Jun 25, 20261h 22m
Isaac Larian is the founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment, the company behind Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes, and dozens of other iconic toy brands. But long before he built one of the largest private toy...
About this Podcast:
If the walls of Kosher delis could speak, they would (schm)ooze invaluable wisdom and endless laughs. Harley Finkelstein (Shopify) and David Segal (DAVIDsTEA) are Jewish entrepreneurs influenced by the greats who came before them. But, they realized no one was archiving the best behind-the-scenes stories ever told. Before time was up, they set out on a passion project to preserve the memories, mishaps, and wins of the people who have seen it all. Big Shot tells the stories of the people that shaped an entire generation.
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What is Big Shot about?
If the walls of Kosher delis could speak, they would (schm)ooze invaluable wisdom and endless laughs. Harley Finkelstein (Shopify) and David Segal (DAVIDsTEA) are Jewish entrepreneurs influenced by the greats who came before them. But, they realized no one was archiving the best behind-the-scenes stories ever told.
What has Big Shot covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How a 17-Year-Old From Tehran Turned $750 Into a Toy Empire | Isaac Larian" (25 June 2026, 82 minutes), "The Coney Island Kid Who Made Rocky, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull | Irwin Winkler" (11 June 2026, 78 minutes), and "From Paramount to Fox to Expedia: How Barry Diller Built One Massive Business After Another" (21 May 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Big Shot publish?
Big Shot publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 73 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Big Shot?
Booking probability for Big Shot is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Big Shot requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Big Shot's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Big Shot?
The strongest fits for Big Shot are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Big Shot has a business audience.
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Jun 11, 20261h 18mS0<p>Irwin Winkler has spent more than six decades in Hollywood, producing films that have earned 52 Academy Award nominations and helped define generations of moviegoers. His credits include Rocky, Raging Bull...
May 21, 202649 minS0<p>Barry Diller started in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency, but he had no interest in becoming an agent. He didn’t hustle the way others did. Instead, he spent his time in the file room, reading everything he...
Apr 30, 20261h 21mS0<p>Lew Wolff didn’t set out to become a successful developer or a professional sports team owner. He didn’t grow up around business, and by his own account, he stumbled into real estate almost by accident. But over the...
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The 104-Year-Old Godfather of the Shmatta Industry Who Turned $1,800 Into Billions | Joseph Schaffer
Apr 9, 202637 minS0<p>Joseph Schaefer arrived in Canada from Poland in the 1930s and built his career in Montreal’s garment district at a time when the industry ran on instinct, relationships, and trust. He had an eye for fashion, a gift...
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Mar 19, 20261h 14mS0<p>Jeffrey Katzenberg was one of the youngest studio heads in Hollywood when he was named president of Paramount Pictures at just 31. Over the decades that followed, he would help shape modern animation and co-found...
Dec 25, 20251h 49mS0<p>Lloyd Blankfein never chased a master plan. He focused on whatever was right in front of him, and those small decisions carried him from a Brooklyn housing project to leading Goldman Sachs through the worst financial...
Dec 11, 20251h 23mS0<p>Before OPI, nail color was just another product on the shelf. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann gave it personality and built a global brand in the process.</p><p>Suzi believed nail color could be personal, playful, and...
Nov 11, 20251h 23mS0<p>Every dealmaker in Hollywood has a story. Michael Ovitz has all of them.</p><p>From Ghostbusters to Goodfellas, he packaged the films, brokered the talent, and rewrote the rules of power. What started as a rebellion...
Jul 17, 20251h 42mS0<p>In this episode of Big Shot, Harley and David sit down with Stephen Ross—real estate titan, Miami Dolphins owner, and the visionary behind Hudson Yards, CityPlace, and more—for a rare look inside his extraordinary...
Jun 12, 202550 minS0<p>What kind of man looks at 800 acres of mosquito-infested swampland and sees high-end apartments, a golf course, and a luxury shopping mall? </p><p>In 1967, Don Soffer made the biggest bet of his life: transforming...
Apr 10, 20251h 23mS0<p>Bobby Kotick built a $69 billion empire from scratch—and the story is even crazier than it sounds.</p><p>In this episode of The Big Shot, we sit down with gaming’s ultimate entrepreneur. Bobby takes us from hustling...
Mar 6, 20251h 32mS0<p>In today’s episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute. </p><p>Mike has been a driving force in medical research, public health, and...
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The Queen of Branding: Lynda Resnick’s $6 Billion Empire of FIJI Water, POM, & Wonderful Pistachios
Jan 30, 20251h 12mS0<p>In this episode of Big Shot, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary marketing visionary Lynda Resnick. As the co-owner of The Wonderful Company, Lynda has shaped iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Wonderful...
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How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business | Uri Levine
Dec 12, 202419 minS0<p>In this special episode of Big Shot, recorded live at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., we’re joined by Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze. Uri is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey includes building...
Nov 21, 20241h 23mS0<p>In today’s episode of Big Shot, we’re joined by Mindy Grossman, former CEO of Weight Watchers, who led the company’s transformation into a global wellness brand. Like many of our past guests, Mindy’s journey involves...
Oct 24, 20241h 25mS0<p>In today’s episode of Big Shot, we’re joined by retail legend Mickey Drexler, whose transformative leadership reshaped some of the biggest names in fashion. </p> <p>Over his 18-year tenure at The Gap, Mickey took the...
Sep 19, 202459 minS0<p>In this special live episode of Big Shot, recorded at StartupFest, we are excited to welcome Heather Reisman, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Indigo Books & Music. Heather's remarkable journey began as a single...
Sep 5, 20241h 25mS0<p>Harley Finkelstein and David Segal are back with Season 3 of Big Shot! Today, we chat with beauty industry icon Bobbi Brown. Known for her work as a makeup artist, Bobbi’s expertise has been showcased on the covers...
Aug 1, 20241h 2mS0<p>In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb. Morris took over running his father’s company at the age of 24. His journey...
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
Hollywood Legend Turned Startup Investor, Dreamworks Animation
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Lloyd Blankfein
former Goldman Sachs Chairman/CEO, Goldman Sachs
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Stephen Ross
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Big Trail Adventures
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Bobby Kotick
Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Microsoft and Activision
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