Best Hugos There Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Original Fiction: Bookends, or Libromancy, by Seth Heasley 2:10

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Hi everyone, I hope you enjoy this microfiction fantasy story I wrote and submitted as part of NYC Midnight’s 250-word Microfiction Contest. This story made the cut in Round One, and then I had to submit another original story for Round Two, and that’s as far as I got. But I thought the story was … Continue reading "Original Fiction: Bookends, or L…

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Manatee Rescue and Conservation with Jamal Galves, Ep.106 34:35

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program series! Affectionately known as the Manatee Man, Jamal Galves discovered his calling earlier than most. Growing up in the coastal village of Gales Point Manatee, he saw these gentle animals almost every…

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#189 Baby Blankets & A Bunk Bed Breakdown 48:52

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As we all drag our tired parent bodies to the end of the year, the boys' focus has moved to sleep and how they can get more of it. They dive into fierce debates over bunk beds and baby blankets and their answers might surprise you! Meanwhile another week and another e-bike fiasco for Matt - they say bad luck comes in threes so hopefully after this …

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Episode 19 - Reflections Under Load: Awareness, Drift, and Course Correction 20:24

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This episode is a quiet but important pause. Rather than revisiting highlights or chasing motivation, this conversation focuses on self-observation—noticing patterns, signals, and small shifts that often go ignored. From changes in training discipline to comfort behaviors under stress, the episode treats these moments not as failures, but as feedba…

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WeeklyTrek #290: Interview Special: Ben Robinson on Master Replicas Shipping Delays and New Star Trek Merch 1:01:46

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Master Replicas Creative Director Ben Robinson for a supplemental interview special. Ben re-visits WeeklyTrek approximately every six months to give us the latest updates on Master Replicas' new Star Trek products, and there's lots to discuss this month. We …

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#188 Let's talk about sex, baby! 55:09

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Matt opens up about his sex life life after baby #3 and how Poppy's presence in the room is somewhat ruining the mood. Meanwhile Ash divulges all the dirty details of his recent Vegas trip, including his fall from grace going from "the penthouse to the shithouse". Plus little Lola has graduated from preschool and it's got Matt feeling all the feels…

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Annihilation, by Jeff Vandermeer, with Mythius from the Nebulugo Discord 1:02:17

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Mythius from the Nebulugo Book Club Discord Server joins me for a discussion of Jeff Vandermeer’s 2014 Nebula-winner, Annihilation. Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.goog…

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#187 Laura's hot-take on life with Poppy 49:26

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Laura's back with Poppy in tow and she's dishing all the dirt on how Matt's doing as a third-time-dad. Hint: he's bringing all the positive vibes (just don't ask him to cook with Poppy strapped to him). Laura opens up about Poppy's healing nature and how their girls are adapting as a family of five (including Lola's surprise hot-take on her baby si…

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WeeklyTrek #289: There's a New Star Trek Movie in Development (Again, Again, Again, Again, Again) 45:54

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Infinite Diversity co-host Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Developing Ne…

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#186 How do you like them apples!? 48:22

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If you’re into ASMR of people eating apples then this episode is for you… Ash has an incredible trick with an apple that accidentally aroused his wife. He’s also got a new tattoo… and it’s big .. but he maintains it’s not the size that matters ;) Matt has been lashing out at random strangers again - last week it was a van driver, this week’s it’s a…

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Phil Hornby: Empower to Succeed: How to Make High‑Quality Decisions in Product - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:26

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Send us a text Welcome to another brisk Talk in Ten recorded live at this year's Productized conference. In this episode, Phil Hornby (founder of For Product People) explains why empowerment in product teams really means the ability to make decisions that stick — and how to raise the quality of those decisions. Key topics discussed: What a "high-qu…

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Isabel Novais Machado: Designing Privacy by Default: Why Cookie Banners Can't Be the Future - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:57

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Send us a text We’re honoured to partner again with the excellent Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal — a brilliant gathering of product leaders, designers and builders that consistently sets the bar for thoughtful, practical conversations. A huge thank you to Productized for hosting us and to Bobcats Coding for making this Lisbon series pos…

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#185 How do you turn a boy into a man? 50:03

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It's a deep one today and it's a question the boys aren't taking lightly. In fact Ash reveals he's back with his psychologist to talk through his concerns over how he's parenting Oscar and his big feelings. While Matty reveals the kids aren't the only ones struggling to regulate their emotions after he had a run in with another driver. We get an up…

