Best Scan Media Llc Podcasts (2025)

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Kamy Akhavan on What's Actually Happening in Los Angeles, the Root Causes, and Bridging Our Divides 1:32:36

3d ago1:32:36

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes Kamy Akhavan, Executive Director at the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and former CEO of ProCon.org. Kamy shares his extraordinary journey from war-torn Iran to becoming a champion of civil discourse and political bridge-building in the United States. What We Discuss: Kamy’s powerful immigra…

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AI-Automated Film Making 43:02

4d ago43:02

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An recent article in Variety was titled: "Sylvester Stallone-Backed Largo.ai Teams With Brilliant Pictures for ‘World’s First Fully AI-Automated Film Company’". Obviously this caught our attention! We sit down with Sami Arpa, CEO of Largo.ai, to unpack how films are developed, funded, and brought to life using AI. We discover how tools like script …

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Andrew Heaton: Tribalism Is Dumb – Why We're Hardwired for Division & How to Cope 1:33:11

6d ago1:33:11

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In this insightful and often humorous episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes political satirist, author, and podcast host Andrew Heaton for a wide-ranging conversation about his latest book, Tribalism Is Dumb. Heaton, known for his podcast The Political Orphanage, brings his signature blend of wit, intellect, and candor to explore why politics has bec…

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Dialogue Killers Revealed: Beat Ad Hominem & Proxies to Reclaim Civil Political Talk 35:36

9d ago35:36

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In this edition, host Corey Nathan dives into two behaviors that shut down meaningful dialogue before it even starts: ad hominem attacks and treating individuals as proxies for groups. Drawing from real-life interactions and candid personal stories, Corey illustrates why civil discourse matters now more than ever. What Is Discussed: Why personal at…

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"This Week in Movie Trailers" - Jonny Elwyn on Freelance Creativity, Trailer Data, and Building TWIMT 1:27:55

12d ago1:27:55

1:27:55

This episode is definitely for "trailer geeks" because host Corey Nathan and this week's guest Jonny Elwyn totally geek out over some great trailers. So on this edition, we sit down with Jonny Elwyn—a freelance editor and writer based in London—to explore the creative freelance lifestyle, the trailer industry, and Jonny’s popular newsletter This We…

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Federated learning in production (part 2) 45:25

12d ago45:25

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Chong Shen from Flower Labs joins us to discuss what it really takes to build production-ready federated learning systems that work across data silos. We talk about the Flower framework and it's architecture (supernodes, superlinks, etc.), and what makes it both "friendly" and ready for real enterprise environments. We also explore how the generati…

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Rachel Cosgrove, Co-Owner & Operator of Results Fitness 50:52

13d ago50:52

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In this powerful episode of The Voices of Business, hosts Joshua Maddux and Corey Nathan sit down with Rachel Cosgrove, co-owner and operator of Results Fitness in Santa Clarita. Celebrating 25 years of impact, Rachel shares her journey from dancer and personal trainer in New York City to co-creating one of the top gyms in the U.S., according to Me…

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Bishop Mary D. Glasspool, Trailblazing Leader in the Episcopal Church, on Challenging Tradition and Navigating Faith 1:11:36

14d ago1:11:36

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In this inspiring episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes Bishop Mary D. Glasspool, a pioneering leader in the Episcopal Church and the first openly lesbian woman to be consecrated as a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Since 2016, she has served as Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Bishop Mary shares her personal journey of faith,…

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Federated learning in production (part 1) 44:38

17d ago44:38

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In this first of a two part series of episodes on federated learning, we dive into the evolving world of federated learning and distributed AI frameworks with Patrick Foley from Intel. We explore how frameworks like OpenFL and Flower are enabling secure, collaborative model training across silos, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare. The …

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Reasoned Humility: Pastor David Hegg on Theology, Differences, and Engaging Culture 1:11:26

18d ago1:11:26

1:11:26

In this episode, host Corey Nathan is joined by Pastor David Hegg, Senior Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. With decades of experience, a master’s in theology, and a doctorate in preaching, Pastor Hegg shares his unique journey into ministry, his thoughts on biblical teaching, and how Christians can faithfully navigate today’s cu…

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(ICYMI) Sussing out Excellent Journalism from All the Crap with Julie Mason, SiriusXM Radio Host and Former White House Reporter 59:36

