Best Jim Donovan Podcasts (2025)

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Toon'd In! at Sea on the Disney Destiny (Bill Farmer, Bret Iwan, Tate Donovan, Kaitlyn Robrock, and Nikkolas Smith) 54:27

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Happy Thanksgiving! This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings sets sail aboard the brand-new Disney Destiny cruise ship for an unforgettable special episode featuring an all-star lineup of Disney legends and creative powerhouses: Bill Farmer, Bret Iwan, Tate Donovan, Kaitlyn Robrock, and Nikkolas Smith! In this lively and wide-ranging ocean-view episod…

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What Leaders Need To Stop Doing w/ Julia Rock 33:50

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Ep 3417: Caitriona Jennings On Her 100 Mile World Record, Saint Charlie, Rugby Loses Its Marbles - 01/12/25 48:45

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Caitriona Jennings is the proud World Record holder over the terrifying distance of 100 miles, and she spoke to us in studio about her training, what it feels like mid race, her harrowing London Olympics marathon experience, and what gave her the drive to run for 12 hours and 37 minutes. We also discuss Charlie Smyth's extraordinary journey from th…

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Ep 3416: Watching Pots Boil, Premier League Mad Men, Caicedo Erupts, The Como-verse - 01/12/25 1:13:24

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Just as a watched pot never boils, an obsessively tracked Irish striker in Europe does not deliver goals under the desperate hungry eyes of the nation. Is it time for us to back off Troy and Ev and give them some space to do their thing? Maybe, but not today! James Horncastle joins us to talk about Roma v Napoli. How happy is Gian Piero Gasperini l…

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Liverpool Lack Anger, The Dutch Perspective On Slot, Tantalising World Cup 24:56

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Welcome to our world service e taster show! To access all our shows go to secondcaptains.com/join To get some insight into the man presiding over Liverpool’s worst run of defeats in more than 70 years, we welcome Mikos Gouka, journalist with Algemeene Dagblad and author of the recently released Arne Slot: The New Era. There’s no contracts, no hidde…

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The Future of Leadership: Employment Ethics w/ Dr. Travis Schatchner 25:45

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What makes a job ethical? Who truly holds power in the workplace? And why does it matter now more than ever? Meet Dr. Travis Schatchner! Dr. Travis Schachtner's views on leadership and employment ethics are shaped by decades of hard work and personal experience. Growing up on a family farm in rural Wisconsin, he learned that all work has a basic va…

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Ep 3411: Lest We Forget Evan, Trophies In November, Spreadsheet Early, Glasgow Kiss- 24/11/25 1:33:07

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GOOOOOLAZZOOOO... OK Evan Ferguson's first goal for Roma was not quite in that category but we can say now that the Eternal City has officially entered Fergie Time. Meanwhile Troy Parrott scored another nice goal: is this an unprecedented attacking selection headache for Ireland? What's the deal with playing two strikers anyway? How many teams are …

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Ep 3410: Back In Your Boks, Scrumpocalypse, Ryan's Original Sin, Stop Start Rugby - 24/11/25 57:30

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South Africa beat Ireland 24-13 but in reality it was a demolition by Rassie's men. Did the whole game hang on James Ryan's deserved red card, or could Ireland have done more to adapt to the situation against the world's best team? We chat to our man in South Africa, Craig Ray about the rash of reds and yellows, if refs get influenced by external n…

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Why Leaders Need To Be Empathetic w/ Dr Melissa Robinson-Winemiller 29:25

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Why is there such an emphasis on empathy? Does it truly benefit leaders, teams and organisations? Meet Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller! Dr. Melissa is an Author of international bestseller The Empathic Leader, TEDx Speaker and Trained Relationship Builder. She helps leaders maximize personal & business potential through the effective leverage of EQ…

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Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite, Crank, Casa de mi Padre) 1:32:57

