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Judgment Day for Humanity: Venture Capitalist/Founder/Author Jeff Burningham on Fear, Hope, and AI
April 15, 2026

Judgment Day for Humanity: Venture Capitalist/Founder/Author Jeff Bur…

Venture capitalist, founder, and author Jeff Burningham believes AI is a “judgment day for humanity” — and that the real differentiator now is wisdom, not intelligence. In this episode we talk success that feels empty, losing...

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You're Not Broken — Richie Landward on PTSD, Shame, and Learning to Love Your Fear
April 3, 2026

You're Not Broken — Richie Landward on PTSD, Shame, and Learning to L…

What if fear isn't the problem — it's the answer? In this profound and wide-ranging conversation, therapist, combat vet advocate, and former river guide Richie Landward joins the show to explore one of the most misunderstood ...

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Unlocking Earth’s Secrets: Gravity, Plate Tectonics, & The Hidden Forces Moving Our Planet
March 26, 2026

Unlocking Earth’s Secrets: Gravity, Plate Tectonics, & The Hidden For…

Join host Jeff Cluff as he sits down with geophysicist, volcanologist and host of the award winning Whimsical Wavelengths podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Zurek for a deep dive into the hidden systems of our planet . From growing up in a...

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From the Streets of the 'Steel City' to Special Forces to Microsoft: Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back.
March 19, 2026

From the Streets of the 'Steel City' to Special Forces to Microsoft: …

My Mother Was Stabbed 32 Times: From the "SteelCity" to Microsoft Executive "I watched my mom get kidnapped while watching TheCosby Show." Andrew Nathan’s childhood in Newcastle, Australia, readslike a movie script—but it was...

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How Jason Ellis Built a Billion-Dollar Technology Company That Started as a Mall Kiosk
March 12, 2026

How Jason Ellis Built a Billion-Dollar Technology Company That Starte…

Jason Ellis is a CEO/Founder. He sold his companies Spring Mobile and Simply Mac to GameStop in 2019. He now leads Matter Brands (Gadget Guard, Ultrahuman) and 3Park Advisory. This interview with Jason Ellis is a masterclass ...

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The Future of Work: Wearable Robotics and Compassionate Engineering
March 5, 2026

The Future of Work: Wearable Robotics and Compassionate Engineering

What if the future of labor isn’t about replacing humans with robots, but augmenting them with invisible tech? Arnaud Daurat joins us to reveal how 1.8-pound exoskeletons are saving the workforce from a lifetime of physical p...

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We are all going to die anyway. NDEs, Survival School, Secret Missions & Facing Death. With Don Winner
Feb. 26, 2026

We are all going to die anyway. NDEs, Survival School, Secret Mission…

Don Winner is a former Military Intelligence Officer, Investigative Journalist for 48 Hours, Dateline, Nightline, Discovery Channel, the BBC and more. He's solved countless murders, studied thousands of NDEs (Near Death Exper...

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Scaling Human Knowledge: AI, Systems Theory, and the Future of Learning with Alverita AI CEO Laudon Williams
Feb. 19, 2026

Scaling Human Knowledge: AI, Systems Theory, and the Future of Learni…

Stop chasing the "next big thing" and start mastering the systems that actually run the world. Join us as tech veteran Laudon Williams reveals how to measure organizational complexity and scale human expertise using AI. In th...

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Bev McCoy: From Mammoth Mountain to Montana Rancher
Feb. 12, 2026

Bev McCoy: From Mammoth Mountain to Montana Rancher

What does it take to walk away from security, status, and legacy — and start over again and again? In this bonus episode of the Four Fs Podcast, Bev McCoy shares her extraordinary journey from working in corporate law in Los ...

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From Monastery to Microsoft: A Tech Leader’s Journey from India to Silicon Valley
Feb. 5, 2026

From Monastery to Microsoft: A Tech Leader’s Journey from India to Si…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Aparna Natarajan , a technology leader whose journey spans spiritual education in India, career risk-taking, burnout, meditation, and leadership in big tech . Raised in a spiritually roote...

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How to Master the Law: AI, Due Diligence, and the Future of Trust with Eric Vogeler
Jan. 29, 2026

How to Master the Law: AI, Due Diligence, and the Future of Trust wit…

Is the legal profession ready for the AI revolution? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Vogeler , a seasoned attorney and entrepreneur, to pull back the curtain on how high-stakes legal deals actually work. From using Cha...

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Leadership Under Pressure: Armaments Research Company CEO Mike Canty on Military Training, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Jan. 22, 2026

Leadership Under Pressure: Armaments Research Company CEO Mike Canty …

Short Description: In this episode, former D1 Basketball Player and West Point Graduate Mike Canty shares his journey from West Point and Army service to becoming the founder of ARC, breaking down how military leadership, dis...

