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THINK Business with Jon DwoskinCrypto, Capital & Customer Service: The Many Lives of James O’Brien James O’Brien has spent over a decade founding, building, and raising capital for early stage startups across a variety of industries. He is the co-founder and COO of an AI startup called Ducky — process and workflow automation software for the Customer Service industry. Prior to co-founding Ducky, James was the Chief Operating Officer of Nashville, TN-based asset manger Valkyrie Investments. During his tenure there, Valkyrie investments launched the United State’s second bitcoin futures ETF and grew to over $1B in assets. Before Valkyrie, James was the first hire at AltoIRA, a Nashville-based fintech company specializing in sel...2025-06-1621 min
Regional Property ShowThe Experts Guide to Bathroom Renovations with James HearnSummaryJames Hearn is a qualified Builder specialising in Bathroom renovations and he discusses the importance of bathroom renovations being done correctly, highlighting the health implications of neglecting this space. He outlines the signs that indicate it's time for a renovation, the process involved, and the necessary permits and compliance requirements. James also addresses common risks and pitfalls homeowners face during renovations, the cost versus value of bathroom upgrades, and the options for modernisation without a full renovation. He concludes with practical advice for homeowners considering a bathroom renovation.Takeaways...2025-05-0236 min
Artificial Breakdown7. Music Industry Ethics | James O’BrienAI is coming for the music industry—because what it needs right now is more controversy over who owns what. Carrie and Pete sit down with James O’Brien, Co-CEO of Sound Ethics to talk about AI’s role in music: can AI and artists coexist, or are we about to see the world’s weirdest battle of the bands? Tune in for some hot takes, ethical debates and what musicians can do to move forward in the era of AI on today’s episode of Artificial Breakdown.https://www.soundethics.org/ Guests: James O’Bri...2025-03-3149 min
Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma FaithJames O’Brien: The Therapy Session That Changed My LifeFrom speaking to opinionated callers on his radio show, to taking down Nigel Farage live on air, James O’Brien has dealt with his fair share of mad, sad and bad. Me and my Mum are also huge fans of his, so I was super excited to invite him over for a chat.In this episode, we delve deep into James’ early life; from being born to a young single mother and his subsequent adoption, to his experiences of corporal punishment at Catholic school. We discuss how these early experiences shaped him, and how therapy helped him...2025-02-1847 min
View From My SofaJames O'Brien on selling suits to John Major, being a 'not very good' journalist and the impossibility of impartialityThis week’s guest is the LBC radio host, James O’Brien. James grew up in Kidderminster in the 70s and 80s with his adoptive parents Joan and Jim O’Brien. He attended Ampleforth College, the famous Catholic public school in Yorkshire. He describes his school years as rebellious – but reflects that the ‘weird burning sense of injustice’ he felt was ‘pretty well placed’. Following in his father’s footsteps – James pursued a career in journalism – and got his foot in the door thanks to a chance encounter with John Major. Although he started out in print, he later segued into broadcast...2025-02-1158 min
The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast - For those who care about trustHow to Leverage AI with a Human Touch with James O’Brien and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E123 S05Have you ever thought about how artificial intelligence could support us in our day-to-day work without replacing us? The fact is that when AI and people work together, incredible things may happen.
We're exploring this exciting topic today with Punit Bhatia and Ducky.ai creator and COO James O'Brien. He has spent almost a decade working in startups and working hard to enhance customer service through AI.
Join the discussion with us about how AI can greatly assist us in customer service, increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of our...2024-10-1028 min
Quiet RiotTHE FAR WRONG with James O'BrienAlex, Naomi, and special guest James O'Brien chat about the riots in England, the people who stoked them and now claim refuse all responsibility, and the toxic influence of social media. And in the second part, we look at Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, and the remarkable turnaround in the US election. PLUS Wokey Dokey and You Gotta Troll With It.Find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. (We are working on threads and YouTube.)2024-08-081h 01
Marketing in the Age of AIJames O'Brien InterviewRevolutionizing Customer Service with AI 🤖✨ | Featuring James O'Brien from Ducky.ai
In this exciting episode of "Marketing in the Age of AI," host Emanuel Rose sits down with James O'Brien, a leader in customer service AI, to explore how Ducky.ai is transforming the landscape of customer support. They dive deep into the balance of human empathy and cutting-edge AI, offering a fresh perspective on creating seamless customer experiences.
