Best Michael Pickering Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter — A Long Friendship, Twin Fiddles & The Watermelon Pickers Festival 44:27

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with two true bluegrass legends—Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland—to talk about their brand new collaboration and the stories that have defined their unique journeys. We get into their deep roots in bluegrass, experiences growing up in musical families, and how Michael adapted to becoming …

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#233: Dan Debow (Build Canada/Loblaws/Shopify) - Energy Corridors, Tech Ventures & How Economic Growth Drives Prosperity 56:54

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Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Dan Debow - board member of Build Canada and Loblaws International. Mr. Debow is also former VP of Partnerships and Corporate Development at Shopify, and 3x co-founder of Workbrain, Rypple, and Helpful. Mr. Debow was an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto - Fac…

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Mexican Mezcal from Rosa Luna Organic ( JC Estrada) 14:11

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https://mezcalrosaluna.com/ Made with Agave , Water and lots of love! How is Mezcal made organically? Why are they so unique in their environmentally friendly approach? What can other spirits brands learn from them? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your le…

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Billy Strings Plays the 53rd Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — Festival Highlights 28:07

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In this episode, I recap my visit to the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival in Michigan, a storied event that has been running for 53 years at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. From the start, the festival’s small-town charm and sense of community were clear—local history, welcoming people, and a laid-back, family-friendly vibe really set the tone. It was a …

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#232: Michael Kanovsky (Sky Energy) - The Northstar Energy Days, Bonavista Origins & Ingredients for Long Term Investing 1:08:44

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Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Michael Kanovsky - founder and CEO of Sky Energy Corp., a private energy and investment company founded in 1993. Mr. Kanovsky is also a Founding Partner and Associate/Mentor of Creative Destruction Lab (Rockies) as well as serving on advisory boards of several private com…

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Reuse Your Boxes with Package Loop from LimeLoop (CTO Chantal Emmanuel) 16:12

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https://www.thelimeloop.com/ 165 Billion Corrugated Boxes shipped daily in the USA, what if they could all be reused instead of recycled right away? Do you have a stack of boxes that you would like to sell for reuse? Did you know boxes can be reused several times? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live …

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All Good Now 2025 — Get a Full Music Festival Recap and See LIVE Performances 38:29

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In episode 47 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I deliver a full recap and documentary on the reimagined All Good Now Music Festival, held in Columbia Maryland at the Merriweather Post Pavilion from June 14th - 15th, 2025. Led by promoter Tim Walther, 2025 marked the inaugural year of the completely reimagined All Good Festival — one of the most icon…

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#231: Dan Pickering (Pickering Energy Partners) - U.S. Shale, Permian vs. S&P 500 Returns & American Companies Looking North 58:01

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Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Dan Pickering - CIO & Founder of Pickering Energy Partners - an energy financial services company headquartered in Houston, USA with ~$16 billion invested in all energy sub-sectors. Mr. Pickering is the Chief Investment Officer at Pickering Energy Partners (PEP). PEP is a…

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Rotten CEO Michael Fisher 14:27

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https://eatrotten.com/collections/all-candy A more natural candy option! What if candy could be delicious and more natural? 60% less sugar! Packaging trials and tribulations and more great lessons! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or …

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Hookahville 60 Music Festival Recap — Get Inside Ohio’s Longest Running Jam Band Festival 38:14

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap Hookahville 60, an Ohio music festival that has run twice annually (Spring and Fall) for 30 years. Get an inside look at this Ohio-grown iconic jam band festival, with this in-depth recap. I review standout performances including memorable sets from Ed McGee and other special guests, and share…

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#230: Jeremy McCrea (BMO Capital Markets) - Cognitive Biases 101: Helping Energy Investors Make Better Decisions 44:35

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeremy McCrea - Managing Director of Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets. Previously Mr. McCrea has held similar positions at Raymond James, AltaCorp Capital and National Bank Financial - with more than 20 years of experience exclusively covering the energy sector. Mr. Mc…

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Worms Turning Plastic Into Fertilizer (Wriggle Brew) CEO Sam Baker 18:33

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https://www.wrigglebrew.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopVAmmjtWDI7xsblPJdkW1vkwd6PfuE-1igD5rnuD0b3IVnLuMZ How can worms turn plastic into a less expensive fertilizer? Sam is the CEO of Wriggle Brew and this episode has some really interesting insights! [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more s…

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Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers — New Albums, Vinyl Collections & Festival Debuts 22:56

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Taylor Steele, singer, song-writer and front woman for The Love Preachers, as she gears up to play her first Picking on Picnic festival at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, Missouri. Taylor shares how her band's heartfelt songwriting, built from life experiences and a blend of roots, classic ro…

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#229: Mike Belenkie (Advantage Energy) - Infrastructure, Cash Flow & Canadian LNG Opportunities Ahead 1:06:15

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Mike Belenkie - CEO of Advantage Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$2 Billion. Mr. Belenkie joined Advantage in October 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2019 and then to President a…

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NEW 3M Sustainable Innovations with Julianne Strunk 20:27

