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Terra Talks Terra Talks Ep 47 - Relocating to Barbados with RDL EagleTerra Luxury Agent Betty Cathrow joins Collis Williams of RDL Eagle to discuss how his company can relocate you and your precious belongings to Barbados from all over the world!

2025-12-0823 min

The Village Podcast from The Bookshelf #83 November 2024, The one about genres**The Village Podcast has been nominated for a Canadian Podcast Award under the category of Outstanding Branded Series. Watch https://canpodawards.ca/ for information about the awards ceremony which will take place sometime in December and find out if we've won. This month we have a special clip following the conversation between Steph and Candice with some highlights from the book reading and signing by Ian Williams about his new book What I Mean To Say. The full length reading and Q&A follows later this week in this feed. Books Shame on You: How...

2024-11-231h 23

Leading Women in Tech Podcast Celebrating Women in Tech, Beating the Burnout, and Letting Go of Needing to Be Like the Men in the Room with Lindsay Kulzer, Allison Williams, and Jennifer PetersReady to dive into the empowering journeys of three extraordinary women in tech? In today's episode, I invite three amazing women I have the honor of supporting to dive into their experiences, insights, and triumphs through the lens of executive coaching. Lindsay, Allison, and Jennifer candidly share their motivations for seeking executive coaching, its transformative impact on their professional development, and powerful career lessons around overcoming imposter syndrome, burnout, gender bias, and more. We explore the pivotal moments that led them to join The Lit Up Leadership Academy, the biggest successes they've achieved, and the one thing...

2024-05-1454 min

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly 212. Jon CulshawJon Culshaw is an English actor, comedian and impressionist. He is best known for his work on the radio comedy Dead Ringers, Spitting Image and Doctor Who.We talked to Jon about the art of impersonation, writing comedy and expressing yourself through your workGet more from the BLANK Podcast at patreon.com/blankpodcastMassive thanks to our patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, M...

2023-06-131h 15

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly 211. Kat RonsonKat Ronson is a British actress, comedian, podcaster and creative. Featured on Missguided, Wonderland Magazine and known for her standup specials and hilarious social media content. She also creates videos with BLANK alumni Katrina Robinson. Check out their videos here: https://www.instagram.com/katandkatcomedy/?hl=enKat spoke to Giles and Jim about acting, exposing creepy DMs on social media, agents and Jim's weird broken toe.Get more from the BLANK Podcast at patreon.com/blankpodcastMassive thanks to our patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau...

2023-05-301h 27

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly 210. Amy HoggartAmy Hoggart is a British-American stand-up comedian and actress, best known for starring in Almost Royal, a faux-reality show on BBC America, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, an American political satire show on TBS. She has also hosted her own show It's Personal with Amy Hoggart, on truTV.Amy spoke to Giles and Jim about Washington, DC, getting into comedy and acting, interviewing MAGAs and pregnancy.Check out Amy's podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/femanismMassive thanks to our patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau...

2023-05-231h 36

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly 209. Mehreen BaigMehreen Baig is a former teacher and British television presenter. She has presented several documentaries on topics relating to Britain's Asian and Muslim communities. Her show Glow Up Your Grades helps support many pupils with their GCSEs every year. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUn2zTSlKmGBQ-qnL8iDEtgGiles and Jim talked to Mehreen about her time as a teacher, the challenges of the education system in the UK, her move into broadcasting and her book Hidden Lessons - Growing Up On The Frontline Of Teaching. Buy a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Lessons-Growing-Frontline-Teaching...

2023-05-161h 21

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly 208: Louise MinchinLouise Minchin is a TV presenter, journalist, author and athlete. She presented the UK’s most successful morning television programme BBC Breakfast for two decades and at 45 was inspired to take up triathlon after a BBC Breakfast challenge. Three years later she represented her age-group in the World and European Championships.Louise spoke to Giles and Jim about getting into journalism, the perils of live television, and writing and researching her new book.Pre-order Louise's new book 'Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women' here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/fe...

2023-05-101h 24

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Dr Rupy AujlaDr Rupy Aujla is a trusted NHS GP and food expert behind the bestselling Doctor’s Kitchen – a collection of over 100 recipes that put flavour and nutrition first. Dr Rupy is an International Health and Wellness speaker and regularly delivers lectures and talks at many international events including TEDx, The Royal Society of Medicine, The Royal Society of Culinary Arts, BBC Good Food etc. Dr Rupy is also a Sunday Times bestselling author BBC Presenter and regularly appears on national television. He has a number one rated podcast, The Doctor’s Kitchen, with over 12 million downloads to date, over 29...

2023-05-021h 14

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Molly McKewMolly McKew is a writer and expert in information warfare specializing in U.S.-Russia relations. She served as an adviser to then-president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili from 2009 to 2013. We spoke to Molly about weaponising narratives, the dangers of basically everything online...and cats. Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen, Witnessthebigness. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy

2023-04-251h 32

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Elizabeth McCaffertyElizabeth Mcafferty is an actress and journalist, she has starred in Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) and Dumbo (2019) and her work has been published in VICE, The Guardian, Dazed and The Independent. We talked to Elizabeth about getting into acting via body doubling, approaching stories with compassion and seeking out the stranger stories in life. PLUS extra chat with Elizabeth over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, L...

2023-04-181h 25

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Lucy BeaumontLucy Ann Beaumont is a British actress, writer, and stand-up comedian. Well known for her comedy series Meet the Richardsons, and Hullraisers. Lucy's 2014 debut show at the Edinburgh Festival, 'We Can Twerk it Out' was nominated for that year's Best Newcomer Award. We talked to Lucy about how amazing grandparents can be, using challenging life experiences to inform your creativity, and trying to break into comedy. If you enjoyed listening to Lucy go and see her on tour! Tickets are on sale now https://lucybeaumont.co.uk PLUS extra chat with Lucy over at...

