Shows
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)Fear is the Engine of Every Great Story | Curtis JoblingCurtis Jobling is the designer of worldwide hit children's television show 'Bob the Builder', and the author/illustrator of numerous children's books. He lives with his wife, Emma, in Cheshire, England, along with a menagerie of children and pets. His own animated series, 'Frankenstein's Cat' and 'Raa Raa the Noisy Lion', can both be seen on the BBC. His acclaimed best-selling series of epic fantasy novels, 'Wereworld', was published by Penguin worldwide. The million-selling 'Wereworld' series of novels has been adapted into a major new animated show for NETFLIX, titled Wolf King and produced by Lime Pictures and Jellyfish...
2026-04-1440 min
Managing EngineersAgentic mode enabledIt took them eight episodes, but Si and Neil finally tackle AI. No future predictions (well, almost), no hot takes, just two engineering managers sharing what they're actually doing with these tools, what's surprised them, and what still makes them nervous.
They cover using LLMs as thinking partners, the difference between AI that writes code and AI that helps you engineer better, agentic tools and what happens when you give them real access, and why good engineering practices might matter more now, not less. Oh, and they do make some predictions at the end. They'll probably be...
2026-04-0159 min
Resilience MindsetShe’s Faced MS, 4 Cancers & Homelessness… So What Is “Moxie”? | Justine Martin & Andrew JoblingWhat would you do if life knocked you down… again and again… and again?In this powerful and deeply human episode of Author Spotlight from Morpheus Publishing, the tables turn.This time, writing coach and speaker Andrew Jobling interviews Justine about her raw and revealing new memoir:MOXIE: How I Learned to Harden the F UpBut here’s what makes this conversation different…It starts messy.It’s unscripted.It’s real.And on the very day of recording, Justine had just been diagnosed with another...
2026-03-2354 min
Managing EngineersCommunities that made usIn this episode, Si and Neil talk about the communities that helped shape their careers and perspectives as engineers and leaders.
From grassroots meetups and agile communities to internal workplace groups and side project collectives, they explore how the right people in the right space can accelerate learning, create opportunities, and build lasting friendships.
They also discuss what makes communities thrive or fade away. Sometimes scale changes the dynamic, sometimes life simply moves on, but the impact often stays with you long after.
Along the way they share personal stories about meetups, online...
2026-03-1154 min
The Animal TurnS8E10: Grad Review with Gina Song Lopez and Taylor JoblingGina Song Lopez, researching vegan movements in Taiwan and China through the lens of local culture and social media, and Taylor Jobling, a law lecturer unpacking how Australia’s legislation categorises animals, come on to the show to discuss the main themes and tensions to emerge in Season 8, Animals and Media Date Recorded: 8 December 2025Featured: What Comes After Entanglement by Eva GiraudThe Birth of Korean Cool by Euny HongThe Omnivore’s Deception by John SanbonmatsuAnimals and the Rights to Politics by Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlick...
2025-12-291h 28
The Full Circl PodcastEp. 125: Marg Jobling: From Chemistry to CMOMarg Jobling: From Chemistry to CMO
In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Marg Jobling, CMO of NatWest Group, to explore her unconventional journey from growing up in Sunderland and studying chemistry to leading marketing for one of the UK’s largest financial institutions. Marg shares how serendipity and curiosity shaped her career, from lab coats at Unilever to spearheading campaigns and customer experiences for 19 million NatWest customers. With insights on leadership, technology, and living with purpose, Marg’s story is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.
2025-12-0820 min
Managing EngineersHow hands on are you?How hands-on should an engineering manager be, and what do we lose or gain as we move away from the code? In this episode we dig into the messy middle between technical work, people leadership and the hunt for that spark that keeps us excited.
Using our own careers as the backdrop, we unpack what “hands-on” really means.
Is it code, system thinking, process, delivery, people, or all of it at once?
We talk about losing technical confidence, finding excitement again, navigating vulnerability, and working out when you’re still adding value… or just get...
2025-12-0355 min
Mail Unleashed with Rory SutherlandEp 13: Mail's trust advantage in banking with Margaret JoblingIn a world of rising digital scams, why does a simple piece of mail still reassure banking customers? Chief Marketing Officer at NatWest, Margaret Jobling, joins Rory Sutherland for this episode of Mail Unleashed to talk about the power of mail in the financial services. Throughout this episode, they discuss: NatWest’s sponsorship of Team GB at the Paris Olympics Why 71% of people trust physical mail Real data that shows mail outperforms email in response rates How mail still reassures customers in a world of rising digital scams Plus, they explore why m...
2025-11-2821 min
Managing EngineersAlways learningIn this episode, Si and Neil dive into learning as engineering managers, how they approach it personally, how teams respond to it, and why it’s weirdly hard to make time for something everyone claims to value.
They chat about learning budgets, 10 percent time, hackathons, internal conferences, external speakers, audiobooks, Blinkist, reflection time, and why inspiration often hits when you’re nowhere near your laptop. They unpack different learning styles, the pressure to deliver, how to support engineers who don’t know what to learn next, and why rest is just as important as active learning.
Lin...
2025-11-1948 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastRetreat forwardIn this uplifting episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Andrew Jobling sits down with the remarkable Holly Porter — international speaker, 15-time best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and founder of 11 successful startup companies. Holly is the embodiment of resilience, purpose, and positivity.After a 70-day battle with COVID-19, she emerged not just as a survivor, but as a visionary — using her experience to inspire others to heal, lead, and thrive. Her message is simple yet powerful: when life knocks you down, it’s time to retreat forward.In this episode, Holly shares:💫 What it means to “retreat for...
