Best Chris Messina Podcasts (2025)

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Chris Messina on Hashtags, Google+ & the Unintended Consequences of Building Social Media 1:05:39

6d ago1:05:39

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Chris Messina is best known for co-founding BarCamp and giving Web 2.0 the hashtag. Now on Revolution.Social, he joins Rabble to talk about the bigger picture of what has gone right, and wrong, with social media. In this episode, he and Rabble unpack why Google+ failed, the unintended consequences of hashtags, and how algorithms have reshaped our d…

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31. How to Sell to MSPs with Greg Sharp (ZenContract) 47:43

3d ago47:43

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The theme of our 31st podcast episode is “How to Sell to MSPs”. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things SaaS GTM and Sales to IT managed services providers is Greg Sharp from ZenContract. Summary In this episode of Go-to-Market Playmakers, Jeremy sits down with Greg Sharp, founder and CEO of ZenContract, to dive into what it takes to s…

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30. AI in Enterprise Tech Go-to-Market with Mark Vigoroso (The Enterprise Edge) 57:32

9d ago57:32

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The theme of our 30th podcast episode is “AI in Enterprise Tech Go-to-Market: Why Enterprise GTM Will Never Be the Same”. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things AI and Enterprise GTM is Mark Vigoroso from The Enterprise Edge. Summary In this episode, Mark Vigoroso joins host Jeremy Balius to unpack how AI, particularly local, containe…

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Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine on AI Slop, Quality Content & Social Media Fragmentation 1:11:38

13d ago1:11:38

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After the introduction of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, the blogging platform Medium got ten times busier, says CEO Tony Stubblebine — and that was not a good thing. "Most of it was slop," he says. "Our job got a little bit harder on the filtering side. Actually, a lot harder on the filtering side." Luckily, Medium had already built human-ru…

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29. HubSpot Marketing Operations with Jasz Rae Joseph (Jasz Rae Digital) 48:08

16d ago48:08

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The theme of our 20th podcast episode is “HubSpot Marketing Operations: How to Align RevOps Systems for Effective Go-to-Market”. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things HubSpot and GTM is Jasz Rae Joseph from Jasz Rae Digital. Summary In this episode of Go-to-Market Playmakers, HubSpot and RevOps strategist Jasz Rae Joseph explains why…

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"Invisible Rulers" author Renee DiResta on Propaganda, Disinformation, & Online Abuse 1:17:17

20d ago1:17:17

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Renee DiResta has spent a decade tracking how small groups can hijack global conversations — and why the same tactics still work today. The author of "Invisible Rulers" and a leading academic researcher on online influence, she joins Rabble on Revolution.Social to unpack the hidden forces shaping what we see — and believe — on social media. Drawing…

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Substack CEO Chris Best on Democratizing Media, Content Moderation & Freedom of Speech 56:04

27d ago56:04

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"If you're a consistent advocate for freedom of the press, you will unfortunately have occasion to quarrel with every party and every side of the political spectrum," says Substack CEO Chris Best. As one of the most important platforms for independent writing online, and one of the only ones not reliant on advertising, Substack has sometimes attrac…

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Why We Need a New Social Media Bill of Rights 20:50

1M ago20:50

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Thanks for listening to Revolution.Social! in this bonus episode, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver in May 2025, Rabble speaks with Penny Daflos, reporter for CTV News Vancouver. They discuss Rabble's work as part of the founding team at Twitter, why we need to reframe and create social media 'rights' for both developers and users, and how to c…

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28. Fixing the Partner Disconnect with John Golden (Pipeliner CRM) 46:43

1M ago46:43

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The theme of our 28th podcast episode is Fixing the Partner Disconnect: How to Align Partners with Your Go-to-Market Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things partner GTM strategy is John Golden from Pipeliner CRM. Summary In this episode of Go-to-Market Playmakers, John Golden, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Pipeliner C…

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The Pressure Placed on Kids in Youth Sports 27:46

