3.5: The Encounter Part 2 with Josh Rubino

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

about a year ago 49:21

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CONTENT WARNING: The next two episodes of Nevermorphed discuss suicidal ideation and attempt. Please take care of yourself.

In this episode, you'll hear the second half of our discussion on book 3 of Animorphs, The Encounter, and our extremely important segment: NOWVERMORPHS! As a heads up, this episode opens right into THOSE fucked up extremely depressing chapters. Oh, Tobias.

My guest this episode is Josh Rubino, prolific voice actor in the audio drama space! You can find his work in:

VALENCE (please listen to VALENCE thank you)
The Kingmaker Histories
Windfall
And more -- check out Josh's carrd!

In the extended version of this conversation, I mentioned a bunch of other things this book make me think about. You can hear the context on Patreon, but I just recommend checking all of these out and didn't want y'all to miss out on them!:

You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want!

Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian. You can find his work at https://schub.es.

Mentioned in this episode:

TNO Sweeper

Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!

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3.5: The Encounter Part 2 with Josh Rubino

published about a year ago

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CONTENT WARNING: The next two episodes of Nevermorphed discuss suicidal ideation and attempt. Please take care of yourself.

My guest this episode is Josh Rubino, prolific voice actor in the audio drama space! You can find his work in:

VALENCE (please listen to VALENCE thank you)
The Kingmaker Histories
Windfall
And more -- check out Josh's carrd!

Mentioned in this episode:

TNO Sweeper

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Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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12.3: The Reaction Part 3 with Fresco 59:57

8 weeks ago59:57

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see the thing about crocs is that theyre gods favorite angels and i love them and im not gonna lie i was really excited for rachel to be bloodthirsty AND have a croc morph but maybe tbh its like. it's probably for the best that that didn't work out huh Read Travis's story and support his GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/0611c2c0 Check out Fresco's other work!: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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12.2: The Reaction Part 2 with Fresco 43:23

10 weeks ago43:23

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Rachel time croc time! Rachel time croc time! Fresco and I break down this book that is wild, kinda shallow, very fun, and often beguiling! Check out Fresco's other work!: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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12.1: The Reaction Part 1 with Fresco 50:59

12 weeks ago50:59

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Back at it again with note-taker and passage-reader supreme Fresco for this WILD book that is so eerily similar to The Substance fr fr. It's time to talk child stars and parasocial relationships! Check out Fresco's other work!: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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11.2: The Forgotten Part 2 with Josh Rubino 1:05:30

14 weeks ago1:05:30

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Hi. It's such a time! A TIME, you say -- that's right, it's the second half of my conversation about this time travel book with sweet Josh Rubino! Thank god for sweet Josh Rubino. Thank god for Animorphs. My guest this episode is Josh Rubino! GO LISTEN TO THE KINGMAKER HISTORIES! The Kingmaker Histories: https://kingmakerpod.tumblr.com/ You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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11.1: The Forgotten Part 1 with Josh Rubino 1:07:29

17 weeks ago1:07:29

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Oh god. They're doing a time travel book to us. And you know what that means: this book is dumb and silly and pointless! But luckily I've got sweety Joshy along for the ride for one of the goofiest recording sessions yet. My guest this episode is Josh Rubino! GO LISTEN TO WINDFALL! Windfall: https://roguedialogue.com/listen My review of Windfall's first season: https://wilwilliams.reviews/2019/12/27/windfall-soars-with-its-first-season/ You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Listen to The Newest Olympian with Mike Schubert at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ !!! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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10.3: The Android Part 3 with Leigh Pfeffer 41:46

19 weeks ago41:46

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ITS THE FINAL PUPPYYYYYYYYYY dana naaaa naaaa..... danana na naaaaaaaa..... My guest this episode is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay . Highly recommend these episodes: "31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe" "39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity" Listen to The Newest Olympian with Mike Schubert at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ !!! You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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10.2: The Android Part 2 with Leigh Pfeffer 1:08:34

21 weeks ago1:08:34

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PUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME PUPPY TIME if you join the patreon i share pictures and videos of baby puppy Pastina all the time just sayinnnnnnnnnnnnnn My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay . Highly recommend these episodes: "31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe" "39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity" Listen to The Newest Olympian with Mike Schubert at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ !!! You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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10.1: The Android Part 1 with Leigh Pfeffer 49:47

24 weeks ago49:47

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What do you MEAN this book is called The Android??? What do you MEAN this book is about lil puppydogs??????? What do you MEAN this book is SUPER SUPER SAD???????????? My guest this episode (and next episode!) is Leigh Pfeffer of History is Gay . Highly recommend these episodes: "31. The Gaymother of Rock n' Roll, O.G. Electric Lady Sister Rosetta Tharpe" "39. The Amazons: Stoner Horse Girl Warriors of Antiquity" Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es . Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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9.2: The Secret Part 2 with Adam Bumas 1:13:51

26 weeks ago1:13:51

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HEY -- UM -- SORRY ABOUT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS RE: FOREVERMORPHED My guest this episode is Adam Bumas! Find them and their work at: Garbage Day Wired Everyone Knows That: The Search for Ulterior Motives On Bluesky at @bumas.bsky.social You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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Happy Newyearvermorphs 2025 8:48

28 weeks ago8:48

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happy new year i love you animorphs Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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9.1: The Secret Part 1 with Adam Bumas 1:16:03

28 weeks ago1:16:03

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Can a book about termite nightmare time be cozy? I sure think so, apparently! Is anyone surprised by this like even a little My guest this episode is Adam Bumas! Find them and their work at: Garbage Day Wired Everyone Knows That: The Search for Ulterior Motives On Bluesky at @bumas.bsky.social You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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8.4: The Alien Part 4 with Fresco 1:03:25

30 weeks ago1:03:25

1:03:25

And so ends our first Ax book. I can't believe they did this to me. My god. Book rec: Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus (not a sponsored link, I just owe Changing Hands Books my life) My guest this episode is my dear friend Fresco! You can find their work here: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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8.3: The Alien Part 3 with Fresco 1:13:39

32 weeks ago1:13:39

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THIS BOOK COULD HAVE BEEN MY FAVORITE. WE WERE SO CLOSE. My guest this episode is my dear friend Fresco! You can find their work here: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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8.2: The Alien Part 2 with Fresco 44:49

34 weeks ago44:49

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CYLINDER??? CYLINDER??????????????? yes i was thinking about the reddit cylinder every time i said cylinder. dont look this up My guest this episode is my dear friend Fresco! You can find their work here: Pinned post @FortunatelyFresco on Tumblr YouTube Channel: Your Enrichment Team Etsy: Madcap Menagerie Writing project: The Neon Sanctuary Also the speaker I was talking about was the Anything Speaker You can support Nevermorphed and get access to full episodes, early episodes, my notes for each book, and my live reactions for each book on our Patreon ! There, you can also get access to our Discord. Come join us, and laugh at me for getting things wrong in the series if you want! Nevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian . You can find his work at https://schub.es. Mentioned in this episode: TNO Sweeper Go listen to The Newest Olympian, Mike Schubert's adventures into the Percy Jackson series -- and a huge inspiration for Nevermorphed! You can find the show at https://www.thenewestolympian.com/ or by searching The Newest Olympian on your podcatcher!…

Nevermorphed: An Animorphs First Read

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8.1: The Alien Part 1 with Fresco 1:05:48

36 weeks ago1:05:48