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THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTBETTER HOMES, THRIVING COMMUNITIESIn the first of two episodes on social and affordable housing , Tim Williams sits down with Mark Washer the CEO of Sovereign Network Group/SNG, one of the biggest providers in the UK, with an asset base of 85,000 homes, to talk about managing a massive business with a big social purpose: to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life – with the aim of sustaining thriving communities, over generations. Joining them in the conversation is architect and master planner Kirsten Lees, Grimshaw’s Managing Partner in Paris and Sara Waller, SNG’s Head of Place, a role show...
2025-12-041h 02
The Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 12. Listener Questions IIWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-12-0312 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 11. Zalena Vandrewala for World Prematurity DayWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-11-1907 min
The Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - World Prematurity Day 2025 - HRH Princess Beatrice and Laura TobinWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Here, Professor Mark Johnson presents a special episode of The Borne Podcast to mark World Prematurity Day 2025. In this episode Mark is joined by the newest patron of Borne, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice, and by Borne’s newest ambassador, the meteorologist and Good Morning Britain’s weather presenter Laura Tobin.Preterm birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks. It’s the leading cause of serious health complications and death in young children around the world. Preterm birth is not...
2025-11-1743 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 10. Preterm Birth in India Part 2Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-11-0512 min
The Smart Marketer PodcastEpisode 244: The 60-Minute Email Fix for Q4 Wins (with John Grimshaw, CMO of Smart Marketer)Episode 244: The 60-Minute Email Fix for Q4 Wins (with John Grimshaw, CMO of Smart Marketer) Episode Description "Email isn't dead, it's your fastest path to real profit this Q4." In this episode, John Grimshaw lays out the exact email strategies Smart Marketer is using to maximize results during the busiest time of the year. Learn how to supercharge your automations, craft high-converting messages, and prep your brand for holiday success without spending weeks rewriting flows. You'll also hear about a game-changing new feature in ChatGPT that's set to shake up eCommerce as we know it...
2025-11-0350 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 9. Ellie Gibson and Helen ThornWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-10-2212 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 8. Jessica FostekewWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-10-0814 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastEpisode 238: The 2025 Black Friday Cyber Monday Playbook with John Grimshaw & Ezra FirestoneEpisode 238: The 2025 Black Friday Cyber Monday Playbook with John Grimshaw & Ezra Firestone Episode Description Want to crush Q4 this year? 💥 In this special webinar replay, John Grimshaw (Smart Marketer CMO), Ezra Firestone, and Greg from Omnisend reveal their proven 2025 Black Friday Cyber Monday Playbook. From offer structures that boost cart value to ad strategies that cut through the noise to automation tweaks that unlock hidden revenue, this is the exact system Smart Marketer clients and brands are using to maximize profits this holiday season. "The truth is if you just focus like a laser on Bla...
2025-09-241h 25The Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 7. Alistair PetrieWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-09-2410 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTBUILDING CITIES OF HOPEIn the latest Grimshaw Cities podcast, Dr Tim Williams interviews Syrian architect and best-selling author Marwa al Sabouni. Unable to practice her profession in her battle-ravaged city of Homs, as the buildings and the lives around her and across Syria were reduced to rubble, Marwa Al Sabouni turned her fierce intelligence to chronicling how her city and country were undone through decades of architectural mismanagement and mistakes. The result was The Battle for Home in 2016 and Building for Hope:Towards an Architecture of Belonging(2021). We talk about these important books, her architectural advocacy and the values Marwa believes that architecture ne...
2025-09-151h 03The Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 6. Listener Questions IWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-09-1012 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 5. Zalena VandrewalaWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-08-2710 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 4. Preterm Birth in India Part 1Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-08-1311 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 3. Ellie and Helen on FundraisingWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-07-3010 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastEpisode 228: What's Working Mid-2025, Part 3, Conversion Rate Optimization with John GrimshawEpisode 229: What's Working Mid-2025, Part 4, Conversion Rate Optimization with John Grimshaw Episode Description In this episode of the summer series, Smart Marketer CMO John Grimshaw breaks down one of the most overlooked growth levers in digital marketing: conversion rate optimization. Whether you're optimizing headlines, simplifying your landing pages, or bundling smarter offers, these case studies from Boom, Pretty Farm Girl, and SafeSleeve show you exactly what's working right now. "Bringing more money in when you drive a sale is the easiest way to grow the business." – John Grimshaw This episode is packed with actionable takeaways an...
2025-07-1626 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 2. Jessica FostekewWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so m...
2025-07-1614 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize Series 2 - 1. Alistair PetrieWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so ma...
