Best Ash Roy Podcasts (2026)

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282. The 5 Business Mistakes I Wish I'd Fixed Sooner 7:27

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27d ago7:27

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Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps 9 Step Email Framework: https://www.productiveinsights.com/su... Are you making these common business mistakes? After 12 years of working with top entrepreneurs and running my own membership program, I’ve seen the same pitfalls derail service-based businesses again and again…

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#223 Cooking Up Change: Shiza Shahid on Non-Toxic Cooking, Malala & Girls’ Education 54:07

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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls’ education and women’s rights. Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls’ education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitch…

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QAH Episode 143: William McGonagall, History's Worst Poet 29:12

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of William McGonagall, widely considered to be the worst English-language poet that history has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 392: Jean de Carrouges and the Last Duel 51:07

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In this episode, hear the tale of Jean de Carrouges, who fought a duel to the death to seek justice for his wife Marguerite. WARNING: this episode contains content that may be distressing and is not appropriate for younger listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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301: Training for the Unknown: Olympic BMX Freestyle with Brian Roy 24:01

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This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Brian Roy, a strength and conditioning coach who has spent the past decade working at the sharp end of action and lifestyle sports, including Olympic BMX Freestyle. BMX Freestyle is still a relative newcomer to the Olympic programme, but its physical demands, injury risks and p…

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#353: Annual Prediction Episode, w/SAFE CEO Avery Ash

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Avery Ash, CEO of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) joins to discuss what we got right & wrong 12 months ago, and weighs in with predictions for 2026. Also, CES party updates, and a special shout-out to an old friend.By Autonocast

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Inventions Episode 52: The Smartphone 32:46

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The smartphone is an invention that is currently bringing about a technological transformation of human civilisation - and an invitation to think about how other inventions from history have similarly impacted peoples' lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Update: Half-Arsed History in 2026 1:05:03

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Changes are coming to Half-Arsed History in 2026! Some positive, some negative - here is the TL;DL: • There will now only be two episodes released each week: the usual full-length episode and a new series called This Week in History, replacing QAH • I'm pulling back a little bit to try to bring my unsustainable workload back under control, reduce b…

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QAH Episode 142: The Principality of Sealand 25:31

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the very amusing history of Sealand, an unrecognised micronation located on an abandoned military fort off the coast of Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 391: History's Weirdest Epithets - Part 2 42:56

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In this week's episode, meet five more historical figures with strange epithets: Æthelred the Unready, Constantine V Koprónymos, Louis Do-Nothing, Malcolm the Maiden, and Piero the Unfortunate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 51: The Internet 34:19

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The internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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300: Training Through Disruption: Managing Load, Time, and Performance in Winter with Michael Fennell 26:34

8d ago26:34

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In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes back Michael Fennell for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood periods of the performance calendar: winter training. With the competitive season behind us and Christmas disruptions in full swing, Michael shares a practical, experience-led perspective on how elit…

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QAH Episode 141: The Stone of Scone 26:52

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the Stone of Scone, a block of sandstone upon which Scottish, English, and then British kings and queens have been coronated for well over a thousand years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BEST MOMENTS OF STRAIGHT TALK 2025 (PART 2) 1:11:54

11d ago1:11:54

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So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes .Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments! 0:00:00 Greg Norman 00:16:02 Andy Cooks 00:30:03 Tony Abbott 00:42:18 Matt Ford & Jack Steele (Inspired Unemployed) 00:50:21…

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Episode 390: The Miracle Landing of the Gimli Glider 1:00:48

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In this week's episode, hear the incredible tale of Air Canada Flight 143, when a Boeing 767 ran out of fuel mid-flight and so had to be flown and landed as a glider on a not-quite-abandoned airfield in the Canadian town of Gimli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who Would You Spare In The Great Race War?!?!? 1:20:44

15d ago1:20:44

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Questions that need answers... You'll understand once you press play on this year end wrap up episode, where we discuss some of the highs and lows of the year, plus why gatekeeping in fandom is wack, how we feel before the season finale of Pluribus, and much more!!! Like what's up with Doomsday, and does RDJ make the cut in the race war???? Become …

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Inventions Episode 50: The Global Positioning System 31:39

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The Global Positioning System began as top-secret military technology, before a series of interesting (and some tragic) events opened up a world of convenience and logistical optimisation to the world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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QAH Episode 140: A Brief History of Morse Code 35:55

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of Morse code, an encoding and transmission system that helped to transform long-distance communication in the mid 19th-century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 389: The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable 1:08:46

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In this week's episode, hear about the series of ridiculous setbacks and disasters that took place as part of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, a revolutionary step forward in global communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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299: Managing Performance Nutrition Over Christmas with Dan Richardson 29:50

15d ago29:50

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The festive period can be one of the most challenging times of the year for athletes and practitioners trying to balance performance, recovery, wellbeing and real life. In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes Dan Richardson back to the show to tackle one of the most relevant (and misunderstood) topics in elite…

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BEST MOMENTS OF STRAIGHT TALK 2025 (Part 1) 1:12:04

18d ago1:12:04

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So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes. Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments! 00:00:00 — John Howard 00:16:09 — Dana White & Premier Minns 00:23:54 — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 00:34:03 — Delvene D…

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#352: Waymo...With Great Scale Comes Great Responsibility.

