Welcome to the Prompt Commander AI Podcast — your go-to source for real-world insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming business, marketing, and leadership. Hosted by Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow—the powerhouse trio behind Prompt Commander—each episode features practical tools, inspiring interviews, and powerful prompts to help entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals unlock the full potential of AI. Whether you're an AI novice or a tech-savvy trailblazer, we break ...
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Someone once said “the eyes are the windows to the soul.”If you ponder on that statement long enough one of the most profound insights you with ever experience will dawn on you. It will enlighten your mind with such force it will be one of the greatest light blub moments you will ever have.This eureka aha light bulb wake up moment will occur because the lightening strike epiphany you will have will not be what you expected. Here it is: If the eyes are the window to the soul, it is not as muc ...
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Listen to over 10 years of talks presented at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas – Australia's original disruptive ideas festival. FODI brings to light important conversations that push the boundaries of conventional thought, challenging thinking on some of the most persevering and difficult issues of our time. Hear from our festival alumni – the world’s best experts, innovative thinkers and mischief makers – as they share provocative ideas and conversations that encourage debate and critical t ...
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A monthly show where we get to talk and learn about all things ecological, including interviews with top ecologists (both employers and employees), those working with ecologists, and also aspiring and inspiring career-seeking individuals setting out to make a difference. New episodes released first Monday of the month.
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Couch Potatoes wait for action. Couch Creatives make it happen. No matter your passion or profession, creativity is embedded somewhere in the process. Many find it, harvest it, and use it to help fuel what they do. Join Emory Anderson in the virtual living room as he sits and chats with his guest on the virtual couch about calling, career, and creativity. This is Couch Creatives!
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Pain Reframed is a podcast for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and other health care providers about pain and how pain is managed in our society. Pain is a large issue right now and we will bring powerful and helpful insights on how we can manage pain in a much more efficient and effective way. Pain Reframed is committed to changing language and practice patterns across disciplines and points of care in order to reduce the unnecessary suffering that ...
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Episode 16: Ignore AI, Get Left Behind: Why Your Business Needs a Strategy NOW
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44:45In this hard hitting episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast Tim Roper, Allan DuBon and John Weidow go all in on one of the most urgent topics facing business owners today AI strategy Whether you are overwhelmed curious or still on the fence this is the wake up call you have been waiting for The team breaks down why AI is not just another trend …
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Episode 15: Neurospicy and Wired – How AI Helps Us Stay On Target (Mostly)
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47:39In this raw and real episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim, Allan, and John crack open the very personal intersection of AI and ADHD. From late-night idea storms to the daily dopamine chase, the crew unpacks how artificial intelligence has become a game-changing tool for managing distractions, organizing chaos, and turning neurodivergence…
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Episode 14: Hot Garbage and Gold Mines: How to Survive the AI Hype Machine
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34:37In this episode of Prompt Commander AI, Tim and Allan rip the glossy labels off the world of AI platforms and expose the hot garbage buried beneath the buzz. From overpromised LLMs to shiny-but-shallow tools, we break down how to spot red flags, avoid overpriced vaporware, and choose tools that actually deliver. You'll learn What separates a solid …
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Episode 13: Old Hustle Is Dead: Prompt Up or Shut Up
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39:52Still grinding 16-hour days thinking that’s the only way to win? Think again. In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and guest host Brannon Stacy take a wrecking ball to hustle culture and show you how prompt-driven AI systems are flipping the script for entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders alike. With over 20 y…
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Episode 12: Stop Fighting Your Tools: How AI Systems Save Time, Sanity, and Sales
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44:58Ever find yourself buried in coffee cups at 2 a.m., wrestling with your website, CRM, or marketing tools, wondering why you even started your business in the first place? You're not alone. In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim and Allan paint the all-too-familiar picture of burnout from clunky systems—and show you how to break fre…
