Best Tempest Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Bantha Episode – The Bantha in the Room 50:59

1M ago50:59

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We’re back with another bantha episode, and this time we’ve got Star Wars Celebration to discuss! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Support Dueling Genre on Patreon Patreon Associate Producers: Matt Bennett and Mark YbarraBy Dueling Genre Productions

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Pt 1 – When it Comes to Ice Cream, Or Killing Count Dooku 2:16:36

2M ago2:16:36

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We’ve somehow managed to do this show for a whopping 4 years! And as such, that means we get to do another deep dive on film in the Skywalker Saga! We’re joined by friends of the show Tony and Nick Jimenez to gush, speculate, and proselytize about The Revenge of the Sith. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Suppo…

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Bantha Episode – Stop Having Thoughts 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

We’re back baby, and we’ve got stuff to talk about! Somehow, we managed to avoid making this an “Oops, All Andor,” podcast, but I have a good feeling that’s going to be coming up here soon enough. We chat a little Andor, a little Kathleen Kennedy, and a little Anzellan in this one. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Se…

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner Part 2 – More Wreckpunk 1:52:45

4M ago1:52:45

1:52:45

It’s been a minute, but Tim and Gary are back this week to talk about the second half of Lourna Dee’s story from Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner. Trapped on the prison ship, The Restitution, Lourna navigates prison politics and former grudges in order to restore her place in the galaxy! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Duelin…

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Bantha Episode – Everything’s Coming Up Aftermath 1:32:22

4M ago1:32:22

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We’re back with another bantha episode this week, and while we don’t have a whole lot of concrete news to discuss, we still found something! Plus, stay tuned for our final thoughts about Skeleton Crew! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Support Dueling Genre on Patreon Patreon Associate Producers: Matt Bennett a…

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Star Wars: A Vader Family Sithmas – A Shallow Puddle 54:12

5M ago54:12

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Tim and Gary are back for our several-weeks-too-late holiday special; thank you to everyone for bearing with us as we dealt with holiday travel and family obligations. This week we’re talking about a very lovely little picture book, it’s A Vader Family Sithmas! In this episode: A Vader Family Sithmas by Jeffrey Brown Follow us on Twitter or Instagr…

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Bantha Episode – We Have No Florgin Experience 56:25

6M ago56:25

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Tim and Gary are back for another bantha, and this time we’ve got a new show to discuss! We spoil some minor things about the first few episodes of Skeleton Crew and discuss some real world pirate history. Also, Visions Season 3 is coming, and the studios involved have been announced! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord…

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Runner Part 1 – The Cavan Scott Continuum 1:44:28

6M ago1:44:28

1:44:28

It’s time for another deep dive, and this time we’re digging into the beginnings of a story about Gary’s favorite High Republic “Tempest Runner”, one of a triumvirate who are second in command to the leader of the Nihil marauders, Lourna Dee herself. We’ve discussed her in passing so many times on this show, and while Tim might not have loved the s…

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Bantha Episode – It’s Not Star Wars 47:27

7M ago47:27

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After an unexpected–but well needed–break, Tim and Gary are back with another Bantha, and we’ve got some news thanks to D23 Brazil! In This Episode: Skeleton Crew Filmmaker Roundtable Mick Giacchino to compose Skeleton Crew Andor Season 2 Premiere date Skeleton Crew Official Trailer 2 Mando Season 3 and Ahsoka 4K Release Star Wars Bestiary Star War…

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Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Await The Dawn 2:04:30

8M ago2:04:30

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Since Gary has been playing Star Wars: Outlaws, we decided to stay in a similar space and read some Crimson Dawn comics. This quiet little faction is back in action, and they reclaim their glory by stealing Han Solo!! We all know where this goes, and yet, it’s still a delight. In This Episode: Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters Written by: Charle…

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Bantha Episode – Nix is MVP 1:28:02

9M ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Tim and Gary are back, and while we continue to be in a slump with regards to Big Star Wars News, we’ll always find something to talk about. In this episode: Music By John Williams Ewan McGregor Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Hayden Christenscen speech for Ewan McGregor Daisy Ridley on returning to Star Wars Bad Batch Comics from Dark Horse Star Wa…

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Star Wars: Twilight of the Apprentice – Pyramids in Pyramids 2:07:58

