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Blue City BluesNick Gillespie on Whether Socialism Is the Future of Blue CitiesIn New York City, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani routed scandal-tainted Andrew Cuomo, completing his at first unthinkable, then inevitable rise to become the next mayor of New York City. His David vs. Goliath triumph has vaulted Mamdani from backbench obscurity to political superstardom; progressives around the country are swooning, seeing his success as proof that the unapologetic embrace of bold redistributive policies and vastly expanded government interventions into the marketplace represent the pathway forward for a reeling Democratic Party still struggling to come to terms with its failure to vanquish Trump. Nor is Mamdani a unicorn. Increasingly i...
2025-11-081h 04
Lykken on LendingThe Future of Mortgage: Why Job Change, Leadership, and Messaging Matter More Than Ever with Randell Gillespie of LeaderOne FinancialIn this episode of Lykken on Lending, David interviews Randell Gillespie, newly appointed President of LeaderOne, about the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry. From his own recent job change to his powerful, people-centered leadership style, Randell shares insights on what today’s professionals should be thinking about: alignment, adaptability, and authenticity. They explore why job transitions are more than career moves — they’re opportunities for transformational leadership, meaningful messaging, and building trust in an uncertain market. If you're navigating change or leading through it, this conversation is a must-listen.
2025-05-2148 min
A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Chris Gillespie, CEO of H&T Group plcThis week Nick talks to Chris Gillespie.Chris’s career in financial services spans over 40 years. He brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles within consumer finance businesses. Prior to joining H&T, Chris served as Managing Director of the consumer credit division at Provident Financial PLC. Chris maintains a strong interest in matters affecting the wider industry and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Nick and Chris discuss his extensive career in financial services, beginning at Barclays Bank and spanning several leadership roles including at Provident Financial. He shares insights in...
2025-04-3044 min
No FilterDavid Gillespie Knows How to Spot a Psychopath [re-release]When you think of a psychopath, you probably imagine someone like serial killer Ivan Milat. But according to David Gillespie, it's more likely to be your boss or your grandma. Five to 10 per cent of the population qualify as psychopathic, and the rate can be as high as 20 per cent among corporate leaders and politicians. So how do you spot them? What do you do if you have to work for or with them, or better yet, date them? Grab a cup of tea and get ready to go ‘OH MY GOD’... THE END BITS
2024-12-3154 min
Poetry Medicine for the SoulIncandescence and temporary beauty: a poetry reading with Malachi Black and George David ClarkMalachi Black is the author of Indirect Light, just published by Four Way Books, and Storm Toward Morning (Copper Canyon Press, 2014), a finalist for the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award and a selection for the PSA’s New American Poets Series (chosen by Ilya Kaminsky). Black’s poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, The Believer, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Paris Review, Ploughshares, and Poetry, among other journals, and in a number of anthologies, including Before the Door of God: An Anthology of Devotional Poetry (Yale UP, 2013), The Poet’s Quest fo...
2024-11-061h 02
Shift AI PodcastAI's Transformative Role in Banking with CIBC EVP Infrastructure David GillespieIn this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, we delve into how AI is transforming the banking industry with guest David Gillespie, a technology leader at CIBC. David shares insights into AI-driven innovations at CIBC, from the automation of document processing to enhancing employee performance and discusses the regulatory challenges in the banking sector. He highlights the importance of AI education among business leaders and how CIBC is fostering an AI-forward mentality among its executives.
The episode also touches on the future prospects of AI in banking, suggesting a potential system reset in how financial institutions operate...
2024-10-0835 min
gwunspokenFrom Sweet Cravings to Healthy Living: A Journey with David GillespieSend us a textDiscover why children and teenagers are more vulnerable to addiction behaviours and how technology and sugar play a crucial role in this alarming trend. Join us as we welcome back David Gillespie, a renowned author and lawyer, who sheds light on his latest book focusing on ADHD and addiction in children. You'll gain valuable insights into why zinc-based sunscreens are the safest and most effective option for protecting your skin.Ever wondered why teenagers are more likely to get hooked on their devices? David Gillespie explains the biochemical processes that make...
2024-09-011h 07
Family Health LabThe ADHD BRAIN reset from Stress, Dopamine and Addiction | Family Health Lab | David GillespieDavid Gillespie shares how to reset our brain from chronic stress, dopamine overstimulation, and addiction. David is a father of six and bestselling author on important health topics. His first book, Sweet Poison, is credited with starting the anti-sugar movement.
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Books: Sweet Poison; Toxic Oil - Why Vegetable Oils Will Kill You; Big Fat Health Lies; Eat Real Food.Teen Brain and the Brain Reset
2:00 Who David writes for
4:00 What is going on in the teenage brain
8:00 Teenage brain engineered for addiction
13:00 Alcohol is especially...
2024-07-221h 11
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 43: David Gillespie-Pratt (Part 2)In Part Two of my chat with the lovely David Gillespie-Pratt (@pie1883) we're heading underground, and we're chatting about the orphans of Doctor Who...
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2024-07-021h 12
Doctor Who: What's In The Box?Episode 42: David Gillespie-Pratt (Part 1)In Part One of my chat with the lovely David Gillespie-Pratt (@pie1883) we talk about fandom itself, and we dive to the bottom of the barrel...
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2024-06-291h 06gwunspokenTransforming Lives: David Gillespie on Battling Sugar, Teen Brains, and Digital AddictionSend us a textCurious about how eliminating fructose could lead to significant weight loss or how technology is reshaping young minds? David Gillespie, a celebrated author and social entrepreneur, joins us to share his incredible transformation from a lawyer to a prolific writer. He opens up about his personal battles with weight loss while managing a large family and reveals how cutting out fructose changed his life. You'll learn about the principles of examining evidence objectively, a cornerstone of David's impactful writing career that has shed light on the dangers of sugar, the impact of oils...
