Best Kevin Goldsmith Podcasts (2025)

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Glenn Moore (Part Two) 53:42

3d ago53:42

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We’re in beautiful Regent’s Park with the brilliant comedian, writer and broadcaster Glenn Moore! Glenn tells us about what it was like working on LBC with Katie Hopkins and Nigel Farage, what happens when you make a mistake when you're reading the news and his approach to magic realism within his comedy. Glenn is known for his brilliantly titled t…

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Todd Starr, The Power of Mindset and Empathy in AI-Driven Marketing - Innova.buzz 670 1:01:19

3d ago1:01:19

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Our guest in this episode is Todd Starr, a marketing innovator and psychology enthusiast who helps businesses differentiate themselves through powerful strategy and human connection. In his insightful chat with host Jürgen Strauss, Todd shares his journey from learning with rock stars to guiding over 3,000 creative client projects, all while explor…

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Glenn Moore (Part One) 45:37

5d ago45:37

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Join Emily and Raymond for a stroll in London’s Regent’s Park with Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee, writer, broadcaster and stand-up Glenn Moore. Glenn is well known for his appearances on TV shows such as Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - as well as being heard daily as one quarter of The Dave …

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Answers that Depend: Tech Leadership Q & A pt 2 42:48

6d ago42:48

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Host Kevin Goldsmith responds to six listener questions covering common leadership and career challenges in technology organizations. Episode Content: Learning and Development on Limited Resources - A team lead in Lagos asks about fostering continuous learning without access to expensive training programs. Kevin discusses free resources, including …

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Dr Jeff Gross, Living Better Longer: Activating Natural Healing for Longevity - Innova.Buzz 669 53:29

9d ago53:29

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Our guest in this episode, is Dr. Jeff Gross, a pioneering neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine specialist, is passionate about helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives. He shares his journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of health span over lifespan. Key points discussed include:…

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Tom Basden (Part Two) 32:58

10d ago32:58

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We’re back on Hampstead Heath with the brilliant actor, writer and comedian Tom Basden! In this part of our chat, Tom tells us all about his new film - The Ballad of Wallis Island - which follows how old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Tom tel…

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Diving into New York’s Billion Oyster Project with Katie Mosher 31:04

10d ago31:04

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"Oyster reefs do this really special thing; they become a refuge for finfish species, for crabs, for all types of really important species and so it's really critical for all of those species to interact together and oyster reefs make that habitat." New York’s Billion Oyster Project is one of the most exciting urban rewilding projects ever. In this…

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 34:54

11d ago34:54

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In this episode of Brainfluence, host Roger Dooley welcomes back Matt Dixon, founding partner of DCM Insights and co-author of the bestselling "The Challenger Sale." Dixon shares insights from his latest book, The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently, which is rooted in groundbreaking research on how top professionals win and…

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Tom Basden (Part One) 49:43

12d ago49:43

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This week, Emily and Ray are taking a glorious morning stroll on Hampstead Heath with the actor, writer and comedian Tom Basden! Tom grew up with a succession of Miniature Schnauzers - but he doesn’t currently have a dog… although his children are currently trying to convince him to get a Labrador… could a walk with Raymond be what brings him back …

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Niall Harbison (Part Two) 43:23

17d ago43:23

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We’re back in Green Park with the wonderful Niall Harbison! In this part of our chat, Niall tells us how he went from feeding dogs on the side of the road, to eventually rehoming a rescue dog to Liam Gallagher! Niall also tells us all about his special connection with Tina - a dog who was found on a chain, after having been used for breeding all he…

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Jon Bassford, Curiosity Unleashed: Leading with Questions, Not Answers - Innova.Buzz 668 54:47

17d ago54:47

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Our guest in this episode is Jon Bassford, a curiosity-driven leader, consultant, and author who helps organizations unlock innovation by asking better questions. Jon’s journey is a story of challenging the status quo, rediscovering the power of curiosity, and empowering others to do the same. In his conversation with Jürgen, Jon shares practical t…

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Niall Harbison (Part One) 43:02

19d ago43:02

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Today, Em and Ray are in London’s Green Park with a man who has become a global hero to dog lovers everywhere… it’s Niall Harbison! Niall is a global sensation through his work with abandoned dogs in Thailand. After vowing to change his life after a severe alcohol addiction left him on the brink of death - Niall found his calling feeding, rescuing …

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Answers That Depend: Tech Leadership Q&A Part 1 37:46

20d ago37:46

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In this first post-book Q&A episode, host Kevin Goldsmith dives into the real challenges tech leaders face daily, answering questions from listeners around the globe. The episode unpacks several critical leadership dilemmas: Luca from Milan asks how to maintain clear accountability while fostering cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organiza…

