Best Joel Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2025)

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Ryan Whitney Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Warriors And Nuggets Advance, Kentucky Derby + Jordon Update Of The Week 1:59:34

12h ago1:59:34

1:59:34

Incredible weekend of sports as we had Game 7's(00:00:00-00:09:18). Warriors beat the Rockets and Nuggets take down the Clippers further cementing James Harden as the biggest choker ever(00:09:18-00:18:45). Pacers take Game 1 and the Kentucky Derby was an awesome sloppy mess(00:18:45-00:33:32). Who's back of the week including Scottie Scheffler and…

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#465 Building Startups That Outlive You: Steve Endacott on AI, Legacy, and Bold Innovation 49:20

2d ago49:20

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In this bold and thought-provoking episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, UK-based serial entrepreneur and investor Steve Endacott joins the show to discuss the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and legacy. From backing disruptive startups to launching Neural Voice, a conversational AI platform for the travel industry, and Life’s Echo, a digital …

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Randy Moss Talking Kentucky Derby, Joakim Noah In Studio, The Lakers Go Out Sad, Jalen Brunson Ends The Pistons, Hockey Playoffs + Fyre Fest of The Week 2:32:55

3d ago2:32:55

2:32:55

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are marching on after taking out the Pistons in Game 6 (00:00:00-00:07:35). We talk the Lakers going out sad after the Timberwolves crushed them and is Nico Harrison a little bit right (00:07:35-00:22:00)? The Warriors/Rockets series is weird and the Clips/Nuggets rock (00:22:00-00:33:01). We have teams advancing in pla…

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Rudy’s Diabolical Game 5, LAC-DEN Preview, and Whether or Not to Call Dad After a Playoff Loss With Austin Rivers 1:40:16

4d ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Timberwolves closing out the Lakers in five games (1:27). Then he’s joined by Austin Rivers to discuss why the Lakers had no chance in their series, why things become more difficult for Harden in the playoffs, and whether the Bucks need to consider trading Giannis this offseason (20:00). Plus, Life …

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#464 The Resume is Dead: Garrett Rice & Philippe Cailloux on Reinventing Job Hunting with AI 1:30:49

4d ago1:30:49

1:30:49

In this episode, I’m joined by two tech veterans, Garrett Rice (former Apple) and Philippe Cailloux (former Head of Product Design at Adobe), co-founders of Callings.ai—a platform that’s rethinking how we search for jobs in the AI era. We dive into how the traditional job-hunting process is broken, what’s wrong with the resume as we know it, and ho…

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Christian Yelich, DJ John Summit, Giannis Possible Last Game On The Bucks, Pistons Beat The Knicks, Hockey Playoffs And Listener Roasts 3:20:02

5d ago3:20:02

3:20:02

Playoff action is going hot and heavy and we recap everything from Monday and Tuesday night including Pacers closing out the Bucks and the skirmish on the court after (00:00:00-00:20:23). Pistons win at MSG and Thibs is stuck with his best players at the scorers table (00:20:23-00:30:25). Nuggets catch fire (00:30:25-00:32:35). Draymond Green has t…

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NFL Draft Takeaways With Booger McFarland. Plus, Jimmy Butler’s Big Game 4 and ‘Warfare’ Codirector Ray Mendoza. 2:17:00

6d ago2:17:00

2:17:00

Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's Game 4 performance (1:21). Then, he’s joined by Booger McFarland to break down last week’s NFL draft. They discuss their favorite picks, what they expect from Travis Hunter, why Shedeur fell so far, and whether 100 men could defeat a gorilla (22:22). Then, ‘Warfare’ codirector Ray M…

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#463 From Corporate to Startup: How DXwand is Driving AI-Powered Business Growth from MENA to the World 52:32

6d ago52:32

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In this inspiring episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, I sit down with Ahmed Mahmoud (Founder & CEO) and Ahmed Elshahawy (CTO) of DXwand, a MENA-born AI startup reshaping how businesses unlock growth with generative AI, knowledge mining, and document intelligence. The conversation takes you through their courageous leap from successful corporate ca…

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Episode 476: Pop, Pope, and Peter 45:49

6d ago45:49

45:49

We talk the Pop. We talk the Pope. You know we talk the Padres. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Peter

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NFL Draft With Peter Schrager, Stavros Halkias In Studio, NFL Draft Recap, Mel Kiper's meltdown, NBA/NHL Playoffs And Bill Belichick Might Be In A Conservatorship 3:29:50

