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The John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE 7-17-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE US ARSENAL...
SHOW SCHEDULE 7-17-25
THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE US ARSENAL...
JANUARY 1941
Here's a copy-edited version of your CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor program schedule:
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR
FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 DOD: NOT ENOUGH OF ANYTHING. #UKRAINE: Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 9:15-9:30 AUSTRALIA: AUKUS DOUBTS. #UKRAINE: Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 9:30-9:45 INDONESIA: TRADE, WEALTH, GROWTH. Charles Ortel. 9:45-10:00 OHIO: TEXAS OF THE MIDWEST. #SCALAREPORT: Chris Riegel CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE.
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The John Batchelor ShowOHIO: TEXAS OF THE MIDWEST. #SCALAREPORT: CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE. OHIO: TEXAS OF THE MIDWEST. #SCALAREPORT: CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE.
18888 GAR OHIO2025-07-1810 min
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW: OHIO: Colleague Chris Riegel presents the advantages if young entrepreneurs moving to what gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes can be the Texas of the Midwest. More to come.
PREVIEW: OHIO: Colleague Chris Riegel presents the advantages if young entrepreneurs moving to what gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes can be the Texas of the Midwest. More to come.
1909 COLUMBUS OHIO2025-07-1801 min
The John Batchelor ShowCHIPS: #SCALAREPORT: CHIPS: DEI DEPARTS THE FABS. CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE.CHIPS: #SCALAREPORT: CHIPS: DEI DEPARTS THE FABS. CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE.
1920 FORD2025-07-1109 min
The John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE 7-3-25 GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Vietnam, and the news that Trump advisers have reached a deal for a 20% tariff cap on goods into the US.
SHOW SCHEDULE
7-3-25
GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Vietnam, and the news that Trump advisers have reached a deal for a 20% tariff cap on goods into the US.
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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR
FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Trade: Vietnam settles for 20% and why China protests. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache. 9:15-9:30 Ohio: Ambition to be the new Texas for investors and high tech. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache. 9:30-9:45 Oceania: PRC attacks with lawfare in the Solomons. Cleo Paskal, FDD. 9:45-10:00 A...2025-07-0407 min
The John Batchelor ShowOhio: Ambition to be the new Texas for investors and high tech. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache.Ohio: Ambition to be the new Texas for investors and high tech. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache.
1935 HAMILTON COUNTY2025-07-0405 min
The John Batchelor ShowTrade: Vietnam settles for 20% and why China protests. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache.Trade: Vietnam settles for 20% and why China protests. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache.
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2025-07-0412 min
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW OHIO: Colleague Chris Riegel of the #ScalaReport comments on the ambitions that Ohio aims to become a zero state tax state like Texas in order to attract major investment and even Silicon Valley startups. More.PREVIEW OHIO: Colleague Chris Riegel of the #ScalaReport comments on the ambitions that Ohio aims to become a zero state tax state like Texas in order to attract major investment and even Silicon Valley startups. More.2025-07-0301 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastWhat do we expect to see in 2025?Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, our show focuses on the year ahead with Chris and James both sharing their expectations, predictions and hopes for 2025. The conversation ponders some of the biggest questions the industry faces: When will the layoffs slow down or stop? Will GTA 6 be delayed into 2026? How will Switch 2...2024-12-3035 min
The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast2024 In ReviewWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.For our penultimate episode of the year, we look back at the biggest trends of the past 12 months. Topics covered include the ongoing layoffs and closures, the struggles of live service games, the transformation of Xbox, the ever-moving goalposts of success, and more.And we still...2024-12-2340 min
The Sales RevolutionEp39 From humble beginnings to business leadership – Jeanine BatchelorJeanine Batchelor has spent her career in the construction industry, starting as one of the youngest client advisors at CBUS Superannuation Fund before working alongside her father in his successful commercial electrical business. Now co-owning a boutique home construction company and a Summertime Pools franchise in the Murray River region, she brings a customer-centric approach and a wealth of industry knowledge to her ventures. Jeanine reflects on the challenges of balancing emotional investment in business with personal well-being. She offers advice for building sustainable, customer-focused businesses that contribute positively to their communities. MORE INFORMATION 2024-12-1848 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastReflecting on The Game Awards 2024Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, our show focuses on The Game Awards 2024. Chris reports on his experiences from attending the event, we discuss some of the big winners, and (inevitably) dive deeper into the big announcements from the night, as well as what they indicate about the state of games in...2024-12-1634 min
BrainDrain Skateboarding show with Toby Batchelor and Forde BrookfieldShred Sleds, Vans TM, Adidas Skateboarding & Snowboarding's Chris Chatt | Brain Drain Show #44Brain Drain Episode 44 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
Join us for two and a half hours of in-depth skateboarding, snowboarding and footwear knowledge from the legendary Chris Chatt.
