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The Startup CEO Show
25 Lessons from 25 years in the Startup Journey
In this milestone 50th episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod reflects on 25 key lessons from his 25 years in the startup world. Drawing from his extensive experience as a CFO, venture capitalist, and advisor, Mark shares invaluable insights on timing, market dynamics, fundraising, and leadership. He emphasizes how timing and luck play a crucial role in startup success, citing examples like Tungle's fortunate Series A raise just before the 2008 financial crisis. MacLeod also delves into the challenges of operating in hot markets, the potential of disrupting established industries, and the pitfalls of poor market selection...
2025-02-17
44 min
The Startup CEO Show
Beyond Profit: Building Soulful Corporations in Tech with Shrad Rao
The Startup CEO Show takes a deep dive into the world of conscious entrepreneurship in this enlightening episode featuring Shrad Rao, the visionary former CEO of Wagepoint. Host Mark MacLeod guides listeners through a fascinating discussion that bridges Eastern spirituality with Western business acumen. Rao, fresh from stepping down after over a decade at the helm of Wagepoint, shares his journey of building a successful tech company while maintaining a strong spiritual foundation.The episode explores the emotional landscape of transitioning out of a long-held CEO position, with Rao candidly discussing the mix of exhilaration and grief...
2025-02-10
43 min
The Startup CEO Show
The random episode: US election, Sovereign AI, and more with Amar Varma
On this episode of The Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod and Amar Varma discuss everything from the role of artificial intelligence in business to navigating complex political climates -such as US election day- as a CEO. Amar offers his expertise on creating sustainable growth, overcoming business hurdles, and building successful teams in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re looking to innovate in your field or adapt to new challenges, this episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders and entrepreneurs alike.------------------- Looking to elevate your leadership game with actionable strategies?🚀...
2024-11-05
47 min
The Startup CEO Show
From Consumer Brands to VC: Building Healthier Founders with Sean Kelly
In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sean Kelly to discuss the importance of founder well-being and its impact on business performance.Sean, the founder of Family Fund, explores crucial topics such as treating founders like elite athletes, avoiding the pitfalls of hustle culture, and the significance of health, wealth, and freedom for entrepreneurs. Learn about the essential steps for maintaining mental clarity, fostering continuous learning, and strategic growth in consumer brands. Sean also shares his approach to investment and community building, along with insightful examples from his extensive experience...
2024-10-28
1h 01
The Startup CEO Show
Making Customer Support a Strategic Powerhouse with Steve Bujouves
In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Steve Bajuvez, to uncover the power of customer support as a strategic advantage.Steve, a former FreshBooks employee with 14 years of tenure, shares the transformative impact of spending time in support roles for new hires and how it shifts their perspective and understanding of the product. Discover the unique support strategies at FreshBooks, the importance of empathy and problem-solving in support roles, and how Steve led his team to foster a culture where every member could shine. Learn about the balance between creating...
2024-10-21
47 min
The Startup CEO Show
Agentic AI: A New Era in SaaS with Daniel Saks
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/----------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!---------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-10-14
51 min
The Startup CEO Show
Building a $100M Company with Pandadoc's Mikita Mikado
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/----------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-10-07
38 min
The Startup CEO Show
Unsplash Journey: From Viral Hit to the Ultimate Exit with Mikael Cho
Looking to master the art of startup leadership and ace your CEO role? You're in the right place! 😎🔗 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/------------------------------------Exhausted by endless meetings? Feel like some could be just emails?Meet Fellow – the AI Meeting Assistant that changes the game by transcribing, summarizing, and organizing your meeting workflow. It's time to let AI supercharge your productivity! 🚀Discover Fellow at https://fellow.app/ and take your efficiency to the next level! 🌟-------------In this must-watch epi...
2024-09-30
48 min
The Startup CEO Show
Modernizing Canada’s Business Banking: Rob Khazzam’s Vision
Seeking ground-breaking insights on startup growth and leadership excellence? 🚀 SUBSCRIBE to Mark MacLeod's newsletter for exclusive tips and updates: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-------------------------Ever thought, "This meeting could be an email"? We've got you covered!Meet Fellow: The AI Meeting Assistant that transforms your meetings by connecting to your calendar and productivity tools. Transcribe, summarize, and centralize your meetings like never before!✨ Discover the future of productivity: https://fellow.app/-------------------------Join host Mark MacLeod as he dives deep with Rob Khazzam, CEO of Float...
2024-09-23
54 min
The Startup CEO Show
Values-Driven Leadership: Gusto’s Core Philosophy with Josh Reeves
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-09-16
56 min
The Startup CEO Show
From Burning Man to a $100M IPO with Nicholas Reichenbach
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, hos...
2024-09-03
51 min
The Startup CEO Show
DocSend's Roadmap: From VC Funding to Dropbox Acquisition with Russ Heddleston
Looking for expert insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 Subscribe to Mark MacLeod's Newsletter: markmacleod.me/newsletter------------------Tired of meetings that should've been emails?Fellow's AI Meeting Assistant is your solution—transcribing, summarizing, and streamlining your workflow by connecting with your calendar and productivity tools.Enhance your productivity today: fellow.app------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod interviews Russ Heddleston, former CEO of DocSend, to explore the nuances of startup acquisitions and creating market value. Russ...
