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WomenKind CollectiveUnschooled Motherhood, with Caro GilesThis week on the Womenkind Collective Podcast, we’re spilling the tea (again!) with Caro Giles — writer, teacher, and mum of four.We first met Caro in Series 7, Episode 3, where she shared the story behind her book 12 Moons. She’s back to tell us about her powerful new memoir Unschooled — a moving and deeply honest look at the cracks in our education system, and the unseen, undervalued labour of caring and advocating for children.Caro’s story captures the exhaustion, love, and resilience of mothers and carers everywhere, and the freedom that can...
2025-11-0841 min
PURE with Howard Thompson"Uke""Uke" (broadcast 2/15/16)Bill Frisell: Hello Nellie Petty Booka: Do You Wanna Dance Zopf: Giles Farnaby's Dream Joe Brown: I Like Ukeleles Emily Ritz & Lyle Ritz: Tonight You Belong To Me The Unthanks: Canny Hobby Elliott Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: I'm The Urban SpacemanChumbawamba: All Fur Coat & No Knickers Amanda Palmer: WPKN ID Amanda Palmer: Ukulele Anthem Janelle Monáe: Dance Apocalyptic Bright Little Field: I'll Be You Kate Rusby: Farewell Brian Cullman: Time if There is Time Beirut: Elephant Gun Queen: Good Company
2025-10-223h 11
JediCast - Der Podcast für Star Wars-LiteraturAusgelesen #90 – The Book BatchMit Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel gelingt Autor Lamar Giles etwas, was selten geworden ist: Er überrascht uns. Schon bei der Ankündigung als Erwachsenenroman hoben sich die ersten Augenbrauen. Wie passt das zu The Bad Batch? Dann auch noch mitten in der Serie angesiedelt? Dann passt das ja noch weniger zum Erwachsenengenre. Nun ja, weit gefehlt. Giles schafft es in Die Zuflucht: ein Bad-Batch-Roman, wie der Roman auf Deutsch heißt, erwachsene Themen zu erzählen und dabei durchgehend den Ton der Klontruppe zu treffen. Humor und Ernst wechseln sich ab, spannende Anta- und Protagonisten kommen hinzu und das...
2025-10-031h 34
KindaSoundBio-Terrain Medicine & Health with Daniel Thompson-Mills.Giles Bryant is joined on KindaSound by author and researcher Daniel Thompson-Mills to discuss Bio-Terrain Medicine & Health.
2025-09-2433 min
Press Play On This Uplifting Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Star Wars: Sanctuary by Lamar GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/262943to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Star Wars: Sanctuary
Series: Star Wars
Author: Lamar Giles
Narrator: Marc Thompson
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
Release date: 08-05-25
Ratings: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins
Publisher's Summary:
A good soldier knows that life is all about change—whether it’s on or off the battlefield. Surviving, living, means adaptation. Hunter is well acquainted with this lesson. He’s on the run from the Empire, Echo’s off on a mission with Captain Rex, and Crosshair is . . . still Crosshair, but amidst all the chan...
2025-08-0511h 46
People in LegalAI, Automation & Empathy in Law with Giles ThompsonIn this episode, Giles Thompson, Head of Revenue at Avvoka, shares his personal journey from commercial litigator to legal tech leader. He reflects on the evolution of legal technology, the emotional drivers behind adoption, and how different global markets are approaching AI and automation. Giles also dives into the highs and lows of startup life, the value of lived experience in sales, and why agentic workflows are shaping the next wave of legal innovation.🔑 Key Takeaways:Giles transitioned from a commercial litigator to legal tech.Legal tech is experiencing rapid acceleration and disruption.Deep understanding of client needs is ess...
2025-06-0434 min
The News MeetingDid Democrats try to hide Joe Biden’s deteriorating health?Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper’s book, Original Sin alleges that officials working for Biden’s administration tried to keep what they describe as the president’s mental decline hidden. Is the media guilty of sensationalising Cassie Ventura’s testimony and the trial involving Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Why are changes to the fisheries policies between the EU and UK causing such a fuss?Giles Whittell is joined by Anu Anand, Stephen Armstrong and Patricia Clarke as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.**Join us at the News Meeting Live:LIVE from...
2025-05-1938 min
The Scotchy Bourbon BoysThe Scotchy Bourbon Boys Halloween 2025 PodcastSend us a textPicture this: a Halloween night filled with laughter, mystery, and the rich aroma of bourbon. We've resurrected Rosewood Bourbons and Rye from its ties to the Shawshank Redemption, thanks to the genius of master blender Jason Giles. Join us as Roxy struts her stuff in a "vampire wolf" costume and we all share a few laughs with special guests CT Biden and Super Nash. This episode features a unique bourbon experience with Few Spirits' Smashing Pumpkins release, a collaboration with the legendary rock band that will have you tasting the music—literally!
2024-11-011h 13
NewsbangCurious Camel’s CapersIn this episode of the News-Bang Show, a whirlwind of absurd yet captivating headlines sends viewers through an unusual lens of history and fiction. The segment kicks off with the question, "What's cooking in the furnace tonight?" and delivers a playful riff on current events that tie together iconic moments from sports and literature to geopolitical dramas.
First on the list is a shocking allegation from the world of baseball in 1951, centered around Bobby Thompson's legendary home run that secured a spot in history as "the shot heard round the world." In a twist of fate, it’s suggested that th...
2024-10-0327 min
The Future Law Podcast3.3 LegalTech in London: Giles Thompson and Amy Conroy of AvvokaOur tour of LegalTech takes The Future Law Podcast to London and this conversation with Giles Thompson and Amy Conroy. Giles and Amy are two early-career lawyers who stepped quickly off the path to a conventional law practice career and, in very different respects, onto the team at Avvoka, which offers a document automation platform.
Mike Madison talks with Giles and Amy about what Avvoka is up to, how that fits in the evolving LegalTech landscape, and how each of them came to be where they are today.
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2024-08-1932 min
Nervous Laughter PodcastEpisode 109: Nose HoneyYeeee-haw lil fatheads! It’s time for Jamie’s Roundup! We got some updates on things we’ve talked about before and a sweet diss track you may not have caught. Everest Brawl: https://nypost.com/2024/07/02/lifestyle/mt-everest-tourists-throw-punches-over-perfect-selfie-position/15 year old drops diss track on Grandma: https://www.reddit.com/r/crappymusic/comments/1dctohl/runaway_teen_makes_diss_to_grandma_for_reporting/https://www.wtvm.com/2024/06/06/columbus-police-seek-help-locating-missing-teens/https://www.vibe.com/news/national/missing-columbus-teenager-found-diss-track-grandmother-family-response-1234885793/ https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/tyrone-giles-found-safe-releases-diss-track-against-grandmother/Write us some of your cringe stories...
