Best The Sociable Podcasts (2025)

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Cooperation, not conflict on the High Seas 29:06

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We're now halfway through the UN-designated "Ocean Decade" — new research initiatives have been launched, and global cooperation has been strengthened as scientists work to learn more about our oceans and to harness their potential in the fight against adverse climate change. But there are still questions to be answered: How firm are the commitment…

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Is General Aviation getting less sociable? 35:48

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This week we ask whether flying is becoming less sociable and what truly makes an airfield a great pilot destination, we take a look at Mike Patey's dramatic engine failure, bring you news of another base for the amazing Aerobility and highlight some upcoming UK flying events Whether you're a pilot, engineer, student, or aviation enthusiast, this e…

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There's no way to fix fast fashion - French designer Justine Leconte 51:27

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Fashion is a massive $1.8 Trillion industry. Within that two tales unfold: one of quality, timelessness and individualized expression, and another of wastefulness, shame and pride. On this episode of Looking Outside, we explore how fast fashion competes with slow fashion; where craftsmanship, carefulness and scarcity supersede fleeting trends. For …

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Convenience culture's inconvenient truth 29:06

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Humans have an evolutionary bias toward seeking convenience, experts say. But what happens when the desire for convenience becomes a dominant social and economic expectation? Future Tense explores the hidden costs of convenience for the environment and the economy. Making things too easy can in fact be bad for you. Guests Alison Angus — Head of Pra…

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Why we think the CAA is stupid - Livestream 21 August 36:38

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NOTAM Nonsense, Solar Farms & STOL Newcomers This week from the FLYER studio: GA news from Plaistows’ solar farm to partial power failures in PPL training, the CAA’s muddled NOTAM advice, and Electra’s blown-lift L9. We cover Loganair’s pilot return scheme, the elegant Bird Symmetry, and Direct Fly’s new STOL Cruiser. Plus your weekend weather and …

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451: The Human Touch in AI Co-Creation

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In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, discussing how to co-create with AI while maintaining the human touch. He delves into copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content, the implications of the EU AI Act, and the dual nature of AI as both a tool for enhancing creativity and a pot…

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Perspectives on the potential of AI-powered policing 28:56

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Policing has always embraced new technologies and Artificial Intelligence is, of course, the flavour of the month. Working out when and why it should be used is crucial, according to law enforcement specialists. What’s also important is ensuring appropriate human oversight. Future Tense - The creeping militarisation of our police Guests Dr Marion O…

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How to fly into the LAA Rally - The Flyer Show 14 August 25 34:58

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In this packed episode of the Flyer Livestream—recorded using our brand-new studio setup—we bring you the latest general aviation news, flight planning tips, and essential updates for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. We break down how to safely fly into the popular LAA Rally with detailed arrival procedures and SkyDemon tips, plus we reveal t…

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Media we create and consume is becoming synthetic. Who is this for? - Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies 1:00:44

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This podcast was not read by synthetic AI generated replicas … although it could be. Live from the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies in Denmark, together with three trained communications professionals, we discuss the future of their field. If there even is one. FARSIGHT podcast host and Head of Publications at the CIFS Casper Skovgaard Pete…

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The truth about AI and productivity 29:08

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How real is the link between Artificial Intelligence and increased productivity? Jon Whittle from the CSIRO, one of Australia's leading science agencies, has been examining the latest research. He helps us sort facts from fiction. Also, literacy and problem-solving skills have taken a dive in many developed countries — could an over-reliance on tec…

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Inside the world of Sir Clive Sinclair, a new Retro Gaming Handheld innovation, and hanging out with Major Tim Peake - with Grant Sinclair 1:10:09

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This episode features Grant Sinclair, inventor of the IRIS eTrike and nephew to legendary innovator Sir Clive Sinclair. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Grant Sinclair is a futurist and innovator who is making waves in the gaming market with the launch of a new handheld gaming device called the GamerCard. This interview covers li…

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Sinking Cities 29:09

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Cities across the world are beginning to sink — some by as much as 10 centimetres a year. A recent study suggests that more than a third of urban Chinese resident now live in a sinking city. The cause is often ascribed to climate change, but is there something else at play? Could our thirst for water actually be the culprit? Also, how much do our u…

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Economics is a social science that doesn't reflect our current society - economist Hans Stegeman 46:12

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Financial stability and economic growth has been a staple of national prosperity and business success. In this search for predictable prosperity, fueled by individual ownership and material attainment, we forget that economic models were built as a fix to a problem within the specific context of a social need. Today, economic models have become the…

