Best Matt Katz Podcasts (2025)

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Can you adjust a cone 6 glaze up to cone 10? 32:23

14h ago32:23

32:23

Have you ever found the perfect glaze, but it is formulated for a different temperature? Today the gang talk about adjusting glazes from cone 6 up to cone 10, and how you might tell if your kiln can handle going to cone 10. They also start the episode checking in about their summer plans. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a li…

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Metaphysical Ashlea Piefer: From Homeless to Spiritual Guru 30:03

1d ago30:03

30:03

From a young age, I felt a deep connection to energies that most people can’t see—the world beyond the physical realm. I perceived spirits, entities, and subtle forces that shaped our reality. It was overwhelming and isolating initially. I felt different, as though I didn’t belong. I believed I was alone in these experiences, wondering if perhaps s…

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Rockcast 420 - Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker 22:32

1d ago22:32

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Dayseeker has released a new song as part of an upcoming album, and lead singer Rory Rodriguez says, "It's darker, it's more horror-themed, but it's not as sad." He's referring to the 2022 album Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. Check out Dayseeker on…

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How Financial Teams Automate SEC Compliance Workflows – Daniel Schalla 31:41

1d ago31:41

31:41

Episode Topic: Daniel Schalla from Mattermost joins PayPod to discuss how financial institutions can better prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents. With tools designed for secure collaboration and workflow management, Mattermost helps companies meet regulatory demands while ensuring that they remain in control of their data. Lessons You…

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Tinnitus Management with Dr. Alexandra Tarvin | Elevate Audiology 58:34

4d ago58:34

58:34

Send us a text Tinnitus affects millions, yet remains shrouded in misunderstanding, misinformation, and damaging myths. In this illuminating conversation, audiologist Dr. Alexandra Tarvin of Elevate Audiology brings clarity, hope, and cutting-edge solutions to one of hearing healthcare's most challenging conditions. "There is hope and there is help…

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Transforming Private Equity With Blockchain Rails - Joris Delanoue 24:50

5d ago24:50

24:50

Episode Topic: Joris Delanoue, co-founder and CEO of Fairmint, joins PayPod to explain how blockchain is disrupting private equity and fundraising. With cap tables becoming programmable, Fairmint is helping founders, investors, and communities escape legacy systems and embrace decentralized, on-chain ownership. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why today’s pri…

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Exploring Auditory Wellness with Dr. Larry Humes 22:31

8d ago22:31

22:31

Send us a text Dr. Larry Humes discusses the critical difference between hearing wellness (pure tone audiometric results) and the broader concept of auditory wellness which encompasses psychosocial health and speech comprehension abilities. This distinction explains why millions of Americans with normal audiograms still struggle with listening diff…

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Rockcast 419 - Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar 25:34

8d ago25:34

25:34

What can I say about Johannes Eckerstrom that hasn't already been said? This guy is always a treat to talk to, from his introspection to his philosophy, to Avatar's incredible, if not sometimes frightful music, he always has something interesting to say. Avatar just put out a new song called "Captain Goat" from an as-of-yet unannounced new album. T…

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Stablecoin Payroll Replaces Banks for Crypto Startups – Megan Knab 30:25

8d ago30:25

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Episode Topic: Megan Knab, CEO of Franklin Payroll, joins PayPod to talk about the evolution of payroll and payments in a crypto-native world. From overcoming debanking to leveraging programmable payroll, Megan outlines a clear vision for a decentralized financial infrastructure powered by stablecoins and blockchain. Lessons You’ll Learn: How deban…

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Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature? 25:12

9d ago25:12

25:12

Have you noticed how a tight kiln pack can slightly change your cones? In this week’s episode the gang talk about why this happens, as well as answer a listener’s question about firing a balloon inside of a ceramic sculpture. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on …

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What Restaurant Leaders Can Do to Unlock Growth Again: Recapping Food on Demand Conference 2025 7:13