2024-06-111h 07
All About You With Dr Shauna WattsTeens, Tech and Temptation: Understanding Addiction and the Adolescent Brain - David GillespieIn this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by David Gillespie - lawyer, tech entrepreneur and best-selling author of numerous titles, including ‘Teen Brain’, a deep dive into the teenage addictions that result from modern day technology.
From online gaming, to gambling, social media and pornography, why are teenagers more susceptible than adults to succumbing to addiction - and what can parents do to stop it?
In this episode, Dr Shauna and David discuss:
Overview of his career journey as an author and what led to writing ‘Teen Brain’.
How is a...
2024-05-2654 min
Leigh Martinuzzi1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David GillespieDecoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior Leigh Martinuzzi · 1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David Gillespie In my recent podcast episode, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with David Gillespie, the acclaimed author of “Toxic at Work: Surviving Your Psychopathic Workmates.” Our conversation revolved around the pervasive issue of toxic behavior and … Continue reading 1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David Gillespie
2024-04-0750 min
Leigh Martinuzzi | Personal Development and Freedom Fulfilment Coach1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David GillespieDecoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior Leigh Martinuzzi · 1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David Gillespie In my recent podcast episode, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with David Gillespie, the acclaimed author of “Toxic at Work: Surviving Your Psychopathic Workmates.” Our conversation revolved around the pervasive issue of toxic behavior and … Continue reading 1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David Gillespie
2024-04-0700 min
Leigh Martinuzzi1101 Decoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior with David GillespieDecoding Toxicity: Insights into Psychopathic Behavior In my recent podcast episode, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with David Gillespie, the acclaimed author of "Toxic at Work: Surviving Your Psychopathic Workmates." Our conversation revolved around the pervasive issue of toxic behavior and psychopathy in professional environments. David's insights shed light on the intricate nature of toxic individuals and psychopaths in and out of the workplace, offering strategies for identification and management. Delving into the realm of toxic behavior, David Gillespie provided a deep dive into the characteristics and tactics employed by psychopathic people. Drawing from his research, he elucidated the e...
2024-04-0550 min
Career ConfidenceIs Your Boss or Colleague a Psychopath? 1 in 20 Are Psychopaths! Author of Toxic at Work, David Gillespie"When your boss is a psychopath, you have to get out of there. They will destroy your life as easily as making a cup of coffee, and in the meantime, they will work you like a slave and take all the credit for what you do."
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2024-03-311h 11
The Library of Impossible Things1.17 David Gillespie-Pratt tells his story
In this episode, Si welcomes David Gillespie-Pratt into The Library of Impossible Things.
What object will David bring into the Library? Who are the two Chrises and why are they important? How did David solve the problem of animating his action figures? What is the perfect way to finish an unfinished fan film?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
2024-03-301h 17
The You Project#1452 Learning How To Learn Optimally - David GillespieDavid Gillespie is a polymath. That is, he knows a lot about a lot. He has a voracious appetite for learning and a few years ago, when all of his six kids(!) were in school, he did a deep dive into the educational system in Australia, in an effort to gainer a clearer understanding of how it all worked, or in some instances, didn't work. Among other things, one of the outcomes of his investigation is the amazing charity he set up (with the help of many incredible teachers); freeschool.org.au. It is a totally free resource created...
2024-03-0139 min
Grow Your InfluenceDealing with Psychopaths at Work with David Gillespie
This episode is the second part of our interview with David Gillespie. If you missed the last episode (episode 62) we recommend you go back and catch that first. In the last episode, David talked about how to recognise psychopaths at work and how you can manage the impact.
In this episode, he talks about how to minimise the impact of psychopaths in your life particularly at work. Toxic people have no empathy and suck our time, energy and confidence. When we work with them we are constantly having to find ways to work around them...
2024-02-1527 min
Grow Your InfluenceDealing with Toxic People at Work with David Gillespie
Have you ever worked with someone who seemed charming initially and then turned out to be a bully? Did they undermine you and leave you and others in the team second-guessing yourselves? You might have been working with someone displaying psychopathic traits. After his own experience working with someone like this, David Gillespie set out to understand what was going on and why people behave this way. David Gillespie is a former lawyer and the best-selling author of Sweet Poison, a book about how we are all poisoning ourselves with sugar. That was when we first encountered...
2024-02-0134 min
How To Avoid Moving To Mars - The David Hill PodcastEpisode 07 - Conor GillespieOur latest guest on How to Avoid Moving to Mars is Conor Gillespie, CEO at environmental restoration specialists Ecotone.Having started out as an ecologist, Conor has spent years working in biodiversity, and talks with David about his experience in environmental restoration solutions and biodiversity net gain.Thanks to Environment Bank for its support in creating and launching this episode. You can learn more about this series by visiting https://www.davidhillpodcast.com/
2024-01-3044 min
No FilterBEST OF: David Gillespie Knows How To Spot A PsychopathSubscribe to Mamamia When you think of a psychopath, you probably imagine someone like serial killer Ivan Milat. But according to David Gillespie, it's more likely to be your boss or your grandma. Five to 10 per cent of the population qualify as psychopathic, and the rate can be as high as 20 percent among corporate leaders and politicians. So how do you spot them? What do you do if you have to work for or with them, or better yet, date them? Grab a cup of tea and get ready to go ‘OH MY GOD’...
