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The Seat 1A PodcastIsland Hopper & Round-the-World. Wrapping up 2024 Experiences.The podcast is back, and Geoff is flying solo for the first time in 6 years. Thanks Vinod for everything you brought to the podcast. Geoff takes a look back at his 2024 round-the-world trip and other Canadian aviation experiences. Geoff checked the Island Hopper off his bucket list, travelling from Honolulu to Guam via the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. He forced a long layover in Honolulu to allow a visit to the city before heading out on the Island Hopper. The Island Hopper planes are old with some of the oldest Inflight Entertainment Systems...2025-02-0155 min
The Dairy Podcast ShowDr. Geoffrey Dahl: Career Paths in Dairy Science | Ep. 124In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Geoffrey Dahl from the University of Florida tackles key topics for aspiring dairy cattle professionals. From mentoring the next generation to addressing workforce demands and educational opportunities, Dr. Dahl highlights the evolving roles and career paths in production and allied sectors. Discover how to align your passion with rewarding opportunities in this ever-evolving field. Tune in on your favorite platform today!"Don't be afraid to take a step into a new opportunity. With hard work and persistence, you'll have nothing to worry about."2024-12-3128 min
Real Science ExchangeADSA 2024 - New Research from BalchemBalchem sponsored several abstracts presented at the 2024 ADSA Annual Meeting. This episode consists of five segments, each focused on an abstract.Segment 1: Evaluating the total mixed ration stability of rumen-protected lysine products.Guests: Kari Estes, Balchem; Dr. Mark Hanigan, Virginia TechThis research compared the TMR stability of a Balchem prototype, several commercially available rumen-protected lysine products and a positive control of unprotected lysine. (3:39)A sample of TMR and the equivalent of one gram of lysine from each product were mixed and placed in a plastic zip bag for 0, 6, 12, or 24 hours. A...2024-09-171h 02
The Seat 1A PodcastSummer Travel Plans With a Chance of Turbulence.In this experience we review some recent travel along with a overview of our summer travel plans. Severe turbulence has been in the news recently in various locations around the world. Turbulence is always there and always has been there and always will be there. Remember the words that Vinod would tell passengers concerned about turbulence "The people flying the plane have families they need to get home to tonight." If you are concerned about the wings during turbulence, there are numerous wing flex test videos for all airplane manufacturers. Here is an example from A...2024-06-2746 min
The Seat 1A PodcastA Special Interview with a Six-Million-Mile FlyerIn this experience we are happy to bring you a special interview with senior leadership advisor Marco Villa. Over three decades Marco has flown more than 2800 flights and 6125000 miles. Geoff and Marco flew together in 2022 on internal flights in Mozambique complete with a crazy trip to Nampula (listen to experience 64 for more details). We ask Marco about his alliances and statuses. With all of these flights, Marco has almost achieved lifetime gold status on British Airways. He holds status in three different alliances along with Emirates. It all started for Marco...2024-06-071h 07
Layovers - Air Travel podcast139 YEG - From ground crew to flight attendant, via two pandemic Olympics: Vinod's AvGeek chroniclesEver wondered about the life of a flight attendant (and ground crew)? This is the episode for you. Paul welcomes his good friend Vinod for an episode full of fun aviation and travel stories — a long episode, with the laughs taking quite some of that length.From Edmonton to Vancouver, via Calgary (and its keys!), the many airports he worked at (Paul still hasn't been to Canada), Martinair, British Airways, Air Berlin, or WestJet, amongst the many airlines he worked for (and in a world of crew camaraderie around the world, BA really seems like a big fa...2024-06-042h 42
The Seat 1A PodcastFurry Fliers. Flying with Pets and Animals.We’re happy to be back after a few months of hiatus. In this experience we examine pets and other furry fliers, and Vinod shares a couple of trip reports. We have talked about animals as cargo in previous experiences. Airlines should know that there is an animal in the plane. Vinod remembers a dog that escaped out of the plane in Edmonton and went missing for weeks. Geoff remembers a poor dog that made a mess of itself in the kennel. Vinod remembers a massive dog that took up a row of seats with a...2024-05-211h 01
The Seat 1A PodcastSwiftly Getting Through Airports. Why is This Airport so Busy Today?In this experience we look into the reasons why airports may get much busier than normal. We start out the podcast with a trip review of Vinod who recently flew to London-Heathrow. It was his virgin flight on an Airbus 350. There was no free seat selection with the ticket that he purchased. When Vinod flew out of Vancouver the British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Plaza Premium lounges were all under renovation. This led to an interesting temporary lounge in Vancouver’s International departures. The flight was quiet and uneventful with a landing at He...2023-12-1941 min
What We Watched74 - Fantastic Thanksgiving FoxMatthew & Brandon celebrate Thanksgiving with Wes Anderson's classic Thanksgiving movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox". This stop motion film brings Roald Dahl's masterpiece to life with George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Jason Schwartzman. What's your favorite Thanksgiving movie?T: https://twitter.com/watched_podcastE: WhatWeWatched@outlook.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/1000897642079322023-11-231h 20
The Seat 1A PodcastCan anyone help me? Issues with customer service.In this experience we look into the world of customer service and examples when the experience goes sideways. We review the situation of the passengers who were flying from Paris to Singapore with a farting and drooling dog in premium economy. Singapore airlines finally got the issue resolved and credited them for their experience. In days gone by, your travel agent would have been your point of contact. Now you’re mostly on your own. Over the last four years, airlines lost many individuals who were extremely proficient in high-touch customer experience. Even more than ev...2023-11-0448 min
The Seat 1A PodcastThat's the Ticket. Another Look at Bookings.In this experience we take a trip into the show’s archives and review tickets and booking. We start out with a review from Vinod about his flight in the summer with Porter from Toronto to Vancouver. As people are looking for good fare prices, this is a good lead-in to a discussion about ticketing. We talked about ticketing in our very early experiences and are revisiting it in this experience. The moment that you purchase the right to travel on an aircraft, you get a Passenger Name Record. Every airline has their ow...2023-10-101h 09
