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Private Equity Data GuyHow this company lost $2.8M due to three mismatched numbersGreg Hood has spent over 20 years as a finance executive inside Canadian and US fintechs and financial services firms. He built Sky Site Analytics to help PE firms, sell-side M&A advisors, and high-growth companies fix the data layer before buyers find it first. We cover the dirty data discount, what actually breaks during exit, and why the back office is always the last to get the budget it needs.If you have ever sat across from a buy-side team watching trust drain out of a room because three reports show three different revenue numbers, this conversation...
2026-03-1249 min
Private Equity Data GuyThe Data Problem That Kills PE Exit MultiplesShota Ishii joined me on The PE Data Guy to talk about what happens when PE-backed manufacturers cannot answer a basic question: which products are actually making money? He has spent two decades building systems that give companies a clear picture of where their cash goes, and we got into why that gap exists and what it takes to close it.We covered working capital, data architecture, and what mid-market companies need to do right now to get their data in order before AI can do anything useful for them. Shota shared an example of a $400 million...
2026-03-0644 min
Bang-Bang PodcastThe Patriot (2000) w/ Graeme Pente | Ep. 61This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.bangbangpod.comVan and Lyle are joined by historian Graeme Pente to revisit Roland Emmerich’s The Patriot, a Revolutionary War epic that filters eighteenth-century civil war through the moral grammar of Braveheart-era melodrama. Mel Gibson’s Benjamin Martin begins as a wary antiwar planter—“Why should I trade one tyrant 3,000 miles away for 3,000 tyrants one mile away?”—only to be pushed into righteous vengeance by British atrocity.The film’s structure is simple: Reluctant hero, violated hearth, purified violence. But as Graeme help...
2026-03-0514 min
Private Equity Data GuyWhy Your PE AI Program Is Already FailingShawn Olds spent two decades building AI companies and advising PE firms on what actually produces returns from the technology. He went from the 82nd Airborne to West Point computer science to co-founding Boodle Box, and along the way he has worked with over 200 companies on AI adoption. The number that should make every operating partner stop: over 80% of AI programs in portfolio companies fail. Not because the technology breaks. Because of decisions made before a single tool is ever deployed.Shawn and I covered why context engineering has replaced prompt engineering, why CEO backing is the...
2026-02-2740 min
Private Equity Data GuyPrivate Equity Is 20 Years Behind and Running Out of TimeLee McCabe joined me to talk about why private equity value creation keeps running into the same problem. The problem is messy systems, unclear metrics, and leaders making decisions without clean reporting. Lee shared how that shows up inside portfolio companies, and why the operating partner model often depends on influence, not authority.We also got into what it takes to fix the foundation. Lee laid out where digitization pays off fastest across consumer services and B2B, plus what breaks attribution in longer sales cycles. We closed on PE firms building real brands, the role of...
2026-02-2041 min
Private Equity Data GuyData Doesn't Win Wars—This DoesI sat down with Paul Evangelista, Chief Data Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, to talk about what happens when decisions carry real weight. Paul spent 30 years in the Army, from engineer officer to operations research analyst, and now leads data strategy where leadership is forged under pressure. We talked about why decision literacy matters more than data literacy, how mission command principles translate to private equity portfolio companies, and why trust is the foundation of high-performing organizations.Behind every value creation plan is a data problem. Paul breaks down how PE firms...
2026-02-1639 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow To Stop Wasting Six Figures On Hires Who Look Perfect On PaperI've spent 20 years watching brilliant people build companies on gut instinct and prayer when it comes to hiring. After losing a million dollars on a single bad hire who tanked an entire engineering team for six months, I wanted to understand if there was actually a way to measure the thing everyone claims is unmeasurable: culture fit.Jacob Crockett built Higher Aligned after nearly getting fired at one company for the exact same behaviors that made him a star at the next. That personal disaster led him to ask a question most people assume is impossible: can...