How to integrate AI with human customer service effectively.
The importance of maintaining human empathy in AI-driven interactions.
The inner workings of Ducky...2024-07-2528 min
The Procurement Software PodcastHow will Tech Impact L&D? – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive PurchasingThis week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads sits down with Jonathan O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Positive Purchasing.
The conversation explores the transformative influence of technology on procurement training and learning.
Jonathan, renowned for his podcast, The Procurement Show, as well as being a serial author of procurement textbooks, brings a polished, radio-inspired approach to the conversation.
Join us for an insightful discussion on how technology is transforming procurement training.
What's the impact of tech on L&D in Procurement?
In this episode, Jonathan discusses the transition from traditional classroom training to a blend of...2024-07-2428 min
Páginas Oscuras#295 ¿Que es eso? de Fritz-James O'Brien¿Qué es eso? es un relato de terror del escritor irlandés Fritz-James O'Brien (1826-1862), publicado originalmente en la edición de marzo de 1859 de la revista Harper's Magazine, y luego reeditado en la antología de 1881: Poemas y relatos de Fitz James O'Brien (The Poems and Stories of Fitz-James O'Brien).
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¿Qué es eso?, nos sitúa en una pensión un tanto decrépita, bohemia, donde el protagonista, tras experimentar con el opio y fuertemente influenciado por sus lecturas macabras, es atacado por una misteriosa criatura invisible.
Poco podemos decir acerca de esta entidad invisible, y menos aún sobre cuá...2024-07-1942 min
Profit With A PlanEP262: Turning a Customer Service Cost Center into a Profit Center with James O'BrienTurning a Customer Service Cost Center into a Profit Center
Host: Marcia Riner, CEO & CFP of Infinite Profit
Guest: James O'Brien, Co-Founder and CEO of Ducky
Introduction: In this episode of "Profit with a Plan," Marcia Riner dives into the transformative power of turning your customer service department from a cost center into a profit center. Joining her is James O'Brien, co-founder and CEO of Ducky, an AI customer support company. James shares his insights on leveraging customer interactions to drive revenue and create loyal advocates for your brand.
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2024-07-1737 min
My Time CapsuleEp. 393 - James O’BrienJames O’Brien is best known for his daily current affairs programme on the radio station LBC, with over 1.2 million weekly listeners, he has also presented and appeared on a variety of TV shows including ‘Newsnight’ and ‘Have I Got News For You?’. James is an award-winning writer whose journalism has appeared everywhere from the TLS to the Daily Mirror and was a former editor of the Daily Express gossip column. His first book, How To Be Right, was a Sunday Times bestseller and won the Parliamentary Book Award for Best Political Book by a non-politician. His latest book, How They B...2024-06-101h 06
The TrawlThe Trawl Meets: James O'BrienIn this episode, Marina and Jemma meet the person who can, in large part be thanked (blamed?!) for turning their mild interest in politics into a passion - Mr Brexit himself: James O'Brien.The LBC star, journalist and best-selling author of books including his latest, How They Broke Britain, for once finds himself on the opposite side of the interrogating questions. They hear about his leap to fame courtesy of Brexit and take a trip down memory lane with some caller clips that never get old. There's some quizzing on James' position on Labour and the looming ele...2024-05-291h 13
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest: James "Bud" DaySend us a textPowwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43Music & Culture - 01:09:19Influential Singers and Song Making - 01:15:40 Songwriting and Musical Influence - 01:25:54Song Origins and Influences - 01:30:19Memorable Songs and Powwow Contests - 01:40:56The Impact of Powwow Singing Culture - 01:49:47Song Memory - 02:03:26Song from this episode (Link to YouTube)2024-05-282h 13