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From Fighter Pilot to Leadership Coach: Identity, Discipline, and Building a Life That Fits | Lorin Jeppsen
Jan. 14, 2026

From Fighter Pilot to Leadership Coach: Identity, Discipline, and Bui…

In this episode, Lorin Jeppsen shares an unfiltered conversation about identity, leadership, discipline, and what it really means to live authentically. From being adopted and growing up in Utah, to flying B-52s in the U.S. A...

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Somatic Integration & Emotional Regulation Expert Joshua Kahn on Identidy, Trauma, and the Power of Community
Jan. 7, 2026

Somatic Integration & Emotional Regulation Expert Joshua Kahn on Iden…

In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Jeff sits down with Joshua Kahn to explore identity, trauma, purpose, and what it really means to grow when life refuses to follow a straight line. Joshua’s story is shaped...

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A Winter Life Well Lived: Creativity, Courage, and Reinvention With Snow Magazine & Snow Tequila Boss: Barb Sanders
Dec. 28, 2025

A Winter Life Well Lived: Creativity, Courage, and Reinvention With S…

In this conversation, CEO and Founder (Snow Magazine, Snow Tequila, and The Snow Society) Barb Sanders shares her journey from aspiring ski instructor to successful entrepreneur, highlighting her passion for skiing and the co...

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The Long Way Around: From Law School to Mining Sites and Meaningful Work. With Safety Expert Desai Link
Dec. 24, 2025

The Long Way Around: From Law School to Mining Sites and Meaningful W…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Desai Link to explore an unconventional career journey— how he walked away from a career in law to work in a warehouse driving a forklift. From studying law and history to working fly-in f...

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A Lifetime Of Lessons In Resilience with Tech Executive Turned Non-Profit Leader Himani Naresh
Dec. 19, 2025

A Lifetime Of Lessons In Resilience with Tech Executive Turned Non-Pr…

From a $1.25 subway arrest in New York City to graduating from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, Himani Naresh’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and navigating life across cultu...

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From Nashville to LA and Back Again: Elijah Donnelly on Creativity, Faith, and Starting Over at 30
Dec. 12, 2025

From Nashville to LA and Back Again: Elijah Donnelly on Creativity, F…

In this powerful episode of the Four Fs Podcast, filmmaker and storyteller Elijah Donnelly shares an extraordinary journey shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the courage to start over when life doesn’t go as planned. Rais...

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Insights for Everyday Finances: Money Mindset & Strategic Giving with CFP Linda Grizely
Dec. 3, 2025

Insights for Everyday Finances: Money Mindset & Strategic Giving with…

Join Linda Grizely, CFP® and financial educator, as she shares practical strategies to transform your relationship with money. From her journey into personal finance to her signature “Me Money” method and permission‑based bud...

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An Authentic Conversation With Truist Bank Senior VP Michelle Foley on Grit, Security, and Service. From Windows 98 Helpdesk to Cloud Center of Excellence
Nov. 20, 2025

An Authentic Conversation With Truist Bank Senior VP Michelle Foley o…

Senior VP at Truist Bank Michelle Foley (Truist Cloud Center of Excellence) joins the Four Fs Podcast for an Authentic Conversation about career pivots (pre‑med → IT → 18 years at Microsoft), frontline support and incident re...

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Authentic Conversations with Rich Kaplan: Life Lessons on Leadership, Team Collaboration, and Personal Development
Nov. 17, 2025

Authentic Conversations with Rich Kaplan: Life Lessons on Leadership,…

What happens when a near-death experience reshapes your perspective on leadership and life? Join us in this riveting episode of the Four Fs Podcast as host Jeff engages in an authentic conversation with Rich Kaplan, a former ...

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Navigating Difficult Negotiations: Insights from Professor Stacey Lee on Authentic Conversations and Life Lessons in Law
Nov. 17, 2025

Navigating Difficult Negotiations: Insights from Professor Stacey Lee…

Have you ever wondered how the art of negotiation can transform your career and personal life? Join host Jeff Cluff on the latest episode of the Four Fs Podcast , where he engages in an authentic conversation with Professor S...

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Overcoming Failure in Entrepreneurship: Surex.com Co-Founder Matt Alston's Personal Stories and Insights on Community and Business Growth
Nov. 17, 2025

Overcoming Failure in Entrepreneurship: Surex.com Co-Founder Matt Als…

What does it take to revolutionize an entire industry while staying true to your roots? Join host Jeff Cluff in this captivating episode of the Four Fs Podcast as he engages in an authentic conversation with Matt Alston, a dy...

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Former Army Ranger and Current Service Now Executive David Porter on Failure, Fieldcraft, and Finding Direction: Part 1
Nov. 4, 2025

Former Army Ranger and Current Service Now Executive David Porter on …

What do broken surfboards, cattle ranches, and spreadsheets have in common? For David Porter, a senior executive at ServiceNow and former U.S. Army Ranger, they each taught him something essential about resilience, decision-m...

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