Best Things To Do In The Far East Podcasts (2025)

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Direct to Consumer: A Better Way to Sell? 33:27

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It's easier than ever to create a website for your business and talk directly with customers, but what are the pitfalls to avoid? Three business leaders discuss the pros and cons of selling 'D2C' with Evan Davis. Sellers no longer need to convince bigger retailers to carry their products or invest in inventory just to fill the shelves. Selling dire…

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Leave Survival Mode Find Your Purpose | Fabio Fernandes | Ep 835 40:01

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"If you feel that you are lost or at an inflection point in your business, connect back within yourself and really connect with the answers that are within you." Fabio Fernandez Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Fabio Fernandez as they dive deep into why attachment creates suffering and how non-attachment unlocks entrepreneurial freedom. Fabio shar…

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The Brevity of Life 8:34

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THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Life is too short to be unhappy, hold grudges, or have regrets. The brevity of our lives should induce us to live in a state of readiness, to be prepared spiritually, and to actively serve God, appreciating each moment we have left, until He calls us into the life that never ends. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@…

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Maria Steen falls at the final hurdle 37:32

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Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about how independent candidate Maria Steen came close but ultimately failed to secure a nomination to run for the presidency. Why did the coalition that supported her take so long to decisively swing behind her? And what does it mean for the race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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11: OAK 58:28

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It's a new day (night, really) and Bea, Grace, and Rhys have a whole new world to face. Bea's coming to terms with an ability she didn't expect or want. Grace has to deal with the full-throated return of the one person she's been trying to keep as far away as possible. Rhys... actually, I'm not sure what Rhys is doing. I'm sure it's fun though. And…

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St. Padre Pio 16:18

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ST. PADRE PIO. Padre Pio’s life was full of sacrifice, sufferings, and acts of renunciation. And still today, for millions of Catholics around the world, he is a powerful living presence, offering a wellspring of benefits for our spiritual and temporal needs. St. Padre Pio, pray for us! Join the conversation: [email protected]…

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Lead Authentically When Everything Falls Apart | William Bissett, Dr. Carleah East, Carl Denne | Ep 834 45:08

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"Success comes from the confidence to walk into whatever that next situation is and know that you're equipped to create success." William Bissett Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with William Bissett, Dr. Carleah East, and Carl Denne as they share the counterintuitive strategies that built their empires. Find out why failing forward is the secret to u…

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What our 'Charlie versus Garret' series got wrong - with Eoin O'Malley 49:59

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Last year The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast released a three-part series looking back at the political rivalry between Charles Haughey and Garret Fitzgerald. That series helped to inspire DCU’s Eoin O’Malley as he set out to write a book on the same subject. Eoin talks to Hugh and Pat about the two men and what he wanted to add to the story: …

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Success Illusions That Trap You | Trishul Patel, Rohene Bouajram | Ep 833 49:52

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"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery - how can I free my mind from the illusions of what we've been conditioned to believe?" Rohene Bouajram Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Trishul Patel and Rohene Bouajram as they shatter the illusion that wealth equals money. Discover how financial freedom is really about time and why being everyone's cup …

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Can Sheridan or Steen get a presidential nomination over the line? 54:25

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Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: The nomination process for presidential candidates rumbles on. At the time of recording independent Gareth Sheridan has the best chance, needing two more local councils to back him. A report today looking at Sheridan’s business partner’s links with Russia may no…

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Kawhi Saga Continued, Adam Silver’s Highlight Comment, and Five Questions Heading Into NBA Training Camp! 1:22:13

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Howard Beck and Michael Pina have five burning questions across the league as teams prepare for training camp. First, they discuss the continued Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga and how this could change people's views of the Clippers. Beck and Pina also discuss what Adam Silver might have meant when talking about the NBA being a highlights-based sport.…

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Decisions That Made Me: Greg Jackson (Octopus Energy) 15:58

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Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Greg Jackson left school at 16 to write computer games, later joining Greenpeace before returning to study economics at Cambridge. Growing up in a family so stretched that the energy supply was cut off, he channelled that experience into a drive to make energy fairer and more affordable. By his twenties he was runni…

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Mission Led Paths Build Real Wealth | Chuck Hawkins, Karandeep Badwal | Ep 832 44:45

