The Grodega Podcast

Grovara
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Welcome to the Grovara Podcast—where global food trade goes digital.We explore how technology, data, and smarter logistics transform how better-for-you brands connect with international buyers. From scaling exports to solving compliance chaos, we break down the future of food commerce—one conversation at a time.

  1. May 13

    Grovara CTO Reveals Scout AI: AI-Powered Global Trade, Search, and Vibe Coding | GroDega Ep. 50

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! In this episode of the GroDega Podcast, Peter sits down with Vidur Bhatnagar, Grovara’s CTO, to unpack the technology behind Grovara 3.0 and the launch of Scout AI, the platform’s integrated AI copilot for global trade. Vitor explains how Scout AI lets users chat directly with the Grovara platform to ask about orders, products, marketplace fit, compliance, landing costs, and product recommendations. Unlike a general chatbot, Scout AI understands the page you are on, the product you are viewing, the marketplace context, and the permissions tied to your account. The conversation also covers how Grovara uses OpenAI, Google Gemini, large language models, AI-native search, and platform data to make global trade faster, smarter, and more accessible. Vitor shares how a feature that once would have taken 6 to 8 weeks was built in just 3.5 hours, and how Grovara 3.0 moved from a 15 to 18 month build into a 5 month launch. You will also hear Vitor’s background as an Ivy League dropout, robotics student at Penn, former Amazon product leader, national-level basketball player in India, and builder of 14 full-stack SaaS products. To close it out, Peter asks the big question: what is vibe coding, and how should founders think about building with AI today? If you are interested in AI, global trade, B3B marketplaces, CPG technology, product search, or how Grovara is helping brands go global faster, this episode is for you. Chapters:  00:00 Scout AI reveal: Grovara’s AI-powered global trade copilot 01:10 How Scout AI works with orders, products, market fit, and secure platform data 05:31 AI-native search and how Grovara 3.0 was built faster with AI 10:48 What is vibe coding? Vitor explains AI-assisted development Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally. #ScoutAI #AIGlobalTrade #GroDegaPodcast

    10 min

  2. May 5

    Vinegar Shots, Rap Snacks, and Why Grovara Is Going Big on Pet Products | GroDega Ep. 49

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! This GroDega episode starts with a hard sell: sipping vinegar. Peter and the team crack open Salute Sippers, a vinegar shot brand in flavors like blueberry lavender and raspberry hibiscus, and give their unfiltered reaction on camera. The packaging gets credit. The taste gets… a very different reaction. Then Penn wrestler and Grovara intern Max Stein jumps in for a Rap Snacks review, focusing on the Migos sour cream and onion chips. The group breaks down the smell, the sweetness, the ranch note, and whether this is actually something they would buy again. From there, the episode widens into strategy. Peter explains how Grovara has moved beyond food and beverage into new verticals, including pet products, then brings back G-Man, now sounding a little different, to talk through global middle-class growth and why rising incomes often lead to higher pet ownership and more spending on pet wellness. That sets up the final product spotlight: Pet Cultures, now on the platform with supplements for skin and coat, hip and joint, and dog probiotics. Peter opens the bag, reacts to the smell, and makes the case for why pet health is a serious growth category inside Grovara’s broader expansion. If you like taste tests, CPG strategy, AI demos, and seeing where Grovara is headed next, this episode is worth the watch. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open, G-Woman joke, and vinegar shot setup 00:37 Salute Sippers sipping vinegar taste test 04:05 Max Stein joins for the Rap Snacks review 04:45 Migos sour cream and onion chips, the smell, sweetness, and ranch debate 07:20 Why Grovara is expanding beyond food and beverage 08:32 G-Man returns, middle-class growth, and the pet ownership thesis 11:36 Pet Cultures unboxing: skin and coat, hip and joint, and dog probiotics Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally. #RapSnacks #PetProducts #GroDegaPodcast

