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HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic - EPR, Eco-modulation and the Data Behind Circular Textiles with Gerrard Fisher
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly expanding into the textile industry, but how will it actually work in practice, and how can brands prepare?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O’Kane speaks with Gerrard Fisher, co-founder of WEFT, a company helping brands understand the circularity of their products and prepare for future EPR systems.Gerrard explains how eco-modulation could link the design of products directly to the costs of dealing with them at the end of life. By analysing product data, brands can begin to see which materials, designs and product categories are ea...
2026-03-12
37 min
Get Around To It
Previews & Reviews: Plur1bus, With Love Meghan, Joanne McNally, The Dead
Welcome to Get Around To It, the culture podcast for curious people, sponsored by Imbibe Coffee and presented by arts journalists Aoife Barry and Lauren Murphy.Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getaroundtoitpodOur sponsor: https://www.imbibe.ieOn this jam-packed episode we: Chat arts & culture news - how meaningful Joanne McNally's 3Arena show is; is Stranger Things past it?Review the new AppleTV+ series Plur1bus, the show The Dead at MoLI and The Beast in MePreview the new FredAgain album and the new Knives O...
2025-12-01
1h 03
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Modular software innovator "Bob Is Your Uncle" with Frans Biegstraaten
In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane and Jo Weston talk with Frans Biegstraaten, co-founder of BIYU, a modular rental, subscription and PAAS platform helping businesses build circular systems that scale.BIYU started as a consumer rental service in Amsterdam, offering same-day delivery on everything from drills to electric bikes. When the business had to pivot, Frans and his team transformed their operational know-how and internal software into a SaaS product that now supports circular businesses across Europe.✨ In this episode we learn about: • The journey from consumer rental startup to mul...
2025-10-09
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - From tech to starting a fashion rental with Büsra Zanner
What if attending a wedding, gala, or an important event didn’t mean buying something new, but instead allowed you to rent a designer-quality outfit?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio we are joined by Büsra Zanner, the founder of Wearr. Wearr is a German-based startup reinventing circular fashion rental for special occasions.Büsra shares how her tech background shaped Wearr’s customer-first approach, from prioritising flawless event delivery to building a data-driven platform that keeps garments in circulation longer. With a focus on convenience, automation, and strong partnerships, Wearr is proving...
2025-10-02
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Circular ski wear with Cirkel Supply
What if you could arrive at your ski chalet and find premium ski wear waiting for you, no suitcase, no hassle, and a lot less waste?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli talk with Anna Smoothy and Anders Bergenstrand, co-founders of Cirkel Supply, a Swiss startup rethinking ski holidays with circular rental.Cirkel combines technology and circular design to make ski wear rental simple and sustainable. Using platforms like Shopify and Supercycle, they deliver high-quality ski outfits directly to accommodation, proving how smart tech choices can support convenience, re...
2025-09-25
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Advanced Clothing Solutions with Andrew Rough
What does it take to run a business that keeps millions of garments in circulation every year? And why should rental, resale, and repair be part of every fashion brand’s strategy?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Andrew Rough, CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), Europe’s largest provider of circular fashion fulfillment. From RFID technology to ozone cleaning, ACS combines logistics, technology, and sustainability to help brands extend product lifetimes and build new revenue streams.✨ In this episode:Andrew explains how ACS supports brands with rental, resale, and repair p...
2025-09-18
36 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - the challenges of white goods rental with Valentin Lheureux
What does it take to bring rental models into the world of large household appliances (white goods) and why might this be a key step in scaling the circular economy?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Valentin Lheureux, COO of HomeCycle, a French startup pioneering rental for washing machines, dryers, fridges, and other essential “white goods.”Valentin shares his journey from working in retail to founding HomeCycle, motivated by the unsustainable pressures he saw in the linear economy. He explains why tackling rental for large appliances is so challenging, what customers really...
2025-09-04
31 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Mid-Season Reflections: Technology, Rental Models and the Circular Economy
What have we learned so far this season about the realities of rental and product-as-a-service models, and where does technology really make the difference?In this special mid-season reflection of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane, Jo Weston and Tandi Tuakli look back at the conversations so far, drawing out the common themes, challenges and opportunities from entrepreneurs, academics and technology providers working at the forefront of circularity.We revisit highlights from:Refulfil – Danai Osmond explained how smart reverse logistics and return flows can unlock circular commerce, reduce waste, and make reuse systems viable at s...
2025-08-21
34 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Firmhouse’s recurring commerce platform with Bob Jansen
How to Build Circular Commerce Infrastructure with Bob JansenWhat makes a rental or product-as-a-service (PaaS) business model work, and what role does technology really play in making that happen?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Bob Jansen, founder of Firmhouse, a recurring commerce platform enabling subscription, rental and PaaS business models. Bob shares lessons from his journey, from building MVPs as an agency to helping major brands like Philips pilot rental models and now supporting a wide range of circular and subscription businesses across Europe.We explore the op...
2025-08-07
35 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Renting vs as-a-service with Patrick Hypscher
How Tech Enables Circular Innovation – with Patrick HypscherWhat does it really take to build circular business models — and how can technology accelerate that transformation?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Patrick Hypscher, a circular business strategist, advisor, and the voice behind Circularity.fm. Patrick brings unique insights from working at the intersection of digital innovation and the circular economy — from launching a software startup to building BlueMovement, a home appliance subscription service inside Bosch Siemens Home Appliances (BSH).We explore the vital role of technology in enabling, scaling, and adapt...
2025-07-24
30 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - everything but the baby with Katie Hanton-Parr
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Katie Hanton-Parr, the visionary founder of Baboodle - a circular rental platform specifically designed for baby equipment.Katie’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and innovation—born out of her own experience as a parent grappling with the challenges of accessing safe, high-quality baby gear without the waste and cost of traditional ownership.Throughout the episode Katie talks about the many layers involved in running a circular rental busine...
2025-07-10
36 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Product-as-a-Service with Yann Toutant
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Jo Weston are joined by Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-founder of Black Winch who are the world's exclusive authority in Product-As-A-Service (PaaS) solutions. At the beginning of the conversation Yann explains Black Winch’s work and how they engage, inspire and empower intrapreneurs to achieve their PaaS ambitions by building and scaling their in-house recurring revenue models. Drawing on his experience guiding manufacturers through the transition to outcome-based services, Yann offers a deep dive into b...
2025-06-26
35 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Building Circular Commerce in Shopify with Ryan Atkins
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Ryan Atkins, the co-founder and CEO of Supercycle - a circular commerce platform that enables rental and resale natively in Shopify.Ryan explains that scaling circular business models depends on overcoming integration challenges between physical product flows (repair, refurbishment, cleaning) and digital commerce (Shopify, customer experience). In this conversation we learn that while platforms like Supercycle can provide the core technology and integration "pipes," each brand has unique requirements in...
