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YourTown - GeorginaSutton LegionJoin us for another episode of the YourTown - Georgina podcast as we learn about the Sutton Legion, the important work it does on behalf of our veterans, and the significant role it plays in our community. We're joined by Rob French, the 2nd Vice-President of Branch 356, the Sutton Legion. Rob educates us on the various functions of the Royal Canadian Legion, and at the branch level, how the Legion is an integral and vital part of Georgina. Whether you’re a member or just curious to know more about what happens at the Legion (it's a lot more th...2025-04-171h 07
Margin MaximizersRob MacDonald from Mac Team ConsultingIn a first for Karen and Soonah, we have a guest in the studio with us. Rob Macdonald fell into sales and never looked back. With his wife Amanda, Rob started Mac Team Consulting, which helps businesses and people achieve their goals and objectives or challengesthem to create goals they never imagined possible. They help businesses grow through people development rather than Products. Rob is a qualified behaviour trainer, and it will be interesting to see what he thinks of our hosts after this episode. All jokes aside, this episode is a great exploration of Sales, building...2024-12-0543 min
The Balanced Leader PodcastFrom Burnout to Brilliance with Trudy MacDonaldSend us a textIn today's episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we dive deep into the journey from burnout to brilliance with leadership expert Trudy MacDonald. Trudy shares fascinating insights about why 38% of Australian workers are experiencing burnout. Drawing from her own experience of burnout as a CEO, and her extensive work with organisations, Trudy reveals practical strategies for building psychological safety, resetting team dynamics, and creating sustainable high performance. Whether you're a leader worried about your team's wellbeing or feeling the strain yourself, this episode offers valuable insights for creating a...2024-12-0150 min
Ian Duncan MacDonald's NovelsPodcast 6 - Chapter 9, The Sanctuary - Beware The Abandoned - 1 of 3 Novels by Ian Duncan MacDonald One reader of “BEWARE THE ABANDONED”, in her Amazon review, wrote, “I just finished this thriller book, BEWARE THE ABANDONED, I could not stop reading it. Last night, I finished it and went to bed at 4 a.m. What a great book. You really have done your research, and it is almost scary how much you know and how you planned his escape. PLEASE, PLEASE, I need a second book. We now need to know how John C. is going to carry on". I am just a storyteller. Far be it for me t...2024-02-0444 min
The Halcyon PodcastHalcyon Podcast Special: (Re-) Introducing SoulWelcome back to the Halcyon podcast and more specifically to another exclusive mini-series in which we're (re-)introducing the magnificent 'Soul: Beyond the Athlete' by Jonathan Harding.Soul investigates how much football cares about developing the person as much as the player, and (spoiler alert!) how much more there is to do to address the real cost of being in football and the unhealthy playing field that currently exists.In this short introduction Rob does some blethering and then Jonathan shares the Prologue. We've also got two exclusive audio chapters, and then an extended conversation...2023-07-2607 min
The Halcyon PodcastThe Halcyon Podcast: Pat NevinAd and Rob are joined by polymath, brilliant footballer, writer and broadcaster Pat Nevin for a thoroughly enjoyable chat for which we had loads of questions written down, but ultimately asked none of them (that's a good thing, honest).We talk to Pat about the latter part of his football career, most notably his time as a player AND Chief Executive at Motherwell. There's a lovely meander into the fate (and slow resurgence) of 'proper #10s' in British football, books, Ted Lasso and of course, the transcendental beauty of football.Pat's new book, Football and...2023-05-2642 minThe Halcyon PodcastThe Halcyon Podcast: Don McRaeJoining Rob and Adam on this episode of the Halcyon Podcast is two-time William Hill Sports Book of the Year and THREE-time Sports Interviewer of the Year Don McRae, who very kindly put up with us/being on the other side of the mic for a little while. Don talks to us about his upbringing and routes into football and boxing growing up in South Africa, his move to London to 'be a writer', whatever that meant, and his early years in the industry.We also get an amazing insight into the development of Don's...2023-05-2338 minThe Halcyon PodcastThe Halcyon Podcast: Jon ChampionRob and Adam sit down with commentating legend (and the gaming purists' favourite) Jon Champion for a hugely enjoyable and engaging chat, covering everything from escaping the orchestra to be with York City, to the 2026 World Cup, and a lot of stuff in between.Jon tells us about his unlikely journey into the commentary box and we discuss the life and times of a commentator alongside other diversions into TV rights, working (or not) for Sky and hot-sauce-sponsored red cards.Thanks so much to Jon for appearing - this one could have been twice as...2023-05-1039 minThe Halcyon PodcastSort Your Head Out - Sam Delaney SpecialRob and Adam are joined by podcaster, writer and author Sam Delaney for a comprehensive journey through football fandom past, present and future (albeit not necessarily in that order).We discuss Sam's lifetime of supporting West Ham, the fan experience or otherwise at London Stadium and our favourite topic, 'legacy fans'.Sam also talks to us about his illustrious writing career and his new book, the superb and affecting Sort Your Head Out: Mental Health Without All the Bollocks, which is well worth a read, especially if you're a 'legacy man'.For more...2023-04-2548 min
