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DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E12 The System DecidesIn this episode, DangerMouth drifts closer to something interesting. The place where things almost fall apart but don't. Where a system holds itself right at the edge of tipping over, and that turns out to be exactly where it works best.
There's a name for this. Self-organized criticality. It sounds technical but the idea is simple. Some systems don't need anyone to tune them. They tune themselves. They keep moving toward a point where they're just unstable enough to stay alive, just ordered enough not to collapse. Think of a sandpile. You keep adding grains, one at...
2026-03-251h 05
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3011 Wiles of the Devil: The 48 Laws of Power
In this episode of DangerMouth, hosts Darrell, Mike, and Sharna join author John Julius Reel to dissect the provocative strategies of Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power. The conversation traverses the thin line between tactical mastery and moral bankruptcy, comparing Greene’s "win-lose" Machiavellian world to the "win-win" principles of systematic innovation and Spiral Dynamics. Through raw personal anecdotes—ranging from high-stakes corporate turnarounds to heated outbursts in Spanish banks—the group explores whether these laws are a necessary toolkit for survival in "Orange" value systems or a "formula for unhappiness" that ignores the fundamental complexity of human nature.
2026-03-221h 27
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E10 The FEP A Tool for Understanding and Modelling Complex SystemsIn this episode we welcome special guest Daniel Friedman the President Active Inference Institute.
Shana and Darrell smoothly switch up several intellectual gears as they engage with Daniel to explore the physics of transformation.
Later on Mikey tries to illustrate the basics of the notoriously complex and nuanced FEP, using vague outlines while Daniels fills in the colours.
Focused concentration is highly recommended. This conversation operates on multiple levels.
https://www.activeinference.institute/
The Free Energy Principle Explained: Karl Friston’s Theory of How the Brain Works
Dan...
2026-03-211h 34
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E09: Humour At Work? You can't be serious!In these turbulent times, humor may be the only glue strong enough to hold people together. It’s no joke.
Mike and Darrell welcome Barbara Plester from the University of Auckland Business School, who has an eye for the unserious.
Essential listening for trainee jesters.
2026-03-191h 12
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E08 The Great Management Training ExperimentBack in the heyday of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a very interesting experiment in management training took place. Darrell and I were among the guinea pigs. The lessons learned lasted a lifetime.
A few years later, our guest today, Steve Thomas (http://www.grassroutes.co.uk/), a very wise, principled, and incredibly brave, visionary educator, resurrected this protocol and added the guardrails that were so gratuitously missing from the first instantiation.
Three stories, complete with wisdom from Shana the Oracle.
2026-03-191h 13
South Carolina Business ReviewPat Conroy literary event happening soon in SC LowcountryMarch Forth, as in “go forth,” is an annual celebration of the legacy of one of our state’s most popular authors, Pat Conroy, who died 10 years ago on March 4, 2016. It’s a week-long event hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, SC. Mike Switzer interviews Sean Scapelatto, board chair for the center.
2026-02-2505 min
Breaking The MetaCorporate Money, Healthcare & Accountability | Interview with Matt ConroyIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Illinois 5th District congressional candidate Matt Conroy to discuss why he’s running, what voters are telling him, and the real issues shaping the 2026 election. From healthcare costs and housing affordability to childcare expenses and political accountability, Conroy outlines the economic pressures facing working families and why he believes the current political system is failing everyday Americans.The conversation dives into corporate influence in politics, campaign finance reform, term limits, and the need for transparency and accountability in Congress. Conroy also shares his personal story gr...
2026-02-1836 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E07 Graceful Home SchoolingOur guest is Anthony Lopez-Vito has kindly taken time out from running the Matrix to hang out with the gang!
What Joy!
You might find this fun as well: https://tinbin.com/
2026-02-121h 15
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E06 Cathedral Culture : Designing Self‑Healing OrganisationsThe team chat with Frank, its a classic.
Frank Devine’s Cathedral Culture System turns leaders into architects of shared purpose—not bricklayers chasing quarterly targets. Discover how it operationalises Rapid Mass Engagement (RME) to create employee-owned high-performance cultures that fix themselves.
We map its pillars—higher purpose, recognition, coaching, and feedback—against complexity principles like requisite variety and POSIWID. Does it deliver genuine autonomy, or just prettier top-down control? Perfect for leaders tired of engagement gimmicks
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2026-02-021h 28
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E05 How New Things Get DoneDarrell and Shana have written a book. Have a listen and see if it's your cup of tea.
Mikey is playing Steve Barlett and interviewing the authours - Saints preserve us!
Buy it On Amazon
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2026-01-281h 06
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E04 Meaning as a SystemIn this Danger Mouth episode, the team dissects "Meaning" via the ABCM model (Autonomy, Belonging, Competence, Meaning). Darrell defines meaning as the coherence between purpose, pattern, and participation. Personal drivers range from legacy and human connection to the joy of play. They analyze societal S-curves, arguing that crises require "Yellow" systemic thinkers to guide "Orange" executors. Ultimately, solving ethical contradictions and honoring human complexity are vital for navigating today’s global shifts.
2026-01-2358 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E03 System CompletenessDanger Mouth’s 2025 finale explores TRIZ systems thinking. Darrell breaks down the 6-element model (Engine, Tool, etc.) vital for functionality. The team discusses workplace complexity and using AI for perspective. Key insight: Success comes from solving contradictions and "Wow persistence."