8d ago3:29:50

3:29:50

Crazy weekend of sports. NFL Draft recap including Shedeur Sanders slide and grading grades (00:00:00-00:43:27). NBA playoffs have been awesome with an all time Clippers/Nuggets game, Steph Curry continuing to ruin the Rockets franchise, the Lakers in trouble, Pistons getting screwed and more (00:43:27-01:15:55). We talk hockey and PFT went to Mont…

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#462 Framed by the Algorithm: Tim O’Hearn on the Dark Psychology of Social Media 52:30

9d ago52:30

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What happens when the very platforms meant to connect us instead manipulate us? In this eye-opening conversation, Tim O’Hearn — former black-hat growth engineer, bestselling author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media — joins Mehmet to expose the hidden mechanisms behind social media addiction, fake engagement, and the dark psychology…

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Is the Shedeur Thing That Complicated? First-Round NFL Draft Reactions With Albert Breer. Plus, the Nuggets Look Cooked. 1:35:50

10d ago1:35:50

1:35:50

Russillo begins by taking about the Knicks, who took a 2-1 lead over the Pistons; the Nuggets, who look like they’re in big trouble against the Clippers; and the Thunder, who had a massive comeback against the Grizzlies (1:18). Then, he chats with Sports Illustrated senior NFL reporter Albert Breer about all the action in the first round of the NFL…

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NFL Draft Rapid Reaction, Jon Gruden In Studio, Justin Thomas Off His Big Win Sunday + NBA/NHL Playoffs And Fyre Fest 2:23:59

10d ago2:23:59

2:23:59

Its instant reaction on the NFL Draft first round. The Jags make a splash, Shedeur gets undrafted in the first round, we recap our teams (00:00:00-00:21:36) and then welcome in Coach Gruden to talk in detail on some of the picks and players he loved from Day 1 of the NFL Draft (00:21:36-00:50:08). NBA/NHL Playoff recap, Rockets even the series, Cel…

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#461 Investing in the Future of Healthcare: Cameron Sabet on AI, Space, and the VC Edge in MedTech 43:55

11d ago43:55

43:55

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we dive into the unique intersection of venture capital, healthcare innovation, and frontier tech with Cameron Sabet, a Georgetown medical student and Principal at Multifaceted Capital. Cameron shares his unconventional path from academia to venture capital, and how he evaluates startups through both a c…

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NFL Draft With Todd McShay, Packers HC Matt LaFleur, Playoff Recaps In NHL/NBA + Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:49:59

13d ago2:49:59

2:49:59

We recap Tuesday nights playoff action via zoom, the Lakers even the series, Leafs team of destiny and the Grizzlies and Bucks look cooked(00:00:00-00:27:22). We then go back in studio to talk about an incredible Monday night including the Nuggets/Clippers series and is it getting tough to watch Jalen Brunson? Plus Ovi is unreal and playoff hockey …

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Kawhi’s Reminder Game and Cade’s Arrival. Plus, NFL Draft Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios With Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz. 1:34:18

13d ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday’s NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opinions they have that nobody else will agree with. Plus, Life Advice wit…

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#460 Radical Reconnection: Sam Rad on Thriving in a Post-Human World 56:12

13d ago56:12

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In this deeply reflective episode, Mehmet welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technologist Sam Rad to explore how we navigate—and thrive—in a world reshaped by exponential tech. From AI and quantum computing to deepfakes and biotech, this conversation is less about predicting the future and more about reclaiming what it means to be human. 🔑 …

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Episode 475: 1st place PADRES, Earthquakes, and the Resurrection 33:20

13d ago33:20

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We talk about our first-place San Diego Padres (which will probably not be in first when this is released). We talk about the recent earthquake! Then Elyse closes us out with a great Easter devotional.By Fitzpatricks

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NFL Draft With Daniel Jeremiah, Timberwolves HC Chris Finch, Playoffs Are Here And We Have A Thunder Fan Refusing To Wear The Shirt 2:29:40

15d ago2:29:40

2:29:40

It’s playoff season and we talk about all the action this weekend. Russell Westbrook submitted the most Russell Westbrook game ever (00:00:00-00:20:16). Cam Payne went nuclear (00:20:16-00:31:52). The Thunder blowout the Grizzlies. Hank isn’t worried about any team + we talk some puck and the Jets unreal game winner plus glass banger guy is in jail…

