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The Ridiculously Human PodcastLiz McConaghy, RAF Chinook Crew Chick and Motivational SpeakerLiz McConaghy, is a special lady that has lived a unique life very unfamiliar to most. She joined the Royal Air Force on her 19th birthday and ended up as the longest serving female crewman on the RAF Chinook Fleet. At 21, she was the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq and was the only female crewman on the Chinook wing for 4 years. The toll of 2 deployments to Iraq and 10 deployments to Afghanistan, a messy divorce, and the isolation of Covid, came to a head in 2020 with Liz attempting to end her life. 2025-07-171h 10
Agents UnleashedWhy AI Agents Need Blockchains to Be Free ft. Trent McConaghyWelcome to Episode 10 of the Agents Unleashed Podcast — the show that helps you find signal in the noisy world of agentic AI. Hosted by Thomas Maybrier (Digital Media Producer, Valory), this episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Trent McConaghy, co-founder of Ocean Protocol and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). In This Episode: Trent shares his journey, from early AI-for-chips design to launching Ocean Protocol, an early AI and crypto project. He explains his view on what a truly autonomous AI agent is, why they need sovereignty, and why blockchains are essential....2025-06-2053 min
The CAPB PodcastThe CAPB Podcast - Liz McConaghy "Chinook Crew Chick"Next up on The CAPB Podcast is best selling author and RAF Veteran, Liz McConaghy. We laughed for the whole time recording this episode, Liz is Veteran Royalty and her honesty and authenticity coupled with a wicked sense of humour made this one an absolute scream !!Liz McConaghy's remarkable journey encompasses a distinguished 17-year tenure as the longest-serving female crewmember on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet. Hailing from a small town in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, she embarked on her aviation career, commencing on her 19th birthday at RAF Cranwell, marking the inception of her remarkable...2025-03-2846 min
Gays ReadingCharlotte McConaghy (Wild Dark Shore) feat. Bruce Vilanch, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks to Charlotte McConaghy (Wild Dark Shore) about Charlotte's journey from writing fantasy epics to exploring real-world themes, environmentalism and human connection in her recent works, and the challenges and joys of depicting complex, authentic characters. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Bruce Vilanch who shares amusing anecdotes from his vast career in entertainment, including his experiences with celebrities and the most memorable—and infamous—projects he's worked on. Charlotte McConaghy is the author of the international bestseller MIGRATIONS, a TIME Magazine Best Book of t...2025-03-041h 09
CinematalkEp. 94 DEAD MAIL with Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghyThis February at the UW Cinematheque, in our ongoing series of new international movies making their first local theatrical showings, we present the Madison Premiere of DEAD MAIL, written and directed by the talented duo of Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy.
Evocatively set in the Midwest at the dawn of the digital age, this dark comedy and thriller is one of the most exciting American movies of the decade! DEAD MAIL begins with the story of Jasper, a diligent post-office clerk played by Tomas Boykin, who discovers a blood-stained cry for help delivered to his “dead letter” office. With assistance from...2025-02-0651 min
The Boom Clap PodcastEp 164: Forensics investigator to rescue in Cambodia, Working for Jesus with Brian McConaghyThis is a can’t miss episode. Brian McConaghy joins us for an incredible conversation about the work he does to combat human trafficking, as well as support the victims of that devastating crime.His life reads like a movie… from the dangerous streets of Ireland as a child, to forensic work in Vancouver on some of the most gruesome cases, to Cambodia to rescue and support the most vulnerable… it’s unlike the life most people live, but for him it’s just every day. Brian is filled with wisdo...2024-12-181h 37
The CGAI Podcast NetworkEnergy Security Cubed: The Trump Administration and Keystone XL Revival with Dennis McConaghyOn this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Dennis McConaghy about the discussion around reviving the Keystone XL Pipeline and the inherent challenges in such a pursuit.
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Guest Bio:
- Dennis McConaghy is a CGAI Fellow and a former Executive with TC Energy, where he was responsible for the Keystone XL project
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Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Reading recommendations:
- "Augustus: First Emperor of Rome", by Adrian...2024-12-1243 min
The Mindplex PodcastEpisode 37: The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (Ben Goertzel & Trent McConaghy)Send us a textJoin Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNet and Trent McConaghy, Co-founder of Ocean Protocol as they explain the next steps with the ASI merger, now that the ASI token has launched.Desdemona Robot is now running the show and has oodles of new dialogue systems, accompanied by her co-host Lisa Rein.Episode 37: The Artificial Superintelligence AllianceThe Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI) marks a significant milestone in the field of decentralized AI technologies, initiated by a merger among three major players: SingularityNET, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol.2024-10-2850 min
The Jim Rutt ShowEP 260 Ben Goertzel and Trent McConaghy on a Crypto Merger for AGI/ASIJim talks with Trent McConaghy and Ben Goertzel about the merger of Ben's SingularityNET AGIX token, Trent's Ocean Protocol, and Fetch. They discuss the relative size of the merger, motivations for pulling together the three networks, distinguishing this from a standard corporate merger, how the communities of the projects reacted, leveraging the benefits of scale, changing the ticker symbol, defining AGI vs ASI, forecasts on AGI, considering the arc of self-driving cars, data bottlenecks, the likely shape of superintelligence, what the 3 organizations do, autonomous economic agents, AI creativity, the amount of work happening on crypto networks, the antifragility of crypto, wh...2024-10-021h 36
The Furiously Curious ShowFaith in the Face of Horror: A Jaw-Dropping Conversation with Brian McConaghyBrian McConaghy comes on the Furiously Curious Show and shares jaw-dropping stories from his life, filled with astonishing horrors, incredible healing, gripping insights on biblical justice, and valuable lessons for the Western church.Brian McConaghy is a follower of Christ, a husband and dad, and the founding director of Ratanak International. He has 22 years of service in the RCMP as a forensic expert and over 25 years dedicated to combating human trafficking in Cambodia.https://www.ratanak...2024-09-072h 17
Talking Blood CancerCompassion, Humour, and Care: Dr. Ralph McConaghy's Approach to Palliative MedicineIn this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Maryanne Skarparis is joined by Dr Ralph McConaghy to discuss the important topic of having early conversations about serious illness and end-of-life decisions.Dr McConaghy, who is the Medical Director of the Palliative Care Service at Wesley Hospital in Brisbane, emphasises the necessity of open communication with loved ones about potential outcomes and the end-of-life process. He believes that such discussions do not alter the outcome but can help individuals cope better with what lies ahead.He shares his personal experiences and insights from his...2024-08-2043 min
Herricks StudiosS02E066: Herricks Scoop #003: Mr. McConaghy (Zainab + Jessalynne)Herricks Scoop #003: Mr. McConaghy (Zainab + Jessalynne)
Herrick's Middle School always has a curtain over each persons life, so we're here to uncover it with them. Join Zainab and Jess on Herrick's Scoop where we aim to interview many people in their life, opinions and of course their favorite classes. We'll be showing you guys the parts of Herrick's you don't see in the honor roll or on the trophy shelf, but in peoples hearts.
On this special episode, we interview Mr. McConaghy. We speak about his experiences growing up...2024-06-0420 min
Forging Resilience28 Liz McConaghy: "You're not going to get more purpose than saving lives in Helmand".WARNING: Listener discretion is advised. This episode discusses a suicide attempt. Liz McConaghy was a former RAF loadmaster. Our latest episode unpacks raw and riveting transformation from ramps of a Chinook, to a beacon of hope as a mental health advocate. Her journey, detailed in "Chinook Crew Chick" and echoed in her keynote speeches, reveals the grueling reality of physical injuries, the specter of PTSD, and the pursuit of new purpose post-service. Liz's story isn't just about survival; it's a testimony to the power of vulnerability in overcoming life's darkest moments an...2024-05-0945 min