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Who am I?
I’m an award-winning investigative journalist who worked for five years at ESPN, covering the gaming industry. Now, I’m the founder of Overcome, a digital media company covering gaming, the creator economy and nerd culture. We produce and I host ‘Visionaries,’ a podcast talking to some of the most powerful people on the Internet. I also write The Jacob Wolf Report newsletter. Over my career, I’ve covered fraud, sexual abuse and millionaires and billionaires in gaming. I’ve interviewed Michael Phelps, Shaquille O’Neal, Mark Cuban, Robert and Jonathan Kraft, Bobby Kotick and more. In 2021, I wrote an investigative story about Joshua Mullins, a multi-time convicted con artist who scammed people for millions, all before his 19th birthday. In 2018, I won the Esports Awards Journalist of the Year award. I’ve also been nominated for Tempest Awards for my TV production work and during my time at ESPN, my department won several awards. I’ve always been eager to learn about the rest of the world, with a specific focus on tech and how it impacts our lives. In the past few years, it’s become increasingly clear how much gaming has an impact on people’s lives. It’s also grown to be the largest form of entertainment. Yet the most powerful people in gaming, the creator economy and nerd culture often aren’t asked hard questions. Much of the press in these industries are enthusiasts, scared of losing access if they ask those questions. I’m not.
My Show
What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
My podcast focuses on gaming, the creator economy and nerd culture’s broader impacts on on our lives. Many of the podcasts listed here talk about similar topics and their impacts too. Everything in life is connected and be it tech, sports or broader news, what happens in those industries impacts mine. These are podcasts that I’ve drawn inspiration from, enjoy listening to frequently and recommend to friends already.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This list is about news, society and culture, and technology and podcasts I frequently or have listened to to better educate myself about these topics. These podcasts also inspire me as a podcaster as I create my own work. All well worth your time.
1. Pivot
Why this podcast?
Journalist Kara Swisher and professor Scott Galloway are two of the smartest minds when it comes to technology, but neither are sycophants for one another. They often clash in opinions but their chemistry is really fun and I care as much about them as I do the topics they are discussing. Pivot is great at keeping me up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of tech, with thoughtful discussion and information.
Pivot
New York Magazine
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4.8
Every Tuesday and Friday, tech journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. After all, with great power comes great scrutiny. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
105 Listeners
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How many episodes does Pivot have?
Pivot currently has 554 episodes available.
What topics does Pivot cover?
The podcast is about News, Tech News, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Pivot?
The average episode length on Pivot is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pivot released?
Episodes of Pivot are typically released every 3 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Pivot?
The first episode of Pivot was released on Sep 24, 2018.
2. The Powers That Be: Daily
Why this podcast?
If you're like me, you're probably inundated with too much news and information. It's hard to discern what's most important and relevant in the world. 'The Powers That Be' is a good daily listen that breaks down news in politics, Hollywood, Wall Street, or anything else for that matter, with expert journalists from inside the Puck network.
The Powers That Be: Daily
Puck | Audacy
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3.7
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday.
3 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Powers That Be: Daily have?
The Powers That Be: Daily currently has 615 episodes available.
What topics does The Powers That Be: Daily cover?
The podcast is about News, Entertainment News, Business News and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Powers That Be: Daily?
The average episode length on The Powers That Be: Daily is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Powers That Be: Daily released?
Episodes of The Powers That Be: Daily are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Powers That Be: Daily?
The first episode of The Powers That Be: Daily was released on Sep 17, 2021.
3. The Press Box
Why this podcast?
There's nothing more that journalists like to do than talk about other journalists. I've listened to 'The Press Box' for years and even though I don't know David Shoemaker and Bryan Curtis, I feel like I do. 'The Press Box' is a personal take on what's happening in the media industry — from sports to TV to politics — broken down by two veteran journalists. It's sort of preposterous how on the money these two guys are. Or at least I think that's right.
The Press Box
The Ringer
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5.0
The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker catch you up on the biggest media stories, from sports to politics and everything in between.
2 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Press Box have?
The Press Box currently has 1049 episodes available.
What topics does The Press Box cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.
What is the average episode length on The Press Box?
The average episode length on The Press Box is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Press Box released?
Episodes of The Press Box are typically released every 2 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Press Box?
The first episode of The Press Box was released on Apr 6, 2016.
4. Offline with Jon Favreau
Why this podcast?
I'm not stack ranking here in a particular order, but if I were, 'Offline' might be No. 1. Jon Favreau needs little introduction from his role at Crooked and hosting duties on 'Pod Save America' but 'Offline' is an unique take and flavor of a show. It's a breakdown of what's going on the Internet, from extremism, to crypto, to misinformation. I really love this show and I recommend it to just about everyone trying to learn more about the Internet.
Offline with Jon Favreau
Crooked Media
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5.0
Is the internet slowly breaking our brains, and if so, what can we do about it? Offline with Jon Favreau is a different kind of Sunday show. A place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to smarter, lighter conversations about the impact of technology & the internet on our collective culture. Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, ContraPoints, Margaret Atwood, and Megan Rapinoe spark curiosity and introspection around the various ways our extremely online existence shapes everything from the ways we live, work, and interact with one another. Together we’ll figure out how to live happier, healthier lives, both on and offline. New episodes drop every Sunday morning, wherever you get your podcasts.
12 Listeners
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How many episodes does Offline with Jon Favreau have?
Offline with Jon Favreau currently has 126 episodes available.
What topics does Offline with Jon Favreau cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Offline with Jon Favreau?
The average episode length on Offline with Jon Favreau is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Offline with Jon Favreau released?
Episodes of Offline with Jon Favreau are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Offline with Jon Favreau?
The first episode of Offline with Jon Favreau was released on Oct 24, 2021.
5. Exit Scam
Why this podcast?
I couldn't be an investigative journalist without recommending an investigative podcast! I was enthralled when 'Exit Scam' came out and I still think about the story often. A crypto billionaire has an untimely death on his honeymoon with sparse details and magically, all of his holdings—which, by the way, are customer funds for the most part—are gone? Incredible. Aaron Lammer hosts another favorite of mine, 'Longform,' so I was all about this when it came out. Give it a listen.
Exit Scam
Treats Media
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5.0
In 2018, Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canada's biggest Bitcoin exchange, died under mysterious circumstances during a honeymoon trip to India. His customers were told that the $215 million they'd deposited on the exchange was lost forever — because Gerry had forgotten to leave behind his passwords. But here's the thing: Not everyone believes he's dead. Exit Scam is about what really happened to Gerald Cotten and the fortune that disappeared with him.
6 Listeners
1 Comment
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How many episodes does Exit Scam have?
Exit Scam currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Exit Scam cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Exit Scam?
The average episode length on Exit Scam is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Exit Scam released?
Episodes of Exit Scam are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Exit Scam?
The first episode of Exit Scam was released on May 5, 2021.
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