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Hosted by Steve Blank Jr., Point Blank explores news and updates in health, business, relationships and more. The podcast also features guests that are transforming industries, challenging norms, serving as catalysts for momentum and providing some fresh perspectives along the way.
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The Point Blank Show is an excuse to spend sometime with people having immense insights and significant achievements. The guests on the show range from entrepreneurs, artists, business leaders, writer, sports personality etc. Each show attempts to bring out insights and often making us think about things that aren't obvious.
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Point Blank is a podcast about hardboiled, noir, and detective fiction. Mixing serious analysis and humor, the co-hosts (Justin and Kurt) discuss classic or contemporary works of crime fiction in each episode. In addition to major works, they offer shorter reviews, and examine noir-ish topics such as alcoholism in detective fiction, the femme fatale, and race and labor in crime fiction. Stroll with Kurt and Justin down the rain drenched alleys and mean streets as they explore the fascinating ...
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Talking About Temptations Warning: This episode contains inappropriate language For episode 10, The Coach and The Beacon Talk About Temptations. They talk about what it is, some of the different types, whether they are good and bad, among other things related to this topic. Tune in and listen. Let us know how you felt about the episode on IG: @Poin…
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Staying in Bad Situations In episode 9, The Coach and The Beacon discuss what bad situations look like and why people choose to stay in them. Bad situations span across relationships, friendships, and careers to name a couple. Most people do not even realize they are in a bad situation. Tune in and see if you may be in a bad situation and hear the …
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Are You in a Healthy Relationship? Warning: This episode contains inappropriate language In episode 8, The Coach and The Beacon address what a Healthy Relationship looks like from their perspectives. What determines whether it is healthy or not? How is this learned or taught? What are some tips to building a healthy relationship? Tune in to listen …
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Among the many things that we take for granted in the age of indulgence is refrigeration. In “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves”, Nicola Twilley brings us the history of what is arguably among the top three inventions of the century. She went far down many rabbit holes including orange juice tank farms, meat l…
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In this episode of Point Blank, host Steve Blank Jr. sits down with full-time artist Kelvin Sanchez to explore the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple creative pursuits. Kelvin shares insights from his work in music video production, wedding videography, DJing, and photography, explaining how he stays artistically fulfilled across differen…
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What are the human stories behind mathematics? How did mathematicians collaborate over centuries to further its cause? “The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & its Unsung Trailblazers” co-authored by Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell tells us just that. Kate and Tim dig into rabbit holes from across eras to unearth fascinating…
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Categorizing Family and Friends In episode 7, The Coach and The Beacon give their perspectives on the idea of categorizing family and friends in your life. From childhood vs adulthood friendships, pre-marriage vs post-marriage friendships, among other categories are discussed. Tune in to listen and let us know how you felt about the episode on IG: …
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Dr Thomas R. Cech shared the nobel prize in chemistry with Sidney Altman in 1989. Their work showed that RNA is not only a molecule that carries genetic information but can also act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions, a role that was previously thought to be exclusive to proteins. His book titled “The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life'…
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Single vs Married Dating In episode 6, The Coach and The Beacon discuss their thoughts on Dating when Single vs Dating when Married. Hear from The Coach as he shares his approach over the 16 years of marriage and The Beacon who is speaking from his single perspective. Tune in to listen and let us know how you felt about the episode on IG: @PointBla…
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Will Cockrell’s book, “Everest Inc” tells the story of “The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World”. It is a refreshing take on climbers who may not have a background in mountaineering but have the means to embrace the suffering and the challenge. Instead of taking a condescending view on these thrill seekers, Will inves…
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In his short and punchy book, "The Afterlife of Data", Carl Öhman writes about "What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care". After crunching lots of numbers, he found that in the next few decades the dead on Facebook will outnumber the living. The power around what to do with "digital remains" lies with a handful firms li…
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Deal Breakers in Relationships Warning: This episode contains inappropriate language In episode 5, The Coach and The Beacon discuss why Deal Breakers are important to identify in relationships. They share what some of their Deal Breakers are and funny stories related to encountering them. Tune in to listen and let us know how you felt about the epi…
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In this episode of the Point Blank podcast, host Steve Blank Jr. sits down with D.C. Glenn, one-half of the iconic duo Tag Team, known for their hit "Whoomp! (There It Is)." D.C. shares his journey from DJing in Atlanta's hottest clubs to becoming a voiceover artist, public speaker, and actor. They discuss the importance of adaptability, the power …
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Welcome to the Point Blank Podcast! In this episode, our host, Steve Blank Jr., engages in an insightful conversation with Josi Dumont, a leadership and mindset coach. Josi shares her journey from corporate finance to coaching, overcoming burnout, and tackling imposter syndrome. She discusses her work in helping women turn self-doubt into self-trus…
