Best Mike Steadman Podcasts (2025)

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Hilarious and Healing: How One Veteran Is Using Stand-Up to Save Lives | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 30:34

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Army veteran Robin Phoenix Johnson, Hoover's Veteran fellow from the class of 2024-2025, shares her journey from enlisted soldier to officer, mom, stand-up comedian, and mental health advocate. After a 26-year military career, Robin found her new mission: helping others heal through humor. She discusses the origins of her comedy journey, the scienc…

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Ian Thomson, Patrick Kidd, Mike Cormack, Ursula Buchan and Richard Bratby 35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Thomson on what the destruction of the Hotel Oloffson means for Haiti (00:54); Patrick Kidd analyses Donald Trump and the art of golf diplomacy (06:43); Mike Cormack reviews Irvine Welsh’s Men In Love (16:49); Ursula Buchan provides her notes on the Palm House at Kew (20:38); and, Richard Bratby argues that Jo…

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CEO Omar Dennis: From the Corps to 50 Strong 1:09:54

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Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity entrepreneur Omar Dennis joins Freddie Kim to unpack the real story behind acquiring a business, scaling from 1 to 50 employees overnight, and leading with emotional intelligence. Omar is the CEO of Sedulous Consulting Services, a firm that now supports federal, healthcare, and commercial clients in high-stake…

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Mark Mason, Mary Wakefield, Matthew Parris and Philip Patrick 25:05

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Mark Mason reminisces about old English bank notes (00:33), Philip Patrick wonders whether AI will replace politicians in Japan (04:04), Matthew Parris wonders why you would ever trust a travel writer (10:34) and Mary Wakefield looks at the weird world of cults (17:42). Become a Spectator subscriber today to acces…

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CEO Liseth J. Velez: Grit in the Concrete – From Medellín to MIT eMBA 1:10:00

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Liseth J. Velez is a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, founder, and CEO of LJV Development, a rapidly growing, 8A-certified, SDVOSB and women-owned construction firm. After immigrating from Colombia at age seven and growing up in Lowell, MA, she served in both the Army and Air National Guard – beginning as a truck driver – before launching her own f…

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CEO Eric Styles – Sneakily Competitive Verizon on Wheels 1:05:41

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From Army Staff Sergeant to Inc. 500 CEO, Eric Styles is the co-founder of YourSix Inc., a cloud-native leader in the physical security industry. In this episode, Eric joins Freddie Kim to unpack the grind of building YourSix from the ground up, why culture and team chemistry are everything, and how Veterans can find a second mission in tech entrep…

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Sophia Falkner, Roger Lewis, Olivia Potts, Aidan Hartley and Toby Young 26:38

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This week: Sophia Falkner profiles some of the eccentric personalities we stand to lose when Keir Starmer purges the hereditary peers; Roger Lewis’s piece on the slow delight of an OAP coach tour is read by the actor Robert Bathurst; Olivia Potts reviews two books in the magazine that use food as a prism through which to discuss Ukrainian heritage …

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John Connolly, Gavin Mortimer, Dorian Lynskey, Steve Morris and Lloyd Evans 26:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Connolly argues that Labour should look to Andy Burnham for inspiration (1:51); Gavin Mortimer asks if Britain is ready for France’s most controversial novel – Jean Raspail’s The Camp of the Saints (4:55); Dorian Lynskey looks at the race to build the first nuclear weapons, as he reviews Frank Close’s Destroy…

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Peter Frankopan, Tim Shipman, Francis Pike, Hermione Eyre and George Young 42:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan argues that Israel’s attack on Iran has been planned for years (2:00); just how bad are things for Kemi Badenoch, asks Tim Shipman (13:34); Francis Pike says there are plenty of reasons to believe in ghosts (21:49); Hermione Eyre, wife of Alex Burghart MP, reviews Sarah Vine’s book How Not To Be a …

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AI Literacy Is the New Literacy | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 52:18

