Best Bob Berman Podcasts (2025)

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Science Forum 7/3/25 50:33

2d ago50:33

50:33

The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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How Baby2Baby stepped up as LA wildfires raged, with co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof 36:16

3d ago36:16

36:16

Devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles at the start of 2025. Nonprofit Baby2Baby was on the ground leveraging its deep knowledge of how to respond to natural disasters to help families in need. Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof joined host Jeff Berman on stage to reflect on what it was like to use everything they’d learned s…

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Copyright Forum 7/2/25 50:03

3d ago50:03

50:03

Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 7/1/25 49:27

4d ago49:27

49:27

Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht 29:40

5d ago29:40

29:40

For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes t…

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Medical Monday 6/30/25: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine with Dr. Michael Ormont 49:47

5d ago49:47

49:47

We're joined by Dr. Michael Ormont, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. Ray Graf hosts.

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Food Friday 6/27/25: Wine with John Fischer 48:22

8d ago48:22

48:22

Food Friday favorite John Fischer joins us to talk about wine. He says wine is wonderful. Believe it or not, your host is not a fan of the stuff and will take some convincing!

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Gardening 6/26/25 50:04

9d ago50:04

50:04

The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.By Samantha Simmons

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Building a $1.5B real estate empire, with Spencer Rascoff and Austin Allison 32:53

10d ago32:53

32:53

Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Dotloop founder Austin Allison both knew that owning a vacation home was a great privilege — and an expensive hassle. They’re leveraging their decades of experience in real estate to reshape how owning a vacation home works with a new business: Pacaso. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how it became the fast…

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Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 6/25/25 49:42

10d ago49:42

49:42

Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

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Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst and Josh Stiller 6/24/25 49:32

11d ago49:32

49:32

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Big Game Unit Leader for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Josh Stiller, coordinator of the DEC's migratory and upland game bird program Ray Graf hosts.

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Empowering frontline leaders amid Trump’s massive global aid cuts, with War Child’s Dr. Samantha Nutt 29:05

12d ago29:05

29:05

Even after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. Dr. Samantha Nutt, President of War Child USA and Canada, joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict zones around the world — from Sudan to Afghanistan, utilizing local leaders and community organizers to spark meaningful and long term cha…

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Medical Monday 6/23/25: Geriatric Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer 48:19

12d ago48:19

48:19

We are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, a geriatrician from The Alzheimer's Center at Albany Medical Center.

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Food Friday 6/20/25: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol 48:54

15d ago48:54

48:54

Chef Gail Sokol is back. She'll teach us the tricks of that summer favorite - Strawberry Shortcake. Ray Graf hosts.

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How to raise $172M for the underinvested, with Stacy Brown-Philpot 33:00

17d ago33:00

33:00

After wildly successful stints at Google, as CEO of Taskrabbit, and on prominent boards, Stacy Brown-Philpot decided it was time to start her own venture capital fund. She talks with host Jeff Berman about how she raised $172 million for Cherryrock Capital, why she’s focusing on underinvested founders, and how she owes it all to a six-day silent re…

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Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 6/18/25 49:19

17d ago49:19

49:19

Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Weather with Reid Kisselback 6/17/25 49:27

18d ago49:27

49:27

Summer arrives on Saturday! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.

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Reid Hoffman on Trump vs Musk, Zuckerberg’s “superintelligence,” and the next wave of AI 32:31

19d ago32:31

32:31

Amid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance. To help us navigate this challenge, Reid Hoffman returns to Rapid Response, sharing valuable insights about Trump’s public spat with Elon Musk, the crisis in the Middle East, and how his new AI h…

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Advice for grads in the age of AI from Reid Hoffman, Spencer Rascoff & more 23:50

22d ago23:50

23:50

A group of graduating students asked Reid Hoffman the biggest questions looming in their minds as they venture out into their careers. Plus, we asked a dozen incredible CEOs, founders and authors for the one piece of advice they’d give to a new graduate. It’s excellent wisdom whether you’re a new graduate or not. Read a transcript of this episode: …

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Is Dude Perfect the next Disney? 32:53

24d ago32:53

32:53

What started as five friends filming trick shot videos 16 years ago has become a new media empire. Dude Perfect has more than 61 million followers on YouTube alone. CEO Andrew Yaffe talks with host Jeff Berman about how he and the dudes are leveraging the Disney playbook to build a vertically integrated business that spans, content, products, event…

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Trump’s impact on crypto future and your portfolio, with Unchained’s Laura Shin 28:25

26d ago28:25

28:25

While the first family engage in their own memecoin ventures, the crypto market is booming. Crypto expert and host of the podcast Unchained, Laura Shin joins Rapid Response to reveal the sector’s emerging economic, political and geopolitical implications. Shin also provides a primer on how to best experiment with crypto today, why Stablecoin is gro…

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Simon Sinek: How to identify great leaders & find your why 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

Author Simon Sinek joins host Reid Hoffman for a lively chat about how to identify good leaders, scale ideas, and leverage the “ultimate hack” for success. They also discuss why missionaries beat mercenaries in Silicon Valley and whether AI can ever really be your friend. Simon Sinek’s 15th anniversary edition of “Start With Why”: https://www.pengu…

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Sports biz at a crossroads, from the WNBA to the NCAA to ESPN, with Sarah Spain of Good Game 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

Sports business has never had higher stakes—for every league, every team, every streaming service, and every player. Sarah Spain, host of the podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain, longtime ESPN personality and sports journalist, joins Rapid Response to unpack the complexities behind the WNBA’s mainstream moment, the future of ESPN’s streaming, and th…

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Pioneers of AI: Reid Hoffman on AI’s environmental risks and rewards 35:15

1M ago35:15

35:15

Reid Hoffman recently stopped by Pioneers of AI to talk with host Rana el Kaliouby, and we didn’t want you to miss their fascinating conversation on AI’s environmental impact. They discuss AI’s potential for help and harm, explore what sustainable AI could look like, and predict how it could unlock scientific solutions to climate change. Learn more…

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Food Friday 5/30/25: Healthy Eating with Holly Shelowitz 45:31

1M ago45:31

45:31

We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Samantha Simmons hosts.By Samantha Simmons

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Gardening 5/29/25 49:59

1M ago49:59

49:59

Our favorite gardening experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative entrepreneur and reveals the philosophy behind the success of Trilith’s growing influence in the entertainment industry. Later in the conversation, …

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Pets and Vets 5/28/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas 50:05

1M ago50:05

50:05

We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland, New York and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

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Computers with Tony Yang 5/27/25 49:06

1M ago49:06

49:06

We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer possible solutions to your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

OLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP’s co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the…

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Food Friday 5/23/25: BBQ Summit 48:56

1M ago48:56

48:56

This is the time of year to get the grill fired up! We talk barbecue on this edition of Food Friday - all the styles - from Texas to Memphis to Georgia and beyond. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share the secrets of this wide and saucy culinary world.…

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Astronomy 5/22/25 49:18

1M ago49:18

49:18

Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Esther Perel: Build better relationships at work 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

Therapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she launched a conversational card game. Now, she joins host Jeff Berman to talk about why she just released a new edition, Where Should We Begin? At Wor…

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Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 5/21/25 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 5/20/25 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Ray Graf hosts.

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

3M ago30:37

30:37

Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting j…

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When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel Cohen 27:11

3M ago27:11

27:11

Many prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts rebuffed and to be effectively forced out from the firm. Cohen joins Rapid Response to share her dramatic story, and fears about how the rule…

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