In this episode we discuss SHRED SLEDS, getting sponsored by Vans & Ride Snowboarding, becoming the Vans Team Manager, working for Adidas Skateboarding & Snow, snapping femurs and MCL's, supporting RUN DMC with his band, acting in Pirates of the Caribbean, fanning our over Chad Muska, sponsor me tapes, filming video pairs and much much more!
00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.
01:48 - Growing up in Milton Keynes, getting into skateboarding, early ins...2024-11-281h 59
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastIs AA dead?Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This time, our main topic centres around comments by former Sony boss Shawn Layden, who declared that not only is the AA space dead but its loss is a threat to the entire games ecosystem. Chris and James unpack his statement and the nuances around it, as well...2024-10-2142 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastOpening up Google Play offers publishers a three-year window to change mobile gamingWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.For our main discussions, we're joined by MobileGamer.biz's Neil Long to discuss the recent US court ruling that opens Google Play to rival app stores. We discuss the impact this might have on both Google and game developers, and why heavyweights like Epic Games, Xbox and other...2024-10-1445 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastThe perks and perils of licensed games, and games journalism's ongoing struggleWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, we use Devolver's unveiling of Big Fan Games - a new publishing label dedicated to indies working on licensed and other established IP - as a jumping off point to discuss the market for video game adaptations. Ranging wildly in scope and quality, there have been...2024-10-0744 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Will Assassin's Creed Shadows suffer from its delay?Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, our main topic is Ubisoft not only delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025, but also drop the season pass model and launch an internal review into its games strategy following softer than expected sales for Star Wars Outlaws. We discuss the implications of the delay, the...2024-09-3039 min
FEM UN CAFÈ395 Chris BatchelorComecem la temporada amb Chris Bachelot. Parlem del seu testimoni, com va coneixer a Déu i com va decidir donar-li la seva vida. A més parlem de que es ser misioner. Molt interessant2024-09-251h 01
Podcast Fem un cafè395 Chris BatchelorComecem la temporada amb Chris Bachelot. Parlem del seu testimoni, com va coneixer a Déu i com va decidir donar-li la seva vida. A més parlem de que es ser misioner. Molt interessant.2024-09-251h 01
Nostalgia Interviews with Chris DeacyLiù BatchelorMy guest this week is presenter, video coach and former TEDx curator Liù Batchelor, who refers to the 'wiggly' journey she has been on. She has always felt unclear about what she wanted to do, while at the same time being driven. We talk about the way people see us and whether it encapsulates our own sense of who we are, and Liù speaks about the importance of being present.
