Best Jon and Niall Podcasts (2025)

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Melanie Shufflebotham - Mapping the EV Charging Landscape 34:34

6d ago34:34

34:34

Melanie Shufflebotham, co-founder and COO of Zap-Map, the UK’s leading app for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to locate charging stations and plan trips, shares Zap-Map's journey from a basic Google Map overlay in 2014 to a robust platform with live data, user reviews, and payment options. Zap-Map also supports businesses and local authorities with …

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The People's Joker (Part Two) - Identity is Not Fixed 1:03:46

4d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

The conclusion is here! Part two of Bat Minute's discussion of Vera Drew's wonderful film 'The People's Joker' has landed for your delight - now, what's ya name and pronouns, huh? It's time to make that smile real, one more time! The next episode follows... soon! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's C…

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How to say no 35:44

4d ago35:44

35:44

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create s…

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Shonda Rhimes on saying yes to what scares you 45:16

11d ago45:16

45:16

Shonda Rhimes is the revolutionary creator, writer, and executive producer behind so many groundbreaking TV shows—from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal to Bridgerton and How To Get Away With Murder. Her work has changed the way stories are told on TV and the lives of viewers who see themselves represented on the screen for the first time. Shonda and Adam…

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The People's Joker (Part One) - He/Ha 1:19:52

19d ago1:19:52

1:19:52

In the first episode of this two-part spectacular your Dynamic Duo finally breathe deep of that Smylex in order to bring you a coming-of-age story of self-discovery like no other - it's time for The People's Joker to hit the stage! Vera's here, puddin'. The next episode follows... soon! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the…

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Melinda French Gates on navigating change 30:39

18d ago30:39

30:39

Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, advocate, and self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist.” In her new book, The Next Day, she opens up about the lessons she’s learned about change, from getting divorced to leaving the Gates Foundation that she co-founded and co-chaired for decades. Melinda and Adam discuss how derailment c…

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S03E12: Vicky Edmonds - What’s Really Stopping Drivers from Going Electric? 31:29

27d ago31:29

31:29

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We’re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert 38:21

26d ago38:21

38:21

What do you think will make you happy next year? According to Dan Gilbert’s research, your guess is probably wrong. Dan is a Harvard psychologist, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness, and popular TED talker, and he and Adam discuss why it’s so difficult to make accurate predictions about our own future and how to figure out what actually m…

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Jon Burdekin - Salary Sacrifice: The Secret to Affordable EVs? 29:26

1M ago29:26

29:26

Toby and Jon Burdekin dive into the challenges and opportunities of fleet electrification. They discuss the evolution of electric vehicle infrastructure, the growing role of salary sacrifice schemes in making EVs more accessible, and the misconceptions surrounding EV adoption. Jon shares insights on how businesses can smoothly transition their flee…

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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on leading great teams and moving on 42:13

1M ago42:13

42:13

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are two of the greatest athletes of all time — Megan is an Olympic gold medalist and was named the best soccer player in the world by FIFA. Sue has won five of her own Olympic gold medals in basketball and four WNBA championships. Now that the couple have each retired from their legendary sports careers, they host a podca…

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How David Fajgenbaum saved his own life — and thousands of others 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

David Fajgenbaum had his last rites read to him at 25 years old after a brutal struggle with an inflammatory disease that attacks the vital organs. As a medical student with two weeks left to live, he repurposed a drug and tested it on himself—and saved his own life. Now, he’s repeating the same process for many others through his nonprofit, Every …

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Neill Emmett - Are Motorway Service Stations the Key to EV Success? 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

Toby speaks with Neill Emmett, Global Marketing & Brand Director at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a company with a 160-year legacy in refueling and energy solutions. Now leading the EV transition, Gilbarco’s Konect provides turnkey solutions for fuel retailers adapting to electric charging. Neill shares insights on seamless EV infrastructure, retail profit…

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What hibernating animals can teach us about human sleep with Vladyslav Vyazovskiy 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

Do you ever wish you could hibernate like a bear during the winter? Vladyslav Vyazovskiy thinks it might be possible. As a sleep physiologist at Oxford, Vladyslav studies why humans sleep and the sleep patterns of other species. He and Adam discuss the possibility of unlocking a hibernation ability in humans and its potential benefits – from curing…

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The voices in your head with Ethan Kross 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

