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Gay Music: In the Key of QMel Lennon: Authenticity, Adversity, and ArtistryThis episode of "In the Key of Q" features a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Mel Lennon, a self-taught, German-born, New York City-based Black queer artist who is making his mark as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer.Mel shares his journey of blending infectious pop melodies with hip-hop beats and provocative lyrics that speak authentically to queer experiences. He candidly discusses overcoming profound insecurities (themes central to his debut EP "Overthinking Out Loud"), the pain of family disownment, experiences with housing insecurity, and the continuous journey towards self-acceptance and representation. Ultimately, Mel offers a p...2025-07-1537 min
Control the ControllablesWimbledon Lives Day 11 Recap and Day 12 Preview W/ Mel South & Will BoucekOur CTC LIVE series is back for Wimbledon 2025! Dan will be rounding up all the action from the Championships, joined by special guests from the world of tennis.These are shorter episodes that we´ll bring you throughout the tournament to provide you with insights and a round-up of the biggest talking points of the tournament. Today, Dan is joined by Mel South, commentator and former WTA top 100 player. As well as Will Boucek, host of the Doubles Only podcast. Episode Highlights:- The amazing Men...2025-07-1148 min
The Mel Blackwell ExperienceThe Mel Blackwell Experience Ep. 9Featuring President Teddy Roosevelt - Man in The Arena, Best Practice: "What, How, When", The Pensacola Christmas Firing, Pay the bad guys to go away..., President Trump, Pete Hegseth, General Dan "Raisin'" Cain, Alex Newman, and Rodney Dangerfield.
Mel is a masterful storyteller and speaker who transforms leadership lessons into unforgettable experiences. His talks blend humor, vivid metaphors, and practical strategies, delivered with a plain-spoken charm that captivates audiences.
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Wine with Meg + MelDan Murphy's Wine Awards + the $20 wine that blew us awaySend us a textDan Murphy's inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards evaluates wines based on drinkability and value rather than traditional wine show metrics, so we thought we'd see what we thought of their top picks. • Dan Murphy's tasted over 1,400 wines for their first Best in Glass Awards• Categories include Best Value, Best International, and overall Best winners• Tim Adams Clare Valley Pinot Gris 2024 ($20.29) is the standout winner, drinking like a $35 wine• Chapel Hill The Parson Pinot Grigio offers excellent value at $16.99• International winner Versato Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ($30) didn't quite justi...2025-05-2327 min
The GlioBabesS2. Ep 6: In Conversation with Dan Schneider | 2 Wheels 3 Peaks ChallengeThe GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population.In this episode, Mel and Mol welcome the man behind the 2 wheels 3 peaks challenge, Dan Schneider. After losing his Mum to glioblastoma just a year ago, Dan is taking his family’s passion of mountain biking to the next level - raising over £4,000 ahead of his 3 peaks cha...2025-05-0922 min
The Dan Patrick ShowHour 3 – Playoff Jimmy, Mel Kiper Jr.Dan thinks winning an NBA Championship this season would benefit Jimmy Butler more than any other player with the possible exception of LeBron James. And NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper stops by with an update on his latest draft board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-2141 min
Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of WorkThe Ego Equation: How CEO Dan Springer Balances Leadership SuccessSend us a textWhat makes great leaders different—and how do you measure it? In this episode, we sit down with former DocuSign CEO Dan Springer to unpack the Ego Equation: (Skills ÷ Ego) ^ Work = Success. Dan shares leadership lessons from decades in tech, including how ego almost derailed his career and what changed after a layoff turned into a leadership awakening.Listen for:The Ego Equation and how to assess your leadership effectivenessHow Dan’s leadership style evolved from ego-first to impact-drivenWhy using “we” instead of “I” boosts credibility a...2025-04-1556 min
Dan Cable PresentsEpisode 438: Melissa McMillan (Chef Mel)Melissa McMillian aka Chef Mel is the owner/chef of Sammich in Portland, Oregon. We chatted about her love for baseball and how it has informed her lens on life and the way she operates her business. Mentors and coaches that have helped her along the way, learning to slow down and practice self care, and more.
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Ralph & MelSleeping around and there's no beer at Dan Murphy's!This episode features:
Ralph and Mel are chatting a lot of shit about relationships, dating apps and sleeping around. None of it makes sense, so see how you go!! Woolworths is in the shit, but also so are we because well, we need food right? And beer.
Not your average father-daughter podcast. Candid, raw and recorded in our warehouse. We're giving you pub chat without the pub. So just the chat. Ralph is nearing 60, and Mel is at the ripe age of 32.
