Best Inverted Interview Podcasts (2025)

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Victoria Bennett, Founder of The Crowdfunding Hub. The Crowdfunding Advocate 32:40

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In Between Meetings, Victoria Bennett shared how a Calgary Boy Choir campaign sparked her path into crowdfunding after nearly two decades in marketing with Pampers, Tide, ENMAX, TD, and the University of Calgary. She explains what crowdfunding really is, the five main models, and where it fits alongside bootstrapping, angels, grants, and VC. Victor…

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#225 Andrew Penn: The Untold Story of Telstra’s CEO — High School Dropout, Art, Scorecards and Calm Leadership 1:13:30

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Episode #225 of The High Flyers Podcast features Andrew Penn, Recent CEO of Telstra (2015–2022) and Group CEO of AXA Asia Pacific. Today, he chairs Visit Victoria, sits on the Coles board, and advises Government on cybersecurity and national security. In this conversation, Andy reflects on dropping out of high school and working two jobs before stu…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Kiki Wang (Episode #35) 50:22

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Kimbra interviews the amazing, talented and award winning fashion designer Kiki Wang!

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#224 Chris Wirasinha: Building Pedestrian TV & Linkby, Navigating AI in Publishing, Raising Two Kids & unpacking "GEO" 1:19:00

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Episode #224 features Chris Wirasinha, co-founder of Linkby — the Performance PR platform used by 3,800+ brands and 600 publishers, backed by US$15m in funding and growing 100% YoY across the US & UK. Previously, Chris co-founded Pedestrian Group at 21, scaling it to 100 staff, a ~$100m valuation and an exit to Channel Nine. +++ To support this pod…

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Neeraj Gupta. The Ecosystem Investor 26:36

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In Between Meetings, Neeraj Gupta shared his global journey and why he believes Calgary can become the startup capital of North America. He spoke about Alberta as a validation hub, the rise of aerospace and defense, deep-tech investing, and the importance of aligning IP with business goals. Neeraj also discussed the CDL focus model, founder red fla…

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#223 Lisa Sthalekar: Being adopted as a newborn in India to becoming a Hall of Fame Cricketer 59:41

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Episode #223 features Lisa Sthalekar — 4x World Cup Winner and Inductee into both the ICC and Australian Cricket Halls of Fame, recognised as one of the most influential figures in the history of women’s cricket (the first woman to have scored over 1000 runs and taken 100 wickets). +++ This episode is part of a special series in partnership with th…

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Candid with Kimbra: Featuring Stephen Walters and Airbaja (Episode #34) 18:19

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Craig talks with Stephen Walters about the youtube channel AIRBAJA which celebrates "The Doors'.

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#222 Tim Thomas: From Melbourne to Asia to Canberra; Leading Australia’s India Strategy and the $10 Trillion Opportunity Ahead 1:12:02

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Tim Thomas is the recent CEO of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, the federal body set up by the Australian Government to deepen ties between the two nations across business, technology, education, sport, and culture. With a career spanning senior roles at AXA, Prudential, and KPMG, and lived experience building businesses across India, Sin…

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance in Partnership With POOLCORP Launch Women of Water 20:29

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Women of Water, a new initiative developed by the PHTA (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance) in partnership with POOLCORP, seeks to connect, empower, and advocate for women in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry through community, education, and leadership development. WOW officially kicks off at this year's International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas. To l…

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#221 Kelly Vohs: SafetyCulture's CEO on becoming a US Army Green Beret, Inverted Pyramid Leadership and Building for 100M Workers 1:13:28

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Kelly Vohs is the CEO of SafetyCulture, a globally renowned tech company headquartered in Australia. Valued at approximately $2.5 billion, its platform serves 85,000+ organisations across 180+ countries, including major global brands like Toyota, GE, Coles, Qantas, Schneider Electric, Marriott, John Deere, Sodexo, National Health Service (UK), Brit…

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Matt Wilson, Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners. The Angel Investor 20:49

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In Between Meetings, Matt Wilson shared his path from founder to investor and the lessons that shape how he leads Allied Venture Partners today. He explained the importance of balancing empathy with objectivity, building a strong investment thesis, and why early traction matters. Matt also reflected on Calgary’s angel ecosystem, his early investmen…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Bobby Bognar (Episode #33) 43:53

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Kimbra gets to know Musician, Singer, Writer, Actor and Host Bobby Bognar. Bobby talks about his career in music featuring his bands "The Bognar Brothers" and "Bobbby Bognar's Handsome" his career in TV as host of "Food Tech" and his upcoming musical in New York.