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Chris McKay, founder of Maginative, to unpack the urgent need for AI literacy, especially in underserved and underrepresented communities. They discuss how AI is reshaping work, education, warfare, and daily life, and why just knowing what AI can do isn’t enough. From building chatbots to reimagining classrooms,…

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Owen Matthews, Bijan Omrani, Andrew Hankinson, Laurie Penny & Andrew Watts 28:31

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews says that Venice’s residents never stop complaining (1:11); Bijan Omrani reads his church notebook (7:33); Andrew Hankinson reviews Tiffany Jenkins’s Strangers and Intimates: The Rise and Fall of Private Life (13:54); as 28 Years Later is released, Laurie Penny explains the politics behind Alex Garla…

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Sean Thomas, John Power, Susie Mesure, Olivia Potts and Rory Sutherland 22:12

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Sean Thomas reflects on the era of lads mags (1:07); John Power reveals those unfairly gaming the social housing system (6:15); Susie Moss reviews Ripeness by Sarah Moss (11:31); Olivia Potts explains the importance of sausage rolls (14:21); and, Rory Sutherland speaks in defence of the Trump playbook (18:09). Pro…

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Firestorm Economics: How Veterans Are Battling Wildfire Risk In California | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 53:54

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Two Marine Corps veterans and Hoover Fellows, Dave Winnacker and Donnie Hasseltine, break down California’s wildfire crisis—not from a sensational angle, but with sharp insight on what’s really at stake. They reveal how outdated fire strategies, rising insurance costs, and inaction are creating a perfect storm that could implode the state’s housing…

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Max Jeffery, Tanya Gold, Madeline Grant, Matthew Parris and Calvin Po 28:49

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery tracks down the Cambridge bike bandit (1:10); Tanya Gold says that selling bathwater is an easy way to exploit a sad male fetish (5:38); Madeline Grant examines the decline of period dramas (10:16); a visit to Lyon has Matthew Parris pondering what history doesn’t tell us (15:49); and, Calvin Po visits…

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Roxanne Ohlund: The Power of Clinical Experience in TA Leadership 39:01

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In today's episode, Host Matt sits down with Roxanne Ohlund, a registered nurse turned elite talent acquisition leader. With 15+ years in recruitment and 9 years of clinical experience, Roxanne now oversees TA for Trinity Health’s sprawling western service area, spanning six states and thousands of hires. We dig into Roxanne’s transition from the b…

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Arabella Byrne, Sean Thomas, Mathew Lyons, Bryan Appleyard & Chas Newkey-Burden 28:07

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Arabella Byrne on the social minefield of private swimming pools (1:13); Sean Thomas says that not knowing where you are is one of the joys of travel (5:34); reviewing Helen Carr’s Sceptred Isle: A New History of the 14th Century, Mathew Lyons looks at the reality of a vivid century (11:34); reviewing Tim Gregory’…

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CEO Dr. Jude Black — Built to Shivet 32:21

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From federal service ambitions to founder of three healing organizations, Dr. Jude Black didn’t plan on becoming a therapist – or a CEO. But love, leadership, and military life had other plans. After decades as a military spouse to Colonel Bill Black and holding space for Veterans, Jude turned burnout into boldness. She shares how broken systems, b…

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Eric Cole: Building Trust, Reading the Data, and Leading Through Crisis 42:18

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In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment. With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where…

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CEO Jim O’Farrell – Owning the Power: Solutions In GovCon 32:37

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From Navy Supply Corps officer to CEO of a high-trust, high-impact GovCon firm, Jim O’Farrell has spent his career building teams that lead with mission, culture, and compassion. As the head of AMSG – a 150+ person prime contractor – Jim shares how servant leadership, frontline focus, and feedback-first management built AMSG into one of the most tr…

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CEO Chris Anthony – Ranger Roots. Cyber Future. 55:35

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What do you get when a former Army Ranger and Green Beret builds a cutting-edge defense tech company? You get Chris Anthony – founder of Teamwork Security, cyber expert, and author of The Veteran Entrepreneur. With combat deployments, a career in the intelligence community, and time as a systems engineer at Johns Hopkins APL, Chris brings a rare mi…

