Best Chris Gleason Podcasts (2025)

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Drinks With The Deal: Simpson's Cooper on Refinitiv, Lehman, Team Building 24:14

8h ago24:14

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Elizabeth Cooper, the head of private equity at Simpson Thacher, talks about transitioning from M&A to PE as a young partner and how advising Blackstone on the Refinitiv deal transformed her career.By The Deal

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Episode 201 - Shawn Wiese 2:17:08

1d ago2:17:08

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This week on Cowboy Shit, we sit down with Shawn Wiese, a cowboy whose story runs deeper than the rodeo arena. Growing up in a farming and ranching family in Southeast Texas, Shawn carried his roots into a 15-year bull riding career, with 12 years spent in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. But his legacy didn’t stop there. Shawn became a …

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Russell Peterson 1:04:04

5d ago1:04:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond Artless, Peter brings us the extraordinary saxophonist, composer, and educator Russell Peterson, professor of saxophone, bassoon, and jazz at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Russell shares his journey as a multifaceted musician—spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary performance—while offering i…

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Drinks With The Deal: A&O Shearman's Litowitz Talks Paramount, Merger Integration 17:03

7d ago17:03

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Dan Litowitz, the U.S. deputy co-head of M&A at A&O Shearman, discusses what he's learned from watching his clients integrate acquisitions that he's applied to the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling and work he's done for Paramount.By The Deal

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Season 4 Teaser 1:36

12d ago1:36

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Send us a text Season 1 - "Hope" Season 2 - "Return of the Jackasses" Season 3 - "The FCC Strikes Back" Season 4 - "Still Unfunded, Still Unfunny" - Episode one drops Saturday, Aug 30. Support the showBy Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander

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Behind the Buyouts: Oak Hill's Baker on MetroNet Investment, Fiber's S-Curve 31:01

14d ago31:01

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Oak Hill Capital's managing partner Scott Baker walks listeners through the firm's 11-year investment in Metronet Inc., an early mover in the push to spool fiber to homes throughout the country.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Bok on How Wall Street Is Like 'Glengarry Glen Ross' 44:36

21d ago44:36

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Scott Bok, the former chairman and CEO of M&A boutique Greenhill, discusses his career, his new memoir and the challenges of managing the highly ambitious people in finance.By The Deal

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Episode 200 - Ian Munsick 44:15

23d ago44:15

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It's been a minute! Did you miss us? Because we missed you. It's our 200th episode celebration, and we wanted to craft up a great episode for all of you. We got to catch up with the one and only Ian Munsick at the Calgary Stampede this year. He recently headlined at the Cheyenne Frontier Days and released a collection with our friends at Montana Si…

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Drinks With The Deal: Holland & Knight's August on Advising Growth Companies 23:10

28d ago23:10

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Adam August, a corporate partner at Holland & Knight in Tysons, Va., discusses his work for companies that have the federal government as a significant customer and why he enjoys advising clients from formation to sale.By The Deal

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Activist Investing Today: Kobre's Kim on Samsung, Chaebols, Browder 22:42

1M ago22:42

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Kobre & Kim co-founder Michael Kim explains why the environment for activist investing in South Korea is improving, despite structural restrictions, and he discusses his work advising Putin critic Bill Browder.By The Deal

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Behind The Buyouts: Houlihan's Abelow On PE Resilience in 2025 24:50

1M ago24:50

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Justin Abelow, managing director in Houlihan Lokey's financial sponsors group, discusses PE's resilience in navigating a challenging M&A environment and the alternate structures firms are pursuing for liquidity.By The Deal

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Behind the Buyouts: Schroders Capital's Knox on Evolving GP Landscape 17:27

2M ago17:27

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Schroders Capital's senior investment director of private equity Jeremy Knox discusses the growth in continuation funds in a tough exit environment, as well as the firm's interest in asset-light services businesses as a co-investor.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Wachtell's Kirman, Tetelbaum Discuss Mentorship 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Wachtell M&A partners Igor Kirman and Lina Tetelbaum discuss the evolution of their mentor-protege relationship over the past 15 years and how it's enriched their practices and their lives.By The Deal

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Behind the Buyouts: Transact Capital's Karr on Contract Manufacturing Growth 20:22

2M ago20:22

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Transact Capital managing director Justin Karr discusses the state of the consumer market in 2025, including private equity interest in contract manufacturing and better-for-you food.By The Deal

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Activist Investing Today: Litt Targets REIT CEO Pay 18:51

2M ago18:51

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Real estate activist Jonathan Litt discusses concerns that REIT boards often identify distorted peer groups to justify problematic executive pay, as well as why specific directors at 15 REITs should face vote-no campaigns.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Gibson Dunn's Scrivani on Managing Job Demands 22:31