11d ago1:32:57

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the charismatic, endlessly entertaining, and unmistakably unforgettable Efren Ramirez! Best known as the iconic Pedro Sánchez from Napoleon Dynamite, Efren has carved out a career filled with cult-classic moments, scene-stealing roles, and a creative spirit all his own. In this lively and wide-ranging …

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The Post-Hungary Glow, Next Up Czechia, Branno Comes For Ken's Throne, The Ashes Is Underway 25:14

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It's been a beautiful, podcast-packed week on the World Service since Troy Parrott stole the nation's heart on Sunday afternoon in Budapest. Seven shows later, we're bringing you a taste of what member-led broadcasting looks like in a golden few days for Irish football. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the res…

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AQR’s Antti Ilmanen – US Exceptionalism: Growth Story or Valuation Trap? | #607 1:03:58

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Today’s guest is Antti Ilmanen, Global Co-head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management. In today’s episode, Antti discusses the complexities of investment returns, the importance of understanding both objective and subjective expectations, and the dangers of relying on past performance as a guide for future investments. We explor…

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Episode 185: Dream Written by Lisa Muse Bryant 57:20

13d ago57:20

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Episode 185: Dream Written by Lisa Muse Bryant This month’s Dead Pilots Society features Dream, a musical comedy pilot from Lisa Muse Bryant, whose work includes Black-ish, The Four Seasons, Man on the Inside, and Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. The show centers on Dream Morgan, a former teen mom who finally goes after her long-delayed ambit…

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How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children: A Parenting Guide w/ Katherine Sellery 36:24

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Are you focused on behaviour rather than communication and collaboration? Meet Katherine Sellery! Katherine is the CEO and Founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution who helps individuals minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs in order to communicate with more collaboration, cooperation, and consideration. A creator of the Guidance Approach to Pa…

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Ep 3404: Ireland Hammer Australia, Mack Is A Catch, Which 10 For SA, The Red Boks - 17/11/25 51:56

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The Irish lineout was near perfect, their kicking game was on point, a few key players are back in form, they have a new fullback option in Mack Hansen, both 10's played well, they beat Australia by a record margin and the fans in Lansdowne Road went home happy for the second time in four days... the good times just keep rolling in Irish sport. We …

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How To Set Boundaries: Stop People Pleasing w/ Dana Skaggs 38:32

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Do you struggle to set healthy boundaries at home and at work? How burnt out are you from a lack of boundaries? Meet Dana Skaggs! With Dana, boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re the secret to thriving teams and lasting results. Dana is the "Queen of Boundaries", Keynote Speaker, Podcaster and Psychotherapist. She helps people become empowered by what…

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Ep 3403: Parrott Meets The Moment, Good Times Return For Irish Football - 16/11/25 52:16

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Skill, heroics, late late glory... things like this don't happen to us, until now. Ken, Eoin and Murph record today's show in a state of joyous disbelief, and Branno joins us from Budapest to reflect on the goals, the emotion, the madness. Plus there's the playoff picture, Troy's week and the brilliant post match interviews. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday (Tea Time) 1:41:01

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the endlessly talented and unapologetically authentic Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday! From child stardom to creative partnership, this powerhouse duo brings honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart to the mic. In this vibrant and candid episode, Raven opens up about her decades-long career in entertain…

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Ireland 2-0 Portugal, Tantalising Football, Isak And Zlatan 21:36

2d ago21:36

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We've recorded a lot of podcasts.... but the one we just posted today about all the great moments, all the heroes, all the Ronaldo comedy and all the joy of beating Portugal 2-0 is maybe our favourite ever. Our best of show includes a taste of that joy, plus some Ken education and a great chat about Swedish football, Zlatan and Isak. On Sunday we w…

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Am I Normal? What's Wrong With Me? w/ Dr. Fred Moss 37:09

