Best John Stapleton Podcasts (2025)

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Innovation over Renovation – Mission Ventures Co-Founder John Stapleton 34:07

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John has co-founded and scaled 3 startups in consumer goods, from pioneering & creating the fresh soup category at New Covent Garden Soup Company to launching the toddler food category with Little Dish, he has spent over 30 years turning ideas into category-leading brands. Today he mentors entrepreneurs, invests in startups and helps large and smal…

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James Watson, Pauline Collins, Judith Vidal-Hall, Dugald Ross 27:46

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Matthew Bannister on James Watson who shared the Nobel Prize for identifying the structure of DNA, but was widely condemned later in life for his racist and sexist views. Pauline Collins, the comic actor who triumphed in the role of Shirley Valentine on stage and screen. The play’s director Simon Callow pays tribute. Judith Vidal-Hall, who edited t…

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#78 Sir Tom Hunter - The Incredible Journey From Market Stall to Billionaire. 1:22:36

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Send us a text Today on The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, you’re going to hear from a man whose story is almost impossible to compress into a single sentence - because it’s part grit, part luck, part audacity… and entirely remarkable. Sir Tom Hunter grew up in the small Scottish mining village of New Cumnock, where his father ran the local grocery shop…

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WCPEver Episode 594 - Comics Swap, Comic Stores and a Fantastic Movie 41:50

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What have the guys been doing in the past week? Well, Cullen set up at the Capitol City Comics Swap. Jerry hit a pair of local comic shops. John got to watch Fantastic Four: First Steps. Sounds like a good time was had by all. John has a look at last week's Top Ten books sold. Jerry highlights some comic offerings over at Humble Bundle. Cullen is b…

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A Proper Stuffing 49:25

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Sarah Messenger hosts this week and is joined by Nick Goldstone, Rob Behrens and new signing Julian Bloom! ⁠⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠play…

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Dick Cheney, Yvonne Brewster, Mary McGee, Peter Watkins 27:55

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Matthew Bannister on Dick Cheney, the Republican politician who was Vice President under George W Bush and played key roles in both Gulf Wars. Yvonne Brewster, the Jamaican-born director and actor who founded the Black British Theatre Company Talawa. Mary ‘May’ McGee, the Irish woman who brought s successful legal challenge against the country’s ba…

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WCPEver Episode 593 - West Coast Avengers Book Club 1:52:59

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Welcome to the fourth WCPE Book Club! Where were you in the summer of 1984, when the Avengers packed their bags and headed out west? This month, we are traveling back to California with Volume 1 of West Coast Avengers! Written by Roger Stern with art by Bob Hall, West Coast Avengers has Hawkeye opening up a new branch of the team in Los Angeles, an…

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Innovating with Purpose – Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber 37:59

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When Jim Weber took over Brooks Running, the company was weeks from missing payroll and $30 million in debt. Two decades later, he built a billion-dollar performance brand that outpaced giants like Nike and Adidas. As CEO and author of Running with Purpose, Jim shares how radical focus, scientific innovation, and an unshakable sense of purpose fuel…

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Heart of the Soul 20:14

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✅ EPISODE SUMMARY FOR SHOW NOTES Title: God Made You Emotional Series: The Heart of the Soul Big Idea: Emotions are part of the image of God in you — not a weakness to manage, but a strength to steward. Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 139:13–16; Hebrews 4:15 Takeaway: God created emotions for relationships. Let every feeling lead you back to…

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Slot Rot 50:43

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Edward Timpson hosts this evening and is joined by Spencer Debson, David Walker and Neil Solomons. ⁠⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.u…

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Prunella Scales CBE, Gillian Tindall, Roger Smith, Anthony Grey 27:44

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Matthew Bannister on The actor Prunella Scales, best known for playing Sybil in the TV comedy Fawlty Towers. Her son Samuel West reflects on her long career and happy marriage to fellow actor Timothy West. Gillian Tindall, the writer who pioneered the technique of exploring history through the portal of a particular house or area. Roger Smith, who …

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SPECIAL EDITION: Prunella Scales 21:23

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In this special edition of Last Word, Matthew Bannister talks to the actor Samuel West about his mother Prunella Scales. Prunella died on the 27th October, aged 93. Known for her work on stage and screen over many decades – Prunella was particularly renowned for her role as Sybil on Fawlty Towers. In addition to countless other roles, she appeared …

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#77 “Everyone Exits - You’re either bought out, pushed out or wheeled out” - with Brian Hill 1:26:24

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Send us a text Today on The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, I’m joined by Brian Hill — ex-soldier, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and the founder of a business called Pathfinders. Brian’s also just published a fantastic new book called Everyone Exits, which is a step-by-step blueprint for business owners who are scaling towards a successful sale. I rea…

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WCPEver Episode 592 - Godzilla's Going To Kansas City 56:15

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It's a fun week for our Pick 3 choices, as one of the books is hitting close to home this week. Or maybe stomping close to home. Be on the lookout today as Godzilla rolls into Kansas City looking to make his own burnt ends. Friendly reminder that we have our WCPE Book Club coming up next week! This month's selection is Volume 1 of West Coast Avenge…

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From Corporate to Cookies: How Alexa Ryan Built Bakr into the Midwest’s #1 Dough Brand 30:48

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Alexa Ryan left a decade-long career at P&G to launch Bakr, a frozen cookie dough brand built on real butter, clean ingredients, and bakery-quality flavor. What began with Alexa and her husband’s hand-scooping dough for 14-hour shifts has grown into the Midwest’s #1 frozen cookie dough brand. In this interview - originally recorded at the 2025 Midw…

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Villa Cash In 48:50

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Tony Newgrosh is joined by Neil Solomons, Paul Demby and Nick Goldstone for this week's show. ⁠⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright…

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Raila Odinga, Bill Colley, Baroness Rosalind Howells, Sister Marion Irvine 27:44

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Matthew Bannister on The influential Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, who was detained for his pro-democracy campaigns, but went on to be the country’s Prime Minister. Bill Colley, who designed and built traditional wooden racing boats. Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids, who campaigned for racial equality and supported the family of Stephen Law…

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Defending Your Reality: Cybersecurity & Gen AI with Ben Colman 26:33

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This week's VentureFuel Visionary is Ben Colman, founder of Reality Defender. It is the leading deepfake detection platform helping enterprises flag fraudulent users and content. Additionally, its enterprise-grade API and web app detect dangerous AI-generated and manipulated content across audio, video, images, and text.In this episode, we dive dee…

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WCPEver Episode 591 - Frankenstein and COMO Recaps 53:41

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Cullen and Jerry each went to a local comic show this last weekend. In Portland, Cullen went to the Frankenstein Comic Swap in Portland on Saturday afternoon. (He was the Portlander cosplaying as a Frog!) Meanwhile, Jerry ventured into mid-Missouri for the COMO Comic Book Show in Columbia. Then on the way back to Kansas, he made a stop at A to Z Co…

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Sterling Erling 55:57

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Tony Newgrosh hosts this week and is joined by Rob Behrens, Jon Bloom and Nick Goldstone. Follow us on X! @citypodcast ⁠⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠play…

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Peter Gurney, Diane Keaton, Peter Hall, Angela Bond 27:45

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Matthew Bannister on Peter Gurney, the George Medal winning bomb disposal expert who regularly risked his life to defuse explosive devices, including the mortars that were fired at 10 Downing Street by the IRA in 1991. Diane Keaton, the actor best known for her collaboration with Woody Allen in Annie Hall and Manhattan. Peter Hall, the pioneering E…

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#76 From Council Estate to £70 Million Exit: The Unbelievable Story of Andrew Hulbert 1:20:21

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Send us a text My guest today is someone whose story is nothing short of remarkable. From a tough upbringing on a council estate in Oxford to building one of the UK’s most disruptive property management companies - and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit before the age of 40 - Andrew Hulbert’s journey is one of grit, growth, and gratitude. Hi…

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WCPEver Episode 590 - News From New York Comic Con 58:55

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As we recorded the episode this week, New York Comic Con was entering its final day, filled with all kinds of big reveals. Most surprising had to have been the sheer number of announcements coming from DC Comics, which in past years has used San Diego Comic Con as their "home" show to share their upcoming projects. In fact, Marvel Comics seemed to …

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North By North Stand 39:01

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Sarah Messenger hosts this week and is joined by Spencer Debson and Joe Doherty! ⁠⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about y…

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Patrick Bradley, Dame Jilly Cooper, Sara Jane Moore, Dame Patricia Routledge 27:46

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Matthew Bannister on Patrick Bradley, the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles. Dame Jilly Cooper, the best-selling author of the racy “Rutshire Chronicles”. Sara Jane Moore, the political extremist who tried to assassinate US President Gerald Ford. Dame Patricia Routledge, the actor best known for her portraya…

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WCPEver Episode 589 - DC's KO Bracket 1:05:17

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The next big event from DC Comics is DC KO, which stands for King Omega, even though the battle bracket might suggest Knock Out. Who will advance to the finals? Why are there so few villains involved? And who will make it to the finals? John and Jerry give a wrap-up of their weekend in Oklahoma at OAF Con and Speeding Bullet Comics. We have our wee…

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World Mental Health Day: Jerry Hyde and Mai Hua on Group Therapy, Masculinity and Vulnerability 1:27:08

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EP 409 - What happens when you strip away phones, comfort and pretence? Therapist Jerry Hyde - often called “the most dangerous therapist in the world” - and filmmaker Mai Hua explore the raw truths of mental health, vulnerability and masculinity. Released for World Mental Health Day, the conversation dives into why modern life keeps us disconnecte…

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Superman 51:36

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Dame Jane Goodall, Tony Harrison, Lord Menzies Campbell, Danny Thompson 27:46

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Matthew Bannister on Dame Jane Goodall, the primatologist and environmental campaigner who changed our understanding of animal behaviour. Chris Packham pays tribute. Tony Harrison, the Yorkshire born poet who took his writing to new audiences through theatre and TV. Michael Rosen assesses his work. Lord Menzies Campbell, the former leader of the Li…

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#75 The Nicer Side of Private Equity with Matt Taylor, CEO of Rockpool. 1:06:37

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast - reverse engineering your successful business scale, sale and life on the other side. What I’ve learned over the years is that not every founder wants to sell up and exit their business completely - some prefer to take some ‘chips off the table’ and go again to make the most of th…

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WCPEver Episode 588 - The Terrifics Book Club 1:18:13

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Welcome to the third WCPE Book Club! This month, we are traveling back to 2018 with Volume 1 of The Terrifics! Written by Jeff Lemire with art by Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, and Doc Shaner, The Terrifics brings together Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Phantom Girl, and Plastic Man in a loving homage to the Fantastic Four. Sitting in with us this month is fri…

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From Law to Lager to Venture Capital: Rising Tide Ventures Founder Ruchi Desai 27:11

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Untapped markets to rising tides, Ruchi Desai career has spanned law, craft beer, and now venture investing. As co-founder of EIGHT Brewing Co. with NFL legend Troy Aikman, Ruchi scaled one of Texas’s fastest-growing beer brands before launching Rising Tide Ventures, a fund dedicated to fueling untapped consumer markets with often overlooked founde…

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Why British Meetings Drive Germans Crazy 1:19:11

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EP 408 - What happens when British charm collides with German order in the workplace? In part 3 of our Business Without Baggage series, we speak to professor and senior partner at GTK Germany - Manfred Klein - who breaks down the surprising differences - and hidden similarities - between the UK and Germany’s business cultures. From awkward handshak…

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Rickys Dad's Textile Shop 50:37

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Anthony Newgrosh hosts this week and is joined by Daniel Montlake, Jon Bloom and Nick Goldstone. Follow us on X! @citypodcast ⁠citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/co…

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Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, John Stapleton, Mary Elizabeth Dodd, Claudia Cardinale 27:34

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Matthew Bannister on Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, the architect who designed the international terminal at London’s Waterloo Station and the Eden Project. John Stapleton, the TV presenter who fronted Watchdog with his wife and ITV’s breakfast and daytime shows. His friend Greg Dyke pays tribute. Mary Elizabeth Dodd, the physiotherapist who pioneered new …

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Shoptalk Spring 2025: What’s Next in Retail? 20:52

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This week, we’re using NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research tool, to share insights from Alice Ponti’s on-the-ground experience at Shoptalk Spring in March.This conversation is a comprehensive, insight-rich overview of the conference, organized around ten core themes transforming retail. From the rise of Agentic AI and multimodal search, to the…

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WCPEver Episode 587 - The High Cost of Death and Comics 51:46

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What do the Sandman TV show and last Sunday's GarageCon have in common? LIsten in and find out. We will be discussing The Terrifics Vol 1 for the WCPE Book Club next week. You have read it, correct? You still have a few days to catch up!. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. Plus an all-new trivia question!…

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Startup Lessons, Resilience & How Failure Builds Success: John B Stapleton Explains 41:08

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EP 407 - What does it really take to build a food empire from scratch? We're giving our chat with John B Stapleton - serial entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of the New Covent Garden Soup Company and Little Dish a re-run to remind us about the hard-won lessons behind his multi-million-pound successes. From inventing the UK’s fresh soup categor…

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There's Only One John Stapleton 50:36

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Edward Timpson hosts this evening and is joined by Spencer Debson, Steve Cox and David Walker as we pay tribute to the great John Stapleton. Follow us on X! @citypodcast citypodcast.net⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@citypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh Engineered by Leon Gorman A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback …

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Robert Redford, Barbara Harvey, Rosa Roisinblit, Stuart Craig 27:49

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Matthew Bannister on: Robert Redford, the film star who believed his striking good looks could be a curse as well as a blessing. Barbara Harvey, the mediaeval historian who revealed fascinating details of the lives of the monks of Westminster Abbey. Rosa Roisinblit, one of Argentina’s Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo who finally tracked down the g…

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Redefining Healthcare Innovation – Northwestern Medicine Director of Ventures and Innovation Kali Arduini Ihde 25:39

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We go inside Northwestern Medicine’s Innovation Engine to see how they are solving healthcare’s biggest challenges with Kali Arduini Ihde, Director of Ventures and Innovation at Northwestern Medicine. Kali is at the forefront of bringing emerging technologies into one of the country’s top academic health systems to help shape the future of patient …

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WCPEver Episode 586 - Rose City Recap and Red Hood Fallout 1:17:21

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We got everyone back in the studio this week. Cullen is here to look back on his time at Rose City Comic Con, the smash Drink and Draw event, and getting to hang out with our friends Phil Hester and Ande Parks. As reported last week, DC Comics released Red Hood #1. And within hours of its release, DC had cancelled the book. Last week was a crazy we…

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Tax, HMRC and Sportswashing: Economist Oriana Morrison Explains 1:18:29

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EP 406 - Economist and tax strategist Oriana Morrison pulls doesn't hold back in our chat about the UK economy, HMRC, tax avoidance, and inequality. Founder and CEO of ECNMX and trusted advisor to world champion athletes and entertainers, Oriana Morrison explains why HMRC is “shameful,” how tax is used as social engineering, and why Britain risks l…