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Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts EP6: The Adverb that Changed EverythingThe Adverb that Changed Everything: Arbitration, State Immunity and the case of General Dynamics v Libya
Join Liz Kantor, Vanessa Naish, and guest, Andrew Cannon, as they explore the fascinating intersection of arbitration and state immunity in the Court of Appeal's decision in General Dynamics v Libya. They unravel how the addition of a single adverb in an arbitration clause could waive a state's immunity from execution. Discover the implications of this case for the enforcement of arbitral awards against states and the importance of precise drafting in arbitration agreements.2025-03-2119 min
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts: Tools of the Trade: Anti-Suit Injunctions and their impact in 2024Join Vanessa Naish, Liz Kantor and new guest Martin Wallace as they delve into the most significant development of 2024: the rise of anti-suit injunctions. In this episode, they explore the legal arsenal available to practitioners in seeking the support of state courts for arbitration agreements, focusing on high-profile cases from the English and Hong Kong courts. They discuss the strategic tools and weapons that are available in these complex legal battles, and offer insights into the practical implications and legal issues surrounding these important decisions.2025-01-2021 min
Financial Services Disputes and RegulationDispute Resolution Podcast: Exploring dispute resolution choices and Hague Judgments Convention 2019In this special edition dispute resolution podcast, we take a practical look at what the UK government's recent ratification of the Hague 2019 Judgments Convention means for in-house counsel choosing between litigation and arbitration for an English law governed contract.The episode draws together the hosts of three of our HSF podcasts – Vanessa Naish and Liz Kantor (arbitration), Maura McIntosh (commercial litigation) and Ceri Morgan (banking litigation) – to discuss the benefits Hague 2019 will bring to the enforcement of English judgments, how that compares to the enforcement position for arbitration awards, and the various factors that need to be weig...2024-09-1617 min
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsDispute Resolution Podcast: Exploring dispute resolution choices and Hague Judgments Convention 2019In this special edition dispute resolution podcast, we take a practical look at what the UK government's recent ratification of the Hague 2019 Judgments Convention means for in-house counsel choosing between litigation and arbitration for an English law governed contract.
The episode draws together the hosts of three of our HSF podcasts – Vanessa Naish and Liz Kantor (arbitration), Maura McIntosh (commercial litigation) and Ceri Morgan (banking litigation) – to discuss the benefits Hague 2019 will bring to the enforcement of English judgments, how that compares to the enforcement position for arbitration awards, and the various factors that need to be weighed in the bala...2024-09-1617 min
Trench coat, cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with ColumboPlayback Get your brandy, Lay's chips and burgers and join us as we discuss Playback starring Oskar Werner, Gena Rowlands, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Peter Falk, and others. We chat filming locations, Roger Corman, Jack Hill, bowl haircuts, and much, much more. Some of the books/movies/actors we discussed: -Rich man, poor man. -Jules and Jim -Lola Montez -Sea of Love -Deathship Head to our Instagram for photos from this episode - @trenchcoatcigar . We have EXCLUSIVE content available on...2024-08-281h 47
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts: The Arbitration Bill revisitedJoin Liz Kantor, Vanessa Naish and returning guest, Hannah Ambrose, for a discussion of the Arbitration Bill for England and Wales, which has been put back on the legislative agenda by the new Government. They explore the key reforms introduced by the Bill and next steps for the Bill's passage through Parliament. They also share their perspectives on why the rule regarding the governing law of the arbitration agreement contains a carve-out for arbitration agreements derived from a standing offer to submit disputes to arbitration where the offer is contained in a treaty or foreign legislation.2024-08-2120 min
Small Business, Big NetworkMeditation, Garden Benches and Networking!Camilla is a Vedic Meditation expert, based in Kent, UKCamilla trained as a primary school teacher in 2000 and learnt to meditate when she was an Assistant Headteacher in an inner city London school. After meditating, she worked as a gardening teacher in the Eden Project, a chef and cooking teacher in Sydney and then returned to the UK to live in the family home, Owletts, a National Trust property. She recently left the class room and, armed with Sanskrit GCSE (grade A!) she began teaching adults - how to read and write Sansk...2024-06-1035 min