We're talking everything. The good, the bad, the ugly & the beautiful.
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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as LeadersBuilding Success Through Discipline and Perfect Practice with Dan Rigby *94Send us a textIn this episode of Empowered Educator, Dr. Mel Vandevort sits down with Dan Rigby, a public high school PE teacher and former wrestling coach from Delaware. Dan shares his journey from aspiring state trooper to passionate educator and business owner. Together, they delve into the crucial role of discipline and the concept of "practicing perfect" in both education and personal growth. Whether you're teaching high schoolers, coaching athletes, or striving for personal excellence, this episode offers valuable insights into building effective habits and systems for success. Connect with DanWin...2024-08-0228 min
Choose Your Next Yes! Change Careers, Midlife Woman, Empty Nester, Mindset, Life After Forty, Life After Fifty, Decision MakingBuilding Success Through Discipline and Perfect Practice with Dan Rigby *153Send us a textIn this inspiring episode of Choose Your Next Yes, we're joined by the remarkable Dan Rigby, a renowned wrestling coach, award-winning teacher, and devoted mentor. With a wealth of experience in both education and athletics, Dan shares his journey and the pivotal role that discipline has played in his success.We'll explore the concept of perfect practice and how it transcends beyond sports into every aspect of life. Dan's unique perspective on discipline not only helps athletes achieve their highest potential but also empowers students and educators to strive for excellence.2024-08-0228 min
Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and NeurodivergenceEpisode 49 - CEO of autism organisation Different Journeys Mel SpencerSend us a textWe are so happy to finally be speaking with Mel Spencer, the Chief Executive Officer of Different Journeys, is a fierce Autistic advocate. As a parent to three Autistic teenagers and an Autistic individual herself, she is committed to creating a more accommodating and accepting world for the Autism community. Mel co-founded Different Journeys to provide meaningful connections and empowerment opportunities for Autistic individuals and their families.Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share y...2024-06-281h 01
The Bone in PodcastBTP: Dan Hates Words, Mel Hates Florida, & J-Roc Hates AnthropomorphismsIn our funniest episode yet, Dan hates on words, and Mel talks about her miserable airport experience, and J-Roc has an issue with calling dogs children.
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Let's Get Dan To BusinessMONEY SAVING MEL | Let's Get Dan To Business Podcast | #14It seems like the cost of most things are rising these days and people are doing all they can to make cut backs. With this in mind the boys thought it would be a good idea to share some of their personal money saving tips and who knows, there may be a hint of humour around them too. Join in as the pods very own money saving expert Eddie, aka Money Saving Mel shares his very own hints and tips to save you some cash. Catch Dan on Instagram Dan Eastwood (@letsgetdantobusiness) • Instagram photos and videos2024-01-1746 min
Keeping It Real-Estate ShowMel & Dave Dupuis - Achieving Lifestyle & Financial FreedomMelanie and Dave Dupuis, also known as Investor Mel & Dave, are well-known real estate investors, authors, speakers, and mentors. They have acquired over 240 apartments in various countries such as Canada, the US, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. Their strategy involves purchasing properties without using their own money or relying on joint ventures, allowing them to retain 100% ownership and benefit from equity, cash flow, and appreciation. With a combined experience of 23 years in real estate investing, Mel and Dave are the founders of the Action Family™ Mentorship Program. They are dedicated to helping individuals achieve time, lo...2023-09-1935 min
Zero Ambitions PodcastScaling high performance buildings AKA EnerPHit is no more expensive than retrofit, with Mel Reynolds'EnerPHit need not be any more expensive than retrofit': those are the words that we put into the mouth of this week's guest Mel Reynolds. He stood by them, even if they weren't his own, but advisedly. It's not necessarily easy, but it can be done, and it can be scaled up.Mel took us through his experience in working on high-performance buildings, learning passive house principles, undertaking his own new builds, and applying everything he's learned to carry out EnerPHit-standard retrofit. The standards and good practices that he's learned have been incorporated as common sense standards...2023-08-291h 22
The IntercoolerThe titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini and Soichiro Honda. In this episode, Mel remembers what it was like to spend time with them.The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2149 min
Endslate: a Movie, TV and Streaming PodcastCattleya Killer with Dan Villegas, Ria Atayde, and Dodo Dayao PLUS Agust D in SingaporePsychological thriller Cattleya Killer has maintained its prominent position at the top of Prime PH's charts, and we are thrilled to have a sit down with the people behind the hit streaming series: director Dan Villegas, actress and producer Ria Atayde, and writer Dodo Dayao. We delved into filming with "Hollywood standards," Arjo Atayde's feline phobia, and how Pinoy audiences are ready for content that transcends the confines of conventional teleseryes (39:14). PLUS - Mel's experience watching Suga of BTS/Agust D's concert in Singapore and some industry talk on Warner Bros. Discovery's recent mega missteps and animator hour woes...2023-06-281h 19
Four Pillars of Health Podcast#91: Fit Adventures: Dan's Malta Trip and Mel's Weightlifting CompetitionsJoin us on a health and fitness journey as we explore the adventures of Dan and Mel. In this podcast, we'll delve into Dan's recent trip to Malta, where he discovered new ways to stay healthy while exploring a new culture. We'll also follow Mel's journey as she competes in weightlifting competitions, sharing tips and tricks to help you succeed in your own fitness goals. With actionable advice, and plenty of inspiration this is one you don’t want to miss.2023-04-0818 min
The Burning Eden Podcast: With Baph and MelBaph and Mel Get Drunk in the Spirit!Our friend, Dan, shares his personal story of religious indoctrination, grief, and deconstruction. Can we also get drunk in the spirit?