Do you have an inner monologue? Ethan Kross is a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies our inner lives, from how you respond to the voice in your head to how you manage your emotions. Ethan and Adam compare notes on their inner voices (or lack thereof), share advice on how to calm an anxious mind, and discuss the benefits of mental time trave…

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Tom Hurst: Will EV Charging Keep Up? The Future of Ultra-Rapid Charging 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

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The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

Have you heard of the word sonder? It’s the realization that each “random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.” John Koenig introduced it in his book The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows—a compilation of new words aiming to capture the nuance and complexity of emotions that can be hard to put a finger on. In this vocabulary-expa…

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Decoding cross-cultural communication with Erin Meyer 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

When talking and working with people from different cultures, sometimes meanings and intentions can get lost in translation. Erin Meyer is an expert on how we communicate and collaborate differently around the world. She and Adam discuss how cultural norms affect honesty and assertiveness, unpack the science behind some common American stereotypes,…

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George Symes: 🚨 Can Emergency Vehicles Go Electric? 🚓⚡ 28:48

3M ago28:48

28:48

Toby speaks with George Symes, founder of Evaluate Strategy, a consultancy specialising in decarbonising complex fleets. With over 15 years in transport and infrastructure consulting, George shares insights on the challenges and opportunities of electrifying emergency services, rental fleets, and logistics companies. From the UK’s ZEV mandate to fl…

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The importance of validation with therapist Caroline Fleck 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

Seeking acceptance is a natural part of the human experience — but do you know how to dish it out? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck believes that validating others is a key to building stronger relationships. She and Adam discuss strategies for recognizing another person’s feelings, the distinction between empathetic validation and exaggerated …

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Rewriting your story with Allison Sweet Grant 42:27

3M ago42:27

42:27

Allison Sweet Grant is the author of the debut novel I Am the Cage — and also Adam’s wife. In this special episode, Allison and Adam dive into Allison’s book, inspired by her experience growing up with a congenital limb discrepancy and undergoing a complicated medical procedure at a formative age. They explore the lessons for identity, shame, trust…

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Matthew Lumsden - How Connected Energy is Giving EV Batteries a Second Life 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy, discusses how his company repurposes second-life EV batteries for energy storage solutions. Connected Energy, founded in 2013, emerged from an EV charging project that highlighted grid limitations. By working with Renault and securing investments from Volvo Energy and Caterpillar, they’ve created an innovat…

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Cancelling cancel culture with Loretta Ross 36:38

3M ago36:38

36:38

As a public intellectual, activist and professor at Smith College, Loretta Ross is no stranger to confrontation and debate. But years of working to change the minds of others have led her to rethink her own ideas about approaching difficult conversations. Loretta and Adam discuss why shaming rarely changes behavior and her powerful alternative to c…

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Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

Sharon McMahon is a government expert, but that doesn’t mean she wants to run for office. As an author, podcaster and civics teacher, Sharon finds that her time is best spent kindly correcting people on the internet and leading her millions of Instagram followers — who call themselves the Governerds — in conversations about how to improve democracy…

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Improving teen mental health with Lisa Damour 41:10

3M ago41:10

41:10

Adolescence can be an emotionally volatile time, and in the age of social media, concerns about teenage mental health are more pressing than ever — for teens and parents alike. Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist who specializes in teenagers and their mental health, consulting on the Pixar film Inside Out 2 and authoring the New York Times b…

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Fixing the trust crisis with Rachel Botsman 43:17

4M ago43:17

43:17

Who do you trust — and when? Rachel Botsman is a leading expert on trust in the modern world, and her new audiobook, How to Trust and Be Trusted, offers bold new ways of thinking about building, maintaining and restoring relationships. Rachel and Adam redefine trust, examine why we often trust the wrong people and question the assumption that trans…

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Linda Grave - What’s Next for Electric Vehicles? 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

Linda Grave, founder of EV Driver, discusses her journey from renewable energy to pioneering the EV charging sector. She shares how she built and sold a successful charging network, her passion for user-friendly EV solutions, and the importance of interoperability. Linda offers insights on industry challenges, innovations like battery storage and s…

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Sam Altman on the future of AI and humanity 39:42

4M ago39:42

39:42

Sam Altman is the CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He and Adam discuss AI's advances in creativity and empathy, its ethical challenges, and the role of human oversight. Sam and Adam also discuss strategies for adapting to a changing world and their hopes for technology that enhances human progress while maintaining human val…

