Best James Coyle Podcasts (2026)

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How to Hire & Keep Great People in Construction (Even When Everyone Else Is Struggling) 54:29

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Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle talks hiring, retention & culture with Traci Austin, the HR expert who builds high-performing teams for blue-collar businesses. If you’re tired of bad hires costing you time/money, rockstars leaving, or struggling to build a real team culture – this episode is your blueprint. We cover: – Why most con…

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How Economists Cause Harm Even as They Aspire to Do Good (with George DeMartino) 39:23

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For more than a century, economists have told us they’re simply “describing the world as it is.” But what if their theories aren’t neutral — and are quietly doing enormous harm? This week, we’re joined by economist George DeMartino, author of The Tragic Science, who makes a devastating case that modern economics has helped legitimize policies that …

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Episode 301: Raoul's Restaurant at 50: From the archives 44:19

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Send us a text I believe 100 years of joy radiate from the floor boards of Raoul's . Karim Raoul joins me to discuss this legendary restaurant. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.By John Coyle

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If America Is “Winning,” Why Does the Economy Feel Like This? (with Talmon Joseph Smith) 40:58

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America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in national wealth and half the country holding just a sliver of it, they…

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Episode 300: A quiet Christmas reflection on love, memory, and human connection. 4:10

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Send us a text Christmas doesn’t arrive with answers. In a year that’s asked a lot of us, this is a pause— to breathe, to remember, to connect. Because the moments that matter most are often the quiet ones a voice, a memory, a little light in the dark. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs…

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Season 10 Year in Review 30:17

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We revisit conversations from our tenth season of the FDNY Pro Podcast with host FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Barvels. As we reflect on this milestone season, we remain honored to share these operational stories and training tips with all of you. Thank you to all the members who contributed their expertise and experience.…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 29 - Ben Addison 1:01:55

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In this episode we chat with Ben Addison from Boys Wonder, the band described by Jim Moir as “the greatest band that never was”. Ben discusses his long-time friendship with Jim, from daytime drinking in Covent Garden to making home videos on tour in France to Jim introducing them on stage for the band’s recent comeback show. Also hear how an admin …

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LinkedIn for Construction Leaders – Practical Strategies for Building a Strong Professional Network 56:05

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Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle discusses LinkedIn mastery & AI in content creation with Al Kushner, founder of LinkedVantage®, an award-winning author, and the individual who transformed insurance sales into a LinkedIn empire. If you’re a construction owner wondering “Is LinkedIn worth my time?” or “How do I use AI without soundin…

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The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding (with Osita Nwanevu) 43:07

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Extreme inequality and democratic decline aren’t separate crises—they’re the same crisis. This week, Osita Nwanevu joins Paul and Goldy to explain how America’s constitutional design, corporate power, and decades of upward redistribution have eroded both political and economic freedom. He outlines what real democratic governance would mean inside g…

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Discover the rich legacy of Keens Steak House with James Conley, historian and wine director. 35:34

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Send us a text Keens Wine Director James Conley presides over a world class wine list, a selection of over 300 scotches and curates some of the most arcane American memorabilia. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.…

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From Abundance to Enshittification: 2025’s Must-Read Economics Books 31:14

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This week, Paul and Goldy look back at the most notable economics books of the year. They discuss Ezra Klein and David Thompson’s Abundance, Cory Doctorow’s blistering Enshittification, Thomas Piketty’s new works on inequality, Diane Coyle’s fresh take on GDP, and the overlooked history behind the Garland Fund. Whether you’re hunting for a holiday …

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Beyond the Incident: Real Crisis Management in Construction | I’m The Gaffer Podcast 53:11

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Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle talks crisis management & incident investigation with Desai Link, ex-lawyer turned safety pro, who moved from Australia to New Zealand because “they were 10 years behind in safety”. If you’ve ever wondered what to do the second someone gets hurt on your site (and 99 % of contractors haven’t planned f…

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The perfect NYC holiday trifecta—Rockefeller Center, the dazzling window displays, and a seafood feast at Oceana! 34:00

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The Secret to Winning Tenders Without Being the Cheapest | I’m The Gaffer 55:54

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Welcome to a solo episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle finally answers the #1 question he gets asked every single week: “How the hell do I win tenders without being the cheapest bidder?” If you’re a small-to-medium contractor sick of losing work, getting undercut, or telling yourself “it’s all backhanders and who you know,” this 53-minute mastercl…