Living for the CinemaRounders (1998)The time has come for NORTON WEEK! This is of course referring to the legendary actor Edward Norton who broke out big-time with his first ever on-screen appearance in the '96 legal thriller Primal Fear which garnered him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Two years later in '98, he delivered two VERY memorable performances in two VERY different movies which both left their marks on any one frequenting the cinema for years to come - these two seminal films came out just about a month apart and they would make a truly BIZARRE double feature. :) The...2023-09-2618 min
The Seat 1A PodcastCelebrating 75 Episodes in Person. 2023 Summer Travel - The Analysis.In this experience Vinod and Geoff are both in Toronto, recording in person and celebrate the milestone of 75 episodes. We proceed to do an analysis of travels in July 2023. Geoff had a trans-Atlantic adventure, with flights to Germany, Austria, and Turkey. Geoff's trip was from Toronto to Frankfurt with a premium economy ticket that had been booked early in the year but wanted to try for an upgrade. ExpertFlyer helped to figure out the load factor and Geoff tried the Air Canada bid upgrade system. Forty-eight hours in advance the upgrade was accepted...2023-08-291h 27
The Seat 1A PodcastSummer Skies. 2023 Plans for Vinod and Geoff.In this experience we take a look at our summer 2023 travel plans, and also look at trips we took in June. It’s a very different summer than that of 2022. We’re getting closer to how things were pre-pandemic with higher amounts of staffing, however now we have to really search again for cheap fares. Vinod and Geoff had travels in June in Canada. Geoff flew to Yukon and did a large road trip from there also through Alaska. Geoff flew with Air North which had a terrific Connector Fare deal to Whitehorse from...2023-07-201h 13
The Seat 1A PodcastFlew to a Room. A Deeper Look at Airport Hotels.In this experience we take a deeper look at the world of airport hotels. Sometimes hotels can be the best thing but can also be the most horrible desolate places on the planet. We’ve discussed many different types of hotels in previous experiences, from the incredible to the incredibly terrible. Big airports have the big global hotel brands. But there is another tier of just a place to sleep. There are some very neat hotels that are attached to airports – Geoff remembers his visit to the TWA hotel at JFK. Ther...2023-07-0545 min
The Seat 1A PodcastComplicated Connections. Multiple Stops for Cheaper Fares.In this experience we discuss the fact that this summer many people will be flying but the prices for direct connections are often fairly expensive. Often multiple connections are a way people find to save costs. These multi-stops remind Vinod when planes had to stop due to the lack of range. But unlike times in the past today you can see all the travel details related to your trip. As people change their ticket purchasing habits, it can mean a change in the way that they layover. Iceland was one of the first countries that...2023-05-2537 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSilver Wings. Flying with Seniors.In this experience we look at the realities of flying with seniors. Vinod and Geoff realize that soon enough they will be in this demographic. As populations age, airlines will have older populations on flights and the challenges that go with it. Since some of today’s seniors lived through the golden age of flying with certain levels of service, there is generational gap. Often elderly parents are put on flights around the world - which Vinod saw in his role as a station manager. The system is not there for everyone to embrace every in...2023-04-0751 min
Brainovation® The PodcastFebruary 2023 Brainovation Newsletter: ChatGPT vs Bard: the superbot battleIn this episode, Geoff reads from Anders Hemre's February 2023 Brainovation Newsletter on ChatGPT vs Bard: the superbot battle. Links: chatgpt-edu.com ChatGPT vs Google Stephen Shankland (cnet.com) Why we are obsessed with ChatGPT Sabrina Ortiz (zdnet.com) What is Bard? Holly Else (nature.com) Abstracts written by ChatGPT fool scientists If you missed a past issue, visit the Brainovation® archives What the Gurus Say: Brainovation® Interviews 2007-2020 (PDF) Please sign up for the Brainovation® newsletter Anders Hemre is av...2023-03-1105 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSnow, cold & delays. 2022 holiday travel stress.In this experience we look back at our travel experiences over the December 2022 holiday season. We got where we were meant to go, and fortunately did not incur any of the long delays that many other travellers encountered. December 2022 saw serious weather systems in North America. That was combined with large volumes; technology, crewing, and baggage issues. People thought that the labour issues from the summer of 2022 had resolved themselves, but they were still ongoing. First, Vinod planned a trip to San Diego from Vancouver. He decided to fly to Los Angeles and...2023-03-061h 15
What Most People Think with Geoff NorcottEP 187 - BOY'S GONE WILDAfter a quick catch-up on Roald Dahl and drunken escapades in Helsinki, I catch to the very talented lads from Boy's Gone Wild. They're the youngest guests i've ever had on the show, but will surprise you with where their comedy is coming from. Fantastic inter-generational chat. You'll learn something. I did. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Come to my LIVE shows https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-geoff-norcott-1252793 Order my BOOK amzn.to/2TNsKOU Check out my TIK-TOK www.tiktok...2023-02-2257 min
The Seat 1A PodcastThat Club. Miles High in the Sky.In this experience we discuss that infamous club a mile high. We look back to the golden age of travel with beautiful flight attendants and pilots and exotic locations. Now add that to four- and five-star hotels, and crews from around the world it can lead to romance and attraction. Don’t screw the crew...well at least not yours. The captain and crew manager would keep an eye on their crew during layovers, otherwise there was the risk of people making bad decisions. Cancun was a location where crazy stuff wo...2023-02-071h 00
The Seat 1A PodcastListener Interview. A Saga of Lost Luggage in Lisbon.In this experience we are happy to share an interview with a fan of the show, Stephanie, about her experience with a flight from Vancouver to Montreal to Lisbon. This took place during the summer 2022 travel chaos. Stephanie was travelling to Lisbon, mixing business and pleasure. When her and her mother arrived in Lisbon, their bags had not made the connection in Montreal and did not reach Lisbon. They took the time to create the tracking file and met up with others whose bags were missing. She traded information with another traveller who flew from Vancouver. 2022-12-241h 31
The Seat 1A PodcastGift Ideas. World of Inflight Essentials.Vinod and Geoff have taken some long flights in 2022 and have taken various items onboard. Our take-on items have evolved over the years. As we recorded this experience the 2022 holiday season is approaching, and we wanted to share our inflight recommendations for yourself - or perhaps as a gift idea for someone. Full disclosure - these are our own recommendations, and we are not receiving any sponsorship from any of the products mentioned. We start with headphones, earphones, headsets, and earbuds. There are various products out there but be aware that there is a difference...2022-11-2459 min