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Learn Why Today's Leading Resorts Trust Deckology for Their Pool Decks 10:45

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On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Sean West, founder and VP of Sales at Deckology, the company behind AquaFlex — the surfacing system trusted by luxury resorts like the Bellagio, Wynn, and Mandalay Bay. From the scorching pool decks of Las Vegas to high-end properties across the country, AquaFlex has become synonymous with …

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Inside PSP/Deck Expo 2025: What to Expect in Vegas 19:03

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Each year, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo, sets the tone for the industry — and 2025 in Las Vegas is shaping up to be the biggest yet. In this episode, Show Manager Megan Magaña shares what attendees can expect, from intensive pre-conference education with PHTA and Genesis to hands-on demos on the show floor. W…

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Pool Industry Council Publishes Landmark Study on Swimming Pool Equipotential Bonding 13:52

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In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking safety study on equipotential bonding, commissioned by the Pool Industry Council and conducted by John Antonelli in partnership with the Florida Swimming Pool Association. The report compared different bonding methods — including single copper wire, copper grids, and bonding within pool structures — to…

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#220 Trent Cotchin: One of AFL’s All-time greats on Staying Grounded and Leading Richmond Tigers to 3 Premierships! 1:10:12

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Trent Cotchin is Richmond’s three-time premiership captain, 2012 Brownlow Medallist and one of the AFL’s most respected leaders. Across 16 years and 306 games, Trent led the Tigers from decades of struggle into a golden era, lifting the premiership cup in 2017, 2019 and 2020. He shares lessons on resilience, leadership, and balancing elite sport wi…

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#219 Orica’s CEO Sanjeev Gandhi: Mumbai to Germany, Japan & Australia — Breaking Barriers for Indian Leaders 1:09:38

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Episode #219 features Sanjeev Gandhi, Managing Director and CEO of Orica — a Melbourne-headquartered global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions. Sanjeev spent 26 years with BASF, where he held senior positions including Head of Asia Pacific and member of the Global Board of Directors, becoming the first Indian to serve in these roles. He …

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Craig D’Cruze, COO at Inverted Ventures. The Chef-Turned Investor 21:43

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In Between Meetings, Craig D’Cruze shared his path from professional chef to venture capital, beginning with his teenage stock trading. He discussed the firm’s investment thesis targeting legacy industries, how he evaluates founders, and the strengths of Calgary’s collaborative startup ecosystem. Craig also emphasized the importance of celebrating …

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Ritch Shydner (Episode #32) 41:24

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Kimbra talks to legendary Comedian, Writer and Historian Ritch Shydner. Ritch talks about his Comedy Career, his tenure writing for the show "Roseanne" and his series on the "History of Comedy"

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#218 How Husband-Wife Duo Pip & Amy Turned Redundancy & AI Into "Springboards"- Raising $5M to Inspire Creativity 1:23:14

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Pip & Amy are the co-founders of Springboards -- an AI platform built for agencies, by agency veterans. They are also Husband and wife, ex-agency misfits and self described - accidental founders. From media roles in Sydney to creative gigs in San Francisco, with stints at Twitter, Shopify, and deep dives into Web3. When COVID hit, redundancy and a …

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#217 Elena Verna: Leading Growth at Lovable (the World’s Fastest-Growing Startup today, Reaching $100M in 8 Months) 1:36:39

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Elena Verna is a renowned growth advisor to tech startups, and currently heads Growth at Lovable, one of the fastest growing tech startups globally -- where she helped the AI-native company reach $80M ARR in under seven months with a lean team. Previously, she held senior roles at world leading technology companies such as SurveyMonkey, Miro, Ampli…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Stephen Walters (Episode #31) 1:15:39

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Kimbra talks to British Actor/Director/Producer Stephen Walters about his career as an actor (Outlander) and all his inspired projects.

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#216 Max Marchione: Escaping the Sandpit, Defying Credentials, How "Superpower" Is Redefining Healthcare (His Most In-Depth Interview Yet) 1:24:35

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Max Marchione is the co-founde of Superpower, a San Francisco-based digital clinic making preventative, longevity-focused medicine accessible to millions. At just 25, Max has raised a $30M (USD) Series A and is building a healthcare super-app powered by AI, biomarkers, and proactive care. He is also one of the most fascinating people, our host Vidi…

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#215 Brendan Hargreaves: Officeworks CFO on Quiet Influence & Finance Mastery in public and private companies 1:07:38

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Brendan Hargreaves is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Officeworks, a $3B+ business with over 170 stores and 8,000+ team members. Previously, he held senior commercial and financial roles at Qantas ($17B+ revenue), Coles (800+ stores), Cleanaway (5,000+ employees), Village Roadshow, and The Warehouse Group (NZX: WHS, ~$3B market cap). Brendan i…

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Nima Najand, Sr. Director of Innovation Hubs at Innovate Calgary. The Hub Builder 20:41

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In between meetings, Nima Najand, reflected on Calgary’s fast-changing innovation landscape. From starting as a volunteer intern after a PhD in medical genetics to launching the Life Sciences and Aerospace Innovation Hubs, Nima’s journey mirrors the ecosystem’s growth. He highlighted stronger early-stage support, a persistent gap in scaling capital…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Frank Ferrante (Episode #30) 49:47

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Kimbra interviews her special guest actor/comedian Frank Ferrante. For over 40 years Mr. Ferrante has amazed audiences all over the world becoming Groucho Marx in his show "An Evening with Groucho".