2024-07-3132 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechNavigating the Future of Legal Tech: AI's Transformative Impact
Welcome to today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech,' where we delve into the groundbreaking innovations shaping the legal industry. From the resurgence of alternative fee arrangements driven by AI-driven legal services to the transformative potential of Mini Legal Models (MLMs) in data management, the landscape of law is rapidly evolving. We’ll also explore the implications of the EU AI Act on insurers, the innovative approaches by companies like Avvoka in document automation, and the latest regulatory challenges facing AI in various sectors. Stay tuned as we uncover how technology is not only enhancing efficiency but also re...
2024-06-0419 min
The Geek In ReviewAvvoka's Innovative Approach to Document Automation and the Impact of Generative AI - Giles Thompson and Jun Choi
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Kate Boyd from Sente Advisors (standing in for Marlene Gebauer) sit down with Giles Thompson, Head of Growth, and Jun Choi, Growth Executive at Avvoka, to discuss the company's innovative approach to document automation and the impact of generative AI on the legal industry.
Avvoka is a no-code document automation platform that enables legal professionals to streamline the creation and management of complex legal documents and contracts. The company has recently introduced AI-enhanced features such as SmartAutomation (with GenAI) and SmartConsolidation , which...
2024-06-0434 min
Inside PoliticsDirection 99 and the immigration detainee debacleThe Albanese government faced relentless pressure this week as it scrambled to replace a ministerial direction linked to tribunal decisions that has allowed serious criminals to stay in Australia. The Prime Minister has also been forced to defend embattled Immigration Minister Andrew Giles in parliament - as public servants revealed some criminals including murderers and sex offenders were not required to wear ankle monitors under immigration detention laws. The Coalition has stepped up its calls for Giles to go, detailing cases where the Administrative Appeals Tribunal allowed non-citizens to stay in Australia, despite their history...
2024-05-3019 min
Indulge In A Must-Listen Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Spyders: Slither Me Timbers by Vesta L. GilesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531399to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Spyders: Slither Me Timbers
Series: #1 of The Spyders
Author: Vesta L. Giles
Narrator: Michael Gallagher
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 31 minutes
Release date: February 21, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
Slither Me Timbers – the first book in the new Spyders series! _**Ahoy! Pirates and spiders and snakes ahead! Set sail with Thaddeus, Curt, and Gracey Spyder for a day of adventure on the high seas, make an unlikely friend, and battle a great enemy of all garden creatures. Set sail with siblings Thaddeus, Curt, and Gracey Spyder on the Ara...
2024-02-211h 31
Damon Sharpe presents Brainjack Radio045 – Damon Sharpe presents Brainjack RadioDamon Sharpe previews his upcoming singles “Slide Thru” & “Casa De Techa” and drops new cuts from DallasK, Mau P, Cheyenne Giles, Bingo Players & Oomloud, Sick Individuals and loads more on #BrainjackRadio!
01. Damon Sharpe – Slide Thru
02. DallasK – Head
03. Cheyenne Giles – Let’s Rock
04. Bingo Players x Oomloud – Jump
05. David Guetta & Mason vs Princess Superstar – Perfect
06. Jagroov – New Day
07. ANTI HERO & DOBE – DO IT CLEAN
08. SICK INDIVIDUALS – Atmosphere
09. Damon Sharpe X AXON X Tima Dee – Casa De Techa
10. BYOR & ARIA – Keep It Real
11. Cat Dealers & GOTT – Drinks & Pills
12. DLMT & STO CULTR – ¡Date Prisa!
2024-02-151h 01
The Record PlayerRichard and Linda Thompson - Pour Down Like Silver (1975)Send us a textKudos to Chris and Stephanie from Ida Mae for helping Matt and Jeff connect the dots when it comes to the music of Richard and Linda Thompson. We loved getting a chance to dig into their Pour Down Like Silver album.There's a new Ida Mae album that demands your ears also, called Thunder Above You. This particular conversation with Chris and Stephanie has been in the production vault for a minute and we're thrilled to finally be able to share it with you.Jeff also shares some details...
2024-01-191h 19WomenKind CollectivePro-ageing & Intimate Wellness with consultant gynaecologist Smita SinhaEarlier this year we met up with Smita Sinha for a coffee, and in the middle of a busy cafe talked about Intimate Health, Vulvas, Vaginas and menopause, we didn’t even whisper and it was so refreshing.Smita is the founder of Serenity Women’s Clinic and is a Consultant Gynaecologist with over 15 years’ experience in Women’s Health and specialises in Menopause and Vulval Health. She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, British Menopause Society and British Society for the study of Vulval disease.Smita has a special interest in Medical education and wellbein...
2023-12-101h 10WomenKind CollectiveMenstrual Support & Awareness. Removing the shame and stigma with Big Sis CICWe have not one but two guests this week, Friedel Fink, founder of Big Sis CIC and Victoria Dufour-Cox of Nature & Me. Big Sis is a not-for-profit social enterprise offering impactful puberty support programmes for girls, non-binary children and mixed gender groups in schools (RSHE) and the community that foster mental health, a positive body image, emotional resilience and a growing self-esteem. Friedel and her team are passionate in finding creative and accessible ways to support young people in pre and puberty. Big Sis run a relational 12 week Girl Mentoring Programme for the ages of 9-13 that has so far s...
2023-12-031h 08WomenKind CollectiveWild Women with Author & Poet Victoria Bennett.Our guest today is author and poet, Victoria Bennett. Her writing spans poetry, memoir and non-fiction, she has written and talked extensively on grief, care, and writing through times of change. In 1999, she founded the internationally celebrated Wild Women Press, an inclusive space focusing on nature, connection and creativity.Her debut memoir, All My Wild Mothers, is an intimate story of motherhood, a handbook on survival and a testimony to radical hope. Weaving of memoir and herbal folklore, it is a tale of grief and the transformation that can happen when we reconnect with the wild beneath our feet and...
2023-11-191h 15WomenKind CollectiveJoint Pain and The Menopause with The Executive Menopause Coach Claire HattrickWe are so excited to talk to our dear friend and fellow menopause campaigner, Claire Hattrick, The Executive Menopause Coach on today’s podcast. Claire suffered with undiagnosed menopause joint pain for 10 years which left her unable to stand, sit or walk despite being under several consultants who could find nothing wrong. At the same time, she was raising twin daughters on her own. In 2020 Claire decided to make it her mission to teach and educate both women and men about menopause and the possible symptoms that come with it, making sure that no other woman loses years of their li...
2023-11-111h 08WomenKind CollectivePeri Menopause with Journalist Emily WoodWe met Emily Wood at BBC Radio Devon in the Summer at their live on air Menopause Cafe. Emily has been presenting the weather on local BBC TV and radio for over 15 years, and also works as a journalist for BBC Radio Devon where she gets to share stories about the amazing people and places in Devon.Emily asked if she could turn the tables and interview us and get all the questions answered that her and her friends wanted to know about menopause. We obviously said yes!We ask Emily about what it is like being a working mum...