2023-12-2746 minThe You Project#1340 How Supermarkets Trick Us - David GillespieTrying to get David Gillespie's approval (one of my many pointless pursuits), is exhausting. Just when I think I'll get the Gillespie tick, he pulls the rug out from under my optimistic feet. And while I naively thought my new choice of mayo would impress him, it didn't. Sigh.Fortunately for you, he does give us a list of healthier options. We also chat about the ten things he might actually buy from a supermarket, how the layout of supermarkets is an exercise in manipulation, the low-down on soy products, deceptive and misleading food packaging, the genesis story...
2023-11-1031 min
RNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 8 - 06/11/2023 - David's Glen Ogle UltraIn this episode David shares his experience at the Glen Ogle Ultra up in Killin, Scotland. He was hoping for his first medal in 4 years having recently started running again in the previous year. David's crew also share their experiences on the day.
2023-11-0645 min
Healthy HerBehind the Show: David Gillespie and Sophie ScottHost Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. In this episode Amelia goes behind the scenes with author David Gillespie and health journalist Sophie Scott. Book: Stoen Focus https://www.booktopia.com.au/stolen-focus-why-you-can-t-pay-attention-johann-hari/book/9781526620163.html Book Dare to Lead https://www.booktopia.com.au/dare-to-lead-brene-brown/book/9780593171127.html About the guest: David Gillespie, is a lawyer and author who has written several books about health, psychology and education. He is the...
2023-10-3134 min
PR Not BSHow to be Interesting by David GillespieDavid Gillespie is an actor who has appeared on TV, radio and on stage, and he is also a corporate coach – he is all about communication.You may well know David as the curate, Duncan Boyd in EastEnders, a role he came back to after a gap of nearly 34 years. He also played Selby, one of the original crew members in Red Dwarf.A co-author of 5 books on communication, David knows his subject, as you’ll hear in our conversation. Like me, he is a nosey person, which works well for b...
2023-10-2432 minRNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 7 - Advice for first-time/newbie UltrarunnersDavid is back after a wee break! In this episode David is giving some advice and tips for new ultrarunners starting out on their journey. He drills down into pre-race preparation, race day itself and post-race recovery. He also talks about what he's been up to and what's coming up next on RndmUltrarunner podcast.
2023-10-231h 04
Experience The Immersive Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Toxic at Work by David GillespiePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8946to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Toxic at Work
Author: David Gillespie
Narrator: David Gillespie
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 09-26-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior
Publisher's Summary:
Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy. Empathy is the human ingredient that enables trust, forges bonds and allows teams to work and workplaces to thrive. The psychopath is not interested in cooperative effort but in individual power and glory - and they will stomp on anyone who gets in their way. Using research and...
2023-09-266h 23
Healthy HerDavid Gillespie: Stress, anxiety, depression, addiction & the neurotransmitter at the centre of it allAnxiety and depression is on the rise, especially amongst teenagers and young people. Host Amelia Philips and author David Gillespie discuss the connection between anxiety, depression, stress and a seemingly harmless everyday addiction (such as social media, gaming, or even sugar). They discuss what happens at a neurological level, highlighting a key transmitter protein called DeltaFosB. They also discuss the key strategies to break the stress, anxiety, depression, then addiction cycle, and the importance of resetting DeltaFosB. Amelia's New Program Inner Vitality: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/lp About the guest: David Gillespie, is...
2023-09-2642 minExperience: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Toxic at Work by David GillespiePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8946to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Toxic at Work
Author: David Gillespie
Narrator: David Gillespie
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 09-26-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior
Publisher's Summary:
Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy. Empathy is the human ingredient that enables trust, forges bonds and allows teams to work and workplaces to thrive. The psychopath is not interested in cooperative effort but in individual power and glory - and they will stomp on anyone who gets in their way. Using research and...
2023-09-266h 23RNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 6 - 29/08/2023 - Jerilee SimpsonIn this episode, David talks to experienced ultrarunner Jeri about how she got started in the sport and her subsequent experiences. Jeri has ran several ultras, including multiple 100 mile races. We also talk cakes, strength training, how the 200 seems to be the new 100 mile race, oh and we talk about giant rubber ducks floating down the River Thames.
Also in the episode, David gives a run down of the races that took place the past weekend as well as looking ahead to next weekend.
2023-08-291h 07RNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 5 - 21/08/2023 - Carlos 'Cadu' EduardoIn this episode, David talks to inspiring Brazilian ultrarunner 'Cadu'. Cadu talks a bit about himself and what led him to his first ultra this year. We discuss his ambitions going forward which include taking on the daunting challenge of the Badwater 135! David also gives his usual round-up of ultras happening in the UK as well as the Squamish 50 over in Canada.
2023-08-211h 04RNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 4 - 14/08/2023 - Amy Dignon's experience at Devil O' the Highlands FootraceIn this episode, David and Sam travel up to the highlands to crew first time ultrarunner Amy at the Devil O' the Highlands footrace. A 42 mile ultramarathon from Tyndrum to Fort William along the West Highland Way. As ever, David also talks about some of the other ultramarathons that took place this past weekend.
2023-08-1447 minRNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 3 - 08/08/2023 - Lee PowellIn this episode, David talks to ultra runner Lee Powell about some of his experiences in ultrarunning. Including how they met at the Thames Path 100 mile ultra in 2016 where they shared a lot of that race together. The episode also includes a round-up of results at the North Downs Way 100 and the Round the Rock ultra in Jersey.
2023-08-0853 minRNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 2 - 31/07/2023 - The Ultrarunner Crew PerspectiveIn this episode, David talks to his Crew Captain/Chief, Sam about her recent experience crewing him during the 145 mile Grand Union Canal Ultra Race. This happened to be her first time crewing in an ultra! David also rounds up this weekends results in the Lakeland, KACR, Peak District and Beacons Way ultras amongst others.
2023-07-311h 08RNDM UltrarunnerEpisode 1 - 24/07/23 - Hello!David introduces himself as your random ultrarunner host and talks a bit about his ultramarathon experiences. He also gives a run down of some ultras taking place this past weekend (22/23 July) and ones coming up next.
2023-07-2446 min
Everyday Medicine with Dr LukeEpisode 112. Sweet Poison: Why Sugar Makes Us Fat with David GillespieRecently, whilst holidaying in Daylesford, I came across a copy of David Gillespie’s book - Sweet Poison. It was lying on the library’s coffee table. Its subtitle: “Why sugar makes us fat” promised to answer a question I was particularly interested in.
I picked up the book and began reading, after completing the first chapter I was unable to rest Sweet Poison down. I have now read it a couple of times, an undertaking I would strongly recommend to primary practitioners, medical students, and anyone interested in the pathophysiology and history of obesity. This is a great...
2023-03-0745 min
The GMC PodcastTestimony Time: EPISODE 4 | Gordon Eastop | David Shaw | Caitlin AndersonIn episode four of testimony Time from the team at GMC we bring you real life faith stories from three of our congregation from different stage in life. Gordon Eastop has a grown up family and serves GMC as our music director, and then we hear from retired GP David Shaw who has served for many year as an Elder at the church. We finish with a remarkable testimony from Caitlin Anderson, a young woman in her early 20s with a touching story of the graciousness and faithful mercy of God.
The GMC Podcast and 'Testimony Time...
2023-01-3033 min
Trees A CrowdSarah Gillespie: Of Moths and Mezzotints - an Artist’s MetamorphosisWorking from her Devonshire studio and the surrounding natural habitats, artist and printmaker Sarah Gillespie, in looking carefully at our wild world, can’t help but sense the sentience of nature looking right back at her. Raised by two artist parents, and having been blessed with at least one truly inspirational teacher, it’s perhaps not surprising that Sarah is now an acclaimed Royal West of England Academician, and most recently was asked to collaborate with Cambridge University’s Conservation Initiative. But, like a moth emerging from its chrysalis, her journey to this point was not a straight forward one. I...
2022-12-061h 05
The School of Wellbeing with Meg DurhamDavid Gillespie: Sweet Poison & The Addictive Nature of Sugar | Episode 61“Sugar is an addictive substance.” - David Gillespie
Get ready for an episode that will change the way you look at your eating, exercise and wellbeing habits. In this week's episode, David Gillespie, author of Sweet Poison, chats with Meg Durham about the surprising dangers of sugar and its addictive nature. In a diet culture that tells us to eat less fat and eat more of this or that in order to lose weight, we've numbed ourselves to the science-backed knowledge that sugar is the most significant problem humans face.
If you're after better energy, happi...
2022-11-1741 min
It Ain't Weak to Speak with Sam WebbDavid Gillespie Speaks On The Harmful Effects That Sugar Has On Our BodiesOur guest for today believes that sugar is the real culprit of human health. David Gillespie is a lawyer and the best-selling author of Sweet Poison, a book published in 2008 about how we are all poisoning ourselves with sugar. That book is generally credited with starting the current wave of sugar awareness in Australia. He followed up Sweet Poison with four more books about nutrition and diet. Then, having upset the dietetics industry by writing about stuff in which he has no qualifications, he turned his focus to something else he is unqualified to write about, education.
2022-10-1153 min
The Meat Mafia Podcast#112: David Gillespie (@gillespi) - Resetting Your BrainDavid Gillespie is a health educator and author of 6 books - Sweet Poison, Toxic Oils, Free Schools, Toxic People, Teen Brain, and Brain Reset. He’s an outspoken advocate against some of the most harmful toxins plaguing us today, from seed oils to highly processed sugars. In our conversation with David, we chat about the current state of the health system in the United States (and globally), and dive deep into some of the major culprits for why things the way they are. His perspective is wide in scope, and he offers some pointed and well-researched insights into how we...
2022-10-061h 14
High Shelf Gaming Podcast7th Sea: City of Five Sails7th Sea City of Five Sails
David Lapp and Rob Croy from Pine Box Entertainment are very close to releasing a new card game into the world based in the rich world of the 7th Sea tabletop RPG! We get a sneak peak into some unique mechanics and story points. One thing you'll find is that David and Rob are gamers with a capital G. They play so many games and reference many inspirations. Bless these two as they try to explain the game and components to Rich and Dave, it's a blast!
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2022-06-2100 min
What Can We Do In These Powerful Times?1. Ed GillespieFirst interview with Ed Gillespie -- "father, inspirational keynote speaker and futurist". Also, co-presenter of The Great Humbling and John Richardson and the Futurenauts, director of Greenpeace UK, a facilitator with The Forward Institute, and involved with 12 or so. different, ethical environmental startup businesses -- or, as he puts it: facilitation, activism, and investment in businesses which might help shape a better future).This episode was recorded at the start of December 2021 (so before Ukraine and other big news). Ed uses a few swear words (one b*ll*cks, a few f*cks), which would make this...
