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Singing and Songwriting, with The Wailin' Jennys 1:11:03

4d ago1:11:03

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The Wailin' Jennys have been singing together for more than two decades - recording albums, touring the world, and filling venues large and small. After all these years, the trio—Ruth Moody, Heather Masse, and Nicky Mehta—have reached both a plateau and an inflection point. What's it like for a musical group that's been together for that long; for …

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Episode 66: How AI is reshaping recruitment: Insights from RECLive25 33:32

13d ago33:32

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️ In this special episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry introduces a standout session from RECLive25, where our expert panel explored how AI is reshaping the recruitment industry. Hosted by Kate Shoesmith (Deputy CEO at the REC, the conversation features insights from Annie Andrews (Chief Executive, Curo Services), David Stott (…

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Talkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It] 1:12:30

22d ago1:12:30

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Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are! Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many o…

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Episode 65: Risk, Reform & Recruitment: The future of umbrella models 35:11

27d ago35:11

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In this episode, Neil Carberry sits down with Matt Fryer, Managing Director at Brookson Group, to unpack the upcoming changes to umbrella company regulation and what they mean for the recruitment industry. They explore the implications of the draft umbrella tax rules due April 2026, focusing on the introduction of Joint and Several Liability (JSL) …

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A Season 1 closing message from Rachel, with love. 1:12

1M ago1:12

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By Rachel DesRochers

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A Song For My Father 39:33

1M ago39:33

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THE APOCALYPSE WERE: Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead Vocals John Shorb - Alto Sax Gene Meros - Tenor Sax Greg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday) Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featuring The Apocalypse playing: “Good Good Lovin’” and “Try Me” by James Brown “Hi-Heel Sneakers" by Tommy Tucker “The Shadow of Your Smile” by Mand…

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Episode 64: how technology and innovation are redefining USPs in a changing market 33:07

1M ago33:07

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In this episode, Neil Carberry OBE sits down with Colin Gunnell, CEO of Liquid Friday, to explore how businesses stay competitive in a shifting landscape. They dive into: The evolution of technology to support unique brand propositions Deploying new tech to stay ahead How USPs adapt in changing markets Driving commercial innovation amid disruption…

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In Pursuit of.. Finding and believing in your value 52:22

1M ago52:22

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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In Pursuit of..leaving a legacy 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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Episode 63: Trade routes and pitfalls: what UK recruiters need to know about the US market 38:03

2M ago38:03

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In this episode, Neil Carberry sits down with Hayden Boilini, Director of Financial & Professional Services (North America) at the UK Department for Business and Trade. They explore the realities facing UK recruitment agencies expanding into the US market, from navigating regulatory complexity to bridging cultural gaps and staying competitive. Lear…

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In Pursuit of...Being 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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What happened to the ‘awooga’ button at the Gold Creek Power Plant?

2M ago

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The door and disconnected doorbell to the Gold Creek Power Plant in Juneau on July 7, 2025 (Photo by Jamie Diep/KTOO) Listen here: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CJAWOOOOGA.wav Nestled in th…

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In Pursuit of..Revolutionizing Health & Wellness 38:29

2M ago38:29

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers 58:45

2M ago58:45

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For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs. Written by: Bill Withers Album: Still Bill, 1972 Listen/Buy …

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In Pursuit of...impacting your community 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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In Pursuit of...living with intention 42:23

3M ago42:23

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues 59:33

3M ago59:33

59:33

Kirk answers a bunch of listener questions on topics like bluegrass guitar, the music of Blue Prince, good apps for training theory skills, Robert Fripp's "Frippertronics," a mysterious sound on a Gene Clark song, different types of music notation, and the legacy of the blues. All that, and a trio of terrific singer/songwriters stops by the studio …

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Episode 62: Racing to the top not the bottom: holding value in a price driven market 24:10

3M ago24:10

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In this special episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry introduces a valuable conversation from RECLive25. The session, hosted by Lorraine Laryea, Chief Standards Officer at the REC, features guest speakers Colin Gunnell, Chief Executive at Liquid Friday; Michelle Mellor, Chair of the REC and Director and Founder of Cummins Mellor…

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In Pursuit of..re-thinking our relationship with money 40:34

3M ago40:34

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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In Pursuit of...being a catalyst and a contributor 40:46

3M ago40:46

40:46

Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage?

3M ago

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The Alaska State Capitol on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) Listen to this story: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CJCapitol-.wav It’s a question that’s swirled around town for decades, often with some heated debate: Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage? Kirk Smith is a volunteer with the Juneau-D…

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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on eve…

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Episode 61: The Employment Rights Bill exclusive with Justin Madders MP 25:52

3M ago25:52

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In this exclusive episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry sits down with Justin Madders MP, Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets for a timely conversation exploring the Government’s employment agenda and the future of work in the UK. With the Employment Rights Bill on the horizon and his recent fireside chat at …

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In Pursuit of...Getting real 59:43

3M ago59:43

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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Episode 60: Fit for the turnaround: building scalable, profitable recruitment agencies 30:43

3M ago30:43

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry sits down with Duncan Wyeth, Partner Manager at Vision33, a Sage Partner, to explore how recruitment agencies can take control, get lean, and grow smarter in today’s shifting market. From finance transformation to data-led decisions, this episode is packed with practical insight.…

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Where do Juneau’s bald eagles go in the winter?