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What if your diagnosis was never real? Meet Dr. Fred Moss! Dr. Moss is a Psychiatrist, Holistic Transformative Coach, Mental Health Coach, Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcaster. He is the Founder of Welcome to Humanity. As a psychiatrist over the years, Dr. Moss continually looks for better, more effective ways to provide the highest quality care t…

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The Biotech Rebuild: Finding Alpha After the Drawdown with Chris Clark | #606 1:50:11

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Today’s guest is Chris Clark. Chris was a biotech PM for 10 years at RS Investments, managing $4.5 billion. In today’s episode, Chris discusses the complexities of the biotech sector, which has suffered a dramatic drawdown the past few years. He begins by explaining how biotech works, why it’s such a unique sector, and what has kept investors and c…

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Ep 3398: Ireland's Quick Fix, Farrell's Few Words, Boks Are The Best - 10/11/25 52:03

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Ireland eventually got the win over Japan on Saturday but all the same doubts remain about a team that has had very few good performances since the summer of 2024. Andy Farrell was honest with the media afterwards, stating “we need to get over ourselves and get on with the big boy stuff". We chat to Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley about Farrell's f…

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Episode 3397: Shamrock Rovers Eat World, FAI EGM Draws US Attention, Man City The Peoples' Underdogs, Icicle Kick 1:20:35

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It was a surprise to wake up on Saturday morning and find that US Senator Lindsey Graham had been putting the boot into the FAI. https://x.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1986961533193032133?s=20 Graham was referring to the resolution that was due to be voted on at Saturday's FAI EGM, asking the FAI to forward a motion to the UEFA Executive Committee re…

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How To Heal Trauma With Organic Intelligence Therapy w/ Steve Hoskinson 32:30

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What exactly is Organic Intelligence? Organic Intelligence® (OI) is a theory and clinical practice of human empowerment, resiliency, and compassion to resolve the devastating effects of stress, trauma, and PTSD. Meet Steven Hoskinson! Steven is an expert on organic intelligence, trauma and communication skills. He emphasizes that our systems know h…

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Alan Oppenheimer (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, The NeverEnding Story) 1:06:42

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the incomparable Alan Oppenheimer — a true titan of voice acting whose legendary career has spanned over six decades! From bringing life (and a little evil) to Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to voicing Falkor the Luckdragon and The Rockbiter in The NeverEnding Story, Alan’s voice ha…

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Vanguard’s Joe Davis on AI vs. The National Debt: The Tug-of-War To Decide America’s Future | #605 1:02:05

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Today’s guest is Joe Davis, Vanguard’s Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Vanguard’s Investment Strategy Group. His latest research on megatrends is covered in his book, Coming Into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments. In today’s episode, Joe explains why the coming decade for the U.S. economy will be shaped by a tu…

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Infantino's Award, Why Bellingham, DJ' Carey's Motive - 06/11/25 32:50

19d ago32:50

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It was a heck of a spread put out for our world service members this week with Infantino announcing the creation of a new FIFA peace prize and appearing on stage at the same event as Donald Trump in Miami last night, Champions League action featuring Yamal and Dan Burn, Liverpool outplaying Madrid, Trent getting booed, the DJ Carey sentencing, Irel…

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Ep 3392: Ireland Fade To Black, Clown Show In Chicago, Almighty Dollar, Sacha So FineBerg - 03/11/25 59:44

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For an hour on Saturday Ireland looked comfortable, if not quite in control, against NZ, and then came a sliding doors moment as Jamie Osborne dropped a pass from Crowley, and within four plays the All Blacks were ahead and, as it turned out, home and hosed. Ireland have now lost to NZ three times in a row, and since the 2023 RWC have had very few …

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Ep 3391: Frank Tanks, Techno Fascism, Rice/Caicedo GOAT Battle, XG O'Neill, Sado-Brannochism - 03/11/25 1:12:38

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Players despise fans, we know that, but should they nevertheless feel compelled to salute them at the end of every game or can we all do without this level of insincerity? Bohemians sealed fourth place in the League of Ireland and will qualify for Europe if Shamrock Rovers complete the double next weekend, but this did not improve the mood of manag…

