Best Marty from Change State Podcasts (2025)

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#69: Recruitment Is Marketing: The Evolution of Talent Acquisition 39:35

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In this episode of The Changing State of Talent Acquisition, hosts Graham Thornton and Martin Predd welcome Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder and CEO of Built In. Maria shares her 15-year journey growing Built In from a Chicago-based tech community to a global recruitment platform, offering sharp insights into why traditional applicant tracking s…

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#68: The AI Skills Gap: How Educational Institutions and Employers Can Prepare Workers for the Future 39:17

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In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Alex Swartsel, leader of JFF Labs Insights Practice at Jobs for the Future, to explore the growing AI skills gap and its implications for the future of work. Alex shares eye-opening research showing how AI usage in the workplace skyrocketed from 8% to 35% in just one year, while revealing a concerning d…

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#67: Building Human-Centric AI in HR Tech: From Fear to Adoption 33:08

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In this episode, Kyle Lagunas of Aptitude Research discusses the crucial distinction between "human-in-the-loop" and truly "human-centric" AI approaches in HR. Drawing from his extensive 15-year career studying innovation cycles in HR tech, Kyle explains why adoption rates for AI in HR are stalling despite executive support, and offers practical st…

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#66: Hiring Humans in the Age of AI 37:19

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In this episode of The Changing State of Talent Acquisition, we sit down with Craig Fisher—CEO of TalentNet Media, author of Hiring Humans, and one of the most respected voices in the HR tech space. From his early days in staffing to launching TalentNet Live, Craig has worn nearly every hat in the talent world. We explore why friction in the hiring…

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#65: The Future of Work: How AI, Gig Economy, and Fractional Employment Are Redefining Careers 46:45

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In this episode of The Changing State of Talent Acquisition, we sit down with Rishad Tobaccowala—author, speaker, and strategist with 37 years of leadership experience at Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe—to explore the shifting dynamics of work in the age of AI and digital transformation. Rishad shares insights from his books Rethinking Work and Res…

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#64: Rethinking Upskilling: On Building Resilient Careers in an AI-Driven World 40:37

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In this episode of the Changing State of Talent Acquisition, hosts Graham Thornton and Martin Predd are joined by Matthew J. Daniel, Senior Principal of Talent Strategy at Guild, for a deep dive into the evolving nature of skills and career development. Matthew shares insights from his diverse background in learning, talent development, and in-hous…

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#63: Workforce Risk – On Navigating Demographics, AI & the Changing American Dream 44:50

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This week Graham and Marty sit down with Cole Napper, VP of Research and Innovation at Lightcast and host of the Directionally Correct Podcast, to dive into groundbreaking research on workforce risk. Cole draws on his extensive people analytics experience—from multinational corporations to startups—to shed light on Lightcast’s Workforce Risk Report…

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#62: The Promise of AI – Aligning Efficiency with the Candidate (and Recruiter) Experiences 43:46

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This week we welcome David Ellis to the podcast. David started his career as a recruiter in New Zealand, before relocating to Europe to work as a talent consultant. After earning his PhD, he moved to Boston to join Korn Ferry, where he currently sits as SVP of Talent Transformation. Topics include: The future of talent acquisition, how AI can strea…

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#61: State of the Industry – On The Trends That Will Shape Talent Acquisition in 2025 39:07

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#60: On the Frontline – How AI is Shaping the Future of High Volume Recruiting 37:51

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#60: On the Frontline – How AI is Shaping the Future of High Volume Recruiting This week we welcome Sean Behr to the podcast. Sean is a successful entrepreneur spanning multiple industries, including e-commerce, advertising and automotive. Before joining Fountain as an investor and CEO, Sean held a number of founding and senior leadership roles at …

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Change State Methods & Practices #1: Where to Start When Building an Employee Value Proposition 18:17

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Change State is thrilled to introduce a new recurring “mini” feature on the Changing State of Talent Acquisition podcast. In “Change State Method and Practices”, we’ll periodically share practical tips, frameworks, tools, and strategies we rely on to help our clients build world-class talent brands and recruitment marketing strategies. What is Meth…

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#58: The Coming Storm – Interest Rates & Workforce Readiness in a Persistently Tight Labor Market 39:17

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This week we welcome William Sims to the podcast. Before joining Lightcast as SVP of Professional Services, Williams held a number of leadership positions in talent acquisition and sales at Qualtrics, Jani-King Gulf Coast, and Career Builder, where he served as Director of Global Solutions Architects. Topics include: the current state of the labor …

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#57: Employer Branding With Purpose – On Fostering Communal Relationships Across the Talent Lifecycle 46:20