2M ago22:31

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Gibson Dunn M&A partner Brian Scrivani talks about how he handles the stress of legal practice and the importance of maintaining a life outside of work, as well as how he thought about changing law firms.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Mintz's Reicin on Finding Meaning in Biotech Work 19:18

2M ago19:18

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Cheryl Reicin, the co-chair of the life sciences group at Mintz, discusses how she became a biotech lawyer and why observing the Sabbath has been good for her as a lawyer.By The Deal

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Activist Investing Today: Lawndale's Shapiro on 'Problem' Boards 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Andrew Shapiro, who ran an activist fund for 32 years, discusses how one campaign helped form his investment vehicle and talks about good and bad investor communication policies.By The Deal

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Episode 199 - Calgary Stampede CEO, Joel Cowley 1:27:30

2M ago1:27:30

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Only 10 days until the Calgary Stampede kicks off! So naturally, we had to sit down with Stampede CEO Joel Cowley. Ted and Joel dive into the rich history of the Stampede in Calgary, the addition of breakaway roping, progress on the BMO Centre, whether the $100,000 prize money is making a comeback, and what Joel values most in his role. And believe…

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Episode 198 - John Swales & Ron Anderson 1:06:26

3M ago1:06:26

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Canada's ONLY NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, John Swales and Ron Anderson, who is a lifelong professional horseman, reserve champion and Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association member, are on the pod this week! Join Ted in giving some insight into the world they eat, sleep and breathe. Ted and guest co-host James Foley also catch up about the last crazy …

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Activist Investing Today: Skadden's Breheny on Expected SEC Shifts 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Brian Breheny, the former chief of the SEC's M&A division, discusses expected changes to regulations affecting activist investors, including why he thinks the nation's securities regulator can eliminate activist shareholder proposals.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: K&L Gates' Giovannelli on Charlotte PE, Mentoring 26:16

3M ago26:16

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Rick Giovannelli, the incoming co-chair of the management committee at K&L Gates, discusses the growth of private equity in Charlotte, N.C., over the course of his career and how his firm teaches lawyers to mentor and train the next generation.By The Deal

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Behind the Buyouts: HCI's McCormick on Consolidating Fragmented Markets 29:18

3M ago29:18

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HCI Equity co-founder and chief investment officer Doug McCormick discusses the firm's approach to buy-and-build strategies in large, fragmented and stable markets as well as navigating the challenging M&A environment in 2025.By The Deal

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Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser 54:08

3M ago54:08

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Send us a text You've heard the phrase, "needs no introduction." Well, our final guest of Season 3 truly fits the bill—Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser joins us for an inspiring conversation about leading through turbulent times, serving others, and making the most of every moment. If you’re only tuning in for one episode this season (and we know that’s a rea…

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Drinks With The Deal: Rob Kindler of Paul Weiss on Career, Connectivity 23:43

3M ago23:43

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Rob Kindler, an M&A partner at Paul Weiss, discusses his career as an M&A lawyer and banker, doing deals at Morgan Stanley and the importance of lifelong connectivity.By The Deal

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Matt Pivec 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

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Send us a text What happens when you get three Gleasons who play tuba in the same ArtLess episode? Chaos. Pure, brass-fueled chaos. Fortunately, we’re joined by the ever-talented Matt Pivec, who brings not only his impressive musical accomplishments but also a touchdown story you truly have to hear to believe. Matt shares insights on balancing mult…

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Activist Investing Today: Eldar on Anti-Activist Pill Evolution 23:11

3M ago23:11

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When corporations install anti-activist poison pills they are less likely to implement new share buybacks and their operationally-focused capital expenditures tend to be higher, UC Berkeley School of Law professor Ofer Eldar explains.By The Deal

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Episode 197 - Neal McDonough 1:01:40

4M ago1:01:40

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We’re bringin’ the heat in this episode, folks. First up, the legend Cody Snyder rides in fresh off the PBR World Finals. He shares stories about the Bull Riding Hall of Fame inductions, and spills the details on the Kid Rock–PBR partnership. Then we’re joined by actor, producer, and writer Neal McDonough to talk about his latest passion project, T…

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John Lynch 53:13

4M ago53:13

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Send us a text Show Notes: A week late, you say? So is our comedic and musical timing. You know who does have great timing? Dr. John Lynch, Director of Bands at UW-Stevens Point. It was a real treat to hear about his musical journey—one that’s taken him all around the globe (literally). In this episode, Dr. Lynch shares his perspective on cultural …