    13 min

  3. Apr 28

    From Shark Tank to Whole Foods: Dr. Juan Explains How Pnuff Was Built | GroDega Ep. 48

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! This episode of the GroDega Podcast features Dr. Juan Salinas, founder and CEO of Perfect Life Nutrition, creator of P-Nuff Crunch, and one of the most memorable food founders to appear on Shark Tank. Peter Groverman and Dr. Juan kick things off with a bilingual conversation about his background in food science, sports nutrition, and competitive bodybuilding, then move into live product tastings, including Moka Bar, Gummi Yum surprise eggs, and a fascinating dehydrated honey product that can be used like sugar or seasoning. Then the episode goes deep on P-Nuff Crunch. Dr. Juan explains how he spent years developing a crunchy, protein-forward snack made from peanuts, beans, and brown rice, why complete plant protein matters, and how the product evolved through nearly 100 versions before landing on the final formula. You also get a behind-the-scenes factory walkthrough, where Dr. Juan shows how the puffing process actually works, why water and heat are critical, and what it takes to transform raw ingredients into a finished crunchy snack. The second half of the episode covers entrepreneurship at a higher level: how Dr. Juan prepared for Shark Tank what it was like to sign a deal with Mark Cuban why his lawyer told him not to take it why he still said yes because the long-term partnership mattered more than the short-term money how he thinks about product trends, protein, fiber, and positioning in a fast-changing market Chapters:  00:00 Cold open, Pnuff intro, and meeting Dr. Juan from Shark Tank  02:58 Spanish backstory, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Expo West connection  04:57 Live product tastings: Mocha Bar, Gummy Yum eggs, and dehydrated honey  11:27 Pnuff factory tour: how the puffing process actually works  15:24 How Pnuff was created, complete plant protein, and 98 recipe versions  22:26 Logo, branding, and the real story behind Petey the Peanut  26:36 Funding the business, family support, and what Dr. Juan’s mom thought  30:00 Shark Tank application, Mark Cuban deal, and why he signed anyway  36:34 Where Pnuff is sold today, what is next, and peanut allergy myths explained Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally. #SharkTank #ProteinSnacks #GroDegaPodcast

    40 min

  4. Apr 21

    Opening Pokémon Packs with My Nieces Got Completely Out of Control | GroDega Ep. 47

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! This might be the most chaotic GroDega episode yet. Peter brings his nieces on the show for a special Pokémon opening episode, and things go off the rails immediately. There is a mystery box, brutally honest snack reviews, constant interruptions, and a whole lot of kid energy before the real main event begins. The girls show off their favorite cards, talk about fake Pokémon cards versus real ones, share their collections, and even plug their own channel and mini business ideas. Then everyone opens packs together with one rule in mind: the best cards will help support The Relief Foundation through a charity sale, while a few personal favorites might still get claimed. Along the way, the group pulls several strong cards, debates which ones are worth money, learns about half arts, shinies, and hyper rares, and lands what ends up being the best pull of the day: a Lapras ex. If you like Pokémon cards, family-friendly pack openings, and total unfiltered chaos, this episode delivers. Chapters:  00:00 Cold open: instant chaos with the girls on set 00:38 Meet Peter’s nieces, Liquid Death intro, and the mystery box unboxing 02:56 Fruit snack taste test, honest reactions, and “should we sell this?” 05:32 Room tours, collections, and favorite hobbies at home 08:47 Favorite Pokémon cards, fake cards, and why certain cards matter 12:37 Pokémon pack opening begins, with cards going toward charity 18:44 Best pulls of the day, Lapras ex wins, and chaotic outro Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally. #PokemonCards #PackOpening #GroDegaPodcast

    22 min

  5. Apr 14

    How Cedar Market Sells Pokémon Cards in Atlantic City + Massive Umbreon Pull | GroDega Ep. 46