2023-11-051h 03WomenKind CollectiveMenopause, Relationships and Divorce with Divorce coach Sally JacksonMenopause is a critical time in a woman’s life and can affect those around us our partners and families. Many people tell us that the relationship with their partner has changed in menopause and in a 2022 research conducted by The Family Law Menopause Project and Newson Health Research and Education, show that 7 in 10 women (who took part in the survey) blame the menopause for the breakdown of their marriage with a further 67% (of the 1000 women taking part) worryingly claiming it increased domestic abuse and arguments. So, we thought who better to talk to about relationships breaking down and how we...
2023-10-291h 05WomenKind CollectiveOestrogen Implants for Menopause with Victoria Hardy and Cat JewittToday we have not one but two amazing guests, Victoria Hardy, author of My Menopause My Journal My Rules, aka @ginge_unhinged and Cat Jewitt Menopause, nutrition, training and mindset coach, aka menopause_pt. They talk to us about oestrogen implants which they have both had to battle to get, they tried other methods of HRT but it has failed. They are both in early menopause, Victoria went into surgical menopause at 33 years old and Cat went into early menopause at the age of 36, but was told by her GO she was too young to be menopausal.We discuss the...
2023-10-211h 08WomenKind CollectiveCelebrating the Female Body Through Art with Women’s Health GP Dr Charlotte PattonWe are very excited to be joined today by the wonderful Dr Charlotte Patton who is a Women’s Health GP with a special interest in contraception, sexual health and menopause care.Charlotte has worked in a sexual health clinic and currently shares her time between an NHS GP practice and a private practice and Derriford Hospital Plymouth, as well as being involved with teaching at both Peninsula Medical school and the University of Exeter.This year, Charlotte has started teaching a ‘Student Selected Unit’ in medical humanities at the University of Exeter to fourth year medical students. It is entitl...
2023-10-141h 14WomenKind CollectiveVulval Lichen Sclerosus with Patient Expert Clare BaumhauerOur guest this week is a dear friend of the ours and the podcast, Clare Baumhauer. Clare talks to us about Vulval Lichen Sclerosus (LS) which is a chronic inflammatory condition, with incidence peaking in childhood and post-menopause.Clare was diagnosed with Vulval lichen sclerosus and stage 3 Vulval cancer at 43 but had first noticed symptoms at the age of 5 years old.She now spends most of her spare time raising awareness around Vulval Cancer and lichen sclerosus.You can watch the full unedited interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA In the Book Collective we r...
2023-10-081h 19WomenKind CollectiveBone and Gut Health – How are The Two Are Connected? With Emma Ellice-FlintYou won't want to miss this chat with the wonderful Emma Ellice- Flint of @emmasnutrition a qualified nutritionist, nutritional therapist and experienced chef. Emma was one of our first guests way back in series 1.Emma is passionate about gut health and has been looking into some research on bone health in relation to gut micro biome and function, and how bone health might be affected by gut health. In this episode Emma explains the four ways that our gut micro biome affects our Bone health. We talk about leaky gut, inflammation, and our immune system. Emma explains the effects by a...
2023-09-231h 20WomenKind CollectiveThe Pill. A Stroke And Taboo Poetry with Author and Poet Holly McComishOur guest today Holly McComish, an author, poet, producer and women’s health ambassador from East London.At the age of 25 Holly suffered a Stroke due to the combined contraceptive pill and became determined to publish a poetry book that could raise awareness around women’s health issues.And in January this year her debut book, ‘If Tits Could Talk’ was published.Hollys book is a fun and relatable poetry collection that also holds important health messages. The book uses wit, rhyme and vibrant illustrations to discuss smear tests, contraception, STI’s, Menopause and the need to be breast aware and more. I...
2023-09-161h 12WomenKind CollectiveMenopause and Astrology - with Astrologer Jenny HarkmanWelcome back to series 8 and the 100th episode of the Womenkind Collective Podcast.We are kickstarting this series off with a topic that is rarely known or discussed, Astrology and Menopause, can your Menopause be mapped out in the stars? Can your horoscope give you clues to how your menopause is or will be? Jenny tells us that we can indeed link menopause and astrology.Jenny has trained in ancient astrology, and is able to unlock the secrets hidden within your birth chart to give you any answers you may seek about who you are and what you're likely to...
2023-09-101h 03
The Scotchy Bourbon BoysBourbon Adventures and Mishaps: The Scotchy Bourbon Boys Recap Season FourSend us a textHey there, bourbon lovers! Picture this: You're on the road with your buddies, heading to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, ready to taste some of the finest bourbons around. Oh, did we mention you're also privy to an unforgettable experience with Brad Bonds at Revival and an exciting road trip to Galena Whiskey Festival and Thornton Distillery? That’s just a sneak peek of what we got up to in this episode of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys podcast.We've had our fair share of hilarious mishaps - like that parking debacle in Ch...
2023-08-302h 09
Start Into A Riveting Full Audiobook In The Car.From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) by Mary Kenney, Olivie Blake, Mike Chen, Fran Wilde, Charlie Jane Anders, Saladin AhmedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672187to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars)
Series: Part of Star Wars
Author: Mary Kenney, Olivie Blake, Mike Chen, Fran Wilde, Charlie Jane Anders, Saladin Ahmed
Narrator: Adam Scott, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Sam Witwer, Jon Hamm, Saskia Maarleveld, January LaVoy, Marc Thompson, Various, Jonathan Davis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 19 hours 36 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Space Opera
Publisher's Summary:
Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of t...
2023-08-297h 36Download Best Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space OperaFrom a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) by Mary Kenney, Olivie Blake, Mike Chen, Fran Wilde, Charlie Jane Anders, Saladin AhmedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672187to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars)
Series: Part of Star Wars
Author: Mary Kenney, Olivie Blake, Mike Chen, Fran Wilde, Charlie Jane Anders, Saladin Ahmed
Narrator: Adam Scott, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Sam Witwer, Jon Hamm, Saskia Maarleveld, January LaVoy, Marc Thompson, Various, Jonathan Davis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 19 hours 36 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Space Opera
Publisher's Summary:
Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of t...
2023-08-297h 36WomenKind CollectiveMigraines with specialist, Dr Rebecca WalkerIt’s our Podcast series 7 finalé and our guest this week is a friend of ours Dr Rebecca Walker, she is an experienced GP with expertise in Menopause care, Migraine and Headache medicine, we talk all things migraine and Dr Becky de-bunks myths surrounding migraines.Find out how a migraine is diagnosed, and could your dizzy spells be vestibular migraine? Dr Becky tells us about the newest migraine medication and how migraines can develop or worsen in peri menopause. We ask if different HRT preparations affect different types of migraine. And do you think a migraine is always a headache? The...