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Episode 11: From Dial-Up to AI Domination: Jonathan Mast on Making AI Your Smartest Hire
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53:07In Episode 11 of Prompt Commander AI, Where AI Meets Reality, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow sit down with Jonathan Mast—a digital strategy veteran turned AI educator helping businesses and teams unlock the true power of artificial intelligence. Jonathan shares his journey from building websites in the dial-up days to founding Self Scribe,…
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Episode 10: Prompts + Process = Power: Why AI Alone Won’t Save Your Business
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39:16In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon go beyond the hype to debunk a major myth: that prompts alone are the secret to business success with AI. Spoiler alert—they’re not. The duo dives into the powerful relationship between prompting and processes, showing how smart workflows and clear systems amplify the rea…
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Episode 9: AI Isn’t Magic—It’s Mastery: How to Build Smarter, Not Lazier
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45:53In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow dive deep into the realities of using AI the right way. They unpack the difference between gimmicky tools and truly transformative solutions, reveal the behind-the-scenes work it takes to build meaningful AI workflows, and explain why "just clicking a button…
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The Pitchforks are Coming (2024) - Myra Hamilton, Carl Rhodes & Jordan van den Berg
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1:00:24Ordinary citizens are starting to realise that their dwindling share of our common wealth is no accident, but the inevitable result of the current system. As life becomes more precarious, has the time come when the ‘discontented majority’ will flex their muscles and seize, by whatever means, a fairer share of the economic and social pie? Or will th…
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Speaking Bluntly (2024) - Antoinette Lattouf, Andy Mills & Josh Szeps
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1:03:13Journalists play a vital role in a democracy, holding power to account. The traditional model of journalism sees journalists as disinterested seekers of the truth, striving for ‘objectivity’ and suppressing their own opinions. But as newsrooms and editorial pages previously staffed only by white male journalists have evolved, and as the internet ha…
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David Runciman (2024) - Votes for 6 year olds
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45:40When it comes our most divisive political, economic and social issues there is a fracture between the views of the old and the young. As older generations continue to monopolise wealth and how policy is shaped, younger generations are becoming more and more disenfranchised. The inequality and anger between generations is growing, and it might just …
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Counterfeit People (2024) - Lizzie O’Shea, Patrick Stokes & Emily van der Nagel
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1:01:03The late philosopher and scientist, Daniel Dennett talked about ‘counterfeit people’ as one of the great dangers of AI – but are we now willing to court the same dangers through our adoption of multiple identities across the metaverse. Moving from the confinement of physical reality to the landscape of the metaverse, where looks, preferences, and g…
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Episode 8: Prompt Like a Pro — Mastering the Art of Talking to AI
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39:57In this jam-packed episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon dive deep into the skill that separates casual users from true AI power users: effective prompting. You’ll learn: What a prompt really is—and why it matters Why people often struggle to get great results from AI (and how to fix it) The anatomy of a strong promp…
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#53 - Unravelling the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Craig Llewellyn
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34:25Welcome back to the Ecology Academy Podcast, where host Richard Dodd offers an insightful deep dive into the current hot topic - the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. In this compelling episode, joined by Craig Llewellyn from AtkinsRealis, the discussion shifts from biodiversity net gain to the intricacies of the new bill, highlighting its implicat…
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Episode 7: Raising AI Innovators with Jonathan Shea
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39:07What happens when you hand kids the tools of tomorrow — and invite their parents to build right alongside them? In this episode, Nurturing the Next‑Gen Innovators: Jonathan Shea on Launching AI Kids Academy & Building True AI Literacy at Home, host Tim Roper sits down with Jonathan Shea, founder of AI Kids Academy, to explore how early, hands‑on ex…
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#52 - Exploring Net Benefit for Biodiversity with Craig Llewellyn
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38:00Welcome to another insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd. Join us as we delve into the world of ecology with special guest Craig Llewellyn, Associate Ecologist and Biodiversity Policy Specialist at Atkins Realis. In this first part of a two-part series, we focus on the concept of 'Net Benefit for Biodiversity' wi…