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A Rational FearLIVE PODCAST: Cookers, Planets, and Gas. OH MY! — Brisbane — Mandy Nolan, Mark Humphries, Mel Buttle, Lewis Hobba, Dan Ilic + Dr. Jessie Christiensen🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO THE A RATIONAL FEAR LIVE SHOW IN MELBOURNE🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO THE A RATIONAL FEAR LIVE SHOW IN MELBOURNE🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO THE A RATIONAL FEAR LIVE SHOW IN MELBOURNE🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO THE A RATIONAL FEAR LIVE SHOW IN MELBOURNEG'day Fearmongers —Be sure to buy a ticket to the Melbourne show THIS SUNDAY — April 2ndFailing that — In your feed this week, we have the live show we did last weekend at the World Science Festival In Brisbane.It was one of our best live shows —...2023-03-3154 minFour Pillars of Health Podcast#85: Life Changing Concussion to Jujitsu S&C: Dan O’SullivanIn this episode of the podcast, we bring you an insightful conversation with Dan O'Sullivan, a seasoned jujitsu Strength & Conditioning coach. Listen as Dan shares his captivating story of overcoming multiple concussions suffered while playing rugby and how he found solace and healing through the practice of jujitsu. Dan's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, and how discovering a new passion can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
So, if you're looking for a dose of inspiration, tune in to this episode of "Life Changing Concussion to Jujitsu S&C" now on Spotify. Get...2023-02-0449 minThe Burning Eden Podcast: With Baph and MelBaph and Mel Want the TruthWe have the pleasure of chatting with Objectively Dan, host of Truth Wanted (ACA). Dan shares his personal story of deconversion, how street epistemology opened the door to skepticism, and how he became the host of a show where he talks to people about their beliefs, which include religion and sometimes aliens.
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I Went Down To The RiverEpisode 21- Mel Jones '88On this episode, Mel Jones '88 dives deep into his 3 year career at Hawken and all of the experiences that helped mold his time. Mel explains how he ended up at Hawken, his football memories, and his passion for writing. His recollection of his playing days is clearly shared during this two part episode.2022-09-281h 21
Tea BizTea News and Biz Insight - July 22, 2022HEAR THE HEADLINES – Bypassing Sanctions is Benefitting India’s Tea Industry | Reinvention is Routine at Starbucks | South Africa's Rooibos Industry Makes First Payout to Indigenous Communities
| NEWSMAKER – Niraj de Mel, Chair Sri Lanka Tea Board
| FEATURE INTRO – Tea Biz travels to Sri Lanka this week, where newly appointed Tea Board Chair Niraj de Mel is rallying tea stakeholders – growers, manufacturers, producers, brokers, and exporters – in the face of formidable challenges. De Mel told Tea Biz correspondent Dananjaya Silva, “I am privileged to take on this role at such a crucial time.”
