Best Storage Unpacked Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Ahead of RE-Source: SolarPower Europe’s Walburga Hemetsberger on Solar, Storage, and Europe’s Next Energy Chapter 38:08

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: France unveiled a revamped capacity market (centralized RTE-run auctions from November 2026) and a new injection tariff guiding storage behavior to ease grid congestion. Italy’s FER-X solar and wind auctions landed right in line with Pexapark’…

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#105 - How do I enable vSAN ESA Global Deduplication in 9.0? 16:05

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For this episode I invited our raging reporter on scene Pete Koehler! Pete is going over all the benefits, requirements, and limitations around vSAN ESA Global Deduplication. This feature was released with 9.0.1 and is available per request as discussed in this blog post. If you want to get access make sure to sign up using the form in the blog. Ju…

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Watt’s Up: Engie’s Take on BESS and 24/7 CFE 38:58

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we cover big shifts in renewables: Europe’s day-ahead power market now trades in 15-minute intervals, boosting flexibility and volatility – a win for batteries and flexible demand. Switzerland’s new Acceleration Act aims to cut renewable permitting times dramatically, while Pol…

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#104 - Exploring recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements with Jatin Jindal 32:36

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For episode #104 I invited Jatin Jindal to talk us through the recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements. Jatin discusses what the VMware Ransomware Recovery entails, what the differences are between a ransomware recovery process and a disaster recovery scenario, and he talks about various roadmap items like tag-based selection, se…

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EP 10: The Art of Saying Yes 13:53

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In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Installation, Kelly and Caralee explore the deceptively simple phrase every designer, project manager, and installer knows too well: “Yes.” From the little asks (“Can you move that just a bit higher?”) to the big requests that push schedules and stretch resources, the art of saying yes can make or break a …

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EP 9: "Full Truck" with guest, Anthony (Caudelle's Supreme Operations Savant) 15:56

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Ever wonder what it really takes to load a truck for a full-scale interior installation? In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, Kelly sits down with Anthony, Caudelle’s unflappable Operations Manager and lead art installer, to unpack the strategy, precision, and problem solving that goes into every delivery. From climbin…

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The State of Co-Location. The Way forward for Hybrid PPA 34:52

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we look at key market shifts: Germany launches a €500m guarantee scheme to revive its stalled PPA market, Italy’s FER-X auction confirms solar’s dominance with many projects now turning to PPAs at €54–60/MWh, and the Netherlands injects €1.2bn to rescue offshore wind. Battery r…

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EP 7: "The Art of Installation Meets The Art of Creation", with Kevin Chambers 20:18

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This week Kelly and Caralee welcome a guest whose work truly embodies the phrase "art in motion", Mr. Kevin Chambers, the creative force behind kevinchambersart.com . Known for his evocative sculptures and ability to bring raw materials to life, Kevin shares his process of turning vision into tangible form. In this episode, Kevin opens up about: Th…

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EP 8: "Hang it Straight" 20:28

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Hanging art isn’t as simple as hammer, nail, done. In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, Kelly and Caralee explore the hidden complexities behind professional art installation—where precision meets creativity, and every inch matters. From aligning priceless paintings to engineering support for oversized sculptures, this…

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EP 5: "Behind the Warehouse Doors", a Conversation with Alivia (Caudelle's White Glove Gatekeeper) 5:01

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In this special episode of "On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations", we hand the mic to our very own Alivia, receiving manager at Caudelle Interior Installations. Known for her sharp eye, unshakable organization, and ability to wrangle even the trickiest deliveries, Alivia brings a fresh perspective to the podcast. She and Kelly share stori…

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EP 6 "Designing with Heart", A conversation with Dorothy McGhee of McGhee Studios 19:27

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In this episode of On the Move: The Art of Interior Installations, hosts Kelly and Caralee Caudelle sit down with rising design star Dorothy McGhee, founder of McGhee Studios. Known for her warm collected aesthetic and fearless use of materiality, Dorothy shares her unique journey from the vendor side of the industry to becoming one of Atlanta's mo…

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EP 4: Placing the Priceless, The Art Consultant's Role in Seamless Installation with special Guest 9:51

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When the stakes are high and the artwork is irreplaceable, installation becomes an art in itself. In this episode of On the Move, Kelly and Caralee sit down with luxury art consultant Brytton Smith to explore how thoughtful collaboration between consultants and installation teams ensures every piece is placed with precision. From climate-controlled…

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Episode 3: What's in the Box: Receiving 101 6:14

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In this episode of On the Move, Kelly and Caralee sit down with Alivia, Caudelle’s Commander of Receiving, to unveil the unsung hero of the interior design world: white glove receiving and storage. Alivia spills the (well-packed, barcode-labeled) tea about the systems and strategies that protect design visions before install day arrives. "What’s in…

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EPISODE 1: Welcome to On the Move: The Art of Installation 15:21

