Join Kevin Robbins as he features the hottest spots, biggest events, best causes and most influential people All Over SWFL and beyond! You can find Kevin Robbins Live on your favorite podcast app, Facebook and YouTube plus be sure to follow all of my social media as well! Visit my website for more information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevinrobbins/support
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The Aficionado Show is a podcast hosted by Kevin Robbins highlighting local restaurants, libations, cigars, live music and events in Southwest Florida.
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Join Kevin Robbins, Mortgage Planner at Cardinal Financial Company, LP as he enjoys "The Good Life" All Over SWFL including local eats, bars, live music and events plus he brings you some of the amazing people that make SW Florida what it is!
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The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Firebird CEO Randy Lange leads a conversation with small business owners, leaders, and influencers in GovCon to discuss the issues of the day and discover the strategies that lead to sustained success in the market. www.firebirdast.com
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Hi Optimists! We're taking a short break to reset and refuel, but we'll be back with an inspiring new episode on August 5th. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other. - The A Bit of Optimism Team __________________ My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someo ...
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ThinkBusiness.ie, powered by Bank of Ireland, has been created for Irish business owners and managers who are seeking information, resources and help on a range of business topics. It provides practical, actionable information and guidance on starting, growing and running a business. It offers guides, tools, templates, checklists and a wealth of other content tailored to meet the needs of Irish business owners and managers. It also showcases case studies, with insights, tips and advice from ...
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Fitzdog Radio! Honest funny interviews w/ Greg Fitzsimmons' new and old friends diving deep and laughing hard. Guests include Zach Galifianakis, Joe Rogan, Sarah Silverman, JB Smoove, Chelsea Handler, Nick Swardson, Sebastian, Judd Apatow, Steven Wright, Dave Attell, Louis CK and Bill Burr
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Rock 'n' roll all night ... and party once a week! Hosted by Pat Francis, Rock Solid is the comedy/music podcast that brings you music “both new and classic," plus lots of laughs and musical guests. Joining the fun are Producer Kyle Dodson and Pat’s hilarious rotating Co-Hosts: Mike Siegel, Christy Stratton and Murray Valeriano.
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Licensed Realtor and Real Estate Investor, I am Leo Chen, serving the Orange County and Greater LA County. I host The Wisdom Club Podcast and I look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey. Learn Real Estate tips and tricks from high-level guest. Get nuggets of wisdom that you can apply to your business and be part of this awesome club! As a lover of people, life, and culture, my goal is to empower you to make informed and confident decisions. We’re here to go through the p ...
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S15E839: Movie Star Parking at the White Tower
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1:44:37Pat welcomes author and college buddy Patrick Halferty to the show to discuss the Pittsburgh, PA music scene in the 80's and promote his book "Movie Star Parking at the White Tower and Other Stories." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Comedian/ Showrunner/ Good guy Owen Smith hangs out. We discuss Coldplay concerts and Bernie Mac. Follow Owen Smith on Instagram @owensmith4real Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Twitter: @GREGFITZSHOW Instagram @GREGFITZSIMMONS FITZDOG.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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SOLO PODCAST! My 1st born has left home this morning for the Big Apple. I am sad but also stressed because the guy from Airbnb moves in at 3:00. Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Twitter: @GREGFITZSHOW Instagram @GREGFITZSIMMONS FITZDOG.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
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Pat welcomes legendary guitarist Dave Davies to the Zoom Room to discuss his career in music and promote the new Kinks collection "The Journey: Part 3." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Business Case for Good Manners with etiquette coach William Hanson
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54:44Good manners aren’t just about being polite — they’re about making other people feel seen. William Hanson is one of the world’s leading etiquette coaches. He’s advised royalty, CEOs, and television personalities on how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and grace. But his mission goes far beyond fine dining or proper handshakes. In today’s fa…
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Episode 262 - Caitriona McGettigan on the rise of Luxury Exchange
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25:16What began as a side-hustle for Caitriona McGettigan eventually became a passion project and now a fully-fledged business called Luxury Exchange. We talk to McGettigan about how Luxury Exchange, a curated collection of pre-loved designer handbags, clothing, and accessories, is hurtling towards a €4m turnover this year. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie fo…
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Episode 261 - Why businesses are sticking with diversity
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36:07Despite external pressures, companies in Ireland remain committed to workplace diversity but key challenges persist, according to the recent Business in the Community Ireland Elevate Pledge Report. We speak with Richa Tyagi, Senior Sustainability Adviser at Business in the Community, and Adrienne Daly, Head of Social Impact at Deloitte, about why b…
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Ep. 525 Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins, Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, & NY Times Bestselling Author
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1:23:19In this engaging conversation, Jay Jeezy shares his journey of personal growth, emphasizing the importance of stepping into one's truth and living with intention. He reflects on his early life experiences, the challenges he faced, and how he transformed a scarcity mindset into one of abundance. Through music, he found a means of self-discovery and …