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How to Deal with Stress Warning: This episode contains inappropriate language In episode 4, The Coach and The Beacon share their perspectives and experiences with stress. A number of different life categories are covered in this conversation and these two share their thoughts, personal stories, and tips on how to deal with the stress. Tune in to li…
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Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered financial crime for over two decades. His latest book is titled "Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks". In this podcast Geoff talks about money laundering 101 and how it has changed over the years. How has technology and social…
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Disclaimer * This podcast, facebook page and website is for informational purposes only. * All health content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. * If you have any concerns about your general health, you should contact yo…
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We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…
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When Christopher Klesh aka "Coach Chris" left his successful 31-marketing executive career with AT&T behind, he became a master of traveling in luxury for pennies on the dollar. Chris took advantage of his entrepreneurial nature and extensive travel experience to launch, Lifetime Leisure Experiences. Since 2002, as a professional speaker, coach, co…
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Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…
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Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…
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Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T, RESPECT In episode 2, The Coach & The Beacon discuss the importance of RESPECT in any type of relationship. Each of them discusses why respect is important, what it should look like, the impact of not having respect in your relationships, along with their personal stories and experiences around this topic. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW to Sta…
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Maryanne Wolf is a cognitive neuroscientist who conducts research on “what the brain does when it reads and why some children and adults have greater difficulty learning how to read than others”. She has written some fascinating books including “Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain” and “Reader come home: The Reading Bra…
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Gregory Zukerman writes for the Wall Street Journal. Over the last few decades he has written several books. In 2019 he wrote "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" which became a runaway hit. It tells the story of a genius mathematician who used modern quantitative techniques to make money for himself and his…
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In this episode of the Point Blank Podcast, host Steve Blank Jr. sits down with Marc Espuna, a 24-year-old DRL (Drone Racing League) rookie and software engineering student who has taken the world of drone racing by storm. Join us as Marc shares his incredible journey with DRL, combining his passion for technology, robotics, and competitive drone r…
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Alex Duff talks about how Brentford football club used data and analytics to improve and retain its spot in the English Premier League. His book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford" is a fascinating account of how the club instilled new values and respected number crunching to make key decisions on deciding plays on the field and in the t…
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In this episode of the Point Blank podcast, host Steve Blank Jr. sits down with SEO expert Matt Hepburn to dive deep into the world of search engine optimization and digital marketing. Matt, an experienced SEO manager and the host of the EMJ podcast, shares his extensive knowledge on how businesses can enhance their online presence and improve sear…
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In this episode, host Steve Blank Jr. sits down with Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, to explore the philosophy and practices that have shaped her nearly 20-year journey in the coaching industry. Kim dives deep into her unique approach, which challenges traditional accountability-based coaching models, and emphasizes the importance …
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Ananyo Bhattacharya's "The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann" is a fascinating book about the Hungarian-American mathematician. It's a shame that most of us know little about the man. Dr Bhattacharya digs deep into the mathematician's early days and how he went on to have a lasting impact in different fields including nano…
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Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …
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In this podcast Prof Dennis Yi Tenen, a software engineer turned literary scholar, leans on history of computer programming to tell modern tales of Artificial Intelligence. How did robots learn to write so quickly? Is it a good thing? Do technologies like ChatGPT make us lazy? Not quite, says Prof Tenen. He argues that such advances do not diminish…
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In February this year Facebook celebrated its 20th birthday. Tom Wainwright, tech and media editor of The Economist has written a brilliant cover story on the company's evolution since it began in a dorm room at Harvard. With a market capitalisation of $1.2trn and 3bn users, Facebook operates in a new social media order. Tom writes that "public pos…
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Do nice guys finish last? Not quite. David Bodani’s brilliant book, “The Art of Fairness:The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean” is filled with anecdotes of leaders from various fields who may have been fair and firm to get the job done but never mean or condescending. In this podcast David shares some of his thoughts on why it might be worth …
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The cryptosphere is, well, cryptic. Even the best of the best find it hard to explain the whole thing without fumbling. Zeke Faux has managed to put it all together in his fascinating book, "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". Zeke planted himself within the crypto-mad community to learn more about the trade. He has interv…
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Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …
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We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. Give or take. And yet until fifty years ago, scientists didn’t know much about sleep. Kenneth Miller shines a spotlight on the subject in his fabulous book, Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep. Why do we sleep and why is it important that we get enough of …
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