The Seat 1A PodcastConnecting at the curbside. Airport options with your flight.As we continue on from Experience 065, the wayfinding and signage often leads us to the curbside. Vinod and Geoff think back to their childhoods and how much the curbside has changed. Even with all the changes, people can still get all twisted around at the curb in their own backyard. Geoff shares an experience from Regina, Saskatchewan of a wrong-way driver. There are various options that one can encounter when you get to the curb after your flight. The curbside experience can be impacted by something as simple as the airport geographic layout. We look...2022-10-2854 min
The Seat 1A PodcastI Saw the Sign. Wayfinding at Airports.As seen in the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2022, many travellers have returned to travelling. However, quite often passengers check in their brains and don't bring their brain into the airport. This is why wayfinding and signage is so important. Sometimes there is common signage across a country - the black and yellow UK signage, for example. Sometimes signage is difficult to read – Vinod shares an experience from a number of years ago in Salt Lake City. Often signs are unilingual, and often signs are unclear what a passenger needs to do (for example: does the sign mean st...2022-10-0355 min
The Seat 1A PodcastReviewing 2022 Summer Travel. A Look at Vinod and Geoff’s Adventures.Vinod and Geoff have returned from their summer adventures, and their meetup in London Heathrow for Experience 063. After all of the concern we had for meeting up at Heathrow, it ended up being very anticlimactic. Vinod shares some interesting insights into how providing certain destination information could affect a London cab driver’s ability to take airport fares later in the day. Geoff and Vinod rave about the terrific new Elizabeth Line in London. Geoff’s flight from Toronto was quite late leaving for Copenhagen. We will do a future experience on when shou...2022-08-2948 min
The Seat 1A PodcastA quick one. Live from Heathrow.Vinod and Geoff met up and recorded this special experience live from London Heathrow Terminal 2. Heathrow on a Friday afternoon was much calmer than Vinod and Geoff had expected. Vinod has never been through immigration at Heathrow faster, and Geoff was quickly through the e-gates. Vinod’s bags were delivered quickly. Geoff’s took a bit longer but still fairly quickly. Geoff and Vinod were meeting up with our guest interviewee from Experience 038 - Paul Papadimitriou. It is great to be back travelling again. If you're liking this episode expe...2022-08-1504 min
The Seat 1A PodcastInto the Chaos. Summer 2022 Travel Plans.Vinod and Geoff are jumping into the travel chaos this summer – and are getting ready for the backlogs and delays that could ensue. Outside of the airport and airline backlogs, there are backlogs with passport offices around the world. Vinod had to get a new first passport for his child in Vancouver, Canada. He discusses his hellish journey through the backlogs, the processing that didn’t happen, the phone wait times, the overnight queues to get passports processed, the backup plans to drive to another city. “When do I really need to panic?” was in full effect. If...2022-08-1252 min
The Seat 1A PodcastA Very Special Interview. Selling Airbus in China.In this experience we are happy to bring you an interview with a wonderful guest Dee Leon. Dee met Vinod while working at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. When he told Vinod that he had sold Airbus in China, Vinod knew an interview was a Seat 1A priority. Dee worked for Airbus in the 1990s as the aviation market in China was just waiting to evolve with exponential growth in the local market. It was not an easy start for Dee as Boeing had a very strong presence in the Chinese market. This had started back...2022-07-1153 min
The Seat 1A PodcastWe Appreciate Your Patience. Wait Times and Customer Support.As the Northern Hemisphere arrives at summer 2022, many travellers are getting things figured out. Travel is back – but it’s a madhouse. People have had long delays and wait times to rebook their plans. From 2020 to 2022 it has been a toss up of who or what is providing support to customers. Take all of these issues and multiply them "world-fold". There are many customer service issues that will arise. We ask, "What do you do to plan for customer care"? Why is there a long hold? In many cases the support can only come from the...2022-06-1945 min
The Seat 1A PodcastFlight Into the Closed Loop. Round-The-World via Beijing.In this experience Vinod shares his experience of flying to and from Beijing in the first quarter of 2022. Due to Chinese regulations he was required to be in a closed loop separate from the general public. That included flights. In pre-pandemic times there are many flights between Vancouver, Canada, and various cities in China. Currently there are none. So...how do you get a Canadian (and others working with Vinod) into China? Due to complexity of the situation, Vinod only got his booking confirmation four days before departure. He needed to follow very specific timelines...2022-04-131h 17
The Seat 1A PodcastArm doors and cross check. Inflight safety checks.In this experience we look into what happens during inflight checks. We hear those announcements "the crew are doing their checks." What does this mean? And what about "arm doors and cross check"? Before passengers are even allowed to board the flight a crew has to do preflight checks - the previous crew has left the plane and has not checked items when they left. The minimum equipment list has to be met. One thing the staff is checking is safety equipment - like batteries, fire extinguishers and flashlights. Things have to be replaced that passengers may...2022-03-121h 00
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The Seat 1A PodcastStaff Accessing the Airport. Security at Checkpoints.In this experience we look at airline and airport staff security. What do they go through to keep you safe? When you walk around an airport, you see all sorts of different coloured passes. What do they mean? Generally, getting an airport security pass is not a small thing. There are high levels of security checks that are done before as pass is issued. There are different levels of security pass that are also issued, and biometric data is recorded when issuing these passes. A passenger could experience similar levels of clearance if...2022-02-1449 min
The Seat 1A PodcastIn-flight entertainment. Sit Back and Pass the Time.In this experience we look at in-flight entertainment (IFE). What is its history, how has it evolved, and we share our experiences. People board a flight with the intent of being entertained while in flight. Vinod remembers back to his youth and seeing the projector as he boarded the plane – he knew there probably was a movie on a long flight. Geoff remembers watching in-flight edited movies as a kid. As they grew older, they would both look in the in-flight magazine to see what was playing. Airlines put a lot of investment in...2022-01-2854 min
