Best Tim Roper Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 255: Tim & Gendle - Festive Special! 2:01:03

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It’s December 24th. Which must means it’s time for my much-loved Festive Special with close friends-of-the-show Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle! This might well be the conversation I look forward to the most each year. If you’re new to the show, some background: I go back thirty years with these boys, who I first met through the very close British snow…

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Episode 254: Adam Skolnick - Fellow Traveller 1:19:49

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- Adam Skolnick is a journalist, none-fiction writer, famed Roll On podcaster, and the author behind the brilliant new novel - his first! - American Tiger. American Tiger (a work that has been gestating for years) is a milestone for Adam in more ways than one. As his first published novel …

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The Announcement: Len Necefer - Pragmatism Beats Purity 59:25

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In this latest follow-up episode to The Announcement, I’m joined by activist, entrepreneur, engineer, and policy researcher Len Necefer for a conversation in which we discuss the tension between ideological purity and pragmatic action when it comes to genuine environmental and social change. Len, a proud member of the Navajo Nation, works at the in…

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Episode 253: Seth Hughes - Apprentice to Land and Sea 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- Filmmaker, surfer, seeker and - OK, then - influencer: Seth Hughes is one of British surfing’s most thought-provoking creative presences. We’ve been friends for a few years now, and like everybody who follows him on Instagram, over the last few years I’ve been following his ‘apprenticesh…

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How Something Wicked Coffee Inspired Me to Rethink ‘Shop Local’ 23:47

2M ago23:47

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Send us a text In this solo episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, Tim Roper sits down — no guest, no interview — just an honest conversation straight from the heart about what it really means to support small businesses. Earlier in the day, Tim was interviewed by KUTV about a Clearfield favorite, Something Wicked Coffee, and thei…

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Grit, Grace, and Getting Real with Mark Erickson 35:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, Tim sits down with Mark Erickson, founder of The Leadership Mark, to talk about what leadership really looks like when you strip away the spotlight. From his early career as an engineer to becoming a people-focused leader and entrepreneur, Mark shares what it means to s…

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From Observing Others to Beyond the Pitch 29:21

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Pitch, Tim sits down with one of his closest friends and biggest influences, Kelly Silvester, the man who taught him that connection is not about what you can get from someone, it is about who you can be for someone else. Before Beyond the Pitch ever existed, Tim was Kelly’s right-hand man on t…

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Episode 252: Ed Templeton - Work Works 1:33:40

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- Skateboarder, photographer, artist, Toy Machine company owner - Ed Templeton is one of skateboarding’s most influential and beloved influences. And as a 14-year-old who obsessively wore out their copy of 1281 back in the day, he was a real and important influence on me personally when it…

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From Golf Cart to Growth: Marketing that Actually Works with Jacob McBride of CR8 Marketing 31:30

3M ago31:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Pitch, host Tim Roper sits down with creative strategist Jacob McBride of CR8 Marketing to uncover what it really takes to grow a small business through smart, authentic marketing. At just 15 years old, Jacob launched his first detailing business out of a blue golf cart. Within a few short years, he scal…

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The Truth That Sparked Peak Connections 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Send us a text Every movement starts with a story — and this one starts with mine. From building sales teams at Hewlett Packard and Samsung, to years at the Davis Chamber of Commerce, to serving on the Clearfield City Council, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the broken side of how businesses connect. In this solo episode of Beyond the Pitch, I ope…

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Episode 251: Thomas Campbell - Yi-Wo 1:14:01

3M ago1:14:01

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- Legendary surf and skate film-maker Thomas Campbell’s new film Yi-Wo has been ten years in the making. So when TC got in touch to ask if he could come back on the podcast to talk me through the decade-long creative process that went into the making of this instant classic, I was in. I’ve…

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Lead by Example: Danny Li on Humility, Mission, and the Making of a Leader 34:09

3M ago34:09

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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Pitch, Tim Roper sits down with Danny Li, host of The Danny Li Podcast, to explore leadership through the lens of military wisdom and real-world practice. Danny shares his journey from immigrating from Ukraine to building a fast-growing show that features generals, admirals, and public servants. He opens…

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Beyond Division: How Two City Council Members Chose Connection 28:07

3M ago28:07

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Send us a text In this special episode of Beyond the Pitch, host Tim Roper sits down with his friend and Clearfield City Council colleague, Dakota Wurth. Tim is more conservative. Dakota leans more liberal. They grew up differently and see the world through different lenses, yet they choose to work together and lead side by side. Using recent event…

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Designing Freedom: Dale Majors on Adventure, Systems, and Relationships That Actually Grow a Life 38:16

