Best Matt Thomson Podcasts (2025)

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Better Beef Systems, with Bob Thomson, Ben Trotter and Matt Tayler 1:06:04

7d ago1:06:04

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Tools, tech and tactics to make every blade count – Industry-renowned beef expert Bob Thomson (AgFirst) and farmers Ben Trotter (Luggate) and Matt Tayler (Garston) share practical tools, proven tactics, and tech insights to boost efficiency and profit in beef systems—including a look ahead at the role of wearables in the future of farming. Recorded…

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Otto von Zastrow on MidPage.AI and the Future of AI-Powered Legal Research 33:36

2d ago33:36

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In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down with Otto von Zastrow, the founder and CEO of MidPage.AI, an AI-native legal research platform. With a recent $4 million seed round and an ambitious mission to rival legacy research tools, MidPage is drawing attention across the legal industry. Otto shares his un…

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#44 Richard Adams - Purpose, Identity, Community & Taskforce Kiwi 37:35

3d ago37:35

37:35

The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 44 is an interview with Richard Adams answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing his journey, Purpose, Identity, Community, Taskforce Kiwi and the positive benefits of volunteering, among other thin…

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What Does ChatGPT Think of Our 2025 Episodes? We Ask 'Her' 14:53

9d ago14:53

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In this special episode of The Geek in Review, we take the new ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode for a spin, inviting it to analyze and discuss all 23 episodes from the podcast’s 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a high-level overview of the biggest legal tech themes from the year so far. ChatGPT Voice quickly identifies a significant shift toward …

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#43 Todd Astle - The Yarn Behind BetterMan 31:21

10d ago31:21

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The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 43 is an interview with Todd Astle answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing his journey and the yarn behind BetterMan, among other things. You can find Todd on LinkedIn or BetterMan website We'd l…

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Interview with Richard Gard, Nissan 28:55

13d ago28:55

28:55

In an interview episode, I talk to Richard Gard, Director and Head of External and Government Affairs Africa, Middle East, Europe, India, Oceania at Nissan Motor Corporation. We talk about his background and how he got into public affairs, how he leads a small team covering such a huge region, his use of agency support, how the work of agencies has…

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Guardians of Truth: AALL's Cornell Winston and Jenny Silbiger on Transparency, Advocacy, and the Road to Portland 32:13

16d ago32:13

32:13

This week, we welcome Cornell Winston (current President of the American Association of Law Libraries) and Jenny Silbiger (President‑Elect). Speaking from sunny San Diego and O‘ahu’s courthouse halls, the duo joins the show to preview AALL’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon—and to talk candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing t…

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#42 Richard Malloch - The Positive Attraction of Running Communities 30:11

17d ago30:11

30:11

The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 42 is an interview with Richard Malloch answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the positive attraction of running communities, how you create an environment where everyone is welcome and support…

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Designing for the Edge: Feargus MacDaeid and Nnamdi Emelifeonwu on Definely’s AI-Powered Contract Navigation 54:11

24d ago54:11

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In this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Feargus MacDaeid and Nnamdi Emelifeonwu, co-founders of Definely, to discuss how their shared experiences as practicing lawyers shaped a groundbreaking accessibility solution for contract review. Feargus, who is visually impaired, and Nnamdi, his former colleague at Freshfields, describe how their f…

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Philip Young of Garfield.AI: The World’s First AI Law Firm Gets the Green Light 49:56

1M ago49:56

49:56

On this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Philip Young, co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI, the first AI-powered law firm approved for practice by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The episode kicks off with a discussion of recent stories that explore AI’s evolving role in legal proceedings, such as avatars testifying in court …

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#41 Matt Heath - The Yarn Behind A Life Less Punishing 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 41 is an interview with Matt Heath answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the yarn behind his book A Life Less Punishing, positive echo chambers and opening up to deeper connections, among other…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 23 - Rhys Thomas 55:20

