Best Daniel OReilly Podcasts (2025)

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Daniel O’Reilly (Dapper Laughs): Being Accountable For Mistakes 1:12:27

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This week on They Think It’s All Sober, Tom and Jamie are joined by Daniel O’Reilly aka Dapper Laughs – and trust us, this one took us by surprise. In this brutally honest chat, he opens up about addiction, nearly losing everything, and how sobriety helped him save his life and his marriage. We also get stuck into why blokes need to stop bottling i…

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The Final Sip Of Series 6 33:30

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Thank you again for joining us for another epic series of They Think It's All Sober! It’s the finale of Series 6, and it’s time to reflect. Jamie and Tom take it all in, chat about their alcohol-free mindsets, and set the direction for Series 7. If this is your first time listening, we’ve got loads of useful episodes for you to dip back into while …

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James Marriott: Sobriety Aligns With Success 1:10:54

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It’s a BIG final interview for Series 6 with the one and only James Marriott - singer, songwriter, and YouTuber! You might know James for his music (that’s right he’s just had a NUMBER 1!!!) YouTube videos and huge social presence but in this episode, he opens up about going sober at 25. Hungover more than he’d like, James realised alcohol was hold…

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Rita McGrath, "Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen" (Harper Business, 2019) 1:09:12

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Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen by Rita Gunther McGrath Inflection points, as discussed first by Andy Grove in his book, Only the Paranoid Survive, are paradigmatic shifts that lead to entrepreneurial opportunities, such as those companies like Amazon and Netflix seized, or lead to failure, if not…

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Sean Daniels: Be Unafraid To Try 1:13:59

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Sober playwright on the pod? Completed it mate. This week we’re joined by the amazing Sean Daniels – writer, director, and all-round theatre legend. He opens up about his journey from drinking through the theatre scene to getting sober 13 years ago. We chat about his new play The White Chip, out now at Southwark Playhouse, which tells his powerful …

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Applying Historical Perspectives to Finance (with Daniel Peris) 1:07:12

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Before becoming a financial analyst and then a portfolio manager in New York, Daniel Peris worked as a tenure-track professor of Soviet history. I sat down with Dan and talked about his painful but ultimately successful 1990s transition from academia to finance. We chatted about how historical methods and perspectives shaped Dan's unique approach t…

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Why Staying Accountable Matters 39:33

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Jamie and Tom unpack what accountability really looks like! When you're trying to hold yourself accountable, resisting the temptation to drink can feel isolating. How do you stay the course when no one’s cheering you on? And how can your community support you on your decision? The boys get into it in this episode Our Patreon is now live at: https:/…

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James Veck-Gilodi: I Put Drink Before Everything 1:21:00

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This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom are joined by old friend - James Veck-Gilodi - lead singer of Deaf Havana!! Presenter Jamie was actually James’ first-ever manager! And the two spent years on the road together. In this episode, they take a trip down memory lane and reflect in real time on just how bad James’ drinking got during his career...…

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Atinuke O. Adediran, "Disclosureland: How Corporate Words Constrain Racial Progress" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 33:46

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The 2020 murder of George Floyd sparked mass protests that challenged many institutions, including large for-profit companies, to reflect on how to address racial inequality. Large corporations began making systematic public statements to show alignment with causes that impact people of color. These statements were also used to protect corporate re…

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Prithwiraj Choudhury, "The World Is Your Office: How Work from Anywhere Boosts Talent, Productivity, and Innovation" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2025) 1:00:00

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As the debate around remote versus in-office work rages on, leaders in a wide range of industries continue to implement radically flexible work practices. Though there has been some pushback, many employers are still allowing most, if not all, of their employees to work from anywhere. The reason is that they understand that geographic flexibility o…

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One Won't Hurt? Will It? 40:18

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We’ve all been there - caught in a nostalgic daydream about sunny afternoons in pub gardens, cold drink in hand. But if you’re deep into your sobriety journey, that familiar craving might come with a bigger question: Would one drink really hurt? This week, Jamie and Tom dive into the myth of moderation and whether “just one” is ever truly just one.…

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Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change 1:05:44