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Send us a text Tim respected this conversation so much that he pushed through a scratchy voice to make sure it happened. In this episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, he sits down with entrepreneur and adventurer Dale Majors (Bike Wagon sold, Venture Anyway, Builder Studios, Grand Trunk) to explore what happens when we stop chasi…

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A Hand Up, Not a Handout — Daneen Adams on Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Open Doors 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Send us a text In our debut of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, host Tim Roper flips the script on “networking” and dives into what really builds business relationships: service, story, and showing up. Tim sits down with Daneen Adams, Deputy Director of Open Doors, to explore how this Davis County nonprofit provides a hand up, not a ha…

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Episode 20: Staying Human in AI Education with Dr. Valora Richardson 49:07

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In this milestone 20th episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon sit down with Dr. Valora Richardson PhD, educator, researcher, and founder of Destined Innovations, to explore the evolving role of AI in classrooms, homes, and the workplace. From her groundbreaking AI Ethics Checklist for students to her deeply personal j…

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The Announcement: MAD//FEST Live Special - Effective Activism for Brands 33:51

5M ago33:51

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In this fourth follow-up episode of The Announcement, which was recorded live at MAD Fest in early July 2025, I’m exploring a question that is directly related to the topics I explored in The Announcement series proper - what does effective activism for brands actually look like? MAD Fest is a huge festival for brands and agencies that takes place …

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Episode 250: Jeremy Jones - Between Thought and Expression 1:25:13

5M ago1:25:13

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- 250 episodes of Looking Sideways! And to mark the occasion, I invited the great Jeremy Jones back for this second visit, six years after we recorded our first conversation for the podcast. Much has changed in Looking Sideways land since that first chat. Back then, the show was basically …

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Episode 19: AI Won’t Save Your Leadership: It’ll Expose It 44:06

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AI isn't making you a better leader. It's holding up a mirror. In this no-fluff episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon go hard on the buzzword everyone's throwing around: AI driven leadership. From fake consultants and AI generated nonsense to the real, raw questions every leader should be asking, we're calling it out…

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Episode 18: What in the AI is Happening? News, Chaos, and Speculation 45:57

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We’re never on script—and this episode proves it. Robot surgeons are slicing pigs like pros, Meta is building data centers the size of cities, and Elon’s team is throwing money at engineers to make flirty AI avatars (you can’t make this stuff up). Listen in as Tim takes Allan and John completely off guard with a spontaneous dive into the wildest AI…

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Episode 17: Your Brand is Broken—Here’s How AI Can Help You Fix It 45:08

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In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow answer a powerful letter from a small business owner who feels invisible online, overwhelmed by lost leads, and stuck with an outdated website. Their response turns into a real-world guide for any business owner struggling to create consistency in their bran…

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Episode 16: Ignore AI, Get Left Behind: Why Your Business Needs a Strategy NOW 44:45

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In this hard hitting episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast Tim Roper, Allan DuBon and John Weidow go all in on one of the most urgent topics facing business owners today AI strategy Whether you are overwhelmed curious or still on the fence this is the wake up call you have been waiting for The team breaks down why AI is not just another trend …

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Episode 15: Neurospicy and Wired – How AI Helps Us Stay On Target (Mostly) 47:39

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In this raw and real episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim, Allan, and John crack open the very personal intersection of AI and ADHD. From late-night idea storms to the daily dopamine chase, the crew unpacks how artificial intelligence has become a game-changing tool for managing distractions, organizing chaos, and turning neurodivergence…

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Episode 14: Hot Garbage and Gold Mines: How to Survive the AI Hype Machine 34:37

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In this episode of Prompt Commander AI, Tim and Allan rip the glossy labels off the world of AI platforms and expose the hot garbage buried beneath the buzz. From overpromised LLMs to shiny-but-shallow tools, we break down how to spot red flags, avoid overpriced vaporware, and choose tools that actually deliver. You'll learn What separates a solid …

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Episode 13: Old Hustle Is Dead: Prompt Up or Shut Up 39:52

7M ago39:52

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Still grinding 16-hour days thinking that’s the only way to win? Think again. In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and guest host Brannon Stacy take a wrecking ball to hustle culture and show you how prompt-driven AI systems are flipping the script for entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders alike. With over 20 y…

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Episode 12: Stop Fighting Your Tools: How AI Systems Save Time, Sanity, and Sales 44:58

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Ever find yourself buried in coffee cups at 2 a.m., wrestling with your website, CRM, or marketing tools, wondering why you even started your business in the first place? You're not alone. In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim and Allan paint the all-too-familiar picture of burnout from clunky systems—and show you how to break fre…

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Episode 11: From Dial-Up to AI Domination: Jonathan Mast on Making AI Your Smartest Hire 53:07