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CORE Econ: Rewriting Econ 101 for the Real World (with Suresh Naidu and Wendy Carlin) 36:54

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Econ 101 shapes how millions of people understand the economy—but what if the textbooks are teaching a worldview that’s outdated, oversimplified, and in some cases flat-out wrong? This week, Nick and Goldy talk with economists Wendy Carlin and Suresh Naidu, leaders of CORE Econ, the global project rewriting introductory economics to reflect the rea…

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Episode 299- Scott Large built Provisions Fine Beverage into Oklahoma’s top importer—this is the wild story. 37:04

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Send us a text Provisions Fine Beverage is a visionary Wine, Spirit, N/A and cannabis Bev company. Click for more info: https://www.provisionsok.com/the-team Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.By John Coyle

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Divers in the Water with FDNY Battalion Chief Thor Johannessen, Captain Frederick Ill and Firefighter Jacob Dutton 55:32

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On the morning of November 12, 2023, FDNY members in Manhattan executed a dramatic dive rescue in the Hudson River. As initial FDNY units arrived, a witness reported that a man had climbed over the railing and fallen backward into the water. After a brief struggle, he disappeared beneath the surface. Within moments, FDNY surface swimmers and a SCUB…

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Stop Working 80 hrs for Pennies – Brad Huebner Tells You Exactly How to Charge More Tomorrow 1:01:42

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Welcome to Episode of I’m The Gaffer Gavin Coyle sits down with Brad Huebner, ex-Marine, multi-business owner, and the coach who has quietly helped hundreds of contractors finally get paid what they’re worth. If you’re working yourself to death, barely paying yourself, and still stuck under €/£/$1M – this episode is your wake-up call. We go DEEP on…

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The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America (with Mehrsa Baradaran) 48:25

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Law professor Mehrsa Baradaran joins Nick and Goldy to reveal how neoliberalism wasn’t just a misguided economic theory—it was a “quiet coup” that rewired our laws, courts, and institutions to elevate capital above democracy. Drawing from her new book The Quiet Coup, Professor Baradaran explains how this ideology became like the air we breathe: a p…

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Episode 278:Andrew O’Reilly at the world-famous Hospices de Beaune auction! 31:53

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Send us a text The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction is one of the most iconic and historically significant wine auctions on the planet. Andrew’’s path into wine was anything but linear. He initially dismissed a wine-career, only later discovering it through hospitality service and being captivated by “weird and wonderful” wines. He went on and studi…

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From Addiction Hell to 15 Years Sober: A Raw Construction Story | I’m the Gaffer 1:08:32

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer – a raw, gut-punching episode! Host Gavin Coyle dives deep with James Ford, founder of JT MOTIV, on the double-barrel crisis of addiction and mental health in construction. James bares all: from gambling at 16 to violent benders, rock bottom, and 15 years sober. Hear how pain builds strength, faith flips fate, a…

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The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters (with Diane Coyle) 36:00

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For nearly a century, GDP has been the world’s go-to measure of economic success—but what if it’s been telling us the wrong story? It treats cigarette sales and cancer treatments as equally “good” for the economy, while caring for your kids, volunteering, or creating art don’t count at all. This week, economist Diane Coyle joins Nick and Goldy to d…

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The Construction Leadership Gap Why We’re Running Out of REAL Leaders 29:34

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer Gavin Coyle delves deeply into the biggest crisis nobody talks about: the construction leadership gap. Why can’t we find proper leaders? Are we doing enough to nurture their growth? And what happens when you put the wrong person in charge? If you own a construction firm, manage sites, or want to step up – this 2…

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Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud (with Ben McKenzie) 32:52

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Actor and author Ben McKenzie didn’t set out to become one of crypto’s fiercest critics—but when the pandemic hit and Hollywood shut down, his curiosity turned into a full-blown investigation. The result was the bestselling book, Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, a blistering exposé of the crypto craze as “…

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Episode 297: Marquita Levy — dancer, wine rep, and a force in the New York wine scene. 37:00

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Send us a text Marquita Levy moves with intention — whether she’s commanding a dance studio or walking into a restaurant with a bottle under her arm. In this episode of Drinking On The Job, she breaks open the unexpected link between movement and taste, discipline and hustle, performance and presence. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 28 - Charlie Chuck 43:23

