Best The Sam Jones Project Podcasts (2025)

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Clara A. B. Joseph, "India's Non-violent Freedom Struggle: The Thomas Christians (1599-1799)" (Routledge, 2023) 37:46

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India's Nonviolent Freedom Struggle focuses on the Thomas Christians, a group of Christians in South India who waged a nonviolent struggle against European colonization during the politically volatile period of 1599-1799. India's Non-violent Freedom Struggle: The Thomas Christians (1599-1799) (Routledge, 2023) has three related objectives and uniqu…

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Subah Dayal, "Between Household and State: The Mughal Frontier and the Politics of Circulation in Peninsular India" (U California Press, 2024) 40:55

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Dr. Subha Dayal recently joined the New Books Network to discuss her new work Between Household and State: The Mughal Frontier and the Politics of Circulation in Peninsular India (U California Press, 2024). Her book makes a crucial intervention by moving beyond conventional dynastic narratives of the Mughal past to emphasize the role of elite house…

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From Struggling Recruiter to Top Biller to Entrepreneur: The Hard Lessons From Liam’s Journey 1:12:23

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In this episode, I sit down with Liam to unpack his journey from struggling recruiter to top biller and now entrepreneur in Dubai. Liam went from a tough first year in recruitment to billing £32.5K weekly GP at Opus, before taking the leap to start his own business. We dive into the hard lessons of year one as a founder, the reality of moving to Du…

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Kolby Hanson, "Ordinary Rebels: Rank-And-File Militants Between War and Peace" (Oxford UP, 2025) 42:26

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In Ordinary Rebels: Rank-And-File Militants Between War and Peace (Oxford University Press, 2025), Kolby Hanson argues that these periods of state toleration do not simply change armed groups' behavior, but fundamentally transform the organizations themselves by shaping who takes up arms and which leaders they follow. This book draws on a set of in…

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Gen Z Uprising: Youth, Protest and Political Change in Nepal 32:56

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In early September 2025, Nepal witnessed an extraordinary week of upheaval that many now refer to as the ‘five-day revolution’. Within the span of a single week, youth-led ‘Gen Z’ protests spread across Kathmandu and other major cities, the prime minister and his government resigned, the army intervened, parliament was dissolved, and Nepal’s new (a…

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Kenneth R. Valpey, "Yoga and Animal Ethics" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025) 43:42

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This open access book, Yoga and Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025) offers a comprehensive understanding of yoga theory and practice as it bears on several dimensions of animal-related ethical reflection and action. "Yoga" has become a household word in recent decades and, increasingly, has drawn physical yoga practitioners to explore its phil…

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episode 39 - Tony McGinley Church Planter Pastor, Whitehouse Church, Milton Keynes 1:09:19

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Becky catches up with Tony about his journey into ministry - becoming a Christian at 16 on a surprise trip to Spring Harvest, spending 6 months in Tanzania, studying with CYM, and more recently being called to plant a church in a new build estate. Hear amazing stories of God preparing the way and some nuggets of wisdom he learned in his years as a …

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How Terry Payne Rebuilt Aspire From Administration to an 8-Figure Valuation & Employee-Owned Success Story 1:05:48

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In this episode, I sit down with Terry Payne to unpack how he rebuilt Aspire from the brink of administration into an 8-figure, employee-owned success story. Terry shares what it was like to inherit a loss-making, headcount-heavy agency, lead it through survival mode during the pandemic, and transform it into a profitable, global business. We dive …

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Debaditya Bhattacharya, "The Indian University: A Critical History" (Orient BlackSwan, 2025) 58:45

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Is there such a thing as an ‘Indian university’? Is there an ‘idea’ of an Indian university? Were universities in India living and breathing products of the soil, or were they conceptual imports from a colonial heritage? What is the relationship between universities in India and the ‘publics’ that have inhabited or are alienated by them? More point…

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The Hard Truths From Year One of Running a Recruitment Business With Genie Founder of We Are Refyne 1:15:02

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In this episode, I sit down with Genie, founder of We Are Refyne, to unpack the hard truths from her first year running a recruitment business. From launching with no logo and limited experience, to turning over £364K and building a six-person team, Genie shares both the highs and the brutal lows, losing staff, unpaid invoices, and moments of doubt…

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The Hard Lessons From Each Stage of Building a Recruitment Business: Chaos, Growth & Clarity with Conor from Quest Personnel 1:10:20

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In this episode, I sit down with Conor from Quest Personnel to unpack the hard lessons from every stage of building a recruitment business. Conor started at just 23, completely self-funded, and went from scraping by in a WeWork to leading a £1.4M agency. We walk through the scrappy early days, the lifestyle-business trap, and the mindset and leader…

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Scoring the Paranormal with Joshua Amen and Nick McGirr 1:12:28

