Best Infinite Worlds Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Best Of: Life Lessons From Wired Co-Founder Kevin Kelly 51:20

15h ago51:20

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Sign up for our daily Substack here! Kevin Kelly has made a career out of looking to the future. He helped pioneer online social networking all the way back in the 1980s, and he co-founded Wired, the magazine devoted to digital technology, when the internet was still an infant. But in his new book, Excellent Advice for Living, he looks backward. It…

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"What Else, What Else, in the Joyous City? " by sadoeuphemist + "The Lord of Mars" by Meghan McCarron 1:22:12

2d ago1:22:12

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This episode features "What Else, What Else, in the Joyous City? " by sadoeuphemist (©2025 by sadoeuphemist) and "The Lord of Mars" by Meghan McCarron (©2025 by Meghan McCarron) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Personalization and Authenticity = The Future of Association Marketing [with Cam Sanders!] 42:36

3d ago42:36

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As we learn from our guest today on the Association Chat Podcast, Cam Sanders—Founder and Principal of LeadHERShip Strategies—personalization and authenticity are the future of association marketing, and there’s really no other way forward. In an age where marketing is already beginning to be dominated by AI-generated content, it’s the organization…

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'The Next Big Idea Daily': Your Brain on Revenge 11:26

4d ago11:26

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Let’s talk about revenge. Not the juicy, action-movie kind with flaming cars and dramatic showdowns, but the kind that quietly simmers in your brain long after someone cuts you off in traffic or sends a snarky email. According to Yale psychiatry lecturer and lawyer James Kimmel, revenge isn’t just an emotion. It’s an addiction. A hit of dopamine he…

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AI FIRST: The Tsunami Is Already Here 1:03:46

9d ago1:03:46

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AI, according to Andy Sack and Adam Brotman, co-founders of Forum3 and co-authors of the new book AI First, isn't just a neat new tool. It's "a tsunami of technology and capabilities." And if you don't start learning how to use it properly, they say, "you are absolutely gonna be left behind." The problem? Most people are using AI wrong. They're tre…

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"All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" by Marissa Lingen + "A Week at the Raven Feather Salon" by Carrie Vaughn 1:14:08

9d ago1:14:08

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This episode features "All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" by Marissa Lingen (©2025 by Marissa Lingen) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "A Week at the Raven Feather Salon" by Carrie Vaughn (©2025 by Carrie Vaughn) read by Susan Hanfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Outcomes Over Deliverables & the End of Pointless “Busy Work” at Your Association 39:36

10d ago39:36

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When it comes to nonprofits and associations, the underlying message from this podcast is crystal clear: let’s embrace the end of pointless busy work and move toward measuring how the work we do directly impacts mission. 🎯 **And spoiler alert – it’s not easy to do** This week on the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien interviews Juan Sanc…

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Best Of: Michael Lewis Runs Toward Pleasure 1:11:58

16d ago1:11:58

1:11:58

This is one of our favorite conversations from the last year. On the surface, it's an interview we did with Michael Lewis to coincide with the paperback release of Going Infinite, his book about Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX. Michael, who spent months hovering over Sam's shoulder, believes he wasn't some malevolent grifter: he was an aw…

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The Infinite Possibilities of a CEO Doubling Down on Culture & Belonging 33:02

17d ago33:02

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These days, the role of a CEO extends far beyond managing operations—it involves creating an environment where every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging. This week, the Association Podcast welcomes Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO of the American Epilepsy Society, for a discussion with host KiKi L’Italien focused on the rich organizational benefits …

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How Susan Cain Found Her Voice 45:23

23d ago45:23

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Susan Cain always knew she wanted to be a writer. But her path to becoming one was anything but straightforward. She took a creative writing class in college and came away convinced she wasn’t very talented. So she pivoted: law school, white-shoe firm, eyes set on making partner. Seven years later, a senior partner walked into her office with life-…

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"My Mother, the Supervillain" by Benjamin Blattberg + "See Now the Misfortune..." by Lowry Poletti + "When the Faerie King..." by Vanessa Fogg 57:48

23d ago57:48

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"My Mother, the Supervillain" by Benjamin Blattberg (©2025 by by Benjamin Blattberg) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "See Now the Misfortune of the Thinking Tenax" by Lowry Poletti (©2025 by Lowry Poletti) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "When the Faerie King Toured the Human Realm" by Vanessa Fogg (©2025 by Vanessa Fogg) read by Susan Hanfield. Learn more…

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How a Visionary Group of Women Fought to Empower All Who Work in Association Tech 1:11:13

24d ago1:11:13

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In this special episode of the Association Chat Podcast, we hear from a group that helped solidify a new future for women in nonprofit tech as we speak with some of the founders of the Association of Women Technology Champions. Learn more about AWTC: https://awtc.tech/

