Best David Conway Podcasts (2025)

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#185 Lindsay Peat // Becoming and remaining an elite athlete 1:47:20

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On episode 185 I am thrilled to be joined by one of the legends in Irish sport Lindsay Peat. An Irish underage international (in soccer), former Irish senior women's point guard, 2010 All-Ireland winner with the dublin senior ladies team and then took up international rugby at 35 years of age in 2015 Lindsay is a rare athlete in the world of sport,…

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What Matters Now to Deborah Conway & Tamar Paluch: Australia is rife with antisemitism 35:23

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Australians Tamar Paluch and Deborah Conway, the editor and a contributor to "Ruptured, Jewish Women in Australia Reflect on Life Post-October 7," a book of essays. Paluch, who edited the book w…

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TREE(3) and the Kruskal theorem 13:19

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Let's talk about that most legendary of large numbers: TREE(3). Or rather, let's talk about the theorem that is used to show that such a number exists. We're going to try to go in more depth than the Numberphile video (though I do recommend it!). We're going back to basics a bit, with some short and sweet episodes without animations.…

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Martha Leanne Green 48:11

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On April 15th, 1987, seventeen-year-old Martha Leanne Green, who usually went by Leanne, vanished from White Bluff, TN. At the time, she and her twin brother, Lawson, were on their way home when they ran out of gas. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Leanne Green. A family stopped by and took Lawson to get some gas, but, for so…

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#184 David Clancy // Essential skills in sport 53:55

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On episode 184 I am delighted to be joined by David Clancy. David is a physio by trade, and is now focusing in Professional Development & Recruitment for NBA, NFL, Premier League. We discuss what separates the great athletes from the rest, how environment influences teams, why some performance staff make it to the elite levels, his book and his ess…

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What Matters Now to legal expert Menachem Rosensaft: Israel is not committing genocide 47:08

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with legal expert on genocide Menachem Rosensaft. Rosensaft is an adjunct professor of law at Cornell Law School and lecturer-in-law at Columbia Law School, where he teaches the law o…

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Amy Bradley Part 2 55:22

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In the spring of 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and brother. Just a few days into the cruise, Amy vanished. Her father, Ron, said he last saw her on the balcony early in the morning after a night of partying. But when the family woke up, Amy was nowhere to be found. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of 2…

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#183 Shane Walsh // The art of skills and kicking 1:12:59

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On episode 183 I am delighted to be joined by Galway and Kilmacud Crokes senior footballer Shane Walsh. We discuss what it means to be skillful, developing his skillset and locker, what he practices on the pitch, the art of kicking, and the importance of visualisation. This was a fascinating insight into the mentality and attitude of one of the mos…

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What Matters Now to Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war 59:22

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with former US negotiator, adviser and ambassador Dennis Ross. Today, Ross, an author and the counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near …

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Amy Bradley Part 1 52:52

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In the spring of 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and brother. Just a few days into the cruise, Amy vanished. Her father, Ron, said he last saw her on the balcony early in the morning after a night of partying. But when the family woke up, Amy was nowhere to be found. Join Mike and Morf for part 1 of 2…

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What Matters Now to Prof. Dan Turner: Treating our enemies humanely makes us human 30:53

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Prof. Dan Turner, the head of a pediatric gastroenterology unit at one of Israel’s most respected hospitals located in Jerusalem and Deputy Dean of the School of Medicine at the Hebrew Univers…

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#182 CJ Fulton // From Belfast to the NBA 1:08:23

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On episode 182 CJ Fulton returns as a guest to discuss his recent time in the NBA Summerleague and his college career. We recorded an episode in 2021 while he was attending Winchendon Prep School in Massachusetts. Since then he has gone from strength to strength in college at Lafayette and college of Charleston and recently earned a summer league r…

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A proof of God (maybe) 1:44:36

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Another long one, to make up for the lack of episodes! I'm joined by the self-described "friend of the pod", Siva Somayyajula, whose lack of a proper webpage only increases the mystique, to talk about the famous (and infamous) Ontological Proof of God by the logician Kurt Gödel, who never ceases to surprise. I've heard of this argument many times, …

