Best Simon Majumdar Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Celebrated Chef and Author, Eric Adjepong 59:20

5d ago59:20

59:20

On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, chats with celebrated chef and author, Eric Adjepong, about his new book, “Ghana To the World: Recipes and Stories that Look Forward While Honoring the Past.” They will discuss the influence of West African cooking on American cooking, the people who influenced his cooking, dishes that he lo…

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MRM Episode 108 - Dan Donovan 39:35

11d ago39:35

39:35

This is an interview I was looking forward to doing from the moment it was booked! My guest is Dan Donovan, founder and CEO of Stratoscope and Ingressotek and a leader in safety and security innovation for large scale events and conferences. And what sort of events? How about the F1 race in Las Vegas, 13 Super Bowls and 7 Olympic Games. Dan generou…

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MRM Episode 107 - Rhiannon Albert 35:13

25d ago35:13

35:13

My guest today is Rhiannon Albert, the founder of My Trusted HR, and a respected leader in the people and capability space. Rhiannon's mission is to change the view of the HR function as a processor of paperwork to a true strategic enabler in achieving organisational objectives. Rhiannon shares how she has been helping entrepreneurs tackle their va…

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MRM Episode 106 - Aaron Painter 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

In this chat, we catch up again with Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. After appearing in episode 90, Aaron is back with updates and developments in the identity management arena that all risk professionals need to be aware of. We talk about why only using multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a strategy is no longer enough - and not just because o…

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MRM Episode 105 - Simon Levy and the 2025 RMIA Conference! 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Simon and I catch up to talk about the upcoming Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) Risk Conference coming up on the 6th - 8th May 2025 on Queensland's Gold Coast. A fantastic line up of keynote speakers, relevant and relatable workshops, and excellent networking opportunities - what else could the upcoming or experienced risk professio…

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MRM Episode 104 - Donna Dupont 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

My guest for this episode is Donna Dupont, Founder and Chief Strategist for Purple Compass. She is an award-winning designer and futurist, and brings skills and insights developed over 25 years working with leaders in healthcare, public safety, defense and security. In our discussion, Donna explains the work she does helping organisations build the…

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MRM Episode 103 - Jonathan Egan 24:54

3M ago24:54

24:54

This podcast chat provides a great case study of risk management in action - and not just that but uses an upside risk (an opportunity) as the example. My guest is Jonathan Egan, CEO and Founder of FabCast Solutions, a vertically integrated contract manufacturing company that specializes in engineered metal and plastic components for small-to-midca…

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MRM Episode 102 - Risk Outlook 2025 22:53

3M ago22:53

22:53

In this episode, Anthony discusses 10 risks that every organisation will (or should!) have on their risk register for 2025 along with some thoughts on how to prevent or mitigate them. It won't come as any surprise to listeners that have worked in risk management for some time that the list looks somewhat familiar - perhaps just the priority changes…

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MRM Episode 101 - Lyndee Fletcher 36:07

4M ago36:07

36:07

How mature are your due diligence processes when making key business decisions? Due diligence (DD) is a critical control in ensuring that organisations are making the right decisions that create value for the organisation (and protect its existing people, assets and reputation). My guest on this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast is L…

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The Layered History of the Onion (And Other Onion Family Members) 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, looks at the story of the humble onion. He will look at how it went from being used in the very first recipe found on clay tablets in Mesopotamia, to its spread throughout the world. He will also discuss how some wild onions, like ramps, are now part of the “foodie” world, to how onions bec…

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Interview with Award Winning Author, Stephen Fried on the Impact of Fred Harvey on American Food 1:08:45

4M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, talks to Stephen Fried about his book, “Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West.” In this book, Stephen Fried talks about Fred Harvey, an Englishman who, in 1876, came to the US with literally nothing in hi…

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Delia Smith: The Delia Effect 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at a superstar of the British culinary scene, but whose often more basic measures found her in opposition to some other culinary stars on British TV. Delia Smith has sold more than 21 million books in the UK often appearing in the top sellers every year. She has appeared on …

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Interview with Rancho Gordo’s Founder & CEO, Steve Sando 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will talk to Steve Sando, who founded and runs the company “Rancho Gordo,” a company that promotes and sells a variety of heirloom beans. He is also the author of “The Bean Book,” a beautiful and informative book on beans, and is filled with stunning bean recipes. Steve talks about how he g…

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MRM Episode 100 - Gus Balbontin 49:41