2023-04-041h 25

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Pauline CoxPauline Cox is a nutritionist who co-founded Sow & Arrow in 2018 with a mission of creating easy-to-access information on health and wellbeing as well as a place to get convenient healthy food on the go. She is a functional nutritionist, passionate about food and nutrition, and also writes articles about health and well-being, particularly women's wellbeing. Pauline spoke to Giles and Jim about her own health journey, the challenges that face getting nutrition information out against fast food advertising, and her new book, Hungry Woman. Pre-order Pauline's book here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/452747/hungry-woman-by-cox-pauline/9781529199109

2023-03-281h 12

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Zoiey SmaleZoiey Smale is an internationally acclaimed inclusion activist, her 20-year career in sport has seen her move from Athlete to Inclusion consultant, where she now works with amateur and professional sports organisations. Zoiey is a qualified coach across various disciplines and adjudicating official. She is also a podcaster and presenter. We talked to Zoiey about the power of sport in building communities, the incredible work and impact of coaches at grass roots level and the ongoing work of promoting inclusivity and diversity at all levels of sport. PLUS extra chat with Zoiey over at patreon.com...

2023-03-211h 18

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Kimberly Hart-SimpsonKimberly Hart-Simpson is an actor best know for appearing in Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. She spoke to Giles and Jim about auditions, growing closer to her mum, Naked Attraction, making up new phrases and loads more. Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen, Witnessthebigness. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @kimberly_h_s blankpodcast2018@gmail...

2023-03-071h 24

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Tom ChapmanTom Chapman is an award winning barber, author, public speaker, global barber director and international educator. We talk to Tom about his love of WWE, his journey into hairdressing via being a musician and founding The Lions Barber Collective, which started as a group of international barbers raising awareness for suicide prevention. PLUS Ad free, extra content with Tom for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson...

2023-02-151h 26

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly John SimpsonJohn Simpson CBE is an English foreign correspondent and world affairs editor of BBC News. He has spent all his working life with the BBC, and has reported from more than 120 countries, including thirty war zones, and interviewed many world leaders. We talk to John about his 50-plus years at the BBC, the scary moments when his life was in danger, reporting from the frontlines and trying to find the humanity in such a troubled world. PLUS Ad free, extra content with John for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Tickets to Jim's February...

2023-02-071h 18

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Andrew GowerAndrew Gower is an actor and musician. Best known for his role as "Bonnie Prince" Charles Edward Stuart in "Outlander" and for playing Nick Cutler, the vampire solicitor in season 4 of "Being Human, he's also appeared in Carnival Row and Black Mirror. Andrew is also lead singer of The Gustaffsons. We talked to Andrew about his love of football and how it often compares to acting, going through drama school and how we need to reframe failure. PLUS Ad free, extra content with Andrew for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Tickets to Jim's...

2023-01-311h 12

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Martin O'NeillMartin O'Neill OBE is a Northern Irish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. His distinguished playing career included winning two European cups with Nottingham Forest and was capped 64 times for Northern Ireland. As a manager he has won two league cups with Leicester, he was the most successful Celtic manager since Jock Stein, winning 213 games in his time there. He has also managed Wycombe Wanderers, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest. We talked to Martin about his early football memories, the highs and lows of playing and management and the story of how...

2023-01-241h 18

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Bonnie LangfordBonnie Langford is an icon of British stage and screen. She came to prominence as a child star in the 1970s, when she had a notable role in the TV series Just William and went on to play companion Mel Bush in Doctor Who and Carmel Kazemi on EastEnders, for which she won the 2016 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. She has also appeared in various musicals in the West End and on Broadway, including Peter Pan, Cats, The Pirates of Penzance and Chicago. Bonnie chatted to Giles and Jim about being a child star and navigating that...

2023-01-171h 23

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Martin OwenMartin Owen is a British Film director and Producer. Martin's film directing credits include The Loneliest Boy in the World, Twist, Killers Anonymous and Exec producer on Save the Cinema. We talk to Martin about growing up in the North East, his love of football and 80's film and TV and we find out what it's like for a director on set. PLUS extra content with Martin for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Tickets to Jim's February show here: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/jim-daly-football-and-fatherhood-9th-feb-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202302091830 Massive thanks to our...

2023-01-101h 07

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Richard Makin AKA School Night VeganRichard Makin, AKA School Night Vegan, is a vegan food expert, author and influencer. We talked to Richard about his vegan journey, food trucks, San Francisco, Finders Keepers, Regina Blitz, and lots more randomness. Pre-order Richard's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anything-You-Can-Cook-Vegan/dp/152663841X PLUS extra content with Richard for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie...

2022-12-201h 27

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Kimberley BurrowsKimberley Burrows is a blind, abstract expressionist artist. Using painting as a form of therapy, Kimberley’s eclectic prints capture emotions, moods and movement through vibrant colours and brushstroke technique. Kimberley's work has recently been adapted into a range of garments for high-street fashion retailer Warehouse. We talked to Kimberley about the many challenges she has faced, from the age of four years old she has had multiple surgeries on her eyes and how art has provided constant therapy and respite to the trauma of going blind. PLUS extra content with Kimberley for our patrons at patr...

2022-12-131h 29

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Chanel Cresswell Sponsored by Babbel. Language learning that works. Go to babbel.com/podcast22, and use promo code BLANK for an extra three months free. Chanel Cresswell is an English actress, best known for playing Kelly Jenkins in the film This Is England, Katie in Sky One's Trollied and as Coleen Rooney in the upcoming Channel 4 drama, Vardy Vs Rooney. We talked to Chanel about growing up in a busy family in Derby, breaking into acting and her process for getting into roles based on real people. PLUS extra content with Larsen for our patrons at...

2022-12-061h 19

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Larsen Thompson This episode is sponsored by Aquila. Visit Aquila.co.uk/blankpod for 20 % off Aquila childrens' magazines. Larsen Thompson is an actor, model, dancer and musician. She has appeared in music videos for Sia and Pink and is currently starting in The Midnight Club on Netflix. She spoke to Giles and Jim about her experiences in the modelling and dancing world, moving into making her own music and how to embrace our imperfections. PLUS extra content with Larsen for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes...