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In our first episode; step behind the scenes with Kelly and Caralee Caudelle as they pull back the velvet rope on what really goes into luxury interior installations. From straightening art in a doctor’s office to rescuing a broken antique mirror during a high-stakes reveal, this episode dives into the funny, stressful, and surprisingly artistic si…

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Episode 2 "This Ain't No Moving Company: The Difference Between Movers and Installers" 12:44

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Ever heard a client say, “Can’t the movers do it?” In Episode 2 of On the Move: The Art of Installation, hosts Kelly and Caralee Caudelle dig into one of the most common misconceptions in the design industry, the idea that installation is just a fancy word for moving. In this episode, we unpack: The key differences between movers and trained instal…

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#103 - The performance impact of Memory Tiering featuring Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead 30:55

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The last few months, I've had many discussions about Memory Tiering. When I saw a brand new performance white paper being released, I knew it was time to invite two of the authors. Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead go over the ins and outs of Memory Tiering, they discuss the basics, but also explain in-depth what the potential performance impact is when …

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State of the Spanish Offtake Market Post-Blackout 36:43

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we dive into a fast-moving month for policy and pricing: the EU’s ETS review and fresh UK CfD momentum, a surprise SDE++ underspend in the Netherlands, and Spain’s storage-first push with generous capex support. We zoom in on market signals: Poland’s PPA landscape with easing r…

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#102 - Explore on Tour featuring Joe Baguley and friends! 23:14

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We just finished Explore in Las Vegas, and the various local Explore On Tour events are literally around the corner. I will most likely be in London, Frankfurt, and potentially Paris myself. It looks like Joe Baguley will also be at all of those events delivering the keynote! Why should you go? Well, listen to the episode to find out. We start out …

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Unpacking the 5 Key Trends That Paint the Full Picture of Europe’s PPA & BESS Offtake Markets 37:46

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we look at what shaped offtake in H1 2025. Wind remains under pressure – Europe is busy renegotiating old projects rather than launching new ones. Romania’s CfD round saw solar overshoot targets at ~€41.7/MWh, while wind missed volumes and pushed prices higher. In northern Sweden, oversupply ha…

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PJM in Flux: Capacity Price Spikes, Renewables & How The World’s Largest Power Market Works 38:56

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we unpack what’s been moving the renewable energy markets over the past weeks. From the sweeping impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” reshaping U.S. clean energy, to PJM’s latest capacity auction price spikes, we explore how policy shifts and market dynamics are changing the traj…

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Trailer 2: On the Move: The Art of Interior Installation 1:20

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What happens after the design is finalized—but before the space is revealed? On the Move: The Art of Installation is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the final (and often overlooked) stage of the design process: white glove delivery, FF&E placement, and flawless install execution. Hosted by father-daughter duo Kelly and Caralee Caudelle o…

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Trailer 1 On the Move: The Art of Interior Installation 1:27

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What happens after the design is finalized—but before the space is revealed? On the Move: The Art of Installation is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the final (and often overlooked) stage of the design process. Hosted by father-daughter duo Kelly and Caralee Caudelle of Caudelle Interior Installations, this series goes beyond moving furn…

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Coming Soon - Meet Kelly & Caralee 1:13

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On the Move: The Art of Installation is hosted by Kelly Caudelle and his daughter Caralee, two people who know a thing or two about making the impossible look seamless. They’re pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind beautiful spaces, and trust me, it’s not all fresh florals and throw pillows. If you’ve ever been in the trenches of a…

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From Data to Benchmarks: How Price Reporting Shapes Markets 43:56

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we dive into recent developments shaping the renewable energy landscape, starting with the European Commission’s long-awaited assessment of the Guarantees of Origin (GoO) market. Hot topics include record-setting results from PJM’s latest capacity auction, implications of hyper…

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TRAILER 3 ON THE MOVE 1:16

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What happens after the design is finalized—but before the space is revealed? On the Move: The Art of Installation is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the final (and often overlooked) stage of the design process: white glove delivery, FF&E placement, and flawless install execution. Hosted by father-daughter duo Kelly and Caralee Caudelle o…

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#101 - Discussing VCF 9.0 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA enhancements with Frank Denneman! 54:16

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It was time to get Frank Denneman back on the show to discuss the enhancements introduced in VCF 9 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. Frank goes over all new functionality and all the enhancements like Agent Builder etc. Frank also mentioned various must-attend sessions at Explore. Register now, as these will fill up fast: Chris Wolf, keynote a…

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From Electrons to Intelligence: How Crusoe Powers AI with Modular, 24/7 Energy 39:58

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we unpack Europe’s latest regulatory moves, starting with Italy’s FER-X auction, which drew over 20 GW in bids – double its cap – signaling a shift to a more mature offtake market. In Germany, BESS deal activity remains strong despite a court-backed BKZ grid levy. Meanwhile, th…

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#100 - What is the Google Cloud VMware Engine all about? Featuring Sai Gopalan and Ken Bocchino 35:53

