare, that's not the case for many of the more rural portions of our region. Dr. Carolyn Morales is the associate dean for community engagement at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. She explains the situation and what UT Tyler and UT Health East Texas are doing to address the need , including details of a rural health fair coming up June 10 .(A transcript of this episode is available at KVUT.org.)(Show notes are automatically generated...
2023-06-0608 min
The Doctor's ArtWhy It’s Hard to Put Patients First | Wendy Dean, MDFirst used in the context of Vietnam war veterans, the term "moral injury" refers to the psychosocial, behavioral, and spiritual distress that comes from perpetuating or witnessing events that contradict deeply held moral beliefs. In recent years, moral injury has increasingly been used to describe one of the main challenges clinicians face in modern medicine — the challenge of knowing what care patients need but being unable to provide it due to constraints beyond the clinicians control, such as limited time or misaligned financial structures. Even more than emotional exhaustion and detachment, moral injury leads to profound shame and guilt. On...
2023-05-301h 01
Discourse in MagicMagic Appetizer: Dean Jackson’s 9 Word EmailJonah offers up the world’s shortest but most effective business tip towards booking a client.
There is a very famous email in the world of marketing, called Dean Jackson’s 9 Word Email, and Jonah breaks down why it works so well and how you can adapt it to the world of magic.
For more help like this be sure to sign up for Jonah’s e-mail at discourseinmagic.com/updates
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2023-05-0405 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsUT Tyler School of Nursing Expansion The University of Texas at Tyler hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for an expansion of the David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, home of the university’s School of Nursing. UT System Regents' Chair Kevin Eltife, UT Tyler President Kirk Calhoun, MD, FACP, and School of Nursing Dean Barbara Haas, PhD, RN, shared their excitement with an audience of local dignitaries, students and representatives of East Texas healthcare providers. (Transcript of UT Tyler School of Nursing Expansion at KVUT.org.)(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spe...
2023-04-0608 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsPaul Streufert: The UT Tyler Honors CollegePaul Streufert, Ph.D. – founding dean of the Honors College at UT Tyler discusses honors education and how the sixth honors college in the UT System can benefit students getting their education at UT Tyler.(Transcript of Paul Streufert: The UT Tyler Honors College at KVUT.org)(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)
2023-03-1708 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsBarbara Haas, Nursing education at UT TylerBarbara Haas, PhD, dean of the UT Tyler School of Nursing discusses the demand for nurses and the demands ON nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic and what UT Tyler is doing to address the ongoing nursing shortage.(Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.)(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)
2023-02-0103 min
UT Tyler Radio ConnectsDr. Brigham Willis: UT Tyler Medical School's deanBrigham Willis, MD, Dean of the new UT Tyler Medical School, discusses the progress toward welcoming the inaugural class of future physicians to East Texas.(Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.)(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)
2023-01-1308 min
Listing Agent Lifestyle - Real Estate MarketingEp173: Working on Your Business with Tyler PiciulloToday on the Listing Agent Lifestyle Podcast, we're talking with Tyler Piciullo from Coral Springs, right here in Florida. He's been in real estate for six years, and in that time, he's been pretty successful at doing the hard work of making calls and setting appointments. He's at the point of wanting to change now, and rather than dialing out, set up systems so people call him. Tyler's been part of our Listing Agent Academy group for the past few weeks, and it's been great to see his approach change and take some of the...
2023-01-0159 min
More Cheese Less WhiskersEp232: Speaking Direct to Customers with Tyler DawleyToday on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we're talking with Tyler Dawley, a 4th generation organic chicken farmer from Big Bluff Ranch in Red Bluff, California. Tyler's business is a bit different from our usual guests. He joined our world after watching a call I did with a group of organic, direct-to-consumer farmers earlier this year. He's passionate about his business but recognizes that Manny farmers are producers first and think about getting to customers second. He's making the most of all the opportunities we talk about to close that gap and talk directly...
2022-12-041h 06
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2022-08-042h 00
The Everything Dean PodcastThe Lost Season Episode 2: I Am Over Tyler Perry's SistasOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean restarts the grueling process of trying to finish this Season of Tyler Perry's Sistas.
2022-06-1627 minThe Everything Dean PodcastThe Lost Season Episode 2: I Am Over Tyler Perry's SistasOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean restarts the grueling process of trying to finish this Season of Tyler Perry's Sistas.