2024-08-19
48 min
The Startup CEO Show
Optimizing Life: Fitness, Health, and Startup Success with David Hauser
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/--------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!-----------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-08-12
55 min
The Startup CEO Show
Mindful Leadership with Cameron Wenaus
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How often do you think about improving your company's culture and efficiency?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sit...
2024-08-05
55 min
Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint Podcast
Get to know your hosts: interviewing Melissa MacLeod of The Wool & The Floss
We are so pleased to welcome so many new listeners and viewers to The Pointing It Out Podcast, that we thought we would take a moment to introduce (or re-introduce) ourselves! This week, Megan interviews Melissa MacLeod of The Wool & The Floss about her career, needlepoint, and owning her own needlepoint shop.For the visual version of this episode, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rANCbnxAhUMJoin the stitchy fun on Instagram: @pointingitoutpodcastSend us an email: pointingitoutpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pointingitoutpodcast
2024-08-04
1h 15
The Startup CEO Show
Taxjar's Journey: From Bootstrapping to Stripe Acquisition with Mark Faggiano
🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Mark Faggiano, former co-founder and CEO of Taxjar, to dis...
2024-07-29
48 min
The Startup CEO Show
Transform Your Leadership with the CEO Perpetual Growth Loop
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this special episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mar...
2024-07-15
33 min
The Startup CEO Show
From Pub Crawls to SaaS: Classy’s journey to $100M with Scot Chisholm
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-07-08
48 min
The Startup CEO Show
Maximize Your Exit Strategy: Tips for Founders with Andrew Gazdecki
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-07-02
48 min
The Startup CEO Show
From Farm Life to $40M: Katherine Regnier’s Startup Success
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-06-24
52 min
The Startup CEO Show
Now-ish: The World According to Jason Fried
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-06-17
43 min
The Startup CEO Show
Unlocking the Future of the Creator Economy with Greg Smith
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"?Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools.Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today!----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-06-10
51 min
The Startup CEO Show
Creating Your Dream Company: Nick Francis’ Path to Success
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/-----------------------------------------------How many times a day do you think "This meeting could have been an e-mail"? Fellow is the only AI Meeting Assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and centralizes your meeting workflow by connecting to your calendar and existing productivity tools. Go to https://fellow.app/ and discover the best way to enhance productivity today! ----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark Mac...
2024-06-03
49 min
The Startup CEO Show
Y Combinator: The Ultimate Startup Launchpad with Michael Litt
Seeking valuable insights on startup success and leadership strategies for CEOs?🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/ ----------------------------------------------In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Michael Litt, the innovative CEO of Vidyard and investor at Garage Capital. Discover the secrets behind transforming startups into scale-ups, insights of being part of Y Combinator in Silicon Valley, and navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape. Explore Michael's perspective on staying innovative and energized, the nexus between investing and entrepreneurship, and the pivotal rol...
2024-05-28
51 min
The Startup CEO Show
Clio's $400M Journey to Market Leadership with Jack Newton
Seeking the best startup and leadership advice tailored for CEOs?SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/ ----------------------------------------------Are you curious about the journey of raising over $400 million in capital and navigating the path from startup to IPO? Tune in for this enlightening conversation! In this episode, host Mark MacLeod delves deep with Jack Newton, the co-founder and CEO of Clio, to explore the multi-faceted aspects of leading a legal tech company. Jack shares the inspiring story of Clio's origin, the pivotal moments in their fundraising journey, and the...
2024-05-21
47 min
The Startup CEO Show
Don't Raise Venture Capital: Hiten Shah's Route to Riches
Are you seeking invaluable tips on becoming a successful startup CEO?SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/----------------------------------------------In this episode, Mark MacLeod gets into an engaging discussion with Hiten Shah, the co-founder and CEO of Nira, exploring the myriad facets of leading and funding a startup. Hiten shares his experiences and philosophies, ranging from the necessity of aligning product development with customer feedback to the intricacies of venture capital and self-funding.Discover the profound insights on venture capital investment, the vital importance of investor-founder alignment, and Hiten's...
2024-05-13
38 min
The Startup CEO Show
Narrative Shift: How Stephany Lapierre Raised Millions on her CEO Journey
Looking for the best Startup CEO insights?SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/----------------------------------------------In this episode, Mark MacLeod sits with Stephany Lapierre, the founder and CEO of Tealbook, as she recounts her journey from a background in consulting to becoming a trailblazing female founder in the tech industry. They explore the evolution of Tealbook, emphasizing the importance of using feedback to drive decisions, the challenges of scaling technology, and the unique difficulties she faced as a solo female founder. The conversation also delves into the crucial support...
2024-05-06
51 min
The Startup CEO Show
How to Build a $50M Business Without Venture Capital
Looking for the best Startup CEO Insights? SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/ ----------------------------------------------In this episode, we’re joined by former Dribbble CEO, Zack Onisko, who shares his insightful experiences from leading one of the few remaining independently owned social networks designed specifically for designers. Zack and host Mark MacLeod discuss his decision to step down, reflecting on a period of significant profitability and growth at Dribbble, achieved without the backing of venture capital. Making major career transitions, the impact of leadership on company culture, and the im...