2026-01-2251 min
Private Equity Data GuyWhy Your AI Projects Fail (You Can't Fire AI)I sat down with Scott Golder, Senior Director of Data Science at Home Depot, to talk about what actually works when you're building data teams. Scott has spent 20+ years fixing what others couldn't, from Capital One to running algorithms behind one of the top five e-commerce platforms in the world. He breaks down why deeper academic backgrounds don't always make better data scientists, how to make AI trustworthy at scale, and what happens when you fall in love with your methodology instead of the problem you're supposed to solve.This conversation gets into the messy reality of...
2025-12-0540 min
Private Equity Data GuyBetter Data Doesn't Always Mean Better Decisions (Here's Why)In this episode, I sit down with Ian Alden Russell to talk about something most leaders miss when they look at data. We dig into how cultural signals and qualitative insights can predict market shifts before they show up in your revenue reports. Ian shares his approach to helping companies, from luxury retail to AI startups, understand the human side of business decisions.We explore the concept of leading indicators versus lagging indicators, why pricing can be a cultural statement, and how paying attention to narrative alignment can protect your company's value. If you've ever wondered how...
2025-11-2156 min
Private Equity Data GuyWhen Lab Data Says Normal But Body Data DisagreesThis conversation with Dr. Marquise Rivera challenged everything I thought I knew about treating chronic pain. Most of us track steps and lab panels but ignore the clearest data source we have: the body's own signals. Dr. Marquise reads what she calls the bioenergetic language of the body through applied kinesiology, muscle testing, nutrition, and trauma release. Her bar is measurable change within the first 15 minutes, confirmed by improvements in range of motion, strength, breath, and a calmer nervous system.What struck me most was her 90% success rate and the way she approaches the body as a...
2025-11-1448 min
Private Equity Data GuyYour Perfect Dashboard Isn't Driving Any DecisionsI sat down with Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout and founder of Startup Empire. Jordan builds, acquires, and scales community driven Internet businesses, and he's seen hundreds of founders succeed and fail. What separates the empire builders from the serial starters? It's not the idea. It's the data loops, the reinvestment cycles, and the systems that actually compound.Jordan breaks down the ACP framework (Audience, Community, Product) and why starting with product is playing on hard mode. We dig into the metrics that reveal whether you're building something durable or just another side hustle. From...
2025-11-0751 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow Data Transforms Your Fitness JourneyMaddie Hill joins us to dive deep into the often misunderstood world of fitness and data, emphasizing that movement is indeed medicine. We explore how many of us, including Maddie, have navigated the overwhelming fitness landscape, often driven by outdated ideas about exercise and body image. She candidly shares her own journey from performance arts into the fitness realm, revealing how personal experiences shape coaching philosophies. In this episode, we tackle the fine balance between pushing ourselves and recognizing the importance of recovery, highlighting that true progress comes from a blend of consistent effort and self-compassion. Whether you're a...
2025-10-3148 min
Private Equity Data GuyData shows local SEO delivers results in 30 days, expert explainsElliot Blacklist joins us to share his remarkable journey in scaling a CBD brand through innovative digital marketing strategies, despite fierce competition from well-funded players. We dive into how he leveraged data-driven insights to navigate the complexities of the industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer acquisition costs and lifetime value. Elliot’s story is not just about numbers; it’s about building unfair advantages and making meaningful connections with customers through genuine engagement. We also discuss the evolving landscape of local SEO and how it offers unique opportunities for service-based businesses to thrive. Stick around as we explore acti...
2025-10-2432 min
Private Equity Data GuyNo more human actors?: How AI is Reshaping HollywoodToday, we dive into the fascinating intersection of art and artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is reshaping the creative landscape. We chat with Ellery, the CEO of Voight AI, who reveals the complexities of navigating AI compliance in entertainment while advocating for the irreplaceable human touch in creativity. As we discuss the impact of AI on artists, Ellery shares her insights on why the fear isn't just about AI creating better art, but rather about it producing more of it—faster, cheaper, and easier. Together, we examine the legal implications of AI-generated content and the changing dynamics in industries li...
