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Slaggy Book ClubSlaggy Book ClubThe Degenerates, Liam Payne, Lost and the new release slumpHello and welcome to episode 2 of the Vod! I'm chatting about Raeden Richardson's The Degenerates, the news of Liam Payne's passing, my new Lost obsession and the fiction new release slump. Follow me: Instagram: http://instagram.com/camerongib/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@slaggybookclubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlaggyBookClub Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/camerongib 💌 Business inquiries: camerongib@outlook.com2024-10-1831 minSoccer Over GothamSoccer Over GothamEP 110 GFC PK Win and GothamNT Olympics Preview with Liam of the Women's Soccer PodcastHosts: Ruby Pinto and Gary Gibson. Produced by Gary Gibson On this Episode: - Gotham Gets a 2 point win in their first ever Liga MX femenil vs NWSL cup game. - Gotham signs some familiar faces. Gotham signs 4 national team replacement players. Fan favorites. Can't wait to talk about it.  - Angel City sells for a record amount. We will quickly discuss the insane growth of the league.  - We’ll break down the wild ending to this opening match of the summer tournament. Posts, red card, Penalty shootouts.  - We will preview Gotham’s next match-up in Philly against the Was...2024-07-251h 11Soccer Over GothamSoccer Over GothamEP 110 GFC PK Win and GothamNT Olympics Preview with Liam of the Women's Soccer PodcastHosts: Ruby Pinto and Gary Gibson. Produced by Gary Gibson On this Episode: - Gotham Gets a 2 point win in their first ever Liga MX femenil vs NWSL cup game. - Gotham signs some familiar faces. Gotham signs 4 national team replacement players. Fan favorites. Can't wait to talk about it.  - Angel City sells for a record amount. We will quickly discuss the insane growth of the league.  - We’ll break down the wild ending to this opening match of the summer tournament. Posts, red card, Penalty shootouts.  2024-07-251h 11Liam Picks Fights PresentsLiam Picks Fights PresentsUFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley | Liam's First Look Today on the show I will be giving folks my FIRST LOOK at UFC 292: "Suga" Sean O'Malley vs. Aljamain "Funkmaster" Sterling LIVE from the TD Gardens Arena in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.I will be sharing my thoughts, my gut level reads, and my predictions for the fights. Please understand that this is before I have concluded my final research process, so the picks and predictions will not become "OFFICIAL" until I write my full card preview for Rotogrinders and produce my show on Thursdays. Access to my extensive fighter notes library, market analysis, & first access to bets as they...2023-08-161h 45Christmas PoddingChristmas PoddingChristmas Podding -What causes the biggest Christmas Meltdowns every year?This week on Christmas Podding, your hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson uncover what causes the biggest Christmas Meltdowns every year and the simple solution to a stress free Christmas at this years celebrations. Would you ever consider moving your festive celebrations one month forward if it meant saving a lot of money on airfares? Plus We have the inside scoop on the big blockbusters heading to a Christmas Cinema your way before the end of 2023, and some of the stars lining up to be in modern day Christmas Flicks are huge. And...2023-04-0926 minSFF AddictsSFF AddictsTV Club: House of the Dragon S01 Review (with Miltos Yerolemou, M.J. Kuhn & Liam Quane)W̶i̶n̶t̶e̶r̶ ̶i̶s̶ Dragons are coming! Join host Adrian M. Gibson and actor Miltos Yerolemou (aka Syrio Forel in Game of Thrones), as well as authors M.J. Kuhn and Liam Quane, as they review season one of House of the Dragon. During the panel they discuss their personal relationships with Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire, Miltos' experiences acting on Game of Thrones, first impressions of House of the Dragon, its character portrayals, time jumps, actor changes and dialogue, as well as hopes for season two and more. WARNING...2022-11-101h 47Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleDisrupting Disinformation w. Chris Kremidas CourtneyExplore the new frontiers of disinformation and disruption with futurist and policy expert Chris Kremidas Courtney. We discuss the threat of surveillance in the metaverse and how new metaverse technologies could supercharge disinformation, the fight for digital rights, how emotion overrides reason within immersive experience, the role of nation-states in this new space, how policymakers can get ahead of the private sector in defining norms for emergent technologies, the divergence of metaverses due to geopolitical competition, the politics of platform governance and many more topics.Chris Kremidas Courtney is a Senior Fellow, Peace, Security and Defense for Friends of...2022-11-011h 01Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleSilicon Warfare w. Chris MillerDelve into semiconductor geopolitics with Chris Miller, author of the new book Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. We discuss chips evolution in modern warfare, the US-China tech race, Taiwan’s ‘Silicon Shield’, what could happen to the supply chains amid a war over Taiwan, the risk posed by Huawei and SMIC, the big players across each segment of the chip industry and their geopolitical weight, the CHIPS Act, the inefficiencies of state-led technology strategies, the Chip 4 Alliance and many more topics. Chris Miller is an Associate Professor of International History at the Fletcher School...2022-10-0241 minSFF AddictsSFF AddictsTV Club: The Sandman S01 Review (with Connor M. Caplan, Liam Quane & Eleni Argyró)Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Connor M. Caplan and Liam Quane, as well as book blogger Eleni Argyró, as they review season one of The Sandman. During the panel they discuss their first introductions to The Sandman comic books, first impressions of the new show, character portrayals and the overarching narrative, their highlights from season one and much more. WARNING: This panel contains spoilers for the entire first season of The Sandman, as well as aspects of the overall comic book series. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com2022-08-251h 44Marketing RevisitedMarketing RevisitedCustomer Research Revisited - Ryan Paul GibsonHow well do you understand your customers? Most marketers will say plenty, but if you're not conducting real, thoughtful research, you could be making assumptions that are completely off. To talk through this, I spoke with Ryan Paul Gibson, founder of content lift, and we discussed it in detail.2022-05-3143 minChristmas PoddingChristmas PoddingChristmas Podding - Why there needs to be a directors cut of Love Actually made immediately and released for Christmas 2022.Liam and Ness are back talking all things Christmas on the worlds 3rd favourite Christmas Podcast. This week we start a campaign to demand the director of Love Actually Richard Curtis releases a family friendly PG version of the worlds greatest Christmas Movie in time for Christmas 2022. We unpack a few of the worlds craziest Christmas world records and ask do they enhance or cheapen the season plus We deep dive on one of the best Christmas songs you'll have never heard of but will instantly know all the words. Why hasn't it...2022-04-2425 minSFF AddictsSFF AddictsFilm Club: Dune Review (with Matt Kressel, Patricia A. Jackson, Cody Sisco & More)SFF Addicts first Film Club bonus episode is here! (Adrian promised more bonus content in Episode 1, and he's finally able to make good on that promise with this two-hour beast of a panel.) Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Matt Kressel, Patricia A. Jackson, Cody Sisco, Tiffany Trent and Liam Quane as they discuss and review Dune: Part One, the new film adaptation of the famous Frank Herbert novel. During the panel they delve into first reactions, characters and actor portrayals, ecology and environment on Arrakis, music, costumes, cinematography and much more.  About t...2021-11-112h 09Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleTaiwan's Global Ambitions with Russell HsiaoIn this conversation, I discuss Taiwan’s international relations with Russel Hsiao. We discuss Taiwan’s current context of and its place in the world, the perception gap around the risk of a Chinese invasion on Taiwan, the role of think tanks in crafting American policy toward Taiwan, how Taiwan has managed to win strong support from both parties in the US, factionalism within the KMT and the future of the party, where Taiwan fits within the Indo-Pacific, and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or righ...2021-11-041h 06Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleCyber Battle with David WarshavskiIn this conversation, I discuss cybersecurity battlefields with David Warshavski. We discuss how the digital and physical conflict are merging together, why threat actors are targeting manufactures, the problem of attribution and false flags, the geopolitics of cyberwarfare, how North Korea generates national revenue from cyber attacks, how private firms can take control of the cyber battlespace, how to build an impenetrable digital fortress or lure cyber criminals away with fake assets, and many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Li...2021-10-2836 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleHumanity's 'Open Secret' w. Johan NorbergIn this conversation, I discuss the case for an open world with Johan Norberg. We discuss cosmopolitanism in the 21st century, the importance of open systems throughout human history, why merchants were looked down upon in ancient times, whether polytheistic cultures are more open than monotheistic ones, the medieval ‘cacophony of Europe’ and why the continent birthed modernity, different interpretations of neo-civilizationalism, why China is closing after decades of opening, the threat of populism in the West, how humanity’s contradicting impulses to compete and cooperate fit together, whether US-China competition may be advantageous for the world, and many more t...2021-10-161h 20Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleCivilizationalism - The East (Part 2) with Anvesh JainIn this two-part conversation, I discuss civilizationalism as a new force in global politics with Anvesh Jain. Part 1 covers the Western half of Eurasia — the West and Russia, while Part 2 covers the Eastern half of Eurasia — India and China. In Part 2 we discuss why the state-society power balance is so different in India and China, whether civilizationalism in Asia is a new form of anti-colonialism, the role of religion in India and China, Confucianism and state ideology, how the British changed the caste system, tianxia as an inter-civilizational system, the dynamic between cultural Sinification and modern notions of Chinese ethn...2021-10-051h 40Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleSouth Korea and Japan with Brad GlossermanIn this conversation, I talk with Brad Glosserman on why it is so hard for Japan and South Korea to put the past behind them, the ongoing effects of bilateral relations on the broader security context of the Indo-Pacific, Japan’s future within the region, the dynamic of the US-China rivalry and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click the icons below to get it on Y...2021-10-031h 25Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleCivilizationalism - The West (Part 1) with Anvesh JainIn this two-part conversation, I discuss civilizationalism as a new force in global politics with Anvesh Jain. Part 1 covers the Western half of Eurasia — the West and Russia, while Part 2 covers the Eastern half of Eurasia — India and China. In Part 1 we discuss the rise of civilizationalism across the world, civilizationalists as alternative intellectuals, the ignorance of elites on the movement’s appeal, Russia as a Eurasian civilization, whether Russia is the true inheritor of the Roman empire, why Western civilizationalists admire Russian conservatism today, whether civilizations threaten the principle of equality in international relations, why ‘Western civilization’ is shared amo...2021-09-2958 minPolicy PeoplePolicy People'Code red for humanity', Russia's global warming wins, China in Afghanistan, Japan's future with Mohamad ZeeshanI talk with Mohamed Zeeshan on what the UN’s recent report on climate change means for us all, how Russia will reap geopolitical gains from global warming, weigh up China’s options in Afghanistan and ponder the dynamics of Japanese politics as the ruling party chooses its next leader. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click the icons below to get it on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spot...2021-09-231h 01Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleThe Cold Peace with Erich ElkinsIn this conversation, I discuss our new geopolitical reality ‘The Cold Peace’ with Erich Elkins. We discuss the importance of design thinking for policy problems, the roots of Western decline, Erich’s experience meeting Xi Jinping and how it shaped his thinking on the leader, the objective of China’s recent family-friendly reforms, the upcoming Philippines election, the country’s position in the Indo-Pacific, whether the first island chain can hold, why we are living in a ‘Cold Peace’ rather than a ‘Cold War’, the risk of conflict over Taiwan, and many more topics.You can see the visual overlay...2021-09-211h 08Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleIn the Drone Zone with Ali HaxhimustafaIn this conversation, I explore new frontiers of drone warfare and the defense strategies for small countries with Ali Haxhimustafa. We discuss how drones are turning the tides of battles across Eurasia, various offensive and defensive drone tactics, how drone swarms give smaller forces affordable asymmetric advantages, what to do in a military withdrawal, the evolution of Kosovo’s military mandate and capacity, the country’s plans to join NATO, defense sharing and aerial defense systems, the importance of international training programs for smaller forces, cultural differences between militaries in democracies and autocracies, automated weapons systems, and many more topi...2021-09-1343 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleCanada, Japan and the Indo-Pacific with Stephen NagyIn this conversation, I discuss Canadian and Japanese policy in the Indo-Pacific with Stephen Nagy. We discuss where Canada fits in the region, the perils of hostage diplomacy, why Canada needs to further align with other liberal democracies, the Arctic as a new space for geopolitical contest, Canada and Australia’s shared ‘China paradox’, how Ottawa should deal with the superpower in a nuanced way, whether Japan is serious about revising its Taiwan policy, what’s at stake for Tokyo in the region, the failures of Moon Jae-in’s sunshine policy, why South Koreans now dislike China more than Japan, how...2021-09-081h 02Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleGreat Indian Expectations with Aparna PandeIn this conversation, I take a walk down India’s winding path toward great power status with Aparna Pande. We discuss whether India can really catch up with China, how each country traditionally views the