Best Grumman Podcasts (2025)

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Bolt on Aircraft Engine Performance with Power Flow Systems 1:26:47

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8d ago1:26:47

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All pilots want more performance from the airplanes they fly, especially seaplane pilots. In this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve McCaughey sits down with Darren Tilman, President of Power Flow Exhaust Systems to explore one of the best but perhaps least known ways to unlock more power, gain fuel efficiency and reduce overall wear on airc…

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Darren Pleasance CEO of AOPA Sits Down with Steve McCaughey 1:25:44

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In this episode of the Water Flying podcast, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Darren Pleasance who recently became the CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the largest aviation non-profit advocacy organization in the world. It has rewarding working with Darren on numerous advocacy issues, and could not be more thr…

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MMP 82. Nelson Class Battleships and stagnent stashes 1:55:37

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This week the boys talk about the history, design and life about the two Nelson class battleships, the HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney, as well as the best way to model them with plenty of references. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in t…

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Service, Sacrifice, and Strength: Marc Tang’s Military Journey 18:23

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Marc Tang as he shares his journey through military service, leadership lessons, and what it means to honor those who served before him. From discipline in training to moments of reflection, Marc's story is a powerful reminder of the values that define our armed forces.…

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Real Talk with Sid, Ryan, and James: The Heart of the Air & Sea Show 37:45

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In this special mixed episode, Sid, Ryan, and James give us diverse perspectives from within the U.S. military. From pilots to support teams, this roundtable-style conversation gives a full picture of what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself.By Mickey Markoff

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Flying Fast, Serving Proud: Craig and Andrew on Life in the Skies 27:15

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Meet Craig and Andrew—two skilled aviators sharing what it’s like to fly military aircraft at high speed during air shows. This episode is packed with adrenaline, respect for precision flying, and deep military pride.By Mickey Markoff

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From Service to Civilian Life: Jeff & Lary’s Veteran Journey 11:13

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Jeff and Lary open up about their military careers, transitioning to civilian life, and how they continue to serve their communities today. Their story is both uplifting and grounded in real challenges faced by many U.S. veterans.By Mickey Markoff

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Skydiving with the Red Devils: Precision, Courage, Legacy 12:53

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Take to the skies with the legendary British Army Parachute Regiment Display Team—the Red Devils. Learn what it's like to perform high-speed skydives during air shows and the discipline it takes to represent your nation from 10,000 feet above.By Mickey Markoff

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Veteran Stories: Teddy on Brotherhood and Sacrifice 16:31

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Teddy shares an emotional and unfiltered look at life in the military—from brotherhood in battle to the challenges after service. A heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable bonds forged during times of war and peace.By Mickey Markoff

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Leading with Honor: A Conversation with General Healy 24:57

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In this episode, we sit down with General Healy as he reflects on leadership, service, and the future of the United States military. His inspiring message highlights the values of duty, honor, and the power of mentorship for the next generation of service members.By Mickey Markoff

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Flying the B-2 Spirit: Inside the Mind of a Stealth Bomber Pilot 21:16

1M ago21:16

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Go behind the scenes with a real B-2 Spirit pilot as we talk about flying one of the most advanced and secretive aircrafts in the U.S. military. Discover what it takes to control this stealth bomber and the mindset required to carry out high-stakes missions. A must-listen for aviation fans and patriots alike.…

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Flying the Fire Boss with Steve Guetter 55:17

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Almost live from AirVenture 2025! Steve McCaughey is joined by Steve Guetter to discuss the incredible Fire Boss. Steve Guetter is not only the General Manager of Advanced Flight Training & Leasing, he is also a Seaplane Pilots Association Board Member and Minnesota Field Director. Join a great discussion between the two Steves focused on the amazi…

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Over-Communicate and Find a Way: Doug McClure on Legal Leadership in Defence at Northrop Grumman 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Doug McClure, Senior Counsel at Northrop Grumman, shares lessons learned from more than two decades of in-house practice across heavy industry, infrastructure, and now one of the world’s largest aerospace and defence contractors. Doug reflects on his eight years supporting Northrop Grumman’s European operations—navigating a highly regulated, high-s…

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MMP 81. F-101 Voodoo and drunk model kit purchases 1:54:13

2M ago1:54:13

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This week Callum and Clint chat all about the F-101 Voodoo. we go through the history, the variants and the best model kits for each variant (Clint has a bit of a story about one). Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the …