2025-10-1046 min
Private Equity Data GuyThis is the best way to make sales accordingly to psychology dataIn a world where sales tactics often resemble a high-pressure game of “sell me this pen,” we challenge the notion that success hinges on pushing products onto disinterested buyers. Instead, we advocate for a sales philosophy rooted in genuine relationships and mutual benefit. Our compelling discussion with Assad Ali, a veteran in leveraging behavioral psychology for sales success, reveals how understanding human decision-making can elevate sales performance. We explore the notion that sales should not be about coercing a sale but about uncovering the needs of clients and driving value for them. We also tackle the often-misunderstood rela...
2025-10-0346 min
Private Equity Data GuyThe Science of Public Speaking: How Data Shapes PresenceHow to Master Public Speaking with Data: Transform Your Communication SkillsChuck Garcia, Columbia University professor and communication expert, joins Graeme Crawford to reveal how data transforms public speaking and leadership communication. They explore the 55-38-7 formula for first impressions, proven techniques to eliminate verbal filler words, and how treating soft skills as measurable data points can accelerate your professional growth. Chuck shares insights from coaching Fortune 500 executives and his upcoming TED talk debut.0:00 Introduction and Chuck's TED talk announcement4:02 The camera as a data collection tool7:00 Breaking down the 55...
2025-09-1946 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow Small Business Financial Data Reveals Success or Failure: M&A Expert Shares Hidden PatternsThe episode of Transformed With Data podcast, Graeme Crawford talks with Michael Young, owner of an outsourced accounting firm, about the hidden patterns in small business financial data. Michael shares insights from analyzing hundreds of M&A deals at PwC and now helping small businesses navigate their finances, revealing why sophisticated data systems can actually hurt small companies and the critical indicators that predict business success. They discuss the dangers of software sprawl, why cash flow understanding matters more than perfect attribution metrics, and how private equity rollups often oversell integration benefits while underestimating the operational challenges of merging...
2025-09-1246 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow to Scale Trust in the Age of AI: Data-Driven Marketing That Actually WorksHow to Scale Trust in the Age of AI: Data-Driven Marketing That Actually WorksTransformed With Data Episode 13:How to Scale Trust in the Age of AI: Data-Driven Marketing That Actually WorksOn this episode of Transformed with Data, Graeme Crawford talks with Lauren Gibson, marketing professional and strategic brand consultant, about why traditional marketing metrics might be destroying the trust brands need to survive. Lauren shares how she's generated over 41,000 leads by scaling authentic relationship moments through her Connections newsletter and networking events. They discuss why only 22% of brands measure trust at board level...
2025-08-1547 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow to lose weight using dataThe episode of Transformed with Data, Graeme Crawford talks with Allison Tallman, a registered dietitian, about how people fail at nutrition not from lack of data but from turning that data into self-judgment. Allison shares her approach to breaking the diet cycle through mindset shifts and reconnecting with natural hunger cues rather than obsessing over calorie tracking. They discuss the psychology behind sustainable weight loss, why the current protein myths are misleading, and how busy professionals can achieve their health goals without MyFitnessPal or constant food tracking. The conversation explores alternatives to Ozempic, the importance of metabolism health, and...
2025-08-0845 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow to Build a Data-Driven Culture: From Startup to 8-Figure ExitTransformed With Data Episode 11:How to Build a Data-Driven Culture: From Startup to 8-Figure ExitThe episode of Transformed with Data Podcast, Graeme Crawford sits down with Dmitri Adler, Co-Founder and Chief Solution Architect at Data Society, to discuss why most companies claiming to be data-driven actually aren't. Dmitri shares his journey from automating Wall Street work to building a bootstrapped powerhouse that achieved an eight-figure exit, revealing how the real challenge isn't in doing the analysis but in empowering everyone to use data fluently. The conversation explores why dashboards won't save your culture, what kills true...
