Best Jonathan Byrne Podcasts (2025)

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405: Gus Christie in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf 24:27

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Gus Christie took Glyndebourne Opera over from his father George in 2000. He tells us about Glyndebourne’s beginnings when his grandfather John Christie fell in love with and married the soprano Audrey Mildmay and decided to build her an opera house. Gus also reflects on his own decision to step into his father’s shoes, describes his vision and tel…

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How Have Allies Responded to U.S. Retrenchment? with Miranda Priebe 46:17

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and Adam Abdel-Qader spoke with Miranda Priebe, the Director of the Center for Analysis of U.S. Grand Strategy at RAND. Dr. Priebe's work has focused on grand strategy, the future of the international order, and the effects of U.S. forward presence. In this episode, we discussed the implicati…

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404: Jonathan Dimbleby at the Oldie Literary Lunch 13:48

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Jonathan Dimbleby speaking about his new book, Endgame 1944: How Stalin Won the War, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on October 7th 2025.By Radio Oldie

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403: Jeremy Hunt at the Oldie Literary Lunch 11:06

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Jeremy Hunt speaking about his new book, Can We Be Great Again?: Why a Dangerous World Needs Britain, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on October 7th 2025.By Radio Oldie

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Ruston Miles, Founder, Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Bluefin | Episode 437 35:50

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402: Frances Wilson at the Oldie Literary Lunch 13:39

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401: Gyles Brandreth in conversation with Harry Mount 46:16

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Gyles Brandreth tells Harry Mount about his new book about Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne and Gyles’s friend, Christopher Robin Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared in print 100 years ago.By Radio Oldie

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Special Series: Powering Payments Together with Leslie Legel, Dir. of Payments at CenterEdge Software | Episode 436 22:57

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In the final episode of Powering Payments Together: How Payroc Helps ISVs Scale Smarter, we turn the spotlight on CenterEdge Software and their journey to building a payments program that drives real business value. Leslie Legel, Director of Payments at CenterEdge, joins the conversation to share how Payroc has become a trusted partner in helping t…

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Special Series: Modern Finance with John Rubinetti, President of B2B Payments at Deluxe | Episode 435 21:34

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Bridging the gap between Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable represents the critical "last mile" in financial automation. John Rubenetti, President of B2B Payments at Deluxe, reveals how leading organizations are connecting these traditionally siloed functions to create seamless, intelligent financial ecosystems. The challenge isn't…

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400: A N Wilson at the Dartmouth Literary Festival 1:00:07

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A N Wilson in conversation with Harry Mount at this month's Dartmouth Literary Festival, sponsored by The Oldie. A N Wilson chatted about two of his books, Goethe: His Faustian Life andVictoria: A Life. In a dazzling talk, he discusses Queen Victoria's hidden child with John Brown and how Goethe discovered evolution before Darwin.…

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Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay | Episode 434 25:53

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Dive into the transformative world of B2B payments with Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay, as he reveals how their platform is revolutionizing trade credit for businesses worldwide. Operating across 32 countries and primarily serving enterprise clients, TreviPay has created a comprehensive solution that manages the entire order-to-cash cycle - from cr…

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Special: Discussing George Washington's Farewell Address 1:24:23

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay conducts a full reading of George Washington's Farewell Address, which raised concerns that listeners may find resonate today about foreign influence of U.S. foreign policy, alliance entrapment, and more. The reading is followed by a discussion with co-host A.J. Manuzzi about whether Washington's…

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Leigh Amaro, Head of North America at Swift | Episode 433 21:58

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Swift's colossal impact on global finance remains largely invisible to most people, yet its messaging infrastructure moves the world's entire GDP every 2-3 days. Leigh Amaro, Head of North America for Swift, pulls back the curtain on this financial powerhouse in a fascinating conversation about the present and future of global payments. Founded in …

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399: Alexander McCall Smith in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf 29:43

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Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific and fast writer, known mainly for his best-selling series The Number One Ladies Detective Agency in Botswana and featuring his popular heroine Mama Precious Ramotswe. The books have been translated into 46 languages and sold millions worldwide. These and his numerous other books, including the Scotland Street se…