2024-04-29
40 min
The Startup CEO Show
From Pain to Purpose: Erin Bury on Building a Business with Intention
Want to receive the best Startup CEO Insights? SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/ ------------------------------In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, explore the power of long-term vision and work-life integration with our host Mark MacLeod and the inspiring Erin Bury, co-founder and CEO of the innovative estate planning platform, Willful.Tune in as Erin sheds light on rejecting hustle culture, creating ease for families with online wills, and steering a startup alongside her spouse. Discover how Willful is simplifying end-of-life planning and Erin's unique approach to...
2024-04-22
47 min
Pointing It Out: A Needlepoint Podcast
Trailer: Welcome to the Pointing It Out Podcast
Welcome to the Pointing it Out Podcast. Join hosts Megan Holmes of the Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis, and Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, MI, as they dive into all things needlepoint. We talk with notable designers, shop owners, and teachers throughout the industry, as well as sit down together to tackle needlepoint tips and tricks we have learned throughout the years. Whether you are new to needlepoint, or a seasoned professional, the Pointing It Out Podcast is for you!To watch the Pointing It Out Podcast on YouTube, visit: you...
2023-10-25
01 min
Talking the Drive
Driving on the edge. How data, edge computing and the software defined vehicle are transforming the car into a new digital mobility device.
Brandy Goolsby, Director of Strategic Alliances and Solution Development at Wind River joins host John MacLeod and special guest, Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at TechInsights to explore the critical role software is playing to transform people’s experiences in the car.
2023-08-24
34 min
Talking the Drive
Who’s in charge? How EV charging is both the major hurdle for and the solution to mass EV adoption.
Adam Woolway, Head of EV for Parkopedia, talks with host John MacLeod about how EV range anxiety and poor charging experiences are slowing EV adoption and how new approaches to data and services can be the catalyst to unlock EVs full potential.
2023-05-26
36 min
When Everything Cracks
01 - Duncan MacLeod, Hoboes, Junkies, and Witches
Meet Duncan MacLeod, a nineteen-year-old gay man living in 1980s San Francisco. He's broke, hungry, and he just lost his job at the Stud Bar. After a chance meeting with a rail-riding hobo and a visit to a witch's dingbat apartment for a seance, the seeds of his undoing are planted.
2023-05-07
14 min
Talking the Drive
Launching a podcast as a business development tool (re released from The NAB Podcast)
The tables are turned and Rivet360 CEO, John MacLeod is the guest on Josh Miely’s The NAB Podcast produced by the National Association of Broadcasters. John and Josh explore how a podcast can initiate business conversation that otherwise wouldn't take place and discover the benefits of using a podcast to target a very specific audience.
2023-03-21
26 min
Half-Swing Podcast
Tayforth Season Preview
Aarron sits down for another installment of the Season Preview, this time he is joined by Michael MacLeod and Duncan Martin for a candid chat about Tayforth. If you would like to be on the podcast to discuss your club please e-mail aarron.macleod@shinty.com.
2023-02-02
27 min
Talking the Drive
People-driven marketing in the car
Recorded live at the COVESA Connected Car meeting in Detroit, Rod MacKenzie, Drive Time Metrics CEO and satellite radio pioneer, explores with host John MacLeod and Rivet360 Chief Engineer, Roy Casino, what marketers want, what’s missing and who can step up to revolutionize programming and marketing in the future car.
2022-11-09
32 min
Talking the Drive
Radio’s challenging future: TechInsights automotive strategy expert uncovers issues facing the broadcast industry as the car evolves and becomes smarter.
Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Mobility at Strategy Analytics at TechInsights, talks with host John MacLeod and Rivet360's CEO, Cindy Paulauskas, about industry and technology dynamics that will shape the broadcast industry’s future in the connected car.
2022-10-18
28 min
Talking the Drive
Location Magic: HERE Technologies leader explores how location can revolutionize digital media streaming while driving
Bart Sweerman, HERE Technologies SVP Global Services and Support, talks with host John MacLeod about new services that “marry” location and media streaming. They explore how location can transform consumer experiences in the connected car and look at new business models that benefit car companies, technology providers, content producers and advertisers.
2022-10-09
37 min
Talking the Drive
Learning from Peloton. Can driver communities bring to life the connected car?
Yaniv Gilad, CEO of new media company Listory and Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360 CEO, talk with host John MacLeod about new types of content for the connected car.
2022-08-31
18 min
Talking the Drive
News, AI and the Connected Car: Associated Press Strategy Leader Charts a News Transformation.
Associated Press strategic advisor Jim Kennedy and Rivet360 VP of editorial Charlie Meyerson talk with John MacLeod about how media organizations can revolutionize and scale content for the connected car.
2022-07-27
36 min
Talking the Drive
Out of the Box: Deloitte Chief Futurist and Gensler Design Labs Leader Think Big
Tom Stat, Gensler Director of Design Labs and Mike Bechtel, Deloitte Chief Futurist talk with host John MacLeod about how time is our scarce resource and personalization is the new battleground in the connected car.