1M ago55:20

55:20

In this episode we chat with actor, writer & director, Rhys Thomas, who has worked on numerous television shows over the years including creating the sublime 'Brian Pern' mockumentaries and the delightful CBBC series 'Dodger'. He started his television career in a schoolboy work experience placement as a runner on Shooting Stars where he rubbed sho…

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Solving Mobile Discovery with ModeOne’s Matt Rasmussen 34:01

1M ago34:01

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This week we sit down with Matt Rasmussen, Founder and CEO of ModeOne, to dive into the evolving challenges and solutions around mobile device discovery. What started as a frustration-fueled “passion project” has grown into a powerful, cloud-based legal tech tool that dramatically speeds up mobile data collections while safeguarding user privacy. R…

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#40 Gary Shaw - Identity, Sex Trafficking & The Impact of Trying to be Batman or Superman 59:18

1M ago59:18

59:18

Warning: we discuss sex trafficking and suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 40 is an interview with Gary Shaw answering …

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Episode 300: 2025 CounselLink Trends Report with Kris Satkunas and Toby Brown 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

For the 300th episode of The Geek in Review, we celebrate in true “three geeks” fashion by bringing back two familiar voices: Kris Satkunas, Director of Strategic Consulting at LexisNexis, and legal pricing expert Toby Brown, CEO at DV8 Legal Strategies. Kris joins to walk through highlights from the newly released 2025 CounselLink Trends Report, a…

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#39 Josh Komen - Man’s Search for Meaning & Connection Through Suffering 44:24

2M ago44:24

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Warning: we discuss suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 39 is an interview with Josh Komen answering the 4 Yarns Men que…

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Breakfeed: Trace elements in sheep 1:23

2M ago1:23

1:23

Advice from Erin Riley, North Canterbury Vets talking at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit field day. In particular, she notes sheep are less likely to get their required selenium in oral drenches now. More information in B+LNZ’s Factsheet Trace Element Nutrition of SheepBy Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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Laura Clayton McDonnell on Legal Technology, AI, and Corporate Transformation at Thomson Reuters 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

This week, we welcome Laura Clayton McDonnell, President of the Corporates Business Segment at Thomson Reuters. Laura shares her inspiring journey from corporate securities law to executive leadership at top technology companies, including Apple, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and now Thomson Reuters. She discusses how her Silicon Valley upbringing and her…

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#38 Chris Boyle - The Physical & Emotional Impact of Recreating The 1907 Great Race 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

The Yarns Men spark good yarns and foster connection for working age men. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 38 is an interview with Chris Boyle answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the physical & emotional impact of recreating The 1907 Great Race, how to be grateful for the great things you've done and to always …

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Kenzo Tsushima of Morae on Innovation, Change Management, and Servant Leadership 40:13

2M ago40:13

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This week, we sit down with Kenzo Tsushima, Managing Director of Mind Factory at Morae, to discuss how AI is transforming legal operations and consulting services. Kenzo shares his unique career journey, blending a passion for technology with legal expertise, and highlights why the legal industry is positioned to leverage AI advancements more quick…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 22 - Matt Lipsey 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

In this episode we are joined by director Matt Lipsey, who has directed some of the best comedy shows of our time, including; Little Britain, Human Remains, Upstart Crow, Psychoville, Inside No.9 and Ted Lasso. He was also behind the camera for some classic Reeves & Mortimer moments.. hear how he coped with a corpsing Mark Benton whilst filming Cat…

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#37 Stephen Thomson - The yarn behind Surfing for Farmers 32:43

2M ago32:43

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The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 37 is an interview with Stephen Thomson answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the yarn behind Surfing for Farmers, among other things. You can find more about Surfing for Farmers here. We'd lov…

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Interview with Robert Magyar, Weber Shandwick 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

In an interview episode, I talk to Robert Magyar, Head of Healthcare, APAC at Weber Shandwick. We talk about his background and how he got into public affairs, his experience of public affairs and lobbying across Asia and, in particular, China, and how his experience of running a consultancy. More details about the book that Robert contributed to, …