2026-01-191h 07
The Ad PodcastErica Fieldman & Mike Richter, founders of Unplugged CollectiveErica Fieldman is a co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Unplugged Collective, a community and experiential networking organization focused on creating meaningful, face-to-face professional connections through curated events and experiences. She leads the company’s marketing strategy to foster authentic networking communities beyond traditional digital interactions.Mike Richter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Unplugged Collective, a company focused on redefining professional networking by creating experiential, face-to-face events that foster authentic human connections in the advertising, media, and broader business communities. Under his leadership, Unplugged Collective hosts immersive gatherings like Strangers No More that br...
2026-01-1414 min
Counsel CastHow to Build a Human-First AI Marketing System That Doesn’t Kill Trust with Mike MontagueAI marketing does not fail because the technology is broken.It fails when humans disappear from the process.In this deeply grounded and forward-looking episode of Counsel Cast, host Karin Conroy sits down with Mike Montague, founder of Avenue Nine, to explore what it really means to build human-first AI marketing systems that protect trust instead of eroding it.Mike brings a rare perspective. He speaks fluent “nerd,” has spent 15+ years coaching enterprise sales teams, has executed campaigns for Fortune-level brands, and has performed on stages in front of tens of thousands of peop...
2026-01-0649 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS3E02 The Disruption FallacyFind the Gap!
The DangerMouth team likes breaking things, (at least Mikey does). We love disruption.
But boundaries and reality are a very good check on mindless vandalism.
Our guest today Costas Papaikonomu, has many scars from trendy, bold, brazen and totally misguided disruption efforts and experienced the wretched consequences.
He makes a compelling case for exploring the often over looked and incredibly fertile territory of the adjacent possible, and spells out the hard earned heuristics that enabled him to make many an omelette without breaking any eggs.
He h...
2026-01-051h 12
The Ad PodcastMike Petrakis - Founder and CEO - BatchMike Petrakis is the Founder and CEO of Batch, a leading party-planning and group experience platform that helps users discover and book experiences for celebrations like bachelor/bachelorette parties and more. Launched in 2020 under his leadership, Batch has grown its user base to millions and offers thousands of bookable experiences across dozens of cities. Before Batch, Mike co-founded and held leadership roles at WOLACO, served as Partner at Brooklyn Athletic Club, and held business development roles earlier in his career. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and has also...
2025-12-0812 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E01 Ethical ComplexityThe team welcome back DangerMouth regular Jolly Contrarian Olly Buxton to ponder what goes wrong when the fuzzy trail of recent history is brutally cleaved with the sword of justice.
2025-11-131h 16
DC JunktionTalking Batman, Kevin Conroy, and the State Farm Batsuit | DCJ PodcastWhen the DC news cycle slows down, we get back to what started this show in the first place — a real conversation.This week we’re catching up on everything from the surprisingly solid State Farm Batsuit to the legacy of Kevin Conroy and why Batman The Animated Series still holds up after all these years. It’s a laid-back chat about the things we love, the comics we keep rereading, and the random corners of DC that keep us coming back.Highlights include:• The unexpected quality of the State Farm Bat...
2025-11-0744 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastEd "Retrontario" Conroy: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1788In this 1788th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Ed "Retrontario" Conroy about his book Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto’s Kids TV. Uncle Chichimus, The Friendly Giant, The Uncle Bobby Show, Mr. Dressup, Today's Special and more.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.
If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.
2025-10-281h 47
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E23 Conducting ChangeIn this episode Darrell is squarely in his happy place as we welcome special guest, Conductor, Soprano and Academic Yajie Ye to discuss the conjunction of innovation and classical music and the skills needed to thrive and survive in time of rapid change.
Find out more about Yajie Ye on her excellent website: https://www.yajieye.com/
2025-08-281h 10
The Journey PodcastWeek 624–MenAlive–Testimony–Mike Conroy (NZ)menALIVE ministry member, New Zealander, Mike Conroy on his long journey of involvement in Men’s Ministry. Mike says at his first men’s ministry event nothing much happened except it changed his whole life. Mike shares his wisdom of his many years of involvement in men’s ministry
2025-07-1804 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E22 Africa, Water and LogicIn this episode we welcome special guest Rob Hygate, serial innovator and founder of eWATER a supplier of clean water systems in Africa.
The conversation ranges from the genesis of his book "The Logical God: An AI Stewardship" the perennial difficulties of promoting good ideas that break with tradition and a great deal besides.
References:
eWATER
The Logical God: An AI Stewardship
Reid Hoffman on Block Chain
2025-07-171h 09
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E21 Zen AgenIts over 50 years since Robert Pirsig's book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (ZAM) was published. ZAM is the story of Robert Pirsig's struggle with various paradoxes, a story with no tidy endings. In this era of omni-crisis the questions raised are more relevant than ever and hold clues for the innovator who wants to integrate Mythos and Logos and strive for Quality.
This episode also references the sequel to ZAM, Lila a work just as profound, one well work seeking out by fans of ZAM.
Following on from Darrell's Innovation Workshop based on Pi...
2025-07-151h 05
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E20 Breaking the Chain of LogicIn their forthcoming book "1%ers" Shana and Darrell argue that we humans need to restore the balance between science and the humanities to thrive in the age of AI. Step one in this process is to shake off the over reliance left brain reductionist thinking. This new mindset requires overcoming ingrained habits.
