Best Muse Capital Podcasts (2025)

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Can AI Diagnose a Soul? Dr. Woo thinks NOT 27:10

15h ago27:10

27:10

In this special episode #7.5 of The Capital Call, US Army resident Dr. Nicholas Woo returns for a deep (and occasionally unhinged) dive into AI’s role in modern medicine. We talk liability nightmares, tech bro delusions, machine malpractice, and why you still want a human with a pulse when your chest hurts. From payroll taxes for robots to cobblers…

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Episode 69 Christian Bullitt, Raymond James 50:36

2d ago50:36

50:36

Christian is a Managing Director in Raymond James’ Private Capital Advisory Practice. He finally runs out of excuses and ends up squinting under the hot lights of the MMM studios. A discussion with two old friends hits the usual stops – Philadelphia roots, Trinity College, early career in PR before getting into finance – yet still manages to find p…

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Dr. Woo Joins - Meds & Mishaps 1:16:36

4d ago1:16:36

1:16:36

From boot camp to Botox denials, Army Doctor Nicholas Woo joins the Millegan brothers to talk about military healthcare, financial literacy for new recruits (hint: don’t buy the Mustang), and how TRICARE might accidentally be the best health plan in America. We also dive into Boeing’s slow-motion implosion, crypto’s awkward adolescence as it tries …

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Spoiler: This episode includes beer. Just… not the way you hope. 1:00:59

11d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

This week on Capital Call: with The Millegan Brothers, we cover light topics like international trade breakdowns, militarized drone swarms, 110-hour workweeks that literally kill, and Warren Buffett casually handing off the keys to a $1 trillion empire. Also: Netflix finds a way to make more money when you're broke, Disney opens a theme park somewh…

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Empires Die, Cartels Cheat, and Oregon Taxes Everything 59:26

18d ago59:26

59:26

What do falling oil prices, orbital battleships, and lab-grown mammoth meat have in common? Apparently, this episode. Brothers Drew and Quinn Millegan spiral through the economics of tariffs, why OPEC is the worst group project in history, and how the U.S. frackers might get kneecapped (again) by Saudi spite. We learn about Norway’s shockingly low-…

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Episode 68 Mark Jones, River Associates 56:48

23d ago56:48

56:48

This one combines the insight of a WWF wrestling match with the virility of an Aspen Institute panel discussion. Mark Jones is a Partner at River Associates, the Chattanooga-based private equity firm currently investing out of its eighth vehicle. For better or worse (admittedly worse for him), Mark is also a longtime friend of Andy and Charlie’s. H…

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How Greece Saved Itself by Screwing Everyone Else 1:06:09

25d ago1:06:09

1:06:09

This week, Quinn and Drew tackle trade wars, why tariffs age worse than milk, the hidden stupidity behind sales taxes, and the booming business of shipping empty containers across oceans. They dig into SpaceX's money machine, explain why manufacturing didn’t really "die," and marvel at a new $20K EV truck that's basically a grown-up Lego set. Plus:…

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Don't Say JCPOA 31:22

28d ago31:22

31:22

The Trump administration appears to be willing to return to the JCPOA, so long as you do not call it the JCPOA. Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to discuss the latest back and forth with Iran and what’s at stake with the return to nuclear negotiations. Watch the video pod over on YouTube! Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!…

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Back When Mussolini's Brokers Beat Each Other Instead of the Market 1:04:36

1M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Elon’s busy building the Roman Empire in his nursery, Jerome's deadlifting instead of cutting rates, and brokers in 1925 Italy responded to regulation by going full WWE. Markets are wild - but they always have been. Plus: the ill-fated Jones Act, Chinese shipping, RuneScape-driven economics, Peter Navarro's alter-ego as a sack of bricks, and Quinn …

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Episode 67 David Michel, Catapult Health 49:41