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Living With Lions in Samburu with Shivani Bhalla, Ep.105 57:06

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! When you imagine lions, you probably picture big prides sprawled across open savannas. But in northern Kenya’s Samburu landscape, lions live a very different life, often alone, slipping quietly through a patchwork of people, livestock, and shrinking wild spaces. It is a hard plac…

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Léa Samrani: The Art of Positive Friction: How Adding Steps Can Unlock Revenue - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:07

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Send us a text We’re honoured to partner with the extraordinary Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Productized consistently brings together the sharpest product thinkers and builders, and it’s a privilege to record our Talk in Ten series on location for the third year running. In this short, sharp conversation Lea Samrani (Director of Prod…

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#184 Newborn and child Sleep Specialist Sarah Clifton 40:25

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The dads are running off fumes this week! Sleep expert (and founder of SwoopBaby) Sarah Clifton joins us to answer all your burning questions about kids and sleep. From night wakes to nap strikes and the dark art of keeping your child out of your bed, Sarah has your answers! Learn more about Swoop Baby here: https://swoopbaby.com/ Buy our book, whi…

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Pippa Topp: Pockets of Brilliance: Small Behaviours, Big Product Impact - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:06

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Send us a text We’re thrilled to be back at the exceptional Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal — a world-class gathering for product thinkers, practitioners and leaders. It’s an honour to partner with Productized again and bring you a special series of ten-minute conversations recorded onsite. A huge thank you to Bobcats Coding for making t…

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Hugo Froes: Principles First: Simplifying Organizational Change - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:28

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Send us a text We're thrilled to be back at the outstanding Productized conference in Lisbon - a must-attend gathering for product people - and honoured to partner with them for the third year running. Productized brings practical, high-signal conversations from the global product community and Lisbon couldn't be a better host. In this Talk in Ten …

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# 183 A dog poo disaster and a life-changing dinner hack 56:48

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We're into another chaotic week with the kids but this time it's Buster who's in the naughty corner. Ash shares why his daughter's hunger has no bounds, even when it comes to saving the seals and Matt reveals how he became the innocent victim of a water gun attack. The boys learn what the actual meaning of 'Baby on Board' means, plus a listener has…

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S4:E10 - Focus on Language, Not Frameworks 49:02

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In the season 4 finale of the Product Ops Podcast, we welcome John Cutler, a renowned thought leader in the field of product operations. John shares his unique journey from product management and UX research to his deep engagement with product ops, providing a well-rounded perspective on the function. He highlights the importance of crafting and re…

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Radhika Dutt: From Goals to Puzzles: A Different Way to Lead Product Teams - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 16:01

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Send us a text Productized in Lisbon is exceptional: thoughtful programming, a warm international community, and practical ideas you can use Monday morning. We’re honoured to partner with Productized for the third year running and proud to bring you this special Talk-in-Ten series thanks to Bobcats Coding. In this short, sharp episode recorded on t…

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Rich Mironov: The Real Cost of AI — Valuations, Bottlenecks & Business Cases - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 18:43

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Send us a text We're honoured to partner with the Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal — an amazing conference for gathering for product leaders, designers and innovators. Productized consistently delivers thoughtful programming, practical takeaways and a warm, curious community. We're proud to be back for the third year running and grateful …

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WeeklyTrek #288: Interview Special: Star Trek Designer Doug Drexler on His Star Trek Fandom & Career 1:11:58

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by legendary Star Trek designer Doug Drexler for a supplemental interview special. Doug Drexler is one of Star Trek's true renaissance figures — an Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA-winning artist whose career has spanned makeup, design, illustration, and visual effects a…

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WeeklyTrek #287: Paramount's Star Trek Movie Plans No Longer Include the Kelvin Timeline Cast 58:32

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Caleb Dorsch to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Paramount Has "Moved On" from a STAR TREK Kelvin Timeline Sequel Film, Says New Variety Report (08:34) Entertain…

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Davide Colla: Talk in Ten: Surviving Creativity When AI Feels Like Competition - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:23

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Send us a text We're recording live from Lisbon at the exceptional Productized conference — an inspiring, high-calibre gathering for product people. We're honoured to partner with Productized for the third year running and grateful for their commitment to building a thoughtful, practical community in Europe and beyond. In this Talk in Ten, we sit d…