2022-05-2130 min
Hardiness with Dr Paul TaylorSweet Poison & Toxic Oils with the arch-disruptor, David GillespieMy guest today is David Gillespie - a lawyer and the best-selling author of Sweet Poison, a book that is generally credited with starting the current wave of sugar awareness in Australia.He followed Sweet Poison up with 8 more books – most of them about nutrition and diet, with another book on education and another one on surviving contact with psychopaths in the workplace and at home.In today's podcast we focus mainly on the serious health effects of sugar, especially the fructose element (remember that table sugar is half glucose and half fructose) and seed oi...
2021-12-041h 04
Ideas LastHiring a CEO to Turn a Company Around - David Siegel, CEO of MeetupDavid was selected by both WeWork and Meetup’s founder to succeed him as CEO in 2018. He has quickly become a sought-after expert on community building. Prior to his role as CEO of Meetup, he was the CEO of Investopedia. He has more than 20 years of experience in growing revenue and profit in digital media, subscriptions, and e-commerce. He is a motivational leader with experience in mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, scaling operations, and growing businesses in the post-startup phase. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and he earned his M.B...
2021-11-0141 min
The Emil Barna Podcast21: Why You're So Stressed & Addicted | David GillespieWhat's dopamine got to do with addiction? How can understanding the complexities of this molecule help you overcome all sorts of addictive behaviours? In his interview with The Emil Barna Podcast, David Gillespie tells all.Video of full interview on YouTubeFor more than 10 years, former lawyer and bestselling author David Gillespie has devoted himself to exposing forces in today's society that work against our interests as consumers and citizens. His bestselling books include Sweet Poison (where he looks at the impact of sugar addiction), Big Fat Lies (where he explores the food industry), and...
2021-10-1254 min
Surf Splendor Archives - Surf Splendor382 – Jeff Timpone & The GillespieWith 50 years of board building experience, Maui’s Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the virtues of being cheap, practical sustainability, the perils of turning a passion into a career, and why he’s feeling more spry and optimistic at 72 than ever before. Enjoy! Follow @TimponeHawaii …
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2021-10-081h 20
Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry131. Fearlessly Failing: David Gillespie - Resetting your brain Part 2!Here we are with part two of my chat with the incredible David Gillespie. In this episode we really focus on his new book Brain Reset which is all about breaking the cycle of anxiety, depression, stress and addiction. It's so fascinating and he really goes into the nitty gritty of how these states come about; he talks about the effects of neurochemicals dopamine, GABA and DeltaFosB which until reading this book I had no idea what I was. I learned so much about the human brain in this chat and why addictions are so hard to break, especially in times of...
2021-07-1143 min
Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry129. Fearlessly Failing: David Gillespie - Resetting your brain!David is hands down one of the smartest (and most willing to share his smarts) people I know. We met many years ago touring with our health books and since then i've always followed and cheered on his career; he's a lawyer, researcher and best selling author and he's written a truckload of books covering so many different topics; from the dangers of sugar (Sweet Poison), toxic oils and fats, to teen brains, the schooling system, psychopaths and his newest book Brain Reset. In his episode we had so much to cover it's now becoming a two part pod ep. So i...
2021-07-0451 min
Three Men and a PodcastDavid's Juicy MeatballsJoin us on an audio adventure through the world of CJ and David's 17 year friendship.In this episode, we talk about CJ's trip to Ocean City, MD for Cruise Week 2021, Smith Island Cake, the boys getting shot at, the greatest house parties, betrayal between friends, and much more! We also announce the rules for our CASH giveaway which will be followed by a post on our Facebook.FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR NEWS AND UPDATES Three Men and a Podcast @3MAAPAn Anchor.fm hosted podcastINTRODUCTION BY: 2 PattiezContact InformationTwitter: @DatMuffSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/2pattiezWhiskeybentcrafts.comFacebook/Instagram: @WhiskeyBentCrafting"3MENPODCAST" for 20% off through...
2021-05-271h 02
What are YOU going to do with THAT?Episode 33 - Unlikely journey - from high school dropout to a PhD (Dr. David Gillespie)David Gillespie who left high school and joined the British Army at the age of 16, received his PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering a couple of weeks ago. In this episode David talks about his journey from the army to academia and to an industry PhD, his persistence and stubbornness that enabled him to find his own path, and the importance of celebrating every win - the little ones and the big ones. In this episode Danni drank her Amaretto and David drank Whisky. Host: Danni Reches (@DanniReches)Producer and Editor: Ido...
2021-04-0848 min
Productize My Service with Tyler Gillespie[PS #0004] How to make your service business more sellable with David NewellWhy do some service businesses easily get a 3-5x multiple while others struggle to sell for 1-2X and sit on the market for months or even years?What can you start doing today to make sure that you get the best possible exit multiple for your business?On today’s podcast, David Newell from Quiet Light Brokerage is sharing tons of valuable information about what every service business owner, like you, should be doing while building your business. Even if you don’t ever plan on selling.
2021-01-1333 min
The School of TravelsLesson 47: Diving Deep into the Creative Process and Making Time to Write with David Nash CarsonDo you love writing but find yourself never actually being able to sit down and actually write? Or if you do manage to sit down, you only write for 10 minutes? If so, this is The School of Travels podcast episode for you! David Nash Carson started traveling in 2016 without a clear idea of where it would take him, but there was one thing he made sure to do no matter where he found himself on the road—write as much as he possibly could. In fact, one of his stories actually led him to creating an Etsy business that no...