2022-11-291h 31

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Giles and Jim Answer your QuestionsThis week Giles and Jim have a conversation about life and dealing with difficult moments in creativity, they also answer some listeners questions about all things Blank. Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen, Witnessthebigness. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy blankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-11-221h 03

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Natalie Dew Sponsored by Typology. Go to uk.typology.com/blank and you’ll receive a free lip & cheek balm worth £16 when you make a purchase. Natalie is an actor and musical theatre star, well known for her roles in BBC's The Capture, Sandylands, The Great and Roadkill starring Hugh Laurie. She has also starred in the West End Musical adaptation of Bend it Like Beckham. We talked to Natalie about live performance and having to learn how to play football, having acting as an outlet in difficult times and she helps Jim decide what to do with his...

2022-11-151h 51

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly George Webster Sponsored by 50 Coffee Breaks. Visit www.amazon.co.uk/50coffeebreaks to learn more about 50 Coffee Breaks and pick the language that’s right for you. George Webster is an actor, writer and director who is currently playing Hugo Delaney in Disney+'s Wedding Season. He has also appeared in E4's Tripped, Irish independent film My Name Is Emily and Simon Mirren's French-Canadian period series, Versailles. He chatted to Giles and Jim about Seaford, non-league football, writing, directing and acting in films, playing video games, and whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. (hint, it is: ht...

2022-11-081h 24

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Amrita ArchariaAmrita Acharia is a Norwegian actress of Nepalese–Ukrainian origins. She is best known for her roles as Irri in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Aabis in The Serpent Queen and as Dr. Ruby Walker in the ITV series The Good Karma Hospital. We talk to Amrita about the various school systems she experienced throughout her childhood, her love of performance and leaning in to tricky moments and finding the love for what you do PLUS extra content with Amrita for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Ca...

2022-11-011h 33

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Rob RinderRob Rinder MBE, also know as Judge Rinder is a British criminal barrister, writer and broadcaster. Well known for his ITV show Judge Rinder, Rob is also the author of several books and has made several documentaries about his family and the Holocaust. We talked to Rob about his early life growing up in a working class area of London, the feelings around not fitting in and the emotional baggage that comes with working on intense court cases. Sponsored by 50 Coffee Breaks. Visit www.amazon.co.uk/50coffeebreaks to learn more about 50 Coffee Breaks and pick...

2022-10-251h 47

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Bronagh Waugh Sponsored by Typology. Go to uk.typology.com/blank and you’ll receive a free lip & cheek balm worth £16 when you make a purchase. Bronagh Waugh is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2009 to 2013 where she was nominated for Best Newcomer, Best Actress and Best Comedy Performance at the 2010 British Soap Awards. She has also appeared in The Fall, Unforgotten and Ridley, which is available to watch on ITV Hub now. She spoke to Giles and Jim about social media, getting ignored in the industry and wor...

2022-10-181h 39

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Andrew BustamanteAndrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, Fortune 10 corporate advisor, author and podcaster. We talk to Andrew about his time in the CIA, what it means to be a modern-day spy, and why he is opening up about his experiences. You can find out more about Andrew and the work he does at: www.everydayspy.com PLUS extra content with Andrew for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard As...

2022-10-111h 18

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Paul ChowdhryPaul Chowdhry, is an English comedian and actor. He has been a guest panelist on 8 out of 10 Cats, Comedy World Cup, and Sorry, I Didn't Know and has appeared on Live at the Apollo twice. He was the first British Asian stand-up comic to sell out Wembley Arena and host the Channel 4 comedy series Stand Up for the Week. Paul chatted to Giles and Jim about his writing process, overcoming racism in the industry and 'The Queue'. Plus extra content with Paul over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine B...

2022-10-041h 09

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Lawrence PrestidgeLawrence Prestidge is an author, podcaster and actor. Lawrence is the writer and star of Amazon Prime's British comedy series Keep Calm and Carry On, as well as the host of The Shapes of Stories podcast. We talk to Lawrence about writing and starring in a sitcom, his creative process and playing Burt the chimney sweep at Disney Land Paris. PLUS extra content with Lawrence for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey...

2022-09-271h 14

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Emma ForrestEmma Forrest is a film director, screenwriter and novelist from London who moved to LA to write screenplays for Hollywood movies. She has written four Novels; Namedropper (1998), Thin Skin (2002), Cherries in the Snow (2005), and Royals, and two memoirs; Your Voice in My Head (2011) and her new memoir Busy Being Free, which is out now: https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/emma-forrest/busy-being-free/9781474620659/ She spoke to Giles and Jim about selling out, solitude and scripts. PLUS extra content with Emma for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary C...

2022-09-131h 14

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Omar BaroudOmar Baroud is an actor and musical theatre star. Best known for his portrayal as Jackson in Disney Plus' Wedding Season and his roles in Baptiste and The Innocents. For more information on Wedding Season have a look here: https://whatsondisneyplus.com/first-look-at-first-british-original-series-wedding-season/ Omar is currently starring in the West End in Cabaret in the role of Clifford Bradshaw. We discuss with Omar his discovery of performing arts, the process of moving from one theatre family to the next, and the excitement of working on huge TV productions. PLUS extra content with...

2022-09-061h 11

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly We Wrote a BOOK!A special episode to the announcement to let you guys know that we have written a book! It's called Blank: Why it's Fine to Falter and Fail, And How To Pick Yourself Up Again and it's OUT NOW!!! We are joined by Celine Hughes, our fantastic Senior Commissioning Editor from Quadrille Publishing, who has published the book to talk about why they acquired the book and the process of how a book goes from an idea to a fully-formed thing. Our book explores many of the themes that crop up on the podcast with the best bits of advice...

2022-08-301h 14

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Best of Blank Vol.4It's the Summer break, so we thought we'd put together a little selection of clips from some of our favourite episodes from last year to keep you going till we return next week with some amazing new episodes. An advert free version is available to our Patreon at Patreon.com/Blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen.

