Best Hird Podcasts (2025)

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Policy change, advocacy, and the future of regen ag in Europe: panel session 58:03

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There’s no way around it, governance of the agricultural industry has a massive impact on how farms and the agrifood system are managed. Policy, regulations, and incentives are driven by many forces and stakeholders. Yet the political machine is slow and heavily influenced by financial interests. Where does this leave farmers themselves, and most n…

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Podcast: in defence of paper Braille, Le French Gut, a pioneering midwife 33:25

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France's largest Braille publisher struggles to continue producing embossed books in the digital age. Researchers delve into people's guts with a large-scale study on the French population's microbiome. And Louise Bourgeois, the French midwife who in 1609 became the first woman in Europe to publish a book about medicine. As France marks 200 years s…

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Climate Resilience on European Farms: Adaptation and New Potential 56:45

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Welcome back to another episode in our panel discussion series. In this edition we’ll be focusing on the challenges and opportunities of climate adaptation with examples of farmers in different key and representative zones of Europe. There's no question that the climate is shifting in severe and unpredictable ways. The question is how can agricultu…

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Evgeny Shadchnev on Transitioning From Founder to CEO 49:17

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Why has founder CEO succession become one of the most stressful and consequential decisions a board can make? In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Evgeny Shadchnev, founder of Makers, author of Startup CEO Succession and coach to founder CEOs, about how to navigate leadership transitions when the stakes feel deeply …

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Jess Skinner - Leadership Playbook Series - Australian Jillaroos Head Coach 47:11

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A true leader of not only her national team as head coach of the Australian Jillaroos but also a leader of her community , her family and so much more. Jessica gave her time during Jillaroos camp leading into the Pacific Championship final and shares her journey, her leadership challenges , her leadership style, her leadership highlights and much m…

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From humble beginnings, to leading a permaculture revolution in Malawi, with Luwayo Biswick 57:36

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Alex got a chance to follow up with Luwayo Biswick in Malawi. Luwayo had been on the Regenerative Skills podcast when it was still Abundant Edge for episode 71 in 2018. As the Founder of the Permaculture Paradise Institute, Luwayo and his family have built an enterprise that helps local farmers throughout the whole country learn how to integrate re…

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Podcast: Fighting drug crime, France's military service, (re)wrapping the Pont Neuf 32:14

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What France can learn from Italy's fight against the mafia as it tackles its growing problem with drug-related organised crime. A look at France's new military service. And wrapping Paris's oldest bridge, 40 years after it was transformed by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The recent murder in Marseille of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, the younger …

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Are Boards Adding Enough Value? Megan Pantelides on the Evidence 44:46

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What does a high‑value board really look like in a world of scandals, regulation fatigue, and infinite agendas? In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Board Intelligence’s Megan Pantelides to unpack the mindset, skills, and information boards need to move from box‑ticking to real strategic impact. They explore why cri…

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Lauren shares some fun outtakes and recaps her experience recording the first season of Her Side of the Trail hiking podcast: S1 Recap 13:36

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What's it like recording a podcast for the first time ever? Lauren shares her thoughts and some silly outtakes about her first season of Her Side of the Trail. Listen to past episodes and learn more about each guest on trailsthatrocl.com/podcast.By Trails That Rock

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From extractive agrobusiness to permaculture abundance, with Ripura Hewicke 1:17:02

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In our tour of Sub Saharran Africa, Alex followed a recommendation from Thiang’o to talk with Ripura Hewick. Ripura is based in Namibia, and manages a dryland farm for the non-profit Steps for Children. Ripura started as a traditional Agrobusiness management student University of Science and Technology (NUST) graduate with a Bachelors of Agricultur…

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The AI Arms Race: What NEDs Must Know About Cyber, Data and AI 48:33

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How should boards really think about cyber and AI when every organisation feels under siege? In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Danny Lopez, CEO of Glasswall and experienced NED, about why cybersecurity is now the defining risk of our time – and why boards must stop treating it as a narrow IT issue. They explore h…

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Media & Self-Harm: What Helps, What Harms?, with Dr. Nicholas Westers 53:58

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In this episode, host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast, Dr. Nicholas Westers, shares his own thoughts about how media portray nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) as well as suicide and mass shootings. He walks us through media guidelines for responsibly reporting and depicting each in the news, including the first ever NSSI media gu…

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Crossing milestones and charting a new path forward: 32:42

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400 episodes down and some big changes coming. It's been almost 9 full years since I started this little show and I'm amazed at the journey that it's accompanied me on, from my apprenticeship in bamboo building in Guatemala, to starting a homestead, leaving it to move to Spain just ahead of the pandemic, and where I am now, putting down roots in ce…

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Podcast: Civil liberties vs terrorism, Pelicot trial revisited, the Pascaline 29:26

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A decade after the 2015 Paris terror attacks, France continues to pass security laws, sometimes to the detriment of civil liberties. A feminist journalist's take on the Pelicot mass rape trial. And the auction of the Pascaline, one of the world's earliest calculators, is halted. Immediately following the Paris attacks on 13 November, 2015, the Fren…