2025-07-0210 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode Six: QuestionsWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth. In this episode, Ellie and Caro fire YOUR questions about fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth at Professor Mark in an episode packed with information and advice.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to uniting scientists and...
2025-05-2822 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode Five: Zalena VandrewalaWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth. In this episode, we hear from Zalena Vandrewala - a lawyer, and mum to Super Sam, who was born at 24 weeks. With the incredible work of doctors in the NICU over four and a half months, Sam survived and...
2025-05-1440 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTEXTS AND THE CITY: LIBRARIES AS PUBLIC SPACESToday's episode features Dr. Caroline Butler-Bowden, State Librarian for the State Library of New South Wales, alongside Dr. Tim Williams and Grimshaw Principal, Eduard Ross. Together, they explore the role of libraries and museums in shaping cities and their significance as dynamic public spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-0849 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode Four: Preterm Birth in IndiaWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth. This episode is all about preterm birth in India. Professor Mark is joined by Gurleen Wander at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London, and by Dr Ashima Kaur at the DMC in Ludhiana, India to discuss the global eff...
2025-04-3029 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode Three: Fundraising with Helen Thorn and Ellie GibsonWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth. This episode is a podcast mash up as the Scummy Mummies take over the Borne Podcast! Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn discuss fundraising for Borne and all the adventures they have had to raise money for The Borne Fou...
2025-04-1633 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode Two: Jessica FostekewWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Mark are joined by Jessica Fostekew - the excellent comedian and mum to 9 year old Rudy - to discuss expectation versus reality when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. Here, Jess speaks openly an...
2025-04-0237 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTAKING BACK THE STREETSOn today's episode, Dr. Tim Williams examines how America's largest city has grappled with the tensions between cars and public transit since the 1960s, with Nicole Gelinas, author of 'Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car' and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. As a key part of this conversation, we also have Grimshaw Deputy Chairman and Partner, Vincent Chang sharing his insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-011h 05The Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Series Two Episode One: Alistair PetrieWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Mark are joined by the brilliant actor Alistair Petrie. Alistair and his wife Lucy had twin boys, Brodie and Cal, who were born at 30 weeks. After two and a half months in the NI...
2025-03-1949 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTHE ESSENCE OF CITIESDr Hila Oren has an international reputation as a city-making and branding expert. In her work in Tel Aviv over decades she has helped make that ‘smart-city’ a recognised global leader in tech start-ups and innovation. In conversation with our host Tim Williams, Head of Cities at Grimshaw, Dr Oren shares that journey with us and her insights into what other cities can learn from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0340 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTON TRACK: RESHAPING LONDON, WINNING THE STIRLING PRIZEWe are excited to share this unique episode to begin the fifth series of the Grimshaw Cities Podcast, The Resurgent City. Today we speak with our very own Jorrin ten Have, Associate Principal and Graham Gibbon, Principal about how Grimshaw, collaborators and clients collectively designed and delivered the Elizabeth Line – and won one of the world’s most prestigious architectural awards. Featuring special guest Howard Smith, Transport for London Elizabeth Line Director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-101h 30The Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Listener Questions IIIWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-12-1810 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Laura Blumsom KingsWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-12-1111 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Prof. David RowitchWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-12-0409 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Anna MathurWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-11-2710 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTHOMES FOR ALLMaking sure that cities provide enough social and affordable housing has become a global priority. Rebecca Pinkstone, head of new government agency Homes NSW with its $6b budget and 130,000 homes in ownership, leads the charge in Australia’s global city. Joining Tim Williams in this episode is housing specialist Leigh Hanekom, Associate Principal at Grimshaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-201h 00The Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Listener Questions IIWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-11-2010 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Dr Gemma AmbroseWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-11-1310 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Prof. Rachel TribeWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and so ma...
2024-11-0610 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTDESIGNING THE FUTURE CITYCities are in flux in the wake of the pandemic with further disruption imminent in the era of Urban AI. On today's episode of the Grimshaw Cities Podcast Series, Carlo Ratti, Director of MIT Senseable City Lab & Curator of the 2025 Venice Biennale asks, "What role for architects in the future city?" Also joining the conversation is Keith Brewis, Partner at Grimshaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-3042 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Listener QuestionsWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-10-3012 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Cheryl Battersby on Navigating the NICUWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-10-2310 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Ellie GibsonWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-10-1609 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Caro TaskerWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and so ma...
2024-10-0908 minThe Borne PodcastBorne Bitesize - Prof. Mark JohnsonWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a second series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series one, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information and s...