2022-08-231h 23

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Ollie PhillipsOllie Phillips is a former World 7s Player of the Year and England captain, who also played rugby union at the highest domestic level in England and France. Ollie was forced into retirement at 29 through injury, which left him searching for meaning and not understanding his new focus or purpose. Ollie joined PWC as a director within the real estate and construction team – but then developed Imposter Syndrome. He now runs Optimist Performance, a company specialising in performance coaching, leadership, and behavioural change www.optimistperformance.com Ollie learnt a lot from his struggles as he tr...

2022-08-161h 31

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Kemah BobKemah Bob is a comedian, actress, producer, and writer. Originally from Houston, Tx Kemah moved to the UK to study for a Masters degree before becoming a stand-up comedian. As well as her stand-up Kemah is a regular co-host on The Guilty Feminist and has made many TV appearances on shows such as House of Games, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club and has contributed to shows such as Have I Got News for You and Netflix's Death to 2020 and 2021. Kemah's new podcast which she created, curates and hosts is called FOC IT UP with Kemah Bob and showcases Femmes...

2022-08-091h 09

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Amanda ClaphamAmanda Clapham is a British actress and writer, known for her roles in Channel 4's Hollyoaks, and most recently in the award-nominated short film, Voices. We talked to Amanda about her journey into acting, the pressures of being thrust into the public eye when taking on a high-profile acting job, and gaining some autonomy on your career. PLUS extra chat with Amanda just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John...

2022-08-021h 30

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Hal Robson-KanuThomas "Hal" Robson-Kanu is a former professional footballer who played for Reading and West Brom as well as 46 times for Wales, scoring one of their best-ever goals at Euro 2016. Hal talks to Giles and Jim about his career and the life-changing moment he and his father discovered the healing powers of turmeric, which helped him recover from two devastating ACL injuries in his teens. He also talks about his time at Reading, West Brom and of course that goal against Belgium in 2016. Find out more about The Turmeric Co and the how the power of turmeric...

2022-07-261h 29

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Cally BeatonCally Beaton is a stand-up comedian, writer, and orator. Cally was a TV executive before turning to stand-up comedy. She has made many TV appearances including QI, The Apprentice: You're Fired and Pointless. We talked to Cally about her earlier career in TV and her journey into comedy. She gives us her insights on perimenopause and the impact it has on mental and physical health and we discuss the joys of live comedy. Listen to Cally's podcast, Namaste Motherf**kers here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/point-blank-with-guests-giles-paley-phillips-and-jim-daly/id1562113984?i=1000569084180 PLUS extra chat with C...

2022-07-191h 36

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Selina GilesSelina Giles is an actress and writer, known for the roles in films such as V for Vendetta, Until Death, and The Netflix Series The Greenhouse Academy. We talk to Selina about method acting, her love of theatre and Gaga, Ohad Naharin’s movement language that she experienced when filming in Israel. PLUS extra chat with Selina just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It...

2022-07-121h 32

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Jermaine PennantJermaine Pennant is a former professional footballer who became Arsenal's youngest ever player when he moved from Notts County in 1999 for £2m, a world record for a trainee at the time. He went on to play for Birmingham City, Liverpol, Stoke City, Real Zaragoza making 353 career appearances in total. Jermaine spoke to Giles and Jim about the pressures of being England's most talked about teenage footballer, escaping drugs and gangs in Nottingham, playing with an ankle tag at Birmingham City, the loneliness of football when the game lets you down, and naked Tony Pulis. PLUS extra c...

2022-07-051h 39

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Elizabeth MorrisElizabeth Morris is a British actor and screen-writer and actress, known for writing and starring in 2019 film Killers Anonymous alongside Gary Oldman and Jessica Alba. She has also had two other feature length scripts filmed and got her break writing and performing in the 2015 movie LA Slasher with Danny Trejo and Dave Bautista. Elizabeth chats to Giles and Jim about her bold breakthrough in the industry, limiting beliefs, practicing self care and, among many other things, hobbyhorsing. PLUS extra chat with Elizabeth just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to...

2022-06-281h 50

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Katerina RobinsonKaterina Robinson is an actress and comedian. Having studied acting at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Katerina appeared in the show LADS in 2021 and is currently touring her show 'The Whoring Twenties' alongside her comedy partner, Kat Ronson. PLUS extra chat with Katerina just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel B...

2022-06-211h 17

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Katerina RobinsonKaterina Robinson is an actress and comedian. Having studied acting at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Katerina appeared in the show LADS in 2021 and is currently touring her show 'The Whoring Twenties' alongside her comedy partner, Kat Ronson. PLUS extra chat with Katerina just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcastMassive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel B...

2022-06-211h 17

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Arthur SmithArthur Smith is a legend of the UK alternative comedy circuit. Arthur spoke to Giles and Jim about his dad Syd, the birth of alternative comedy in the 19080s, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the art of farting. Arthur's Edinburgh show: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/arthur-smith-my-75-years-edinburgh-fringe#overview Jim's Edinburgh show: https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:2863/ PLUS extra chat with Arthur just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill...

2022-06-141h 13

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Rosie DayRosie Day is an actress, author and playwright. having been acting since the age of 4, Rosie has appeared in Good Omens, Outlander, Prime Suspect 1973, and she starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the feature film All Roads lead to Rome. Rosie is also a writer and her play Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon is now a book and soon to be made into a film. We talked to Rosie about her cat family, being a child actor and the many benefits of therapy. PLUS extra chat with Rosie just for our Patrons over at pa...

2022-06-071h 20

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Patrick FosterPatrick Foster is a former professional cricketer who was one of the rising stars of the scene in the late 2000s and played for Northamptonshire and Durham UCCE. After having his cricket contract ended he struggled with gambling leading to some very low moments. After hitting rock bottom in 2018 Patrick has turned his life around and now works to raise awareness about gambling addictions. His is a truly inspirational story and in this very raw and open episode Patrick talks to Giles and Jim about falling into gambling, hitting rock bottom and how he managed to turn his...

2022-05-311h 29

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly John Sweeney (Classic Blank Ep 66) We are releasing some of our classic older episodes for the next few weeks. This episode was originally released in June 2020. John Sweeney is a British investigative journalist and author. During his time at the BBC he worked on shows such as Panorama and Newsnight where his combative and bold style have seen him doorstep Putin, go undercover in North Korea, challenge Trump on his association to the mob and most infamously the time he yelled at scientologists. We caught up with John on what was VE Day and started our conversation by discussing the new...

2022-05-241h 23

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly David Harbour (Classic Blank Ep 35) We are releasing some of our classic older episodes for the next few weeks. This episode was originally released in September 2019. David Harbour is an American actor from New York who has performed in film, television, and the theatre. He is best known for his role as Chief Jim Hopper on the Netflix original series, Stranger Things and the lead in the new adaptation of HELLBOY He is also known for his role as CIA agent Gregg Beam in Quantum of Solace, Shep Campbell in Revolutionary Road alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Van Hauser in End of Watch...

2022-05-1756 min

This Podcast I Know This Podcast I Know Episode 44Back to the regular schedule guys! TON of new music for you guys from Remy Cooper & Mau, Mike Williams, Martin Garrix & many more. Don't forget to follow on my socials & subscribe! Twitter - @thisdjiknow Instagram - @thisdjiknow Facebook - @thisdjiknow Mixcloud - @thisdjiknow Soundcloud - @thisdjiknow Tracklist: 00:00:00 Mr. Polska, Tony Junior - Love Somebody (Radio Edit) 00:03:18 Don Diablo - Day & Nite (Extended Mix) 00:05:07 Thomas Newson Feat. David Rasmussen - Morning Sun (Extended Mix) 00:07:37 Remy Cooper & & Mau ft. Maryn Charlie - Lose Control (feat. MarynCharlie) (Extended Mix) 00:10:40 Kim Kaey - Touch Me There (Extended Mix) 00:13:04 Becky Hill & Galantis - Run (Extended...

2022-05-1640 min

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Wim Hof (Classic Blank Ep 76) We are releasing some of our classic older episodes for the next few weeks. This episode was originally released in November 2018. Dubbed 'The Iceman', Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures. He has set Guinness world records for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and still holds the record for a barefoot half-marathon on ice and snow. In short, he is superhuman. He attributes many of his feats to his Wim Hof Method, a combination of frequent cold exposure, breathing techniques and meditation. ...

2022-05-101h 28

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Roisin Conaty (Classic Blank Ep 2) We are releasing some of our classic older episodes for the next few weeks. This episode was originally released in November 2018. Roisin Conaty is a brilliant and multi-talented comedian and actress. Having won the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award 2010 for Best Newcomer, Roisin is now one of the nation’s favourite comic faces on television, appearing regularly on hugely popular entertainment shows such as Have I Got News For You (BBC One), 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Channel 4), Would I Lie To You (BBC One), and the new Channel 4 edition of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slic...

2022-05-031h 12

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Chrissie Wunna This episode is supported by Surfshark. Get Surfshark VPN at Surfshark.deals/blank Chrissie Wunna is an actress, model and reality TV star. Well known for her roles in B-Movies like DInosaur Hotel and Dragon Fury, and Amazon Prime's 'Series of Light'. Chrissie is also a regular guest and contributor to Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch. We talked to Chrissie about her time in LA where she lived for six years from the age of 19, her time on reality TV and how she deals with negativity on social media. PLUS extra chat with Chrissie...

2022-04-261h 32

Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly Dr Sian WilliamsThis episode is supported by Surfshark. Get Surfshark VPN at Surfshark.deals/blank Sian Williams is a journalist, current affairs presenter, author, and psychologist. Sian is most well-known for her work with the BBC. From 2001 until 2012, Williams regularly presented weekday editions of BBC Breakfast as well as being the main anchor of Channel 5 News. In 2016, Williams wrote a critically acclaimed book on dealing with adversity; Rise Surviving and Thriving after Trauma. PLUS extra chat with Sian just for our Patrons over at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine...

2022-04-191h 37

Pretty Girl Pill Club S2E1: My Brother, AndrewAfter a six-month hiatus, Pretty Girl Pill Club returns for its second season. After my brother, Andrew, died at the age of 34 on April 2nd of this year after battling alcoholism, I took a step back from the podcast, among many other things. Finding the motivation and drive to create again took a lot of time, therapy, self-reflection. I will be grieving Andrew for as long as I live, but I have to keep moving, creating, and living. I found so much solace in Megan Devine's book: It's Okay That You're Not Okay (thank you to...

2021-09-1652 min

Tommy and Kelly Show DC's Music Festivals Broccoli City and All Things Go Are Back!After a quiet year (and change) DC's music festivals are amp'd up to create the sound of summer. All Things Go and Broccoli City Fest both announced strong line ups within a week of each other. We talked to founders of both fests and found the optimism and excitement for two of DC's signature musical moments is real. Brandon McEachern and Jermon Williams of Broccoli City and Stephen Vallimarescu from All Things Go chat with Tommy McFLY about their October events. Broccoli City Fest Website: bcfestival.com Line Up includes Lil Baby, Snoh Aalegra, Moneybagg Yo, Lucky Daye, Rubi Rose...

2021-07-0814 min

Tommy and Kelly Show Cats Cafe Opens in Georgetown, How to Deal with a Chicken Wing Shortage and Olympians Love DoritosWingstop is evolving given the recent chicken wing supply shortage with a new venture, Thighstop, a virtual kitchen that delivers chicken thighs via DoorDash. Alexandria has renamed 2 of its schools effective July 1. TC Williams will become Alexandria High School and Matthew Maury Elementary will be renamed to Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School after an Alexandrian educator, leader, citizen, wife and mother who died last year. Montgomery County Park announced that they have placed 13 selfie stands in different parks around the county. The locations were selected based on scenic views and the diversity of landscapes around the park system. Cat Cafe...

2021-06-2519 min $Bangers \'n Mash$

Bangers 'n Mash Bangers 'n Mash by BIGMOO - Episode #013Bringing you the phattest EDM and club bangers every month (seasoned with just the right amount of mashups), BIGMOO presents the 13th instalment of Bangers 'n Mash. Turn the Speakers to 11 and let's do this! Connect with BIGMOO: * Website: https://www.bigmoomusic.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmoomusic/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigmoomusic * Spotify: https://artisthub.co/bigmoomusic * Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bigmoomusic * Apple Music: https://itun.es/au/VTDVgb * Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/bigmoomusic * Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmoomusic TRACKLIST: 1 Focus (Extended Mix) - Almero, DØBER 2 Somebody (feat. Bright Sparks) (Extended Mix) - Funkin Matt, Oliver Heldens...

2021-05-3159 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 35: Fear FactoredThis week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, Rohnie attempts to conquer his Trypanophobia (extreme fear of needles) by watching Sophie get a tattoo in her living room — this truly is as DIY as it gets. In this episode, we take you through the entire process, start to finish. Did Rohnie conquer his fear? Listen and find out. Listen to our previous episode on phobias: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episodes/33 Exposure therapy is a common tactic to overcome phobias and involves gradual exposure to the fear in a safe, controlled environment — the objective being to d...

2021-03-111h 17 $Bangers \'n Mash$

Bangers 'n Mash BIGMOO - Kickstart 2021 Mix (Best of 2020 EDM)Live from Gold Coast waters, join me in looking back at an amazing year of dance music in my Best Of 2020 Year Mix! Nothing but the biggest and best house, EDM and hard dance bangers from the past 12 months. Thanks again to everyone for the massive support last year, enjoy this one! TRACKLIST: 1 The Business (Extended Mix) - Tiesto 2 Late At Night (Extended Mix) - Jonas Aden 3 Details (Club Mix) - Oliver Heldens, Boy Matthews 4 Nothing Really Matters (Extended Mix) - Becky Hill, Tiesto 5 Coffee (Give Me Something) (Extended Mix) - Tiesto, Vintage Culture 6 Fire (Extended Mix) - Martin Garrix...

2021-01-311h 29

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 30: New Year, Same DepressionThis week, Pretty Girl Pill Club returns to kick off 2021 with some much needed, year-end decompression. Rohnie reflects on his undergraduate education as it comes to a close, and shares what he's learned and his plans moving forward. We dive deep into navigating educational institutions as neuro-atypical individuals and share the hurdles we've had to overcome time and time again to get to where we are. Website: https://www.pgpcpod.com/ Resources: https://www.pgpcpod.com/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod We are NOT professionals! We are just a couple...

2021-01-0159 min

Energy Sound DJ Ice-House - Top 100 House 2020 (Energy Sound)Второй микс этого года, где собраны 100 лучших треков из моей коллекции. Микс в формате подкаста "Energy Sound". Стили: Big Room House, Electro House, Future House, Progressive House, Club House, Trance Приятного прослушивания!!! 00 DJ Ice-House - Top 100 House 2020 (Energy Sound) (Prewiev) 01 GRYFFIN Maia Wright - Body Back (Deniz Koyu Remix) [DarkroomGeffen] 02 ARTY x Audien and Ellee Duke - Craving (Extended Mix) 03 Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman vs. Mike Perry - Coming Home (Extended Mix) [Buce Records] 04 Armin van Buuren, Nicky Romero feat. Ifimay - I Need You To Know (Extended Mix) 05 Ryos - Hey Child (Extended Mix) 06 Armin Van Buuren & Brennan Heart feat. Andreas Moe - All On Me (Extended Mix) 07 Matisse & Sadko - Strings Again (Extended Mix) [STMPD RCRDS] 08 Mark Sixma Feat. Eline - Paint The Sky (Extended Mix) [Armada Music] 09 PVLSE & Starboy ft. Max Landry - Imp...

2020-12-292h 37

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 29: It's All Chemicals (with Christina of @betterselfbetterworld)This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, our guest, Christina of @betterselfbetterworld on Instagram, discusses living with Panic disorder, what inspired her to start sharing her experiences publicly, the state of the wellness industry, and what she hopes to achieve through her Instagram. We also talk about the power of radical candor in discussing mental illness, advocating for yourself, our wild Lexapro dreams, and striking the right balance of holistic and pharmaceutical interventions. A self-proclaimed self-help junkie, she shares her experiences, trials, and tribulations on the road to better brain chemistry on her Instagram. Check...

2020-12-0400 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 28: The Poets Cry Themselves To Sleep (A Conversation with Brad Nolan)This week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, we spoke with Brad Nolan, Founder of Podcave — an all-in-one service to plan, publish, and promote your podcast. We discuss what led Brad to the wonderful world of podcasting, the struggles he’s faced along the way as a father, husband, and individual, and the impact of art and self-expression on mental health. In the wake of the most divisive election in U.S. history and an ongoing, unrelenting global pandemic, we reflected on this year and what we hope for moving forward. Strap in, y’all — this epi...

2020-11-2700 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 27: Ask A Trainwreck! ft. Millennial Mental Health ChannelThis week on the Pretty Girl Pill Club podcast, we answered your questions from Instagram with the help of Justin Romano, MD and Eddie Carrillo, MA, LPC who host the Millennial Mental Health Channel podcast. We covered everything from getting diagnosed and navigating the healthcare system to dealing with a low sex-drive due to medication. Thank you again to Justin and Eddie for coming on the podcast! Check out Millennial Mental Health Channel wherever you get your podcasts. Millennial Mental Health Channel: https://pod.link/1487717298 MMHC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmhc...

2020-11-0600 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 21: Zodiac Bloodsports with Mario CarlosThis week, Soph sat down with Mario Carlos to roast his birth chart. In this episode, we discuss Mario’s history with generalized anxiety and panic disorder, his affinity for toxic relationships — platonic and romantic — and debate whether Leos and Aquarians can ever coexist. Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet! Full Episode notes: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode21 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public...

2020-09-041h 27

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 20: Recovering EdgelordsThis week, Soph talks about growing up in the New Age movement. Rohnie and Soph discuss anti-maskers, Walks of Shame, and censorship of art. Full Episode Notes: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet! Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Crea...

2020-08-281h 10

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 19: Nihilism Is My Love LanguageThis week, Soph and Rohnie follow up last week's conversation by discussing their Love Languages. The club also covers tattoos, Sophie's pimple confession, Presidential astrology, and lizard people. Full Show Notes & Episode Transcription: https://www.pgpcpod.com/episode-archive/episode19 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlpillclub/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod DISCLAIMER: We are not professionals! We’re just idiots on the internet! Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in conj...

2020-08-141h 06

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 18: Tinder Isn’t TherapyIn this installment, Sophie and Rohnie talk about weird date stories, Tinder, and diminishing social skills due to quarantine. Full Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2C98NNl Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Eezpgy Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet! Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Coll...

2020-08-0756 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 17: Yeezy & thee StalliWhat's poppin' y'all? This week Soph and Rohnie discuss favorite moments from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion, and discrepancies in the way society treats black men versus black women. Full Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3i0u6Qb Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Eezpgy Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet! Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by S...

2020-08-0137 min

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 16: Stop It, Get Some HelpChristian returns to the club as we discuss the BetterHelp teletherapy scam involving unlicensed “professionals” and shady marketing tactics that prey on vulnerable groups. The Club also discusses BetterHelp's pyramid-shaped influencer marketing program and what we can learn from this case about being informed consumers. All commentary regarding BetterHelp is our opinion and some information is alleged. All sources are cited in the episode page on pgpcpod.com. Don't sue us please and thank you. Full Episode Notes & Cited Sources: https://bit.ly/3jENHHh Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Eezpgy

2020-07-241h 33

Pretty Girl Pill Club Ep. 15: Diet BigotThis week, we break down cancel culture, forgiveness, and the cultural implications of internet drama. Get the hot gos on all things Dramageddon. Full episode notes and links: https://bit.ly/3jA3SWx Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Eezpgy Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgpcpod Disclaimer: We’re not professionals! We’re idiots on the internet! Pretty Girl Pill Club is a production of Public Notice LLC. Hosted by Sophie Collis, Rohnie Williams, and Christian Macias. Editing and Audio Engineering by Sophie Collis. Produced by Public Notice. Created by Sophie Collis in c...

2020-07-031h 16

Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Jack Collis (@technoecologic) - Land of the DedJack Collis (@technoecologic), formerly a grad student at the LBJ school studying economics and ecology, currently working on a 12-episode first season of a YouTube series on philosophy, politics, and economics (utopiaTV), first episodes to drop on May Day. We looked at 3 pieces: Nick Land's Meltdown, Mark Fisher's Acid Communism, and Alex Williams & Nick Srnicek's #ACCELERATE MANIFESTO.

2020-02-172h 01

Money on the Left No Depression in Heaven with Alison Collis GreeneIn this episode of Money on the Left, we speak with historian Alison Collis Greene about her book No Depression in Heaven with an eye toward contemporary debates around the Green New Deal. Subtitled The Great Depression, the New Deal, and the Transformation of Religion in the Delta, Greene's book critiques what she calls the “myth of the redemptive depression” which, particularly in the American south, eroded the legacy of the original New Deal by affirming regressive fantasies of self-help and individualism. Many on the left today see the “New Deal” framing of contemporary social and ecological politics...

2019-10-151h 11 $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 21: Escaping ProtectionismFollowing on from our episode entitled Has Protectionism Failed Us? we discuss how creativity and modern day innovations are rewriting the script in the commercial world, allowing those who explore to escape the shackles of protectionism. Let's get on the supply side of the economy. Here’s how.Visit our website for show notes and to join the discussion on this episode. Connect with us on LinkedIn HERE.

2019-07-3009 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 20: Medical logistics can transform healthcare in the Caribbean. Here's how.You might not have realized how harnessing the power of logistics can transform your own medical practice and by extension, the healthcare industry in the Caribbean on a whole. In this episode, RDL's Medical Logistics Solutionist Dr. Cherise Vanderpool joins our host and Logistics Director Collis Williams in discussing how Caribbean medical practitioners can use logistics as a tool to drive the cost of patient care down, while at the same time elevating their patient experience and propelling their practices forward.Visit our website for show notes and to join the discussion on this episode.

2019-07-0217 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 19: Has Protectionism Failed Us?Our host Collis Williams invites you to join the debate; protectionism or free trade? He also challenges you to consider whether protectionism is in the interest of the people of the Caribbean or is it instead in the interest of a select few? Further, is protectionism a function of it being more politically expedient to protect capital rather than to protect the people?Visit our website for show notes and to join the discussion on this episode. Connect with us on LinkedIn HERE.

2019-06-1912 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 18: The Devil In DemurrageIt’s a fact—demurrage plagues us in the Caribbean. And we can’t help but notice how it has made a shift from penalty to profiteering.Following on from our recently published article ‘On Demurrage: Developing A Level of Reasonableness', our host Collis Williams, gives his thoughts on the plague that is demurrage. Can we find a cure for this crippling malady in the near future? Visit our website for show notes and to join the discussion on this episode. Connect with us on LinkedIn HERE.

2019-06-0416 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 17: A 1:1 Conversation About Reviving The Manufacturing Sector In Barbados & The Wider CARICOM RegionListen in with host Collis Williams and former Technical Advisor to the CARICOM Secretariat’s Office of Trade Negotiations, Joel Richards, on how we can revitalize manufacturing in Barbados and the wider CARICOM region.Should we be looking at the core concept of manufacturing through a wider lens? Should we focus more on mass customization rather than mass production? Do we have the capacity to be a competitive manufacturing base on the world market? We tackle these critical questions and more, as we discuss some of the strategies that can be employed to ensure manufacturing in...

2019-05-2146 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 16: Why The Caribbean May Be Looking At E-Commerce Trade IncorrectlyE-commerce consultant Roger Barrow deconstructs the current Caribbean e-commerce environment, offering insight into the history of the global e-commerce market and how it has limited our capacity to participate. We delve into how we can circumvent these limitations and outline specific ways that Caribbean people can swim with the current e-commerce tide instead of against it—one such method is by shifting our focus towards the service element of e-commerce trade instead of on the physical goods aspect.Visit our website for show notes and to join the discussion on this episode. Connect with us on...

