Best Jacob Collier Podcasts (2025)

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This Is A Bit of Optimism 1:14

9h ago1:14

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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…

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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi 47:44

1d ago47:44

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What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…

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SERIES 15: Episode 1 - Mission Impossible, Linq, Katie Piper, Shi Heng Yi, Wet Leg 38:38

5d ago38:38

38:38

After a brief hiatus, we’re back in your ears with an array of fabulous recommendations. This episode covers dog breeds, a movie and a way to safely share intimate photos. And it wouldn’t be a Making the Cut season premiere without a mention of Paul Weller! Can’t wait to hear about your recommendations. Send them to our instagram @makingthecutpodca…

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Book More Women! 22:21

6d ago22:21

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Festivals trying to fill "female" quotas but insisting that just a female drummer in the band doesn't count as female representation and instead needs to be a female lead singer? C'mon... we need representation in all areas of music! The post Book More Women! appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

8d ago47:49

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

15d ago45:30

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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Ciara Doran – Drummer of the band Pale Waves 42:04

20d ago42:04

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Ciara Doran - A chat with Ciara Doran, drummer of the band Pale Waves The post Ciara Doran – Drummer of the band Pale Waves appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

22d ago50:18

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Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch 34:37

29d ago34:37

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Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…

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(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 39:47

1M ago39:47

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*Please note: At 9:01, Simon and Cory have a discussion about suicide. What happens after we attain success and glory? Where do you go when there's nowhere left to run from yourself? In Part 2 of my conversation with Cory Richards, Cory explains why reaching the summit of Everest marked the beginning of a long, painful fall from grace. After his tu…

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Boy Jr – Singer Songwriter 39:43

1M ago39:43

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This week on Babes Behind the Beats we chat with singer songwriter Boy Jnr about her work on socials, writing music, the future of the music industry and more. The post Boy Jr – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 47:27

1M ago47:27

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What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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SERIES 14: Episode 11 - Trinity Theatre, Fresh Sesh, Worcestershire Sauce Crisps, Hip Pop, Katie Piper's Retreat 47:23

2M ago47:23

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This is a bumper episode, filled to the rafters with recommendations. We’re off for about a month, so in the meantime please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Trinity Theatre - https://www.trinitytheatre.net/ Head Full of Coldplay - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqSQ2BbNAlwa401qOLrhyg Fresh Sesh - https://www.instagram.c…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…

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SERIES 14: Episode 10 - Berlin, Great Thinkers, The Lowdown, Searching for Sugar Man, Who Will Cry When You Die 35:19

2M ago35:19

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Fresh off the back of our clubbing trip to Berlin, we tell you about our adventures plus YouTube channels, books, a documentary and an instagram account. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/ Berlin - https://www.berlin.de/en/ You Me Bum Bum Train - https://www.bumbumtrain.co…

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Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver 41:41

2M ago41:41

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We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees -- or projects onto you. Maria Shriver was born into the legendary Kennedy and Shriver families, arriving with a script already written for her—an ide…

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Miss Dre – DJ Producer Vocalist 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Well we absolutely loved hearing about Miss Dre's musical journey! She talks about the importance of having a mentor with producing, learning Logic only to move over to Ableton, getting a great management team around you, the glamour of traveling as a DJ (haha) and incorporating her own vocals into her tracks. Any budding producers will love this e…

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Dennis Hamm: Inside the Mind of Thundercat’s Keyboardist 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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Dennis Hamm is a Los Angeles-based keys player with over 30 years of professional experience. Known for his virtuosic chops and incredible versatility, Dennis has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry. For the past decade, he’s been the keyboardist for Thundercat and the musical director for Alice Smith. He’s also…

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SERIES 14: Episode 9 - You Me Bum Bum Train, Thai Massage, Prowler, French 75, Hip Hop 24:02

2M ago24:02

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This episode comes with a fun guarantee. If you follow our instructions you could end up with a cocktail in hand, at a mysterious theatre event, wearing leather fetish gear, followed by a Thai massage. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Karina Depiano – Keyboardist & Musical Director (Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus) 41:49

2M ago41:49

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Karina Depiano is currently on tour as the keyboardist with Taylor Swift and has worked with artists such as Troye Sivan, Fifth Harmony, Miley Cyrus, Daya, mxmtoon, and so many more! She received her Bachelor of Music - Popular Music Performance from USC, and she tells us about how much that experience helped prepare her for her future in the indus…

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The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achie…

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SERIES 14: Episode 8 - Ken Robinson, Cut, Mr and Mrs Smith, My Life in a Book, EFT 35:53

2M ago35:53

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In this cracking edition, we discuss everything from a relaxing therapeutic technique to a luxury hotel. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Hair Stories - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdXPrmivOddWchaOk1RzPw Ken Robinson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY Cut - https://www.dorchestercollection.com/london…