Sri Lanka is Relying on its...2022-07-2220 min
Bad DecisionsMini episode 13 - Why did I buy so many pairs of sweatpants?Holly from Brighton wants to know why counting her sweats has got her sweating
2022-03-1105 minBad DecisionsMini episode 12 - Why do I keep paying for a gym membership I never use?Richard from Annandale wants to know why his wallet's getting a bigger work out than his gym membership
2022-02-2405 min
Home In ProgressEpisode 242: Mel Trotter Ministries, Last Minute Gifts, Christmas Contest FinaleSEGMENTS 1 and 2: Mel Trotter MinistriesIn this segment we're on the phone with Beth Fisher and Regina Dix from Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, talking about the homelessness situation and what we can all do.Here's the link if you'd like to help out with a donation!SEGMENT 3: Last Minute GiftsEvery year around this time, we sit down with Jeff Rietveld from Out of the Box Games, Toys, and Puzzles to get his take on the best games for the season. Here's the 2021 list!Find more info about Out...2021-12-1839 minBad DecisionsMini episode 11 - Why do people stay in jobs they hate?Amanda from Paddington wants to know why it’s so hard for ‘her friend’ to quit her joyless job.
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AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsMel Engle, CEO of Predictive Oncology, shares how AI is curing cancerMel Engle, executive and cancer survivor, has spent more than 30 years in and around the intersection of healthcare and technology. He's now the CEO of Predictive Oncology using AI and patient data to develop personalized cancer treatments. Mel discusses how research from Carnegie Mellon is being commercialized to accelerate the future of healthcare.Listen and learn...How Mel and his team have turned cancer detection and prevention into a data problem.How to use AI to figure out which tumor types can be healed by which chemical compounds to reduce the time required to develop new c...2021-12-1231 minBad DecisionsMini episode 10 - Why aren’t we shopped out by Boxing Day?Lauren from Prahran wants to know why people still shop after Christmas drops.
2021-12-0205 minBad DecisionsMini episode 9 - Why do people pay so much for diamonds?In this episode of Bad Decisions, Jeremy from Kooyong wants to know why people are willing to cough up big for carats.
2021-11-1805 minBad DecisionsMini episode 8 - Why is there a $140 option at my local car wash?Dustin in Fairfield wants to know why people splash out more than $100 for suds and water.
2021-11-0406 minBad DecisionsMini episode 7 - Why do people pay $7 for toast at a cafe?Lydia in Claremont wants to know why cafes can charge big bucks for a little bread
2021-10-2106 minBad DecisionsMini episode 6 - Why won’t anyone pay me what my car is actually worth?Sophia in Glenelg wants to know why nobody seems willing to 'pay the cost to be the boss' of her "really awesome little Mazda".
2021-10-0705 minBad DecisionsMini episode 5 - Why do i get so many notifications about the status of my parcel?Marcel in Camberwell wants to know why DHL insists on telling him every intricate detail about his new tennis racquet's cross continental journey.
2021-09-2306 minBad DecisionsMini episode 4 - Why do I keep ordering the same burrito?Adam from Bondi wants to know why he cant say no to that bur-ri-to
2021-09-0906 minBad DecisionsMini Episode 3 - Why do cans of Coke, diet Coke and Coke Zero all suddenly look the same?Bianca from Prahran wants to know what's behind Coca Cola's gigantic packaging u-turn.
2021-08-2407 minBad DecisionsMini Episode 2 - Why do people queue up outside full restaurants?A very hungry Laurence from Elizabeth Bay wants to know why more people don't just cross the street.
2021-08-1306 minBad DecisionsMini Episode 1 - Why do we keep the boxes from expensive shoes and handbags?Carli from Melbourne gets us rolling with a listener question that's way too close to home.
2021-07-2508 minBad DecisionsAn update from the Bad Decisions teamWe've got some big news from Dan and Dr Mel (OK fine, mainly just Dr Mel). What's happening? When? Why? How? Then what? Great questions. Invest the seven minutes (or three and a half at double speed) and all will be revealed.
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Live With MelLive With Mel. Your Opinion: Dan Crenshaw Wants Gwen Berry Removed From The U.S. Olympic Team After Flag Protest 6/28/2021Live With Mel. Your Opinion: Dan Crenshaw Wants Gwen Berry Removed From The U.S. Olympic Team After Flag Protest
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DANNY YANKEE aka Dan De LeonDAN DE LEON & GLAUCIO DUARTE ft. LEANDRO D'AVILA & PATRICIA MEL :: MIAMI FOREVER << OUT MAY 22This massive new single from Dan De Leon & Glaucio Duarte featuring Leandro D'Avila & Patricia Mel is sure to leave you shaken and breathless.
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STREAM MAY 22 EVERYWHERE2021-05-2108 minBad DecisionsAuthority bias: Why nine in ten dentists recommend this episodeDoesn't it seem strange that from the moment we're born, we're taught that following instructions is the right thing to do? In this episode, Mel and Dan discuss the authority bias, and why carrying around a clipboard could be the best thing you ever do.
