Queen Victoria's son, Albert Edward, was gambling with his friends at a country estate when the host's son noticed one of the guests cheating. Eventually, that evening playing baccarat spirled into a scandal that forced the Prince of Wales to take the stand in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Marla Sofer is the Founder and CEO of Knomee, a fintech platform that empowers individuals to align their financial decisions with their personal values and goals. With over two decades of experience in financial services — including leadership roles at JP Morgan, BlackRock, Microsoft, and Carta — she has consistently championed client-centric inno…

SEASON 22 EPISODE 3 SPECIAL "COMEDY MUSIC" EPISODE! The Check's in the Mail - "Weird Al" Yankovic Foux Du Fafa - Flight of the Conchords Carol Brown - Flight of the Conchords You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute - Flight of the Conchords Pregnant Women are Smug - Garfunkel and Oates 29 / 31 - Garfunkel and Oates In My Country - The Lemon Sisters Natal…

In 1688, a royal ship was embarking from Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage. The Vasa was incredibly grand and intricate; it was also incredibly top-heavy. A few minutes after it began sailing, the ship toppeled over and sank into the sea. But its story was only just beginning. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patr…

Don Dimitrievich, portfolio manager for Infrastructure Credit & Senior Managing Director for Nuveen, joins the NPM podcast this week to discuss how tariff risk and uncertainty around the Inflation Reduction Act's longevity has created an opportunity in the private credit sector across different renewable energy technologies. Later in the program, D…

Joshua D. Rogers is the Founder and CEO of Arete Wealth, a Chicago-based financial services firm specializing in alternative investments, venture capital, and private equity. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded to over 100 offices and more than 320 advisors nationwide, providing comprehensive wealth management for high-net-worth individuals…

When two of the most influential figures in film become the personal hostages of Kim Jong Il, they have two objectives: to elevate North Korean cinema on the world stage, and to plot their daring escape. On the Very Special Episodes podcast, Dana Schwartz tells one incredible story each week. If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and go subscr…

Greg Lavigne, a partner in energy and infrastructure practice for Sidley Austin, joins the NPM podcast this week to discuss the ongoing tariff situation and its impact on developers, how the growth of private credit is supporting today’s clean energy pipeline and how the industry might get impacted by changes coming in the inflation reduction act. …

The Earl and Countess of Rutland were dealing with unimaginable tragedy - their eldest son had died and their second son began suffering from the same mysterious illness that killed the first. But servants were whispering.... a servant had recently been dismissed, and her family was known outsiders. Was it possible the women of the Flowers family h…

I'm delighted to share with you an interview with Dr. Amy Easton, who authored the volume Divine Aid in our new Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants series. Amy is an associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU, where she also teaches in the global women's studies and American studies programs. Amy did her graduate work in literature, just like…

Adi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, which identifies, creates, and documents processes to help businesses scale. She has 25 years of experience as a trained industrial engineer, management consultant, and business executive. With this knowledge, Adi helps organizations and companies improve efficiency and perform…

This episode of the NPM Podcast is the full panel discussion titled “Data Centers: Powering the Next Generation of Renewable Demand” held at NPM’s recent US Development & Finance Forum 2025 in NYC. Not yet an NPM subscriber? For more comprehensive coverage of data centers & power year-round, go to www.newprojectmedia.com to learn more. The panel in…

Nostradamus's names and predictions are famous, centuries after his death. But the man behind the predictions is still largely unknown. Was he a true believer, or a savvy opportunist? Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: …

David A. Perez is the CEO of Tax Maverick, a company that empowers tax professionals by providing technology and AI solutions to enhance their tax advisory services. Under his leadership, Tax Maverick has significantly expanded its reach, transitioning from individual taxpayer services to assisting tax professionals nationwide with impactful tax st…

Eleanor of Aquitaine's younger sister Petronilla was attractive and wealthy, but she remained unmarried until she was 19 and met the charming Ralph of Vermandois. There was one big problem with the match though, and it would have bloody consequences. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order…

​Donald Morgan is the LPL Branch Manager and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary at Independent Wealth Connections, a firm offering a comprehensive range of investment planning products and services, focusing on assisting individuals and business owners with their financial, investment, and retirement needs. With over four decades of experience in t…

