Best Dave Bates Podcasts (2026)

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MLPP216 - Al Lowe 1:24:32

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Send us a text Yam Oroight? Another Tom On One for you all this week, and the "one" is none other than Healer of Bastard's very own bass player, Al Lowe! Al is a full on west midlander, with the voice and everything so Tom is very happy to be amongst his people. We discuss key musical moments from Al's life: From when he turned greeb as a teen, all…

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MLPP215 - "Sweary" Jon Bates 1:06:49

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Send us a text Happy New Year! To kick off 2026, we have a Tom On One episode, featuring friend of the show, bed pisser, front man of Born Shit Stirrers and the second most understandable member of the Fukpunk Radio crew, Jon Bates. We hear about tracks that accompanied Jon's life when he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. We discuss some significant events…

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Punks on Film: The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle- Part 2 1:01:52

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Send us a text The swindle continues in the second part of our festive magnum opus: The complete deconstruction of 1980s highest grossing movie (about the Sex Pistols) "The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle". Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast are still in and Danny is revealing himself to be a Sex Pistols expert…

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Punks on Film: The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle - Part 1 1:38:47

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Send us a text Merry Christmas one and all! We all like a good movie over the festive period, but we also like slagging off crap movies too. Hence, Tom has summoned the two best film critics he knows: Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast to discuss, dissect and review Julien Temple's 1980 "documentary", The …

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#115: Ben Eden - From HR Executive to Purpose-Driven Coach 1:16:04

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Ben Eden is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the creator of the Eden Model, a transformative framework designed to help high-achieving leaders evolve from the inside out. With a background as an HR executive and as the author of How We See Ourselves, Ben has developed a unique ability to guide successful business owners and corporate l…

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MLPP214 - The Brokedowns 1:20:40

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Send us a text A festive stateside visit beckons this week as Tom and his able assistant Mark Murphy (off Crocodile God) chat with The Brokedowns about their latest record (out now on Red Scare) Let's Tip The Landlord. We chat about famous punk houses, a terrible slipping over incident, health gurus, the International Criminal Court and much more. …

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MLPP213 - Phinius Gage 1:29:08

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Send us a text It's time to visit Brighton....but only after we've been to Croydon first to chat with Crystal Palace supporter, tall man and bass player of Phinius Gage, Mr Mike Scott. Phinius Gage kept us entertained almost a quarter of a century ago with their skate-punk riffage and hectic touring schedule before calling it a day in 2007. But, no…

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MLPP212 - Spike Slawson 1:43:28

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Send us a text Spike Slawson, enigmatic frontman of Spike & The Gimme Gimmes has hauled himself into MLPP Towers this week ahead of their UK tour next month. The lad likes a chat, so we cover a lot: The name change, getting booed at bar mitzvahs, Christmas songs, getting booed at baseball games, Spike's last live music experience as a punter, some …

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MLPP211 - Mick Tearjerker 1:07:24

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Send us a text Another "Tom on One" chat this week with Sunderland's top singing bassist, Mick O'Brien off Tearjerker. We take a deep dive into Mick's musical past with his favourite songs from the years he turned 16, 18, 21 and 30. As well as music, we explore his ventures into further education, being on the same label as your heroes, his plans f…

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#114 Robert Yarnall - From Battlefield Lessons to Everyday Leadership 1:21:45

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Robert Yarnall is the VP of Development & Impact at the Robert Irvine Foundation. A retired Master Gunnery Sergeant with 25 years of service in the USMC, Robert also spent 20 years as a civics teacher and coach. In addition to his military and teaching career, he is a community leader, involved in local government and charitable organizations, and …

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MLPP210- Danny Barrett 1:01:38

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Send us a text The "Tom On One" odyssey continues this week, with firm fan favourite and all round good lad, Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats. BAz is treating us to tales about songs that came out in the years he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. Seriously good variety this time, so you don't want to miss it! We cover the Olympics, films we can quote, form…

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MLPP209 - Dave Shackleford 1:03:40

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Send us a text A slightly refined format this time following some turbulent times in MLPP towers. However we hope that this in-depth, one on one (or TOM on one, geddit?) chat with Dave Shackleford will be a pleasant experience for you. Dave talks about songs that have meant a lot to him from the years he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. Theres a good vari…

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MLPP208 - Horace Pinker 1:25:13

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Send us a text Easily the most famous Horace is the pop group Horace Pinker, who have settled in for a Monday night chat at MLPP Towers this week. The veteran punkers who are from everywhere share their stories about getting into punk, what their parents thought about it, being so wild that some famous white guys (who are pretty fly) wouldn't stay …