2020-11-301h 06
The Unforgiving60S2E22- David Gillespie – Inside Teen BrainsDavid Gillespie describes himself as a father of six, a recovering corporate lawyer, a former co-founder of a successful software company and the author of eight bestselling books. He is widely known for his book Sweet Poison, which he wrote after recognising that the traditional dietary advice he was being sold wasn’t working. Since then, he has written extensively on issues that are close to his heart, including his latest work Teen Brain. This fantastic book should be compulsory reading for anyone who has anything to do with a teenager – it explains in very accessible terms the chemistry of teen...
2020-09-251h 04
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG113: Losing Player Characters - it isn't all badRich and David are joined by Kratrina to talk all about player character death in tabletop RPGs. It can be fun, it can be devastating, and there are a few tips we've learned along the way to navigate those deep waters. Kratrina has been on the show in the past covering several topics and she plays in many of our streamed Actual Plays merchandise Link!Listen on:iTunesGoogleSpotifyStitcherOther places you can connect with the HSG Squad:Facebook @High Shelf Gaming PodcastTwitter @highshelfgaming
2020-09-141h 02
Power Producers PodcastCrushing Comp in Cali with Eli GillespieIn this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Eli Gillespie, Owner of Gillespie Insurance Services. Eli talks about his career in the insurance industry and his knowledge and expertise in Workers Compensation. He also discusses the significance of utilizing the dynamics of sales.Episode Highlights:
David introduces Eli Gillespie. (1:24)
Eli shares his background and how he got into the insurance business. (2:17)
Eli mentions that he kept having a reason to stick with insurance because he enjoyed it. (5:22)
Eli realized that it was more fun for him to talk to...
2020-09-091h 04
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG112: Gen Con Survival Guide: Gen Con OnlineWE ARE BACK! Gen Con Online is fast approaching at the end of July 2020 and there's a lot of learning we all have to do. Effectively this is a First-Year online convention. To help us navigate these waters we brought on two folks from Gen Con. Derek is the Sr. Event and Program Manager at Gen Con and Dominic is the Event Coordinator for Gen Con. They join us during the run-up to Gen Con Online to help us all understand what the convention will be like this year and talk about what we can all do to get...
2020-06-2458 min
The Military Millionaire PodcastFee-Only Financial Advisor Sean Gillespie talks about making wise investments! Redeployment WealthEpisode: 91
Sean Gillespie
Join David Pere (The Military Millionaire Podcast) with Sean Gillespie (Redeployment Wealth) as they talk about his experience of being a fee-only financial planner. Sean explains the differences between fee-only and commission-based financial planning and how fees have overtaken commissions in generating revenue in the financial industry. Among many topics, they touch on insurance, infinite banking, cash reserves, and diversifying your portfolio. He also goes deep into the volatility of the stock market versus real estate and the importance of considering things that insurance policies don’t cover.
By the en...
2020-05-2253 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG111: Remote Gaming during "All This"High Shelf Gaming has always been a remote gaming community. We have sprinkled information over the years about the tools we use for board games and roleplaying games but this episode puts it all into one place for your convenience during Covid-19 or novel coronavirus. This is unpresidented time. If you are sheltering in place or practicing social distancing - Thank you! you are a part of a global movement to help everyone in your community. Never has all of humanity done something like this on such a scale. Bravo.
Organization tools: DiscordCalandyWhenisgood.net
2020-04-011h 03
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG110: Knights of the Shadow Realm an Epic DnD ModuleHigh Shelf Gaming brings on Zac and David to talk about their new Kickstarter 'Knights of the Shadow Realm' which is a gigantic D&D module bringing characters from 1st to 20th level with a big story all along the way. David ran this game for his friend group and is turning the adventure into this module for you and your friends to play. It comes with the main quest and a living world of interwoven plot-hooks that change as the world progresses around the player characters. We also take a moment to talk about Zac's D&D supplement...
2020-03-181h 02
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG109: Gen Con Survival Guide: HistoryWe are so fortunate Randall Porter reached out asking to come on and dive deep into Gen Con's history. The stories he shares are mind-boggling. From remote-controlled robots poaching customers from other booths to folks sleeping in parking lots in early Gen Con days. We get a strong sense of how Gen Con worked under TSR, WOTC, and now as an independent entity. We even get a bit of a glimpse into the rift between Gen Con, Origins, and how they mended fences. Randy is an excellent guest and brought a wealth of information to the show.
2020-03-0647 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG108: PAX South 2020 Wrap-UpScott has been a fixture in the high shelf gaming community for over a year now, and he runs the RPG Zone at Pax South! This year we had the opportunity to partner with him to get some signage up, boost the RPG turnout at Pax South and provide a ton of giveaways from R. Talsorian Games, and Hot Springs Island! RPGs at Pax South grew a ton this year and are poised to go even bigger in 2021. We are so excited to be invited on this ride and hear some great insights on how PAX South differs from...
2020-02-2847 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG107: Terranary RPGGetting all the way back to our roots in RPG gaming with games that launch as zines (small magazines from people self-publishing) Rich and I welcome Patch on to the show who is making Terranary RPG and releasing it on Kickstarter as part of Zine Quest 2! This RPG sounds so interesting to us. It uses a dice system I don’t think either of us has heard about, or even anything similar. This compact setting sounds like it packs plenty of conflict and drama between three heavily populated worlds in a shared solar system amidst a political truce pr...
2020-02-1748 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG106: Gen Con Survival Guide: PAX vs Gen Con Q&ARiley from Pactless Patrons is a seasoned PAX conventions attendee and volunteer. They have attended 15 PAXi over the years but have never been to any other conventions. Rich and Dave field questions and dish out advice to let Riley know what they're in for. We cover a lot of topics comparing the two styles of conventions: the scope of Gen Con, the Enforcers at Pax vs Gen Con Staff, and how subtle differences create very different experiences. We also get into Gen Con's event pricing and how the assumptions Gen Con makes are very different than the assumptions PAX...