1M ago27:46

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, we feature an appearance Lisa made on The Sports Backdrop podcast to discuss the mental health dynamics of youth sports, focusing on the pressures young athletes face. The Q&A style discussion includes how coaches can manage different levels of emotions among their players and the critical role of parental behavi…

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Yoel Roth on Banning Trump, Battling Bots & the Difficult Job of Trust & Safety 56:48

1M ago56:48

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"Content moderation decisions are like assholes," says Yoel Roth, the former head of trust & safety for Twitter. "Everybody's got one." The underrated challenge of working in trust and safety is that every decision could affect millions of users, and the reasons for those decisions are often opaque. Today on Revolution.Social, Yoel and Rabble talk …

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BON IVER: A Conversation with Jim-E Stack (SABLE, fABLE) 50:47

1M ago50:47

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Jim-E Stack the producer of Bon Iver’s 2025 record SABLE, fABLE among many other projects. We talk about how they made the record, Justin Vernon’s patient creativity, playing drums in San Francisco, remixing songs in the blogging glory days, the novelty of this record’s EP/LP track listing, working with Lorde, playing with LEGOS, Vernon on the mixi…

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Kara Swisher on Tech Founders' Flaws & Why Social Apps Are the New Cigarettes 49:21

1M ago49:21

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The founders of social media companies like Facebook and Twitter never cared about the lofty ideals they claimed, says longtime tech journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher. "I never thought they were idealistic. I thought they were there to make money," she says.Swisher, who co-hosts Pivot and also hosts On With Kara Swisher, likens tech giants to t…

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27. Measuring Partner Ecosystem Value with Chris Messina (Quarq) 50:46

1M ago50:46

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The theme of our 27th podcast episode is Measuring Partner Ecosystem Value: Why 90% of Partner Programs Fail And How to Fix Them. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things partner ecosystems is Chris Messina from Quarq. Summary Most partner teams are stuck in the shadows—lacking visibility, tools, and buy-in. In this episode, Chris Messi…

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BON IVER: SABLE, fABLE w/ Alex Robert Ross 59:56

1M ago59:56

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Alex Robert Ross is a writer and editor based in Toronto. He wrote the Pitchfork review for SABLE, fABLE and for many years served as Editorial Director of The FADER. We talk about how most Bon Iver articles start in the cabin, reviewing the new record, Pitchfork and Bon Iver over the years, “the best album Genesis never made,” releasing the Sable …

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Jack Dorsey on Selling Twitter, Leaving Bluesky & What He's Building Next 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Twitter never should have been a traditional tech company, says Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey. Instead, it should have been designed as a protocol — like email, or podcasting.“That was the pure expression of it from day one,” Dorsey says. “And it was never really allowed to be that because it was on this fast track to becoming a pub…

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The Internet Doesn’t Have to Be Like This 3:35

2M ago3:35

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Revolution.Social is a podcast about the future of social media and reclaiming our digital communities, hosted by technologist and community advocate Rabble, a.k.a. Evan Henshaw-Plath — who was Twitter’s first employee. Guests will include Twitter's former CEO Jack Dorsey, journalist & podcaster Kara Swisher, science fiction author Cory Doctorow, a…

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26. AI-Led Go-to-Market with Dave Boyce (Winning By Design) 42:40

2M ago42:40

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The theme of our 26th podcast episode is AI-Led Go-to-Market: How AI Agents Are Reshaping the SaaS Revenue Team. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things GTM and agentic AI is Dave Boyce from Winning By Design. Summary Dave Boyce joins Jeremy Balius to unpack how AI agents are transforming the SaaS go-to-market landscape. Drawing on exp…

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Rediscovering the Magic of the Blogosphere, with John O’Nolan and Matthias Pfefferle 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Social networks were built on short posts designed for speed and scale. But what if the next era of the web was built for something deeper? Two of the social web’s “longformers” are working on this. John O’Nolan, the founder and CEO of Ghost, and Matthias Pfefferle, the developer behind the ActivityPub plugin for WordPress, are at the forefront of …

