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My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting with my birth year of 1971, I’ll be listing my Top 10 horror films of every year of my life and di ...
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The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations. That’s what The Assembly delivers. Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward. In each episode, you’ll find: Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to ...
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In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Dwayne Britton of DayWon. Dwayne is a seasoned expert in learning, brand, and culture with over 15 years of experience at iconic, people-first companies like Apple, Lululemon, and On. Now, through his consultancy, DayWon, he helps growing organisations align their learning initiatives with their uniq…
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n this episode of PlanningXchange (PX134), we sit down with Dr Cameron McAuliffe, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography & Urban Studies at Western Sydney University. Cameron has written widely on the cultural politics of graffiti and street art, and has advised public authorities on how cities can approach the governance of these highly visible—and of…
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In this excellent interview, Brigid sits down with Barry Ryan of Thirst. Barry is a seasoned marketer turned L&D advocate and is the Head of Marketing at Thirst, the learning platform built for SMEs. With a deep background in B2B marketing, Barry is on a mission to help L&D teams think more like marketers to drive real impact and boost learner enga…
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"Only pain and suffering will make you realize who you are." Intro song: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash (1963) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:08 - RING & AUDITION with JUNOT DIAZ & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out Junot's website: https://www.junotdiaz.com/ Check out Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://w…
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In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Sarah Clayton Jones. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Read to Lead, an organisation that delivers book-inspired peer learning experiences to develop human-skilled leaders and connected teams. With over 20 years of experience leading teams at global organisations, including VW and Accenture, Sarah is a…
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"At 10pm, in what will be the last broadcast, Fact or Fiction goes live." Intro song: "Jersey Devil" by Kevin Welch & Kieran Kane (2004) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:33 - THE LAST BROADCAST with STEFAN AVALOS & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out Stefan's website: https://stefanavalos.com/ Check out Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follow…
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In this episode of The Assembly, host Brigid sits down with Susi Miller, an internationally recognised expert in e-learning accessibility and the award-winning author of Designing Accessible Learning Content. With over 30 years of experience, Susi breaks down the essentials of creating digital learning that is not just compliant, but truly inclusiv…
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"Oh, we've got a psychotic serial killer in the family who loves to butcher people on Halloween." Intro song: "Twenty Years Ago" by Kenny Rogers (1986) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 2:00 - HALLOWEEN: H20 with NICK MOFFATT & ROBERT OTTONE ***** Check out Nick's site: https://www.nickmoffatt.com/ Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert…
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In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Peter O’Leary, whose planning career spans an impressive five decades.Peter began his journey in the mid-1970s as a cadet in local government, rising through the ranks to senior management. He later moved into the private sector before serving over 11 years as a Tribunal Member at VCAT, where he pre…
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"Tiiiiiiiiiiiime is on my side..." Intro song: "Time is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones (1964) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:32 - FALLEN with BRAD GOLDBERG ***** Check out Brad's website: https://www.bradleygoldberg.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.…
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In this interview, Adam sits down with Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned expert in learning science, learning evaluation, and evidence-based practice in L&D. Will is the founder of Work-Learning Research, a respected speaker, and the creator of the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM). He is also the author of Performance-Focused Learner Surve…
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"Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice-skate uphill." Intro song: "Confusion Dub" by The Pump Panel (1995) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:14 - BLADE with JOSH FLANAGAN, CONOR KILPATRICK, & RON RICHARDS ***** Check out iFanboy: https://ifanboy.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: htt…
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In this episode of L&D 101, host Brigid McCormack sits down with renowned senior learning strategist Lori Niles-Hofmann to demystify the big shifts shaping Learning and Development today. With over 25 years of experience across international banking, consulting, and marketing, Lori offers a compelling look into the evolving world of L&D—from digita…
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"Who gives a shit what they are. Just tell us how to kill these motherfuckers." Intro song: "Octopus's Garden" by The Beatles (1969) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:20 - DEEP RISING with SEAN O'CONNER ***** Check out Sean's articles on Macabre Daily: https://www.macabredaily.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegra…
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"You ugly, blood-sucking fucker, DIE!" Intro song: "Transylvanian Concubine" by Rasputina (1996) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:36 - JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES with ALEECE & TONY ***** Check out Aleece & Tony's Gutted Horror Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gutted-horror-podcast/id1558950151 ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.i…
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In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Jez Light of Ground Control. Jez is an award-winning learning leader, known for his transformational approach to L&D. He is Head of Learning and a member of the executive team at Ground Control, a national maintenance and construction company operating across the UK. Jez previously led learning for g…