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Charting the Three Waves of Legal AI Transformation with Thomson Reuters' Raghu Ramanathan 42:25

2M ago42:25

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This week we welcome Raghu Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters, for an insightful discussion on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the legal industry. Raghu shares why he believes the legal sector, alongside healthcare, stands at the forefront of the AI revolution. His journey into the legal tech worl…

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Beyond the PDF: Patrick Waldo on Structuring Data for Security and Efficiency 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

In this week’s Geek in Review, we sit down with Patrick Waldo, CEO of Unicorn Forms and proud Houstonian, to explore the intersections of data, document automation, and legal tech innovation. From the vibrant startup culture at Houston's ION and the Capital Factory's SXSW House event to the regulatory grind of form design, Waldo shares how his jour…

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#36 Kris Taylor 48:25

2M ago48:25

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Warning: we touch on self harm. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 36 is an interview with Kris Taylor answering the 4 Yarns Men…

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Breakfeed: Summer crop management with Caitlin Thistoll, Ballance Agri-nutrients 1:40

3M ago1:40

1:40

Caitlin Thistoll from Ballance Agri- nutrients was presenting at Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Central Canterbury Farming for Profit day, Reflections on Summer Crop Management. She talks about the three factors farmers need to consider before establishing a summer forage crop. Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand.…

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RAG is Not Dead: Josef's Sam Flynn on Legal Tech That Works 41:36

3M ago41:36

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This week, we sit down with Sam Flynn, COO and co-founder of Josef, to separate substance from hype in the rapidly evolving world of legal tech. Sam shares his passionate stance that “RAG is not dead,” defending Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) as a foundational and still deeply relevant method for deploying AI in the legal industry—despite the…

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Simon Quilty: Influences on global market trends for red meat – Part 1 46:53

3M ago46:53

46:53

Captured at Out the Gate 2025 held in Rotorua, Simon Quilty shares an in-depth analysis of the global red meat market and the outlook for New Zealand trade. This is recorded before the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, announced 3 April 2025. Watch part two for a follow up after the US tariff announcement and Simon a…

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Simon Quilty: Global market update and answering farmer questions – Part 2 40:15

3M ago40:15

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As a follow up on Simon Quilty’s presentation at Out the Gate 2025 (see part one), Simon shares his initial reaction to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports (announced 3 April 2025), and answers farmer questions from his Out the Gate 2025 presentation.By Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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#35 Grant Walker 54:51

3M ago54:51

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The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 35 is an interview with Grant Walker answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing his journey from couch potato to ultra marathon runner, completing the Moab 240 and posing the question of "what would…

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Front-Stabbing the Future: AI, Law, and the Global Unraveling of Rules with Sean West 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

This week we sit down with Sean West—co-founder of Hence Technologies and author of Unruly: Fighting Back When Politics and Law Upend the Rules of Business. Together, they explore the shifting fault lines where law, technology, and geopolitics collide. From the growing reliance on generative AI in legal work to the erosion of rule of law and the em…

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How To Succeed at Shifting Your Sales Performance Into High Gear 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

Podcast Summary Jennifer Cobb, the trailblazing NASCAR driver and entrepreneur, takes the wheel in our latest episode to share her extraordinary journey through the fast lanes of racing and business. Join us as Jennifer recounts her impressive achievements, like her standout sixth-place finish at Daytona, and navigates the challenges of a male-domi…

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#34 Aaron Webb 31:56

3M ago31:56

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We discuss a number of topics including suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 34 is an interview with Aaron Webb answering…

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Quite A Boast - Episode 21 - James Atkin & Ian Dench from EMF 33:33

3M ago33:33

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In this episode we chat with James Atkin & Ian Dench from the Forest of Dean’s finest beat combo, EMF. We discuss their 1995 hit single with Vic & Bob, ‘I’m A Believer’ and also discuss how the collaboration came about. We hear stories about it’s recording and promotion and learn of their pride of being immortalised on The Man With The Stick’s helm…