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🎙️ Make Your Boss Look Good: Nick Havers on Leadership, Curiosity and Visibility at Lockton 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Nick Havers, General Counsel for Europe and now also Managing Principal at Lockton, the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokers, shares three sharp, experience-driven lessons shaped across more than a decade in the insurance broking sector. Nick’s recent promotion to Managing Principal, an honour usually reserved for client-facing, revenu…

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Flying Seaplanes in Wyoming with Sheridan Pilots 307 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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JT Grainger of Sheridan Pilots 307 joins Steve McCaughey for a discussion on the challenges and rewards of flying high altitude lake operations in the school's Cessna 172 on Wipline amphibious floats. Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, JT is a SPA Field Director and passionate promotor of all things aviation. JT's school is the only seaplane training faci…

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Focus on the stuff that matter: Law is Only Interesting to Lawyers: Pola Karolczyk on Communication, Courage and Career Shifts 40:13

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Pola Karolczyk, General Counsel and Chief People Officer at Cowboy, joins Scott to share her dynamic legal journey: from competition law in Poland and US law firms, to regulatory work at Apple, and now building the legal and people functions at a fast-moving e-bike scaleup. Pola reflects on three powerful lessons, beginning with the need to ditch l…

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🎙️ Everything is Figureoutable: Tara Haig on Saying Yes, Showing Up, and Scaling as GC at Multiverse 39:16

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Tara Haig, General Counsel at Multiverse, joins Scott to reflect on a legal career driven by curiosity, courage, and instinct. From saying yes to opening a New York office two years post-qualification to leading legal, privacy, and governance for one of the UK’s most prominent edtech scale-ups, Tara’s story is all about leaning into discomfort, and…

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The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian the Grumman Mallard with Dr Loel Fenwick 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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In this episode of SPA’s Water Flying podcast Steve sits down with Dr. Loel Fenwick to discuss “The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian”, which happens to be Loel’s own Grumman G-73 Mallard—or maybe both of Loel’s Mallards. Recorded while sitting under the wing of one of Loel's G-73s at his gorgeous Tanglefoot Seaplane Base on the shores of beautiful …

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Dedicated to Service: The Journey from Airmen to Industry Executives 29:32

2M ago29:32

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In this episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, General Harencak spoke with three current executives from Northrop Grumman about their journey from the United States Air Force to the aerospace and defense industry. Meet the participants: Scott Vander Hamm: Vice President and Corporate Lead Executive, Northrop Grumman Co…

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🎙️ Eat Your Own Dog Food: Shelley McKinley on AI, Ambiguity, and Owning the Grey Areas 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Shelley McKinley, Chief Legal Officer at GitHub and Vice President at Microsoft, joins Scott to share career-defining lessons from two decades at the sharp edge of tech, innovation, and regulation. Now leading GitHub’s global legal, policy, and trust teams, Shelley offers a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of GitHub Copilot, launched before…

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🎙️ Forget the Patriarchy and Other Lessons in Leadership – Sam Plant, CLO at Müller UK* 1:03:55

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Sam Plant, Chief Legal Officer at Müller UK & Ireland, brings a refreshing mix of humility, insight and honesty to this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law. From risk-taking in legal advice to speaking up about gender inequality, Sam shares three candid lessons that challenge the status quo. Leading the legal and compliance function across one of t…

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Flying the Amazing N3N Seaplane with Addison Pemberton 54:01

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On this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve is joined by Addison Pemberton to discuss his amazing N3N seaplane. This round-engine biplane is the only one of its kind flying on a single mono-float. The N3N was the primary seaplane trainer for the US Navy from 1936 until 1961. It is a rare example of a military aircraft that was designed and pr…

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Honoring the Mission: Memorial Day, Service, and the Power of Partnership 25:15

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In this special Memorial Day edition of Salute: A National Salute to America's Heroes, host General Harencak sits down with two of the most influential voices in the defense community: General Thomas A. Bussiere, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Tom Jones, Corporate VP and President of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems. Togeth…

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MMP 80. Grumman F4F Wildcat/Martlet 1:47:27

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This week, Callum and Garrison go through the history and variants of the famous Grumman F4F Wildcat, as well as the diffences between then, the best model kits to build for them and the various camoflauge schemes they used. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = Micro.Mac…

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🎙️ Be Liquid, Fill Gaps: David Flavell on Global Experience and Strategic Influence at PepsiCo 1:06:09

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David Flavell, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at PepsiCo, shares practical, hard-earned insights from a legal career that has spanned the globe—from Melbourne to Shanghai, Dubai to New York—culminating in one of the most senior legal roles in the Fortune 50. Now leading a global legal function of 500+ professionals, David speaks candidly a…

