Podcast appearances and mentions of sam betesh

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49ers got off to good start, but as it has the entire year, it fell apart. Sam Betesh joins Damon as his 2nd quarter guest and hangs for much longer than that. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KNBR layoffs end Tom Tolber's incredible 28 year run at the station.0:06: Radio veteran Sam Betesh joins the show to discuss the layoffs of Tom Tolbert and John Lund3:13: Reminiscing on the radio magic of Ralph and Tom12:28: The story of Damon's KNBR cot:16:41: What radio failed to learn from newspapers:25:16: A tip of the cap to John Lund and the other employees who were laid off40:44: The most profound moment from the show: “Radio is the connection to the audience”45:26: Damon's Bay Area Radio All-Laid-Off LineupSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first episode of Play The Point!Sam Betesh is our guest this week.  He has produced sports talk at the highest levels of media, including a long run producing The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and has a truckload of insights regarding how that type of content gets made.  Other questions that get at least partially answered:How do you deal with imposter syndrome when working with athletes/talent you used to look up to?What's the right approach when talent is angry with you?Is there really a difference between radio and podcasts?What will the future of sports talk content look like?Topic bar puns: do we need them or nah?

Taylor and Sam recap the incredible Chiefs victory parade, and give a tearful goodbye to a remarkable 2019 season. Why does it have to end?? Special Thanks to our sponsor UNTUCKit. Visit UNTUCKit.com and use code BLUE for 20% off at checkout.

Taylor and Sam take one memory from Championship weekend, plus they give an early lean on the Super Bowl. And they decide whether or not this will be a massive disappointment if Patrick Mahomes isn't holding the Lombardi Trophy next Sunday.

Taylor and Sam put a final button on the Ravens season after that shocking loss to the Titans. Plus one of them actually thinks Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill will end up in the Super Bowl. And they preview the rematch in the NFC Championship game between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy G!! Special thanks to our sponsors UNTUCKit. Visit UNTUCKit.com and use code BLUE for 20% off at checkout.

Taylor and Sam preview all four divisional matchups with the ultimate "Yay or Nay" on their minds...Is Aaron Rodgers better than Russell Wilson? Plus they wonder if Houston or Tennessee can spoil the ultimate AFC showdown between this year's MVP and last year's.

Wild Card Weekend swallowed both Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Will Lamar, Mahomes, or Deshaun represent the AFC in the Super Bowl?! Could it even be Ryan Tannehill? Taylor and Sam get you set for the divisional round, and take a look at the Cowboys now that Jason Garrett is out in Dallas!

Taylor and Sam look at the entire playoff picture as we welcome New England to wild card weekend! Plus Carson Wentz leads the Eagles to the NFC East title where their consolation prize will be Russell Wilson, after the Seahawks came up an inch short against the Niners.

Taylor and Sam react to the shocking Eagles win that puts Philly in position for the NFC East crown. Plus the Ravens wrapped up the 1 seed with their 11th straight win. This season simply belongs to Lamar Jackson!

From one seed to 5 seed in an instant, did the Niners just blow their shot at the Super Bowl? Taylor and Sam look at the NFC playoff picture, particularly the Niners and Seahawks. Plus, Dak and the Cowboys may have just ended the Rams season!

Not sure the Ravens can be working any harder. But will they win the Super Bowl? Taylor and Sam give an unapologetic explanation of the 2019 Baltimore season, wondering if anyone can stand in their way. Plus a quick look at Sunday's critical Rams Cowboys tilt in Dallas.

Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season featured the Baltimore Ravens moving one step closer to claiming the #1 spot as the best team in the NFL after their victory over the New York Jets. The 49ers were shockingly upset by the Falcons which caused all sorts of madness in the NFC for the higher seeds and home field advantage in the playoffs. Eight of the 12 spots in the playoffs were locked down over this weekend as well with a couple of division winners and wildcards yet to be decided as we have two weeks left in the season. Also, the NBA trade deadline is just around the corner so we’re gonna discuss who we think might be on the move. We’ll also talk the big MMA fight from this weekend between It’s another jam-packed SportsTime show with host John Rocha and Matt Knost as they welcome Colin Cowher’s The Herd producer Sam Betesh to discuss all these stories and more on this LIVE episode of Collider SportsTime. Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Matt Knost: https://twitter.com/mattknost Follow Sam Betesh: https://twitter.com/sambetesh SUBSCRIBE NOW ? ? https://bit.ly/2Au5rmv Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/collider_sports More from Collider ? ? ??Movie News & Analysis: https://bit.ly/2n1MZb7 ??Collider Live: https://bit.ly/1qU5ENT ??Celebrity Interviews: https://bit.ly/2OyLjSU ??Video Games: https://bit.ly/2vszg0Z ?????Pro Wrestling: https://bit.ly/2LKhWzy ??Breaking News: http://collider.com Search "Collider" on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, PodcastOne, or wherever you get your podcasts for audio versions of your favorite shows plus original series covering movies, television, sports, gaming and more!

