Best Duke Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Jake Debates Feminist on Free Speech, Body Counts, and OnlyFans - Fight Back Ep. 80 1:09:10

13h ago1:09:10

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Farha Khalidi stopped back by the Vegas studio to discuss and debate everything from social media censorship, p**nography, gender roles, hookup culture, OnlyFans, why women like famous men, racial issues in America, “hate speech”, animal rights, and much more. Proud to announce our new publishing sponsor Antelope Hill Publishing! You can buy a cont…

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Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change 1:05:44

1d ago1:05:44

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In our fast-changing world, leaders are increasingly confronted by messy, multifaceted challenges that require collaboration to resolve. But the standard methods for tackling these challenges—meetings packed with data-drenched presentations or brainstorming sessions that circle back to nowhere—just don’t deliver. Great strategic conversations gener…

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Charles A. O'Reilly, III and Michael L. Tushman, "Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma, Second Edition" (Stanford Business Books, 2021) 1:06:23

3d ago1:06:23

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Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma Second Edition 2nd Edition by Charles A. O’Reilly III and Michael L. Tushman The second edition of this classic analyzes why mature organizations find it so difficult to innovate. This question has become ever more important as organizations face continuous disruptive changes. O’Reilly and Tush…

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Thomas Sewell Explains His White Nationalist Beliefs - Fight Back Ep. 79 1:31:43

5d ago1:31:43

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Thomas Sewell came on the Fight Back Podcast to discuss his political activism in Australia, his White Nationalist beliefs, free speech on social media, the history of immigration in Australia, building White communities, the failures of multiculturalism, his personal legal battles, White political advocacy, the “dance monkey” incident, and much mo…

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Mark Fitzpatrick on “Hetero Awesomeness Month” - Fight Back Ep. 78 1:16:39

5d ago1:16:39

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Mark Fitzpatrick, owner of the Old State Saloon in Idaho, stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss the “Hetero Awesomeness Month” his bar is supporting, as well as transgender and sexuality issues plaguing society, his religious beliefs and how they tie into Modern Israel, COVID 19 and our corrupt medical system, and much more. You can find M…

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Corporate Memory, Curated 1:08:00

8d ago1:08:00

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Stephen Chambers of the historical consulting firm The Winthrop Group earned his BA, MA, and PhD in history. Throughout graduate school, he pursued interests in applied history—often doing the opposite (his words!) of what he was supposed to be doing as a future academic. He also wrote historical fiction and science fiction as a way to reflect on t…

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Ian Carroll Talks Conspiracies, Palestine, and Bitcoin - Fight Back Ep. 77 1:34:56

12d ago1:34:56

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The now very famous Ian Carroll stopped back by our Vegas studio, where he talks about the first time he was on the show, and how much has changed for him since then. Ian also discusses tech companies and government surveillance, the Israel and Palestine conflict, JFK and 9/11 conspiracies, working with Candace Owens, Elon Musk, Bitcoin, and much m…

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Amit Ron and Abraham A. Singer, "Everyone's Business: What Companies Owe Society" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 54:35

12d ago54:35

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The ethics of the company in a highly politicized time. Businesses are increasingly social actors. They fund political campaigns, take stances on social issues, and wave the flags of identity groups. As a highly polarized public demands political alignment from the businesses where they spend their money, what's a company to do? Everyone's Business…

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John Horn, "Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success" (MIT Press, 2023) 1:45:13

13d ago1:45:13

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Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success (MIT Press, 2023) offers a roadmap to help leaders predict, understand, and react to their competitors’ moves. It is a valuable tool to help companies stay ahead of their competitors when the competition is intensifying. To make the right choice when a…

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Gennifer Weisenfeld, "The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan" (Duke UP, 2025) 44:44

16d ago44:44

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Commercial art is more than just mass-produced publicity; it constructs social and political ideologies that impact the public’s everyday life. In The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan (Duke University Press, 2025), Gennifer Weisenfeld examines the evolution of Japanese advertising graphic desi…

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Arthur Kwon Lee Discusses Race, Confidence, and Masculinity - Fight Back Ep. 76 1:25:00

18d ago1:25:00

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Arthur Kwon Lee stopped back by the Vegas studio to talk more about his art, masculinity, race relations online, the role of art in social commentary, why confidence is so important, the influence of Israel on America, the importance of integrity, and much more. Proud to announce our new publishing sponsor Antelope Hill Publishing! You can buy a co…

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Lizhi Liu, "From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-Commerce in China" (Princeton UP, 2024) 59:37

