Best The Great Canadian Training Podcasts (2025)

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Human Potential for Everyone with Adam LaSalle 43:27

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“I’m hoping to use my life as an experiment and model what it means to take a risk.” From high school teacher to actor, musician, and risk-taking coach, Adam LaSalle shares how courage, belief, and creativity can change your life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In T…

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Mayhem, Madness, and Marshmallow the Bunny: When the World Lost Its Mind Over Beanie Babies 35:20

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When Beanie Babies hit the scene in 1993, the original line of stuffed toys featured nine characters -- but that number would grow to hundreds. The brainchild of Ty Warner, and made by his company, Ty Inc., they were one of the hottest toys of the 1990s -- but they also inspired an underground economy that dealt in fraud and many, many thefts. See …

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The Blink Factor with Jean-Pierre Lacroix 45:36

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“Be a sponge in life. Don’t be a rock.” From farm life to global brand transformation, Jean-Pierre Lacroix shares how emotional connection, travel, and persistence fuel his 35-year journey in business. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, …

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The Extraordinary Life of an Accidental Author with Jennifer MacLean 49:11

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“No man can succeed on their own if they’re by themselves.” From accidental author to award-nominated actor, Jennifer “Panda” MacLean shares how a snarky cat, a love of theatre, and pure self-awareness shaped her creative journey. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In T…

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Jamaican Roots, Global Perspective with Carrolee Moore 49:11

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“Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you.” From Jamaican roots to Texas living, Carrolee Moore shares how loss, resilience, and truth fuel her mission to help overlooked voices be heard. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In …

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Piano 'Movers' Play a Felonious Tune 21:35

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Just after lunch on July 14, 2013, a white van drove away from Toronto General Hospital. Its cargo? A stolen Boston Steinway baby grand piano, taken from the hospital's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Of the bold heist, Todd Milne, director of security operations for the hospital, told the media, quote, “I’ve been managing security since 1999, and have …

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High Finance to Feature Films Jaze Bordeaux 54:15

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“Nobody ever comes from nowhere.” Award-winning director and producer Jaze Bordeaux shares his journey from finance to filmmaking, his rebel philosophy for creating outside the system, and his mission to bring big-scale sci-fi to life from Toronto. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story wi…

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From Football to Futurism with Chris Doelle 38:56

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“Be afraid, but go anyway.” Texas polymath Chris Doelle shares how curiosity, creativity, and persistence took him from cinnamon toothpicks to podcasting’s earliest days, AI strategy, and even board games that bring legendary football teams to life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story w…

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AI, HR and the Future with Dan Friker 45:52

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“There’s never going to be the perfect time to take a leap.” AI strategist and global HR leader Dan Friker shares how curiosity, culture, and tech are reshaping the world of work—and why small businesses can now play big. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episo…

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California Nut Crimes: Nuts Cases Can Be Difficult to Crack 25:52

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Tree nuts have become are a hot commodity on the black market, and thieves have been making off with shipments of California-grown nuts to cash in. Of the phenomenon, Mike Boudreaux, the sheriff of Tulare County in California’s Central Valley, stated, “It’s not your guy on the corner in the long jacket, selling knock-off Rolex watches.” Why steal n…

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Free-Range Joy with Cathy Nesbitt 47:32

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“Why hit the bottom? Just go up from where you are.” A laughter leader. A worm advocate. A wellness warrior. Cathy Nesbitt is transforming stress into joy—one giggle and compost bin at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Cathy Nesbitt joins Michae…

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Making Media That Matters with Guillermo Barraza 45:30

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“I wish people would just know that their fear is what is stopping them” A misfit. A filmmaker. A disruptor for good. Guillermo Barraza is building a future where creators know their power—and how to use it responsibly. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode…

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Wear Your Inside on the Outside with Stacey Gonder 41:05

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“People don’t belong in boxes” A disruptor. A costumer. A soul stylist. Stacey Gonder fuses fashion and mindset to help people stop hiding—and start showing up as themselves. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie connects wit…

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Opening the Lid on Manhole Cover Capers 26:42

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In the spring of 2008, 12-year-old Shamira Fingers was walking down a street near her home in South Philadelphia when she suddenly and surprisingly fell into an open sewer hole -- the manhole cover, missing. Once a rare crime, disappearing manhole covers has become an expensive and dangerous problem for cities around the world, with thieves swiping…

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Fairness for Fans with Michael Dodsworth 40:27

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“There’s always going to be problems—but now you can build your way out of them faster than ever before.” An engineer. A founder. A fan-first futurist. Michael Dodsworth is building smarter launch systems and reminding us all to focus on the next boulder. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your s…

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The Death Metal Director with Logan Mulligan 42:10

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“Authenticity is your superpower on video.” Michael Dargie chats with Logan Mulligan, co-founder of Digital Sonder and certified creative rebel, for a conversation that covers everything from the art of storytelling to the terror of open water. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with t…

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Big Syrup': The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist 29:16

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"You can't prove what tree the syrup came from," stated one of the accomplices in The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist during his trial. Over the span of several months, thieves staged a multi-million dollar heist from Québec's Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve, making off with about 3,000 tonnes of the stuff. Totaling about $18 million worth of…

