Best Blue Sky Red Design Podcasts (2025)

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Julie Audette, Senior Director of Destination Marketing for AMAALA, on rebranding Saudi Arabia as a vacation paradise 44:38

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Julie Audette shares the secrets to great destination marketing strategy; how to create a buzz through engaging media content; and the realities of hosting press trips to a country that only opened up to international tourism a few years ago. Listen to this episode to g…

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Zainab Hamidaddin, Executive Director of Employee Engagement and HR Business Partners for Red Sea Global, on travelling as a woman in Saudi Arabia 16:48

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Zainab Hamidaddin speaks about how gender equality has changed in Saudi Arabia over recent years, as well as what it's like to explore the country as a solo female traveler, and why the burgeoning local tourism sector offers unique opportunities for women. Listen to thi…

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Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director – Destination Development for Red Sea Global, on designing the world’s most accessible tourism destination 38:49

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. The mother of a disabled child, Rosanna Chopra knows first-hand the value of a happy family vacation, which is why she is determined to help Red Sea Global create the world’s most accessible tourism destination. Even though 1.3 billion people (or one in six of us) globa…

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Prof. Carlos Duarte, Ibn Sina Distinguished Professor of Marine Science at KAUST and Advisory Board Member at Red Sea Global 33:50

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. One of the world’s top climate scientists, Dr Carlos Duarte is drawing on his 40 years of experience as a marine ecologist and scientific diver to guide Red Sea Global in building resorts that function harmoniously with the sea. In this episode we hear how the company i…

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Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer for Red Sea Global, on creating a net-zero-carbon destination 36:26

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Raed Albasseet is a key driving force behind Red Sea Global’s desire to create a new tourism paradigm, one that is built on the principle of harmonising high-end tourism with environmental care and the inclusion of local Saudis. In this season two episode we learn how t…

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John Pagano, Group Chief Executive Officer for Red Sea Global, on Saudi’s vision for the future of luxury tourism 45:06

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Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Since 2018, John Pagano has led Red Sea Global’s growth from the ground up, with the aim of creating high-end regenerative tourism destinations that will help diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy away from oil. In this episode we hear why the country has decided to open up …

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7. Peer Bueller, chief financial officer for Kayak, on why you should never 'fake it til you make it' 1:06:55

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A self-effacing, mountain climbing, business guru, Peer shares why it's ok to be an introvert (even as a public speaker); how it's possible to have fun and make money at the same time; and the role of artificial intelligence in travel planning of tomorrow. kayak.co.uk Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newslet…

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8. Zina Bencheikh, managing director EMEA for Intrepid Travel, on travel as a force for good 59:09

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A former finance specialist turned advocate for women's rights, Zina discusses Intrepid Travel's journey to becoming a world-leading sustainable tour company; why it's imperative to support Indigenous communities; and her vision for creating a global tour guide school. intrepidtravel.com Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetr…

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4. Portia Hart, owner of Blue Apple Beach, on taking the Côte d'Azur to Colombia 1:22:31

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An entrepreneurial expat from the UK, Portia discusses trading her life in the super yacht industry for building an eco hotel and beach club on an island off the coast of Cartagena; how to turn used beer bottles into a tool for social uplift; and why she doesn't want to create a franchise (and what she wants to do instead). blueapplebeach.com Liste…

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3. Bill Bensley, founder and creative director of Bensley, on designing hotels that save the world 1:00:39

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A radical architect, artist, landscape and interior designer, Bill speaks about building his "most ambitious" (and yet to open) project in the Republic of the Congo; his experience of being a married gay man in Thailand; his vision for building a "human zoo" in China; and employing former poachers to protect the rainforest that surrounds his luxury…

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1. Tom Williams, founder of Desert Island Survival, on the power of embracing your inner Neanderthal 1:11:25

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As seen on the UK series of Alone, Tom reveals how he survived solo in the Alaskan wilderness; why people pay him to be marooned on tropical islands; and how walking to the North Pole gave him the self-confidence to make a major life change. desertislandsurvival.com Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newslette…

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6. Tom Marchant, co-founder of Black Tomato, on life-changing adventures for the super-rich 1:09:03

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A pre-eminent experience designer and travel addict, Tom shares his predictions for the future of luxury journeys; designing movie-inspired James Bond itineraries (costing upwards of £15,000); finding the perfect business partners; and turning an obsessive love of exploration into a multi-million-pound business. blacktomato.com Listen to this episo…

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2. Britnie Turner, founder of Aerial BVI, on creating a utopian private island for personal transformation 1:18:07