9M ago2:07:58

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It’s time for another deep dive, and this time Tim and Gary dug back into Rebels to discuss the Season 2 finale, Twilight of the Apprentice. In This Episode: Twilight of the Apprentice Director: Dave Filoni Writers: Carrie Beck, Simon Kinberg, Dave Filonid Starring: Taylor Grey as Ezra Bridger Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan Jarrus Ashley Eckstein as A…

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Bantha Episode – Just Amblin Things 1:02:54

9M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Tim and Gary are back for another Bantha, and somehow despite both SDCC and D23 having come and gone, we still have very little real news to discuss. Don’t worry, we find other things to talk about as well! In this episode: Star Wars Outlaws is right around the corner! Skeleton Crew out December 3! Sigourney Weaver in Mandalorian and Grogu! The Aco…

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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor Pt 2 – King Terak Propaganda 2:16:21

10M ago2:16:21

2:16:21

Tim and Gary return alongside special guest Kevin to continue our conversation about The Battle for Endor! In this episode: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor Starring: Warwick Davis as Wicket Aubree Miller as Cindel Siân Phillips as Charal Carel Struycken as Terak and Wilford Brimley as Noa Storm Runner – The Ezz Bennil Files Follow us on Twitter or Inst…

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Bantha Episode – Grammar Rodeo 40:21

10M ago40:21

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Tim and Gary are back for another Bantha, and despite SDCC having just passed us by, we don’t really have that much news to discuss. Join us for a little bit of book talk, a little bit of Skeleton Crew thoughts, and a little disappointment about the future of Star Wars: Outlaws! In this episode: Star Wars Book News Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Star War…

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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor Pt 1 – My Defining Wilford Brimley

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Tim and Gary are joined by returning Ewok expert Kevin to chat about THE BATTLE FOR ENDOR! This movie is somehow way better than it has any right to be, which means we had to cut this episode in half, but we’ll be back in two weeks with post San Diego Comic-Con news, and then we’ll have part two up two weeks after that! Stay tuned! In this episode:…

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Bantha Episode – Just A Couple Of Yappers 1:00:50

11M ago1:00:50

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We’re back with another bantha, and while we don’t have a lot of news this week, we still have a lot to discuss! Gary and Tim make some predictions about what Star Wars news may be announced at SDCC and D23 this year, before diving into some of our thoughts and feelings about The Acolyte. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Dis…

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From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back – Being Hangry Leads to Hate 2:52:45

12M ago2:52:45

2:52:45

We’re back with another deep dive and this time we’re joined by friend of the show Tony to talk about a few stories from the short story collection From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back In this episode: There Is Always Another by Mackenzie Lee Fake It Till You Make It by Cavan Scott But What Does He Eat? by S.A. Chakraborty Follow u…

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Bantha Episode – Crosshair’s Disgusting Curveball

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It’s time for another bantha episode, and while we might not have a lot of news this week, that doesn’t mean we don’t have a lot to talk about! Up top, Star Wars: Hunters and Tim’s thoughts on Bad Batch and Tales of the Empire, followed up by baseball, baseball, and more baseball! In this episode: The Last Star Wars: Hunters Trailer The BatBoysBase…

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Star Wars: The High Republic: There Is No Fear – And I Mean All Jedi

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It’s another new deep dive, and this time we’re chatting about the High Republic! In this episode: Star Wars: The High Republic – There Is No Fear Writer: Cavan Scott Penciller: Ario Anindito Inker: Mark Morales Letterer: Ariana Maher Colorist: Annalisa Leoni Editor: Mark Paniccia Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Ser…

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Bantha Episode – Explain It Like I’m Old 48:55

1y ago48:55

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It’s time for another bantha episode, and this week is full of a bunch of new trailers to discuss! In this Episode: Galactic Empire Star Wars Hunters Lego Fortnite – Rebel Adventure Cinematic Trailer Star Wars in Fortnite Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Trailer The Acolyte Official Trailer ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Uses Stop-Motion by Phil Tipp…

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Star Wars: The Trial of Ahsoka Tano – Deceptive Fortune Cookies 2:17:36

1y ago2:17:36

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We’re back with another Deep Dive, and since Tales of the Empire is just around the corner, we’ve decided to talk about the last appearance of Barriss Offee in the four-part finale of The Clone Wars season 5! In this episode: S5E17 – Sabatoge S5E18 – The Jedi Who Knew Too Much S5E19 – To Catch a Jedi S5E20 – The Wrong Jedi Follow us on Twitter or I…

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Bantha Episode – Barriss is Back Baby! 58:26