2024-10-0210 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTRUNNING A BIG CITYIn this episode, Tim talks to the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan CBE about managing the services for and economic development of Leeds, one of the biggest and most important British cities. Joining them is award-winning architect Mark Middleton, Grimshaw's Group Managing Partner who has the further distinction of being a fellow Yorkshireman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1250 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode Six: Navigating the NICUWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Mark discuss the challenges of navigating the NICU with a premature baby. Mark speaks Dr Cheryl Battersby, a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Neonatal Medicine at Imperial College and an honorary Consultant Neonatologist at Ch...
2024-07-1058 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode Five: Professor Rachel M TribeWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Mark discuss the work that’s being done, the progress that’s being made, and what else needs to be done in the fields of pregnancy and pre-term birth. And Mark speaks to Profes...
2024-06-2646 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTSMART ADVOCACY FOR THE CITYTom Wright, President of the storied and influential Regional Plan Association of New York talks about their impact, current campaigns – and the future of the tri-state area. Tim is also joined by Niharika Shekhawat, an Urban Designer at Grimshaw's New York studio, to discuss how she interacts with the RPA's legacy in her own work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-131h 01The Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode Four: Professor David RowitchWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Mark discuss advances in neonatology and Professor Mark takes a trip to Cambridge to speak to Professor David Rowitch, a developmental neuroscientist and neonatologist and Head of Paediatrics at the University of Cambridge....
2024-06-1242 min
Grimshaw PodcastsGrimshaw Speakers #17 - Beatriz Buarque: Moving Through Journalism, NGOs and AcademiaThis week we are thrilled to talk to Beatriz Buarque, LSE100 Fellow, Chevening Scholar, founder of NGO Words Heal the World and PhD at the University of Manchester. After 10 years as a journalist at Brazil's GloboNews, she founded her NGO and moved to the UK to pursue a Master's in International Relations and then a PhD investigating the legitimisation of alt-right conspiracy theories in digital spaces. Our host Carola and Co-Editor Carmen talk with Beatriz about her career changes, founding and running an NGO during her studies, and her journey in academia.Some useful links:
2024-05-2933 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode Three: Mental HealthWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, we're marking Mental Health Awareness Month as Ellie, Caro and Mark speak to the psychotherapist, author and mother, Anna Mathur, who believes that caring for our children begins with caring for ourselves. And the team are jo...
2024-05-2956 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode Two: QuestionsWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie fires YOUR questions at Professor Mark in an episode packed with information and advice.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to un...
2024-05-151h 00The Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast - Episode One: IntroductionsWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.In this episode, Ellie, Caro and Professor Mark share their stories and experiences and discuss why they are part of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature bi...
2024-05-0138 minThe Borne PodcastThe Borne Podcast: Series 1 TrailerWelcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking treatments to prevent it...
2024-04-2903 min
Grimshaw PodcastsGrimshaw Spotlight #2 - Elections 2024: what will they mean for U.S. foreign policy? In conversation with Micheal CoxIn this week's episode, we talk to Micheal Cox, Emeritus Professor in the department of International Relations at the LSE, Co-founding Director of LSE Ideas, the LSE foreign policy think tank, and contributor to institutions such as Chatham House and the Nobel institute in Oslo. He is a specialist in US foreign policy and LSE history.Our host Carola Ducco and one of our co-Editors, Riccardo Gon, chat with him about the upcoming US elections and what they might mean for the future of US foreign policy, Cox's latest publication with LSE Press on the...
2024-03-1228 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CITYToday, the Grimshaw Cities podcast is pleased to launch the first episode of our new, fourth series: The Intelligent City. Dr Tim Williams welcomes Dr. Sarah Barns, founder and director of ESEM Projects, a leading expert in experiential art, design and digital storytelling for urban precincts. Sarah Barnes was recently awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellowship from RMIT to further her work as an urban strategist. She is known for her facilitation of community, creative and digital programs that connect people, places and habitat. Grimshaw’s Head of Design Technology, Andy Watts, joins Tim and Sarah in this conversation....
2024-03-1253 min
Grimshaw PodcastsGrimshaw Speakers #16 - Nathalie Tocci, Between Policymaking and AcademiaThis week, we interviewed Nathalie Tocci, the Director of the Institute for International Affairs (IAI) in Italy. In 2016, she wrote the EU Global Strategy as Special Advisor to the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell. She holds an MSc and a PhD from the London School of Economics, and she has spent her career in think tanks, universities and in policy roles. Benedetta Morari, a PhD candidate at the LSE, and one of our co-editors, Riccardo Gon, talked to her about her unique career across policymaking and academia, being a woman in foreign policy, and...