entrepreneur, the caste system in contemporary India, state-society relations in the country, whether majoritarian nationalism can be reversed, the conflicting ‘ideas’ of India, the economic reforms the country needs to make, why China poses an existential threat India, the challenge of urban planning on the subcontinent, India’s approach to international trade and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right aw...2021-09-0652 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleChina in the Caribbean with Rasheed GriffithIn this conversation, I discuss Chinese foreign policy in the Caribbean with Rasheed Griffith. We discuss China’s growing influence in the region, why Taiwan will lose all its Caribbean allies within a decade, how the US created a void for China to fill, which country’s economy is sustained by selling second passports to Chinese nationals, fintech and cryptocurrency experiments, infrastructure diplomacy and the need for development, why Haiti’s status as a country may be questionable, how Caribbean tax havens operate as Belt and Road-side ATMs that dispense funds to BRI recipient countries, and many more topics. “...2021-08-2756 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleRebuilding American Industry with Jeff Ferry“The economics profession has let down the American people.” - Jeff Ferry In this conversation, I discuss policy solutions for rebuilding American industry with Jeff Ferry. We discuss the impacts tariffs on China have had on the U.S. economy, whether those tariffs should be made permanent, whether the White House should use tariffs as bargaining leverage with China, the fate of third countries in U.S.-China decoupling, Taiwan and its dominance in the semiconductor industry, the transition from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’ supply chain design, solutions for breaking through the short-termism that is endemic to Silicon Valley and D...2021-08-2152 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleNuancing Superpower Competition with Brian WongIn this conversation, I discuss alternative futures for Hong Kong and the dynamics of great power competition with Brian Wong. We discuss why Brian will never leave his home city, the causes of rampant poverty and inequality in HK, why some multinatioanls are moving from HK to China, the plight of the HK diaspora and their internal divisions, Chinese nationalism and wolf warrior diplomacy, how official COVID narratives have created opposing realities in the US and China, the permanency of cultural decoupling, EU-China relations as an alternative model to superpower competition and many more topics.You can...2021-08-111h 06Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleThink Tank Diplomacy with Melissa Conley TylerIn this conversation, I discuss the nature of think tanks and their function as diplomatic actors in the international system with Melissa Conley Tyler. We discuss the diplomatic functions think tanks perform, Australia’s policy scene and how the country’s think tanks can bolster its international influence, the profitability of think tanks, why think tankers are cautious communicators, the challenge of transparency around funding, reputation as the ‘currency of think tanks’, the differences between life in academia and think tanks, how young professionals can access tanks, the importance of mentorship in policy careers, and many more topics. You ca...2021-08-0736 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy Pulse (August 04, 2021)Welcome to the Policy Pulse - a breakdown summary of some of the most compelling recent reports to come out of think tanks from around the world. This edition of the Policy Pulse is recorded as an episode of the Policy People Podcast. You can find all the links to the reports mentioned here in the show notes or in the newsletter.Thank you to Sasanka Kanuparthi for curating this edition of Policy Pulse.And now I bring you Policy pulse, (Date).Do Russia-Turkey pose a joint threat to EU regional hegemony?In...2021-08-0405 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleChina-India-Taiwan with Namrata HasijaIn this conversation, I discuss the changing dynamics of India’s relations with China and Taiwan with Namrata Hasija. We discuss how history continues to shape relations between the three, why Nehru’s government misread China, United Front operations in India today, Tibet in Sino-India relations, recent Himalayan border skirmishes, the differences between BJP and Congress policy toward Beijing, how India’s one China policy differs from the US, burgeoning people-to-people links between Taiwan and India, the prospect for Bollywood tourism in Taiwan, the importance of creating community in policy niches, and many more topics.You can listen...2021-07-2855 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleThe Selling of Canada's Sovereignty - Sam CooperIn this conversation, I discuss how a state-sponsored transnational crime operation is eroding Canadian sovereignty with Sam Cooper. We discuss how the global drugs trade is a vector of geopolitical superpower competition, the strategic weaponization of underground banking, the Vancouver model of money laundering, the CCP’s role in the fentanyl trade throughout the Americas, drug war zones in Canada’s cities, the elite capture of Canadian business leaders by Chinese tycoons, the vulnerability of Chinese Canadian communities to United Front aggression, what lessons Canada can learn from Australia’s approach to Chinese infiltration, the linkages between Russian and Chines...2021-07-2454 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy Pulse (July 21, 2021)Welcome to the Policy Pulse - a breakdown summary of some of the most compelling recent reports to come out of think tanks from around the world. This edition of the Policy Pulse will be recorded as an episode of the Policy People Podcast. You can find all the links to the reports mentioned here in the show notes or in the newsletter.Thank you to Sasanka Kanuparthi for curating this edition of Policy Pulse.Can the Biden administration keep US-Turkey tensions in check?       What should the Biden administration do to maintain influence over Turkey...2021-07-2110 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleMe and Zee: Kabul to Tokyo via the CaribbeanI talk with Mohamed Zeeshan about the geopolitical power vacuum forming in the heart of Eurasia - Afghanistan - and speculate on who could try to fill it next. We look to the twin crises playing out in Haiti and Cuba and ponder how the US should respond. We also delve into why the IOC holds the upper hand over Japan in the politics of the Olympics. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to reply to this email, leave a comment or message me at my LinkedIn profile.Stay well and stay sa...2021-07-1742 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleOur Deglobalizing World with Badri Narayanan GopalakrishnanIn this conversation, I discuss economic deglobalization with Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan. We delve into the dual disruption of populist and pandemic politics, Badri’s forecasts for full decoupling between China and the Five Eyes countries, the securitization of trade and the necessity of recalibrating neoliberal policy, the trifurcation of the post-pandemic economy, falling economic migration and remittance transfers, the fate of digital nomads and the business travellers, new taxation for the digital economy, the need to fix the WTO, how to persuade policymakers to make data-informed decisions and many more topics. You can listen to the episode ri...2021-07-141h 10Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleGeopolitical Tour de Force with Richard HeydarianIn this episode, I go on a whirlwind tour of global geopolitics with author, academic, serial columnist, policy adviser and TV host, Richard Heydarian. We discuss…* Why the Middle East is the best starting point for a geopolitics analyst (02:00)* India’s place as a ‘pivot power’ in the Indo-Pacific (8:00)* The real ‘Silk Roads’ and Eurasia’s new multicentric geopolitical order (10:00)* Neo-Ottomanism and the resurgence of Turkish adventurism (12:00)* Biden’s Indo-Pac strategy not as Obama 2.0 but as “Trump with more finesse” (18:00)* The inverse dynamics of Xi Jinping’s and Shinzo Abe’s state...2021-07-101h 52Policy PeoplePolicy PeopleRethinking Security Reform with Chris JaggerWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss how to reform a country’s security sector with Chris Jagger. We discuss security sector reform from first principles, Gambian culture and society, how to rebuild social trust in a post-regime environment, civil-military relations, the importance of national ownership in international development projects, the psychology of security vetting, similarities between Kosovo and The Gambia, why Kosovars are wonderful security consultants, how to become confident among uncertainty, why mentors are important for those working in security and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right aw...2021-07-0758 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleDefying 'DeFi-nition' with Jason HsuWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss the policy of decentralized finance and new blockchain technologies with Jason Hsu. We discuss the democratization of technology and finance, recent cryptocurrency market trends and the regulatory backlash, why tech and politics are becoming more tightly intertwined, how to bridge the gaps in thinking between tech entrepreneurs and policy people, Central Bank Digital Currencies and geopolitical competition, how think tanks can generate more public interest around their events, Taiwan’s approach to DeFi and the country’s new strategy for the 4th Industrial Revolution, why policy is a stat...2021-07-0337 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleCrisis of the Asian Century with Vasuki ShastryWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I delve into the major socio-economic headwinds that are threatening to derail Asia’s rise with Vasuki Shastry. We discuss the incentives for global elites to hype Asia’s rise, the ‘thought leadership mafia’, the threat of deglobalization to Asia’s growth, Asia’s ‘Eight Hells’ and some ways to escape them, generation and gender divides across the mega-region, the differences between policy programs that promote social mobility vis-a-vis poverty alleviation, the surprising similarities between socio-economic issues in Asia and the West, the problem of ‘Asia’ as a monolithic geo-cultural abstraction, the cas...2021-06-301h 01Policy PeoplePolicy People'Me and Zee' - Taking the World's TemperatureDear listeners,Today I chat with Mohamed Zeeshan about the latest summitry in Europe and the direction of global alliances. I am trialing a new program format for the Policy People Podcast with recurring co-hosts and episodes that are more conversational in tone. Please let me know what you think about our ‘Me and Zee’ format and whether or not you’d like to hear more episodes like this one. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to reply to this email, leave a comment or message me at my LinkedIn profile...2021-06-2646 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleTransforming Transatlanticism with Lauren SperanzaWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss NATO and the future of transatlanticism with Lauren Speranza. We discuss Biden’s Europe tour means for transatlanticism, the generational divide in NATO leadership, how Gen Z and Millenials view the organization, the three levels of hybrid threat, the nuances between Russian and Chinese threats to Europe, whether an EU-wide military could replace NATO, if cyberattacks can trigger the NATO Treaty’s Article 5 for collective defense action, the alliance’s expansion in the Indo-Pacific, the role of NATO in upholding ‘the West’ as a socio-political entity and many more topic...2021-06-2351 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleAI for a Post-Pandemic World with Sacha AlanocaWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss AI policy in the post-pandemic paradigm with Sacha Alanoca. We discuss how the pandemic has accelerated AI adoption, the key players of the AI policy space, whole-of-society approaches to AI policy, the importance of human agency, emerging AI governance mechanisms and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, how national data laws impede AI solutions for global health, the social acceptability of anti-vaccine sentiment analysis tools, how national data laws impede AI solutions for global health, why AI is the perfect field for inter-disciplinary thinkers, learning to code as...2021-06-1943 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleAfrocentric Africa Policy with Jean Claude AbeckWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore the transformation that is placing Africans at the heart of Africa policy with Jean Claude Abeck. We discuss African identity and the victim narrative, accountability as a means of achieving self-determination, the African diaspora as the continent’s ‘Fifth Region’, pan-Africanism and the vision of the Africa Union, the challenges in promoting Afrocentrism in Washington DC, renewed great power competition on the continent, Africa’s pandemic response and the danger foreign COVID aid poses to sovereignty, conflicts in Cameroon and Ethiopia, how African think tanks interface with their Western...2021-06-1647 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleBuilding EU-topia with Valerie Sternberg and Reinier van LanschotWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss how to rebuild the EU as a citizen-lead federated democracy with Valerie Sternberg and Reinier van Lanschot. We discuss how their party Volt is leading the Pro-Europe movement for a new generation, the EU’s coming transition from a technocratic to a people-centered institution, climate change and other core issues for Europe’s voters, strategies for pro-EU groups to beat right-wing populist parties at the ballot box, the EU’s performance in the pandemic, the importance of listening tours in campaigning, best practice sharing and Amsterdam’s donut economy...2021-06-1247 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleGlobalizing Indian Security with Devesh AroraWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore policy recommendations for India’s global security agenda with Devesh Arora. We discuss Sino-Indian ties and his tank’s calls for a ‘decoupling’ with China, India’s expanding role in global security, New Delhi’s mission to win a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, obstacles to the country’s rise as a maritime power, why Greece and India are natural allies in the Mediterranean and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you c...2021-06-0931 minProcessProcessLiam Gibson - Battling Colitis As A Pro FootballerToday it is a pleasure to be joined by my former teammate, professional footballer Liam Gibson. Liam's story in the game has been full of ups & downs from an early age, and more recently he has had to deal with the toughest battle of them all. Liam was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in January 2015, and his recovery from it & who story is a rollercoaster in itself...   