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HOPE FOR CYNICS: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness 58:06

30d ago58:06

58:06

We think that cynicism protects us from being disappointed by other people. But Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki says the opposite is true. When we expect the worst in people, we create a self-fulfilling prophecy that brings out exactly what we feared. So in his new book, Hope for Cynics, Jamil sets out to prove that hope isn't naive: it's smart. 🎁…

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"Eyes Grown Thick on the World" by Will McMahon + "The Twenty-One Second God" by Peter Watts 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

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This episode features "Eyes Grown Thick on the World" by Will McMahon (©2025 by Will McMahon) and "The Twenty-One Second God" by Peter Watts (©2025 by Peter Watts) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Outsourcing as a Tool to Breathe New Life into Your Nonprofit 32:00

1M ago32:00

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This week on Association Chat, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Dana Freker Doody, owner of Inktide Solutions, and Shameka Jennings, principal and chief events officer of EventsNoire, to discuss outsourcing as a means of saving resources and preserving a strong culture and morale at associations and nonprofits. This interview explores what smart,…

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RISE ABOVE: How to Realize Your Full Potential 45:36

1M ago45:36

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Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman broke free from resentment and rumination, shifting into what he calls an empowerment mindset. Are you ready to do the same? • Support our show by becoming a Next Big Idea Club member. Learn more hereBy Next Big Idea Club

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"The Meaning We Seek" by Nancy Kress + "Ninnagan Says Remember" by Jonathan Olfert 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

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This episode features "The Meaning We Seek" by Nancy Kress (©2025 by Nancy Kress) and "Ninnagan Says Remember" by Jonathan Olfert (©2025 by Jonathan Olfert), both read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Timeless Advice for Building Community, Connections, and Happiness 32:59

1M ago32:59

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How do we create a sense of belonging in a world that feels more disconnected than ever? For thousands of years, spiritual traditions have employed time-tested principles to bring people together, strengthen identities, and cultivate loyalty. But how can today’s associations and nonprofits apply these lessons to deepen connections and inspire lasti…

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MORAL AMBITION: Are You Wasting Your Talent? 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

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What if everything we've been told about having a successful career is wrong? Rutger Bregman thinks most of us are wasting our working lives and argues we should stop trying to get rich and start trying to solve the world's problems instead.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Where Are They Now?" by Meg Elison + "Through the Machine" by P. A. Cornell 46:25

1M ago46:25

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This episode features "Where Are They Now?" by Meg Elison (©2025 by Meg Ellison), and "Through the Machine" by P. A. Cornell (©2025 by P. A. Cornell) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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How Associations Can Think and Act Like Entrepreneurs 40:16

1M ago40:16

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Sales, growth strategies, and taking calculated risks — it’s not just for those seeking a traditional quarterly profit in the business world. In this episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with a serial entrepreneur in the association space, Lucas McCann, to talk all about it. Currently, Lucas is at the helm of Core …

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NVIDIA: Jensen Huang Bet Big on AI. What Comes Next? 1:21:51

2M ago1:21:51

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In his new book, The Thinking Machine, Stephen Witt offers a riveting portrait of Jensen Huang, who went from immigrant dishwasher to CEO of the world’s most valuable company. • If you enjoyed this episode, check out our conversation with Walter Isaacson about his biography of Elon MuskBy Next Big Idea Club

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"The Temporal Displacement of the Graves" by Russell Nichols + "The Price of Manners" by Martin Cahill 36:09

2M ago36:09

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This episode features "The Temporal Displacement of the Graves" by Russell Nichols (©2025 by Russell Nichols) read by Janina Edwards, and "The Price of Manners" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Personalization Hacks to DRIVE Member Engagement 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Join Association Chat's KiKi L'Italien for a candid conversation exploring how associations can overcome the current challenges of keeping members engaged in our digital-first world. Mats Persson from Umbraco and Jake Toohey from Adage will discuss practical approaches to personalization that go far beyond the basics. Learn more about Umbraco: http…

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EXPLORATION: Why We Seek Out Big Challenges 53:06

2M ago53:06

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Humans are wired to explore. So why are we less adventurous than ever — and what are we losing because of it? Guest: Alex Hutchinson, author of The Explorer’s Gene Further Listening: Looking for more episodes about adventure? Check out our conversations with Colin O’Brady and David GrannBy Next Big Idea Club

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"Shadows on the Pavement" by R. P. Sand + "Rthing it Up: An Oral History" by Gene Doucette 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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This episode features "Shadows on the Pavement" by R. P. Sand (©2025 by R. P. Sand) read by Justine Eyre, "Rthing it Up: An Oral History" by Gene Doucette (©2025 by Gene Doucette) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Stop Letting A.I. Overwhelm Your Staff [Keep it Simple to Keep Up] 35:23