2022-06-1627 min
Think Business with TylerHow to Grow an Amazing Company Culture with Dean HallettHi, thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Think Business with Tyler podcast show.Today’s topic is incredibly important for building a high-performing team and retaining your team. Our guest is Dean Hallett.Dean is the Founder and the President of Hallett Leadership, a company that provides executive coaching and accelerated leadership programs.During his 27-years career, Dean personally helped develop young talent into high-performing leaders for major companies and global brands such as 20th Century Fox and Disney.Now, he leverages his expertise to suppo...
2022-05-1633 min
Confluence.VC#62 - Tyler Denk (CEO @ beehiiv) on creating tribalism, processes to ship faster, and why free is not always betterThis week we had on Tyler Denk (@denk_tweets) of beehiiv.
Beehiiv is an all-in-one newsletter solution that helps writers create better content is keep more of their revenue.
In this talk, we cover:
Creating an "us vs. them" mentality
Processes to ship product faster
Why free is not always better
2022-03-0229 min
Krypton Report: All things Superman & DC Comics PodcastActor spotlight Dean CainSend a text#318 Tyler(@JTyPatrick)talks about Dean Cain (@RealDeainCain) #Superman #DCcomics #Superboy #Krypto #Krypton #YoungJustice #Batgirl #SUPERPETS #Batman #TheBatman For all things Krypton Report: https://linktr.ee/Kryptonreport Our new TEE Public Store: http://tee.pub/lic/gJJ3wcW9NCE Help Keep Krypton from Exploding join the $1 a month Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kryptonreportpodSupport the show
2022-02-1713 min
Brewed Up ApologeticsThe Kalam Cosmological Argument with Dean Meadows of the Daily ApologistThe first interview of Brewed Up Apologetics and what better way to do it than with a friend, Dean Meadows. Dean and Tyler have been friends since Tyler's first residency at Biola University. Dean is an absolute powerhouse in the Kalam. Enjoy the interview with him as he explains a bit about the Kalam as well as how it is applicable to our faith. Before the interview, Tyler cracks yet another New Trail Brewing beer, Broken Heels. A beer that was featured at his wedding. Slainte!
2021-10-2659 min
Be a DreamcatcherBe a Dreamcatcher with Tyler Dean McDowellTyler Dean McDowell is a man of many talents! Incredible entertainer, singer, writer, filmmaker, painter, and more, Tyler Dean McDowell is making his own unique mark in the music industry!
By the time he was 10 years old, Tyler was signed to Curb Records as an artist in his own right! While he was grateful for the opportunity his talent and associations provided, the big business machine was ultimately not the perfect fit for a kid who preferred to embrace individuality.
After spending over a decade building and growing his artistry, Tyler embraced the freedom to...
2021-05-121h 00
Confluence.VC#28 - Nandu Anilal (Investor @ Canaan Partners) on the process of learning as a VC, the rise of data-driven companies, preempting rounds, escaping the competitive fundraising processThis week we had on Nandu Anilal ( @nanduanilal) of Canaan Partners.
Canaan is an early-stage fund that has a portfolio that speaks for itself. Within his role, Nandu focuses on enterprise technology companies, and in his free time, he shares a lot of his lessons and learnings through writing.
In this talk, we discuss:
The process of learning as a VC
The rise of data-driven companies
Themes worth monitoring within data infrastructure
Preempting rounds and escaping the competitive fundraising process
📫 For weekly insights from the next era of...
2021-04-1536 min
Confluence.VC#27 - Ankit Sud (Principal @ NewView Capital) on rowing slow, scaling culture, venture funds de-commoditizing themselves, and thoughts on the current state of valuationsThis week we had on Ankit Sud (@asud) of NewView Capital.
NewView is one of the top-performing multi-strategy funds in the world with stakes in Segment, Plaid, Hims, Duolingo, and many others. Within his role Ankit focuses primarily on evaluating and supporting growth-stage fintech and enterprise software companies.
In this talk, we discuss:
Growing slow and scaling culture as you expand your team
Venture funds attempting to de-commoditize themselves
Thoughts on the current state of valuations
📫 For weekly insights from the next era of investors and operators, make sur...
2021-04-0841 min
Confluence.VC#26 - Sakib Jamal (Investor @ Crossbeam) on the shifting balance of power away from platforms, the lack of capital powering the creator economy, and building optionality through side hustlesThis week we had on Sakib Jamal (@skbjml) of Crossbeam.