2024-02-2646 min
Behind Our EyesLiane Grimshaw: Deep Reflections, Learnings, Healing and Self-Discovery for a New Vocation in my fifties and the future to comeIn this deeply introspective solo episode, host Liane delves into her personal journey over the past two years, reflecting on profound shifts, acceptance, and liberation from self-imposed limitations. With newfound confidence and authenticity, she shares raw insights into her evolving mission and the transformative power of reclaiming her voice. Liane explores her path from a high-achieving, perfection-driven persona to embracing vulnerability and authenticity. She reveals how childhood trauma shaped her journey, as did the more recent shifts through spiritual practices and teachings, such as a new modality in which she has trained called GEO Love Healing.
2024-02-1459 min
Grimshaw PodcastsGrimshaw Speakers #15 - A.J. Manuzzi and the John Quincy Adams SocietyWelcome to a new episode of Grimshaw Speakers, where we talk IR careers, delve into practitioners' journeys, and ask for their tips to success. In this episode we talk to A.J. Manuzzi, Program Assistant at The John Quincy Adams Society (JQAS), an organisation promoting restraint in U.S. foreign policy. We discuss how he navigated finding a field of expertise, the importance of learning multiple languages, and good writing.Some useful links:JQAS website https://jqas.orgMarcellus Policy Fellowshiphttps://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/ (note: the interview was recorded...
2024-01-3133 min
Grimshaw PodcastsGrimshaw Spotlight #1 – Robbie Shilliam and Decolonising International RelationsAfter a long hiatus, welcome back to Grimshaw Podcasts, the podcast of the London School of Economics' Grimshaw Club! In our new series, Grimshaw Spotlight, we dive into the latest international relations research.Today we are interviewing Robbie Shilliam, a professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. We discuss decolonising the discipline, Marxism, international political economy and much more.Some useful links:Robbie Shilliam's JHU profile https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/directory/robbie-shilliam/Decolonising Politics: An Introduction (2021) ISBN: 978-1-509-53940-6 https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/faculty-books/decolonizing-politics/Jenna Marshall (King's...
2023-12-1237 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTFINANCING THE GREEN CITYIn the latest episode of the Building the City series for the Grimshaw Cities podcast, Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, a global leader in green finance tells us "Box-ticking and greenwashing won’t achieve the scale of the transformation required to meet the challenges of the climate emergency. Cross-sector collaboration and the focused application of the creativity, innovation and skills of the financial services industry to finance the global transition will". Listen to Episode 8: Financing the Green City with your host Tim Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1754 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastThe 8 Immutable Laws Of Email Marketing, With John Grimshaw.How do you make email marketing work for you? Whether you're using chat GPT or not, these 8 principles have not changed! "If you hold these eight laws in your mind, you are going to be better at email marketing than about 95% of businesses out there." John Grimshaw Our host John Grimshaw has overseen the sending of half a million emails (so far)! In this flash back episode, he downloads his expertise and explains how applying this knowledge will give you the competitive edge you're looking for. You can also find a full video o...
2023-04-2422 min
Behind Our EyesLiane Grimshaw: Insignificance to inner significance.Liane is the creator and host of this podcast. A fifty-something entrepreneur from the north of England, whose life changed after a profound spiritual experience in Mexico in early 2022. This event led to many experiences as the year unfolded. And it prompted the creation of this podcast as a vehicle of expression through which to share her story and the stories of other amazing women. In this episode, Liane explains what happened to her and the events leading up to it. She reflects on some of the deep internal struggles and realisations she was going through, before...
2023-02-2844 min
Behind Our EyesTrailer Episode - Behind Our EyesBehind Our Eyes shares the mesmerising stories of the profound and direct spiritual experiences of older women from around the world. Conceived, created and hosted by Liane Grimshaw, an ordinary woman in her fifties from the North of England, who was compelled to do this after her own experiences changed her life forever. As each precious conversation unfolds, Liane gently prompts the guests to share what their experiences were like, what has happened to them since, how their lives have changed, and what key insights and wisdom they have to share for the benefit of others.