We also talk about the cringe factor involved when watching our old presenting and why Liù is a ‘learn by doing’ type of person. She can relax more and mor...2024-09-191h 11
Explore The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work by Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter BePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/813906to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work
Author: Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Be
Narrator: Thomas Bachelor, Douglas Veal, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Dave Stokes, David Taylor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 22 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary:
Hey Dads, this one’s for you! If you’ve e...2024-08-305h 22Unlock The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work by Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Bennett, David TaylorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/813906to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work
Author: Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Bennett, David Taylor
Narrator: Thomas Bachelor, Douglas Veal, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Dave Stokes, David Taylor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 22 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation
Publisher's Summary:
Hey Dads, this one’s for you! If...2024-08-305h 22Explore New Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsWorking dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work by Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter BePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/813906to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work
Author: Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Be
Narrator: Thomas Bachelor, Douglas Veal, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Dave Stokes, David Taylor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 22 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary:
Hey Dads, this one’s for you! If you’ve e...2024-08-305h 22Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationWorking dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work by Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Bennett, David TaylorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/813906to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Working dads and balancing acts: The secret to making it work
Author: Joe Bovell, Stan Rolf, Barry Mone, Rowyn Bartlett, Rolfe Pike, Douglas Veal, Thomas Batchelor, George Rologas, Dr. Rob Scott, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Brad Raynor, Jason Frishman, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Chris Lloyd, Peter Clark, Peter Bennett, David Taylor
Narrator: Thomas Bachelor, Douglas Veal, Rhys Maconachie, Charlie Maughan, Adrian Engel, Sarah Maconachie, Dave Stokes, David Taylor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 22 minutes
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation
Publisher's Summary:
Hey Dads, this one’s for you! If...2024-08-305h 22
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Epic's mobile marketplace and Plucky Squire's brave launchWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.Our main topic this week is the launch of the Epic Games Store on mobile, bringing Fortnite back to Android and (in the EU) iOS four years after Epic began its legal dispute with Apple and Google. We discuss the potential for alternative mobile stores, and Epic's goal...2024-08-1927 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Krafton saves Tango Gameworks, and numbers. All of the numbersWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, we continue our look at the latest financial results, with highlights from Warner Bros, Bandai Namco, Sega and Remedy. We dive a little deeper into Sony and the decline it faces in PS5 sales, as well as our conversation with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick around the...2024-08-1343 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Why there's no market for AAA mobile gamesWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.This week, and in Chris' absence, James is joined by MobileGamer.biz editor Neil Long as they discuss the latter's reports that Resident Evil 7 on iOS has struggled to convince the majority of the 83,000 people who downloaded it to purchase the full $20 experience. The pair reflect on the...2024-07-2226 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | Not live from Los AngelesWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, Chris is in Los Angeles to give us a sense of what's happening on the ground among all the showcases of the past week. He joins James to discuss some of the biggest reveals from Xbox and S...2024-06-1127 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | Arrowhead's future and a trio of acquisitionsWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, we discuss (to the extent that we can, given how early into the transition period we are) our change of ownership with IGN parent Ziff Davis acquiring Gamer Network Ltd and its brands, which includes GamesIndustry.biz a...2024-05-2829 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | Take-Two's troubles and why Xbox console sales don't matterWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news.This week, we discuss the reported troubles at Take-Two with claims that indie-focused label Private Division, Rollerdrome developer Roll7 and Kerbal Space Program 2 studio Intercept Games were all affected (and, in some cases, closed) by the planned 580 layoffs.2024-05-0722 min
Through a Therapist's Eyes Podcast“Alone in Plain Sight” with Ben Higgins, The BatchelorJoin us in Episode 265 "Alone in Plain Sight," where Ben Higgins, known from Season 20 of "The Bachelor," shares his insights as a guest. From his experiences since the show, Ben explores the complexities of loneliness, social media's impact on connection, and the path to genuine human connection. Drawing from his book "Alone In Plain Sight," Ben offers actionable steps to reconnect with oneself, others, romance, and spirituality. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking conversations, we invite listeners to explore the depths of human connection and find hope in the midst of isolation. Tune in to see Alone in...2024-04-291h 06The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | Embracer's three-way split, US vs TikTok, and Supercell's next major hitWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, Chris and James are joined by Neil Long, founder and editor of MobileGamer.biz to discuss Embracer's announcement that it will be splitting into three companies. We reflect on the ramifications of this separation, as well as...2024-04-2942 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | Solving the skills crisis, and Fallout's fameWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all Podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, James and Chris are joined by Skillfull founder Gina Jackson to discuss her recent report on the skills crisis in the UK games industry (and the wider industry), as well as the systemic issues that need to...2024-04-2234 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | BAFTA Games Awards bring some much-needed positivityWelcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all Podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, Chris and James discuss this year's BAFTA Games Awards, the array of winners, and the vibe among industry professionals - both at the ceremony and the London Developer Conference that was held earlier in the day. 2024-04-1524 minThe GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI Microcast | What next for Xbox, Gearbox and Relic?Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring where they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Join them every Monday for more video games news. This week, we discuss the ongoing conversations around Xbox - from Chris' recent revelation that developers are finding it hard to justify supporting the platform, to Xbox boss Phil Spencer's suggestion that the console could open up to third-party...2024-04-0228 min
Life's Dirty Little Secrets PodcastSecret #23: Good and Evil with Stephen BatchelorIn this enlightening Life's Dirty Little Secrets episode hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry delve deep with the Buddhist philosopher, Stephen Batchelor on navigating ethical dilemmas in a world bound by societal norms. In this episode, Stephen challenges listeners to find courage and clarity in uncertainty, and to embrace radical self-acceptance as a means to thoughtful, compassionate living.Touching on the need for like-minded communities amid the decline of traditional institutions, this episode encourages individuals to consciously forge new support systems. Stephen's call for a personal approach to spirituality and ethics resonates throughout the discussion, advocating for...2024-03-1449 min
Under Starters Orders - Racing PodcastThe Cheltenham Festival Preview 2024 ft. Ben Brookhouse & Mattie BatchelorThe Cheltenham Preview 20242024-03-062h 43
BrainDrain Skateboarding show with Toby Batchelor and Forde BrookfieldChris Haslam, Cheese & Crackers, Daewon Song, EA skate and more - Brain Drain Show #24Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.