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#214 Simon Molnar: Jewellery store learnings to building Afterpay with his brother Nick and now redefining retail with Flagship 1:16:25

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Simon Molnar is the founder and CEO of Flagship, the startup helping retailers use data to optimise their physical stores. Previously, he co-founded Ice Jewellery and led data and marketing at Afterpay, the $39 billion fintech company co-founded by his brother, Nick Molnar, which was acquired by Square (now Block) in 2021. Raised in Sydney, he now …

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#213 Dr. Bec Sheean: FightMND’s Research Director on Beating Motor Neurone Disease + AFL, Beanies & Big Freeze 1:10:49

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Dr Bec Sheean is the Director of Research and Programs at FightMND, leading strategy across all funded research and initiatives to accelerate progress against Motor Neurone Disease. With a PhD in neuroscience and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research, she champions collaborative, translational science. Bec chairs the International Research Di…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Corey Craig (Episode #29) 29:38

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Kimbra interviews Producer and Comedy Coach Corey Craig. Corey talks about his years in comedy and his Cool Beans Comedy which specializes in Stand Up Classes and Live Comedy.

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#212 Shannon Scott: Leading product at Airwallex globally, Small-Town Skiing, Building Palantir outside the US as employee #100 1:22:43

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Shannon Scott is the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Product at Airwallex, and Executive Director of Airwallex's Australia and New Zealand business entities. Shannon is responsible for Airwallex's product strategy and roadmap, spanning financial infrastructure, business software, and embedded finance solutions. Prior to Airwallex, Shannon was…

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#211 How Go1 Promotes From Within ft. their CEO, SVP Marketing & VP Product (Playbooks Report Feature) 1:04:28

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This episode is part of our recently released Startup Playbooks Report -- unpacking the playbooks of 9 of Australia’s fastest-growing startups and scale ups for the first time. Thanks to the report sponsors - Google Cloud, Vanta and Notion. Read the Playbooks Report here: http://playbooksreport.com/ In this conversation, we go inside Go1's playbook…

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#210 Heidi's US & UK Expansion — Lessons from the Startup Growing Faster Than Canva (Playbooks Report Feature) 1:06:27

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This episode is part of our recently released Startup Playbooks Report -- unpacking the playbooks of 9 of Australia’s fastest-growing startups and scale ups for the first time. Thanks to the report sponsors - Google Cloud, Vanta and Notion. In this conversation, we go deep into Heidi's global expansion journey: how they’ve grown from Australia into…

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The Future of Pool Lighting Is Here – Meet IntelliVibe by Pentair Pool 14:18

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Ready to make your backyard the envy of the neighborhood? In this episode, Pool Magazine editor Joe Trusty sits down with Pentair’s lighting guru, Jeff Zillmer, to discuss their brand-new IntelliVibe Lighting System—a game-changer that pumps out up to 15 million instant-change colors, lets you micro-dim in 1% increments, and demands a smaller footp…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Wayne Thomas Yorke (Episode #28) 35:11

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Kimbra talks about Hollywood History and the career and times of guest actor/historian Wayne Thomas Yorke.

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Making Waves: The Rise of Swim-In-Place Pools and Dynamic Swim Environments 12:00

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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we talk with Phil De Tournillon, co-founder of Current Systems and creator of the River Flow pump, to explore one of the biggest trends in modern pool design: the rise of swim-in-place pools and dynamic aquatic environments. Today’s homeowners aren’t trading traditional pools — they’re enhancing them. With …

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King Technology Continues To Make a Splash with Pool Pros By Simplifying Water Care 23:12

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On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Granlund, Product Marketing Manager for King Technology — makers of the popular FROG® line of pool and spa products. During the course of our discussion, we learned about King’s no-ego company culture and customer-first focus that have earned them accolades like being named a "Top Workp…

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The Art and Science of Custom Waterfalls with Rockscapes Canada 28:41

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On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we’re diving into the art and science of crafting the perfect backyard waterfall with Sean Mangan of Rockscapes Canada. A second-generation expert in artificial rock design, Sean shares invaluable insight on how to transform outdoor spaces with custom water features that seamlessly integrate into the home a…