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275: From the Battlefield to the CBD Boardroom: Craig Henderson of Extract Labs 1:12:40

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Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help y…

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From Ministry to Marketing with Jeremy LaDuke 36:02

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“Don’t give up. The world needs what you’re building.” Michael Dargie connects with Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine and author of Climb, for a conversation about marketing, reinvention, and what it means to find purpose after leaving everything behind. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your …

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Cancer Can’t Cancel Purpose with Terry Tucker 27:50

2M ago27:50

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“You don’t kill your inner critic. You just tell her to wait her turn.” Michael Dargie speaks with Terry Tucker, a man who’s lived many lives: Division I basketball player, SWAT hostage negotiator, undercover cop, cancer warrior, author, and motivational speaker. Terry’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to liv…

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From Rock Bottom to Top 100 with Kevin Palmieri 30:21

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“The people who support you will be louder than the ones who don’t.” Michael Dargie welcomes Kevin Palmieri, co-founder and host of Next Level University and Podcast Growth University, for a raw and inspiring conversation about rebuilding your life with intention. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and sha…

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Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia: THE GENTLEMEN ROBBER 33:34

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Stand and deliver! Welcome to the final episode of our season about highway robbery and the outlaws who preyed upon road travelers. There were plenty of flinklock pistols, plenty of executions by hanging -- and plenty of confusion over who pulled off what crime. Don't forget to join Holly and Maria as they share their top shows and drinks inspired …

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Don’t Kill the Inner Critic with April Dávila 41:07

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“Weird isn’t weird if you own it. It’s your superpower.” Michael Dargie catches up with novelist and writing coach April Dávila for a conversation full of unexpected turns, from evacuating wildfires in L.A. to fondling caramel tubes at Starbucks (it’s a writer thing). This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and…

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The Guillotine's First Victim: French Highwayman Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier 24:55

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French highwayman Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier rode and robbed the streets around 18th-century Paris, but didn't come to the attention of French authorities until October of 1791, after he was accused of a violent robbery. Among highwaymen, his crimes didn't really stand out; but what does stand out is that his execution was the first use of the guill…

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Step Into the Future with Ian Harrison 49:57

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“All we have is what we leave behind.” Michael Dargie reconnects with Ian Harrison—artist, futurist, founder of SneakAR—for a freewheeling conversation about authenticity, immersive fashion, and making impact one step at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Ian sh…

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From Paris to Prosperity with Jeanne Omlor 40:43

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“Life keeps going. If not now, when?” Michael Dargie sits down with Jeanne Omlor, an international business strategist who went from broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business helping others succeed—without paid ads. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Jea…

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Designing Life On Purpose with David Schmeikal 31:35

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“If pain is unavoidable, I’d rather suffer doing something I love.” Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you f…

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Let Your Freak Flag Fly with Lori Pieper 28:29

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“Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It’s critical.” – Lori Pieper In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Lori Pieper—meditation teacher, wellness guide, and spiritual rebel—to talk about what happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally take care of yourself. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping y…

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From Crash to a Calling with Alan Lazaros 34:46

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“Personal responsibility is where all good things start.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Alan Lazaros, co-host of Next Level University, a podcast with over 1,900 episodes dedicated to helping people grow 1% every day. Alan shares his journey from achievement-obsessed engineering grad to purpose-driven coach, sparked by a near-fatal …

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Tom Cox: The 'Handsome' Highwayman Who Robbed the King's Jester 30:28

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Tom Cox began his life as a gentleman with a small estate inherited from his father -- but he spent that small fortune in the blink of an eye with his, “riotous living.” Broke, Cox went to London to find work; and, he did find work, though it wasn't legal work. Tom fell in with a group of highway robbers, and quickly made a name for himself as bold…

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Making Trouble That Matters with Simone van Neerven 31:06

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“People don’t resist you—they resist what you shake up.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Simone van Neerven, founder of ReBella, a Dutch-based consultancy helping organizations harness their internal rebels to spark meaningful innovation. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your stor…

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From Caracas with Curiosity with Gustavo Bernal 40:50

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“Never stop believing in your abilities to create.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Venezuelan-born filmmaker, photographer, and educator Gustavo Bernal from his home in Austin, Texas. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Gus shares how a childhood obsession…

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Jonathan Wild: The Thief-Taker or Thief? Or Both? 25:07

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People thought Jonathan Wild was a fine, upstanding kind of a guy: he was a thief-taker who was very good at catching criminals. The Privy Council, advisers to the Crown, consulted with him on methods of controlling crime in London. Highway robbers, a scourge on the city, feared him. But what most people did not know was that Jonathan, himself, was…

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Juraj Jánošík: How a Slovak Bandit Became a National Hero 28:49

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England has Robin Hood. Australia has Ned Kelly. Japan; Goemon Ishikawa. There are many legendary heroic outlaws in many cultures. Juraj Jánošík has, over the centuries, become known as the Robin Hood of Slovakia – and a symbol of Slovak resistance. Unlike some of these Robin Hood figures, Jánošík was 100 percent a real person, a real bandit who be…