2022-12-1707 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTREGENERATING CITIESRegenerating Cities is the third episode in the Building the City podcast series. Your Grimshaw host, Tim Williams, discusses urban regeneration and planning with Dame Alison Nimmo DBE who has a distinguished career in the field of UK cities and urbanism. She spent eight years helping to win and subsequently deliver the London 2012 Summer Olympics as a Director in the Olympic Delivery Authority and has led major city centre regeneration projects in Manchester and Sheffield. Listen to Tim Williams and Alison Nimmo DBE’s conversation on regenerating cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-161h 00
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTBUILDING PLACES FOR PEOPLEAs cities grow, affordable housing options need to be made available for all communities. In Episode 2 of the Building the City podcast series, Grimshaw talks to an internationally acknowledged expert in social and affordable housing who is the former Group Chief Executive of Places for People Group, one of the largest social and affordable housing providers in the world. If anyone knows the way forward for affordable housing, it’s David Cowans. Listen to David and Grimshaw’s Tim Williams, himself a former UK government advisor on housing, discussing the future of building more inclusive and affordable cities. Hosted on A...
2022-11-1655 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTABOUT BUILDING LONDONBuilding Cities is the third Grimshaw podcast series about our cities. In this series we interview leaders from around the globe about their role in our built environment from architects, urban designers, and developers to infrastructure providers or indeed builders. We kick off our first episode with a special guest–a leader working from behind the scenes as a key advisor to the city builders who reshaped London in the last 25 years: Richard Brown, former advisor to the London Mayor on urban design and Olympic planning and former Deputy Director at the Centre for London. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
2022-11-021h 02The Smart Marketer PodcastWhat Every Marketer Needs To Understand To Get The Most Out Of Email, With John Grimshaw.It's a crazy time for marketers here in Q4, so what better time to drop an episode about the money-making channel, Email? Whether you're new to email marketing or a seasoned entrepreneur, listen to this quick episode with our guru John Grimshaw to ensure you have this powerful channel covered like a pro (and get the most out of your hard-earned list). Listen for the Who, the Why, and the When, an essential Offer Formula, and you'll also hear John's iOS 15 Workarounds. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and m...
2022-10-3121 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastA Monumental Life Shift? Real Talk With John Grimshaw and Molly Pittman.John is BACK, and in this "Not Business" episode, you'll hear where the heck he went and why. Plus, John and Molly talk about the adjustments you'll need to make if you're going to be able to bring more balance into your life, go with the flow and still succeed professionally. You will also hear Molly's synchronicity story and be encouraged to be flexible and open so that you can better solve problems for your clients (and enjoy the ride)! "The state of being in thought, in reflection, in waiting is not to be behind or to...
2022-10-1719 min
Rapidly Rotating RecordsSidney Easton, Emile Grimshaw & More – RRR 78 RPM Show – October 9, 2022Sidney Easton
Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.
Do you know who this fellow is? He’s Sidney Easton. This photograph was taken during his career as a film actor and playwright in the 1940s, but before that he was a pianist, composer and vocalist and you’ll hear one of his tunes in the second segment of the show. In the final segment of the show you’ll hear three more of his compo...
2022-10-1059 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth—In Business and LifeRJ Grimshaw Reveals The Secrets To Growing Your Company (#159)Send us a text“Be present, give your heart and soul and enjoy that person because you can learn something from them.” - RJ GrimshawA third-generation entrepreneur, RJ Grimshaw has made it his life’s mission to help others succeed. He has founded companies in a wide array of industries including hospitality, apparel, finance, and automotive. With his extensive experience in business, he has structured a formula for entrepreneurial success that has been shared and documented in a book, ABLE LEADERSHIP. Currently, RJ is writing a book that uncover...
2022-09-1244 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTCULTURE AND PRECINCTSThe 10th episode in the Culture and the City series of the Grimshaw podcast finds Tim Williams, Practice Lead of our Cities Group in conversation with Kate Meyrick, a director with major planning consultancy Urbis. Kate is the former CEO of the Hornery Institute, and a passionate urbanist and place maker with more than 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States. She is a respected expert in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working sensitively with stakeholders and the community to co-create powerful new futures for well-loved places. T...
2022-08-311h 05
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTVALUING CULTUREMark Davy is the founder of Futurecity, a global cultural placemaking agency. Futurecity create cultural strategies for public and private sector organisations, broker cultural partnerships and deliver major art projects. Recent projects include the development of a prospectus for the new Arts Quarter in London’s famous West End; a new program called ‘Preview’ consisting of ‘Living Labs’ in property developments across the UK to encourage creative incubation in spaces designed to attract young and emerging talent; and the curation of a landmark cultural partnership between the Centre Pompidou and leading international developer Beulah International as part of ‘STH BNK By Beulah’ – an ambitious...