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DONKEY! In this episode we speak to the one and only David Kear, better known as Charlie Chuck. David regales us with a myriad of anecdotes from his many years in showbusiness; taking in everyone from Malcolm Hardee & Deborah Meaden to The Grumbleweeds & Sir Paul McCartney. We also find out how a sparsely attended performance in Edinburgh lead to D…

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Live Video, AI & Construction Efficiency with James Hatfield | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 49:36

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch.com, to explore how live video + AI is transforming construction sites. From remote inspections to instant AI diagnostics, James reveals how contractors are skipping truck trips, cutting change orders, and boosting profit — all …

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Stock Buybacks and the Trillion Dollar Heist (with Senator Cory Booker) 39:42

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Corporations are on track to spend more than $1.3 trillion on stock buybacks this year—money that could have gone toward higher wages, innovation, or community investment. That’s the real-life Trillion Dollar Heist at the center of our new comic from Civic Ventures, which follows Marta, a janitor who interrupts a corporate board meeting just as exe…

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Complex high-rise firefighting operations in New York City with FDNY Captain Chris Collier, and Lieutenants Dan Gordon and James Pirot 43:05

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New York City is home to thousands of high-rise buildings, from legacy skyscrapers to modern glass towers. Their heights can range from seven stories to more than 100 stories, with vastly different interiors. The FDNY responds to fires and emergencies in all of them. Over the years, the FDNY has developed proven strategies and tactics but continues…

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The Critical Role of an SAP with Joseph McFall | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 49:02

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Joseph McFall, Operations Director at SFTS - HV and Lead Senior Authorized Person at BOSLAN Ingeniería y Consultoría, to unpack the vital role of a Senior Authorized Person (SAP) in the construction and electrical industries. From ensuring electrical safety on high-voltage networks to …

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Competing Visions on Trade: A Race to the Bottom Vs. Building the Middle Class (with Thea Lee featuring Todd Tucker) 40:38

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In the final episode of our Trade series, Nick and Goldy talk with Thea Lee, former Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, to challenge the core assumption behind decades of U.S. trade policy: That trade is about efficiency, not power. Lee explains how past trade deals were written to protect capital while …

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Episode 296:Jean Garandeau, Managing Director of Champagne Jacquesson + Sales & Marketing Director at Artémis Domaines. 38:09

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Send us a text Jean Garandeau joined Château Latour in February 2010 and is the Sales & Marketing Director. He is also in charge of sales and marketing for Artémis Domaines Vineyards as well as Managing Director of Champagne Jacquesson. He’s the busiest man in wine business. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. E…

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Top 5 Rules for Construction Business Success | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 13:23

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle goes solo to share the Top 5 Rules of Success for construction business owners. Packed with practical insights, this episode reveals how to build a stronger, more profitable business while reducing stress and gaining freedom. From hiring the right team to mastering your numbers and embracing in…

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South of the Border: A Mexican Perspective on the Free Trade Era (with Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid) 30:44

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In the sixth episode of our trade series, Pitchfork Economics producer Freddy Doss talks with Mexican economist Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid about how NAFTA — and now the USMCA — reshaped Mexico’s economy in ways that those of us north of the Rio Grande almost never hear about. Yes, exports skyrocketed. But wages stagnated, domestic industry hollowed ou…

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Episode 295: Billy Weiss, the man behind North Berkeley Imports. 40:32

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Send us a text Ever wonder who brings the world’s most soulful wines to your glass? This week I sit down with the owner of North Berkeley Imports — the man connecting small European estates to American tables. Discover how decades of travel, trust, and taste helped shape one of the most respected import portfolios in the U.S. — and why passion, not…

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North of the Border: A Canadian Perspective on the Free Trade Era (with Luke Savage) 30:42

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In the fifth episode of our series on trade, journalist and author Luke Savage joins Pitchfork Economics Producer Freddy Doss to unpack how decades of “free trade” between the U.S. and Canada have reshaped both economies—entrenching corporate power, hollowing out manufacturing, and weakening democratic control over economic policy. Savage traces ho…

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Transforming Mental Health with Tom Chapman | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 57:48

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Tom Chapman, founder of the Lions Barber Collective and HereToTalk Training, for an inspiring discussion on mental health in construction. As a multi-award-winning author and TEDx speaker, Tom shares how barbers create safe spaces through haircuts, fostering life-changing conversations…

