Best Kate Berry Podcasts (2026)

Why are so many developers suddenly talking about Zig? Is it just another systems language, or is something deeper happening? Scott sits down with Loris Cro, one of the community voices behind Zig, to explore why this relatively young language is getting so much attention from systems programmers, game developers, and performance-obsessed engineers…

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511: Concierge Pre-IPO Access: Why Small, Personalized Firms Beat Giant Platforms 40:48

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Jason and Christine Healey, founder of Healey Pre-IPO, discuss the specialized market for private stocks in late-stage, high-value companies. She explains that massive firms like SpaceX and OpenAI are remaining private longer than in previous decades, often reaching valuations in the hundreds of billions before debuting on public exchanges. Because…

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Trusting Agentic AI with Dr. Dawn Song 35:36

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In this partnership episode between Hanselminutes and the ACM Bytecast, Scott talks with Dr. Dawn Song, MacArthur Fellow and leading researcher in computer security and AI and co-director at the Berkeley Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence about how privacy-preserving computation, fairness, and accountability can help us design intell…

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Human Agency in a Digital World with Marcus Fontoura 34:51

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Marcus Fontoura has led engineering teams at IBM, Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft...building the very systems that power our digital lives. Now, as the author of Human Agency in a Digital World, he’s asking a more profound question: how do we stay in charge of the technology we create? Scott and Marcus explore what it means to move from being passenge…

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Daniel Temkin and the Beauty of Esoteric Languages 35:12

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What happens when code stops being useful and starts being art? Scott talks with artist and programmer Daniel Temkin about his new book Forty-Four Esolangs, a deep dive into the world of esoteric programming languages...systems designed not to ship software, but to provoke thought. They explore how absurdity, constraint, and humor reveal something …

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The Digital Runway: IT at the Philadelphia Airport with Camille Tomlin 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Scott sits down with Camille Tomlin, Head of IT at Philadelphia International Airport, to explore the intersection of aviation, technology, and leadership. They discuss how airports are transforming digitally — with IoT, data analytics, and smart infrastructure — and how Camille leads a team that bridges city government, airlines, and millions of p…

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C++ is Still Here, Still Powerful with Gabriel Dos Reis 35:50

2M ago35:50

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In a world of Rust, Go, and Python, why does C++ still matter? Dr. Gabriel Dos Reis joins Scott to explain how C++ continues to shape everything from GPUs and browsers to AI infrastructure. They talk about performance, predictability, and the art of balancing power with safety...and how the language’s constant evolution keeps it relevant four decad…

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Why Postgres? and why now? with Claire Giordano 36:11

2M ago36:11

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Postgres has quietly become the world’s favorite database...running startups, governments, and global clouds alike. Scott talks with Claire Giordano, long-time Postgres advocate and technologist, about the database’s unlikely rise from academic roots to modern dominance. They explore its design philosophy, the open-source community that fuels it, a…

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The Past Still Boots with the Interim Computing Museum's Stephen Jones 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Scott talks with Stephen Jones of the new Interim Computing Museum, about the craft of bringing old computers back to life. From wire-wrapped boards to tape drives and terminals, this episode dives into why running the old systems — not just displaying them — matters for understanding how modern computing came to be. Support, Visit, and Donate to t…

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Cheat Codes for Junior Engineers with Kat Excellence 35:22

2M ago35:22

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This week Scott talks to Kat who shares her tactical wisdom from her blog Katexcellence.io, where she decodes the early-career engineering experience with clarity and wit. From learning to build without motivation, to balancing depth and velocity, to navigating layoffs and early‑career uncertainty, Kat distills lessons from her own journey through …

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How to overcome Imposter Syndrome - with Clare Josa 34:27

2M ago34:27

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Imposter Syndrome expert, Clare Josa, is this week's guest. In this episode we discuss how you can beat Imposter Syndrome. You'll learn what are the symptoms of Imposter Syndrome. Plus the five key steps to beating Imposter Syndrome and how to help someone with Imposter Syndrome. Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, …

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AI-Powered Migration plus Raw Experience with Mike Rousos 36:25