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace!  This episode flips the usual GroDega format and goes to the buyer side. Peter sits down with Zach from Cedar Market Company, a family-run convenience store group with 15 to 20 stores near Atlantic City, to talk about what it is actually like buying through Grovara, using the app, browsing the catalog, and finding winning products for retail shelves.  Then the conversation locks in on one of Cedar Market’s strongest categories: Pokémon cards. Zach explains why Pokémon keeps moving, how set allocation works, how to tell Twilight Masquerade from Stellar Crown, and why release dates and packaging rules matter so much in the Pokémon ecosystem. The episode also gets into the downside of a hot category, including theft risk, break-ins at card shops, and why secure transportation matters when sealed product can be as valuable as cash.  From there, the team opens a Costco-exclusive Prismatic Evolutions bundle, chases Eevee cards, explains what makes a pull valuable, and immediately hits an Umbreon ex promo that “pays for the whole box.” They also walk through pack-opening technique, full art versus half art, Poké Ball and Master Ball variants, and the idea of a “god pack.”  The episode wraps with more Cedar family business history, how one brother left medical school to come back into the business, and a quick but powerful weight-loss conversation about getting healthy for family and kids.  If you are into Pokémon TCG, convenience retail, family businesses, collectibles, or how Grovara works with real buyers in the field, this one is worth the watch.  Chapters: 00:36 Meet Cedar Market, a Grovara buyer from Atlantic City 03:40 Why Pokémon is Cedar Market’s top seller 06:08 Card shop robberies, theft risk, and secure Pokémon inventory 07:01 Costco-exclusive Prismatic Evolutions box break begins 10:59 Massive Umbreon ex pull, “you paid for the whole box” 11:49 Cedar family business story, medical school pivot, and Atlantic City stores 15:49 Pack-opening tips, rare card types, Master Ball hits, and what makes a pull valuable  Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions.  What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation

    27 min

  6. Apr 14

    How to Download the Grovara Mobile App | Grodega Ep. 45

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! What if you could install the Grovara platform on your phone, get push notifications, manage chats and orders on the go, and skip the App Store entirely? In this episode of the GroDega Podcast, the team starts with a live Hello Water taste test, featuring the cucumber lime flavor. Despite not being a flavored water fan, Peter ends up loving the drink, calling it refreshing, spa-like, and just sweet enough, with zero sugar, prebiotic plant fiber, and strong everyday appeal. Then the episode shifts into a practical walkthrough of the Grovara mobile app experience. Peter explains why Grovara did not launch through the Apple App Store or Google Play, pointing to high app store fees that could have pushed prices 30% to 50% higher for end users. Instead, Grovara launched a PWA, or Progressive Web App, which installs directly from the browser and still supports push notifications, chat, order visibility, and mobile-first functionality. You’ll see: how to install the Grovara app on Chromehow to add it manually on Safarihow to enable push notificationswhich notification settings matter most for orders and chatswhy the mobile version is useful for fast responses when you are away from your deskIf you use Grovara and want the fastest way to stay on top of your account, orders, and conversations, this is the setup guide to watch. Chapters: 00:00 First reaction: Hello Water tastes “like a spa” 00:38 Honest flavored water disclaimer + Hello Water setup 01:07 Cucumber lime, zero sugar, and why Hello Water stands out 01:37 Why Grovara launched a PWA instead of using app stores 03:53 How to install the Grovara app on Chrome 05:00 Push notifications: what to enable for orders and chats 06:38 How to install the Grovara app on Safari + mobile wrap-up Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: http://www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally.