10d ago7:13

7:13

Fresh from the floor of the Food on Demand Conference in Las Vegas, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack unpack what’s top of mind for today’s restaurant leaders. In this episode, they reflect on the slowdown in digital growth, rising consumer price sensitivity, and the evolving challenges facing operators in 2025. They also explore how AI is transitioning f…

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The Tech Behind MoviePass and Government Payouts - Louis Hoch 22:00

11d ago22:00

22:00

Episode Topic: Louis Hoch, CEO of Usio, joins PayPod to discuss the future of payments, including embedded payment solutions, real-time payments, and the intersection of biometrics and AI in transforming the payments landscape. He shares how flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation will drive the next wave of payment systems. Lessons You’ll…

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ck AI Value Without Rebuilding Your Stack - Ken Stott 24:58

11d ago24:58

24:58

Episode Topic: Ken Stott, Field CTO at Hasura, joins PayPod to explore how modern fintech leaders can navigate trust, regulation, decentralization, and AI in today’s data landscape. He explains how intelligent agents, semantic layers, and universal data access are shaping the next generation of financial data architecture. Lessons You’ll Learn: Lea…

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Audiologists who shaped our profession share their 50-year journey 29:00

15d ago29:00

29:00

Send us a text Dr. Douglas Beck hosts a special episode featuring audiology pioneers Dr. David Majit and Dr. Gary Dorf, whose combined experience spans nearly a century in hearing healthcare. Unlike typical clinical discussions, this conversation reveals the personal journeys of two professionals who helped transform audiology during its formative …

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Rockcast 418 - Justin Benlolo of Brkn Love 32:01

15d ago32:01

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Before the release of their self-titled debut in early 2020, weeks before the pandemic struck, the band BRKN Love had been on the road doing what all new bands do. They were paying their dues and building a fan base, which included me. Since then, they have put out two more albums, each one doing just a bit better than the previous. Justin Benlolo …

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What does vinegar do to clay? 33:43

16d ago33:43

33:43

Have you ever wondered why vinegar is added to joining slip? This week on the show the gang talk about the use of vinegar in the studio and the absorption rates of blending reclaimed clays. They also answer a listener's question about glazing terracotta flower pots. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcas…

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Modernizing B2B Payments With Virtual Cards – Andrew Jamison 30:59

18d ago30:59

30:59

Episode Topic: Andrew Jamison, CEO of Extend, joins PayPod to explore the revolution of B2B payments through virtual cards. From legacy system hurdles to modern API solutions, Andrew discusses how businesses can embed smarter, safer, and more efficient payments without a full tech overhaul. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why embedded finance is the future, …

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6 Proven Strategies to Reduce Hearing Aid Returns 28:51

22d ago28:51

28:51

Send us a text Achieving a hearing aid return rate below 1% isn't accidental—it's the result of thoughtful systems and genuine patient care. Drawing from years of successful private practice experience, this episode unpacks strategies that transform patient outcomes while strengthening your practice's financial health. Financial barriers represent …

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Rockcast 417 - Josh Katz of Badflower 17:59

22d ago17:59

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Over the past decade, it's been the band Badflower to take a torch once carried by bands like My Chemical Romance and carry it into the realms of modern rock. Lead singer Josh Katz wears his heart on his sleeve with lyrics that resonate with anyone, no matter what they might be going through. That has never been more evident than on their latest si…

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Fix Customer Onboarding and Stop Revenue Leaks - Srikrishnan Ganesan 24:20

23d ago24:20

24:20

Episode Topic: Srikrishnan Ganesan of Rocketlane joins PayPod to explore how modern fintech companies can stop the bleeding from inefficient operations. From delayed onboarding to inadequate project visibility, Sri unpacks why traditional workflows are no longer enough—and how tools like Rocketlane plus AI-driven automation can give your team a rea…

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MATT U JOHNSON Shares His BIGGEST Music Industry Struggles 23:12

24d ago23:12

23:12

With roots in Jamaica and a birthright in Staten Island, New York, Matt U Johnson brings a fresh flair to the music industry. His lyrical singing style is distinctive, blending solid elements of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae with EDM. The sounds are irresistibly dynamic, creating an atmosphere where you can either jump and move your body or sit bac…