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Merve Emre on emotional intelligence as corporate control (Re-release) 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

It's been 25 years since the concept of emotional intelligence exploded onto the scene. Cultural critic Merve Emre makes a bold case that in the wrong hands, it can be used to exploit people. We unpack the surprising roots of emotional intelligence, how it's been co-opted as a form of corporate control and why you might want to rethink some of your…

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The Bat Minute Holiday Special 2024 - Hot Frosty, Hot Batsy (with Liz Whitaker and Jarf Harden) 1:26:15

4M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

It's that time of year once again and the Bat Minute crew are back with their new Christmas (holiday?) special. Get ready to get hot and frosty as this magical snowman comes to life and changes everybody's lives for the better - via the power of abs and the mind of a child, of course. Oh and you better believe that we dragged Liz and Jarf along for…

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus on doing death, truth-telling in comedy and getting wiser (from On with Kara Swisher) 41:20

4M ago41:20

41:20

Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus is most famous for her comedic TV characters Elaine Benes in Seinfeld and Selina Meyer in Veep. But in recent years, she's been showing her dramatic chops, including in her latest film, Tuesday, in which she takes on grief, denial and death. She's also been winning awards as the host of her podcast Wiser Than Me. In this e…

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Niall Riddell - Why EV Drivers Hate Public Charging (And How PAUA is Solving It!) 32:41

4M ago32:41

32:41

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Befriending your impostor syndrome with Iceland's president Halla Tómasdóttir 33:44

5M ago33:44

33:44

When Halla Tómasdóttir lost her bid for the Icelandic presidency in 2016, she wasn't sure she wanted to run again. But after battles with self-doubt, encouragement from her supporters and an epiphany about leadership, she ran again this year — and this time, she won. Halla joins Adam to discuss dealing with impostor syndrome, why leadership is wort…

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Dan Caesar - Clearing the Air: Combating Misinformation in Clean Energy 26:36

5M ago26:36

26:36

We dive into the critical role of truth and clarity in the world of clean energy and technology. Join us as we explore the myths and misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles, renewable energy, and sustainable living. Dan Caesar, CTO and presenter of the Fully Charged Show discusses how misinformation impacts progress and what we can do to empow…

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How Mark Rober hides "science vegetables" in viral videos 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

If you don't know Mark Rober, your kids do. He's best known for his viral engineering feats — like creating an obstacle course for squirrels, designing glitter bombs to get revenge on package thieves and building the world's largest Nerf gun. Before launching YouTube's most followed science channel, he was a NASA engineer, and he now runs his own c…

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Static Shock - The Big Leagues (with Stephanie Palacino) 1:20:54

5M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

He's gonna put a shock to your system - it's Static Shock! The Bat crew are here to discuss the crossover episode of this under-appreciated cartoon as the Dynamic Duo arrive on the scene to help deal with a particularly AMUSING foe. Joining in the shenanigans is none other than Stephanie Palacino! You know that this one will be off the rails and cr…

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Jane Goodall on leadership lessons from primates 42:50

5M ago42:50

42:50

Have you ever felt like your work colleagues sometimes act like animals? In this conversation, Jane Goodall and Adam take that idea literally, exploring what Jane's expertise on chimp behavior can teach us about how humans relate and organize. With grace and wisdom, she shares primal insights on how we acquire and keep power, the difference between…

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Euan McTurk - Battery Breakthroughs: Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths 42:57

5M ago42:57

42:57

Battery chemist and founder of Plug Life Television, Dr. Euan McTurk, uncovers the facts behind EV batteries, from ethical sourcing and recycling to cutting-edge technology that’s driving down costs and boosting range. Discover why EV fires are rare, how new charging methods can extend battery life, and what the latest advancements mean for the fut…

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The art of invention with Nathan Myhrvold 26:30

5M ago26:30

26:30

Nathan Myhrvold may be the closest thing we have to a modern-day Renaissance man. A cofounder, inventor, chef, photographer, dinosaur hunter, author and former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, Nathan infuses creativity and innovation into everything he does. Nathan and Adam dive into the science behind the creative process, discussing what it…

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The science of fighting crime with Nick Cowen 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