Historians At The MoviesFranklin Episode 8 with Kelsa Pellettierre and Liz CovartThis week Liz Covart drops in to talk with Kelsa and I about the final episode of Franklin, along with her thoughts on the show as it was. We get into the diplomatic manuevering at Paris, Liz's Codfish moment, the brigand that was William Augustus Bowles and ask if the French lost the American Revolution.About our guest:Liz Covart is a historian of early America who practices scholarly history, public history, and digital humanities, primarily as the Founding Director of Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. She is the creator and host...2024-05-201h 28
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts: Clause and Effect: Unicredit, Enka and the Arbitration BillJoin Liz Kantor, Vanessa Naish, and guest, Hannah Ambrose, as they delve into the Court of Appeal's judgment in the Unicredit v RusChemAlliance case. They unravel why the governing law of the arbitration agreement mattered in that case, and why this remains such a topic of debate in the arbitration community. They will consider how the current position in Enka v Chubb looks set to change in the draft English Arbitration Bill and address the ramifications of that change for anti-suit relief from the English court in support of foreign seated arbitrations.2024-03-0415 min
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts: Paccar, its potential reversal, & impact on international arbitration?In the second episode of our Inside Arbitration Podcast, we cover the latest news that the UK government plans to reverse the ruling in Paccar v Road Haulage Association. We first provide a recap of the Supreme Court judgment in Paccar and the implications of that decision, and then look at how the relevant legislative regime for alternative fee arrangements and third party funding interacts with international arbitration.
This podcast is hosted by Vanessa Naish, Professional Support Consultant and Liz Kantor, Professional Support Lawyer, and in this episode they are joined by Maura McIntosh, who is also a Professional Support...2024-01-2920 min
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsInside Arbitration Podcasts: English arbitration developments 2023Join Professional Support Lawyer, Liz Kantor, and Professional Support Consultant, Vanessa Naish, as they discuss the key arbitration developments of 2023 in England and Wales. Liz and Vanessa will guide you through their top developments of the past year, discussing their implications for practitioners and clients alike. From legislative reforms to landmark case law, this episode is an essential listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the dynamic field of English arbitration.
Speakers: Elizabeth Kantor, Professional Support Lawyer and Vanessa Naish, Professional Support Consultant2024-01-0813 min
In Our Time: ReligionJulian of NorwichMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the anchoress and mystic who, in the late fourteenth century, wrote about her visions of Christ suffering, in a work since known as Revelations of Divine Love. She is probably the first named woman writer in English, even if questions about her name and life remain open. Her account is an exploration of the meaning of her visions and is vivid and bold, both in its imagery and theology. From her confined cell in a Norwich parish church, in a land beset with plague, she dealt with the nature of sin and with the...2023-11-1650 min
In Our TimeJulian of NorwichMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the anchoress and mystic who, in the late fourteenth century, wrote about her visions of Christ suffering, in a work since known as Revelations of Divine Love. She is probably the first named woman writer in English, even if questions about her name and life remain open. Her account is an exploration of the meaning of her visions and is vivid and bold, both in its imagery and theology. From her confined cell in a Norwich parish church, in a land beset with plague, she dealt with the nature of sin and with the...2023-11-1650 min
The Front GardenThe Front Garden EP73 - Liz Herbert (Openwork) talks Landscape ArchitectureFrom cycling around Europe to training as a masseuse, the path to becoming a Landscape architect has been far from traditional for Liz Herbert. In her current role at Openwork, Liz speaks about the depth, and importance, of background research that goes into developing public gardens such as the Healing Garden at Heide Museum. Liz is also deeply interested in Therapeutic Horticulture and talks about her involvement in this emerging practice that crosses the boundaries between Healthcare and Landscape. The relationship between Landscape Architect and home building is also dissected by Chris and Tyson in...2023-05-0153 min
The Lunar SaloonThe Lunar Saloon - KLBP - Episode 154 - Guest DJ Liz OEpisode 154
The Lunar Saloon
Every Friday from 11P - 1A PST
99.1 FM Long Beach
Streaming at KLBP.org
Airdate: February 3, 2023
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Special Guest DJ Liz O.