1M ago49:41

49:41

David Michel is Chief Executive Officer of Catapult Health, a Dallas-based innovator in virtual at-home preventive care recently acquired by Teledoc Health for $65 million. Each stop in David’s story is spellbinding. David begins with his upbringing in southern Illinois, where his entrepreneur/radio broadcaster father played a large role in his upb…

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Why is Drew Buying Boat Anchors on Margin? 1:08:03

1M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

First came the fake tweet. Then the denial. Then the real news. In between? Trillions moved, short sellers panicked, and the market posted one of its most dramatic rebounds since the Second World War. We walk through the tariff mess, what it means for inflation and reshoring, and whether the market just got gaslit by its own optimism. Also on deck:…

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Brilliant Swarms 36:07

1M ago36:07

36:07

Aaron and Jeffrey sat down for their first video podcast to discuss the cost of Brilliant Swarm, the name du moment of Brilliant Pebbles, aka space based missile defense. Watch the video pod over on YouTube! Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!

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Capital Call #1 - Trump Tarrifs: Liberation (from Profits) Day - Musings from the Woodworth Contrarian Fund Managers / Millegan Brothers 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

Tariffs, tantrums, and $6 trillion in vanishing value—what better time for the first-ever Capital Call? On this so-called “Liberation Day,” investors were liberated mostly from their gains. Quinn and Drew, managers of the Woodworth Contrarian Fund, unpack policy chaos, circuit breakers, and why Kohl’s might just be the thrift store Picasso—buried u…

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Orbital Collisions 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to discuss the latest news about anti-satellite warfare and why bumping and grinding in the cosmos is back en vogue. Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!

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Episode 66 Barbie Adler, Selective Search 47:23

2M ago47:23

47:23

Barbie Adler gives new meaning to the phrase “mystery date” with a star turn on Middle Market Musings. Barbie is Founder and President of Selective Search, the nation’s preeminent luxury matchmaker. Barbie traces her origin story from Chicagoland roots to Bradley University to early successes in public relations and executive search. Her work exper…

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Tusk Muses About France’s Force De Frappe 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

Donald Tusk — not the indulgent follow up to the perfect Fleetwood Mac Album Rumours — mused recently about the future of deterrence in Europe. The discussion reminds of the challenges of extended deterrence, the oh so very French debate about nuclear weapons and European security, and the vibe shift that has raised questions about the future US se…

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Rooted in Morton: Community, Connection, and Service with John Cirilli 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. What makes a small town more than just a place to live? It’s the people who pour their hearts into it. In this episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with John Cirilli—a lifelong Morton advocate, local banker, and dedicated community volunteer. From his journey back to Morton after college to meet…

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Episode 65 Ronald Miller, CIBC 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Ron Miller’s good judgment and even temper survive an appearance on Middle Market Musings. Ron, an old friend to both Andy and Charlie, is Managing Director and Head of US Middle Market Investment Banking at CIBC. Ron talks about his youth in Chicago, including early experience in the family clothing business. The story migrates to Milwaukee, where…

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The Heart of Morton: JoLynn Weiler on Volunteering, Community, and Making a Difference 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Ever thought about volunteering but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re curious about the impact volunteers have on Morton? In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, I sit down with the incredible JoLynn Weiler—lifelong Morton resident, community champion, and self-proclaimed volunteer expert (se…

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Episode 64 Chris Hendriksen, Pacific Lake Capital 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

Chris is a Partner at Pacific Lake Capital, one of the leading investors in the search fund industry and currently investing out of its $317 million sixth fund. The Stanford Graduate School of Business alum shares stories of his 20 plus years of experience and how the industry has evolved over time. His journey began as a searcher who found, invest…

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Episode 63 Steve Gurgovits, Tecum Capital 47:55

3M ago47:55

47:55

The Middle Market Musings tour bus pulls into Western Pennsylvania for a lively episode with Steve Gurgovits, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Tecum Capital. Tecum is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on the lower middle market. Steve gets into his upbringing and football exploits in Sharon, PA; the example his father set as a banker in that…

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Johnson’s Floral – 74 Years of Community, Family, and Flowers 50:18

4M ago50:18

50:18

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Since 1952, Johnson’s Floral has been a cornerstone of Morton, providing beautiful floral arrangements for life’s most meaningful moments. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Grethey, third-generation owner, to talk about the history, challenges, and triumphs of running a family-owned business in a…

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Episode 62 Scott Estill, Lancor 49:30

4M ago49:30

49:30

Scott Estill runs out of excuses and ends up in the MMM studio. Scott is partner and head of the New York office at Lancor, a national search and advisory firm. Scott reviews his extensive early career in investment banking and how it evolved into Lancor’s distinctive private equity executive placement model. Before that, the hosts get into Scott’s…

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Part II of Turning Grief into Gratitude: Tom Van Ness on Loss, Community, and Healing 43:31

4M ago43:31

43:31

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. *****Part II In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with Tom Van Ness as he shares his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and finding purpose after the devastating loss of his wife. Tom’s story isn’t just one of grief; it’s about how the support of a sma…

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Part 1 of Turning Grief into Gratitude: Tom Van Ness on Loss, Community, and Healing 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with Tom Van Ness as he shares his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and finding purpose after the devastating loss of his wife. Tom’s story isn’t just one of grief; it’s about how the support of a small-town commu…

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Episode 61 Randy Schwimmer, Churchill Asset Management 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

Randy is vice chairman at Churchill Asset Management. With over $50 billion of committed capital, Churchill provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. Randy is widely credited as one of the pioneers in providing loan syndications to private middle ma…

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The Future of Affordable Fertility Care with Conceivable Life Sciences 32:41

5M ago32:41

32:41

IVF is a life-changing option for many hoping to start a family, but high costs and limited accessibility often make it unattainable for many. In this episode, we delve into how Conceivable Life Sciences, a groundbreaking Muse Capital portfolio company, is transforming the IVF landscape by leveraging robotics and AI to automate critical parts of th…

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Episode 60 Pat Galleher, Boxwood Partners 47:17

5M ago47:17

47:17

Scratch golfer Pat Galleher ends up in the tangled fescue that is Middle Market Musings. Pat is Managing Partner of Boxwood Partners, the middle market investment bank based in Richmond, VA and Jupiter, FL. Pat details his youth in and around golf courses, including encounters with a young Tiger Woods, which compels Charlie to offer Pat and Andy a …

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Scott Witzig and the Morton Community Foundation 1:04:07

6M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Scott Witzig is the Executive Director of the Morton Community Foundation (MCF), a role he has held since 2007. He is deeply committed to supporting Morton, Illinois, and its surrounding communities through philanthropy and community development. Known for his quiet yet impactful leadership, Scott has…

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The Oreshnik IRBM 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

Russia launched an experimental, offensive missile into Ukraine, aimed at the PA Pivdenmash (former Yuzhmash) factory. This is a new world of missile combat, as this looks to be the first use of an IRBM (though not at IRBM ranges) and possibly MIRV (though conventional!) in combat. Jeffrey and Aaron talk about Russia's new Oreshnik missile, what it…

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Redefining Family Mental Health with Mavida Health 45:19

6M ago45:19

45:19

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative and rewarding journeys, but it can also come with unexpected mental health challenges. In this episode, we talk with the inspiring co-founders of Mavida Health, a Muse Capital portfolio company that is reimagining mental health care for families. With Dr. Sarah Oreck’s expertise as a reproducti…

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Katrina Fitzpatrick, Bob Hornsby, and the Morton Band Program 1:00:31

6M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. The Morton High School band, based in Morton, Illinois, has a stellar reputation for its exceptional musical talent and competitive achievements. Over the years, the band has become a powerhouse, consistently performing at a high level in both state and national competitions. Their success is largely …