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Send us a text In this episode of Induced Fear, hosts Josh Amen and Nick McGirr discuss the evolution of paranormal research, focusing on the Paranormal Investigator's Almanac and the scoring system designed to quantify ghost hunting experiences. They explore the impact of moon phases on investigations, the importance of real-time evidence collecti…

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Sam Dalrymple, "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia" (William Collins, 2025) 53:25

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Partition—the rapid, uncoordinated, and bloody split between India and Pakistan after the Second World War—remains the central event of South Asian history. But 1947 wasn’t the only partition, according to historian and filmmaker Sam Dalrymple. Sam, in his book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia (William Collins, 2025), …

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Ruth Perini, "Varaha Upanishad: The Path to Supreme Knowledge" (2025) 30:29

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This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! http…

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Matthew Bowser, "Containing Decolonization: British Imperialism and the Politics of Race in Late Colonial Burma" (Manchester UP, 2025) 1:02:44

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In Containing Decolonization: British Imperialism and the Politics of Race in Late Colonial Burma (Manchester University Press, 2025), historian Matthew Bowser examines British imperialism in late colonial Burma (from roughly 1929 to 1948) to study how imperialists attempted to protect their strategic and economic interests after decolonization: th…

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David McNally, "Slavery and Capitalism: A New Marxist History" (U California Press, 2025) 43:05

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David McNally's Slavery and Capitalism: A New Marxist History (U California Press, 2025)presents the first systematic Marxist account of the capitalist character of Atlantic slavery. McNally argues that enslaved labour within the plantation system constituted capitalist commodity production, and crucially, reframes the resistance of enslaved people…

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Robert Ivermee, "Glorious Failure: The Forgotten History of French Imperialism in India" (Oxford UP, 2025) 55:54

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This is a powerful new account of a chapter in history that is crucial to understand, yet often overlooked. For 150 years, from the reign of Louis XIV to the downfall of Napoleon, France was an aggressive imperial power in South Asia, driven by the pursuit of greatness and riches. Through their East India company and state, the French established a…

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Mastering Contract Recruitment: How to Scale From Ones & Twos to Big Project Wins with Jack Proctor 1:10:01

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In this episode, I sit down with Jack Procter, Regional Director at Opus, to unpack what it really takes to master contract recruitment. Jack shares how he scaled from fast-paced “ones and twos” deals to building predictable, project-based client partnerships. We dive into his playbook for hitting £17K weekly GP, the systems behind scaling beyond a…

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Laura Murphy, "Freedomville: The Story of a 21st-Century Slave Revolt" (Columbia Global Reports, 2021) 44:03

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A celebrated revolution brought freedom to a group of enslaved people in northern India. Or did it? Millions of people around the world today are enslaved; nearly eight million of them live in India, more than anywhere else. Freedomville: The Story of a 21st-Century Slave Revolt (Columbia Global Reports, 2021) by Dr. Laura Murphy is the story of a …

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Maan Barua, "Plantation Worlds" (Duke UP, 2024) 58:49

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In Plantation Worlds (Duke UP, 2024), Maan Barua interrogates debates on planetary transformations through the histories and ecologies of plantations. Drawing on long-term research spanning fifteen years, Barua presents a unique ethnography attentive to the lives of both people and elephants amid tea plantations in the Indian state of Assam. In the…

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Faisal Chaudhry, "South Asia, the British Empire, and the Rise of Classical Legal Thought: Toward a Historical Ontology of the Law" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:16:49

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South Asia, the British Empire, and the Rise of Classical Legal Thought: Toward a Historical Ontology of the Law (Oxford UP, 2024) considers the legal history of colonial rule in South Asia from 1757 to the early 20th century. It traces a shift in the conceptualization of sovereignty, land control, and adjudicatory rectification, arguing that under…

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A Ukrainian Translation of the Devi Mahatmya 1:03:54

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In this episode, Dr. Raj Balkaran speaks with art historian and curator Alisa Lozhkina about her groundbreaking Ukrainian translation of the Devī Māhātmya—the first ever in the language. They explore the inspiration behind this bold project, the text’s unique reception in the Ukrainian cultural and spiritual landscape, and broader reflections on th…

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Golden Nugget #87 | Ashley Jones: Expert Market Knowledge, Process Control & Candidate-First Selling 25:36

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Ep 38 - Dave Gidney, Children Worldwide & Scripture Union, Birmingham 33:54

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Becky catches up with Dave to find out his journey into ministry and how God kept calling him back to children's ministry. Hear all about his 'many hats' including his role at Children Worldwide - hosting breakfasts and networks for kids leaders, and his role at Scripture Union equipping others to reach the 95% of kids and youth not engaged with ch…

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Why Most Recruitment Companies Fail to Scale: The Hard Truths From Marc & Graeme (Achieved an 8-Figure Exit & Advised 40+ Founders Since) 1:22:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Marc Cohen and Graeme Hubert, the founders of ConSol Partners, who achieved an 8-figure exit and have since advised over 40 recruitment founders. We unpack why most recruitment companies never scale beyond 20 heads, the common blind spots that stall growth, and the hard truths founders need to face if they want to b…