https://www.mixcloud.com/liz-ohanesian/
https://www.beatique.net/
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Desire - Zeroes [2022]
Dot Allison - Substance (Felix da Housecat Remix) [2002]
Mothermary - Pray (Tensnake Remix) [2022]
Romina Cohn - The Night [2002]
Perel - Jesus Was an Alien [2022]
Q - The Reflex - Voice of Q (The Reflex Revision) [1982,2022]
Metro Area - Dance Reaction [2002]
Klein & MBO - Dirty Talk (USA European Connection Mix) [1982]
Human...2023-02-041h 56
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Panel Discussion - Decade of Healthy AgeingIn our panel discussion on the United Nations' Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) we welcome Craig Gear OAM - CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Yumi Lee - CEO Older Women’s Network NSW and Lee-Fay Low - Professor in Ageing & Health at the University of Sydney.Among the many topics addressed, Lee-Fay Low talks about dementia and the battle to get a better deal for the half a million Australians living with the condition. Craig Gear highlights the subtle and pernicious effects of ageism and the enshrining of Human Rights in th...2022-12-211h 40Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Season 3 - HighlightsIn Nostalgia Town we take a look back at the people Lex & Patricia have spoken to in 2022. Among an inspiring set of guests, we’ll hear snippets from Jenny Hocking talking about the Whitlam years, Max Ball discussing Vietnam Veterans, Gary Foley and Thomas Mayo on indigenous issues, Craig Gear speaking about aged care, Vivian Wuthrich on mental health and Claudia Baldwin on Climate change. We also hear from celebrity guests Noeline Brown, Lucky Starr, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, Ita Buttrose, Kate McClymont, Kerry O’Brien and Carlotta.Thanks for joining us today!2022-12-2032 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Maximising Your Aged Pension S3 E25Noel Whittaker AM talks about how to maximise the aged pension. He outlines the assets and income test and what is exempt and what’s not. Your home for example is exempt but assets such as caravans and furnishings are not. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-12-2001 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out - Orange NSW - Amanda SpaldingWe head to Orange in NSW for Steppin’ Out to meet a fascinating lady, Amanda Spalding of radio FM107.5. Amanda is chair and a presenter at the station, a local councillor and board member for Arts Out West.Amanda talks about the cultural attractions of the Central West as well as its thriving wine industry and sporting events. Her own affiliation with sport included a position as the first female board member of England’s Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podc...2022-12-1913 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Kamahl S3 E24In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur. Born in Kuala Lumpur, Kamahl tells his own migration story and talks about being ‘discovered’ by Rupert Murdoch. Now 87-years-old, Kamahl is cherished for his unique brand of compassion, love and entertainment. Kamahl’s stellar career earned gold and platinum records and performances at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall. He was one of the first acts to appear in concert at the Sydney Opera House.Thanks for joini...2022-12-1322 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out - Melbourne S3 E24For Steppin' Out we head to Melbourne to hear from Geraldine Butler - a volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Australia's largest human rights organisation, ASR supports some 7,000 asylum seekers. Geraldine draws on her education background to share knowledge as well as using the ‘gift of the gab’ to help raise donations to provide support, education and the all-important foodbank.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-12-1310 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Boomer Era MigrantsLeading into International Migrants Day (18 December) we hear migration narratives from three different perspectives. Dr Alexandra Dellios author and cultural historian, singer and entertainer Kamahl, and asylum-seeker volunteer Geraldine Butler.Alexandra discusses the influx of post-war migrants and the changing demographics of Australia. She also speaks about Bonegilla in Victoria which accommodated some 320,000 post-war refugees and migrants between 1947 to 1971. In Nostalgia Town, Lex & Patricia discover that not only is the legendary Kamahl a great singer, he is also a brilliant raconteur.Born in Kuala Lumpur, Kamahl tells his own migration story a...2022-12-131h 14
