Best Jesse Leach Podcasts (2025)

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Killswitch Engage Interview - Jesse Leach Explains Anger Behind New Album 10:45

9d ago10:45

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Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach chats me up about Kublai Kahn playing Magic: The Gathering, how the direction of the new album changed and his favorite song off of it, the topics he's "not allowed" to write about anymore, his love of reggae, and more.Don’t forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInsta…

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498. Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage / Times of Grace) 1:22:28

28d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Join Jesse and I as we go deep and reflect on some major life experiences that we had both gone through recently with our wives and how those hardships strengthened those relationships. Jesse shares his journey through meditation, learning to not be such a people pleaser and learning to be more tapped into nature and leaving the noise the outside w…

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Dustin Senos - Designing Dia (the AI-native web browser) 58:25

1d ago58:25

58:25

Dia from The Browser Company has completely taken over the internet. We’re finally seeing what an AI-native browser can be and it’s pretty exciting :) So this episode is a behind-the-scenes with their Head of Design, Dustin Senos. Some highlights: How to build a product strategy around AI How The Browser Co approaches prototyping Dustin’s perspecti…

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500. Alfonso Civile (Heartsick) 2:03:53

1d ago2:03:53

2:03:53

Join Alfonso and I as we discuss how toxic the metal/hardcore scenes are, and honestly maybe have always been? Alfonso opens up about how he got into heavier music growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to Miami. The importance of seeing representation in the scene with artists like Chino Moreno, Max Cavalera and how that made being in a band seem po…

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500. Tom Smith (Suburban Scum / Natural End / Demonize / Ex The Acacia Strain) 2:24:43

3d ago2:24:43

2:24:43

Join Tom and I as we talk about what Tom has been up to since his last appearance on the podcast. Tom shares what ultimately led to him deciding to step down from The Acacia Strain. The hardships of leaving something he worked so hard to achieve, but ultimately knew wasn’t going to be good for him if he stayed. Tom also shares the struggles of not …

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500. Mike Scuilara ( Extinction AD / This Is Hell) 2:08:38

3d ago2:08:38

2:08:38

Join Mike and I as we chat about old man house project stuff we each were engrossed in to kick things off. From there we talk about how small the music industry really is the longer you stay in it. Mike shares some of the opportunities he’s gotten over the years to fill in for people and his process of learning someone else’s songs with a day or tw…

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Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of Lewis Sperry Chafer | Dr. John Hannah 22:58

4d ago22:58

22:58

What kind of man founded one of the most influential theological seminaries in America? In this episode, Dr. John Hannah—longtime professor at Dallas Theological Seminary—joins Pastor Jesse Randolph and Pastor Aaron Nicholson to explore the life, theology, and ministry of Lewis Sperry Chafer. We trace Chafer’s journey from evangelist to seminary fo…

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500. Dale Shepherd (Venue Security) 3:11:39

5d ago3:11:39

3:11:39

Join me as I introduce you to someone I’ve become quick friends with from going to various local venues in town where Dale works. Dale shares a bit about his upbringing and how he got into heavier music while growing up in a religious household. Dale shares his journey into working venue security, how a twitter exchange with someone from one of his…

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Metalcore Singer Gets His Gooch Grabbed During Show 37:41

5d ago37:41

37:41

This week on the show, Sleep Theory frontman Cullen Moore retaliates after being groped during a show, Bonnaroo canceled, Warped Tour returns, Sleep Token headlines first festival, President plays FIRST show, my thoughts on new Twenty One Pilots and more. Don’t forget to bang your head on the links below TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jesealee Inst…

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Ep213 - Deneen Melody, Kelby McClellan, & Zach Santolaya, Canyon Theatre Guild Production 1:01:14

5d ago1:01:14

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"The truth is every good play is hinged on the one particular character having a life changing moment." This episode features Deneen Melody, Kelby McClellan, & Zach Santolaya who were part of the Canyon Theatre Guild Production of CATS in California this summer. They share their initial reactions upon hearing the theater would do CATS, their person…

