Best Chris Withers Podcasts (2025)

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Truth to Power 1:03:21

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2h ago1:03:21

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Doug Cameron and Josh Bornstein don't hold back with their incisive commentary on the way Labor, the ABC and other institutions are failing us at this critical moment. A cracker conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LaRussell on Backyard Shows, Bars & the Independent Grind | Song of the Week 39:34

2d ago39:34

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This week, we sit down with LaRussell — rapper, entrepreneur, and architect of the backyard concert movement. We talk about his DIY approach to music, how he built a stage in his backyard, what inspires his creative process, and why he’s all in on independent artistry. Plus, he gives love to our Songs of the Week and shares some gems for artists tr…

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And Then There was War - June 22 - Emma Shortis and Bruce Wolpe 1:03:08

7d ago1:03:08

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As Bruce Wolpe and Emma Shortis discuss the state of the Middle East, Trump does Netanyahu's bidding and drops bombs on Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will Hill, Chris Crack & the Art of a Freestyle Beat 11:56

9d ago11:56

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This week, we’re putting you on to two underrated voices in hip-hop: Will Hill and Chris Crack. Their songs spark a deeper conversation — what actually makes a beat freestyle-worthy? We break it all down while doing what we do best: highlighting fire music you might’ve missed. Produced by Nolan Maraziti. New episodes of Song of the Week drop weekly…

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It's a Miserable World - June 15 - Marie Coleman and Royce Kurmelovs 1:05:17

12d ago1:05:17

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Assassinations in the US, war in the Middle East, ongoing carnage in Gaza, Marines on the ground in LA.... and an election looming in Tasmania! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Two Songs, Two Vibes: Bill Withers & La Reezy 13:11

16d ago13:11

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In this episode of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill bring two completely different but equally fire tracks to the table. Jordan slows it down with “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers, a timeless soul classic that’s rich with emotion and family roots. Bill turns up the energy with “I Look Good” by La Reezy, a high-confidence anthem straight out of Ne…

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Back to Business - June 8 - Rex Patrick and Chris Wallace 1:04:15

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With the final counts in final seats down and dusted, the focus switches to the Government: their first decisions, negotiation options and upcoming agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kairee Doty Meets Wyclef, Akon & Wayne 9:56

24d ago9:56

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It’s the debut episode of Song of the Week—and we’re kicking things off with a bang. Bill digs deep with an underground gem from Kairee Doty, bringing raw lyricism and indie grit to the table. Jordan balances things out with a blast from the 2000s: Sweetest Girl by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, and Niia—a chart-topping anthem with layers w…

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Three Greats: Vulfmon, Lee Fields & Marvin Gaye with Guest David Grunfeld 20:07

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On this special episode of Song of the Week, our friend David Grunfeld makes his first guest appearance. David selects “Got to Be Mine” by Vulfmon, bringing that signature funk and groove. Jordan chooses the timeless soul of “Forever” by Lee Fields, while Bill highlights “What’s Happening Brother” by Marvin Gaye, a classic with powerful messages. J…

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Hip-Hop Classics & Soulful Sounds: 50 Cent and Oxford Circus 18:34

24d ago18:34

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On this episode of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill dive into two very different but equally powerful tracks. Jordan selects the classic “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg—a standout from 50’s debut album that remains timeless. Bill brings “Oxford Circus,” a soulful track rich with groove and feeling. Whether it’s iconic hip-hop or deep…

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Teyana Taylor & Primo Rice Take the Spotlight 13:48

24d ago13:48

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In this episode of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill share two soulful tracks that hit differently. Jordan chooses “Gonna Love Me” from Teyana Taylor’s acclaimed album KTSE, calling it his favorite cut and a masterclass in emotional R&B. Bill digs into “Deep in My Bag” by Primo Rice, highlighting its rich production and smooth flow. Tune in for an …

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Kelly Finnigan & The Monophonics “It’s Only Us” & Khamari’s “Drifting” 14:18

24d ago14:18

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On this episode of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill bring soulful selections with unforgettable stories. Jordan shares “It’s Only Us” by Kelly Finnigan and The Monophonics, recalling it as one of the most memorable live performances he’s ever witnessed. Bill highlights “Drifting” by Khamari, spotlighting the brilliant use of a Nina Simone sample t…

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Unique Sounds & Future Flows (Naika & 1999 Write the Future) 15:19