Season 22 Episode 2 Edibles - Foamboy Washington DC - Zack Keim Better Days - Zack Keim Praise - Panda Bear Ends Meet - Panda Bear Midwinter Swimmers - The Innocence Mission John Williams - The Innocence Mission Pray to Me - Dyan What Fiction Is For - Dyan You Were the Ones I Had to Betray - Dean Wareham The Cloud is Coming - Dean Wareham Fine Day …

Perkins Coie’s Jane Rueger and Jacob Neeley join NPM's Kaitlin Fallowfield on the pod this week to discuss the eight options PJM recently presented to FERC for policies governing data centers with co-located power generation. Rueger and Neely review the advantages for developers across the different options, offer insight about how companies might …

King Sejong the Great is considered, well, the greatest king in Korean history. And his greatest contribution of all might have been twenty-four letters. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.c…

Larry Shumbres is the Founder and CEO of Archive Intel, an AI-powered compliance solution designed to streamline the archiving of electronic communications for financial institutions. Under his leadership, Archive Intel secured $1.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven compliance solutions. ​Larry is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur with…

​Patrick Hannon is the Vice President of SaaS Commercialization at Fidelity Labs, where he develops and implements go-to-market strategies for innovative financial technology solutions. With over 12 years in the WealthTech industry, he has held significant roles at companies such as Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze) and Advicent (now part of InvestClou…

The 6th-century feud between Brunhild and Fredegund would last the rest of their lives, defining their kingdoms for generations as the women went from queens to rival regents. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love S…

Kyle Hayes, a partner at Foley & Lardner and vice chair of their energy transition practice, joins the podcast to update the status of the green hydrogen industry in the US. Hayes reviews the bigger winners of the hydrogen hub opportunity being administered by the Department of Energy and also the impact of the final ruling by the Internal Revenue …

Andrew Redinger, managing director and head of KeyBanc Capital Markets’ utilities, power and renewable group, joins the podcast this week to discuss how clean energy project development will be impacted by broader macro concerns about a slowdown in M&A and other capital markets activities. Later in the program, he addresses US supply chain costs an…

Queen Brunhild married Sigeburt I of Austrasia. Her sister married Sigebert's brother. At least, they were married, until Brunhild's sister died under mysterious circumstances and he re-married three days later. His new queen, Fredegund, would have a bitter rivalry with Brunhild that would change the fate of both of their nations. Support Noble Blo…

Ryan Eisenman is the Co-founder and CEO of Arch, a fintech company that automates the administration and management of private investments. A Houston native, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human and Organizational Development, along with minors in Corporate Strategy, Financial Economics, and Economics. Before founding Arch…

Season 22 Episode 1 Keep Your Light On - Hugo Brijs Youth Fool - Twist Payphone - Twist Arthur Kill - Boyscott Lima - Boyscott Just Like Heaven - Richard Cheese The Greatest - Richard Cheese Kids Go Down (孩子们的时光) - Chinese American Bear Yummy Yummy Yummy (好吃好吃) - Chinese American Bear Rattlesnake - Rubblebucket Morning Glory Blanket - Rubblebucket …

In this episode, we continue our streak of interviews with the authors of our new book series, Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants. And today we've got a fascinating conversation with Dr. Mason Allred about his volume, Seeing. Dr. Allred is an Associate Professor of Communication, Media and Culture at Brigham Young University, Hawaii. He studied h…

On this week's episode, host Andrew Burnes is joined by Robert Piconi, Co-Founder and CEO of battery storage company Energy Vault. Robert dives into the different technologies the company is offering to buyers and offtakers, ranging from 1–4-hour lithium-ion applications to multi-day microgrids utilizing green hydrogen, as well as the company's mov…

Cyrus the Great of Persia wanted to conquer the Massengetae people and, through cunning, he killed the son of their warrior-queen, Tomyris. It was a bad move. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystu…

Bennett Maxwell is the Founder of Dirty Dough. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in elementary school by selling candy bars, Bennett now leads a pioneering cookie-selling franchise. Dirty Dough's innovative centralized production introduces the first-ever three-layer cookie, streamlining franchise operations by addressing challenges like waste,…

Jonathan Maxwell, the founding partner and CEO of energy transition investor Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL), joins NPM on this episode to give us his view on financing infrastructure in the energy efficiency space in various countries across the world. Top of the agenda are ideas about how to supply increasingly large data centres with …

