Jazz Principles That Can Build High-Performing Business Teams | Gerald Leonard
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
Release Date: 06/25/2025
Boy Scouts Settlement Update Part 3: NDAs Banned in Texas + Resources for Victims & Advocates | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
Texas recently signed into law Senate Bill 835, also called Trey’s Law, protecting victims of sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking from being silenced by NDAs. What are the pros and cons of these NDAs and how are they impacting the sexual abuse case against Boy Scouts of America? Today on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we’re uncovering the answers with attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode: More about Trey’s Law in Texas: banning...
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Boy Scouts Settlement Update Part 2: How NDAs Protect Abusers & Who’s REALLY Getting Paid | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
If the victims in the Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse case aren’t getting paid… who is? And how are NDAs protecting the abusers? Tune in as we break it all down. This week on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation with attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode: What is Trey’s Law? Who’s really getting paid from the Boy Scouts abuse case? How NDAs and the law have historically protected institutions and abusers The...
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Boy Scouts Case Update: Why Victims Aren’t Getting Paid & What’s Next | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
With nearly 100,000 claimants coming forward in the Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse case, pressure is ramping up and the demand for justice is stronger than ever. Today on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we’re bringing clarity to one of the largest sexual abuse litigations in U.S. history, answering the question: Why aren’t victims getting compensated? Gregg is joined by two essential voices: attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode: Why survivors are...
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Inside the World of Live Storytelling | David Levy of Cincinnati's True Theatre
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
What happens when you put someone on stage to tell their personal story in front of their community? Unexpected and unforgettable connection. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with David Levy, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cincinnati’s True Theatre, for an eye-opening conversation about the power of unscripted, real-life storytelling. Inspired by The Moth, David built a thriving storytelling community in Cincinnati where everyday people take the stage to share honest, personal stories around universal themes, from love to crime to the color blue....
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This Veteran Survived a Suicide Attempt—Then Went to Asia to Heal His PTSD Through Yoga and Martial Arts
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
Can veterans heal PTSD without therapy, medication, or help from the VA? Today’s guest is proof they can. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Robert Greene—a U.S. Navy veteran, author, and Founder of Unfiltered Wisdom—to explore his extraordinary journey of healing from PTSD and reclaiming purpose through unconventional means. After facing long delays for treatment in the VA system and battling substance abuse, insomnia, and anxiety, Robert chose a radical path to recovery. His search for healing took him around the world—from building an...
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Addiction by Design: How the Food Industry Fuels Our Obsession with Ultra Processed Foods | Dr. Marion Nestle
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Why does so much of our food make us hungrier instead of healthier—and what role does the law play in keeping it that way? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, a world-renowned food politics expert, nutritionist, and author, to expose how corporate power, weak regulation, and profit-driven policies shaped America’s food system. Her newest book, “What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters”, offers no-nonsense answers to the most important food questions on our plate today. From ultra...
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Is Cash Bail the Problem—or the Solution? | Ken Good Explains “No Cash Bail”
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by attorney and bail law expert Ken Good to unpack one of the most controversial issues in criminal justice today: bail reform. With Texas at the center of the national debate, they break down what bail is supposed to do, how the system actually works, and why efforts to eliminate cash bail have sparked heated legal, political, and public safety battles across the country. Ken brings decades of experience working inside the Texas bail system, both in the courtroom and at the legislative level. Listen in as he untangles...
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Competing with Mega Firms: Gregg Goldfarb’s Playbook for PI Success
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
This week on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we’re sharing Gregg Goldfarb’s appearance on Chris Dreyer’s Personal Injury Mastermind podcast. In the show, Gregg talks about how small, nimble law firms can take on massive cases—and win. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury, insurance claims, and mass tort litigation, Gregg shares how he built a lean, modern practice capable of competing with the biggest players in the legal world. From police brutality cases in the Rodney King era to today’s major mass torts like Camp Lejeune, Gregg breaks down how to stay adaptable, avoid...
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Of Pardons and Presidents: Brian Becker on His Father’s Secret Role in Nixon’s Pardon
Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb
In this very unique episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Brian Becker—economist, author, and son of Benton Becker, the man who helped President Gerald Ford navigate one of the most defining moments in American political history: the pardon of Richard Nixon. Brian’s new book, Of Pardons and Presidents, explores his father’s extraordinary behind-the-scenes role in the Watergate aftermath and the personal toll that came with it. Together, Gregg and Brian unpack the legal strategy, political risk, and human story behind one of the most controversial...
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Could Tylenol Become the Biggest Mass Tort of 2025?
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In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, you’ll hear from Steve Smith of Broughton Partners for a rapid-fire update on the biggest developments in mass tort litigation. From Uber sexual assault lawsuits to PFAS “forever chemical” contamination, Gregg and Steve unpack the latest cases, billion-dollar settlements, and what these fights mean for attorneys and the public alike. They break down everything from the dangers hiding in Roblox and social media platforms to new science linking Depo Provera to brain tumors and Tylenol to autism. Plus, Steve shares insider advice for attorneys...
info_outlineWhat do music and corporate leadership have in common? From classical and jazz bassist to consulting for Fortune 500 companies, today’s guest is here to explain why “culture is the bass”—the foundation that sets the tone for everything in business.
In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg welcomes Gerald Leonard—renowned culture change consultant, author, TEDx speaker, and professional bassist—for a dynamic conversation that weaves the worlds of music and corporate leadership. Drawing on his unique background as a CEO and C-IQ Coach, Gerald shares how the discipline of jazz ensembles offers powerful lessons for corporate teamwork, adaptability, and exceeding customer expectations in today’s fast-paced world of business.
If you want actionable insights on aligning company culture, embracing change, or simply performing at your very best, this episode is for you!
What to expect in this episode:
- Culture Sets the Tone: How Gerald Leonard’s journey from jazz bassist to business consultant revealed that strong culture is the foundation of high-performing teams
- Jazz Ensembles as a Business Blueprint: Why the principles of improvisation, listening, and trust are the secret to agile and adaptable organizations
- Customer Expectations Have Evolved: What modern clients expect in an age of AI, instant messaging, and shrinking response windows
- The Danger of Cultural Blind Spots: Why ignoring input from frontline team members leads to broken systems and failed change efforts
- Simplify to Scale: How focusing on just 3–4 critical improvements leads to higher adoption and better outcomes
- Social Capital Over Org Charts: How to find the real influencers in your business—and why they’re key to driving meaningful change
- Practice Is the Performance: The #1 reason why elite business teams, like musicians and athletes, keep winning
Key Actionable Takeaways:
- Culture Is the Bassline: Just like in music, the foundational tone of a team or company is its culture—neglect it, and everything else suffers
- Lead Like a Jazz Ensemble: Encourage adaptability, trust, and responsiveness—small, aligned teams that can improvise thrive in today’s pace of change
- Include the Whole Band: Don’t design change in a silo—bring in voices from every level, especially the frontline, to ensure solutions actually work
- Make Change Simple, Not Sexy: Focus on simplifying core processes instead of adding complexity—this builds momentum and sustainable transformation
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Resources:
- Check out Gerald Leonard’s books, music, courses, and more: https://geraldjleonard.com/portfolio
- Visit Gerald’s website & Watch his TEDx talk: https://geraldjleonard.com
- Connect with Gerald on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard
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