2022-07-18
26 min
Talking the Drive
Pilot: Exploring New Opportunities in the Connected Car
Host John MacLeod, Founder of Rivet360 talks with colleagues CEO Cindy Paulauskas, VP of Editorial and Development Charlie Meyerson and Technology Head Roy Casino about what’s missing, needed and possible in the connected car.
2022-06-17
16 min
The Half Court Press Podcast
Ep. 2 - Dave Heddle (East Fife Community Football Club); Fife Sports Series
Fife Sports Series is a special shorter season of episodes for the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to sports clubs in the Scottish county of Fife, about what they have been up to in the region. In this interview Tao MacLeod speaks to Dave Heddle of East Fife Community Football Club.East Fife Community Football Club believes in providing a positive learning environment where players are challenged and are allowed to develop technically, tactically, physically and psychologically. Their goal is to not only educate players, but to also let the players...
2021-12-26
31 min
The Half Court Press Podcast
Ep. 1 - Neil Braid (Gallatown Bowling Club); Fife Sports Series
Fife Sports Series is a special shorter season of episodes for the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to sports clubs in the Scottish county of Fife, about what they have been up to in the region. In this interview Tao MacLeod speaks to Neil Braid, who is the President of the Gallatown Bowling Club. The Gallatown Bowling Club is based on Bandon Avenue, in the coastal town of Kirkcaldy. It has an quite a long history, having been fully established in 1885. Neil Braid is one of the longest serving Presidents, having b...
2021-12-19
31 min
Cancer Talks
Eva Bartos, Health & Wellness Coach, Eva Bartos, Health & Wellness Coach, talks about her breast cancer diagnosis and protecting your peace
Thank you for listening to our podcast with Eva Bartos, Health and Wellness Coach. On 29th January 2020, Eva received a phone call telling her she had breast cancer. She thought she pulled a muscle in her chest after exercising, was investigating and then found a strange lump instead. She made the decision to get it checked further. It was not in a place where a mammogram would find it so fortunately, she had a brilliant doctor ready to support her. As Eva said, ‘she was like a pit bull in a skirt!’ This is Eva’s story on how...
2021-05-25
1h 02
Cancer Talks
Emma Beswick, Founder of Lifecode Gx, Discusses Nutrigenomics & The Power Of Food
Thank you for listening to our podcast with Emma Beswick, Founder and Director of Lifecode Gx. We were so grateful to have her on the show to discuss the complexities of our genes, to hear more about nutrigenomics and the intricacies and power that food and lifestyle can have on our lives. It is a great conversation to learn more about our magnificent genes and to learn that educating ourselves more means we can learn how to take even better care of our health. Our bodies are complex but companies such as Emma’s enable practitioners to assist th...
2021-04-19
1h 11
Living The Awakened Path
Episode 1: Why the heck we decided to make a podcast!
Join Dr. Jada MacLeod and Lisa Sabatini as they embrace conversations about living consciously and integrating all of their healing into their living. Have you ever had one of those deep and meaningful conversations with a friend who really 'gets it' and it just illuminated so much awareness for you? Well, over the past few years, Lisa and Jada keep having this conversations and realized just how important it's been on their healing path. One day Jada called Lisa and said "why don't we open these conversations up in a podcast?" and Lisa said, "better yet, lets h...
2021-04-08
22 min
Cancer Talks
The Cancer Talks Team Has A Frank Discussion With "The We Get It" Cancer Girls
Thank you for listening to our Cancer Talks podcast with Laura and Sarah at We Get It. These inspiring women are part of a fabulous organisation that Laura started because she did not want people to feel alone as she did when she was going through treatment for cancer. She and Laura share their story with The Cancer Talks Team alongside a great deal of laughter. We Get It is a volunteer organisation which has numerous ways to provide support. If you would like to get in touch with We Get It, you can find them on any...
2021-01-25
1h 15
Cancer Talks
The Health Benefits of Green Tea
Thank you for listening to our Cancer Talks podcast on the many benefits of Green Tea. Here is a link for the paper addressing how green tea inhibits the propagation of cancer stem cells (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153655/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153655/)) Linda also shared a few of her favourite places to purchase green tea online Azuma Tea Garden ( http://www.azuma-tea.com/index_e_e.html) TeaLyra (https://www.tealyra.co.uk/?rs=1 (https://www.tealyra.co.uk/?rs=1)) If you or anyone you know has recently been diagnosed with Cancer or is...
2020-12-24
53 min
Cancer Talks
Cancer Talks with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
Thank you for listening to our Cancer Talks podcast with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel, MA Hons MB BChir IFMCP DipIM PG Cert RYT200 and Functional and Integrative Medicine Doctor My co-hosts, Registered Nutritional Therapist and Senior Lecturer, Linda Sims and Registered Nutritional Therapist Andrea Burton talk with Dr Nina about her life and her thoughts on how she works with people who have cancer. If you would like to talk with Dr Nina, you can find her details below. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel Website: https://www.drninafullershavel.com/ (https://www.drninafullershavel.com...