I Help People To Look Good, Feel Good & Live Good.   Work With Me Via Online Coaching or 1-1 Personal Training -  https://brendanpearsonfitness.typeform.com/to...2021-06-081h 39Eddy LIVEEddy LIVEEddy.LIVE Show #87, Liam Gibson, Podcaster/Writer#LiamGibson is a podcaster, writer, and long-time resident of #Taiwan and Asia. Liam recently wrote a couple of fantastic articles on the current situation in Taiwan. The links to those are below, check them out. Join Eddy in this remote interview with Liam while he chats about his story and his future plans in Taiwan and his future platform, newsletter, and podcast. #eddylive Subscribe to the channel: www.eddy.live Liam's Podcast: https://policypeople.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAmguL4kU8lHrGyg5Jpn4A 2021-06-061h 41Policy PeoplePolicy PeoplePodcast Mini Update: Our journey so far and what’s to comeIn this mini update, I share my thoughts on the process of podcasting, provide a sneak peak of upcoming episodes and invite listeners to share their opinions on future guests and growth methods for the show. Once again, thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. - Liam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit policypeople.substack.com2021-06-0510 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolice People Podcast: The Taiwan Model with Kuan-Ting ChenWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore think tank innovation and the Taiwan Model with Kuan-Ting Chen. We discuss how his tank is innovating Taiwan's policy ecosystem, the country's current COVID outbreak and its pandemic response model, the threat of China and how it is perceived locally and globally, Taiwan's role in promoting democracy across the Indo-Pacific, the role of think tanks in Track 2 diplomacy, the importance of values and Taiwan's relations with the EU, burgeoning Taiwan-India ties and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio...2021-06-0245 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Diversifying Middle East Policy with Merissa KhurmaWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore the changing dynamics of the Middle East and the role of US policy in the region with Merissa Khurma. We discuss US leadership amid the recent conflict between Israel and Palestine, whether the US should withdraw from the region, the Four Arab Worlds theory, the role of Program Director within a DC think tank, the economic causes of extremism in the MENA region, obstacles to women’s participation in the region and imbalances in the labor market, the relative importance between asset inheritance and education levels for political pa...2021-05-2949 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: The East Goes Green with Manuel ZehrWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore East Asia’s green energy revolution and its implications for the wider world with Manuel Zehr. We discuss how sustainable energy is rewriting the geopolitical contours of the globe, the differences between European and East Asian approaches to renewable energy, the biggest culture shocks for international entrepreneurs in the region, what to do about Taiwan’s energy trilemma, public-private sphere dynamics in East Asian economies, how to navigate legal grey zones in Asia’s infrastructure projects, why Japan is building a pan-Asia energy grid sourced from deep within the Pa...2021-05-261h 12Policy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Resetting the Indo-Pacific Chessboard with Doc Ernest Gunasekara-RockwellWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I lay out the geopolitical chessboard of the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Ernest Gunasekara-Rockwell. We discuss the potential of a Second Cold War with China, how domestic politics distracts the US from a focused foreign policy, the physical limits of the Indo-Pacific, the dynamics of the QUAD, the US grand strategy, the centrality of Taiwan, the role of Australia and Japan, the mysteries surrounding US-India relations and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you...2021-05-221h 03Policy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: The Remote Work Revolution with Denis PennelWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore the remote work revolution with Denis Pennel. We discuss the pandemic and the acceleration toward remote work, the three sources of meaning individuals derive from work, new metrics for measuring output, the breakdown and rebirth of collective action, the risks of exploitation and dystopian micro-management tools, reskilling and lifelong learning, ageism in the workplace, think tanks and labor policymaking, universal basic income and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can c...2021-05-1942 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Gamifying Policy with Sabrina MedierosWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I get into the gamification of policy processes with Sabrina Medeiros. We discuss the use of simulation technology to trial potential policy solutions, how to create cloud-based research communities, methods for transcending institutional identities, how women can overcome new COVID-era barriers to policy participation, the evolving nature of maritime cyber attacks, alternative funding models for new tanks, which kinds of career mentoring actually work, the applications of gamification in defense and diplomacy training, and many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio...2021-05-1555 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Tracking Rail Diplomacy with Chitresh ShrivastvaIn this conversation, I discuss the rise of railway diplomacy with Chitresh Shrivastva. We discuss the implications of railway diplomacy, compare China and Japanese railway competition, consider at India’s rail interests, look at how rail facilitates socio-economic integration, consider the global challenges to railway diplomacy and the impact of the pandemic, among many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click the icons below to listen t...2021-05-1149 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Exploring Environmental Security with Dimitrios KantemnidisWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I explore the world of environmental security with Dimitrios Kantemnidis. We explore emerging maritime threats in the Mediterranean sea, how naval officers may deescalate standoffs at sea, the implications and real world scope of environmental security, how climate change amplifies conflicts, the difference between nature and the environment, the culture gap between the environmental and security policy communities, Dimitrios’ vision for an integrated European environmental security policy, and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it...2021-05-0855 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Watching the China Watchers with Jordan SchneiderIn this conversation, I discuss the power of podcasting and the challenges of China watching with Jordan Schneider. We discuss what has made his ‘pod-letter’ a success, the personal and career benefits of podcasting, why think tanks struggle to build great podcasts, common blind spots in the China watcher community, tech competition between the US and China, Biden’s China strategy and many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Altern...2021-05-0552 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Universal Leadership with Nikola IlicWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I dive into the digital disruption of leadership training with Nikola Ilic. We discuss how he got addicted to activism as a young rebel in Yugoslavia, his vision to