2020-02-081h 09
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG105: Oceans by North Star Games with Bruce VogeWe had the pleasure to bring on Bruce Voge from North Star Games to talk about their latest board game, Oceans which is expected to hit stores March 23rd, 2020! Oceans is a thematic update to their popular game, Evolution, and Evolution: Climate which we reviewed not too long ago. It's important to understand that Oceans is not an expansion but a standalone game which uses some of the same concepts, in a new context and has some very important changes to the rules which make for a game with more 'come from behind' possibilities than were readily available in...
2020-01-291h 11
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG104: 2019 Pax Unplugged Wrap-upPAX Unplugged is a unique player in the tabletop convention scene, the way it works and assumptions it makes about attendees are different than the other conventions out there we break down those differences and what makes PAX special. David was able to attend with some friends of the show, get interviews with game designers and play lots of board games. Games reviewed: Oceans by North Star Games Cities and Skylines by Kosmos Periodic, Cytosis by Genius Games
We attended an excellent panel: Guiding Queer Narratives in TTRPGs
And provide insights into some D&D...
2020-01-2452 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG103: 2019 BGG Con Wrap-Up [8 games reviewed]Rich and David review the new location for Board Game Geek Con, in Downtown Dallas and 8 boardgames rich got to play at the show. Having left the DFW airport, BGG Con has followed in the footsteps of some incredible DFW based cons such as A-Kon and Anime-Fest which now see much larger attendance numbers. But with that growth came some growing pains. Rich sites a few of them along with the benefit of being closer to better food options and the rest of what Dallas has to offer. We cover several games! Masmorra Dungeons of ArcadiaFirst MartiansHomeworld by Looney...
2020-01-1655 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG102: Old School Revival RPGs with Luke the GoonLuke the Goon from the Dark Future podcast joins us to talk about his second gaming passion, OSR RPGs! or Old School Revival Role-Playing Games. Luke brings a ton of experience with these games and some great input on what games to will get you started. Come on and dive into the nostalgic reboots of D&D. Mentioned in this episode: basicfantasy.org
Black Hack RPG
[free] White Box - Fantastic Medieval Adventure Game
TenkarsTavern.com
Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea
You can find Luke and his...
2020-01-0846 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG101: Gen Con Survival Guide: Food and Drink [Refreshed]HSG returns to Gen Con Food and Drink in and around the convention center. We add more tips and advice from our first attempt in 2017, and make sure to talk about places that are still open! 2017's guide was great but it mentions a few places that have since closed down. Rich and David walk you through the most likely places to find food, and some tips on what you can do to get better food options with a tiny bit of effort. One point we don't say enough in the episode is stay hydrated. Gen Con's wonderful air...
2019-12-3054 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG100: 100th Episode! [giveaways inside]We can hardly believe we've made 100 MP3 files in just over 2 years. High Shelf Gaming has been a fantastic passion project during this time so we wanted to celebrate for a bit during the holidays. There are giveaways inside this episode! Two lucky winners will get a bundle of awesome! We will be accepting submissions from December 23rd, 2019 (today) through January 10th, 2020.Contest details: To enter simply go to Facebook or Twitter and tell your friends and followers about your favorite HSG episode! Maybe tell them a bit about why you like that episode. Tag us so...
2019-12-2345 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG99: Gen Con Survival Guide: Registration [Refreshed]HSG takes on Gen Con Event Registration to add more tips and advice from our first attempt in 2017. Rich and David break down strategies for groups of gamers who can pool their effort and are comfortable paying each other back for events registered. We cover solo attendees and some good suggestions there and give some insights into how Event Organizers are measured by Gen Con. Also, we talk about the things you can do without registering, there are tons of ways to enjoy Gen Con without booking every second of your time. Not mentioned in this episode, which we...
2019-12-1641 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG98: Gen Con Survival Guide: Running Your Own Event [Refreshed]Running events at Gen Con is one of the most rewarding things we do every year. Last year, we went bigger than ever and plan to grow again in 2020. This episode shares the lessons High Shelf Gaming has learned over the years to help individuals and groups of event organizers have a successful con! Rich and David have been running events at Gen Con and other conventions for years, so this is a blending of not only Gen Con-specific knowledge but also general convention gaming prep. We also sneak in some pro tips for players too, so...
2019-12-111h 04
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG97: Gen Con Survival Guide: Housing [Refreshed]The Gen Con Survival Guide series that launched HSG has aged a bit and changes have hit Gen Con and Indy. Meaning, we need to remake this series and update it with current tips and suggestions. In this episode, David and Rich talk all about housing for Gen Con. We cover the housing portal and how it behaves leading up to the con when rooms will suddenly become available. HSG discusses how to stack the odds in your favor as well as contingency plans with places like Airbnb, VRBO, and some…err creative solutions for when the po...
2019-12-0450 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG96: Gamer Gift IdeasIt's that time of year again, when we think of others and imagine the best gift for them to receive during the holidays. Rich and David go all over books, games, and gaming accessories for those in your life you'd like to bring some gamer joy to. Got a friend with a new kid? got just the thing! another friend that seems to have everything they need for their RPGs? bet they don't have what we suggest in here. This was fun to record and timely to release. Game Rundown: Exploding Kittens Ticket To ride Evolution Unlock...
