Best Paul McGowan Podcasts (2025)

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"Running Sucks... Until It Doesn't" - Uly Morazan On Training for His First Marathon 43:37

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When Uly Morazan signed up for his first half marathon, he didn’t even own running shoes. Four months later, he crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, joining the 1% of people who can call themselves marathon runners. In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben Parker sits down with Uly - actor, comedian, and LGBTQ+ creator - to…

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SCS36 - The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024 9:10

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Special Concert Series 36 – The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024A blast from the past on a tangent! In October 2024, Joe and Sarah went to see The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas. This is decidedly not prog, but still of interest to the members of the Palaver. Here we share this short conversation about a very interesting and fun concert from a band…

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SCS35 - Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest, Graeme 18:23

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Special Concert Series 35 – Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest Graeme Here is a brief, fun look back to the Marillion Weekend in Port Zelande 2025. Joe had the immense pleasure to meet Graeme and his son on the bus from the airport to Port Zelande. An immediate friendship was born that was confirmed as the two kept running into…

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Dialing in the bass 45:19

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Getting the bass right in your room can be one of the more challenging aspects of high-end audio. But here's a step-by-step guide to help you get through this maze of problems. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on …

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Molly Seidel on Pulling Out of New York & the Mindset That Changed Her Career 1:00:46

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Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel sits down with Coach Ben to share her journey from high-school prodigy to making marathon history in Tokyo. Molly opens up about her courageous decision to withdraw from the NYC Marathon, what it truly takes to compete at the highest level, and the lessons that have shaped her career - including the hardest one:…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Be an Effective Board Director When Everything Is On Fire 18:53

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Board directors operate in an environment of high complexity and volatility. The question isn't whether crises will occur—it's whether directors have the skills, judgment, and relationships to navigate them effectively. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Gwenael Quere and Ted Dysart—who share their perspect…

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How to find the perfect volume level 18:52

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You might have the best high-end 2-channel audio system on the planet but without hitting the right volume level for every single track, you'll never get to enjoy all that is possible. Paul and friends will teach you how. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul…

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Serbia: Interview with SKL union leaders 10:17

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Send us a text This week, we talked with two leaders of the Sindikat kontrole letenja (SKL), the union representing Serbian air traffic controllers, who have been dismissed after their security clearances were revoked based on a vague "negative opinion from the security services." Both played key roles in this year’s lawful and successful strike. I…

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Running in Winter: 6 Essential Tips to Stay Motivated and Train Smart 23:16

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Winter running doesn't have to be a struggle. Ben and Anya share 6 essential coaching tips for running through winter - helping you stay motivated, healthy, and consistent when it’s dark, cold, and easy to skip your runs. Whether you’re training for a spring marathon or just keeping your running routine on track, this episode covers everything from…

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From mono to stereo, a brief history 15:21

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Ever wonder how we went from the original standard of monophonic sound to stereo and what it involved? Today's podcast is a brief history that you'll find absolutely fascinating. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it o…

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Schooner Scorer: How to Run Sub-3 Marathons Without Making HUGE Sacrifices 46:13

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Schooner Scorer, the sub-3 marathoner with 500K+ followers who turned a pub joke into an internet sensation. From rating beers to running a 2:51 in Chicago, Alex proves you can chase PBs and pints without losing your love for the sport. Fresh off his marathon PB, he shares how Schooner Scorer w…

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Lesotho: Interview with Solong Senohe, General Secretary of UNITE 12:52

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Send us a text Solong is the general secretary of the United Textile Employees Union in Lesotho -- a union currently involved in a major struggle for workers' rights and dignity at Quantum Apparel. In this interview, he tells us about a whole series of abusive (and illegal) practices at the company, including forced over-time, short-term contracts …

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Sweet Success: How Mars Blends Family, Values, and Growth with former Mars SVP & Head of Corporate Development Valerie Mars 36:38