21d ago15:19

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On this episode of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill dive into tracks that stand out for their unique sounds and storytelling. Bill highlights “For Gerard” by Naika, drawing attention to the captivating whistle that opens the track and sets a mesmerizing tone. Jordan selects “1999 Write the Future” featuring Rick Ross and Light Rails—a powerful hip…

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Spotlight on TBA – Independent Hip-Hop from Chicago 23:28

24d ago23:28

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On this special episode of Song of the Week, we sit down with independent Chicago hip-hop artist TBA. TBA is an up-and-coming talent with a unique voice and a clear vision for breaking into the industry. Alongside the interview, we feature two of his standout tracks that showcase his style and potential. Tune in to hear the story behind the music a…

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Best Rapper & Producer Duos: Smino’s “Z4L” & Pip Millett’s “Try a Little Tenderness” 14:49

24d ago14:49

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On this episode of Song of the Week, Bill and Jordan celebrate some of the best rapper/producer duos in hip-hop history. Bill shines a light on “Z4L” by Smino, showcasing the seamless blend of rap and production that defines his sound. Jordan counters with Pip Millett’s soulful cover of “Try a Little Tenderness,” highlighting the emotional depth an…

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Kirby Slays, Saba Sees the Big Picture 11:34

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In Week 2 of Song of the Week, Jordan and Bill dive into tracks that blend soul, style, and sharp storytelling. Jordan shines a light on “Slay” by Kirby—a confident, velvet-smooth anthem of self-love and Black womanhood. Meanwhile, Bill brings “Big Picture” by Saba, No ID, and Ogi to the table—a thoughtful, layered track full of lyrical precision a…

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A Rocket Boost for Business Growth with the Human Touch: Michelle Atkinson, Apollo Cloud 34:46

22d ago34:46

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Apollo Cloud has experienced remarkable growth, tripling its turnover in two years and winning around 80 customers, including a multinational, multi-billion dollar turnover company. The technology business provides omnichannel telephony and comms services to customers who value the power of communication, including professional services, logistics …

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The Grand Tour - June 1 - Natasha Cica and Georgina Godwin 1:07:53

26d ago1:07:53

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The Sunday Shot goes to Europe! In honour of Dave’s Continental sojourn we examine the state of Europe with Georgina Godwin in London and Natasha Cica in Belgrade. Plus an interview with the Climate Council’s Greg Bourne on the implications of the extension of the North West Shelf gas project. Spoiler alert: not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Can they put Humpty together again? - May 25 - Frank Bongiorno, Judith Brett and Julianne Schultz 1:05:46

1M ago1:05:46

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Chaos in the Coalition! The fallout of Labor's thumping win continues with the Nationals and the Liberals on again-off again alliance. We get historical context from a top notch panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ashes in their Mouths - Alex Fein, Leo Puglisi and Rachel Withers 1:08:59

1M ago1:08:59

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We now know what happened. But why did it happen? Jo is joined by Rachel Withers, RedBridge’s Alex Fein and 6 News’s Leo Puglisi to assess the Big Why of the 2025 election and what it means for the losers. David is jaunting ‘round Europe (bless him!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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An Old-Fashioned Shellacking - Cheryl Kernot and Michael West - May 4 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Cheryl Kernot and Michael West join Jo and Dave to pore over the entrails of the Election That Was. @cherylkernot.bsky.social @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social Michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hear the Silence 1:09:12

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Jo and Dave are joined by the Australia Institute's Amy Remekis and Declassified Australia's Peter Cronau to discuss all the things that aren't being discussed this campaign. Thomas Mayo stops by. https://declassifiedaus.org/ https://australiainstitute.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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March Episodes Trailer: High Fidelity and Saturday Night Fever, with Bobby Big Wheel and Jesse Hawken (of the Junk Filter Podcast)) 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Sorry for the delay on this, school is approaching the final lap and it's busy as hell. But here it is: the preview for the March episodes, which you can only find exclusively at www.patreon.com/soundtracker this season. I covered HIGH FIDELITY, with Bobby Big Wheel (@kleinman.bsky.social) and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER with Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken, @…

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Christ has Risen (Jo and Dave, not so much!) 1:41:31

2M ago1:41:31

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The Sunday Shot's Easter Special: Jo checks in with Alex Fein to see how things are travelling as we pass the halfway point of the campaign. Amidst the ongoing carnage in Gaza, Dave has an extended interview with the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network's Nasser Mashni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gettin' Scared 1:02:14

