Best Austin Gregory Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 12 - Rising Fast and Staying Grounded with India Hatfield 42:29

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Send us a text What does it take to lead with impact in your twenties without burning out? In this episode, I speak with India Hatfield, Senior Manager in AI Product Innovation at Capgemini Invent. India shares her journey from GSK’s Future Leaders programme to senior leadership in tech—all before turning 30. We explore how ambition evolves, how to…

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What Would You Do If Certainty Never Returned? 37:34

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Back on the farm, jetlagged and hustling. I’ve been sitting with this question since I decided not to renew my lease in Asunción. So today, I want to give you my thoughts. There's some frosty farm pics over on my Substack. Enjoy!

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David Brooks on Audacity, AI, and the American Psyche (Live at 92NY) 1:10:18

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David Brooks returns to the show with a stark diagnosis of American culture. Having evolved from a Democratic socialist to a neoconservative to what he now calls "the rightward edge of the leftward tendency," Brooks argues that America's core problems aren't economic but sociological—rooted in the destruction of our "secure base" of family, communi…

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Episode 11 - How to Be a Whole Leader in a Divided World with Dr Louise Austin 42:53

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Send us a text What kind of leadership does the world need now? In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Dr Louise Austin—psychologist, senior lecturer, arts-based researcher, and integrative psychotherapist—joins me to explore what it truly means to be a whole leader in today’s complex, divided world. We delve into topics rarely discussed in or…

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Nate Silver on Life’s Mixed Strategies 1:03:43

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In his third appearance on Conversations with Tyler, Nate Silver looks back at past predictions, weighs how academic ideas such as expected utility theory fare in practice, and examines the world of sports through the lens of risk and prediction. Tyler and Nate dive into expected utility theory and random Nash equilibria in poker, whether Silver's …

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Episode 10 - She Can Prosper CIC – Redefining Financial Power for Women 42:49

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Send us a text What if true leadership meant leading your finances—not just your team? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diane Watson—award-winning financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of She Can Prosper. Diane shares her mission to empower women at every life stage to take control of their financial future. From navigating money …

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Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War, Intelligence Operations, and Conspiracy Realities 57:38

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Annie Jacobsen has a favorite word for America's nuclear doctrine: madness. It's madness that any single person has six minutes to decide the fate of civilization, madness that we've built weapons capable of ending the world in 72 minutes, and madness that everything hangs by the thread of deterrence. But to Tyler, life is "a lot of different kinds…

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Episode 9 - From Adversity to Advocacy : Leading the Free-From Revolution 54:39

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Send us a text What if the thing that once threatened your life became the foundation of your purpose? Diagnosed with severe anaphylaxis at age two, Julianne Ponan MBE has spent her life navigating a world that isn’t built for people with allergies—and doing something extraordinary about it. As the founder and CEO of Creative Nature, Julianne built…

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Gary Handa: My Dad's brand new 1976 Mercedes, Dressing up to drive Mum's Merc, VW 411, Sporting Bears, S6E10 33:22

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Send us a text We're joined for this episode by guest co-host Paul Harding. Paul is a previous guest, and was featured on S4 E4. Today's actual guest is Gary Handa. He's currently working with Sporting Bears supporting their marketing and media activity. His parents are both Doctors, and came to this county from India with only a small amount of ca…

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Zombie Co-Creation 23:12

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Or why our horrible internet is good, actually. Sick in an AirBnb in Paraguay, I make the case for co-creation still being the best way to exist with our ever-enhorribling media landscape. Show Notes End The Day With Ceremony, Not Distraction. Two things to watch or listen to with your lunch (of brains)? Gordon on THC. Kelly Brogan on THC.…

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Episode 8 - Lilith: Reclaiming the Lost Voices of Women 54:43

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Send us a text What if the original “fallen woman” wasn’t sinful—but simply refused to submit? In this powerful and provocative episode, I’m joined by historical and mythological fiction author Nikki Marmery to explore the story behind Lilith—the first woman before Eve, banished from the Garden of Eden for daring to stand up to Adam and God. Togeth…

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Bonus Episode: Car Parking, Parking Apps, Trolleys in the way and Bowling Shoes.... 15:10

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Send us a text Prepare your ears for 10 minutes or so of bonus MDC content based around car parking… After a recent trip to the town centre, Andy’s found the multi-storey carpark now demands you pay in advance rather than upon return to your vehicle. It’s a cash grab, and a pain in the backside! Jon’s pet parking peeve is people leaving shopping tr…

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Helen Castor on Medieval Power and Personalities 1:07:18