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This week we welcome Susan LeMotte to the podcast. Before starting exaqueo, Susan held a number of leadership positions in talent acquisition and employer branding, including as an HR consultant for Home Depot, Director of Talent Acquisition at Ritz Carlton, and Senior Director of Global Employer Branding and Marketing at Marriott. Topics include: …

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#56: Employer Branding From the Top Down – How To Move Beyond Tactics and Leverage Your Employer Brand as a Strategic Asset 29:28

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This week we welcome Heather Tenuto to the podcast. Before taking on her current role as CEO of The Muse Group (owners of The Muse and Fairygodboss), Heather spent her early career as a public school teacher before pivoting to a range of sales enablement and revenue growth roles, including VP of Channels at ShoreTel, VP of Sales (SMB Services) at O…

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#55: State of the Industry – How Modern Workforce Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Work 37:30

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This week we welcome Ben Zweig to the podcast. With a Ph.D. in Economics, Ben currently teaches a course on “the Future of Work” at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and serves as CEO of Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence consultancy he founded in 2018. Topics include: economics, the basic definition of “work,” the value of viewing jobs as a bund…

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#54: Recruiter Enablement—Optimizing TA Operations Using Values-Driven Recruiting 32:35

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This week we welcome Rachel Gulley to the podcast. Rachel started as a recruiter at staffing agencies before taking on a variety of recruiting operations management roles at WilsonHCG, Asurion, and FanDuel, where she currently serves as Director of Talent Acquisition Operations. Topics include: organizational culture, core values, how core values c…

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#53: Talent Acquisition for Start-ups: The Wisdom of NOT Hiring 37:18

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This week we welcome Carina Clingman to the podcast. With a PhD in biochemistry, Carina’s early experiences looking for jobs in the biotech space led her to start Recruitomics, a TA consulting group that helps small and startup biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies find and retain top talent. Topics include: the advantages (and disadvantages) …

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#52: David and Goliath – How Non-Technical Companies Can Compete with Tech Titans for Talent 38:05

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This week we welcome Heather Dunn to the podcast. Passionate about HR from an early age (16!), Heather brings more than 15 years of experience has an HR leader in technology companies, having held senior roles at Microsoft and Dropbox before joining Gem, where she currently serves at Chief People Officer. Topics include: how HR can be a “lonely” ro…

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#51: The Promises We Make — Maintaining an Employer Brand Through Times of Change 32:07

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This week we welcome Gretchen Huestis to the podcast. Passionate about human potential and purpose-led change, Gretchen has more than 20 years of experience as a management consultant and holder of senior HR leadership roles. She honed her skills at Towers Perrin, Pitney Bowes, SABMiller, and HSBC before assuming her current position at Siegel+Gale…

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#50: Understanding the Labor Market—Inflation, Pay Equity, and Employees as “Free Agents” 37:46

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This week we welcome Jay Denton to the podcast. An expert in labor market analytics, Jay spent time at Bell Partners and Axiometrics before joining LaborIQ as Chief Analytics Officer. Topics include: the current status of the labor market, layoffs vs. new job creation, inflation, skills-based hiring and industry switching, pay equity, approaches to…

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#49: Conversations at Scale — Employer Branding in a Quick Apply World 34:17

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This week we welcome Adam Godson to the podcast. An HR technology veteran, Adam spent more than eight years at Cielo Talent before assuming his current role as President & Chief Product Officer at Paradox, a conversational AI platform for talent. Topics include: the growth of quick apply frameworks, the challenges of communicating an EVP in a quick…

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#48: Workforce Development – How Trust and Authenticity Foster Stronger Teams 37:07

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This week we welcome Becky Chung to the podcast. Passionate about HR, organizational design, and workforce development, Becky honed her skills in a range of industries, including health care, financial services, and software, before assuming her current role as Vice President of Talent Development at Cielo Talent. Topics include: skills-based recru…

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#47: 2023 Talent Trends – Skills-Based Hiring, Employer Branding, and the Rise of AI in Making Layoff Decisions 27:37

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Co-hosts Graham and Marty return for The Changing State of Talent Acquisition Season 3 debut. They share how the agency business has evolved in the past year and discuss key trends that will shape the talent acquisition landscape in 2023 and beyond. Topics include: Skills-based hiring, how automation can improve the hiring process, approaches to me…

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Bernie Miller 1:07:54

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'Don't be overwhelmed by the overview. Simply focus on the next step to be completed' The mantra that entrepreneur, Bernie Miller lives by. Never afraid of hard work or a challenge, he took his first job at 9 years old and after working numerous jobs including as an aerobics instructor, bartender, model, actor and even as a stuntman, he got his bre…

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Paul Mercurio Encore 58:41

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Australian film, the romantic comedy, Strictly Ballroom turns 30 this year. Baz Lurhmann's feature directorial debut starring Paul Mercurio in his first acting role. The winner of the Prix De Jeunesse at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival, Eight nominations and three awards at the 1993 BAFTA's as well as 1994 Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture. It…

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Branden Harvey 1:05:53

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This episode definitely sounds good. Branden Harvey is a storyteller focused on the good in the world. He is the creator of the Goodnewspaper, a printed newspaper full of good news and an online community of more than 250,000 world changers. We discuss sadness as a positive emotion, how to use anger, words as energy and reprogramming the brain. To …

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David Kaye 1:17:30

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Arishem, Clank, Battle Cat, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Barry from Farzar... it al comes down to Shakespear so says legendary voice actor David Kaye. How many voices can you spot during this fun episode where we discuss the musicality of the voice, drawing from life experience when acting and striving to be the best at what you do. David admits for…

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Marty Ray Project 1:06:31

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You can judge a book by its cover, but you'd better not judge a man by the same. The opening lyrics from The Ranger by singer songwriter, Marty Ray Project. In this episode, we discuss judgement, good and evil, love and hate, faith and music. bepme one of Marty Ray's Project'rs! www.martyrayproject.com Like and Follow The Scary Guy Podcast: @thesca…

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Jack Parsons 1:05:35

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For the past twenty years, The Scary Guy has been telling school students that they are the next generation to take custody of the planet. This episode features a young man who not only is part of that generation but is already leading the way for the generations that follow to have the opportunities to make it in life. Jack Parsons wants to create…

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Bobby Rydell Tribute 1:03:58

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The world lost a true star on April 5th 2022. A performer across eight decades. A teen idol and film star in the 1950's and 1960's, still singing and performing in 2022 with his lifelong friends Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. In April 2021, Bobby talked about the highs and lows of his life with Scary and Gary. As a tribute to his life and the joy…

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Jess Ronne 1:12:55

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'Just Keep livin' is Jess Ronne's motto. Already a mom of 4, including a son with profound special needs, Jess lost her husband Jason to brain cancer. At the same time 1000 miles away Ryan Ronne, a dad of three, lost his wife Kaci to a brain tumour. Encouraged to connect by a total stranger, Jess and Ryan shared their experiences, supported and hel…

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Collier Landry 1:04:37

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This episode is one of resilience, hope and triumph over adversity. Collier Landry was just 11 years old when his father killed his Mom in what was a brutal premeditated murder. Collier was then the key witness in the trial that convicted his father. He has since been on a journey to hear the truth from his father which you can see in Investigation…

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Paul Minter The Retreat 22:59

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In October 2020, we spoke with serving soldier, Paul Minter who after 18 years of active service; including 5 front line tours of Iraq and Afghanistan during which time he was blown up twice; Paul was being medically discharged suffering from severe symptoms of PTSD including depression, paranoia and anxiety. Back then Paul was planning his militar…

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Jamie Archer 1:05:24

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Last year there were around 6000 suicides in the UK. 3/4 of those were men. 5 years ago Jamie Archer decided he was going to end his life. In this episode, Jamie explains what prevented him from going through with the suicide and for the very first time he talks about growing up with an alcoholic father and an abusive Step Dad. He also reveals how …

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Sara Im 1:01:22

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Between 1975 and 1979 Two Million people died in Cambodia at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. Prisoners were taken in to the fields to be executed. Often with pickaxes to save bullets. Direct execution is believed to account for 60% of the genocide's death toll. Sara Im was held captive in slave labor camps for 4 years, becoming too sick to work and e…

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Dr. Richard C. Harris 1:14:57

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From Racist to Gracist From Grand Dragon of the Klu Klux Klan at 18 to Pastor at an historic African-American church. That's a transformation! Hear how middle schooler, Richard was identified and groomed to become the second youngest leader of the white supremacist hate group, the Klu Klux Klan and of the lightbulb moment that turned his opinion in…

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Alex Hughes 1:02:32

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This episode was released on Blue Monday. Apparently the most depressing day of the year! Alex Hughes is determined to do something about that. In fact if you're listening to this on January 17th, once you've heard this episode head straight to @shifties on social media for his 24hr "Speak Up Liveathon" raising awareness for the importance of speak…

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Jazz Leaf 1:02:15

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A new year generally means new years resolutions, more often than not for a new you. Perhaps lose a bit of weight or maybe get fit or fitter. Whatever your goal for 2022, this is an episode to inspire you to make healthy choices in everything you do. Jazz Leaf is a private chef to pro athletes working with NBA Basketball players. She is a Nutrition…