2022-08-101h 00The Smart Marketer PodcastDouble Your Email Open Rates (And 4X Your Click-Through Rates) With John Grimshaw and Molly Pittman.It's time. If you have an email list, you need to reframe, refresh and rebuild your relationship with your email recipients. In this episode, John Grimshaw (CMO of Smart Marketer) and Molly Pittman will explain the why and the how so that you can overcome any email issues you've had this year (and prevent any future hiccups). "Spam filters are critically important, and this process of 'warming' helps us reset and say, 'let's redo our interaction! Let's hit refresh on this relationship' - and anybody's business can do this!" John Grimshaw. If this episode inspi...
2022-07-1139 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTHE ART OF THE CITYIn this latest episode of our Grimshaw podcast, Culture and the City series, Tim Williams interviews Rose Hiscock, Director of Museums and Collections at The University of Melbourne. Prior to this, Rose was Director of Science Gallery Melbourne and Director of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse Museum), Australia’s contemporary museum for excellence and innovation in applied arts and sciences. Rose is recognised as a national leader in her field with an international reputation. The discussion focuses on her role and the amazing collections she curates; her passion for the arts and for her city Melbourne; her in...
2022-07-0646 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Value for the moneyHow much you deliver and what you charge for it: Two variables it's important to get right! What are some reliable heuristics to guide your decisions? In this episode, Jamie and Jeff tackle that question.Rough (automated) TranscriptBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch here
2022-06-0621 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Gordon Gekko was half rightAdam Smith, the father of free enterprise, wrote in The Wealth of Nations: "It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest." We may tell ourselves stories about our supposed altruism. But we all make decisions that we hope will "maximize future utility." The question is: What's our time horizon for calculating ROI? In this episode, Jeff and Jamie suggest heuristics that address this question.Rough (automated) TranscriptShow notes Coming soonBTW, Jamie has...
2022-05-0330 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastBundle Like A Pro! (An E-Commerce Client Consultation) With Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw.This episode will take you 'behind the curtain' with a clip from our mastermind, 'Your Next Move.' Molly, John, and Pepijn work with business owners to help them figure out their next strategic move. In this clip, you will hear them analyzing the data and consider the clients' challenges. This client wants to raise her Average Order Value and get more repeat business. This episode is incredibly valuable, even if you're not an e-commerce business with lots of products because it talks about the most fundamental secret to winning with marketing. If you're curious about the Y...
2022-04-0835 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Theory versus practiceWhat's more important to you: That something works in THEORY or that it works in PRACTICE? In this episode, Jamie and Jeff reveal their answers with two new "heuristics" or rules of thumb for making choices in uncertainty.Rough (automated) TranscriptShow notes Patriot's Point in South Carolina Nassim Taleb on the "Green Lumber Problem" The Manzo Derby cocktail with pepper Eric Ries: Lean Startup Principles The case for NFTs Ethereum founder makes the case for Bitcoin MaximalismBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find...
2022-04-0423 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTCULTURAL RENEWAL - ISTANBULCities have been at the heart of cultural innovation. They are where peoples from different cultures meet, mix and co-create but also where the material basis exists to fund key cultural institutions such as museums, galleries and theatres. These are the themes we explore in our new series – and where better to start than in Arter in Istanbul, where all this comes together. An amazing building, with a mission to promote contemporary world class art of all kind in a regenerating neighbourhood close to the centre of one of the great cities of the world, that is also a bridge betwe...
2022-03-0259 minHappy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Reserving the right to get smarterNobody likes a "know-it-all." In this episode, Jamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for operating as a learn-it-all.Show notes[Coming soon]BTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch hereTranscript[Coming soon]
2022-03-0131 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Attention: Non-Urgent!Life's full of tradeoffs. In this episode, Jamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for optimizing your most valuable asset: Time.Show notes[Coming soon]BTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here and JFlinch hereTranscript[Coming soon]
2022-02-0132 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastWe're Back And Everything Is Awesome, With Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw.Did you take a Winter break before 2022 kicked off? Whether you traveled the world, doubled down on work, or stayed home with Covid over the holidays, you will enjoy this #NotBusiness episode. We're rolling this episode out just in time to be still considered the beginning of the new year, and that means Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw are checking in with our listeners on both a business and personal front. You will hear both what they've been up to and what's ahead for 2022. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS! Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Re...
2022-01-3131 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTMASTER-PLANNING THE CITYIn the Grimshaw Podcast Cities series we have interviewed city-shapers of all kind: architects and urban designers, transport specialists, cultural entrepreneurs, developers, and city leaders. Our series ends the year with that cornerstone of urban development – masterplanning. And who better to discuss this with than Selina Mason? Selina is a masterplanner and architect with extensive experience of delivering complex urban masterplans. She is responsible for driving high quality design and masterplanning across the UK and Europe in the urban regeneration portfolio of major international developer Lendlease, amounting to £30bn end value. Selina is a recognised lead...