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CEO John S. Berry – Don't Rambo - Build an Army 47:54

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John S. Berry is a decorated Army Veteran and CEO of Berry Law who has built a mission-driven legal powerhouse from the ground up. With deployments to Bosnia and Iraq, Ranger School under his belt, and a career culminating as a battalion commander, John shares how military leadership forged his no-BS approach to building elite teams. As an example,…

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CEO Channing Walker – Run Through the Obstacles 40:07

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Channing Walker is the CEO of Longhorn Ventures Holdings and a former leader in the 1st Battalion 7th Special Forces Group. He shares his journey from the battlefield to the boardroom, including how he won an $11M government contract while still active duty. In this episode, conversations explore leadership under pressure, vulnerability as a streng…

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Why Every Kid Deserves A Chance: Lessons From Principal Trevor Clayton | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 57:15

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In this powerful episode, Navy veteran and middle school principal Trevor Clayton joins Frontline Voices to share how his military service prepared him for the battle to transform public education. Trevor opens up about his childhood influences, the moment he knew he wanted to teach, and the challenges students face in Title I schools. From celebra…

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James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding 37:41

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the splits in Labour over direction and policy (1:27); Angus Colwell asks if the ‘lanyard class’ are the new enemy (6:21); Alice Loxton explains why bize-sized histories have big appeal (9:58); Lloyd Evans reports on how Butlin’s is cashing in on nostalgia (15:00); Richard Bratby on Retrospect…

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Low Life: The Spectator columns of Jeremy Clarke 28:14

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To mark the second anniversary of the death of Jeremy Clarke – one of the Spectator’s most loved writers – we’ve compiled some of his Low Life columns, as read by Jeremy in 2016, for this special episode of Spectator Out Loud. Included in this compilation are: New Man (00:42); Virgin (5:16); Debauchery Competition (9:32); Buddhism (14:12); The Beac…

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Michael Gove, Max Jeffery, Paul Wood, Susannah Jowitt and Leyla Sanai 37:26

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove interviews Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood (1:17; Max Jeffery shadows the police as they search for the parents of three abandoned babies (14:41); Paul Wood asks if this is really the end of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (20:57); Susannah Jowitt reports that death has come to the Chelsea Flo…

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Beyond The Uniform: Dr. Condoleezza Rice On Legacy, Mentorship, And The Next Greatest Generation | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 22:15

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In this inspiring episode of Frontline Voices, Dr. Condoleezza Rice joins the show to discuss the origins of the Hoover Institution’s Veteran Fellowship Program and the themes from her book Extraordinary, Ordinary People. She reflects on the power of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why every veteran, regardless of background—deserves …

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Olenka Hamilton, Melanie McDonagh, Hannah Moore, James Delingpole and William Atkinson 30:24

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Olenka Hamilton ponders whether Poland’s revival is a mirage (1:24); Melanie McDonagh asks who killed the postal service (9:52); Hannah Moore argues that family cars aren’t built for families any more (14:35); James Delingpole reviews Careme from Apple TV and Chef’s Table from Netflix (21:15); and, William Atkinso…

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More Than a Field: How Design Elevated USD Softball 24:10

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In this episode of The People’s Architect, host Stacey Jones sit down with MJ Knighten, head coach of the University of San Diego’s softball team and former All-American player at Nebraska. Together, they explore the impact of USD’s newly completed Reggie Smith Softball Complex, an architectural and cultural milestone that gives Coach Knighten’s at…

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Ian Williams, Philip Patrick, Guy Stagg, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Mark Mason and Catriona Olding 36:50

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Williams looks at Chinese influence in the UK (1:39); Philip Patrick interviews Japan’s last ninja (9:35); Guy Stagg reviews Damian Le Bas and explores the myths behind the city of Atlantis (18:23); Ysenda Maxtone Graham reviews an exhibition on school dinners at the Food Museum in Stowmarket (23:38); Mark Mas…