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Stuart Goldsmith (Part Two) 47:10

24d ago47:10

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We’re back in Regent’s Park with Stuart Goldsmith! Stuart tells us all about how his love of the Edinburgh Fringe, how he feels about vulnerability in comedy and how he deals with comparing himself with his peers. We also discuss Stuart’s new obsession - using stand up comedy to talk about the climate. Stuart tells us why he’s chosen to tackle such…

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James Hipkin, Humanizing Digital Marketing: From Customer Pathways to AI Power - InnovaBuzz 667 50:53

24d ago50:53

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Our guest in this episode is James Hipkin, a vivacious marketing strategist and digital agency leader who’s spent decades helping businesses cut through the marketing noise with authentic, customer-centered strategies. James delights in challenging the status quo, advocating for marketing that genuinely adds value and using AI as a creative ally (n…

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Brokering finance deals to fund nature restoration with Rob Gardner 36:51

24d ago36:51

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“You’re going to invest in a fund but this fund is going to own peatlands, sphagnum moss, re-wiggled rivers. It's going to restore farmland, it's going to own oyster reefs.” How are we going to find the funding needed to restore nature at scale? Protecting communities and infrastructure from flooding, and drought, by rewilding river systems may hol…

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Stuart Goldsmith (Part One) 46:37

26d ago46:37

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Today, we’re walking in glorious Regent’s Park with the wonderful comedian Stuart Goldsmith. As well as having an incredibly successful and critically-acclaimed career as a stand-up, Stuart is pretty much the OG of podcasting - he started his podcast The Comedian’s Comedian in 2012. Today - we’re turning the interview tables on him! Stuart and his …

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Audacious with Mark Schaefer: How Humans Win in an AI World 32:57

28d ago32:57

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Brainfluence host Roger Dooley sits down with marketing thought leader and bestselling author Mark Schaefer, who returns to the show with insights from his latest book, Audacious. Mark shares his unique approach to writing—how each of his books is inspired by real problems facing marketers—and discusses the existential challenges and opportunities …

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Kaye Adams (Part Two) 38:01

1M ago38:01

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We’re in Holland Park with the wonderful Kaye Adams! We find out about Kaye’s first gig at Scottish Television - and why she thinks she was a terrible news reporter. And, of course, we discuss Kaye’s career as a Loose Women panellist, how she feels about stories written in the press about her co-stars and what role she plays on a typical Loose Wome…

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Debra Eckerling, Joyful Accessible Goals: Celebrate Wins and Fuel Progress - Innova.buzz 666 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Our guest in this episode is Debra Eckerling, a joyful goal strategist, award-winning author, and mastermind behind the DEB Method for simplified goal setting. Deb’s mission is to make goal pursuit contagious and fun, inspiring everyone to move toward what truly lights them up by connecting their goals to genuine passion. In her lively chat with ho…

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Kaye Adams (Part One) 44:20

1M ago44:20

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Join us on a gorgeous spring day in Holland Park with the legendary broadcaster and Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams! Kaye’s dog Bea is at home in Glasgow - but we find out how much everyone in the Adams household absolutely adores her… sometimes to a somewhat inappropriate extent. We find out all about Kaye’s upbringing in Scotland - as a show-off…

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Succession for Scale 25:48

1M ago25:48

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In this episode, Kevin shares the final chapter of It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership, focusing on what it takes to grow with a scaling company, or recognize when it’s time for new leadership. Drawing on his real-world experience, he discusses succession planning, self-awareness, and cultivating a culture that fosters growth at every stag…

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Zoe Lyons (Part Two) 34:47

1M ago34:47

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We’re on Brighton Beach with Zippo the Jack Russell puppy - and his owner, the fabulous comedian Zoe Lyons. In this part of our chat, we catch up with what Zoe has been up to since we last spoke - because she’s appeared on one of our favourite shows - SAS Who Dares Wins. Zoe tells us how dealing with her alopecia was one of her motivations for goin…

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David Hirschfeld, Quickly Transforming Ideas into Revenue: Launch First Methodology - InnovaBuzz Episode 665 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Our guest in this episode is David Hirschfeld, a seasoned software development expert with a physics background and a passion for helping startups succeed. From his experiences of both success and failure, David has crafted the Launch First methodology for rapidly progressing startups from idea to revenue generation. In his conversation with host J…

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Defending the world's oceans with Peter Hammarstedt 37:16

1M ago37:16

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"We fill a law enforcement void that exists in the world's oceans and we'll continue to fill that void until government fills that vacuum. And then we'll hold government accountable." Sea Shepherd is a truly heroic organisation, with four ships, brave crews and volunteers who hunt down the world’s worst ocean abusers: illegal fishing vessels, and w…