The Seat 1A PodcastDo you fancy anything from Duty Free?In this experience we look at the world of Duty Free. What exactly is duty free, and what is it not? As we picture a classic duty free shop, there's a reason why so many of them look so similar – there are a small number of operators handling most of the duty free business. Vinod remembers his childhood and the mystique of the cart rolling down the aisle of a widebody plane. In many airports, duty free is an experience that comes immediately after clearing security. Some airports save the duty free for arriving passengers. An...2021-12-111h 03
The Seat 1A PodcastLighting Up. History of Smoking on Flights.In this experience we look at the history of smoking on flights. Geoff and Vinod remember smoking on flights, the ashtrays in the seats, and the turning off of the no smoking sign. A question that Vinod was (and still is) asked is, "Are the smoke detectors in the lavatory real?" Absolutely. The purpose is all about putting out the live flame. But if smoking is not allowed on flights, why are there still ashtrays in lavatories? While Vinod never caught anyone in the act of smoking on the flight, he had numerous cases where...2021-11-1948 min
The Seat 1A PodcastOfficial Protocols. Government and Royalty on Flights.In this experience we look at the world of official protocols and flights. With elections and world leader gatherings, there are official protocols for flights. Different governments have their own aircraft. The most famous of the aircraft is Air Force One. Other governments have official aircraft as well – often not looking too different than planes in their air force. Other countries use existing airline's aircraft. Some countries spend a lot on aircraft, and then can't keep up the payments. And Russia uses its own domestic manufacturers. Encountering these aircraft has some unique circumstances. Geoff having an...2021-11-0243 min
The Seat 1A PodcastCitius, Altius, Fortius. Flying with Teams.In this experience we look at the world of teams and flights. As we learned in Experience 051, Vinod flew back to Vancouver with the Canadian Olympic Team. What a great atmosphere it was for him to enjoy. This is not the first time that he has flown with Olympic athletes or teams for that matter. On flights with teams, it's not just athletes. There are usually coaching and support staff also on the flight. As well, normally there are also supporting family or partners on board. National flag carriers will often sponsor national teams. 2021-10-1140 min
The Psychology of CopywritingIn Conversation... with Bryan Collins (Becoming An Efficient, Effective Writer Today)This week on "In Conversation..." with guest Bryan Collins: the unique method Roald Dahl used to capture an idea while stuck in traffic how to effectively get into (and out of) flow using a few simple tools why it's important to journal and "play" as a writer Resources mentioned in the conversation: Flow State substack – flowstate.substack.com Bryan's books – becomeawritertoday.com/my-books Become A Writer Today podcast – podcast.becomeawritertoday.com 2021-10-0132 min
The Seat 1A PodcastReturn from Tokyo. Destination Vancouver.In this experience, Vinod shares his story of his flight back from Tokyo to Vancouver after the Summer Olympics. As mentioned in previous experiences, Vinod acquires a lot of stuff when returning from the Olympics. He had a lot more luggage than when he left for Tokyo. He arrived at Narita, having to make his way back across the terminal. The first half of the terminal was empty – but then there was a mass of athletes from the US and Canada – at holiday volumes. There was a lot of studying the queues, where to go and...2021-09-2738 min
The Seat 1A PodcastKonnichiwa. A Golden Milestone in Tokyo.Seat 1A reaches a milestone of fifty experiences. In this experience, Vinod joins us from Tokyo! That's why he had been waiting in the lounge at Vancouver. One of Vinod's side gigs is working for the Olympic Games. He received a special exception to travel to Tokyo. Getting on a flight to fly across the ocean was very exciting. Vinod flew Air Canada's Signature Class – but the regular business class experience has been changed since the last time Vinod enjoyed it due to COVID. Vinod had to deal with a number of physical it...2021-08-0832 min
The Seat 1A PodcastIn the Lounge at YVR. Overseas Flight in Seat 1A.In this experience we are happy to come to you from the Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge at Vancouver International Airport. Vinod is returning to the air for the first time since February 2020 – making a splash with his first overseas flight since the summer of 2019. Vinod shares his experience of booking the seat and the documentation he has had to produce during these times. He's in business class...we don't have to even ask which seat he has selected. (Hint...Seat 1A). Vinod shares his experience of being back in the airport – from check-in to just...2021-07-2816 min
The Seat 1A PodcastGlossary of Aviation Terminology. Kilo to Zulu.In this experience we continue study time with Vinod and Geoff. So sharpen your pencils as we continue with the second of two experiences with aviation terminology. In this experience we're covering Kilo to Zulu. When you fly or read about aviation, often you hear or see terminology used by pilots, airline staff or you may hear about in the media. We have chosen various terms that we hope will assist you in understanding what's going on, and to allow you to communicate with Seat 1A savvy. Don't worry there is no quiz at the...2021-07-261h 05
The Seat 1A PodcastGlossary of Aviation Terminology. Alfa to Juliett.In this experience it's study time with Vinod and Geoff. So sharpen your pencils as we start with the first of two experiences with aviation terminology. In this experience we're covering Alfa to Juliett. When you fly or read about aviation, often you hear or see terminology used by pilots, airline staff or you may hear about in the media. We have chosen various terms that we hope will assist you in understanding what's going on, and to allow you to communicate with Seat 1A savvy. Don't worry there is no quiz at the end...2021-07-2055 min
The Seat 1A PodcastEating Around. Airport Food Strategies.In this experience we take a look at the need to eat when you're at the airport. Food and flying has changed so much in 40 years – it used to be that you would get a full meal on the plane included with your ticket. These days...not so much. When most people think of airport food they get a sour taste in their mouth – and that’s not just from the "special" that has been sitting under heat lamps all day. Many airports have their catering handled by large corporate conglomerates – so you will see the same shops in...2021-07-0648 min
Progressive Dairy PodcastReal Science Exchange - Heat Stress and Late Gestation Cows (Sponsored Podcast)We are back at the Real Science Exchange and invite you to pull up a chair and join us to discuss the effects of heat stress on late gestation cows. Tonight’s guests, who have worked together on research in this area, Dr. Geoff Dahl with the University of Florida and Dr. Jimena Laporta with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, join Scott Sorrell and Dr. Clay Zimmerman.