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Episode 6: Stay Human, Scale Smart: Real-World AI for Every Business
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26:52In this energetic episode of the Prompt Commander Podcast, co-founders Allan Dubon and Tim Roper share fresh, firsthand insights from the field—literally fresh off a tour of Drip Swag’s high-tech print shop. They unpack how conversational AI is reshaping everything from coding careers to city-hall budgets, explain why “lazy AI” won’t cut it, and sh…
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Episode 5: From Disney to Digital: Victoria Wynn on Art, AI, and Emotional Intelligence
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25:10Dive into unfiltered, real-world conversations about how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, art, and everyday life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, creative, or just curious about the future, this show explores the practical, personal, and sometimes emotional sides of adopting AI. In this episode, we welcome back Vi…
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Episode 4: Innovating the Future... A Conversation with Mike Todasco
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38:23In this exciting episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast, hosts Tim Roper and Allan Dubon sit down with Mike Todasco—former Head of Innovation at PayPal, current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University's AI Center, and a published poet with over 100 patents to his name. Together, they explore how AI is not the strategy—but the amplifier. M…
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Tim Roper is back! At least Tim is joining us again today. Find out what Tim has been up to. With three (trifecta) categories or topics to cover we dig deeper into the three headed monster Tim is working on. Listen in and discover today's triple crown.
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Episode 3: Leveraging AI as an Artist... Without Breaking the Rules
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20:12In this powerful and refreshing episode, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon sit down with renowned artist and designer Victoria Wynn—a creative force behind branding for Disney, NASA, and ESPN—to explore the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. Together, they unpack the controversy surrounding AI in creative communities and how artists can embra…
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It has been said that travel expands your horizons. Especially going someplace you have never been before. Add to that, towers, mountains, monuments and other edifaces you can summit. One such edifice is found near Stuttgart Germany, in the city of Ulm, Before you even get close to the city, you can see the towering Ulm Münster steeple on the skyli…
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Episode 2: Prompt Commander AI Podcast – The Good, the Bad, and the Bots with Cameron Korth
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25:27In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon are joined by Cameron Korth, CEO of First-Rate IT Services, for an in-depth conversation on the practical use—and potential dangers—of artificial intelligence in business. With years of experience in managed IT and cybersecurity, Cameron shares valuable insights into how …
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n this very first episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, co-hosts Tim Roper and Allan Dubon dive into their personal journeys, share how they met, and explore why they teamed up to launch Prompt Commander. With a mix of wit, wisdom, and real-world experience, they break down how AI is transforming business, community leadership, sales, and eve…
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#51 - Show Me the Data: Local Environmental Record Centres with Adam Rowe
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1:01:42Join host Richard Dodd in this enlightening episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he converses with Adam Rowe, the CEO of the South East Wales Biodiversity Centre (SEWBReC). Discover the significant role Local Environmental Record Centres (LERCs) play in the gathering, management, and dissemination of biodiversity data. Adam shares his journey …
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Every once in a while, events occur in our lives that change the very trajectory we are on. Between the highs and lows, the victories, as well as, the defeats, these monumental moments are transformative. Often they orchestrate new chapters in our life story. 2025 promises to be an exciting journey full of new chapters and new twists and turns in t…
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Ending the 'Tyranny' of Pregnancy (2024) - Luara Ferracioli, Brigitte Gerstl, Mianna Lotz & Kathryn MacKay
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1:02:14Since the dawn of time, our pro-natalist society has implemented certain systems, norms and lenses in which we view child rearing. These often oppressive and coercive conditions make it difficult for many to think about their reproductive options. But with the emergence of artificial wombs and womb transplants, what impact could this have on reprod…
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Uncancelled Culture (2024) - David Baddiel, Roxane Gay, Andy Mills, Megan Phelps-Roper & Tim Dean
