This is the Snowfighters Institute podcast, where you will hear directly from some of the most interesting people in the professional snow and ice management industry – to learn about their successes, to hear about the challenges they faced along the way, and to have their perspective on critical issues facing our industry today. Hosted by Phil Harwood ([email protected]). Follow our social media feeds and check out upcoming events at SnowfightersInstitute.com.
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And Now For Something Completely Machinima
Ricky Grove, Tracy Harwood, Damien Valentine, and Phil Rice
Machinima, real-time filmmaking, virtual production and VR. Four veteran machinimators share news, new films & filmmakers, and discuss the past, present and future of machinima.
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Modern Mindset investigates how our beliefs, values, and psychology influences our modern life and emotions. From business and finance to relationships and communication, we talk to experts from around the world to provide practical ways in which psychology and mindset can give you the edge in the minefield of modern life.
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No More Mondays is your permission slip to ditch the Sunday Scaries and build a career—and life—you actually want. Hosted by Angie Callen, founder of The Modern Coach and Career Benders, this show delivers energetic conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate work, leadership, and business with clarity and confidence. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or a high-achieving pro craving more alignment, you'll get actionable tools, smart insights, and a weekly dose ...
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547 - Laurence Kemball-Cook on a System to Convert Our Footsteps Into Electricity
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17:53Rory McGowam is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO & Founder of Pavegen. Laurence talks to Rory about how he has designed a system to convert our footsteps into electricity. With walkways popping up all over the UK and across the globe, could this be the solution to the energy crisis and a key tool in the fight against climate change? https://www…
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187 - Break the Belief Barrier: Purpose-Driven Growth with Quinn Harwood
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38:18What stories are you telling yourself...and are they holding you back? In this episode of No More Mondays, I speak with Quinn Harwood, leadership coach, author of GrowthTime!, and expert in helping people break through belief barriers that limit their growth. We'll explore how mindset shapes identity, why confidence and clarity matter, and how stor…
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546 - Dan Harwood on the Shift in Social Habits and Mindful Drinking
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11:44Rory McGowan is joined by Dan Harwood, a wine expert and strategiest. They discuss Gen Z's desire to go out but drink less. They also look at the shift in drinking in social situations and mindful drinking. https://eisberg.co.uk/By Modern Mindset
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S5 E191 Machini-ick: Happy Wheels (July 2025)
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49:08In days of yore, when Machinima ruled the digiwaves, they commissioned stuff like this week's pick... we have a rather more heated discussion than usual about the pros and cons of the choice and the commissioning strategy. Check out our thoughts and let us know what you think. Maybe you were caught up in this mess, we certainly hope not... or at le…
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545 - Craig Allan on New Research About Misplaced Items
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15:02Rory McGowan is joined by Craig Allan from ABAX. New research reveals how much of our workday is spent searching for misplaced items, rather than focusing on our job. Rory and Craig discuss this and more about all things tracking tech. https://www.abax.com/en-gbBy Modern Mindset
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186 - Negotiation Without the Drama: Unapologetically Ask for Mor Patrick Griffin
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36:40What if negotiation wasn’t about going to combat or coming out the winner? What if, instead, it was about communication, clarity, confidence, and a little creativity? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Patrick Griffin, fractional CFO, negotiation expert, and the most charming finance guy you’ll ever meet, to reframe how we think ab…
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544 - Briony May Williams on All Things Ice Cream
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14:18Rory McGowan is joined by TV chef, baker, and presenter Briony May Williams! You may recognise Briony from The Great British Bakeoff, Food Unwrapped, Morning Live and more! They discuss new research regarding Brits' ice cream habits, as well as some of Briony's tips and tricks for making your own at home. https://www.cuisinart.co.uk/…
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To think this film's creator knew nothing about animation prior to making this short is absolutely astonishing. Of course, as we discuss, many crossed this path as a consequence of the pandemic, but there are few gems we've found like this. The film, Rally, draws heavily on Santiago Menghini's experience as a live action director and producer. What…
