Best Diamond Factory Podcasts (2025)

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The Game Making Baseball Fans Go Bananas 20:57

2d ago20:57

20:57

There’s a new game selling out stadiums around the country: banana ball. The game’s founder, Jesse Cole, describes how he got started. And WSJ’s Jason Gay watched a game to see what Major League Baseball – and other pro sports – can learn from banana ball’s fan-first approach. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further listening: - NCAA President on New Era fo…

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Nuclear Race to Power AI: Valar Atomics, Fuse, Not Boring 49:58

1d ago49:58

49:58

Isaiah Taylor (Valar Atomics), JC Btaiche (Fuse), & Packy McCormick (Not Boring) join Molly O’Shea to explore how nuclear energy—fission and fusion—is at the heart of America's industrial resurgence and the race for AI dominance. Isaiah unpacks Valar’s plan to scale modular fission reactors across the U.S., breaking decades of regulatory stagnation…

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Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Labubus? 19:42

3d ago19:42

19:42

An ugly-cute monster has become a global sensation. PopMart, the company behind Labubus, has leveraged blind-box packaging, scarcity and artist collaborations to turn these collectible plushies into a booming business. WSJ's Kaitlyn Wang explains the rise of the Labubu and a "Labubu influencer" describes the appeal. Michelle Hackman hosts. Further …

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#212 Dr. Tyler Panzner PH.D. — Your DNA Holds the Key to Better Health! 1:14:39

3d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tyler Panzner for the second time! He is a PhD scientist, personal health optimisation coach, and expert in genetic and DNA testing. This conversation will blow your mind if you're interested in taking your health into your own hands. Dr. Panzner breaks down the science of how our genes influence everything from t…

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Tiger King 59:58

3d ago59:58

59:58

He was a colorful showman who ran a sketchy zoo filled with big cats. She was the animal activist dogged by murder rumors who wanted to shut him down. That’s when Joe tried to have Carole killed. We’ll revisit our March 30, 2020 review of the series that changed pandemic television habits: Netflix’s “Tiger King.” OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "TIGER …

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Disney’s Big AI Dilemma 17:12

3d ago17:12

17:12

Disney is grappling with how to push forward into a new AI era without losing control of its valuable intellectual property. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel takes us inside the company's complicated relationship with AI and its race to figure out how to leverage the new technology for maximum gain – without putting too much at risk. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Fu…

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Carta’s Path to $500M ARR, Raising $1B, & Why PE is The Future | Henry Ward, CEO 36:43

1d ago36:43

36:43

Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, joins Sourcery to share how the company scaled to nearly $500M in ARR, raised $1B across seven rounds, and evolved from a startup serving cap tables to a platform targeting massive markets like private equity and private credit. Ward discusses the Peter Thiel-inspired strategy of dominating small markets before expanding, …

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The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover 21:07

5d ago21:07

21:07

Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professor is in charge. In an interview with host Jessica Mendoza, the new FDA head talks about food dyes, AI, vaccines and the big changes he has in store for an agency that regulates one-fifth of consumer s…

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1% Pod - Who Would You Be for One Day — and Why? 17:21

5d ago17:21

17:21

Today I share what who I would trade lives with and why. Send us a DM on INSTAGRAM saying " I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) PRE ORDER 1% Good Club Book!! https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr Cooper's Links INSTAGRAM TIK TOK The Good Human Factory Links INSTAGRAM WE…

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Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics 19:18

6d ago19:18

19:18

On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply this summer. The jobs report was the weakest in President Trump’s second term. WSJ’s Matt Grossman reports on the economist at the heart of the controversy, Erika McEntarfer, and on bigger conc…

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Her Last Broadcast 44:50

6d ago44:50

44:50

In 1995, morning TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted from the parking lot of her Mason City, Iowa apartment. Among those the police questioned was her friend John Vansice who said she’d been at his home watching a videotape of the surprise party he recently threw for her. After a TV show in 2022 highlighted the mystery, Jodi’s best friend said …

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Is Trump Winning His Trade War? 19:33

9d ago19:33

19:33

Over the last few months, President Donald Trump has struck numerous trade deals with countries and continues to negotiate with others. The European Union, Japan and South Korea all agreed to a tariff rate of 15%. WSJ’s Greg Ip says Trump has succeeded on his own terms and created a new trade world order, albeit a fragile one. Jessica Mendoza hosts…

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Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup 17:29

10d ago17:29

17:29

When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent the soda world into a fizz. WSJ's Laura Cooper explains why Coca-Cola and other sodamakers originally made the switch from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup and why it would be hard to go back. Annie M…

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#211 Lachie Henderson — From AFL Star to Diamond Dealer – Life After 200+ Games 1:09:16

10d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Lachie Henderson played over 200 games of AFL across a 14-year career with Brisbane, Carlton, and Geelong. Picked up at #8 in the 2007 draft, Lachie made a name for himself as a reliable key-position player—kicking goals, holding down defensive roles, and consistently showing up in finals footy. But this episode isn’t just about what happened on th…

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In the Dark season 2 47:50

10d ago47:50

47:50

A Mississippi man sits on death row for decades after being tried six times for a quadruple murder. But an investigative team uncovers evidence he didn’t do it. We’ll go back to our May 11, 2018 review of probably the best true crime podcast of all time: season two of “In the Dark.” OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "IN THE DARK" BEGIN IN THE FINAL FIVE …

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The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks 18:56

11d ago18:56

18:56

A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in China. Now it’s expanding stateside, with two new locations in New York City. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains why Luckin’s tech-forward business model made it a winner in China, and whether Starbu…

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Made in America: Peter Thiel’s $50M Bet on American Nuclear Fuel, General Matter 32:20

10d ago32:20

32:20

Scott Nolan, Founder & CEO of General Matter and Partner at Founders Fund, joins Sourcery to break down America’s urgent need to rebuild its nuclear fuel supply chain. With $50 million in funding led by Founders Fund, General Matter is developing U.S.-based production of HALEU (high-assay low-enriched uranium), the nuclear fuel critical for powerin…

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1% Pod - The perfect way to spend a month off... 9:09

12d ago9:09

9:09

Today I share what mu ultimate month off would be. Send us a DM on INSTAGRAM saying " I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) PRE ORDER 1% Good Club Book!! https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr Cooper's Links INSTAGRAM TIK TOK The Good Human Factory Links INSTAGRAM WEBSITE …

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How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge 21:25

12d ago21:25

21:25

After decades, Volkswagen brought its iconic VW bus back to the U.S., this time as a fully electric vehicle. But after years of buzz, the new model is falling flat. WSJ’s Sean McLain explores the hype around the ID.Buzz and why it struggled to capture American hearts and dollars. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -Kia and Hyundai’s ‘Kia Boy…

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A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump’s Tariff Strategy 16:59

13d ago16:59

16:59

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, though he would give them up to a year and a half before fully implementing the tariffs. Trump’s goal is to bring more manufacturing to the United States, but one pharmaceutical CEO, Richard Saynor of Sandoz, says there is lit…

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Sirens 45:55

13d ago45:55

45:55

Devon DeWitt ventures to a seaside estate to collect her estranged sister, now the indispensable personal assistant to an idiosyncratic socialite. She finds Simone has changed her image, and her presence on the island threatens to upend the new persona Simone has crafted. Devon disrupts plans for Kiki Kell’s annual summer gala, pleading with Simone…

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Made in America: Winning the AI Race & Reindustrialization | Christian Garrett, 137 Ventures 24:24

13d ago24:24

24:24

Christian Garrett, Partner at 137 Ventures and Co-Founder of the Hill & Valley Forum, returns to Sourcery for a deep dive into Winning the AI Race—a high-stakes summit bringing together Trump, J.D. Vance, top tech CEOs, and government leaders to chart America’s AI future. In this fast-moving conversation, Christian breaks down how AI is driving rei…

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What Killed 'The Late Show'? 22:47

16d ago22:47

22:47

Last week, CBS cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The network said that ending the show was “purely a financial decision.” Over the years, late-night audiences and profits have dwindled. But some fans have suggested the move was partly political: CBS pulled the plug just days after Colbert criticized Paramount, CBS’s parent company, fo…

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How Vise Hit $22B in Platform Assets, Reshaping The $83T Wealth Industry 58:06