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Leading with Heart: Chief Steve Drew on Community, Crisis, and Courage | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 1:03:54

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In this powerful episode of Frontline Voices, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew shares the realities of community policing, leadership under crisis, and the long road to building trust. From the heartbreaking response to a school shooting to managing protests after George Floyd’s death, Chief Drew reflects on lessons learned, the role of youth e…

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Owen Matthews, Matthew Parris, Marcus Nevitt, Angus Colwell and Sean Thomas 30:47

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews reads his letter from Rome (1:21); Matthew Parris travels the Channel Islands (7:53); Reviewing Minoo Dinshaw, Marcus Nevitt looks at Bulstrode Whitelocke and Edward Hyde, once close colleagues who fell out during the English civil war (15:19); Angus Colwell discusses his Marco Pierre White obsession…

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Paul Wood, Katy Balls, Olivia Potts, Benedict Allen, Cosmo Landesman and Aidan Hartley 40:06

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Would Trump really bomb Iran, asks Paul Wood (1:38); Katy Balls interviews Health Secretary Wes Streeting on NHS reform, Blairism and Game of Thrones (8:38); Olivia Potts examines the history – and decline – of the Easter staple, roast lamb (18:25); the explorer Benedict Allen says Erling Kagge and Neil Shubin wer…

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The Hardest Fight: Veteran Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, And Building Chimney Trail | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 54:48

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In this powerful and personal episode of Frontline Voices, IRON Mike Steadman sits down with Matthew Brown, Navy veteran and founder of Chimney Trail Health, to talk about the often invisible battle veterans and high performers face: mental health. They unpack the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the hidden costs of unresolved trauma, a…

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Petroc Trelawny, Gareth Roberts, Tom Lee, Leyla Sanai and Iram Ramzan 28:07

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Petroc Trelawny reads his diary for the week (1:14); Gareth Roberts wants us to make book jackets nasty again (6:22); Tom Lee writes in defence of benzodiazepines (13:44); Leyla Sanai reflects on unethical practices within psychiatry, as she reviews Jon Stock’s The Sleep Room (19:41); and, Iram Ramzan provides her…

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Gavin Mortimer, Colin Freeman, Lawrence Osborne, Lionel Shriver and Anthony Cummins 34:10

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer looks at how the French right can still win (1:48); Colin Freeman interviews Americans who have fought in Ukraine and feel betrayed by Trump (11:01); Lawrence Osborne details his experience of last week’s earthquake, as he reads his diary from Bangkok (18:38); Lionel Shriver defends traditional, mon…

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Leading with Grit: From the Naval Academy to Newark's Frontlines | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 59:44

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In this inaugural episode of Frontline Voices, host “IRON” Mike Steadman is joined by fellow Hoover Veteran Fellow alumnus Greg Eason. Mike opens up about his journey from growing up in a single-parent household, to becoming a Marine Corps officer, entrepreneur, and community leader. Together, they explore the idea of “normalizing excellence,” how …

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Owen Matthews, James Heale, Francis Pike, Christian House and Mark Mason 32:06

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews argues that Turkish President Erdogan’s position is starting to look shaky (1:19); James Heale examines the new party of the posh: the Lib Dems (7:51); Francis Pike highlights the danger Chinese hypersonic missiles pose to the US navy (13:54); Christian House highlights Norway’s occupation during the…

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Ambassador Insights: Rogue HealthCare Community Voices 38:22

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On today's episode, we are sharing an incredible live session help within the Rogue Healthcare Community, called Ambassador Insights. This session explored the power of community in healthcare talent acquisition with three amazing ambassadors: Cindy Pereira of LifePoint Health, Brooke Ludford of Endeavor Health, and Gia Johnston of Sutter Health. F…

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Henry Jeffreys, Marcus Walker, Angus Colwell, Nicolas Farrell and Rory Sutherland 28:28