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"Guess what guys, it's time to embrace the horror! Look, we've got front row tickets to the end of Earth!" Intro song: "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis (1961) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:10 - DEEP IMPACT & ARMAGEDDON with STEPHANIE ROSE ***** Check out Stephanie's website: https://stephanierosewriter.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: h…
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In this debut episode of L&D 101, host Brigid McCormack welcomes the inimitable John Helmer—podcast host, writer, and long-time learning industry figure—for a no-nonsense exploration of how the world of L&D has evolved over the past two decades. Drawing on his deep experience as a marketer, buyer, and thought leader, John shares practical advice on…
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"This is not good! This is not good!" Intro song: "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult (1977) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:22 - GODZILLA with DANA GUMBINER & BRITTON HOLLAND ***** Check out the LGS MixTape on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FexWEHdqA ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show:…
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In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Scott Matheson, Head of Planning at MyLot, an Australian AI technology company focused on simplifying the planning process for councils and communities. With a background in statutory planning across local government, consultancies, and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, Scott bring…
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In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Ross Garner and Paul Buller of Mind Tools to explore one of the most pressing topics in L&D today: the role of AI in content creation and the future of learning. Ross is Chief Learning Officer at Mind Tools and a former Learning Designer of the Year. He’s also a long-time podcast host and co-author o…
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Assembly – the new voice of Assemble You. Formerly known as L&D Challenges, our rebranded podcast reflects a more inclusive, optimistic, and forward-thinking take on learning and development. In this episode, co-founders Richard Ward and Adam Lacey are joined by new co-host Brigid McCormack to walk you throu…
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"I thought the only alien in this high school was me." Intro song: "School's Out" by Soul Asylum (1998) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:14 - THE FACULTY with JO KAPLAN ***** Check out Jo's website: https://jo-kaplan.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://[email protected]
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"Someone's taking all of these urban legends, and making them a reality." Intro song: "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players (1975) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:15 - URBAN LEGEND with DONNA ***** Check out Donna's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donna-tha-dead-podcast/id1580057325 ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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Remember 'performance support'? Amid all the talk of AI, adaptive learning, and skills, it's kind of been forgotten. But not by us! Or by respondents to Don Taylor's Global Sentiment Survey, who ranked it 11th hottest trend this year (up two from last year). In the first of a two-part series of crossover episodes with our partner MindTools, Adam si…
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"What happens if Jerry gets mad?" Intro song: "Under the Sea" by Samuel E Wright (1989) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:00 - SPHERE with SAM TONNELL ***** Check out Sam's website: https://samtonnell.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://[email protected] LEAVE A COMMENT A…
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In this excellent interview, Adam chats with Director of Learning, Leadership, & Inclusion at Marston's, a leading UK pub operator with over 1,300 pubs and over 10,000 workers. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector, she is recognised as a senior L&D thought leader and a strong believer in fostering high-impact cultures where in…
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"We've met before, haven't we." Intro song: "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC (1979) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 1:18 - LOST HIGHWAY with RAMSEY CAMPBELL & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Ramsey's website: https://www.ramseycampbell.com/ Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/?hl=en …
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"Never believe what you publish, and never publish what you believe." Intro song: "Come Fly with Me" by Frank Sinatra (1958) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - THE NIGHT FLIER with KELLEY JONES & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Join Kelley Jones & Matt Wagner's Dracula Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/draculatheimpaler/dracula-volume-1-the-impa…
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"You want a real ending, with plausible plot development, right?" Intro song: "Head Games" by Foreigner (1979) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:20 - FUNNY GAMES with WILLIAM R.A. RUSH & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Watch William's movie GROUP: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D62B1G4S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Buy Stephen's book: https://a.co/d/fvkidOt ****…
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In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with the Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Simon Cox. Si is a dynamic leader specialising in employee engagement and learning innovation, with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. As Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Si oversees the design and de…
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In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Professor Alfonso Morales and Edna Ely-Ledesma of the University of Wisconsin-Madson about the unique and often overlooked role of public markets in shaping vibrant, inclusive urban environments. Drawing on their research and on-the-ground experience, they share insights into how markets serve not j…