The Running Journey13.1 Miles of Pain With James O’Brien - Day Five | Run With Rob 2024 |YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@RunWithRobCMV Check out our TikTok for more content! 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv ⭐⭐ 13.1 Miles of Pain With James O’Brien - Day Five | Run With Rob 2024 | Day five was a wild one... From crushing a sub 2 hour half marathon to then bushwhacking for nearly three hours, this was NOT an easy day. Enjoy this conversation of me & my buddy James O'Brien after the full marathon on day five! #EnduranceNutrition #MarathonFuel #MarathonTraining #GoalSetting #FirstMarathonTips #TheRunningJourney #WeightLossJourney #IronmanTraining #Ironman #Triathlon #Olympian #UltraMarathon #MarathonPacing #PaceForMarathon #MarathonPace #Pa...2024-05-1413 min
PlurawlCelebrate the Small Wins with James O’BrienWelcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is James O’Brien. James O’Brien is a born and raised New Yorker with a background in retail, academia, and the start-up ecosystem. He specializes in long-term strategy, systematization, and working cross-functionally -- all while keeping people & community at the center of his work. In this week’s episode, James shares how he stays true to his most authentic s...2024-05-1442 min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark SteelClassic: What The F*** Is Going On? with James O'BrienWhile Mark recovers from the side-effects of his recent cancer treatment, here's another chance to listen to our most downloaded episode of all time... In this special extended interview, Mark talks to LBC presenter James O'Brien about everything from Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn – and from Katie Hopkins to our very own talk-show host Mike Concrete. James and Mark discuss how to change people's minds, how to deal with trolls on social media, and (in a still-to-be-pitched TV game show called Challenge Suella) how to fit a billion people into Britain. 2024-01-131h 12
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, ParanormalClassic Supernatural Stories by A J Alan, Ulric Daubeny, W F Harvey, Fitz James O'brien, F Marion Crawford, D.K. Broster, M R James, Guy De Maupassant, E F Benson, Elinor Mordaunt, Amelia B. Edwards, O Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Machen, Sheridan Le Fanu, Algernon Blackwood, H.P. Lovecraft, Edith Nesbit, Saki, Washington Irving, Ambrose Bierce, Victor Hugo, Mark Twain, Charles DickensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772391to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Classic Supernatural Stories
Author: A J Alan, Ulric Daubeny, W F Harvey, Fitz James O'brien, F Marion Crawford, D.K. Broster, M R James, Guy De Maupassant, E F Benson, Elinor Mordaunt, Amelia B. Edwards, O Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Machen, Sheridan Le Fanu, Algernon Blackwood, H.P. Lovecraft, Edith Nesbit, Saki, Washington Irving, Ambrose Bierce, Victor Hugo, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens
Narrator: Robbie Mcnab, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 42 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2024
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary:
Over the long...2024-01-014h 42
Radio Times PodcastJames O'Brien on selling suits to John Major, being a 'not very good' journalist and the impossibility of impartialityThis week’s guest is the LBC radio host, James O’Brien. James grew up in Kidderminster in the 70s and 80s with his adoptive parents Joan and Jim O’Brien. He attended Ampleforth College, the famous Catholic public school in Yorkshire. He describes his school years as rebellious – but reflects that the ‘weird burning sense of injustice’ he felt was ‘pretty well placed’. Following in his father’s footsteps – James pursued a career in journalism – and got his foot in the door thanks to a chance encounter with John Major. Although he started out in print, he later segued into broadcast...2023-12-051h 02
Behind The Lines with Arthur SnellEp 16: James O'Brien on How they Broke BritainJames O'Brien is often described as the voice of liberal England. With this regular radio slot on LBC and his huge online following, he is a reminder that popular doesn’t have to be populism. His patient, forensic but totally accessible unpicking of cynical political dishonsesty, particularly of the Brexist variety, has been a beacon of sanity for literally millions of people - at a time when so many other media outlets, including the BBC, no longer seem prepared to call out deliberately misleading public messaging. O’Brien sometimes feels like a lone voice of reason and that points to a...2023-11-2449 min