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25. SaaS New Market Entry Strategy with Josh Ryder (Surge Capacity) 51:38

3M ago51:38

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The theme of our 25th podcast episode is SaaS New Market Entry Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss how to enter new markets and new territories is Josh Ryder from Surge Capacity. Summary In this conversation, Joshua Ryder shares his journey from the military to the tech industry, highlighting the importance of Technology Expense Man…

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24. Tech Pricing and Monetization with Tania Kalambet 45:50

3M ago45:50

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The theme of our 24th podcast episode is Tech Pricing and Monetization. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things monetizing B2B tech and SaaS pricing is Tania Kalambet. Summary In this conversation, Tania Kalambet shares her journey from a business modeling consultant to a pricing expert in tech, discussing the evolution of her understa…

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Beyond the Game: Mental Health in Elite Hoops 44:15

3M ago44:15

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In this special panel episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, is joined by four standout basketball players—Lucas Williamson, Maya Chandler, Aher Uguak, and Anaya Peoples—for a raw and thoughtful conversation in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Together, they explore the emotional weight of elite competition, personal …

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Chris Billam-Smith | Consistency, Character, and the Champion’s Mindset 31:02

3M ago31:02

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, sits down with professional boxer Chris Billam-Smith. Known as "The Gentleman," Chris shares the mindset that’s guided his rise from late-blooming amateur to world champion. He opens up about the power of consistency, the role of family in grounding his identity, and how he ment…

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BON IVER: A Conversation with Chris Messina (22, a Million and I,i) 36:48

3M ago36:48

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Chris Messina co-produced the Bon Iver records 22, a Million and I,i, among dozens more by other artists. This is a bonus of sorts before we finish up at SABLE, fABLE. Chris and I casually talk about records made on unconventional instruments, exaggerated narratives around 22, a Million, turning April Base into a proper studio, living in Eau Claire…

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23. Go-to-Market in the Microsoft Ecoystem with Michal Pisarek (Orchestry) 45:16

3M ago45:16

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The theme of our 23rd podcast episode is Go-to-Market in the Microsoft Ecosystem. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things GTM and Microsoft 365 is Michal Pisarek from Orchestry. Summary In this conversation, Michal Pisarek shares his unique journey from being a chef to becoming a tech entrepreneur in the Microsoft ecosystem. He discuss…

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Digital Sovereignty Is the New Influencer Status, with Citation Needed's Molly White 1:03:22

3M ago1:03:22

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Thanks to the rise of the open social web, it’s more viable than ever for creators to take back ownership and control of the distribution of their work, their connection to their audiences, and their livelihoods overall. Real alternatives to walled-garden platforms aren’t just theoretical ideas — they’re here, and getting stronger every day. No one…

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BON IVER: I, i w/ Avery Adams and Kevin W. Smith 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

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Avery Adams is a producer, musician, and chef, and Kevin W. Smith is a writer and radio host. We talk about Bon Iver’s fourth album, I,i (Jagjaguar), released on August 9, 2019, an 8.8 Best New Music on Pitchfork. Also: Music writing circa 2007, For Emma vinyl sales, Vernon's non-falsetto register, Naeem drums, sliding on cardboard, no click, Texas…

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22. Referral Growth Strategy with Derek Morgan (Referral Marketing Ideas) & James Davis (TSP Advisory) 47:19

3M ago47:19

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The theme of our 22nd podcast episode is Referral Growth Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things B2B tech and SaaS sales growth from referrals is Derek Morgan from Referral Marketing Ideas and James Davis from TSP Advisory. Discover the referral platform ReferIt.ai Summary In this group conversation, the speakers discuss the …

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Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser 59:08

4M ago59:08

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What if your social media experience weren’t controlled by an algorithm or a corporation, but by your community? That’s the idea behind Blacksky, a decentralized project built on the AT Protocol — the same infrastructure powering Bluesky. Though their names contain the same suffix, it’s important to know that Blacksky is not hitching its wagon to t…

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21. SaaS Value Packaging with Dan Balcauski (Product Tranquility) 52:16