2020-11-23
1h 17
Cancer Talks
Mark Stanton joins Cancer Talks to share his story on how he is living with Cancer
Thank you for joining us to hear Mark Stanton share his journey on life after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Whilst we all face the Covid 19 crisis, Mark learned he had cancer and went through treatment. My co-host and Registered Nutritional Therapist and Lecturer, Linda Sims talk with Mark about his life and how he and Linda worked together so he is able to manage his own wellbeing whilst going through treatment. If you would like to talk with Mark, you can find him on Facebook here: (https://www.facebook.com/mark.stanton.182). If you would like...
2020-10-26
1h 27
Cancer Talks
Cancer Talks - An Introduction
Thank you for joining us on our introductory show. Cancer Talks is an exciting new podcast hosted by 3 qualified and registered Nutritional Therapists: Linda Sims, Deb MacLeod and Andrea Burton. Linda and Andrea see cancer clients in their nutrition clinics and all 3 are passionate about helping people who are living with a cancer diagnosis. Nutritional therapy is a very valuable tool in cancer prevention but it also helps to support the body during and post treatment – nutrition can help all the way along a cancer journey. Whilst there are never any promises when it comes to cancer, improving ov...
2020-10-04
23 min
361 Podcast
Tik (Tok)-ed off, apps for time at home & our online profiles [S18E10]
It's the last episode of the season and in an extended episode the team discuss: Why we're abandoning out Tik Tok trial and the ongoing concerns with the platform's approach to privacy. The apps (and 'not apps' in Rafe's case) that we're using as we spend more time at home. Our online 'identities' via websites and profiles. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:TouchRetouch - Photo-cleaning appSnapseed - Photo touch-up appThe Phones Show...
2020-07-27
1h 06
361 Podcast
Rafe's duck, Apple's silicon, Wirecard's melt-down & Basecamp's HEY email [S18E09]
This week, in addition to Rafe Blandford's pet duck (please use the official #duckfollowup hashtag for follow-up), the team discuss: Apple's annouced Macs running on its own ARM-based chips dubbed 'Apple Silicon'. Wirecard, the fintech world's 'secret' plumbing that suddenly became very visible when a UK financial regulator forced it to stop its services. HEY (yes, it's all capitals...) the 'opinionated' email service from the team behind Basecamp Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:
2020-07-14
1h 04
361 Podcast
Follow-up, Photos and WWDC [S18E08]
This week the team discuss: Follow-up on photo back-up, Disney+, budget syncing, news, 'good' screens and more. Ewan's success with 'photo healing' on his iPhone and iPad that enabled him to 'fix' and share photos 'in the moment. Our hopes for WWDC, incluing what Apple might announce and the effect on teh mobile industry that might have. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Tyler Hall's GrannySmithThe 361 episode where Ben explains his Hue bulb...
2020-06-29
1h 04
361 Podcast
Feedback, fitness apps & photo back-up [S18E07]
This week the team discuss: Listener follow-up on robot vacuum cleaners (including finding one under your hotel bed), mobile banking and a cool personal finance app recommendation. How we - definitely not health and fitness enthusiasts - are trying to use apps to keep fit (or at least a bit fitter) during lock-down and working from home. We talk about apps to try and when to use them. Backing-up important photos, including how to use the cloud but retain access to your most valuable photos if the service you use breaks or stops working. Let us know...
2020-06-21
50 min
Down the Middle: A Political Podcast
Interview with Professor Adam MacLeod
Join us as we go in deep with Professor Adam MacLeod on the topic of civil discourse and how to bring our nation back to civility. Let us know what you think! Rate, review, and subscribeSpecial Guest: Adam MacLeod.
2020-06-19
49 min
361 Podcast
Customising the Apple Watch, Lenovo's Smart Frame & data hoarding [S18E06]
This week the team discuss: Using the excellent Watchsmith app to customise the Apple Watch beyond Apple's built-in widgets (called complications). How can you use layouts that change during the day and what is the future of presenting our own custom-data? Lenovo's announcement of a new Smart Frame digital picture frame that will be launched (and discounted initially) via IndieGoGo. Lenovo don't need to fund the product this way (traditionally why this platform's been used), but plan to recruit early adopter users to feedback on its development. How old is the oldest data you're hanging onto (we look...
2020-06-12
58 min
361 Podcast
Headsets, lock-down habits & money [S18E05]
Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler, our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with). This week the team discuss: The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid. Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent? ...
2020-06-06
1h 02
361 Podcast
Amazon Echo accessories, Covid-19 apps & Tik Tok [S18E04]
This week the team discuss: Amazon Echo accessories. Amazon's range looks baffling from the outside, including gaming buttons and a microwave oven. What do they make, why and is any of it any good? Covid-19 apps. As governments around the world look to technology to help manage the Covid-19 crisis how do the various solutions being developed differ and will people trust a Google / Apple partnership over their local public health officials? Til Tok. What is it? No really, what is it and why is Rafe so keen we try it. We're coming to this social media phenomenon...
2020-05-29
52 min
361 Podcast
361's 9th birthday, smart lights, map apps & video calling [S18E03]
The team celebrate 9 years of podcasting together and discuss: Ben's (ongoing) smart lighting disaster. How Philips Hue hasn't turned out to be the perfect smart lighting solution, a serious (known) product defect and how complex it all gets when deployed in large numbers. Walking and way-finding apps that are helping us enjoy the outdoors when we can. How to go beyond Google Maps to explore the footpaths around our homes with specialist mapping apps and guided routes. The best video calling and conferencing apps for working from home. What do the team use and what should you consider...