22d ago59:37

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Alibaba. Tencent. JD. Pinduoduo. Run down the list of China’s most valuable companies and you’ll find, for the most part, that they’re all e-commerce companies—or at least facilitate e-commerce. The sector created giants: Alibaba grew from just 5.5 billion renminbi of revenue in 2010 to 280 billion last year. But how did Chinese e-commerce firms sh…

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Henry Cejudo Talks Fighting, Podcasting, and Politics - Fight Back Ep. 74 1:17:21

24d ago1:17:21

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Jake stopped by Henry Cejudo’s podcast studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they talked about recent fights, podcasting and content creation, American vs. Mexican identity, grappling with Khabib, gym culture, investing, and much more. Proud to announce our new publishing sponsor Antelope Hill Publishing! You can buy a controversial book, and suppor…

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David Duke on Christianity, Gaza, and Jewish Influence - Fight Back Ep. 73 1:43:01

27d ago1:43:01

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David Duke came back on the podcast last week to discuss a wide range of topics; everything from media manipulation, jewish supremacism, the cost of the war in Gaza, Christianity and his personal religious beliefs, the role of jewish influence in global conflicts, how AIPAC controls Washington D.C. as a proxy for Israel, and much more. Proud to ann…

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The Dark and True story of ‘The Finders Cult’ - Fight Back Ep. 72 1:47:56

1M ago1:47:56

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Jose Galison and Austin Picard stopped by the Vegas studio to discuss a VERY controversial topic - the infamous Finders Cult. They cover everything from secret government programs, Washington D.C. abuse rings, intelligent communities who traffic children, symbolism in the so called fake “pizzagate” and much more Support the podcast by purchasing me…

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Darryl Campbell, "Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software" (W. W. Norton, 2025) 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

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A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix. Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI…

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Mo Khan on Being Attacked By Dave Portnoy Over Free Speech - Fight Back Ep. 71 51:08

1M ago51:08

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Mo Khan came on the podcast to discuss his recent controversy at a Barstool bar in Philadelphia, Dave Portnoy’s attacks and slander against him, standing up for injustice, media manipulation, homelessness in America, his support for Palestine, and much more. Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com and save 10% by usin…

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Sandra Matz, "Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior" (HBRP, 2025) 41:31

1M ago41:31

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology. As algorithms…

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Jessica Smith on Engineering and Public Accountability in Energy Industries 1:15:56

1M ago1:15:56

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Jessica Smith, Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department and Dean’s Fellow for Earth and Society Programs of the Colorado School of Mines, about her work on engineering and public accountability in energy and mining industries. The pair discuss Smith’s long-held interests in mining and …

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Ipek A. Celik Rappas, "Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location" (Cornell UP, 2025) 44:59

1M ago44:59

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Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly t…

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Owen Benjamin and Vincent James on Cancel Culture, “The Mafia”, and Life in Idaho - Fight Back Ep. 70 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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Outside of the studio episode! Jake Shields and Owen Benjamin stopped by Vincent James and David J. Reilly’s studio in Idaho, where they discussed cancel culture, Owen’s life on a farm, the state of comedy today and how it compares to MMA culture, Joe Rogan, who “the Mafia” really was, and of course - Owen’s theory that panda bears are fake. Be sur…

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"Brand Strategy, Diet Culture and Cultural Histories of Desire" with Jessica Hamel-Akré 53:17

1M ago53:17

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I spoke with Jessica Hamel-Akré about her journey from literary scholar to historian to director of qualitative research at the consulting firm LoveBrands, and her work at the intersection of academia and industry. We discussed her fascinating 2024 book, The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire (Atlantic Books), and how her …

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Hans Kim Talks About Joe Rogan, His Comedy, and Life in New York - Fight Back Ep. 69 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

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Comedian Hans Kim came on the podcast to discuss opening for Joe Rogan and his influence on comedy, life during the pandemic, his appearances on Kill Tony, the tough life of Native Americans, jiu-jitsu, life in New York, and much more. You can find Hans online at https://hanskimcomedian.com/ Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightba…

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Dessy T. Levinson, "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience" (Crate Mind, 2025) 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Why do our attempts to control uncertainty often leave us feeling more adrift? What if our greatest source of stress could become our deepest well of creativity? Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and two decades of experience across advertising and venture capital, Dessy T. Levinson offers a radical reframing of how we relate to intensity. Fro…

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Joe Sutherland, "Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use" (Wiley, 2025) 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of “actionable insights” often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide de…

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The Truth About the Murder of Mary Phagan - Fight Back Ep. 68 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

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On April 26th, 1913, 14 year old Mary Phagan was murdered in Atlanta, Georgia, and her body was found in a factory basement the following day. The resulting arrest and conviction of Leo Frank led to the creation of the ADL - who still claim to this day his innocence. In today's episode, Jake interviews the great-niece of Mary Phagan, Mary Phagan Ke…

