Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
show episodes
 
Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Rock 'n' Block

Mikel Martinez

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Artist, Developers, and Musicians come together to talk about their experiences and unique adventures as entrepreneurs. What it really took to go from passion and idea to business and success. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknblock/support
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Some Laugh

Some Laugh Podcast

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan and Stuart McPherson have some laugh - or at least some laughs - on a weekly basis, discussing topics big and small - while joined by guests from the world of comedy.
  continue reading
 
Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and world-renowned expert on the relationship between high performance and the mind. Dr. Gervais’s client roster includes Super Bowl winning NFL teams, Fortune 50 CEOs, Olympic medalists, internationally acclaimed artists, and more. On Finding Mastery, Dr. Gervais sits down with the best at what they do, like David Goggins, Brene Brown, Toto Wolff, socce ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

4
The World of Wodehouse

Alexander Armstrong

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) brings you The World of Wodehouse Podcasts, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of PG Wodehouse. The Society has invited Patrons and other celebrated fans of the great humourist to discuss why they love his work and to share favourite passages. With grateful thanks to our wonderful contributors: Sir Stephen Fry Lynne Truss Ben Elton Nigel Rees Simon Brett Lucy Tregear Neil Pearson Martin Jarvis Follow the Society’s news on social media: FaceBook https://ww ...
  continue reading
 
Welcome to an interview variety show for your ears hosted by Justin Michael. Each episode brings together a fan of Batman: The Animated Series or a special guest who worked on the TV show to discuss their favorite episodes from the legendary 90’s cartoon. Why? Because I love this show. You probably do, too.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
What can we learn from the same person who helped unlock greatness in Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Phil Jackson? The answer is: a lot. Meet George Mumford — the mindfulness coach behind some of the most legendary names in sport. Known as “The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer,” George has worked with elite NBA players, Olympic athletes, world-c…
  continue reading
 
Marc talks to journalist and documentary filmmaker Adam Curtis ahead of his latest release "Shifty". Adam gives his views on where we're at politically after Trump's re-election, Labour's increasing unpopularity and the rise in the polls of Nigel Farage's Reform. Other topics include Margaret Thatcher, politicians "cosplaying badness", kayfabe, com…
  continue reading
 
This episode is the latest installment in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into ideas that shape how we manage time, energy, and focus. This month, we explored a topic that sneaks into our workflows and sustains our best efforts when used wisely—momentum. Momentum isn’t just a starting gun. It’s a rhythm, a flow, a t…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to be a great leader in moments of calm and crisis? And how do you maintain strength in a heartfelt way? Ben Minicucci is the CEO of Alaska Airlines — where he leads with a values-first approach rooted in trust, accountability, and care. With a background in engineering, military service, and operations, Ben is redefining what it …
  continue reading
 
Marc is currently on tour with Irish dates this week in Derry & Belfast. Tickets here: ⁠https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour This week the boays are joined by comedian Kim Blythe. Kim discusses her meteoric rise on the stand-up scene having successfully transitioned from online sketches to the stage, reveals why her native town of Denny campaign…
  continue reading
 
Brendan McDowell is the founder of BPerfect Cosmetics and Voduz Hair. He’s built two amazing brands (from a background in sales) by investing in community and social media. In this episode we discuss: Work life balance Building a community of fans Following social trends and social selling Dragons Den and Made Up In Belfast Opening on the High Stre…
  continue reading
 
Light is something we often take for granted. We flip a switch, our rooms brighten, and we move on with our day. But what if the light we’re exposed to is impacting our sleep, health, and overall longevity? Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, a pioneer in circadian science, joins me on A Productive Conversation to discuss the powerful role light plays in our liv…
  continue reading
 
What if the greatest obstacle to reaching your potential isn't external barriers, but a mindset in which you see yourself as a victim? Today, I’m stoked to welcome back my good friend and one of my favorite thinkers, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. This is Scott’s third time on the podcast, and he always delivers. Scott is a humanistic psychologist, bests…
  continue reading
 
Marc is currently on tour with Irish dates THIS WEEKEND in Cork & Dublin before heading to Derry & Belfast next week. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour This week Marc discusses having his windscreen smashed whilst on tour, Steve launches a discussion about the plausibility of multiverses (with an incredibly Empire State Building…
  continue reading
 
What if rejection wasn’t something to fear—but a skill to build? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Rejection Story. Alice has helped clients land interviews on hundreds of top podcasts and is on a mission to demystify the power of rejection, especially for creatives an…
  continue reading
 
What if one of the most powerful business minds of our time wasn’t a CEO or a founder—and instead, a singer-songwriter who’s been redefining her brand strategy since age 13? Today, we’re diving into the business brilliance of Taylor Swift — and to help us do it, I’m joined by Kevin Evers, Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author of There…
  continue reading
 
This week Steve and CMB are joined by comedian Jacob Hawley. They discuss the perils of being in high school and getting an erection during class, the difficulties of stag do's going too far, and Jacob's father-in-law buying a boat he plans on sailing to the Caribbean. Plus, the boys talk train etiquette, Jacob discusses his hit podcast Screen Rot …
  continue reading
 