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In our fast-changing world, leaders are increasingly confronted by messy, multifaceted challenges that require collaboration to resolve. But the standard methods for tackling these challenges—meetings packed with data-drenched presentations or brainstorming sessions that circle back to nowhere—just don’t deliver. Great strategic conversations gener…

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220 Kid: Back On Track 1:09:56

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The boys are joined by record producer and DJ 220 Kid (Will Graydon) to talk through the highs and lows of his sobriety journey! After going sober for 9 months, one misstep with medication triggered a relapse - but now he’s back on track and more determined than ever! Best known for his chart-topping remix of 'Wellerman' with our very own host Tom,…

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Charles A. O'Reilly, III and Michael L. Tushman, "Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma, Second Edition" (Stanford Business Books, 2021) 1:06:23

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Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma Second Edition 2nd Edition by Charles A. O’Reilly III and Michael L. Tushman The second edition of this classic analyzes why mature organizations find it so difficult to innovate. This question has become ever more important as organizations face continuous disruptive changes. O’Reilly and Tush…

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Corporate Memory, Curated 1:08:00

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Stephen Chambers of the historical consulting firm The Winthrop Group earned his BA, MA, and PhD in history. Throughout graduate school, he pursued interests in applied history—often doing the opposite (his words!) of what he was supposed to be doing as a future academic. He also wrote historical fiction and science fiction as a way to reflect on t…

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Tackling Loneliness In Sobriety 40:27

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You asked, and we listened! This week, our sober psychotherapist David Gibbs returns to the podcast! He joins Jamie and Tom for a reflective episode exploring loneliness and sobriety. Going alcohol-free is challenging on its own, but when you’re the only sober person in your group, feelings of isolation, anxiety, and self-sabotage can easily creep …

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Amit Ron and Abraham A. Singer, "Everyone's Business: What Companies Owe Society" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 54:35

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The ethics of the company in a highly politicized time. Businesses are increasingly social actors. They fund political campaigns, take stances on social issues, and wave the flags of identity groups. As a highly polarized public demands political alignment from the businesses where they spend their money, what's a company to do? Everyone's Business…

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John Horn, "Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success" (MIT Press, 2023) 1:45:13

2M ago1:45:13

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Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success (MIT Press, 2023) offers a roadmap to help leaders predict, understand, and react to their competitors’ moves. It is a valuable tool to help companies stay ahead of their competitors when the competition is intensifying. To make the right choice when a…

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Gratitude and Sobriety - Here's Why It Works 52:07

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This season, we’re all about real talk. In this episode, Jamie and Tom chat about gratitude and what it’s meant for them now that they’re 3 years sober. They break down how just shifting your mindset to be more thankful can actually make a huge difference on your sobriety journey. It’s simple stuff but super powerful. Our Patreon is now live at: ht…

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Gennifer Weisenfeld, "The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan" (Duke UP, 2025) 44:44

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Commercial art is more than just mass-produced publicity; it constructs social and political ideologies that impact the public’s everyday life. In The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan (Duke University Press, 2025), Gennifer Weisenfeld examines the evolution of Japanese advertising graphic desi…

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Lizhi Liu, "From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-Commerce in China" (Princeton UP, 2024) 59:37

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Alibaba. Tencent. JD. Pinduoduo. Run down the list of China’s most valuable companies and you’ll find, for the most part, that they’re all e-commerce companies—or at least facilitate e-commerce. The sector created giants: Alibaba grew from just 5.5 billion renminbi of revenue in 2010 to 280 billion last year. But how did Chinese e-commerce firms sh…

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Rio Fredrika: Sobriety For Science 58:09

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What really happens to your body when you stop drinking for 30 days? Radio DJ and TV presenter Rio Fredrika joins Jamie and Tom to share her personal journey of going alcohol-free for a month - all in the name of science. Not fully sober but sober curious, Rio opens up about exploring alcohol-free living as part of her upcoming TV documentary, wher…

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Two Friends Talk About Grief and Sobriety 42:29

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Hi there, you lovely individual! This week, we bring you a very open, honest, and raw conversation between two friends exploring their relationship with grief after a recent loss. Jamie and Tom reflect on their emotions and how sobriety has helped them truly connect with their feelings. As we all know, alcohol is often the first thing many turn to …