Pod Save the UKJudges block Rwanda plan, plus who broke Britain with James O’BrienA frantic week in UK politics, that started with the sacking of Suella Braverman and the shock return of David Cameron, took another huge twist as the Supreme Court ruled that the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. Rishi Sunak however came out fighting, announcing an emergency bill to keep the policy alive.Plenty then for Nish and Coco to get their teeth stuck into with guest, LBC presenter and “conscience of liberal Britain” James O’Brien. His book ‘How they broke Britain’ features a cast of nefarious characters, including Cameron himself - how suitab...2023-11-1656 min
The News MeetingBonus episode: James O’Brien on the people who broke Britain and how we fix itLBC presenter James O’Brien talks to Tortoise’s editor-in-chief James Harding about the people who he thinks broke Britain, why there aren’t any rules anymore and his approach to journalism.James Harding also takes issue with some of the people he includes in his new book, ‘How They Broke Britain’, and asks how his experience presenting Newsnight affected how he thinks about balance and impartiality.You can hear what James O’Brien thinks should lead the news in a recent episode of The News Meeting here.What do you think sh...2023-11-1025 min
The News MeetingJames O’Brien on Suella Braverman and why Shell is suing GreenpeaceWhat should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor-in-chief James Harding.James O’Brien, LBC presenter and author of ‘How They Broke Britain’, joins the Tortoise team to discuss Suella Braverman’s attack on the police, a topsy-turvy week in US politics and Shell taking Greenpeace to court.You can listen to a longer conversation between James O’Brien and James Harding about his book, the British media and its politics in a bonus episode, which will be released at 5pm on Friday.What do...2023-11-1034 min
Listen to Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsHow They Broke Britain by James O'brienPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690214 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How They Broke Britain Author: James O'brien Narrator: James O'brien Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 50 minutes Release date: November 2, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. ‘Made me so angry I had to stop listening to it while driving. Superb’ THE SECRET BARRISTER Something has gone really wrong in Britain. Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and...2023-11-0205 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsHow They Broke Britain by James O'brienPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690214to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How They Broke Britain
Author: James O'brien
Narrator: James O'brien
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 50 minutes
Release date: November 2, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.55 of Total 11
Ratings of Narrator: 4.75 of Total 4
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. ‘Made me so angry I had to stop listening to it while driving. Superb’ THE SECRET BARRISTER Something has gone really wrong in Britain. Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much...2023-11-0210h 50
Classic Ghost StoriesThe Lost Room by Fitz James O'BrienFitz James O'Brien (1828 – April 6, 1862) was an Irish-American writer, best known for his works in the genre of science fiction and fantasy. Born in Cork, Ireland, he migrated to the United States in 1852 after squandering his inheritance.O'Brien settled in New York City and began his writing career which took off with his contributions to Harper's Magazine and the New York Saturday Press. He quickly gained popularity for his strange and imaginative stories. His most recognized works include "The Diamond Lens" and "What Was It? A Mystery", both of which are considered early contributions to the science fiction ge...2023-09-231h 16
The Elite Recruiter PodcastFrom Contingent to Retained Search with James O'Brien and I-IntroFrom Contingent to Retained SEarch with James O'Brien and I-Intro
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Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, our host Benjamin Mena sits down with special guest James O'Brien from I-Intro, a seasoned recruitment leader with a sales background from the UK. James takes us on his journey from stumbling into the recruitment industry to becoming an advocate for our intro, a company focused on helping recruitment businesses transition from...2023-08-1044 minThe Procurement Software PodcastTraining to procurement SaaS – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive PurchasingIn this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by a multiple published author, procurement training business owner and SaaS entrepreneur - Jonathan O'Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing.