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Episode 100, YESSSS! Finally, we managed to get there. For this episode, I invited two Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) product managers to explain what GCVE is all about. We had Dr. Wade Holmes on the show, 84 episodes ago, to introduce GCVE, so it was time to re-introduce GCVE and discuss the current solution, and the benefits it brings with for…

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Charged up: The rise of Europe’s BESS offtake market 39:23

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review the main headlines from across the pond, spotlighting PJM’s proposed revised rules for renewables participation in its capacity markets, all while the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” already impacts PPA deal-making in the country. More topics include Germany’s lat…

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Optimising the Future: Enspired CEO Jürgen Mayerhofer on the Storage Market’s Next Moves 39:38

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we reflect on the proposed rollback of the US’ clean energy tax credit scheme for renewables and potential short-term and medium-term impacts. More topics include the latest findings from Pexapark’s intensified BESS insights, including tolling price discovery; the current bid r…

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#099 - Introducing vSAN 9.0 featuring Pete Koehler! 34:58

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 was recently launched, and that means vSAN 9.0 is also available. There's many new features introduced in 9.0, so a perfect time to ask Pete Koehler to join the podcast once again and go over some of these key enhancements. Below you can find the links we discussed during the episode! Blog - Network Traffic Separation Bl…

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Unpacking the dynamic Italian PPA market 39:00

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review some turbulent developments in anti-renewables regulation at the US state and federal levels, as well as the evolution of ERCOT’s PPA price assessments following the market’s revised long-term load forecast. More topics include Denmark’s revised offshore wind framewor…

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#098 - VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x in a single box for homelabs featuring William Lam! 32:10

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I recently came across an excellent blog by William Lam, which discussed how to set up VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x on a single box for home labs. William created a Github page that goes over the whole process, and provided all the tweaks and scripts needed to get it done. I wanted to discuss this process with William, as I believe many folks in the…

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The rise of the next-gen IPP 41:12

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In the first part of the episode, we review the latest regulatory updates, including Greece’s fast track of 4.7 GW of new standalone merchant BESS and Germany’s consultation on a grid fee reform. More topics include a spotlight on the current play of Virtual PPAs in Europe and lessons from Spain’s April 2025 bl…

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CCI's ambitions for growth in SA's competitive BPO market 39:44

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SA’s effort to grow its place as a hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) for international businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa. Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business model; evolution of BPO services in SA; …

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#097 - Running AI/ML workloads on top of VMware Cloud Foundation featuring Frank Denneman 52:05

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I recently read a blog post on AI/ML performance on top of VCF, and figured it was time to invite Frank Denneman back to the podcast. During the episode we discuss VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA, and Frank also mention Ollama as a great starting point. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast are our own/guest(s), and …

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Tackling water, energy and food security through tech in SA 42:21

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Technology driven solutions for water, energy, and food security is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit. Topics of discussion include: the nexus of water-energy-food (WEF) …

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What makes ERCOT such a vibrant and complex energy ecosystem? 34:43

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, before we go deep into the dynamics of the Texas energy market, we start with a edit of key developments in European renewables. Topics include early takeaways from the Spanish blackout, the latest from Italy’s MACSE auction and possible strategy decisions by players, and Germany’s proposes bid…

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Disruption in SA’s mover logistics industry 41:46

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One company’s effort to change how people in SA move homes and furniture is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move. Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of the market; training; threat of disintermediation; a…

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Unpacking the commerce media trend 47:00

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The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerc…

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Improving economic picture for SA households on shaky ground 29:41

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The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of inte…

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Tech marketing and PR in focus 43:43

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The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications. Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international pro…

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Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up 34:51

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Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a de…

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#096 - Crosspost of WSHTF episode featuring me, Duncan Epping! 52:07

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I recently recorded a podcast episode with Johan and Jeffrey for their podcast, When Shit Hits The Fan. It was a fantastic conversation, which I wanted to share with all of you. As such I asked Johan if I could crosspost it. Make sure to subscribe to the WSHTF podcast channel (Apple, Spotify) , as it has some fantastic stories from various fantasti…

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Lisa Raleigh's take on fitness and wellness boom 1:20:18

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The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions Business Day Spotlight is …

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From Backbone to Back up? Understanding Gas’s Role in Setting Future Power Prices 35:48

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Welcome back to The Pexapark Podcast! In this episode, we start with an ERCOT edit, including an update on the energy market’s PPAs and Tolls pricing following Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports; a major load forecast revision, and the rising political tension in Texas. More topics include the proposals of the French energy regulator to boost the l…

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The reality of creating African solutions 40:11

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Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool. Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of bu…

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Unpacking cold storage in Cameroon agriculture 20:15

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Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Pr…

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Dis-Chem strategy to disrupt life insurance market 42:58

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Dis-Chem entry and investment in building an insurance unit is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life. Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channel…

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Navigating trading in 2025: Forex, AI and the psychology of smart investing 41:27

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Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market.By TimesLIVE Podcasts