2023-07-231h 09WomenKind CollectiveTwelve Moons. The power that lies in our often hidden daily lives. With author Caro GilesCaro Giles is a writer based in Northumberland. Her words are inspired by her local landscape, the wide empty beaches and the Cheviot Hills. She writes honestly about what it means to be a woman, a mother, a parent-carer and the value in taking the road less travelled.Her first book is a powerful and beautifully written memoir, Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky, which follows the lunar calendar, each chapter sharing a month and a moon, and shows the simmering power that lies in our often hidden daily lives. It’s a dazzlingly honest memoir that while ne...
2023-05-201h 09
Call To ActionThe man behind the Ad Agency of the Year with Greg Hahn, Mischief
This week, we said pspspsps to tempt and catch the c̶a̶t̶ man behind US Ad Agency of the Year, Mischief, Greg Hahn.
Dubbed a “legend who deserved to be a legend” by George Tannenbaum, Greg has produced creative work that works for decades, winning pretty much every award in the ad land arsenal in the process. But, more importantly than that, he’s one of our most important industry voices, talking the talk as Mischief walks the walk.
He talks to us on his first job knocking on stranger's doors, why he sacked off journalism...
2023-05-0548 min
Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim DalyLarsen Thompson
This episode is sponsored by Aquila. Visit Aquila.co.uk/blankpod for 20 % off Aquila childrens' magazines.
Larsen Thompson is an actor, model, dancer and musician. She has appeared in music videos for Sia and Pink and is currently starting in The Midnight Club on Netflix.
She spoke to Giles and Jim about her experiences in the modelling and dancing world, moving into making her own music and how to embrace our imperfections.
PLUS extra content with Larsen for our patrons at patreon.com/blankpodcast
Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes...
2022-11-291h 31
Word In Your EarFarewell Jerry Lee Lewis and is ‘Talking Book’ the most influential record ever made?… in which we remember the luminous music and diabolical life of the last of the old rock and roll guard standing. And this includes … the weird old America he came from (backwoods country, religious sects with their transporting songs), the career-cancelling British tour in 1958, the electrifying Live at The Star Club album, the Steve Allen Show breakthrough and the Seven Wives of Jerry Lee Lewis. Much to applaud, much to deplore. … and some of his deathless lyrics eg ‘39 And Holding’ – ‘Dim lights hide the mileage line/ Clairol hides the grey/ And he won't mention anything to give his old...
2022-11-0150 minWord In Your EarFarewell Jerry Lee Lewis and is ‘Talking Book’ the most influential record ever made?… in which we remember the luminous music and diabolical life of the last of the old rock and roll guard standing. And this includes … the weird old America he came from (backwoods country, religious sects with their transporting songs), the career-cancelling British tour in 1958, the electrifying Live at The Star Club album, the Steve Allen Show breakthrough and the Seven Wives of Jerry Lee Lewis. Much to applaud, much to deplore. … and some of his deathless lyrics eg ‘39 And Holding’ – ‘Dim lights hide the mileage line/ Clairol hides the grey/ And he won't mention anything to give his old...
2022-11-0150 minWord In Your EarFarewell Jerry Lee Lewis and is ‘Talking Book’ the most influential record ever made?… in which we remember the luminous music and diabolical life of the last of the old rock and roll guard standing. And this includes … the weird old America he came from (backwoods country, religious sects with their transporting songs), the career-cancelling British tour in 1958, the electrifying Live at The Star Club album, the Steve Allen Show breakthrough and the Seven Wives of Jerry Lee Lewis. Much to applaud, much to deplore. … and some of his deathless lyrics eg ‘39 And Holding’ – ‘Dim lights hide the mileage line/ Clairol hides the grey/ And he won't mention anything to give his old...
2022-11-0150 min
AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers#164 - Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Strength & Conditioning Coaches Development PathwaysKelvin is the former Director of Performance at Brisbane Bronco. He is currently the head coach of the Australian Institute of Sport and a UK National T&F Coach. Kelvin has worked in the industry for over 40 years in a range of high-performance environments from athletics, rugby league & union.
Highlights from the episode:
- Kelvin's four key pillars for an effective athlete development program
- The importance of the human element of coaching in elite sport
- How to create a learning environment and influence behavior
- Kelvin's list of world-class coaches and what S&Cs can learn from them
- Wh...
2022-09-131h 06
Digital PlanetMisinformation on the midterms on social mediaWith the US midterm elections only a few months away Twitter has announced how it plans to “enable healthy civic conversation” on its platform i.e. how they plan to control political disinformation. Journalist Emma Woollacott who has written about the new measures for Forbes is on the show, as is New York Times Reporter Tiffany Tsu to tell us about political misinformation on TikTok.Facebook evidence – should they have handed over private messages?
Should Facebook have handed over private messages between a mother and her teenage daughter about procuring abortion pills? The two are facing criminal charge...
2022-08-1636 min
How Are Ya Now?Letterkenny Table Read - A Fuss At The Golf CourseLetterkenny Table Read - A Fuss At The Golf Course For our second table read, we got our longtime pal, Rene Encarnacion, to join the crew to perform S06E04 - Dyck's Slip Out!.We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.How Are Ya Nowhttps://howareyanowpod.comhttps://twitter.com/howareyanowpodhttps://podscure.comDean - https://twitter.com/kissthulhuTiara - https://twitter.com/missred187The Produce Standhttps://theproducestand.libsyn.com/ProduceStandPodhttps://twitter.com/ProduceStandPodhttps://found.ee/ProduceStandPodAl - https://twitter.com/pftwMat - https://twitter.com/TheDudeNorthAwesomehttps://twitter.com/w...
2022-06-111h 04How Are Ya Now?Letterkenny Table Read - Dyck's Slip OutLetterkenny Table Read - Dyck's Slip Out For our second table read, we got our longtime pal, Rene Encarnacion, to join the crew to perform S06E04 - Dyck's Slip Out!.We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.How Are Ya Nowhttps://howareyanowpod.comhttps://twitter.com/howareyanowpodhttps://podscure.comDean - https://twitter.com/kissthulhuTiara - https://twitter.com/missred187The Produce Standhttps://theproducestand.libsyn.com/ProduceStandPodhttps://twitter.com/ProduceStandPodhttps://found.ee/ProduceStandPodAl - https://twitter.com/pftwMat - https://twitter.com/TheDudeNorthAwesomehttps://twitter.com/wdyminotawesomehttps://twitter.com/l...
2022-05-0855 min
The Legalpreneurs SandboxEpisode 118 - LegalTech Around the World Series: UKIn this podcast, the third session in CLI's Legaltech Around the World Series, David Bushby, Managing Director InCounsel, facilitated a discussion about the local legaltech market in the UK with guest panellists: Marc May, Practice Director – Icertis CLM, SYKE Isabel Parker, Executive Director, Digital Legal Exchange Giles Thompson, Head of Growth, Avvoka Nick Watson, Managing Director, Ruby Datum and CLI Advisory Board member Topics covered in this session included: An overview of the legaltech market in the UK Tech adoption – which tech, why, and by whom (in-house vs law firm) The match/mismatch of client needs/expectations...