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Helen Castor is a British historian and BBC broadcaster who left Cambridge because she wanted to write narrative history focused on individuals rather than the analytical style typical of academia. As someone interested in individual psychology and the functioning of power, Castor finds medieval England offers the perfect setting because its sophis…

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Episode 7 - Running for Her Life: Mr and Mrs Ovary on a Mission to Raise Awareness 36:21

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Send us a text Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer”—and like many women’s health issues, it doesn’t get talked about enough. The symptoms are easily missed, the diagnosis often comes too late, and the impact can be devastating. In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Craig McMurrough and Sarah Fritchley—also known as …

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The Kali Yuga, Astrology & The Power Of Long Cycles | Dan Waites 1:08:54

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Dan Waites joins us to discuss the literal long view, which is to say the things we can see and the frameworks we can find when we widen our perspective out to millennia-long cycles and epochal shifts. We explore: The Kali Yuga and why it may have ended THIS year. The Age of Aquarius and how it turns out to be both real and totally fashionable. (Yo…

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Katie Ramsay-Gough: Dad's green Rover, Mum's sandals caused an accident and Driven Minds Mental Health in motorsport. S6E9 33:48

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Send us a text We're joined today by Katie Ramsay-Gough, a car enthusiast and Director of Driven Minds, a support group promoting mental health awareness in the motorsport paddock. You can find out more about Driven Minds here: Home - Driven Minds Katie, by her own admission has a terrible memory, but with some pre-show reminders from her brother s…

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Why You Came To Earth | Alberto Villoldo 50:42

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Note: Before we begin, my six-week Shadow Work Intensive, The Shaman’s Devil, Is Now Live. There are only a few spaces left, so if you think you might be interested, move quickly. If you know me, you'll know this is a pretty big deal for me. The one and only Dr Alberto Villoldo joins the show this week. We discuss Why you came to earth in the first…

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Episode 6 - Beyond AI: The Skills That Still Matter – with Celine Floyd, Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity 44:04

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Send us a text What if the future of work lies not just in the tech we adopt—but in the human qualities we choose to preserve? In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Celine Floyd—Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity, Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and board-level leader shaping how organisations think about talent, c…

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Bonus Episode: Cockney Rhyming Slang for Car Names... 6:21

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Send us a text Join us for a 5 minutes of bonus chat about utilizing Cockney Rhyming Slang in reference to vehicles of the past. A VW Jetta could be a Red Setter, a Hans Solo a VW Polo, a Nelson and Winnie a Mini. Trying to get further ideas we turned to Chat GPT, but sadly the magic of rhyming slang is lost on AI, and its suggestions were all laug…

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David Robertson on Conducting, Pierre Boulez, and Musical Interpretation 59:34

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David Robertson is a rare conductor who unites avant-garde complexity with accessibility. After serving as music director of the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez’s storied contemporary-music ensemble, he went on to rejuvenate the St. Louis Symphony. Robertson combines a fearless approach to challenging scores with a deep empathy for audien…

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Episode 5 - Fearless Journalism, Real Reform : Award Winning Journalist Liz Perkins 37:58

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Send us a text What happens when a journalist refuses to stay silent and holds power to account? Award winning journalist Liz Perkins has become an expert in speaking truth to power. In this episode of the She Leads Collective Podcast, Liz shares the remarkable stories behind her fearless reporting—from exposing misogyny in Welsh rugby to influenci…

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Assassin v. Templar: President Hugo Chávez 50:47

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The Cups are back with another episode about a famous historical figure. This person may be our most recent entry yet -- President, freedom fighter, activist, and Venezuelan Hugo Chávez. Listen now and share your thoughts in the comments if you disagree with our takes! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠…

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Nathan Tregonning - Mental Health Car Club: My Grandad had a Sierra Cosworth S6E8 32:47

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Send us a text This week we are joined by Nathan Tregonning, the man behind the Mental Health Car Club, and in Jon's absence, we welcome a special guest host (and previous guest himself) Paul Gardner from Speed Broker. Nathan's earliest and fondest car memory was travelling to Whitby in his Grandad's Sierra Cosworth. From memory it was a navy blue …

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The Science and Hope of Brain Cancer with Dr. Robert Thorne, Denali Therapeutics 22:17

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In this powerful episode (#35) of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded live at the AAPS NBC conference in Boston, Gregory Austin engages in a deep conversation with a leading Neuroscientist, Dr. Robert Thorne, Denali Fellow at Denali Therapeutics, for an intimate and scientific deep dive into the evolving world of brain cancer treatment and CNS drug delivery…

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Episode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking Out 45:09

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Send us a text What happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked? Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that. An executive coach, academic, and bestselling author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Walk Out (and What to Do About It), Lucy reveals the systemic…