2025-10-0734 min
Everyday Medicine with Dr LukeEpisode 181. Ovarian Cancer with Professor Thomas JoblingEach year in Australia, there are about 1,800 new diagnoses of ovarian cancer and over 1,000 deaths, making ovarian cancer the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women. The lifetime risk is about 1.6%, increasing to 5% if a first-degree relative is affected, and 45% and 25% respectively if the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation is present.The median age of diagnosis is 63 years, with two-thirds of patients diagnosed at 55 years or older.Histologically, tumour cells may arise from the outer epithelial lining cells of the ovary (60%), the germ cells (30%), or sex cord stromal cells (8%). Epithelial tumours of the...
2025-10-0728 min
How Do You Say That?!Lizzie Jobling: The one with the Tummy Upset Warning!In ep 137 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, the voice of Sainsbury's, Lizzie Jobling joins Sam and Mark to talk about adding in the elements of a real conversation - things like grasping for words as if you've just thought of them. We explore speaking from the persepctive of the character and how to go from instructional to warm. We also get on board a ship for a video about all kinds of nasty stomach complaints! One of our wildcards takes us to one of the most ubiquitous commercials of 2025, and hear Sam in the p...
2025-09-0536 min
Everyday Medicine with Dr LukeEpisode 178. Uterine and Cervical Cancer with Professor Thomas JoblingUterine cancer is the fifth most common cancer in females and the most common cancer of the female genital tract in Australia, with about 3,300 cases annually and 660 deaths. The major prevalence is in women between 50 and 70 years, and the quoted major risk factors include: early onset menarche and late menopause, obesity, nulliparity, unopposed oestrogen treatments, polycystic ovaries with prolonged anovulation, extended use of tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment and Lynch syndrome, which confers a 30 % lifetime incidence. Presenting with abnormal PV bleeding or prolonged post-menopausal bleeding, other presentations may include dyspareunia, pelvic pressure, weight loss, anaemia and in later stages...
2025-08-1833 min
The True Form PodcastHow to Live with Purpose, Power & Joyful Longevity | Andrew Jobling on Resilience, Self-Worth & True WellbeingIn this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and former AFL player Andrew Jobling for an energising, vulnerable, and often hilarious conversation about what it really takes to live a life of joyful longevity.We explore how self-worth isn’t something you earn—it’s something you remember. Andrew shares lessons from his journey as an “unlikely athlete” and “accidental author,” and explains why so many people stay stuck waiting for permission to live with purpose.Together, we unpack:How to bu...
2025-08-111h 14
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastStart poorlyIn this empowering episode of Start Poorly, Andrew Jobling sits down with pastor, author, and goal-setting enthusiast Justin Grifford, to unpack the liberating power of starting imperfectly. Justin’s new book, Start Poorly: Sidestepping Perfection to Reach Your Goals, challenges the myth that you need to have it all together before you begin.With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humour, Justin shares how embracing failure, messiness, and vulnerability is the secret weapon to achieving big dreams and building sustainable habits. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and mentor, he offers practical tools to move from st...
2025-07-0940 min
The Voiceover Social77: The Neurodiverse Voice: Lizzie Jobling on Coaching, Community & Creative StrengthsJoin hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee from B Double E as we sit down with the brilliant Lizzie Jobling for an inspiring and honest conversation about neurodiversity in the voiceover industry. Lizzie, a full-time voice artist for seven years and coach for five, opens up about her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, sharing how these experiences have shaped both her career and her approach to coaching others.In this episode, we explore the unique strengths that neurodiversity can bring to voiceover work, discuss practical strategies for managing business challenges, and celebrate the importance of representation...
2025-07-0135 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastThe gift of givingIn this inspiring episode called The Gift of Giving, Andrew Jobling sits down with Kate Watson, one of the passionate leaders behind Pentecost Care, a Melbourne-based charity dedicated to serving the homeless and vulnerable. Kate shares the heart behind the organisation, the challenges faced, and the incredible impact that simple acts of kindness can have on people who are struggling.But that’s not all — this special episode also features heartfelt short stories and comments from both the dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy and compassion, and from some of the individuals and families who have been...
2025-06-1439 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastTransition to joyWhat if retirement wasn’t the end of something, but the joyful beginning of something new?In this inspiring episode, Andrew Jobling welcomes Wendy Leggett, an author, Professional Certified Coach, and founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching. With over 25 years in corporate sales leadership, Wendy now empowers individuals to navigate one of life’s biggest transitions—not financially, but emotionally, socially, and purposefully.Wendy shares her deep insights into the non-financial aspects of retirement life planning, helping people uncover joy, identity, meaning, and a renewed sense of connection as they step into this next chapter. Whether you're...
2025-06-0942 min
Noise of Life PodcastHabits That Took Me From 100k In Debt To Bestselling Author - Andrew JoblingJoin us for a deeply motivating conversation with Andrew Jobling as he shares timeless lessons on personal transformation, the power of daily habits, and why true success starts with your thoughts. As a former AFL player turned bestselling author and mindset mentor, Andrew reveals how to shift from survival mode into joyful, purposeful living — and why small daily choices compound into extraordinary outcomes.In this episode, you’ll learn how to create lasting change, build authentic self-worth, and why “today” is where your future begins.Watch the full episode to hear Andrew’s actionable strategies for living...
2025-05-2614 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastWho you think you areIn this transformative episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, host Andrew Jobling welcomes Mark Firehammer, a lifelong creative, reinvention expert, and founder of Feelness, to explore the powerful connection between self-perception and well-being.Titled "Who You Think You Are", this conversation digs deep into how our identity stories—the beliefs we carry about who we are—can either limit us or launch us into lasting change. Mark shares his journey through four decades of songwriting, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and ultimately, personal reinvention. Along the way, he uncovers how embracing creative thinking and emotional awareness can lead to physical inde...
2025-05-1443 minNoise of Life Podcast90. From $100K in Debt to Bestselling Author: Hard Truths Every Entrepreneur Must Hear – Andrew JoblingJoin us for a deeply inspiring conversation with Andrew Jobling—former AFL player, bestselling author, speaker, and wellness advocate—as he shares his powerful journey from professional athlete to personal trainer to transformational author and speaker. Through resilience, self-belief, and a relentless commitment to growth, Andrew reveals the mindset shifts that have helped him—and thousands of others—create meaningful, lasting change.In this episode, Andrew and Steve dive deep into overcoming self-doubt, building a life based on purpose, and why small daily habits are the real foundation for success. Whether you’re chasing personal goals, navigating career shi...
2025-05-0858 min
The Box of OdditiesJobling’s Tarred CorpseWhat do a grisly public execution and a pack of socially conscious canines have in common? They’re both waiting for you in this delightfully strange The Box of Oddities episode!First, explore the gruesome tale of William Jobling, a miner whose horrifying punishment—being gibbeted and left to rot in a metal cage—made him an eerie symbol of injustice in 19th-century England. What did Jobling do to deserve such a fate? And why does the word "gibbet" sound like it belongs in a pirate movie?Then, brace yourself for the paws-itively incredible story of the...
2025-01-1335 min
Money Mindset Hub118. Combatting Stress & Burnout with Nutritionist & Mum of Four, Rach JoblingIn this episode I spoke to the incredible Rach Jobling, who is a Functional Nutritionist, ex Gym owner and a women’s health advocate who is dedicated to supporting and empowering women to address the root causes of hormonal imbalances. A mum of four with years of experience, Rach has worked with thousands of women to support their health and wellness journey, blending science-backed strategies with practical, real-life solutions. Known for her no-BS approach and passion for education, she simplifies the complexities of nutrition and hormone health to help women thrive at every stage of life. Connect wi...
2024-12-2637 min
The Marketing Society PodcastThe Whole Marketer Ep137 - Marketing Roles with guest Margaret Jobling: The evolving skills today’s marketers need to thrive in an AI worldEpisode #137. Today's episode is a holistic topic on how the breadth and depth of marketer’s roles are continuing to evolve as we move towards leading the long-term commercial agenda, understanding the advancements in science and neuromarketing for how consumers make decisions and adopting AI into our everyday lives. Abby’s guest is legendary marketing leader, Margaret Jobling, Group Chief Marketing Officer at NatWest Group. Before joining NatWest in 2020 and implementing agile ways of working, “Tomorrow Begins Today” brand platform and the NatWest partnership with team GB for the Paris Olympics in 2024, Marg has spent the majority of her mark...
2024-11-1938 min
Not a life sentenceEp 36 - Leadership, Purpose & Personal Growth | Andrew JoblingAndrew Jobling is an Australian author, speaker, andwellness advocate known for his engaging approach to health, personal development, and motivation. He has written several books, including "The Wellness Puzzle" and "Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight," which focuson making healthy living accessible and enjoyable.Before becoming an author, Andrew had a successful career in professional sports, playing Australian rules football. His experiences in athletics helped shape his understanding of the importance of mental andphysical well-being.In addition to writing, Andrew is a sought-after speaker,delivering motivational talks that emphasise the connection between mindset, health, and success. He...
2024-10-3135 min
Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight LossHow to Make Healthy Choices Easy (feat. Andrew Jobling)How do we get ourselves to do the things we know to do? How do we make healthful actions a priority? This week's guest tells us the simple process. Better yet, he helps us make it easy too. Tune in to learn how to create new and lasting habits!This week, Jenn is joined by author and speaker Andrew Jobling. The episode kicks off with Andrew talking about his journey restricting food while being a professional athlete, and how it led to a dark place in his health and life. He then shares how to create change...
2024-10-2348 min
The Story with Jimmy ColefaxAndrew Jobling - 1 - 26 August 2024With limited skills and physical prow-ess, Andrew Jobling played professional Australian Football for seven years. Then later with no experience or qualifications he ???accidentally??? decided to write his first book and is now a best-selling author of several books. How did this all come about? And what role did his Christian faith play in all of it? We???ll find out as Andrew Jobling shares his story.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-2627 min
The Hayley Morcom Podcast83: How To Achieve Effortless Weight Loss With Rach JoblingSpecial Announcement: Join us for the Rise and Refresh workshop to rejuvenate your health and wellness journey—sign up now!SHOW NOTES:In this episode, Functional Nutritionist Rach Jobling joins us to reveal the secrets to achieving effortless weight loss.We discuss how "The Busy Woman Syndrome" impacts fat loss goals, the effects of cortisol on the body, the vital role of the thyroid, and tips for balanced living.Dive deep into making weight loss natural and sustainable!Rach’s Instagram account: @rach_jobling_nutritionist
2024-07-1045 min
Optimise Your Body with Martin SilvaFrom Self-Doubt To Self-Mastery With Andrew JoblingWelcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast. Today, we're diving into Andrew Jobling's inspiring journey. Andrew shares how self-reflection and visualization helped him overcome obstacles and achieve success. We'll explore the power of consistent action and letting go of control to unlock our full potential. Join us as we uncover Andrew's story and the strategies that can transform your life. 00:00 – Introduction.01:02- Mindset, self-belief, and athletic achievement04:24- Writing books and overcoming excuses with a former professional athlete09:12- Finding purpose through self-reflection and personal growth14:52- Importance of health and fitness as a foundation for...
2024-05-0147 min
PETALSPETALS Snapshot 7 - All the toolkits, OKRs & leaving ASOSThis is the 7th PETALS Snapshot.
CHAPTERS
00:44 Leaving ASOS
03:13 Toolkits, toolkits, toolkits
05:46 Measuring team health with OKRs
07:00 Time-ranged responses in the app
10:47 Devops Notts confirmed
12:32 Final thoughts
SHOW NOTES
New Toolkits page
https://petals.team/toolkits
Inside Bramble - Day 100: Website Shenanigans https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n7O2Zkg0PNIpp2whrF5lb
DevOps Notts: How you can grow your team culture with PETALS
https://www.meetup.com/devops-notts/events/296379931/
Book your PETALS chat
https://cal.com/jobling/petals
Support PETALS by contributing...
2023-10-0413 min
Si 'CastPETALS Snapshot 7 - All the toolkits, OKRs & leaving ASOSThis is the 7th PETALS Snapshot.
CHAPTERS
00:44 Leaving ASOS
03:13 Toolkits, toolkits, toolkits
05:46 Measuring team health with OKRs
07:00 Time-ranged responses in the app
10:47 Devops Notts confirmed
12:32 Final thoughts
SHOW NOTES
New Toolkits page https://petals.team/toolkits
Inside Bramble - Day 100: Website Shenanigans https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n7O2Zkg0PNIpp2whrF5lb
DevOps Notts: How you can grow your team culture with PETALS https://www.meetup.com/devops-notts/events/296379931/
Book your PETALS chat https://cal.com/jobling/petals
This podcast is powered...
2023-10-0413 min
Wander_Land exhibition PodcastWander_Land conversation with artist Jane JoblingI discuss with Jane Jobling the process of making and thinking that leads to the creation of her work. Jobling's morning routine is to walk around the field because walking, is connected with looking and thinking. Jobling finds something calming and meditative about this repetition, the same field, the same path, but different every day, she is combing the landscape for evidence of change. The change in creative practice happens unexpectedly, the intervention of wasps in the studio brings about wonderment and absorption into a new creative approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1813 min
Si 'CastWeekly 2023.13Inner source projects, the end of Make Life Work, Notion app and Brian Cox on Mars.
This is Weekly 2023.13, recorded on Friday 14th April 2023.
00:18 Admin
More visuals in the videos - yay or nay?
01:48 Work
How to contribute towards inner source projects with maintainers, pipelines, GitHub conventions: https://innersourcecommons.org
04:28 Sides
Blog about end of Make Life Work (as we know it): https://sijobling.com/blog/make-life-work/
07:02 Tech
Notion app great for docs but not so much plans
09:01 Entertainment
📺 Brian Cox: Seven Days on Mars ★★★
https://www.bbc.c...
2023-04-1711 min
Resilience MindsetResilience Mindset with Andrew JoblingAndrew Jobling played professional Australian football for 7 and has more than thirty years experience in health & wellbeing industry. He is the best-selling author eight books, including Eat Chocolate, Drink Alcohol and be Lean& Healthy, The Wellness Puzzle and his latest, TEARS of Joy. For the past 20 years, he has been writing, mentoring, podcasting and speaking to many audiences (from 13 to 93 years old)Andrew's Contact Details:-Email: andrew@andrewjobling.com.auWebsite: www.andrewjobling.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.jobling.98/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjobling64/LinkedIn: h...
2022-04-2540 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastYou can't loseFrom a young age and with the DNA to achieve, Nick Bracks pushed his body and mind to the limit. At the age of 11, he was training 5 or 6 hour per day, in secret, as he aspired to be the best of the best in the sporting world. This constant need to compare, compete, drive and push himself led him to anxiety, depression and ultimately alcohol related issues. He knew that if something didn't change, his life would be cut short. So, with the support of his parents and trained professionals, Nick began to work through his issues.H...
2020-09-2244 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastShift your paradigm, change your lifeBy her own admission, Alaina Schwartz was earning a high six-figure income as a lawyer in the brutally competitive music industry. From an external viewpoint, it would seem that she was living a dream life. She had money, status and profile, but she was miserable. She was not living her truth and the stress of this lie was reaping havoc on her physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, leading her to significant dis-ease.As a result, her life spiralled. Her marriage ended, her health suffered and her strong financial position dissolved into debt. When Alaina finally realised she...
2020-09-1543 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastMeditation with Sara - AwarenessRight now in 2020, the greatest issue gripping the world is not the Coronavirus, but the stress, anxiety, uncertainty and mental health issues it is causing. Sara Picken-Brown has generously offered a wonderful solution to help you more effectively deal with challenges, stress and uncertainty through her regular fabulous guided meditation skills. Sara has achieved incredible success in her life, as a dancer, body builder, fitness professional and now as a yogee and meditation guide. In this short podcast, Sara guides the first meditation of this series, and will be focussing on awareness of our breath and body.It...
2020-09-1310 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastHack the status quoAs a speaker, facilitator, coach and radio host, Greg Sellar strives in the pursuit of better. He is a card-carrying member of Generation X. He worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years, presenting to more than half a million people in 55 countries on behalf of companies and sponsors including Nike. Regardless of his achievements, he had recurring questions about what life was going to be like for him at 50, or even 60 and beyond. What would his future look like?Greg’s not sure what happened when he turned 40. It wasn’t a mid-life crisis, because t...
2020-09-0845 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastLoving life after lossMarie Alessi begun her Coaching Journey in 2011. A choice that equipped her with tools she never thought she'd need to deal with life's biggest adversity thrown at her. After the unexpected tragedy of losing her husband in June 2018, she was immediately able to draw on her inner resources, tap into powerful love, draw from her husband's strength and find empowerment that helped her move from grief to growth in a very short period of time.Marie shared her experience in a book called “Loving Life after Loss”. When it hit the top 100 list in Australia on day one...
2020-09-0146 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastMeditation with Sara - IntroductionRight now in 2020, the greatest issue gripping the world is not the Coronavirus, but the stress, anxiety, uncertainty and mental health issues it is causing. Sara Picken-Brown has generously offered a wonderful solution to help you more effectively deal with challenges, stress and uncertainty through her regular fabulous guided meditation skills. Sara has achieved incredible success in her life, as a dancer, body builder, fitness professional and now as a yogee and meditation guide. In this podcast, we will be talking about why and how meditation can transform your life, keep you healthy and help you more ef...
2020-08-2538 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastEmbrace your uniquenessI have known Natalie Matthews for more than five years, and the thing that stood out to me most, when I met for the first time, was the confidence this lady exuded as she towered above most people in her six foot three inch body and her three inch heels! She has always loved her height and the resulting benefits she has experienced in her life. The only challenge for her, and for many tall women, was finding beautiful clothes to wear.As a result, she learned how to sew at a young age and started making...
2020-08-1847 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastMaking lives betterIn the last year of my professional football career at the St Kilda Football Club, in 1987, a young fresh-faced kid began his own. At that time, only one person knew that Nathan Burke would go on to be a legend of the club, and the game, and that was him! He played for the next 18 years, amassed 323 games, captained the club, won multiple Best & Fairest awards, won player of the year several times, captained the state team and achieved more than most as a player,Since retirement, he has not rested. In fact, the only thing that h...
2020-08-1248 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastTap into your inner goldThe moment I started my conversation with Carol Cooke, I knew it was going to be an inspiring and compelling one. Her courage, her persistence, and her self-proclaimed stubbornness kept her going from one setback to the next until she finally overcame her many challenges to win her first para-olympic gold medal for Australia in 2012 after 41 years of trying, at the age of 50 years.Starting with a dream to be a gymnast at the age of 9, she was told she could never make it happen. As a swimmer, she set the goal for the Moscow Olympics in 1980...
2020-08-041h 00
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastFind your joyIt is my mission in life to create a wave of wellness around the world and help people live a life of joyful longevity, so when I came across Sara Picken-Brown, I knew we needed to speak. We met many years ago in Melbourne when she was personal training, she is now living in London. Before i spoke to her on this podcast, I had no idea about her amazing story and all the incredible things she has achieved.She was born into the dancing profession, as boh her parents were professional dancers. When injury ended her d...
2020-07-2850 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastThe problem is not our drinking, it's our thinkingRobb declares that, 'it's not humanly possible for me to go from the desperate place of alcoholism and living in the streets to the incredible life I am living today.' Well, humanly possible or not, Robb has totally transformed his life and gone from the lowest of lows to the most incredible of highs in his life. Want to know how?Robb has an impressive resume. From a young age he was a successful entertainer in the competitive U.K. musical industry, he spent time in the police force, he has two PhD's, one in Psychology fr...
2020-07-2153 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastThe parent factorI have been speaking in schools for the last four or five years and have an incredible passion to help children and teenagers believe more in themselves and fulfill their potential. The more I speak to teens, the more I truly understand and believe in 'the parent factor.' Michelle Falzon and I met, connected and are now working together to help parents understand their powerful influence as they raise amazing people. Michelle a mum, educator & student wellbeing co-ordinator, lover of learning, and advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing.She is a firm believer that knowledge i...
2020-07-1446 min
Si 'CastWeekNotes #28Week 28 of 2020 brings one more audio WeekNotes, new Apple kit, benefits of open-source, getting my money back, other Jobling legacies, Zoom observations, vinyl, and Yousician.
2020-07-1312 minSi 'CastWeekNotes #28Week 28 of 2020 brings one more audio WeekNotes, new Apple kit, benefits of open-source, getting my money back, other Jobling legacies, Zoom observations, vinyl, and Yousician.
2020-07-1312 minSi 'CastWeekNotes #28Week 28 of 2020 brings one more audio WeekNotes, new Apple kit, benefits of open-source, getting my money back, other Jobling legacies, Zoom observations, vinyl, and Yousician.
2020-07-1312 minSi 'CastWeekNotes #28Week 28 of 2020 brings one more audio WeekNotes, new Apple kit, benefits of open-source, getting my money back, other Jobling legacies, Zoom observations, vinyl, and Yousician.
2020-07-1312 min
Si 'CastWeekNotes #28Week 28 of 2020 brings one more audio WeekNotes, new Apple kit, benefits of open-source, getting my money back, other Jobling legacies, Zoom observations, vinyl, and Yousician.
2020-07-1312 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastWarren the rabbit!My conversation with Craig Harper, as always, is one you will get an enormous amount of value from. I just knew, before the conversation started, it would go in the right direction, whatever direction that would be. This podcast, takes us on a path I believe every person needs to hear; about perspective, and a concept that Craig unpacks, called non-attachment.Craig and I go back many decades and he is a great friend and former business partner of mine. He is an powerful speaker, author, radio presenter and host of globally acclaimed the 'You Project' podcast. I...
2020-07-0853 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastThe relationship that countsI think it's fair to say that the quality of our relationships will determine the quality of our lives. Natalie E. West knows exactly what is takes to enjoy wonderfully fulfilling relationships. Natalie has qualifications in Clinical Behavioral Science, Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Com Programming, Clinical Hypnosis, public speaking, group meditation facilitation, physical & psychological conditioning and performance coaching. She also holds experience in the areas of Orthomolecular Nutrition, mindset coaching & holistic health. So, she knows whart she is talking about.Natalie has worked with hundreds of people; singles looking to find love, couples trying to mend or improve t...
2020-07-0145 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastKindness mattersI met Brad McEwan when he was in his 20's and just starting out in his media career. He was a fresh faced kid working on radio, and became a personal training client of mine back in 1999. The first time I met him, I knew he was destined for big things, and we have been good friends ever since, as I watched him rise through the ranks to become a well-known and much-loved Australian media personality.Like everyone, Brad has faced challenges in life and he has faced them with a wonderful attitude and decision, no matter...
2020-06-2354 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastGetting through the mud and the muckI met Morgan Beard very recently through Fernando Parnes, founder of BestBeing and sponsor of this podcast. Morgan I chatted, we spoke together on a wellness panel and I was immediately impressed and engaged by this 30 years old dynamo. Listening to her wisdom, you would certainly not expect someone so young in years.As you listen to Morgan's maturity, it's hard to imagine she has been through so much torment, torture, suffering, depression and suicidal thoughts as she has. She gets raw and vulnerable as she tells the story of how she plummeted into such a dark...
2020-06-1643 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastNot Chai Tea!I met Patrick Bonello in the 1990's when I was personal trainer and he was reading news on TripleM radio in Melbourne. So, I used to hurt him and then he paid me for it! Since that time Patrick has successfully done a diverse range of things which have ultimately led him to a 'Tree Change' move to the small community of Ballan, an hour out of Melbourne. It is here he runs his wonderful design business, teaches Tai Chi and basically runs the world.Patrick, like many of us, has had his fair share of challenges...
2020-06-1049 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastWhat you believe is what mattersAmanda Campbell is the founder of Bend Like Bamboo, a program designed to maximise resilience and health. As a Sports Kinesiologist and Motivational Speaker, Amanda is one of Australia’s leading experts on resilience. She believes that flexibility builds resilience, allowing us to re-imagine what can be possible in our mind, body and life. Overcoming a paralysis at age 29 from MS she discovered that a flexible mindset impacts everything that matters: our body’s ability to repair, how happy and resilient we are and how connected we feel.My conversation with Amanda left me inspired beyond belief. Spea...
2020-06-0345 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastFinding your purposeIn my book, The Wellness Puzzle, I discuss in great detail that the foundational piece of the puzzle is finding meaning and living on purpose. It drives and defines everything we do, everything we achieve and the lives of joyful longevity we ultimately live. Speaking to Dr Allan Meyer about this topic could not be more perfect.I met Dr Allan Meyer in 2019 and since that time, we have both significantly impacted each others lives. Along with his wife Helen, he has many decades of experience in working with people to help them find the joy in...
2020-05-271h 01
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastYou're okay... Stress & anxiety are normal!Lillian Nejad, PhD, is a registered and endorsed clinical psychologist, author and media personality with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mild to severe psychological issues and disorders. Her mission is to promote accurate and nonjudgmental views on mental health, and to provide REAL information and strategies for a variety of psychological problems, issues and disorders based on REAL evidence and REAL experience in an accessible, genuine and engaging manner that fosters positive change for everyone involved.As the world goes through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and starts to come out th...
2020-05-2049 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastBe flexible and adaptableBianca Chatfield is a BB. You'll need to listen to find out what that means. She played top level netball for almost 20 years, including playing for her country and winning a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal. She now is a media personality, an inspiring speaker and author who is inspiring people everywhere she goes.Bianca is incredibly resilient because of many things, but one incredible character trait she owns, is her ability to be flexible and adaptable when circumstances change. This has proved to to help her overcome the frequent challenges of an elite sporting career, negotiate the op...
2020-05-1350 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastThe power of vulnerabilityLindsay Johnson is the founder and CEO of Fitpos, an incredibly successful corporate wellness dellvery service that has had to do a 180 degree turn-around to negotiate and succeed in the current climate, as a result of COVID-19. What she and her team have done to turn it around will inspire you.Lindsay has not had it easy, by any stretch of the imagination. Overcoming an addiction to alcohol in her twenties was followed by the tragic death of her 28 year old brother in a car accident. These challenges led her through a powerful grieving and healing process...
2020-05-0643 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastTo be healthy, think healthyFernando Parnes is the co-founder and CEO of BestBeing, and incredible global online wellness platform. His tech and business achievements are impressive, but his personal overcoming, that motivated him to make BestBeing a global success, will captivate and inspire you.By his own admission, he was morbidly obese, weighing in at 450lbs (205kg). His openess and vulnearbility about his journey to obesity will move you, but his decision and subsequent commitment to his health and wellbeing, leading him to finding himself 230lb (105kg) lighter, will empower and inspire you.Fernando is of the belief that t...
2020-04-2949 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastYou are the problem and the solution#2 My conversation with Craig Harper really finishes off strong, as he ties it all together with the statement that we are our own problem, and, we are also our own solution to a great life. Craig is a great friend and former business partner of mine for more than 30 years. He is an accomplished speaker, author, radio presenter and host of globally acclaimed 'the You Project' podcast. Craig's mission is to help people get out of their own way to live their best life.He is direct, honest, inspiring, hilarious, serious, straight to the point a...
2020-04-2245 min
The Wellness Puzzle PodcastA life of joyful longevityAndrew played seven years of professional Australian football. He has more than 30 years in the health and wellbeing industry, 15 years as a personal trainer and more than 15 years as a speaker, mentor and author of seven books, so far. His lastest book The Wellness Puzzle, is the catalyst for this show, as he is on a mission to create a wave of wellness and wonder around the world.In this episode, Andrew talks about his background and the evolution of his thinking that has got him to this point and this podcast. He suggests that optimal wellbeing i...
2020-04-1539 min
London HealThe Wellness Puzzle with Andrew JoblingDo you feel health is just too complicated? Are bad habits getting in your way? Helping people live into joyful longevity is the mission of Andrew Jobling.Andrew joins me this week to discuss the Wellness Puzzle, the culmination of 30 years experience in the health and wellness industry. He shares his epiphany that learning to regulate your emotional states is the key to optimal health.Andrew motivates people to action by realising that health is not a matter of choice. It is the foundation upon which all areas of your life depend. He believes that living 'on purpose...
2019-11-1556 min
Verbal Diary 💬№33 - Where are all the buses? 🚌In this week’s episode, we discuss the grand old days of the web and James brings yet another productivity solution. We have to apologise for the excessive swearing and terrible audio quality, although one may offset the other.
🗓️ THIS WEEK
Another exciting weekend of the Rugby World Cup (plus a new domain name for Si’s sports times template)
Fresh duck and chicken eggs from our sister-in-law (fuelling our obsession of birds)
TickTick after trying Apple Reminders and Micorosft To-Do for a month
The PARA Method: A Universal System for Organizing Digital Information
Workin’ Moms on Netflix...
2019-10-2300 min
Verbal Diary 💬№32 - Coconuts 🥥THIS WEEK
Apple macOS and iOS reminders
Blog about Rugby World Cup Times
Gatsby, Ghost, Github Pages, AnchorCMS & Blogspot (is still alive!)
Piano (house) lessons
Apple delays iCloud Drive file sharing until next Spring
The Capture on BBC with Sharon Rooney & Ron Perlman
🗞️ TOTW
"Customized horn & movement sounds (coconuts being one, of course) coming to Teslas soon"
@elonmusk, 6 Oct 2019
(reminds us of Monty Python coconut sounds)
📸 POTW
Dyson tap on Instagram
(plus all their other devices)
Find out more at http://verbaldiary.show
This p...
2019-10-1100 min
Verbal Diary 💬№31 - How'd You Like Them Apples 🍏Show Notes
Zero patrons snapped up our tiers
Rugby World Cup Times
James over-engineers his "smart" heating with an Amazon AWS IOT button
🗞️ AOTW
Apple just released iOS 13.1.2 to fix even more iPhone bugs
📸 POTW
(View on our Instagram)
Find out more at http://verbaldiary.show
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2019-10-0400 min
Verbal Diary 💬№30 - Summer Holiday Special (Part 2) ⛱This week, Si and James break up their summer holidays for another bumper special.
Article Of The Week
Go for a meal and takeover the show with your very own episode as a Verbal Diary Patreon
Picture Of The Week
View on Instagram
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2019-08-1500 minVerbal Diary 💬№29 - Summer Holiday Special 🏖️This week, it is our 2019 Summer Holiday Special.
SOCIALS
Tweet @verbaldiaryshow with #VerbalDiaryAreOnHolidayAndWereTakingABreakSoWeWontBeAnsweringYourTweets
(Plus make sure you update Spotify to the latest version)
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2019-07-1500 minVerbal Diary 💬№28 - Alright Duck 🦆Another animal-related episode title from Si & James - and this time they ponder what success might look like.
THIS WEEK
Birthday shenanigans with camping and Pub in the Park #VDBF
On The Side is growing, now with daily standups
Countdown to holiday - there will be a break.
Apple is reportedly giving up on its controversial MacBook keyboard
This Chrome extension lets you disguise Netflix as a Hangout to slack off at work
J Cunning Hardcore old-skool jungle podcast
More treasure trails
AOTW
It's Never Too Late to Be Successful and Happy...
2019-07-1200 minVerbal Diary 💬№27 - Garage 🎧What's the difference between UK Garage and Speed Garage? Listen in to find out.
🗒 NOTES
Mixmag's Top 10 Speed Garage Songs
House Finesse - #NileRodgers Disco Special
🗞️ AOTW
A Unicorn Lost in the Valley, Evernote Blows Up the ‘Fail Fast’ Gospel
📸 POTW
Available on Instagram
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2019-07-0500 minVerbal Diary 💬№26 - Mr Aluminium 🤖Si's got a thing going on the side and we check in on James' JOMO before discussing the end of an era at Apple and M3 PL4T3
THIS WEEK
Si's JOMO is going badly
James has killed Tweetbot and is getting native with his apps
Lionesses smashing it in the FIFA Women's World Cup
Si's getting his "Le Freak" on with Nile Rodgers and Chic
On The Side
AOTW
Five Jony Ive designs you probably don't know
Jony Ive, Apple designer behind iPhone and iMac, to exit company after 30 years
POTW
2019-06-2800 minVerbal Diary 💬№25 - Duck Cam 🦆THIS WEEK
DuckCam
GOD-zilla
Jasper Carrott dad jokes for dad's day
Fiverr IPO?!
Elon Musk's deleted Twitter account
Sleep tracking with smart mattress and ring - WTF?
AOTW
Why Mazda is purging touch screens from it's vehicles
Byton
POTW
Si embraces JOMO
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2019-06-2500 minVerbal Diary 💬№24 - You Can't Teach Old Dogs New Tricks 🐶In this week's episode, the old men moan about how complicated the modern world is.
THIS WEEK
Quality outdoor daughter time
Tripod dog saved
Now hosted on Pinecast (WIP!)
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
"To be ready for that, I’m learning code and tools I probably should have learned a few years ago, but, as a rich man says of his servants, I always had people for that."
-
Jeffrey Zeldman, You got this.
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
SOCIALS
Tweet @verbaldiaryshow with your thoughts
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Po...
2019-06-1400 minVerbal Diary 💬№23 - Podnapped 👨💻This week, James grabs hold of the mic and brings out the WWDC rants and bants
DEVELOPER CONFERENCE OF THE WEEK
The Talk Show with Craig Federighi & Greg Joswiak
ATP live from WWDC
Can iTunes #muzuk sync offline for traditionalist Si?
New Dropbox plans
MacOS Sidecar could kill Duet
Powered by Shazam
Sherlocking
iOS 13 updates couldn’t fit in the Keynote
Sign in with Apple is not limited to Apple
Where is multi-user profiles on iOS?...
2019-06-0800 min
Verbal Diary 💬№22 – Rants and Pants 👖In this week's profane episode, Si has all the rants and James makes a political metaphor.
THIS WEEK
We have a new mic setup to try
Derby County comeback to Dirty Leeds (reference The Damned United)
SSE don’t mess with me
EU elections upcoming – but how does it work?!
What have we been watching or listening to? NOT GOT but Line of Duty, GLOW & Ozark
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Why WhatsApp Will Never Be Secure (by Pavel Durov from Telegram)
2019-05-2300 minVerbal Diary 💬№21 – Preprepared Bants 😤This week, James reads show notes to himself during the recording while Si wonders why he bothered.
THIS WEEK
A “ton of tons” in the Snooker World Championships
Facebook apparently focuses on privacy
TIL that pilots departing from California’s John Wayne Airport are required by law to cut their engines and pitch nose down shortly after takeoff for about 6 miles in order to reduce noise in the residential area below (🔗Reddit)
According to our stats, 179 listens this week, up from 129 last week. People are actually listening! Get in touch wit...
2019-05-1600 minVerbal Diary 💬№20 – Binary Accelerator 🚕This week, Si and James catch up after an Easter break talking about the joys of podcasting and rants about air travel.
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Are podcasts killing music or just wasting our time?
2019-05-0700 minVerbal Diary 💬№19 – That’s A Big Egg 🥚This week, Si and James compare online subscriptions and rant about the point of April Fools.
RECENTLY…
James has found Apple News to be quite useful
Si has snapped up a Spotify Family for Premium subscription for the free Google Home Mini
Facebook is listening through their app and stored up to 600m user passwords in plain text
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Can’t mess with this: new Screen Cleaner in the Files app
2019-04-0500 minVerbal Diary 💬№18 – Heavy Metal 🔩This week, Si & James talk about mesh networks, behemoth organisations and railways.
This Week
Si enjoyed After Life on Netflix and Curfew on Sky
James enjoyed the classic movie, Flight of the Navigator
Article of the Week
Antitrust: Commission fines Google €1.49 billion for abusive practices in online advertising
Let us know your thoughts with hashtag #bigfines
2019-03-2200 minVerbal Diary 💬№17 - Rap It Up 🏅This week, Si and James get lyrical about rubbish weekends, empathy in the workplace and the origins of iPhone.
RECENTLY…
The Lego Movie 2 – The Second One
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
> Empathy is described as not just understanding another person’s perspective, but truly putting yourself in their shoes and feeling those emotions alongside that person.
4 Reasons Your Remote Team Needs Extra Empathy At Work by Lauren Moon
2019-03-1400 minVerbal Diary 💬№16 - A Near Miss ✈️This week, Si and James talk about Sunday dinners, sensational aviation headlines and refuse collection.
THIS WEEK
Si’s “other podcast” of 14 years gets some attention
Watching The Kid Who Would Be King
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
The Independent and The Mirror both publish sensational headlines about “near-miss” flight-paths and “emergency” airplane stops
(links redacted out of the principle of the matter)
2019-03-0800 minVerbal Diary 💬№15 - Round Bottom 🍑This week, Si & James discuss good whiskeys, The Monument, the ambiguity of emoji and flash cars.
THIS WEEK
Training has begun for this year’s Ultra Challenge
The nicest whiskey ever – a 2003 single malt from Inverleven – only deserves to be served in whiskey flutes
The Monument for the Great Fire of London
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
> So far, the emoji and emoticons have rarely been important enough to sway the direction of a case, but as they become more common, the ambiguity in how emoji are di...
2019-03-0100 minVerbal Diary 💬№14 - Rest Your Meat 🥩After missing a week, Si and James return with some unconventional discussions about plummeting insect numbers, steak dinners and more movie homework.
THIS WEEK
More Apple Watch fun
Upcoming holidays and walking challenges
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Plummeting insect numbers ‘threaten collapse of nature’
2019-02-2200 minVerbal Diary 💬№13 – #BIGBOYPOSTER4U 🖼️This Week Si and James discuss the challenges and joys of remote working, flexible working and iconic movie posters.
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
> “For us, flexibility is not about working less, but it is about encouraging people to work differently. It’s a two-way street.”
What PwC learned from it’s policy of flexible work for everyone by their US People Experience Leader, Anne Donovan
Also available on Youtube
2019-02-0700 minVerbal Diary 💬№12 - #EMERGENCY ⚠️This week, we talk about when company and personal cultures clash, Sharpies plus a call-to-action on Twitter.
THIS WEEK
NowTV 4K streaming box FTW!
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
When You Like Your Job but Hate Your Office Culture by Stephanie Buck
2019-01-3000 min
Verbal Diary 💬№11 - Mmmmm Pig 🐷This week, Si and James try to talk about #JOMO, bridges and pigs over a crap connection.
THIS WEEK
Can you beat Si’s Speedtest results of 5MB download?
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
The Joy Of Missing Out by Si
2019-01-2400 minVerbal Diary 💬№10 - Mic Drop Fail 🎤Si and James return from an (extended) festive break with a brand new "shorter" format.
LAST WEEK
Pinter at the Pinter – Party Time / Celebration
Hamilton in London
Super Mario Party on the Switch
ARTICLE OF THE DAY
> “Rather than improving their own performance, mediocre employees socially isolate top performers”
– Geoffrey James, Collaboration creates mediocrity not excellence according to science
PICTURE OF THE DAY
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiSboHgkUu/?utm_source=ig_embed
2019-01-1600 minVerbal Diary 💬So Much Wordplay With An ElephantSi and James return from a Summer break to talk about Apple goods and how to improve social media.
2018-10-1200 min