2025-06-12
37 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - A view from academia with Dr Lucy Wishart
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!Our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode they explore how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity.From the idea of “consumption work” (and how rental reduces it) to what makes circular systems messy by nature, this conversation is packed with insight.Lucy explains how rental plays a key role in circular economy frameworks like the Nine R’s and Product-Service Systems, offering an altern...
2025-05-29
34 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Leasing and Circularity with Leah Pollen
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode, our hosts Tandi Tuakli and Barry O’Kane had a fascinating conversation with Leah Pollen, a specialist in profitability and circular strategies within the used electronics market, particularly mobile devices. Leah shares deep insights into how the mobile phone industry's leasing and trade-in programs—especially driven by OEMs like Apple and Samsung—created what she calls “accidental circularity.” Leah also explains the business case for phone rental models, including calculations around device depreciation, residual value, repair logistics, and customer return behaviors.
2025-05-22
32 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Special episode: Navigating Tariff Changes: A Circular Economy Perspective
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this special episode our host Barry O’Kane is joined by Charlotte Morley, CEO of thelittleloop, and Ryan Atkins, CEO of Supercycle, to discuss the ripple effects of - ongoing and very fluid - changes to US tariffs and De Minimis import rules on the circular economy in the UK, EU, and US. The conversation, which originated from a passionate exchange on LinkedIn, explores both the opportunities and challenges these potential policy changes present for circularity-focused businesses. The discussion ranges widely from there, covering eve...
2025-05-14
32 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Insights from Danai Osmond
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In our first episode of the new season, we sit down with Danai Osmond, founder of Refulfil, a rental commerce and operations consultancy. Danai shares his unique journey—from serving as an army officer to working as a data analyst at Bloomberg, and then joining the net-zero laundry startup Oxwash, where he tackled the challenges of scaling a 24/7 operation.Danai also discusses his transition into his current work exploring different rental business models, including event-based rentals, subscription models, and membership-based systems. Along the way, he sha...
2025-05-08
32 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Rental: Trailer
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! We are back with a very exciting new season where our host Barry O’Kane will be joined by two new co-hosts, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise. Jo Weston is a brand builder helping sustainable and circular businesses. Tandi Tuakli is working in fashion and technology and also helping brands create circular business models.This season the focus is on Rental business models & Rental as an approach to circularity. A major theme will be the role of enablers — from tech platforms to logistics providers — that ma...
2025-04-24
07 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
From Linear to Circular: Scotland’s New Path
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! We are delighted to share our special episode which is part of Podcasthon - the world’s largest podcast charity initiative that brings together podcasters in over 45 countries and over 1650 podcasts to raise awareness globally for charitable causes. Each participating podcast is dedicating an episode to a cause that truly matters to them, and for us, the choice was clear—the vital role that charities and social enterprises play in the circular economy. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Cook, CEO of Circular Communities Scotland, an org...
2025-03-20
39 min
Viva la Movielucion - Podcast
#262 - Fright Nights Filmfestival 2024: Vampire, Kettensägen und skurrile Highlights!
Kapitelmarker 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:43 Merkurio 00:06:32 Salontriel - Masters of Illusions 00:07:18 Buurthuis 2 00:08:35 SCALP 00:09:30 Chainsaws Were Singing 00:11:46 Vampire Zombies… from Space! 00:14:01 The Children of Golgotha 00:15:47 TERRIFIER 00:20:16 Lavenza 00:21:45 Caustic 00:22:48 Heritage / Das Erbe 00:23:54 Forever Yours 00:25:47 Ambrosia 00:27:34 Black Hole Barry 00:30:15 Welcome to Kittytown 00:31:18 In the Name of God 00:32:25 LEVIZIA 00:38:24 TERRIFIER 2 00:41:47 4 square meters 00:42:52 Rat King 00:43:19 Rear Road 00:45:22 Open Season 00:46:46 Iris 00:48:05 DRUD 00:50:19 AUA / OUCH 00:51:23 HADO 00:51:55 Heikko 00:55:05 The Game We Play 00:55:57 Bath Bomb 00:57:19 Apotemnofilia 00:58:15 Do you stay home? 00:59:28 Preisverleihung 01:00:21 TERRIFIER 3 01:01:32 Abschlussworte
2024-10-25
1h 06
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon Podcast
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) - Anxiety In Love
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONPTA decides to take a quick break from epic-proportion madhouse ensembles that make your mind work in overtime, to both explore the complexities of something as simple as love, and work with Adam Sandler.Barry Egan is a timid and shy man leading a lonely, uneventful life -- partly due to the constant berating he suffers from his seven sisters. However, several events transpire that shake up Egan's mundane existence, one of which is falling in love with one sister's co-worker, Lena.Kane and Rhys unpack...
2024-10-07
1h 11
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E3: Redefining Fashion's Future
Welcome to the highly anticipated finale of our mini-series on Happy Porch Radio - "Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion." In this compelling Episode 3, your hosts Barry O'Kane and Emily Swaddle, alongside a stellar line-up of guests, continue their exploration into the dynamic world of fashion re-commerce. Get ready to dive deep into the transformative impact of technology on the second-hand market, pushing boundaries and fostering a new era of digital thrift.Join us as we traverse the landscape of re-commerce, shedding light on the myriad opportunities it holds while addressing the inevitable challenges that crop up...
2024-05-30
40 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E2: Redefining Fashion's Future
Welcome to the second episode of our intriguing mini-series on HappyPorch Radio-"Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion". Your hosts, Barry O'Kane and Emily Swaddle, navigate the fascinating realms of re-commerce in the fashion industry alongside esteemed guests Joe Metcalfe from Thrift+, Jessica Potter from Used and Loved, and Wilson Griffin from Recurate.In this compelling episode, dive into the exploration of different marketplace models, from managed marketplaces like Thrift+ to peer-to-peer platforms like Vinted and eBay. Our hosts and guests untangle the complexities of pricing, underline the critical need for quality control, and shed light on...
2024-04-25
48 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E1: Behind the Threads
Behind the Threads: The Interplay of Tech and Circularity in Fashion Re-commerceWelcome to the first episode of a brand-new mini-series on HappyPorch Radio-"Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion". We delve deep into the transformative effect of re-commerce within the fashion industry, focusing on the role of software and technology, the digital enablers for circularity, in this sustainable solution. Join hosts Emily Swaddle and Barry O'Kane as they probe into the potential of re-commerce in the circular economy. From reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption to its impact on the excesses of the fashion industry.
