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A Life CuratedA Life Curated with Lord Michael SpencerI sit down with my first billionaire guest, Lord Michael Spencer, regarded as the city's most successful entrepreneur, in this pulsating episode, we discuss his childhood in Ethiopia, the cut and thrust of setting up ICAP the uber successful voice brokering firm, what are the steadfast rules he sticks to in business, we also dive into his impressive collection, why he buys art, which artists he would love to own, his world famous ICAP Charity Days, we dip into politics and much much more....recorded in front of a fabulous Francis Bacon, download, it's a masterpiece!2025-05-0740 min
The Oakwyn PodcastEp 265: Team Building with Jenny Wun and Michael YeungThis week, Michael Uy chats with Jenny Wun and Michael Yeung, who are both real estate experts with plenty to share. Tune in for top tips on team building and navigating the shifting market.2025-04-0244 min
Everything & The GymBalancing Fatherhood, Work, and Fitness with Michael VercherGet ready for an inspiring and action-packed episode of Everything & The Gym! Today, Shelbi welcomes back returning guest Michael Vercher—husband, father of three, full-time oilfield worker, and fitness enthusiast. If you missed his first episode in Season 3, go check it out!Michael has recently shifted his training to a CrossFit-style regimen, and he and Shelbi dive into the intense fitness competitions they’re gearing up for this year. Shelbi is in full prep mode for HYROX, while Michael is taking on the grueling Bataan Memorial Death March, a 26.2-mile marathon through White Sands.Ba...2025-03-041h 04
Who On Earth?From Dealer to Healer: Liam Browne on Cacao, Dragons’ Den & Awakening | Who On Earth?Send us a textLiam Browne’s life took a dramatic turn in 2012 when a trip to Guatemala led him to Keith, the ‘Chocolate Shaman’. Struggling with depression, he found solace in cacao—a discovery that reshaped his purpose. Fast forward to today, and Liam is at the forefront of the cacao movement, leading ceremonies, training facilitators, and bridging the gap between ancient plant medicine and modern wellness.In Episode 7 of Season 2, Liam shares his incredible story with raw honesty and humour. We dive into his past as an actor, his deep-rooted passion for yoga, and how...2025-03-042h 17The Oakwyn PodcastEp. 253: A Journey of Growth – Michael Interviews MorganIn this archived episode, Michael Uy connects with his business partner Morgan Browne. Revisiting Morgan's journey in real estate, reflecting on the hurdles she faced starting young, the sacrifices she made, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also covers marketing strategies, the importance of authenticity, and their dynamic working relationship. Morgan shares her passion for creativity, from interior design to her new app project, and they both reflect on personal growth, the value of self-reflection, and the significance of maintaining strong personal relationships amidst their busy careers.2025-01-081h 15
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesMichael: Beckett's Children: A Literary Memoir - Live Episode from Kansas City 9.7.24Born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Greenwich Village on Nov. 11, 1954, Michael was adopted five weeks later by John and Eleanor Coffey, a corrections officer and an RN, respectively. The adoption was handled by the New York Foundling Hospital. John and Eleanor had been unable to have children.He was raised as an only child in a small town in the Adirondacks. By the time his parents told him overtly that he was adopted, at age 8, he already knew. Following the Foundling’s recommendation, they had told him from the beginning that they had “chosen” him in a nursery w...2024-09-171h 02
Everything & The GymYesterday Was The Hard Day - Michael VercherJoin us on "Everything & The Gym" as we chat with Michael Vercher about his inspiring life journey. Discover how gymnastics influenced his fitness as an adult and the challenges of juggling fatherhood, work, and health. Michael's decision to join the military to support his family is a testament to his dedication. This episode is perfect for anyone in the gym community or those looking to start their fitness journey. Tune in for an uplifting and motivational conversation!2024-08-1258 min
Movie Man DemMovie Man Dem Independence Special | The Lunatic (W/ Chris Browne & Carl Bradshaw)Movie Man Dem | Independence Special – The Lunatic (W/ Chris Browne & Carl Bradshaw) It’s Jamaica 62 and we’re celebrating with a look at Lunatic. The story of the mentally ill man with a thousand names, Aloysius is brought to life by Paul Campbell. To talk us through how the film came to be, […]2024-08-061h 05
NapcastNapcast Ep52 - Children As Spiritual Beings Part 2Back for part 2! Here we pick up our conversation on children as spiritual beings including how that relates to their souls, how we can reconnect ourselves to our inner child and our own spiritual energies, and what role does spirituality play in Indigenous, Black, and Brown liberation movements. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go and listen! We'll be here waiting as we continue to dialogue about how we can work to understand children's spiritual paths.
Interested in bringing Nick and Mike to your community? Got an idea for an episode? Have some comments? Email us...2024-07-1532 minNapcastNapcast Ep51 - Children As Spiritual Beings Part 1There's an energy, an empathic connection, a strong soul that resides in children. An awakening or perhaps a part of them that grounds them during troubling time, grows their inner wisdom, and brings them on pathways of wonder. But what do we mean when we say children are spiritual beings? How do we begin to understand their sacred play? What about that thing between separation of church and state? And most importantly, how do we connect to their inner worlds? Join us for part 1 as we explore all of this and more as we work to understand children's spiritual...2024-06-2438 minNapcastNapcast Ep50 - Healing Through Art and PlayTraumatic events affect people in all kinds of ways and there is nothing wrong with you if you find yourself struggling to heal from the impact of past abuse. In today's episode, we put our mental health first, and we talk about how each of us are healing through the use of art and play and what that could look like in our work with children and families. Join us as we cultivate curiosity and creativity as we remember that play is learning!
Interested in bringing Nick and Mike to your community? Got an idea for an...2024-05-0634 min
I Got A SongEp. 032 - These Days (Nico, Jackson Browne, Gregg Allman 1967, 1973)Let's introduce Michael to the song "These Days" in three ways. Plus, we talk a little Wes Anderson.
Audio Clips:
These Days - Nico
Femme Fatale - The Velvet Underground
These Days - Jackson Browne
These Days - Gregg Allman
The Man In Me - Bob Dylan
Summer Breeze - Seals & Croft2024-04-151h 11NapcastNapcast Ep49 - Pro-Black, Pro-Indigenous Curriculum and SchoolMike: "Nick?"
Nick: "Yeah, Mike?"
Mike: "What would it look like if we created a school from scratch? Ya know, one that is Pro-Indigenous and Pro-Black?"
Nick: "Well, we'd have a lot of things, but most importantly, we'd have a Napcast episode to discuss it."
Join us as we hit record and think about what would our school include, what would we have to give up, and how we can combine a pro-BIPOC curriculum with things such as TSG, High Scope and other curriculums that exists.
Interested in bringing...2024-04-0249 min
Everything & The Gym"Live a longer, healthier, productive life." Michael PatrickWelcome to the latest edition of Everything & The Gym! In this episode, we continue delving into Michael's compelling journey, with part 2 unfolding. He shares deeper insights into his experiences, including his battle with rhabdomyolysis. Additionally, brace yourselves for a surprise guest appearance! Who might it be? Feel free to speculate! We trust you'll find Michael's story as captivating as we have. And remember, kindness is key – you never know the battles others may be fighting.2024-03-1855 min
Everything & The Gym"I've got 42 roses in my bathtub right now!" - Michael PatrickWelcome to another episode of Everything & The Gym! Today, we're thrilled to have Michael, a seasoned storyteller and veteran lifter, join us for an insightful interview. With over two decades of weightlifting experience, Michael generously shares snippets of his life journey, his core maintenance secrets, his personalized lifting regimen, daily dietary habits, and a glimpse into his other passions. Michael's engaging presence always brightens the room, and we're certain you'll find his episode as delightful as we did recording it.2024-03-1150 min
Transcenders - New Perspectives For A New EraSpeaking With The Heart - Dr Heather BrowneI am in conversation with Dr Heather Browne, a Relationship Expert and author of the book ‘Speaking With The Heart.’ The book is praised for its holistic approach, offering practical solutions that address deeper relationship issues, including family, money, intimacy, and relationship dynamics. The conversation will focus on the transformative power of communication, which Dr. Browne highlights in her book as a key factor in building and sustaining meaningful connections. Overall, the text sets the stage for a thought-provoking discussion on effective communication in relationships.You can connect with Dr Heather Browne here: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/2024-02-131h 26NapcastNapcast Ep48 - Joy and Healing Through Male EngagementWhen we (un)intentionally push fathers and father-like figures to the side, we fail to recognize the impact that male figures have on a child’s life. It means we ignore the contributions and life lessons being taught in the shop as our barber cuts our hair. It means we ignore the lessons we learn about brotherhood after we see the older boys in the hood stand up for you after a bully knocks us down. It means that we don't matter. In order to disrupt the hurtful and false narrative of the absent father, we must take a lo...2024-02-0638 minNapcastNapcast Ep47 - Teaching US History To Young ChildrenRaise a hand if you’ve been asked by a preschooler, what’s a colonizer? No? Just us? Well, in this episode we talk about how we can teach US history to young children that isn’t whitewashed or appropriated. Using the truth to share valuable lessons, introduce unique new concepts and lay a foundation for further learning exploration, we share a story of how we used place based learning strategies to not bring shame to people but to Indigenous our curriculum. Join Nick and Mike as we kick off a brand new season of Napcast in with a bang...2024-01-0935 min
Backstage PassMichael Jerome BrowneMichael Jerome Browne
Three-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner (Traditional Singer, 2015; Solo Artist, 2012 & 2008), Recipient of the Blues With A Feeling Award at the 2020 Maple Blues Awards (with 35 nominations since 1999), five-time Juno Award Nominee in both the Roots/Traditional and Blues categories, Kerrville (Texas) New Folk Finalist -- Michael Jerome Browne is a multi-instrumentalist, a songwriter, and a living encyclopedia of American Roots music.
After three years of sporadic performing, Michael is hitting the road again and will be releasing his new album “Gettin’ Together” in May of 2023. He traveled to different places to record with old and...2023-08-2440 minTranscenders - New Perspectives For A New EraReframe Your Life: Unleash Joy, Beauty and Self-Love With Dr Heather Browne I am in conversation with a truly remarkable guest Dr Heather Browne, a seasoned psychotherapist, inspiring mother, and beacon of positivity who has devoted an impressive 25 years to transforming lives, nurturing joy, and unveiling the profound beauty that resides within each of us. Known as the "reframed queen," Dr Heather can guide individuals towards new perspectives, navigating life's challenges with newfound clarity.With a radiant mind, a lightning-fast wit, and an abundant wellspring of energy and light, Dr Heather takes us on a journey of enlightenment and self-discovery, revealing that being truly stuck is merely an illusion a...2023-08-121h 29