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Special Series: Powering Payments Together with Conn Byrne, Executive Director, Integrated Payments at Payroc | Episode 432 29:54

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In this revealing conversation with Conn Byrne, Executive Director of Integrated Payments at Payroc, we uncover the secret sauce behind their remarkably successful ISV program. Having fallen into payments during a six-week temporary position that turned into a 14-year career, Byrne brings a wealth of experience from his journey with WorldNet (acqui…

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The Twelve-Day War and Careers in OSINT with Decker Eveleth 56:11

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at the federally funded nonprofit research and analysis organization CNA. Decker specializes in open-source analysis of foreign nuclear postures, as well as ballistic and cruise missile forces in the Middle East and Asia. I…

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Modern Finance: AP Automation with Steve Buchberger and Heather Dawood from Deluxe | Episode 431 19:56

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Our Modern Finance series continues with episode three, featuring Steve Buchberger and Heather Dawood from Deluxe. We explored why more than 80% of businesses are still managing accounts payable manually — and the insights may surprise you. The pair explain how today's finance professionals are caught in a challenging paradox: highly skilled indivi…

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398: Rachel Johnson in conversation with Harry Mount 33:07

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Journalist and broadcaster Rachel Johnson tells Harry Mount about her competitive upbringing, her imposter syndrome and the collapse of The Lady magazine.By Radio Oldie

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EXCLUSIVE NEW DRAMA - The President and the Emperor - In Conversation with Samuel Barnett who plays Robert Oppenheimer 23:11

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As we await the arrival of Part 2 of The President and the Emperor, acclaimed actor Samuel Barnett who plays 'father of the bomb' Robert Oppenheimer chats about taking on historical figures as characters - and what it means to play the f…

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A Veteran’s Journey from 9/11 to Restraint with John Byrnes 41:44

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi spoke with John Byrnes, the Strategic Director of Concerned Veterans for America to discuss how his experiences being at Ground Zero on 9/11 and serving in America's post-9/11 wars shifted his perspective on U.S. foreign policy to a belief in realism and restraint. Mr. Byrnes joined the Marin…

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Special Series: Powering Payments Together with Adam Oberman, President of Payroc | Episode 430 30:39

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In the first episode of our three-part series with Payroc, Powering Payments Together: How Payroc Helps ISVs Scale Smarter, I sit down with Payroc President Adam Oberman to explore the shifting landscape of integrated payments. Once seen as a simple feature, payments have now become the financial backbone of successful software companies. Adam expl…

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397: Amanda Barrie at the Oldie Literary Lunch 12:04

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Amanda Barrie speaking about her new book, I'm Still Here: My 90 Years, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025By Radio Oldie

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396: Paula Byrne at the Oldie Literary Lunch 9:26

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Paula Byrne speaking about her new book, Six Weeks by the Sea: The Summer Jane Austen Fell in Love , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025.”By Radio Oldie

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395: Eleanor Doughty at the Oldie Literary Lunch 12:42

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Eleanor Doughty speaking about her new book, Heirs and Graces: A History of the Modern British Aristocracy, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025.By Radio Oldie

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John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer | Episode 429 21:37

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What happens when you give ambitious entrepreneurs around the world the financial tools previously reserved for multinational corporations? John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer, reveals the transformative impact of enabling truly global commerce for small businesses on this episode of the Leaders in Payments Podcast. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Payon…

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394: Harry Mount in conversation with Antonia Fraser 28:01

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At 93, Antonia Fraser, one of our leading historians, has written her 40th book – The House that Spoke: The History of a Home. She tells Harry Mount about 70 years of writing, going all the way back to her 1954 debut, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. And she talks about her west London house, where she wrote her 1969 bestseller, Mary…

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Jonathan O'Connor, Division President, Third-Party Payments at Synovus | Episode 428 22:52

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Jonathan O'Connor brings a unique global perspective to the payments landscape as Division President of Third-Party Payments at Synovus, the oldest bank in Georgia. His journey from Dublin, Ireland to becoming a key player in Atlanta's "Transaction Alley" reveals how traditional banking and cutting-edge fintech can create powerful synergies. At Syn…