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The Halcyon PodcastReffing Hell Special: Interview with Ian PlenderleithAd and Rob are joined by football writer and author Ian Plenderleith to kick off a special series of podcast episodes inspired by Ian's latest book, Reffing Hell.As well as this interview, we're posting a series of exclusive audio chapters from Reffing Hell, in which Ian documents the (occasional) highs and (very much more frequent) lows of being a referee in amateur football. The interview, the podcasts and the book are vital listening and reading for anyone involved with the game, and match officials, at any level.We discuss how Ian became a referee...2023-03-1326 min
The Halcyon PodcastOn Days Like These: Martin O'Neill SpecialIn quite the turn up for the books, Adam* is joined by double European Cup winner (as player), multiple trophy winner at Wycombe Wanderers, Leicester City and Celtic, raconteur and all-round football legend Martin O’Neill. Martin explains what made him love football (Gaelic and soccer) in the first place, playing against Barcelona for Distillery in 1971 that led to the move to Nottingham Forest that would change his life, those European Cup wins, and a game that he played in that made its way into our World Cup upsets anthology, Against All Odds, when Northern Ireland stunned hos...2023-02-1730 min
The Halcyon PodcastS2 Episode 5: Simon Hart, Cameroon 1-0 Argentina, 1990Rob and Adam are joined by Simon Hart, author of the fabulous 'World in Motion: The Inside Story of Italia 90' and 'Against All Odds' contributor, to talk about Cameroon's famous victory over Diego Maradona's World Cup-holding Argentina in Milan in 1990 - possibly the most extraordinary result in World Cup history and certainly one of the most extraordinary opening matches.We chat to Simon about the importance of that tournament but also the effects of that Cameroon team's run on football in their home country, which, it probably won't surprise you to learn, haven't been 100% positive.2023-01-1715 min
The Halcyon PodcastS2 Episode 4: Paul Doyle, Ireland 1-0 Italy, 1994New year, new podcast! In this episode Rob and Adam are joined by sports writer and journalist Paul Doyle to discuss his phenomenal chapter in Against All Odds, in which Ireland overcame Italy 1-0 in the USA in 1994.We talk about Paul's unfortunate work commitments that meant he missed out on attending the game himself, the Jack Charlton effect and the changes that the game and indeed the Charlton era effected in Ireland at the time and since.Thanks very much to Paul for coming on and if you're interested in a copy of Against...2023-01-1112 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets with Kate MasonRob, Adam and Richard are joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Kate Mason for a special episode of World Cup Nuggets as the group stages draw to a close.We unearth some brand new nuggets from this brand new World Cup and look back at England's performances so far (as well as their potential in future). Some our our more outlandish predictions are revisited with varying results and we also stop by Roger Milla's Last Chance Saloon to see who's finishing up before heading home.As a reminder, the most comprehensive World Cup fact book...2022-12-0335 min
The Halcyon PodcastS2 Episode 3: Guillem Balague, Spain 0-0 South Korea (3-5 pens), 2002Adam and Rob are joined from Doha by Guillem Balague, who looks back on his chapter in Against All Odds in which Spain were defied by a combination of bad luck, conspiracy and corruption - or were they?We discuss how revisiting that game gave Guillem and many other pause for thought, and how great a role hubris and self-fulfilling prophesies might have played in the result. Guillem also looks back on his experience in Japan and South Korea covering the tournament.As well as being a collection of the greatest writers telling the stories...2022-11-2713 min