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How does a more than 100-year-old family-owned business continue to evolve and grow across generations to become one of the largest privately held companies in the world? On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke and Marla are joined by Valerie Mars, former Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Development for Mars, Incorporated, to talk about how …

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Loudspeakers versus heaphones 20:33

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The two main ways of enjoying high-end audio is through either a pair of loudspeakers or a set of headphones. What's the main difference between the two? The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.…

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The Secret to Marathon Longevity: A Decade of Consistency Explained (with Rory Linkletter) 48:13

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Olympian Rory Linkletter breaks down his 2025 Chicago Marathon race - chasing the Canadian record (2:06:49), hitting the pain cave at mile 13, and still running a PB. Learn what it really takes to train 4,000 miles a year and compete at the elite level. Fresh off the finish line, Rory shares the mindset, consistency, and decade-long journey behind …

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Exploring Neurosurgery – Davina’s Story with Davina McCall and Mr Kevin O'Neill 1:11:11

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In this episode, Davina McCall joins her neurosurgeon, Mr Kevin O’Neill, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, and host Mr Kash Akhtar for an open and inspiring conversation about her experience with a brain tumour - from diagnosis and choosing a surgeon to treatment and recovery at Cleveland Clinic London. Together, they discuss what…

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Square waves and high-end audio 13:05

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We don't listen to square waves as they have no musical value, yet they are one of the most important tools we designers have in our arsenals. Learn about square waves. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.…

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"How Running Changed My Life": Jesseca Furness on 42 Marathons & Running For Your Mental Health 48:08

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Jess Furness has done it all — from winning a 250 km ultra marathon in the Sri Lankan heat, to breaking sub-3 in Berlin. But her biggest challenge yet? Running 42 marathons in a single year to honour her brother Eddie, who would have turned 42 this year. In this special World Mental Health Day episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Jess Fur…

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Tamsen Webster on Speaking So They Can’t Unhear Your Message 55:30

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In this shortcast episode, Erik Fisher talks with Tamsen Webster about the hidden structure behind every message that sticks. Tamsen introduces the Red Thread—a framework for crafting ideas that feel obvious in hindsight and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re pitching a project, leading a team, or launching a product, this episode will help you c…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance 16:45

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How to build an affordable system 15:24

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We often talk about spending a great deal of money on our systems, but what about the affordable version? Paul and the team walk you through this great subject and help you understand how to produce audio magic at affordable prices. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own c…

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Novice to Gold in 4 Years & Redefining Motherhood in Elite Sport: 4x Olympian Helen Glover 56:59

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we sat down with Helen Glover - two-time Olympic champion, triple world champion, and the first British mother to return to elite rowing and stand back on the Olympic podium. Incredibly, Helen didn’t pick up a rowing oar until age 21. Within just 4 years, she won Olympic gold - going on to hold every major title in h…

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Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025 49:32

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Special Episode – Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas Sept 2025We at the Palaver were very happy to welcome Tom Brislin, Joe Deninzon, and Dan McGowan of Kansas to our show. It’s always a pleasure when we get to touch base with these fine musicians who are doing such a tremendous job of carrying the legacy of Kansas. Our conversation covers the usu…

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USA: Interview with Chris Garlock of the Labor Radio and Podcasting Network 14:11

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Send us a text Chris, who's based in Washington, D.C., is the founder of the Labor Radio and Podcasting Network. With around 200 members, the network shows the very widespread adoption of podcasting by activists in the trade union movement. We asked Chris about audience size, impact, and how unions and activists can start their own shows. Listeners…

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Early reflections in the room 13:08

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Rooms are the proverbial double-edged sword. Without them, we can't build our dream 2-channel system. With them, we're dealing with all sorts of problems. Here's an inside look at how to work with one of the bigger issues rooms present. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your o…

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Margaret Andrews on Manage Yourself to Lead Others 37:04

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Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension School, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. In this episode, she breaks down the MYLO framework—a practical, science-based system built around Motivation, Learning, and Opportunity—and explains how…

