Best PCN Podcasts (2025)

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S07E15: The BNPL Reality Check with Sabrina Flunkert – CEO at Ratepay 41:13

22d ago41:13

41:13

Is BNPL oversaturated, or just misunderstood? In this special In Check with Fintech episode recorded live at Money20/20 Europe, we sit down with Sabrina Flunkert, CEO at Ratepay, one of the sharpest minds in European payments. After starting as CFO and stepping into the CEO role, Sabrina has helped Ratepay solidify its position as a white-label BNP…

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S07E14: Why Merchants Are Losing the Chargeback War with Roenen Ben-Ami – Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Justt 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

Chargebacks are costing merchants billions and most still don’t have a system built to win them back. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Roenen Ben-Ami, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Justt, to unpack the $180B friendly fraud problem, why first-party misuse is rising, and what it takes to…

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"No Longer Subjects of the British King" with Shawn McGhee 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

When news reached Parliament of the Boston radicals' destruction of the Royal East India Company's tea, it passed the Coercive Acts, a collection of punitive measures designed to rein in that insubordinate seaport town. The Coercive Acts unleashed a political firestorm as communities from Massachusetts to Georgia drafted resistance resolutions cond…

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S07E13: Surviving the Startup Climb with Thomas Vles – Founder of GoDutch 51:26

3M ago51:26

51:26

Founding a fintech isn’t just about product-market fit, it’s about resilience, timing, and making brutal calls when the stakes are high. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch, to unpack the emotional and strategic reality of startup life — from raising funding to wa…

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"The Year that Made America" with Tom McMillian 56:45

4M ago56:45

56:45

The untold story of how America's declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever. This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory, the actual vot…

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S07E12: Building Again After Volt with Jordan Lawrence - CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa 48:39

4M ago48:39

48:39

What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt, to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hype…

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"Threshold to Valley Forge" with Sheilah Vance 57:03

4M ago57:03

57:03

From December 12-19, 1777, Washington's Army encamped in the towering hills of Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, fifteen miles from Philadelphia. Known as the Threshold to Valley Forge, the Gulph Mills Encampment is often forgotten or minimized, falling as it did between the more famous military engagements of the Philadelphia Campaign and the well-known …

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"A Killer at the Door" with Bruce Mowday 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

In summer 2023, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the daring escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Cavalcante scaled a prison wall, sparking a gripping two-week manhunt. He traversed forests, farmlands, and neighborhoods, evading law enforcement and causing schools to close, businesses to shutter, and streets to empty. pcntv.com…

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S07E11: Redefining Leadership in Fintech with Emma Hagan – CEO at ClearBank 36:36

5M ago36:36

36:36

What does it take to move from a risk-focused career to the CEO seat at one of the UK’s most influential fintechs? And why is having a female CEO in fintech still seen as “unusual” in 2025? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Emma Hagan, CEO at ClearBank, joins Rogier for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond her impressive career. Fro…

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"Life, Liberty, and Death on the Appalachian Frontier" with Robert Swift 58:47

5M ago58:47

58:47

Learn about the stories of the men and women who traveled across the mountain ranges and through the valleys that made up the Appalachian region, focusing on the 18th century leading to the American Revolution and events that occurred mainly in Pennsylvania and New York. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.com…

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"The Soul of Pittsburgh" with Ed Simon 57:53

5M ago57:53

57:53

Pittsburgh contains multitudes. From the decline of the steel industry and the exodus of a vast diaspora of Pittsburghers to its reinvention as a trendy mid-sized metropolis, the ethos of the Steel City remains ever-changing. This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Department of Community and Economic…

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Ep 9 The end of one story, and the start of another. (GPoPA ep 35-39) 2:06:25

5M ago2:06:25

2:06:25

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes (35-39) They're at it again! Murders and Mysteries abound, time is running out, and Bruno hates running. Mina meets evil Mina, Carl throws things, and Lucky get a real taste of that sweet, sweet magic. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podca…

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S07E10: Fintech’s Secret Weapon - Modular IT & Smart Scaling with Felipe Peñacoba Martinez – CIO at Revolut Bank 46:10