The Halcyon PodcastS2 Episode 2: Harry Pearson, USA 1-0 England, 1950Rejoice! The Halcyon Podcast is back for a second series in conversation with the great and the good of football writing.Loosely based on our new book Against All Odds (available from all good stockists), today Adam and Rob sit down with acclaimed author Harry Pearson to discuss his fabulous chapter in Against All Odds, which covers the USA amateurs' shock victory over England's (tired, jaded, overheating) professionals in 1950.We discuss the preconceptions and reactions to this momentous World Cup upset on both sides of the pond, and whether or not the old 10-1 / 1-0...2022-11-2512 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 32: WalesTHEY THINK IT'S ALL OVER. IT IS NOW!It's the FINAL episode of World Cup Nuggets Daily and last but by no means least are Wales, hoping to cause the sort of damage they did in their last World Cup, a scarcely believable 64 years ago.Rob, Adam and Richard tease out some Nuggets from that 1958 tournament and look at Welsh chances in the group, which in case you need reminding includes the might of the world's 20th best team, the USA and the small matter of the English.Richard completes our World Cup N...2022-11-1916 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 31: USAIt's the penultimate episode of World Cup Nuggets Daily - not long to go now troops! Today's nuggets centre on the very unimaginatively nicknamed Stars and Stripes - it's the USA.Rob, Adam and Richard look at the various permutations of a group that as everyone knows also features Wales and England - spoiler, it's going to be close. There are even some red-hot gambling tips hidden within.Richard also sets the next-to-last question (I've run out of permissible uses of 'penultimate') in the World Cup Nuggets Daily quiz, which you'll soon be able to...2022-11-1815 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 30: UruguayWorld Cup Nuggets Daily enters the home straight and up next it's everyone's second or maybe third or maybe not at all favourite team, Uruguay.Richard, Adam and Rob look at their illustrious early World Cup history and slightly less further back in time where we find their next-most controversial contribution, which will at least serve to set up the mother of all grudge matches in their group.Beyond that there's a culinary expansion beyond nuggets and then very quickly back again via the delights of Fray Bentos, and Richard poses the 30th question in...2022-11-1716 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 29: TunisiaA sensational nickname, a side who currently hold an international trophy and a particularly outlandish prediction are the key ingredients for today's World Cup Nuggets Daily.Rob, Adam and Richard preview Tunisia's chances, which in truth don't look great in a group that seems to have a fairly clear delineation between the top and bottom half - or does it?!*It may be a fairly predictable path for the Tunisians but what's much more difficult to predict is the outcome of our World Cup Nuggets Daily quiz, for which Richard provides one of the final...2022-11-1612 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 28: SwitzerlandUp next on World Cup Nuggets Daily it's the Swiss, whose despite their slightly confusing nickname showed ample clarity of thought when it came to their qualification for the World Cup in Qatar.Richard, Adam and Rob assess a potential 'dark horse' (some caveats apply) and look forward to a potential final group game winner-takes-all showdown, because who doesn't love one of those.We also ask the 28th (28th!) question in our World Cup Nuggets Daily quiz - the previous 28 and now this one can be found on our blog. And as if you needed...2022-11-1512 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 27: SpainLa Furia Roja are next up on World Cup Nuggets and Richard, Adam and Rob are by and large predicting good things for Spain in Qatar, even if they have a few questions about Luis Enrique's squad selection (well, two questions, but they are legit).We also look at their propensity for goals and clean sheets and welcome another very special guest on the podcast to ask today's World Cup Nuggets quiz question.The questions are available in their entirety on this blog post - the person to submit the most correct answers to us...2022-11-1413 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 26: SerbiaIt's probably right to begin this with an apology to Serbia fans - you do feature, honest, but you also don't feature for long stretches of this episode.Richard, Adam and Rob comb over the usual Nuggets in relation to not-a-one-man-team-but-still-quite-reliant-on-one-man Serbia, including yet another encounter with their old mates Brazil and a tough-looking group.Things also get completely irrelevant for a time, including foreign football trips, the England-supporting priorities of a Scotland fan and where or where not one of us may have been sticking fireworks in our twenties. You can skip those bits.2022-11-1314 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 25: SenegalNext up to get the Nuggets treatment are Senegal, who join the hosts, the Dutch and Ecuador in a group that Richard, Rob and Adam expect them to escape, even if that is somewhat dependent on the fitness of Sadio Mane.Plenty of Nuggets to get your teeth into here including their most famous World Cup performance against France in 2002. Richard also enlightens us on the regulations that may see Senegal miss out on qualification in a