1y ago58:26

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It’s time for another bantha, and this time we’ve got a slew of new trailers to discuss! In this episode: Star Wars: The Acolyte Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Star Wars: Outlaws Beau Willimon to co-write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Support Dueling Genre on Patreon Patreon Asso…

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Star Wars Visions: Season 2 – Sith Mommy 1:48:13

1y ago1:48:13

1:48:13

It’s time for another deep dive, and this time we’re joined by the ever lovely Norman Mitchell to discuss Star Wars: Visions Season 2! In this episode: Spy Dancer Produced by Studio La Cachette Written by Juilen Chheng and Gabrielle D’Andrimont Directed by Juilien Chheng Starring: Camille Cottin as Loi’e Haycie Chase as Hetis Lambert Wilson as Jon …

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S2E06 - How to avoid becoming a bad boss? - Ken Corey 35:44

1y ago35:44

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Ken Corey, co author of the book behind today's question, titled Bad Bosses Ruin Lives The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss.By Aaron Rackley

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Bantha Episode – In This House We Ship Tarkin x TK-421 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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We’re back with another bantha episode, and this time it’s under an hour! There’s not a lot of news, but we chat about video games, the High Republic, and Space Husbands! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Support Dueling Genre on Patreon Patreon Associate Producers: Matt Bennett and Mark Ybarra…

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S2E05 - How to estimate with Quantified Tasks - Jason C. McDonald 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

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In today's episode, I am joined by Jason McDonald, Director of Community Development at the OWASP Foundation. Author of "Dead Simple Python” and the brain behind today’s topic. Quantified Tasks.By Aaron Rackley

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Luminous Beings Are We 2:19:13

1+ y ago2:19:13

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It’s our 3 year anniversary, and we’re here with our third saga film deep dive! It’s Empire Strikes Back! Rounding out our “second movie in a trilogy” series, we’ve brought on the delightful hosts of Franchisography, co-creators of Geek by Night, and heads of Dueling Genre, Scott Carelli and Nick Jimenez! In this episode: Star Wars Episode V: The E…

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S2E04 - Does remote work... work? - Michael Tempest 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Michael Tempest, a Senior engineering team lead at Spendesk and creator of thinkasync.xyz/ and together we will be answering that very polarising question. Does remote work… Work?By Aaron Rackley

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S2E03 - Why do we need to stop measuring developer productivity? - Tobias Mende 37:13

1+ y ago37:13

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In today’s episode, I'm joined by Tobias Mende, a leader, mentor and Tech advisor and together we will be answering the question. Why do we need to stop measuring developer productivity?By Aaron Rackley

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Bantha Episode – Good 2024 Omens 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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Tim and Gary are back with another bantha episode, and this time we actually have news! Granted, it’s three week old news, but that’s just how the podcast goes baby! In This Episode: Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Miller Star Wars Origami by Chris Alexander Ahsoka Season 2 is in Development The Mandalorian and Grogu film to be directed…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 4 | The Emissary 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

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Sophie is forced to contend with the unbelivable as the secrets of Whale's Arch and its dreadful provenance are revealed. The Outsider - The Emissary - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' series…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 1 | Tempest Tossed 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

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After suffering a nervous breakdown, Sophie Dutton travels to the town of Whale's Arch on the Yorkshire coast to recover, but soon discovers it may not be the best place to ease her troubled mind. The Outsider - Tempest Tossed - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuar…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 2 | Grave Concerns 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

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Sophie Dutton seeks to find out whether an unusual sighting was real or if her nervous disorder is returning. Along the way she encounters some of Whale's Arch's residents and learns more about its troubled history. The Outsider - Grave Concerns - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 3 | Home of the Night Things 15:02

1+ y ago15:02

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Sophie finds herself in a strange location with no memory of how she got there. The Outsider - Home of the Night Things - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' series. 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Mo…

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THE OUTSIDER - PART 5 | Let the World Think Me Dead 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

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In the dramatic finale, Whale's Arch's history may be the source of its undoing as events build to a devastating conclusion. The Outsider - Let the World Think Me Dead - Read by Chloe Gorman Written by Andrew Bate Music by Andrew Bate 'The Outsider' is a five-part novella from Moth Sanctuary Productions as part of the 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth…

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S2E02 - What engineering metrics should I use as a leader? - Lena Reinhard 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