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Episode 3 - Authenticity in Action, Leading the Ange Bishop Way 53:37

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Send us a text What does it really take to thrive as a woman CEO in the male-dominated world of tech? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Bishop—CEO of Zühlke UK, global adventurer, mother of two, and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership. With over two decades in technology consulting, Ange has built a career at the intersec…

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Assassin's Creed: Buddy Cop Movie: Which Assassins, Templars, and Allies Make the Best Pairings? | June 2025 Patron Chat 43:33

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The Cups are joined by the patrons to come up with the best assassin, templar, and ally pairings to be portrayed in a buddy cop movie. Who's he good cop, who's the bad cop, who's the best mustache pairing, who's the sassiest pairing, and more answered! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠our shop!⁠⁠ Want …

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Austan Goolsbee on Central Banking as a Data Dog 58:40

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Austan Goolsbee is one of Tyler Cowen’s favorite economists—not because they always agree, but because Goolsbee embodies what it means to think like an economist. Whether he’s analyzing productivity slowdowns in the construction sector, exploring the impact of taxes on digital commerce, or poking holes in overconfident macro narratives, Goolsbee is…

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Episode 2 - Finding Voice, My Leadership Story 13:24

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Send us a text Before I ask others to share their truth, it felt only fair to share mine. In this episode, I open up about the real journey behind my work—what shaped me as a leader, the moments that tested me, and how I came to lead with deeper purpose and clarity. You’ll hear stories of challenge, change, and quiet breakthroughs—from child psychi…

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Episode 1 - Welcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast 14:20

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Send us a text Why do so many brilliant women still question their confidence? Why do some of the biggest challenges leaders face never make it into the boardroom conversation? In this first episode, I introduce the why behind the She Leads Collective Podcast—and the stories we need to hear if we want to lead with more courage, clarity, and humanit…

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Paul Medhurst: Grandads Aston Martin, Dad's Austin Princess, Ford Cortina, Mum's Beetle, Mini Cooper and a ride in a 964 S6E7 30:49

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Send us a text We're joined this week by Paul Medhurst, the man behind VW workshop, classic car showroom and now destination coffee shop Type 2 Detectives. Paul recalls telling people his Grandad used to drive an Aston Martin - however, his Mum corrected him one day when she overheard him telling some friends... It was actually an Austin Maxi! His …

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Astrology Forecast | Austin Coppock | H2 2025 1:22:10

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I spent way too much time trying to shoehorn a Warhammer 40K reference into this episode title, and it devolved into something that would make a Chaos Marine blush. So we're keeping it professional (kinda) and diving straight into the space weather for 2025's back 9. Watch along on YouTube here, if you like. This is what we cover. Space Baby Update…

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In-Depth Review of Assassin's Creed: Shadows 1:21:50

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SPOILER WARNING: There are heavy spoilers in this episode, primarily the second half, for AC: Shadows! Listen at your own risk. In this week's episode, the Cups go through their ratings of and thoughts on Assassin's Creed: Shadows. We discuss what we liked, what we didn't like, what we loved, and where we think AC is going next. Now introducing Ass…

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Chris Arnade on Walking Cities 58:55

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Most people who leave Wall Street after twenty years either retire or find another way to make a lot of money. Chris Arnade chose to walk through cities most travelers never truly see. What emerged from this approach is a unique form of street-level sociology that has attracted a devoted following on Substack. Arnade's work suggests that our most s…

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They Broke Upon This Fortress Like Waves Upon Rock 39:01

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I've been revisiting Ursula K. Le Guin's brilliant essay "The Child and the Shadow". Le Guin was defending fantasy against the sterile modernism of her era—but what happens when that defence needs to evolve? We're no longer fighting a battle between "good" and "bad" fantasy. Instead, we're caught in something potentially more insidious: the tension…

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Any Austin on the Hermeneutics of Video Games 1:05:48

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Any Austin has carved a unique niche for himself on YouTube: analyzing seemingly mundane or otherwise overlooked details in video games with the seriousness of an art critic examining Renaissance sculptures. With millions of viewers hanging on his every word about fluvial flows in Breath of the Wild or unemployment rates in the towns of Skyrim, Aus…

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Adrian Brannan: My Dad had a Chrysler Horizon, yellow Escort Mk3, Ford Sierra and why I now own all three! S6E6 37:43

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Send us a text We're joined by Adrian Brannan, an automotive photographer from Glasgow. He learnt his craft following his father around (who was a wedding photographer) and taking photos of the family cars, and anything interesting he saw on the street. His Dad learnt to drive late, so Adrian remembers him learning, and also his first car... an ora…

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Inside AAPS NBC with AAPS President Dr. Russ Weiner 28:24