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1:01:20Throughout history we have found ways to regulate human behaviour through the threat of social exclusion. But while the idea of ‘cancellation’ is not new, the online sphere has radically shifted the way we hold people to account and punish perceived wrongdoing. Is redemption possible in the digital age? And can narratives of growth and forgiveness …
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Democracy is Not Worth Dying for (2024) - Geraldine Doogue, Masha Gessen, Paul Ham & David Runciman
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1:00:53Democracy has often been presented as an ideal, where citizens can participate and benefit from a fair society. But as we face growing inequality, political turmoil, and loss of faith in modern life, the price of preserving democracy might be proving too steep. Masha Gessen is an opinion columnist for The New York Times and a Distinguished Professo…
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The process of global collapse has begun – driven by the damage we have caused to the Earth’s natural systems. And governments and corporations aren’t going to save us. So are we going to cling to our old individual ways of fighting each other for the final scraps? Or should we adapt and support each other through this transition? Sociologist Jem B…
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#50 - The Life of Batman: An In-depth Conversation with Richard Crompton
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56:26Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast, where host Richard Dodd interviews Richard Crompton from Ecology On Demand. Dive into a fascinating discussion as Richard shares insights from his 26-year career in bat and ecology work, focusing on his unique consulting service dedicated to supporting fellow ecologists. Discover the intricacies of ecological…
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#49 - The Travelling Ecologist: Mark Roper shares tales from New Zealand and Europe
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51:18Happy New Year! Join Richard Dodd in this episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he sits down with Mark Roper, an experienced ecologist and consultant from New Zealand, who shares his fascinating journey in the world of ecology. With over 15 years in ecological consulting, Mark discusses his transition from freshwater fish surveys to a deep pass…
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It's the most magical time of the year! Last Thursday: Thanksgiving This Thursday: Today's Podcast Next Thursday: Toys 4 Tots Thursday The setting of today's podcast is at a beautiful and elegant historic mansion, nestled in the heart of Layton's Main Street and built before Utah even became a state. Listen in and hear the story of how this amazing…
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#48 - Unlocking Biodiversity Net Gain: Insights and Challenges for Ecologists
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46:05Join Richard Dodd and repeat guest Julia Baker on the final Ecology Academy podcast of 2024 as they delve into the significant legal changes surrounding biodiversity net gain in 2024. This episode explores the roles of ecologists, developers, and local authorities in implementing these new practices, focusing on both small and large-scale projects.…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! And Maven is making it merry and bright by collecting toys! Maven Create is opening its doors, again, to Open Doors, for a festive fundraiser on December 3rd! Enjoy drinks, friends, and food as Maven Create hosts this Christmas Giving Party! It's a party with a purpose! Listen to discover what else Maven is…
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Contagious Realities (2024) - Alice Dawkins, Natasha Mitchell, Sandersan Onie, Jean Twenge & Sonny Jane Wise
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1:00:34The increase in mental health and neurodivergent diagnoses in recent years indicates that we’re more aware of our brains than ever before. Does improved social awareness, self-identification, representation and access mean we’ve reached a turning point in the way we acknowledge and treat mental health and neurodivergence in society? Or are we at ri…
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Positive Masculinity (2024) - Monty Badami, Tarang Chawla, Michael Flood & Anna Krien
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1:01:51Masculinity has become a battle ground. From the gender pay gap, to domestic violence and rape, the idea of what it means to be a man has been heavily scrutinised in recent times. Meanwhile the gender wars – fuelled by mainstream conservatives, technology and social media – has shifted society’s ideas in a dangerous direction. Has the recent focus …
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Masha Gessen (2024) - The War of the Narratives
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58:25In an age of creeping authoritarianism, anyone who questions the logic of competing narratives when it comes to historical conflicts risks being silenced. Russian American journalist Masha Gessen says however, in order to learn from history we have to question our world and recognise the signs of when we're sliding into darkness. Gessen examines ho…
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Art is Always Political (2024) - Louise Adler, Brook Garru Andrew, Violette Ayad, Gil Beckwith, Simon Longstaff & Emile Sherman
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1:06:02The culture wars are seeping out of the real world and infiltrating our pages and stages. Art has always traversed unfamiliar and even dangerous territory. But with recent calls to boycott cultural institutions, donors pulling funding, and the cancellation of works and talent, are some discussions too fraught to engage with? Louise Adler is the Dir…