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How To Be An Effective Leader: Leadership Unlocked w/ Dusty Holcomb 37:53

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How much impact and influence do you have as a leader? Meet Dusty Holcomb! Dusty believes that Leadership isn’t about titles or power. It’s about impact—serving others, solving problems, and driving results. For more than 26 years, he has led at the highest levels as a President, CEO, and Senior Executive. Dusty's focus has always been the same: cl…

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Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) 1:31:15

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the legendary and endlessly creative Don Hahn! As the producer behind some of Disney’s most beloved classics — Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame — Don has helped shape the very heart of modern animation, and now he’s here to share the magic behind the magic. In this f…

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The Week That Was; Conor Murray's Chicago Memories, Shooting Hoops With The Mob, Leopold Bloom's League Of Ireland 27:27

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This week winter announced its arrival with rain that was general all over Ireland, nonetheless we've been having a fun week here at Second Captains Towers and now we want to share some of that with you. Before Ireland take on New Zealand in Chicago we hear from Conor Murray who was a guest of ours at the Gaiety a few weeks back. Can Ireland repeat…

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Kathryn Kaminski - Don’t Fire Your Diversifier | #604 40:15

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Today’s guest is Kathryn Kaminski, Chief Research Strategist at AlphaSimplex, where she’s also the co-portfolio manager for the firm’s Managed Futures Strategy and Global Alternatives Strategy. She also co-authored the book Trend Following with Managed Futures: The Search for Crisis Alpha. In today’s episode, Meb and Katy discuss the tough year for…

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview 1:02:02

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview Welcome to this month’s after-show interview with Brian Singleton and Jim Brandon. You heard their hilarious pilot Humans of the Americas last week on Dead Pilots Society. You may know Brian and Jim from their work on Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), Arrested Development (Netflix), or th…

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Inside The $200 Billion World of Gaming with Peter Levin (Griffin Gaming Partners) | #603 1:04:25

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Today’s guest is Peter Levin, co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, the largest singularly focused gaming investment vehicle in the world. Peter was previously the CEO and co-founder of Nerdist Industries, which was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. He began his career at CAA, had a stint at Disney, sold a company to UFC, and was also an early …

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Ep 3386: Madrid Back On Top, Slot’s Doom Spiral - 27/10/25 1:14:52

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Is Keith Andrews the new Mikel Arteta? Hard to say for sure, as it suddenly seems as though everybody wants to be the new version of the Arsenal coach, whose bulletproof juggernaut continues to bulldoze all comers. But it was another good weekend for Andrews, whose team personify the spirit of 2025. We also talk about the wildly different interpret…

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The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success w/ Jim Carlough 37:27

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How effective is your leadership style? Do you doubt your ability to lead? Meet Jim Carlough! Jim is a battle-tested C-Suite operator, bestselling Author and Leadership transformation expert. He equips leaders at every level with practical tools, humor and the humanity they need to thrive. Jim believes that leaders aren't born, they are built. With…

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Jason Marsden (A Goofy Movie, Hocus Pocus) 57:19

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the endlessly talented and unmistakably animated Jason Marsden! From voicing Max Goof in A Goofy Movie to Speedy in Teen Titans and Chester in Fairly OddParents, Jason’s voice has been a constant companion to generations of animation fans—and now, he’s bringing that same charm and charisma to the podca…

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Believe The Hype, Orla's Year, Parker And Lee, Ruthless Giants 27:10

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Orla Comerford has just come off a sensational year, one which started in Paris in September 2024 when she took a Paralympic bronze medal in the 100m and finished 3 weeks ago with double World Championship golds in the 100 and 200m. She joined us in studio this week to chat through the madness of the last 13 months. It’s almost World Series time, a…

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Mebisode: When to Sell 16:23