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"Word of mouth is still the best version of advertising. Results are still the best version of advertising." Chuck Hawkins Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Chuck Hawkins, Karandeep Badwal as they share how to build mission-driven businesses that grow through impact. From real estate investing to medical device consulting, discover the strategies …

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Charlie Kirk: A conservative's view on the fallout from a momentous crime 44:01

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Hugh talks to Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at National Review, about the murder of right wing activist and Christian nationalist Charlie Kirk and the vociferous reaction that has exposed and deepened America's political divides. Michael talks about Kirk's significant influence on young conservatives, the media's portrayal of Kirk before…

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WOODBINE S2 - EMIEL HOLDINGS NEW EMPLOYEE VIDEO 3:08

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Hello, and welcome. Here at Emiel, we like to think of ourselves as a community. A family, even. One not tied through blood - although that is a part of it, in a sense - but through a shared commitment. You help each other. You support each other. You stand by each other. That is how things work here. At the very least, it is the environment we hop…

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Quit Playing Normal & Win Big | Crystal Franco | Ep 831 40:32

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"It doesn't serve the world when you're sitting there with all the awful atrocities and you can't connect to yourself and your pleasure." Crystal Franco Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Crystal Franco in a raw conversation about nervous system regulation and building businesses around unconventional expertise. Learn why your unique combination of …

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Leo Varadkar speaks his mind on reunification, Covid, Eoghan Murphy and Phil Hogan 1:00:48

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Leo Varadkar's new memoir promises readers an insight into what the former taoiseach really thought about the monumental events - Covid, Brexit, the housing crisis - that he was centrally involved in. He talks to Hugh Linehan and Irish Times Britain and Ireland editor Mark Hennessy about the book and his life and times in politics. He explains why …

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Broke and Uncertain: How Winners Respond | Scott McCarthy, Maureen Zappala, Peter Saddington, Lisa Hopkins, Joey Ragona | Ep 830 55:30

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"You don't know squat - and that eliminates expectations. I don't know anything about this. I'm going to learn about it." Scott McCarthy Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Scott McCarthy, Maureen Zappala, Peter Saddington, Lisa Hopkins, Joey Ragona as they reveal how top entrepreneurs transform uncertainty into opportunity. Discover why the most su…

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Charlie Kirk shooting another example of escalating political violence in US 51:15

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Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The assassination of the conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk on stage at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday is the latest chapter in America’s increasingly toxic political climate. A Donald Trump loyalist, Kirk was instrumental in mobilising yo…

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Did Another Dennis Seal the Clippers’ Fate? Plus, the Giddey Deal’s Impact on Other RFA Holdouts. 1:11:50

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Justin and Wos are back and they’re joined by Howard Beck to talk about his takeaways from Adam Silver’s latest press conference (2:33). Then, they get into their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal. Lastly, they wrap up by talking about Josh Giddey’s contract extension (48:13), and the decision fellow restricted free agents Jonathan Kum…

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Decisions That Made Me: Charlie Bowes-Lyon (Wild) 13:08

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In 2019, Charlie Bowes-Lyon co-founded Wild with childhood friend Freddy Ward, frustrated by the lack of sustainable options in personal care. Their first product — a refillable deodorant in compostable packaging — struck a chord with consumers looking to cut down on plastic. From a standing start, Wild became one of the UK’s fastest-growing consum…

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Create Joy Without Burning Out | Melissa Mahon, Linda Than | Ep 829 45:31

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"You can actually create your life. You can manifest everything you desire, and you can love your life again." Melissa Mahon Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Melissa Mahon & Linda Than as they reveal how to regulate your nervous system while stepping into your next level. Discover why dancing in your kitchen might be the breakthrough you need. We…

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Kelleher's rousing speech isn't enough to overcome Micheál's man 43:07

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The run-in to October’s presidential election continues to pick up pace this week with the selection of Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil’s nominee. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us behind the scenes at Fianna Fáil’s special meeting where members had to choose between newcomer Gavin and party stalwart Billy Kelleher. Could the manoeuvring that took place around …

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From Hobby to Generational Wealth Builder with Podcast Futurist Adam Torres | Ep 828 53:40

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"We all have a distribution advantage over everybody that's ever done this business before, even if you start a podcast today." Adam Torres Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Adam Torres as they reveal why doing 6,000+ interviews isn't crazy - it's strategic. Uncover the marathon mindset that's building media empires while others quit after 100 epis…