Criminologist Nick Cowen doesn't just analyze crime — he studies how to prevent it. As a professor at the University of Lincoln in the UK, he explores the unexpected factors that influence crime rates. Nick joins Adam to discuss how social norms and incentives helped the UK curb drunk driving, and the two talk through the science behind what actual…

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Building a Globally Engaged Community with National Geographic 47:37

6M ago47:37

47:37

With over 800 million followers across their socials(!), National Geographic is a bonafide powerhouse in the world of media. Since their first published issue over 100 years ago, Nat Geo has blended a passion for nature and conservation with a deep understanding of their follower base to capture curiosity and inspire action. Tulani André is the VP …

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Sam Clarke: Breaking Records, Debunking Myths, and the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging 30:14

6M ago30:14

30:14

About the episode: EV industry pioneer Sam Clarke, a record-holding entrepreneur with over two decades in electric mobility shares his journey from importing electric motorbikes in the early 2000s to founding a zero-emissions logistics company and advising on national EV infrastructure. We discuss debunking myths around electric vehicles and explor…

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Malcolm Gladwell on the importance of self-correction 46:16

6M ago46:16

46:16

Malcolm Gladwell joins Adam for a lively discussion and debate, recorded live at the Authors@Wharton series. More than 20 years after releasing his blockbuster book The Tipping Point, Malcolm has decided to rethink his first famous ideas by writing his new book, Revenge of the Tipping Point. He and Adam riff on the value of acknowledging our past m…

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Finding the joy of service with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and restaurateur Will Guidara 34:18

6M ago34:18

34:18

Christina Tosi and Will Guidara have found many winning recipes — in food, business and love. Christina is the chef-owner at Milk Bar, a James Beard award winner and the author of multiple cookbooks. Will transformed Eleven Madison Park into a three-Michelin-star restaurant ranked among the world's best. The power couple joins Adam to share remarka…

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Jordan Brompton: Electric vehicles, sustainable energy independence, and preparing for the zombie apocalypse 32:07

6M ago32:07

32:07

About the episode: Jordan Brompton of myenergi explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in the electric vehicle industry, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and how she's preparing for a potential zombie uprising! Myenergi is a provider of Home EV chargers, solar PV systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - or, as Jordan s…

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Should leaders be feared or loved? with historian Niall Ferguson 40:05

6M ago40:05

40:05

Niall Ferguson is an intellectual provocateur. His specialty is counterfactual history — imagining how events could have unfolded differently. And he and Adam disagree on nearly everything. In this episode, Niall and Adam have a vigorous debate about the vital qualities of effective leadership in government, sports, business, and education. Availab…

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Gotham Beat Presents: Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian - The Table Read (Audio Version) 2:50:28

6M ago2:50:28

2:50:28

In the mid-90s, Tim Burton pitched a concept for a sequel to his spooktacular sophomore masterpiece Beetlejuice, the title of which became a punchline in the hallowed halls of Hollywood in the years thereafter. Now, in 2024, Gotham Beat and Bat Minute are cracking open the crypt of this script and traipsing to the tropics to terrorise the locals! A…

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Breaking news via social media with V Spehar 55:01

7M ago55:01

55:01

V Spehar has redefined what it means to engage with social media, using platforms to create authentic, community-driven conversations around news and culture. Whether it's their viral TikTok videos delivering concise, informative updates with a dash of humour, or their commitment to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives, everything V does feel…

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Overcoming loneliness with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy 31:30

7M ago31:30

31:30

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy thinks about public health holistically. Whether he's addressing youth mental health crises, the loneliness epidemic or serving on the White House's COVID-19 pandemic response team, Vivek is dedicated to improving well-being. In a live conversation, Vivek and Adam discuss the individual and collective foundations of bel…

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Special: Chronic Con Chicago 31:22

7M ago31:22

31:22

Blake takes you to the first ever Chronic Con in Rosemont, Illinois with coverage of Hollywood Babble-On, the Clerks Panel and some stories from the Con floor. Enjoy the show!

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The dark side of charisma 23:46

7M ago23:46

23:46

You may think no leader could ever be too charismatic, but the evidence is clear: a dazzling personality doesn't always drive success. In this episode, Adam investigates why an excess of charm can actually be detrimental to people and organizations. He chats with bestselling author and executive coach Liz Wiseman and one of her clients, CEO Hazel J…

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