The Walker Webcast

By Willy Walker

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The Walker Webcast is in the top 1.5 percent of podcasts globally viewed by over 10 million. The webcast brings brilliant minds from broad and varied backgrounds to engage in conversation with our CEO, Willy Walker. Insights for life.

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The Walker Webcast episodes:

05.16.2024
Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer at MillerKnoll
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, a dynamic brand collective revolutionizing modern design to align with how we will live, work, and gather in the future. She and...
05.09.2024
Anthony Shriver Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Best Buddies
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Willy was joined by Anthony Shriver, founder, chairman, and CEO of Best Buddies, the leading global organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by his mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver who...
04.25.2024
Joey Gonzalez, Barry's CEO
On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry’s, one of the hottest studios in the fitness industry. It should be no surprise that Joey has facilitated the company’s exponential growth as CEO, considering he curated his...
04.18.2024
Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs
On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist for Goldman Sachs. He is also the author of Any Happy Returns: Structural Changes and Super Cycles in Markets, which analyzes the complex factors impacting structural...
04.11.2024
Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 17) +
Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE – and if you didn’t catch it live, you’re going to want to tune into the replay. They discussed topics from the newly released Spring...
04.04.2024
Mary Sue Coleman, President Emerita of the University of Michigan
On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Mary Sue Coleman, former president of the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2014 and again for ten months in 2022 when the institution faced a leadership crisis. She was named one...
03.28.2024
Gregory Makoff, Senior Debt Management Expert
Willy was joined by Gregory Makoff, a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert on sovereign debt management. He previously worked as a banker specializing in debt restructuring, advised the...
03.14.2024
Gloria Steinem, Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer
On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down for an in-person interview with legendary feminist activist Gloria Steinem. She is best known as a pioneer of the women’s rights movement in the 1970s and has dedicated her life to promoting gender...
03.07.2024
Jeffrey Wright, Award-Winning Actor
Movie buff or not, you’re going to want to tune into our latest episode of the Walker Webcast. Willy was joined by award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright. He has won a Tony, Emmy, AFI, Golden Globe, 2024 Indie Spirit Award, and...
02.29.2024
Rodney Zemmel, Global Leader of Digital, McKinsey & Company
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we brought in the expert to provide you with the strategy and tools you need to thrive in the age of technology and AI. Willy was joined by Rodney Zemmel, Senior Partner and the...
02.22.2024
Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s leading luxury home builders. He and Willy discussed how he climbed the ranks at Toll Brothers, lessons learned from...
02.15.2024
Market Update with Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Kris Mikkelsen, and Aaron Appel
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities, Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales, and Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets. They covered hot topics facing the CRE industry...
02.08.2024
Michael Duffy, Opinions Editor-At-Large, the Washington Post
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Michael Duffy, journalist, opinions editor at large at the Washington Post, and bestselling author. Michael and Willy discussed anecdotes from his book, The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity,...
01.25.2024
Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital
Our latest Walker Webcast guest has made a career out of setting himself apart from the competition, so what are his secrets to success for CRE business owners and professionals? Willy was joined by tech innovator, CRE developer, and bestselling author,...
01.18.2024
Stephanie Linnartz, President & CEO of Under Armour
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was once again joined by Stephanie Linnartz. Since she was last on the webcast in 2021, she made a major career change, from President of Mariott to President and Chief Executive Officer of...
01.12.2024
Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 16)
Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. Peter nailed his 2023 predictions – so what is he forecasting for the year ahead? Tune in for highlights from the latest Linneman Letter...
12.21.2023
Q&A with Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we flipped the script and put Willy in the interviewee seat. He was joined by his friend, Danny Gabriel – CEO of real estate, construction, and investment firm, ColRich and longtime fundraiser...
12.14.2023
David Faber, Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling Author
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy flipped the script and interviewed award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, David Faber. He and Willy discussed his fascinating experience meeting and interviewing Elon Musk,...
11.30.2023
Larry Sabato, Political Analyst & Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed back one of the nation’s most respected political analysts, Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, Editor in Chief of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and bestselling author of...
11.16.2023
Thomas Nides, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides. Tom stepped down from his role as Ambassador earlier this summer, then one month later, the attack on Israel happened. He is now...
11.09.2023
Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation
Housing market questions? Consider them answered! On the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by THE housing expert, Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders. They discussed the evolution of Lennar from when his father...
11.02.2023
Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker
China is in a state of turmoil, so what does this mean for the rest of the world? On the Walker Webcast, we welcomed back Evan Osnos, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the New Yorker Magazine, CNN contributor, and bestselling author. He joined Willy to discuss his...
10.26.2023
Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge
Prepare to be inspired! Our webcast guests, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, are the Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge, an endurance hiking event that challenges participants to climb 29,029 feet – the height of Mt. Everest – in 36 hours. Marc...
10.19.2023
Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse
Just in time for Halloween, Willy was joined by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning horror producer, Jason Blum. He is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, which has produced the Halloween, Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious, and Sinister franchises, among...
10.12.2023
The Most Insightful Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates
Acclaimed economist Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy once again for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE, Live from the New York Stock Exchange – and you won’t want to miss his hot takes on today’s most pressing issues. They covered topics...
10.05.2023
Amy Gallo, Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review, Podcaster, and Author
Conflict is inevitable, but our webcast guest – an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics – provided us with the tools needed to tackle difficult situations head-on. Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of Getting...
09.21.2023
Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed Ginni Rometty, former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen. Her book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, is a combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big...
09.14.2023
David Yarrow, Photographer: Stories Behind the Art
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with world-famous photographer, David Yarrow. A picture is worth a thousand words – and David has the stories to back them up. Join us to see some of...
09.07.2023
Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock. She and Willy covered her prognostications of today’s hottest topics including cybersecurity, clean energy, the strength of the...
08.31.2023
CRE and Market Insights with Willy Walker
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s opening remarks from this year’s Summer Conference in Sun Valley – and you won’t want to miss his perspective on where the CRE industry and economy are headed. You’ll hear his take...
08.24.2023
Chris Fowler, Legendary Sportscaster
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable...
08.17.2023
Ezra Klein, Co-founder of Vox.com, Journalist, and Political Analyst
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Ezra Klein from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Ezra is a journalist, political analyst, New York Times columnist, award-winning podcast host, author of the book Why We’re...
08.10.2023
Christina Wallace, Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Professor
Make sure you buy Christina’s book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card. On this Walker Webcast, we are joined by Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and top professor at...
08.03.2023
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics
Our next guest is one of the most influential economists for businesses, journalists, and the public and is a trusted adviser to the nation’s top policymakers. As the leading provider of economic research and data, he has made a career...
07.27.2023
Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc.
For the 150th episode of the Walker Webcast, we welcomed Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc., one of the fastest-growing alternative asset management firms with $144 billion in assets under management. He and Willy discussed Blue Owl’s...
07.20.2023
Kiril Sokoloff, Founder and CEO of 13D Research & Strategy
At the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, Willy was joined by financial icon Kiril Sokoloff. He is the Founder and CEO of independent institutional global research firm, 13D Research & Strategy, and is considered one of the greatest investors of our time. He...
07.13.2023
Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business
Our most watched guest is back with even more hot takes on the economy and CRE. Willy was joined once again by acclaimed economist, Dr. Peter Linneman. They covered today’s most pressing issues including the Fed’s next move, the impact...
06.29.2023
Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed National Book Award-winning journalist at The New Yorker magazine, CNN contributor, and co-host of The Political Scene podcast, Evan Osnos. He is also the bestselling author of Wildland: The Making of America's...
06.22.2023
Gregory B. Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media Corporation
On a special in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Greg Maffei, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media. He is also the Chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, Sirius XM, and Trip Advisor – and we’ve...
06.08.2023
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Baseball Legend, Businessman, & Philanthropist
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with legendary athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) – and they covered all the bases. The pair discussed Alex’s remarkable baseball career, performing under pressure, how he balances his business ventures and managing the Minnesota...
05.25.2023
Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution; Cofounder and Former CEO of America Online
Our webcast guest is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field one city at a time. Steve Case, best known for founding AOL in 1985, currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Revolution LLC, an investment firm backing startups of all stages...
05.15.2023
State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities
On the latest Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets,...
05.11.2023
State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets,...
04.22.2023
Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute
On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what...
04.20.2023
Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so...
04.15.2023
Dr. Peter Linneman Live and Unplugged
04.13.2023
Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business
On a special, live-streamed episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for an in-person conversation. They discussed the most pressing issues facing the economy, pandemic repercussions, market predictions, and so much more. You...
04.08.2023
Jeff DeBoer & Sharon Wilson Géno
04.06.2023
Jeff DeBoer, President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable and Sharon Wilson Géno, President of NMHC
On a special Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable, Jeff DeBoer, and President of NMHC, Sharon Wilson Géno, who shared invaluable insights on the state of CRE. Jeff has been at the forefront of...
04.01.2023
John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were joined by John Burke, President of one of the premier bike brands in the world, Trek Bicycle. John scaled the company, co-founded by his father in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin,...