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How To Succeed at the Cure For Stupidity: Understanding the Brain Science of Change, Communication, and Human Behavior 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Podcast Summary Eric Bailey, president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and bestselling author of "The Cure for Stupidity," joins us to unravel the complexities of human behavior through the lens of brain science. Inspired by a spontaneous New Year's resolution, Eric's journey from various industries to authoring a transformative book is nothin…

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#33 Liam Beale 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

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Warning: this episode is very graphic in some parts. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 33 is an interview with Liam Beale answe…

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Exploring AI-Powered Litigation with FileRead's Chan Koh and Justin Brownstone 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

This week we welcome Chan Hee-Koh, CEO and co-founder, and Justin Brownstone, Strategic Partnership Lead at FileRead. As legal professionals and tech enthusiasts gear up for LegalWeek, the conversation starts with some lighthearted banter about the best places to visit in New York—including a passionate endorsement of Angelina in Paris' hot chocola…

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How To Succeed at Being Unstoppable: Unlocking Your Full Potential in a Changing World 44:36

3M ago44:36

44:36

Renowned speaker and author Krish Dhanam shares his compelling journey from a Zig Ziglar seminar to transforming his career in sales. Experience firsthand the enlightening stories and personal anecdotes that reveal how stepping out of comfort zones can shape the mindset of the top 3% who thrive in the effective zone. Krish’s insights into mindset s…

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#32 Dominic Huxley 26:38

3M ago26:38

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We discuss a number of topics. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 32 is an interview with Dominic Huxley answering the 4 Yarns M…

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Don’t get unlucky with Liver Fluke 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Liver fluke is a major cause of production issues in sheep and cattle in New Zealand. Dr Andrew Dowling, technical expert animal health and nutrition at PGG Wrightson, shares what he has learnt from his years of being a vet and eight years of studying this parasite for his PhD. Hear more about what it is, where it came from, how to tell if you have…

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Beyond Legal Research: Ed Walters on vLex's Next Big Leap in Law 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

This week, we welcome back Ed Walters, Chief Strategy Officer at vLex, to discuss the latest advancements in legal AI. The conversation covers the evolving role of AI in legal research, the integration of multimodal AI capabilities, and the ethical considerations surrounding the technology. With the rapid pace of innovation in AI-powered tools, Wal…

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#31 Tom Sweeney 38:05

4M ago38:05

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We discuss a number of topics. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 31 is an interview with Tom Sweeney answering the 4 Yarns Men …

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Interview With Matt Day, Adobe 29:42

4M ago29:42

29:42

In an interview episode, I talk to Matt Day, Head of Government Relations, UK & Ireland. We talk about his background and how he got into public affairs, his experience of working for in consultancy and in-house roles, and how he sees the profession developing in the future. Learn more about me and my services @CWE Communications Thanks to my edito…

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Breakfeed: Geordie Eade and Pete Thomson of the 150 Hogget Group 6:49

4M ago6:49

6:49

Achieving 150 percent lambing in hoggets might seem an audacious goal, but Southland farmers Geordie Eade and Pete Thomson believe this will happen in their farming lifetime. The pair, who are members of the Hogget 150 group, spoke at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit day and outlined what the group members have found to be the cr…

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A Deep Dive into Legal Tech Investment with TLTF's Zach Posner 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

This week on The Geek in Review, we welcome Zach Posner, co-founder and managing director of The Legal Tech Fund. Zach brings a dynamic mix of first‐hand experience and visionary insight into the world of legal tech investments. The conversation kicks off with a discussion of recent high-profile funding rounds—such as Harvey’s $300 million raise—an…

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#30 Mark Talanoa 39:09

4M ago39:09

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We discuss a number of topics including drugs, prison life and suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Episode 30 is an interview wi…

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