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Beginner's guide to emulation-based retro gaming handhelds, with Crazy Burger 1:21:35

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In this episode we welcome back YouTuber and retro gaming aficionado, Crazy Burger. Although perhaps best known as an Evercade reviewer and content creator, Crazy Burger has a decent sized retro gaming handheld collection, and has tinkered with devices and explored the emulation gaming scene over the years. Our objective in this episode is to answe…

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How to balance the population needs on our planet 29:08

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We face multiple looming demographic crises — and our responses seemingly contradict each other. A rapidly aging population means that we need more children to be born. But it's foreseeable that resources on Earth simply can't sustain many more people. How can we solve this conundrum? Original broadcast on May 22, 2022 Guests Dr Stuart Gietel Baste…

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450: The Status Layer Of Modern Life

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In this episode of The Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian explores the complex dynamics of status in modern life, focusing on the distinction between earned and perceived status. He discusses how social media influences our understanding of status, the costs associated with maintaining an image, and the importance of reclaiming real value in our lives. T…

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Lessons from South Korea's security dilemma 28:38

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South Korea is a test case in how to maintain democracy against sustained pressure from dictatorship. The innovative and entrepreneurial country lives in the shadow of China and Russia, and its capital Seoul lies only 50km from the North Korean border. It hasn't been easy, but the difficulties South Korea faces and the way it deals with them could …

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The Social Ideas Podcast: The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network - helping people who have experienced forced migration to rebuild their livelihoods 32:03

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In this episode we meet 2025 Social Innovation Prize Winner Charlie Fraser, founder of TERN (The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network). Since 2016, TERN has been supporting people in the UK to launch businesses. We learn about some of the challenges facing those who have fled their countries to escape violence, persecution and natural disasters, and nee…

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The Social Ideas Podcast: Give Your Best - tackling clothing poverty and fashion waste 27:58

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In this episode we meet Sol Escobar, founder of 'Give Your Best' and 2025 Social Innovation Prize Winner. Give Your Best is the UK's first circular platform where people can donate clothes online, and marginalised women and children can shop entirely for free, with the dignity of choice. We learn about the problems of clothing poverty and fashion w…

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The Social Ideas Podcast: Sociability - helping people find accessible places 22:58

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In this episode we meet Matt Pierri, 2025 Social Innovation Prize Winner and founder of Sociability. Sociability is a mobile app and online platform which provides detailed accessibility information for venues across the UK, helping people with disabilities to travel confidently. Matt shares his journey since starting Sociability as a student proje…

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The Social Ideas Podcast: Coffee Afrik - reimagining community spaces in London 37:26

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In this episode, we meet Abdirahim Hassan, one of our 2025 Social Innovation Prize winners, and learn about his Community Interest Company, Coffee Afrik. Coffee Afrik makes culturally sensitive public health projects, rooted in care, love and liberation, and inspired by radical philosophy. We learn about regenerative governance, and why the communi…

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Building a retro gaming media platform, see it taken out by Google - and what happens next, with Brandon Saltalamacchia 54:09

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My guest today is Brandon Saltalamacchia, the founder and publisher of Retro Dodo – one of the most trusted and beloved destinations for retro gaming gadget reviews, news, and geek culture. Brandon joins me to share his deep love of retro gaming. We swap thoughts on Evercade, and dive into how he built Retro Dodo into one of the most successful ret…

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A turning point for the United Nations 28:38

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Suffering internal division and stymied by geopolitical bullying, the United Nations is facing a future of diminishing influence. As the organisation marks its 80th birthday, it's also dealing with a serious financial shortfall brought on by both China and the United States, its two biggest donors. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has launched …

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The potential benefits and risks of developing "mirror life" 28:38

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Synthetic biologists are hard at work developing artificial biological molecules as the first step toward developing a mirror cell that would be immune from infection. If they're successful, it could transform the world of medicine. But while the potential of mirror life is great, so too are the risks. There are warnings of a catastrophic impact if…

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The crisis of disbelief is paralyzing decision making - intelligence strategist Jake Sotiriadis 44:00

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Your business could benefit from a chief geopolitical officer. Not just because of the large shift in operational complexity accelerated by geopolitical conflicts, but because not looking at these topics in a considered way, through a lens of expertise, could lead to poor decisions, lost opportunities, or worse, paralysis. But, says our Looking Out…