This episode is sponsored by Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health.2021-06-2920 min
The Seat 1A PodcastHot and High Takeoff in San Jose. Our Review and Analysis.In this experience we are happy to share an interview with one of our avid listeners, Danny, about his flight from San Jose, Costa Rica to Charlotte, North Carolina to Cleveland, Ohio. Danny's flight rolled out to the runway and the engines spooled up. Then the wind died, and they cut the power. They took a second attempt, and again – the wind died, and they cut the power. Perhaps the plane was overweight. Some passengers were about to be given the option to stay an extra day in Costa Rica. We look at the hot an...2021-06-1139 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSleeping Around. Maximizing Your Rest at Airports.In this experience we look at those situations with travellers who end up sleeping in an airport or a train station. Sometimes we end up with awkward flight combination pairings – controlled or uncontrolled – you have a long break between flights. Do you take the time to stay at a hotel? Maybe your passport won't allow you to leave the airport on a long layover. Airport hotels realize that travellers are a captive market and with an overnight assumption. Many hotels had a day rate, however these days, that's not always a sure bet – will the hotel...2021-05-2454 minReal Science ExchangeHeat Stress and Late Gestation CowsGuests:Dr. Geoff Dahl, University of FloridaDr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin-MadisonWe are back at the Real Science Exchange and invite you to pull up a chair and join us to discuss the effects of heat stress on late gestation cows. Tonight’s guests, who have worked together on research in this area, Dr. Geoff Dahl with the University of Florida and Dr. Jimena Laporta with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, join Scott Sorrell and Dr. Clay Zimmerman.Dr. Dahl kicks off the discussion by level setting with the idea that cows ha...2021-05-1959 min
The Seat 1A PodcastThe kids (and parents) are alright. Flying with children.In this experience we look at flying with children and the unique situations that this causes for parents and crew. Over the last 4 decades, that world of air travel has changed for children. No longer can a child look forward to the excitement of going up to the flight deck and seeing all the lights, indicators, and controls. At the same time, we usually don't see children dressing up to go on a flight anymore. Now it's like "sit down, shut up, strap in" and that's the end of it. Full disclaimer – this experience is no...2021-05-031h 09
The Seat 1A PodcastIs There a Doctor on Board? Medical Emergencies in Flight.In this experience we look at what happens when there is a medical emergency in flight. The incident that will often cause the classic announcement over the public address system: "Ladies and gentlemen, if there are any qualified medical personnel on board please indicate by hitting your flight attendant call button." It's just for doctors who assist with medical emergencies. Nurses and paramedics are other examples of professions that assist with medical emergencies. And it's not always the dire situations like you see in TV and movies. Usually it starts with someone stating they don't...2021-03-261h 00
The Seat 1A PodcastWhat are you Shipping? The Complex World of Air Cargo.In this experience we look at the complex world of air cargo. Though there are not a lot of passenger flights happening so far in 2021, the need for air cargo continues. Large planes are still landing at airports around the world as airlines need the high revenues from cargo. If airlines still had combi freighters, now would be a good time to use them. Vinod shares experiences of flying with combi freighters in northern Canada. We explain what's going on underneath the plane – Geoff shares how the plane baggage holds are laid out. He also sh...2021-02-2554 min
The Seat 1A PodcastReplay. Layover with a Special Guest. An Interview with Paul Papadimitriou.Vinod and Geoff hope to have a new experience recorded and posted soon. Until then, we present a replay of our very popular experience with guest host Paul Papadimitriou - from the Layovers podcast. In the experience, Paul mentions a previous Seat 1A recording - that would have been experience 36. ------------ In this experience we are extremely fortunate to have an incredible guest and extend warm greetings to Paul Papadimitriou. Paul is a global keynote speaker, futurist and TV/Radio/Stage host based in London, UK. Avgeek podcast listeners will also know Paul from the...2021-02-082h 38
From First To Last PodcastRoald Dahl's The Witches (2020)In this week's episode, Craig and Geoff head back to their season one director, Robert Zemeckis's filmography, as they discuss his re-imagining of the Roald Dahl classic, The Witches. Together they discuss Roald Dahl, the 90's cult classic and the journey to screen of Zemeckis's version and so much more.Follow Us;www.fftlpodcast.comInsta: @fftlpodcastFB: @fftlpodcastTwitter: @fftlpodcast
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The Seat 1A PodcastAt the movies. Hollywood and aviation films.In this experience (congratulations to us on reaching 40!) we know that during the holiday season, people will be watching movies. We decided to take a look at a number of aviation movies. How can we make a connection to aviation films and our fortieth experience? The classic comedy Airplane! turned forty in 2020 – so that's where we made the link. "Surely you can't be serious. I am serious and don't call me Shirley." There were so many serious airplane crash and hijacking incidents that happened through the 1970s and movies that played up the terror. Airplane! decided to ta...2020-12-291h 24
The Seat 1A PodcastCrew Life Between Flights. Crew Layovers.In this experience we explore what happens to crews between their flights when on a layover. There is the glamour of a layover that we see in movies. The reality is usually quite different. It's a good tip to know and appreciate what happens with your crew in destinations. For a number of years, the layover was Vinod's second home – and he can't imagine how many hotels, hotel rooms and ground transport shuttles he has been in. There are different types of layovers. There are short in-transit layovers but stereotypically there is an overnight stay in...2020-12-061h 34
The Seat 1A PodcastLayover with a Special Guest. An Interview with Paul Papadimitriou.In this experience we are extremely fortunate to have an incredible guest and extend warm greetings to Paul Papadimitriou. Paul is a global keynote speaker, futurist and TV/Radio/Stage host based in London, UK. Avgeek podcast listeners will also know Paul from the Layovers podcast. We review our personal states and look back to the start of the year to our last flights. Do our realities mean that we need to fly at this point? Paul had very classy last flight – but is looking forward to flying again. Vinod's last flight was a short Canadian domestic fl...2020-11-142h 37
Brainovation® The PodcastOctober 2020 Brainovation Newsletter: Collective Intelligence and Functional StupidityIn this episode, Geoff reads from Anders Hemre's October 2020 Brainovation Newsletter on Collective Intelligence and Functional Stupidity. Links: Thomas Malone What is Collective Intelligence and why should you use it? Mats Alvesson Interview with Anders Hemre (PDF) Insights on Ignorance Mats Alvesson (YouTube) Livet i dumhetens tid You can find Anders' latest book "Elektronhjärnans Återkomst – Om Artificiell Intelligens och Moraliska Maskiner" on Amazon or from the publisher Books on Demand. Brainovation September 2020 Edition (PDF) Going Digital: emerging approaches in organizations What the G...2020-11-0505 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSharing Love for the CrewIn this experience we recognize incredible crew and in-flight experiences we've had. We start the news articles. Since the situation is still not too good these days, we get the bad news out of the way first. News Items: South China Morning Post article "Cathay axes record 5,300 Hong Kong jobs and closes regional airline in HK$2.2 billion survival plan" Dallas Morning News article (via Omaha World-Herald) "Southwest Airlines' flight attendants could soon be selling credit cards on flights to stem pandemic losses" CBC article "Hundreds of protesting airline workers aim anger...2020-11-021h 09