2020-05-22
1h 07
361 Podcast
Home networking, self-improvement apps & the iPad Magic Keyboard [S18E02]
This week the team discuss: The networking and connectivity challenges of setting up a home office. What can you do if your new desk has terrible WiFi coverage or you need something faster, but don't want to run new cabling? The team talk options, including using TV cabling you may already have installed. How we're 'self improving' during lock-down. Given the restrictions, what can we do that makes the most of not commuting (or going out at all). The team recommend options they're trying. The iPad Magic Keyboard. It's heavy and expensive, but is it... good? Yes. Yes...
2020-05-14
50 min
361 Podcast
Equipping a home office, budget robot vacuums & Disney+ [S18E01]
This week the team discuss: Ewan's new job and his family's move to Oman. Turns out he could find somewhere less convenient than Denmark to live. How we've upgraded our workspaces to equip them for an extended period of working at home. We talk about ergonomics, productivity and kit that will remain useful if / when things get back to 'normal'. Options for 'budget' robot vacuum cleaners as Ewan picks a Eufy (made by popular tech accessory maker Anker) device for his new home. Can something without AI mapping and clever sensors be 'good enough'? The launch of Disney+...
2020-05-07
52 min
Analog Rory's Jukebox
Iain MacLeod Zoom Session
1. RL Burnside - 44 Pistol 2. Johnny Cash - Personal Jesus 3. Davy Graham - Goin Down Slow 4. Joe Callicott - COuntry Blues 5. John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom 6. Iain MacLeod - Elizabeth Cotton Medley 7. Iain MacLeod - Blues Noodling in E 8. Jimi Hendrix - Red House 9. Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir - Oh Sorrow 10. Lonzie Thomas - Rabbit On a Log 11. Lonesome Sundown - Leave My Money Alone 12. Harmonica Slim & Hosea Leavy - She Wants To Boogie 13. D-66 - Troubl 14. Mr Airplane Man - New Kind Of Love 15...
2020-04-15
59 min
361 Podcast
Google Maps hacking, Sonos and goodbye to Blackberry [S17E10]
This week the team discuss: A German artist's (successful) attempt to 'hack' Google Maps traffic data with a cart of 2nd hand phones, tricking the mapping service into reporting a traffic jam on an empty road. Customer 'outrage' at Sonos's announcement that some older devices will soon be unsupported and prevent newer devices from receiving upgrades if used together. This came shortly after the firm was criticised for 'bricking' devices people chose to recycle. The announcement of the end of mobile handset manufacturing under the Blackberry brand. The team reminisce about the firm at their best and how...
2020-02-10
46 min
361 Podcast
Robot vacuums, noise-cancelling headphones & electric car charging [S17E09]
This week the team discuss: Why everyone should have a robot vacuum cleaner, the difference between radar and camera-based navigation and how to choose. Also virtual walls, cameras that can spot pet poo and automated mops. Our two recommended models of noise cancelling over-ear headphones and the joy of reducing noise fatigue when travelling or working in open-plan offices. Ewan's 'terrible' (this is not a consensus view, to be fair, especially by Ewan) choice to buy his children a Dell desktop PC. The challenges of first-time 'chargeable car' ownership and how Ben's chosen his new car charger. ...
2020-01-29
41 min
361 Podcast
Recapping 2019 [S17E08]
See Rafe fully committing to a visual gag in an audio medium on Instagram. Ben, Ewan and Rafe recap some of the big themes we've covered this year and some new news including smarthome, 999 (911) emergency response, Apple's Express Transit, streaming content discovery, the (new) Motorola Razr, gear bags and home networking.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Connected Home over IPVacuum Wars - YouTubeIkea’s big bet on smarthome tech - YouTubeRoborock S5 Max robot vacuumArlo Ultra security cameras Anker eufyCam E 2999sms - Contact UK emergency services by SMS (reg req)Just Watch appMotorola RA...
2019-12-27
43 min
361 Podcast
GPS hacking, Apple's Express Transit comes to London & Christmas gifts [S17E07]
This week the team discuss: A complex suspected GPS hack in the port of Shanghai that has experts and researchers baffled. Has someone developed the ability to manipulate GPS signals and, if so, who? Apple's Express Transit mode has arrived in London allowing travellers to pay for Transport for London tubes, busses and trains without unlocking your phone. This is doubly useful when paired with a smart payment option like Citymapper Pass. Christmas gift ideas with a techy (ish) slant, including for the younger people in your life (like Rafe). Let us know your thoughts on these...
2019-12-09
37 min
361 Podcast
eSIMs, the (folding) Motorola Razr & Apple TV+ [S17E06]
This week the team discuss: eSIMs and buying data packages when overseas direct to your handset. Rafe buys one from a 'global eSIM store' when travelling to India and it works rather well... The 2019 folding Motorola Razr which attention-grabs with a clever screen and nostalgia for the original Razr design. At £1500 can this attractively designed (but mid-spec) handset attract buyers? Apple TV+ and big-tech's move into 'content'. As the TV streaming wars heat-up what has Apple got to offer? (spoiler: right now, just a pile of money for Hollywood) Let the team know your thoughts on these s...