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Kah Lo – Grammy Nominated Singer Songwriter, Fake ID 35:12

2M ago35:12

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This week we chat with Nigerian singer songwriter, Kah-Lo! She chats about moving to New York and the culture shock with that, being in so much demand for her vocal but having a year of saying "No" so she could focus on her own music, her huge tracks Fasta & Fake ID, living off massive syncs with FIFA and Old Navy, getting signed to Epic during COV…

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Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 31:51

2M ago31:51

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A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkward is often an indicator that someone has extraordinary. Psychologist…

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SERIES 14: Episode 7 - Comic Relief, Purple Day, Eyeba, Adolescence, Boybands Forever 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Get ready for a deluge of entertaining recommendations! From comedy to drama to philosophy. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Comic Relief - https://www.comicrelief.com/ No Context Alan Partridge - https://www.instagram.com/no_context_alanpartridge/ Alpha Papa - https://www.imdb.com/es/title/tt0469021/ Grimsby - https…

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Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill 40:39

3M ago40:39

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Is there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor? DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of the military’s most powerful leaders during the War in Iraq. She was often the only woman in the room for weeks on end. And while DeDe found the princi…

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SERIES 14: Episode 6 - Oliver Bonas, CapCut, Queens of Archive, Centred, Exit Here, Shrink and Print 37:13

3M ago37:13

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We’ve got the recommendation bazooka loaded with ideas today! Listen for a confetti of clothes, apps, and novelty present suggestions. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Oliver Bonas - https://www.oliverbonas.com/ CapCut - https://www.capcut.com/ Queens of Archive - https://queensofarchive.com/ Centred - https://www.we…

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Aubrey Harris – Bassist & songwriter (Fletcher, Keith Urban, Jacob Collier) 31:32

3M ago31:32

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This week we chat with bassist and songwriter, Aubrey Harris! She began playing electric bass at age 13 and sitting in on gigs with her father, a jazz drummer. When Aubrey was 16, she was awarded a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music where she graduated in 2017. She chats with us about doing her 10,000 hours performing at Disney Wor…

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The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty 50:25

3M ago50:25

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We turn to ancient philosophies to help us cope with the stress of modern life. But what if ancient wisdom could use some help from the modern world? Jay Shetty has made it his life’s work to make wisdom, peace, and purpose available to everyone. After living as a monk for 3 years, he left his monastic lifestyle with the hope of spreading what he l…

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SERIES 14: Episode 5 - White Lotus, Jacob Collier, European Listings, Trusted Housesitters, In Dark Corners 40:45

3M ago40:45

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If you want to go abroad with free accommodation or even buy a place overseas, take a listen to this week’s ep! As always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. De La Vali - https://www.delavali.com/ White Lotus - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13406094/ Jacob Collier - https://www.instagram.com/jacobcollier/?hl=en European…

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Tara McLeod – Guitarist (Kittie, Nice Horse) 33:49

3M ago33:49

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After coming on the professional music scene in 2005 with the world-acclaimed, all-women metal band Kittie, guitarist Tara McLeod has garnered a reputation in the music world as one of the best at her craft. She chats with us about crossing genres, how she got in the business, how she met her band members and being a touring musician! The post Tara…

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When Your 'Flaw' Becomes Your Edge with Comedian Hasan Minhaj 44:43

3M ago44:43

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To recognize your own talent takes time and self-awareness. But to find the courage to pursue it? That often requires a spark of inspiration from someone else. For Hasan Minhaj, that spark came from an unexpected trio—a teacher, a roommate, and Napster. A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan’s natural gift of gab allowed him to build a wid…

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SERIES 14: Episode 4 - The Pianist, Unicorn Snot, Skylight Frame, Laser Lights, Hugo Hamlet 38:45

3M ago38:45

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From a classic film to the AI version of Michael to a way to make your entire body sparkle, we’ve got an array of amazing recommendations this week. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Pianist - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253474/ Unicorn Snot - https://unicornsnot.com/ Skylight Frame - https://www.skylightframe.c…

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Allison Sorrell – Artist Relations Veeps (Live Nation) 33:16

3M ago33:16

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It was so cool to hear about the world of Artist Relations from Allison Sorrell! She chats about how she moved around in the industry to landing her amazing job at Veeps. Veeps is the world’s leading streaming platform for live music and entertainment, where fans can watch and connect with their favorite artists through premium live and on-demand c…

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Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything? Jocko Willink believes the secret to his greatest achievements come down to one thing – humility. A retired Navy SEAL commander, Jocko served 20 years in the U.S. military, leading one of the mos…

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SERIES 14: Episode 3 - The Lowdown, Caribou, The Alchemist, Share and Repair, Morraret Hotel, Isolated Jeweller 49:31

