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Living with Purpose

Dr. Akhtar Badshah

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Living with Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, a visionary leader and author, the podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. Each episode delves into the stories, experiences, and philosophies that inspire individuals to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, community impact, or just a deeper understanding of ...
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The Professor Ali Show

Professor Ali H. Akhtar

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The official podcast of Prof. Ali H. Akhtar: American professor at Akhawayn University (Morocco), award-winning DJ, and 3x bestselling author of 1368: China and the Making of the Modern World (Stanford University Press), Italy and the Islamic World: From Caesar to Mussolini (Edinburgh University Press), and Philosophers Sufis and Caliphs (Cambridge University Press). Alumnus: Cornell University (BA), New York University (MA, PhD). History, Tech, Culture, International Studies, Morocco.
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I have created the Islamic Life Coach School, and this podcast in efforts for you to achieve any and ALL of your goals through high level of self awareness, mind management and emotional intelligence. It is my mission to provide you with the tools that you can use to make your life unrecognizably successful.How do I define success? Success is what you want it to be. These tools can be applied to create success in life, religion, relationships, career etc. YOU define your success and I will t ...
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Welcome to the Blockchain and Beyond Podcast where we talk different ideas in the Web3 ecosystem, speaking to the great minds behind it, and sharing lessons of over the past half decade. We've got a drive for making things easy to understand in an extremely complex space. Hosted by Farzan Akhtar.
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Aspen Insight

The Aspen Institute

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Join host Amina Akhtar as she goes beyond the headlines to unpack complex policy topics and shine a light on leaders who are making a difference. Brought to you by the Aspen Institute.
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Make Happy Memories

Rehman Akhtar

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Use the power of clear and positive thinking to live an empowered and fulfilling life. Aimed at young adults taking tough but life changing decisions, I'd like to be that 'uncle figure' who's been there, done it and landed on his feet (eventually!). Listen in for a regular dose of real world advice, based on my own experiences - and a dash of humour!
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EV QUEST

Adrian Maidment

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EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market. Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility. From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the ne ...
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Tune into Exploring Health for open conversations about health, wellness, and the latest medical advancements. Hosted by Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, each episode dives into key health topics with expert insights from Cleveland Clinic London specialists. Whether you’re a patient seeking answers, or healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge, Exploring Health is your trusted source for engaging and informative discussions. This podcast was made possible by the ...
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Hey y’all! This is an outline of two 17 year’s lives. We’re both seeking and offering advice based on learning experiences, and we just want to talk ourselves through things that scare us, or make us super excited!
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Originally started as a podcast about uncluttering your life, “Podcast Without Pretense” is the successor to “Uncluttercast.” Eric Sandine, Jonathan Strickland and Iyaz Akhtar discuss anything that pops into their heads. We don’t know what we’ll talk about until we start recording.
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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

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How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And ...
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Originally started as a podcast about uncluttering your life, “Podcast Without Pretense” is the successor to “Uncluttercast.” Eric Sandine, Jonathan Strickland and Iyaz Akhtar discuss anything that pops into their heads. We don’t know what we’ll talk about until we start recording.
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This is the show that covers Google, Waymo, Android, YouTube and more because they're all under the Alphabet umbrella. Get the top stories of the week plus your comments and questions answered! Iyaz Akhtar is your semi-silly guide through the maze of news.
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Each week Iyaz Akhtar scours CNET's sites to see what people are looking at and talking about, and then counts down the most popular trends in tech. From the most popular products to must have gadgets to the most downloaded software, Iyaz brings a witty, informative look at each week's list.
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The Quickening is an interview podcast for people who make and love theater. The premise is simple: We invite artists we admire and ask them one question… “What was it like making your first show in New York?” Where the conversation goes from there is up to the universe. The Quickening is hosted by Fern Diaz and Matt Kagen, co-founders of softFocus, a theater incubator for the digital age.
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Meeting People