particularly cruel way for the second time in their history and we also go completely off-piste for a bit, which...2022-11-1213 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 24: Saudi ArabiaWhat do Saudi Arabia, Jimmy Hill and exorbitant amounts of nuggets have in common? They all feature in today's World Cup Nuggets Daily podcast - not quite in even amounts, but nevertheless, it's a diverse episode, to say the least.Rob, Adam and Richard discuss Saudi Arabia's chances in a not-quite-Group of Death but nonetheless very tricky set of games, and speculate as to the precise length of Jimmy Hill's legacy on their football (if you've not heard the story, it's worth listening for that alone).Richard also sets the next question in our World...2022-11-1114 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 23: QatarIt's the turn of the hosts on today's World Cup Nuggets Daily and Richard, Adam and Rob are back to discuss whether or not Qatar are a glorified pub team or if a lengthy training camp under a manager of pedigree could see them spring a shock or two.Either way a group stage exit looks likely, although opinion is slightly split over just how close it'll be. Richard also sets the latest question in our World Cup Nuggets Daily quiz.To view what you could win if you enter/get the most questions right...2022-11-0912 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 22: PortugalNext up to be poked and prodded in World Cup Nuggets Daily are Portugal, a team with a wealth of talent but a big job on their hands to work out how to use it properly.Rob, Adam and Richard look at the likelihood of you-know-how playing and contributing, Portugal's likely qualification from their group and their overall prospects, accompanied by a healthy serving of little-known nuggets.Richard also provides the next question in our World Cup Daily quiz, the winner of which will be taking home/being sent the full suite of Halcyon books...2022-11-0810 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 19: MoroccoWorld Cup Nuggets Daily continues and today it's the turn of the formidably nicknamed Atlas Lions, who much to Adam and Rob's disappointment no longer include either of Premier League legends Mustapha Hadji or Youssef Chippo in their ranks.They do nevertheless have plenty of players of pedigree but despite that the omens aren't particularly good for their progress out of a challenging group. Join us to comb over some insightful nuggets from Richard and our daily quiz question.If you'd like to buy World Cup Nuggets, you can do so on the Halcyon website...2022-11-0510 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 18: MexicoEpisode 18 of World Cup Nuggets Daily is here and nachos temporarily take over from nuggets... it's Mexico!Richard, Adam and Rob look at 'El Tri''s chances of qualification from the group and whether or not they look likely to go further than their perennial last-16 berth. There's also a World Cup stalwart to induct into the Roger Milla Last Chance Saloon who may or may not find himself responsible for catering.Richard sets the next question in our daily quiz, the winner of which will be getting a full suite of Halcyon books for Christmas...2022-11-0410 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 17: South KoreaSticking with Asian World Cup representatives, next up for the World Cup Nuggets Daily treatment are South Korea, who not unlike their Japanese counterparts find themselves in a tricky group with not a lot of firepower at their disposal to help them get out of it.What they do have, though, is a defensive wall that could well be made entirely of Kims, which as well as being just one example of the cracking nuggets in this episode leads on to a quite baffling tangent about 1980s British pop duo Mel and Kim.Rob, Adam...2022-11-0313 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 16: JapanNext up on World Cup Nuggets Daily it's the Samurai Blue, Japan. Boasting a quite staggering disciplinary record (in a good way), it seems their niceness also extends to not sticking the ball in the goal. In a tricky group, could that spell a few problems?They were also the first to release their World Cup squad and so Richard, Adam and Rob take a quick look over the key men included - and omitted.Add to that a 16th World Cup Nuggets quiz question and it's a packed halfway episode. You can keep up...2022-11-0209 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 15: IranEngland's first opponents Iran are up next in our World Cup Nuggets Daily previews. Rob, Adam and Richard discuss their surprising world ranking, their surprising choice of coach and the potential for needle/fireworks/poppies/doves in the 'Mother of all Matches' pt.II against the USA.There's a short and wholly unnecessary digression to Iran's most famous World Cup exploits against Scotland in 1978 and the latest question in our World Cup quiz, concerning prolific goalscorer Ali Daie.And as if you need reminding/haven't got it already, you can purchase World Cup Nuggets direct...2022-10-3110 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 