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“Everyone Told Us to Quit”: The Brutal Truth Behind Running Across Australia & the UK 44:59

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They ran across Australia. Then the UK. Over 4,000 miles, 120+ marathons, and more than $350,000 raised for cancer research. Meet The Lambros - Stefan and Lachlan Lamble, the first brothers to run across Australia AND the UK. In this raw and inspiring episode, we unpack what drives two Melbourne brothers to attempt the world’s toughest endurance ch…

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Canada: Interview with Paul Finch, President of the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU) 11:30

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Send us a text This week we talked with Paul Finch at a particularly interesting moment. His union, the largest in the Canadian province of British Columbia, is on strike. The employer in this case, the provincial government, is a social democratic party -- the NDP. Paul explains why the union is on strike and their strategy to win. He even broke t…

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The Art of the Superhero Turnaround with former Marvel Entertainment CEO Peter Cuneo 29:47

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Marvel Studios and many of its numerous characters are household names around the world. Their superhero-powered movies earn hundreds of millions and sometimes billions of dollars at the box office, including the #2 top grossing movie of all time – Avengers: Endgame. They’re also arguably one of the top turnaround stories of the past 20 years, as t…

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Exploring Hip Resurfacing with Mr Panos Gikas and Mr Amir Ardakani 17:38

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In this episode, Mr Panos Gikas, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, joins host Mr Amir Ardakani, Orthopaedic Registrar and hip and knee fellow at Cleveland Clinic London, for an in-depth discussion on hip resurfacing. Hip resurfacing has long divided opinion within the orthopaedic community, often judged by revision rates, early implant designs, and v…

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Getting comfortable with dynamic range 13:27

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We hear about dynamic range as if it is just another term in the arsenal of audiophile terms, but it's a critical component and one that's going to be important to truly understand. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get i…

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Special Episode - Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan of The Tea Club, Sep 2025 44:11

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Special Episode - Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan from The Tea Club Sept 2025In advance of their double-bill show at The Kennett Flash in October 2025, the Palaver were thrilled to welcome Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan from The Tea Club. While Joe and Dan are both current members of Kansas, these projects are n…

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Olympic Champion Alex Yee: Training Secrets, Marathon Debut, and Giving Back 38:29

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Two-time Olympic gold medallist. World Champion. Marathon debutant. And now - breaking exclusive racing news, live from Runna HQ! In this special episode of The Runna Podcast, Olympic legend Alex Yee joins us in front of a live audience to share his journey from Lewisham to the world stage. From breaking records in Paris 2024 to finishing 14th in h…

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Episode 160 - Fish Part 12, Internal Exile 2024 Remix 1:12:50

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Episode 160 – Fish Part 12, Internal Exile 2024 RemixThe group continues with the second of Fish’s 2024 remixes, covering Internal Exile. While presenting a more light-handed remix this album still reveals some surprises. The Palaver generally finds a lot of joy in revisiting this classic Fish record that really showed him coming into his own. We h…

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The power of quiet 13:46

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SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and all measures of noise recognition, from placing your ear next to the tweeter to immersing yourself in the blackness of the music, sometimes it's what we don't hear that really matters most. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul…

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Why Strava Bought Runna: The Startup Story Behind Runna (with the CEOs of Strava & Runna) 52:51

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What happens when the world’s biggest fitness platform buys one of the fastest-growing running apps? In this exclusive episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Strava CEO Mike Martin and Runna CEO Dom Maskell to uncover the full story behind the Strava x Runna acquisition - from lockdown side hustle to global fitness tech takeover. Whether yo…

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Shawn Lemon on Digital Organization: Find What You Need in Seconds 45:50

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Shawn Lemon is the founder of The Digital Organizer, where he helps individuals and teams eliminate friction and chaos in their digital workflows. In this episode, we go deep into digital file systems, tool audits, naming conventions, AI clutter, and the underestimated cost of daily digital disorganization. This isn’t about color-coding your folder…