Brain Drain Episode 24 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠
In this episode we discuss and much much more!
00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.
01:39 - Joining us on the episode is the greatest Canadian skateboarder of all time - Chris Haslam!
02:06 - How did Haslam end up on The Brain Drain Show?
03:55 - Haslams current love for Slappys and skating curbs, Will Sayers "worlds smallest skateboard" and Chris Avi Atherton appreciation...
07:24 - Where did Haslam grow up, how did he get into skateboarding, living in Singapore and...2024-02-212h 53
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Apple's EU changes and Microsoft layoffsGamesIndustry.biz's James Batchelor and Chris Dring discuss the biggest stories of the past week.First, we discuss the Eidos Montreal layoffs and the cancellation of a new Deus Ex title, as well as the implications for the future of this franchise - and many of the other franchises, such as fan favourite (and Chris favourite) TimeSplitters, whose future depends on the outcome of the Embracer Group restructure.Next, we delve into the changes proposed by Apple to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets App; seemingly opening iOS to third-party app stores, but also...2024-01-3029 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Up to two years of pain, and subscriptions vs ownershipChris Dring and James Batchelor discuss some of the biggest stories about the business of video games from the past week.This week's Microcast kicks off with Chris' report on the industry bracing itself for further difficult times, with investors, publishers and developers expecting up to two years of closures, changes to the release schedule and investment opportunities, and more.We also discuss the reaction to our interview with Ubisoft's Philippe Tremblay and the notion that subscriptions will only take off when players become accustomed to not owning their games, the end of UK retailer...2024-01-2230 min
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastMicrocast: Embracer restructure, the value of games, PlayStation PortalOn our latest Microcast, James Batchelor and Chris Dring discuss the fallout of Embracer Group's ongoing restructure, as revealed by its recent financial results that confirmed over 900 people were laid off in the space of three months.We discuss the strategy that led directly to Embracer's struggles, as well as whether these issues are a sign of further turbulent times to come for the wider industry.The conversation also covers the value of video games, a discussion prompted by recent comments by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, and Chris gives us his first impressions of the...2023-11-2028 min
Hotels 101 PodcastEpisode 8: Chris Batchelor, CEO of RED Hospitality and Leisure, LLCHotels 101 Chris Batchelor, CEO of RED Hospitality and Leisure, LLCIn today’s episode of Hotels 101, host Rob Hays dives into the exciting world of bringing the fun to the hospitality industry with guest Chris Batchelor, CEO of RED Hospitality and Leisure, LLC.RED, which stands for Resort, Ecotourism, and Destination services, is a unique company that partners with hotels and resorts to provide memorable guest experiences in luxury destinations such as Turks and Caicos, USVI, Maui, Key West, and more.In this episode, Chris, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the fo...2023-11-1427 min
Awkward Watersport Guys PodcastWatersport Startups In A Recession (Good or Bad?) Featuring Chris Batchelor - Episode #131The guys talk to Chris Batchelor, CEO of Red Hospitality about starting a new watersport company during a recession. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Von Mack Agency and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3TSseuv2wdIYO5nuviZSwQ 2023-11-0240 min