2025-08-0142 min
Private Equity Data GuyAI Strategy Lessons from the White HouseTransformed With Data Episode 10:How to Drive 600% Data Engagement: AI Strategy Lessons from the White HouseThe episode of Transformed with Data podcast, Graeme Crawford talks with Dia Adams, best-selling author of "Winning With AI: A Blueprint for Corporate Leaders" and former enterprise data strategist for the White House. Dia shares how she increased engagement in the SEC's data catalog by 600% through strategic storytelling and reveals why most AI initiatives fail before they start - not because the technology isn't ready, but because organizations aren't. Drawing from her unique experience steering data transformations at Bank of America...
2025-07-2547 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow Data Transparency Transforms DemocracyThe episode of Transformed With Data podcast, Graeme Crawford talks about data transparency and civic engagement with Chris Piper, former Virginia Elections Commissioner. Chris discusses his role as Executive Director of Virginia's Public Access Project (VPAP), a nonpartisan organization that makes campaign finance data, election results, and legislative information accessible to citizens. The conversation explores how VPAP transforms complex government data into actionable insights, the importance of state and local politics in daily life, and how informed citizens can effectively engage with their representatives. Chris emphasizes that while federal politics gets most attention, state and local governments handle issues...
2025-07-1847 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow to Build Data Strategies That Actually WorkThe episode of Transformed with Data podcast, Graeme Crawford talks with Dylan Anderson, head data strategist at Profusion and creator of the Data Ecosystem newsletter, about why most data strategies fail and how to build systems that actually deliver business outcomes. Dylan shares insights from his recent study of 25-30 data leaders, revealing that successful data transformation requires focusing on business value over technology choices, and that most organizations are more excited about using AI to improve data quality and existing infrastructure than pursuing cutting-edge agentic AI. The conversation explores the critical gap between data architecture and action, emphasizing...
2025-07-1150 min
Private Equity Data GuyWhy Smart People Make Terrible Business DecisionsThe episode of Transformed With Data Podcast, Graeme Crawford talks with executive coach Glen Hellman about why smart people often make terrible business decisions and how to avoid decision paralysis. Glen, recently recognized as a top executive coach by Inc. Magazine, shares insights on how too much data can actually hinder decision-making, why our brains are wired for simple choices rather than complex analysis, and practical strategies for making better choices in business. They discuss the importance of simplifying decisions, understanding your ideal clients, embracing failure as a learning tool, and recognizing the role luck plays in entrepreneurship.
2025-07-0443 min
Private Equity Data GuyWhy Measuring the Wrong Thing Can Destroy Your Business:Scale Your Business With Data Episode 6:Why Measuring the Wrong Thing Can Destroy Your Business: Data Lessons from Vietnam to Modern Analytics.On this episode of Scale Your Business With Data podcast, Graeme Crawford talks with Gurwinder Bhogal about the critical importance of measuring what truly matters in business and life. Drawing from historical examples like the McNamara Fallacy from the Vietnam War, they explore how focusing on easily quantifiable metrics while ignoring qualitative data can lead to catastrophic outcomes. The conversation delves into modern applications of data measurement, from social media metrics and sentiment analysis to...
2025-06-3039 minPrivate Equity Data Guy"Someone's watching over you" - And We're COMFORTABLE With It (Here's Why)The episode of Transformed With Data, Graeme Crawford sits down with Sukhi Sahni, a senior corporate executive with 20 years of experience in data-driven storytelling and brand communication. They explore how the battle for attention has shifted beyond simple views to meaningful engagement metrics, discussing how authentic human connection combined with strategic data insights drives real business outcomes in today's fragmented digital landscape. The conversation covers the evolution of marketing metrics, the impact of AI on content creation and customer journeys, and why data should be directional rather than definitive in making multi-million dollar decisions.Chapter Timestamps:
2025-06-1949 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business1152: Getting out of SURVIVAL MODE + leveraging tech, data, and AI w/ Graeme CrawfordIn this episode, Graeme Crawford shares how he transitioned from a successful corporate career working with Fortune 100 companies like IBM and Capital One to building data-driven businesses that empower smaller companies. Graeme reveals how AI and data intelligence, once the domain of massive enterprises, are now accessible to small businesses—and how he’s helping entrepreneurs harness this power for growth. His journey from intrapreneurship to entrepreneurship highlights the mindset shifts, challenges, and opportunities that come with leaving the corporate world and betting on yourself.💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business🚀 How to bring F...