14: GhanaWorld Cup Nuggets rumbles on towards the halfway point and today it's Ghana, whose by-now-very-chilly dish of revenge will be heading in Uruguay's direction in what looks like a very tasty group.Adam, Richard and Rob get to grips with the Black Stars' chances in Qatar, including where their goals may or may not be coming from and whether or not they can make history...Our daily quiz question is set and much more in today's World Cup Nuggets Daily.Buy World Cup Nuggets - revised and updated for 2022. Buy it now!2022-10-3013 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 12: FranceAllez les nuggets, it's time for France! Les Bleus are defending champions, which if you know your nuggets, isn't a very promising omen. However they have a fair old depth of squad and a long and storied history with the World Cup, so it promises to be an enjoyable ride whatever happens.Rob, Adam and Richard discuss all that and more, welcoming a couple of new patrons to the Roger Milla last chance saloon and setting the 12th (12th!) question in our World Cup Nuggets quiz.A reminder that World Cup Nuggets is OUT NOW...2022-10-2811 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 11: EnglandNext up in our Nuggets Daily podcast series is England, a team from whom much is expected at every tournament and who - depending on your relationship with the Nations League - HAVE started to deliver in recent years.Adam, Rob and Richard pick over the chances of Gareth Southgate and his team, who begin with a group that isn't as easy as you might think, particularly given the national side's penchant for goalless draws. For the first time also welcome a colossally special guest to set our daily quiz question - the inimitable Pete D...2022-10-2721 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 10: EcuadorWorld Cup Nuggets #10 is here and we're previewing Ecuador, a team who always give themselves a pretty good chance of getting out of their World Cup groups.Adam, Rob and Richard share the first spelling-related Nugget of the World Cup and discuss the controversy surrounding 'La Tri''s qualifying campaign.Richard also sets the tenth question of our World Cup quiz which Ad does VERY well not to give away almost immediately. Keep track of these, because if you submit the most correct answers at the end of the run you can win the entire Halcyon...2022-10-2609 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 9: DenmarkIt's World Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 9 and every European's second favourite team Denmark are next to be nuggeted.Adam, Richard and Rob discuss the Danish Dynamite's habitual class and formidable qualifying record, halted only by a Scottish retribution 35 years in the making.Richard sets our ninth (ninth!) quiz question, a real crowd-pleaser for aficionados of football merchandise and for anyone who wants to see Ad modelling the kit in a censored yet dignified manner at a later date.2022-10-2509 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 8: CroatiaFinalists at the 2018 World Cup Croatia are the focus of today's World Cup Nuggets Daily, which means Adam, Richard and Rob mostly swoon over Luka Modric gliding around the Roger Milla Last Chance Saloon, mineral water in hand.We also assess their chances in Group F (very good), as well as their chances of returning to a second consecutive final (probably not quite as good, but not terrible) in 2022. And Richard sets a question about that most famous of Croatian chip-merchant, Davor Suker.2022-10-2410 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 7: Costa RicaWorld Cup Nuggets Daily is back with all the facts and trivia about Costa Rica that you never knew you needed.Adam, Richard and Rob fail to discuss the translation of Costa Rica's nickname, 'Los Ticos', as none of us know what it means (later Googling reveals that it's essentially a term for the Costa Rican people... who knows what terms they'll be using for us if this episode ever finds its way to them).Despite finding themselves in the neutrals' favourite 'Group of Death' in this tournament, Costa Rica can at least find some...2022-10-2307 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 6: CanadaIt's World Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 6 and that means it's the turn of questionable plurals 'The Maple Leafs' (or, as you and I might refer to them, Canada).Adam, Rob and Richard discuss whether or not they're likely to break their World Cup goalscoring duck, their range of speedy talent and what a luxury it must be to have already qualified for the next tournament as well as this one.Richard also sets the next questions in our Nuggets quiz, which is rapidly haring towards being a quarter complete. If you missed any of the...2022-10-2209 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets Daily Episode 4: BrazilEpisode 4 of World Cup Nuggets Daily tackles the big dogs - Brazil! Most successful World Cup team ever, very strong squad, but, surprisingly, not as many wins in recent history as you might think.Adam, Rob and Richard chew over this and more nuggets about the Seleção and Richard sets the next question in our World Cup quiz - you can see the prospective list of prizes on the Halcyon website, maybe while you're online desperately trawling Google for some of the answers. Good luck and see you tomorrow!2022-10-2012 min