2022-04-291h 01
The Procurement Software PodcastGuided Contract Authoring and Routing – Giles Thompson from AvvokaThe relationship between Procurement and Legal can often be somewhat strained. Procurement's hands are tied because they have to seek legal support. Legal typically is under-resourced to serve the growing needs of procurement teams, especially when Sales often gets priority in the internal legal support pecking order.
My guest today is Giles Thompson, Chief Growth Officer of London-based contract process automation tool Avvoka. We discuss how both teams can work smarter with the right tech to improve relationships, free up time and ditch the repetitive tasks.
Improving Procurement and Legal team relationships and workflows thanks to automated and smart...
2022-04-1342 minHow Are Ya Now?Letterkenny Table Read - Ain't No Reason To Get ExcitedLetterkenny Table Read – Ain’t No Reason To Get Excited Because of our VIP Letterkenny Live tickets, we were given an autographed Letterkenny Episode #1 pilot script. So, we decided to get together with our pals from The Produce Stand along with longtime buddies Awesome, Dennis Gugin, Demond Thompson, and Bryan Tann and do a live table read. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.How Are Ya Nowhttps://howareyanowpod.comhttps://twitter.com/howareyanowpodhttps://podscure.comDean – https://twitter.com/kissthulhuTiara – https://twitter.com/missred187The Produce Standhttps://theproducestand.libsyn.com/ProduceStan...
2022-04-091h 12
Prospettive MusicaliProspettive Musicali di domenica 06/03/2022in onda Alessandro Achilli. Musiche: Xtc, Richard e Linda Thompson, Giles Giles Fripp, Bonzo Dog, Egg, Fantastic Negrito, Alex Hawkins, Pink Shabab, Michael Bardon, Maddalena Ghezzi, Otomo Yoshihide, Krakauer, Get The Blessing, Matching Mole
2022-03-061h 30How Are Ya Now?Season 10 Recap with Al GregoSeason 10 RecapIntro Clip – Oh! Connie McMurphyIntro Music: ParadeWelcome!Guest: Al Grego: The Produce Stand PodcastWent over 125k downloads!Patreon subscribers (https://patreon.com/howareyanowpod)Eric ClossonKojiro SoSnippersaurusSqui1Adrian Beck-OliverJohn KeaneyTrisha CRoger Premo JrJohn MeachumAaron ShownBlaine StewartJason HigbieBlue Eyed Devil Vegas MattShaine WynsmaPi GuyDennis GuginShanna SawatzkiAwesomeHeidi Rene EncarnacionVictoriaBandsHard Money SaintsElam McKnightDrift MouthMedsunLight the LampFlexidecibelPFTWSocial MediasTwitter – 4153 followers (16% growth since S9 recap) FB – 2354 (6%) IG – 831 (5%) TikTok – 398 (921%)Tumblr – 1048 (9%)Episodes |S10E01 - King of Suckers | #6 | Guest: Awesome | Band: Hard Money Saints | Quote: “Oh fuck, here comes algorithm face...” | C...
2022-03-031h 19How Are Ya Now?Sundays Are For Picking StonesS10E06 – Sundays Are For Picking StonesGuest: Demond ThompsonMusic: FlexadecibelIntro Music: Dirty GirlThe usual stuff:How Are Ya Now? Cosplay Contest. https://howareyanowpod.com/cosplayPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HowAreYaNowPodDiscord: https://howareyanowpod.com/discordMerch: https://howareyanowpod.com/merchIndependent Bands. hosts@howareyanowpod.comVoicemail Number – (304) 50-FERDAPre-show:Reminder about the Letterkenny Opoly giveaway from last episodeShoresy preview!Music this week: FlexadecibelGuest this week: Demond ThompsonTwitter (Demond Does): https://twitter.com/demonddoesTwitter (Disputed): https://twitter.com/disputedpodLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/DemonddoesRecap: VidVok (thanks to Dave Phel...
2022-02-171h 40How Are Ya Now?VidVokS10E05 – VidVokGuest: Dave PhelpsMusic: Light The LampIntro Music: For The WinThe usual stuff:How Are Ya Now? Cosplay Contest. https://howareyanowpod.com/cosplayPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HowAreYaNowPodDiscord: https://howareyanowpod.com/discordMerch: https://howareyanowpod.com/merchIndependent Bands. hosts@howareyanowpod.comVoicemail Number – (304) 50-FERDAPre-show:Voicemail from ReneWelcome to Dave Phelps of High Roller GamesHigh Roller Games will be doing a drawing for those who want to win a LetterkennyOpoly game. They are giving away three games to those who sign up for their newsletter on their site. After the cont...
2022-02-101h 20The Record PlayerCassingle: The Maxi-SingleSend us a textJeff had the idea to do "minisodes" to discuss random things we're digging and who knows what else. We're contrary and also nostalgic, so we decided to call them "cassingles." it's a way to share feedback we get about the episodes, things we got wrong, things we forgot about and maybe occasionally, some wisdom. For today's inaugural run, we read some feedback on our episode about the Wallflowers album Breach . We also wonder whether or not Allison Rapp will mention us in the future when she wins a Grammy. ...
2022-01-1439 minThe Legalpreneurs SandboxEpisode 94 - Automation Mini Series – Episode 7: Lessons learned about automation and what's to comeIn this podcast, the final episode of seven in CLI's Digital Literacy Series: Automation Mini Series, Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific) facilitated a discussion about the series and the impact of legal automation now and in the future. Terri was joined by an amazing panel of highly experienced specialists in legal automation: Sam Flynn, COO and Co-founder, Josef Giles Thompson, Head of Growth, Avvoka Gene Turner, Managing Director, LawHawk Mark Tyndall, VP, Markets & Growth, APAC,
2021-11-031h 04
ILTA VoicesHow to Deal With ROI Conversations When Vetting Legal Technology
In this podcast, the speakers will discuss how to best quantify the ROI of legal technology has on the bottom line of matters, tips in vetting legal technology, etc.
Moderator:
@Holly Hanna - KM Firm Solutions Manager, Perkins Coie
Speakers:
@Ginevra Saylor - National Director, Innovation and Knowledge Programs, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
@Giles Thompson - Head of Growth, Avvoka
Recorded on 10-22-2021
2021-10-2215 min
Build Your BookGiles Thompson - Getting Agile as a Lawyer going into TechThis week, we're joined by Giles Thompson from across the pond in London, UK. He's a former city lawyer turned Head of Growth at Avvoka, where they're doing incredible things in the world of document automation.We get into his story of the things he had to learn, unlearn, and is in the process of learning.These ideas include: using agile methodology to create change in incremental and systematic ways... the lessons to be learned and adapted about how the tech world works and how that applies to law... the process of selling to l...