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"No! Wake up, Julie! He's behind all this! How many fucked up fisherman are out there? Intro song: "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama (1983) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:24 - I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER with TRACY JOHNSON & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out Tracy's project The Deviant Collective with Juliet Sugg: https://tracyjohnsonjulietsugg.substack.c…
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"Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven." Intro song: "Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen (1978) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:14 - THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE with LOWELL GREENBLATT ***** Check out Lowell's handywork over at Macabre Daily: https://www.macabredaily.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/…
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In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Natalie Newton the Early Careers Lead at Together Money. Beginning her career in recruitment advertising, Natalie developed a passion for talent development and creating impactful early career experiences. She has over 25 years of experience in talent development and has been leading the early career str…
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"Bitch, hang up the phone and Star 69 his ass!" Intro song: "Scream" by The Misfits (1999) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:15 - SCREAM 2 with AVIE FIELDS ***** Check out Avie's Horror Advocate site: https://msha.ke/thehorroradvocate?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ E…
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"This river can kill you a thousand ways." Intro song: "Union of the Snake" by Duran Duran (1983) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:19 - ANACONDA with ROBERT REINEKE & STEPHEN BISSETTE _____ Check out Robert's podcast: https://wherethelongtailends.com/category/podcast/still-watching-the-skies/ Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ _____ Follow the sho…
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"I'm not dying in a fucking rat maze!" Intro song: "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains (1990) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:20 - CUBE with BRAD HANSON & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out all the cool stuff Brad is doing by heading over to his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hadbranson Check out Stephen Bissette's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follo…
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In this insightful interview, Adam chats with the digital learning partner at River Island, Cameo Bondy. Cameo is a passionate Learning and Development specialist with a strong track record in designing inclusive and engaging training programs. With experience in both retail and healthcare settings, Cameo is dedicated to fostering accessible learni…
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In PX130 our guest is Max Shifman, Chief Executive Officer of Intrapac Property, one of Australia's most respected private developers. Max brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having worked across master-planned communities, regional housing projects, and complex urban redevelopments mainly along Australia’s eastern seaboard. His backgr…
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"The car crash is a fertilizing event rather than a destructive event." Intro song: "Crash" by The Primitives (1988) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:26 - CRASH with DEAN MANNESS ***** Check out Dean's Podcast: https://returnrevengeresurrection.podbean.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: h…
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"I've always been better at feeling out volcano's than people and politics." Intro song: "Volcano" by The Presidents of the United States (1996) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:27 - DANTE'S PEAK & VOLCANO with RACHEL HARRISON ***** Rachel's website: https://www.rachel-harrison.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegr…
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Using Skill Sprints to Drive Individual-Lead Learning with Russell Woods In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Russel Woods from Aster Group UK. Russell is the Learning and Development Partner for Aster Group. He has taken his experience from leading and developing organisations in the sports and social housing sectors into L&D and is no…
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"Can I eat it or will it eat me?" Intro song: "Bugs" by Pearl Jam (1994) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:22 - MIMIC with JOE VELAZQUEZ ***** Check out Joe's podcast! https://thefilmjoepodcast.libsyn.com/ Check out Joe's other podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/569250 ***** Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Email the…
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"Wishissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssuuuugghhgheehrernnnjdfshdfksnksh" Intro song: "Careful What You Wish For" by Eminem (2009) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 1:14 - WISHMASTER with SYLVESTER BARZY & MATT OROZCO ***** Check out Sylvester's website: https://sylvesterbarzey.com/ Check out Matt's website: https://www.macabredaily.com/ ***** Follow the sh…
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This episode features former professional athlete and mental health coach Aaron Ridley of Tribox & OPTIEDGE. Aaron is a former professional athlete who has spent years learning, improving, and gaining qualifications to switch from the ring to developing businesses in the corporate mental health arena. In this powerful Mental Fitness Masterclass, we…
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"I thought you were dead?" "Yeah, I get that a lot." Intro song: "I Think I'm a Clone Now" by Weird Al Yankovic (1988) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 1:12 - ALIEN RESURRECTION with VINCE DIFIORE ***** CAKE'S website: https://www.cakemusic.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradletot…
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In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with Learning Manager at River Island Tom Kirk. Tom has nearly 15 years of experience in various learning formats, including sports and business coaching, and university lecturing, and is a qualified Science teacher and former Head of Year. Since transitioning to Learning & Development post-COVID, he has trai…
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In PX129 our guest is Jeffrey Mason of the Charter Cities Institute. Jeffrey joined CCI as a Researcher in 2019. His research interests include urban economics, structural transformation, special economic zones, and technology ecosystems. He has worked on policy advisory projects in Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, and Honduras, among other countries. Pr…
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