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Episode 294: Wine importer VOS Selections vs President Trump in Supreme Court 44:36

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Send us a text In a true David-and-Goliath battle, VOS Selections, a small New York wine importer, is taking on Donald Trump before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could redefine presidential power over trade. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.…

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Trade Wars Are Class Wars (with Matthew C. Klein) 49:28

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Electrifying Future Reveals Shocking Truth About Sustainable Energy | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 56:09

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Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer Podcast! Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, for an electrifying conversation about the future of vehicle electrification in construction. With a stellar background at Ford and BP, Mike shares insights on transitioning fleets to electric vehicles (EVs), the rise of EV adoption in China, and the c…

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Episode 293: Raj Vaidya: the sommelier who shaped America’s taste for fine wine. 54:10

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Send us a text Raj Vaidya is one of America’s most respected sommeliers. He discovered his passion for wine while working in fine dining and went on to shape acclaimed programs at restaurants such as Cru, Per Se, and many others. He later oversaw Daniel Boulud’s global restaurant empire, earning a reputation for excellence and precision. Renowned f…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 27 - David G Croft 1:14:47

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We are joined in this episode by Director & Producer David G Croft, who has many a tale to tell from his long and illustrious career in television; from co-creating The Crystal Maze to directing LIVE AID! He also tells us about his time working with Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and the Viz Top Tips videos. Find out what foodstuff David was asked to …

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Nurturing New Talent in Construction | I'm The Gaffer Podcast 22:18

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Welcome to Episode 86 of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle dives into a critical topic: nurturing new entrants and apprentices in the construction industry. This solo episode explores how to onboard, train, and mentor the next generation of leaders or skilled tradespeople. With practical insights on work ethic, structured programs, and cultural deve…

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You Can't Tariff Knowledge (with César Hidalgo) 41:51

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Tariffs won’t save America’s economy—but knowledge might. In the third episode of our Trade series, Nick and Goldy sit down with physicist César Hidalgo to explore how prosperity really grows—not through tariffs or trickle-down promises, but through the accumulation of knowledge and know-how. Hidalgo explains why digital exports don’t show up in tr…

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Yannick Benjamin’s inspiring story and the success of Wine on Wheels. 36:04

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Unpacking the QS Role with Michelle Carr | I'm The Gaffer 53:15

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Welcome to Episode 85 of I'm The Gaffer! Host Gavin Coyle teams up with Michelle Carr, Director of Construction Alchemy and H Squared Construction Ltd, for a riveting dive into the Quantity Surveyor (QS) role. With her wealth of experience, Michelle sheds light on trust issues, unethical practices, contract challenges, and the skills gap, deliverin…

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How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (with Nat Dyer) 41:18

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In the second episode of our Trade series, Nick and Goldy talk with author Nat Dyer about his book Ricardo’s Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray. Dyer reveals how David Ricardo’s famous theory of comparative advantage—long touted as proof that free trade is always a win-win—was built on unrealistic assumptions and a false …

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EPISODE 292: Chef John DeLucie reveals the story behind Cook Unity. Bonus: Top 10 cooking tips you won’t want to miss! 33:03

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Send us a text It’s like having legendary Chef John DeLucie cooking right in your kitchen—without lifting a finger. Savor chef-crafted meals made with the finest ingredients, delivered fresh to your door in eco-friendly, compostable, and recyclable packaging. Use code JOHNDELUC99 for $50 off your first order and bring restaurant-quality dining home…

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Systemizing Your Construction Business | I’m the Gaffer 1:02:07

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Systemizing Your Construction Business | I’m the Gaffer. In this episode, host Gavin Coyle welcomes Ian Morris, a seasoned director, to reveal how to systematize your business, plan for succession, and leverage Simpro software. Perfect for Construction Industry Trends. Subscribe and like to join our community, and share your thoughts below! Key Poi…

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Trade Wars, Class Wars & Globalization: Unpacking The Truth About Trade (featuring David Autor & Marc Palen) 47:52

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In this kickoff to our special series on trade, Nick and Goldy unpack why trade policy isn’t just about tariffs and treaties—it’s about people, power, and priorities. For decades, the prevailing narrative has been that trade benefits everyone by lowering prices. But the real question is: who does it help, and who does it hurt? From the false promis…