The Seat 1A PodcastEpidemic Unplugged. What's happening and what does the future hold?In this special edition we look at the current status of aviation and travel. Our travel habits that we grew so accustomed to have either entered a state of hibernation or a world of surrealness. We look to when we last flew in 2020 and Vinod shares nostalgia of seeing 747s and L-1011s out the airport window and boarding from the tarmac. Pandemic restrictions have seen new flight routings that did not exist before, and regrettably we have seen airlines struggle and go under but not at this scope. Vinod shares a story of how...2020-09-3050 min
The Seat 1A PodcastBeating the queue. Lining up strategies at the airport.In this experience we look at the different queues and lineups that one experiences when at an airport and how to make the best of them. In this era of COVID-19, people have settled into a new normal of queuing up. It goes hand-in-hand with the airline and airport experience. Please note that we will be putting this in the context of how things were, and it will be years before the airport returns to how it was. When you arrive at the airport, are you able to go directly into the terminal, or is...2020-07-181h 08
The Seat 1A PodcastWho's who at the zoo – part 2. Staff hierarchy onboard the plane.In this experience we continue our look at the aviation hierarchy – who's who at the zoo? Now we move onboard the plane itself. We will look at two different types of staffing – one for traditional international flag carrier flights and one for low-cost/ultra low-cost carrier flights. Different airlines have different names for the same staff roles. And depending on where you are in the world, you could have a cabin crew or a flight attendant. But there is always one person who is running the entire cabin experience on the flight. They go by many...2020-06-1543 min
The Seat 1A PodcastWho's who at the zoo – part 1. Staff hierarchy at the airport.In this experience we look at the different roles of people that normally work at an airport – who's who at the zoo? In most cases the airline is either at a home base or it is at an outstation. When at the outstation the airline is either with its own staff or outsourced. We move our way from the curbside outside the airport into the terminal – what staff do we encounter until we reach the check-in counter? At the counter we have the check-in agent, the bag drop agent and the ticketing agent. The...2020-06-021h 13
The Seat 1A PodcastSit back and relax. Aircraft seating configurations.In this experience we look at seating configuration on aircraft in economy or coach class. These days, with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wondering about seating and what it might look like in the future. We will still need to pick our seats. Vinod has great stress when he picks a seat – particularly on long-haul flights – checking all angles of what his seat experience will be. Seat comfort has come a long way – increasing seat comfort used to mean adding more padding. Geoff shares his experience sitting in an aircraft seat from a Lockheed Constellation...my how...2020-05-111h 04
The Seat 1A PodcastA toast to this experience. Alcohol on flights.In this experience we look at alcohol and drinking on flights. What was the experience in days gone by, versus today on intercontinental flights? Why is it when we drink on flights, we may end up feeling the effects of alcohol more strongly than when we are on the ground? Vinod shares an experience of a first-class hangover on a British Airways (BA) flight from Calgary to London-Heathrow. Some start with their alcohol even before they board, at airport lounges, bars, or restaurants. Meanwhile other ultra low-cost carriers will charge for all alcohol – which leads to...2020-04-1854 min
The Seat 1A PodcastDirty Thirty. COVID-19 and Cleanliness on Airlines.We wanted to extend our best wishes to all those in the industry during these incredibly challenging times for the aviation industry. The entire COVID-19 situation has brought about some strange occurrences. During this time of global self-isolation, we invite out listeners to go back to our previous experiences – since eventually, planes will start flying again. We had planned to talk about airline cleanliness in an episode – this has provided us the perfect opportunity. Remember everyone that an airline is a public space, but that we do expect it to be comfortably clean when...2020-03-2952 min
The Seat 1A PodcastFour questions for the CEO. An interview with David Neeleman.In this experience we are very grateful to be joined by a serial airline entrepreneur – David Neeleman. If you don't know who David is, you likely know at least some of the airlines that he has founded, co-founded or co-owns. JetBlue (founded); Azul (founded); Morris Air (co-founded and sold to Southwest); WestJet (co-founded); TAP Air Portugal (co-owns). David has recently founded Breeze Airways (officially named in February 2020). The Seat 1A team pose four questions to David and he shares his candid feedback. Geoff enquires when David realized he was passionate about aviation? Vinny no...2020-03-0910 min
The Seat 1A PodcastBehind the Scenes. The Aircraft Turnaround.In this experience we take a look behind the scenes and share the things that are happening in the background to your plane from before it arrives and departs. We start four to six hours before the flight even arrives and what is required for the gate. What' the backup plan? Who is coming off of the plane? Are there unaccompanied minors, special assistance passengers, or groups? Are there any maintenance issues? As we get closer to the arrival, what is the minimum required turnaround time set by the airline? Has the airport been set for the...2020-02-181h 42
Brainovation® The PodcastInterview with Anders Hemre "2020: thoughts about Innovation, Innovation Management, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management"In this episode, Geoff conducts a short interview with Anders Hemre who shares his thoughts about Innovation, Innovation Management, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management. You can find "Innovationskraft - Idékläck, Djuptänk och Framåtblick" at https://bookboon.com/sv/innovationskraft-ebook Please sign up for the Brainovation® newsletter at http://eepurl.com/1W8cT Anders Hemre is available at http://www.kunskapsteknik.se 00:00:40 What's in this episode? 00:01:26 Interview with Anders Hemre about innovation and innovation management. 00:02:17 Most important developments in innovation and innovation management in last decade and w...2020-01-1912 min
The Seat 1A PodcastPlanes, Trains and Automobiles. Holiday Travel Horror Stories.In this experience we celebrate the 2019 holiday season with a look at some of our crazy and (somewhat) horrific holiday travel stories. But first, Vinny and Geoff celebrate a milestone in this experience. This is the 25th show that they have done in tandem. Here's to the next 25 being just as fun of a ride. Vinny shares his incredible journey from CPH-LHR-AMS-JFK-YHM-YYC-YVR during a massive New Year's storm in YYZ. How many things can go wrong for Vinny on this flight? So many that we interject a couple of stories from Geoff along the way...2019-12-271h 27
The Seat 1A PodcastMore from the mailbag. The baggage above you - overhead bins.In this experience we go back to the mailbag and thank Joe R for his questions about overhead bins and baggage and the struggles that go with it in modern day air travel. It's a perfect time to look at this question, with lots of extra travel for the year end holiday season. Overhead bins are a relatively new phenomenon in air travel – you just have to look at old movie footage when it used to just be a shelf. Have Vinny or Geoff ever experienced a non-bin flight before (hint – yes). A more...2019-12-1155 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Competent Company | About KM.In this episode, Geoff reviews recent events that he and Anders Hemre have attended in Toronto and Gothenburg. He continues reading from Anders' book "The Competent Company - Third Edition". 10. About KM. 11. Getting Personal. 12. Bye, Bye Boomers. 13. Beyond the Balance Sheet. 14. Keeping Score. 15. Allied Forces. 16. Headcount or Capital. 17. In the Corner Office. 18. What Leaders Need to Know. You can find "The Competent Company - Third Edition" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Competent-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07JWG28XN/ On Apple, Barnes & Noble Nook, Scribd and others: https://books2read.com/u/bMQJxG ...2019-11-2925 min
