Best Val Matthews Podcasts (2025)

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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S9E204: AI Revolution in Project Management with Lawrence Rowland 1:42:06

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In this episode, the hosts delve into the transformative role of AI in project management, discussing its evolution, practical applications, and the challenges of adoption. They explore the emergence of AI agents, their impact on consulting, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI integration in the workplace. The conversation also touches on…

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Lucy Porter, Rosco McClelland, Jessica Fostekew and Marc Jenning 28:02

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Des and the teams are at the Edinburgh Festivals to break up the week's big news, including discussions between the US and EU about ending the war in Ukraine, plans to review the pension age in the UK, the first ever michelin star water menu in the UK, the couple who got married at the Edinburgh Fringe and more. Lead Writer: Elaine Malcolmson Addit…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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Episode 158 : Zeke Camusio, CEO of Data Speaks 54:43

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in revolutionizing B2B marketing strategies. Learn how these technologies are not only optimizing campaigns but also personalizing customer experiences and driving measurable results. Tune in for expert insights and practical examples that showcase the future of …

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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Ray Bradshaw, Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald and Amy Matthews 28:03

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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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S9E203: Delivering Projects with a Product Lifecycle Management lens with John Ryan 47:21

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In this episode of the Project Chatter Podcast, Dale and Martin are joined by John Ryan, a seasoned project director and construction technology leader, to discuss the intricacies of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). John shares his extensive background in engineering and project management, emphasising the importance of understanding both capita…

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Edinburgh Festival Special: Val McDermid, Connor Burns, Chloe Petts and Ignacio Lopez 28:02

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Des and the teams are at the Edinburgh Festivals to break up the week's big news, including deputy first minister Kate Fobes’s announcement about stepping down at the next election, calls for Scotland to have a minister for nightlife, Tom Holland filming the latest Spider-Man in Glasgow, Oasis landing in Edinburgh for their comeback tour and more. …

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The “Leadership Development Is Dead… Long Live Leadership Development” Episode 54:41

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In this episode, Clark and Matt return to the topic of Leadership Development. Is traditional leadership development a worthy endeavor for most organizations? Well, the research, or lack thereof, indicates that at best, it is questionable, and at worst, it may actually undermine or act at cross purposes to what the company strives to attain. Of cou…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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Athena Kugblenu, Chris Thorburn, Alasdair Beckett-King and Kathleen Hughes 28:02

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Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland, changing TV viewing habits in Scotland, the number of steps we need per day to be healthy, Michael Flatley’s bit to be President of Ireland and more. Lead Writer: Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright Additional material: Tamarin F…

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Episode 157: Matthew Asher, Senior Program Manager of CPQ at ServiceNow 1:01:48

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Send us a text In Episode 157 of "The Hard Truth About B2B E-commerce," hosts Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson welcome Matthew Asher, Senior Program Manager of CPQ at ServiceNow. Dive into the evolution of Configure Price Quote (CPQ) systems and their impact on B2B commerce. Matthew shares insights from his journey in the software implementati…

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S9E202: How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo 45:12

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In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of understanding the fundamentals of scheduling, and how to effectively review and validate schedules without getting lost in the details. …

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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Susie McCabe, Alex Kealy, Krystal Evans and Scott Agnew 28:02

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Des and the team break up the week's big news, including US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland, concerns about overtourism in Edinburgh, a study about optimism, Green MSP Patrick Harvie and more. Lead Writer: Jennifer WalkerAdditional material: Paul Brown, Chris Ballard, Scott Graham, Gregor Paton, Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright, James …

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The "My Generative" Episode 54:32

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Welcome back! Sorry for our long hiatus. In this episode, Clark and Matt explore GENERATIVE LEARNING. Early on, Clark brings up Craik and Lockhart's research about how information is processed on different levels (Craik, F. I. M., & Lockhart, R. S. (1972). Levels of processing: A framework for memory research. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal …

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Episode 156: Lance Owide, General Manager B2B at BigCommerce 1:06:23

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Send us a text In Episode 156 of "The Hard Truth About B2B E-commerce," hosts Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson welcome back Lance Owide, General Manager of B2B at BigCommerce. Lance shares insights into the evolving landscape of B2B e-commerce, emphasizing the importance of agility and incremental growth for businesses transitioning online. Th…

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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Robin Ince, Amanda Dwyer, Gareth Waugh and Diona Doherty 28:03

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Jay and the team break up the week's big news, including President Donald Trump's surprise interview with the BBC, a proposal to replace ferries with tunnels for Shetland, a new 'height filter' for dating, and the theft of Beyonce's unreleased music. Lead writer: Chris BallardAdditional Material: Kate Smurthwaite, Lee Jevon and Garth Apthomas, Chri…

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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S9E201: The Healing Power of Laughter with Barry Hilton 52:14