2021-04-1122 minFour Pillars of Health Podcast#16 Motivation Mel, and Determination Dan: Our thoughts on MotivationMel believes in motivation, where Dan doesn't. The two lads bash heads but eventually agree. This is a captivating chat, the first time we disagreed on a podcast which makes for a very interesting episode. Check it out!2021-04-1036 min
The Experimental LeaderDan Pelino On The Right Ingredients That Make Up Healthcare LeadershipHealthcare is not only in need of skilled practitioners but responsible leaders as well. With the right healthcare leadership in place, treatments and procedures can be rolled out quickly and safely. Delving this topic with Melanie Parish is Dan Pelino of Everyone Matters, Inc., discussing the right attitude and mindset every leader in this industry must possess to cause real change and impact. He also talks about how women leaders can think and act differently than men, the right approach to race and gender diversity in healthcare, and how he dealt with the scars of his career. Melanie and...2021-04-0831 minBad DecisionsThe Scarcity Bias: why you always want what you can’t haveGiven the choice between two items, why do our brains try to convince us to choose the rarer one? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the Scarcity Bias, and why people line up for days to buy sneakers.
2021-02-1922 minA Rational FearThree Sisters consider forming rugby league team to receive bushfire recovery funds — Sami Shah, Shalailah Medhora, Lewis Hobba, Dan Ilic, Myo Kyaw Thu, Gabbi Bolt🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/100th EPISODE LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!🎟️ COME SEE A RATIONAL FEAR LIVE. Feb 10th, Giant Dwarf, Sydney:https://giantdwarf.com.au/events/a-rational-fear-100/On this week's podcast we play kick the kick with Eddie McGuire's handling of the Do Better report, learn about a young man who has been in a coma since the start of the pandemic, and talk about the shopping habits of the Melbourne's latest COVID case, then we cross to Yangon a...2021-02-0540 min
The Never Settle PodcastFrom Corporate Sales to Purpose Driven Millionaire Entrepreneur by Dan HollowayIn today's episode Dan tells his story of being unfilfilled in corporate sales which led to him starting his online business and travelling the world.
Knowing he wasn't happy where he was, online marketing seemed to be the easiest way for Dan to quit the day job and go travelling,
Giving himself a timeline before running out of money Dan made a success of his affiliate marketing business, then sold everything he owned, packed a suitcase with his laptop, boarded a plane and Hello World!
After 15 months of travelling and whilst kayaking in Hal...2021-01-2046 min
Four Pillars of Health Podcast#1 Short Introduction to the PodcastOur names are Mel and Dan. Mel is a Personal Trainer and Dan is a Nutritionist. Together
we will discuss all things health and fitness. www.apexnutrition.ie2020-12-2709 minBad DecisionsCommitment Bias: Why you should shout it out loudEver stuck to your guns even though you knew deep down you were wrong? In this episode, Mel and Dan unpack the Commitment Bias and how to make sure your New Years Resolution actually sticks this time.
2020-12-2428 min
Business, Life, and Ayahuasca with Daniel ClelandDaniel Cleland Podcast #3 | Mel Wells & Rick William: How to Live an Aware and Purposeful Life Dennis McKennaMel Wells and Rick William are a power duo. Mel is a health coach, eating psychology coach, international speaker, bestselling author of the widely acclaimed "The Goddess Revolution", and host of the Love Sex & Magic Podcast. Rick William is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and trauma informed coach, helping leading men live a life of true power and purpose. Rick’s YouTube features impressive interviews with individuals such as Aubrey Marcus and Preston Smiles. In this episode of The Daniel Cleland Podcast, Mel, Rick, and I reconnect with our relationship to plant medicine and the awareness it has brought to our bu...2020-12-171h 14Bad DecisionsA special announcement from Bad DecisionsDan shares some big news on the launch of the first ever Built on Behaviour Bootcamp.
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Punching SidewaysDan Caulfield chats Micro Cuts, 'My Ego Won't Take a Day Off', and Third Estate's '09 Car CrashFind & Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sidewaysSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuaclistonDaniel Caulfield is an Albury-Wodonga based singer, lyricist, bassist and guitar player. Dan is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Micro Cuts. @microcutsauIn the podcast Mel, Josh and Dan chat about: • Dan and Mel have plans for getting famous.• Capos and discovering new musical spaces.• Who and What is Micro Cuts.• Dan breaks down the lyrical content for new single "My Ego Won't Take a Day Off".• Dan and Josh share their experiences from their 2009 Hume Highway Ca...2020-11-111h 03Bad DecisionsDunning-Kruger Effect: Why you might know just enough to be dangerousEver notice how novices tend to be highly opinionated, while those with more experience are a little less sure? In this episode, Mel and Dan unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and why your social media feed is often so infuriating.
2020-10-3020 minBad DecisionsPratfall Effect: Why you can afford to make a mistakePeople and brands often go to great efforts to manage the impressions others form of them, but what if we stopped trying to be perfect, and instead owned our flaws? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the Pratfall effect, and why tripping up the stairs on your way to a presentation could be a winning strategy.
2020-09-2122 min
Always Be WatchingThe one where Mel Tait joined us to discuss: Sorry To Bother You, Staged, The Other Two, and A Country Practice / A Country PodcastJoining boy wonders Dan Barrett and Chris Yates in the ABW cave is the beyond lovely Mel Tait, the talented multi-hyphenate (ABC Radio host, playwright, and now co-host of the upcoming A Country Podcast).
We quickly get talking about what we've been watching.
Sorry To Bother You (Streaming on Netflix) - 03:00
Staged (BBC) - 20:46
The Other Two (Comedy Central / Stan) - (45:44)
A Country Practice (Streaming on 7Plus) - (33:00)
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/always-be-watching/message2020-08-211h 08Bad DecisionsReciprocity Bias: Why you should always buy the first coffeeIt might not always feel like it, but we’re wired with an inherent desire to cooperate and collaborate with others. That means when someone does us a favour, we can’t help but want to settle the score. In this episode, Mel and Dan consider how this social and emotional drive can direct people to pay for things they didn’t even know they wanted.
2020-08-1719 minBad DecisionsOstrich effect: Why you really should just go to the doctorIf information can help us make good decisions, why would we sometimes actively avoid it? In this episode, Mel and Dan discuss the ostrich effect, and how brands can overcome the tendency we have to bury our heads in the sand.
2020-07-0120 minBad DecisionsZero Risk Bias: Why there’s so much value in nothingTurns out that one of the most ‘sure things’ in life, is people’s likelihood of picking a ‘sure thing’. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at how we make choices around risk, and why our desire to avoid uncertainty can sometimes end up costing much more.
2020-05-0718 min
A Little BuzzedDan on Teaching, Learning, & Being a Full-time MusicianDan shares what he's learned about learning through teaching people how to play the drums/guitar, including the importance of understanding you're learning style and the mental roadblocks that get in the way of learning and growing in your craft. Mel & Juli hear about his experiences teaching others how to learn (including Mel) and what it's been like making music his full time career.Support the show2020-03-0947 min
Punching SidewaysDan Caulfield chats fire relief fundraising, making film clips, and naming your party band using only emojisListen to the Show: https://jcaldigital.org/punching-sidewaysSupport the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuaclistonDan Caulfield is a bassist, lyricist and heavy metal vocalist. Dan currently fronts Albury-Wodonga based heavy weights D.I.E.F.M.@joshuacliston (Twitter, Instagram & Facebook) or #ProducerMel to contact the podcast.Got a question for the show, guest suggestion, or topic suggestion? Email: producermel@punchingsideways.comWant to sponsor an episode of Punching Sideways: sponsorships@punchingsideways.com2020-02-2552 min
Froggy StoriesGuest Host: Mel the KoalaAnntie Ann returns with another story in her Beanie Baby Series. Mel the koala keeps falling out of the trees he eats from. Inchy the Caterpillar helps him solve this serious issue.
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Bad DecisionsBarnum Effect: Why smart people believe ridiculous thingsDo you generally feel like you’ve got your life together, but sometimes wonder what the hell you’re doing? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the Barnum effect and why 'clairvoyant' could still be a promising career choice
2020-01-0222 minBad DecisionsHalo Effect: Why judging a book by its cover is pretty much unavoidableWhy is it that the baddies in cartoons are always so ugly? And why do we assume that handsome people are also going to be charismatic? In this episode, Mel and Dan look at why neat hair and a firm handshake are more important than we could ever imagine.
2019-10-2319 minBad DecisionsMere Exposure Effect: Why turning up is half the battleWhat is it that makes retro fashion take off, and is the Eurovision completely rigged? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore what happens when we see, hear or experience the same thing over and over again.