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There really is a "vast right wing conspiracy". Lucy Hamilton and The Klaxon's Anthony Klan join us to explore the shocking deep reach of the Atlas Network and the sinister way it propagates messages that support its own commercial and political interests while masquerading as grassroots organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Policy, Parity, Parties 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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This week's Sunday Shot is All About Women. Dave had the morning off as Jo mined the minds of journalist and author of the recent stellar Quarterly Essay LOSING IT Jess Hill, Polipedia's Su Dharmapala and Women's Agenda's Angela Priestley. With an interview with Mudgin-Gal CEO Ashlee Donohue. http://mudgin-gal.org.au/ https://www.quarterlyessay.com…

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"Kids Played Maths for Two Hours on Christmas Morning": The Mi-box Live Story with Chris Withers 45:21

3M ago45:21

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"I thought, right, I'm 43 and this is the thing that I need to do. This is my thing," says Chris Withers, inventor of the board game combining sports challenges with maths, Mi-box Live. The former teaching assistant has designed and created an innovative board game and app that transforms mathematics learning into a fun, interactive experience. Dra…

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Dollars and Sense 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

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The Sunday Shot pulls in the big guns! Econmists Greg Jericho and Nicki Hutley join Jo and Dave to give their post-budget analysis and look forward to the coming campaign. @grogsgamut.bsky.social @nickihutley.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Combating isolation and changing parenthood with Mamma Social founder Kayleigh Laverick 40:32

3M ago40:32

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Today's guest Kayleigh Laverick describes how she launched Mamma Social Co and, in just a few years, built it into national brand that is changing the landscape of parenthood. In 2021 Kayleigh found herself feeling increasingly isolated and struggling after the birth of her second child. She is frank about how this culminated in thoughts of suicide…

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The Kids are Alright 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

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Jo and Dave are joined by Konrad from Punter's Politics and Zee Feed's (and Crikey's Readers Editor) Crystal Andrews to discuss the attitudes of young people to the upcoming election and politics (big and small P) in general. Plus interviews with Damon Gameau about the activism of the kids from his new film FUTURE COUNCIL, and climate advocate Anja…

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The Chill Factor 1:18:09

3M ago1:18:09

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Jo and Dave talk with Ben Eltham and Claire Connelly about institutional fear and loathing and the chilling effect on free speech. Plus The Tally Room's Ben Raue gives his analysis of the WA election results and the upcoming Federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Well, this is AUKUS. 1:14:03

4M ago1:14:03

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Emma Shortis and Andrew Fowler join Jo and Dave to discuss the full implications of AUKUS in the wake of the US going rogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Sunday Shot - Ep3 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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Jo and Dave are joined by Director of the Australia Institute’s Climate and Energy Program Polly Hemming and writer and commentator Ketan Joshi to discuss the truth about Australia’s Climate policy (spoiler alert: devastatingly bad), plus an interview with Redbridge’s Alex Fein on Designated Information Drivers, what voters are really feeling and h…

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How to Get a Start Up Loan with Amber and Habib 16:23

4M ago16:23

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What can Start Up loans be used for? How do you apply for a Start Up loan? And what information do you need to provide to give yourself the best chance of a successful application? In the last few episodes we've heard from some of the entrepreneurs supported by BEF. There are many more to come. But today, BEF Investment Manager Habib Karimi and Ass…

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Episode 120: Varsity Blues (with Julian Titus of The Stage Select podcast) 15:12

4M ago15:12

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Here's a preview of the 2nd episode of season 5, which you can now find exclusively at www.patreon.com/Soundtracker. It's VARSITY BLUES, and I'm with Julian Titus once again, so go check it out! Listen to The Stage Select here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stage-select/id1723414548 Support the show on Patreon! It's the one thing that's…

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The Sunday Shot - Ep2 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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The Sunday Shot is back for your weekly dose of political conversation and analysis. Jo and Dave are joined by author and lawyer Josh Bornstein and commentator and novellist Jane Caro to discuss the news of the week, plus an interview with the Jewish Council of Australia’s Sarah Schwartz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Sunday Shot - Ep1 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

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The Shot Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Making metalwork, advertising on Etsy, and building diverse income streams with blacksmith Ellie Barden 35:31

4M ago35:31

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Ellie Barden set up Grace Forge, her blacksmithing and metal fabrication business, six years ago. She creates unique metalwork in mild steel, beautiful copper jewellery, and runs workshops. In this inspiring conversation relevant to independent craftspeople, makers and anyone interested in the art and business of blacksmithing, Ellie: Describes her…

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Episode 119: Soundtracker Season 5 Premiere, Menace II Society (with Jason Kleeberg of Force Five Podcast) 23:35