3M ago49:31

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This episode is a cornucopia of recommendations. Music, jewellery, a ski hotel and books that will change your life. Please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Lowdown - https://thelowdown.com/ You Can Do It by Caribou - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrPVSz3bBq4 The Alchemist - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1814459…

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Jordan Kelsey Knight – Music Photographer 42:15

3M ago42:15

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This week we chinwag about the Pink documentary and then interview the awesome Jordan Kelsey Knight, music photographer! Jordan tells us about officially diving into the music photography world when she began shooting for Tonight Alive on Warped Tour, the competitiveness in the photography world, shooting editorials vs shooting live music, and so m…

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A Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua Arthur 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Death is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it’s her job to help people die. She offers support to her…

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SERIES 14: Episode 2 - The Kentish Hare, Yiisonger, Understatement Underwear, Sheep Inc, Lisou) 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Today we start with a roast! Not of each other, but one of the most delicious roast lunches we’ve ever had at a pub. Then we get chatting about the transformative power of clothes. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Kentish Hare - https://www.thekentishhare.com/ Yiisonger - https://yiisonger.net/ Richard Dawkin…

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The LA fires, evacuating, volunteering! 25:28

4M ago25:28

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This week we chat about the devastating LA fires, about how we both got evacuated with about 3 minutes notice, volunteering and the recovery efforts! The post The LA fires, evacuating, volunteering! appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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The Secret Art of Micromanagement with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 44:06

4M ago44:06

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People aren’t born great leaders. They learn to become great leaders. For Brian Chesky, the learning never stops. As the co-founder of Airbnb, he had to transition from an impassioned entrepreneur with a brilliant idea into a CEO responsible for thousands of employees. To make the hard decisions necessary for Airbnb to survive the COVID pandemic, a…

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SERIES 14: Episode 1 - Cache Cache, Birdman, Simply Piano, Forest Feast 42:04

4M ago42:04

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We’re back! And we’ve got loads of recommendations that we’ve been jotting down since the last season. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Cache Cache - https://cachecachelondon.com/ Birdman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/ Simply Piano - https://join-piano.hellosimply.com/ Forest Feast - https://forestfeast.…

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Grammys Recap – Babyface, Chappell Roan, Beyonce 28:41

4M ago28:41

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Jess & Bowie have a good old chinwag about Babyface and the red carpet shunning, Chappell Roan's amazing performance and Beyonce's win! The post Grammys Recap – Babyface, Chappell Roan, Beyonce appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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You Are More Like Grammy-Winner Jacob Collier Than You Think 57:33

4M ago57:33

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To create something truly original, do we build something new or break what came before? Perhaps the answer is both—simultaneously. Jacob Collier does exactly that. A brilliant songwriter and musician, he’s known for transforming his live audiences into massive three-part choirs, making music with the very people who attend his concerts. His album …

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Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy 42:42

4M ago42:42

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Parenting is the hardest job in the world—and it turns out, it’s also one of the best training grounds for leadership. Dr. Becky Kennedy, aka the “Millennial Parent Whisperer,” became an essential voice for caretakers by offering practical, actionable parenting advice that resonated with millions during the pandemic. As a clinical psychologist and …

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Spite Is The Greatest Motivator with Watch Duty founder John Mills 39:02

4M ago39:02

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When the wildfires struck Los Angeles, turmoil quickly consumed the city. People were desperate for clear, reliable information—unsure of evacuation routes or how to track the fires as they spread in a history-making wind storm. Then, we found Watch Duty. This intuitive app became our lifeline. The visionary behind the app is John Mills, a seasoned…

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The First Steps to Reducing Your Anxiety with author Mel Robbins 54:35

5M ago54:35

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Life can feel overwhelming, especially when we're too drained to even get out of bed. So, how do we push through those days? For Mel Robbins, facing this very question turned her life around. Struggling with $800,000 in debt and at rock bottom, she became obsessed with finding practical ways to regain control. Fast-forward to today, and Mel is a be…

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Karla Ortiz – Music Marketing Guru (Universal, Monarch Ent) 27:51

5M ago27:51

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What an interesting chat this was! Karla Ortiz, former VP of Marketing and Label Services for Vydia and Digital Marketing executive at Universal Music Group, founded Monark Entertainment in 2020 during the pandemic. Karla talks about how she got her breaks working in music marketing which started with her first internship with Ryan Seacrest, to mov…

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The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy 46:39

5M ago46:39

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Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second term nears its end, he leaves behind a powerful reflection in his lett…

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Lindsey Raye Ward – Youtube and Touring Drummer 25:19

5M ago25:19

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Lindsey Raye Ward sits down to chat with us about her drumming influences, being nominated for Youtube Drummer of the Year for the Drumeo awards, and so much more! The post Lindsey Raye Ward – Youtube and Touring Drummer appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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