2019-09-1126 min
Punching SidewaysDan Caulfield chats cover bands playing with original bands, the lack of stadium bands in 2019, and D.I.E.F.M supporting Antagonist A.D.https://JCALdigital.org/punching-sidewaysDan Caulfield is bass guitarist, metal and hardcore vocalist, and one of your Josh's best friends in the world. The guys chat about where the trend of mixing genre-cover-bands and original bands on the same line-ups came from, and why? Where did all the Big rock bands go? And what's the deal with Dan;s band D.I.E.F.M supporting NZ Hardcore band Antagonist ADDan on Soc: @imjustayellerD.I.E.FM on Soc: @d.i.e.f.mTo reach out to the podcast:• Email: joshuacliston@gm...2019-08-0517 minBad DecisionsStatus Quo Bias: Why old, stubborn people kind of have a pointEverybody loves change, right? Hell no! And it’s not entirely our fault. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore why we'll often go to huge lengths just to make sure everything stays exactly the same.
2019-07-2825 minBad DecisionsProjection Bias: Why shopping whilst hungry is a terrible ideaWe all know that empathy is in short supply, but we often don’t realise how hard it is to be empathetic towards our future selves. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at what happens when we try to make decisions for tomorrow based on how we feel today.
2019-06-1622 min
Writer's RoutineMel Sherratt - Crime and Thriller author talks moving through genres, letting characters dictate plot, and the Kindle revolution that helped her success.Mel Sherratt has published 12 books, and written many, many more, across a wide range of genres. She loves writing so much that even now, in the middle of a proper book deal, she's writing other books for herself and to self-publish. Her new novel is called 'Tick Tock', it's a procedural crime novel in her 'DS Grace Allendale' series.We talk about the different stages of her writing, when she starts to put in clues as to the killer, how she knows how many time her killer needs to strike, and how she can get ideas...2019-05-3135 minBad DecisionsEffort Bias: Why you should let them see you sweatWhy do we teach kids that it's all about the effort, when as adults, we're far more concerned about the outcomes. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at why 'quicker and easier' could be the exact opposite of what we really want.
2019-04-2119 min
Mind Mastery and ManifestationEP 74 – Business, Marketing, And Dating As A Female Entrepreneur with Mel JudsonMeet Mel Judson, one of the leading business and marketing mentors for service-based female entrepreneurs, and laugh alongside her and Soph in this hilarious episode where they hold nothing back sharing all their secrets about boys, business, marketing, and dating as a female entrepreneur in today’s modern world. A word of caution, this may cause hysterical laughing and elevated moods. In this episode, we also relate and break down the concepts of building your business, finding your ideal client, marketing yourself online, and having high converting sales calls from a place of fun and ease along with plenty of...2019-03-1959 minBad DecisionsSpotlight effect: Why nobody else notices the ketchup stain on your shortsEver wondered why making the smallest faux pas can ruin your entire day? In this episode, Mel and Dan discuss the spotlight effect, and how it influences our perception of how much attention people are actually paying towards us (and our ads).
2019-02-2821 minBad DecisionsZeigarnik effect: Why you want to know what happens in this episodeWhat happens when memories or tasks are unfinished, and why is it that they seem to stick in our heads? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the Zeigarnik effect and how we can use it to create stronger memories, stop procrastinating, and keep customers thinking about us long after our ads have run.
2018-12-1823 minBad DecisionsFocusing illusion: Why we don’t really need a pay-riseIf you won the lottery, would you be happier? Although the answer may seem obvious, our perceptions of what’s important to us don’t always match the reality. In this episode, Mel and Dan consider how we can use the magic of the focusing illusion to capture consumers’ attention.
2018-11-2023 minBad DecisionsBen Franklin effect: Why we should all be asking for way more favoursSocial convention suggests that if you want to make a new friend, you should do something nice for them. But according to Ben Franklin, we’ve been doing it all wrong. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore how we can use non conventional techniques to gain our customers’ trust and loyalty forever more.
2018-10-0222 min
The Creative Coach with Dan BrophyEP 13: ‘FINDING YOUR MISSION THROUGH MISFORTUNE’. Mel Brady (Stylist / Model / Embrace-Age Activist)For as long as I’ve known her, Mel Brady has been a stylist. However in the last couple of years, she has made the transition to model. And while this doesn’t sound too unusual in this, the era of ‘the slashie’, what is unique about this situation is that Mel is her mid-fifties… which has then meant she has added another slash to her career catchphrase: activist. Because, I found out, being a women in your fifties who decides not to fade into sexless oblivion IS is act of social rebellion - particularly, it would seem, in the eyes of the...2018-06-081h 00Bad DecisionsFraming effect: Why we like our milk fat-free and our luxury cars full priceWould you enjoy your beef more if it was 75% lean or 25% fat? That’s weird. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the framing effect - and how what we’re presented with is far less important than how it’s packaged.