Amul Pandya

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Amul Pandya converses with independent, adventurous and sometimes courteous free spirits. Creativity is an act of rebellion. Whether they are entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, investors, chefs, or corporate antagonists, Amul's guests all share a common disposition of not just pushing boundaries but re-drawing landscapes.
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The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

Sam Prior & Aidan Roberts

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Aidan Roberts and Sam Prior host this climbing-themed podcast that kind of goes where it goes. Lots of tangents and rambles as well as hopefully thought provoking questions. Sometimes it's very focussed on climbing, sometimes climbing barely comes up. The guests tend to be elite level climbers, but we often willingly get lost in the weeds and end up wildly off-topic. If you're enjoying our podcast and would like to support it: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823
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Minhaaj Podcast are Candid Conversations with Some of the Most Intelligent People. From Forbes and WSJ contributors, inventors, wall street bankers, Fintech experts, memory champions, neuroscientists, psychology veterans, FAANG employees and Youtube Educators, i have had the distinct pleasure to learn from these luminaries, for which i shall remain thankful, forever.
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Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in RegTech and FinTech. Join host Jawad Akhtar, a seasoned regulatory consultant with a passion for creating efficient solutions in the evolving world of finance. Get ready for insightful conversations with industry experts and collective wisdom from panel episodes, all packed with cutting-edge insights from VERMEG. Stay ahead of the game with discussions on hot topics, regulatory issues, and the future of finance. With over 20 years of trusted transfo ...
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Armchair quarterbacking isn’t just for sports anymore. We’re taking the same approach to companies: what would you do in their shoes? Each episode, our lively panel will debate a new issue ripped from the headlines involving a different well-known company. Between our instincts, experiences, and unsolicited opinions, we may just come up with gold. At the end, we’ll critique ourselves and see how we did. If we fixed it, you’re welcome! Season 3 launches January 20, 2026. Subscribe to the podc ...
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The CTO Podcast

Insights & Strategies for Chief Technology Officers Navigating the C-Suite while Balancing Technical Strategy, Team Management, & Innovation

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The CTO Podcast explores the worlds of Chief Technical officers as they manage the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of technologists in the C-suite. Hosted by Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs and author of CTO Excellence in 100 Days: Becoming the leader your company deserves. www.ctopod.com
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How do we begin creating the future we want, today? Design This Day takes you on a journey to our future world. Futurist Devin Liddell sits down with visionary leaders from some of the biggest names in tech and innovation. Each episode features a brilliant mind who is building the opportunities of the future before most people even know they exist. What will living in microgravity in space look like in the future? Can driverless vehicles go off-roading? What unexpected roles will robots play ...
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A podcast that proves no matter how far you go, you’ll always keep a little piece of home with you. Each week, Bill Meeks talks to his guests about their hometown and how it shaped them.
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Diasporastan

Diasporastan

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A pod space for discussions on the South Asian diaspora, both as topic and lens through which to view our world. Hosted & Produced by Maryyum Mehmood and Aditya Desai.
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ക്രിക്കറ്റിലെ അനശ്വര താരങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചും, അവരുടെ അവിസ്മരണീയ ഇന്നിങ്‌സുകളെക്കുറിച്ചും കേട്ടാലും കേട്ടാലും മതിവരാത്ത ചരിത്രങ്ങളോരോന്നും വീണ്ടും വീണ്ടും കേൾക്കാം, കമന്ററി ബോക്‌സിലൂടെ, ഒപ്പം ടെന്നീസിലെ ഇതിഹാസ താരങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതവും കോർട്ടും നിറയുന്ന കഥകളും.Script, Voice - Shefi ShajahanEdit - Sabah Bin BasheerGraphics - Shakeeb KPA
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Backstage with Elite explores the City of Joy, Kolkata in a way you've never seen before. Hosted by RJ Sayan, get ready for an adventure down the alleyways of history, culture and beauty with just a push of the play button!
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Ctrl + Alt + Marketing