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As Waymo scales, so do the edge cases the world's biggest robotaxi fleet will encounter. Also, Ed wants to talk about Tesla, Alex doesn't, and Kirsten keeps it cool.By Autonocast

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#222 Richard de Crespigny: The Pilot Who Saved 440 Qantas Passengers 1:04:02

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Richard de Crespigny is the former Qantas A380 captain who was pilot-in-command of Qantas Flight 32, which suffered a catastrophic uncontained engine failure shortly after take-off from Singapore in 2010 with 440 people on board. In this episode, Richard takes us inside the cockpit to explain how leadership, teamwork and disciplined decision-making…

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Avatar: Fire & Ash - Now With More White Men With Dreadlocks! (Non-Spoiler Review) 1:02:17

22d ago1:02:17

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We are back once again to review the latest in James Cameron's Avatar series, Avatar: Fire & Ash. Did we like it? Love it? Somewhere in between? Well, we sat through the three hour film, so go ahead and press play and join us in discussing everything about the joint. No spoilers of course! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co…

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Inventions Episode 49: The Personal Computer 33:16

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The personal computer is an invention that defines the modern information age, a deeply entrenched part of daily life for billions of people all around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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298: Building Better Athletes. Michigan’s High-Performance Approach with Lew Porchiazzo 33:49

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This week, Richard Graves sits down with Lew Porchiazzo, Assistant Director for Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at the University of Michigan. Lew brings more than 16 years of experience at one of the most successful athletic departments in the NCAA. His journey from a Division III football lineman to a leader shaping the development of …

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#221: Greg Norman on LIV Golf, disruption, playing with US Presidents & Australia’s Best PM 1:22:54

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Greg Norman changed the game of professional golf forever, both on and off the course. Greg is Australia’s most iconic golfer, who has disrupted the game of golf with LIV. Greg was world No.1 for 331 weeks through the 80s and 90s, and used his nickname to create the Shark brand, which has gone on to become an extremely lucrative global business. We…

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QAH Episode 139: The SS Princess Alice Disaster 24:20

26d ago24:20

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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the SS Princess Alice Disaster, when hundreds of people drowned in raw sewage after two ships collided on the River Thames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Carol The New Karen??? (Pluribus Mid-Season Review) 1:15:29

28d ago1:15:29

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Is Carol The New Karen? We are here to discuss everything that happened on Pluribus so far, plus we had to discuss the Golden Globe Nominations, what's going on with Netflix and WB, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support. FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter.Com/ForAllNerds Insta…

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#220 Wyatt Roy: Australia’s Youngest Ever MP on Saudi Arabia’s Vision & the Future of Innovation 1:22:45

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Wyatt Roy might not be a household name like our famous sportspeople, politicians or actors, but he is a young Australian playing a major role in one of the most innovative projects of our time. Wyatt is Australia’s youngest ever federal MP and was a key leader driving innovation inside Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, one of the most ambitious city bu…

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297: Finding the Competitive Edge: Elite Performance with FC Midtjylland’s Niklas Virtanen 26:24

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This week, host Richard Graves sits down with one of the most energetic and thought-provoking voices in modern performance: Niklas Virtanen, Head of Sports Science at FC Midtjylland. If you’ve ever wondered how a club without the financial muscle of Europe’s giants consistently outperforms bigger teams, beating Nottingham Forest away, winning at Ce…

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Are There No Black Barbers In Hawkins?!?! (Stranger Things Review) 39:17

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We are back with our review of the first part of the finale season of Stranger Things!!! Plus, we wish our brother Chadwick Boseman a Happy Heavenly Birthday, and what his legacy means to us! And much more on another classic episode of ForAllNerds!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/su…

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#219 Larry Emdur: 40 Years in TV, Staying Relevant & a New Chapter in Business 1:01:32

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Larry Emdur has been a household name and TV icon in Australia for decades. In this conversation, Larry talks about growing up in Bondi, breaking into television, and the highs and lows that shaped his career. He opens up about what it takes to stay at the top of the media game, the importance of connecting with an audience, and why he still loves …

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Update: On Recent Episodes Being Late and a Few Other Things Too 12:19

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TL;DL: No episodes for the next week or so. I'm a little bit burnt out after a huge year, so I've been struggling to get episodes out on time. Solutions for 2026 forthcoming; apologies for the disruptions in the meantime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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296: The Mental Game: What Athletes Really Carry with Them 27:36

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This week, host Richard Graves sits down with former Great Britain and England international basketball player Kofi Josephs, an athlete whose journey through elite sport has been anything but ordinary. From growing up in Birmingham to playing in front of Michael Jordan at the Jordan Brand Classic, suffering two major hip surgeries in the US collegi…

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Episode 388: Beatrix Potter, the Enterprising Author 51:13

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In this week's episode, get to know the remarkable Beatrix Potter, whose historical legacy goes a lot further than just the authorship of an immensely successful series of children's books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inventions Episode 48: The Pill 27:28

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The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and economics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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281. I Met My Client at the Australia Business Show 2025 5:01

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Don’t miss my special Black Friday offer—visit https://productiveinsights.com/bf25 for exclusive deals before November 2025! Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the Sydney Business Show! Meet inspiring business owners, get insights from Clayton Navarro, and see what these events are really like. If you enjoyed this vlog, let me know in the comm…