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In this episode, Barry Hilton, a renowned South African comedian, shares his journey through comedy and mental health. He discusses the importance of vulnerability, humor, and resilience in addressing mental health issues. Barry emphasizes the need for open conversations about mental health, recognizing signs of distress, and the cultural differenc…

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Chris Forbes, Kate Hammer, Rosco McClelland and Sooz Kempner 28:02

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Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The state visit to the UK by French President Emmanuel Macron, inaccurate AI books about First Minister John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon, fans lending a spare room to Partick Thistle football club, the new Superman and more. Lead Writer: Nathan CowleyAdditional material: Mike Grace, Kate Smu…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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Episode 155: Michael Netto, General Manager K-Commerce 1:06:05

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Send us a text Michael Netto is the general manager of K-Commerce, a B2B eCommerce focused software platform. We discuss many challenges in B2B such as excel's unstructured data creating data problems, manufacturers vs distributors, the tech gap vision and many others. We discuss how customer needs drives product innovation and why the ERP is the f…

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S8E200: AI and the Job Market: Myths and Realities with Chirag Shah 1:15:26

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Proudly sponsored by Deltek.com In this episode, the hosts celebrate their 200th episode with guest Chirag Shah, discussing the evolving job market, the impact of AI, and the importance of networking and mentorship in career growth. They explore the expectations of candidates in today's market, the significance of soft skills, and the balance betwe…

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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Jay Lafferty, Stuart Mitchell, Tiff Stevenson and Daliso Chaponda 28:03

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Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The dramatic vote in Westminster over the UK government's welfare bill, President Donald Trump's flagship spending policy, new technology at Wimbledon, Debbie Harry at 80 and much more. Lead writer: Adele CliffAdditional material: Alice Bright and Darren Phillips, Evan Gilsenan, Nathan Cowle…

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Episode 154: Chris Gee, CTO of the B2B eCommerce Association 1:08:58

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Send us a text Chris Gee is the CTO of the B2B eCommerce Association and is ensuring that the technology of the organization helps facilitate the community. We discuss the B2B eCommerce revolution and B2B vs B2C: a generational shift in eCommerce. There are many unseen struggles in B2B vs Retail such as credit & invoice differences. We discuss why …

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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Kemah Bob, Raymond Mearns, Susan Riddell and Sam Lake 28:03

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Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: Reaction to US strikes in the Middle East, plans to restrict short term lets in the Highlands, moving the Edinburgh festival out of August, Rod Stewart at Glastonbury and much more. Lead Writer: Madeleine BrettinghamAdditional material: Chris Stanners, Darren Phillips & Alice Bright, Gregor …

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Mark Nelson, Ria Lina, Elaine Malcolmson and Stuart McPherson 28:02

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Des and the team break up the week's big news, Including the fallout from the G7 Summit, first minister John Swinney's latest pitch for independence, the spat between Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Edinburgh Council, the new head of MI6 and much more. Lead writer: Steven DickAdditional material: Paul Masterman, Paul Hennell, Kate Smurthwaite, Lu…

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Episode 153: Customer Adoption & AI 1:02:35

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Send us a text Timothy Peterson & Isaiah Bollinger do their first solo episode in a while without guest to discuss customer adoption & AI. Customer adoption is a hugely underrated challenge in which simply building the tech isn't enough. It requires many different departments working together to bring alignment and customer growth across multiple f…

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Episode 152: Kerry Siggins, CEO of Stoneage 39:31

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Send us a text Kerry Siggins is the CEO of Stoneage, the world’s leading provider of industrial cleaning tools, automated equipment, technology, and resources. Kerry Siggins is in the early stages of creating completely digitized orders online but started the digital transformation journey years ago with a new website, ERP, and other foundational e…

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

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This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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Episode 151: Val DuVernet, B2B eCommerce Veteran 1:07:40

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Send us a text Val DuVernet is a B2B eCommerce Veteran that spent a large portion of her career building the McKesson B2B program. Now, as an independent consultant, Val is helping a larger spectrum of B2B companies enable and adopt more sophisticated B2B eCommerce programs. We discuss many topics such as how important CRM and data is in the proces…

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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S8E199: AI Implications in Construction with Doug Vincent 1:03:14

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Proudly sponsored by Deltek. In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, hosts discuss the implications of AI in project management and construction. Doug Vincent shares insights on how AI can be demystified for clients, its potential in industry innovation, and the challenges faced in education regarding AI integration. The conversation explor…

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Episode 150: Denis Dyli, Shopify B2B eCommerce 58:33

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Send us a text Denis Dyli is the founder of Uncap and has been in eCommerce for over a decade. Like many of us in the eCommerce world, he started with Magento and eventually found his way to Shopify as the market changed over the years. We discuss his specialization of Shopify B2B and how the rise of Shopify is now coming to the b2b world for distr…