5M ago46:10

46:10

Scaling a fintech to 50M+ users isn’t just about speed—it’s about security, agility, and building IT infrastructure that won’t crack under pressure. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Felipe Peñacoba Martinez, CIO at Revolut Bank, to unpack how modular IT, AI-driven automation, and compliance-f…

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Ep 8 The Party starts a gang war (GPoPA episodes 33-34) 1:13:41

6M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes (33-34) Rob and Dan follow Mina, Lucky, Carl, and some guy named Bruno in Bogenhaffen. They get paid, then paid again, Lucky pays poo to the poo god. everyone runs, then run again, and some other stuff. oh, and they start a gang war. What are we talking about? Check it out h…

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Hidden Heroes: The Secret Rescue of Richard D. Lebo 24:29

6M ago24:29

24:29

Join us as Gayle Yost shares the incredible, long-hidden story of her father, Richard D. Lebo, and his comrades during World War II. This remarkable tale of bravery and survival was kept from the public for 50 years. Now, you can hear the details of their secret rescue and the courage that kept them going. Don’t miss this powerful episode of Hidden…

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"Jazz in the Hill" with Colter Harper 53:16

6M ago53:16

53:16

From the 1920s through the 1960s, Pittsburgh's Hill District was the heart of the city's Black cultural life and home to a vibrant jazz scene. In Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood, Colter Harper looks at how jazz shaped the neighborhood and created a way of life. This project was financed in part by a grant fro…

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"Into the Cold Blue" with John Homan 58:26

6M ago58:26

58:26

A born daredevil, John Homan joined the Army Air Forces after the attack on Pearl Harbor. By 1944, he was co-piloting a B-24 Liberator over Nazi Germany, raining death and destruction on the enemy. The tale will leave readers staggered by the determination and grit of World War II aviators. This project was financed in part by a grant from the Comm…

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S07E09: The Reality of Digital Currencies with Clement Jozwiak – Chief Product Officer at Worldline 51:46

6M ago51:46

51:46

The Digital Euro and Wero are being positioned as the future of European payments - but will consumers and businesses actually adopt them? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Clement Jozwiak, Chief Product Officer at Worldline, joins Rogier, our host and CEO at PCN, to discuss whether new payment schemes are solving real problems or just addi…

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S07E08: From Teen Entrepreneur to FinTech Leader with Max Linden - Founder & CEO at lemon.markets 50:22

7M ago50:22

50:22

At just 19 years old, Max Linden founded lemon.markets with a bold vision: to make capital markets truly accessible to everyone. In this episode of In Check with FinTech, we dive into Max's inspiring journey from a teenage entrepreneur to the CEO of a thriving FinTech company that has raised €28 million in funding from investors like Lakestar, Crea…

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S07E07: Demystifying AI in Banking with Bahadir Yilmaz - Chief Analytics Officer at ING 46:42

7M ago46:42

46:42

What role will AI play in shaping the future of banking? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, PCN CEO and podcast host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Bahadir Yilmaz, Chief Analytics Officer at ING, to explore the transformative power of AI in financial services. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI in financial…

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S07E06: Staying Ahead in Fintech Hiring with Shanone Kurca-Lopes & Calum Peacock - PCN Fintech Recruitment Experts 42:38

8M ago42:38

42:38

What does 2025 hold for fintech recruitment? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort is joined by Shanone Kurca-Lopes, Senior Recruitment Consultant at PCN, and Calum Peacock, Director of PCN Projects, to explore the key trends shaping the year ahead. They dive into: How AI in fintech recruitment is revolutionizing the…

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George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration of Independence 12:10

8M ago12:10

12:10

Please join us for this fascinating conversation with Rick Guth, an expert reenactor and writer, who has just published a new children's book called George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Taylor was one of eight signers who were foreign-born. You can find Mr. Guth's book on Amazon.com at this link: https://a.co/d/8vghlzi Visit th…

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Episode 7 The Door (GPoPA Episodes 31-32) 1:17:17

8M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 31-32 Rob and Dan Discuss the GM, the campaign writing, and the ever-present chaos that is the party. Lucky spills the beans. Bruno is somehow in charge. Karl smokes it up, and Mina is exhausted What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of P…

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S07E05: Unpacking 2024 in Fintech with Nathan Southerton & Kevin Daul - PCN Fintech Recruitment Experts 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

What went wrong, what we learned, and what’s next? In this reflective episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier sits down with two of PCN’s top recruiters, Nathan Southerton & Kevin Daul, to break down the key challenges, trends, and lessons from 2024’s fintech and fintech hiring landscapes. This year brought a perfect storm: slower hiring processes…

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"Cradle of Conservation" with Allen Dieterich-Ward 1:00:10

8M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

From the origins of "Penn's Woods" to the controversial practice of fracking, Cradle of Conservation provides the first comprehensive study of Pennsylvania's environmental history. The story starts with forester Ralph Brock at the dawn of the conservation era and continues through the eras of energy production using coal, oil, natural gas, and othe…

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"Never To Be Forgotten" with Jim McClure 57:12

8M ago57:12

57:12

"Never To Be Forgotten" tells the story of York County Pennsylvania residents just living their lives, building homes, raising families, making things and growing communities. The general history of this south central Pennsylvania county shows - with concise writing and more than 250 pictures - a community that is working hard at getting better - a…

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"William Trent: Factor of Ambition" with Jason Cherry 57:11

8M ago57:11

57:11

Take a new definitive look through the eyes of a misunderstood backcountry merchant, Major William Trent, who not only overcame obstacles and suffered loss, but whose strong quill and rebellious interactions with future founding fathers Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, ambitiously helped shape and form the future United States of America. …

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S07E04: Solving Cross-Border Payment Challenges with Christian Pirkner - CEO of Bluecode 35:21

9M ago35:21

35:21

Can Europe create a unified solution to cross-border payments? In this episode, Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, unpacks his ambitious vision for 'payment roaming,' a system designed to eliminate barriers in the fragmented European payments landscape. By leveraging partnerships and existing infrastructure, Bluecode aims to simplify payments acro…

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S07E03: Why Convenience Isn’t Enough & The Next Big Shift in Payments with Christian Pirkner - CEO of Bluecode 40:44

9M ago40:44

40:44

Is Europe losing its place in the global fintech race? In this eye-opening episode, Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode, discusses the pressing challenges facing the payment industry and what it takes to create smarter, more secure payment experiences. PCN CEO and podcast host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, and Christian Pirkner dive into: Why the sy…

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S07E02: AI & the Future of Payments with Jan-Willem van der Schoot, Country Manager Netherlands at Mastercard 58:52

10M ago58:52

58:52

What does the future of payments look like at Mastercard? In this episode, Jan-Willem van der Schoot, Country Manager Netherlands at Mastercard, provides a closer look at Mastercard’s approach to innovation, from AI-driven solutions to advancing digital payments on a global scale. In conversation with our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, Jan-Wille…

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"Philadelphia: A Narrative History" with Paul Kahan 51:57

10M ago51:57

51:57

Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the …

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S07E01: Driving Innovation in Payments with AI & Visa’s Vision with Jos van de Kerkhof Country Manager Netherlands at Visa 45:39

10M ago45:39

45:39

How is Visa driving innovation in the payments industry through AI and technology? In this episode, Jos van de Kerkhof, Country Manager Netherlands at Visa, discusses the changing landscape of payments and Visa’s role in shaping its future. Our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, sits down with Jos to explore his journey in the payments industry, Vis…

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Episode 6 Getting Blasted in the Face (GPoPA Episodes 25-30) 1:41:40

11M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 25-30 Rob and Dan follow along with the twists, turns, and hijinks of the party. Lucky is dumb, Bruno is Lucky again, Lucky is dumb again, and someone gets blasted in the face, Carl and Mina smack some people around, and Lucky is dumb again. What are we talking about? Check …

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

1y ago57:51

57:51

Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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S06E25: Exploring the impact of open banking on society with Stefano Vaccino, Founder & CEO of Yapily 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

How is open banking revolutionising our financial landscape? Find out in this enlightening episode with Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO of Yapily, an infrastructure platform addressing a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of speaking with Stefano Vaccino,…

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EP 5 Rumors and Lies (GGPoPA ep 21-24) 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 21-24 Rob and Dan follow along with the twists, turns, and hijinks of the party. Lucky acts like a creep, Bruno is drunk and hungry, Karl is scary, and Mina is confused. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure", where…

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S06E24: Celebrating 150 episodes with host & PCN CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

We’re celebrating 150 episodes of In Check with Fintech! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we’ve turned the tables this week by placing our host and PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, in the guest seat with Ivan McConville stepping in as the host! From early inspirations and industry challenges to balancing family life and leadership, this episode dives…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

1y ago57:18

57:18

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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S06E23: Reflecting on Berlin as a Fintech hub with Malte Rau, Co-Founder & CEO at Pliant 34:25

1y ago34:25

34:25

What makes Berlin so special for entrepreneurs? Find out in this episode with Malte Rau from Pliant. In this special episode of In Check with Fintech recorded live at FIBE 2024 in Berlin, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Malte Rau, Co-Founder and CEO at Pliant. Throughout the conversation, they discuss Pliant’s rece…

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"Work, Fight, Or Play Ball" with William Ecenbarger 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

48:07

In 1918, Bethlehem Steel started the world's greatest industrial baseball league. Appealing to Major League Baseball players looking to avoid service in the Great War, teams employed "ringers" like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, and Shoeless Joe Jackson in what became scornfully known as "safe shelter" leagues. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-sig…

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EP-4 Goblins, Dwarves, and Daemons Oh My! (GPoPA 16-20) 1:46:59

1+ y ago1:46:59

1:46:59

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 16-20 Rob and Dan discuss the next stage of the adventures of the Band in Bogenhaffen. Bruno falls in Poo, Lucky tries to make a friend, Bruno falls in Poo, Mina stabs things, Karl gets scared, and Bruno falls in poo. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search f…

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"Gen X Pittsburgh" with David Rullo 57:39

1+ y ago57:39

57:39

Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this…

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"Harrisburg in WWI and the 1918 Pandemic" with Rodney Ross 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

In 1917, at the start of World War I, among global war and a global pandemic, Harrisburgers stepped up and served. The city experienced tribulations as residents feared espionage, suspected foreigners and demanded loyalty. Hospitals struggled with the 1918 flu at their doorstep. Join author Rodney Ross as he charts the World War I era and the Harri…

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EP-3 Blood, Bolts, and a Body in a Barrel (GPOPA 11-15) 1:37:28

1+ y ago1:37:28

1:37:28

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 11-15 Rob and Dan discuss the next stage of the adventures of the rabble on the Reik. Lucky tries to swindle, Carl gets burned, Mina stabs things, and Bruno......does Bruno things. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Advent…

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S06E22: Unveiling the potential of BaaS: Insights from Brian Lawlor, Group CCO at B4B Payments 41:23

1+ y ago41:23

41:23

How has the Fintech space evolved in the past years and what does the future look like for the market? Learn more about these in this episode of In Check with Fintech with Brian Lawlor from B4B Payments. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of joining Brian Lawlor, Group Chief Commercial Officer at B4B Payments, at thei…

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Come to Continental Congress! 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

7:56

Join Aleta Keck and Edy Sarnoff of the Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR as they look forward to joining you at Continental Congress this year. They share all the ins and outs to make this a great experience! For More Information: Home - 133rd Continental Congress (cvent.com)By Gettysburg

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EP-2 The Boat to Bogenhaffen (GPOPA 5-10) 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 5-10 Rob and Dan discuss the arrival and ridiculous hijinks of Carl, Mina, Bruno, and Lucky as they arrive in Altdorf and put themselves on a path that will change the course of their lives. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Peril…

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S06E21: Behind the scenes of Rabobank's AI journey with CITO Alexander Zwart 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

What challenges does the banking industry face when it comes to implementing AI technologies? Find out in this episode, as Alexander Zwart from Rabobank shares his expertise and firsthand experiences implementing AI solutions within the banking space. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Alexander Zwart, Chief …

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"George Washington in the French & Indian War" with Scott Patchan 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

56:42

George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who…

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EP-1 The Rabble on the Road (GPoPA EP 1-5) 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 1-5 Rob and Dan discuss the amazing introduction of the GPoPA main cast and the trials and tribulations their GM puts them through on the way to Altdorf. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure", wherever you listen t…

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