Wait, didn't they just play? Taylor and Sam tell you what we learned from that 48-46 shootout in New Orleans. Plus they try to diagnose the Eagles after they hang on to their razor thin playoff chances in OT Monday night.

Does anyone want to win the NFC East? The Cowboys are now 6-7 and still lead this dumpster fire of a division after they got stomped by the Bears at Soldier Field. Taylor and Sam still think they'll be in the playoffs, but they turn their attention to more important matchups like Chiefs-Patriots and Niners-Saints.

Following a ridiculous Thanksgiving weekend, the Ravens find themselves on top of the AFC Standings. Was that game against the Niners a true Super Bowl preview? Taylor and Sam have all the answers!

The owner of the Ravens, Steve Bisciotti, joins Taylor and Sam 8 minutes into the pod to discuss the remarkable rise of Lamar Jackson, ahead of their Monday night matchup in LA against the defending NFC Champions.

Taylor and Sam marvel at the Ravens destruction of the Texans. And they try to determine if the Patriots or Chiefs are the more likely opponent to slow down Lamar Jackson before he lands in the Super Bowl.

Taylor and Sam dissect the AFC Playoff picture. Are the Raiders a playoff team a year after trading away Khalil Mack? Plus we breakdown the Sunday night showdown between Kirk Cousins and Dak Prescott. And in Yay or Nay Taylor tells us if Russell Wilson will hand the Niners their first loss.

Who is More Unlucky? The Cowboys, with three teams clearly better than them in the NFC? Or is it the Patriots, who were exposed by the Ravens on Sunday night? And is Taylor ready to call the Raiders a playoff team?? Yay or Nay?!

Taylor and Sam tell you why the 8-0 Niners are the best team in football. Sorry, New England. Plus they preview Lamar Jackson's huge test against the Patriots. And they decide whether Kirk Cousins is a trick, or a treat.

Niners, Packers, and Saints are serious Super Bowl threats in the NFC. Plus Sam tries to convince Taylor that Deshaun Watson could beat the Patriots. And in Yay or Nay Taylor looks into the future of Gardner Minshew.

Taylor and Sam wonder if Mahomes should be on the field Sunday against Aaron Rodgers. They also laugh at Bill Belichick's pregame interactions with Odell Beckham. And they decide in "Yay or Nay" if the Niners will still be undefeated after taking on Christian McCaffrey and the resurgent Panthers.Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios Sports and Indochino. Try Axios Sports free at sports.axios.com and go to indochino.com to get fitted for a custom tux using promo code BLUEWIRE.

Are we overlooking a team that could actually beat the Patriots? And did we learn anything about Dak Prescott during that demolition of the Eagles? Plus Aaron Rodgers is the best QB in the NFC...Yay or Nay???

After the Chiefs won in Denver without Patrick Mahomes, Taylor and Sam wonder if Kansas City or anyone else can take down New England. Plus we play Yay or Nay to choose between Dak and Carson Wentz. And we have a Fantasy fantasy in the hopes that Jared Goff bounces back now that Jalen Ramsey has his back.

Taylor and Sam try to make sense of the stacked NFC after the refs nudged the Packers to 5-1. Plus they crown an early MVP after Russell Wilson sunk the Browns, and Deshaun Watson out-dueled Patrick Mahomes. And in Yay or Nay we find out if Doug Pederson's "guarantee" will send the Eagles past the Cowboys Sunday night.

Despite the Patriots win over the Giants, Taylor and Sam explain why New England can still be beaten by one of the top contenders in the AFC. Plus they look at crucial Week 6 matchups in the NFC, including the Niners and Rams. You also wont believe who is on Taylor's Struggle Bus. And we each have a Fantasy fantasy. Don't worry. We'll explain!

After Taylor's trip to the Bay Area for Monday Night Football, Taylor and Sam get to the bottom of the mysterious handshake between Richard Sherman and Baker Mayfield. Plus Sam tries to stick up for Dak after Aaron Rodgers destroyed the Cowboys. And we play "Yay or Nay" to find out if the Niners are the best team in the NFC West.

Fresh off the wild Rams Seahawks game, Sam surprises Taylor with a birthday gift. Plus they preview the showdown between Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott in Dallas. And in "Yay or Nay" we find out if the Niners can remain unbeaten on Monday night against Baker and Odell.