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Daily Nuggets Episode 3: BelgiumAnother day, another nugget, and this time it's Belgium, the World Cup's 'inverted commas' team - a 'Golden Generation', perennial 'nearly men', could 'win' but also 'might not'.Richard, Adam and Rob discuss more nuggets around the Red Devils' tournament history, squad and prospects, Ad comes over very profound indeed and we set the next question in the Nuggets World Cup quiz, for which the price is a princely collection of all the titles from the Halcyon Publishing stable.2022-10-1907 minThe Halcyon PodcastThe Halcyon Podcast returns!A mere 509 days since the last podcast, Adam and Rob reunite to provide a few teasers about what the next couple of months have in store on the book and podcast front. In a true sign that they're returning to form, they also forget the end of the alphabet.We'll be back in a few days with the first of our World Cup Daily nuggets with special guest Richard Foster. In the meantime you can check out the bigger and better than ever offerings on the Halcyon website and grab your copies while stocks last.2022-10-1314 min
PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composingSolidarity Art with Rob MacDonaldDavid talks to Rob MacDonald, a stonemason, sculptor, drummer, writer of poetry and political artist. Rob’s goal is to build an international movement of revolutionary artists. He does this through organizing Outa-Space arts podcast, community participation monuments like Solidarity Park, and creative teaching and workshops. Discover more about Solidarity Park: https://solidaritypark.com/Listen to Outa-Space: https://outaspacearts.libsyn.com/Support Rob on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RobMacDonald -----David’s new single, ‘Swan Song’ is available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://davidmackenzie.bandcamp.com/Follow you...2022-05-231h 13
Wild WimminWildSwimAppCast - Rob GrayHello and welcome to Wild Wimmin the Wild Swimming podcast I’m Laura MacdonaldToday I’m chatting to the lovely Rob Grey, the creative mind behind the Wild Swim app. Rob is so keen to get people out swimming and sharing their info whilst also being respectful and offering many well presented and educational nudges. We chat all things safety messaging, asking smart people all of the questions and what direction will this smart little collection of data might take next. Links Wild Swim App WebsiteThe new safety...2022-03-1828 min
AT Banter PodcastAT Banter Podcast Episode 277 - Kelly MacDonald & Ramya AmuthanIt’s an exciting and action-packed episode this week as Lis updates us on her cowbell status and her dog’s gassy habits. An if that’s not enough excitement for one episode, break out that heart medication and oxygen, because we are also thrilled and honored to talk with Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan from AMI’s widely popular arts, entertainment and lifestyle show, Kelly and Company! We discuss the show and its origins, the importance of accessibility and representation in media, and much much more! You don’t want to miss this one!
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Half A Star PodcastEpisode 15 - Rob MacDonald Cancels Our PodcastOur very last guest on our very last episode (we promise!) is none other than ROB MACDONALD! Rob has been a wonderful supporter of Justin and Ben's work throughout the years, and if anyone is to blame for nurturing their comedic interests, it would be him. Rob is an improviser, sketch comedian, and whether he likes it or not, an actor. You may have seen him in Popalopalots, Sketch-22, Meanwhile in Ward 16 - but you've definitely heard him singing the Half a Star theme song which he lovingly wrote and donated to the series, and denies accepting any credit...2022-01-2140 min
Meet the MinistersRob MeltonRob Melton was baptized in February of 1978. Mr. Melton entered into ministry in 2016. Rob has been at the Keenesburg Church of Christ for 5 1/2 years. He received a bachelors degree from Bear Valley. Before he entered into pulpit ministry, Rob served as a Deacon for 15 years at the Columbine Church of Christ.2 Timothy 2:2“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://upp...2022-01-031h 07
The Copywriter Club PodcastTCC Podcast #242: The 28 Month Client with Jared MacdonaldJared Macdonald is our guest for the 242nd episode of The Copywriter Club podcast. Jared is a copywriter whose focus is on user experience and customer research. It’s more than just the words we write, it’s about getting inside the heads of our ideal clients, so we can provide a product or service they truly need and want. Jared has proved his expertise in the area of serving his clients because he works with his clients for an average of 2.5 years.