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#459 Hiring Like a Poker Pro: Joel Quintela’s POKER Framework for Better Decisions 59:11

16d ago59:11

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In this thought-provoking episode, Mehmet sits down with Joel Quintela, a business psychologist and former computer systems engineer, to break down the biggest hiring blind spots—and how to fix them. Joel shares how psychology, structured assessments, and poker strategies can help founders and leaders hire better, retain top talent, and create winn…

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NBA Playoffs With Brian Windhorst, Actor Josh Duhamel, The Bulls Lost Twice In The Play In, Lee Corso Retires Plus Fyre Fest 2:22:56

18d ago2:22:56

2:22:56

The Bulls managed to lose twice Wednesday night in play in action and Big Cat is sick of the endless mediocrity and we sim the lottery (00:00:00-00:20:52). Lee Corso retires and Aaron Rodgers doesn’t really tell us much on his next destinatio (00:20:52-00:38:57). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk LeBron calling him weird, NBA Playoffs, his adv…

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NBA Playoff Preview and Picks With Frank Isola 1:40:21

15d ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Russillo runs through the most interesting first-round playoff matchups and shares some predictions along the way (1:10). Then, he’s joined by Frank Isola to dive deeper into the NBA playoffs, discussing how Houston will defend Steph, whether the refs will impact MIN-LAL, and hypothetical Knicks trades (23:15). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:09:1…

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#458 Lucas Lovell on SaaS Growth, Global Payments, and the Future of Product 43:15

18d ago43:15

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🔍 Episode Overview In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Lucas Lovell, VP of Product at Paddle, to unpack the powerful yet often overlooked role of payments in SaaS growth. From navigating tax compliance and pricing localization to optimizing for global expansion, Lucas shares product leadership insights and the future of billing in an AI-powered …

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla, NBA Play In Games, Who’s The Next “Can’t Win The Big One” Guy + Guys On Chicks And The Year Of Junk Science 2:14:19

19d ago2:14:19

2:14:19

NBA Play In games and the Magic and Warriors are officially in (00:00:00-00:17:20:25). Nico Harrison does a no camera/no recordings press conference and Cam Ward admits he’s a Tennessee Titan (00:17:20-00:25:24). With Rory winning the Masters we find the next narrative guy who can’t win the big one (00:25:24-00:51:32). Hot Seat/Cool Throne includin…

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The Annual Todd McShay–Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft Fest! 1:31:51

17d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Russillo is joined by Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah for their annual NFL Draft Fest (1:14)! They break down the top of the draft, which players are underrated, and their thoughts on the Nico Iamaleava situation. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:05:17)! Did I help or hurt a stranger with my random act of kindness? Check us out on YouTube for exclu…

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#457 Why Founder-Led Growth Isn’t Optional: Jess Schultz on Early-Stage GTM, Metrics, and Startup Scaling 49:41

20d ago49:41

49:41

In this high-impact episode, Mehmet sits down with Jess Schultz, a fractional CRO/CMO and angel investor, to unpack what truly drives early-stage startup success. From the importance of founder-led sales to building a go-to-market (GTM) motion that actually works, Jess shares practical advice that bridges theory and execution. Whether you’re a tech…

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Episode 474: Weddings, Games, and Our King 40:44

20d ago40:44

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After another month off we talk about the... Padres. Huge surprise, I know. We talk about Joel's daughter getting married. Then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Jesus' triumphal entry.By Fitzpatricks

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Scott Van Pelt Live From Augusta, Rory Wins An Incredible Masters, NBA Playoffs Set, Who's Back And Monday Reading 2:16:23

22d ago2:16:23

2:16:23

An all time Sunday at August leads us to Rory McIlroy's career grand slam. We talk about the incredible drama on Sunday and the up and down play from Rory that led us to his playoff against Justin Rose. Wrapping up other Master thoughts/storylines (00:00:00-00:38:21). NBA Playoffs are set and Lebron having his shirt off offended Isiah Thomas (00:38…

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#456 Colin Fitzpatrick on AI Agents, Vibe Coding, and the Future of Web3, Robotics, and Work 54:14

23d ago54:14

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🔍 Episode Overview In this forward-looking conversation, Mehmet welcomes Colin Fitzpatrick, founder of Griffin AI and long-time tech leader, to unpack the convergence of artificial intelligence, Web3, and robotics. From “vibe coding” and AI agents to programmable avatars and robotic personal assistants, Colin paints a vision of a world being reshap…