2024-04-18
49 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion: Trailer
We are back with a special season of HappyPorch Radio!Our hosts Barry O’Kane and Emily Swaddle are back and excited to take a deep dive into the role of technology in the dynamic realm of fashion re-commerce. What can you expect from this upcoming 3 episodes special? The role of technology in shaping the second-hand marketplaceUnique challenges and innovative solutions within re-commerceDiverse perspectives on e-commerce's current and potential impact on consumers, brands, and the planetAnd much moreStay tuned, the first episode is coming out in early April.
2024-03-26
02 min
Mother Knows Death
Flight From Hell, Exploding Toilet at Dunkin, Sending Human Remains to the Moon, and More!
This week, we start the show by discussing the Alaskan Airlines flight from hell.Getting into celebrities, we talk about Sinead O'Conner's cause of death, an actor and his two daughters dying in a plane crash, a congresswoman dying from medical neglect, and Barry Keoghan's flesh-eating disease.Our freak accident stories cover a genital rupture caused by a jet ski, a toddler paralyzed after choking on candy, an exploding toilet at Dunkin, a woman dying after her leg was impaled climbing over a fence, and an explosion at a historic hotel in Texas....
2024-01-12
1h 26
Housewives of True Crime
Barry Minkow The Con That Continues and Con-Tinues
Barry Minkow, the former con artist turned pastor and fraud expositor, saw success in the carpet cleaning business but later turned to fraud, including insurance fraud and a Ponzi scheme, landing him a 25-year prison sentence in 1987. After finding religion in prison, he emerged as a reformed figure, but a decade later, he returned to his fraudulent ways, manipulating stocks and extortion, resulting in more charges and a further five-year prison sentence in 2011. Despite this, he continues to run a fraud exposure platform, maintaining a social media presence under the name "Fraud Minute."
2023-11-06
56 min
Housewives of True Crime
The Mysterious Disappearance of Suzanne Morphew: A Mother's Day Mystery
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of Suzanne Morphew in 2020. We explore the complex web of relationships and events leading up to her vanishing, including her secret affair and her husband Barry's questionable actions. Police investigation and evidence, such as deleted text messages and phone data, suggest foul play. The episode highlights Barry's suspicious behavior and the growing mountain of evidence against him, ultimately leading to his arrest for Suzanne's murder...Our Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for...
2023-10-09
52 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E17: Circular Insights: Season 7's Journey through Sustainability with Barry O’Kane and Emily Swaddle
Welcome to our final, Wrap-Up episode of Season 7! In this episode, we reflect on all the fascinating conversations we’ve had in season 7. We have spoken to a range of consultants, experts, trainers and advisors who help others transition to circular economy practices. We express our gratitude for the diverse and inspiring guests who have shared their insights and experiences in this field, and pull out our favourite themes from the whole season. One central theme that emerged throughout the season is the idea that circularity cannot exist in isolation and requires systemic change. We di...
2023-09-21
45 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E16: From Research to Action: Dr. Lynn Wilson's Circular Design Synergy
Welcome to episode 16 of HappyPorch Radio! In this, final episode of Season 7 we have a fascinating conversation with Dr.Lynn Wilson, an expert in circular fashion and sustainable design and CEO at Circular Design Synergy (Circular DS). Dr. Lynn talks about the importance of shifting from linear models to circular ones, emphasising that true sustainability lies not just in materials but also in the entire lifecycle of products. She also explains the role of policy advocacy in promoting circular supply chains and the importance of evidence-based approaches in driving policy change, staggering environmental impact of...
2023-08-17
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E15: Revolutionising the Circular Paradigm with Nellie Cohen from Anthesis
Welcome back to HappyPorch radio and our newest episode! In episode 15 we engage in a captivating discussion with Nellie Cohen, the Director of Circular Business Models at Anthesis Group, a leading global sustainability advisory firm and certified B Corp. Nellie talks about the shift in circularity over the past decade, from merely suggesting the idea to now acknowledging that circular models are happening and businesses need to decide how to engage with them. She also explains the evolutionary moment of synergy between operational providers and technology providers within the Circular Economy. Our conversation d...
2023-07-27
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E14: Navigating Post-Growth Strategies with Cécile van Oppen from Copper8
Welcome to another episode of HappyPorch Radio! In episode 14 our hosts engage in a very insightful conversation with Cécile van Oppen, who is the Co-Founder of Copper8, a consultancy that helps build the circular economy. The conversation explores the shift from circularity as a niche topic to a mainstream strategic focus, as well as the emergence of post-growth strategies and the questioning of traditional growth models. Cécile talks about Copper8's unique business model emphasising their intentional focus on selected projects aligned with their vision and their investment in research for soci...
2023-07-20
35 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E13: Driving Circular Economy Transformation with Christian van Maaren and Anne Rademaker
Welcome back to a new episode of Season 7! In this episode we interview incredible guests Christian van Maaren, founder and CEO of the Excess Materials Exchange and Anne Rademaker, an independent adviser and consultant in the Circular Economy space. We continue the theme of zooming out to gain a higher perspective on the transition to a Circular Economy. Christian and Anne discuss the passion and personal motivation driving individuals in this field, emphasising the importance of collaboration and collective action. The conversation delves into the work of the Excess Materials Exchange, which uses machine learning t...
2023-07-13
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E12: Exploring the Servitization Journey with Iain McKechnie from Advanced Services Group
Welcome back to our new episode of Season 7! In episode 12 we interview Iain McKechnie, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Advanced Services Group within Aston Business School. The discussion centres around the concepts of Servitization and Advanced Services and their connection to the Circular Economy. Iain describes servitization as a transformation process where businesses move away from solely selling products to offering products and services that involve leveraging the knowledge and value within a business to help customers achieve success. He also explains that Advanced Services, on the other hand, focus on outcome-based activities...
2023-07-06
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E11: Embracing the Circular Mindset with Ivonne Bojoh from Circle Economy
Welcome back to a new episode of HappyPorch Radio! Episode 11 features an outstanding interview with Ivonne Bojoh, the COO and Digital Director of the Circle Economy Foundation in Amsterdam. The Foundation's mission is to double global circularity to approximately 17% by 2032 to combat climate breakdown. Ivonne joined Circle Economy and developed a digital strategy to scale their impact, leveraging technology to create platforms and tools for nations, cities, and businesses to adopt circular practices. She emphasises the importance of using existing skills for impactful purposes and calls for more individuals in the tech community to contribute t...
2023-06-30
45 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E10: Empowering Change for a Circular Economy with Fleur Ruckley from Topolytics.