16d ago58:06

58:06

Samir Vasavada joins Molly O'Shea on Sourcery to share how he and his co-founder Runik Mehrotra launched Vise as teenagers and scaled it to over $22 billion in platform assets with their leanest team ever: just about 40 people. After a record-breaking Q2 and 1275% YoY growth, Vise is leading the shift to Wealth 3.0 with personalized, automated port…

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Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore? 20:44

17d ago20:44

20:44

Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to naturally-mined ones are flooding the market with cheaper options and reshaping the diamond business completely. WSJ’s Jenny Strasburg takes us inside the showdown in the diamond market, and we speak …

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#210 Makua Rothman - From Big Wave World Champ to Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Self-Aware Dad & Global Musician 1:02:38

17d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Makua Rothman’s story is as powerful as the waves he’s conquered. In this raw and inspiring episode, I sit down with the 2015 Big Wave World Champion to talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From a turbulent upbringing in Hawaii – including his father’s time in prison – to finding purpose in the ocean, Makua opens up about how …

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The Ballad of Billy Balls 33:10

17d ago33:10

33:10

A punk rocker is shot in 1982, then his body disappears. A journalist explores whether their mother’s claims of a cover-up are true. We’ll go back to our April 15, 2019 review of the classic podcast series “The Ballad of Billy Balls.” OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE BALLAD OF BILLY BALLS" BEGIN IN THE FINAL SIX MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusiv…

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The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up. 20:12

18d ago20:12

20:12

Jamie Dimon, the cautious head of JPMorgan Chase, has consistently warned that private credit, the hottest trend on Wall Street, could trigger a financial blowup. So why is America’s biggest bank pouring money into it? WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy explains JPMorgan’s strategy and why you should care. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: - JP Morgan CEO…

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Nat Friedman Leads $15M in Superintelligence Insurance Company | AIUC 53:59

18d ago53:59

53:59

Rune Kvist, CEO & Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), joins Sourcery to break down how his team is building the confidence infrastructure for AI adoption — and why every AI agent will soon need to be certified and insured. AIUC just came out of stealth with a $15M seed round led by Nat Friedman (NFDG), with participa…

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1% Pod - What animal would you be? 9:59

19d ago9:59

9:59

Today I share the best animal to be. Send us a DM on INSTAGRAM saying " I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) PRE ORDER 1% Good Club Book!! https://amzn.to/46ve1i2 https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr Cooper's Links INSTAGRAM TIK TOK The Good Human Factory Links INSTAGRAM WEBSITE MERCH - CODE -…

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A Fight Over Buc-ee’s and for the Soul of the American West 20:00

19d ago20:00

20:00

Buc-ee's — the chain of road stops with a beaver mascot and a die-hard fanbase — is looking to expand westward. Its next stop is Palmer Lake, Colorado: a small, rural town known for its lush greenery and outdoor recreation. But some local residents are looking to “heave the beave.” And they have a powerful billionaire backing them: ‘cable cowboy' J…

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Made in America: How Palantir Is Modernizing the Military With AI 36:32

19d ago36:32

36:32

Greg Little, Senior Counselor at Palantir, joins Sourcery to discuss how AI is reshaping national defense, why America must rebuild its manufacturing base, and the urgent need to weaponize capitalism. He shares a Game of Thrones-inspired breakdown of the defense ecosystem—from Lockheed to startups—and how Palantir’s tools are driving outcomes acros…

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One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance 18:30

20d ago18:30

18:30

Tiny rare-earth magnets are used for building phones, electric cars, and submarines, but nearly all of them are mined and made in China. One U.S. company is trying to change that. WSJ’s Jon Emont spoke with MP Materials’ CEO about his goals for the mine, which has now made deals with the Pentagon, General Motors, and Apple. Can this industry come b…

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Liberty Lost 50:56

20d ago50:56

50:56

When teenage Abbi finds herself pregnant, her parents pressure her to go to a maternity home run by Liberty University. There, she’s promised free medical care, college tuition, and counseling on whether to keep her baby or give it up for adoption to a Christian family. But once at the facility, Abbi feels controlled and cut off from her boyfriend …

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Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein 18:33

23d ago18:33

18:33

In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of the letters was from Donald Trump. The president says the letter "is a fake thing." WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reveals what’s in the letter and Sadie Gurman explores what it means for Trump and the Departm…

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