2025-06-1936 min
Private Equity Data GuyWikipedia and Beyond: Who REALLY Controls Your Company's Online Reputation?The episode of Scale Your Business with Data, Josh Greene, CEO and founder of The Mather Group, discusses why Wikipedia is one of the internet's most trusted data sources and its growing importance in the AI era. Josh explains how Wikipedia's human-curated content has become a key source for large language models, making it increasingly valuable for businesses to ensure their Wikipedia presence is accurate and up-to-date. He shares insights on navigating Wikipedia's editing rules, managing online reputation, and adapting to changes in Google search results that now favor user-generated content from platforms like Reddit and Quora.0:09...
2025-05-3041 min
Private Equity Data GuyWill Data Workers Lose Their Jobs? Expert Tris Burns talks about it.Want Insights> GO HEREWant Help> GO HEREWant Content> GO HERETransformed With Data Episode 3:From Data Service Desk to Strategic Partner: Building Business Value with Tris BurnsThe episode of Scale Your Business With Data podcast, data leadership coach Tris Burns discusses how data teams can evolve beyond the traditional service desk mentality to become strategic business partners. He shares insights on developing emotional intelligence for data leaders, building connections with stakeholders, and creating data-driven cultures that maximize ROI. Tris emphasizes that successful data leadership requires...
2025-05-2353 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow Chloe Temple Used Personal Data Tracking to Transform Her LeadershipWant Insights> GO HEREWant Help> GO HEREWant Content> GO HEREThe episode of Transformed with Data, Chloe Temple shares her unique journey using data for personal transformation. The founder of popp® discusses her self-developed tracking system called "Me We Be," which helped her overcome depression and transform her approach to leadership by monitoring nine life segments for over seven years. Chloe also draws on her experience as a retail buyer where she used customer behavior data to optimize store layouts and merchandising. Her insights on how supermarkets strategically place products and h...
2025-05-1655 min
The Partnership EconomyInside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQPack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing everything from affiliate manager salaries to partnership dynamics. Then, Graeme shares what it takes to succeed in the affiliate space today, highlighting essential skills like data fluency and creative content strategy. He also explains why not al...
2025-05-0652 minThe Partnership EconomyInside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQPack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing everything from affiliate manager salaries to partnership dynamics. Then, Graeme shares what it takes to succeed in the affiliate space today, highlighting essential skills like data fluency and creative content strategy. He also explains why not al...
2025-05-0652 min
Private Equity Data GuyHow Data Strategy Transforms Business Decision-Making w/ Nick WhiteWant Insights> GO HEREWant Help> GO HEREWant Content> GO HEREScale Your Business With Data Episode Nick White Reveals How Data Strategy Transforms Business Decision-MakingThe episode 1 of Scale Your Business with Data, Graeme Crawford speaks with Nick White, a data strategy leader with over 20 years of experience transforming how organizations leverage their information assets. Nick shares his expertise on bridging the gap between collecting data and making it useful for decision-making, the challenges of KPI alignment in corporate environments, and how AI implementation is reshaping the...
2025-05-0255 min
Mornings in the Lab with Keith & FriendsLIVE RIGHT NOW - My Biggest Regret About Starting a BusinessJOIN the LIVE Conversation Here:* 9:16 Mobile Feed* 16:9 TV FeedEver reflect on your entrepreneurial journey and realize there’s one regret you'd go back and change? Happening NOW on Mornings in the Lab episode dives into exactly this.Keith and special guest Graeme Crawford McMillan share candid insights on turning business chaos into financial success. Plus, practical daily habits and powerful fitness insights to level-up your game immediately.Join us LIVE on April 14 at 7:00 AM CST and bring your questions—let’s learn together!Come...