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https://www.3m.com/sustainablepackaging Connect With Julianne Strunk to learn about the latest from 3M in sustainable packaging https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannestrunk/ This podcast is sponsored by 3M https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on App…

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Inside Dark Star Jubilee 2025: Music, Vendors, and Exploring Deadhead Festival Vibes 31:34

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In this episode of Music Festival Podcast, get festival highlights and real stories from the 12th annual Dark Star Jubilee held over Memorial Day Weekend at Ohio's iconic Legend Valley Concert Venue. You’ll get behind-the-scenes insight into what makes the festival tick, hearing directly from attendees, vendors, artists, and the people who run it. …

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#228: Hilary Foulkes (Chord/Pine Cliff/TPH & Co.) - Adventures in Northern Saskatchewan, Hard Rock Origins & CAN/U.S. Mergers 1:00:40

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Ms. Hilary Foulkes - Independent Director of Chord Energy, Pine Cliff Energy, Senior Advisor at TPH Canada & Vice-Chair Let’s Talk Science. Previously, Ms. Foulkes was an independent director for Modern Resources, Vice President and COO at PennWest Exploration, and Managing Dire…

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"Lofi Poli Sci Long-Form Episode!" 57:03

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode 44 Season 11 (series 935) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics

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US Plastics Pact (Marcu Alexander) 23:12

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https://usplasticspact.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcu-alexander-651a905/ What is the US Plastics Pact? Who should join the US Plastics Pact? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the pod…

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"USA's Media Frames: Popcorn Politics?" 7:43

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode 43 Season 11 (series 934) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics

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Watermelon Pickers' Festival 2025 Preview — Behind-the-Scenes with Producer Stacey Sinclair 43:36

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, you'll get the inside scoop on the 21st annual Watermelon Pickers Festival from producer Stacey Sinclair. This long-standing festival held annually in Berryville, Virginia has a deep and rich history, and is in the midst of a major evolution—from its 1960s origins to its revival and growth into one of…

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#227: Robyn Regehr (Calgary Flames/Blueline Oilfield Rentals) - Winning the Stanley Cup, 15 Years in the NHL & Energy Entrepreneurship 1:31:47

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Robyn Regehr. Mr. Regehr played ~1089 NHL games over fifteen years including twelve with the Calgary Flames, and three with the LA Kings - where he won the Stanley Cup in 2014. Mr. Regehr also competed for Canada in World Juniors, World Championships, World Cup and Olympics.…

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"International News Recap!" 4:03

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode 42 Season 11 (series 933) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics

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"Want to be on an episode of Lofi Poli Sci?" 6:59

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode 41 Season 11 (series 932) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics

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The Packaging Recycling Summit! Kim Overstreet and Matt Reynolds from PMMI 19:29

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The event is June 25-27 in Dallas: SAVE $200 with the code CCONNORS I hope to see you there! Here is the link to register: https://www.packagingrecyclingsummit.com/2025/home Why is the Packaging Recycling Summit a must attend? What can be done to make packaging actually recyclable? Who will be speaking there and what will they be focusing on? https…

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Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska Talks Bluegrass Guitar, Summer Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick 34:34

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sat down with Ben Majeska—lead guitarist, vocalist, and the energetic force behind Armchair Boogie—for a deep dive into the band's origin story, the wild ride of festival touring, and their unique place in the exploding jam-grass scene. With festival season heating up, Armchair Boogie’s summer is pa…

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#226: Karen Nielsen (Fmr. ATCO/ARC Resources) - Early Field Days, Montney Origins & How Power Markets Influence Energy Prices 1:09:45

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Ms. Karen Nielsen. Throughout her career, Ms. Nielsen has held executive & board level positions at ATCO EnPower, Seven Generations Energy Ltd., ATCO Power, ARC Resources Ltd., Birchcliff Energy Ltd & Crew Energy Inc. Ms. Nielsen also earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering (w…

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"It's absolutely nothing" 5:19

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7wsk7UJtC4s Episode 40 Season 11 (series 931) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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"War, what is it good for?" 5:04

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/JWkH_0q9dwg Episode 38 Season 11 (series 929) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics #war #wars…

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"No More Tuesday's Top-10's? Lofi's needed..." 5:11

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/HH4cmIAiY8c Episode 39 Season 11 (series 930) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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Wonderfil CEO Amelia Eichel REFILL IS THE WAY 22:50

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https://www.wonderfil.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-eichel-92639a16b/ What if we could refill our items perpetually instead of single use packaging? https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/ https://storytracker.solutionsjournalism.org/ https://doughnuteconomics.org/ https://systems-ledleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors…

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Poe Rd. Music & Arts Sanctuary in Grand Rapids, Ohio ⛺️ 2025 Season Opener Festival Recap 20:11

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, we take a up-close look at a truly one-of-a-kind Midwest music venue. I’m breaking down the Poe Road Music Sanctuary’s 2025 Season Opener in Grand Rapids, Ohio—a one night festival held at a hidden gem set in the middle of the cornfields with a history as unique as its lineup. Poe Rd. is definitely an…