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Pat welcomes podcaster and friend Nick Bambach back to the show to discuss Billy Idol's entire studio discography!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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From Seinfeld, Curb, Borat, Bruno and Entourage; legendary writer/ director Larry Charles talks to me about his wild ride and about making a movie with Bob Dylan. Follow Larry Charles on Instagram @larrycharles Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Twitter: @GREGFITZSHOW Instagram @GREGFITZSIMMONS FITZDOG.COM…
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Live Like You Have 2 Years Left with dancer and cancer survivor Angela Trimbur
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53:41You have two years left to live. What would you do? That's a real question Angela Trimbur had to answer. In 2018, a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to get honest with herself. If Angela had only 2 years to live, what kind of life did she truly wish to live? Angela chose to start over. She sold everything she owned, moved to New York City, and be…
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Host of the longest running show on Netflix, “Somebody Feed Phil”, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, and all around good dude, Phil Rosenthal returns for a delightful conversation. Follow Phil Rosenthal on Instagram @phil.rosenthal Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Twitter: @GREGFITZSHOW Instagram @GREGFITZSIM…
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Pat welcomes Ricky Warwick back to the show for his 5th appearance to promote his new solo album "Blood Ties." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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John Kane, head of energy engineering at Veolia Ireland, talks about his Veolia’s pioneering work in enabling Ireland’s green transition and how the country could achieve its carbon reduction goals. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…
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The Quiet Power of the Empathetic Leader with Navy SEAL turned rowing coach Gordon Schmidt
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1:10:02When morale problems affect a team, some leaders choose to make a big, rousing speech. But quite often, it’s the quiet leader who leads with empathy that sees a better emotional solution. Gordon Schmidt is a retired Navy SEAL with enough combat experience to understand that empathy is an operational advantage, not a weakness. After 20 years of mili…
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Ep. 524 Mel Robbins, Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast & New York Times Best Selling Author
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51:02Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has amassed 28 million followers online and is one of the most respected experts in mindset, life improvement, and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “b…
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Pat invites Mike Schmidt into the Zoom Room to discuss all things Joilet Jake and Elwood blues AKA The Blues Brothers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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All American Standup comic and All-American college wrestler Greg Warren talks to me about his videos blowing up and dealing with OCD. Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Follow Greg Warren on Instagram @GrockWarren Twitter: @GREGFITZSHOW Instagram @GREGFITZSIMMONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat
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1:32:39Happiness is a choice. But it’s not always an easy choice to make. Mo Gawdat had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after…
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Ep. 523 Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia & VeeFriends
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27:35Gary Vaynerchuk is the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, and a 6x New York Times bestselling author. Outside of his businesses, “GaryVee” has spent the last decade pioneering the practice of building a personal brand online through his original content. — Get sent fresh leadership interviews, articles, stories, and events …
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S14E834: Vacation VS Different Light
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1:40:11Pat welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between The Go-Go's "Vacation" and The Bangles "Different Light." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We speak to Adam Dorr, director of Research at the US thinktank RethinkX about what the future beyond AI holds for our communities, our businesses and our livelihoods. Dorr will be a headline speaker at the upcoming Dargan Forum in Dun Laoghaire in July. He has gained global recognition for his ground-breaking work exploring how innovations in ener…
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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal
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1:08:17🚨 Chomp Alert! 🚨 We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew? Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅 _____________________________________ We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—becau…
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Andy Culligan, an Irishman based in Austria is building a global online marketing business. Recently named Marketer of the Year at the 2025 Tekpon Awards, Culligan is CEO and co-founder of Purple Path, an outsourced marketing business, which recorded half a million euros in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, alone. The business is bootstrapped b…
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Ep. 522 Daymond John, CEO of FUBU, TV Personality on ABC Shark Tank
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16:26From humble beginnings to a self-made multimillionaire with over $6 billion to date in global product sales and a starring role on ABC’s newest business reality TV show, Shark Tank, Daymond John is the personification of the American Dream. He continues to set standards of excellence while expanding his interests in fashion, branding, marketing, co…
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Pat plays songs with the word "top" in the title that were submitted by our Patreon Supporters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The irrepressible and honest Tom Arnold returns once again to talk about some hilarious stuff and some dark stuff. One of my favorite guests every time. Follow Tom Arnold on Instagram @thetomarnold Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re…
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Episode 257 - Stephen Wynne-Jones, SustainabilityOnline.net
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28:49We talk to Stephen Wynne-Jones, an editorial entrepreneur building a new platform called SustainabilityOnline.net that focuses on sustainability from a practicality perspective. Wynne-Jones explains that while saving the planet is obviously a non-negotiable, he firmly believes that for sustainability to truly gain traction, the financial opportunit…
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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer
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52:40Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…
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Ep. 521 Dr. Eric Edwards, CEO and Chairman of Phlow
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33:58Dr. Eric Edwards is the CEO & Chairman of Phlow, a B Corporation that helps brilliant minds bring medicines to life through advanced development and manufacturing in America. — Get sent fresh leadership interviews, articles, stories, and events every Friday at: https://real-leaders.com…
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Pat welcomes Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers) to the show to discuss his career as a drummer, a songwriter and a producer all while promoting the debut album from his new band The Speaker Wars! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Bill Burr produced her 1st special and this is her first of many stops by Fitzdog Radio. Hilarious Canadian Steph Tolev joins me in studio. Follow Steph Tolev on Instagram @stephtolev Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…
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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi
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47:44What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…
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Episode 255 - Anthony Gallagher of Petstop
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28:27We talk to Anthony Gallagher of Petstop who celebrated 30 years in business year who opened his 14th retail outlet in Rathmines. He talks about how he started the business originally to sell it but instead grew a scaling firm that is also a force in the world of e-commerce. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SME…
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Episode 256 - Barry and Fergal Doyle, The Arboretum
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27:41We talk to brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle about how the lifestyle and gardening business that was started by their mother in Carlow in the 1970s has grown to become a €14m a year business. They talk about sustainability and how the business has sold half a million plants this year with 85% of their suppliers being Irish. Not only that they discuss…
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Pat welcomes singer John Corabi to the Zoom Room to discuss "Lookin' For Trouble" his new album with The Dead Daisies and to look back on his musical career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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From "Adam ruins Everything”, Adam Conover talks about his recent apology and some experimentation he tried recently. Great chat. Follow Adam Conover on Instagram @adamconover Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Le…
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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride
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47:49We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …
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Episode 254 - Crystel Robbins Rynne, HRLocker on the digital future of HR
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29:12We talk to HRLocker’s Crystel Robbins Rynne about the prevailing trends in HR and how the Clare-born tech business is helping SMEs and corporate firms navigate the digital future. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…
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Pat welcomes Co-Hosts Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between 3 albums that were chosen by Pat, Dave & Dave! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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From HBO’s “Hacks”, FX’s “Dying For Sex” and Netflix “Verified” my friend Robby Hoffman talks about growing up the 7th of 10 in an Orthodox home with a single mom. Follow Robby Hoffman on Instagram @robbyhoffman Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…
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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger
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45:30We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…
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RL+ Event | The Impact of Employee Supremacy with Andy Alsop
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31:15Subscribe to Real Leaders+ to gain access to these events when they happen live: https://real-leaders.com/subscribe Speaker: Andy Alsop, CEO of The Receptionist Session Description:Many companies prioritize structure and efficiency to scale, but true growth comes from empowering employees at every level. This session explores how employee supremacy…
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Pat and Pilar play some favorite 4th songs from some favorite 4th albums that were submitted by our Patreon Supporters! This episode goes off the rails a bit once Pat's cocktail kicks in! #lightweight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Episode 253 - Kevin McPartlan, Fuels for Ireland
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27:44We talk to Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, about how the fuel sector is actually the lynchpin of Ireland’s transition to green energy, arguing in favour of new fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil and low-carbon liquid fuels. The sector employs more than 66,000 people and supplies more than half of Ireland’s current energy consumption. …
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Episode 252 - Ciaran Murray, OLAS Foundation
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32:11We talk to Ciarán Murray from Olas, a seasoned veteran of the blockchain industry and a former employee of BSkyB, about what does the future hold for Ireland’s local media sector. He argues that local media serves as a cornerstone of community life in Ireland, providing trusted news that keeps people together. Today local media continues to be amon…
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S14E828: Peter Wolf: Solo Discography
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1:33:00Pat welcomes podcaster and friend Nick Bambach back to the show to discuss Peter Wolf's 8 solo albums! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman
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50:18Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…
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RL+ Event | Harnessing Anarchy for Innovation: A CEO Guide with Aaron Zeper
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35:28Subscribe to Real Leaders+ to gain access to these events when they happen live: https://real-leaders.com/subscribe Speaker: Top Impact Company CEO Aaron Zeper of DMD Systems Recovery, LLC Session Description: Most companies looking to scale focus on process, process, process. And while process is important, innovation is mandatory. Discover how to…
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