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How Local Leadership is Reviving Vanishing Species with Dr. Abdullahi Ali, Ep.104 40:38

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Most people have heard about elephants and rhinos being in trouble. But few realize that giraffes are quietly disappearing too. And also the hirola, a graceful antelope found only along the Kenya–Somalia border, is down to fewer than 500 left on Earth. In this episode, Dr. Abdull…

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Blagoja Golubovski: Redesigning Product Orgs for the AI Era — Turn Your Team from Cost Center to Revenue Engine - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:36

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Send us a text In this Talk in Ten from Productised 2025, we sit down with Blagoja Golubovski (Head of Product, Usercentrics) to explore how product organisations must redesign themselves for the AI era. Together, they unpack the move from outputs to outcomes, how AI accelerates change, and why product teams must learn to speak the language of reve…

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David Pereira: Surviving AI: Product Strategy, Critical Thinking and Disruption - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 14:25

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Send us a text Live from Lisbon, this Talk in Ten returns from the incredible Productized conference — an energising, thoughtful gathering for product leaders. We’re honoured to partner with Productized for the third year running and grateful to Bobcats Coding for making this Lisbon series possible. Productized in Portugal continues to be an outsta…

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#182 Lunchbox Notes, Fake Feet, Throwing Out Important Things 56:04

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Matty J's wife, Laura, has been accused of throwing out an expensive bottle that belongs to producer Jess (it has a metal top, mind you!) Should she be blamed for this horrible act, though? Speaking of throwing out important things. Who in your household has the desire of someone who wants to live in a museum? Ash complains about losing items to th…

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S4:E9 - Turning Customer Chaos Into Clarity with Christine Itwaru 51:08

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In this episode of the Product Ops Podcast, we welcome back Christine Itwaru to discuss the invaluable role of Product Operations in today's tech landscape. Christine shares her journey from Director of Product at Pendo to VP of Product at User Flow and Beamer, offering insights into the evolution of Product Ops. We explore how Product Ops drive va…

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Krasi Bozhinkova: Navigating the Unknown: Flip, Pivot, Hack - Practical Tactics for Product Teams - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:18

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Send us a text Productized in Lisbon, Portugal, continues to be one of the most inspiring product conferences in Europe — energetic, practical and full of cross-disciplinary ideas. We’re honoured to partner with Productized to bring live conversations from the stage to you. Recorded live at Productized 2025, this episode explores how product teams …

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Episode 18 - Rituals of Renewal: Where Morning and Movement Meet 17:00

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Mornings are not just about waking up — they’re about becoming. I open up about the personal practices and functional workouts that help me reconnect with purpose, energy, and gratitude. This is the story of how daily ritual becomes transformation in motion. 🎧 Tune in and walk with me — literally and figuratively. 👉 Like what you hear? Don't forget…

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#181 Adopted Life and Fake Finger Labour Support with Proud Dad Ryan Jon 1:02:56

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You know Ryan as one-half of the Toni and Ryan show. He also happens to be a dad to little toddler Mabel! From the time his partner Bridget squeezed his fake finger a bit too hard during labour to getting in trouble at school for not throwing an eraser... Ryan’s got stories. He also opens up about being adopted, meeting his biological parents for t…

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Glory Road, by Robert A. Heinlein, with James Hedrick 56:12

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James from the podcast/blog Something About Dragons joins me for a discussion of Glory Road, by Robert A. Heinlein, which was shortlisted for the 1964 Hugo Award. It’s fantasy wrapped in science fiction wrapped in good old 1950s misogyny! https://somethingaboutdrag.wixsite.com/something-about-drag Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!:…

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Kinga Magyar: Vibe Coding: Building Software with Natural Language - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 12:57

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Send us a text Productized Lisbon - an exceptional conference for product people. We're honoured to partner with Productized for the third year running - the energy, practical thinking and community in Lisbon make this event a must-attend for product leaders, and we're proud to bring you these live "Talk in Ten" conversations from the balcony. In t…

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Tami Reiss: Building the Muscle of Influence - How Product Leaders Get People to Act - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 12:36

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Send us a text Product Agility Podcast — Live from Productized, Lisbon We’re honoured to return to the Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal for the third year running. Productized is a world-class gathering for product thinkers and makers - and we're proud to partner with them to bring you this special Talk in Ten series. In this short, sharp…