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The world after us! 28:38

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What will Earth look like when humans become extinct? What "technofossils" will paleontologists of the future unearth and no doubt ponder over? Will we be remembered for our achievements or merely our rubbish? Also, which animals might rise to fill our role at the top of the pecking order? And is the future of live music really as dire as many pred…

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How to start your own golden age 28:38

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History has many lessons for how to develop a successful civilisation. The trick is to understand the patterns that lead to optimism and innovation. So, where do we rate in the 21st century? Also, why all history is revisionist and why a healthy sense of revisionism drives a deeper understanding of the past, present and future. Guests Johan Norberg…

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Change is incredibly slow and exponentially fast - venture capitalist Roger Spitz 23:54

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You can’t talk about the future without talking about change. But change can trick you, as guest Roger Spitz says on this latest episode, filmed live at the Rulebreaker Future Congress in Germany. Roger is the founding Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute and, there, instructs global leaders in operating with agility in uncertain environments.…

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40+ years of making games, from Jet Power Jack & Rick Dangerous to Wreckreaction - with Simon Phipps 1:25:51

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This episode's guest's fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic games of the 80s, 90s and beyond - Simon Phipps, aka Simes. From the 8-bit bedroom coding scene to the heights of AAA development, Simon’s career has spanned hits from Rick Dangerous and Shadow Man, to the Harry Potter games for EA. In addition to finding out about his long ca…

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Stop romanticizing analog experiences - tech entrepreneur Lyron Bentovim 20:02

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We’ve been living digitally for decades. While many of us think romantically about an analog and physical existence, the future is not taking us back there, but deeper into a digital immersion. So says our guest today, Lyron Bentovim, CEO and President of The Glimpse Group, a company advancing augmented and virtual reality innovation. In this episo…

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From the lab to the market: challenges in cellular technology - biotech scholar Dr Hamid Noori 20:17

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Bioengineering is a complex field. In some industries it’s well established, in others still nascent. But one thing is true regardless of where it’s applied – it poses interesting problems. Dr Hamid Noori is one scientist motivated by solving these kinds of big, difficult and (he would say) fun problems. As CEO of bioengineering company, The Cultiv…

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449: Harnessing AI For Personal Productivity

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In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the practical applications of artificial intelligence in daily life, discussing how AI can enhance productivity, organization, and decision-making. He shares personal experiences and insights on using AI for tasks such as organizing files, automating document submissions, and discovering local spots. The c…

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Australia and Canada — Strategic partners, but near total strangers? 28:38

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Australia and Canada share much in common, politically, historically and socially. Why then do we know so little about each other? In a time of global uncertainty does it make sense for Canada and Australia to build a closer bond? If the two prosperous liberal middle powers worked together more closely, could they be a greater force for positive ch…

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Reassessing the laws of war; and why progress isn't always a straight line 28:39

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The International commitment to ban landmines is wavering. Several European countries are reversing their opposition to using them. The shift comes as disarmament negotiators struggle to regulate the spread of "killer robots" — AI-controlled autonomous weapons. So, is the future of weapons containment and control under threat? And are treaties sign…

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It’s not science fiction: how we’re preserving human life - future scientist Sven Gabor Janszky 33:25

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For over two decades, Germany's most demanded futurist, Sven Gabor Janszky, has been gathering business leaders across Europe, exposing them to the 'rulebreaking' ideas that are changing our world. In this 24th edition of this event, Sven sits down with host (and international keynote at the congress) Jo Lepore, to discuss the science behind findin…

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Beyond the cloud — storing data in space 29:10

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Researchers and corporations are already working to relocate data servers beyond the Earth's atmosphere — on satellites. Data servers are essential to the functioning of the modern world, but they're both power and water hungry. When they're built, they often meet with community concern and environmental protest. So, why not build data centres in s…

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Evercade Anniversary and Showcase - with Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver 58:01

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It's the five year anniversary of Evercade, the cart-based retro and indie gaming system, and we are celebrating with a special interview with the CEO and head of marketing of Blaze Entertainment - Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver respectively. Following the latest Showcase announcement on 29th May 2025, we have a deep-dive interview covering all the …

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Forgetting, not memory, moves us forward 28:38

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Forgetting is the only safe response to the world's problems, from a geopolitical perspective, according to author and journalist David Rieff. Sometimes it’s too dangerous to remember. And forgetting is also a good thing in your personal life, say scientists. It moves us forward. The science of memory is giving way to the science of forgetting. For…