4M ago28:28

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Henry Jeffreys looks at the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on British drinkers (1:31); on the 400th anniversary of Charles I’s accession to the throne, Marcus Walker explains what modern Britain could learn from the cavalier monarch (7:10); Angus Colwell provides his notes on beef dripping (13:55); Nicolas Fa…

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Founder James (Jim) Russo - Hiring for Character, Investing for the Long Game 58:44

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James M. Russo shares his journey from Naval Academy graduate, All-American boxer, and Marine Corps C-130 pilot to founder of Altrius Capital Management. Author of "Invest Like an Aardvark," this principled visionary attributes his success to humility. Like an aardvark, a unique unassuming animal, Jim has flipped the script of typical Wall Street i…

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Charlsey Mahle - Pros & Cons to Executive Recruiting 39:53

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MilSpec Talent executives – Freddie Kim and Charlsey Mahle – weigh the pros and cons of recruitment, highlighting the value of executive search firms in securing top talent while mitigating risks like cultural mismatches and overpromising. For Veteran-owned businesses, tailored strategies and targeted Veteran talent drive retention and culture fit.…

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CEO Chris Lefebvre - Building Resilient Teams For GovCon 58:44

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Chris Lefebvre leverages his military background as a Marine Corps logistics officer and leader to build a resilient team at ISI Professional Services. Transitioning from a project manager to CEO, his discipline and mission-driven mindset fuel a culture focused on the golden rule and rigorous engagement. By emphasizing strategic organizational stru…

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Colin Freeman, Harry Ritchie, Max Jeffery, Michael Gove and Catriona Olding 34:54

5M ago34:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Colin Freeman explains how Islamic State tightened its grip on the Congo (1:23); Harry Ritchie draws attention to the thousands of languages facing extinction this century, as he reviews Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages by Lorna Gibb (8:00); Max Jeffery highlights the boxing academy changing yo…

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Courtnay Wittmershaus: Transformational TA Leadership Begins with Stakeholder Collaboration 45:29

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On today's episode, Matt welcomes back Courtnay Wittmershaus, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy at Sharp Healthcare. Since her last appearance, Courtney has been driving major transformation within her TA team, implementing new leadership structures, data-driven reporting, and operational improvements to enhance healthcare rec…

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Harry Cole, Zoe Strimpel, Michael Simmons, Nigel Warburton and Justin Marozzi 29:15

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Having returned from Washington D.C., Harry Cole reads his diary for the week (1:16); Zoe Strimpel reports on the Gen Z fliers obsessed with maximalising their air miles (5:37); Michael Simmons argues that Scotland is the worst when it comes to government waste (12:00); reviewing Quentin Skinner’s Liberty as Indep…

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Paul Wood, Matthew Parris, Ian Buruma, Hermione Eyre and Francis Young 33:19

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Paul Wood reads his letter from the Vatican (1:17); Matthew Parris warns Conservatives from embracing causes that could lose them as much support as they would gain (7:31); reviewing Richard Overy’s Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan, Ian Buruma argues that the atomic bombs were not only imm…

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Hugh Schofield, Igor Toronyi-Lalic & Michael Simmons, Lisa Haseldine, Alice Loxton and Aidan Hartley 36:57

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Hugh Schofield asks why there is no campaign to free the novelist Boualem Sansal (1:26); The Spectator’s arts editor, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, reacts to the magazine’s campaign against frivolous funding and, continuing the campaign, Michael Simmons wonders if Britain is funding organisations that wish us harm (8:00); L…

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James Heale, Andrew Kenny, Lara Prendergast, Ysenda Maxtone Graham and Nina Power 40:40

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale wonders what Margaret Thatcher would make of today’s Conservatives (1:28); Andrew Kenny analyses South Africa’s expropriation act (6:13); Lara Prendergast explores the mystery behind The Spectator’s man in the Middle East, John R Bradley (13:55); Ysenda Maxtone Graham looks at how radio invaded the hom…

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Reimagining Fan Experiences: Technology and Design in Modern Sports Venues Part 2 24:08

6M ago24:08

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On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, continues the conversation with Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, exploring the evolving role of technology in sports architecture. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm…