Best Shaun McCarthy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 65 - Mel’s world of sustainable procurement - Part 2 of 2 -Mel D'Silva 17:19

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Send us a text Sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva reflects on her experience from implementing ISO 20400 and how the standard is being applied around the world. Her advice is to implement where you can rather than following the standard from end to end.By ISO20400.org

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Former football hooligan and 25 year comedy veteran Eddy Brimson 1:02:55

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to former football hooligan and 25 year veteran of comedy, Eddy Brimson. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:09]] Being a football hooligan and how all wal…

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Being a comic from Brasil!!! 1:00:57

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jon Jonz, a comedian based all the way in Rio de Janeiro, who has been gigging for nearly ten years. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:14]] My standup…

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Episode 64 - Sustainable procurement is good procurement - Part 1 of 2 - Mel D'Silva 22:40

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Send us a text An experienced procurement professional and international sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva talks about her experience. In Part 1 of 2 episodes, she provides practical examples of sustainable procurement implementation and insights into the way sustainability and procurement teams work together (or not).…

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Founder of improv fest Ireland Neil Curran 1:28:15

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the founder of the biggest improv festival in Ireland, Neil Curran. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:04]] The structure of improv compared with stand…

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Beijing and New york comedian Tony Chou 55:16

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of award-winning Chinese late night talk show,comedy club owner, Tony Chou. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:4…

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Curator of The Robinhood International improv festival Shaun Landry 1:34:10

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the curator of the Robin Hood improv festival, Shaun Landry. Shaun is an internationally known actor, producer and improviser. Since 1986, Shaun's goal has been to…

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Episode 63 - Sanjay Kumar – the man who wrote a book about sustainable procurement 23:46

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Send us a text There are few people in the world who have authored a book on sustainable procurement. Sanjay Kumar talks about his reaction to his book’s popularity and his experience in moving from a public sector role in India to setting up an independent consultancy business.By ISO20400.org

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The man behind Frank Sanazi 1:11:41

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the man behind the funniest singing dictator Frank Sanazi. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:00]] Performing in Israel [[03:51]] [[05:21]] Are all jok…

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Episode 62 - The role of standards in delivering a sustainable procurement strategy - Paul McNelis 32:27

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Send us a text Paul McNelis talks about his long career working with standards in supply chains and sets out his thinking about the role of standards in the future of sustainable procurement.By ISO20400.org

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Comediasians improviser Jonathan Nguyen 1:04:14

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasian…

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Kiwi and Māori comedian Kajun Brooking 56:35

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to maori and Kiwi comedian, Kajun Brooking. Raised on the gang infested streets of Hastings, Kajun moved to Whanganui in search of a better life. This is where he cultivates cunning c…

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Moving from the townships of South Africa to Dublin 49:07

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Neil Green, a comedian who grew up in the townships in Durban, helped build the scene from scratch, then when things are going well had to move over to Dublin to s…

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Being a blind and gay comedian from Singapore 53:18

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jeffrey Soh, a blind and gay Singaporean comedian. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopma…

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Surrealist performer and Malcolm Hardee Nominee Stephen Catling 1:03:02

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Stephen Catling, a high energy surrealist performer , a rising star of the comedy circuit. Stephen has many awards , finals and semifinals to his name and is prais…

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Your Podcast experience – what to expect - With Shaun McCarthy OBE & David Smith 7:46

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Send us a text Shaun McCarthy and David Smith talk about the Podcast series “Sense and Sustainability” and describe the process for getting involved to tell your story. We would love to hear your experiences and stories! Want to contact us, please contact David Smith (Podcast Programme Manager) at [email protected] to discuss an appearance.…

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Being a male transgender comedian in Austin 46:43

3M ago46:43

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. IIn this episode we speak to male comedian from the Austin comedy scene and former military service personnel, Holden.. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:08]] Queer mics and stra…

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Share your story in our Podcast series! 2:23

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Send us a text We would love to hear your experiences and stories! Want to contact us, please contact David Smith (Podcast Programme Manager) at [email protected] to discuss an appearance.By ISO20400.org

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Being a New York Japanese clown 1:10:27

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to award winning Japanese clown based in New York, Mariko Iwasa. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[12:02]] Marikos journey into clowning and not knowing Eng…

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Veteran US comedian Richard Williams 1:13:40

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Richard Williams, he is a headlining comic nominated for two Emmys. Appeared on Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately, Punk'd, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, HBO Aspen…

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South African viral comedy star Schalk Bezhuidenhout 1:11:22

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to full-time South African comedian and viral star,Schalk Bezhuidenhout. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:19]] How my experience in South Africa shape m…

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Episode 61 - Don Weatherbee - From gas to gold – a case study in circular economy 27:44

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Send us a text Truly circular economy initiatives are tough to achieve. Challenges around technology, logistics and markets must be addressed but more importantly, a truly integrated business model involving several partners is often needed. Don Weatherbee from Canada explains how a fully integrated model has been developed to extract precious meta…

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Being a full-time entertainer!!! 1:08:05

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we speak to full-time entertainer, Tim Eagle, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[26:29]] Being a student of live entertainment [[36:56]] [[36:56]] Zagreb clown fest…

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Professional Slovenian comedian Martina Ipsa 40:54

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to professional comedian, Martina Ipsa, a professional Slovenian comedian who has been doing it for 20 years and has decided to move to Ireland to challenge herself, …

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Taking control of your destiny 33:15

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak Arma Benoit, a producer, director and comedian who has been in the entertainment business for 25 years, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:00:00]] Creativ…

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Episode 60 - John Morrison - John Morrison, author of “Just Transition” Part 2 of 2 27:02

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Send us a text In Part 2 of 2 episodes, John Morrison shares his world view on the opportunities and barriers to Just Transition to a low carbon economyBy ISO20400.org

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The clown behind Americas got talent Sunny Chatum 1:09:41

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to the clown behind Sunny Chatum, Krista Komondor, here is what we discussed: [[07:29]] How the drug of standup led to clowning [[14:49]] [[15:07]] My experience of ga…

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Episode 59 - John Morrison - author of “Just Transition" - Part 1 of 2 23:13

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Send us a text In Part 1 of 2 episodes, John Morrison talks about his early career and his influential role with the Institute for Human Rights and BusinessBy ISO20400.org

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Being a comedienne in the Chicago and New York comedy scenes 1:05:58

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Victoria Flynn a comedienne who rising up the ranks in the Chicago and New York scenes. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:17]] Falling in love with …

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Being a rapper and comedian 32:02

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we talk to Joe Jacobs a professional comedian and rapper. Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationa…

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Spending 29 years at the fringe as a cabaret artist 1:04:55

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Sarah-Louise Young, an actress, writer, director, improviser and internationally renowned cabaret performer. She has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating A…

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Being a comic with many hats 54:17

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Dave Chawner, he is a best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[09:18]] What m…

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Episode 58 - Simon Henzell Thomas talks about his role at IKEA and his perspective on COP 29 30:25

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Send us a text Simon and Shaun first met in 2004 when Simon was at Business in the Community. Since then Simon has had a stellar international career with Body Shop and IKEA. He talks about his experience and his first hand perspective as a delegate at COP 29 and other global events.By ISO20400.org

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Being a standup and a bogan 49:32

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Marc Ryan, better known as The Beautiful Bogan, he has been performing stand up comedy around Australia for the last 10 years. He has had various 4 and 1/2 star reviews from The Ad…

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Being a professional welsh comedian 1:15:05

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Steffan Alun Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:06]] The positives and negatives of London [[03:06]] [[03:06]] TV stuff in Wales not just in London and…

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PBH free fringe founder Peter Buckley Hill 1:31:53

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant Peter Buckley Hill, the remarkable the founder of the PBH free fringe ,a movement set up by what he saugh as unreasonable hire charges for venues and…

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Episode 57 - Bob Willard talks about emerging best practice in sustainable procurement. Part 2 of 2 33:23

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Send us a text Bob Willard from Canada in conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE about the development of sustainable procurement practice in North America, starting with Wal Mart demanding better sustainable practices from their suppliers in the 1980s. Video version of this podcast is linked here: https://youtu.be/AVenGzwcKWY…

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Full time comedian and force of nature Josephine Lacey 1:06:38

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing comedy force of nature Josephine Lacey. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:06]] How to find your comedy voice [[08:04]] [[08:07]] Can you gi…

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Episode 56 - Bob Willard talks about developing a pioneering sustainable approach n the tech sector. Part 1 of 2 32:40

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Send us a text Bob Willard from Canada talks about his long career with IBM and how a more sustainable approach to business emerged in this sector. Video version of this podcast is linked here: https://youtu.be/-BMQHbTPBpcBy ISO20400.org

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South African clown and burlesque performer F*nny fantastic 37:29

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to Sophie Joans aka F•nny fantastic, a South African clown and burlesque performer. To find out about Sophie you can reach her on all social media platforms at solo_jo…

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British Asian Drag artist Lady Bushra 56:08

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant, Amir Dean aka Lady Bushra. Lady Bushra has fast become one of the UK’s most prominent British Asian drag artists, ever since they swapped his backgr…

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Edinburgh fringe cabaret artist Blodwen 48:33

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Emily Davis a cabaret artist who is storming the Edinburgh fringe as Blodwen, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:10]] How Emily got started in cabaret …

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My experience of burlesque and standup 35:43

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to comedian and award-winning burlesque performer, Joy Harvey, here is an overview of our episode: [[05:58]] How she started burlesque, burlesque making more money, dr…

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Episode 55 - Robert Stephenson FRSA – Climate Action Now 31:57

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Send us a text Following a long and successful career in the music industry, Robert Stephenson now divides his time between Ireland and Africa through his organisation Climate Action Now. Hear how he engages young people in the topic through the mediums of art, music and sport. If you wish to listen to the go environment video Robert mentions 19min…

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Shaping my career in the UK and being a pro in New Zealand 46:49

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we speak to Nick Rado a professional comedian in New Zealand. He stands out in the comedy world as a six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awar…

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Episode 54 - Tarun Batchu, a young inventor form USA talks about the innovative sustainable technology of the future 18:13

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Send us a text Imagine a world where you take your waste to a point in your neighbourhood or in your home and put it into a machine that turns it into gas. Meet Tarun Batchu, a young American technology specialist working on amazing sustainable innovations including small scale carbon capture and storage technology and domestic scale waste pyrolysi…

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PBH's Main Man 51:39

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of…

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Episode 53 - Sustainable design at the heart of sustainable procurement - Dannie Yung 35:42

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Send us a text Dannie Yung describes her early experience as a female engineer in a male dominated profession in Hong Kong and goes on to share her thoughts about the critical relationship between design and procurement in delivering sustainable supply chains.By ISO20400.org

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Growing up with two moms and being a comic in Philadelphia 50:53

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to teacher, parent and comedian, Jay Yoder. Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has p…

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Episode 52 - Ali Horriyat – The future of Compassiviste - Part 3 of 3 23:24

8M ago23:24

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Send us a text Understand how Ali plans to deliver a convention like no other to create a movement of people to take practical measures towards a sustainable future.By ISO20400.org

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