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185 - Architect Happiness: 11 Drivers of Real Employee Engagement with Renee Marchak
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45:31What if employee engagement wasn’t about perks, pizza parties, or another survey? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Renee Marchak, veteran HR leader, founder of Level-Up Career Coaching, and creator of the #ChangeMakers Circle, to unpack the powerful framework of 11 Employee Engagement Drivers. If your team feels fine but not fire…
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, it is acting in spite of it." Yep, never a truer few words than said in jest. This week, we discuss a cutscene extravanza of Arthur's life story in the game, apparently endorsed by Roger Clark himself. Its a story told in three acts, supported by some great musical choices, even if we don't completely agree on t…
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This brings back so many memories for us, the 1980s and 90s, Frank Drebin's utter incompetence and Leslie Neilsen's brilliance. Hat Loving Gamer has excelled himself with this interpretation, taking in a bunch of retro games - everything from PacMan to Mario and then adding in a bit of Halo and GTA for good measure. Our selection of this film also …
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543 - Phil Jeynes on New Research About Child Accidents & Health Protection
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8:06Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life? https://www.metlife.co.uk/…
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184 - Becoming That Guy: Mental Fitness, Confidence + Discipline with DJ Logory
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40:00Regardless of your gender, we've all had that moment in life...the one where we see what we think is a shining example of who we want to be. THAT GUY. You know, the one who walks into a room with quiet confidence, shows up with discipline, and somehow makes it all look easy. But what if becoming "that guy" wasn’t about hype, hustle, or perfection? …
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S5 E187 Machinima News Omnibus (June 2025)
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56:53Projects, mods, demos, Mickey Mouse, not machinima and genAIs... all in the mix this week. We also talk about new tools, game news and Predator: Killer of Killers, the first full length BIG budget machinima. Check out the discussion, links on our show notes, and add comments as usual. Credits - Speakers: Phil Rice, Damien Valentine, Tracy Harwood P…
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542 - Dr Olivia Ahn on the Growth in Demand For Sustainable Period Care
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11:11Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Olivia Ahn, co-founder of FLUUS and an expert in innovation and sustainability. With it being Climate Change Action Week, Dr Olivia talks about new research that shows a growing demand in sustainable period care. https://wearefluus.com/By Modern Mindset
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183 - How to Be Unforgettable (Without a Stage or Spotlight) with Phil Mershon
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41:52What if being unforgettable didn’t mean being flashy, loud, or “on” all the time? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Phil Mershon, author, speaker, musician, and creator of Unforgettable Experiences, to explore how small, intentional moments can leave the biggest mark. From saxophone solos to standout events, Phil shares how authen…
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541 - Adrian Ashford on Doing Festivals the Smart & Comfortable Way
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11:34Rory McGowan is joined by Adrian Ashford from Willow Meadows. Adrian shares his tips on festivals and how you can do them smartly and comfortably. With over 40% of festivalgoers now aged 44 and up, and a line-up packed with musical legends, the middle-aged festival crowd is having their moment. And while the music’s still loud, the priorities have …
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Our latest deep dive into machinima history, and this month we focus on Baron Soosdon, a Finnish creator whose work is legendary among us. The film pick, I'm So Sick, is an excellent example of the type of work he produced during his machinima career (circa 2006-2011) which, shockingly, never actually won an award - it was however runner up at Bitf…
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182 - Leadership in the Making: The Learn-It-All Advantage with Damon Lembi
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34:02What makes a great leader? According to Damon Lembi, it’s not about being born for the role, or even being “made” for it. It’s about staying in the making, showing up with curiosity, and putting in the reps to grow. In this episode of No More Mondays, Damon, CEO of Learnit, leadership speaker, and former D1 baseball player, and I explore how a Lear…
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540 - Dr Juho Jalkanen on a New Blood Cancer Trail That Could Revolutionise Treatment
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7:23Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen from Faron Pharmaceuticals. In this episode they discuss a new blood cancer trial has shown highly promising results, particularly for patients who have relapsed or live with hard-to-treat forms of the disease. https://faron.com/By Modern Mindset
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176 - Pivot with Purpose: Authentic Growth with Brittany Rogars