2019-03-0527 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 15: Our Educational System Will Not Sustain Our Economic Future—And Here's WhyThis episode's discussion features Benjamin Niles, Chairman of the Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVBT), and centres on education. Our host Collis Williams purports that we the people of the Caribbean are not harnessing the power of logistics as we should; a problem that is clearly rooted in the way in which we were educated. Niles argues that we were taught to retain and regurgitate instead of the power of creative thought. The two agree that in the Caribbean, education as we know it must desperately be reinterpreted, and offer a few suggestions on how we can go about this...

2019-01-2223 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 14: Tapping Into Barbados' Billion-Dollar Energy SectorOver the next 10 years, Barbadians will spend around 20 billion dollars on energy. With a current target of achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2030, the government of Barbados has created a number of renewable energy and energy efficiency fiscal incentives that are hoped to open up the country's billion-dollar energy sector to a diversity of local entrepreneurs, and in turn assist in building the local capacity to supply the demand for renewable energy.In this episode we speak to William Hinds BJH, SCM, Chief Energy Conservation Officer in the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources. We discuss the opportunities...

2019-01-1530 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 13: A Spotlight on EntrepreneurshipWe open the year 2019 with a discussion on entrepreneurship featuring the General Manager of the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT), Cardell Fergusson. Do we have a true understanding of what entrepreneurship really is? Are we confusing entrepreneurship with self-employment? Will a failure to understand this difference be to our detriment in the long run, especially as there is a current drive to herd retrenched workers into the direction of entrepreneurship?We tackle these questions and touch on other critical discussion points including:The opportunity that lies in the change in the way the world currently does...

2019-01-0818 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 12: Educate, Cultivate, Facilitate, Then Watch Them DominateIn this episode, our host Collis Williams engages in a very passionate and high energy discussion with Belizean Egbert Irving, Program Manager at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business & Management. Egbert's role puts him in a position where he has access to the fertile minds of young people from across the region and as such, he is considered to be a critical person in the strategy for safeguarding the sustainability of our Caribbean people. As a moulder of minds, Collis charges Egbert with repositioning the mindset of our youth to help them understand not only how i...

2018-12-0534 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 11: How Financial Technology Will Facilitate The Caribbean E-commerce EntrepreneurIf there's one thing the vast majority of Caribbean entrepreneurs attempting to take hold of the rapidly growing e-commerce market can agree on, it's this: accepting internet payments is often a challenge and more often than not the available options are exceedingly limited and loaded with service fees.We understand that it's not just the logistics of getting products to the international customer that poses a problem for Caribbean entrepreneurs but also the financial logistics of trading with that same international customer base. That's why in this episode we feature financial technology (FinTech) professional Rasheed J Griffith...

2018-11-2734 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 10: The Platform Must Be Immediately Created for the Evolving Caribbean Entrepreneur to ThriveThere is a new wave of young entrepreneurs sprouting within the Caribbean marketplace. These entrepreneurs look outwardly beyond our shores and are well-primed to contribute to the economic growth of our region. When attempting to do so however, they are often barraged with a multitude of logistical challenges, which in turn reduce their ability to compete on the world stage and pose a significant threat to their sustainability. In this episode we hear from Jannene Inniss, co-owner of the small agro-processing company, Groen Leaf. Jannene knows the challenges faced by Caribbean entrepreneurs all too well and shares...

2018-11-2025 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 9: Innovate or We Will Suffocate!This episode features Barbadian Building Inspector and Fire Safety Designer, Troy Ward. Troy lends his over 15 years experience in the fire industry to a discussion on the amalgamation of logistics and fire safety design as an innovative means to help the Caribbean to perfect its investment allure, increase competitiveness and create a more diverse pool of skillsets that can potentially be exported to the international market. We also tackle the question: Can we use policy to force our people to innovate?Visit our website at https://www.rdleagle.com/podcast to join the discussion.

2018-11-0630 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 8: The Beauty of Being at a Critical JunctureThe beauty of being at a critical juncture in our region’s history is that it presents a starting point for evolution and change. It is a place where we take steps to alter the way our people perceive business, technology and change. Where we banish protectionism and open up our markets to competition. It is at a critical juncture that we incentivize innovation and eagerly press ahead with the process of creative destruction–a process that sees to it that archaic ideas are eliminated and replaced with new innovations that generate productivity gains. Herein lies the path to econ...

2018-10-3027 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 7: Change The Perspective, Demand Your True ValueIt's game time. You're two love down and there are ten minutes to go. What will you do? Are you going to score two goals in the ten minutes remaining in the football game or are you going to aim for three? Defenders will opt to score two goals with the aim of drawing the game but in actuality, two goals can't save your team. Strikers on the other hand, will change their strategy and formulate a plan of attack that ensures that they score three goals in order to win the game. In the Caribbean, we need more...

2018-10-2318 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 6: Growth is Everyone's BusinessOur host Collis Williams reflects on the lessons learnt from our first five episodes and distils how each fits into Barbados' plan for economic recovery and transformation. Collis argues that in an import-oriented society such as ours, the growth of our economy stands on the shoulders of logistics and we must therefore provide facilities to move cargo, ideas and innovations into and out of Barbados in a way that the region has never seen before. Visit https://www.rdleagle.com/podcast/ to join the discussion.

2018-10-1614 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 5: Caribbean Logistics: Either the e-Way or Waste Away!This episode features Barbadian information technology industry leader Terry Jones, who delves into the role of technology in moving our logistics industry forward. Terry helps us to understand that while technology is the tool, there must first be a clear and effective vision for the entire industry. He also explains how he believes we can go about formulating this vision. Visit https://www.rdleagle.com/podcast/ to join the discussion.

2018-10-0924 min $Then Let\'s Fix It!$

Then Let's Fix It!Ep 4: Logistics as a Catalyst for the Cross-Pollination of IdeasThis episode features Benjamin Niles of Apex Construction Inc. We discuss the critical role that logistics plays in the cross-pollination of ideas and innovations. We also examine how protectionism hampers the development of our human resource and negatively impacts our net productivity in the Caribbean. Visit https://www.rdleagle.com/podcast/ to join the discussion.

2018-10-0219 min