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How Great NEDs Think: Lessons in Leadership, Brand and Governance with Robert Senior 41:23

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What does it really take to thrive in the boardroom rather than simply occupy a seat at the table? In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Rob Senior, former worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi and now a plural non-executive, investor and advisor. Drawing on a career that spans founding and selling Fallon, leading globa…

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Hiking as a Black Woman: Alexandrie Adebayo shares her experience and how she encourages others to get on the trail S1E15 21:34

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Breaking stereotypes and changing cultural norms is not what Alexandrie Adebayo set out to do when she created her Instagram account, Black Hikers Explore. Instead, her goal was to show black families (and really everyone) that they belong in the outdoor space and to offer opportunities and tips to get their kids outside. Lauren talks to Alexandrie…

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Ivan Cleary - 4 x back to back premiership winning Head Coach - Leadership playbook series 59:49

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Recorded early in 2025 after leading the best team in the modern era to 4x premiership wins back to back Ivan Cleary shares with you Leadership lessons and wisdom that will never age. Joining me off camera was world class business leader Wes Maas ( you can find an episode recorded with Wes on this channel ‘ from rugby league to billionaire’ ) who i…

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Community Resilience: Farms as Anchors of Local Culture and Community 54:24

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Welcome back everyone and welcome back to the monthly panel sessions. In this session that I hosted with Climate Farmers, we dive into the lives of three passionate farmers, Julia, Anne, and Mateo, who are not only dedicated to regenerative agriculture but also deeply invested in their communities. Each farmer shares their unique journey, challenge…

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The Secret Diary of the Boardroom: What Every NED Needs to Know About Governance 41:49

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Is your board truly equipped for effective governance, or are you just checking a box? In this insightful episode, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Erika Eliasson-Norris, Founder & CEO of Beyond Governance and author of The Secret Diary of a Company Secretary, to lift the lid on the guarded realities of boardroom life. Erika, who also serves as the G…

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What does the process for putting land in a farmer’s trust look like? 1:02:19

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You may remember a handful of weeks back when I interviewed Kristina Villa about the work of the Farmer’s Land Trust, and how they’re helping to make farmland affordable as well as giving new options to retiring farmers to preserve the legacy of their farms. Today will be a continuation of that discussion but with a practical example. I’m joined to…

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Podcast: Brigitte Macron, lauding open-air markets, France's Brazilian colony 31:58

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How French media silence helped false stories claiming First Lady Brigitte Macron is a man to go viral. The unsung praises of France's street markets, which bring people together around buying and selling food. And France's short-lived colonial foray into Brazil. False claims that President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte is transgender first emerg…

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Charles Hall on the Public vs. Private Market: An Analyst's Guide for Boards and Founders 56:50

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Is the UK public market truly a dinosaur, or is it on the cusp of a major renewal? In this essential episode for aspiring and newly appointed Non-Executive Directors, host Ralph Grayson is joined by Charles Hall, Head of Research at Peel Hunt. Charles, a leading voice in the market reform debate, delivers a candid and incisive analysis of the force…

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Best Books About Hiking and the Outdoors with Erin Burke: S1E14 22:29

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Hikers who are also book lovers, this episode is for you! Lauren talks with Erin Burke from Flying Off the Bookshelf (https://flyingoffthebookshelf.com/) as she shares her top picks of non-fiction and fiction books about hiking and the outdoors. This list is packed with great recommendations, so you'll want to take notes! Find the full list and sho…

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Trauma and Self-Injury, with Dr. Rachel Zelkowitz 50:13

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In this episode, Dr. Rachel Zelkowitz defines trauma and its prevalence among individuals who self-injure, delineates posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and discusses common treatments for addressing trauma, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Prolonge…

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The Scale-Up Capital Crisis: Alasdair Haynes on Why the IPO Process Must Change 42:12

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Is the UK truly "rubbish" at scaling up its most promising companies? Host Ralph Grayson welcomes financial markets trailblazer Alasdair Haynes, founder and now President of Aquis Exchange, for an honest discussion on building and scaling a disruptive business. Alasdair shares his 48-year journey, from City trading floors to successfully exiting Aq…

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The Helicopter View: Mastering the Executive-to-NED Transition 54:52

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Do you struggle to articulate your value in the boardroom, or feel trapped in the 'executive doer' mindset? Host Ralph Grayson is joined by Fiona Hathorn, CEO of WB Directors (now part of Nurole) and an expert in Governance and Talent Management, to dissect the challenges and strategies for building a thriving Non-Executive Director (NED) career. F…

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Hiking with POTS - Christine Reed talks about how she has learned to hike with a chronic illness S1E13 30:18

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What's it like to hike with a chronic illness? Christine Reed from Ruggedoutdoorswoman.com opens up about her experience of being diagnosed with POTS and learning how to manage the symptoms so she can continue to push herself to do long-distance backpacking and hiking. She also talks about her two books, Alone in Wonderland and Blood, Sweat, and Te…

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Developing smallholder reslience, through permaculture education and community, with Thiong’o Gachie 1:15:18