2019-11-25
41 min
361 Podcast
Airpods Pro, hacking mobile networks & phones vs cameras [S17E05]
This week the team discuss: Apple's new Airpods Pro and Amazon's Echo Buds. How do they compare and what's the future for smart assistant-enabled headphones? Hackers that have discovered a way to make untraceable calls across mobile networks and the police response. Phone cameras vs 'real cameras'. Have we reached the stage now where only the pros are better off with an SLR? Does the advent of computational photography on phones make them superior? Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.
2019-11-10
38 min
361 Podcast
Google's Nest Aware, Monzo's starting-over with Plus & 5G [S17E04]
This week the team discuss: Google's new Nest Aware offering, AI-based analysis of home security camera in the cloud. Ewan's tempted by the low price but he's heavily invested in Arlo devices. Monzo's withdrawal of it's 'Plus' premium account offering (for now). The start-up bank's acknoweldged the product (and subsequent changes) wasn't popular with customers, but Ben and Rafe signed-up. Whether it's worth buying 5G devices at the moment... Do handsets really benefit from the speed increase and what else might encourage the team to invest in operators' new offerings in the UK (but sadly, not in Denmark...
2019-10-28
35 min
361 Podcast
Ikea Sonos speakers, Facebook eavesdropping & backdoors for spies [S17E03]
This week the team discuss: Ikea's new SYMFONISK speakers powered by Sonos. Cheaper, but similarly specced to the Sonos One are these good value for consumers and a good idea for Sonos? Ewan (and others') concern that Facebook (and Google... and Amazon...) are recording our typed and spoken conversations to target advertising to us. Requested by a listener, our opinions on the UK, US and Australian governments' requests to firms like Facebook to build 'backdoors' into their messaging products' encryption. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in...
2019-10-23
37 min
361 Podcast
Robots, iPhones 11 & Bags [S17E02]
This week the team discuss: Ewan's robot lawn mower (RIP - it didn't survive the winter) which cost about the same as a small car, but less than a Danish gardener. The iPhone 11 and tough questions like "is it good" and "should you buy it"? (spoilers: yes, but probably) Bags, rucksacks and briefcases which Ben is adamant are a valid and useful subject of discussion. He and Rafe school Ewan. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 Podcast
2019-10-15
40 min
361 Podcast
Ubiquiti, Huawei & Citymapper Pass [S17E01]
After an extended break the team are back with a new(ish) format and recording arrangements. This week the team discuss: Ben's new home networking setup as he replaces the Apple equipment he's used for years. In the spirit of always making a simple job difficult he's selected Ubiquiti's 'prosumer' products. The 'Huawei problem' that is part cyber security and part trade war. The team discuss the difference between the firm's infrastructure equipment (like that for 5G under scrutiny for its security) and its consumer devices. Rafe's review of Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London which he's been...
2019-10-04
45 min
361 Podcast
Palm & companion devices [S16E03]
This week the team discuss the return of Palm with the, er, "Palm" companion device. Is this a new category of device and could they really replace our smartphones sometimes?Support 361 PodcastLinks:Netgear Arlo CamerasApple Watch 4The Thick of It (BBC Show)Norsemen (Norwegian TV comedy)Withings Smart ScalesDark SkySmartThings V3The PalmVue smart glasses
2018-11-30
52 min
361 Podcast
Autonomous vehicles [S16E02]
This week the team talk about self-driving cars, Ewan's recent briefing by Waymo in 'the valley' and how autonomous vehicle technology will change the world (probably). Corrections In the episode Ben says that iD Mobile is 'operated by Three'. That's not correct - whilst it uses Three's network, the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse is behind it.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Tile trackers — The Bluetooth trackers that now come with replaceable batteries.Google smart displayDual-SIM support on iPhone XS & XRTruphone eSIM support for iPhone XS & XRiD Mobile Waymo autonomous vehicles
2018-11-12
51 min
361 Podcast
Smart homes revisited [S16E01]
The team discuss the tech they've added to their 'smart homes' since last year's challenge. They discuss what stayed and the new items that have been added.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Apple AirPods — Apparently all the rage in Copenhagen now.Geofency — Location tracking and geo-fencing app for iOS.Formula 1 mobile app — New mobile apps for F1 enthusiasts that Rafe worked on.Bosch Indego 350 — Ewan's recommended robot lawn mower.Roomba i7 — New self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner.Arlo Pro 2 — Netgear's HD wireless security cameras.AnyList — Mobile and web list-making app that 2-way syncs with the Amazon Echo.Samsung SmartT...
2018-10-19
50 min
361 Podcast
Ending the crypto-currency challenge [S15E07]
After some time away the team are back to (prematurely) end the crypto-currency challenge. We talk about why and the challenges for using things like Bitcoin for anything other than speculation.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Firefox Reality — A virtual reality web browser for Oculus, Daydream and Viveport devices.Glint — The payment card backed by gold.Netgear Arlo Pro 2 cameras — Netgear's highest-spec wireless security cameras.Oculus Go — Stand-alone VR headsetBosch 'Robo Mower' — Bosch's range of automated lawnmowers.