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In today’s episode, I am joined by Lena Reinhard, a Leadership & Executive Coach, Mentor, Organizational Development Consultant, Advisor, Speaker & we are answering the question What engineering metrics should I use as a leader?By Aaron Rackley

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S2E01 - How do I set goals and objectives as a leader? - Ida Rolek-Kononiuk 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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Today we are in conversation with Ida Rolek-Kononiuk (VP of Technology) and we start 2024 and season 2 of this podcast answering the question. How do I set goals and objectives as a leader?By Aaron Rackley

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Star Wars: Vader Immortal – Just Wiggle It 1:28:41

1+ y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

We’re back for the first deep dive of 2024, and we’re finally, after months and months of talking about it, discussing the VR experience, Vader Immortal! In this episode: Vader Immortal Written by David S. Goyer, Mohen Leo, Colin MacKie, and Ben Snow Directed by Ben Snow Starring: Maya Rudolf as ZO-E3 Scott Lawrence as Darth Vader Steve Blum as Adm…

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Bantha Episode – Microdosing the Dark Side 1:01:32

1+ y ago1:01:32

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Gary and Tim are ringing in the new year with our very first Bantha of 2024! We share the Star Wars Christmas gifts we received this year, Tim tells Gary how disappointed he was with Jedi: Survivor (spoilers ahead!), and we talk a little about our disappointment in the growing lack of physical media! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueli…

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The Empire Strips Back Holiday Special – Wookie Ookie Galore 2:29:40

1+ y ago2:29:40

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It’s finally here, our first deep dive back in the archives, and this time we’re bringing a new special holiday episode! It’s The Empire Strips Back Holiday Special! Tim and Gary have invited our friends Kevin and Isabel to join us to chat about the raunchiest Star Wars Burlesque available on the internet! Happy Holidays! Just a heads up, while we …

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9. How do I work on my personal growth as a leader? - Steve Dwire 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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Today we are in conversation with Steve Dwire, an Entrepreneur and Technology Leader Professional Coach and we explore the topic of personal growth and how you as a leader can take the time to step away from managing others and take the much-needed time to reflect on yourself.By Aaron Rackley

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Bantha Episode – Just A Vague 2024 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

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At long last, we’re finally back! We’re sorry our break took so long, and that this episode is a relatively short one, but we’re back! Despite our hiatus, there’s surprisingly little news to talk about. Instead we discuss what we’ve been up to and our feelings about the Ahsoka show, among a few other tangents! Join us next week for The Empire Strip…

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The Other Referendum 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

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The Other Referendum"It all came down to me. One man. A human full-stop."At a time of national upheaval, a monarch addresses a restive nation. Should he stick to the script or can he finally be himself and speak from the heart? This powerful original drama by Tempest Productions imagines a moment of existential crisis for the monarchy and asks how …

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8. What is a CTO Coach - Andy Skipper 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

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Today we are in conversation with Andy Skipper, Founder and Chief Coach of CTO Craft and we talk about what is a CTO Coach and what does it take to be a good CTO.By Aaron Rackley

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Your Most Avid Reader - Episode 24 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

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Your Most Avid ReaderEpisode 24"Go ahead. You are the Writer. Not me."Will she do it? Will Hilary brush away the painful past and give in to Monica's demands? Your Most Avid Reader comes to an end with the untangling of everyone's story. The writer, it seems, finally holds all the cards.Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Pr…

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7. What is the Power of Positive Leadership? - Julie Nee 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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Today we are in conversation with Julie Nee, a passionate trainer, speaker and author and together we deep dive and talk about the book & course 'The Power Of Positive Leadership'By Aaron Rackley

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Your Most Avid Reader - Episode 23 17:36

1+ y ago17:36

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Your Most Avid Reader Episode 23"I want something from you. And you will give it, because it’s never too late." Monica reveals why she behaved so callously towards Hilary all those years ago, but she's not prepared to end things there. She has a final, audacious request.Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which w…

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6. How do you build a tech team? - Alfie Whattam 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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Today we are in conversation with Alfie Whattham answering the question How do you build a tech team?By Aaron Rackley

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Your Most Avid Reader - Episode 22 16:48

1+ y ago16:48

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Your Most Avid ReaderEpisode 22"It wasn't until the picnic that I realised that you might feel something other than friendship towards me."The gloves are off. Monica and Hilary have a lot to say to each other. But one mystery remains... how they got here in the first place. What happened in the past to set them on this path to confrontation?Your Mo…

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