Crossbeam is an early-stage fund that invests in new internet economies, financial services, and novel asset classes. Sakib does a little bit of everything for Crossbeam, and outside of work he somehow finds time to operate The Capsule, which shares South Asian news, professional development content, and entertainment in 3-minute emails.
In this talk, we discuss:
the shifting balance of power away from major platforms
the lack of capital powering the creator economy
running side experiments to build empathy and optionality
2021-04-0140 min
Confluence.VC#25 - Paraj Mathur (Investor @ Panoramic Ventures) on optimizing number of at bats, avoiding competition in finding deals, and the secondary impact of increased entrepreneurshipThis week we had on Paraj Mathur (@itsparaj) with Panoramic Ventures.
Panoramic recently debuted with a mission to fund companies in the Southeast, Midwest, and other regions across the country where opportunities are often overlooked. In his role, Paraj focuses on sourcing and evaluating Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A deals, and he also shares his thoughts through writing.
In this talk, we discuss:
Surrounding yourself with the right people
Optimizing for number of at bats as an investor
Avoiding competition and doubling down in overlooked founders
The secondary effects of entrepreneurship...
2021-03-1846 min
Confluence.VC#24 - Greg Stofman (Struck Capital) on VCs competing as service providers, hiring in-house talent to support portfolio companies, and opportunity areas within climate tech and the future of workThis week we had on Greg Stofman with Struck Capital.
Struck is an industry-agnostic seed fund based in Santa Monica that aims to partner with founders tackling the world’s largest problems. Greg was the first full-time investment team member at Struck, and he has now been with the firm for over three years.
In this talk, we discuss:
Moonlighting to find your next role
VCs competing as service providers
Hiring in-house talent to support portfolio companies
Opportunity areas within climate tech and the future of work
📫 For wee...
2021-03-1156 min
Confluence.VC#23 - Jay Drain Jr. (Associate @ Maven Ventures) on synthesizing thoughts through writing, the platform-ification of Zoom, the emergence of vertical social networks, and retail investing 3.0This week we had on Jay Drain Jr. (@jay_drainjr) of Maven Ventures.
Maven is a seed-stage fund that has made a name for itself as one of the best consumer-focused funds out there with a portfolio consisting names like Zoom, Cruise, and AngelList to name a few. Jay is a rising star in the venture world, and we wanted to have him on to pick his brain on a number of topics.
In this talk, we discuss:
Synthesizing thoughts through writing
The platform-ification of Zoom
The emergence of vertical social networks
2021-03-0229 min
The Wild Sovereign Soul ShowThe scientific truth of real magic (and why it has been hidden) - Dean RadinThis week's show is with Dean Radin PhD, who is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Science (IONS), Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a science adviser for several startup companies. His original career track as a concert violinist shifted into science after earning a BSEE degree in electrical engineering (magna cum laude, with honours in physics) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then a Masters in electrical engineering and PhD in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. For a decade he worked on advanced R...
2021-02-2657 min
Confluence.VC#22 - Erica Amatori (Head of Marketing & Platform @ Alpaca VC) on translating marketing experiences into investment skills, competing on platform capabilities, and incentivizing community engagementThis week we had on Erica Amatori (@ericaamatori) at Alpaca VC.
Alpaca is a generalist fund that invests in pre-seed and seed deals within the US and Canada. In her role, Erica leads up marketing, platform, community, and operations. Erica has been one of our biggest supporters and most active community members, and we wanted to reward her engagement by highlighting her work.
In this talk, we discuss:
Translating marketing experiences into investment skills
Why venture firms are investing heavily into platform functions
Being a resource for the founders you back (with r...
2021-02-2332 min
Confluence.VC#21 - Ally Warson (Senior Associate @ UP.Partners) on unlocking economic value through mobilizing emerging markets, being contrarian in venture, and prioritizing execution over ideationThis week we had on Ally Warson (@A_Warson) at UP.Partners.
Up.Partners is an early-stage fund that partners with entrepreneurs building companies that support multi-dimensional mobility. Within her role, Ally focuses on sourcing and evaluating the next wave of companies making it easier for people to get from Point A to Point B.
In this talk, we discuss:
The changed landscape of mobility and growth areas within the space
Unlocking economic value by better mobilizing emerging markets
The role of being contrarian in venture
How VCs can participate in...