4M ago52:16

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The theme of our 21st podcast episode is SaaS Value Packaging. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things SaaS pricing strategy and value packaging is Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility. Summary In this conversation, Dan Balcauski discusses the intricacies of SaaS pricing and value packaging, sharing insights from his extensive experi…

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20. B2B Video Marketing with Daniel Borba (SparkPortal) 47:43

4M ago47:43

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The theme of our 20th podcast episode is B2B Video Marketing Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things video strategy for B2B is Daniel Borba from SparkPortal. Summary In this episode, Daniel Borba discusses the evolution of video marketing, emphasizing the growing demand for video content and the impact of platforms like Linke…

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Overcoming Adversity: Lucas Williamson’s Journey Through Injury and Faith 46:00

4M ago46:00

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC sits down with Lucas Williamson, a professional basketball player in the NBA G League. Lucas shares his challenging journey through two season-ending injuries, discussing the mental and emotional toll they’ve taken and how he’s worked to find joy amidst adversity. Fro…

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BON IVER: 22, a Million w/ Ian Grant (Jokermen) 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Ian Grant is the host of the Jokermen podcast. We discuss Bon Iver's 2016 record 22, a Million (Jagjaguar). After dipping into the 9.0 Pitchfork review, we talk about a For Emma sunrise show at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, having his mind blown by this record in impact (and me ignoring it) in 2016, that year's prez election, the OP-1 synth, “It …

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19. B2B Creative Strategy with Chris Murphy (G Squared) 40:00

4M ago40:00

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The theme of our 19th podcast episode is B2B Creative Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things creative strategy for B2B is Chris Murphy from G Squared. Summary In this conversation, Chris Murphy discusses the evolution of B2B creative advertising, emphasizing the need for emotional messaging over traditional feature-heavy app…

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From Adversity to Aspiration: Mariah Mazon’s Softball Journey and Mental Game 32:05

4M ago32:05

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC welcomes Mariah Mazon, a professional softball player and aspiring sports psychology professional. Mariah shares her journey from a youth softball player in Tulare, California, to a standout two-way star at Oregon State, and now a pro with Athletes Unlimited. She open…

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Move Fast and Break Kings, with Cory Doctorow 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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Blogger, journalist, author and activist Cory Doctorow can embark on a 10-minute monologue about what’s wrong with tech and still leave you hungering for more of his rapid-fire analysis and biting humor. It’s stunning to be presented with the big picture of the mess we’re in — and how to potentially get out of it. In this episode of Dot Social, rec…

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Unmasking Mental Health with Marcus Smith II 48:38

4M ago48:38

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Welcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. In this raw and heartfelt episode, Lisa sits down with Marcus Smith II, a former NFL first-round draft pick turned mental health advocate, life coach, and Global Ambassador for All Points North (APN). Marcus shares his journey from anxiety attacks at age eight to a near…

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Creating an ATmosphere of Possibility, with Bluesky’s Paul Frazee 46:56

4M ago46:56

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From the outside, Bluesky may seem like a Twitter clone. But anyone who’s close to the technology — and the team — knows that they’re building something much deeper: they’re rethinking the internet’s architecture to create a more flexible, user-centric web. Bluesky’s CTO Paul Frazee is the perfect person to explain all this, as he’s fantastic at ty…

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BON IVER: Bon Iver w/ Mark Richardson 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

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Mark Richardson is former Editor in Chief at Pitchfork and current Rock and Pop Critic at the Wall Street Journal. We talk about the 2011 album Bon Iver, Bon Iver, for which Mark wrote the Pitchfork review (9.5). We talk about the anticipation around this record, fusing adult-contemporary and the avant-garde, Animal Collective, Bonnie Raitt, 80s R&…

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Mental Health Realities for Elite Athletes with Courtney Messina 54:12

5M ago54:12

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Welcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Courtney Messina, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, a former Ole Miss soccer athlete, and Senior Director for Outpatient Clinical Operations at All Points North (APN). Courtney shares insights from her work with elite athletes, including her role at …