2018-10-05
37 min
361 Podcast
The best explanation of crypto-currencies you'll hear by a geographer this week [S15E06]
** Nothing in this podcast is investment advice. ** Recorded in mid December 2017, the team talk about their progress with their 'Crypto Challenge' and the dawning realisation that Bitcoin (and the like) might not be as usable as money. We learn a little about how this technology works, how (and why) its value might change, and share our own tentative first steps of buying and selling for ourselves.Support 361 Podcast
2018-01-25
1h 00
361 Podcast
Festive Winterval special [S15E05]
This week the team tell bad Christmas cracker jokes and discuss gift ideas for last-minute shoppers. We look back at the topics we discussed in December 2012 (including - would you believe - Snapchat) and confirm with Ewan that, yes, it's also Christmas in Denmark. You heard it here first...Support 361 Podcast
2017-12-20
45 min
361 Podcast
Who can beat the banks? (FinTech special) [S15E04]
This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps and services hoping to displace traditional banks and their products. We look at some of the most interesting offerings for consumers for everyday spending, foreign exchange and borrowing, considering which firms have what it takes to be successful. We also talk about AirPods, briefly.Support 361 Podcast
2017-11-21
49 min
361 Podcast
Dodgy apps & data thieves [S15E03]
This week the team discuss the ways apps and services fail to keep our data safe. From deliberate data theft to bad design we discuss the worst we've known and how the Apple and Android ecosystems are adapting to these threats. We also launch this season's challenge on crypto-currencies. This episode was recorded in late September 2017.Support 361 Podcast
2017-11-13
39 min
361 Podcast
The armchair social media experts [S15E02]
This week the team talk about the state of social media and how it's changed since we were early adopters. We talk about how and why we use various networks and how that's changed over time and our reactions, from quitting to shopping. We cover the services we know well and some newer ones we - well some of us - struggle with. Could it be Snapchat isn't for us?Support 361 Podcast
2017-11-05
54 min
361 Podcast
Back to the smart home [S15E01]
We're back (sorry for the wait) and this week we're re-visiting our smart home challenge. What's the long-term verdict on the products we bought last season, what have we changed and would we recommend? Also, were you aware of the 'neat hair' situation in Nordic banking? Ewan has the latest.Support 361 Podcast
2017-10-25
44 min
361 Podcast
Smart things: Buses, Google Home and bees [S14E10]
After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees.Support 361 Podcast
2017-06-05
51 min
361 Podcast
iPads, ‘transformers’ and ‘real’ work [S14E09]
This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask).Support 361 Podcast
2017-03-22
59 min
361 Podcast
MWC 2017 - the best bits [S14E08]
Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time.Support 361 Podcast
2017-03-15
47 min
361 Podcast
Comments, questions & MWC [S14E07]
After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of).Support 361 Podcast
2017-03-05
57 min
361 Podcast
Our ‘smart-homes’ a year on [S14E06]
This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat.Support 361 Podcast
2017-02-09
46 min
361 Podcast
What did we learn at CES? [S14E05]
This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew?Support 361 Podcast
2017-02-02
53 min
361 Podcast
On the road again… [S14E04]
Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?).Support 361 Podcast
2017-01-08
51 min
361 Podcast
2017: Year of mobile (first) [S14E03]
This week we look forward to 2017 - we think it’s the year of mobile… again (but this time it’s all about ‘mobile first’). We talk about what this really means, how we know, where it’s happening and why consumers’ preference is a far more important factor than the technology. It’s still a bit chilly in Denmark.Support 361 Podcast
2016-12-29
47 min
361 Podcast
It’s a very Echo Christmas [S14E02]
This week the team talk about Amazon’s smash-hit home assistant ‘things’ - the Echo and the Dot - and the on-board personality Alexa. We think they’ll sell by the ton this holiday season and wonder why we enjoy them so much compared to Siri. We discuss how we use them, the extra ’skills’ you can add and setting up simple home automation. WARNING - we say ‘Alexa’ a lot this episode so mute your Echo!Support 361 Podcast
2016-12-22
48 min
361 Podcast
Pop goes the phablet [S14E01]
The team are back, now only two-thirds London-based. Ewan provides in-depth coverage of whether it gets cold in Denmark in winter and we (eventually) turn our attention to the fall-out from Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch. Is the Samsung brand terminally damaged, did they do the right thing and will consumers trust them again after months of negative press coverage?Support 361 Podcast
2016-12-16
43 min
361 Podcast
Mobile Active Defense: Securing devices with mobile device management
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
10 min
361 Podcast
Good Mobile Messaging: Deploying enterprise messaging to personal devices in an encrypted wrapper
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
09 min
361 Podcast
Trend Micro: Anti-virus and secured synchronisation apps for mobile
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
15 min
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Becrypt: Full mobile device encryption for Government and high-security businesses
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
10 min
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Wrap-up: Re-capping the day and discussing the difficulty for consumers in choosing mobile security
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
16 min
361 Podcast
NQ Mobile: Mobile device anti-malware and 'intrusion detection' software
Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast
2012-05-03
13 min