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In Episode 11 of Prompt Commander AI, Where AI Meets Reality, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow sit down with Jonathan Mast—a digital strategy veteran turned AI educator helping businesses and teams unlock the true power of artificial intelligence. Jonathan shares his journey from building websites in the dial-up days to founding Self Scribe,…

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Episode 249: Wes Siler - Trump's Attack On The Outdoors 58:38

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- As America's current democratic crisis has unfolded over the last few months, I’ve pondered an increasingly uncomfortable question: where is the meaningful opposition from our community as fundamental institutions and public lands face unprecedented assault? How to account for the relati…

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Episode 10: Prompts + Process = Power: Why AI Alone Won’t Save Your Business 39:16

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In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon go beyond the hype to debunk a major myth: that prompts alone are the secret to business success with AI. Spoiler alert—they’re not. The duo dives into the powerful relationship between prompting and processes, showing how smart workflows and clear systems amplify the rea…

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Episode 9: AI Isn’t Magic—It’s Mastery: How to Build Smarter, Not Lazier 45:53

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In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow dive deep into the realities of using AI the right way. They unpack the difference between gimmicky tools and truly transformative solutions, reveal the behind-the-scenes work it takes to build meaningful AI workflows, and explain why "just clicking a button…

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The Announcement: John Elkington and Louise Kjellerup-Roper 1:01:19

8M ago1:01:19

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In this third follow-up episode of The Announcement, I'm sharing my original January 2024 conversation with John Elkington and Louise Kjellerup Roper of Volans in its entirety. This conversation addresses perhaps the most significant yet under-discussed aspect of the Patagonia ‘Earth is our only shareholder’ story - its relevance as a model for mos…

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Episode 8: Prompt Like a Pro — Mastering the Art of Talking to AI 39:57

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In this jam-packed episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon dive deep into the skill that separates casual users from true AI power users: effective prompting. You’ll learn: What a prompt really is—and why it matters Why people often struggle to get great results from AI (and how to fix it) The anatomy of a strong promp…

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#53 - Unravelling the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Craig Llewellyn 34:25

8M ago34:25

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Welcome back to the Ecology Academy Podcast, where host Richard Dodd offers an insightful deep dive into the current hot topic - the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. In this compelling episode, joined by Craig Llewellyn from AtkinsRealis, the discussion shifts from biodiversity net gain to the intricacies of the new bill, highlighting its implicat…

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Episode 7: Raising AI Innovators with Jonathan Shea 39:07

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What happens when you hand kids the tools of tomorrow — and invite their parents to build right alongside them? In this episode, Nurturing the Next‑Gen Innovators: Jonathan Shea on Launching AI Kids Academy & Building True AI Literacy at Home, host Tim Roper sits down with Jonathan Shea, founder of AI Kids Academy, to explore how early, hands‑on ex…

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Episode 248: Lucy Walker - Ways of Seeing 1:23:18

8M ago1:23:18

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Use LOOKINGSIDEWAYS10 for 10% off anything from Finisterre -- What happens when one of the world's foremost documentary filmmakers turns her lens on the world of action sports and mountain culture in vital films such as Mountain Queen and The Crash Reel? That’s the question at the heart of this conversation with the brilliant Lucy Walker, a filmmak…

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#52 - Exploring Net Benefit for Biodiversity with Craig Llewellyn 38:00

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd. Join us as we delve into the world of ecology with special guest Craig Llewellyn, Associate Ecologist and Biodiversity Policy Specialist at Atkins Realis. In this first part of a two-part series, we focus on the concept of 'Net Benefit for Biodiversity' wi…

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Episode 6: Stay Human, Scale Smart: Real-World AI for Every Business 26:52

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In this energetic episode of the Prompt Commander Podcast, co-founders Allan Dubon and Tim Roper share fresh, firsthand insights from the field—literally fresh off a tour of Drip Swag’s high-tech print shop. They unpack how conversational AI is reshaping everything from coding careers to city-hall budgets, explain why “lazy AI” won’t cut it, and sh…

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Episode 5: From Disney to Digital: Victoria Wynn on Art, AI, and Emotional Intelligence 25:10

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Dive into unfiltered, real-world conversations about how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, art, and everyday life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, creative, or just curious about the future, this show explores the practical, personal, and sometimes emotional sides of adopting AI. In this episode, we welcome back Vi…

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Episode 4: Innovating the Future... A Conversation with Mike Todasco 38:23

9M ago38:23

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In this exciting episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast, hosts Tim Roper and Allan Dubon sit down with Mike Todasco—former Head of Innovation at PayPal, current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University's AI Center, and a published poet with over 100 patents to his name. Together, they explore how AI is not the strategy—but the amplifier. M…