Welcome back to the newest episode of HappyPorch Radio! In episode 10, our hosts interview Fleur Ruckley, a Circular Economy and Resource Management Consultant. Fleur currently works at Topolytics on their analytics platform that uses data analytics, mapping and machine learning to make waste and resource management more transparent, more efficient and more effective commercially and environmentally. The hosts and Fleur discuss the social aspects of Circular Economy and, as one example, compare the mindsets between South Africa and the UK regarding environmental management. They stress the importance of taking small steps and seeking external support to...
2023-06-22
32 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E9: Creating a Sustainable Future: Circular Economy Consultancy with Vivian Shi from Oakdene Hollins.
Welcome to our new episode of HappyPorch Radio! In episode 9 our host engages in a captivating conversation with Vivian Shi, a Senior Managing Consultant at Oakdene Hollins, a UK-based circular economy consultancy specialising in sustainable practices. The consultancy, despite being a small team, works with a wide array of private and public clients and sectors and have recently expanded their work to collaborate with trade associations, supporting entire sectors in aligning with sustainability agendas, implementing circularity and achieving net zero emissions. Vivian discusses her personal journey from a material science and engineering background in...
2023-06-01
31 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E8: Unveiling Circular Economy's Potential: Carbon Literacy and Sustainable Practices with Debbie Ward from Cirklo Consult
Welcome to another episode of HappyPorch Radio. In episode 8, our hosts engage in an insightful conversation with Debbie Ward, the Director of Cirklo Consult. Debbie's expertise in circular economy training, education, and advisory services, as well as her passion for sustainability, make her an inspiring guest. We explore the challenges and possibilities within the circular economy, guided by Debbie's extensive knowledge and unique perspectives. We cover a wide range of topics, including Debbie's diverse roles and contributions, the importance of systemic change, relatable experiences and realistic approaches, and her personal journey and transition into circular...
2023-05-25
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E7: Scaling Sustainable Impact: Pieter van Exter's Expertise at Metabolic
Welcome back to episode 7 of HappyPorch Radio! In this episode, we are honoured to interview Pieter van Exter, Director of Product at Metabolic Software. Pieter's background in circular economy and decarbonisation projects with Metabolic Consulting sets the stage for discussing his transition to Metabolic Software and the development of Link, a SaaS product assessing company impacts on nature and biodiversity. We also explore the complexities of sustainability and systems change and share inspiring examples of Metabolic's work, and discuss the significance of scaling sustainable solutions through Metabolic Software's innovative tools.We also discuss so...
2023-05-18
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E6: Designing for a Circular Economy: Breaking the Cycle of Waste with Madison Wright from Pentatonic
Welcome back to episode 6 of Season 7 of HappyPorch Radio! In this episode we are joined by Madison Wright, Circular Economy Specialist from Pentatonic. According to research conducted by Pentatonic,only a very small percentage of the largest companies in the world are set to hit their net-zero targets. So, for these companies to fulfill their commitments, big changes need to be made. Madison is assisting companies with implementing initiatives and systems that really embody the principles of sustainability. Despite the scary statistics about the direction the world is heading from an environmental perspective, Madison is st...
2023-05-11
39 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E5: From Cradle to Cradle: Exploring Circular Economy with Elin Bergman from Cradlenet
Welcome to episode 5 of season 7 of HappyPorch Radio! In this episode we welcome Elin Bergman, known as the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden. Elin is the CEO of Cradlenet, a network devoted to promoting and implementing a circular economy in Sweden. She is also a Co-founder and Managing Partner of the Nordic Circular Hotspot, a collaboration platform with a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the Nordic region. Elin shares her perspective on the circular economy's progress and the importance of networks, digital tools, and challenges of consumer perception. She shares e...
2023-05-04
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E4: Navigating the Circular Economy: Insights from Paul Foulkes-Arellano from Circuthon Consulting
Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 7 of HappyPorch Radio. In this episode, we speak to Paul Foulkes-Arellano, a circularity educator and consultant at Circuthon Consulting. Paul discusses his work in the circular economy, guiding businesses through the changing legislative environment and helping them embed circularity into their products and operations. He shares his personal story and emphasizes the importance of technology and digital connectivity in circularity. The interview covers a range of topics, including the evolution of circular economy, the importance of reuse and degrowth, and Paul's perspective on the future of circularity. ...
2023-04-27
37 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E3: The Role of Circular Business Models in Reducing Consumption and Waste with Gerrard Fisher and Kristina Bull from QSA Partners
Welcome to episode 3 of the HappyPorch Radio Podcast. Join us as we explore the transition to circular business models and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. In today's episode, we have two guests from QSA Partners, a B corporation that helps businesses transition to circularity: Gerrard Fisher and Kristina Bull. We discuss the importance of reducing consumption, the challenges of implementing circular business models, and the role of various industries in achieving circularity. Gerrard and Kristina share their experience and insights on how they help companies switch to rental, sharing, or service models and highlight th...
2023-04-20
36 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
S7E2: Creating regenerative business models with Fabrice Sorin from Circulab
Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio and the very beginning of Season 7! Today we are joined by Fabrice Sorin from Circulab and he helps us unpack the bigger picture of a circular economy and delve into the importance of systems thinking. Circulab originated as a methodology inspired by biomimicry and design thinking. By employing Circulab's approach, businesses can unlock the potential for transformation that benefits both business operations and the natural systems they depend on. Our conversation discusses what it takes to build and sustain a circular economy, opportunities and challenges, and how to em...
2023-04-13
42 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Introducing the role of technology, software and digital in circularity with Barry O'Kane and Emily Swaddle.
We are back with Season 7 of HappyPorch Radio! Our hosts Barry O’Kane and Emily Swaddle are excited to explore the intersection of technology and the circular economy even further. They've previously talked about the circular economy from different perspectives in Seasons 5 and 6. In this season they will be talking to people who assist others in implementing circularity. This will include consultants, advisors, and agencies that drive design and innovation. Join us today and we look forward to having you around for this exciting season of the podcast.
2023-03-30
13 min
Puck Junk Hockey Podcast
The Patrick Kane Trade
In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Patrick Kane being traded to the New York Rangers, how it improves the Rangers' chances of winning the Stanley Cup this year, and how it may affect the collectability of Kane's hockey cards. The guys also discuss some of the other notable NHL trades made near the deadline, including Jonathan Quick, Max Domi, Tanner Jeannot, Nick Bonino, Brendan Lemieux, and Jakob Chychrun. Plus, Sal learns how to pronounce "Namestnikov." It's 77 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links and Images:https://puckjunk.c...
2023-03-10
1h 17
Improving Barry
Improve gut health and cellular health with Butyrate, Phospholipids and Flaxseed oil with Jessica Kane Berman
In this episode, I talk with Jessica Kane Berman who is the CMO at BodyBio. We talk about: How Butyrate heals the gut That Butyrate improves cellular health How supplementing Phospholipids improves is essential That not all seed oils are bad And more… BodyBio US & Canada store: https://bodybio.com BodyBio UK and Europe store: https://bodybio.co.uk BodyBio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybio/ ------------------------------------------- Want more content like this? Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3zpmYbZ For the full transcript, visit: https://www.improvingbarry.com Do you want to...