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🎙️ Trust Your Gut: Jorrit de Haan on Building Legal from Scratch at Mollie 43:33

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Jorrit de Haan, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Mollie, joins Scott to share the honest highs and hidden challenges of building an in-house legal function from the ground up. Jorrit stepped into his first GC role at Mollie in 2021, tasked with transforming a handful of lawyers working reactively into a fully-fledged legal team. In this c…

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The Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage with Danny Seybert 1:03:03

3M ago1:03:03

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Danny Seybert ,president of the Alaska Aviation Museum, joins Steve McCaughey on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss growing up in a historic aviation family in Alaska in the 1970's. Danny's father Orin Seybert founded PenAir in 1955 which famously flew Grumman G-21 Gooses throughout the Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Aviation Museum …

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David Whitaker: Leading Miami’s Future in Tourism & Legacy 21:16

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In this episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, General Harencak sat down with David Whitaker, the President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). A seasoned tourism leader and passionate advocate for Miami’s global reputation, David reflects on his homecoming after 17 years away, having previ…

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Driving Change & Philanthropy: Rita Case’s Incredible Journey 17:57

3M ago17:57

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Join us on Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes for an inspiring sit-down with Rita Case, the trailblazing President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group—now the largest female-owned dealership group in the United States. In this episode, Rita reflects on: Her roots and rise—from growing up in her parents' Honda dealership to shapi…

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Leading with Purpose: Honoring Service and Safety in Miami Beach 29:23

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In this inspiring episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, we sit down with three of Miami Beach’s most dedicated public servants—Mayor Steve Meiner, Police Chief Wayne Jones, and Commissioner McGhee—for a heartfelt conversation on leadership, public safety, and the significance of community service. From the front lines…

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Introducing the National Salute to America's Heroes 29:19

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In this premiere episode of the USA Salute to Heroes podcast, we’re honored to welcome two extraordinary guests: Micky Markoff, Executive Director and Founder of the National Salute to America's heroes, and Emmy-winning journalist and U.S. Air Force veteran, Willard Shepard. Together, they discuss the origins and mission of the National Salute to A…

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MMP 79. The Most Produced British Tank, The Valentine 1:13:51

3M ago1:13:51

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This week Garrison and Callum talk about the most produced british tank, the Valentine tank, as well as the current models news and what we are working on. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the MMP Discord server (join …

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Flying Seaplanes Over San Francisco Bay with Aero Adventures 49:45

4M ago49:45

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On this episode Steve is in Sausalito, California with Aaron Singer of Aero Adventures. Commodore Center Seaplane Base, where Aero Adventures operates, dates back to the romance of the Pan Am Clipper Ships. The base has an amazing safety record and a colorful history as the location where Otis Redding wrote "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay," and as …

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Duds Of War Pilot Preview - The Chauchat Light Machine Gun 54:11

4M ago54:11

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This is a pilot preview of our newest podcast as part of the MMP universe. Duds Of War focuses on the worst that military history has to offer, from the Chauchat to the Sims Duddly Dynamite Gun to the Ross Rifle. Each episode we give into one of these failure and look at how, when , what and why these became the failures they are known as. Coming s…

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🎙️ Healthy Laziness & Win-Win Lawyering: Roel Staes on 22 Years at FedEx 54:13

4M ago54:13

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Roel Staes, until recently General Counsel International at FedEx, joins Scott to reflect on a 22-year in-house legal career that scaled from Benelux counsel to overseeing a 500-strong international legal, regulatory, security, and government affairs team. In this wide-ranging episode, Roel shares candid lessons from the top—on everything from mana…

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🎙️ No Jobs for Life: Emma Moloney on Crisis Leadership, Career Pivots, and Speaking Human 47:15

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Emma Moloney, experienced General Counsel and in-house leader across media and tech, joins Scott to reflect on a career that has spanned continents, contracts, and crises. From early GC roles at National Geographic Channel and News UK, to launching crisis management workshops and mentoring lawyers, Emma’s journey blends legal leadership with creati…

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Clear Lake Seaplane Splash-In 2025 : With Amanda Martin Lake County Chamber CEO 45:08

4M ago45:08

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Join Amanda and Steve McCaughey for a discussion about both the Clear Lake Splash-In and the growing vision and opportunities for seaplanes at this Northern California secret gem. Clear Lake is the largest lake fully within the state of California, with over 100 miles of shoreline, and yet the region is sparsely populated and under visited. Of spec…

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From M&A to Merlot: Jane Hyde on Embracing Career Detours and Speaking Human 49:04

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Jane Hyde, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at RWS Group PLC, shares a refreshingly non-linear legal career that took her from City law to investment banking, via a sabbatical in wine tasting — all the way to the executive team of a global AI-enabled language services business. In this unfiltered episode, Jane reflects on the pivotal mom…

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MMP 78. World War 1 Group Build Submissions 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

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The boys of the MMP are back with the start of Season 4. We are starting the season with going through the submissions for the World War 1 Group Build, including the overall winner. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the…

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People First, Always: Daniel Winterfeldt on Leading with Purpose at Jefferies and Beyond 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

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Daniel Winterfeldt, General Counsel for EMEA and Asia at Jefferies, shares his powerful journey from Wall Street to London and from capital markets partner to in-house legal leader and diversity champion. In this candid conversation, Daniel opens up about his early experiences as an openly gay lawyer navigating the stark culture shock of moving fro…

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Trust Your Instincts: Amos Carrington on Finding Fulfilment at Low Carbon 44:57

5M ago44:57

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Lessons I Learned in Law with Amos Carrington, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Low Carbon Amos Carrington, General Counsel at Low Carbon, talks to Scott Brown about making the leap from private practice to leading a mission-driven renewable energy legal team. In this episode, Scott catches up with Amos Carrington, General Counsel at Low Carb…

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From Specialist to Strategic Leader: Mike Sosso on Curiosity, Courage, and Career Growth at BP 47:30

5M ago47:30

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Mike Sosso, EVP for Legal at BP, joins Scott Brown to discuss his transition from specialist competition lawyer to strategic global leader of a 400-strong legal team. In this episode, Scott welcomes Mike Sosso, Executive Vice President for Legal (Group GC) at BP, overseeing a global legal team of over 400 professionals. Mike shares candid insights …

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MMP 77. Consolidated B-24 Liberator 1:00:20

6M ago1:00:20

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This week on the Micro Machines Podcast it's just Callum and Clint talking all about the B-24 Liberator and all it's variants. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the MMP Discord server (join in the group build)! https://…

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Slade Rosamond's Next Chapter in Aviation 1:02:50

6M ago1:02:50

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The SPA team is small, hardworking and known for moving mountains for our members. Slade joined the SPA team in 2021 and has traveled extensively supporting our mission, largely became our goto solution for maintaining, wrangling and implementing our technology needs amongst the many other demands put on the team. With great regret, but simultaneou…

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MMP 76. Modelling The Finnish Air Force (1918-1945) 1:20:45

7M ago1:20:45

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This week Clint takes us through the history of the Finnish Air Force during the interwar and world war 2 periods including aircraft like the Gloster Gladiator, Junkers JU-88 amd BF-108 as well as all the best kits you can build for each aircraft. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode t…

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MMP 75. Special Guest David Mulder Talks About Taking Over Modelair And Northland Hobbies 1:31:15

8M ago1:31:15

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This week the MMP boys have a good chat with a special guest, David Mulder. an awesome bloke who has taken over two failing model stores in little ol' NZ, Northland Hobbies and Modelair. We talk new marketing, reviving the stores and future plans. Big shout out to David Mulder for coming on to the show! Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use…

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MMP 74. CAC Boomerang And The Worlds First Jet 1:16:20

9M ago1:16:20

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This week the boys talk about Australia's only indiginous fighter, The CAC Boomerang, as well as finding out the world's first jet aircraft (Not the ME 262) as well as the usual hobby news and WIP's. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join…

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"From Working Bee to Strategic Leader: How Katja Roth Pellanda Rose to Lead a Global Legal Team of 500+" 42:10

9M ago42:10

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In the final episode of Season 6, Scott Brown is joined by Katja Roth Pellanda, Group General Counsel at Zurich Insurance. Katja shares her journey from a corporate law associate to managing a global legal function of 500+ lawyers. Her story is a masterclass in career growth, highlighting how being visible, strategic, and vocal can elevate your car…

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Lawyer to Fintech Founder: Aki Hussain on Small Lessons, Big Impact, and Betting on Yourself 50:20

9M ago50:20

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In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, we welcome Aki Hussein, a seasoned legal professional turned founder / entrepreneur. As Chief Legal Officer and Co-Founder of TerraPay, Aki shares his unique journey from Big Law to the bustling streets of Nairobi and eventually to founding an international payments company. His career exemplifies the in…