make leadership training universally accessible, how power changes people, the moral risks of public persuasion training, the tensions between chosen identities and tribalism, tribalism as a political tool, and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connec...2021-05-0249 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Serial 'Policy Entrepreneur' with Arpit ChaturvediWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I talk about policy entrepreneurship with Arpit Chaturvedi. We discuss post-grad degree choices for policy entrepreneurs, how entrepreneurship works in the policy sector, the importance of mentorship for policy innovation, how to use systems thinking to identify new opportunities, the shortcomings of traditional policy schools, how to design research programs that address the global commons, the fate of developing countries within superpower competition, India’s coming demographic crisis and it’s aged care policy, as well as many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in t...2021-04-2955 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Myanmar's Mayhem with Azeem IbrahimThis episode was produced in partnership with Peace for Asia, a non-profit think tank researching security issues and documenting human rights violations taking place across Asia. To find out more about their work, head to peaceforasia.orgWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation, I discuss the current political crisis in Myanmar with Azeem Ibrahim. We discuss what the likely conclusion of the current standoff would be, how the Rohingya are faring amid the chaos, the international context of the crisis, the Biden administration’s response, China's Myanmar policy and its geopolitical interests in the coun...2021-04-2435 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Think Tanking Under Lockdown with Adriana AbdenurWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I learn about the process of starting a digital think tank when in lockdown with Adriana Abdenur. We discuss her personal encounter with COVID, the drama of setting up a tank virtually, the benefits of remote hiring, the importance of institutional networks for new tanks, how tank funding is secured in the global South , the causes behind the lack of female leadership in tanks, the plight of NGOs in Bolsonaro’s Brazil, how climate change is reconfiguring security policy, and many more topics.   You can listen to the episo...2021-04-2150 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleThink Tanking Under Lockdown with Adriana AbdenurWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I learn about the process of starting a digital think tank when in lockdown with Adriana Abdenur. We discuss her personal encounter with COVID, the drama of setting up a tank virtually, the benefits of remote hiring, the importance of institutional networks for new tanks, how tank funding is secured in the global South , the causes behind the lack of female leadership in tanks, the plight of NGOs in Bolsonaro’s Brazil, how climate change is reconfiguring security policy, and many more topics.   You can listen to the episo...2021-04-1750 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Dissecting Disinformation with Chris Kremidas-CourtneyWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I take a deep dive into disinformation with Chris Kremidas-Courtney. We discuss how to anticipate emerging hybrid threats, new digital vulnerabilities born from the pandemic, disinformation across human history, 5G and COVID conspiracies, the psychological appeal of disinformation, group identity and conspiracy communities, how disinformation erodes economic competitiveness, and many more topics.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click...2021-04-1448 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Dissecting Disinformation with Chris Kremidas-CourtneyWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I take a deep dive into disinformation with Chris Kremidas-Courtney. We discuss how to anticipate emerging hybrid threats, new digital vulnerabilities born from the pandemic, disinformation across human history, 5G and COVID conspiracies, the psychological appeal of disinformation, group identity and conspiracy communities, how disinformation erodes economic competitiveness, and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click...2021-04-1348 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Transforming Indian Policy with Prateek KanwalWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I explore how new education solutions are transforming India’s policy ecosystem with Prateek Kanwal. We discuss the hype around policy careers in India, the merits of MPPs over MBAs, the gaps in the country’s think tank ecosystem, the barriers to girl’s schooling and women’s education, solutions to India’s policy brain drain, how to scale the social impact of policy and many more topics.   You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Liste...2021-04-0731 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Transforming Indian Policy with Prateek KanwalWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I explore how new education solutions are transforming India’s policy ecosystem with Prateek Kanwal. We discuss the hype around policy careers in India, the merits of MPPs over MBAs, the gaps in the country’s think tank ecosystem, the barriers to girl’s schooling and women’s education, solutions to India’s policy brain drain, how to scale the social impact of policy and many more topics.   You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Liste...2021-04-0731 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleFeel the Policy with Nizar FarsakhWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this conversation I uncover the power of emotion and storytelling in policymaking with Nizar Farsakh. We discuss how think tanks attract the attention of decisionmakers, the building blocks of powerful public narratives, the problem of confirmation bias in research, why triggering counter emotions drives engagement with social causes, the strategies of successful protest movements, the incentive structures within democratic systems and many more topics. You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will c...2021-03-3151 minPolicy PeoplePolicy People'Philippinedization' with Mark PayumoWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this episode I explore the geopolitical process of Philippinedization with Mark Payumo. We discuss the Philippines’ evolving geopolitical strategy within the Indo-Pacific, the military culture of the Philippines, the country’s internal and external security threats, the first island chain, the differences between sea and land powers, President Duterte and his diplomacy, the future of Manila’s relations with Beijing and Washington, among many other topics.   