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Thiong'o Gachie is a permaculture trainer in Kenya, focused on inspiring smallholder farmers on how to apply permaculture principles, such as crop diversity, to strengthen their yields and build greater community. Alex sat down to talk to Thiong’o about his own process about setting up a small 1 acre farm, developing community, and understanding th…

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TRADE OFF: Essendon need to “take a good look at themselves” & all the Winners and Losers 22:22

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Matthew Lloyd and Laura Spurway wrap all the moves of the AFL's 2025 Trade Period and discuss all the winners and losers and what happens now with Hawthorn, and the fractured relationship with Essendon and their captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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The QCA Mission: Driving Investment for Small and Mid-Cap UK Boards 33:55

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Is the UK market finally ready for an IPO resurgence, and what must growth company boards do to prepare? Host Ralph Grayson welcomes James Ashton, Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), a leading advocacy group for small and mid-sized quoted companies in the UK. James draws on his background in financial journalism and as a FTSE 25…

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TRADE OFF DAY 7: Curnow, De Goey, disappointing clubs & an EPIC final day coming 15:14

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 7 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss how much the Hawks need to pay, Curnow and the Swans, advice for De Goey and what is happening on the final day of a wild trade period! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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TRADE OFF DAY 6: Sam Mitchell’s “brutal call” on a star & Lloydy’s “mail” 14:12

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 6 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss every name left on the board and where they go, Lloydy reveals his mail on is going on with Merrett and the writing is on the wall for a Hawthorn star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TRADE OFF DAY 5: Why aren’t North active? Cox and Mitchell & A career over 16:16

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Jimmy Bartel and Laura Spurway go through the news of Day 5 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss why exactly North Melbourne are not active, when they have 1 VERY big problem, Collingwood needs to do the right thing by some veterans and the lates on Elijah Hollands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Podcast: Taxing the ultra-rich, last paperboy in Paris, end of the death penalty 28:38

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The proposal to tax the ultra-rich that could address some of France's budget woes. The last paperboy in Paris, who has been hawking newspapers for nearly 50 years, tells of challenges and successes from Pakistan to Paris. And the man who ended the death penalty in France enters the Panthéon. As French politicians remain deeply divided over how to …

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TRADE OFF DAY 4: Curnow needs to get tougher, Rowan Marshall & Suns culture 15:04

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 4 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss what needs to happen for Rowan Marshall to get out of the Saints, the concerns the Suns should have by bringing in a certain player and Lloydy gets tough on Charlie Curnow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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James Fisher-Harris | The Leadership Playbook Series 55:24

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Recorded post 4 x premiership wins with the Penrith Panthers and just before heading to New Zealand to lead his family, his club and continue captaining his country. James shares his journey , shares his challenges relatable to any high performer and shares his mindset that inspires others and will inspire you on your own leadership journey as you …

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TRADE OFF DAY 3: Greedy Hawks, Clayton Oliver & Jimmy's take on Craig McRae 16:20

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The Future of Governance: How AI Will Transform the Boardroom 43:08

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How can board directors move beyond being overwhelmed by thousands of pages of materials and start genuinely driving performance? This episode features Raffaela Rein, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and multi-board director, who argues that the current state of governance is unsustainable. She draws on her journey from BlackRock and launching companie…

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What is Soft Hiking? Lucy Hird and Emily Thornton explain their concept and where you can meet other soft hikers S1E12 20:44

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By Trails That Rock

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TRADE OFF DAY 2: Jamarra’s luck, Give Nick a call & Humphrey over Petracca 22:31

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By 9Podcasts

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TRADE OFF DAY 1: “It’s up to Hawthorn to satisfy Essendon” & Curnow to stay 19:41

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 1 of the AFL's Trade Period and try to decipher the noise coming out of a lot of the clubs. And will Essendon REALLY not take Hawthorn's call? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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INTRODUCING THE TRADE OFF - with Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd 0:51

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Join Jimmy and Lloydy every day of the 2025 AFL Trade period for the latest news and insights to one of the biggest player movement seasons we have ever anticipated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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Coachable Founders and Coachable NEDs: The Secret to Startup Success 45:25

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Are you struggling to bridge the gap between an executive role and securing your first Non-Executive Director position? In this episode, host Ralph Grayson welcomes Susanne Chishti, Founder and Chair of FINTECH Circle and a seasoned board member on both private and FTSE 250 boards, to explore how high-calibre professionals can leverage their expert…

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Brisbane Lions "could dominate for 10 years" & Eddie "I know the bounce is gone" 1:04:21

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel recap the 2025 AFL Grand Final, how Brisbane did it, Chris Scott's "sour grapes", the death of the bounce & 2026 Predictions. GET IN TOUCH X - x.com/FootyonNine INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/footyonnine EMAIL - [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Parenting with Lived Experience of Self-Injury, with Dr. Janis Whitlock 53:13

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Two topics are covered in this episode: (1) how parents with lived experience of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) can navigate conversations with their children about their own scarring and wounds, and (2) how parents (with or without lived experience) can navigate conversations about self-injury with their young adult children when they turn 18. Dr.…