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Badass by Design with Beatrice Gutknecht 31:50

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“You’re not going to be persecuted for doing things differently.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Beatrice Gutknecht, a brand strategist, former hotel manager, and founder of Badass Reby B. Now based in Valencia, Spain after a decade in Myanmar—including living through a military coup—Beatrice is helping people badass their brands by …

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William Davis: Farmer by Day, Highwayman by Night 28:17

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William Davis led a double life. He was a successful highway robber by night, and a respectable farmer by day. Farming was honest work, but, it was also a clever way to distract others from noticing that he had another life, that he was one of the most notorious highwaymen of the 17th century. He kept that criminal career secret for four decades, e…

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Fail Fast, Learn Faster with Sandra Kokotovic 29:24

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“Take whatever opportunities you can so you can fail as fast as you can.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Sandra Kokotovic, immigrant entrepreneur and co-founder of Snap Advantage, a boutique marketing agency helping health and wellness brands scale to seven figures and beyond. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, hel…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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Questioning the Status Quo, On Purpose with Robyn Bolton 35:35

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“We made up the rules. Let’s change them.” In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with innovation strategist, author, and rebel-in-chief Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero and author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, an…

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Beyond the Black Belt with Maeghen Cotterill 49:17

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“Getting punched in the face? It’s the fastest way to learn what you’re made of.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Maeghen Cotterill, a professional martial artist, psychic channeler, and intuitive coach. Maeghen has been immersed in martial arts since she was eight years old and built one of Canada’s most successful dojos. She earned…

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The Life and Death of the Laughing Highwayman: Jerry Abershawe 23:10

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Never confused with the legend of Robin Hood or a 'gentleman robber' among highwaymen, there was really nothing to admire about Jerry Abershawe. He was a thief and he was a cold-blooded killer – several times over. Ruthless and intimidating, he was a "nightmare for travellers on those approach roads to London." There are stories boasting of Jerry's…

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Universe, Show Me a Sign with Carmen Pineda-Selva 47:35

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“I don’t know how the universe works, but I know how to move with it.” In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes videographer, storyteller, and spontaneous cannonballer Carmen Pineda Selva. Known for her honest storytelling and contagious energy, Carmen shares the moment six months ago when she finally stopped resisting the universe and just started…

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The Power of Story Structure with Deborah Ager 33:07

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“That thing you feel awkward about? It might be your superpower.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with author, editor, and writing mentor Deborah Ager, founder of Radiant Media Labs. Based in Maryland, Deborah helps business leaders, professionals, and creatives translate their decades of knowledge into books that clarify, inspire, and co…

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Art, ADHD, and Undead IP with Ben Walker-Storey 43:47

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“That thing that made you weird? It’s your superpower now.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with illustrator, animator, and all-around macabre misfit Ben Walker-Storey. From his spooky spot in Grass Valley, California—known for gold rushes and now monster sketches—Ben opens up about his life as a creator navigating ADHD, artistic reinvention,…

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The First and Final Crimes of Jocelin Harwood 22:28

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Jocelin Harwood was a highwayman who committed such “Barbarous Murders” – and he was just so ...wow – that his fellow criminal associates betrayed him and gave him up to the authorities after they couldn't stomach his depraved behavior the night of his final crime. Described as "a degenerate plant from a good tree," which seems like a pretty apt de…

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Tech, Tactics, and Takeovers with Claire Milligan 43:10

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“Don’t stop being that person who steps off the ledge.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Claire Milligan, founder of Aimably, whose career has evolved from a designer obsessed with user experience to an entrepreneur helping businesses navigate private equity transformations—without losing their soul (or their engineers). This episode i…

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Life After the Great Resignation with Laura Darrell 42:29

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“Leadership is my jam.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with leadership coach, author, and former VP of Boston Pizza, Laura Darrell. From her new home in Mexico City, Laura shares the story of how she and her husband upended their successful corporate careers in Canada, packed up their lives—and their pets—and moved south to rediscover joy…

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The Tale of Highway Robber William Spiggot and His Death 23:38

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William Spiggot was an 18th century English highwayman and the leader of a gang of at least eight men. While he may have started out as an apprentice cabinetmaker in London, he didn't end up following his family's legit path in life, instead deciding on a more... felonious one - as a robber, poacher, burglar, and murderer -- until he was sentenced …

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Entrepreneurial Grit and Grace with special guests Tomer and Anastasia Arwas 46:42

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“Exactly the way you are right now, you have massive value to share.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Anastasia and Tomer Arwas, the duo behind Generation Nomads, currently living and working from the surf town of Ericeira, Portugal. Their story begins in Amsterdam, where they both held comfortable corporate jobs after completing thei…

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Scoop: John Nevison Was Not Dick Turpin and Dick Turpin Was Not John Nevison 23:36

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John Nevison was a very good highwayman, though you may not recognize his name. And that's largely because his crimes have, over the years, gotten attributed to the stories of other notorious highway robbers, notably Dick Turpin – who hadn't yet been born when Nevison was prowling the roads. Turpin's romanticized legend seems to be a magnet for man…