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BON IVER: For Emma, Forever Ago, w/ Chris DeVille 59:55

5M ago59:55

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Chris DeVille is Managing Editor at Stereogum and author of the book Such Great Heights, available for preorder now. We talk about the 2007 Bon Iver debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago. Also going cabin-mode in the Wisconsin winter, this album's lore, the indie landscape in '08, Pitchfork kingmaking, The OC, Garden State, Popt*mism, gentrifying indi…

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18. B2B Content Marketing with Becky Lawlor (Redpoint Content) 38:33

5M ago38:33

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The theme of our 18th podcast episode is B2B Content Marketing. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things strategy for content marketing in the B2B space is Becky Lawlor from Redpoint Content. Summary In this conversation, Becky Lawlor discusses the significance of original research in B2B marketing, emphasizing how it builds trust, diff…

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BON IVER: Season 4 Trailer 1:43

5M ago1:43

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Season 4 of After the Deluge will go album by album through the Bon Iver discography with a new guest on each episode, starting in the cabin with For Emma, Forever Ago and going in all kinds of directions from there. Subscribe an tell a friend. Support the show, get a zine. For Emma episode is live now: patreon.com/afterthedeluge -- @routinelayup…

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The True Athlete Project Series: Coaching with Impact and Mindfulness with Reem Abdalazem 48:52

5M ago48:52

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Welcome to the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is the third installment of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa is joined by Reem Abdalazem, a two-time Olympian in artistic swimming for Egypt (2008 Beijing and 2012 London). Reem is a World Aquatics-certified expert coach and a former colleg…

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Turning Moments Into Movements, with Hashtag Inventor Chris Messina 1:01:53

5M ago1:01:53

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n 2007, the hashtag was a simple, yet revolutionary, idea that changed the way we organize and amplify content. Today, it is either endangered or more useful than ever, depending on whom you talk to. On the open social web, hashtags are an important unifying mechanism — not just for content but for people too. Why is that? How did we get here? What…

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17. MSP Strategy with James Davis (TSP Advisory) 51:53

6M ago51:53

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The theme of our 17th podcast episode is MSP Strategy. Joining our host Jeremy Balius to discuss all things strategy for MSPs in 2025 and beyond is James Davis from TSP Advisory. Summary In this conversation, Jeremy Balius and James Davis discuss the evolving landscape of IT services, particularly focusing on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and th…

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Podcast Rebrand Announcement: Go-to-Market Playmakers 1:22

6M ago1:22

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Our podcast is evolving. The journey started as B2B Tech Marketing Talks, conversations tailored for B2B tech marketing leaders in the channel, partnerships space and in SaaS. As Filament evolved over the last couple years as a GTM agency, the conversations on the podcast broadened in scope beyond B2B tech marketing. The scope is being recalibrated…

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The True Athlete Project Series: Building a Compassionate World Through Sport with Sam Parfitt 25:03

6M ago25:03

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Welcome the Athlete Mindset podcast, hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC. This is part two of our three-part series with The True Athlete Project. Lisa chats with Sam Parfitt, the CEO and founder of The True Athlete Project. Sam is a former NCAA Division I tennis player, a coach, and a mindfulness teacher. He holds a Master’s in Science in Sport…

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Leaving the City of Big Social, with Fediverse Enthusiast Chris Trottier 46:38

6M ago46:38

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When you’re building an open source community you’re a part of a collective effort with a common goal. In the fediverse, there are early adopters doing a lot of the heavy lifting now. They’re the voices you want to follow to make sense of the place. One such person is Chris Trottier. Chris describes himself as a “fediverse enthusiast” (he’s also pa…

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The True Athlete Project Series: Embracing Identity and Purpose with Oz Marginean 31:08

6M ago31:08

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset Podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, speaks with Oz Marginean, former NCAA D1 athlete, professional basketball player, and Head of Community at The True Athlete Project. They discuss the complexities of athlete identity, transitioning out of sport, and the power of mindfulness, playful movement, and cre…

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