Agnes Sorel was the first official mistress in France, the lover of King Charles VII. But with her official position came a target on her back. Her influence meant that she would make enemies, and even the love of a king can't protect you from everything. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — …

Sindhu Joseph is the Founder and CEO of CogniCor, an AI-driven digital assistant platform transforming customer engagement in financial services. She holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and has co-authored six US patents. Recognized among WealthManagement.com's Ten to Watch in 2023, Sindhu is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Her global…

Chris Ortega, Head of Americas at Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners joins the podcast this week to discuss his views on investing in the data center space, the convergence of power and data centers, and his views on renewable energy investing coming off the asset manager’s recent investment in Torch Clean Energy. NPM is a leading data, intelli…

In 1858, a Jewish child was taken from his family. They said that because the boy had been secretly baptized, he was now a ward of the Papal States. And his new adoptive father would be none other than Pope Pius IX. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Stor…

Today I'm joined by Dr. Amy Harris, a professor of family history in the Department of History at Brigham Young University. Amy studies families, women, and gender in early modern Britain. And she's written a number of books on some fascinating topics, including the dynamics of singleness and siblinghood in 18th century England. She's also an exper…

Nickie Froiland is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Motus9, a professional services and impact firm dedicated to helping organizations overcome challenges and achieve their goals. With a passion for guiding individuals to remove blind spots and discover new approaches, she excels in fostering personal and professional growth. Nickie's exp…

Nicole Hughes, executive director of Renewable Northwest, talks with NPM’s Jillian Ward about the recent Bonneville Power Administration layoffs and what this means for the Pacific Northwest grid. Hughes has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry including work in project development, construction, finance, permitting, and pol…

Most women in 17th century France were faced with a choice: marriage, or a convent. Ninon de l'Enclos chose her own path. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

Michael Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University. He previously served as Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and holds over 100 US utility patents. Michael earned his MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a Master of Fine Arts from Johns Hopkins Univ…

Tsar Dmitri I was murdered by assassins, but he wouledn't be the last to use the name of Ivan the Terrible's son claiming to be the rightful ruler of Russia. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystud…

Tom Williams, partner at investment manager Downing, joins us on this episode of the podcast to relay his experiences from managing the listed Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust since its London IPO in late 2020. Hear Tom's take on the turbulent market forces that have been at work during this period, as well as the strategy that underpins t…

Brian Thorp is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Wealthtender, the industry's first SEC-compliant online review platform for financial advisors and a leading independent financial advisor directory. Under his leadership, the company has become a vital resource for half a million consumers annually, helping them connect with knowledgeable fin…

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Justin Collings to discuss his new book, Divine Law, just out from the Maxwell Institute as part of its Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants series. This volume is one of seven and will be featuring interviews with each of the authors over the next few months. Justin Collings is the academic vice president of Brigham Young …

Ike Emehelu, a partner in the projects and energy transition group, at the law firm of Akin, joins the NPM Podcast this week to discuss M&A trends in 2025, how ongoing budget reconciliation could impact Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and lastly, the impact that private credit might have on the sector. Ike is also scheduled to moderate the capi…

In 1605, Dmitri — the son of Ivan the Terrible — became the Tsar of Russia. Less than a year leader, he was brutally deposed. But one question remained: was he actually even the real Dmitri? Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immort…

Peter Dun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Feathery, a company specializing in developing form-building solutions for developers and product teams. At Feathery, he leverages cutting-edge AI and no-code technologies to provide wealth managers with flexible and personalized onboarding tools that seamlessly integrate with their tech stack. With a backgrou…

Eyal Podhorzer, CEO of developer and IPP Econergy, joins the NPM Podcast this week to give us his experiences of growing and delivering a pipeline of solar, BESS and wind projects across several disparate markets across Europe. We start with an in-depth look in the fast-evolving conditions in Romania, before moving on to compare and contrast the is…

From leg-of-mutton sleeves to fur overcoats, the costumes in Robert Eggers's Nosferatu are extraordinarily detailed and, thanks to the research of Oscar-nominated costume designer Linda Muir, incredibly historically accurate. Dana speaks with Muir about her work, and the process of creating costumes for German gentleman, wealthy ladies, and a 300-y…