Jonathan is here to talk about the big changes he's witnessed in the industry over the last 20 years, and to look forward to the future of digital procurement.
Training to procurement SaaS – Jonathan O’Brien from Positive Purchasing
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What are the biggest changes in procurement over the past 20 years?
Biggest changes in procurement over the past 20 years.
Cost focus and recognition.
Mitigating price rises and d...2023-07-1240 min
Beyond the Image PodcastLet’s Talk About Sales with Sheley BrienLet’s Talk About Sales with Sheley Brien Hosted by: James Patrick We’re going to be talking about sales today. I love talking about sales, it seems to make so many of our listeners get a little bit uncomfortable, in a good way. Sales is something that can frustrate a lot of you or leave you feeling overwhelmed, not knowing what you need to do. Oftentime, many of us will try to go down these rabbit holes and figure out “how to sell without selling,” or create sales without having to build or nurtur...2023-07-0749 min
How To Own The Room21.3 James O’Brien, broadcaster - Happy High StatusCan you be “too confident”? How entitled is too entitled? In this third of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to broadcaster and journalist James O’Brien, LBC presenter and author of How They Broke Britain (coming in Nov 2023), about challenging difficult and entitled people (especially certain privately-educated politicians), coming to terms with his own insecurities and finding a kind of humility after experiencing a major setback in his forties. Plus James reveals how he went from being someone who felt sick talking to people at parties to feeling comfortable in himself. Is it a good idea t...2023-06-2932 min
Shaping OpinionJames Fishback: When Debate is Not PermittedCompetitive debate veteran and veteran debate coach James Fishback joins Tim to talk about free speech, and at times the lack of certain kinds of debate in high school debate. James founded an organization called Incubate Debate in 2019 after serving as a volunteer debate coach in Miami-Dade county for two-years. Prior to that, he competed in high school debate for four-years in Broward County.https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Hijacking_High_School_Debate_auphonic.mp3James Fishback started Incubate Debate, with the goal of making debate accessible to students of all...2023-06-2638 min
All Your Days‘Church of the Kitchen Sink’ (2003–2023)In the fall of 2002, I turned on a four-track and demo-ed the album I intended to record as a follow-up to my record 'Life Underwater.' A lot of things changed after that. The new season of ‘All Your Days’ starts with the story of lost work and how it was made between the events of September 11, 2001, and the day I switched on the recorder. A portrait of a year marked by fire and death, haunted spaces and creations, by the accidental making of a time capsule that would emerge 20 years later as a testament of sorts. Clips...2023-06-0632 min
What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark SteelWhat The F*** Is Going On? with James O'BrienIn this special extended interview, Mark talks to LBC presenter James O'Brien about everything from Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn – and from Katie Hopkins to our very own talk-show host Mike Concrete. James and Mark discuss how to change people's minds, how to deal with trolls on social media, and (in a soon-to-be-pitched TV game show called Challenge Suella) how to fit a billion people into Britain.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod...2023-04-011h 07
All Your DaysChris Chandler (Magic and Change)Chris Chandler is a maker of new things out of two things, out of three things, out of four — one of the world’s consummate collaborators, sharing tracks with luminaries, fusing the verse he inhabits with the chords and choruses of artists such as Dan Bern, Jim Infantino, Peter Yarrow, Anne Feeney and Paul Benoit. I’ve known Chris a bit over the years, and years ago shared stages with him here and there, and I’ve always been moved and awed by what he manages to do with a pair of vocal cords and the truth. But I’ve never he...2023-03-211h 34
All Your DaysPamela Means (Protests and Love Songs)Pamela Means is among the most incisive and insightful describers of injustice and indignation, anger and antipathy — on a level with few others. Her songs create a lens, and in its focus we can call out the racists, the fascists, the homophobes, the horror dealers among us. And yet, Pamela Means is at the same time a writer of love songs, making space for love. This is the story of her career doing both and more and how Pamela continues to honor that heavy responsibility, speaking the truth and calling things out.Clips in this episode:Jam...2023-02-071h 31