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AI, Ethics & Effort: Jessica Reyna on Cutting Through the Hype and Doing the Work 29:33

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In this episode of The Sly Agencies Podcast, Andrew sits down with the brilliant and brutally honest Jessica Reyna, co-founder of Kill Your Competition, a full-service ad agency with strong values and sharper strategies. Together, they unpack the buzz and BS around AI in marketing—especially when it comes to content creation, SEO, and outsourcing. …

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Why forecasts fail in the game of predicting the future - forecaster Paul Saffo 1:20:21

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Arguably, the most important thing we need to do when thinking about the future, is to hold our strong opinions weakly. In the world of business strategy, the process of mapping what may lie ahead is usually tempted by a perfected, tried-and-true, method. So what happens when the forecast is wrong? On this episode of Looking Outside we are explorin…

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448: Harnessing AI For Personal Growth

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In this episode of the Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian discusses the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society. He explores the dual perspectives on AI, highlighting both the concerns and the opportunities it presents Armen shares practical applications of AI that can enhance productivity and personal growth, empha…

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Bitcoin boom or digital deception? 28:38

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Donald Trump is establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He wants it to rival the country's stockpile of gold. He boasts America will one day be the "Bitcoin superpower of the world", but what's his end game and what will it mean for future global finance? Questions are already being asked about why he's chosen to largely deregulate the cryptoc…

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Creativity Runs on Systems: Caitlyn Wells of Upwell Strategies on Automating Without Killing the Vibe 23:43

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In this episode of The Sly Agencies Podcast, Andrew dives into an often-overlooked topic—how solid systems can actually fuel creativity—with systems strategist Caitlyn Wells of Upwell Strategies. Caitlyn helps creative agencies streamline their operations through systems and automation without sacrificing individuality or spontaneity. If you've eve…

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Making modern Game Boy Color games, from Block Droppin to OutRun - with Shane McCafferty 1:05:45

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Despite being over 27 years old, developers are still making games for the Game Boy Color - and one such game designer and coder is Shane McCafferty. He has been making games since he was 11, but has taken his side hustle and hobby onto a whole new level, releasing 9 Game Boy Color games on ItchIO in the past 18 months. We find out what it is that …

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Can the oceans solve our carbon removal problems? 29:10

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There's been growing research and investment in projects that use the oceans to artificially remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Such techniques involve both a biological and a chemical approach. To date, carbon removal technologies have been largely land-based, using giant air-purification machines, or planting trees to consume and store ca…

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Wearing All the Hats: Erin of Be Sociable Brand on Juggling Creativity, Motherhood & Agency Growth 24:19

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In this episode of the Sly Agencies podcast, Andrew sits down with Erin, founder of Be Sociable Brand, to talk about the raw and real experience of growing an agency while raising a family—and still finding space for creativity and strategic growth. Erin shares her journey from hotel sales director to small shop mom to brand agency owner, and how s…

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Art profoundly impacts physiology, psychology and sociability - neuroarts expert Susan Magsamen 46:30

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Art is nice, but it’s not just a nice-to-have. And it’s not relegated to galleries, museums and exclusive circles. Not only is art everywhere in our lives, day in and out, it has a profound impact on our physiology, psychology and our ability to better connect with other people. On this episode of Looking Outside we speak with author of ‘Your Brain…

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YouTube turns 20; and the interesting side of boredom 28:34

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YouTube is the second biggest website in the world, containing more than 14.8 billion videos. It's been a huge success, but its public image as a haven for influencers and digital monetisers belies its true character and role. Ryan McGrady from the University of Massachusetts takes us inside the online behemoth. Also, perspectives on boredom, its p…

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Finding Your Edge: Angela Hill on Blue Ocean Strategy and Standing Out Without Competing 22:52

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In this episode of the Sly Agencies podcast, Andrew Nazarian is joined by Angela Hill, Area Managing Partner at Chief Outsiders, to explore the Blue Ocean Strategy—a transformative approach to branding and differentiation that helps businesses break free from competition altogether. Angela breaks down the practical steps of Blue Ocean Competitive C…

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Evercade, Home Computers, Consoles And The Future Of Retro, with Retro Asylum's Chris Worthington and Jim Middleton 1:07:35

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Retro Asylum is widely regarded as one of the top gaming podcasts in the world, so we wanted to find out the secret to their success and why they've taken on the challenge of playing through and reviewing every single Evercade cart, on top of the rest of their output. So, Jim Middleton and Chris Worthington were kind enough to share their views and…