3M ago36:25

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with cloud migration and app modernization expert Mike Rousos about the challenges and opportunities of bringing decades-old applications into the modern era. They discuss practical strategies for app modernization, how AI and GitHub Copilot are reshaping developer workflows, and what it takes…

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From potential disaster to huge growth due to the covid lockdown- Kate Hutchinson, The Sustainability Community 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Kate Hutchinson’s events company went from potential disaster to huge growth during the pandemic. Listen how chance meetings and recommendations have powered her business growth and how she's now growing her events company in the sustainability sector. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and edu…

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The Game Designers Workbook with Bobby Lockhart 34:43

3M ago34:43

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott talks with Bobby Lockhart, game designer and coauthor of The Game Designer’s Workbook. They explore the craft of game design, from turning ideas into playable experiences to balancing creativity with structure, and discuss how the principles in the workbook can help both aspiring and seasoned designers build …

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From a side hustle to a nationally franchised business - James Ooi, Little Bao Boy 30:06

3M ago30:06

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James Ooi, the founder of Little Bao Boy tells us how he transitioned from a career in sales to launching a successful street food business, starting from a side hustle in his flat to expanding into multiple locations. James shares insights on the challenges of building a food business, the importance of building a personal brand, and the strategic…

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Competence builds confidence with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla 36:00

3M ago36:00

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On this special episode of Hanselminutes, Scott reunites with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla, nearly 500 episodes and a decade after her first appearance on the show. They reflect on the arc of her career and the evolution of the developer landscape, discussing how building competence fuels confidence, how anxieties can compound in high-pres…

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How AI is revolutionising the pet insurance industry with Paul Hallett, Founder & Executive Chairman, Vet-AI 30:56

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Push your ideas to the web with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann 34:13

3M ago34:13

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann, who coined the term Jamstack, to talk about the future of web development in the age of AI. Recorded shortly before the announcement at Netlify Deploy, the conversation explores Netlify’s new AI Workflow, how it connects to the Jamstack philosophy, what i…

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Why international PR is not always great for business - Claire Daniels, Trio Media 34:44

3M ago34:44

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Join Claire Daniels, CEO of Trio Media, as she delves into her inspiring journey. Discover how Claire navigated personal tragedy to become a successful business owner, the challenges of taking over an existing company, and the lessons learned from international PR coverage. Claire also shares her unique 'Top 20 Reasons' exercise to help your busine…

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The Importance of Pair Programming with Tuple's Johnny Marler 33:50

4M ago33:50

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Tuple engineer Johnny Marler about the craft and culture of pair programming. They explore how intentional collaboration can sharpen problem-solving, reduce context switching, and build trust between teammates—especially in remote environments. Johnny shares lessons from developing Tuple,…

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510: Body Language, Intuition and Lie Detection in Business with David Jaison 28:53

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Today's 10th episode, David Jason and mentalist David Jason discussed the importance of intuition and body language in negotiations and lie detection, exploring techniques for recognizing truthful emotions through micro-expressions and behavioral inconsistencies. They covered the origins of body language analysis and its application in both virtual…

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What's the story behind Berrys Jewellers? With Simon Walton, Managing Director 35:15

3M ago35:15

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Introducing Simon Walton, Managing Director of Berry's Jewellers. We discuss the history of Berry's, the challenges and advantages of running a family business and the expansion of their stores. Simon shares insights into the luxury watch and jewellery industry, including the importance of building relationships with brands and the unique challenge…

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A Wee Peace | September: Jubilee of Youth & International Day of Peace 25:44

4M ago25:44

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This month, Dean sits down with Adam, Debbie & Phil and they all reflect on their time attending the Jubilee of Youth in Rome this summer.