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Leadership Lounge: Built to Last or Built to Learn: How Leaders Can Develop Resilience 18:32

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In an era where adaptability trumps consistency, the leaders who survive and thrive are those who've mastered the art of bouncing back stronger. Yet our Global Leadership Monitor reveals that leaders' preparedness to face threats such as uncertain economic growth and geopolitical uncertainty is at its lowest point since we began tracking in 2021. T…

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Exploring Endometriosis & Menopause 58:07

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In this episode, Dr Joan Pattle, General Practitioner, and Mr Arvind Vashisht, Consultant Gynaecologist at Cleveland Clinic London, join host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, for an in-depth discussion on women’s hormonal health. Together, they explore the challenges of underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions such as endometr…

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Diving deep into the audio soundstage 14:21

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We've talked about the audio soundstage at length before, but now it's time to dive in even deeper and understand not just the intricacies, but the real value of it to audiophiles. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it…

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Paula Radcliffe LIVE: Proven Half Marathon Tips from a World Record Holder 44:44

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re live from the AJ Bell Great North Run with Paula Radcliffe MBE - world record-breaker, Olympic icon, and one of the greatest distance runners of all time. From setting the untouchable 2:15:25 marathon world record that stood for 16 years, to winning the AJ Bell Great North Run with a course record, Paula has se…

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Harry Cohen on Positive Leadership & Energy Management 40:46

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Harry Cohen, a leadership consultant and author of Be the Sun, Not the Salt. In this uplifting conversation, Harry unpacks how small moments of positive energy can have massive ripple effects—and how each of us can show up as a force for good in our relationships, teams, and communities. In this episode, we explor…

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The audio traffic cop 7:12

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This week, we're going to learn all about audio's traffic cop, the crossover network in your loudspeaker. Learn how it works, what its role is, and its importance to the system and the music. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Gu…

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Your 4 Biggest Running Questions Answered with Olympian Coach Colleen Quigley 1:06:57

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Olympian and Runna Coach Colleen Quigley for a practical coaching episode answering the most common questions runners ask - split across 4 core topics: training hacks, finding balance, recovering after injury, and mindset. We cover: 🏃‍♀️ Training Hacks - How to structure your week, train smart when ti…

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Charles Duhigg on the Secret Power of Storytelling in Communication 42:46

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, about his latest book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. In a world where remote work, digital communication, and polarized conversations are the norm, knowing how to tru…

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The Leadership Lessons That Shaped Us: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Redefiners 35:49

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After four years and 100 episodes of extraordinary conversations with world-class leaders, what are the most powerful leadership lessons that have emerged? In this milestone episode, hosts Simon Kingston and Marla Oates dig through the Redefiners archives to share the top 10 leadership insights. From Ruth Porat's revelation that not having a rigid …

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Pat Flynn on Lean Learning: Achieve More by Consuming Less 50:39

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Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. In a world overflowing with content, Pat offers a powerful solution for those overwhelmed by endless podcasts, videos, and inspiration rabbit holes. Instead of more input, Lean Learning is about acting on just the right informa…

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The loudspeaker's role 17:03

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It's important to think about the high-end audio system as a chain and every link in that chain makes for the whole. But one component stands out over every other one. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.…

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The Fight for Representation in Pro Cycling with Ayesha McGowan 39:50

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Ayesha McGowan - a history-maker, activist, and rider who didn’t even discover racing until her 20s. From learning to ride fixed gear bikes on city streets to signing with Liv Racing and competing in Europe, Ayesha’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and passion. In this incredible co…

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Alan Gannett on Unlocking Everyday Creativity for Greater Productivity (Shortcast) 9:16

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In this Shortcast edition, Alan Gannett, author of The Creative Curve, demystifies the myth that creativity is an inborn talent. Instead, he lays out how great ideas emerge at the intersection of familiarity and novelty—and how anyone can train themselves to consistently produce creative work. The Creativity Curve Explained: Alan introduces the “cr…