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The Matt Balaker Podcast

The Matt Balaker Podcast

We interview experts in business, comedy, and literature in hopes of free riding off their knowledge.

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00:37:25

Boxing Stalking and More with Ed Steinfeld

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Ed Steinfeld lived in Vegas before mass commercialization. His boxing skills helped launch Oscar De Hoya's career. A scary incident with a stalker changed his life. Now he's a radio and comedy stalwart. Hear his story.

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00:42:11

Smoke Wallin on Entrepreneurship

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Smoke Wallin is a beverage expert, Eagle Scout, proud father, and a seriel risk taker. Hear his story about building businesses, strengthening resilience, and combatting homelessness. MORE ABOUT SMOKE Smoke is an accomplished leader and international business builder focused on M&A in the CPG, cannabis, health & wellness, food & beverage, distribution, hospitality & technology industries. He has frequently served as CEO for new and existing businesses. He has been directly involved

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00:38:19

The Future of Family Offices - Ron Diamond

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/07/11

Ron Diamond witnessed the effects of mass layoffs. He's become a leading voice in the family office sphere. Hear his insights on the future of family offices. Longtime investor and entrepreneur Ronald Diamond is the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Wealth. He represents over 100 Family Offices ranging in size from $250 million and $30 billion. Diamond Wealth invests in private markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate). In addition, Diamond Wealth has divisions that focus on

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00:46:41

Everloving Comedy - Cory Riojas

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/07/05

Cory Riojas is a skateboarder, martial artist, comedian who has developed his own path in the standup world while being a loving father. Hear his story. https://www.facebook.com/Everlovingcomedy/

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00:41:35

Louisiana Comedian - JP Leonard

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Jason "JP" Leonard is a comedy festival veteran, a columnist, producer, and founder of Lafayette Comedy. More about Jason Leonard: He is the founder of Lafayette Comedy and has written comedy columns for The Laugh Button, The Daily Advertiser, and The Times of Acadiana. He has performed at the following comedy festivals: Hell Yes Fest! (New Orleans, LA 2014, 2015, 2017) Scruffy City Comedy Festival (Knoxville, TN 2015) Come and Take It Comedy Takeover Fest (Houston, TX 2016) Birmingham

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00:51:12

Food and Comedy - Tom Riehl

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Tom Riehl is a cook, producer, and comedian. Learn how his passions have helped make Orange County, CA funnier and better fed. MORE ABOUT TOM RIEHL Tom has been performing stand-up since the early nineties. He performs at private and corporate events as well as The Improv, The Ice House, and The Comedy Store to name a few. Through the years Tom has worked with a variety of performers including comedians Bob Saget, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, Jimmy Brogan, Fritz Coleman and Shawn Wayans, as well

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01:04:39

Modeling, Comedy, & Purpose - Kris Lezetc

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Kris Lezetc started modeling as a child. Then she became and actor and comedian. However, a tragic ski accident forced her into intense rehab and helped find her passion. Hear her story.

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01:06:37

Debt Ceiling - Chris Linden Returns

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Attorney, investor, and best friend of the program Chris Linden joins to share his insights on the debt ceiling and more.

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00:48:22

Greg Giraldo Author - Wayne Jones

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/05/24

The two authors of Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story on one podcast! Wayne Jones, Canadian author of "Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s Story" discusses his experiences as a writer, academic, and comedy fans. Wayne Jones is a writer and editor in Ottawa, Canada. My passions are writing, film, and standup comedy. https://www.waynejones.ca Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story

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00:51:27

Brian Jones on Cleaner Energy

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Instead of just talking about cleaner energy. Brian Jones made it his career. We talk too. Hear his story. Brian Jones, established Windmill Capital Management to broaden the commercial and industrial clean energy capital ecosystem. Mr. Jones spent more than 15 years on Wall Street as a real estate investment banker helping REITs and other real estate operators increase stakeholder value through access to new capital and strategic transactions. He later helped build a $30 billion asset manager where