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton 1:01:55

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton This month’s dead pilot is Humans of the Americas by Jim Brandon and Brian Singleton, whose credits include Animal Control (FOX), Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), and Arrested Development (Netflix). Here’s the logline: A single camera comedy set in a small town ne…

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How to Fix the Healthcare System w/ Donovan Pyle 35:44

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Are you overspending on healthcare costs? How can Executives save their people, their business and the economy? Meet Donovan Pyle! Donovan Pyle is the CEO of Health Compass Consulting and author of "Fixing Healthcare: How Executives Can Save Their People, Their Business, and the Economy." He also serves as a Senior Advisor at the Validation Institu…

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High-Risk Chemistry, Smarter Development: Inside Valsynthese’s CDMO Expertise 24:22

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In this episode of the Pharma Matters Podcast, host Ben Locwin speaks with Luca Allievi, R&D Chemist and Project Manager at Valsynthese SA, about how the company has built a reputation as a CDMO capable of handling some of the most challenging chemistries in pharma and fine chemicals.By Contract Pharma

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Ep 3381: Munster Monster Leinster, Jack Of Heart, NZ Clouds Gather - 20/10/25 57:57

1M ago57:57

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Munster had 35% possession, 31% territory, had to make 270 tackles to Leinster's 117, had the inferior scrum, went down to an early try, and we're playing against a team full of Lions and Ireland internationals.... and won it easing up, with a 4-try bonus point. We chat to Shane Horgan and Barry Murphy about Munster's brilliant all-round display, b…

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Ep 3380: The Old Premier League World Is Dying, And The New World Struggles To Be Born - 20/10/25 1:27:25

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Ken is on holiday!! Come back, please keep reading, there is a but coming.. Ken is on holiday BUT given the enormity of the football weekend we have all just lived through he is taking a break from his mini-retirement to dial in from the beautiful citadel of Milan(o) and bring you today's football pod. Enthused by the fresh alpine air of which he n…

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The Power of Storytelling: Using Podcasting to Tell Your Story w/ Adam Torres 36:07

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How do leaders amplify their brands? Meet Adam Torres! Adam is the Co-Founder of Mission Matters, a media, branding and book publishing agency. He is dedicated to amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs, entertainers, executives and experts. Adam is on a mission to encourage others to share their stories for the benefit of all. He is Host of the Mis…

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Carl Richards – Rewiring Your Financial Mindset in the Age of Comparison | #602 1:03:37

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Today’s guest is Carl Richards. Carl is a Certified Financial Planner, built and sold an investment firm, and hosts the podcast 50 Fires, which is backed by Chip and Joanna Gaines. He’s also the author of The Behavior Gap and The One-Page Financial Plan and his newest book is called Your Money: Reimaging Your Wealth with 101 Simple Sketches. In tod…

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Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch, Valorant) 1:09:39

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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the bold, bilingual, and unmistakably magnetic Carolina Ravassa! Best known for her electrifying performances as Sombra in Overwatch and Raze in Valorant, Carolina brings her signature spark, global perspective, and fearless creativity to the mic—and now, to the podcast booth. In this dynamic and inspi…

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Dunphy At The Gaiety, Martin O'Neill On XG, Kuper's World Cup Fever 39:37

1M ago39:37

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What an Incredible week we’ve had in Second Captains, and thanks again to our guests and those who came to the Gaiety both nights. Eamon Dunphy got the biggest Second Captains standing ovation of all time, and we have a taster for you on today's best of show. We also had Martin O'Neill at the Gaiety and he was keen to debate the merits of data and …

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The Brand Strategy That Won Dior, BMW & the NFL | French Florist CEO Michael Jacobson (Episode 159) 30:26

1M ago30:26

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What does it take to lead a business that creates real impact while growing sustainably? In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist. Trusted by top brands like Dior, BMW, NFL, and more, Michael shares how he transformed a family business into a thriving company driven by passio…