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Robert Cribb et al., "Detention Camps in Asia: The Conditions of Confinement in Modern Asian History" (Brill, 2022) 1:08:04

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Why have Asian states - colonial and independent - imprisoned people on a massive scale in detention camps? How have detainees experienced the long months and years of captivity? And what does the creation of camps and the segregation of people in them mean for society as a whole? Detention Camps in Asia: The Conditions of Confinement in Modern Asi…

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Golden Nugget #86 | Sam Langford: How to Build a Standout Recruitment Brand in a Transactional Market 18:29

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Vinay Lal, "Gandhi, Truth, and Nonviolence: The Politics of Engagement in Post-Truth Times" (Oxford UP, 2025) 1:08:31

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The anthology presents a diverse array of essays delving into Gandhi's political activities, ethical beliefs, and philosophical stance. Distinguished Gandhian scholars contribute to this collection, setting it apart from similar compilations by focusing not just on Gandhi's impact or the debate over his relevance, but on maintaining his bold ethica…

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Uzma Quraishi, "Redefining the Immigrant South: Indian and Pakistani Immigration to Houston During the Cold War" (UNC Press, 2020) 1:10:04

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In Redefining the Immigrant South: Indian and Pakistani Immigration to Houston During the Cold War (University of North Carolina Press), Uzma Quraishi (Sam Houston State University) follows the Cold War-era journeys of South Asian international students from U.S. Information Service reading rooms in India and Pakistan, to the halls of the Universit…

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The Contract Recruiter’s Comeback: How Nick Chambers Rebuilt His Desk & Doubled His Weekly GP 1:08:12

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Nick shares how his weekly GP dropped from £16K to £5.5K, the strategies he used to bounce back to £8.5K, and the mindset shifts that made the difference. We dive into the client and candidate journeys that actually work, the power of community in contract recruitment, and how to turn a dip into your biggest growth phase yet. Connect with Nick here…

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Nicholas P. Roberts, "A Sea of Wealth: The Omani Empire and the Making of an Oceanic Marketplace" (U California Press, 2025) 53:14

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A Sea of Wealth: The Omani Empire and the Making of an Oceanic Marketplace (U California Press, 2025) is a sweeping retelling of the Omani position in the Indian Ocean. Here the reign of Oman’s longest-serving ruler, Saʿid bin Sultan, offers a keyhole through which we can peer to see the entangled histories of Arabia and the Gulf, South Asia, and E…

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Vinay Lal, "India and Its Intellectual Traditions: of Love, Advaita, Power, and Other Things" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:08:47

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The book, the third volume to emerge from the enterprise known as 'The Backwaters Collective on Metaphysics and Politics', attempts to further the collective's ambition to put into question the certitudes of conventional social science discourse, decolonize the dominant knowledge frameworks, and understand how the intellectual and cultural resource…

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Audrey Truschke, "India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent" (Princeton UP, 2025) 44:10

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I’m Nicholas Gordon, host of the Asian Review of Books podcast, done in partnership with the New Books Network. On this show, we interview authors writing in, around, and about the Asia-Pacific region. How do you tell the story of India–not just the modern-day country, but the whole region of South Asia, home to over two billion people? Historian A…

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Golden Nugget #85 | Sade Turner-Moise: Resilience, Focus & Quality – How to Stay & Succeed in Recruitment Long-Term 22:33

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Kirin Narayan, "Cave of My Ancestors: Vishwakarma and the Artisans of Ellora" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 1:17:25

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On the podcast today I am joined by Kirin Narayan, emerita professor at the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University. Kirin is joining me to talk about her new book, Cave of my Ancestors: Vishwakarma and the Artisans of Ellora published by Chicago University Press in 2024, and in 2025 as an Indian edition by HarperColli…

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The Systems, Culture & Strategy Behind Alex Woodhead’s $1B Goal for Apera 1:18:48

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Alex Woodhead helped scale Strativ Group to 120 people, £13M NFI, and £3.5M EBITDA in just four years then walked away. In this episode, we unpack why he made the bold move to start again with Apera, his $1B vision, and the systems, culture, and strategy he’s building from day one. If you’re thinking about starting over or building something big, t…

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Navijivan Rastogi, "Kalikrama and Abhinavagupta: The Epistemological Ethics of a Tantric Tradition" (Nalanda, 2022) 27:58

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The Krama School of the Trika Saivism of Kashmir, more familiar as Kalikrama in the contemporary parlance, has turned out to be the most crucial among the monistic Saiva traditions of medieval Kashmir after the Pratyabhijna school, a scenario people could hardly envisage six decades back when it first came to the notice of modern scholarship. The d…

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Golden Nugget #84 | Jack & Zac: The Sales Skills That Actually Matter, Curiosity, Control & Cold Calls 26:16

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