2021-12-3154 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastWhy Email Matters (More Than Ever) With Ezra Firestone and John GrimshawWhat's the best way to build your brand in 2022? Ezra Firestone and John Grimshaw team up to answer that question for you in this episode. If you thought for a minute that 'email is dead' (or too hard, or too costly), then please do listen as Ezra and John make their case: Email will be key through 2023. Ezra Firestone first popularized the idea of going in-depth with email automation, and John Grimshaw has overseen the sending of over 440 million emails! Listen as they share their keys to success and explain why you need to double down on E...
2021-12-2733 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTHE REDESIGNED CITYEpisode 9 of The Grimshaw Podcast ‘The City Series’ features Lance Jay Brown, distinguished architect, urban designer and President of The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization in New York City.Lance was a key member of the innovative ‘New Housing New York Legacy Project’ competi[1]tion which appointed Grimshaw to design the award-winning affordable housing project, Via Verde, in the South Bronx, for the ethical developer Jonathan Rose, who featured in the very first podcast of this Cities series. Lance is passionate about public realm and resilience and talks to Tim about his role in Habitat III...
2021-12-1459 min
Daily Podcast PracticeBirds Aren’t RealFrom DailyPodcastPractice.comBorn on this day in 1951, in Saint Vincent's hospital on Staten Island, New york, one of the five boroughs of new york city, Husband, Father, grandfather, and MY brother, Russell Grimshaw. Happy Birthday, Bro!Did you know that we have a national Gen-Z conspiracy movement called Birds Aren’t Real? According to the article I found in the NYT, it claims that birds don’t exist and are really drone replicas created by the U.S. government to spy on Americans.False history of the movementBirds Aren’t Real d...
2021-12-1007 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Control freaksJamie and Jeff share reliable decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for deciding who ought to decide.Show notesInterested in learning more about the thought leaders and concepts referenced in this episode? Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System AntiFragile by Nassim Taleb Carl von Clausewitz: "Fog of War" Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Wikipedia on heuristicsBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereFind out more about Jamie Flinchbaugh here...
2021-12-0630 minDaily Podcast PracticeNuclear Reactions and TonsilsFrom DailyPodcastPractice.comOn this day in 1942 World’s 1st self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction occurs in at the University of ChicagoOn this day in 1964, Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed.Born on this day in 1928 in Staten Island, New York, Russell Charles Grimshaw. My dad.Another Thanksgiving story. This is from the online edition of USA Today.
2021-12-0305 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastEight Immutable Laws Of Email Marketing, With John Grimshaw.How do you make email marketing work for you? Our host John Grimshaw has overseen the sending of 440 Million emails (so far)! In this episode, he downloads his expertise and explains how applying this knowledge will give you the competitive edge you're looking for. "With the number of marketing messages people get every single day, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. But most people have a specific way they love to get information, whether they want to sit down and hear a story or have something fast and decisive to help th...
2021-11-3024 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTHE RENEWING CITYEpisode 8 is a fascinating conversation with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO of one of Australia’s most significant developers Mirvac. She is also Chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and is passionate about sustainability and social inclusion – running her company accordingly. Susan discusses the way in which Mirvac was able to pivot their business operations as a result of the pandemic and how remarkably resilient her team and the wider business was in the face of this unforeseen challenge. She is an advocate for innovation within the real estate sector, and voices her belief that work is what you do...
2021-11-301h 03
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTTHE GARDEN CITYEpisode 7 of The Grimshaw Podcast ‘The City Series’ launches today with Dr. Wei Yang, President of the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK. Hosted by Grimshaw’s Cities Initiative Lead, Dr. Tim Williams, Episode 7 explores Dr. Yang’s passion for garden cities and garden villages and her commitment to promoting design excellence by creating truly sustainable environments and liveable cities. Dr. Yang is unique in many ways. She is the first foreign-born President of the RTPI, a role she clearly enjoys, particularly as it has allowed her to engage with planners across the UK and internat...
2021-11-1656 minDaily Podcast PracticeDo You Scrapple?From the Daily Podcast Practice show with Rich Grimshaw. . .This is the Daily Podcast Practice show for Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, day nine of National Podcast Post Month - NaPodPoMo. Today is National Scrapple Day. Not scrabble, the word game, but scrapple, the food.Born on this day in 1906, somewhere in Germany, German rocket engineer - and later American rocket engineer - Arthur Louis Hugo Rudolph. Herr Rudolph was a leader in developing the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany. How did he get into the United States space program?
