Best Sauce Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Gomez - The Secret Sauce to Better Employee Engagement 31:34

27d ago31:34

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Send us a text Michael Gomez, CHRO at Tasty Restaurant Group, joins us this episode to discuss what drives employee engagement and the steps organizations can take to boost their own employees’ engagement. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Michael! Today’s Topic: The Secret to Better Employee Engagement [3:21] What’s the “secret sauce” for better employ…

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"Name That Patent" w/ Jorge Cham 20:23

4h ago20:23

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: creator of PhD comics and host of "ScienceStuff", Jorge Cham! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever yo…

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Listener Mail XXII: Visions 34:48

3d ago34:48

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We present once again a collection of fantastic visions from you, dear listeners! This batch includes adventures both near and far, the finer points of pasta salads, and a deep dive into a delicious urban myth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Truth About Growing on YouTube and Social Media in 2025 18:04

23h ago18:04

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In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast with Steve and Melissa, we dive deep into the social platforms we've been testing relentlessly—Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. From why intent data is flawed to what’s actually driving results on Meta, we break down strategies, surprises, and lessons from the front lines of digital marketing. Whet…

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Baby Shark 28:12

3d ago28:12

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This is episode five of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Today, the strange, squirmy magic behind how sharks make more sharks. Drills. Drama. Death. Even a coliseum of baby sharks duking it out inside mom’s womb. And a man on a small island in the Mediterranean trying, against all odds, to give baby sharks a chance in a little plas…

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"Éclaircissement and Old Apartments!" w/ A.J. & Greg 19:55

3d ago19:55

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today, A.J. and Greg give you a little peek behind the curtain and take you on a tour of the Puzzle Lab. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler …

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Mystery Bay 21:01

4d ago21:01

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This is episode four of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Alison Kock was working at a car wash in Cape Town when she made a discovery that completely changed the course of her life. Inside a customer’s trunk, she found photographs of white sharks flying so high above the water they looked like airplanes. She followed those photogra…

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Amri B. Johnson - Rethinking DEI to Create Anti-fragile Organizational Cultures 36:43

2d ago36:43

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Send us a text Amri B. Johnson, inclusion strategist and founder of Inclusion Wins, joins us this episode to discuss the tumultuous climate of DEI practices in today’s organizations and how companies can navigate toward more effective inclusion strategies. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Amri! Today’s Topic: Creating Anti-fragile Organizational Cultur…

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"BEQ Sauce" w/ Brendan Emmett Quigley 17:39

4d ago17:39

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley! Check out his new game for The Boston Globe: Align! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscrib…

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The Southern-Style Cafeteria Episode Is Off the Rails 40:56

5d ago40:56

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This type of restaurant serves nostalgic cuisine at affordable prices – though they’re becoming more difficult to find. Anney and Lauren load up on the history and cultures behind Southern-style cafeteria dining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How to make internet money

5d ago

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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney to discuss the mechanics of a successful sales funnel. He explains how funnels work to transform cold prospects into customers by warming them up through a strategic sequence of offers. The conversation covers both self-liquidating funnels (where initial purchases cover ad costs) and webinar funnels, with pr…

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The Shark Inside You 28:53

5d ago28:53

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This is episode three of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Today, we take a trip across the world, from the south coast of Australia to … Wisconsin. Here, scientists are scouring shark blood to find one of nature’s hidden keys, a molecular superhero that might unlock our ability to cure cancer: shark antibodies. They’re small. They’…

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"iHeartbeat" w/ Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur 17:35

5d ago17:35

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: hosts of the "Part-Time Genius" podcast, Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler pod…

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The Cage 18:22

6d ago18:22

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This is episode two of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Jaws spawned a thousand imitators: sharks in tornados, sharks in avalanches, sharks that battle giant octopuses. Hollywood has officially turned sharks into monsters of every shape and size. And yet, somehow, there will always be more. But drop below the surface, into the cold…

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"True True False False" w/ Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur 20:57

6d ago20:57

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: hosts of the "Part-Time Genius" podcast, Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler pod…

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Perplexity Labs replaces your AI tech stack? (Full Demo)

7d ago

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I explorePerplexity Labs, the AI agent product from Perplexity. I test its capabilities across multiple use cases including creating film storyboards, generating sales leads, developing content strategies, and performing financial analysis. Throughout the demo, I am surprised at the quality and depth of the outputs, particularly the tool's ability …

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Making a Monster 26:38

7d ago26:38

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Episode one of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Rodney Fox went into the ocean one summer day in 1963. He came out barely alive, his body torn apart by a great white shark. At the time, it was one of the worst shark attacks ever survived. After he recovered, he was pulled back into the shadowy world he feared most. Again and again …

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"Earbuses" w/ Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur 18:53

7d ago18:53

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: hosts of the "Part-Time Genius" podcast, Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler pod…

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Avery + Her Aura 26:25

8d ago26:25

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After sharing her aura photo, Avery Amensen and Tony dig into what makes us seek out colors, categories, and cosmic validation. Spoiler: it's not just about the vibes. Rabbit holes explored: aura readings, body neutrality, Viking energy. Brought to you by Red Dot Labs.By Red Dot Labs

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Bonus Episode: "Gen Z Slang" w/ Nicky Pliska 21:45

9d ago21:45

21:45

Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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Taiyaki: Bursting at the Breams 31:13

10d ago31:13

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This fish-shaped, not-too-sweet treat comes in a veritable ocean of iterations. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and culture behind taiyaki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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This Google Doc Has $10M Startup Ideas in It (My Secret Sauce)

10d ago

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I share 17 practical methods for generating viable startup ideas in the AI era. The strategies focus on identifying pain points, tedious workflows, and manual processes that could be automated or improved with AI. These techniques can help both aspiring entrepreneurs seeking new ventures and established startup founders looking to expand their prod…

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Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks 2:23

10d ago2:23

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In the summer of 1975, Jaws scared an entire generation out of the water. The film burned an idea into our cultural memory: they are mindless, man-eating monsters. We set out to tell a different story about sharks. Five stories over five days. We tear down deep-seated myths about sharks, plunge into the water with them, and find sharks that explode…

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Double-Blasted 20:54

10d ago20:54

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We first aired this episode in 2012, but at the show we’ve been thinking a lot about resilience and repair so we wanted to play it for you again today. It’s about a man who experienced maybe one of the most chilling traumas… twice. But then, it leads us to a story of generational repair. On the morning of August 6th, 1945, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was in …

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"Bootball" w/ Nicky Pliska 17:35

10d ago17:35

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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Charlie Sull – How AI Can Actually Measure Company Culture 36:16

11d ago36:16

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Send us a text Charlie Sull, Co-Founder of CultureX and Culture Researcher at MIT, joins us this episode to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we understand and measure corporate culture. He explains why traditional employee surveys fall short and how AI tools are providing new insights into what employees really think a…

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"Waiter, There's a Bee in my Beef" w/ Zane Jacobs 19:49

11d ago19:49

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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Pitting Our Wits Against Kalamata Olives 37:15

12d ago37:15

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These small, fermented snacks have been popular for thousands of years. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of kalamata olives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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He built a $20K/month SaaS solo from his bedroom

12d ago

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Join me as I chat with Jack Friks to discuss driving free traffic to mobile apps through organic social media marketing on Instagram and TikTok. He details a specific approach that involves creating a fresh account, studying successful content in your niche, and consistently posting while iterating on formats until finding one that generates signif…

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"Stock Phrases" w/ Jasper Jacobs 16:05

12d ago16:05

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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"Pop's Music" w/ Margot Pliska 17:39

13d ago17:39

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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Savor Classics: The Split on Sundaes 32:34

14d ago32:34

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Even though it's a cold case, the origin story of the ice cream sundae is hotly debated. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren have the scoop on the competing tales behind sundaes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How to get 10x more out of Lovable, Bolt, Cursor

14d ago

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Join me as I chat with Meng To, Founder of Aura, to discuss how to elevate AI-generated designs beyond generic templates by using proper prompting techniques. He demonstrates how providing AI with specific context about layouts, typography, colors, and animations results in more professional and unique designs. The conversation highlights how thoug…

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"Into the Woody" w/ Lucas Jacobs 19:00

14d ago19:00

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Hello, Puzzlers! This week, A.J. and Greg celebrate Father's Day by puzzling with their kids! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get you…

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The Elixir of Life 50:59

17d ago50:59

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Doctor and special correspondent, Avir Mitra takes Lulu on an epic journey live on stage at a little basement club called Caveat, here in New York. Starting with an ingredient in breastmilk that babies can’t digest, a global hunt that takes us from Bangladesh to the Mennonite communities here in the US, we discover an ancient symbiotic relationship…

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Hal Donaldson: The ‘Secret Sauce’ Behind Convoy of Hope, One of the World’s Biggest Charities 41:29

17d ago41:29

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Hal Donaldson has a goal to feed a million children every day. And his organization, Convoy of Hope, is on pace to make it happen. In this episode, Hal joins us to discuss how he overcame tragedy early in life to found one of the world’s biggest charities. He’ll share what it’s like to come face-to-face with Mother Teresa, and the powerful advice s…

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"Tall Tales, Coins, and Conundra!" w/ A.J. & Greg 20:35

17d ago20:35

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Hello, Puzzlers! Today, A.J. and Greg give you a little peek behind the curtain and take you on a tour of the Puzzle Lab. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler …

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Tailing the Giant Tiger Prawn 34:59

18d ago34:59

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These extra-large shrimp were the darling of the aquaculture industry for decades – and are excellent escape artists. Anney and Lauren dip into the biology and history of the giant tiger prawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Charlene Li - Proven Strategies for Integrating AI in the Workplace 43:35

18d ago43:35

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Send us a text Charlene Li, author and analyst, joins us this episode to discuss proven strategies for safely and successfully rolling out AI solutions to employees within an organization. She also compares the roles of generative AI and AI agents in the workplace. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Charlene! Today’s Topic: Proven Strategies for Integrat…

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"Bordello Woozy" w/ A.J. & Greg 19:16

18d ago19:16

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: our very own Chief Puzzle Officer, Greg Pliska. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your pod…

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Go From Idea → 10,000 Users With This Simple Strategy

19d ago

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Join me as I chat with Sherry Jiang to discuss her journey creating Peek, an AI-native personal finance app. She explains her development process from rapid prototyping to user testing, and how building in public on social media drove significant user acquisition. The conversation highlights how AI can be leveraged not just within products but also…

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"Find the Foursome" w/ Sarah Spain 17:49

19d ago17:49

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and host of the first ever daily women's sports podcast, iHeart's "Good Game with Sarah Spain," Sarah Spain! Sarah's first book, Runs in the Family, comes out this week from Simon and Schuster. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old …

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"Pun-tries" w/ Sarah Spain 17:02

20d ago17:02

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and host of the first ever daily women's sports podcast, iHeart's "Good Game with Sarah Spain," Sarah Spain! Sarah's first book, Runs in the Family, comes out this week from Simon and Schuster. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old …

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The New Way to Build a Startup (Audience x AI x Speed)

21d ago

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Join me as I chat with Jordan Mix to discuss a comprehensive 35-step playbook for building profitable companies in the AI age. The conversation covers everything from finding niches and building audiences to leveraging AI tools for product development and scaling through automation. They emphasize the importance of creating a business ecosystem rat…

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"Hoops Groups" w/ Sarah Spain 16:16

21d ago16:16

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Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: sports journalist and host of the first ever daily women's sports podcast, iHeart's "Good Game with Sarah Spain," Sarah Spain! Sarah's first book, Runs in the Family, comes out this week from Simon and Schuster. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old …

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Sustainability Secret Sauce 1:28:25

24d ago1:28:25

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PK and me might have figured out how to make sustainability goals and regenerative finance work without anybody having to be tricked, guilted or scared into paying the bill. Biomass equity could save the world and make capitalism finally deliver on its broken promises - rising tides lifting all boats, infinite growth and free market miracles. Paul …

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The Pasta Salad Episode Is a Toss-Up 33:46

24d ago33:46

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This classic summer side dish has infinite ingredient combinations and a nebulous past. Anney and Lauren get mixed up in the science and history of pasta/macaroni salad(s). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Flock of Two 19:43

24d ago19:43

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Animals rescue people all the time, but not like this. In this episode, first aired more than a decade ago, Jim Eggers is a 44-year-old man who suffers from a problem that not only puts his life at risk—it jeopardizes the safety of everybody around him. But with the help of Sadie, his pet African Grey Parrot, Jim found an unlikely way to manage his…

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"Audio Connections" w/ Mina Kimes [Best-Of Episode] 20:13

24d ago20:13

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The Puzzler team is taking a short break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: ESPN analyst and podcaster Mina Kimes. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old…

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