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The Devil's Den Murders 55:58

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On Saturday July 26th, 2025, officers from the Arkansas State Police were notified that there had been a double homicide in the park. The bodies were identified as forty-three-year-old Clinton Brink and forty-one-year-old Cristen Brink. The two had been hiking with two of their daughters, who are seven and nine years old, at Devil's Den State Park.…

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#181 Ronan Conway // Inside the Mind of a High-Performance Facilitator 1:27:31

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On this episode 181 I am delighted to be joined by Ronan Conway. An expert in team cohesion and connection with clients including sports teams, corporates and the irish prison system. At one point, he had it all on paper — a degree from UCC, a promising hurling career with Cork, and a good job in the tech industry. But beneath the surface, he was d…

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Temple Mount prayer is a call to settle Gaza 36:18

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with ToI's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. During the Tisha B'Av fast on Sunday, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir again made headlines for going up to the Temple Mount in the Old City of…

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Sam Haskell 49:49

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In 2023, authorities received a call about possible human body parts in plastic bags outside of a home in Tarzana, California. When officers arrived at the scene, there were no bags in front of the house and no body parts to be found. The next morning, a man found a torso in the dumpster, which ignited an exhaustive investigation. Join Mike and Mor…

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#180 Eileen Roche // Lessons from sport & Stanford (Director of basketball operations) 1:28:01

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On this episode of The Sideline Live podcast, I sit down with Eileen Roche, Director of Basketball Operations at Stanford. We dive into her incredible journey as a multi-sport athlete, coach, and long-time leader behind one of college basketball’s most successful programs. Eileen and I met in September 2022 while I visited Stanford and clicked stra…

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What Matters Now to Daniel Taub: Still mourning, Israel is not ripe to talk peace - yet 37:52

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author Daniel Taub. Taub is an Israeli diplomat, international lawyer and author born in Britain in 1962. He moved to Israel in 1989, later serving in the IDF as a combat medic and as a reserv…

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The Terwilliger Family Murders 53:03

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In 2023, five people were brutally murdered in a home in Florida, and it turned out, as it does in many cases like this, that the killer was someone close to home. Two young boys were also at the house but were unharmed and able to call for help. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Terwilliger family murders. As police were investigating the gri…

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The Always Care Senior Services Story: Family-Focused Care 13:23

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What happens when frustration with the senior care industry transforms into a mission of compassion? Tashana Chancy, founder of Always Care Senior Services, joins us to share her journey from personal caregiving challenges to creating a revolutionary approach to in-home senior care across South Florida. Sparked by her own difficult experience findi…

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#179 Alan O’Mara // The reality of being an inter-county manager 1:31:29

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On episode 179 I am delighted to be joined by Alan O’Mara. Author of 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and founder of 'Real Talks' , mental performance coach podcast host and wellbeing speaker. He is also a previous inter-county goalkeeper with Cavan and manager with New York in 2024. We dive deep into Alan’s journey from inter-county football to working w…

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What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel's moment of truth is here 49:08

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with leading economist Prof. Dan Ben-David. Ben-David heads the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and is a senior faculty member in the Department of Public Policy at Tel-Aviv Universi…

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Taylor Wright 50:01

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In 2017, 33-year-old private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright vanished in after heading out to meet a friend. Eventually, the truth about what happened to Taylor would come out, and this would evolve into a homicide investigation; one that would lead directly to someone very close to Taylor. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss th…

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Bringing Pro Basketball Home: Roy Smiley and the Florida Tropics 20:44

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Forget what you know about traditional basketball—the ABA is back in South Florida with a fresh take on America's favorite indoor sport. Roy Smiley, owner of the Florida Tropics, joins us to unveil his vision for bringing high-octane professional basketball to Broward County. The Florida Tropics will call Nova Southeastern University home when thei…

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#74 Meditation as a tool for leaders with Susan Grandfield 58:59

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In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach and mindfulness teacher Susan Grandfield for a conversation that blends personal insight, scientific rigour, and deep practicality of meditation. We explore why meditation isn’t just a wellness fad or spiritual escape, but a practical, evidence-based tool for leaders navigating complexity, overwhelm, …