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Retirement Villages - Reading the Fine PrintOur Money Extra segment, brought to you by lawyer and retirement specialist, Alice Mantel, features advice from Kathryn Greiner AO. As leader of the Inquiry which brought significant changes to the NSW Retirement Village Sector, Kathryn is well-placed to highlight issues faced by seniors looking to move to an independent living facility. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-12-1302 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Hearing the Indigenous VoiceThomas Mayo, author of Finding The Heart of The Nation, talks about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He speaks with passion and clarity about the needs and motivation for the Voice.A Torres Strait Islander man born on Larrakia country in Darwin, Thomas’ mission has been to promote the vision of a better future for Indigenous Australians and for a representative Voice to be enshrined in the Constitution. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook pag...2022-12-071h 10Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Artist, Salvatore ZofreaIn Nostalgia Town, we meet one this country’s finest painters, Salvatore Zofrea.Salvatore arrived in Australia from Italy in 1956. One of ten children, he left school at 15 to work 11 hour days at the Flemington markets.Salvatore studied art at Sydney’s Julian Ashton School and, informed by da Vinci and other masters such as Titian, Turner and Rembrandt, embarked on a distinguished career. His life in art was highlighted by three Sulman prizes, and a series of large, rich, colourful tableaus featuring literary, historical, and religious imagery.Thanks for join...2022-12-0618 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Residential Care FeesIn Money Extra we explain the three levels of Residential Care Fees and find out where to get specific information for individual cases. For links and more information, head to babyboomersguide.com.auThanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-12-0601 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out: Illawarra NSW, Barry Keenahan of VOX FMWe step out to the Illawarra district of NSW to meet VOX FM’s Barrie Keenahan. A former Rugby League referee of the 70s and 80s, he is board secretary at VOX FM and presenter of “Ease Away with Barrie K”.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-12-0513 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Demystifying Costs of Aged Care HomesHelping us understand the costs of aged care homes is Justin Bott, the Financial Information Officer of Services Australia. It’s a topic that many people find confusing, but Justin talks in simple terms about the money involved and where to get help. He also addresses wills and how they are impacted when people head into aged care homes. Then there’s the sticky issue of what happens if assets have been given away and how that can affect ability to pay for care. Visit babyboomersguide.com.au where you’ll find phone numbers and links...2022-11-291h 21Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Ron McCallumIn Nostalgia Town, we meet Ron McCallum AO. In 1993 he became the first totally blind person appointed to a full professorship at an Australian university. He served as Professor of Industrial Law at the University of Sydney and went on to become Dean of their Law School. Ron has been a leading light in the disabled community and chaired the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your s...2022-11-2918 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Exhorbitant Funeral Costs - How to SaveCosts of funerals come under scrutiny in Money Extra and we look at alternatives to the traditional arrangements which can put families under enormous financial pressure. Don from Bare Funerals & Cremations talks about alternatives.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-2902 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out: Brian Crabbe, 2RRR, Ryde, NSWOur Steppin’ Out guest is Brian Crabbe of 2RRR 88.5FM which broadcasts to the Sydney suburbs of Ryde and Hunters Hill. Brian presents There Goes That Song Again featuring music and artists of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Brian talks about his interest in broadcasting history, the demise of 2CH, and his one-hour documentary on radio in the 1950s.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-2915 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Matriarchs of News Media & 90 Years of ABCTwo of this country's leading current affairs media identities - the ABC's Geraldine Doogue AO and the Sydney Morning Herald's Kate McClymont AM join Lex and Patricia in this captivating episode.While in 2022 the ABC celebrated 90 years, Geraldine notched up her own extraordinary career milestone - 50 years as a journalist. She discusses the many faces of the ABC and the women who broke through the glass ceiling. Meanwhile, in Nostalgia Town, nine-time Walkley Award-winning journalist, Kate McClymont talks about her life as the chief investigative reporter of the Herald. She entertains listeners with...2022-11-221h 18Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out: Victoria Judy-Ann Steed, 3MDR S3 E21For Steppin’ Out, we meet up with journalist and presenter Judy-Ann Steed from 3MDR. The station broadcasts from the Melbourne suburb of Upwey and covers the shires of Yarra Ranges and Cardinia. Her show Judy-Ann & Company is a mix of current affairs and cultural and culinary reviews, interspersed with music. Judy, who describes her life as a ‘Licorice AllSorts of Adventures” is also a print journalist, advocate, Bowen therapist and a professional clairvoyant Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have...2022-11-2210 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Capital Gains Tax S3 E21Money Extra addresses Capital Gains Tax with Noel Whittaker AM. He talks about importance of considering this tax when making your will. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-2201 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Kate McClymont S3 E21In Nostalgia Town, nine-time Walkley Award-winning journalist, Kate McClymont talks about her life as the chief investigative reporter of the Sydney Morning Herald. She entertains listeners with hilarious yarns from decades of exposing crime but also talks about the dark side of her work - confronting villains and dealing with death threats. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-2221 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Hoarding Can Kill You!Are you a hoarder? Is hoarding an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Can hoarding really kill you?Here to answer those question and more is Prof Jessica Grisham an international authority on hoarding disorder.Professor at the University of NSW’s School of Psychology, Jessica is Editor of the British Journal of Clinical Psychology. She treats people experiencing OCD and hoarding.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-151h 19Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out in NSW with Vivian Shenker 2RPH S3 E20In Steppin’ Out, we’re spanning a broad area of New South Wales with Vivian Shenker, board member and presenter at 2RPH. The radio station offers a reading service catering to the print handicapped. It is heard in Sydney, Newcastle, Lower Hunter, Wollongong and the Illawarra.Before retiring, and joining the station as a volunteer, Vivian spent some thirty years as a journalist and presenter for ABC and SBS. She hosted Insight on SBS television and presented ABC’s Radio National Breakfast. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up...2022-11-1515 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Elizabeth Farrelly S3 E20In Nostalgia Town Dr Elizabeth Farrelly - columnist, essayist, novelist and critic talks about her life and passions.Trained in architecture, science and philosophy, she is fascinated by how humans engage with nature to make culture. Over thirty years, her Sydney Morning Herald column on urbanism, planning, planting, climate, politics and public art has seen city-making go from back-page news to headline material.Author of Killing Sydney, Elizabeth talks about the city’s failure to value its own heritage and, conversely, the many reasons she can’t leave the charismatic city she loves. 2022-11-1522 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Superannuation Anxiety S3 E20Noel Whittaker AM talks about concerns over superannuation performance in financially uncertain times. He addresses questions about risk and whether seniors should consider more conservative investments.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-1501 min
Liz Teaches MeditationRelaxation response (meditation)This focusing technique will have you feeling more calm in an instant - I guarantee it. While this is not a "mindfulness" meditation, it is a relaxation practice created by Herbert Benson that does the exact opposite of the stress response... AKA try it yourself! Choosing an easeful word or phrase on your exhalation puts quiets the mind and I can't wait to hear what you think!
Sending love and light and thanks for practicing. Keep up the great work!2022-11-1310 min
Famous with Cate and LizFamous Moral Panics: The Red ScareThis week, the ladies continue to induce panic as Liz covers The Red Scare. Highlights include McCarthyism, Herbert Hoover, Hollywood black lists and rants about how this is all too close to what is happening in the U.S. today.