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393: Joshua Levine in conversation with Harry Mount 24:52

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Joshua Levine, one of our leading Second World War historians, talks to Harry Mount about the 85th anniversary of the Blitz - which began on September 7 1940. Levine's book The Secret History of the Blitz led to him advising film director Steve McQueen for his 2024 film Blitz. His book Forgotten Voices of Dunkirk inspired Christopher Nolan to make …

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The Middle East, Silicon Valley, and the Revolving Door with Jonathan Guyer 1:07:07

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, A.J. Manuzzi and John Gay spoke with Jonathan Guyer of the Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group. Jonathan is the Program Director of IGA's flagship Independent America program, which is focused on interrogating the conventional wisdom of US foreign policy and informing the public about America’s …

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Exclusive New Drama: The President and the Emperor - Episode One 36:57

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message The extraordinary inside story of the most controversial decision in the history of modern warfare - the order to drop the atomic bomb. Drawn from first-hand accounts of those involved and declassified top secret American and Japanese do…

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EXCLUSIVE NEW DRAMA - The President and the Emperor - In Conversation with Sadao Ueda who plays Emperor Hirohito 19:59

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ahead of the launch tomorrow (Sunday August 31st) of the epic new landmark drama about the decision to drop the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, Sadao Ueda chats to Ashley Byrne about playing Emperor Hirohito. Sadao …

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AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc Co-Founder & President, Jared Ronski | Episode 427 16:49

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Jared Ronski, Co-founder and President of Payarc, takes us behind the scenes of how modern payment technology is empowering independent sales agents and merchants alike. The conversation reveals Payarc's unique approach to partner relationships, where "growth through alignment" isn't just a catchy phrase but a business philosophy that has kept agen…

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The Global Nuclear Supply Chain and Energy Security with Ted Jones 43:43

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Ted Jones, the Senior Director for National Security and International Programs at the Nuclear Energy Institute. An expert on international energy markets and nuclear trade policy, he leads initiatives related to nuclear energy exports. In addition to his work on…

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Special Series: Modern Finance with Pat Moye, Executive Director of Product Innovation, Receivables at Deluxe | Episode 426 31:01

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Pat Moye, Executive Director of Product Innovation at Deluxe, unveils the surprising reality of accounts receivable departments still trapped in manual processes despite technological advances elsewhere in business. As he aptly points out, AR professionals often describe themselves as "cash detectives," spending valuable time hunting down payment i…

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392: Andrew Lownie in conversation with Harry Mount 35:52

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On Radio Oldie, Prince Andrew's biographer, Andrew Lownie, talks to Harry Mount. His new book Entitled - The Rise and Fall of the House of York is a number one bestseller. It reveals how Prince Andrew, the late Queen's favourite, was disgraced by his greed for money and sex.By Radio Oldie

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AI in Payments Series: Featuring Payarc VP of ISV, Zac Schneiderman | Episode 425 25:34

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Zac Schneiderman shares a deeply personal journey from political science student to VP of ISV at Payarc, where he's become a driving force behind the company's innovative approach to payment integration for software platforms. What does it take to build successful partnerships in the fast-evolving payments ecosystem? For Schneiderman, it begins wit…

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Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Madison Schramm 48:05

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi spoke with Madison Schramm about why liberal democracies often initiate wars against dictatorships.Dr. Schramm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Stimson Center’s Reimagining…

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Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4 | Episode 424 23:54

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Ever wonder what it takes to transform a basement startup into a global payments powerhouse processing over a quarter trillion dollars annually? In this fascinating conversation, Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, reveals the remarkable journey that's taken the company from a small payment processor to an innovative force reimagining commerce across 75 …

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First look Trailer 2 - The President and The Emperor....Coming Soon starring some big name British actors including Christopher Strauli, Samuel Barnett, Mike Grady & Jonathan Kydd as well as President ... 1:46

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message First Look Trailer 2 for The President and the Emperor starring Clifton Truman Daniel as President Harry S Truman, Sadao Ueda as Emperor Hirohito and Samuel Barnett as Phillip Oppenheimer. Episode 1 coming soon..... The President and the…

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391: Fay Maschler in conversation with Harry Mount 37:53

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Fay Maschler, the restaurant critic, tells Harry Mount about 53 years of reviewing restaurants. The Evening Standard critic for 48 years, she is now Tatler's critic. She reveals London's greatest restaurant - and explains why 1987 was the year that changed the British eating landscape for ever.By Radio Oldie

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First Look Trailer - The President and the Emperor ....coming soon 2:03

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A First Look Teaser for The President and the Emperor starring Clifton Truman Daniel as President Harry S Truman, Sadao Ueda as Emperor Hirohito and Samuel Barnett as Phillip Oppenheimer. Episode 1 coming soon..... The President and the …

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Eyal Lifshitz, CEO of Bluevine | Episode 423 24:13

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Stepping into the world of small business banking requires a fresh perspective, and that's exactly what Eyal Lifshitz brought when he founded Bluevine twelve years ago. Having watched his father run a physical therapy practice, Eyal witnessed firsthand the financial challenges small business owners face daily. Today, as Bluevine's CEO, he's transfo…

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Special: Discussing John Quincy Adams' "Monsters to Destroy" Speech 1:15:24

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On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay conducts a full reading of John Quincy Adams' July 4, 1821 "Monsters to Destroy" speech (which warned the United States against overreach abroad in the name of liberty), followed by a discussion with co-host A.J. Manuzzi about the enduring relevance of Adams' words for U.S. statecraft. You can re…

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Special Series: Modern Finance with Yogs Jayaprakasam, SVP, Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Deluxe | Episode 422 28:07

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We’re proud to kick off our four-part Modern Finance series with a conversation with Deluxe's Yogs Jayaprakasam, SVP, Chief Technology & Digital Officer. AI isn't just changing treasury - it's completely reimagining how financial teams operate, transforming them from back-office functions into strategic business advisors. Yogs Jayaprakasam reveals …

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Coming Soon - Exclusive New Drama - The President and the Emperor - Here's Clifton Truman Daniel who plays his grandfather President Harry S Truman in conversation with Ashley Byrne 25:33

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ahead of the launch of the epic new landmark drama about the decision to drop the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, Clifton Truman Daniel chats to Ashley Byrne about playing his grandfather in The President and the Em…

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James Neville, CEO of Yaspa | Episode 421 22:49

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What happens when you combine lightning-fast payments with sophisticated identity verification? James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, reveals how his company is transforming financial transactions by connecting these two critical elements. Yaspa stands at the cutting edge of real-time payment processing, offering the fastest account-to-account transfers acr…

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390: John Lloyd in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf 40:25

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John Lloyd is a multi-award-winning television and radio producer. He is the creator of Not the Nine O’Clock News, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Blackadder, Spitting Image, QI, The Museum of Curiosity and much more. In 2011 was awarded a CBE for services to broadcasting.By Radio Oldie

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389: Rachel Kelly in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf 30:30

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Rachel Kelly is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and mental health advocate, who has just published her new book The Gift of Teenagers, recently serialised in the Daily Mail. A former Times journalist, Rachel has been named one of the UK’s top five mental health influencers and is an official ambassador for the mental health charities Rethink …

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Women Leaders inPayments: Alisa Barber, CMO at Paysafe | Episode 420 23:56

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From her journey through marketing roles at large payments companies to building out the marketing function at Paysafe, Alisa Barber, CMO reveals the continuous learning and adaptation required to thrive in the rapidly evolving payments landscape. Her leadership philosophy centers on providing clear direction while creating space for team members t…

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Women Leaders in Payments: Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Enfuce | Episode 419 42:25

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“This episode contains explicit language and may not be suitable for all audiences.” The journey from developer to co-CEO of a global payments provider isn't for the faint of heart. Monika Liikamaa knows this firsthand. As the co-founder of Enfuce, she's built a company that processes cards for 24 million cardholders worldwide, pioneering cloud-nat…