2025-04-1401 min
The Walden PodcastThe Walden Podcast - Graeme Crawford @pointprovenkennels - SE2 EP3Welcome to The Walden Podcast, where we talk about entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and living a life of intent. Today we sit down with Graeme Crawford of Point Proven Kennels. Oh Canada! This was a good podcast, Graeme shares some excellent stories, and we talk entrepreneurship and his come up story. Hope you enjoy
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2025-01-151h 05
Take Four BooksGraeme Macrae BurnetPresenter James Crawford talks to Booker Prize-shortlisted writer Graeme Macrae Burnet about his new book, A Case of Matricide, the concluding part of his trilogy of Gorski novels. With the help of crime novelist Louise Welsh, Macrae Burnet explores three other works that have influenced his new book. His choices were: Georges Simenon's The Little Man From Archangel, La Femme de Gilles by Madeleine Bourdouxhe and L’Assommoir by Emile Zola. Presenter: James Crawford Producer: Dominic Howell Editor: Annie McGuire A BBC AUDIO SCOTLAND PRODUCTION FOR BBC RADIO FOUR.Presenter: James Crawford
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2024-11-2428 min
The Dishcast with Andrew SullivanGraeme Wood On The Horrors Of Hamas' WarThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comGraeme is a foreign correspondent, and one of the most brilliant men I’ve ever met. He’s been a staff writer at The Atlantic since 2006 and a lecturer in political science at Yale since 2014. He’s also been a contributing editor to The New Republic and books editor of Pacific Standard, and he’s the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Graeme was in Israel when we spoke earlier this week. It’s — shall we say — a li...
2023-11-1053 min
AutoTalk - The NZ Auto Industry PodcastTransport Minister Interview ReactionsThis week, Graeme Macdonald and David Crawford join Richard to analyse and react to his interview with transport minister Michael Wood on the changes to the Clean Car Discount.
2023-05-121h 05AutoTalk - The NZ Auto Industry Podcast52... that is once a week for a year!This week Richard and Graeme are joined by former Motor Industry Association chief executive David Crawford as we discuss the news of the week and in particular the changes to the Clean Car Discount.Prepare for a Graeme rant!
2023-05-0556 min
The Motherkind Café PodcastDomestic Abuse with Thames Valley PoliceFor this special edition of the podcast, Motherkind Café coordinator Katherine Crawford spoke to 2 Thames Valley Police officers, Detective Superintendent Kelly Gardener and Detective Sergeant Graeme Allen who specialise in domestic abuse. They explain how the police process works when a domestic abuse allegation is made by a victim, and the ways in which the police investigation can support and protect someone escaping an abusive relationship. Please don't suffer in silence - you can contact the Police via 999 if you are in immediate danger, or on 101 to discuss domestic abuse or get advice. You can also use a...
2022-12-2258 min
Hospital BallSeries 9 - Episode 3: Graeme CrawfordThis week on the podcast we go all the way back to the 1970s and hear about the time when York City plied their trade in the second tier of English football, the highest level in their history. Our guest is Graeme Crawford, one of the clubs best ever goalkeepers. Graeme had a real sliding doors moment coming into professional football. He signed from Sheffield United in 1971 and few could have predicted the success for the team but also personally as he kept a record breaking 11 clean sheets in a row on route to promotion in 1974. This...
2022-08-1046 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaArthur The King: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Graeme FifePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/570134 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Arthur The King: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama Author: Graeme Fife Narrator: Keith Baxter, Ioan Meredith, Maurice Denham, Michael Kilgarriff, Paul Scofield, Full Cast, Nicholas Farrell, Jill Balcon, Anna Massey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 8 minutes Release date: June 9, 2022 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: The lavish seven-part saga of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 'Wonderful... pure pleasure' The Listener The Arthurian legends have long held a powerful grip on our collective imagination, inspiring numerous poets, novelists and playwrights to interpret them in countless different ways...
2022-06-0905 min