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Zoe Lyons (Part One) 40:39

1M ago40:39

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Join Emily and Raymond on Brighton Beach with the brilliant comedian Zoe Lyons and her brand new puppy Zippo! Zippo is a Jack Russell with the most extraordinary eyes you’ve ever seen. Head over to Emily’s Instagram to see his beauty for yourself… prepare to fall in love! This is Zoe’s second time on the podcast - she appeared on the podcast during…

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JB Gill (Part Two) 41:11

1M ago41:11

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We’re in Regent’s Park with the wonderful JB Gill! JB tells us about learning to deal with the fame that came with his success as part of JLS, his incredible and unexpected journey on Strictly Come Dancing and why he chose to become a turkey farmer! He also reveals some of the rather fabulous celebrities that buy his turkeys, and how he feels about…

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JB Gill (Part One) 39:38

2M ago39:38

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Join Emily and Raymond in London’s Regent’s Park with the performer, TV presenter and turkey farmer JB Gill! JB shot to fame as one quarter of the boyband JLS. They were runners up on The X Factor in 2008, and then went on to become one of the UK’s most-successful boybands. Their debut album went 4 x Platinum, they won two BRIT awards and five MOBO…

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The Myth of the Startup in a Large Company with Kevin Stewart 1:05:45

2M ago1:05:45

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In this special episode, Kevin Goldsmith is joined by longtime friend and peer Kevin Stewart, SVP of Engineering at Splice, to challenge the familiar but flawed narrative: that a team inside a big company can "operate like a startup." Drawing on their shared experiences at Adobe and divergent paths through startups, they explore why innovation ofte…

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Will Best (Part Two) 29:51

2M ago29:51

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We’re on a walk with Will Best and Sandwich the Tibetan Terrier! Will tells us all about his early television career and how his life changed completely after he got the call to present Big Brother. He tells us what the show means to him and the pressure that comes with hosting it! We find out how Will processes embarrassing moments, how it feels t…

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Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Shifting from Reaction to Creation: Become UnmessableWith - Innova.buzz 664 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Our guest in this episode is Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a master coach and transformative leader who empowers people to live the life of their dreams with her "Unmessable with" philosophy. In her conversation with host Jürgen Strauss, Josselyne explores the power of shifting beliefs, living dreams now, and maintaining a focus on vision over vehicles …

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‘Rogue rewilding’ - the illegal release of lynx with Pete Cairns 37:38

2M ago37:38

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“There absolutely is no substitute for just seeing it but also smelling it, feeling it, hearing it. You can read all the books and watch all the films you like but there is absolutely no substitute for seeing it in the flesh.” The mysterious appearance of seemingly tame lynx in the Highlands of Scotland raised questions about who released them and …

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Will Best (Part One) 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Join us in East London with the brilliant television presenter, Will Best! Will has a beautiful Tibetan Terrier called Sandwich. Sandwich and Ray had a very special connection due to their shared Tibetan roots - although, they had *very* different attitudes to how much actual walking it is appropriate to do in the park… Will tells us all about his …

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Nick Mohammed (Part Two) 39:53

2M ago39:53

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We’re in St James’s Park with the wonderful Nick Mohammed! We discuss Nick’s incredible on-screen career - and how his life was changed after her appeared as Nate in the multi award-winning series Ted Lasso. Nick also reveals his favourite showbiz gossips and he tells us all about his gorgeous love story with his wife Becca. Nick is on tour with hi…

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Jay Melone, Building a Business Flywheel Through Productised Services - Innova.Buzz Episode 663 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Our guest in this episode is Jay Malone, an inspiring innovator and founder of Profit Ladder who transitioned from tech consulting to helping others craft scalable business models. In his conversation with host Jürgen Strauss, Jay shares his journey from burnout to building a business with a clear and impactful signature offer. Key points discussed…

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Nick Mohammed (Part One) 43:58

2M ago43:58

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We’re in St James’s Park with the brilliant comedian, actor and writer Nick Mohammed! Nick plays Nate in Apple TV’s hit multi award-winning series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards. His list of credits would be a whole podcast in itself, he’s appeared in everything from 8 Out of 10 Cats …

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Lessons From Creating The Spotify Technology Career Steps 44:42

2M ago44:42

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In this episode of the "It Depends" podcast, host Kevin Goldsmith discusses the lessons learned from creating Spotify's Technology Career Steps framework. Kevin shares insights from his experience leading the effort to build a structured career path for Spotify's technology team, discussing the process's challenges and successes. The episode covers…

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Sally Lindsay (Part Two) 32:46