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Taking a life...2021-06-081h 21The Halcyon PodcastEpisode 16 - Michael Calvin Part 2Adam and Rob are joined by multi-award-winning author and journalist Michael Calvin for a wide-ranging and actually very moving chat about... well, everything really.In this second part, we discuss the cleansing experience of Leicester City and the 2021 FA Cup final, as well as how the club is run and how that reflects on the 'Super League plotters' - remember them?.We also talk in more depth about Mike's experiences researching Whose Game is it Anyway and how he approaches his stories and his craft. Mike also shares some profound and touching stories about carers i...2021-05-2650 minThe Halcyon PodcastEpisode 16 - Michael Calvin Part 1Adam and Rob are joined by multi-award-winning author and journalist Michael Calvin for a wide-ranging and actually very moving chat about... well, everything really.In this first part, Mike talks to us about his earliest memories of football, being in the privileged position of ballboy at Vicarage Road in his formative years and 4am starts to queue for FA Cup Fourth Round replay tickets (ask your dad, kids) at the ground.We also cover the fundamental nature of being a football fan in light of some of Mike's experiences researching Whose Game is it Anyway...2021-05-1943 minThe Halcyon PodcastEpisode 15 - Max RushdenAdam and Rob welcome The Guardian Football Weekly’s host Max Rushden, who is still on a high after Cambridge United’s automatic promotion from League 2.Max explains why he was initially reluctant to appear on the pod until promotion was secured considering our remit focuses on glorious defeat and Cambridge were making a complete hash of gaining one point from their last three games.He talks to us about how he first fell for the football, which includes Pavarotti, Gazza’s tears, a Cambridge side fronted by Dion Dublin in the early 90s and runnin...2021-05-1354 minThe Halcyon PodcastEpisode 14 - Patrick Barclay, Dundee 1962-63Adam and Rob are joined by the legendary Patrick Barclay for a joyful journey down memory lane to the famed Dundee side of the early 1960s. Paddy talks to us about how he first fell for football at Dens Park and both the famous title win of '62 and subsequent European Cup campaign, back when the European Cup was for champions ONLY.We also talk to Paddy about his illustrious career in football writing, including the dread of the Saturday match report, pretending to be a player at the world's greatest stadia and even getting...2021-05-041h 11
Outa-SpaceThe struggle for Art in Israel (Ep 3.7)We spoke to Isreali artist Naor Kapulnik about the role of Art and culture in Israel/Palestine. The emerging movement against Netanyahu and the Isreali state and how artists are starting to get organised. Naor facebook page https://www.facebook.com/I-Like-Naors-Art-220988904634920 Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/outaspacepodcast Donate to the show https://outa-space.com/donate/ Donate to https://www.patreon.com/RobMacDonald Please subscribe to our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2l70Prcsv01FQlkFjmq3g Podcast platforms. A...2021-04-3041 minThe Halcyon PodcastEpisode 13 - John Nicholson & the Super LeagueAdam and Rob break with tradition to look at current affairs this week, specifically the Premier League 'Big Six''s affair with a closed-shop anti-competitive collective of glorified friendly-seekers. Ahem.They're joined by From the Jaws of Victory contributor and author of 'Can We Have Our Football Back', John Nicholson, who's written brilliantly on the subject for Football365 in the past ten days.We discuss the origins of both the Premier League and the Super League, and how much the very nature of football and society in England is geared around a model that encourages them...2021-04-2830 min
Safe Dividend InvestingDUEL - A FREE Ebook Novel by Ian Duncan MacDonald Available Until April 29, 2021Send us a text While Ian Duncan MacDonald is the author of two investment books, “Safer Better Dividend Investing” and “Income and Wealth from Self-Directed Investing”, He is also the author of three novels. Today he wants to introduce you to his novel, “DUEL”. For the last 5 days of April, 2021 a free eBook version of DUEL will be available at amazon.ca/DUEL-Rob-Lyons-1-ebook/dp/B07K6ZMF4In this podcast Ian will be reading Chapter 2 of DUEL. To set the scene, in Chapter 1 we learn that Rob Lyons, an a...2021-04-2617 minThe Halcyon PodcastEpisode 12 - Pete DaviesAdam and Rob are joined by the author of one of the best football books ever written, Pete Davies, whose book, All Played Out, so perfectly summed up the many highs and some lows of following England at Italia ‘90.This