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Bald eagles perch in trees beside the Lemon Creek Landfill. (Photo by Alix Soliman/KTOO) Listen to this story: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CJEagles.wav On a sunny morning at the Lemon Creek Landfill, Steve Lewis, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, walks through the wetland toward the line of trees surr…

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In Pursuit of...Wisdom 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II 59:47

4M ago59:47

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The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…

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In Pursuit of...Saying ’Yes!” to the fun 41:42

4M ago41:42

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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What’s the story behind the Fiddlehead Cookbook’s North Douglas chocolate cake?

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Abigail Sweetman frosts a North Douglas chocolate cake. (Photo by Yvonne Krumrey/KTOO)https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CJ-Cake.mp3 If you ask longtime Juneau residents what cake they want on their birthday or for special occasions, one answer comes up a lot — North Douglas chocolate cake. “People love this cake,” said Abigail Sweet…

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In Pursuit of wellness: A chat with Kyla Woods about balancing acts, being part of a movement, and more. 35:00

4M ago35:00

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Welcome to Power to Pursue, a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Launched in the Spring of 2025, this podcast aims to celebrate and normalize the diverse pursuits of women—from perfecting their morning coffee to building successful businesses. With a focus on inspiring and empowering lis…

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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding small Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bells Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fire Turn around... ...every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classi…

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Curious Juneau takes over Juneau Afternoon to look back and preview what’s ahead

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Joe Gorilla, a one-time candidate for Juneau mayor, makes a surprise appearance Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, for Erin Heist of Juneau, who asked Curious Juneau if the rumors of a simian mayoral candidate were true. Joe Gorilla was the sometimes-identity of former KTOO funnyman Jeff Brown. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO) KTOO’s Digital Content Director Adel…

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#177 Turning Setbacks Into Summits with Tia Banks 1:04:52

4M ago1:04:52

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Text the show! In this episode, I sit down with Tia Banks, a former professional athlete turned mountaineer, resilience expert, and motivational speaker. Tia’s journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and mental toughness, and in our conversation, she shares how learning to manage setbacks helped her transition into a new passion. From growing…

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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Seaso…

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Episode 59: Rethinking recruitment for a future-ready workforce 43:49

5M ago43:49

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast Neil Carberry talks to Jo Major, Founder of Diversity in Recruitment. They discuss the evolving role of tomorrow’s recruiter, from transactional hiring to strategic talent architect and reengineering recruitment practices for a skills-first future.By Recruitment & Employment Confederation

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The Music of the Muppets 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

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Kirk pays a visit the musical world of The Muppets, from their Sesame Street origins in the 60s to the globe-hopping, cinematic heights of the 70s and 80s, with plenty of detours along the way. FEATURING: "Sesame Street Theme" by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart "Mah Na Mah Na" by Piero Umilliani from Sweden: Heaven and Hell "Pinball Number Co…

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Episode 58: Navigating the recent legal changes and what they mean for you 34:33

5M ago34:33

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast REC Legal experts Lorraine Laryea, Chief Standards Officer and Melissa Mhondoro, Legal Advice Manager sit down with Kate Shoesmith Deputy CEO to discuss the latest legal and Employment Right Bill changes.By Recruitment & Employment Confederation

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"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta 59:07

5M ago59:07

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Kirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium. Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy Ward Produced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick Rubin Album: De-Loused in t…

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Episode 57: The power of communication: Scaling a successful recruitment business 26:00

6M ago26:00

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Laura Clark, CEO of OA Group and an REC business member. They explore the journey of scaling a business from 6 to 50 people, navigating an MBO, and the vital role of communication in building a successful company.By Recruitment & Employment Confederation

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"Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple 52:41

6M ago52:41

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Kirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain. Written by: Fiona Apple Produced by: Jon Brion Album: When The Pawn..., 1999 Listen/Buy via Album.Link ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED: Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Mag…

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Episode 56: How is automation transforming hiring and empowering candidates in the UK? 31:43

6M ago31:43

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Chris Milligan, CEO of Konfir. They discuss how Konfir’s technology supports the candidate credential verification process, putting the power of data back in candidates' hands. They go on to discuss: The latest automation trends transforming hiring and onboarding processe…

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#176 Fastpacking: How To Cover More Ground In Less Time with Tayson Whittaker 1:17:06

6M ago1:17:06

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Text the show! In this episode, I sit down with Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals, to dive deep into fastpacking—what it is, why it works when time is tight, and how to cover more ground in less time. Whether you’re a backpacker looking to move faster and lighter, or someone trying to maximize limited time on the trail, this episode is pa…

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#175 The Power of Rucking with Ruck Evolution’s Bria Ruben 1:15:41

6M ago1:15:41

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Text the show! In this episode of the By Land Podcast, I sit down with Bria Ruben, co-founder of Ruck Evolution, to explore the benefits of rucking—a simple yet powerful way to build fitness, mental resilience, and community. Rucking is walking with weight, and it’s one of the most accessible, low-impact ways to increase endurance and strength. Bri…

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"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to sa…

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Episode 55: The changing cost of business: taxes, talent & the UK’s economic shift 34:20

7M ago34:20

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In this episode of the #TalkingRecruitmentPodcast, Neil Carberry speaks with Raj Lal, Senior Sales Director at Totaljobs. They dive into the recent increase in National Insurance contributions, how these changes are affecting businesses and examine the growing disconnect between employee-valued benefits and employer offerings, considering strategie…

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Episode 54: Going beyond the placement and elevating recruitment through strong business strategy 34:42

7M ago34:42

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In this episode of the Talking Recruitment Podcast, Neil Carberry speaks to Ben Browning, Founder of Resonant, a business consultancy that supports recruitment firms to address their growth challenges. They discuss why recruitment businesses must shift toward a more strategic approach to revenue generation and what recruiters might be missing when …

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