You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — whi...2021-03-2749 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: India the Influencer with Mohamed ZeeshanWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this episode I explore India’s quest to become a superpower with Mohamed Zeeshan, author of ‘Flying Blind: India’s Quest for Global Leadership’. We discuss what drives India to become a superpower and what the world stands to gain from India’s rise, we also go into India’s unique place within South Asia, it’s complex relations with China and the US, New Delhi’s influence at the UN, the county’s model of development, the state of Indian democracy today and other topics. You can listen to the episode right a...2021-03-201h 29Policy PeoplePolicy PeoplePolicy People Podcast: Hong Kong - Ground Zero with Victoria Tin-bor HuiThis episode was produced in partnership with Peace for Asia, a non-profit think tank researching security issues and documenting human rights violations taking place across Asia. To find out more about their work, head to peaceforasia.orgWelcome to the Policy People Podcast. In this episode I explore the dynamics of Hong Kong in 2021 and what lessons people in policy can draw from the protest movement with Professor Victoria Tin-bor Hui. We discuss Hong Kong’s National Security Law, dissident arrests, the role of NGOs and the international community, the rule of law and press freedoms, the cl...2021-03-0848 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleVietnam in the post-COVID era: Realizing a digital countryTracy Li explains how the pandemic is accelerating Vietnam’s ambitious digitization strategy to achieve self-reliance in the tech sphere before. She then delves into the pitfalls that persist in Hanoi’s digital governance - censorship and a legal environment. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe for more…Read the full article here: https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/vietnam-post-covid-era-realizing-digital-countryTracy Li is a Post-Graduate Research Scholar at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, focusing on tech and innovation in Southeast Asia. To find out more about Tracy and her work, co...2020-08-1213 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleDecoding Cyberattack on AustraliaKritika Roy uses Australia as a case in point to reveal the hidden complexities of cyber attacks, spanning from the technical to the diplomatic. As the number of attacks increases, policy makers need to be more strategic about their responses and make contingency plans for all potential scenarios. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe for more… Read the full article here: https://idsa.in/idsacomments/decoding-cyberattack-on-australia-kroy-140720Kritika Roy is Research Analyst at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Get a 20% discount on Roy’s new book “COVID-19: Analyzing...2020-08-0611 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleThe maritime implications of growing China-Iran strategic tiesAbhijit Singh outlines what the new China-Iran deal means for the western Indian ocean and explains why the loss of Chabahar is symptomatic of India’s deeper predicament in the region.Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe for more.Read the full article here: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-maritime-implications-of-growing-china-iran-strategic-ties/Abhjit Singh is a former naval officer and maritime policy specialist who has been involved in crafting India's maritime strategy. He is currently head of the Maritime Policy Initiative at Observer Research Foundation. To find out more about Abhijit and...2020-08-0408 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleTrump or Biden? The Potential Impact of the US Election on IndiaTridivesh Singh Maini breaks down what either a Trump or Biden presidency would mean for Indian foreign policy and sheds light on what is at the heart of US-India ties.Read the full article here: http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publication/trump-or-biden-the-potential-impact-of-the-us-election-on-india/Mr Maini is a New Delhi based Policy Analyst associated with OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India. His research interests include the India-Pakistan-China triangle, India’s “Act East” Policy, the Indo-Pacific Region and Indian federalism. To find out more about Tridivesh and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.link...2020-07-3114 minPolicy PeoplePolicy PeopleBetween Policy Worlds with Tridivesh Singh MainiTridivesh Singh Maini knows how to transition. He has not only made multiple leaps across industries spanning journalism, think tanks and academia, he has also moved in policy circles in Washington, Singapore and New Delhi. This trajectory has given Tridivesh a unique vantage point from which to view the policy world. In this episode, he shows us the lay of the policy land from this unique perspective and shares advice on how to best position yourself to make the greatest impact in policy. To find out more about Tridivesh and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn...2020-07-2236 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your Worldtridivesh trialtest  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-07-1636 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldFeed me.. ! Tinkering with RSS pluginsLiam's notes on a bunch of RSS feed plugins as he tries to filter out posts based on authors. Snippets of Ben's notes included too.    Simple Link Directory WP RSS Aggregator  - Premium US$150 WordPress Automatic Plugin - US$18 Youtube Vid: How to Make an AutoBlogging Website with WordPress and Automatic Plugin & Make Money in 2020  YD Buddypress Feed Syndication Uncanny Automator Plugin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-03-2922 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldCreating under QuarantineGetting cabin fever under quarantine..? Nothing like good conversation when in isolation..! Liam (almost) finishes his thesis and looks ahead to create new synergies between Policy People and Global Voices, Ben maps out his game plan for the Product Hunt launch.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-03-202h 32Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldBen's preparing for launch / A disastrous internship- Ben's upcoming ProductHunt launch - How to collaborate with creators - Success with automated traffic generation - Liam's launch feedback - Liam gets a new disastrous internship Product Hunt Product Hunt Launch checklist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-02-191h 17Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldLiam: 3, 2, 1 .. Policy People has launched! 🚀Recording taken of the night of Policy People's first mini-launch. Check out the site now at http://policy-people.org/ (and please give feedback ;-) In this quick ep, I give an overview of the site's stack plus which users I chose to test out the MVP. Updates on first user feedback due in the next episode with Ben, so stay tuned! http://policy-people.org/ https://www.livechatinc.com/ https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-02-1709 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldLiam: My Minimum Viable (Free!) WordPress StackQuick update on cobbling together a basic working free stack for the site. Great to have a set up which can grow steadily from core MVP to additional features and build out as we grow overtime. Check out what I toyed with in the notes below !  https://www.buddyboss.com/  (Free Platform and Paid Theme)  http://rankitwp.com/  (A Promising Link Aggregator but likely abandaned now...) https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/simple-link-directory/ (Heaps of features if you want to do Lists of Links. Freemium.)  https://www.wprssaggregator.com/extensions/ (Autoposts Pulled RSS F...2020-01-2919 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your World2020 VisionBen and Liam reemerge from the depths to bring you our plans for 2020 and a long overdue update on all that has been going on these past few months. Thanks to all of you for hanging in there!