21d ago59:36

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“You’ve got to be willing to kick your sources right in the balls if necessary, even if they’re your friends.” Julie Mason came up the ranks at regional newspapers before becoming a White House reporter. On her SiriusXM radio show, you can tell how much she loves and champions good reporters and reveres excellent journalism. And that's one of the m…

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ICYMI - Wajahat Ali: Navigating Chaos and Divisiveness with Hope and Humanity 1:04:36

25d ago1:04:36

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A lot's happened already this year. So it's worth re-setting this conversation with friend of the pod, Wajahat Ali, from earlier this year... When there's such chaos amd divisiveness all around us, what can we do to cultivate a sense of hope and humanity? In this episode, we welcome back Wajahat Ali, celebrated writer, editor of The Left Hook Subst…

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Robert Hyams: From Film Reels to Avid – A Legendary Journey Through the Golden Age of Trailers 1:08:55

26d ago1:08:55

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In this nostalgic episode of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, host Corey Nathan sits down with the legendary Robert Hyams, a pivotal figure in the evolution of movie marketing. From his start in the mailroom at Kaleidoscope to his influential role in both trailers and studio post-production, Rob shares fascinating stories of the people, technologies,…

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Emailing like a superhuman 47:27

27d ago47:27

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Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to discuss how AI and LLMs are reshaping the email experience. He highlights challenges related to the variability of user prompts and infrastructure optimization. Loïc emphasizes that a deep focus on user experience and real human workflows is key to building AI tools people actually love …

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Bryan Touchstone, General Manager of Valencia Town Center 41:15

27d ago41:15

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In this episode of The Voices of Business, host Joshua Maddux welcomes Bryan Touchstone, the General Manager of Valencia Town Center. Bryan brings over 35 years of experience in commercial retail management, having worked across the country in cities from Buffalo to Denver and now Santa Clarita. With a diverse background that spans radio broadcasti…

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Standing with Ukraine: Alexander Vindman on U.S. Foreign Policy, Putin’s Threat, and the Folly of Trumpism 1:17:26

29d ago1:17:26

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Alexander Vindman—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Director for European Affairs on the White House National Security Council. Known for his key role in the first Trump impeachment and his deep expertise in Eastern European affairs, Vindman returns to discuss his latest book, The Folly of Realism:…

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Stop Toxic Partisanship (Doing Our Part): Finding Humanity in Polarized Politics & Religion 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

In this episode, host Corey Nathan reflects on a pivotal shift in direction for the podcast. The solo episodes of “Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other” will be moving toward a more practical focus—answering the question of how we engage in tough conversations about politics and religion in more productive, neighborly, human ways.…

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Serene Jones on Grace, Grit, and God: How Faith Can Heal a Fractured Democracy 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan speaks with Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary. As the first woman to lead the historic 180-year-old institution, Dr. Jones brings deep insight to the intersection of theology, justice, and public life. Together, they explore how Christian faith can guide us through trauma, division, an…

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From the Boardroom to Town Hall: Leading with Civility with Mayor Lisa Willey Knierim 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Lisa Willey Knierim—Mayor of Cranbury Township, NJ, President of 1880 Hospitality, and high school pal. Lisa shares powerful insights into the realities of small-town governance, the impact of state housing mandates, and the ripple effects of national political discourse. From boardrooms to townshi…

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Pete Campbell, Creative Director at Wild Card Creative Group 1:21:37

1M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Pete Campbell, Creative Director at Wild Card Creative Group and one of the most respected editors and mentors in the trailer industry. From his humble beginnings as a student and babysitter to cutting award-winning trailers and mentoring the next generation of creatives, Pete shares his journey and…

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Model Context Protocol Deep Dive 42:23

1M ago42:23

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris unpack the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a rising standard for enabling agentic AI interactions with external systems, APIs, and data sources. They explore how MCP supports interoperability, community contributions, and a rapidly developing ecosystem of AI integrations. The conversation also highlights some real-wo…

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Corey Nathan, Scan Media 52:39

1M ago52:39

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In this episode of The Voices of Business, host Joshua Maddux flips the mic on the usual host-turned-guest Corey Nathan, founder and CEO of Scan Media. Corey shares his personal and professional journey—from the theater world of New York to business leadership in Santa Clarita. As a seasoned podcaster and entrepreneur, Corey opens up about founding…