2023-01-09
42 min
The Leaders Council Podcast
In Conversation: Barry O'Kane
Barry O’Kane is an internet industry guru and founder of B-Corp HappyPorch, a software developer that turns data into impactful content and collaborates with businesses to share its vision of a circular economy.Barry has worked in the internet industry as a developer for several years, working for names such as Bomb Productions and Visit Scotland. He was also a partner for a number of years at Ezone Software. Barry established HappyPorch in 2016, as well as its podcast spinout HappyPorch Radio, a channel which explores the role of digital and software in the circular economy.
2022-12-08
19 min
Barry Wenham
Devoted Records House Party August 2022
Tracklist: Mark Picchiotti & The Absolute - I Believe Danny Kane Feat Princess Freesia - Sweat Oliver Dollar - How U Do it Daz I Kue - Pedigree 95 North - Sun Goddess (Unreleased Dark Mix) Soulmagic - Soulmagic Pt II Sophie Lloyd - Angels By My Side Soulvision - Don't Stop Mark Picchiotti - I Believe (Dub) Miguel Migs - Broken Barriers Lapsley Dj Koze - Operator Frankie Knuckles - Let's Stay Home Artful & Ridney - Missing You
2022-09-23
1h 13
Bruins Benders Podcast
Episode 8. Canada, Covid & Kane
The boys recap the Western Canada swing, Covid around the league, Evander Kane? 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys, Beauties & Benders, Power Rankings and a look ahead. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bruinsbenderspodcast/message Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-12-16
50 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Wrap Up Episode for Season 6!
Today we are taking this opportunity to wrap up Season 6! We have focused on a variety of different circular economy initiatives and organisations in Africa and have had so many fascinating and illuminating conversations, so we are super excited to look back and pick out some of the highlights and biggest lessons we have learned during these episodes. From dealing with waste to new ideas about construction and footwear, we really have covered a lot of ground, and feel that our excitement at the start of the season was well-founded! We have explored t...
2021-11-04
30 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Food Waste, Food Loss, and the Circular Economy
Welcome back to Season Six of Happy Porch Radio. Today, we are joined by Julia Venn from Foodwise, a social enterprise which fights against food waste, and food insecurity by helping businesses repurpose their own food in order to help people in need. We talk to Julia about the importance of distinguishing between contexts across Africa’s diverse countries, and how she came to leave Germany to co-found Foodwise Mauritius, Morocco, Ivory Coast, and Madagascar. She unpacks the important work that Foodwise does and how it ties in with the circular economy, and sha...
2021-10-21
41 min
Who Watches This Podcast
Ep. 94 Hatchet the better movie that came out during WRONG TURN
Send a textIts HALLOWEEN BABYToday we talk about:2006 Hatchet that spawned a multitude of sequels but today we talk about the first in the series starring Kane Hodder... that is all thats all that matters! in a movie about a group of tourist who take a tour in a haunted swamp!If you guys have any request for future movie request please send us an emailat whowatchesthispodcast@gmail.comJoin the FB group page:https://www.facebook.com/WhoWatchesThisPodcast/Our equipment:
2021-10-10
58 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Agriculture and Bio Waste in the Circular Economy with Audrey S-Darko
Welcome back to another episode of Happy Porch Radio! You may already know that, in season six, we are talking about the circular economy across Africa. Today, we are joined by Audrey S-Darko, who is the team lead at Sabon-Sake, a regenerative agricultural startup based in Ghana. During this episode, we take a look at the circular economy from the angle of agriculture and bio waste. You’ll hear about Sabon-Sake’s dual focus, transforming agricultural waste into value-added products, and changing the mindsets of the rural communities that they work with...
2021-10-07
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Repurposing Reusable Construction Waste with Kausar Khan, Carin de Beer, and Jaco Kemp
The construction industry has long functioned on the basis that waste is an inevitable byproduct of doing business. With up to 30 percent of all materials delivered to construction sites ultimately ending up in landfill, there is an incredible opportunity to not only to recycle more construction waste, but to repurpose perfectly good materials to address socioeconomic inequalities. Today, we are joined by Kausar Khan, Carin de Beer, and Jaco Kemp from Arup in South Africa, who are working to do just that. Their DigiYard project is an app-based service connecting unused construction site...
2021-09-23
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
People, Profit, and Planet with Keirean Smith
In season six of Happy Porch Radio, we are focusing on the circular economy across the continent of Africa. Today, we are joined by Keiran Smith, Cofounder and CEO of Mr. Green Africa, which is the first recycling company to be a Certified B Corporation on the African continent. Mr. Green Africa leverages business as a force for good to realise sustainable and long-term social, environmental, and economic impact through the collection, conversion, and selling of post consumer plastic waste. Keiran comes from a business and banking background and is now applying his...
2021-09-09
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Recycling Materials, Prioritizing Good Design and Building Skillsets with Fela Buyi
The concept of circularity operates on various spheres of life and business. Today’s guest, Fela Buyi, prioritises a number of these with his social enterprise and trendy shoe business in Africa. He founded Salubata, a company based in Nigeria that makes modular shoes from plastic waste with a mission to invent lifestyle technologies that help people and the planet. You’ll hear how this inspiring entrepreneur brings together his interest in environmental toxicology, business, and design, to create aesthetically pleasing shoes that are good for the environment and benefit people. He believes it's important to cr...
2021-08-26
33 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Changing the World through Technological Efficiency with Sarah Karamsi
Today’s guest, Sarah Karamsi, is a project manager at Hello Tractor, an agricultural technology company that connects small, struggling farmers to labour, equipment, and access to mechanization to rise above the poverty line. Tune in to hear us reflect on the differences between the European and African contexts, with a particular focus on using infrastructure as a tool to reduce poverty in the agriculture community. Sarah introduces us to the Hello Tractor application’s two uses, which includes fleet management and farmer books, and how each of these functions are used. We dive...
2021-08-12
34 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
The African Circular Economy with Chris Whyte
In season six of Happy Porch Radio, we are talking about the circular economy across the African continent. Today, we are excited to be joined by Chris Whyte, the co-founder of the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) where he currently serves as an executive team member. His work examines the developing circular economy applications across Africa, with a particular focus on transitioning to a circular economy where waste is a resource. In our conversation with Chris, we delve into the massive potential for development that the circular economy provides across the African continent and how...