2019-11-2750 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG95: RPG Storytelling Part 3: Theme & Structure: How to boost or accidentally kill your gameOur series on RPG storytelling concepts and tools continues with us diving into the murky topics of theme and structure. These tend to be tools for authors and filmmakers, but tabletop role-playing games have them too! They tend to be emergent only becoming clear after a few sessions, and not so much prescribed like they are in traditional media. Being aware of your theme can be very powerful for players and dungeon masters alike, staying true to the theme keeps a game alive, knowing how to build on or play with the theme can amplify a good game into...
2019-11-201h 01
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG94: Mordheim Skirmish game by Games WorkshopMordheim is one of those games that is easily overlooked by the core audience of the Games Workshop fanbase but immediately appeals to folks that like to sprinkle in a little bit of role play with their board game. Diana from Femsplaind Podcast and Femnpc joins us to talk all about this print and play skirmish game. Such a fun conversation about the game, and how to hack it for roleplaying and just greatness all around.Diana also runs gaming for a convention: COGS up in the tri-state area and she's always doing projects on twitter and...
2019-11-1158 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG93: Settlers of CatanOur favorite board-game guest, Shara, returns! This time we’re talking about a game older than some of our listeners, but still incredible and worth a few hundred playthroughs - Settlers of Catan! It has many editions and expansions. We talk about the original three expansions: Traders & Barbarians, Cities and Knights, and Seafarers of Catan. There are still national and international tournaments for this fantastic game, which should speak to its greatness in the board gaming scene. Lastly, we cover a bit about Star Trek Catan and our hot take on A Game of Thrones Catan for good measure....
2019-10-1647 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG92: World Building with LegendKeeper's Creator BradenDavid and Rich are joined by Braden, creator of LegendKeeper, a world-building and campaign tracking tool. It's a unique approach to blending maps, points of interest and auto-linking wiki articles is an excellent way to build out a world for an RPG or novel. It really sings when you use it to quickly recall any information during a game. We use it here to track HSG hosted games and, even though it is in beta, the feature set is growing rapidly and is already quite useful. You can find Legendkeeper in these places: Patreon - go here...
2019-10-111h 12
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG89: White Wolf's Vampire: The MasqueradeDavid has wanted to talk about this tabletop roleplaying game since day one of HSG. Finally, our friend Mike from Gen Con is free to revel in a shared love for White Wolf Entertainment, the World of Darkness, and Vampire: The Masquerade. Yes, David was once a little goth kid trying to figure things out. The products from White Wolf shaped his early role-playing experiences and shaped him into the kind of game master, dungeon master, and storyteller he is today. Mike similarly was brought up with White Wolf products and shares his passion for the franchise, and what...
2019-09-191h 03
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG85: Cyberpunk Red with JonJon the WiseWe are so excited to get to talk about Cyberpunk Red, the new tabletop RPG from R. Talsorian Games! well... it's more of a starter kit but still, plenty to work with. JonJontheWise joins us from the Cyberpunk youtube and podcast community, he has a huge wealth of information about the old and new rules. Mostly this episode is David and JonJon geeking out with Rich hanging on for dear life!We go over system updates, lore updates, our thoughts around the game license and what we're hoping to see in the future along with the huge...
2019-08-1952 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG77: 3D Printing Part 3: Modifying & Building Your PrinterThis is part 3 of our series on 3D printers. We bring a friend of David's to the show, Ryan, who has a great deal more experience with 3D printers. He has heavily modified printers and has a nice approach to building your own in a way that's not so overwhelming. Ryan has a lot of knowledge to share, so we paired it down to the big highlights. A few great resources he shared with us:https://3dprinterwiki.info/simplify3D troubleshooting guide - visual dictionary3dprinting subredditListen now on:
2019-06-1145 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG68: 3D Printing Part 2: Tools & AccessoriesRich and David return to 3D printing to talk more in-depth about all the things around the printer that can help. Some things you can make yourself with your own printer, others still need to be purchased, or a combination of the two. This hobby can go deeper even than we describe in the episode, but if you're exploring the idea of a printer or are struggling to get it really cooking - this episode will give you an idea of what kind of tools you should have around to be successful.Here is the incredible calibration...
2019-05-0450 min
Health Evolution PodcastDavid GillespieIf you haven't heard of David Gillespie, and you live in Australia, you need to google him! He's such a wealth of information, and has many books of interest on health, parenting, education, and more. This chat is between a mum of 5, and a dad of 6. Between us we have lots to give in the parenting arena! David's latest book, The Teen Brain, is a must for parents of kids of any age. To me this book is a parenting book based on science - not someone's personal ideology. "It's about discipline...ours...
2019-04-0300 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG60: XCOM: The Board Game & Evolution ExpansionRich and David finally get to talk about a game they fell in love with years ago at Gen Con 50. Yes, it's XCOM The Board Game by Fantasy Flight. Yes, it has an application you need to play it, but we were hooked back then and wanted to give it a couple years to see if our enthusiasm stuck. It did. Here are our thoughts on it. Note: There's a mature joke in here. Not sure I've been super consistent when we joke about penises but in this episode we do. Also a political joke, which we never do...
2019-02-1842 min
High Shelf Gaming PodcastHSG58: GenCon Survival Guide Part 8: HistoryRich and David are back to talk all about the history of their favorite gaming convention, Gen Con. How it got started, and what steps led to its enormous success. Everything from the humble beginnings as a place to play "Fight in the Skies!" and other war games to the ideal incubator for D&D and TSR. early on Gen Con becomes the place to launch games like Magic the Gathering, whos founding company goes on to purchase TSR and Gen Con... Really an interesting story. ::Correction! We claim Gen Con is the largest convention in the world... There...
2019-02-0745 min