5M ago23:35

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Well, as you can see by the runtime on this episode, there's some changes coming this season. Long story short, I had to cut it down to either doing the episodes on Patreon only, or end the show altogether. Well, I still want to keep making episodes, so I went with the former. I explain further in the episode, as well as give a ten minute preview o…

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Straight Outta Queensland 47:08

5M ago47:08

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Ronni returns to the podcast for the first time in 2025, joining Jo and guest Lech Blaine. Lech draws on research from last year’s Quarterly Essay on Peter Dutton Bad Cop to analyse Dutton’s Trumpian takes before the gang discuss Lech's riveting, rollicking family memoir Australian Gospel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Happy New Election Year 37:56

5M ago37:56

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Jo and Dave crank their brains back into gear for the first podcast of 2025. They are joined by Thomas Mayo to discuss the challenges of post-Referendum Australia, the Nazification of MAGA and tiptoe through the annual January 26 Culture War. And they launch The Sunday Shot, the progressive alternative to Insiders coming in February. Hosted on Acas…

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Farewell to All That 42:28

6M ago42:28

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Jo, Dave and Ronni ruminate on the good and mostly bad moments of 2024 and look forward to 2025, which brings a Federal Election but the release of Ronni’s debut novel, Gunnawah. Set in Riverina in 1974 as the Whitlam years are transforming Australia, Jo and Dave quiz Ronni on the inspiration behind the book and the complicated dangerous local poli…

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How to run brilliant fundraising events and grow a social enterprise with Rob Cairns, Fund A Fest 23:39

6M ago23:39

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"Rattle a tin in someone's face and you might get a pound, but if someone's having fun you might end up getting a lot more money for a good cause," says Rob Cairns, founder of Fund A Fest CIC. His business, a social enterprise, helps charities, community groups and social enterprises create fundraising events. Fund A Fest launched in 2019 after the…

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"A Carefully Constructed Charade" 38:03

7M ago38:03

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Jo and Dave talk with Chair of Private Media, publisher of Crikey and author of The Men Who Killed the News Eric Beecher on the future of journalism, the fallout for the Murdochs of the Nevada “Project Harmony” decision and whether Rupert is an horrific narcissistic psychopath with the power of immortality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Hanging the Parliament 45:58

7M ago45:58

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Jo and Ronni get enjoyably down in the weeds with George Megalogenis to discuss all matters electoral: the Albanese Government’s prospects for a second term, Dutton’s efforts to thwart them and the disruption of our political duopoly as outlined in George’s new Quarterly Essay, Minority Report: The New Shape of Australian Politics. Hosted on Acast.…

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Hyde Accessible Transport: from the pains of invoice finance to a lender that backed growth with Shaun Delaney 32:52

7M ago32:52

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Shaun's business transports around 900 children each day and currently holds around 150 contracts with local authorities and NHS Trusts. It provides vital transport to wheelchair users, disabled people and children, and vulnerable members of the public. It has grown from a first year turnover of £325,000 to reach a million pounds in its third year,…

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A Wizard who turned down a Dragon: Ben Fry, The Potions Cauldron 27:05

7M ago27:05

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Ben is Chief Enchantment Officer of The Potions Cauldron Group which incorporates The Hole In Wand mini golf courses in Blackpool, Chester, Seaham and York, The Potions Cauldron – magical "emporiums and experiences" in Edinburgh and York, and a website selling drinks across the world. He and business partner Phil Ponder turned down an amazing offer…

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Lyndsay Watterson: selling handmade walking sticks worldwide from York 32:14

7M ago32:14

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Every box Lyndsay sends out to a customer changes someone's life. Few businesses could make such a claim, but this is what people tell her day in and out. Her business, Neo Walk, now employs ten and has customers in 35 countries. American actresses Selma Blair and Christina Applegate have both become big advocates for Lyndsay's handmade walking sti…

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Democracy in Peril 45:26

7M ago45:26

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Jo and Dave talk to Zack Beauchamp, senior political writer at Vox and author of The Reactionary Spirit: How America’s Most Insidious Political Tradition Swept the World about the fragility of democracy and the autocratic agenda to destroy it from within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ethics Washing and Corporate (cancel) Culture 37:49

7M ago37:49

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Jo and Dave talk to lawyer and author Josh Bornstein about his book Working for the Brand, an analysis of how corporations force staff to uphold their “values” and “integrity” or face being sacked on one hand while they gleefully destroy the world on the other. And how much are we loving Blue Sky? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…