The Seat 1A PodcastOpening the mailbag - Part 2. Inflight meals - second service.Well, would you look at that – it's the 25th recorded experience. We'll have a celebration soon when it's the 25th experience that both Vinny and Geoff have recorded together. We give a shoutout to the Layovers podcast for recently reaching their 100th episode – great job Paul Papadimitriou & Alex Hunter! In this experience Vinny and Geoff go back into the mailbag for a second meal service. We take a look back at when meal service really started to take off (sorry) on intercontinental flights...and then we divert to Vinny's cutlery drawer – which airlines are in...2019-11-2452 min
The Seat 1A PodcastInto the mailbag - Part 1. Inflight meal service and free overnight accommodation.In this experience Vinny and Geoff go into the mailbag and review a bunch of different questions and feedback. We look at what is the logic and order of the meal and beverage service that takes place during a flight? We also look at free hotel stops – are they still provided by an airline? Why do some passengers get served first? how do the cabin crew decide to serve passengers? How does the airline decide how many crew members to have? Who's in charge of the cabin crew? Why is one cabin crew always in the galley? Vi...2019-11-1757 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSometimes the situation just goes bad. Making the most of the experience.In this experience Vinny and Geoff share more of their experiences when, try as they may, the situation just went badly. First of all, we want to send a shoutout to fellow podcasters Plane Talking UK. We're lining up co-hosting in an upcoming episode of theirs. Stay tuned for more info. By popular demand, we're sharing more of our travel experiences – good, bad and ugly – and how we worked at resolving them or made the best of the situation. Shoutout to Sam Chui for his review of the Air India (AI) Dreamliner business clas...2019-11-0450 min
The Seat 1A PodcastWhy is my plane parked there? The world of gate assignments.In this experience we look at the world of gate assignments, and why your plane is parked at a specific location. What is happening when you arrive at the airport and you're told that your gate is not available. We review the differences between gates and jet bridges. What does an airport need to do to prevent unnecessary mixing of passengers? What's a swing gate. What is the ramp and how is it set up? What happens on the ramp and inside the terminal when there's a last-minute gate change? What happens when you're parked out at...2019-10-0647 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Competent Company | Putting Knowledge to Work.In this episode, Geoff gives an overview of content in the most recent edition of the Brainovation® newsletter. He continues reading from Anders Hemre's book "The Competent Company - Third Edition". Putting Knowledge to Work 4. In the Knowledge Economy 5. Defining knowledge and expertise 6. Thinking for a living 7. T-shaping the Business 8. The Creative Expert 9. Managing Knowledge You can find "The Competent Company - Third Edition" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Competent-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07JWG28XN/ On Apple, Barnes & Noble Nook, Scribd and others: https://books2read.com/u/bMQJxG On Kobo: https://www.ko...2019-09-1821 min
The Seat 1A PodcastScreening and scanning. Getting through airport security.In this experience we look back on that fateful day on 11 September 2001 and how it changed the world of airport security forever. Geoff and Vinny share their experience of that day and a story from Operation Yellow Ribbon at YXY. Vinny had a university project suddenly change in focus due to incredibly long wait times at YEG security. Geoff later joined him in YYC. What exactly is pre-board screening and how do different airports do it around the world? Vinny shares his luxurious security experience at MAD, and shares his worst EVER experience at MAA...2019-09-151h 11
The Seat 1A PodcastGo or no-go? When Vinny and Geoff's rail travel plans went sideways.In this experience we look at two rail travel adventures from Vinny and Geoff from their recent round the world adventures. In both cases they were left with a go/no-go decision point to determine if they should go on. Vinny's took place on the North-South line in Vietnam – on a trip between Hue and Da Nang. He utilized the resources available to him with local population to help him with the issue. Geoff's took place at Frankfurt station in Germany – on a trip to Dusseldorf in the midst of weather delays and cancellations. He utilized alternate conn...2019-09-0242 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Competent Company | The Case for Competence; Incompetence; Bad Behavior.In this episode, Geoff begins reading from Anders Hemre's book "The Competent Company - Third Edition". The Case for Competence 1. Being competent and showing it 2. Incompetence: the failure to perform 3. Bad Behavior You can find "The Competent Company - Third Edition" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Competent-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07JWG28XN/ On Apple, Barnes & Noble Nook, Scribd and others: https://books2read.com/u/bMQJxG On Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-competent-company-third-edition You can find "Innovationskraft - Idékläck, Djuptänk och Framåtblick" https://bookboon.com...2019-09-0219 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Creative Company - Accounting for ideas, Super innovation.In this episode, Geoff finishes his reading of Anders Hemre's book "The Creative Company - Third Edition". 32. Accounting for Ideas 33. Failing to Manage 34. Super Innovation 35. The Creative Company You can find "The Creative Company - Third Edition" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07G7TQGKP On Apple, Barnes & Noble Nook, Scribd and others: http://books2read.com/u/bMQJxG On Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-creative-company-third-edition-1 You can find "Innovationskraft - Idékläck, Djuptänk och Framåtblick" https://book...2019-08-1922 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Creative Company - Ideation and idea management.In this episode, Geoff continues to read from "The Creative Company - Third Edition" by Anders Hemre. Ideation and idea management Innovation metrics From mind to market Crossing the chasm In the portfolio Stacking up Choosing wisely 2019-07-2029 min
The Seat 1A PodcastOn the RTW road with Vinny and Geoff.In this very special experience, we join Vinny and Geoff while they both are on the road. Vinny joins the experience from the Super Lounge at Istanbul Airport (IST), while Geoff joins in from Kuala Lumpur's Sentral Station. We share some of our experiences that we have experienced while on our RTW adventures. Vinny shares initial impressions of the brand new gleaming white airport at IST and its massive lounge. He also lets us know about his unique arrival taking an airport bus from a parking location that he never experienced before. Geoff shares his interaction with...2019-07-1611 min
The Seat 1A PodcastAround the world we go! Vinny and Geoff's separate RTW adventures.In this experience we look at Vinny and Geoff's separate round the world (RTW) adventures - Vinny's will already be underway when this experience is posted. We look at the world of booking an RTW with points travel, with stopover and mileage rules, but also how to maximize your layovers between stopovers. Vinny shares his geeking out with reviews and videos to ensure he maximizes his in-flight and lounge experiences. Just because you have an RTW ticket doesn't mean you can't supplement it with some separate point-to-point tickets. Make sure you catch the great story about how Vinny's wife...2019-06-2646 min