This episode is a discussion about how to change your mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIbLQQ1i56Y&t=4s
2025-07-151h 02
Mike Heath’s Orbital Garbage ProjectHitchhiking 40 Days, 40 Nights with Rob ConroyThese are the chronicles of one man’s journey hitchhiking from LA to Seattle over the course of 40 days, 40 nights. Our tale that starts a life coach’s conference to being homeless in LA to back on his grandma’s couch.This will one day likely be a full length feature film on the silver screen or at least a book. You get to hear this from the horse's mouth (the horse is Rob Conroy) before anyone else. You are welcome. Not only do you get early access to this amazing journey and human story but your viewer...
2025-07-1036 min
Counsel CastHow AI Search Is Reshaping Law Firm SEO — and What To Do About It with Michael BuckbeeIn this episode, Michael Buckbee, co-founder of Knowatoa, discusses how AI search is reshaping the landscape of SEO for law firms. The conversation delves into the basics of AI search, particularly focusing on Google's AI overviews, and the impact on search queries and SEO strategies. Michael explains the importance of understanding AI, chat, and traditional search volumes and offers practical advice on adapting to these changes.The episode introduces the 'Biscuit Framework' for SEO strategies and the significance of brand presence in AI searches. The discussion also touches on future trends in AI, content ownership, a...
2025-07-0845 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E19 Champion ThinkingThis episode was triggered by the inciteful review/final chapter of the book Champion Thinking by Simon Mundie which appeared in the April Issue of the Systematic Innovation Ezine (issue 277).
The theme of the book is that "success" in life, sport and innovation is held back by a series of common illusions/beliefs that need to be discarded.
The Ezine is available here: https://si-shop.org.uk/free-downloads/
2025-06-101h 01
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E18 Red World Green WorldIn this episode the team welcome special guest Andy Brunskill, who shares his insights of how Green World Innovation techniques can be effective in the Red World of continuous improvement.
Find out more about Andy here:
https://sapartners.com/team/bio-andy-brunskill/
2025-05-221h 11
Dean ConroyDean Conroy - Impromptu Trance Classics on Youtube Stream May 09th 2025here is the recording of the live stream of my impromptu classics set, live streamed on YouTube Friday evening May 09th. YouTube dropped my stream after nearly 2 hours for a copyright flag. This mix is uninterrupted.
Tracklist:
Adam K & Soha - Need To Feel Loved
Timmy and Tommy - Full Tiltin (Joint Operations Centre remix)
Grace - Not over Yet (Perfecto Mix)
Ridgewalkers Featuring El - Find (Andy Moor Remix)
Filo & Peri feat. Audrey Gallagher - This Night (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)
Andain - Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)
Rank 1 - L.E.D. There...
2025-05-092h 56
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E17 FutureProofEvery minute organisations across the globe are becoming more tightly coupled.
This exponentially increases the number of variables that might impact your plans, complexity balloons. instability in major nodes and the disruption of AI are tipping the world system into a chaotic state.
Old heuristics that worked in high complexity contexts aren't suited to a chaotic environment.
Leaders all over the world are painfully aware of the problem, but don't know who to turn to.
Darrell's next book, FutureProof highlights a method of charting a way through the chaos, by providing...
2025-04-241h 11
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E16 In Search of LeadersIn this episode we welcome special guest Hilarie Owen author of the Book "In Search of Leaders", published 25 years ago and still so startlingly relevant, that Darrell featured it as Book of the Month in his March E-Zine.
There is a great deal of wisdom in this episode for those not addicted to the allure of simple answers to complex issues.
2025-04-131h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E15 HumanocracyIn 2020 by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini published the book Humanocracy. Mike and Darrell discuss whether this is an important tool in the increasingly difficult task of aligning people engaged in a common endeavour.
2025-04-0334 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E14 Pondering EducationIn this episode Darrell, Shana and Mikey relate their experiences of being educated and consider ways in which the goals of the education system could be better aligned with ever changing requirements of todays society.
2025-03-201h 13
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E13 AlignmentMisalignment between silos in an organisation is very common, very costly and a major reason why bold initiatives fail.
In this episode Darrell, Shana and Mikey attempt to align themselves as they investigate whether the Theory of System Completeness will help them out.
2025-03-131h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E12 Good SufferingA quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi sums up the long road to Indian Independence in one sentence "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win".
If in order to win/innovate you have to endure years of being ostracised, mocked and attacked, its going to be a very tough time.
In this episode the transatlantic trio examine the role of suffering in the innovation process, how it is important to have confidence that the goal is more than just a vanity project and that the timescale may...
2025-02-211h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E11 LazinessAgatha Christie is quoted as saying:
"I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness — to save oneself trouble."
In this episode Darrel, Mikey and Shana, chew over laziness in the context of innovation.
2025-02-1456 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E09 Jon Gower: Binding Place, Culture and Nature with StoriesJon Gower sometime author, presenter, raconteur, nature lover, journalist, historian, academic and professional Welshman joins us on this episode.
Jons special talent is that he has never let his passions and curiosity be ring fenced and has the courage to follow paths that others would forsake.
The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea
I Know an Island - RM Lockley
Lundy, Fastnet, Irish Sea: Wales and its Coastal Waters
2025-01-201h 16
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E10 Leap of FaithHarbinger of revolution or overblown hype AI, is casting a shadow of doubt over all projected futures and that's only the headliner.
In this episode we discuss how to be swept along by the Coming Wave rather than obliterated by it.
Its a time for bold moves, rejecting the allure of the safe and sensible and having the wisdom to take what today seems the crazy option, one that only makes sense with some very deep reflection or the blessing of hindsight.
Darrell and Shana have helped others successfully take the leap of...