2M ago32:46

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We’re on a walk with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay and her gorgeous dog, Davey the Hungarian Puli! We chat about Sally’s extraordinary experience on Coronation Street, where she was the youngest ever landlord of The Rovers Return. She tells us about her glamorous love story and how she feels about helping other women by extending…

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Didier Le Miere, Connecting Brands and Audiences Through Video Storytelling - Innova.buzz 662 56:24

2M ago56:24

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Our guest in this episode is Didier Le Miere, the passionate founder and director of the FixOn Media Group who creatively combines storytelling and video marketing to craft engaging brand story films. In his conversation with host Jürgen Strauss, Didier unveils the transformative power of visual storytelling, the psychology behind emotive brand fil…

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Making history and nature work together with Rene Olivieri 37:42

2M ago37:42

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"Part of restoring nature - a really important part - is making sure that everyone has equal access to it." The National Trust is now arguably one of Britain’s most ambitious and important nature charities. It now has plans for restoring nature on an area larger than Greater London. In this episode Ben Goldsmith is joined by the Chair of the Nation…

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Sally Lindsay (Part One) 39:56

2M ago39:56

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This week, we’re in South East London with the brilliant actress and producer Sally Lindsay. Now, it’s not often that this happens - but Sally’s dog Davey is giving Raymond a run for his money on the hairstyle front… she’s a Hungarian Puli with the most fantastic coat you’ve ever seen! Head to Em’s Instagram to see all her majesty for yourself... W…

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Olivia Bowen (Part Two) 43:21

2M ago43:21

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We’re in Essex with wonderful Olivia Bowen - and Winnie, her absolutely adorable Frenchie! We find out whether Olivia feels like people underestimate her because she went on Love Island. She also opens up about her recent baby loss, and why she has chosen to speak publicly about vanishing twin syndrome. Olivia welcomed us into her beautiful home - …

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Mark Schaefer, Creating Awe-Inspired Marketing in Today's Digital Age - Innova.buzz Episode 661 50:51

2M ago50:51

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Our guest in this episode is Mark Schaefer, a globally recognised marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and author known for his innovative approach to human-centered marketing. In his conversation with host Jürgen Strauss, Mark shares the inspiration behind his latest book "Audacious," the significance of human creativity in a tech-driven world, …

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Olivia Bowen (Part One) 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Join us in Essex with the fabulous television personality Olivia Bowen and her Frenchie, Winnie! Olivia first shot to fame on the second series of ITV’s Love Island - where she met her now husband Alex. She and Alex have a lovely little boy called Abel, and they are currently expecting another little girl! Olivia very kindly welcomed us into her be…

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Spotify Technology Career Steps 50:40

3M ago50:40

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In this episode of "It Depends: Lessons in Technology Leadership," host Kevin Goldsmith discusses Chapter 33 of his book, which details the career framework he helped develop at Spotify. Kevin emphasizes that a career pathing framework is the most critical document for engineering leaders. It serves as the backbone of organizational culture by rein…

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Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra (Part Two) 32:45

3M ago32:45

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We’re in North London with our favourite showbiz couple - Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra, with their dogs Manny and Cardi B. We adore Katherine and Bobby here on Walking The Dog, and we were thrilled to take a walk with them to get to the heart of their relationship and their attitude towards family life. We find out if it’s possible to have TOO…

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Dr Islam Gouda, Redefining Marketing as a Purposeful Lifestyle Choice - Innova.buzz 660 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Our guest in this episode is Islam Gouda, a dynamic marketing professional and global brand ambassador. He is the driving force behind the innovative project "One Hundred Minutes to Ace Your Marketing Game" and the insightful book "SMEs and Startups Marketing Guide to COVID 19." In this enriching chat with host Jürgen, Islam explores the artistry a…

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Replenishing the Garden of Eden with Azzam Alwash 36:38

3M ago36:38

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“We don’t give nature enough credit. All mankind needs is to do is to move aside and let the natural system return.” Iraq is one of the five countries most touched by some effects of climate change, according to the United Nations. In this episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith talks with Azzam Alwash, founder of Nature Iraq, about the fabled…

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Katherine Ryan and Bobby Kootstra (Part One) 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Today, we’re going on a walk with showbiz’s most fabulous couple… it’s Katherine Ryan and Bobby K! We’re pretty much obsessed with Katherine and Bobby’s love story… which started when they were at high school together in their hometown of Sarnia, Ontario. Twenty years later, they reconnected in a very rom-com style when Katherine was filming Who Do…

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Coco Mellors (Part Two) 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Join Emily and Raymond in Clissold Park with the New York Times bestselling author Coco Mellors! Coco tells us her incredibly inspiring literary story, her experience of being taught at NYU by Martin Amis, and the hard work it took to publish her first novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Blue Sisters is the moving, funny, story of three sisters deal…

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