What's The Walker Webcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Walker Webcast episodes:

Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer at MillerKnoll

Anthony Shriver Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Best Buddies

Joey Gonzalez, Barry's CEO

Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 17) +

Mary Sue Coleman, President Emerita of the University of Michigan

Gregory Makoff, Senior Debt Management Expert

Gloria Steinem, Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer

Jeffrey Wright, Award-Winning Actor

Rodney Zemmel, Global Leader of Digital, McKinsey & Company

Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers

Market Update with Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Kris Mikkelsen, and Aaron Appel

Michael Duffy, Opinions Editor-At-Large, the Washington Post

Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital

Stephanie Linnartz, President & CEO of Under Armour

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 16)

Q&A with Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop

David Faber, Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Larry Sabato, Political Analyst & Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia

Thomas Nides, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation

Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker

Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge

Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse

The Most Insightful Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates

Amy Gallo, Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review, Podcaster, and Author

Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen

David Yarrow, Photographer: Stories Behind the Art

Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock

CRE and Market Insights with Willy Walker

Chris Fowler, Legendary Sportscaster

Ezra Klein, Co-founder of Vox.com, Journalist, and Political Analyst

Christina Wallace, Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Professor

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics

Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc.

Kiril Sokoloff, Founder and CEO of 13D Research & Strategy

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business

Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker

Gregory B. Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media Corporation

Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Baseball Legend, Businessman, & Philanthropist

Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution; Cofounder and Former CEO of America Online

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute

Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute

Dr. Peter Linneman Live and Unplugged

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business

Jeff DeBoer & Sharon Wilson Géno

Jeff DeBoer, President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable and Sharon Wilson Géno, President of NMHC

John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation

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