2025-01-201h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS02E08 Ai Avi AsiaIn this episode Darrell and Mikey are joined by Dr Avi and his AI Clone MobiAvi.
Up for discussion are the loneliness of the long distance CEO, where best to leverage you efforts if you want to make the world a better place and the fascination experiences of a trailblazing experiment in sharing a digital version of yourself with the world.
https://www.dravileadership.com/
2024-12-031h 18
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E07 Complexity the Sea and MeThis episode uses the physical and psychological challenges of solo long distance coastal adventuring as a framing device for examining innovation basics.
Darrell steers, Shana sets the climate and as usual Mikey desperately treads water.
https://www.mikeyhere.com/p/3-capital-kayak.html
2024-11-2552 min
The Ad PodcastMike Seely - CEO - Seely Mint FarmsFor four generations, the Seely Family has lived and worked on its mint farm near Clatskanie, Oregon, where they grow peppermint and spearmint for tea leaf and essential oil. As mint farmers, they use the same agricultural practices their family has used for generations.
Today, fourth-generation mint farmer, Mike Seely, and his wife Candy operate Seely Family Farm. They grow single-cut, premium-quality heirloom Black Mitcham Peppermint and Native Spearmint. The essential mint oils are steam distilled only once to retain the full flavor spectrum and bouquet of real Oregon mint.
2024-11-1410 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E06 The Third Way: US Election SpecialDangermouth strays into the danger zone and attempts to find a fresh take on deliberating the desireable outcome for the 2024 election.
Darrell joins Shana on location in the USA for this episode.
References
The Third Way
Podcast: Audrey Tand and Digital Citizen Assemblies
A time of revolution
Book: The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788–1800
Podcast: Yuval Levin on Burke, Paine, and the Great Debate
2024-10-311h 11
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E05 WonderWorksThe rediscovery and painstaking restoration of Aristotle's Poetics revealed a lost method of literary theory, seeing literature as a progression of innovations.
Wordmaster John Reel joins Darrell and Mikey to examine the "and" and "but" of the creative process.
Wonderworks: Literary invention and the science of stories
My Half Orange: A Story of Love and Language in Seville
2024-10-241h 17
The Journey PodcastWeek 586–menAlive–Testimony–Mike Conroy (Hamilton, NZ)Journey Editor Max Norden in conversation with Mike Conroy from Hamilton, N.Z. during the MAX2024 conference about his faith journey. Mike says that his faith journey to the menALIVE movement began by accepting an invite to a meeting where it seemed nothing much happened, but it changed his life forever.
2024-10-2404 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E04 InstinctInstinct is potentially a highly powerful creative tool, one that is largely shunned in western society as it is hard to define, tricky to measure and like AI no one really knows what is going on inside the box. Shana, Darrell and Mikey try to pin down the jello.
Darrell thinks he has the answer, Mikey knows he has and Shana provides a grounding dose of reality.
Links
Instinct EZine
The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
2024-10-241h 04
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS203 School of ComedyComedy is innovation in real time.
Professor of Comedy Emma Holmes and Drama Queen Christine van Asselt give Darrell and Mikey lessons in laughter.
It's a funny business!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hflp9tE0Iww
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eeh-productions/about/
2024-10-081h 19
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E02 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 50th AnniversaryIn this episode Darrell and Mikey are joined by special guest Steve Barbone, Professor of Philosophy at San Diego State University.
Together we wrestle to get the right mix between romantic and classical, art and science, sense and nonsense as we tweak the carburettor of philosophy.
Pure Quality.
I wonder whether Robert Pirsig would have approved?
2024-09-261h 06
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationS2E01 Force of Nature (Baxter)Paul Baxter approaches the world from his own unique perspective and has the showman's aptitude for storytelling. His homespun philosophy has produced startling innovations and enabled him to live life on his own terms.
Mikey and Darrell relish the chance to converse with someone who Darrell refers to as a force of nature.
ASK the BAXTER: How To Think Clearly and Answer Big Questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugll6jrnOkA
The Exponential Age: How Accelerating Technology Is Transforming Business, Politics and Society by Azeem Akbar
2024-09-241h 08
Find My Catalyst PodcastNonprofit Leadership Success with Author Jeff ConroyJeff Conroy is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience as a CEO. He recently authored the book Nonprofit Leadership Success, which delves into the challenges and strategies of leading nonprofit organizations. Jeff is passionate about effective leadership, the importance of coaching, and the unique dynamics that drive nonprofit success. Key Quotes: "Coaching is someone who has experience that I can have conversations with, who understands what I need as a nonprofit CEO." "Leadership begins with a relationship—your influence depends on the kind of relationship you have with people." "Nonprofits need to act li...
2024-08-1251 minCatalyst Sale PodcastNonprofit Leadership Success with Author Jeff ConroyJeff Conroy is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience as a CEO. He recently authored the book Nonprofit Leadership Success, which delves into the challenges and strategies of leading nonprofit organizations. Jeff is passionate about effective leadership, the importance of coaching, and the unique dynamics that drive nonprofit success. Key Quotes: "Coaching is someone who has experience that I can have conversations with, who understands what I need as a nonprofit CEO." "Leadership begins with a relationship—your influence depends on the kind of relationship you have with people." "Nonprofits need to act li...
2024-08-1251 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 25: Generational Hormone TheoryIn 1997 the book ‘The Fourth Turning’ laid out a controversial theory that history is driven by a four phase generational cycle. This compelling theory has influenced a wide range of people from Al Gore to Steve Bannon.
In this episode, our guest Janne Miettine, puts forward a strong case that cyclical hormone levels drive societal behaviour and are the mechanism behind the phase changes. Janne has the courage to go against the grain, and the determination and aptitude to sweat the details, the hallmarks of the pioneer that challenges the smug status quo.
2024-08-0754 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 24: Scaling the Data EconomyDarrell and Mikey welcome John Gallacher, Director of Dementias Platform UK (DPUK), for a deeply satisfying conversation.
John is driving a global movement to bring economies of scale to the acquisition and storage of quality data, and its distribution and use for public benefit.
John embodies the foundational principles of a horizontal thinker; big picture long term thinking, spanning silos, wrestling with complex systems and leadership, to name but a few.
More than that, he is an expert in the aesthetics of kayak design, so it's well wor...
2024-07-121h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 23: Mastering Complexity
In a spookily prescient example, London Underground and a nesting plover conspire to derail this episode, but the show does go on.
Darrell and an epically deranged Mikey are joined by Shana and Olly the Jolly to discuss how an understanding of complexity should alter the way you behave.
I think we have unfinished business!
Special thanks to Paul Wilkinson for knocking this verbal spaghetti into a wonderful Podcast.
2024-07-041h 00
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 22: Law Directionality
Many people are so busy chasing their tails they can't see the way off the hamster wheel. That's where Electra comes in. Coming from the world of corporate law, where cross fertilization of ideas illuminates the way forward, Electra has the smarts and the people skills to make change happen. In this episode Electra shares her stories and Darrell finds many parallel with his heroes journey.
2024-06-201h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 21: Novel NoveltyMikey and Darrell welcome word wizard, educator and intellectual John Reel, the New Yorker in Seville.
We discuss how it takes a hero to make a breakthrough journey and have the audacity to create a work of art when the mountain of history is fiercely guarded by the reputations of giants.
And much, much more.
My Half Orange: A Story of Love and Language in Seville https://amzn.eu/d/gWeTjFS
https://johnjuliusreel.com/
Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 1 (PENGU...
2024-06-151h 04
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 20: Mind GamesMikey tries to reveal the team's inner mindscape. Darrell relates it to innovation and Shana is in her happy place. Mikey reveals how he came to get stuck in a tree.
Thinking Fast and Slow
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_Slow
How to Know a Person
https://youtu.be/YwENbKn3tqI?si=fEvNFKSGlVLFffxp
2024-06-081h 11
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 19: We fought the Law and the Law wonSpecial guest Olly Buxton (A.K.A. "The Jolly Contrarian") leads Mikey and Darrell through the ossified entrails of the Legal Establishment in our first outing into its echoing dusty halls. The Law is an edifice so vast, so powerful and so ancient that waves of changes bounce ineffectually off its granite walls.
Even granite does not last forever.
Rest assured that despite the dark tones of formality, we remain steadfastly jolly throughout.
Olly is as well read as Darrell (i.e. off the scale) and is an excellent font of future enlightening t...
2024-05-241h 20
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 18: The Shadow HierarchyThis is the first episode where we delve into Darrell's 6 Pillars of Innovation Wisdom, focusing on Complex Systems.
We look at the 6 elements of a simple basic complete system before adding complexity into the mix.
We discuss the importance of leaders understanding their organisation as a system and how there is always a delta between the official hierarchy where accountability lies and the shadow hierarchy where the power lies.
2024-05-2255 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 17: The Wow FactorEntrophy, authenticity, diversity vs expediency, lettuce vs leader.
In which Darrell tries to stop a closed system from becoming more random. How do you think that went?
You be the judge?
Dame Dash
Kochland
Lizz Vs Lecttuce
2024-05-0451 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 16: Flyings LambsBack in 2023 I crash landed my kayak onto Great Blasket Island, perched out on the far-flung edge of Western Europe. Luckily for me I was swept up by Emily "The Caretaker".
Darrell and I chat to Emily and Dan about what they learned and how they see the future.
Daily Mail
Daily Mirror
TV Show
Certified: Contradiction Free (He He)
2024-05-031h 14
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 15: William of BodminMikey and Darrell chat with the creative writer, cabinet maker and refugee from the Midlands William Draycott.
Resident of the ancient town of Bodmin in Cornwall's brooding moorlands.
The theme is stories. But you know how it goes by now.
Links
We are Systematic Innovation The only innovation company on the planet
Cornish Cabinet and Joinery Co
2024-04-261h 02
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 14: Bonus Track: The Woodcutter StoryThe story omitted from the episode.
2024-04-0605 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 14: StrategyAn erudite Darrell, augmented by Shana's cookies of wisdom, lay out the 6 components of strategy for all to see. Mikey tries his best but cannot quite derail the process.
Links:
Definition of Strategy (SIG,OST)
Winners and How They Succeed
1. Complexity
Extreme Ownership
Zone to Win
2. S-Curve
Jumping the S-Curve
3. Directionality
4. Contradictions
5. Immutability
6. Measure whats Important
2024-04-061h 12
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 13: No customer, no frustration, no Innovation.Notes from the Innovation coalface; from our guest Costas Papaikonomou who has been there and got the T-Shirt.
Costas also gives advice on investing in eco startups and insights into how often super intelligent people skip the fundamentals and waste brainpower on irrelevant detail.
Also; another annoying example of how the Dutch speak English better than the English.
About Costas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaspapaikonomou
https://grumpyinnovator.gumroad.com/
The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our E...
2024-04-031h 23
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 12: Branding Systematic InnovationSpecial guest Kathleen (aka Trinity) tries to fathom out Darrell (Morpheus).
Will she take the Red Pill, the Blue Pill or bring out the Yellow Ribbon?
Links:
Kathleen Crandall
2024-03-2555 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 11: Eleven Million Case StudiesDarrell and his team have amassed 11.5 million cases in his quest for the 41st principle, what's the story?
AND; Why does Darrell rate Neil Ferguson and not Yuri Noah Harari.
Cape Cornwall
What got you here wont get you there
Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us
TRENDNA Understanding populations better than they understand themselves.
2024-03-181h 11
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 10: RitualWe intended to have the theme of ritual and environment vs receptivity and and got lost in Bullet Ants, Mormons, Cookies, The Matrix, Immutibility, Soccer Referees and Stand Up Comedians. All the usual. There was some serious stuff hidden in the middle if you like that sort of thing. Something for everyone!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wqlr
2024-03-0953 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 9: GritStormy seas separate spark and success. 98% of innovations fail along the way.
Stormy seas are just one hurdle to overcome when paddling a kayak around a country.
Are there parallels? Lessons to learn?
Two veterans of the watery world, John Willacy and Jon Hynes share their hard-won insights.
John Willacy #33 - John Willacy - The Strategy of Speed
John Hynes Retro Trip #88 - Jon Hynes - Wild Atlantic Warrior
2024-03-041h 16
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 8: Beyond DemocracyDemocracy is creaking at the seams. Is there a better system waiting in the wings?
Mikey and Darrell seek the Ideal Final Result!
Book: More from Less
Opinion: Minimun Viable Politician
Opinion: None of the Above
2024-02-2753 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 7: Human ImmutabilityUnchanging people in a changing world, why do change projects fail?
Darrell and Mikey are joined by anthro-complexity guru and cowgirl Shana Finnegan to help rope this tricky steer.
Book Referenced: Thinking In Systems: A Primer Donella H. Meadows,
"It could take years to learn this way of the world, but if you read this book you will learn this in hours. This book is not an engineering book and it is unfortunate that Donella gave it such a bland engineering-oriented name. This is a book of philosophy and life learnings. A book...
2024-02-191h 17
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 6 Part 2: Desert Island Disco with Guest Darrell Mann concludedDarrell has to pick which of the 8 tracks to take with him...
Track List
Right Off - Miles Davies
The Glowing Man - Swans
Somewhere Everywhere - Keith Jarrett (Trio)
Your Bright Baby Blues - Jackson Brown
First We Take Manhattan - Jennifer Warns, Stevie Ray
2024-02-1344 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 6 Part 1: Desert Island Disco with Guest Darrell MannHost Mikey delves in the life story of Darrell, finding out which music tracks he would like to take on his personal desert island.
Tracks
Man from Mars - from the soundtrack of the film Grace of My Heart, Kristen Vigard
Summertime in England - Van Morrison
The Rainbow - TalTalk
2024-02-1343 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 5: The Plausibility Test - Plotting the end of HumanityIn which Mikey and Darrell try to come up with the storyline of a thriller, the next Times No. 1 Best Seller
Somewhere along the way, they lose the plot!
Who could have predicted this?
The Singularity Is Not Near
Haier’s self-evolving organization
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_to_Great
2024-02-0555 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 4: Systematic Innovation - Where's the Buzz?Darrell and Mikey try and fathom out the reasons that systematic innovation is not widely adopted in its time of need.
Mikeys law of cakes.
The Culture Wars explained in a new way.
2024-01-2953 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 3: TrustWhat is the connection between the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and Darrell?
Just how traumatised is Mikey after being scammed out of £7000? and more...
The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers
Antifragile The Swedish Take
2024-01-2340 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 2: Future LearningIn which Mikey and Darrell ponder the uncertain road ahead for education.
What advice would you give your grandchild?
2024-01-1540 min
DangerMouth: The Innovation StationEpisode 1 - Alien Reptiles, Containment, The Coming WaveIn which, Darrell tries and fails, to convince you, that he is not an evil alien reptile.
Mikey asks a great question about whether there are lessons to be learned from the Catholic Churches long running efforts to contain heretical thought. Which gets ignored, and we discuss the "Book the Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman and how it relates to chimpanzees.
References
The Coming Wave https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/90590134
The Hero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45305768-the-hero?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0u8YD9qwKi&r...
2024-01-0840 min
Paddling The Blue Podcast#97 - Mike Conroy - Mikey Kayaks Cornwall and IrelandMike Conroy joins us for today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue Podcast. We’ll talk about his trips, but even more so we’ll talk about the deliberate process that Mike has mapped out to reach his goals. Get ready for a fun interview with an everyday paddler who has set his mind to a project and is making it happen.
Connect:
Kayak Demelza
3 Capital Kayak
Learn:
Shamrock Loop Interactive Google Map
Blasket Islands
St. Petrocs
Surfers Against Sewage
The Wombles
Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium
Performance Sea Kayak
2023-10-091h 15
Advent Calendar HouseThe New Batman Adventures - Holiday Knights🎄 It’s the Advent Calendar House’s 10th season, and to celebrate, every episode is revisiting familiar faces and places already covered on the podcast. Previously, we spent Christmas with the Joker in “Batman: The Animated Series.” This time, we’re returning to the 1997 premiere of the redesigned, rebranded “New Batman Adventures.” 🎙️ Andre Bennett and Joey O. join us on a festive tour of Gotham City through the Joker’s hideously redrawn eyes. **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: The Batman Adventures Holiday Special original comic. “Welcome to Our OOL.” Dark Night: A True Batman Story, by...
2023-07-011h 27
Son of a Lunch Lady#20 - Homeless in LA, Stealing Vans, and Rebuking Demons ft. Rob ConroyThis weeks guests on the podcast is actor, comedian, former houseless man who once lived under a bridge, Rob Conroy. We explore the depths of Rob being homeless in LA, his journey in comedy, the time he stole a van while on drugs, rebuking demons, and much more.
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Breakdown:
Rob’s Red Carpet
- The Astrid Experience
How did Rob got into stand up comedy?
- Rob’s first memory of stand up
Demons and Drugs
- Rob stole a van on drugs
- Demons helped him do it, maybe...
Rob’s Mt. Rushmore...
2023-06-1651 min
Lived Through ThatEpisode 36 - Mick Conroy from Modern English“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential 90s musicians and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in the book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. On this episode, our guest is Mick Conroy from Modern English. They have a bona fide classic with “I Melt With You” and 8 albums under the belt, including the one-to punch of their debu...
2023-05-2326 min
Culture ShockedBatman TAS (R.I.P. Kevin Conroy)“Without Batman…Crime has no punchline”Today the guys get together to talk about Batman: The Animated Series. Which gave us probably the best theme song of the 90’s. Arguably the best Joker of all time. And the greatest Batman voice to ever grace our ears. R.I.P. Kevin Conroy. Is there a more iconic theme song in the 90’s? Was this show all of their favorites? Or did Mike not even watch it? Find out right hereClick here to send us a message! If you would please...
2023-02-211h 51
Mike Seibert Radio PodcastAmber the Fangirl Interview! Transformers, Kevin Conroy, Batman, and MoreIt's my conversation with YouTuber, voice actress, and Autism advocate, Amber the Fangirl!We talk about the passing of Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy, meeting Peter Cullen, her friendship with Frank Welker, and the origins of her YouTube channel.Check out Amber's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GHKMQvNK8AbiVavqcKveA Want to be a guest on Mike Seibert Radio? Send an E-mail to MikeSeibertRadio@Gmail.com or hit me up on social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeSibertRadioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeseibertradio/Facebook...
2022-11-191h 09
The Basement LoungeRIP Kevin Conroy, Chadwick Boseman, & The Red WaveTalking about a lot of death this week. We lost Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman), we reflect on Chadwick Boseman as we review 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', and the GOP didn't exactly take over like they thought they would.-Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter:Mike Shea - @mrmikesheaMike Wells - @mikewtfwells-Check out our website for more fun stuff:https://www.tblpod.net
2022-11-1746 min
All You Can GeekKevin Conroy Remembered - AYCG Moviecast #621It's time for somber reflection on this week's Moviecast. Legendary Batman voice actor, Kevin Conroy, has passed away this week, after being the definitive voice of Bruce Wayne for 30 years. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dominates the box office while serving as a eulogy for both T'Challa and his actor, the late Chadwick Boseman. Also in the news: Disney has layoffs, DC and James Gunn have a plan, and rumor has it we'll be getting a lot more Tom Holland MCU Spider-Man.
#wakandaforever #kevinconroy #spiderman #dc #marvel #movies #disney #wb #streaming #ripbatman #blackadam #blackpanther #tv
2022-11-1630 minDC JunktionRIP Kevin ConroyFarewell to the legendary voice of Batman himself, the incomparable Kevin Conroy.-Follow us on Twitter: @WeAreTheBatmanMike on Twitter: @mrmikesheaMatthew on Twitter: @misterjninja -Send us your questions, comments, & topic suggestions:https://forms.gle/Ls8rpBoVc3rNCm1C6
2022-11-1125 min
Counsel CastWhy do lawyers need a happiness formula? with Mike DuffyWhy do lawyers need a happiness formula? How do we create more happiness in our jobs, relationships, businesses, with our coworkers and within our firms? Joining me for a conversation about creating more happiness is Mike Duffy. Mike is a philanthropist and an author of five books on happiness including: The Happiness Book: A Positive Guide To Happiness!, The Happiness Book For Men and The Happiness Book For Kids Volumes I & II. He has interviewed the top thought leaders, athletes, rock stars, CEO's and celebrities in the worl...
2022-07-2626 min
Discover Top Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureThe Ticket Collector from Belarus: An Extraordinary True Story of Britain's Only War Crimes Trial by Mike Anderson, Neil HansonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/528426 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Ticket Collector from Belarus: An Extraordinary True Story of Britain's Only War Crimes Trial Author: Mike Anderson, Neil Hanson Narrator: Luke Thompson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 23 minutes Release date: January 20, 2022 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: 'Brilliantly gripping' Sunday Times; 'Compelling' Daily Mail; 'Heart-rending' Sunday Telegraph; 'Excellent' The Times; 'Engrossing' Independent The UK's only war crimes trial took place in 1999 and had its origins in the horrors of the Holocaust, but only now in The Ticket Collector from Belarus? can the full story be told. The Ticket Collec...
2022-01-2003 min
Confessional PodcastEpisode 136 - Peter Pan Syndrome ft. John ConroyJohn Conroy joins us to discuss Peter Pan Syndrome, the fear of growing up.
2021-06-221h 06
The Morning Spotlight with Mike HamRichard Conroy and Scott Rothman: Beechwood Capital AdvisorsBeechwood Capital was founded in 2003 by a team of seasoned investment banking professionals with over 35 years of experience each. Work directly with "Middle-Market" owners and entrepreneurs interested in financing or selling their businesses:• Assess the best pathway forward and analyze the strategic implications of a transaction• Facilitate the process from strategy to execution• Structure and manage the transaction to maximize value for all key stakeholdersThey offer the best of both worlds: experience and expertise of much larger investment bank with unyielding senior dedication, typical of a smaller firm. Primary objective is to help maximize the return on a transaction with high l...
2021-04-0647 min
The Mike Wagner ShowAuthor James Conroy of Beacon Publishing talks about his new book Bittern Island!Author James Conroy (Beacon Publishing) talks about his new book “Bittern Island” about a gentleman’s past controlling his future which he has not lived taking place on Bittern Island off the New England coast! James also discusses how he got started writing since his 20’s and worked as an editor for 20 years, plus his previous books including “The Seamus Cruise”, “Mask of Ghosts”, “The Coyote Hunter of Aquidneck Island” and more! Check out “Bittern Island” and more on Amazon and www.beaconpublishinggroup.com/jamesconroy ! #jamesconroy #authorjamesconroy #bitternisland #newengland #rhodeisland #beaconpublishing #theseamuscruise #maskofghosts #coyotehunter #aquidneckisland #mystery #thriller #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spotify #spreaker #itune...
2021-03-2553 min
The USA Weightlifting Podcast"What Are You Learning?" w/Coach Mike ConroyMike Conroy has been a staple in the USA Weightlifting community now for almost 40 years. During that time we’ve seen him in the trenches of competition as an athlete and coach, as well as serving as an official and a member of many committees within the organization. Alongside all of this he was a public high school biology teacher for 35 years of which he retired from in 2012. Coach Conroy combines his expertise as a teacher and experience in weightlifting to help and make a tremendous impact on the athletes and coaches that he comes across, and he’s here to d...
2021-02-051h 26
Inside Scoop with Alex and JeffEpisode 54 - Mike Conroy pt 2Alex and Jeff continue their interview with Mike Conroy, and a special guest jumps on to talk with them.
2020-08-271h 44
Inside Scoop with Alex and JeffEpisode 53 - Mike ConroyAlex and Jeff welcome legendary Mike Conroy to the show.
2020-08-201h 41
The Ad PodcastMike Linton CRO of Ancestry.com / former CMO of Farmers InsuranceIn this Episode of the podcast I sit down with Mike Linton, the CRO of Ancestry.com and the former CMO of Farmers Insurance. Mike addresses his career bucking the trend of CMO tenure at organizations like P & G, Best Buy, Farmers Insurance and now Ancestry.com. Mike addresses topics like how to spot a unicorn business, who should get to vote on different marketing decisions, how marketing is like making a Martini, how to adopt tech in a marketing org quickly but not to quick, and a host of other exciting topics!
2019-09-2420 min
The Celtic UndergroundThe Celtic Underground Podcast No.220 - My Celtic Life: Mike ConroyThis week St Anthony returns with another former Celtic star from many of our youths - Mike Conroy. Mike signed for Celtic in 1978 and scored on his debut - unfortunately that was a 4-1 defeat to Hibs. Mike was at Celtic at a time when the middle of the park had good young talent and competed for a starting place with the likes of Tommy Burns, Mudro McLeod, Davie Provan, Johnny Doyle, Dom Sullivan and Paul McStay. These were the days before squad rotation and when teams won leagues using the same 11 starting pla...
2014-06-111h 15
The Celtic UndergroundThe Celtic Underground Podcast No.220 - My Celtic Life: Mike ConroyThis week St Anthony returns with another former Celtic star from many of our youths - Mike Conroy. Mike signed for Celtic in 1978 and scored on his debut - unfortunately that was a 4-1 defeat to Hibs. Mike was at Celtic at a time when the middle of the park had good young talent and competed for a starting place with the likes of Tommy Burns, Mudro McLeod, Davie Provan, Johnny Doyle, Dom Sullivan and Paul McStay. These were the days before squad rotation and when teams won leagues using the same 11 starting players week after week. Like our...
2014-06-111h 15
Cincinnati Business TalkCincinnati Business Talk #141 Gene Conroy,Tree Frog Special.Cincinnati Business Talk highlights the positive side of Cincinnati area businesses. We will be talking to CEOs who have won awards, innovated with new products and services. Today's guest is Gene Conroy, President of Tree Frog Specialities, Inc. Gene will share his perspectives and insights on current HOT business issues in the area of advertising specialities. Tree Frog does embrodery and screen printing. The show streamed live on Friday August 16th at 4 PM. Listen to this link: http://tobtr.com/s/5142583 You can listen to the show on Apple iTunes as a Podcast. You can add the podcast at: http://www.bl...
2013-08-1654 min
Book FightEp 17-Pat Conroy, The Lords of DisciplineThis one was a Mike pick, a book he first read as a teenager living in Charleston, South Carolina, only a few miles from The Citadel, which may or may not bear some resemblance to The Institute, the military school at the center of this novel. Join us for a discussion of hazing, the Southern aristocracy, superfluous romantic entaglements, the whitest basketball game ever played, and lots and lots of adjectives.
2012-09-241h 04
How Bad CastShould I Eat? w/ John ConroyMike, Dan and Steven Montenegro are joined by John Conroy to discuss 9/11, Fallujah, and My Brother's Podcast.
2012-07-3000 min