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Ryan Whitney, Someone Peed At The Masters, Luka’s Return + Fyre Fest Of The Week 1:56:27

25d ago1:56:27

1:56:27

Someone has peed at the Masters and the whole tournament is in trouble. We talk Day 1 at Augusta and upside down hats (00:00:00-00:10:53). Luka returns to Dallas and Deshaun Watson says his haters are going to motivate him (00:10:53-00:25:24). Ryan Whitney joins us in studio to talk hockey, golf, going back to school and tons more (00:25:24-01:35:4…

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Luka’s Homecoming, an NFL Draft QB Breakdown With Quincy Avery, and Cincinnati Basketball GM Corey Evans Joins 1:41:49

25d ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Luka’s return to Dallas (1:40). Then, he‘s joined by QB coach Quincy Avery to rank this year’s QB class, as well as explain what makes Cam Ward so good and why he’s down on Shedeur Sanders (13:17). Next, Cincinnati basketball GM Corey Evans comes on to talk about his time in OKC, why he made the j…

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#455 Engineering the Future: Steven Zeller on AI, Longevity, and Human 2.0 50:49

25d ago50:49

50:49

In this mind-expanding episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, futurist investor and international entrepreneur Steven Zeller joins us to explore the cutting edge of human advancement through technology. From genetic engineering and health tech breakthroughs to brain-computer interfaces, quantum computing, and the philosophical questions of immortalit…

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Max Homa, Shane Bacon Previewing The Masters, Florida Wins The National Championship, Pardon Your Take And White Lotus Finale 2:33:06

27d ago2:33:06

2:33:06

Florida wins the National Championship and we talk about the Final game to cap off a subpar tournament but incredible Final Four (00:00:00-00:23:57). The Nuggets fire Michael Malone and their GM in a very strange move and more (00:23:57-00:40:40). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Dire Wolf and playing God with nature (00:40:40-00:53:55). Max Homa…

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Michael Malone Out in Denver. Plus, Florida’s National Championship Comeback and a Masters Preview With Scott Van Pelt. 1:40:01

24d ago1:40:01

1:40:01

Russillo starts the show by reacting to the news that the Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone (1:10). Then, he‘s joined by Scott Van Pelt to recap the NCAA tournament and explain what made Florida so good (12:01). They then dive into the Masters, discussing why Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite and why Augusta is such a special p…

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#454 Scaling the Blockchain: Srini Parthasarathy on Fixing Gas Fees and Decentralization 31:36

27d ago31:36

31:36

In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Srini Parthasarathy, CTO of Shardeum, a Layer 1 EVM-compatible blockchain that’s rewriting the rules of scalability, decentralization, and transaction efficiency. Srini shares his journey from building NFT platforms and working at AWS to leading a project that’s tackling the blockchain trilemma head-on. Whethe…

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Coach Dan Hurley, Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, Ovi Breaks The Goal Record, An Incredible Final Four And All Time Choke By Duke 2:36:58

29d ago2:36:58

2:36:58

Alexander Ovechkin breaks the all time goal record in the perfect way on Sunday and we talk about his incredible career (00:00:00-00:13:29). The Final Four finally delivered with a great Florida/Auburn and a historic choke from Duke that has reignited Big Cat’s hate (00:13:29-00:54:18). Who’s back including a possible Rodgers to Steelers theory and…

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#453 From FMCG to AI: Prashant Agrawal on Rethinking Marketing in the Age of LLMs 50:41

30d ago50:41

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“AI won’t replace marketers—but marketers who use AI will replace those who don’t.” – Prashant Agrawal In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we sit down with veteran marketer and educator Prashant Agrawal to explore how AI is transforming the marketing function. From his roots in traditional FMCG marketing to his deep dive into the world of …

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Dickie V Talking Final 4, WWE Champ Cody Rhodes, Fyre Fest And We Put The Pieces Back Together After April Fools 2:08:14

1M ago2:08:14

2:08:14

Final four is here and we talk games and picks (00:00:00-00:07:14). March NBA, does it mean anything? Where is Aaron Rodgers going to play next year (00:07:14-00:23:10)? Does Shohei have maximum aura (00:23:10-00:40:12)? Dickie V joins the show to talk Final Four, how he’s doing health wise, his love for people and more (00:40:12-00:57:13). WWE Cha…