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Darryl Campbell, "Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software" (W. W. Norton, 2025) 1:09:28

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A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix. Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI…

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DRIIA: Navigating Sobriety and Finding Yourself 1:24:15

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We’re back from our longest season break! Crowd goes wild That’s right—your favourite sobriety podcast is back, and we’re kicking things off with a bang. Joining Jamie and Tom this week is London-based singer, producer, and DJ - DRIIA. She’s worked with the likes of Rudimental and Jax Jones, been named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star, and is shaking up t…

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Sandra Matz, "Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior" (HBRP, 2025) 41:31

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology. As algorithms…

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Jessica Smith on Engineering and Public Accountability in Energy Industries 1:15:56

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Jessica Smith, Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department and Dean’s Fellow for Earth and Society Programs of the Colorado School of Mines, about her work on engineering and public accountability in energy and mining industries. The pair discuss Smith’s long-held interests in mining and …

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Ipek A. Celik Rappas, "Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location" (Cornell UP, 2025) 44:59

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Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly t…

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"Brand Strategy, Diet Culture and Cultural Histories of Desire" with Jessica Hamel-Akré 53:17

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I spoke with Jessica Hamel-Akré about her journey from literary scholar to historian to director of qualitative research at the consulting firm LoveBrands, and her work at the intersection of academia and industry. We discussed her fascinating 2024 book, The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire (Atlantic Books), and how her …

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Dessy T. Levinson, "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience" (Crate Mind, 2025) 35:12

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Why do our attempts to control uncertainty often leave us feeling more adrift? What if our greatest source of stress could become our deepest well of creativity? Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and two decades of experience across advertising and venture capital, Dessy T. Levinson offers a radical reframing of how we relate to intensity. Fro…

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Joe Sutherland, "Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use" (Wiley, 2025) 52:22

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Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of “actionable insights” often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide de…

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Mike Ganino, "Make a Scene: Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of Being Unforgettable in Every Spotlight" (Authors & Co., 2025) 1:03:21

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Today I spoke with Mike Ganino about his new book Make a Scene, Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of being Unforgettable in every Spotlight (Authors & Co., 2025) “The most powerful asset whether you want to lead a team, whether you want to pitch a deal, whether you want to close business, whether you want to interview for a new job, your mo…

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Reading Parties: A Discussion with Ben Bradbury, Founder of "Reading Rhythms" 51:27

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In this podcast interview, Richard Lucas hosts Ben Bradbury, founder of Reading Rhythms, to discuss the back story leading to founding Ben's his unique reading-themed events. Ben sharing his entrepreneurial journey, including early influences and the inspiration behind Reading Rhythms, which aims to reduce loneliness through shared reading experien…

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Wall Street Billionaire and Philanthropist Gives Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious 41:00

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Robert Rosenkranz was described by Bill Bowder as “the most powerful titan on Wall Street you’ve probably never heard of." As CEO of Delphi Capital Management the value of its assets under management grew to U$20 billion, and its value grew 100 fold. While his book The Stoic Capitalist (Bloomsbury, 2025) – has the tag line “advice for the exception…

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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 36:04

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The secret insights of economics, translated for the rest of us. Should I buy or rent? Do I ask for a promotion? Should I tell people I’m pregnant? What salary do I deserve? Should I just quit this job? Common anxieties about life are often grounded in economics. In an increasingly win-lose society, these economic decisions—where to work, where to …

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John Kay, "The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong" (Yale UP, 2025) 55:15

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John Kay's The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong (Yale UP, 2025) is an accessible and entertaining reappraisal of what business is for and how it works. Full of history and written in a compelling narrative style, this book describes a shift in the underlying assumptions of the relationship…

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Will Potter, "Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable" (City Lights Books, 2025) 38:18

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Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable (City Lights Books, 2025) is a groundbreaking investigation of factory farms and the unprecedented measures being taken to hide their impact -- on animals, public health, and the environment -- from the public. Hiding behind the little red barns that dot the landscape of rural America and decor…

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History and Geopolitical Risk Analysis with Tinatin Japaridze 1:13:36