2021-02-1830 min
ClickFunnels RadioThe Iceberg Effect in Your Business - Dean Holland - CFR #517Our guest, Dean Holland, is well known in the ClickFunnels community. He is a 2 Comma Club award winner, a member for Russell's Inner Circle and has spoken at Funnel Hacking Live. Dean's has had huge success in Internet Marketing and by 2011 successfully sold over half a million dollars of digital products online and has since shared his unique marketing and sales concepts with thousands of entrepreneurs, in dozens of countries around the world. Now, a renowned Author, Public Speaker, Coach and Consultant, there's nothing Dean loves more than helping others implement better systems and processes that generate...
2021-02-1627 min
Confluence.VC#20 - Asher Kraut (Technology Scouting Manager @ Starburst) on building a moat as an accelerator, opportunities within space and defense, focusing on the right problems, and some flaws in startup landThis week we had on Asher Kraut (@asherkraut) with Starburst.
Starburst is a global accelerator that focuses exclusively on aerospace, aviation, and defense. Within his role, Asher leads up deal flow, and he spends his time sourcing and evaluating the next wave of companies looking to make real change in the world.
In this talk, we discuss:
building a defensible market position as an accelerator
accessibility, diminishing costs, and lack of competition leading to more opportunities within space and defense
focusing your time on problems worth solving
flaws within the venture...
2021-02-0944 min
Final Surge PodcastTyler Day Welcome to episode 180 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome NAU national champion Tyler Day, who recently turned pro and announced he was joining former collegiate teammate Matt Baxter and Coach Ben Rosario with Northern Arizona Elite. We talked a little bit about his rise from a good Arizona high school runner to one of the best in the country in high school. We then talk about what the process was like when he announced he was turning professional. Tyler is always a fun listen and we hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did.
2021-02-0932 min
Find The Others#025: Tyler Forbes on using dynamic meditation, ‘innercise’, and breathwork to settle your mind and supercharge our bodyTyler Forbes is the creator of Breathe Degrees. Breathe Degrees is a revolutionary wellness experience that integrates cutting edge breath-work, cold and hot immersion, music, and a powerful community of like minded people to help you achieve optimal mind-body benefits
It’s truly unlike anything you’ve experienced.
Tyler’s energy and passion for tapping into your human potential is unmatched. We had an awesome conversation about accessing the pharmacy of our brain, using stress to help us, and how to build authentic relationships and community.
If you are in San Diego, get your b...
2021-02-0759 min
Confluence.VC#19 - Faye Maidment (Investor @ Unshackled Ventures) on secondary effects of the creator economy, the art of curation and audience building, inflection points for VR/AR, and evaluating timing riskThis week we had on Faye Maidment (@maidmentfaye) with Unshackled Ventures.
Unshackled is an early stage fund focused on partnering with and supporting immigrant-founded startups. The fund invests agnostically across verticals, and Faye spends most of her time within AR, VR, Gen Z, and internet culture. Outside of work, she also co-authors a weekly newsletter (High Tea) that dives into the topics she is interested in.
In this episode, we discuss:
The explosion of the creator economy and the secondary effects of this transition
The art of curation and audience building
Why AR/VR...
2021-02-0431 min
More Equity17. More Equity: Tyler Dean of GPVWelcome to More Equity. Today, we’re bringing you a new episode of our investors on the rise series—conversations on the career paths and personal passions of venture capital investors of color across the United States. Today, we’re speaking with Tyler Dean.
A Chicago native, Tyler is currently an associate partner at Great Point Ventures. Tyler has a deep history in the venture capital industry, having interned and worked full-time at a number of top funds. In this episode, Tyler highlights his passion for wealth creation and art while leading with his raw, authentic self. In our...
2021-01-3138 minThe Everything Dean PodcastSeason 3: Episode 10: Tyler Perry's Sista's Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 ReviewOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean Reviews the first two episodes of Season 2 of Tyler Perry's Sista's.
2021-01-2727 minThe Everything Dean PodcastSeason 3: Episode 10: Tyler Perry's Sista's Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 ReviewOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean Reviews the first two episodes of Season 2 of Tyler Perry's Sista's.
2021-01-2727 min
Confluence.VC#18 - Ashley Paston (Principal @ Bain Capital Ventures) on Fintech 2.0 and the shift towards embedded finance, evaluating proximity to buyers, navigating around long sales cyclesThis week we had on Ashley Paston (@ashleypaston) with Bain Capital Ventures.
Bain is a multi-strategy fund with offices New York, Boston, and San Francisco. Ashley sits in New York on the fintech team at Bain, and she primarily focuses on venture and growth-stage opportunities in the space.
In this talk, we discuss:
Fintech 2.0 and the shift towards embedded finance
evaluating proximity to buyers in a remote world
navigating around long sales cycles within financial services
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2021-01-2725 min
The Golf Professional Growth ProjectEP008: An Innovative Look at the Labor Issue | Tyler Bloom, Tyler Bloom ConsultingGolf Professional Growth is excited to announce the launch of "GPG Academy"! The first course "Work Smarter" starts February 4th!Go HERE for more info and to register!In this episode:While there are a lot of differences between the jobs and responsibilities of a Golf Professional and a Golf Course Superintendent, in the end we’re both at the facility to meet the expectations of our customers, drive value to the bottom line, and to recruit and retain great people to our teams. When you look at the career paths of Golf Prof...
2021-01-211h 05
Confluence.VC# 17 - Oz Nur (Associate @ Revolution) on investing outside of the traditional innovation hubs, full-stack investment strategies, growth stage enterprise themes, and the outlook on SPACsThis week we had on Osman Nur (@oz_notes) with Revolution Growth.
Revolution is a multi-strategy fund based in Washington, D.C. that invests in underrepresented geographies across the US. Within his role, Oz helps source and evaluate high-growth companies that align with the mission of the fund.
In this talk, we discuss:
investing outside of the traditional innovation hubs
the expansion of firms offering full-stack investment strategies
growth stage enterprise themes
the short and long-term outlook for SPACs
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2021-01-2038 min
Confluence.VC#16 - Tasha Kim (Investor @ Marcy Venture Partners) on consumer trends, external collaboration projects, the rise of Social 3.0, and assigning value to brand-led communitiesThis week we had on Tasha Kim (@natashajuliakim) with Marcy Venture Partners.
Marcy invests in consumer businesses and mass-market brands that resonate with culture across products and services, media, and technology. Tasha heads up a lot of the firms' sourcing and evaluation efforts, and she also regularly shares her thoughts through her Substack.
In this talk, we ask Tasha about:
Her co-authored consumer trends report and the findings from that piece
Collaborating on external projects with other investors
Social 3.0 and the ability to interact with online brands and influencers
The intangible value of brand-led...
2021-01-1428 min
Confluence.VC#15 - Gaby Goldberg (Investor @ Bessemer Venture Partners) on engineering attention as a startup, the playbook for building in public, the need for curators, and thoughts on the current state of audioThis week we had on Gaby Goldberg (@gaby_goldberg) of Bessemer Venture Partners.
Bessemer has built a brand as some of the best software investors in the world, and their portfolio consists of companies like Twilio, Shopify, LinkedIn, Twitch, and DocuSign just to name a few. Gaby is one of the newest members of the fund, and she’s already made quite a name for herself within the venture world.
In this talk, we discuss:
How startups can engineer attention in the early days
The playbook for building in public
The need fo...
2021-01-0526 min
Confluence.VC#14 - Steven Venino (Senior Associate @ Rosecliff Ventures) on overlooked sectors and opportunities, deciphering noise vs. signal, and assessing founder-market fit at the seedThis week we had on Steven Venino (@spvenino33) of Rosecliff Ventures.
Rosecliff has built up a reputation as one of the top early-stage funds, and their portfolio consists of companies like Allbirds, Casper, Roman, and others. The fund is sector agnostic, but Steven focuses most of his time within fintech, agriculture tech, and sustainability.
In this talk, we discuss:
Steven’s path from banking —> hedge funds —> venture
Overlooked sectors that Steven expects to outperform over the next decade
Bottoms-up vs. top-down investing and deciphering what is noise vs. signal
Assessing founder-market fit at...
2020-12-3037 minThe Everything Dean PodcastSeason 3: Episode 6: Tyler Perry's Sistas ReviewOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean reviews Season 1 of Tyler Perry's Sistas on BET.
2020-12-2957 minThe Everything Dean PodcastSeason 3: Episode 6: Tyler Perry's Sistas ReviewOn this episode of Everything Dean, Dean reviews Season 1 of Tyler Perry's Sistas on BET.
2020-12-2957 min
Confluence.VC#13 - Corinne Riley (Investor @ Greylock)This week we had on Corinne Riley (@CorinneMRiley) of Greylock.
Greylock is one of the oldest and most established venture capital funds in the world, and the success of their portfolio speaks for itself. Since its founding, the company has invested in companies like Figma, Okta, Airbnb, Nextdoor, and countless others. Within her role, Corinne focuses on teams at the earliest stages of company development in enterprise software.
In this talk, we discuss:
Her winding path from Italy into venture
Adopting a product-first mindset as an investor
How business moats change and...
2020-12-2239 min
Confluence.VC#12 - Abha Nath (Investor @ Wonder Ventures)This week we had on Abha Nath (@abhanath) of Wonder Ventures.
Wonder is an early-stage fund that aims to invest earlier than anyone else in Southern California’s best founders. Since its founding in 2015, the firm has invested in category-defining companies like Honey, Luxe, Joymode, and a number of others. Abha is the first and only hire at Wonder, and we wanted to have her on to dive into her unique path.
In this talk, we discuss:
Abha’s journey to venture and how her previous roles at the Disney Accelerator and Ring prepared her...
2020-12-1733 min
MySportsPaulding football coach and AD Tyler Arend shares Christmas greetingsPaulding Coach and Tyler Arend shares Christmas greetings--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/support
2020-12-1601 minMySportsPaulding football coach and AD Tyler Arend shares Christmas greetingsPaulding Coach and Tyler Arend shares Christmas greetings--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/support
2020-12-1601 min
Confluence.VC#11 - Brandon Beck (Principal @ Kickstart)This week we had on Brandon Beck with Kickstart.
Kickstart is an early-stage fund based in Salt Lake City that focuses on building and partnering with the best companies in the Utah region. Since launching in 2008, this targeted approach has established the fund as one of the most successful in all of the Mountain West with their portfolio consisting of companies like Galileo, NAV, Lucid Software, and countless others.
In this talk, we cover:
Brandon’s background and path into venture
The origin story and thesis of Kickstart
Investment trends that Brandon is...
2020-12-0725 min
Confluence.VC#10 - Sutian Dong (Co-Founder @ Women in VC)This week we had on Sutian Dong, who is the co-founder of Women in VC.
Women in VC is the world's largest network for women working in venture capital, and since its founding in 2015, the group has grown to nearly 3,000 members today. Sutian has been of our earliest supporters, and she has given us tons of priceless knowledge on building and scaling communities.
In this talk, we cover:
Sutian's path into venture and the spark that led to the formation of Women in VC
The challenges of scaling a community from niche to global
S...
2020-11-2938 min
Confluence.VC#9 - Kenn So (Associate @ Shasta Ventures)This week’s guest is Kenn So, who works as an associate at Shasta Ventures.
We wanted to bring on Kenn because he recently published the most comprehensive book we have found on breaking into venture, but we touch on a lot of other things as well. In this talk, we cover:
Kenn’s path into venture,
the benefits and tradeoffs of having a banking and consulting background,
Shasta’s pivot towards investing exclusively into B2B, and
the idea behind Shasta Elevate and taking a more hands-on approach with portfolio companies
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2020-11-2325 min
Confluence.VC#8 - Cheryl Campos (Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships @ Republic)This week we talked to Cheryl Campos, who is Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships at Republic.
Republic allows for both accredited and non-accredited investors to invest directly into startups through their platform, and within her role, Cheryl focuses on helping build out partnerships with other venture capital and ecosystem builders while also supporting Republic's existing portfolio.
In this talk, we ask Cheryl about:
Her multiple talents outside of her day job
Her roles as an investment partner with the Community Fund and a scout with Lightspeed
How Republic is democratizing access...
2020-11-1522 min
Confluence.VC#7 - Abhinaya Konduru (Associate @ M25)This week we had on Abhinaya Konduru, who works as an associate at M25.
M25 is one of the most respected early-stage funds in Chicago, and within her role Abhinaya spends her time sourcing new investments and working with portfolio companies. In this talk, we discuss:
The Chicago tech ecosystem
The thesis and goals of M25 as a fund
The challenges of working on a small team
Other projects that Abhinaya is working on outside of work
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2020-11-0922 min
Studio Set Stage With Cynthia Mallard & Marq Dean2020 EMMYS | GOVERNOR TYLER PERRY | CAREER 2 CALLINGStudio Set Stage W/Cynthia Mallard and Marq Dean! This week the duo breaks down the 2020 Emmy winners, Tyler Perry and a discussion on career to calling. Follow Studio Set Stage With Cynthia Mallard & Marq Dean WATCH it on #YOUTUBE @Studio Set Stage With Cynthia Mallard & Marq Dean LISTEN on #spotify #Googlepodcast #applepodcasts #youtube #radio.co!! #studiosetstage #emmys2020 #reginaking #television #tylerperry #yahyamateen #Zendaya #cynthiamallardworld #online #youtube #studiosetstage #onair #marqdeanmusic #nowstreaming #worldwide
2020-09-2242 min
MySportsPaulding Coach Tyler Arend talks about the big stop in overtime in Paulding's 50-48 winPaulding Coach Tyler Arend talks about the big stop in overtime in Paulding's 50-48 win--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysports1027/support
2020-08-2901 min
Buffalo Community Podcast#20 Joel Gilmer - STFX Dean - Coach- Cool guyBuffalo native and class of 1999 Joel Gilmer sits down with BCP to discuss being involved in coaching, teaching, and being a part of the quaint town of Buffalo, MN. You can find out more about Joel's role as the Dean of Students at St. Francis Xavier school in Buffalo, MN by heading to their website https://school.stfxb.org/ Follow the Buffalo Community Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRL...Follow the Buffalo Community Podcast on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/buffalocommu...Go to our website
2020-07-0932 min
iamGEEKThe King and Governors of the Magic Kingdom with Tyler Dean McDowell#141 Tyler Dean McDowell joins us to talk about our favorite Disney treats, what we would do with 235 and 26.3 acres of Disney property, and what land of the Magic Kingdom each of us will be ruling in the Disney Apocalypse.
2020-04-032h 09
The Bird’s NestLive From QuarantineRain, sleet, snow, or global pandemic, The Bird’s Nest finds a way. We bring you a three way conference call episode, giving our thoughts on the postponement of the season. Plus some other chatter!
2020-03-1722 minThe Bird’s NestInterview w/ Thunderbirds Director of Business Development Charlie RagusaWe’ve got a long one folks! In this episode, our third co-host Dean returns after a long absence. Jordan and Justin also sit down with Charlie Ragusa, Director of Business Development for the Thunderbirds, and talk to him about his long tenure with the team and his thoughts thus far. Plus a whole bunch of other TBirds talk!
2020-03-101h 05The Bird’s NestA Rough WeekendBack again for another episode! Today we discuss the disappointing 0-2 weekend, look forward at the leagues playoff picture and once again butcher the sign off!
2020-03-0344 minThe Bird’s NestRevenge Game!We talk about the win against the Rock, and show some love for the fanbase!!
2020-02-2535 minThe Bird’s NestBest Comeback Ever??Halifax lost! But did it in the most exciting way imaginable. We recap the epic game from Saturday night, go all the way back to the Rock game and much, much more!
2020-02-1857 minThe Bird’s NestInterviews With Mitch Hannigan and Bob HeyesTwo interviews in this one! In the first, Jordan sits down with Mitch Hannigan, the voice of the Thunderbirds on AudioFetch. Then all the way from Victoria, BC, Dean interviews Victoria Shamrocks coach Bob Heyes!
2020-02-041h 07The Bird’s NestThe Nest Gets a MakeoverHuge changes are afoot in the nest as we’ve partnered with High Button Sports. We also talk with freshly minted co-host Jordan Mills about the Thunderbirds and much more.
2020-01-2852 minThe Bird’s NestInterview With Chris BoushyIn this episode we have our first guest on the pod, Halifax Thunderbird's forward Chris Boushy! We discuss his time in Halifax so far and his experience with the city. We also recap the team's fifth win of the season, and preview their upcoming matchups.
2020-01-2120 minThe Bird’s NestUndefeated and It Feels so Good!We recap the games against Buffalo and Colorado. We also discuss the NLL moving into the sports gambling world. Last but not least, we reveal the winner of the two tickets to see the T-Birds take on the San Diego Seals!
2020-01-1622 minThe Bird’s NestBattle of the BirdsWe're back again, and we have another win to talk about! We discuss our thoughts on the win, look forward to the game against Buffalo and even get a bit personal and talk some Christmas Traditions!
2019-12-2414 minThe Bird’s NestBonus Giveaway Episode!We’ve got some tickets to give away! Listen for your chance to win!
2019-12-2401 min