2021-10-1742 min
MMA Lock of the NightUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3 Predictions And Odds LIVE | Propping You Up | UFC Prop Bets👇👇TIME STAMPS BELOW👇👇
Me and Cody Saftic will breakdown UFC 264 headlined by Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
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2021-07-092h 32
MMA Lock of the NightUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3 Predictions & Betting Tips | The MMA Lock-Cast Ep #131⬇️⬇️TIME STAMPS BELOW⬇️⬇️⬇️
MMALOTN is back to give you Predictions, Picks, and Bettings Tips on UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3.
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2021-07-081h 12
The Boondocks PodcastHome AloneHome Alone - S02/E10 Lynxi WelcomeEpisode synopsisHBOMax Synopsis: When Granddad takes a much needed vacation from the boys, Huey takes control of the house but has to contend with a vicious insurgency from Riley.Pre Show:MJ is back!Thanks to Demond and Drake for guest co-hosting.Happy Pride Month!Kim & KanyeJason LeeVaccinations/DistrustAllergiesReminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspodShow: Jay-ZSoul Plane9/11Toy gunsTamir RiceWhite People Question:From _tommynara (Ryan Thompson) on TikTok : “I got a neck tattoo and my white roomm...
2021-06-141h 29The Legalpreneurs SandboxEpisode 75 - Automation Mini Series – Episode 1: What legal automation is and why you should careIn this podcast, the first episode of seven in CLI's Digital Literacy Series: Automation Mini Series, Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at Avvoka and guest presenter Mark Ford, Director of Knowledge & Innovation Strategy at echo.legal guided us through the basics of legal automation. Topics covered in this episode included: What legal automation actually is (and what it isn't) If and why you should care about it How to tell if you should launch your own automation project What your aims should be if you do embark on your own legal automation journey This mini series br...
2021-06-051h 01
I Wanna Jump Like Dee DeeS2 E6: Gemma ThompsonThe opening chord of "Fuckers" is the prelude to a hypnotic 10 minute ceremony. The architect of that shamanic cascade of tense reverb is my guest today - the amazing Gemma Thompson.Gemma is the highly acclaimed, powerful and inventive guitarist and songwriter in Savages, the band nominated for a Mercury Prize on two separate occasions for their albums, Silence Yourself (2013) and Adore Life (2016). Her deliciously intoxicating guitar work gives a strong hint of her love of experimenting with sound textures. It was fascinating to talk to Gemma and listen to her endless love for learning, k...
2021-05-2455 minThe Boondocks PodcastBallin'Ballin’ – S02/E08Lynxi WelcomeEpisode synopsisHBOMax Synopsis: Riley joins Tom’s little league basketball team and learns there’s more to the game than flashy moves, there’s crushing, humiliating defeat.Pre Show:Welcome to Demond Thompson from Demond Does and A Different World podcasts as our guest host while MJ is out.Palestinian crisisOzarks Coalition. A leftist organization tracking hate crimes and fighting against racism. https://www.ozarkscoalition.org/store/Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspodShow:Childrens’ sportsEncouraging practiceParentingTrash talkingGranddad’s boundariesAutistic tropes/ableismEducate yourselfNIMBYsSelfishnessParents at kids’ gamesWhite People Question:
2021-05-211h 22
The Legal Genie PodcastBeing a Tech Evangelist with Giles Thompson of Avvoka - Episode 11This week in Episode 11 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with legal tech evangelist, Giles Thompson of document automation, negotiation and analytics company, Avvoka. It has offices based in London and Singapore. As Avvoka's Head of Growth based in London, Giles works with leading law firms, in-house legal teams, and businesses to help them draft documents, negotiate them, and leverage data insights from that process to draft better documents, and get to “yes” faster.He also spends lots of time designing and creating bespoke document automation solutions for clients and mak...
2021-05-1945 min
PodScureWhere We're Going, We Don't Need Rails - with Demond ThompsonWhere We’re Going, We Don’t Need Rails – with Demond ThompsonThis weeks guest: Demond ThompsonDemond Does PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/DemondDoesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemondDoesA Different World PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/DiffWorldPod Show:Tammy’s purpose in lifeDean’s heart fiascoDon’s medical updateBig boobsWrestlingCrime in SportsStar WarsMolly HollyGLOWSports injuriesSid ViciousA Different WorldADHDGood Times animated showNorman LearCarl JonesLisa Bonet / Jason MomoaSinbadUnited Shades of America / W. Kamau BellHBCUsAppropriationRacism is a white people problemLoretta DivineThe Paul brothersThe Dream TeamRage Against the MachineIncomplete Pride stickersBuckwheat10 Phony PunchesGetting pe...
2021-05-191h 33
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in History, The AmericasLafayette by Harlow Giles UngerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/514061to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lafayette
Author: Harlow Giles Unger
Narrator: Matthew Boston
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 26 minutes
Release date: May 18, 2021
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
In this gripping biography, acclaimed author Harlow Giles Unger paints an intimate portrait of the heroic young French soldier who, at nineteen, renounced a life of luxury in Paris and Versailles to fight and bleed for liberty—at Brandywine, Valley Forge, and Yorktown. A major general in the Continental army, he quickly earned the love of his troops, his fellow commanders, and his commander in chief, George Wa...
2021-05-186h 26
MBM Commercial's M&A Snack & Chat PodcastEpisode 13 - Giles ThomsponThis week, Giles Thompson joins Bryan and Caroline to chat about his experience as a lawyer and his skills with the Ctrl. F keyboard function. Sensing that there was a better way to do things, Giles joined Avvoka to help both sides of the M&A process manage their contracts and documents more efficiently. And in this week's snack choice, Bryan manages a very back-handed compliment to his wife's baking!
2021-04-2620 min
Thursday BreakfastAdam Thompson's 'Born Into This', Birrarangga Film Festival, United Workers Union McCormick Strike, NDIS Independent AssessmentsAcknowledgement of Country// Adam Thompson, a pakana writer from Launceston, Tasmania, speaks about his debut book of short stories, ‘Born Into This’. Adam has won several local writing awards and has been published by the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Kill Your Darlings and Griffith Review.// Tony Briggs, Artistic Director of the Birrarangga Film Festival, joins us to talk about the festival, which runs from March 11-14 at ACMI. Tony Briggs is a Yorta Yorta/Wurundjeri Stage and Screen Creative - he is an actor, writer, director and producer and he was the creator of the hit feature film The Sapphires. The Bi...
2021-03-1000 min
Legal WolfMental Health within the Legal Profession (UK Version) - with Inez Brown and Giles ThompsonIn today’s episode Steve Lawlor chats to Inez Brown and Giles Thompson about the stigma surrounding Mental Health within the legal profession in the UK.
2021-03-061h 08
Call To Action"Is advertising in danger of becoming a hobby for rich people's children?" with strategist Will Humphrey
This week we’ve laid bait of a pint and picture round to snare sharp thinker, pub quizzer and Strategy Director at Wunderman Thompson, Will Humphrey.