Connect with Cate and Liz on Instagram at @famouscateandliz or drop them a line at famouscateandliz@gmail.com.2022-11-0952 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Whitlam's Rise to Power - 50 Years OnIn this episode, we commemorate 50 years since Gough Whitlam became 21st Prime Minister of Australia in December 1972. Lex & Patricia examine his legacy with renowned Whitlam biographer and author of The Palace Letters, Prof Jenny Hocking.For Nostalgia Town, we are joined by Judy Stone AM. An Australian pop and country singer, Judy was a regular on Bandstand in the 1960s where her duets with Col Joye became a popular feature of the show.Money Extra’s topic is gambling and we talk about the difference between harmless fun and ad...2022-11-081h 30
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Costly Gambling Addictions S3 E19In Money Extra’ we talk about gambling and recognising the difference between harmless fun and addiction. We also look at the vulnerability of seniors to addiction and the lures used by gaming venues to encourage spending.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-0801 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Judy Stone - Pop & Country Singer S3 E19For Nostalgia Town, we are joined by Judy Stone AM. An Australian pop and country singer, Judy was a regular on Bandstand in the 1960s where her duets with Col Joye became a popular feature of the show.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-0822 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturySteppin' Out - Brisbane, Queensland S3 E19Our special Steppin’ Out guest this week is Gary Thorpe OAM from Brisbane, Queensland.Gary has been General Manager of classical music radio station 4MBS since 1989 and was a founder of the station. He has played an influential role on the Brisbane arts scene as instigator of classical music live events and the Shakespeare festival. Through the Silver Memories nostalgic music project, Gary has created entertainment that brings special joy to the elderly and those suffering dementia. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's...2022-11-0823 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Healthy Online AdviceIs ‘Dr Google’ your go-to source of health advice? Healthdirect.gov.au offers a reassuring alternative with medical information you can count on to be accurate and current.Dr Nirvana Luckraj, Chief Medical Officer of healthdirect.gov.au is an expert in clinical artificial intelligence and digital health. She discusses the services available online and the great leap forward triggered by COVID lockdowns.In Nostalgia Town we chat with Robert Tickner AO. A former minister in Hawke and Keating governments, Tickner is an author, humanitarian campaigner and an advocate for nuclear weapons bans and pr...2022-11-0117 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Robert Tickner S3 E18In Nostalgia Town we chat with Robert Tickner AO. A former minister in Hawke and Keating governments, Tickner is an author, humanitarian campaigner and an advocate for nuclear weapons bans and prison reform.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-0127 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Which tax would you rather pay? S3 E18Which tax would you rather pay? In this Money Extra segment, Noel Whittaker AM talks about retiree tax options and effective tax strategy.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-11-0101 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Catching Up With TechnologyChristine David from IT 4 Retirees speaks about the challenges and rewards of catching up with technology in our senior years. The ‘digital divide’ cut deeply during COVID restrictions. The ‘haves’ were able to connect with loved ones on screens, shop online, check-in to venues on smartphones, and access digital medical services. The ‘have-nots’ endured more because of lack of digital connection, and for many them, that became a driver for giving technology a go.However, getting started is not so easy for those without friends or family to teach the ins and outs of using devices. Fortu...2022-10-251h 11
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Diversification is the Key S3 E17In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and promotes the advantages of diversifying.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-2502 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Margret RoadKnight S3 E17In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winning singer-guitarist who has thrived for decades outside the mainstream music scene. She has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and is known for social commentary through music. Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-2521 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Aged Care - What Does it Cost?Rodney Lewis, a pioneer of elder law, shares his knowledge on costs related to aged care and talks about discrimination and human rights issues faced by people in the residential care system.In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO who has saved countless lives through his research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer. We head to Canberra for Steppin’ Out to meet Heinrich Stefanik, vice-president of Multicultural Service Radio Station – CMS FM 91.1 Heinrich is one of the country’s leading lights in eth...2022-10-181h 08Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Ian Frazer S3 E16In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO who has saved countless lives through his research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-1815 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Saving on Insurance S3 E16In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the University of NSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, Sherris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (North America). Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-1802 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Love Your Eyes - World Sight Day 2022For World Sight Day on 13 October, we turn our attention to the conditions that can affect the eye - from the readily treatable to those that cause blindness.Renowned ophthalmologist and senior university lecturer, Dr Con Petsoglou joins Lex & Patricia to talk about eye problems caused by ageing as well as those which are hereditary. Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM joins us in Nostalgia Town. The much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others, is a passionate supporter of the homeless and the needy. 2022-10-111h 05
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Investment Planning S3 E15Rachel Waterhouse from the Australian Shareholders Association explains the benefits of having a financial plan and tells us what we need to take into account when reviewing or drawing up a plan.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-1101 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Rev. Bill Crews S3 E15Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM joins us in Nostalgia Town. The much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others, is a passionate supporter of the homeless and the needy.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-1119 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Unravelling the Mysteries of the BrainIn a captivating discussion with hosts Lex & Patricia, Prof Pankaj Sah talks about unravelling the mysteries of the brain. Prof Sah is Director of the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland where research discoveries, among them the use of ultrasound, show future promise for treating dementia and reversing cognitive decline.Following his own Alzheimer’s diagnosis, rugby league legend Royce Simmons used his story to help others with dementia and, to date, Royce’s Big Walk has raised over a million dollars. The former Penrith Panthers hooker talks in Nostalgia Town about his early years and...2022-10-041h 17Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Royce Simmons S3 E14Penrith Panthers fans have plenty of stars to pick from after back-to-back premierships, but none shines brighter than the club’s legendary Royce Simmons. The former international is in a titanic battle to slow the progress of his Alzheimer’s with a grinding fitness regime and daily mental challenges. But, like the true hero he is, Royce has selflessly turned his misfortune into a benefit for others. Royce's Big Walk has raised over half a million dollars for people dealing with dementia. The former Penrith Panthers hooker talks to Lex & Patricia in Nostalgia Town about all that plus his earl...2022-10-0321 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Financial Planning for Retirement S3 E14Money Extra addresses the commonly asked question about how much money you’ll need in retirement. Unfortunately, retirement expert Noel Whittaker says there are no simple answers! But he does give some good advice to help you figure out your own plan.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-10-0301 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Choosing & Paying for Residential Aged CareVisiting an aged care home, sampling the food, checking cleanliness, and observing whether the staff seem happy, are simple ways to judge whether a residential facility is good, bad, or somewhere in between.That's the advice from regular guest, Craig Gear OAM, head of the Older Persons Advocacy Network. He elaborates on these tell-tale signs of quality as well as the online research you can do to help choose residential care. Craig also discusses help services that provide advice on financial and logistical aspects of this major life-upheaval. Discussion then turns to the difference between homes run ‘for...2022-09-271h 02Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: Val Fell S3 E132022-09-2615 min
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyMoney Extra: Elder Financial Abuse S3 E13Tracey West PhD talks about elder financial abuse. Although an issue estimated to affect one in ten people over 65 years, it remains widely under-reported. One reason for that is because abuse is most often perpetrated by an adult family member.Thanks for joining us today!Sign up to be a Podcast Member (it's free!) at babyboomersguide.com.au and have your say on our Facebook page2022-09-2502 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyFull Episode: Pushing Back Against Ageism“Ageism is not something we have to accept, but it’s not going to end unless we do something about it.” Those sentiments from advocacy campaigner Joel Pringle of EveryAGE Counts, are the focal point for this episode’s conversation. Joel talks about what we can all do to combat prejudices that affect everything from people’s ability to secure work, to equality in health