Taylor and Sam look back at Dak's first loss of the season. Plus we have a new team on top in the AFC North (sorry, Ravens). And we play "Yay or Nay" to find out if the Bills are still for real after the Patriots took them down.

Taylor and Sam react to the Eagles impressive win in Green Bay. Plus they look ahead to the showdown between Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield. They also wonder if Dak and the Cowboys can keep their perfect record intact when they face Alvin Kamara in New Orleans. And in "Yay or Nay" we find out if Josh Allen can out-duel Tom Brady!

Taylor and Sam reflect on a wild Week 3, including Daniel Jones first win in his first start, and Freddie Kitchens' odd decisions against the Rams! Plus Lamar Jackson was impressive in that loss to the Chiefs. And Taylor places the Steelers firmly on "The Struggle Bus!" We also play "Yay or Nay" to find out if the Saints will win the NFC South without Brees.

Week 3 is here, and Taylor and Sam address Antonio Brown's release from the Patriots, plus they look ahead to the battle of early MVP candidates: Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes. They also tell you if the Steelers are "0 and 2 or O.M.G." And they play "Yay or Nay" to find out if Daniel Jones can win his first start with the Giants.

Taylor and Sam address Ben Roethlisberger's season ending injury. Plus they look back at a wild Week Two, including MVP level performances from Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson. And they give love to the 2-0 Bills in "Yay or Nay!"

In Episode 2. Taylor and Sam preview the NFC Championship rematch between the Saints and Rams. Plus Taylor looks ahead to Lamar Jackson's showdown with Kyler Murray, and Aaron Rodgers vs Kirk Cousins. And we play another rapid fire edition of "Yay or Nay" to find out if the Dolphins can possibly have another Miami miracle against Tom Brady.

On the debut episode of Let's Catch Up, Taylor & Sam discuss the Antonio Brown drama and what his arrival in New England means for the rest of the AFC. Plus they break down how good Lamar Jackson was and play a game of Yay or Nay to give their early predictions for division winners.

Sam and Taylor introduce their podcast.

Laura Deming is a partner at The Longevity Fund. They invest in companies that will allow us to live longer and healthier lives.You can learn more about them at Longevity.vc.Laura’s on Twitter @LauraDeming.The YC podcast is hosted by Craig Cannon.***Topics00:22 - Why focus on longevity now?2:12 - How did Laura get started in longevity?3:22 - Why raise a fund?5:52 - What does Laura do personally for longevity?9:07 - Worm and mouse studies10:44 - Craig's personal habits12:37 - Human studies15:22 - Mica asks - Do you think immortality is going to be achieved by: 1. Curing all disease and stop aging so we could live with our own bodies forever 2. OR is going to be something like porting our brain, "mind" to a computer/robot?17:37 - Most likely strategies to increase lifespan19:47 - Ryan Hoover asks - Ask about the ethics of longevity. Jack J. Fernandes asks - Do people actually want to live longer?21:44 - Mica asks - How would immortality change society? Wouldn't we become more complacent? Since we have "forever" to do things wouldn't that diminish our rate of innovation? And since less new individuals are being created we would have access to less new ideas. We would just stop creating new Newtons, Einsteins, Mozarts…24:52 - Cognitive enhancement25:52 - Daily habits34:12 - Tech environment changes in the past 5-10 years39:22 - What percentage of people in labs want to start companies?41:37 - Pioneer43:57 - Confidence45:52 - Podcasting49:12 - Choosing media to consume52:17 - Sam Betesh asks - The last thing that led to a step function change in average life span was germ theory. What new areas of research might provide the next step function change?55:07 - Extending fertility windows57:22 - Jason Choi asks - What % of longevity is attributable to lifestyle choices vs genetics and the progress of technology in influencing both.58:37 - Fatih asks - is blood transfusion a thing or just a hoax1:00:42 - Rapamycin1:02:27 - Testosterone1:04:37 - Chris asks - Aubrey De Grey, IIRC, mentioned a number of times that we might, in the future, replace organs and tissues with new organic ones before they fail. Is this actually a reasonable idea, or is it more likely that we'll replace them with synthetic ones, if we replace them at all?1:06:07 - Mica asks - Laura did a "cookie diet" for one month. Why did you do it? How did you feel? Doesn't it go against all the research on longevity? ;-)1:08:07 - Is Laura actually not doing anything strange in her diet?

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What goes into producing "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd? My former producer Sam Betesh gives us a tour of the sausage factory. Everything from topic ideas, to guest booking. Plus the backstory on the Baker Mayfield showdown. SPECIAL GUEST: Sam Betesh, Producer "The Herd" on FS1.