Marketers Help Marketers

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Welcome to Ctrl+Alt+Marketing, the podcast that spills the tea on building a successful marketing career. 🍵 Join host Mita Mandawker as she chats with seasoned marketers who share real career stories, wins, fails, and the unfiltered advice they wish they'd had. Newbie or experienced, if you're looking to level up your marketing career and stay ahead of the curve, this podcast is packed with no-BS career advice and actionable insights. Because with the right insights and inspiration, you can ...
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miseducAsian is a podcast created by 3 Asian Americans hoping to add to the growing chorus of story-telling about the richness, complexity and boldness of the Asian American experience. The hosts, Albert, Brian and Tommy, are mid-life, mid-career educators who came of age in the 80’s and 90’s, who share their experiences of the joys and struggles of being Asian in America. They bring friends and colleagues into the conversation to share their stories in a space that is meant to be positive, ...
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Dil Toh Filmy Hai!

Dil Toh Filmy Hai

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Dil Toh Filmy Hai is your one-stop Bollywood movie review podcast that is very different from anything you have ever experienced before. This podcast will bring a unique insight into Bollywood films from a quirky and fun perspective!
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Kaisay Ho Pakistani

Arshad Hussain and Imran Siddiqui

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Kaisay Ho Pakistani is a global digital bridge connecting the Pakistani diaspora worldwide. KOP, Kaisay Ho Pakistani, the radio web show is presented by Arshad Hussain of LFX Films UK and Imran Siddiqui of Justice News Washington D.C. https://www.kaisayhopakistani.com
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It’s claimed that meditation can fix everything. If you speak to anyone on the topic, they claim it will reduce your anxiety, make you slimmer, result in you earning more and mean your relationships are all perfect. It might be popular, but it’s notoriously hard to keep up. Broadcasting legend Kirsty Young admits she feels she’s ‘really bad at medi…
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Arun is a globally respected urban designer and strategist with more than four decades of experience shaping cities, systems, and policy at the highest levels. Educated in the US and India, his work spans practice, academia, and global advisory roles, influencing over 90 major public and private projects with more than 14.5 billion dollars in combi…
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This episode contains description of addiction, eating disorders and discussion of suicide. Our guest today is the pioneering comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho. She began performing comedy as a teenager, opening for Jerry Seinfeld at just 14, before becoming one of the most influential stand-ups of her generation. Now in her 50s, Margaret r…
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Happy New Year! We're back with a bang with a return guest that we haven't had on since episode 6 of this podcast! Back then Will was a comp climber taking a break from competing and showing huge promise on rock. Since then... Well, he's done all the things and now his hat is in the ring when people talk about the strongest climbers of all time! We…
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Today, we open up the science and the practice of coherence, the state where your heart, brain, and nervous system move in rhythm so you stop leaking energy and start acting with clear conviction. Using heart rate variability as the guide, we break down how smooth, predictable timing emerges when emotions complete their cycle and why rumination or …
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Jaguar’s EV rebrand was meant to redefine the luxury car brand — but instead, it sparked massive backlash, confused loyal customers, and even led to their CEO stepping down. In this episode, we break down exactly what went wrong with Jaguar’s electric vehicle strategy, why their marketing campaign failed, and how they can fix their brand without lo…
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Jon Sabes is a trailblazing entrepreneur, author, and thought leader who is deeply focused on one question how do we build a better future by making better decisions today. Jon’s work sits at the intersection of financial services, personal wellbeing, and longevity. As the founder of Longevity Financial Partners and the author of Healthy Wealthy Lo…
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Devin speaks with Christina O'Claire, the Mobility Division Director at King County Metro, the public transit agency serving Seattle and the surrounding region. Chris has over 15 years of experience shaping mobility services in communities and championing innovation in the public sector. In this episode, we talk about designing mobility that actual…