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Episode 59 David Walker, EBSCO Industries 46:23

6M ago46:23

46:23

David Walker is president and CEO of EBSCO, one of America’s largest family-owned private companies. With approximately $3 billion in revenues, EBSCO traces its origins to a magazine subscription business founded by Elton B. Stephens in 1944. David details EBSCO’s business interests today, comprising information services, diversified industrial and…

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Ms. D'Alfanso, Owen Riesberg, and the MJHS Cross Country State Championship 59:09

7M ago59:09

59:09

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Ms. D'Alfanso is the Cross Country coach for Morton Junior High School. Her team recently won the state competition, highlighting her success as a coach and the accomplishments of her athletes. She plays a key role in shaping the young runners, guiding them both physically and mentally to perform at t…

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How Mahmee is Transforming Maternal Care 51:25

7M ago51:25

51:25

Navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be overwhelming, with mothers often facing gaps in the healthcare system that leave them feeling unsupported. In this episode, we are joined by our portfolio founder Melissa Hanna, co-founder and CEO of Mahmee, a groundbreaking company reshaping maternal and infant health with continuous, personalized…

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Episode 58 Marty Mannion, Summit Partners 56:08

7M ago56:08

56:08

Marty Mannion shows up and puts 40 years of leadership stature at risk. Summit Partners is a pioneer in the private equity industry, with more than $32 billion invested to date. Marty has been at Summit since 1985 and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Managers. His storied path begins in modest surroundings in the Bronx, before formative ex…

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Kim Litwiller of the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council 43:54

7M ago43:54

43:54

Send Ben a message, he'd love to hear from you. Kim Litwiller is the Executive Director of the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of the Morton Economic Development Council in Morton, Illinois. She was initially hired as the Director of Business Development in January 2024, but by June 2024, she was promoted to Executive Director and CEO of the…

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Episode 57 David Santoni, Audax Private Equity 53:47

7M ago53:47

53:47

Since January, David Santoni has been Managing Director, Business Development at Audax Private Equity, now investing out of its seventh flagship fund, a $5.25 billion vehicle. Before Audax, David was a well-known middle-market investment banker based in Minneapolis with several firms, notably Lazard Middle Market (dating back to its Goldsmith Agio …

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Fred Kaplan and A Capital Calamity 32:09

7M ago32:09

32:09

The legendary Fred Kaplan joins Jeffrey to talk about his brand new novel, A Capital Calamity. Fred and Jeffrey talk through the Fred's experiences in nuclear strategy and the influences on his new novel, A Capital Calamity, from JFK's EXCOMM tapes, the MX basing debate, and the Jane Austen meets Dr. Strangelove comedy of DC manners and etiquette. …

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The Big Honking Hyunmoo-V 30:31

7M ago30:31

30:31

An absolutely massive mobile ballistic missile was paraded in North.... ...wait sorry.... South Korea. Force of habit. Decker joins Jeffrey to talk about the absolute unit that the ROK just showed off. But don't worry, it's just an "SRBM with an eight ton warhead," nothing to see here. The team talks about messaging, move/countermoves on the Korean…

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A Chinese ICBM Test in the Pacific 26:25

7M ago26:25

26:25

China tested an ICBM deep into the Pacific Ocean, instead of short-shooting it into PRC deserts. Decker Eveleth joins Jeffrey to talk about why this is a fascinating change in behavior for the PLA Rocket Force and PRC in general. China has only ever done this twice before, both over 40 years ago, back in 1980. Decker and Jeffrey talk about the inte…

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Iran's October Missile Raid 33:37

8M ago33:37

33:37

Iran just launched what may be the largest single missile raid in history, and Israel claims no Israeli deaths. While we're still very early in the news cycle, Jeffrey and Aaron start picking apart the information available to look at what we can learn about the state of the Iranian offensive missile arsenal, weight what Iran's options for next ste…

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