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2020-01-201h 15Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldOn hiatus!Create Your World goes on temporary hiatus while Liam completes his Master's degree. Also: - Biggest lessons learned so far - Plans for Liam's next project: "Global Voices" - Podcasting tips - Reflections on the podcast so far --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-10-041h 16Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldFinding solid ground / Coding school?Liam is out of luck in applications for teaching platforms as he tries to make ends meet with some solid teaching hours while Ben weighs up whether or not learning Python would be more efficient than outsourcing.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-09-2059 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldClaire-ity at last! / Showing your Strengths- Is this the era of creators? - Liam's rocky business partnership reaches a conclusion.  But as one door closes, another opens - Referral SaaS companies compared - Ben helps a small business get on the map --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-09-131h 01Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldAn Instagram Breakthrough | 'Go Pro' on Teachable?Ben successfully navigates Facebook's support maze. Liam sizes up the leap to Teachable's Pro plan as he grapples with an age-old startup dilemma... he needs money to grow, but needs to grow to make money! Instagram_boy Instagram shopping checklist EarlyParrot referrals DotCom Secrets book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-09-061h 20Create Your WorldCreate Your World~ The One-Ear-Only Episode ~Ben discovers the potential of referrals for email marketing, while Liam's wanders through a misty maze of deal-making with his ever-elusive sales partner. https://www.earlyparrot.com/# --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-08-3056 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldOh.. SEO! / Slicing up a new sales pieBen is boning up on SEO with a side-hustle, while reworking his Reddit strategy. Liam gets a run of high-ticket sales and ponders how to negotiate commission rates with his new sales rep, Claire.    https://yoast.com/   https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/   https://kopywritingkourse.com/join  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-08-191h 22Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldA Fresh PerspectiveLiam's time away from his morning broadcast leaves him with a new perspective, and a new plan. Ben has a new dropshipping idea. Check out Design Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-08-051h 19Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldFlakey Freelancers / An Unexpected TurnBen's freelancers drop the ball, leaving his marketing strategy in the lurch. Liam launches his conversation classes, to unexpected results. Automate posting Shopify products to Social Media > Outfy.com Booking classes/appointments > Simplybook.me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-07-2653 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldThis Grass Ain't Greener! / Getting the Facts StraightLiam's Utopian vision is shattered while Ben deals with feedback from a traffic spike --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-07-191h 14Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldOutsourcing on a limb / Buying time with a new platformBen makes some rookie errors hiring a freelance editor while making gains with an SEO analytics suite. Liam's course sales dry up as he mulls over whether to extend the runway by teaching on AmazingTalker or start building out a MVP for his own product.   Strange Planet   Discover Earth Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-07-121h 17Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldEnticing new platforms / How to nail product-market fitLiam finds a new platform for teachers, and a potential protege. Ben maps out a flywheel and finds a formula to quantify the elusive product-market fit.  America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization. Amazing Talker. Tim Wu, The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires. Ben's Product-Market fit tweetstorm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-06-272h 10Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldConcocting Stories and Strategies with Mark Wilbur, the Online AlchemistOur first ever guest is Mark Wilbur, the quintessential non-traditional technical founder. He's currently running alchemist.camp, a hands-on subscription website to help programmers learn the powerful Elixir programming language. Cracking the Coding Interview ->  https://www.amazon.com.au/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850  Actionable Gamification ->  https://www.amazon.com.au/Actionable-Gamification-Beyond-Points-Leaderboards-ebook/dp/B00WAOGY4U  How I Tricked Myself into Being Awesome ->  https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/05/how-i-tricked-myself-into-being-awesome/  Alchemist Camp Podcast ->  https://alchemist.camp/podcast Mark's blog -> https://toshou.com Mark's Twitter ->  https://twitter...2019-06-212h 16Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldAll-seeing Instagram Integrations / Game Over for Gamification ?Ben unlocks new hashtags by mixing Google’s Vision AI with Instagram while Liam mulls over how on earth his first gamified live show halves the view count but doubled engagement.  Check us out on Indie Hackers ! -->  https://www.indiehackers.com/product/create-your-world-podcast Upvote us on Product Hunt ! -->   https://www.producthunt.com/posts/create-your-world-podcast  Wanna save on cloud space? Use Ben's Digital Ocean Affiliate Link --> https://m.do.co/c/13d91f4238b1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-06-142h 26Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldFixing leaky Reddit funnels / Why YouTube channels grow like treesBen does some plumbing work on his subreddit funnel and ponders the creative process. Upsells are the silver lining to Liam’s first disappointing course sale, while his YouTube channels bears fruit. For a different integration solution try Integromat --> https://www.integromat.com/en  Interested in learning Elixir or Phoenix? Check out Alchemist Camp -->  https://alchemist.camp/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-311h 37Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldLooking at the Big Picture / Sobering up with PsychonautsBen gets to grips with the psychonauts and looks into other niche communities, Liam steps back to redefine his long-term goals and the business he is building. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-311h 43Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldTrouble with the job / Making native contentLiam finds his business is causing some issues with his regular job, and Ben decides his content needs to change --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-311h 24Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldRevising the Course / Fighting for ClicksLiam tries a new tack with his new course, and Ben tries new strategies to get traffic  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-311h 00Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldA Big Turnaround / Finding NichesLiam's fortunes turn at the last minute, Ben looks to refine his target audience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-301h 28Create Your WorldCreate Your WorldCrash and Burn / Starting MarketingLiam's course launch doesn't go as well as he hoped, and Ben starts marketing Discover Earth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-3057 minCreate Your WorldCreate Your WorldWelcome to Our WorldBen and Liam introduce their businesses, how they chose them, and their plans for the future.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-your-world/message2019-05-3018 min