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Mike Ganino, "Make a Scene: Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of Being Unforgettable in Every Spotlight" (Authors & Co., 2025) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Today I spoke with Mike Ganino about his new book Make a Scene, Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of being Unforgettable in every Spotlight (Authors & Co., 2025) “The most powerful asset whether you want to lead a team, whether you want to pitch a deal, whether you want to close business, whether you want to interview for a new job, your mo…

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Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Episode - What Really Happened? - Fight Back Ep. 67 1:41:36

2M ago1:41:36

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Jose Galison and Austin Picard of the No Way, Jose! Podcast came by the Vegas studio to discuss the Oklahoma City Bombing and the strange situations surrounding it. They touch on possible government involvement, Terry Nichols, connections to other incidents, McVeigh’s military background, media manipulation surrounding the attack, other conspiracy …

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Garry Tonon on MMA, Training, and Life - Fight Back Ep. 66 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

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Garry Tonon came on the podcast to talk about MMA training, his competitive achievements, the ups and downs of fighting, the impact of COVID-19 on the fighting world, life in Puerto Rico, his move to Austin, and much more. #jakeshields #grappling #mmapodcast Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com and save 10% by usin…

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Reading Parties: A Discussion with Ben Bradbury, Founder of "Reading Rhythms" 51:27

2M ago51:27

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In this podcast interview, Richard Lucas hosts Ben Bradbury, founder of Reading Rhythms, to discuss the back story leading to founding Ben's his unique reading-themed events. Ben sharing his entrepreneurial journey, including early influences and the inspiration behind Reading Rhythms, which aims to reduce loneliness through shared reading experien…

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Sam Tripoli Talks Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Conspiracies - Fight Back Ep. 65 1:52:24

2M ago1:52:24

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Sam Tripoli stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about comedy, politics, conspiracy theories, the Vatican, Pizzagate, the importance of having kids, cancel culture, and much more. Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com and save 10% by using promo code PODCAST10 ThincZinc+ is a 7-in-1 organic supplement for cel…

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Wall Street Billionaire and Philanthropist Gives Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious 41:00

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Robert Rosenkranz was described by Bill Bowder as “the most powerful titan on Wall Street you’ve probably never heard of." As CEO of Delphi Capital Management the value of its assets under management grew to U$20 billion, and its value grew 100 fold. While his book The Stoic Capitalist (Bloomsbury, 2025) – has the tag line “advice for the exception…

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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 36:04

2M ago36:04

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The secret insights of economics, translated for the rest of us. Should I buy or rent? Do I ask for a promotion? Should I tell people I’m pregnant? What salary do I deserve? Should I just quit this job? Common anxieties about life are often grounded in economics. In an increasingly win-lose society, these economic decisions—where to work, where to …

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Re-Release: Ian Carroll, Sneako, and Jake Shields - Fight Back Ep. 1 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

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For the very first episode of the Fight Back Podcast in the summer of 2024, Ian Carroll and Sneako stopped by the Vegas studio. They discussed who the mafia actually is, the role of the CIA in global politics, 9/11, Epstein, Satanic Symbolism in pop culture, P Diddy’s blackmail ring, the Rothschilds, the pandemic, and much more. Support the podcast…

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John Kay, "The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong" (Yale UP, 2025) 55:15

2M ago55:15

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John Kay's The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong (Yale UP, 2025) is an accessible and entertaining reappraisal of what business is for and how it works. Full of history and written in a compelling narrative style, this book describes a shift in the underlying assumptions of the relationship…

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Firas Zahabi on MMA, Gym Culture, and Islam - Fight Back Ep. 64 2:08:24

2M ago2:08:24

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Firas Zahabi stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his current coaching and training insights, the evolution of MMA, COVID-19 in Canada, Jewish-Muslim relations, modern political tensions, the future of Islam and Christianity, the difference between a Liberal and Traditional mindset, and much more. Support the podcast by purchasing merc…

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Will Potter, "Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable" (City Lights Books, 2025) 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable (City Lights Books, 2025) is a groundbreaking investigation of factory farms and the unprecedented measures being taken to hide their impact -- on animals, public health, and the environment -- from the public. Hiding behind the little red barns that dot the landscape of rural America and decor…

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Ryan Matta Exposes the Dark Truth of Child Trafficking - Fight Back Ep. 63 1:46:09

2M ago1:46:09

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Ryan Matta stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about a very important issue: child trafficking. An expert on the issue with a background in both research and films, Ryan and Jake discuss high profile cases and their cover ups, government involvement in trafficking, NGO corruption, Andrew Tate’s allegations, how the border crises helps facilitate tr…