episode is all the more pertinent given the events of the past few days, as we discuss a time when the Premier League was merely a glint in Rupert Murdoch’s eye, when Gazzamania was born, when the tabloid press were even more vicious than now and when England made a splash as a glorious surprise, ending in n...2021-04-211h 04The Halcyon PodcastEpisode 11 - Neil Atkinson, Liverpool 2013-14Adam and Rob are joined by Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap to discuss his brilliant From the Jaws of Victory chapter on the Liverpool side of 2013-14 and much more besides. We cover the various contributing factors to Neil's chapter being such an emotional punch in the face (in a good way) and the impact of 2013-14 on Liverpool's 2018-19 (very) near miss and their 2019-20 title victory. We also discuss how the club had to change in that time to gear itself up for two consecutive 90-point seasons and what the future holds for them...2021-04-171h 06
Outa-SpaceBrazil - The power of art movements from the street (Ep.3.6)We talk to Tatiana Minchoni about the political art movements in the periphery of San Pablo, Brazil. We focus on the Sarau poetry movement there, the art festivals that build from below and what all this means for the struggle against capitalism. Sarau do Binho - https://www.facebook.com/SarauDoBinho FELIZS – Feira Literária da Zona Sul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felizsfeiraliterariadazs Instagram: @felizs_zs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ys8ypde477Atl2R63TZ0w Vídeos 2021-04-171h 01
What On Rob Green's EarthEpisode 17 - Kent MacDonaldSend us a textIn this episode I'm joined by President & CEO of Shadow Group, Kent MacDonald. Kent is a certified badass instructor-trainer in police defensive weapons and tactics with too many security related training certifications to list in this description. Kent’s provided supplementary security for VIPs like former POTUS Bill Clinton, and former Canadian PM Paul Martin. In addition, he has amassed a staggering 16,000 on-site hours for a couple hundred super famous people including KISS, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Metallica, U2, Paul McCartney, Motley Crüe, Elliot Page, The Trews, Bob Dylan, Rihanna, Ozzy Osbourne, Len...2021-04-081h 27
Outa-SpaceCollaboration, Process, Inspiration and writing the script of Art (Ep3.5)We speak to up and coming script writer Alison Raynor from New Zealand. We look into her inspirations and process of creation in making films and how that streams from her experiences and other artistic work in Sculpture and design. Up in the space-station commentary we explore how collaboration in art is just humanity in process. Alisons film Pastry https://vimeo.com/166188485 https://www.facebook.com/afrayner www.raynersculpture.com Music this week Pluckin Groove by Peter Iannone - https://soundcloud.com/peter-iannone Join our Fac...2021-04-031h 02The Halcyon PodcastEpisode 10 - Stuart Fuller & Frank McAvennie, West Ham 1985-86Adam and Rob break with tradition by welcoming two guests onto the pod to tell the tale of West Ham’s remarkable 1985-86 season. They are joined by Stuart Fuller, author of two Football Tourist books, former football blogger and current chairman of Lewes FC, to discuss his chapter in From the Jaws of Victory and what it was like to be a fan during that famous season for the Hammers.Adding colour to Stu’s story in his own inimitable style, we are delighted to welcome the undisputed star of that side, Frank McAvennie. While Stu talk...2021-04-0252 min
Outa-SpaceCreative productivity in modern life (ep.3.4)We interview Graham Allcott founder of “Think Productive” and author of the best selling book “How to be a productive Ninja”. We talk about the role of creativity and art in our daily modern lives and how it impacts on our work and well being. We also start a journey with Graham as he starts to write his latest book on the role of “Kindness” in working life. Graham Allcott https://www.grahamallcott.com/ Music this week by “Choosing sides” by Joey van Leeuwen Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/gr...2021-03-271h 20The Halcyon PodcastEpisode 9 - Barry DaviesAdam and Rob are joined by broadcasting and football legend Barry Davies for a chat covering everything from the great man's commentating career to VAR and Monday Night Football.Barry talks to us about notable World Cup stories and his first assignments in 1966, as well as the Euros in 1996, Gazza, and his favourite tournaments, stories and performances. We ask Barry how on earth he managed to learn so much about ice skating and all the other sports he covered, and whether or not he still commentates either in his head or out loud when watching...2021-03-2451 min