2M ago35:23

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As we learn in this interview, it’s time to stop letting artificial intelligence overwhelm your association staff. Host KiKi L’Italien visits with Dan Chuparkoff, CEO of Reinvention Labs, to talk about AI and The Future of Work in this Association Chat Podcast episode. Analysis paralysis is real, and as Dan reminds us: sometimes it is best to keep …

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AI 2027: What If Superhuman AI Is Right Around the Corner? 1:37:07

2M ago1:37:07

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Could AI take over in the next few years? Daniel Kokotajlo thinks so. Here’s why. 💿 Check out this Spotify playlist of our other episodes about AI 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonfiction books — in audio or text — straight fro…

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Attendees are Bored of the Same Old Association Event Programming [Let's change that] 27:35

2M ago27:35

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Association Chat Podcast host KiKi L'Italien goes one-on-one with Devon Montgomery Pasha, an expert on events and programming who wants to revolutionize how associations capture audience hearts and minds. As Chief Experience Officer at DMP Creative, her SPARK method has rescued countless events from the curse of mediocrity. In an era where member a…

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THE ART OF EDITING: Graydon Carter on the Golden Age of Magazines 59:38

2M ago59:38

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Remember magazines? Piled high on coffee tables or tucked into seatback pockets. Savored beneath beach umbrellas or skimmed anxiously in dental waiting rooms. Glorious, glossy magazines. Graydon Carter made some of the best. He started with Spy, a sly, sharp-edged monthly that managed to feel both smarter and more mischievous than anything else on …

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"TALK: “The Siren Song of the Otherworld Goggles”" by Dominica Phetteplace + "The Other River" by Jon Lasser 37:53

2M ago37:53

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This episode features "TALK: “The Siren Song of the Otherworld Goggles”" by Dominica Phetteplace (©2025 by Dominica Phetteplace) "The Other River" by Jon Lasser (©2025 by Jon Lasser), both read by Alison Belle Bews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Cyberattacks Targeting Associations and Nonprofits are Exploding [Let's Fight Back] 35:27

2M ago35:27

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As associations and nonprofits face explosive rates of cyberattacks, one thing is clear: human error is almost always the root cause. 😟 This week, the human element in nonprofit cyberattacks is explored in depth as Association Chat host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Brian Scott, a top cybersecurity strategist with 37 years of experience, to uncover…

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FAMILY DYNAMICS: Unraveling the Mystery of Sibling Success 52:51

3M ago52:51

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You know those families where the kids all grow up to be remarkably successful? New York Times journalist Susan Dominus has spent the last few years getting to know some of them, looking for parenting techniques and life lessons. She's written a book about her findings called The Family Dynamic. "I thought I wrote a book about high-achieving famili…

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"Meditations from the Event Horizon" by Deborah L. Davitt + "The Potter, His Daughter, and the Boy..." by Oyedotun Damilola Muees 1:18:06

3M ago1:18:06

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This episode features "Meditations from the Event Horizon" by Deborah L. Davitt (©2025 by Deborah L. Davitt) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Potter, His Daughter, and the Boy with Tribal Marks on his Face" by Oyedotun Damilola Muees (©2025 by Oyedotun Damilola Muees) read by Mirron Willlis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Why Joy is Missing at Work in 2025 and How to Reclaim It 32:32

3M ago32:32

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In a time when leadership feels more stressful than ever, what if the secret to thriving was as simple as joy? In this episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with The Party Scientist himself, Jacques W. Martique, to explore how science-backed joy can transform the way we lead and build community. Jacques has rocked festival stag…

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ABUNDANCE: Derek Thompson on How to Actually Rebuild the American Dream 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

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Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is probably the most talked-about book in the country right now. And the most hotly debated. It’s a book about how we got here — here being a country without enough housing, a country that has lost its ambitious optimism, a country that has forgotten how to build. The prescription Ezra and Derek offer to c…

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"The Price of Miracles" by Nigel Faustino + "Does Harlen Lattner Dream of Infected Sheep? Part II" by Sarah Langan 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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This episode features "The Price of Miracles" by Nigel Faustino (©2025 by Nigel Faustino) and "Does Harlen Lattner Dream of Infected Sheep? Part II" by Sarah Langan (©2025 by Sarah Langan), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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How to Boycott an Event and Avoid Unintended Consequences 30:21

3M ago30:21

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With political tensions high, associations and nonprofits face tough choices about where and how they host events. Enter SocialOffset, a groundbreaking initiative co-founded by Dr. Elena Gerstmann that empowers conference attendees to offset the economic impact of destination boycotts—without sacrificing meaningful participation. In this episode of…

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