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History and Geopolitical Risk Analysis with Tinatin Japaridze 1:13:36

2M ago1:13:36

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I sat down with Tinatin Japaridze to explore how history shapes her work as a geopolitical risk analyst at the Eurasia Group. We discussed the role of historical context in forecasting geopolitical risks and how historical training fosters deep curiosity about the world. Tinatin shared her unconventional path to the field—one that took her from com…

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Jenny Wood, "Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It" (Portfolio, 2025) 39:02

3M ago39:02

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To be successful you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. As a former Google leader and top career coach who chased an attractive stranger off the subway and later married him, Jenny Wood knows her way around courage. In this book, Wood shatters conventional wisdom …

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Gilbert Melendez on Fighting, Family, and the Future - Fight Back Ep. 61 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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Gilbert Melendez stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his early fighting career, training with the Diaz brothers, his fighting and coaching philosophy, the rivalries he had in his career, what it’s like transitioning from fighting to coaching, memorable fights, the importance of family, and much more. Support the podcast by purchasing …

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Tony Moon, The L.A Riots “Roof Top Korean” - Fight Back Ep. 60 1:37:14

3M ago1:37:14

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Tony Moon stopped by the studio, with Arthur Kwon Lee, to talk to Jake about his role in the 1992 L.A. riots where he and his friends famously protected Koreatown from rioters. They also discussed the George Floyd/BLM riots, Antifa protests and street fights, the impact of January 6th, the pandemic, California’s current politics, and much more. Ton…

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Chris Skinner, "Intelligent Money: When Money Thinks for You" (Marshall Cavendish, 2024) 25:18

3M ago25:18

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Gym Interview With Bryce Mitchell: Being an Underdog, His Battle With Demons, and Elon Musk 14:57

3M ago14:57

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A behind the scenes Fight Back Exclusive: Jake met up with Bryce Mitchell as he was training for his upcoming fight with Jean Silva. They talked about Bryce's ridiculous underdog status, his media controversy, his spiritual battles, and much more. #jakeshields #brycemitchell #ufcnews You can support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightba…

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Richard Gage, Founder of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth - Fight Back Ep. 59 1:31:42

3M ago1:31:42

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Richard Gage stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about how he founded Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth, red flags in the official story of 9/11, evidence of thermite being used on the trade center, historical false flag operations, parallels between 9/11 and Gaza, controlled demolition theories, Palestine, and much more. Architect Ri…

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Don A. Moore and Max H. Bazerman, "Decision Leadership: Empowering Others to Make Better Choices" (Yale UP, 2022) 54:54

3M ago54:54

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The word Leader often brings to mind the heroic image of a charismatic, confident, and persuasive person who seems to "know" what to do in an instinctual, gut-driven way. In Decision Leadership: Empowering Others to Make Better Choices (Yale UP, 2022), Don A. Moore and Max H. Bazerman offer a well-researched and compelling corrective to this view. …

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Myron Gaines on Censorship, the Epstein Files, and Freedom of Speech - Fight Back Ep. 58 1:38:19

3M ago1:38:19

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Myron Gaines stopped by the Vegas studio again to talk about free speech, Middle East politics, censorship on social media, the USS Liberty, January 6th, the Epstein files, 9/11, the Tate brothers, conservative media being co-opted, and much more. Support the podcast by purchasing merch at https://fightbackpodcast.com Save 10% by using promo code F…

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Kevork Almassian on the Syrian conflict and the fall of Assad - Fight Back Ep. 57 1:27:26

3M ago1:27:26

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Kevork Almassian, an Armenian Orthodox Christian and award-winning journalist, came on the podcast to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, US and Israeli involvement in Assad’s downfall, what life is like currently in Syria, the Armenian genocide, the impact of U.S. sanctions, Western media manipulation when covering the conflict, and muc…

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Sustainable Teamwork and Team Leadership in Southeast Asia 26:05

3M ago26:05

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The workplace is forever facing new challenges. These challenges are also unique in the context of Southeast Asia. Effective team work and leadership are at the core of organisational success. Yet much remains under investigated in how we can best help organisations and their teams and leaders in navigating shifts in the business environment. To th…

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The Library of Mistakes: A Conversation with Russell Napier 54:53

3M ago54:53

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The Library of Mistakes is a library located in Edinburgh, Scotland dedicated to financial and economic history. Russell Napier, the founder and keeper of the library is a professor at The Edinburgh Business School and investment manager. In this wide-ranging discussion, Russell discusses his work as a practitioner and a scholar of financial crises…

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