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The Ultimate Raycast Deep Dive (craft, AI, hype, & more) 2:03:25

6d ago2:03:25

2:03:25

This week’s episode is a first of its kind because we’re doing the ultimate deep dive into one of my favorite products: Raycast We’ll here from the founders, design team, and even the hype team and go deep into all kinds of topics: The hilarious story of Raycast’s YC application 3 weekly rituals that are perfect for remote teams What they’ve learne…

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500. Patrick Galante (Night Rider / Lowist / Ex Ice Nine Kills) 1:59:17

6d ago1:59:17

1:59:17

Join Patrick and I as we catch up for the first time in a little over a year. Patrick opens up about how his declining health led him to making the tough decision to step down as the drummer of Ice Nine Kills, arguably at the height of the band's career. Patrick shares his journey to sobriety and we of course nerd out a bit about the ever growing n…

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500. Andrew Wells (Eidola / Dance Gavin Dance) 2:39:49

7d ago2:39:49

2:39:49

Join Andrew and I as we do what we always do on these and catch up with one another. Andrew and I reflect on the journey of getting to 500 episodes and how it’s similar to his journey between Eidola and Dance Gavin Dance, where it’s head down and continue to do the work. Realizing the importance of taking time to enjoy the journey and not getting b…

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Sharon Osbourne Kicked A Band Off Ozzy & Black Sabbath's Final Show (CLIP) 8:50

10d ago8:50

8:50

A clip from this week's episode of the podcast, full thing here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gMSSCrMIrcufqy16uRX6b?si=44509bb2ef2c4543 Don’t forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesealee/Podcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere else you cons…

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Behind the scenes of my design founder journey 12:42

11d ago12:42

12:42

The last two weeks with Inflight have been the most exhilarating of my entire career… So I want to use Dive Club to provide unprecedented levels of access to life as a design founder. I’m talking about the messy behind-the-scenes, hideous Figma concepts, and all of the winding turns that we've taken to get where we're at today. This is gonna be as…

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Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of C.I. Scofield | Dr. Dave Burggraff 39:11

11d ago39:11

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In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Dave Burggraff—Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary—joins us to discuss the life and legacy of Cyrus Ingerson Scofield. Best known for the Scofield Reference Bible, Scofield played a key role in shaping dispensational thought in the 20th century. Dr. Burggr…

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Mystery Band PRESIDENT Removes Mask, but Who Is It?! 44:19

12d ago44:19

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This week, we’re talking about: The mysterious masked band President allegedly revealed their identity in a new video... but fans (and me) aren’t buying it. Is this a red herring? Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s FINAL show is coming and it’s going global with a livestream. But Sharon Osbourne had to kick a band off the lineup. Is Bad Wolves break…

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Ep212 - Caesar Samayoa, Rum Tum Tugger in Act II Performing Arts Center & Don Kirshner in Just In Time on Broadway 41:48

12d ago41:48

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" I went to see CATS about five times with notebooks and took notes throughout the performance." This episode features Caesar Samayoa who performed as the Rum Tum Tugger in an "illegal" high school production of CATS in New Jersey and is currently performing as Don Kirshner and many more characters in Just In Time on Broadway. Hear Caesar dive into…

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499. Stephen Christian (Anberlin / Anchor and Braille) 41:51

14d ago41:51

41:51

Join Stephen and I for this quick chat discussing the upcoming Anchor and Braille album, New Mexico. Stephen reveals how Anchor and Braille has changed for him over the years, while still at its core being about being a vessel for music that needs to come out of him. We dig a bit deeper into the process of self exploration Stephen went through at t…

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Darrin Henein - The new bar for design excellence at Shopify 1:03:28

16d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

This week's episode is with Darrin Henein who is the VP of Design at Shopify. We talk about how they create a culture of excellence and how AI is influencing the way they practice the design. Some highlights: What makes for a great design critique culture Darrin’s expectation for how designers prototype How Shopify’s new AI mandate impacts designer…

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Some fans HATE crowd surfing (CLIP) 2:39

17d ago2:39

2:39

Do you crowd surf? Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ipFLdDtA1FS96cR6y6dOk?si=4a6f7c0bc0af4a04 Don’t forget to bang your head on the links below TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jesealee Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jesealee/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@JeseaLee Podcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere e…

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Vibe designing with Subframe 37:52

18d ago37:52

37:52

There’s a new design tool called Subframe that’s officially caught my eye 👀 So I asked their co-founder Filip Skrzesinksi to give us a demo and talk through their vision. I found some of their AI interaction patterns fascinating (especially the way they approach prototyping and contextual edits). If you’re interested in the future of design tooling…

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Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of James Hall Brookes | Pastor Robert Thurman 22:52

18d ago22:52

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In this episode of Faithful Men, we’re joined by Pastor Robert Thurman—President of Brookes Bible College and pastor at Forest Park Bible Church in St. Louis—to explore the remarkable life and ministry of James Hall Brookes. A key figure in the development of dispensational theology and the Niagara Bible Conference, Brookes was a fierce defender of…

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Ep211 - Trent Stork, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, & Jake DiMaggio Lopez, Cast & Creative, Paramount Theatre Circus CATS 29:21

19d ago29:21

29:21

"Ten years ago I was the Associate Director of CATS when we did it the first time at Paramount and I thought, wouldn't it be so amazing if Victoria ascended to Jellicle Ball in a moon beam of silks?" This episode features the cast and creative team of the 2025 circus production of CATS. The group dives into the unique transformation of the classic …

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Why Sleep Token fans are mad at Kali Uchis... 27:17

19d ago27:17

27:17

Sleep Token fans are mad at Kali Uchis over a WILD claim she made about the band’s appearance. Plus: -Taylor Swift just dropped a billion dollars to buy back her first six albums -Mike Shinoda makes deathcore shirts -And does crowsurfing ruin shows? Don’t forget to bang your head on the links below TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jesealee Instagram …

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Ioana Teleanu - The right (and wrong) ways to design AI into your product 1:04:27

23d ago1:04:27

1:04:27

There are two types of companies today: Startups birthed out of AI Existing companies figuring out how to adapt to AI This week’s episode is all about #2 because we get to hear from Ioana Teleanu who was the first AI designer at Miro and is now a dedicated AI+Design consultant. So a big theme of this conversation is how to identify the right opport…

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Hoobastank Interview - "The Reason" Hits 1 Billion Streams 15:27

23d ago15:27

15:27

Hoobastank's Doug Robb and I chat at Sonic Temple, the same festival the band was playing at in the now viral clip that's floating around. He tells me what it's like to have a song with a billion streams, their wild photoshoot and what they have coming up next. Don’t forget to bang your head on the links below TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jeseale…

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Did Ice Nine Kills Really Use AI Art? Fans Are Furious... 5:45

24d ago5:45

5:45

This is a clip from this week's podcast episode, listen to the full thing here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y93GrtpKk2gj1pnpOdDCE?si=8ab80cb1a04e4380 Did Ice Nine Kills actually use AI art in their new merch promo? Fans think so and they're not stoked about it. We break down why fans have an issue with it and the band's response that only add…

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Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of John Nelson Darby | Dr. James Fazio 32:07

25d ago32:07

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In this episode of Faithful Men, Dr. James Fazio takes us into the life and legacy of John Nelson Darby, the “father of dispensationalism.” Learn about Darby’s background, his theological convictions, and how his literal approach to Scripture shaped modern evangelical thought. We explore his influence on American theology, his connection to figures…

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Falling in Reverse and Marilyn Manson Team Up for "God Is A Weapon" 36:05

26d ago36:05

36:05

Falling in Reverse just dropped a new song called "God Is A Weapon" featuring Marilyn Manson. Days later, Ronnie Radke's Instagram was banned… again. This marks his third account taken down, what's going on? Meanwhile, Ice Nine Kills are in hot water with fans for allegedly using AI to design a merch promo and their sarcastic response didn’t help. …

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Ep210 - Nancy Leach, Swing in Hamburg Production of CATS 42:19

26d ago42:19

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" Bustopher Jones was Bustopher Mürr and I don’t know why except that it rhymed." This episode features Nancy Leach who was a swing in the Hamburg production of CATS. Nancy shares her introduction to CATS, learning the show in German, and her journey from New York to Hamburg. She discusses her roles, particularly as Grizabella, and provides insight…

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Jesse Kulp - Designing the Future of AI at Google 58:00

30d ago58:00

58:00

This week we get to hear from Jesse Kulp who is the original designer for Google AI Studio. He shares what it was like going 0→1 as the sole designer and his ideas for where AI design is headed next I think we're gonna look back in a couple years, the kind of silly stuff we're doing today and say it looks like child's play… Jesse Kulp some highligh…

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Insane Clown Posse Interview - The Most Hated Band in The World? 15:14

1M ago15:14

15:14

I caught up with the ICP at Sonic Temple to talk about juggalos, wrestling and how they may no longer be the most hated band in the world.Don’t forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesealee/Podcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere else you consum…

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Faithful Men: Why Dispensationalism Matters | Pastor Jesse Randolph 26:26

1M ago26:26

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In this episode of Sound Words Podcast, we launch our new series Faithful Men, highlighting influential voices in theology and church history. Pastor Jesse Randolph explains why dispensationalism still matters today. We discuss what dispensationalism is (and isn’t), why he holds this view, common misconceptions and critiques, and its ongoing releva…

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Foo Fighters Fire Josh Freese, Is Shane Hawkins Taking Over? (CLIP) 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

This is a clip from this week's podcast, full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HHjUfhYHg2ZshUGhsuNyy?si=c490d1db59c14181 Foo Fighters have officially parted ways with drummer Josh Freese, who confirmed the news in a surprising statement. Fans are shocked, especially since no reason was given for the decision. Now rumors are swirling …

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Ep209 - Marc Robin & Joey Abramowicz, Creative Team, Fulton Theatre CATS 58:12

1M ago58:12

58:12

"The truth is every good play is hinged on the one particular character having a life changing moment." This episode features Director/Choreographer Marc Robin and Associate Director/Makeup Designer Joey Abramowicz to discuss the Fulton Theatre's upcoming summer 2025 production of CATS. They delve into the unique concept of setting the musical in a…

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Ronnie Radke Impersonator Catfished Tommy Lee's Wife Brittany Furlan 38:25

1M ago38:25

38:25

Ronnie Radke claims Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan was catfished by a fake Snapchat account pretending to be him and she may have fallen for it. We break down the wild DMs, Ronnie’s receipts, Brittany’s 7-minute response video, and what Tommy Lee had to say. Plus: 🚫 Foo Fighters part ways with drummer Josh Freese with no explanation given. Fans a…

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Sean Ingram (Coalesce/Idle Heirs) 1:21:57

1M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Episode 393 is up and live now with one of the greatest metal vocalists of all time, Sean Ingram. From Coalesce to now Idle Heirs, Sean is a force of nature you won't want to miss. We are now proudly presented by Sound Talent Media. @stmpodcasts Love the show? Sign up for Premium Pleasure ⁠⁠⁠Http://peerpleasure.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠⁠ Visit the websit…

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497. Nick Hexum (311) 1:15:32

1M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Join Nick and I as we talk about the inspiration behind his series of solo EP's, the various moon phases, and how I became aware of one of them (waxing gibbous) due to my wife and I seeing a pretty moon one night and wondering what kind it was. From here we dip into Nick really looking inward over the last few years and wanting to challenge himself…

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Stephen Haney - Paper's vision for the future of design tooling 55:20

1M ago55:20

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Stephen previously co-founded Modulz which created Radix UI, now used by Vercel, Linear, and Jetsi. Now he’s the founder of the most influential design tool on the market — Paper. In this episode, Stephen gives us a look at how Paper is fundamentally changing the speed of traditional design flows. Some highlights: How to drive alignment as a compan…

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Slipknot Wrote a Bunch of New Music we Will Probably Never Hear (CLIP) 2:12

1M ago2:12

2:12

This is a clip from this week's episode of the podcast where we talk about why we shouldn't be expecting a new Slipknot album anytime soon according to guitarist Jim Root. Full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ESDuiO6vmGww6MZ2L0bXn?si=67b519322583468b Don’t forget to bang your head on the links below TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@je…

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Interview with an Elder: Rob Jensen 22:13

1M ago22:13

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In this episode, Elder Rob Jensen shares how the Lord saved him, how serving has shaped his faith, and why every believer—new or seasoned—has a part to play in building up the church. Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical ways to step into service at IHCC. Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching churc…

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The untapped opportunity for design tools💡 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

A year ago, it felt like AI-generated UI was about to have its moment. But now the landscape looks a LOT different than what people expected. So this episode answers the question "what's next?" Because there's still an untapped opportunity that I believe will become very real soon... Kyle Turman (Designer at Anthropic) https://www.dive.club/deep-di…

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Metallica Played "Enter Sandman" So Hard It Caused an Earthquake 33:18

1M ago33:18

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Metallica just played a concert so loud it showed up on a seismograph?! We break down what happened during their epic Virginia Tech stadium show, and how fans literally shook the earth during “Enter Sandman.” Plus: -Recap of my weekend at Sonic Temple with Korn, Linkin Park and more. -Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine are beefing and end tour ear…

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Ep208 - Sarah Bowden, Sillabub in Australian Circus Tent Tour & Ensemble in Smash on Broadway 48:02

1M ago48:02

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" Chrissie Cartwright looked at me and she’s like ‘you've gotta like see the mouse, follow the mouse, pounce on the mouse, chase the mouse again.’ And I was like, wait, wait, wait. Are we cats?" This episode features Sarah Bowden who performed as Sillabub in the Australian Circus Tent Tour production of CATS and is currently performing in the ensem…

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496. Chris Davis (The Ghost Inside / Texas In July / Late For Load In Podcast) 2:40:58

1M ago2:40:58

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Join Chris and I as we discuss the evolution of being a fan of music in the physical media age. From scouring the "thank you's" for bands you should check out to the era of the producer/labels being as much of a factor in what albums you bought as the bands themselves. We get into how bands go about choosing producers now when it doesn't seem to be…

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Zach Leach - Principles for designing a great AI product 46:15

1M ago46:15

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This week, Zach Leach (Head of Design at Gamma) gives a behind-the-scenes of what it’s like designing one of the hottest AI products in the world today. He shares a ton of techniques and lessons learned from working with LLMs—including some ways to make AI fun again :) And we also learn what makes design at Gamma a bit unorthodox in all the best wa…

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System of a Down's "Toxicity" was Removed from Spotify for a Day (CLIP) 7:36

2M ago7:36

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System of a Down’s iconic album 'Toxicity ' mysteriously disappeared from Spotify for only a day , but fans were quick to panic. Likely caused by a licensing issue, it sparks a bigger conversation: do you really own the music you stream? From digital blackouts to the resurgence of vinyl, is physical media more important than ever? Let me know, do y…

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Interview with an Elder: Duane Leach 25:46

2M ago25:46

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In this episode, we sit down with Duane Leach, one of the elders at Indian Hills Community Church. Duane shares insights into his role as an elder, his passion for evangelism, and practical ways the local church can foster a culture of sharing the gospel. This series is designed to help our church family become better acquainted with the men God ha…

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The new era of design leadership💡 7:48

2M ago7:48

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The more I study today's top design teams, the more clear it’s becoming that we're entering the era of a new type of design leader— one with taste and the skills necessary to uphold craft. So this episode studies this new archetype of leader by highlighting clips from design leaders at Airbnb, Ramp, Duolingo, and more… Alex Schleifer (Former Chief …

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