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#178 Conor Niland // Finding relief and peace in professional sport (Author of The Racket) 1:26:41

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On episode 178 I am delighted to be joined by former tennis professional, a former world top 130 player, the most successful Irish tennis player in the open era, Conor Niland. He is also known for his award winning book, The Racket, which was awarded the prestigious William Hill Sports book of the year in 2024, becoming the 3rd Irish author to win …

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What Matters Now to comic Guri Alfi: Israelis and American Jews must remain unified 23:23

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Guri Alfi, comic, actor and producer of "The New Jew." Recorded before the conflict with Iran, Alfi speaks about his experiences filming the second season of "The New Jew," a series he first cre…

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Lauren Giddings 1:01:19

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In 2011, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings was studying for the bar exam. She had told friends and family that she would be out of contact during this time so she could give her full attention. For this reason, it took everyone in her life longer than it normally would have to realize she was missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Laur…

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#177 Shane McEntee // The new rules and being an inter county captain 1:26:19

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On episode 177 I am delighted to be joined by Shane McEntee. Former Meath captain, current St Peters Dunboyne senior footballer and GAA plus pundit. (Note this episode was recorded the day before the All-Ireland quarter final win over Galway) 01:00 For the first 30 minutes Shane and I debate the current rules, inter county calendar, 7s, penalties, …

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The Elite World of Estate Management with Christopher Milu 13:13

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Christopher Milu, founder of MCM Estate Management Services and Consulting, reveals the behind-the-scenes world of managing luxury properties for seasonal residents and high-net-worth individuals across South Florida. From overseeing massive oceanfront estates to maintaining homes whose owners haven't visited in years, Milu shares how his unique ba…

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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Israel may soon remake the region 42:12

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author and public intellectual Micah Goodman. Just ahead of this week's What Matters Now recording, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump sat in the White House for a…

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Ilene Misheloff 1:03:09

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On January 30th, 1989, the soon to be fourteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished from Dublin, California. She left school early to head home and then attend ice skating lessons, but she never made it. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff. Ilene's case has been linked through the years with other girls who have dis…

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#176 Austin O'Malley // Leading Cuala to the All-Ireland club title 1:33:32

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On episode 176 I am delighted to be joined by All-ireland winner club football manager with Cuala, Austin O’Malley. The former Mayo and Wicklow inter county footballer was involved in both the 2004 and 2006 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship finals with Mayo. O'Malley won the 2006 Dublin Senior Football Championship while playing for UCD and …

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Israeli extremists go to war - against Israel 45:20

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Dozens of Jewish extremists set fire to a security installation and rioted outside a West Bank base overnight Sunday-Monday, days after an officer in the Israe…

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The Citronelle Murders 50:50

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In the early morning hours of Sat August 20th, 2016, Twenty-seven-year-old Derrick Dearman, entered the home where his twenty-four-year-old estranged girlfriend, Laneta Lester, was staying. It was Laneta's brother's home, situated approximately 30 miles outside Mobile, Alabama. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Citronelle murders. Laneta had f…

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#73 Executive Search in a Changing World with Jamie Livingston 50:21

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Livingston, Founder and CEO of Livingston James Group and Co-Chair of the youth leadership charity Columba 1400. Jamie brings decades of experience placing senior leaders into C-suite and board-level roles. In our conversation, he reflects on how leadership expectations have evolved from the traditional command-…

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#175 Check-in with Emma Tolan // From Cavan to the University of Oklahomai 21:21

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On episode 175 I check in with one of Ireland’s biggest college signings and one of 9 Irish girls entering Division 1 college basketball Emma Tolan. Emma recently signed with the University of Oklahoma, one of America’s most well known sports programmes they compete in the SEC and are ranked 7th in the nation. From Cavan to the SEC she learnt her t…

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What Matters Now to director Daniel Syrkin: How 'Tehran' season 4 reflects Israel-Iran war 24:40

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Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with Daniel Syrkin, director of the acclaimed TV series "Tehran." Recorded on Monday amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Syrkin discusses the impact of the current geopolitical events on the storyte…