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#113 Isaac Lee - From Cockpit to Corporate: A Marine's Leadership Journey 1:17:38

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Isaac G. Lee, a native of Lubbock, Texas, is a graduate of Texas Tech University and a retired Marine Corps officer and aviator. Over his two decades of service, Isaac completed seven overseas deployments, including four combat tours in the Middle East. He served as the Commanding Officer of an operational CH-53E squadron before retiring in 2017. N…

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MLPP207 - Code Break 1:16:40

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Send us a text Codes are there to be broken, so we invited Merseyside’s Code Break in to MLPP Towers. These lads come with a highly recommended live show, so keep an eye out. We discuss mischief, bread rolls, white power gigs, Halloween, bizarre Liverpool landmarks, and also a bit about their band as well. Tom’s had a bit of luck with the birds, Ni…

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MLPP206 - Face Up 1:24:17

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Send us a text If you get a whiff of unemptied bins around MLPP Towers this week, its because Birmingham's very own Face Up have been loitering! We're joined by 3 of Brum's best hardcore export for a chat which covers all facets of their decade-long career, but mostly centres around slagging off their bass player. We get an insight into old bands, …

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#112 Dave Rosenberg - How Leaders Remove Obstacles and Create Success 1:43:12

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Dave Rosenberg, a former F-14 naval officer and founder of Locked on Leadership, is a top authority on radical accountability. As the premier expert in this field, he equips military-minded leaders with tactical strategies to build high-performance teams that exceed expectations. His approach goes beyond transforming individuals into self-directed …

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MLPP205 - Pulley 1:27:42

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Send us a text We hope to knock this one out of the proverbial park this week as we welcome pro-pitcher, pro-vocalist and all round nice chap, Scott Radinsky from off California's very own Pulley. Scott talks us through the mismatched pass times of sport and punk rock, the mismatched careers of sport and punk rock, as well as Pulley's history and f…

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#111 Christina Bates - Unlocking Human Potential Through Authentic Leadership 1:50:32

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Dr. Christina Bates is a mom to two sweet girls, an entrepreneur, a leader, and an animal lover with three dogs, two cats, one bunny, and one guinea pig. Passionate about all things military, especially weapons systems, she is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations excel and realize their full potential. She believes that God has a purpose …

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MLPP204 - City Mouse are BACK! 1:14:27

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Send us a text Miski off City Mouse has once again popped in to promote an get you all fired up for their upcoming UK tour! As well as slagging off various towns and cities across this fair isle, we share tracks from the latest CM record "So Far Out" take a deep dive into some of Miski's favourite UK foods, meal deals and more. Tom has been to a gi…

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#110 Robert Roy - Leadership Under Fire: Insights from a Navy SEAL Veteran 1:39:48

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Rob Roy is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, with 21 years of service in the SEAL teams, including over a decade with the elite SEAL Team Six. After retiring, he transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding Trident Coaching and Consulting to deliver transformative leadership programs. Rob is an award-winning executive coach, a sought-after public s…

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#109 Michael Brabner - From Infantry to Innovation 2:00:56

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LTC Michael “Brabs” Brabner currently serves as the MCoE Robotics Requirements Division Air Branch Chief within the Maneuver Capabilities Development Integration Directorate. Originally from Oak Harbor, WA, Brabs enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2001 following the September 11th attacks. Over his 25-year career, Brabs spent 14 year…

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MLPP203 - Splitbox 1:33:52

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Send us a text "All iron roads lead to MLPP Towers", so the saying goes. And this week Splitbox have been shunted into our siding. This power pop power trio have travelled via York, Leicester and Norwich with no delays to discuss their song craft, life in covers bands, leaving a sensible gap between meeting and setting up a band as well as a heap o…

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MLPP202 - Back Teeth are BACK! 1:34:53

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Send us a text 😬The Brummie Boys, Back Teeth couldn't wait to return to MLPP Towers so soon after their first visit, so they did! They're in to show off their shiny new bass player, discuss their upcoming single "It's Time For The Forever Box" and to strenuously deny the existence of their upcoming album on Little Rocket Records. Lewis, their main …

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#108 Randy McCoin - Empowering Military Education Through Service 55:19

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Randy McCoin, is a proud U.S. Army soldier of 26 years and founder of the McCoin institute. Randy knows the struggles of attending college while being a full-time soldier, as it took him 13 years to earn his undergraduate degree. Since then, he has earned a Master of Education from Pennsylvania State University, a graduate certificate in Internatio…

