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Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic.
You can find out more about Parkhurst Brand, and pick some boots up for yourself if you're into quality things on the Parkhurst Brand website.
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Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic.
You can find out more about Parkhurst Brand, and pick some boots up for yourself if you're into quality things on the Parkhurst Brand website.
If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com
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1 Innovators are Built by Community and Mentors (Special guest Jane MacFarlane) 46:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDeveloping a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something that has helped Tim immensely in his journey so far. Jane MacFarlane, CEO of the Helpmann Academy talks to Tim and David to discuss the importance of community and mentoring in creative and divergent careers. This is our first episode using AI editing. What did you think? Drop us a line by email (below) or on our Facebook page . If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Better than Happiness (Special guest Dr. Gregory P. Smith) 1:05:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDavid and Gregory discuss how to become the person you want to be, Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness. You can find out more about Gregory Smith here . If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Building a Boot Making Company from Scratch (Special Guest Andrew Svisco) 1:04:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBoth David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic. You can find out more about Parkhurst Brand, and pick some boots up for yourself if you're into quality things on the Parkhurst Brand website . If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - Taste The Orchard (Special Guest Warwick Billings of LOBO Cider) 1:05:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDavid has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptious drink. You can find out more about LOBO Cider, and pick some up for yourself if you're thirsty on the LOBO Cider website . If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - Anger is your Compass (Special guest Moshe Ratson) 37:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDavid speaks with psychotherapist Moshe Ratson about his book, "Anger is Your Compass". Anger is very powerful, and you can learn to direct your anger to make situations and yourself better. Moshe discusses how to become a Compassionate Warrior, someone who can tap into the wisdom that anger evokes, who feels strong emotions and strives to act with courage and compassion. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - Exploring Histories and Fantasies of Heroes and War (Special guest Christian Cameron) 1:15:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChristian Cameron is a fiction novelist who has captivated David's imagination with his experiential descriptive writing in the genres of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, and Science Fiction. David has been spending so much time reading, thinking, and talking about Christian Cameron's books and reading his back catalogue we had to invite him on the podcast to dig a little deeper into motivations, inspirations and share some pontifications on war, writing, and history. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The AUKUS Submarine deal has been announced for a short while and very little sense has been made of it in the public sphere. The $368 billion sum is scary to many people and has also invited very poor commentary from political and media voices. Peter and Tim quiz David on all you need to know to be a submarine expert, giving you the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the deal along with enough rhetoric to take Paul Keating to the task. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Tech giants are in a spin trying to keep up with the hype that funds them, and AI has made some significant splashes in 2023 as it is being implemented into search engines. Tim and David discuss the outlook of what our world might look like as machine learning advances, and how we should expect to adapt to these new technologies. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - The Examined Life (Special guest Peter Quarry) 1:02:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked" If I Were You: A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch " by Peter Quarry is a 'psychological memoir' that captured the imagination of Tim in early 2023. Joining David and Tim in this episode is the author of a book that effectively exemplifies the response to the Socratic phrase: "The unexamined life is not worth living." Peter describes his fascinating life in his book through a series of letters, comparable to that of Marcus Aurelius. In the tradition of a Socratic dialogue, Tim and David ask curious questions about the origins and best practices of a life review and talk to Peter about his learnings from writing the book. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this episode, with a strong dose of ' do your own research ', David and Tim share their new eating habits and dietary practices. Four books, namely The Glucose Revolution, Super Gut, Drop Acid, and Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, are paving the way for the latest research in diets and human health. Having read the books, Tim and David share their experiences with implementing some of their learnings. Of note; we are not nutritionists and our conversation about diet does not amount to advice. If you are interested in what we are saying please read the books we mentioned and speak to your doctor or dietician about them before making any significant changes to your eating habits. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Refocused and reinvigorated, some things have changed for the podcast and you can expect more content in 2023. This episode catches you up with what is happening for David and Tim and gives you some insight into what is coming for Blind Insights this year! If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - Transitioning from Academics to Professions 33:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked2023 marks Tim and David fully committed and functioning in their new professions. When this podcast started, David was teaching at university, and now he works in marketing strategy form two companies. How and why does someone make a shift to a completely different field? The shift might not be as drastic is you think... If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 Blind Insights - What is Inbound? David's Master Thesis in a Nutshell 44:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAt the end of 2022, David Finished his master's thesis with a High Distinction. David wrote a relatively comprehensive analysis of Inbound Marketing for his Master of Strategic Communications and pitched his writing for a professional audience while still achieving academic success. Tim and David discuss David's findings where he blended academic evidence with the professional application. This is an easy-to-understand but comprehensive introduction to inbound marketing, and David provides a reading list for you to dig deeper into what the future of marketing and sales looks like. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Ever wonder what makes a mind? Philosophers have asked this question for millennia and don't have much concrete evidence to show for it. Tim asks David for his current thoughts and it turns out we now know a lot more about our brains. David can paint an interesting picture of what our conscious thoughts consist of, and why we have them. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting . Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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