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I sat down with Tinatin Japaridze to explore how history shapes her work as a geopolitical risk analyst at the Eurasia Group. We discussed the role of historical context in forecasting geopolitical risks and how historical training fosters deep curiosity about the world. Tinatin shared her unconventional path to the field—one that took her from com…

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Jenny Wood, "Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It" (Portfolio, 2025) 39:02

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To be successful you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. As a former Google leader and top career coach who chased an attractive stranger off the subway and later married him, Jenny Wood knows her way around courage. In this book, Wood shatters conventional wisdom …

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Chris Skinner, "Intelligent Money: When Money Thinks for You" (Marshall Cavendish, 2024) 25:18

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Don A. Moore and Max H. Bazerman, "Decision Leadership: Empowering Others to Make Better Choices" (Yale UP, 2022) 54:54

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The word Leader often brings to mind the heroic image of a charismatic, confident, and persuasive person who seems to "know" what to do in an instinctual, gut-driven way. In Decision Leadership: Empowering Others to Make Better Choices (Yale UP, 2022), Don A. Moore and Max H. Bazerman offer a well-researched and compelling corrective to this view. …

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Sustainable Teamwork and Team Leadership in Southeast Asia 26:05

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The workplace is forever facing new challenges. These challenges are also unique in the context of Southeast Asia. Effective team work and leadership are at the core of organisational success. Yet much remains under investigated in how we can best help organisations and their teams and leaders in navigating shifts in the business environment. To th…

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Signing Off (For Now): Season 5 Finale 33:11

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Another season already finished? Time flies! Season 5 has been packed with incredible guests, inspiring stories of resilience, and plenty of sober wisdom. In this finale, Jamie and Tom share their final thoughts, reflect on the journey so far, and set the stage for Season 6. A massive thank you to our amazing community and listeners—we couldn’t do …

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The Library of Mistakes: A Conversation with Russell Napier 54:53

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The Library of Mistakes is a library located in Edinburgh, Scotland dedicated to financial and economic history. Russell Napier, the founder and keeper of the library is a professor at The Edinburgh Business School and investment manager. In this wide-ranging discussion, Russell discusses his work as a practitioner and a scholar of financial crises…

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Historical Consulting, Memory Decay and Mirror Archives ((with Michael Weatherburn) 1:00:49

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I spoke with London-based historical consultant Michael Weatherburn about his journey into entrepreneurship, his innovative projects, and the practical implications of his training. Michael shared how he combined his interests in history and organizational metrics to shape his PhD dissertation at Imperial College London and how he continues to deve…

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Jamie and Tom Answer Listener Questions 44:14

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This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom answer your burning questions! They dive into dream celebrity interviews, managing relationship guilt while sober, and setting boundaries with yourself. Sit in with the sober gents for another insightful and laid-back conversation! Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follo…

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Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law--A Conversation with Janie Nitze 43:33

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In the latest episode of Madison’s Notes, I spoke with Janie Nitze, co-author of Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law (Harper, 2004), a book written alongside Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Janie, a Harvard-educated attorney and former clerk for Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch, discussed the growing complexity of laws in Americ…

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Alex G: Close Calls & Second Chances 1:06:48

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Jamie and Tom are joined by their childhood friend, Alex, lead singer of the metal band COSEN and godfather to Tom’s son! This episode is a real trip down memory lane - Tom was in the first-ever band Jamie managed, and he and Alex were bandmates. The three go way back, making it all the more interesting that they've each found their way to sobriety…

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Third Years A Charm 31:31

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This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom take a moment for an honest check-in, marking Tom's three-year journey. They reflect on the realities of sobriety - navigating boredom, reconnecting with the motivations from day one, and appreciating the process. It's a humble and heartfelt conversation, full of useful takeaways. Check-in with us, as we chec…

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Paul Podolsky, "The Uncomfortable Truth About Money: How to Live with Uncertainty and Learn to Think for Yourself" (Harriman House, 2024) 47:55

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We are all stuck in a money cage. Money isn’t the most important thing, but it is a thing and you can’t get away from it. Birth costs money and death costs money. So even if you hate talking about money, you need to know the basics, the same way you need to know how to cook yourself a simple meal. The problem with most money books is that they are …