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00:41:00

Brian Fishbach on Journalism, Music, & Entertainment

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Brian Fishbach grew up in Wisconsin. His knows sports and the ins-and-outs of music, politics, and entertainment. He left DC to follow his heart. Hear his story. MORE ABOUT BRIAN FISHBACH BRIAN FISHBACH is a music journalist, copywriter, and ghostwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Brian grew up in Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a BA in Political Science. He earned a Certificate in Journalism from the University of California—Los Angeles

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00:38:29

Dave Brett Wasser

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/05/08

Dave was born and raised in New York City, and now lives in Austin, Texas. In his professional career he has worked in the non-profit arena, and in sports research and journalism. Dave created Cruelty Free Investing because he saw a glaring need for research on companies that have the ethical treatment of animals as part of their corporate philosophy. Dave originally took an interest in animal rights after reading some of the best literature on the subject: Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation David

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00:57:31

Ryan Niemiller on AGT, Comedy, Parenting

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Comedian and wrestling aficionado Ryan Niemiller grew up in an Indiana trailer park. He ended up in LA to pursue standup comedy. A unique handicap helped him stand out. Now he's an AGT finalist, national headliner, and new father. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. Check out his special Ryan Niemiller: Unarmed and Dangerous: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BX9F5GMZ To learn more go to his website: https://www.cripplethreat.com/

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00:34:48

Animal Advocacy - Rochelle Jordan

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Rochelle Jordan grew up in Alaska. A reference from Paul McCartney motivated her to become an animal advocate. But her approach is different. Tune in to discover how she turned her passion into a profession. MORE ABOUT ROCHELLE JORDAN She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Biological Sciences from Lewis and Clark College and worked in both the veterinary and human medicine fields prior to joining GWS. She is a longtime vegan and her work is driven by a deep passion for animal welfare, public health, and

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00:47:32

Montana Comedy - Levin O'Conner

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Improv comedy helped Levin O'Conner find purpose, love, and a career. Now he's shaping the Montana comedy scene. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. Levin fell backward into improv in winter of 2002. In spite of his shy nature he enrolled and attended an improv class at iO Chicago. One class led to two and a year later he graduated the program a better, happier person convinced that improv can change the world for the better. In 2005 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting

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00:45:10

Shrinking’s Matt Knudsen

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Shrinking actor Matt Knudsen had a non-traditional path to showbiz success. Hear his story. Matt Knudsen was born in Hawaii, raised in the Midwest and sailed around the world as a merchant marine. After trips to Europe, Africa and the Far East, he eventually put down his sea bag, picked up a microphone and began performing stand up comedy all across the country. As an actor, Matt has shared the screen with Oscar winners Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more, and has appeared in dozens of

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00:34:28

Troy Dayton - Elevating the World’s Consciousness

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Troy Dayton has spent his career working to get people out of physical prisons to getting them out of mental, emotional, and spiritual prisons. He helps people experience more joy, connection, and vitality. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. MORE ABOUT TROY DAYTON Co-Founder and former Board Member OF Students for Sensible Drug Policy FounderFounder the Arcview Group Recently created Be Well Be Free

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00:59:20

Starting a Comedy Agency - Ron Reid

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Ron Reid was a nationally touring comedian with appearances on Showtime, NBC, and more. He parlayed his expertise to help create Artists West Entertainment. Hear his story. https://artistswest.com/

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00:54:26

Is CA good for business - Newth Morris

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/03/21

Newth Morris is an entrepreneur, family man, and above-average snowboarder. He founded a company that employed hundreds. Now he's helping the next generation of business leaders. What are his thoughts on running a business in California? Tune in to find out. MORE ABOUT NEWTH MORRIS Newth is a Managing Director at Ankona. He currently serves as a board member of GoSite. Prior to Ankona, Newth was co-founder of Telogis which was sold to Verizon. He completed the Advanced Management Program at

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00:43:47

Leadership with Amy Chambers

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Amy Chambers had a cushy corporate job. But she left it to write books, teach others, get fit, and live the life she wanted. Hear her story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. MORE ABOUT AMY CHAMBERS Amy Chambers has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry and has spent 15 of those in leadership. By the time she was 28, she was managing 260 people for a large commercial bank and has held numerous District Manager and Regional Director roles—before ultimately becoming a Chief

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