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How to Stop Payment Fraud with Encryption – Ruston Miles 36:01

26d ago36:01

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Episode Topic: Ruston Miles of Bluefin joins PayPod to unravel the real story behind payment data security. From debunking myths around chip card protection to highlighting the need for encryption at the point of interaction, Ruston shares critical insights into why businesses must adopt P2P encryption and tokenization to stay ahead of evolving thr…

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Rockcast 416 - Dave Stephens of We Came As Romans 23:16

29d ago23:16

23:16

Losing a band member is one thing, but losing a member to a tragic death is an entirely another thing. We Came As Romans lost their singer, Kyle Pavone, in 2018 to what was ruled an accidental overdose. That's a hard task to overcome, but not for this band. We Came as Romans have overcome everything thrown at them, and not only did they survive, bu…

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Intimacy and Hearing Loss with Gael Hannan 48:40

30d ago48:40

48:40

Send us a text When communication becomes challenging, how do we maintain the deep, meaningful connections that make life worth living? This provocative question lies at the heart of our conversation with Gael Hannan, writer, advocate, and bimodal hearing device user who brings remarkable insight into the intersection of hearing loss and intimate r…

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Fluxed Up with Steven Young Lee 51:42

1M ago51:42

51:42

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Steve Lee! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Steven shares about his path to harnessing failure to create his beautiful porcelain forms, as well…

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Galactic Historian Debbie Solaris Reads My Akashic Records 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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Debbie Solaris is an ET contactee, interdimensional traveler, and galactic historian. A few years ago, after a fateful extraterrestrial contact experience, Debbie awakened to her true star lineage and higher calling. Through her ancestral connection with the Akashic Records, she has been receiving downloads of galactic historical information and un…

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Rockcast 415 - Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada 20:19

1M ago20:19

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20 years is a long time to be in a band, but sometimes it takes that long to truly break through and become more than just underground heroes. The Devil Wears Prada is doing exactly that with a string of recent hits and a new song, "For You," that's poised to take the band to new heights. Plus, you'd be hard pressed to find a better live band than …

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Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics? 29:54

1M ago29:54

29:54

Today we return to the much loved topic of glaze durability on For Flux Sake. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start by talking about the long term durability of Bristol glazes. Then they delve into listener questions about ceramic sealers and substituting for Gerstley Borate in Raku glazes. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at Fo…

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AI in Commercial Real Estate: A $100B Opportunity with Locate.ai 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Commercial Real Estate brokerage is a $100B market, yet still stuck and manual as ever. In this episode, Joe Lee, CEO and founder of Locate.ai, shares how his company is using predictive AI and generative AI to transform the way national enterprises transact and expand into brick-and-mortar. From boosting store sales by 15% and increasing broker th…

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Policy in Action: How Bridget Dobyan is Advancing Hearing Healthcare 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

Send us a text Bridget Dobyan, Executive Director of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), joins us to share her remarkable journey from childhood hearing loss to becoming a powerful advocate for hearing health policy. Diagnosed with cholesteatoma at age 8, she experienced sudden hearing loss at 11 when the condition severely damaged the bones …

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sistashhhhh 1:33:43

1M ago1:33:43

1:33:43

Send us a text This week I'm talking with Austin Texas based street artist sistashhhh. We're discussing what got him into street art, his year of traveling doing street art and what led him to open Gallery Delytes ,a street art based gallery in Austin.By City Kitty /sistashhhhh

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Kevin Spacey Joins the Cast of "The Awakening" with Justin Tinto and Matt Hookings 42:01

1M ago42:01

42:01

The Awakening follows Jason and Rebecca as they uncover a conspiracy to control the world. Their investigation leads them into a web of secrets and dangers, turning their quest to expose the truth into a race against time. Justin Tinto is the writer and star of the film, while Matt Hookings, the CEO of Camolet Films, also has a lead role. Unlocking…

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Gemini AI Fixes Conversion and AOV Problems – Matthew Stafford 22:02

1M ago22:02

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Episode Topic: Matthew Stafford, Managing Partner at Build Grow Scale, joins PayPod to break down what’s really holding e-commerce stores back from growth—and how conversion rate optimization, rooted in behavioral psychology and powered by AI, is changing the game. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why most CRO fails without psychology, how customer friction k…

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Rockcast 414 - Sam Carter of Architects 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

After 11 studio albums, you might think a band is starting to get meh, but that is definitely not the case with Architects. Their latest offering, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works. Produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist and songwriter Jordan Fish, the sounds are all there. F…

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Episode 100! 28:03

1M ago28:03

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Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We’d like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for following along as the show has evolved over the last four years. To start this episode Kathy, Matt, and Rose share a few things they have learned making the show. They also answer listener questions about aging your g…

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Neil Gaur's Portal to Ascension Secrets Revealed! 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Neil Gaur is the founder of Portal to Ascension, a conscious event production company created in 2008 that hosts a wide range of presenters on various topics such as the origins of humanity, the existence of extraterrestrial life, exposing hidden truths, and exploring the nature of reality. He travels the world facilitating gatherings intended to e…

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Hearing Loss and Cognition with Madison Levine, BC - HIS 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Send us a text The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline represents one of the most crucial health discoveries of our time—yet it remains surprisingly under-discussed in mainstream wellness conversations. Madison Levine, BC-HIS, founder of Levine Hearing and second-generation hearing care professional, joins us to explain why this m…

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Rockcast 413 - Matt Bigland of Dinosaur Pile-up 31:35

2M ago31:35

31:35

The band Dinosaur Pile-Up just announced a new album and released two new songs. After kicking down the door of mainstream rock with the 2019 album Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead singer Matt Bigland was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease that wrecks your insid…

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Professional Ethics in Hearing Healthcare with Dr. Michael Page 40:31

2M ago40:31

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Send us a text What's the difference between following ethical codes and living ethical principles? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Douglas Beck sits down with Dr. Michael Page, lead ethicist and author, to explore the complex ethical terrain healthcare professionals navigate daily. Dr. Page draws a crucial distinction that transforms h…

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Speed, Data, and AI: How Matt Britton Future-Proofed Suzy 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

In this episode of AI First with Adam and Andy, we sit down with Matt Britton, Founder & CEO of Suzy, to explore how AI is transforming the way businesses operate. Matt shares his personal “aha” moment with AI, how he applied those insights to revolutionize his company, and why he believes CEOs must lead the charge in AI adoption—or risk getting le…

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Automating Bank Disputes to Build Trust - Fatemeh Nikayin 27:09

2M ago27:09

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Episode Topic: Fatemeh Nikayin, Co-founder and CEO of Rivero AG, joins PayPod to reveal how AI-powered solutions are transforming how banks manage payment disputes. She shares how building trust, minimizing customer distress, and enabling lightweight innovation are critical for modern fintech success. Lessons You’ll Learn: How protecting customer d…

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Top Chicago Chef Curtis Duffy Shares His Secrets to Success 26:42

2M ago26:42

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Curtis Duffy is a renowned American chef and restaurateur known for his artistry and ingredient-driven menus. He owns and operates the esteemed Ever Restaurant Group in Chicago and has garnered international acclaim. Ever earned two Michelin stars, and his previous venture, Grace, earned three from 2015 to 2018. Duffy has been honored with Forbes T…

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Building Real Startups with Purpose – Kanyi Maqubela 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Episode Topic: Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures, joins PayPod to discuss how values-led venture capital supports high-impact startups across fintech, climate, and more. Discover how Kindred identifies founders who move fast, think big, and adapt as they scale game-changing ideas into real-world solutions. Lessons You’ll Learn: W…

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Auracast and Accessibility: Exploring Starkey's Latest Innovations 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

Send us a text Step into the future of hearing technology as Dave Fabry and Holly Schissel unveil Starkey's groundbreaking Edge AI platform and accessories that are revolutionizing the hearing experience. This fascinating deep dive showcases how cutting-edge innovation is removing barriers for people with hearing loss in ways previously unimaginabl…

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