5M ago49:41

49:41

It's here - episode 100 in the Mastering Risk Management Podcast! And for this milestone episode, I wanted to bring you a very special guest. His name is Gus Balbontin, and I think you'll find him a little different from most of the other guests I've had on the program. Gus is a keynote speaker, innovator and alternative futurist (listen to how Gus…

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Interview with Award-Winning Actor, Director & Author, Lou Diamond Phillips 1:12:41

5M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, welcomes back actor, director, writer and theatrical performer, Lou Diamond Phillips to the podcast. They will be talking about Lou’s superb best-selling new book, “The Tinderbox: Underground Movement”; his upcoming theatrical, movie and TV work; and his favorite food scenes from non-food r…

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MRM Episode 99 - Mainak Majumdar 52:42

5M ago52:42

52:42

This episode is a must listen! If you were raised on a diet of TV medical dramas like House, The Good Doctor, ER, Grey's Anatomy or any of hundreds of others, today's guest will help set the record straight! Mainak Majumdar is the Director, Intensive Care Services, Mercy Hospital, in Werribee, Victoria and is my very special guest. In our discussio…

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The Greatest Of All Time: The History of Lamb, Mutton & Goat Meat 42:34

5M ago42:34

42:34

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the story of lamb (and hogget and mutton). The story of sheep meat is an ancient one. Its earliest use can date back to a Mesopotamian recipe known to archeologists from clay tablets which dates back to 1730 BCE. Today, many people in the U.S.A. consider it to be “to game…

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Leftovers: Interview with Historian & Author, Dr. Eleanor Barnett 1:08:43

6M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will talk to historian, Dr. Eleanor Barnett, about her wonderful new book, “Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation.” They will discuss the history of food waste from the sixteenth century all the way to the present day; the influence of women who developed food preservation, th…

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MRM Episode 98 - Micheal Martin 47:59

6M ago47:59

47:59

Hard to believe in this day and age that there are still organisations that don't get the importance of safety - for their own teams but also for visitors to their sites such as customers, contractors, delivery drivers etc. Micheal Martin has 'been there and done that' in people safety and is a fantastic resource in this space. His consultancy, Pro…

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M.F.K. Fisher: The Founding Mother of the American Food Memoir 26:08

6M ago26:08

26:08

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will share the story of MFK Fisher, a wonderful food writer who lived from 1908 to 1992. She was one of the most famous food writers in the U.S. and arguably the person who established the genre of food memoirs. Without her and her books – such as “How to Cook a Wolf,” “Serve it Forth,” and…

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MRM Episode 97 - Rocio Luna 27:20

6M ago27:20

27:20

Whilst the legislation is likely different in jurisdictions across the world, the requirements to prevent harm to employees is universal. And when things do go wrong and an employee is injured, there is an onus on the employer to help the person recover and get back to their previous lifestyle as soon as possible - including their job role. Sometim…

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Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Ming Tsai (Part 2) 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, continues his conversation with his friend and superb chef of East meets West cooking, Ming Tsai. They will discuss their thoughts on Chinese take-out and Chinese American dishes, Ming’s five favorite Chinese dishes, and his support of “Family Reach,” a charity that supports people with can…

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Interview with Award-Winning Chef, Ming Tsai (Part 1) 44:48

6M ago44:48

44:48

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking to one of his friends, Ming Tsai. His life is so rich and diverse, we have split this truly fantastic conversation into two episodes. In Part 1, Ming talks about his change from a degree in engineering to working in his mother’s Chinese restaurant, the amazing chefs he has w…

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MRM Episode 96 - Philippe Humeau 36:54

6M ago36:54

36:54

You've probably heard of the concept of 'the power of the crowd' - in this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast, we hear about it being put to good use to battle the scourge of our online world - cyber criminals & state-sponsored hackers. Our guest is Philippe Humeau, Founder and CEO of CrowdSec an open source, multiplayer firewall that…

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MRM Episode 95 - Dorota Wróbel 32:39

7M ago32:39

32:39

Are you game? Then you'll want to listen to this latest episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast as I chat with Dorota Wróbel , Chief R&D Officer at G2A, the world's largest marketplace for digital entertainment. We talk about the threats and opportunities (i.e. risks) of running a global e-commerce platform - payments, 3rd party providers,…

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MRM Episode 94 - Stephanie Craig 37:02