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Can AI save DevOps? with SystemInit's Adam Jacob 34:09

4M ago34:09

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Adam Jacob, co-founder of SystemInit and creator of Chef, to explore the provocative question: Can AI save DevOps? Together, they unpack the growing complexity of modern infrastructure, the limits of human-scale operations, and how AI-driven systems might reshape the way we build, dep…

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The 'AI in music' success story - with Hazel Savage, Syntho 42:08

4M ago42:08

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Hazel Savage, a trailblazer in AI and music tech. Discover her unique insights on entrepreneurship, and her experiences in building and selling a successful AI company. Hazel shares her candid thoughts on the challenges and triumphs of innovation, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneur…

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Making Video Games in 2025 with Celeste's Noel Berry 31:47

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with Noel Berry, co-creator of Celeste, to explore his philosophy and process for making games in 2025, without relying on big commercial engines. Noel shares why he prefers building lightweight, custom tools over heavyweight platforms like Unity or Unreal, how modern C#, SDL3, and open‑source libra…

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From Lockdown to Launchpad - JFDI; The Mexi Bean Express Story with Danielle Best 31:37

4M ago31:37

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Join us as we dive into the amazing journey of Danielle Best, founder of Mexi Bean Express. Discover how she navigates the challenges of balancing multiple business ventures, from launching a restaurant during COVID to expanding into yoga and sweets. Danielle shares her insights on resilience, innovation, and the importance of having the right team…

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Lead generation advice from a lead generation agency - Faresh Maisura, Blueberry Marketing Solutions 31:12

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Join Faresh Maisura as we explore the journey of launching a business post-employer administration, the significance of mentoring and the impact of business courses. Discover insights on lead generation, public sector challenges, and the power of community support in entrepreneurship. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast th…

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The Ultimate Home Arcade with Polycade's Tyler Bushnell 36:07

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This week Scott welcomes Tyler Bushnell, founder of Polycade, to talk about reimagining the arcade experience for modern homes. Drawing on his family's Atari legacy, Tyler shares how Polycade blends retro charm with sleek design and modern game libraries—all while encouraging face-to-face connection. From Kickstarter roots to Techstars growth, we e…

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How to Lead with Value with Dr. Morgan Depenbusch 31:40

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Today we chat with Dr. Morgan Depenbusch and dive into the mindset shift that can transform your career and relationships at work. Instead of pushing harder to be heard or constantly proving yourself, what if the key is simply leading with value? Dr. Depenbusch and Scott unpack what “value” really looks like in practice—whether it’s helping teammat…

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509 Russias War on Ukraine Peter Zeihan Russian New World Order NATO Economic Agricultural Fallout v1 27:55

4M ago27:55

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Today, Jason welcomes geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan to the show today to discuss the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Peter discusses Putin's motivations, Russia's demographics and energy exports and if the response from the West will be enough to stop this conflict. What are the short and long term economic and agricultural implications …

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Focus Friend by Hank Green is #1 in the App Store with Bria Sullivan 38:34

5M ago38:34

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Bria Sullivan, developer and founder of Honey B Games, to unpack the viral success of Focus Friend—the cozy productivity app that dethroned ChatGPT at the top of the App Store. Co-created with Hank Green, Focus Friend gamifies focus with a sock-knitting bean companion, offering users a whimsical yet effective w…

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Inside the Maker Mindset with Roboticist Aaed Musa 31:47

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From wrist‑mounted CD launchers to rope‑driven quadrupeds, Purdue engineering student and YouTuber Aaed Musa turns wild ideas into precision‑crafted reality. On Hanselminutes, he joins Scott Hanselman to share the art, grit, and storytelling behind his most ambitious projects — and why iteration is his superpower. https://www.aaedmusa.com/…

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A Wee Peace | August: Kate Laverty - Non-Violence in Youth Work 29:30

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In August's episode of A Wee Peace, Pearse sits down with Forthspring's own Kate Laverty to discuss the role of Non-Violence in Youth work.

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Learning to Code with AI and Steve Klabnik 43:12

5M ago43:12

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Steve Klabnik wasn't a fan of AI. He knows how to code at high and low levels...but then he tried again. Now he's making more, shipping more, coding more, and having more fun. Is this a moral choice or a techincal one or both?By Scott Hanselman

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Paul Hawken on Soil & Story 58:07

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In this episode, I sit down with Paul Hawken — renowned environmentalist and author of Regeneration and Carbon: The Book — to explore what it truly means to live and lead in alignment with the earth. We talk about regeneration as a way of being, the role of beauty and grief in climate work, and why humanity’s default is not destruction, but renewal…

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How is AlmaLinux OS is community-driven? with benny Vasquez 34:14