    7 min

  7. Mar 31

    Costco’s $400K Lobster Heist Explained | GroDega Ep. 44

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace!   What happens when a fake truck driver shows up, picks up $400,000 of lobster headed for Costco, and disappears? In this episode of the GroDega Podcast, Peter Groverman starts with a hands-on look at My Protect Kit, a travel essentials brand now on the Grovara platform. He opens the kits, reacts to the packaging, tests the spray and toiletries, and even tries to figure out what a toothpaste tablet actually is on camera. Then the episode pivots into a much bigger topic: organized cargo theft. Using the recent Costco lobster hijacking story, Peter breaks down how supply chain fraud really happens in 2026, from fake licenses and spoofed identities to missing cases between warehouses and why insurance is still one of the most overlooked parts of a shipment. He also explains how Grovara helps brands reduce risk with: cargo insurance built into orders verified truck and driver checks RFID and real-time temperature visibility Starlink-connected tape and tracker options better protection for sensitive products like chocolate and other temperature-sensitive goods If you care about global trade, supply chain security, cargo theft prevention, or the hidden details that protect inventory in motion, this episode is worth watching. Chapters:  00:00 My Protect Kit intro and why travel kits matter  03:10 Smell test, spray demo, and the toothpaste tablet experiment  05:24 Pivot to organized crime and cargo theft in global trade  05:45 Costco’s $400K lobster hijacking explained  06:05 Missing inventory, spoofed identities, and why insurance matters  08:20 How Grovara protects shipments with verification, RFID, and tracking tech  09:35 Dubai chocolate, refrigerated containers, and final supply chain lesson   Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets.  For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions.  What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation  Join the Future of B2B Commerce!  Sign up today: http://www.grovara.com  Contact us: hello@grovara.com  Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468  Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir   Subscribe & Stay Updated!  We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally.   #SupplyChain #CargoTheft #GroDegaPodcast

    10 min

  8. Mar 24

    I Started Grading My Own Pokémon Cards for Charity | GroDega Ep. 43

    Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace! Today’s GroDega episode starts sweet, then turns painfully hot. Peter Groverman taste tests three agave products from Chantico Organic Raw Agave, including natural agave, wild agave, and a hot agave made with organic arbol chili. The raw agave gets high marks, the wild agave gets pitched as a great topping, and the hot agave absolutely lights him up on camera. Then the episode shifts into Pokémon. After collecting cards from the Twilight Masquerade series for months, Peter walks through how he started grading and sealing cards himself. He explains what makes a card authentic, how thickness and centering are checked, what corners and surface condition matter most, and why some misprints have become collectible in their own right. From there, he opens up a Mint hobby case, selects a Kieran full art card, seals it into a magnetic slab with a numbered Scout hologram, and officially mints it for auction. The goal is simple: turn these graded cards into fundraising pieces for Rip for Relief, with proceeds going to The Relief Foundation. If you are into Pokémon cards, card grading, collectible auctions, or just want to watch someone underestimate hot agave in real time, this one is for you. Chapters: 00:27 Chantico agave sponsor intro, natural, hot, and wild agave taste test 01:58 Natural agave review, sweetener breakdown and calories 02:36 Hot agave reaction, organic arbol chili chaos on camera 04:26 Why Peter started grading his own Pokemon cards 05:41 How Pokemon card grading works, thickness, corners, centering, and misprints 08:41 Picking the Kieran full art card and sealing the slab 10:11 Scout hologram, certificate, and charity auction plan for Rip for Relief 11:25 Final warning, do not try the hot agave on camera without water Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets. For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support. For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers. For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions. What We Offer: Cross-border wholesale made easy SaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insights Simplified compliance & global fulfillment Digital payments & trade automation Join the Future of B2B Commerce! Sign up today: www.grovara.com Contact us: hello@grovara.com Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://www.grovara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovara Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovara YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@grovarainc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=2036f25c8eb54468 Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkir Subscribe & Stay Updated! We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally. #PokemonCards #CardGrading #GroDegaPodcast

    12 min
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Welcome to the Grovara Podcast—where global food trade goes digital.We explore how technology, data, and smarter logistics transform how better-for-you brands connect with international buyers. From scaling exports to solving compliance chaos, we break down the future of food commerce—one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Grovara
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Grovara
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    The Grodega Podcast