A lifelong problem solver with experience across Advertising, PR, CRM and Digital, he’s devised award-winning strategies for the likes of O2, Budweiser, NatWest and Land Rover and is a huge advocate for mentoring junior folk in the industry.
He talks to us on a treasure trove of topics including ad land as a walled garden, binding machines and nappies, asking Londoners to find Coventry on a map, empathy, educated gues...
2021-03-051h 01
Billy Gilmore Podcast · An Adam Sandler Appreciation ShowThe Meyerowitz StoriesWelcome to the Billy Gilmore podcast, an Adam Sandler appreciation show. This week, we're discussing Sandman's 2017 dramedy THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES (New and Selected). The film teams Sandler with Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Marvel, and director Noah Baumbach. You can find this gem on Netflix and then join us for the conversation!
2021-03-032h 09
Fringe LegalGiles Thompson on challenging the status quoGiles Thompson is the Head of Growth @ Avvoka 📈, former lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis and Herbert Smith Freehills ⚖️, Agriculturalist & Foodie 🚜, and tech investor & entrepreneur 🚀 Giles left practice a year ago to join the world of legal technology, and during this conversation we discuss:How the culture has shifted from his days in practice vs what he hears todayThe challenge of collaboration and different approaches firms are takingPertinent skills/thoughts for future and newly qualified lawyers, and when to challenge the status quoWe covered a number of other topics as...
2021-03-0226 min
Green JumperSurprise GiftFirst Division striker Garry Thompson couldn't believe it when Brian Clough presented him with a surprise gift after a match. Especially as the big West Bromwich Albion centre forward had just scored a hat-trick against Cloughie's Nottingham Forest in 1984. It's just one of the great memories Thompson shares in this episode. He also talks about working with Paul Hart, Stan Collymore, Ian Wright, Graham Taylor and Johnny Giles.There is also a competition to win an unusual piece of artwork celebrating Cloughie's trophies successes. Garry Thompson's autobiography Don't Believe A Word...
2021-03-0226 min
KIIPSSPEAKEP 10: Avvoka | The Hype Surrounding Document AutomationWhat is document automation and how is it changing the legal industry? In this episode, we sat down with Giles Thompson and Raam Jeganathan from Avvoka, a next generation document automation system used by law firms like Allen & Overy, Baker McKenzie and even in-house at Warner Media and Carlsberg. Listen to our discussion to learn about this increasingly relevant technology and its broader implications! [This episode's host: Swaathi Balajawahar]
2021-02-2541 min
Legally Speaking PodcastDocument Automation in 2021 - Avvoka - S3S29Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna was joined by Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at Avvoka. Prior to this, he enjoyed successful stints working at BP, Herbert Smith Freehills and Kirkland & Ellis. In this highly topical episode, Giles shares his story and insights on the fast-moving world of legal automation, including how Avvoka is turbo-charging the industry's adoption of intuitive and user-friendly document automation software. In this ep...
2021-02-1527 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyChristmas Cracker: Applications and Internships in Law and TechnologyAlongside watching The Grinch, Elf or your favourite holiday movie, you might be also celebrating Application Season. Whether it is training contracts, vacation schemes or internships, this episode brings together fourteen of The Wired Wig's 2020 guests to give guidance. The advice is split into:
1. Finding a Law and technology role (2:55)
2. Answering Law and technology questions e.g how will the legal industry be affected by technology? (7:00)
3. How to shine in written applications (19:35)
4. Mindset and mental wellness (23:15)
Thank you to Marian Porvaznik, Lorraine Chimbga, Eliot Benzecrit, Giles Thompson, Catherine Bamford, Anton Vashkevich, Ilona Sa...
2020-12-2127 min
Platform to Perform PodcastEpisode 35-Efficiency, Consistency & Resilience with Kelvin GilesIn episode 35 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the privilege of speaking to one of the world’s most renowned proponents of long term physical development, Kelvin Giles. Kelvin has over 55 years experience in coaching and teaching, in a career that spans working with school children all the way up to national and international champions across multiple sports. Any coach who has the ability to distil their concepts and thought processes from the elite of the elite down to a school level will always be worth listening to in my opinion, and today’s podcast was no exce...
2020-12-0500 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyTransforming Legal Processes and Education w/ Eliot Benzecrit & Giles Thompson from AvvokaEliot Benzecrit & Giles Thompson are both ex-city firm lawyers who now reside at legal technology tool Avvoka. Avvoka automatises and assists teams in legal processes and contract automation, with a flavour of legal technology education and awareness. You might have even enrolled at one of their automation classes at Avvoka Academy!
In this episode we discussed what problems the tool is looking to solve, explored the changes in the market and how remote work has increased the need for process automation, and provide some insights on the future of technology in Law.
For students, there i...
2020-11-2432 min
Legal Tech StartUp Focus PodcastEp 021 Interview with Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at AvvokaThis is episode 21 of the Legal Tech StartUp Focus Podcast (www.legaltechstartupfocus.com/podcast) where your host, Charlie Uniman, interviews Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at Avvoka (www.avvoka.com), a startup that automates the contract drafting, analysis, collaboration and management stack. Giles tells us about the route that he’s taken professionally to being hired at Avvoka. What’s prominent in the telling is Giles’ explanation of how someone like himself, with an educational and professional background in law, came to be hired for a marketing position at a legal tech startup. The key point here is tha...
2020-11-1336 min
Call To ActionStories from 19 years at JWT with Shekhar Deshpande, Head of Strategy at MetaThis week, marking our Half Century 50th episode (not out), we’ve caught and bowled Facebook’s Head of Strategy, and cricketer, Shekhar Deshpande.
One of the world’s great strategists, Shekhar spent nearly two decades at the creative agency J Walter Thompson, across Bangalore and London, prior to joining Facebook. He’s had work awarded at Cannes, performed judging duties for the Effies, and worked with clients including Nike, Unilever, Shell, Diageo and Mondelez.
Shekhar shares stories of his 19 years at JWT, running away from and towards things, how a cricket match in Guildford helped change his life, working at Facebook...
2020-11-1357 min
Legaltech ArcadeNext generation document automation, with David Howorth and Giles Thompson of AvvokaIn this episode, I talk to David Howorth (Co-Founder & Director) and Giles Thompson (Head of Growth) at Avvoka. We discuss the role of lawyers in tech, the current state of document automation, the impact of the global pandemic on tech adoption and what constitutes a next generation document automation tool.
Topics of discussion
The role of lawyers in legal tech
The impact of Covid-19 on the demand for document automation
How the pandemic will change the law firm status quo
The inconsistent adoption of document automation tools
Why document automation tools remain under-utilised
How law firms...
2020-11-051h 22
Adapt or PerishSense and Sensibility (Ep. 75)It's episode 75 of Adapt or Perish! With this minor milestone episode, it's time for more Jane Austen with a look at Sense and Sensibility! In this episode we discuss: Jane Austen's original 1811 novel. The 1971 miniseries, directed by David Giles, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Joanna David and Ciaran Madden. The 1981 miniseries, directed by Rodney Bennett, written by Alexander Baron, and starring Irene Richard and Tracey Childs. The 1995 theatrical movie, directed by Ang Lee, written by Emma Thompson, and starring Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman. The 2008 miniseries, directed by John Alexander, written by...