2021-11-0908 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastThe Key To Marketing Success (Master This And You'll Never Be Stuck Again), With John Grimshaw.In this episode, our host John Grimshaw unpacks what's underneath every struggling strategy and every burned-out marketer. There's a missing piece that will make all the difference, and that piece is your 'Offer.' So if you're overwhelmed or feeling stuck, tune in to hear exactly what you need to do next. Be sure to give us a Five-Star Review when you apply what you learn and it works! "Essentially, an offer is made up of five things: A product or service plus specificity, plus relevance, a transformation, and finally, a reason to act n...
2021-11-0826 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Cheap insuranceJamie and Jeff consider decision-making heuristics or "rules of thumb" for reducing risk when the stakes are high. When do you slow down decision making and action? And how do you slow down without getting paralyzed?Show notesInterested in learning more about the thought leaders and concepts referenced in this episode? Precautionary principle Annie Duke, Thinking in Bets 44 heuristics from Nassim Taleb Wikipedia on heuristicsBTW, Jamie has a new book: People Solve Problems. Check it out!Find out more about Jeff Grimshaw here and MG Strategy hereF...
2021-11-0531 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTCITIES OF PURPOSEEpisode 5 of The Grimshaw Podcast ‘The City Series’ features Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, Jess Scully. Hosted by Grimshaw’s Cities Initiative Lead, Dr. Tim Williams, Episode 5 explores Jess’s motivation to move Australia from an extraction economy to a knowledge and creative economy, and her senior leadership role in Australia’s largest city during a time of crisis.Prior to entering politics, Jess was a curator of Sydney’s VIVID Festival which rapidly became the most important event in the winter calendar with its associated program of cultural and thought leadership talks which explored the context of Sydney’s...
2021-10-1940 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastGet More Out Of Your Schedule: 'A Day In The Life' With Molly Pittman & John GrimshawAre you as productive as you could be? How about fulfilled? It's a million-dollar question and one that needs to be chewed on a little. But to help, we're sharing an episode with Molly Pittman and John Grimshaw, who have both discovered some keys to success when it comes to living intentionally. Tune in for this fun 'Not Business' episode, and you will get some tips and insights that might get you closer to the life you want to live. Hopefully, this show will validate what you're already doing or give you some ideas of...
2021-09-0935 min
Daily Podcast PracticeDid Leonard Bernstein Wear Secondhand Clothes?Today is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day https://nationaltoday.com/national-secondhand-wardrobe-day/Born on this day in 1918, Leonard Bernstein https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_BernsteinFrom the blog at Rich Grimshaw.com
2021-08-2509 min
THE GRIMSHAW PODCASTCITIES OF OPPORTUNITYVisionary American developer Jonathan Rose, author of The Well-Tempered City, offers us his vision for the ‘City of Opportunity’ in the wake of Covid-19 and the practical approach he applies to creating developments which embody that vision. Full of wit and wisdom, Jonathan describes the inclusive values he seeks to promote in the affordable housing communities from The Rose Companies, where good homes are located near to mass transit and close to jobs – often comprising educational and health facilities. One such project is Via Verde, his first collaboration with Grimshaw, on a brownfield site in the Bronx. When it opened, NY May...
2021-08-2448 min
Happy heuristics: Shock-resistant leader routines and rules of thumb for a complex world.Happy Heuristics: PreviewJeff and Jamie answer three important questions: Why the hell does the world need another podcast? What the hell is a heuristic? Why should you care?Check out this short preview of the podcast series and subscribe!About the hosts: As the Founder of JFlinch, lean thought-leader Jamie Flinchbaugh helps teams lift performance. In 2006, he co-authored the lean bestseller, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road, and he has worked with over 300 clients spanning manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, technology, government, and professional services, including Harley-Davidson, Intel, Mars, Amazon, Crayola, Fidelity, Whirlpool, among...
2021-08-1904 minDaily Podcast PracticeDaily Podcast Practice TrailerHi, my name is Rich Grimshaw and this is my Daily Podcast Practice, where each day I practice the art and craft of talking into a microphone. It's not always pretty, and, depending on your point of view, it may or may not be entertaining. But it's fun for me :-). Thanks for listening.
2021-02-2102 minThe Smart Marketer PodcastThe Smart Marketer Podcast, With Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone, and John Grimshaw.The Smart Marketer Podcast launches on November 9th, with Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone, and John Grimshaw. We're so glad you're joining us.
2020-10-2700 min