care services.Three generations come together in Jeff’s Café where listeners Lucille, Laurelyn and Lachie discuss their own experiences of ageism, which 83 percent of us agree is a problem that spans all age groups...2022-09-201h 06Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyNostalgia Town: John Williamson S3 E122022-09-2019 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyPhilanthropy - Transforming Lives & CommunitiesThe boss of Philanthropy Australia, Jack Heath, tells us how we compare to other countries when it comes to giving to charitable causes. He also talks about bequests and the part that the charitable dollar plays in transforming lives and communities.On the flip side, in Jeff’s Café, listeners consider their own attitudes to philanthropy and put forward viewpoints that include increasing taxes to replace the need for donations.Feminist, journalist and author, Dr Anne Summers AO joins us for Nostalgia Town. She talks about her growing up years and how she came to be p...2022-09-131h 23Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyOvercoming Anxiety & DepressionMental health is top of mind this week as we lead in to RU OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. Is it possible to prevent anxiety and depression - the leading cause of suicide? According to Macquarie University's Prof Viviana Wuthrich, the answer is 'yes'. Her Ageing Wisely program, widely adopted in clinical settings, has demonstrable results in overcoming anxiety and depression in seniors.In Nostalgia Town, we catch up with Leslie William Morrison, aka Lucky Starr. An Australian pioneer rock and roll, pop and country music singer, guitarist and telev...2022-09-061h 14Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyWomen's Health Across the GenerationsWith Women’s Health Week coming up on 5 September, we take a timely look at fascinating longitudinal research that tracks the health of women from their 40s through to their 70s. University of Newcastle’s Emeritus Professor Julie Byles AO spent some 30 years studying women at the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation, as well as women of their mothers’ generation.The recently released study - Health & Wellbeing for Women born 1946-1951 - surveyed 12,432 women. It reveals, says Byles, that the current cohort of 70-year-olds are holding up well compared to their predecessors. They have b...2022-08-301h 15
Herbert Smith Freehills PodcastsClass Actions Fireside EP18: Threatened class actions: the how, where and whyJoin class actions partners Liz Poulos, Harry Edwards and Ruth Overington as they discuss the implications of threatened class actions and current trends, and consider different funding models and other key drivers affecting a claim being filed.2022-08-2614 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyUnderstanding Home CareCEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Craig Gear OAM, helps us understand the ins and outs of Home Care - how it’s accessed, who’s responsible and who pays for what. And, he tells us where to get help when the system fails to deliver.Queen of the Dim Sim, Elizabeth Chong AM joins us on Nostalgia Town and gives us a delicious glimpse into how she pioneered and cultivated our love of Chinese food. Chong forever changed the kitchens of a nation with some 35,000 students passing through her cooking schools to transform our...2022-08-2359 minBaby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyVietnam Veterans & the Ongoing BattlesOn 18 August, Australia commemorates Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Max Ball, President of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, opens up about the ongoing battles faced by ex combat troops and their families, ranging from the devastating health effects of Agent Orange to suicides. In Nostalgia Town, we're joined by Logie Award-winning actress and cultural icon - Noeline Brown. She talks about her long career in acting, her book on the 60s, and recollections of the Vietnam war.In Steppin’ Out we head to the Dande...2022-08-161h 16Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyCombating Media Portrayal of AgeingTake the deep foundation of knowledge of older workers, combined with fresh ideas and enthusiasm of younger workers, and you have a potent combination, presenting an abundance of rewards for employers. Dr Natasha Ginnivan from the University of NSW’s Ageing Futures Institute talks about that research revelation as well as the media diet that has entrenched negative perceptions of older people.In Nostalgia Town we talk with trailblazing journalist, Kerry O’Brien about his early years, thoughts on ‘fake news,’ education and more.Money Extra this week takes a look at the benefits available to downsi...2022-08-091h 18Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st CenturyConfronting a Changed ClimateIn this episode, we’re joined by Professor Claudia Baldwin. She talks about the challenges of adapting to climate change and how the effects are most acutely felt by the most vulnerable people in society.Prof Baldwin discusses practical planning methods to deal with the changing climate.In Nostalgia Town, we welcome show biz royalty - the inspirational Toni Lamond - singer, actress, cabaret performer and comedian.Then, we get serious in Money Extra, when Alice Mantel tells us all things we should do be doing with our Wills.So, join Pa...2022-08-091h 24