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Starmer's Labour in disarray as the UK's divisions deepen 39:42

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Keir Starmer's Labour government seems to be in big trouble, with opinion polls suggesting the possibility of a dramatic reshaping of British electoral politics in favour of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. The resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner last week has shown yet more Labour weakness for Farage to eagerly exploit. It's all happening …

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Try Not to Complain 9:12

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TRY NOT TO COMPLAIN. We all do it, sometimes without being aware, but it is harmful to our spiritual health and well-being. We need to find a way to identify it in ourselves and limit its effect on us and others. St. Paul reminds us to "give thanks in all circumstances, and rejoice always!" Join the conversation: [email protected]…

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It’s all systems go for this presidential election 52:23

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Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · With polling day expected to be October 24th, nominations are now open for the office of president and to close on September 24th. Another date to keep in mind is next Tuesday September 9th which will see a vote among Fianna Fáil’s 71-strong parliamentary party…

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Uncomfortable Choices Create Wealth | Cierra Carlyle, Brad Ebenhoeh, Aja’ Mywya, Gwendolyn Young, Peter Saddington | Ep 827 48:10

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"To be unreasonable is to be uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable isn't a bad thing... success comes from being completely unreasonable with standards that society has set for us." Cierra Carlyle Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Cierra Carlyle, Brad Ebenhoeh, Aja’ Mywya, Gwendolyn Young, and Peter Saddington as they reveal why being "unreasonab…

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Reflecting on 25 Years of NBA Evolution With Ben Taylor 1:13:29

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The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann is joined by Ben Taylor, author of ‘Thinking Basketball’ and creator of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel to reflect back on the last 25 years of basketball, how the game has evolved since 2000, as well as the new series on Ben’s YouTube channel, "21st Century Peaks". They also discuss unique skill sets of players li…

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Decisions That Made Me: Mark Dixon (IWG) 13:26

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Mark Dixon left school at 16 and began selling hot dogs before building a bread roll business. In 1989 he founded Regus, spotting the need for flexible offices after watching people hold meetings in coffee shops. From a single site in Brussels, he grew the business into IWG — now the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace, with thousands of…

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Purpose Demands Unreasonable Courage | Brodie Whitney, Robbie Spier Miller | Ep 826 44:40

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"Are you just trying to do what you think other people might want? Are you really trying to create what the world needs through your unique lens?" Brodie Whitney Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Brodie Whitney and Robbie Spier Miller as they reveal what it really takes to live unreasonably in pursuit of your purpose. Discover why being willing to…

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The broken UN, and Ireland's role: 'There's cynicism among member states towards our so-called neutrality' 41:38

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The absence of a coherent international response to the crises in Gaza and Ukraine has raised questions about what used to be called the international rules-based order. Does it still exist at all, or has the reality of raw military and economic power trumped every other consideration? Against that backdrop, what role, if any, does the United Natio…

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Does the Presidency matter? Live at Electric Picnic 35:20

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Today we bring you a recording of a live episode that took place yesterday in the Mindfield area of Electric Picnic. Hugh talked to Ellen Coyne, Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy about the meaning of the presidency, the prospects of all the potential candidates and the political calculations being made by the big parties as the race begins. Thanks to…

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Stop Predicting Start Acting Now | Greg Westbrook II, Harold Jarboe, Angela Buckley, Baruch Menache | Ep 825 44:43

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"Every journey, every great journey, starts with a single step. And that is the most important thing... deciding I'm going to do it now the journey will reveal itself, but it will never reveal itself if you don't start it." Harold Jarboe Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Greg Westbrook II, Harold Jarboe, Angela Buckley, and Baruch Menache as they …

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Stop People Pleasing Start Leading | Jay Floyd, Charlotte Robson & Cat Houghton, Ambika Devi | Ep 824 49:01

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"Discomfort is growth - when we're avoiding discomfort, we're limiting the growth of rooms we walk into." Jay Floyd Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Jay Floyd, Charlotte Robson & Cat Houghton, and Ambika Devi in a raw conversation about stepping into your power. Learn how four successful coaches transformed their people-pleasing patterns into aut…

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Does Jim Gavin have what it takes for a presidential campaign? 43:20

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Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · It seems highly likely that former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin has the blessing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin to seek a nomination to contest the presidential election for Fianna Fáil. Cork MEP Billy Kelleher is also seeking support for a nomination throug…