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#209 Andrew McCarthy: Leading Notion in SEA, India, AU/NZ; Rowing, Grandfather's influence, Learning Sales at LinkedIn 1:13:56

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Andrew is the General Manager (GM) for Australia/New Zealand, South East Asia and India at Notion. With over 20 years of sales and sales leadership experience — including helping launch LinkedIn in Asia Pacific — he’s played a key role in scaling some of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies. Outside of work, Andrew is a proud dad of three and…

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Clark Lai, CEO at Motiv. The Corporate Innovator 23:35

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In Between Meetings, Clark Lai, CEO of Motiv, shared how his journey from self-taught programmer to entrepreneur led to founding a venture builder tackling slow corporate innovation. Motive helps companies identify opportunities, build products, and drive results through diverse teams, tailored strategies, and a focus on quick wins. Takeaways: Tech…

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#208 Simon Baume: Raised on Logic, Hardened by Chaos — The Eucalyptus COO’s First-Ever Interview 1:25:44

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Simon Baume is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Eucalyptus, a global healthtech company valued at over $500 million and backed by Investors including Blackbird and Bond. Eucalyptus builds digital preventative healthcare clinics and serves hundreds of thousands of patients across Australia, the UK, Japan and more. Simon leads their Australian bu…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Wendy Liebman (Episode #27) 52:52

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Kimbra embraces the funny in an interview with comedy icon Wendy Liebman. Wendy talks about the origins of her stand up career and her appearance America's Got Talent.

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AI-Powered Pool Cleaning – Taking a Deeper Dive Into Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 Ultra 12:15

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On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we're diving into the cutting edge of pool tech with Patrick Jennings of Beatbot. We explore how this innovative company burst onto the scene with the AquaSense and now continues to push boundaries with the AquaSense 2 Ultra — the world's first AI-powered 5-in-1 robotic pool cleaner. Patrick breaks down how…

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Exploring AI-Driven Inverter Pump Technology with Fred Lachance of Moov Pool Products 21:28

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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, editor Joe Trusty sits down with Fred Lachance, Director of Sales Marketing at Moov Pool Products, to explore how the company is pushing boundaries with its AI-driven inverter pump technology. Lachance shares the origin story of Moov, its partnership with global heat pump leader Fairland, and how the brand …

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#207 Craig Tiley: Rare Interview Ft. Tennis Australia CEO on Army Lessons, Leading the Australian Open, and Tennis’s Future 1:12:13

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Craig Tiley is the CEO of Tennis Australia and long-time Tournament Director of the Australian Open — the largest annual sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere and the most-watched global sporting event each January, with over 14,000 staff, 800 players, and 2.5 billion viewers worldwide. This is one of Craig’s most personal and rare long-form in…

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#206 Employment Hero’s Ben Thompson: Business builder, Demistifying Employment and His Son’s Rare Disease 1:22:49

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Ben Thompson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Employment Hero — one of Australia’s most successful tech companies, valued at over A$2 billion and used by more than 300,000 businesses worldwide. Before that, he bootstrapped multiple companies, blending legal expertise with product thinking to build tools for employers. In this candid long-form public in…

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A Layered Approach That Save Lives: Exploring the Pyramid of Pool Safety 20:32

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On this important episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Dr. Adam Katchmarchi, a leading national expert on drowning prevention and water safety. As National Pool Safety Month kicks off, this conversation couldn’t be more timely or more vital. Drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death among children ages o…

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Candid with Kimbra: Interview with Lia Sargent (Episode #26) 56:51

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Kimbra talks about Acting/Voice overs and "The Business" with her special guest Lia Sargent

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Basin Pool Designs Has The Right Recipe For Creating Spectacular Luxury Pools 28:34

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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty talks with Nick Buchholz, owner of Basin Pool Designs, a boutique luxury pool builder based in Tennessee that's quickly making waves across the industry. Drawing from his background in culinary and fine dining, Buchholz approaches pool design with the same thoughtful execution, creativity, a…

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Turning Up the Heat: In-Pool Furniture & Fire Feature Trends with AquaBlu’s Frank Vitori 22:28

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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Frank Vitori, owner of AquaBlu, for a deep dive into some of the hottest trends in outdoor living: stylish in-pool furniture and eye-catching fire features. From the widespread adoption of sun shelves and modular lounge systems to the latest in fire bowls and sustainable pools…

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#205 Gill Findlay: Rare Interview ft. the Powerhouse COO Behind SafetyCulture & Immutable; Career Planning & "Friend" over title 1:25:21

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Gill Findlay is the former COO of SafetyCulture and Immutable — two of most influential tech companies globally to originate from Australia. She scaled SafetyCulture from