This episode marks the latest in our ongoing monthly PM Talks series, where I sit down with Patrick Rhone to explore a theme through candid conversation, lived experience, and a touch of real-time reflection. This time, we didn’t just talk about adaptability—we lived it. Technical issues and illness meant we had to reschedule and re-record, but in …
  continue reading
 
What if one of the keys to sustaining high performance wasn’t just about going harder, but learning how to recover smarter—and move better—every single day? This week, we’re pulling one from the Finding Mastery Vaults. It’s a conversation I had with Dr. Kelly Starrett—performance coach to some of the world's top athletes, Olympians, elite military …
  continue reading
 
This week Marc & CMB are joined by comedian and author of "Running the Light" Sam Tallent. They swap stories of unplayable stand-up charity gigs, Sam reveals how he relied on eating out of dumpsters during his early days as a struggling artist, and shares some words of wisdom on how to balance life as a touring comic with taking care of yourself an…
  continue reading
 
This episode features a truly audacious guest—Anne Marie Anderson. A three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster and the author of Cultivating Audacity, Anne Marie has spent her career on the sidelines of high-stakes sporting events and inside boardrooms, observing what sets bold, high performers apart. But this isn’t just about elite athletes or exe…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to thrive in today’s high-pressure, constantly shifting world? We’re back with a special Finding Mastery Ask Me Anything with Dr. Michael Gervais! In this AMA, we're thrilled to welcome our good friend, Yogi Roth, for a powerful conversation on navigating life's most challenging moments. Drawing from our extensive experience with …
  continue reading
 
Phillip Oakley is a brand strategist and marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience helping brands stand out and grow. In this episode we discuss: The power of questions and curiosity Talking to your customers and the power of bringing the customer voice into the room Overcoming objections for talking to your customers What the movie Art…
  continue reading
 
Marc is currently on his UK tour with shows this weekend in Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour This week Steve discusses his trip to the physio, and how a period without his phone led him to a humbling realisation about the experience. Stu recounts the recent power-outage which forced him to do a st…
  continue reading
 
When you gain agency over your time—whether stepping out of a traditional 9-to-5 job or shifting into self-employment—it can feel liberating… and overwhelming. Kerry Hoffman knows this tension well. As someone who helps individuals and teams make sense of what they’re doing and when they’re doing it, she offers a refreshingly practical approach to …
  continue reading
 
How do you lead with conviction—without losing your center? Tenzin Seldon is a global climate advocate, human rights leader, and one of the first Tibetan-Americans to rise through the ranks of elite institutions like Stanford and Oxford. But her story isn’t about prestige—it’s about purpose. Born to Tibetan refugee parents, Tenzin’s life has been s…
  continue reading
 
Marc is currently on his stand-up tour of the UK and Ireland! Tickets are on sale here now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour⁠⁠⁠ This week Marc and Liam Withnail are joined by comedian and improviser Stuart Murphy. Stu gets reminded he hosted Marc’s second ever gig (and some of the core comedy memories it formed in his brain), before …
  continue reading
 
What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit on the other side of the mic as Tim O’Hare—an active and insightful member of the TimeCrafting Trust Premium community—interviews me about my latest book, The Productivity Diet. We explore why this book took years to come together, what makes i…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to build one of the most respected teams in the NFL — and lead it with heart, grit, and humility? This episode is a special one. Recorded right in the heart of Seahawks territory in Seattle, I got to sit down with my friend, John Schneider, General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks. John has spent over a decade helping to build one …
  continue reading
 
Marc's tour of the UK and Ireland kicks off this week! Tickets are on sale here now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour⁠ This week Steve's had some boiler troubles, Stuart never having had a driving lesson inspires Marc to recount the various car troubles he's had - plus there's chat of the new Danny Dyer film, the upcoming American Pysc…
  continue reading
 
Paul has been deep in brand diagnosis, strategy and realisation for over 25 years. You need to hear how he thinks about brands. In this episode we discuss: Listening as a superpower for strategists Why strategy isn’t predicting the future – with a hat tip to JP Castlin Mike Tyson on strategy Creators building brands Defining what a brand isn’t help…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I reconnect with productivity strategist Yvonne Heimann—aka AskYvi—who’s not only made a bold geographic shift but is navigating personal and professional freedom with intention and clarity. We explore what it looks like to trust the systems you’ve built, especially when life throws curveballs or invites you into a new chapter. Yvi…
  continue reading
 
What if our skin—our most visible organ—is actually one of the best gateways to longevity and vibrant health? This week’s guest is Dr. Carolina Reis Oliveira—a brilliant scientist, a bio-chemist with a focus in stem cells and tissue engineer who’s redefining what it means to age well. As co-founder and CEO of OneSkin, Carolina’s using cutting-edge …
  continue reading
 
GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week the boays are joined by star of Only an Excuse and Two Doors Down Jonathan Watson. They discuss the origins of OAE?, whether Jonathan ever received any backlash (or Sir Alex's …
  continue reading
 
What does it take to create a workplace where people thrive—where leadership is human-centered, purpose-driven, built for the future, and knows how to get results? Today, as part of our Modern Leadership series I’m excited to sit down with Ellyn Shook, the former Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer at Accenture, to explore the evolving lands…
  continue reading
 
The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents The World of Wodehouse Podcasts The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans. The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Paul Kent Paul Kent, author and Vice-Chairman of the P G Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished Wodehouse s…
  continue reading
 
It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith’s work has long pushed beyond traditional leadership models, and this conversation builds on that legacy with his fresh concept of “teamship.” We dig into how the book is structured lik…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to stay emotionally grounded in an industry built on ego? This week, we sit down with Judd Apatow—the legendary director, producer, and comedy mastermind behind some of the most influential films and TV shows of the past three decades. From "Freaks and Geeks" to "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Judd has not only created cultural touchsto…
  continue reading
 
GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠⁠ This week the boays catch up after being on their respective travels. Stuart recounts being the victim of an attempted mugging in Paris, Steve's non-romantic trip to London leads him to be…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to lead at the highest levels—while staying true to who you are? Today’s guest is Rhonda Morris, the former VP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Chevron. Rhonda is a powerhouse—sharp, competitive, and deeply committed to helping others perform at their best. How do I know that? Because we’re friends. Her journey started back in…
  continue reading
 
This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this one—our 600th episode, no less—we dive into a topic that touches everything from our to-do lists to our dinner prep: focus. What does it really mean to focus? And more importantly, how do we hold onto…
  continue reading
 
How do you stay ahead in an industry that never stops evolving? Today, we are diving into the mind of one of the most prolific, boundary-pushing, and curious creators of our time—Diplo. Perhaps you know him for his music career—with Grammy award winning hits and game-changing collaborations, or for headlining some of the biggest festivals in the wo…
  continue reading
 
GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠ This week the boays discuss feeling uncomfortable in certain environments, Stu invents a functional website for events, and there’s A LOT of chat about food - including Paesano, Spam, UHT mi…
  continue reading
 
Devora Rogers developed the methodology deployed for Google's groundbreaking ZMOT research. Yes, THAT Zero Moment of Truth research. In this episode we discuss: How everything changes One HELL of a medical story Zero moment of truth (ZMOT) and convincing people to buy online How long people take to decide to buy something Using data to tell stories…
  continue reading
 
The best leaders aren’t just great decision-makers—they build cultures. So what does it actually take to create a thriving, high-performance culture? Today’s guest, Matt Breitfelder, is one of the most influential leadership architects in modern business. As Partner and Head of Human Capital at Apollo — one of the world’s leading asset management c…
  continue reading
 
The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents: The World of Wodehouse Podcasts The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans. The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Neil Pearson. Neil Pearson, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is an acclaimed actor and antiquarian b…
  continue reading
 
When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp…
  continue reading
 
What does it take to go from nothing to something—and then scale it into meaningful impact? I want to introduce you to someone you may not be familiar with, unless you’re in the innovation space -- JoAnn Garbin. JoAnn has led innovation teams at some of the world’s most influential companies—including Microsoft, and she is one of those rare minds w…
  continue reading
 
GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: ⁠⁠https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcast⁠⁠ This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian Diona Doherty. Diona discusses meeting her now husband at the Edinburgh Festival, how her acting background (including an appearance in Derry …
  continue reading
 
The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) presents The World of Wodehouse Podcasts The PG Wodehouse Society (UK) celebrates the work of the great humourist in a series of audio podcasts by Wodehouse’s celebrity fans. The World of Wodehouse Podcast by Lucy Tregear. Lucy Tregear, a Patron of the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), is a distinguished actor who has been a …
  continue reading
 
Magda is a research professor at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute in Adelaide. She has been widely published in academic journals and authored two chapters in How Brands Grow 2. In this episode we discuss: The importance of curiosity The impact of How Brands Grow The Semmelweis effect and The Sharp Effect Learn, test and learn The high performance cult…
  continue reading
 
It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his next book Don’t Call It Art is in the works, inspired by the playful creativity he’s witnessed in his kids. He also mentioned that his once-weekly newsletter has now d…
  continue reading
 
What happens when your biggest obstacle isn’t the mountain—it's your own self-doubt? Sasha DiGiulian is one of the world’s top rock climbers and a pioneer in the sport—with multiple first female ascents, national titles, and a world championship under her belt. Sasha’s unique approach to navigating fear, risk, and doubt is masterful. In this conver…
  continue reading
 
A hunner and a hawf, still a stunner and a hawf! This week Steve's lizard sighting prompts the boays to discuss the morality of killing and eating animals, Marc links the demise of the paper round to the rise in misogyny amongst teenage boays (something Stephen Graham's Adolescence was too scared to address) and Stuart recounts how his recent Edinb…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play