The Seat 1A PodcastLooking in the bag again. A re-visit to the theme of baggage on flights.In this experience we build off a key component of the previous experience and re-visit the theme of baggage. We look at where your checked bag ends up in a plane and why it is there, along with how bags are loaded with narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. We look at what's happening when you see your bags being loaded. Why is there different weights used by airlines – 32 kilos, 23 kilos and more. Vinny looks back at how many times people tried checking in overweight bags at YYC with British Airways (BA). Speaking of overweight bags, Vinny and Geoff share experiences wi...2019-06-231h 01
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Creative Company - Orchestrating the Creative Effort.In this episode, Geoff continues to read from Anders Hemre's book "The Creative Company - Third Edition". 14. To Innovate or not 15. Excuses, Excuses 16. Innovation Leadership 17. Seeing what's there 18. In the crystal ball 19. Fuzzing up and failing well 20. The innovation dilemma 21. Innovation - whose job is it? 22. Opening up 23. The fuzzy, the messy, and the murky 24. Idea campaigns You can find "The Creative Company - Third Edition" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07G7TQGKP On Apple, B&N, Scribd...2019-05-2132 min
The Seat 1A PodcastSouth by Southw...wait what's happening with our flight and bags?In this experience we are doing something a little bit different. Fan of the show, Debbie shares her nightmare travel experience from YVR to AUS. She shares the nineteen-hour saga – complete with one cancellation, one delay, one changed flight, three airlines, three changed connecting cities, dead checked bags in the bowels of YVR, and the determination of her and her husband to get to Austin along with their bags. Vinny and Geoff analyze what happened, and review how they handled the multiple traveller challenges that were experienced. Shout out to Debbie for sharing her experience, another shout ou...2019-05-2043 min
The Seat 1A PodcastRailway to Runway - your train and the planeIn this experience, we look at railway to runway, using train services - that are often tied into the booking of your flight - to get to and from your airport. How does it work? How does it affect your baggage? Are you able to check in your bags at other airports besides the airport? What happens if your plane or train is late? Make sure you're catching the train at the right station. Vinny shares his city check-in experience at HKG. Does anyone still do curbside check-in? Shoutout to train travel writer extraordinaire Mark Smith – aka "The Man in...2019-05-0748 min
The Seat 1A PodcastInter-European flights and what does Schengen mean to travellers.With summer flights coming up to and from Europe, we look into the world of Schengen and non-Schengen flights. What is Schengen and what does it mean to you as a traveller? How will you have to handle security, customs and immigration? How does the physical layout of your airport affect your connection? Vinny shares a very tight timing experience flying from IBZ-MUC-YVR on Lufthansa (LH). Geoff shares experiences having to re-jig his schedules twice through MUC on LH. What do you want to do on your arrival - do you even need to clear Schengen? Do you have...2019-04-0854 min
The Seat 1A PodcastMy airline has gone bankrupt.Condolences from Seat 1A to family and friends of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 along with those in the industry. We were all ready to go with a new experience and then WOW, it went bankrupt. What was WOW's business model...ask Valentine about a free ticket? Vinny shares his story of showing up at work in YEG and finding out Jetsgo (SG) was bankrupt...and then having to tell the pilots they were out of a job and deal with the craziness of spring break travellers. Once wasn't enough though for Vinny...he was at work at YYC and had...2019-04-0249 min
The Seat 1A PodcastThe magical world of upgrades and the infamous oversold flight.When Vinny was a kid, somehow he always ended up with an upgraded seat when flying YEG-LHR. How does an airline manage fares related to yield...and what happens when the math doesn't work out for the airline? What is a GTE? How does the airline re-jig the seating of a flight? Geoff's experience with snow delays at YYZ that got him an upgrade. Involuntary and voluntary upgrades – what's the difference? How do airlines determine who to upgrade – what's the prospective checklist? What does the upgrade and standby screen mean at some airports? When the check-in for flight closes, what...2019-03-0158 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe Creative Company - Entrepreneurial Innovation, Guided Ideation.In this episode, Geoff continues to read from Anders Hemre's book "The Creative Company - Third Edition". Geoff reviews chapters on entrepreneurial innovation and guided ideation. "The Creative Company - Third Edition" Amazon e-Book https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre-ebook/dp/B07G7TQGKP/ Amazon Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre/dp/1988375177 Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-creative-company-third-edition-1 Other e-book readers books2read.com/u/bWzpLz "Innovationskraft - Idékläck, Djuptänk och Framåtblick" Bookboon https://bookboon.com/se/innovationskraft-ebook 2019-02-1819 min
The Seat 1A PodcastFlight delays, cancellations, diversions, and the airline's obligations.In this episode big thank yous for your likes & support of our social media launch! We share a story from one of our followers about her cancelled JFK flight. We look at delays versus cancellations and diversions, and discuss the airline's obligations. Listener Isabel lets us know about her story about her cancelled late-night flight at JFK with American Airlines (AA) along with her husband and toddler. The journey to the closest available hotel and time for her next flight was extremely difficult for her – particularly with a toddler. She made sure to follow-up in writing with Am...2019-02-0351 min
Brainovation® The PodcastBrainovation® The Podcast Episode 003 - Starting 2019 with more from "The Creative Company"The Creative Company - Third Edition. By Anders Hemre. Published by Geoffrey B. Dahl & Associates Inc. Available on Amazon as Paperback and eBook. https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Company-Third-Anders-Hemre/dp/1988375177/ Available as an eBook on Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Scribd, Playster, and 24Symbols at: https://books2read.com/u/bWzpLz Available as an eBook on Kobo at: https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-creative-company-third-edition-12019-01-2124 min
Dyslexic Advantage Public PodcastSteven Spielberg and Roald Dahl's BFG (Geoff)Steven Spielberg talks about his loneliness in the context of his film adaptation of Roald Dahl's BFG, and why he admires Walt Disney.2019-01-1001 min
Dyslexic Advantage Public PodcastSteven Spielberg and Roald Dahl's BFG (Geoff)Steven Spielberg talks about his loneliness in the context of his film adaptation of Roald Dahl's BFG, and why he admires Walt Disney. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dyslexicadvantage.substack.com2019-01-1001 min
Brainovation® The PodcastUnderstanding Creativity and Mind Matters - Brainovation® The Podcast Episode 002In this episode, Geoff reads another excerpt from Anders Hemre's book "The Creative Company - Third Edition".2018-10-0810 min
Brainovation® The PodcastThe First AttemptGeoff Dahl welcomes everyone to the first episode of the Brainovation podcast. Geoff presents an excerpt from "The Creative Company - Third Edition" by Anders Hemre. The e-Book copy is available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7TQGKP Thanks to freesound.org for the sound effects.2018-08-2908 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Aug 21.18 - GEOFF & CHRIS DAHL - THE SOUL BROTHERSThe Olde Town Terrace in cooperation with Creative Gal Productions presented the “Soul Brothers” starring Geoff and Chris Dahl, a tribute band to the “Blues Brothers” made famous by the late John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd as part of their Dinner Show and Dance series August 18th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion.This was a very energetic show from start to end and both Geoff and Chris engaged the audience while performing all the hits of the legendary R&B recording artists from the Blues Brothers, James Brown, Ray Charles and more.From London, Ontario, Geoff and Chris Dahl are real...2018-08-2320 min