2021-07-29
34 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
The Power of Perception in Building the Circular Economy with Joanna Bingham and Deborah Nartey
In season six of Happy Porch Radio, we are talking about the circular economy across the African continent. Today, we welcome Joanna Bingham and Deborah Nartey of Footprints Africa to provide us with some really powerful context to set the scene for a new season. Footprints Africa is an organization that supports small and medium-sized businesses to adopt future-friendly practices, address the challenges of growth, and create new jobs, while using supply chains as a tool for development. In this episode, Joanna and Deborah share some insights on the work and research that their team...
2021-07-22
35 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Exploring the African Circular Economy
This is a little teaser for the next season, which is coming in the next few months. We've had a bit of a break after Season Five, and we're really excited about what's coming next! African entrepreneurship, enthusiasm and innovation can create solutions that work in the local context and cultures. Opportunities that can be harnessed to tackle climate change and reduce environmentally damaging consequences while also improving livelihoods and reducing poverty. In this season we speak to people actively using innovative circular approaches in different African contexts. We share their stories to gain an...
2021-05-12
07 min
That Was a Show?
Pearl - Starring Rhea Perlman, Malcolm McDowell, Carol Kane and Lucy Liu
Pearl WAS a show. This story of a middle-aged loading dock manager (Perlman) who finally gets to go to university may have only lasted one season, but it certainly had an all star cast! She spars with her pompous and elitist professor Stephen Pynchon (McDowell) because he doesn’t believe a working class student like Pearl has any place in an institution of higher learning. Brynn, Aaron & Barry sign up for this course to learn why this show didn’t earn a passing grade. Email: thatwasashow@aol.com (Because 90s AOL still exists for some reason!) In...
2021-03-27
00 min
By The Power
Ulysses 31 S01E06
It's me Nono small robot you know, friend of Ulysses. Im here to lighten things up as this episode is a bit Dark! The boys discuss this classic cartoon and how the Magician in Black is rather sadistic and a great cartoon villain. Kane tell us the secret of his immortal life is taking cold showers just because he likes the challenge and James isn't a fan of that idea. Jamie did not have fun watching Stu's favourite 80's cartoon starring space Jesus (or Barry Gibb). We have a would you rather and we really enjoy listening to an amazing...
2021-03-17
1h 01
Nonstop Wrestling Chat
TOP 10 Kane Matches - NWC
My top 10 Kane matches SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-X... ADD US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nonstopwres... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChatNonstop Join Us: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thehighgrindgaming ***PLEASE NOTE*** All views expressed in these videos are my own
2021-02-12
04 min
From the Inbox: The Podcast
From the Inbox: The Podcast - "Coffee, anyone?" - EP. 010 - Feb 1, 2021
I really miss drinking coffee that wasn't made in my kitchen... This week I share five new singles that will blow your mind, and make a special announcement! Plus, hear a short clip from an interview with featured singer-songwriter Michaela Slinger! (Full interview coming soon). Songs: "Yellow Lines" - Tommy Newport (9:20) - INTRO / OUTRO MUSIC "BPR Strut" - Barry Paquin Roberge (13:50) "Freaking Me Out" - Benin City (21:35) "Narrator" - Squid (28:55) "Make You Sad" - Michaela Slinger (38:40) ----------- Full From the Inbox blog...
2021-02-02
44 min
Outta The Park
Sessions - Kevin Kane - Jan.5
We kick off the New Year right on Sessions as we talk with renowned Canadian Artist Kevin Kane. Best known for his work with The Grapes of Wrath, Kevin catches us up on the stunning array of projects, he's been busying himself with over the last while, including joining up with another fantastic Canadian band, The Northern Pikes. We talk about everything: from the early days of the Grapes of Wrath, to fishing trips with Much Music, to the current strange times that musicians find themselves in. Its a talk every Canadian musician and music fan should hear!
2021-01-05
1h 10
Nonstop Wrestling Chat
Welcome to the NWC
Welcome to the NWC, my names Barry and this is where we are going to have weekly wrestling content... hope you enjoy
2021-01-02
01 min
Looking California and Feeling Minnesota
Episode 26: Mank
In this episode of everybody’s favorite cinema podcast, Barry and Mike debate David Fincher’s polarizing new film Mank. Topics discussed include Gary Oldman’s brilliance, Fincher’s frustratingly complex brilliance and an obscure old movie named Citizen Kane.
2020-12-29
1h 02
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Our Highlights From Season 5 of HPR
Hello everyone, and welcome to the final show of Happy Porch Radio Season 5. Today, we look at this past season, highlighting each of our guests, how they’re changing the world, and some of the pertinent details about them. A few of the main topics and themes we covered in this season were keeping things in use, reuse, and services. One overriding theme, though, was how holistic the circular economy is, and why we need a combination of many solutions to create a better world. To finish off the episode, we ta...
2020-12-29
25 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Building Digital Infrastructure for the Circular Economy with Claire Rampen and Emily Rogers
Reath is on a mission to build the digital infrastructure required for businesses to shift to the circular economy. They specialise in the tagging and tracking of reusable assets, and building the “digital passports” they need – think Google Analytics for the circular economy! Co-founders, Claire Rampen and Emily Rogers combined their professional backgrounds in operations and commercial strategy in technology businesses to help other companies adopt and improve their reuse business models. The Reath platform helps businesses do this while staying compliant, generating insights, creating new revenue opportunities, and identifying savings. Learn fr...
2020-12-17
40 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Introducing Circular Innovations with Tom Harper
The pandemic has given us the time to redesign our business processes and move us toward a circular economy. As today’s guest, Unusual Rigging Managing Director Tom Harper explains, our industries are having a “Phoenix in the flame moment.” Our conversation with Tom focuses on his passion for the circular economy, how he introduced sustainable innovations into his company, and the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID. Early in the episode, we explore Tom’s career and how he transitioned from being an actor to studying an MBA on the circular economy — and then f...
2020-12-10
44 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Fashion Forward with Aisling Byrne
Bright colours might be in, but fashion and glamour have a dark side, with textiles and accessories being a major contributor to environmental damage. Today we speak with Aisling Byrne, co-founder of Nuw, a clothes-swapping app built on community ideals. We open the conversation by taking a look at Nuw’s inception, as Aisling details the characteristics of fast fashion and why it’s so important to adopt a new model of fashion. Aisling then rips the sheet off and exposes a problem which hides in many of our cupboards. She goes on to explain the...
2020-12-03
44 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
A Zero-Waste Solution, with Stephen Clarke
Did you know that 99% of the things we buy are thrown away within 12 months of purchase? When it comes to pollution, the world is in a post-crisis state, and recycling alone won’t be enough to bring us out of it. Yet, Stephen Clarke says that we can start taking achievable and cost-effective measures to reverse our damage. As the Head of Communications at TerraCycle and Loop Europe, Stephen argues that a zero-waste concept is the answer to pollution. In this episode, we talk with Stephen about TerraCycle and how it’s able to recycle virt...