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Money worries are far more common than we like to admit: from keeping you awake at night to quietly shaping your choices and decisions, financial anxiety affects us all - especially after a season of festive indulgence. In this episode, comedian Fern Brady (recorded live in Edinburgh) speaks about not having enough money to stay at university - and…
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Rare are the moments, when we ourselves realise how unreal we keep becoming on the outside on a daily basis. This keeps increasing the gap between the inside and what comes out as words. समय, Situation हमसे शायद ये demand करता है, और हम comfortably ऐसे ही बन जाते हैं और बनते चलें जातें हैं. अभी, recently I happened to be amongst people where this w…
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Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ski, rowed naked in a bathtub along the Thames and once broke his back in a parachuting accident. But he's most famous for his TV career. He starred i…
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The nervous system clings to familiar stories, even when they hurt. This is why healing requires an unlearning. We talk through the hidden beliefs many women inherit from survival...rest is irresponsible, pleasure is dangerous, and why these “truths” are really adaptations to hostile environments. We dive into the messy middle where healing feels l…
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In this episode of "We Fixed It, You're Welcome" the hosts tackle American Eagle's controversial ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney. Marketing expert Lola Bakare joins to dissect the brand's misstep, exploring the importance of inclusive marketing and authentic consumer engagement. The discussion delves into the risks of shock marketing, the powe…
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In this late-night deep dive, we explore how the blue in your classic “Chinese” vase actually started in 9th-century Iraq. We examine into how Abbasid cobalt mastery traveled east via Mongol routes and birthed Yuan/Ming blue-and-white porcelain. We explore: Basra workshops and Persian cobalt mines Mongol Pax Mongolica trade explosion Reverse influe…
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In the late-night deep dive, we explore how pristine Chinese porcelain from the Tang and Song dynasties traveled the Silk Road and Indian Ocean and sparked a ceramic revolution in Iraq and Europe. We dive into: The Belitung shipwreck treasure Samarra excavations full of Chinese shards How Islamic potters invented tin-glaze to copy that whiteness Th…
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In this late-night deep dive, we explore how Abbasid potters in 9th-century Baghdad and Basra invented lusterware — pottery that gleams like real gold and silver through secret kiln alchemy. We cover: The metallic magic of reduction firing and nanoparticles Influences from Sassanian silver and Byzantine enamels Why Harun al-Rashid gifted these to C…
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हारा हूँ सौ बार गुनाहों से लड़-लड़कर लेकिन बारंबार लड़ा हूँ मैं उठ-उठकर इससे मेरा हर गुनाह भी मुझसे हारा मैंने अपने जीवन को इस तरह उबारा डूबा हूँ हर रोज़ किनारे तक आ-आकर लेकिन मैं हर रोज़ उगा हूँ जैसे दिनकर इससे मेरी असफलता भी मुझसे हारी मैंने अपनी सुंदरता इस तरह सँवारी
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Vinod Kumar Shukla Born: 1 Jan 1937, Died: 23 Dec 2025 (88 years) I have recited him once before on this podcast and today as a small tributary where... the poem is hopelessly hopeful....दुनिया में अच्छे लोगों की कमी नहीं है. I have liked the Idea of belief in there's enough goodness and therefore it's very natural for me to like this poem. However…
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This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, Alma's Not Normal. But it wasn’t always red carpets and award ceremonies. Willan experienced an unsettled childhood with spells in foster care, which she…
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In this episode, our panelists discuss crowd-sourced fixes that were submitted to our show, an end-of-season tradition. We talk about various companies that are top of mind for our episode contributors, focusing on loyalty programs and customer experiences. We explore the implications of changes in loyalty programs like Carnival's, emphasizing the …
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Devotion is the engine that powers your life. We take a clear-eyed look at devotion as both an inner state and a behavior, an intentional choice that activates purpose, steadies the nervous system, and fuels consistent action. By separating devotion from obligation, we expose the quiet harm of narratives that call loyalty weakness and effort suffer…
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In this beautiful poem on being in love feeling like writing a poem for infinity.... ! where the subtle presence of one's partner is woven into every moment of the other's being... the mention of सुबह शाम रात दिन... then further to सांस, लफ़्ज़ों, ख़्वाबों, सुकून... meaning in every एहसास. ... as long as one breaths this poetry continues and beyond…