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In this special episode (#34) of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded live at the AAPS NBC conference in Boston, Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe sit down with AAPS President Dr. Russ Weiner for an unfiltered look inside AAPS NBC, at the state of rare disease research, the evolution of therapeutic modalities, and the human stories that drive scientific in…

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Welcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast – launching 25th June! 2:40

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Send us a text Welcome to the She Leads Collective Podcast – launching 25th June! I’m Mary Gregory, and in this short trailer, I’ll give you a taste of what this podcast is all about. Each week, I’ll be in conversation with women leaders, business owners, and the allies who support them—sharing honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kinds of …

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Assassin v. Templar: John Lennon 48:48

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In this week's episode, we're back with another artist to evaluate, this time John Lennon, famed member of the Beatles. We discuss his role in the Beatles, his relationship with Yoko Ono, and primarily, whether his political beliefs would have led him more toward the assassins or the templars. Listen now! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast m…

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John Arnold on Trading, Energy, and Evidence-Based Philanthropy 1:04:45

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John Arnold built his fortune in energy trading by surrounding himself with smart people, maintaining emotional detachment, sensing market imbalances through first-principles analysis, and focusing with laser intensity on a single niche until he dominated it completely. Now he's applying that same analytical rigor to philanthropy, where he's discov…

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Bonus Episode: Jonny Smith on lawn mowers and car washing 6:26

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Send us a text We know you enjoyed the episode with Jonny Smith... so here's a little conversation we kept back for you to enjoy all about lawn mowers and car washing. Jonny's first job was mowing lawns for neighbours, and as it happens, that is what Jon does for a day job too. It's silly, its a little rough around the edges, but we hope you enjoy …

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Assassin v. Templar: Nelson Mandela 47:27

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In today's episode, the Cups head to South Africa, discussing President Nelson Mandela. An activist working to abolish apartheid, he became South Africa's first president. Listen now to find out all we know about this historical figure and how they factor into Assassin's Creed! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it …

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Robbie Knox: A mystery Citroen, a stolen Renault, Clown Cars, Marketing the Circus, Butlins and always leaving early. S6E5 39:18

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Send us a text Our latest guest is the one and only Robbie Knox! If you’re familiar with @meggarobbie you probably first saw him on cult football morning show Soccer AM, but if you missed the 90s/00s he can now be found trading as an influencer extraordinaire. Robbie was kind enough to spare us an hour or so as we attempted to pick his brains on al…

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Theodore Schwartz on Neurosurgery, Consciousness, and Brain-Computer Interfaces 57:34

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Get tickets to the CWT live show at 92NY with David Brooks! Theodore Schwartz stands at the pinnacle of neurosurgical expertise. With over 500 published articles, 200 pieces of commentary, and 5 patents to his name—effectively producing a scholarly work every two weeks for three decades—Schwartz spent most of his career at Weill Cornell Medicine, w…

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Last night I got halfway through a Substack post on a related issue to some of the subjects that came up on my appearance on the Disintegrator podcast. When I went to link to it, it suddenly dawned on me I had only shared it on the Rune Soup Premium Members Mighty Network. (Join below.) So here it is! We recorded this soon after my arrival in Parag…

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Assassin v. Templar: Pope Gregory VII 56:50

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In today's episode, the Cups topically tackle the papacy, specifically Pope Gregory VII. Listen now to find out all we know about this historical figure and how they factor into Assassin's Creed! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠⁠our shop!⁠⁠⁠ Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at t…

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Elliot Mitchell: My Dad was a previous guest (S2E8). Alfa Romeo, BMW, Porsche 356, Range Rover, XR3i Cabriolet S6E4 37:14

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Send us a text A first for our podcast, an intergenerational episode, as we welcome Elliot Mitchell, who came to us after hearing his Dad on Season 2 Episode 8. We had a great time on that one, and remained in contact with the family afterwards as Rob is a personal friend, so it made sense to hear what his eldest son had to say about his memories o…

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Building Successful Life Science Companies with Katrina Rogers 59:53

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In this powerful episode of BioTalk Unzipped, Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe sit down with Katrina Rogers, a 25-year life sciences veteran, biotech equity advocate, and founder of Evergreen Bioscience Innovation and Katrina Rogers Consulting. Katrina shares her compelling journey from Pfizer to pioneering innovation ecosystems and mentoring un…

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Character Deep Dive #21: Edward Kenway 1:00:16

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Today, the Cups discuss renowned pirate, assassin, and father of assassins and templars – Edward Kenway. We break down everything we know about his character before, during, and after AC: Black Flag. We discuss if he ranks in our top protagonists and more. Listen now! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠⁠…