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On the tip of my tongue - talking about AphasiaFinding Words: AI and AphasiaSend a textIn this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons with guest Dr. Abi Roper explore how artificial intelligence can assist people with Aphasia in finding their voices again. The discussion covers the ways AI aids in simplifying text, improving written communication, and developing speech recognition technologies. The episode features Jez Hodgkinson, who created an AI-driven app to help with word-finding and introduces Robert Baldcock, a musician using AI-based personalized voice technology. The conversation highlights both the promise and pitfalls of AI in this field, addressing...
2026-02-0918 min
On the tip of my tongue - talking about AphasiaRobert Baldock's Voice of Recovery, Music and AphasiaSend us a textOvercoming Aphasia: Robert Baldock’s Journey and AdvocacyThis episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue' features Robert Baldock, a Scottish-based composer and new media artist who experienced a severe ischemic stroke in 2017, resulting in acute aphasia and severe verbal dyspraxia. Robert shares his journey through his stroke, the challenges he faced with communication, and his path to recovery. He discusses his innovative use of technology and alternative communication methods, including a synthetic voice developed from his radio recordings. Additionally, Robert talks about his advocacy efforts for the reinstatement of th...
2025-08-0311 min
The Kent Politics PodcastEP12 : Medway potholes, a Whitstable town council and the Kent crime commissioner election / Canterbury Council Leader Alan BaldockTHE KENT POLITICS PODCASTEpisode 12 - Medway potholes, a Whitstable town council and the Kent crime commissioner election / Canterbury Council Leader Alan BaldockIn this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we explore a variety of pressing issues affecting both local governance and national political discussions. From pothole problems in Medway to the debate over new town councils and police commissioner elections, Simon and the team provide an insightful commentary on each topic.Key Points Discussed:Pothole Crisis in Medway:Robert Boddy highlights the severe problem with approximately 2,000 potholes across...
2024-04-1224 min
The Innovation RoomEpisode 33: Drivers of DisruptionSend us a textIn Ep 33, the 4th instalment of our ‘Shape-shifters’ series, Somayeh Aghnia, CEO of Geeks, talks to Robert Baldock, the Managing Director of Clustre, the innovation brokers, about ‘Drivers for Disruption. Specifically, they explore how businesses can embrace a ‘Spry Strategy’ and ‘Innovative Mindset’ to support the Digital Evolution needed to respond to changing market conditions and customer needs. They also explore how to leverage technology, including AI, to solve these complex problems with certainty and speed, while myth-busting some of the fears around these new innovations. So stay tuned for some practic...
2023-05-2634 min
Talk ArtJonathan BaldockWe meet leading artist Jonathan Baldock who works across multiple platforms including sculpture, installation and performance. With work often taking on a biographical form, Jonathan Baldock addresses the trauma, stress, sensuality, mortality and spirituality around our relationship to the body and the space it inhabits.Baldock’s work is saturated with humour and wit, as well as an uncanny, macabre quality that channels his longstanding interest in myth and folklore. He has an ongoing focus on the contrast between the material qualities of ceramic and fabric in his work. Concerned with removing the functional aspects of th...
2022-07-081h 06
"Tales from a very minor celebrity"‘Addicted to Love’ Robert Palmer / Roger McguinnWelcome to anther episode of my podcast Tales From a Very Minor celebrity, a delve into my celebrity archive, a look back at some of the very famous people who I have interviewed over the years and the stories behind those interviews…we continue a series of well known musicians and singers and in this episode you’ll hear from Roger Mcguinn, frontman of the legendary Byrds, considered by critics to be among the most influential bands of their era, and then the late Robert Palmer who tragically died in 2003 at the age of just 54…he talks to me about g...
2022-07-0114 min"Tales from a very minor celebrity"‘M.A.S.H up’ Mike Farrell / Robert VaughnIn this week Tales From A Very Minor Celebrity it’s the final two stars from shows which I grew up watching and which were huge hits during their time; coming up Robert Vaughn who played Napoleon Solo in the TV series The Man From Uncle and one of the coolest spy’s of his generation….but first Mike Farrell best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt in the television series M.A.S.H.
2022-06-1016 min"Tales from a very minor celebrity"‘Royal special’ Lord Litchfield/ Ralf LittleHello and welcome again to another episode of tales From A Very Minor Celebrity…..now I know I said last week that you’d be hearing from the man from Uncles Robert Vaughn and Mike Farrell from M.A.S.H…the final two stars of another couple programmes from my youth…but there’s been a small change of plan due to a little celebration that our Queen is having at the moment.…I’ve postponed that episode until next week now because as this is the Queens Platinum Jubilee and the whole of the UK seems to have gone bunt...
2022-06-0313 min
Founder Friday by Canopy CommunitySeries 2, Episode 2 - Robert Baldock of Clustre.net the innovation brokersIn Series 2, Episode #2 we hear from Robert Baldock founder of https://www.clustre.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbaldock/In this episode we cover his journey including:What Innovation means to RobertBeing a partner at AccentureThe power of networks and relationshipsLove of Formula 1 Share in his gifts of wisdom and experience & join us as we seek to discover what makes this inspiring founder tick.Host: Biraj NakarjaCo Hosts: Tijana Momirov & Pedro GuimarãesNote: this episode was first recorded as a webinar in F...
2021-03-181h 02
The Braw and The Brave2020 BrawBrave HighlightsThe Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions.
A look back at the second year of The Braw and The Brave with an array of interesting and inspiring guests sharing their stories, wisdom and everything in between. A mix of in-person interviews (pre-covid) and episodes recorded remotely, 2020 gave me the opportunity to speak to over 80 guests. A huge thank you to my BrawBrave Clan for making 2020 another belter.
2020’s BrawBrave guests featured:
Briana Pegado, Abby Nash and Sally Hughes of Groundswell Scotland, TedX Cumbernauld Women 2020: Maureen Hascoet, Elisa Iannacone, JoJo Fraser, Susannah Laing, Sylvia Baldock an...
2020-12-311h 32
Te Ahi KaaWhen traditional Māori Art confronts notions of elitism and privilegeA black BMW pimped out in a Derek Lardelli moko type design with a pākehā behind it? How's that for a political statement? How's that for advertising one of the Te Ao Māori art events of the year, Toi Māori Art Market (November 14-16, 2014)? Maraea Rakuraku takes a ride in what is effectively a rolling billboard alongside its owner, Robert Baldock through the streets of Wellington.
2014-10-1213 min
The Biblio File hosted by Nigel BealeRobert Baldock: On the Yale University Press, London Robert Baldock started working at Yale University Press in London as a history editor in 1985. After serving as editorial director of the publisher's humanities division, and deputy m.d., he was promoted to Managing Director in 2004. His authors on the biography, history, politics, music and religion lists have included Roy Porter, Richard Evans and Diarmuid MacCulloch. Prior to Yale he worked at Weidenfeld & Nicolson and the Harvester Press. We talk here about his predecessor John Nicol, a brilliant editor and designer who developed Yale's art and architecture list, Nicol's triumph Life in the English Country Ho...
2010-10-1530 min
Nigel Beale's Biblio File PodcastRobert Baldock: On the Yale University Press, London Robert Baldock started working at Yale University Press in London as a history editor in 1985. After serving as editorial director of the publisher’s humanities division, and deputy m.d., he was promoted to Managing Director in 2004. His authors on the biography, history, politics, music and religion lists have included Roy Porter, Richard Evans and Diarmuid MacCulloch. Prior to Yale he worked at Weidenfeld & Nicolson and the Harvester Press. We talk here about his predecessor John Nicol, a brilliant editor and designer who developed Yale’s art and architecture list, Nicol’s triumph Life in the Engl...
2010-10-1530 min