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#46: AI for DEI — Using Data to Power Workforce Diversity 45:28

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This week we welcome Chandan Golla to the podcast. Chandan is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer for Included.ai, a DEI-first people analytics platform. Prior to co-founding Included.ai, Chandan spent more than 20 years delivering compelling experiences powered by data, having led product teams at eBay, OneTrust, and Integris Software. Topics inc…

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#45: Decentralized Talent Networks — How the Blockchain is Disrupting the Gig Economy 45:55

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This week we welcome Adam Jackson to the podcast. Adam is a serial entrepreneur (Dr. On Demand, DriverSide.com, MarketSquare.com), startup advisor, and technology investor (Cambrian Asset Management). Adam’s most recent venture, Braintrust, is the first and largest decentralized talent network completely controlled by its users. Topics include: the…

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#44: On Bridge Building—How Uber’s New EVP Supports the Company’s Wider Mission 46:15

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This week we welcome Delfina Stabile and Xavi Martinez Salcedo to the podcast. Delfina began her career in Buenos Aires, where she worked as a Recruiting Analyst for Michael Page, before joining Uber—first out of Mexico City, and currently out of San Francisco, where she serves as Talent Attraction Manager. Prior to joining Uber, where he currently…

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#43: The Fourth Industrial Revolution — Recruiting at Scale in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 45:01

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This week we welcome Amit Parmar to the podcast. With more than 16 years of experience in technology and human capital management, Amit spent time at IBM, Deloitte, and Unisys before founding Cliquify, an AI-powered content marketing platform that drives equity in recruitment. Topics include: the fourth industrial revolution, how AI makes the curre…

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Sebastian Siegel 59:22

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Just like Film Director, Sebastian Siegel's latest movie, Grace and Grit; this episode will take you on a journey, exploring life, love, spirituality, consciousness, commitment and wonder! Sebastian Siegel is an exquisite storyteller, a film director, producer, screen writer, author, actor, model, artist, speaker, mentor, a transrational versifier …

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John's Crazy Socks 1:00:51

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John's Crazy Socks is a Father-Son venture inspired by John Cronin, a young man with Downs Syndrome. Their mission: To Spread Happiness! Employing people with differing abilities, every day they demonstrate what people with intellectual disabilities can do. This is a truly inspirational conversation about Love, Courage, Commitment, Positivity and G…

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Donna Loren 1:13:20

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Relax, refresh, this podcast's fine, it's Donna Loren time. Wow! A real 60's icon and still writing and performing in 2021. We ask Donna for her secret to eternal youth, plus of course we delve in to her life and fame via The Mickey Mouse Club, becoming THE Dr Pepper Girl and appearing in Hollywood movies and classic TV shows. We also veer off to t…

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Brandon Elwood 1:10:27

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In 1997 a 12 year old Brandon Elwood was about to meet The Scary Guy. It was a meeting that would positively impact and shape his life. 24 years later, Brandon wrote to Scary to let him know. This is a powerful episode exploring, upbringing, influences, judgement, fatherhood, role models, love and kindness.…

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Kevin Hines 49:56

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By finding this episode, it's possible you or someone known to you is having suicidal ideation. CALL / TEXT NOW: UK - 116 123 TEXT - SHOUT 85258 USA - 1 800 273 TALK (8255 TEXT - CNQR 741-741 FOR A LIST OF WORLDWIDE HELP LINES CLICK HERE This episode will save a life Kevin Hines is a storyteller at heart. He is a best selling author, global public …

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Dini 59:17

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Painting and writing are just two ways that artist Dini expresses her views on life and being a woman in today's world. Fearless and not afraid to explore and question her place in society. Dini was profoundly impacted by the documentary, by German film maker Uli Kick, about The Scary Guy. So much so, many years later, she contacted Scary to tell h…

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Yogesh Chabria 57:38

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Life is a series of moments and every moment is a new opportunity to learn. In this episode, India's #1 Business Strategist, motivational speaker and best selling author, Yogesh Chabria, teaches us that Wealth is transient, but Knowledge is the rock we should build our lives upon. A born salesman - almost literally! -Yogesh talks about taking the p…

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Matt Giggs 1:02:41

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This is a podcast about choices. "We're not built to think positively" Its time to break the cycle of victimhood. As an entrepreneur, Matt Giggs bases his success on caring about people and surrounding himself with like-minded people. Matt's ethos is a determination to raise the bar. He is passionate about inspiring others to be the best they can b…

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