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#225: Eric Nuttall (Ninepoint) - Election Results, Oil Volatility & Why Canada Needs to Build Infrastructure Projects 49:50

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Eric Nuttall - partner and senior portfolio manager with Ninepoint Partners, and the Ninepoint Energy Fund - Canada's largest energy fund with ~$2 billion under management. Mr. Nuttall's views on energy are frequently sought after by BNN Bloomberg, CNBC, The Globe and Mail, …

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"Saying goodbye, It’s like saying hello all over again" 5:06

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/QpmjmVcv3Es Episode 37 Season 11 (series 928) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics #love #goodby…

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This time I get interviewed! Career advice and more with Kimberly Packard 26:21

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspackard/ This episode is very unique as I'm getting interviewed! Kimberly Packard reached out to me to ask me about my career path and advice to job hunters and I said, let's make it a podcast! How did I get into packaging? What is the best advice I've received? How can you start a new career journey? https://po…

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Pickin' on Picknic 2025 Preview with Ryan Kemp 🪕A Decade of Bluegrass Festival Vibes 25:24

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, we get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Pickin' on Picknick, a Bluegrass Festival celebrating it's 10th year of production and held annually in St. Clair, Missouri at Lost Hill Lake. I had the chance to sit down with festival producer and promoter, Ryan Kemp, for an exclusive preview of this long…

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#224: James Pasieka (Fmr. McCarthy Tétrault) - 50 Years of Law: From Texaco Beginnings to Libyan Oil Deals & Chinese Ventures 1:25:36

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. James Pasieka is a former partner with the Calgary office of McCarthy Tétrault LLP and has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating transactions for capital projects, joint ventures, corporate financings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He has negotiated or closed deals on six continents. …

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"Top 10 Countries by Population; & Smallest Countries by Population" 5:59

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/gUHEqCYREk8 Episode 36 Season 11 (series 927) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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"Lo-Fi Global News: Freedom House Friday on a Monday" 3:10

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/6wtEX-pMHJE Episode 35 Season 11 (series 926) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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Kenya National Waste Pickers President John Chweya 30:17

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Donate Here to Help buy 1 truck: https://gofund.me/cb4e681d Over 36,000 people are part of this association of waste pickers in Kenya and it's a truly impressive story about how they are working to make a circular economy while being healthy and safe and having a living wage. So much needs to be done to make this fair! https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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"Live Show 4/7/2025: Monologue & Lofi Global News: Tulane University" 7:00

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/i3yihc1_MTc Episode 34 Season 11 (series 925) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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Jeff Mattson of Dark Star Orchestra Talks Dark Star Jubilee 25:04

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Dark Star Jubilee with NeighborN8 and special guest Jeff Mattson of Dark Star Orchestra. Jeff discusses what it was like stepping into the lead guitar role with DSO and how the band meticulously recreates different Grateful Dead eras, even going so far as to m…

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"Intro Monologue & Trivia: Tulane University 3/23/25 Live-Show!" 5:57

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/teFODPmCY1w Episode 33 Season 11 (series 924) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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#223: John Jeffrey (Saturn Oil & Gas) - Bootstrapping to 40,000 boe/d, Mid-Life Cycle Assets & Perspectives of Junior E&P 50:10

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. John Jeffrey - CEO of Saturn Oil & Gas - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$300M. Prior to assuming leadership of Saturn in 2016, Mr. Jeffrey was the area finance manager for a Fortune 500 engineering consulting firm in Canada. Mr. Jeffrey was a founder and C…

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Chief Sustainability Officer David Murgio (Ranpak) 26:25

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https://www.ranpak.com/ Check out Ranpak today , here is their website and ESG report https://www.ranpak.com/sustainability/ How has Ranpak been leading the way in sustainability for over 50 years? Why does paper make such a great option for shipping? Did you know Ranpak has amazing automation equipment? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packag…

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Camp Cosmic 2025 — Festival Recap with Band Interviews 🪕 42:34

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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap Camp Cosmic 2025, a music festival produced by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country and held annually at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. This is the second year for this insanely fun music festival where a shows are held in the iconic cave stage. You'll hear excerpts of exclusive band interviews w…

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#222: Jordan McNamee (Optimist Fund) - Finding Growth Companies, Capitalizing on Market Volatility & Building an Investment Fund 37:53

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Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Jordan McNamee – Founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Optimist Fund - an investment fund with ~$40 million under management. Prior to founding the Optimist Fund, Mr. McNamee worked at CI Global Asset Management as lead Portfolio Manager, and Cambridge Global Asset Man…

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"Internet-Users by Countries; a most/least Top-10 List" 5:50

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/gVzGQkZtNGc Episode 32 Season 11 (series 923) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics…

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"LoFi Global News!" 6:26

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Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/23Q-65b_ubI Episode 31 Season 11 (series 922) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #news #worldnews #podcast #politics #sports #race…