5M ago34:14

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In this episode, Scott Hanselman sits down with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, to explore the project's journey since the shift away from CentOS. benny shares insights into how AlmaLinux stays community-driven, transparent, and enterprise-ready—all while navigating the evolving world of open-source licensing. It's a candid and…

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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden Wilkerson 32:18

6M ago32:18

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impact…

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508: 1,000 Years of Global Financial Data with Bryan Taylor 29:51

6M ago29:51

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Dr. Bryan Taylor joins Jason Hartman as they rewind the clock 1,000 years to look at the history of interest rates and housing costs. The bubonic plague and the Spanish Flu have both had an impact on economics. How does this relate to Coronavirus? Living in urban areas has historically been out of necessity. Currently, technological advances have t…

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The Art of Assembly: Exploring Low-Level Mastery with Randall Hyde 37:28

6M ago37:28

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Randall Hyde, renowned for his expertise in programming and assembly language. Known as the creator of the Lisa Assembler and the author of The Art of Assembly Language and Write Great Code series, Randall shares his journey from developing in assembler for early computing systems to work…

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APIs as the Execution Layer of AI with Postman's Rodric Rabbah 32:49

6M ago32:49

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Roderick Rabah, Head of Product at Postman Flows, about the evolution of software development, the intersection of APIs and AI, and finding the "right layer of abstraction" for problem-solving. Drawing on his deep expertise in compiler optimization, distributed systems, and serverless com…

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Saving State while Still Growing with Temporal's Preeti Somal 33:32

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In this episode, Scott chats with Preeti Somal, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Temporal, to explore how teams at OpenAI, Stripe, Netflix, and beyond are building long-running, crash-proof applications using Temporal's open‑source durable execution engine. Drawing on her leadership roles at HashiCorp, Yahoo!, and VMware, Preeti breaks down …

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A Wee Peace | July: Jo Berry - Building Bridges for Peace 26:54

6M ago26:54

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For this month's episode of A Wee Peace, Pearse was very lucky to sit down with Jo Berry from Building Bridges for Peace to chat about her story of forgiveness and discuss the current issues facing Northern Ireland

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SKY ENGINE AI's Dr. Malc Souter on AI-Generated Training Data 32:14

7M ago32:14

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In this episode Scott talks with Dr. Malc Souter, a computer graphics algorithms PhD and former Hollywood special effects artist, now bringing his rendering expertise to AI at SKY ENGINE AI. They dive deep into the surprising power of synthetic data, exploring when fake can outperform real in areas like medical imaging, defense, and self-driving ca…

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The best way to network in Leeds with Gordon Bateman, Climb UK 37:39

7M ago37:39

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Listen to one the best connectors in the Leeds business eco-system; Gordon Bateman. Gordon discusses his business background and a series of fortunate accidents that led to one of the biggest events on the Leeds business calendar. He also gives us a great networking tip. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspir…

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Dave Barry is the Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass 46:07

7M ago46:07

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When authors want to talk about their book they go on a book tour and often they go to large companies like Microsoft and speak to us in person. I had the opportunity to interview Dave Berry in person and I jumped at it. I grew up reading his humor column syndicated in The Oregonian, and his brand of sarcasm and dry humor matches mine. This episode…

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Interior design, Leeds United and aliens with Amanda Cook, Design Tonic 34:35

7M ago34:35

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Amanda Cook launched her business after a failed MBO followed by a discussion over a pint of Guinness. Listen how she tells us about the importance of networking in the building of her business, how much support there is out there for businesses and and why cash is king. We also discuss Leeds United and aliens…. Although not in the same sentence! I…

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Mary Reynolds on Letting the Land Lead 57:23

7M ago57:23

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This week's Hello Stasis episode is a conversation with Mary Reynolds — former Chelsea Flower Show winner turned radical rewilding advocate. We speak about what it means to return land to itself, to listen to the wild wisdom within and around us, and to reimagine our place in the living world. Mary’s work, like the season, calls us back to a deeper…

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Startup Mindsets with Earl Valencia 32:31

7M ago32:31

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What does it really take to succeed in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Earl Valencia—acclaimed tech leader, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World. Earl brings real-world insights from…