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Wrecking the World Order (2024) - Matt Bevan, Avani Dias, Cheng Lei, Hamish Macdonald & Johanna Weaver
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56:47The world order that we’ve lived with for most of our lives is experiencing a tectonic shift. We’ve experienced unprecedented levels of growth and prosperity – but as a growing cohort of demagogues and autocrats continue to lead our world, there is something quite telling in how populations are responding to our levels of ‘success’. Is our world or…
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#47 - Exploring AI's Role in Ecology and Beyond: A Conversation with Tim Cook on becoming more AI Confident
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54:27Join Richard Dodd in this episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he delves into the intersection of ecology and artificial intelligence with Tim Cook, the founder of AI Confident. Tim shares insights about his company, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering organizations to make informed decisions about AI adoption, particularly those new t…
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Join host Richard Dodd in this insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast as he delves into the topic of imposter syndrome and its impact on ecologists. After a summer hiatus, Richard returns to explore the challenges faced by professionals in the ecological field, particularly those striving for career advancement and leadership roles. Rich…
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Are you BOLD, BRAVE and CURIOUS? FODI is back, baby. We’ve gathered the world's best for a weekend of provocation and inspiration. 87 speakers and artists including 16 international guests across 88 sessions at Carriageworks, Sydney for one massive weekend of danger. Presented by The Ethics Centre, FODI is a place to come and be curious together. A…
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#45 - Understanding the Role of an Ecological Clerk of Works
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27:24Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast, hosted by Richard Dodd. In this episode, we delve into the role and responsibilities of an Ecological Clerk of Works. With summer in full swing, ecologists are busy with surveys and monitoring projects across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re in the UK or elsewhere, this episode is packed with valuable insigh…
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Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) returns to Carriageworks on 24-25 August 2024. Offering a haven for exploration and a harbour for the curious, FODI 2024's theme, Sanctuary allows audiences to engage with the ideas behind the headlines of the 24 hour news cycle. In a litany of entrenched ideas, shallow information and self-censorship, we desperat…
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Tariq Ali (2015) | The Twilight of Democracy
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40:25What is the purpose of democracy when it’s become more challenging than ever to tell the left and right apart? Journalist and filmmaker, Tariq Ali says Western democracy has failed and we are now seeing the emergence of an extreme centre, which ensures no challenges to this form of neoliberal politics is permitted. Tariq Ali is a British-Pakistani …
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Dennis Glover (2015) | Winners and Losers
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33:23In modern Australia, productivity is all that matters, or so our leaders tell us. However the way we have pursued economic growth in the last 30 years has prevented many people from sharing the rewards. We now create wealth via exclusion. Writer Denis Glover argues that an economy is not a society. We desperately need to confront the working condit…
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#44 - NatureSpace Partnership and District Licensing with Sarah Garratt and Andy Buxton
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57:53In this insightful episode of the Ecology Academy podcast, we explore the fascinating world of district licensing in ecological conservation with Sarah Garratt and Andy Buxton from NatureSpace. We delve into Sarah's contribution to NatureSpace's strategic licensing approach and Andy's role in the conceptualization of district licensing. Additionall…
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#43 - Great Crested Newt Surveys Using Detection Dogs, with Nikki Glover at Wessex Water
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40:36Welcome to an enthralling episode of the Ecology Academy Podcast, where host Richard Dodd is joined by special guest Nikki Glover, a Senior Ecologist at Wessex Water renowned for her innovative newt detection techniques. Our dynamic conversation delves into Nikki's essential contributions to large-scale development infrastructure projects, her dive…
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#42 - Diving Deep into Newt Conservation with Specialist Jon Cranfield
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55:23Welcome to the Ecology Academy podcast hosted by Richard Dodd. In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Jon Cranfield, a herpetofauna specialist and director of Herpetologic Limited. Starting from his childhood passion for ecology, we journey through his extensive experience dealing with protected species and examine his commitm…
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