2020-11-26
36 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Making Waste Visible, Verifiable, and Valuable with Michael Groves
The vast majority of material resources are lost into landfill or leaked into the environment after consumption. Some companies see a real opportunity to bring together the biggest global brands across a variety of industries, using insights and data intelligence to understand the impact of materials throughout their lifecycle and create a more sustainable future. Welcome back to Season 5 of Happy Porch Radio, which is concerned with digital solutions in the circular economy. Today’s guest is Michael Groves, CEO and Founder of Topolytics, a leading data insights business that uses machine learning and geospatial an...
2020-11-19
37 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Circular Stories with Ellekari Klaasse and Mariëlle van Hemert
Continuing our exciting exploration of the circular economy, we are joined by Ellekari Klaasse and Mariëlle van Hemert, the brains behind Circular Stories. The organisation is a magazine and online platform for the sharing of inspiring stories of companies and individuals in the circular space. Our guests see their role as connectors in the greater picture of circularity and by promoting these examples, they can help both the brands they work with and others who connect with their content. They have a strong focus on the human aspect of what they do, aiming to s...
2020-11-12
37 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Turning Pollution Into Profit with Stephanie Benedetto, Co-Founder of Queen of Raw
Along with some of the other big problems with the fast fashion industry, the incredibly high volume of textile waste is a major one. These materials end up burned or buried, but there is one company here to rescue them, resurrecting an age-old model to try and solve it in a brand new way. Today’s guest is Stephanie Benedetto, a corporate attorney turned fashion tech and sustainability entrepreneur. Stephanie is the Co-Founder of Queen of Raw, a marketplace to buy and sell unused textiles, keeping them out of landfills, and turning pollution into profit. Prior to st...
2020-11-05
43 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
The Complex Processes for Measuring Circularity with Roy Vercoulen
In this episode of Happy Porch Radio, we speak with a circular economy pioneer and the co-founder of Circular IQ, Roy Vercoulen. Circular IQ helps their customers to transition towards a restorative and regenerative circular economy through their digital platform and circularity programs. One of their many successes includes having developed the CTI Tool for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, allowing businesses to measure their circuit performance using a framework that is globally recognised. Roy explains why measuring circularity is imperative and what components they look for in pursuit of this...
2020-10-29
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Tech and the Circular Economy with Craig Melson
The impact that the circular economy would have is so broad that no single conversation can quite cover its reach. Today’s conversation with Craig Melson, Program Manager at techUK, touches on many topics, proving an excellent overview of how technology is moving us towards the circular economy. We open by talking about Craig’s role and what techUK is doing to help the tech industry embrace more sustainable practices. Craig then shares examples of innovative tech companies that are driving material reusability, or even basing their entire model on circular economy practices. From...
2020-10-22
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Driving Industry Transparency with Joerg Walden
Achieving sustainability requires that companies know what’s in their product, know their suppliers, and understand their direct and indirect environmental impact. By digitising the life cycles of products and supply chains, iPoint is driving industry transparency and empowering business to achieve sustainability. T Today we speak with iPoint CEO Joerg Walden about how digitising processes is a key step towards the circular economy. Early in our conversation, Joerg highlights how expanding knowledge around digitising life cycles can drive new business models. A significant theme this episode, Joerg shares how a mindset shift, an...
2020-10-15
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Air Conditioning As-A-Service with Dave Mackerness
As-a-service business models align the priorities of the vendor and the customer, while also having the potential to drive sustainability and the circular economy. Today’s guest is Dave Mackerness, Customer Success Lead at Kaer, a firm based in Singapore that sells air conditioning as-a-service throughout Asia. We talk to Dave about how Kaer has shifted to the as-a-service rubric and in so doing has baked sustainability and circularity into their business model while driving their profits higher at the same time! Dave talks about the history of the firm and the different mod...
2020-10-08
43 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Reimagining Reverse Logistics with Paul McSweeney
In circular economy terms, reverse logistics involves the collection of goods, transportation to a given location, and sorting prior to remanufacturing, refurbishing, reusing or recycling or failing that, disposal. Today, we are joined by Paul McSweeney, who is the Founder and CEO of the ZeroNet, an app that allows households to simply and quickly donate unwanted items and have them collected right from their front door. In this episode, Paul shares his long-story-short with us, getting to the point of having launched a pilot in Stirling, Scotland, and an upcoming project in Brighton in the UK....
2020-10-01
46 min
Housewives of True Crime
The Rise & Fall of Oscar Pistorius - Oscar the Grouch
Born in South Africa, Oscar Pistorius overcame incredible odds, becoming a world-class athlete despite having both feet amputated as an infant. Nicknamed the “Blade Runner”, he made history at the 2012 Olympics, inspiring millions.But just months later, on Valentine’s Day 2013, his legacy took a dark turn.🚪 Four gunshots fired through a locked bathroom door…💔 His girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, was inside.❓ Was it a tragic mistake or cold-blooded murder?Join us as we unravel the case that shocked the world.📲 Follow us on social media!🔎 Instagram & TikTok: @h...
2020-09-28
47 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Circularity in the built environment with Pablo van den Bosch from Madaster
When many people think of the word ‘waste,’ something formless and brown springs to mind. Part of the struggle to eliminate waste is that the materials it consists of don’t have an identity. Today we speak with Pablo van den Bosch, the co-founder of Madaster, a company that shows how valuable waste is by identifying its material components in the built environment. After explaining Madaster’s role in advocating for the circular economy, Pablo describes how they catalogue all the materials used to create a new building, giving each material its own ‘digital passport.’ We chat abou...
2020-09-24
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Shifting Waste Management Paradigms with Maayke Damen, Excess Materials Exchange
Understanding waste as something valuable not only requires new systems but massive paradigm shifts too. Today we talk to Maayke Damen about the work she is doing in this regard with her company, Excess Materials Exchange, a digital marketplace with the core goal of matching waste with its highest reuse assignation. Maayke tells us about the research she began to do about taxing resources rather than labour and the potential this shift would present in the way products are purchased and disposed of. To tax in this new way, we would need a system to...
2020-09-17
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Toward a Circular Supply Chain with Jordi de Vos, Circularise
The move toward a more circular economy is contingent on many things – transparent supply chains being one of them. Here to talk about how he is using technology such as blockchain to bring transparency and trusted data sharing to global supply chains is Jordi de Vos, Co-Founder of Circularise. We kick things off with Jordi talking about the research that Circularise was born from before getting into the challenges of moving from local pilot projects to tracing supply chains globally. We talk about resolving the seemingly contradictory aims of bringing transparency to supply chains while ke...