7M ago37:02

37:02

My guest for this episode is someone you want to have talked to before a major crisis, and if you haven't, hope she is there with you as it unfolds! Stephanie Craig is the President of Kith.co, an organisation that provides strategic guidance and solutions for high-stakes issues and challenges faced by C-suite executives, high-profile organizations…

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MRM Episode 93 - Blake Tablak 35:29

8M ago35:29

35:29

Supply Chains are the lifeblood of modern organisations - and over time, we have increasingly come to rely on them to get the products (and services in this digital age) we need to continue doing business. Additionally, customer expectations have soared in respect of what 'timely delivery' means. In this discussion, Blake Tablak, CEO of Trax Techno…

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MRM Episode 92 - Terry Dussault 39:49

9M ago39:49

39:49

This episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast features Terry Dussault, Founder of Yellowknife Consulting Services, based in the beautiful Huntington Beach area of Orange County, California. Terry has worked on some fascinating projects (take a look at his website here) where he has guided project team members to safe outcomes using his deca…

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MRM Episode 91: Podcast Chat on the CrowdStrike incident 16:22

9M ago16:22

16:22

In this episode, Anthony reflects on the CrowdStrike incident that impacted millions of businesses and users across the globe. He talks about what happened and what some of the key lessons that we can take away from the incident - including the importance of testing, ensuring backups are in place and working, clear, timely, and transparent communic…

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MRM Episode 90 - Aaron Painter 41:46

9M ago41:46

41:46

Knowing who has access to your systems and that they have the right level of access is a key tenant of good cybersecurity hygiene. The challenge is that users forget their passwords or can't navigate the multifactor authentication (MFA) process - meaning a call to the Help Desk. CEO of Nametag Inc, Aaron Painter talks to us about how organisations …

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MRM Episode 89 - John Pabon 36:52

10M ago36:52

36:52

What are you and your organisation doing to save the Earth? It's a confronting question but one that my guest, John Pabon, has spent his life studying and then implementing change to make sustainability not only an ethical way forward for organisations, but also a commercially sensible one. This is a fascinating discussion - John has advised compan…

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MRM Episode 88 - Lisa Carlin 37:29

11M ago37:29

37:29

Today's Mastering Risk Management podcast features a special guest, Lisa Carlin, a director at Future Builders Group. Lisa is known for mentoring innovative leaders and turbocharging strategic initiatives. With a background at Accenture and McKinsey, she has pioneered a culture-friendly approach to deliver over 50 implementations. Those working wit…

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MRM Episode 87 - John Charles, SVP ISSQUARED: IT Security and AI Insights 27:33

11M ago27:33

27:33

What if your career trajectory could change with an unexpected gift? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with John Charles, the Senior Vice President at ISSQUARED Inc, as he recounts his unique journey from receiving an IBM PC from his parents to shaping the field of IT security and identity management. From the discipline of the United St…

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MRM Episode 86 - Brad Hibbert, COO & CSO, Prevalent 27:09

12M ago27:09

27:09

Have a listen to this fantastic chat with Brad Hibbert, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer of Prevalent, a leader in third party risk management. With all organisations looking for ways to streamline operations and focus on their core skillsets, there has been a massive uptake over recent years in outsourcing / co-sourcing or just pla…

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Eating Insects: An Interview with Award-Winning Scholar, The Ohio State University Professor, and Cultural Anthropologist, Jeffrey Cohen 52:45

12M ago52:45

52:45

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be interviewing Distinguished Professor and Cultural Anthropologist at The Ohio State University, Jeffrey Cohen. Simon and Jeffrey will talk about insects and how they might become a useful source of protein for some countries. Of the 8 billion people on earth, almost 2 billion of them…

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Milk It For All It’s Worth: The History of Milk & Milk Substitutes 41:28

12M ago41:28

41:28

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will look at the development of milk and milk substitutes. This episode will take us through early times of human kind, when people could not keep milk, but turned it into cheese and butter; through times where drinking milk was considered barbaric by the Greeks and Romans, through the 18th…

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Interview with the Award-Winning Curator, Islamic Art Specialist & Curator of the “Dining with the Sultan” Exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Linda Komaroff 57:29

12M ago57:29

57:29

In this episode of Eat My Globe, our host, Simon Majumdar, will be talking to Linda Komaroff, the Curator and Department Head of Art of the Middle East at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. They will discuss LACMA’s latest exhibition, “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting.” It is a fascinating conversation that will feature the influ…

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