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The EV Quest Podcast Christmas Edition is here and we are wrapping up 2025 in style. In this end of year special, Adrian Maidment is joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop for the awards ceremony We look back at the key trends that defined 2025 including an explosion of new models, falling prices, the rise of plug in hybrids. We then move into the main …
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“We’re not doing software development anymore. We’re engineering a factory.” That single line from Matt Ferguson captures a fundamental shift happening in technology leadership. As CTO of Roof Maxx—a nationwide roofing brand with 385 dealerships—Ferguson has spent the past year transforming how his team builds software. The methodology he’s champio…
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In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, is joined by Mr Alexander Montgomery, Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and specialist in spinal and sports injuries. Together, they explore how to maintain a healthy spine, what to do when things go wrong, and how spinal i…
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In May 1916 three men caked in blood, dirt, blisters, and sweat arrived at the Stromness Whaling Station on South Georgia Island in the Atlantic Ocean suffering from severe exhaustion. They had endured a journey both by boat and on foot from Antarctica that was harrowing and miraculous in equal measure. In charge of the three men was Sir Ernest Sha…
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Fashion icon Bella Freud on abandoning psychics, learning to trust herself and realising that what happens next is entirely up to her. Freud is a designer and creative whose clothes have adorned the likes of Zadie Smith, Kate Moss, Little Simz and…well…me. She’s also a cult podcaster with her hit show, Fashion Neurosis, where guests are invited to …
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Merry Christmas/seasons greetings (delete as appropriate) dear listeners! Every now and then I like to take a break from making a climbing podcast and just try and wind up my mate Aidan for a bit. The first half of this episode is just that. I will be playing the part of Father Christmas/Santa (delete as appropriate) and I'll be challenging Aidan t…
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A beloved American brand finds itself in boiling hot water after a senior executive at Campbell’s is secretly recorded making racist remarks, mocking customers, disparaging the company’s products, and boasting about substance use at work. The recording goes public, the executive is fired, and Campbell’s stock hits a 52-week low. But the real questi…
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In this episode I talk about how a survival-focused brain hands us fast, familiar thoughts that harden into identity, and how a few seconds of awareness can change the narrator of your life. We dig into the mechanics of default thinking, why the mind prefers shortcuts, and how filtering turns first impressions into fixed labels. Then we model pract…
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Aytekin is the founder and CEO of JotForm, one of the most widely used no-code automation platforms in the world, serving more than 35 million users across education, healthcare, nonprofits, and small businesses. He’s also the author of the Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling book Automate Your Busy Work, 00:00 – Introduction Fou…
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I’ve always been obsessed with friendship - how it shapes us, challenges us and often goes uncelebrated. In this episode, both Dawn French and Vogue Williams get honest about the beauty and the messiness of it all. Despite being surrounded by great friends, Vogue explains why she worries she’s not the best friend back - although she’s definitely wo…
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Everyone likes a little luxury, and MG’s parent company SAIC is aiming high with the IM6, their new premium electric SUV for New Zealand. In this EV Quest review, Adrian Maidment takes the IM6 for a real-world drive to see whether this tech-packed Chinese EV truly delivers. This review is based on the IM6 Platinum, the mid-spec model with a 100kWh …
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In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian sits down with a New Zealand solar broker Rowan Ellis from Equity Solar Brokers to unpack the process of going solar. We look at how brokers compare quotes, what homeowners should ask before committing, and potential mistakes people could make when purchasing solar and batteries. Whether you're considering solar …
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Beth Kreitl is a counselor, educator and the Co Founder and Executive Director of We Bloom, a global nonprofit dedicated to strengthening public health where it is needed most. For more than eight years she has been building community driven solutions in Vietnam, focusing on two critical issues, drowning prevention and mental health. Her work bridg…
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