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Beyond Outrage and Misperceptions: Building the Muscles for Democracy (with More In Common's Kate Carney) 1:04:54

1M ago1:04:54

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In this episode, Corey Nathan sits down with Kate Carney, Deputy Director at More in Common. Kate shares her fascinating journey—from working in Congress to boating 6,000 miles around the U.S.—and how those experiences shape her work today. The conversation centers on More in Common’s new report, The Connection Opportunity, and explores how we can …

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Trump's Attack on Decency and Your Constitutional Rights: Why It's NOT Normal 40:54

1M ago40:54

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan reflects on where we stand as a country several months into the current administration. With candor and conviction, Corey explores the themes of democracy, decency, and due process. Drawing from scripture, the Constitution, and commentary by thought leaders like David Brooks and Mike Madrid, this episode delivers …

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Seeing beyond the scan in neuroimaging 42:58

2M ago42:58

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI, machine learning, and healthcare through the lens of neuroimaging and epilepsy diagnosis. Dr. Gavin Winston shares insights from his work using MRI data and machine learning to uncover subtle abnormalities in brain function. We discuss the cultural and ethical barriers to AI adoption in medicine, …

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E.J. Dionne: "Come, Let Us Reason Together" | Resisting Extremism and the Path to National Healing 1:19:18

2M ago1:19:18

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan talks with renowned journalist, scholar, and public intellectual E.J. Dionne Jr. E.J. is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, a professor at Georgetown University, and a prolific author. Together, they discuss democracy, faith, political polarization, and th…

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The Unflinching Eye: McKay Coppins on Journalism, the Threats to Our Freedoms and the Power of Inquiry 1:12:18

2M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

🎙️Award-winning journalist and Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins us to explore the delicate intersections of politics, faith, and journalism. From shadowing Donald Trump to chronicling the political journey of Mitt Romney, McKay shares what it takes to pursue truth in turbulent times. What We Discuss: What it’s like getting rare access to T…

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The Creative Advertising Career of Dana Precious – From Sony to Marvel and Beyond 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

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On this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and dynamic Dana Precious. From her humble start as a receptionist to holding top marketing positions at Sony, Marvel, and Relativity, Dana shares a story filled with humor, grit, and wisdom. Alongside her accomplishments in entertainment marketing, Dana is also a successful author of several novels, …

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Ashley Carlson, Elevate Virtual Business Solutions 57:55

2M ago57:55

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In this inspiring episode of The Voices of Business, host Joshua Maddux sits down with Ashley Carlson, founder and CEO of Elevate Business Solutions. Joshua explores Ashley’s entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Santa Clarita to building a remote, women-led team that empowers business owners to reclaim their time. Ashley shares insights on th…

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I Was Right About the Law, But My Delivery Was WRONG: How to Discuss Threats to Our Rights Without Being a Jerk 26:18

2M ago26:18

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan shares a candid reflection about a recent encounter where he was right on the facts and the law—but completely wrong in how he presented them. Yet if we're honest with ourselves about when we make mistakes, it's a good opportunity to learn, reminding us that how we communicate is just as important as what we commu…

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Untangling the Partisan Knot: A Balanced Look at Political News with Isaac Saul of Tangle 1:13:36

2M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a widely respected, nonpartisan political newsletter. Isaac and his team bring a fresh approach to political journalism by curating multiple perspectives—right, left, and independent—on major stories of the day. Corey, a fan and avid reader of Tangle, dives deep into Isaac’s upbringin…

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Open source AI to tackle your backlog 42:04

2M ago42:04

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Vibe coding, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted pull requests? In this episode, Daniel and Chris chat with Robert Brennan and Graham Neubig of All Hands AI about how AI is transforming software development—from senior engineer productivity to open source agents that address GitHub issues. They dive into trust, tooling, collaboration, and what it me…

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(ICYMI) Beyond Right and Left: Rabbi Sharon Brous and the Courage to Ask 'What Do You See?' After October 7th 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

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In this deeply moving episode, Corey Nathan welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a groundbreaking Jewish community based in Los Angeles. Rabbi Brous is also the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. Together, they explore ancient traditions, mental health, spiritual le…

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