2020-09-10
38 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Not Wasting Waste with Dsposal
The ultimate ‘out of sight, out of mind problem,’ when we throw something away, it seems to disappear into a magical space that sits apart from us and our responsibility. Tom Passmore and Sophie Walker, founders of Dsposal, are using data to bridge this knowledge gap by showing people what happens to waste once we throw it away. On this episode, We speak to Tom and Sophie about their journey in building Dsposal and their mission in innovating waste management for the greater good. After talking about how waste is part of a value-chain of reso...
2020-09-03
52 min
End Of The Reel
Bee Movie
Barry B Benson, a bee who has just completed his graduation, decides to sue humans after he learns about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. At least that's what the synopsis would like us to think, really it's a movie about promoting kids to work till they die. Also how is he planning on having sex with his Human wife? End of the Reel a Podcast that focuses on the worst movies out there, trying to find the gems that shine through all the turds. Website: https://endofthereel.com/ Instagram : https://www...
2020-08-28
36 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Shifting Mindsets So the Systems Will Follow
Carrying on our exploration of the circular economy, we are joined today by Lieke van Kerkhoven, the co-founder of FLOOW2, a sharing platform for healthcare and beyond. Lieke had experience in the healthcare sector leading up to her work with FLOOW2, having worked across the Netherlands in different managerial positions after studying medicine. In our conversation, we get the low down from Lieke about the last decade with FLOOW2, the difference between FLOOW2 and FLOOW2 Healthcare, and how she initially linked up with the other founders. She talks about the central importance of communication in...
2020-08-27
41 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Less Waste and More Sustainability From Us All with Catherine Weetman
In this season we explore the role that our industry plays in the Circular Economy. And here to jumpstart this conversation and prime us for the forthcoming episodes is Catherine Weetman, who literally wrote the book on the subject! A Circular Economy Handbook for Business and Supply Chains details the lessons that Catherine has learned over the last ten years in the field and we get to hear all about her work, from the role of software and digital to examples of companies doing their part to move things forward. Apart from being an author, C...
2020-08-20
45 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
Digital in the Circular Economy, a Season 5 Intro
In this season we explore the role that our industry plays in the Circular Economy. We hear from multiple experts and inspiring people actually working on solutions to our biggest global environmental and social challenges.This episode serves as an introduction to the season, a glossary of terms, and a chance for us to prepare for what is to come.The circular economy describes an approach to production and consumption that is less linear than the dominant contemporary economic model. We weigh-in on the areas that stand out for us; thinking about...
2020-08-20
18 min
Talk of Shame
Episode #23: From Sex Worker to Comedian with Miranda Kane
In this weeks episode Barry-John speaks with a former sex worker or prostitute called Miranda Kane. Miranda speaks openly about her life as a sex worker for over 10 years in London. It is a really honest interview that debunks many myths about sex work and talks about why she got in to sex work. She also gives the listeners a really interesting insight in to the problems with the laws surrounding sex work or prostitution. Miranda has had her own Ted Talk, performed at the Edinburgh festival and tells us why the...
2020-05-30
51 min
Talking Tricks with Kane & Abel
TALKING MIRACLES: JESUS CHRIST
We gear up for Christmas by talking the miracles of Jesus with Christian magician Mark Watson. Mark gives us the full story behind Jesus's iconic miracles and his lesser known ones, plus how they have inspired magicians from Paul Daniels and Penn & Teller to Barry & Stewart and Criss Angel and Dynamo. Find out the true meaning of Christmas and learn about these miracles.
2019-12-19
55 min
The Small Business Radio Show
#513 How to Build a Massive Social Media Following in 30 Days
Segment 1: Brendan Kane is a business and digital strategist for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities. Starting his career at Lakeshore Entertainment, Brendan oversaw all aspects of their interactive media strategy. He then went on to build applications, platforms and campaigns for celebrity clients such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katie Couric, Charles Barkley, Michael Strahan, and Jason Statham. Brendan is known for creating an innovative application for Taylor Swift and Rihanna that can automatically turn any Facebook profile into a website in less than 60 seconds. He is the author of One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30...
2018-12-22
53 min
Build a Better Agency Podcast
Providing long-term value with Barry O'Kane
A frustration for many agencies today is that it's tough to get clients to commit to ongoing retainers. Post recession, clients are drawn to project work as opposed to the longer-term, on-going work that agencies prefer. There are many factors that play into this and some agencies have cracked the code of earning a client's confidence and being positioned as an on-going partner. Barry O'Kane has cracked the code. He has over 18 years of experience as a digital agency owner and a web developer. He and his team work in partnership with social impact organizations and creative...
2018-04-23
49 min
The Small Business Radio Show
#406 Anthony Iannarino Helps Small Business Owners With Storytelling & Sales
Segment 1: Anthony Iannarino is an international speaker, author, and sales leader. His blog draws an average of 50,000 readers every month. He is the author of “The Only Sales Guide You Will Ever Need”.Segment 2: Stephen Kane is Founder and CEO of ArbiClaims, an online dispute resolution platform. He’s a startup and small business attorney who's represented his own small business clients for over 6 years, helping them with disputes, contracts, formations and labor & employment matters.Segment 3: Chris Hale is the founder and CEO of kountable, Inc., a San Francisco-based start-up that combines data science, social capital, and pr...
2016-12-02
54 min
Double Your Freelancing Podcast
Episode 61: Barry O'Kane on How He Chose a Niche and Went Location Independent
Today I’m talking with Barry O’Kane on niching down and creating a location independent business. He’s a Double Your Freelancing Academy student who has been working with Philip Morgan for the past few months while living in Edinburgh, Scotland and running his online business: Happy Porch. Barry has over 15 years experience in the web development industry and became location independent four years ago. Today’s topics include: Double Your Freelancing new drip email marketing automation course The importance of using Mastermind groups to improve focus in your business Mastermind group structure, leadership and relation...
2016-09-19
36 min
Trailblazer FM: WordPress without the drama
Creating Retainers - Barry O'Kane - S03-E02
Meet Barry from Happy Porch. He focuses on turning what was pain, into success..... A lot of web designers and agencies are often wondering how they could evolve retainers. Check out this episode where Barry unpacks awesome advice for creating retainer packages. Come join us at the WP Innovator Facebook Group on: http://leejacksondev.com/group Action You Can Apply Today: Look at your team. Separate the core services you do, and the value add services. Consciously separate those out. See if you can get rid...
2016-03-28
31 min
The Todd Barry Podcast
Clare O'kane
Todd talks to his pal Clare O’Kane about her new Viceland show “Flophouse” and about why he calls her “Meatballs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-02-06
58 min