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MLPP201 - Mr Shiraz 1:19:08

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Send us a text The corks are popping in MLPP Towers this week as we're joined by Huddersfield's favourite son, Mikey Shiraz off Mr Shiraz! Mikey's been about for a while, and he's been around a bit so expect stories about angry skateboarding Sublime replacements, a thrifty approach to merchandising from some Nu-Metal/rap crossover artists and be am…

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#107 Michael Klemmer - Brewing Success After Service 58:59

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Nestled in the foothills of Charlottesville, Virginia, Aerial Resupply Coffee emerges as a testament to service and community. Founded by U.S. Army Veteran Michael Klemmer, this brand embodies a dedication to honor those who serve. After a 20-year military journey and global exploration, Mike returned to Charlottesville with a passionate mission—to…

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MLPP200 - Tom & Niallism 1:47:06

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Send us a text The double century is upon us! Danny and Mark are joined by Great Britain's fattest podcasting punk duo, Tom & Niallism! The Big Book of Bullshit was bursting at the seams for once, so expect all the classics: "why are you still doing this?" "shag, marry, kill" "dream guests" and of course, "when was the last time you shit your pants…

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MLPP199 - Joe Sib 1:33:08

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Send us a text We're having a laugh in MLPP towers this week as we're joined by record label magnate, pop star and now stand up comedian, Joe Sib! Joe's in to tell us about being in the place at the right time for the early 80s California scene and the '94 punk explosion. He takes us through his time with his bands Wax and 22 Jacks, their adventure…

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#106 Anthony Randall - Practicing Excellence: Aligning Passion, Purpose, and Precision 1:30:46

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Dr. Anthony Randall is the President and Founder of Vanguard XXI, where he specializes in leadership development and executive coaching, transforming leaders and organizations across various sectors. With over 28 years of high-performance leadership experience, Dr. Randall has coached more than 17,000 professionals in the U.S. Army, Special Operati…

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MLPP198 - On The Cinder 1:33:36

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Send us a text More colonial cousins for us this week as we pop over the pond for a chat with Buffalo NY's very own On The Cinder ahead of their UK tour! We give the lads some cultural tips on language, soccer and pubs. In return, they inform us how British culture is blossoming in the world of diplomatic relations, tell us a tale of how they met a…

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MLPP197 - Polar Bears In Purgatory 1:35:10

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Send us a text C'mon y'wee tubes! Board the MLPP express to Scotland where you'll be greeted by some very affable scotchmen, Polar Bears In Purgatory! Yes, we're back amongst Niallism's tribe this week to discuss the enduring band PBIP. We get dazzled by their genius, get disappointed when they don't write jingles and also chat a bit about their ba…

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#105 Ryan Thompson - Founder of 10th Mountain Whiskey 1:01:50

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Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and life long learner that enjoys the pursuit of business while being a positive influence in his community and using his business platforms to help support causes he’s passionate about. He started 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company 10 years ago and is in the trenches running the daily operations with the goal of b…

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MLPP196 - Diaz Brothers Return 1:30:59

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Send us a text Returning guests again this week as we host Mick, Golly (and to a lesser extent, Pikey) from off Sunderland's very own Diaz Brothers! They've got their difficult second album out there for us all so it's new tunes from that, personal choices from Mick and Golly and a good old time guaranteed. We discuss pre-gig nerves, funny tours, G…

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The Road To Juddstock - Part 2 1:04:26

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Send us a text Not long to go now chums! Part 2 of our "Road to Juddstock" episodes is here! In this half, Blagged, The Crash Mats, Clayface, Wrong Life, Shackleford and Sunliner are the artistes in focus this time, and as well as quality facts about them and their quality tunes, there's also an indepth look at some of Nunny's most famous sons and …

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The Road To Juddstock - Part 1 52:46

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Send us a text Juddstock 2025 is imminent, and we have pledged to get you down there, by hook or by crook. In the symbolic and literal heart of England, is Nuneaton. That is where Juddstock 2025 is being held. Tom and Niallism have welcomed some of the artistes and organisers into MLPP Towers for a sneaky look at some of the quality bands that will…

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#104 Derik Kearns - Army Infantry SGM 1:22:42

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Derik Kearns enlisted in the Army in 2002 following the events of 9/11. Throughout his military service, he completed two tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Amidst personal challenges, he has experienced marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and is now a proud parent to two daughters and a stepson. This summer, Derik will be attending the Sergeant Ma…

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MLPP195 - 77 Spears 1:18:43

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Send us a text Don't worry, there's not 77 of them, just 4. and all 4 of 77 Spears are in MLPP Towers this week for a shooting of the breeze! We discuss the fragrant public service they provide, their up coming album, making a live album, disappearing founder members and the band reveal how they push the boundaries of what can be merchandise to the…