2018-06-0522 minBad DecisionsHot Hand Fallacy: Why we love seeing hot streaksYou’ve just made your last three shots, won your last three hands or closed your last three deals. What do you think will happen next? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the fallacy - and reality - of ‘catching fire’ in games, business and life.
2018-05-2318 minBad DecisionsPlanning Fallacy: Why the best laid plans always go awryDo you find that things always take longer than you thought? Are you always running late? What if we told you it was all because you’re an irrational optimist? Chances are, you wouldn’t change a thing. In this episode, Mel and Dan consider the planning fallacy, and how our optimistic view of the world makes us underestimate how long things will take, and how much they'll cost.
2018-05-0822 minBad DecisionsMental Accounting: Why we’ll probably die brokeA hundred dollars is a hundred dollars is a hundred dollars, right? Well, no. Not according to our brains. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore how mental accounting influences the way we spend and save, and how brands can use this knowledge to make bank.
2018-04-2420 minBad DecisionsPeak-End Rule: Why we all love a lolly bagWe’d like to think it’s all about the journey, but our brain prefers to remember the outcome. In this episode, Mel and Dan discuss the peak-end rule, and how neglecting to pay attention to the end could be costing you dearly.
2018-04-1020 minBad DecisionsSunk Cost: Why we behave so badly at the buffetEverybody makes bad decisions, but how do we make amends? Turns out our instincts often guide us to follow bad decisions with worse decisions. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the sunk cost fallacy, and how knowing when to cut your losses can be the smartest decision of all.
2018-03-2720 minBad DecisionsDefault Bias: Why Australians take their organs to the graveWith thousands of decisions to make every day, wouldn’t it just be way easier if some of them were made for us? In this episode, Mel and Dan unpack how the default bias influences everything from binge-watching to voter turnout, and explain how marketers can become the Kleenex of their category.
2018-03-1320 minBad DecisionsLicensing Effect: Why we order Diet Coke with our large Big Mac mealsEver gone shopping for someone else and decided you deserved a gift too? In this episode, Mel and Dan explore the dark side of altruism, and how the decisions we make are often guided by a desire to balance out our emotional states.
2017-12-2620 minBad DecisionsTemporal Discounting: Why we want $10 today, not $15 tomorrowDespite our best intentions, selecting options that provide sensible, long term benefits over impulsive, short term ones, seems pretty much impossible. In this episode, Mel and Dan explore how our desire for instant gratification can be used to market products for today, as well as products for tomorrow.
2017-12-1216 minBad DecisionsAnchoring: Why we spend too much on BBQsWhen we’re trying to determine the value of something, we tend to place far too much reliance on the first piece of information we stumble across. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at ways that pricing strategies influence our judgement, and how game shows make us feel like losers when we’re actually winning.
2017-11-2818 minBad DecisionsConfirmation Bias: Why black Jeeps are everywhereTurns out we really love being right. So much so that our brains systematically ignore things that don’t fit with what we already believe to be true. In this episode Mel and Dan look at how marketers can make the most of what customers already believe.
2017-11-1419 min
Monetising Knowledge9. Content Marketing on Tap with Dan NorrisIn this episode we are joined by the serial entrepreneur Dan Norris to talk about how he has used just content to market and grow his businesses.In this interview we cover:His journey as a struggling entrepreneur to building a million dollar business and selling it to Go Daddy, writing four best-selling books, building a six-figure mastermind business, and building the Black Hops Brewery, all in the last 4 yearsThe difference between running an online business and a physical multi-faceted BreweryUnderstanding your weakness and hiring to accommodate thoseDealing with red tape delays and the importance of just taking action to...2017-11-0929 minBad DecisionsSocial Proof: Why we knowingly make stupid choices with our friendsIf all of our friends jumped off a cliff, chances are we would too. Same goes if that cliff is a new restaurant, movie or fashion label. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at how our innate desire for social connection can be a marketer’s best friend.
2017-10-3120 minBad DecisionsEndowment Effect: Why we always sit in the same damn seatCars, homes, pens, mugs - it doesn’t matter what it is - if it’s ours, chances are we'll think it's more valuable than it really is. In this episode, Mel and Dan look at why we're always going to be disappointed when we sell something second hand, and how marketers can make their products irrationally valuable in the eyes of consumers.
2017-10-1715 minBad DecisionsChoice Paradox: Why it’s so hard to choose a hamburgerWe all want more choices, right? Well, no. Not according to the data anyway. In this episode Mel and Dan look at how choice can adversely affect our ability to make decisions, as well as what good marketers can do to tip things in their favour.
2017-10-0317 min