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36:25🔥 What if your next big move didn’t require burning it all down? In this episode of No More Mondays, I chat with Brittany Rogars, speaker, founder, and unapologetic advocate for ambitious women (who might be the sparkly, pink disco-ball to my earthy, dirt-covered crunch). 🪩 From escaping survival mode to building a multi–six–figure consulting firm,…
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539 - Shaun Forrester on the Importance of Physical Money
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12:36Daniel Clewlow is joined by Shaun Forrester from Loomis UK. They discuss new research carried out by Loomis UK regarding physical money. Despite the UK's ongoing shift towards digital payments, a significant portion of the population continues to value and rely on cash. This new research reveals that nearly 8 in 10 Brits believe all UK businesses s…
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S5 E185 Starfield: Dark Side of Luna (June 2025)
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26:38Yup, there's nothing to do in Starfield, except this kind of thing! Seriously, we love how this teases a potential mod by the creator, @StarfieldCinematics, and we reflect on the portrayal of the characters, the juxtaposition of the narrator voices and the pacing in what is essentially just a teaser. One thing we all agree on is just how stunning…
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538 - Michael Follett on the Active Uniform Alliance
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15:34Rory McGowan is joined by Michael Follett, Founder & Director of OPAL and an Internationla Play Consultant. They've found some new research that shows widespread support from the public for UK schools to change their policies and adopt an always active uniform. The Alliance, founded by Outdoor Play and Learning, the Youth Sport Trust, Play England,…
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537 - Klim Artemov on Ethically Sourced Charcoal
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10:16Rory McGowan is joined by Klim Artemov from Globaltic. In this episode, Rory picks Klim's brains regarding charcoal and why we need to be careful and make sure we know where we're getting it from. Some of these countries that our producing our charcoal are victims to deforestation and poor labour conditions. https://globalticltd.co.uk/…
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Ever wondered what it might be like to experience GTA as an NPC - or an animal? Well check out our pick this week! An hilarious let's play by @PuttherUncut "I Pretended to be a RAT NPV in GTA RP and Trolled the ENTIRE SERVER | DonDada RP", released 5 June 2022. Shades of Robin Hood in the approach - 2:37 Putther Uncut's Rat NPC trolling... 5:10 Det…
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S5 E183 Total War: Battle of Badr (May 2025)
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36:55In this episode, we discuss an account of an historic battle, which is commemorated annually on the 17th of Ramadan across all Muslim countries: the Battle of Badr 624AD. The film has been created by the Bellum et Historia channel, released on 16 November 2024, and made in Total War Atilla and other games, using various mods. These are, however, a …
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536 - Thea Watson on Bright HR's Latest Report Regarding Workplace Culture
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11:06Rory McGowan is joined by Thea Watson from Bright HR. In this episode the two discuss a new report that Bright HR has carried out. It looks at workplace culture and how it still requires improvement in certain areas. https://www.brighthr.com/By Modern Mindset
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535 - Damian Stirrett on The Consumer Voice Report
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9:02Rory McGowan speaks to Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. Damian tells us all about the 2025 Consumer Voice Report. This looks at Brits' attitudes towards AI customer service, with an increasing number expecting AI chatbots to pick up on and adapt to their mood. But there remains a lack of trust in AI to fulfil certain tasks and not make things more …
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S5 E182 Machinima News Omnibus (May 2025)
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47:21Our monthly roundup of all things we enjoy about this crazy world of machinima. Key discussion items - Machinima and virtual production updates AI-generated content and tools Video game trailers and announcements Character creation software developments AI music generation and legal considerations Creative video game content creation techniques 0:0…
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This week's machinima is made in Skyrim, and whilst its a little older, it shows off beautifully the quality of the game, characters and lip sync capability. The film, by Wanderersofthedas was released in 2015, and was made using lines drawn only from the game's NPCs. It makes for an oddly familial campfire conversation, notwithstanding the numerou…
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This week's ep focusses on the 2024 Crowbar Productions Machinima Mayhem contest winner: Fragile Harmony, made in Garry's Mod by Logan and released on 9 Sept 2024. Logan sent this in for us to take a look at, and we're sure glad he did. Yes there are a few things we could be critical about, but storytelling isn't one of them. Check out our review a…
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