2020-09-082h 05
The Media ShowCharming the old Gray LadyUnder the leadership of Mark Thompson, the fortunes of The New York Times have been transformed. With over 6 million paying subscribers, "the Gray Lady" has become one of the most successful brands in journalism, expanding into podcasts and TV production. In this extended interview as he steps down as CEO, Mark Thompson discusses his strategy for the newspaper, reveals how he dealt with the tech giants, and gives his views on the future of the BBC and Channel 4.Presenter: Amol Rajan
Producer: Richard Hooper
Studio engineer: Giles AspenPhoto credit: Jake Chessum
2020-09-0259 minBilly Gilmore Podcast · An Adam Sandler Appreciation ShowMen, Women & ChildrenFeaturing special guest writer & filmmaker Will GossWelcome to the Billy Gilmore Podcast -- an Adam Sandler appreciation show. This week's film is a change of pace from the normal Sandler flick. Jason Reitman's 2014 ensemble drama Men Women & Children tells several cautionary tales about the internet. This may be one of the most stacked casts for a Sandler-film ever, with the Sandman sharing his screentime with many other huge names (Jennifer Garner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort, Kaitlyn Dever, Dean Norris, Judy Greer, Emma Thompson, and many many more). Join us as we discuss what was seemingly a...
2020-08-162h 15
Treble's GoingDon Morrison on "Cornwall First"Don Morrison is a prolific ringer and composer who learned to ring in Boston and currently rings in Pittsburgh. He'll always have a soft spot for St. John the Baptist in Peterborough (website, Dove's listing), though, as you'll hear.If you'd like to read up on composing, Don recommends:Leary, John. Handbook of Composition.Wilson, Wilfrid. Change Ringing. [scattered snippets, in surprising amount]Trollope, J. Armiger. Variation and Transposition. [possibly out of print, online at https://www.ringing.info/v-and-t.html]Longridge, John. Conducting and Coursing Order.Price, Brian. A "fistful of interesting papers" at ringing.info [most easily found...
2020-08-1445 min
Talking to Strangers (About Music)Photographer Giles Clement, UnfilteredWhen we sat down together recently at an outdoor cafe on my corner, in Park Slope, I liked Giles Clement immediately. Though he might use one as a photographer, it was clear from his comment about the waitress that in conversation he had no filter. Just my style. I was told weeks ago by my friend Maggie to call Giles. Maggie is the owner of the Krooked Cafe in Tannersville near my new house in the Catskill Mountains of New York, and she is a special human, mother to all. When she left me a message to "...
2020-08-0443 min
El Baúl de Chuso PenínEl Baúl Nº 254 Shelagh McDonald "Waiting for the wind to rise "Tim Hart & Maddy Prior " Who´s the fool now? " 1968
Richard & Linda Thompson " I want to see the bright lights tonight" 1974
Mx Fox "Join us in our game " 1970
Dave Mason & Cass elliot " Glittering facades " 1971
Giles Giles & Fripp " Make at today " 1968
Bridget St John " Ask me no questions " 1969
Trees " Murdoch " 1970
Buffy Sainte Marie " The circle game " 1967
Shelagh Mcdonald "waiting for the wind to rise " 1970
2020-06-151h 00
StorylinesBonnie Thompson: Prolific ProducerSeason 1, Episode 15Bonnie Thompson: Prolific ProducerBonnie Thompson has over 80 producer credits. She worked for more than three decades at the National Film Board of Canada out of the north west studio in Edmonton. And as a creative producer, she has been the third eye behind projects like the interactive documentary Bear 71.She was one of the producers on the feature documentary Angry Inuk, and she also was a producer on the Oscar-nominated animated short Wild Life.Producing is in Bonnie’s blood. Ev...
2020-06-1533 min
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2020-06-123h 00
Minnesota Sports InsiderNBA Draft WolvesNBA Wolves Draft Targets:
2:00-9:00 James Wiseman, 9:00-14:00 Onyeka Okungwu, 14:00-20:00 Tyrese Haliburton, 20:00-27:00 Daniel Oturu, 27:00-35:00 RJ Hampton.
NBA Wolves FA/Trade Targets:
35:00-38:00 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, 38:00-43:00 JaMychal Green, 43:00-50:00 Danillo Gallinari, 50:00-55:00 Tristan Thompson, 55:00-60:00 Willie Cauley-Stein, 60:00-67:00 Harry Giles, 67:00-72:00 Myles Turner.
Wolves Cap Situation and Scenarios: 72:00-90:00
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2020-04-141h 30
Hoof on the Till PodcastHoof on the Till - 17 October 2019Glen Boss – jockey, Yes Yes Yes/ The Everest
Danny O’Brien – trainer, Vow and Declare/ Caulfield Cup
Richard Pegum – part-owner. Mustajeer/ Caulfield Cup
Giles Thompson – CEO, Racing Victoria
2019-10-1700 min
Black-Eyed N BluesCadillac | BEB 386Playlist:
Brody Buster’s One Man Band, The Reason,
The Daylights, Mad House Jump,
Bobby Saxton, Trying To Make A Living,
Myles Goodwyn, Sick And Tired (Of Being Sick And Tired),
Doug Duffey And BADD, Have You Ever?,
S.E. Willis And THe Willing, If You Don’t Want Me,
The B. Christopher Band, Tried To Keep You Satisfied,
Jeff Chaz, Blues Buffet,
The McNaMarr Project, Cry With Me,
Brad Heller, Time’s The Enemy,
Janiva Magness, Fortunate Son,
Lena & The Slide Brothers, Eldorado,
Wentus Blues...
2019-10-092h 17
Call To ActionThe world's ONLY global tech ethnographer Tricia Wang
This week we’ve caught the world’s only Global Tech Ethnographer and the woman that made Qualitative Data sexy; Tricia Wang.
She created that job title herself, as part of always looking to question then smash convention throughout her career. Her fieldwork has featured in publications such as TechCrunch, Wired and The Guardian, she’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, and is a go-to keynote speaker, having stolen limelight at the likes of IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Nike and TED.
She chats very openly to us on her early career, Ethnography, Big and ‘Thick’ Data (that’s the sexy par...
2019-08-231h 03
New RustaceanMeta 3: Happy CodingA story and a dream (and the promise of Rust): the final episode of New Rustacean!
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2019-05-2700 minNew RustaceanNews: Rust 1.35WASI, Option::copied, and the future of async/await syntax!
Show Notes
Rust 1.34.1
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.34.2
release notes
blog post
discussion about Error::type_id
Rust 1.35
release notes
blog post
WASI
The Bike Shed episode
Async/await
std::futures API docs
internal thread on syntax for .await
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