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Preyash Shah: Designing Products for a Few: Navigating Enterprise Constraints & Customisation - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:49

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Send us a text We’re recording from the brilliant Productized conference in Lisbon — a must-attend for product leaders, designers and builders. Productized consistently delivers thoughtful programming, real-world case studies and a welcoming community. We’re honoured to partner with Productized for the third year running and grateful to Bobcats Cod…

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#180 Beware of my devilish charm 53:48

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What's the most you've ever paid when it comes to your child's sporting activities? Matty J is left speechless after getting a glimpse of Marlie's ballet recital tickets. Can you top this?! Ash had the privilege of using a line every parent dreams of using after little Macy did something unspeakable. And Ash has a new sleep hack for the kids that y…

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How Citizens Keep Environmental Progress Alive in Between Elections with Bentley Johnson, Ep. 103 45:06

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Federal policy might seem distant from the forests, rivers, and wildlife we care about but, as Bentley Johnson of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters explains, its impact reaches straight into our daily lives. From an executive order that resulted in higher(!) energy price…

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Antonia Landi: Product Ops Masterclass: From Inertia to Impact - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 10:28

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Send us a text Productized Lisbon is exceptional - and we’re honoured to partner with them for the third year running. Welcome to a special Talk in Ten from the Product Agility Podcast, recorded live at Productized in Lisbon. In this rapid-fire conversation, we sit down with Antonia Landy about her workshop, Delivering Results: a product operations…

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S4:E8 - The Product Ops Strategy Stack with Jenny Wanger 54:10

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In this episode of the Product Ops Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jenny Wanger, product operations consulting expert and coach. Jenny shares her journey into product ops, discussing how she transitioned from product leadership to focus on scalable systems and operations. We delve into the evolution of product ops, addressing common challenges suc…

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Alex Howard: From Founder to Product Leader: The Series A Blueprint & Why Outcomes Matter in the AI Era - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:51

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Send us a text Productized Lisbon is world-class - inspiring sessions, brilliant community and hands-on conversations. We’re honoured to partner with Productized for the third year in a row. Welcome to a special Talk in Ten from the Product Agility Podcast, recorded live in Lisbon at Productized. In this rapid-fire episode, Alex Howard walks us thr…

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Episode 17 - The Uncomfortable Work of Loving and Being Loved 13:35

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The Uncomfortable Work of Loving and Being Loved is a conversation about what it means to feel deeply — especially when you weren’t raised or conditioned to. I talk about love, longing, attachment, desire, connection, loneliness, masculinity, the body, and the nervous system — because our feelings aren’t just poetic, they're biological. Love is not…

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Chris Compston: Making the Product Shift: From Project Thinking to Organizational Capabilities - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:15

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Send us a text Product Agility — Live from Productized, Lisbon We're thrilled to record at the excellent Productized conference in Lisbon, Portugal - a world-class gathering that consistently brings together the sharpest product minds. We’re honoured to partner with Productized for this series and grateful to our sponsor, Bobcats Coding, for making…

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Tobias Lichtenstern: Designing AI Service Experiences: Co-creation, Jobs-to-be-Done & Organisational Impact - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 11:18

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Send us a text Live from Productized Lisbon 2025 - Episode Snapshot Productized in Lisbon is a genuinely exceptional conference for product thinkers - energetic, practical and future-focused. We're honoured to partner with Productized for this live series, bringing short, sharp conversations from the workshop floor. In this 10-minute conversation, …

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#180 Daddy did a big poo! 44:09

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It's been a while since Daddy Ash has had an "accident" in public. Unfortunately, it happened at the worst place possible and has left him scarred ever since. Matty J has found a way to sort out Lola's phantom "tummy aches" at the doctors. Is he an evil genius or just a very loving dad?! Making a return for this week's episode is your Parenting Lie…

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Ayushman De Lang-Talwar: Stitching Systems and Sanity: Generative AI in Logistics and Mindful Product Leadership - Productized 2025 TalkInTen 12:48

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Send us a text Live from Productized, Lisbon — a conference we think is exceptional. Productized brings together the sharpest product thinkers in a city built for ideas, and we're honoured to partner with them again for this live series. In this short Talk in 10 episode, we sit down at Productized to explore how generative AI is changing logistics,…