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#103 Joseph Polanin - U.S. Navy retired and CEO 1:05:25

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Captain Joseph Polanin, U.S. Navy (retired), is an award-winning CEO and a disabled Navy combat Veteran who served three decades leading elite teams to succeed on complex missions in high-risk environments despite every obstacle. He has 20+ years as a successful Commanding Officer, Task Force Commander, and Director of Operations (CEO/COO) for glob…

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MLPP194 - Rad Skulls 1:25:00

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Send us a text Mid-Western 'Merica is the destination this week. Rad Skulls, a bunch of rad dads with rad tunes are the guests. The boys talk us through the trials and tribulations of forming a new band in your 40s, which is hard. BUT, you get new friends, which is nice. We shoot the breeze covering all manner of topics including but not limited to…

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MLPP193 - The Overbites 1:15:02

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Send us a text The rolling hills of Alba beckon us once again this week as we're joined by top pop-punk songsmith, impressionist and good lad Muzzy from off The Overbites. We chat about punk fashion. We cut the through the noise on the hot topic of pronunciation of strange names. We get the secret of the Scotland scene's success and perhaps most pe…

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#102 John Troxell - Retired SEAC, U.S. Army 1:13:05

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John Troxell is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major who served nearly 38 years in uniform. He held the position of Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), serving as the senior non-commissioned officer in the entire U.S. military. Known for his energy, authenticity, and selfless service, John continues to…

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MLPP192 - The Disposables 1:29:01

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Send us a text The Disposables. Cheshire's very own punk rock underdogs, are in MLPP Towers this week to talk us through their journey from a spare room lockdown project to the fully formed, fully rounded beat combo you see before you today. We chat about home recording, self confidence, people harking back to the past, difficult Facebook groups, l…

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MPF REview 2025 1:17:38

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Send us a text The third part of this year's MPF trilogy has arrived! Tom, Niallism, Richard White, Danny Barrett, Bagsy Baker and Riaz off Grail Guard have got together to review and assess their attendance at the most recent instalment of Manchester Punk Festival. It's got falling over (lots), Bargain Hunt, Country and Western, Austrians, Succule…

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#101 Ron Stotts - Mindfulness-Based Leadership Coach 1:11:58

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Dr. Ron Stottz shares his transformational journey from Marine Corps service to becoming a mindfulness-based leadership coach who helps executives access higher states of consciousness and leadership effectiveness. • Leadership is about supporting and bringing out the best in everyone, not being in front • Personal development must happen alongside…

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Bastardmind LIVE @ MPF 2025 41:05

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Send us a text Once again, for reasons we can't fathom, we were graciously invited to appear at the tenth instalment of MPF in order to test the grey matter of some punk rock celebrities. Don't tell the BBC, but its based on Mastermind. Abi (Fast Blood), Danny Barrett (The Crash Mats), Vez (Wonk Unit & XRay Vez) and Riaz (Grail Guard) are all up fo…

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MPF 2025 PREview 1:04:09

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Send us a text As per Easter Traditions, we have decided to preview the upcoming Manchester Punk Festival to give you all a flavour of what we'll be doing, who we'll be seeing. Tom & The Boy Niallism are joined by Riaz off Grail Guard, Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats, Duco Van Der Veen from The Netheregions, Richard F White from Wolverhampton, Mar…

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#100 Jake Larson "Papa Jake" - WWII Veteran 1:55:43

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🎙 Episode Title: The Luckiest Man in the World – Leadership Lessons from 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran “Papa Jake” In this powerful episode of Tales of Leadership, I sit down with Jake Larson—affectionately known as “Papa Jake”—a 102-year-old World War II veteran and national treasure whose story has captivated millions across the world. Born during th…

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MLPP191 - Save Ferris 1:21:43

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Send us a text Pick it up (please)! Its a ska special in MLPP Towers this week, and what better way to usher in the summer than to have a chat with Save Ferris' very own Monique Powell! She's been in movies, toured the world and gets mentioned in autobiographies and has taken time to speak with the fat lads about being mates with Two-Tone legends, …

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MLPP190 - The Slow Death Return! 1:18:39

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Send us a text Jesse Thorson joins us this week to make up for the time he got stuck in a field in France with no phone signal. The Slow Death (his band) have a new record dropping imminently and we have some tracks from that as well as a reimagining of one of their old songs which is something of an EXCLUSIVE. We chat about family holidays, the ba…