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A self-made multi-millionaire, Britnie shares her secrets to "whole life success"; why she is training a team of ex-army veterans to save people in disaster zones; and the US$10,000 retreats she hosts in the British Virgin Islands that will help you find your calling. CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains brief references to sensitive subjects. ae…

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5. Michael Henderson, co-founder of Moon World Resorts, on building lunar colonies on Earth 59:22

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After an evening of Guinness drinking, Michael speaks about how he had a dramatic realisation about what he would spend the next 20 years of his life trying to make a reality; why giant replicas of the moon will offer an affordable alternative to going into space; and why his school teacher said he was either going to be a "billionaire or a failure…

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Introducing Blue Sky Thinking - with Globetrender's Jenny Southan 1:09

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Globetrender founder Jenny Southan introduces you to the visionary entrepreneurs and innovators whose big ideas are shaping the future of travel. Series 1 of Blue Sky Thinking is sponsored by Kayak: kayak.co.uk Each episode also contains a 50% discount code for VOLT, Globetrender's members-only newsletter for travel professionals, delivering deep-d…

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Second Shift Update: A new show, "The Ordinary Epic" 2:48

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Several people from Second Shift have launched a new audio drama: The Ordinary Epic. We share a preview here. Find episodes at http://TheOrdinaryEpic.com.By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Update: 2012 Parsecs, DragonCon, and more! 1:04:25

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Second Shift is a finalist for the 2012 Parsec awards, Brad and Julia are in a Musical, DragonCon, and more! Links to all of the Parsec finalits can be found at http://www.parsecawards.com/2012-parsec-awards/finalists/By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e16: Summoned, Part 2 1:10:22

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Episode 29 of Second Shift: Summoned, Part 2By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e15: Summoned, Part 1 58:10

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Episode 28 of Second Shift: Summoned, Part 1By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e14: Promises 49:59

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Episode 27 of Second Shift: PromisesBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e13: Dreams 54:15

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Episode 26 of Second Shift: DreamsBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e12: Revelation (file two of two) 51:04

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Episode 25 of Second Shift: Revelation (file one of two)By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e12: Revelation (file one of two) 34:42

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Episode 25 of Second Shift: Revelation (file one of two)By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e11: Revolution, Part 2 41:23

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Episode 24 of Second Shift: Revolution, Part 2By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e10: Revolution, Part 1 41:39

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Episode 23 of Second Shift: Revolution, Part 1By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e09: Conspiracy of Silence 50:32

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Episode 22 of Second Shift: Conspiracy of SilenceBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report, January 2009 11:51

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The Second Shift Update for January, 2009 announcing the upcoming release of episode 2.09, our live performance at Arisia and more!By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e08: How the Other Half Lives 53:58

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Episode 21 of Second Shift: How the Other Half LivesBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report, July 2008 4:35

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The Second Shift Update for July, 2008 featuring news, information and a sneak preview of episode 2.08!By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e07: Dark and Stormy 48:45

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Episode 20 of Second Shift: Dark and StormyBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report #4 11:03

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Andrea returns to provide a production update (we're still here!) a sample of our live performance from Arisia and the latest from our voicemail lineBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e06: Innocence Lost 45:11

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Episode 19 of Second Shift: Innocence LostBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e05: Knowledge Gained 30:41

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Episode 18 of Second Shift: Knowledge GainedBy Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e04: The Trial, Part 2 36:16

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Episode 17 of Second Shift: "The Trial, Part 2"By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e03: The Trial, Part 1 33:48

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Episode 16 of Second Shift: "The Trial, Part 1"By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e02: While You Were Away 42:42

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Episode 15 of Second Shift: "While You Were Away"By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report yr02 ep02: Charendraen 12:05

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Andrea discusses charendraen, the constructed language of Laundi. If you want to be on the show, call 617-297-BLUE or send an audio clip to [email protected] Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift s02e01: Third Shift 36:55

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Episode 14 of Second Shift: "Third Shift"By Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report yr02 ep01: News and Voicemail 13:49

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The news-and-voicemail show includes news about our FarPoint Media launch and Parsec award nomination! If you want to be on the show, call 617-297-BLUE or send an audio clip to [email protected] Blue Sky Red Entertainment

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Second Shift Report #3: Arkahn 13:16

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The voicemail show relaunches with comments from the cast and crew about Arkahn. SPOILER ALERT -- avoid until you have finished Season One. If you want to be on the show, call 617-297-BLUE or send an audio clip to [email protected] Blue Sky Red Entertainment