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A CFB View of This NFL Draft With Bruce Feldman. Plus, How Dangerous Are the TWolves, With Jon Krawczynski. 2:02:29

1M ago2:02:29

2:02:29

Russillo is joined by Bruce Feldman to dig more into his latest mock draft including Cam Ward going first overall, where Shedeur Sanders will land, and which front office seems to be the most dialed in (1:23). Then, it’s another edition of Tales From the Couch to break down OKC’s win over Detroit (44:33), before Jon Krawczynski comes on to share hi…

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#452 Vikas Panchal on AI, Automation, and the Financial Future of MENA’s SMEs 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

“The cost of non-compliance is much higher than the cost of getting it right from day one.” – Vikas Panchal In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Vikas Panchal, General Manager – MENA at Tally Solutions, and a seasoned leader with two decades of experience in helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) modernize their operations. Together, they di…

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Auburn HC Bruce Pearl, PGA Pro Min Woo Lee, NFL Rule Changes, Someone On The Show Quits The Podcast Mid Episode And FAQ's 2:18:28

1M ago2:18:28

2:18:28

The NFL Owners meeting is taking place in Florida and Hank has researched all potential rule changes on the docket. We get a call from Big Dom to invite Max to the White House with the Eagles and then things turn SOUTH fast (00:00:00-00:31:14). Buzz Williams to Maryland. Then things get even worse for the show (00:31:14-00:48:46). Hot Seat/Cool Thr…

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Jay Bilas Talks Final Four, Flagg Vs. Zion, Early NBA Draft Thoughts, and the Future of College Hoops 1:29:29

1M ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Russillo is joined by Jay Bilas to preview the Final Four and share his thoughts on each team, break down what makes Cooper Flagg so good, and discuss the future of college sports (1:11). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (1:00:25)! How hot do you have to be to run shirtless? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more a…

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#451 Two Startup Games, One Entrepreneur: Allan Abbas on Playing to Win in Fintech 44:33

1M ago44:33

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“You either earn or you learn — both are wins.” – Allan Abbas In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, Allan Abbas joins us to explore the world of fintech innovation, startup growth, and what it takes to build a game-changing product in the Middle East. Allan, a former Amazon leader turned founder, shares his personal journey from bootstrappin…

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John Fanta Talking Final Four, NFL Coach's Picture And Tush Push Being Banned, The Yankees Might Be Cheating, Impractical Jokers Down Bad + Monday Reading 2:00:27

1M ago2:00:27

2:00:27

The Final Four is set and we continue to have few great games in the tournament but the 4 teams left are historically great. We figure out who is the Cinderella, what the Duke hate meter is at and Kevin Willard to Nova (00:00:00-00:35:48). The NFL league meetings are taking place in Orlando and the Coach's got together for their yearly picture as w…

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Opening Day With Jeff Passan, We Finally Got A Great Tourney Game, Lebron vs The World, Fyre Fest + Severance Finale 1:52:29

1M ago1:52:29

1:52:29

We finally got a classic March Madness game as Texas Tech takes down Arkansas and Cal. Duke, Bama and Florida roll to the Elite 8. Kevin Willard goes out in a weird way (00:00:00-00:23:04). Lebron went on McAfee and caused waves including his renewed fight with Stephen A Smith and a new one with Brian Windhorst (00:23:04-00:44:17). Jeff Passan join…

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Russell Wilson and NFL QB Desperation. Plus, a Big Picture Luka Chat With ‘The Wonder Boy’ Author Tim MacMahon. 1:33:44

1M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Russillo starts the pod by examining how Russell Wilson will fit with the Giants and the landscape of backup QBs in the NFL (0:40). Then, Tim MacMahon comes on to share more information about the Luka trade, including Nico Harrison’s relationship with Kobe and Rob Pelinka, what really scared the Mavs, and the role that Mark Cuban played (16:49). Pl…

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#450 Peter Bonney on How AI Is Disrupting the RFP and B2B Sales Process 44:51

1M ago44:51

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“My grand vision is to make the RFP obsolete — and I believe AI can make that happen.” — Peter Bonney, CEO & Founder of Fastbreak In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we’re joined by Peter Bonney, CEO and Founder of Fastbreak, to discuss how AI is transforming one of the most painful processes in enterprise sales: responding to RFPs. With o…

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