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Manufacturing HubEp. 241 - Manufacturing in 2026 AI Reality Cybersecurity Data Careers and What Comes NextWelcome to Manufacturing Hub and welcome to 2026. In this kickoff episode, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith reset the table for the year and share what the show is really about: practical conversations with people who build, run, secure, and modernize manufacturing systems. If you are new here, this is the perfect starting point because we explain the format, the monthly themes, and the reason we keep coming back to the same hard truth: manufacturing improvement is never just about technology. It is also about people, process, incentives, and change.From there, we get into the big question...
2026-01-081h 14
Live China Music PodcastBest of and recap of 2025!Elie and Will break down the past year. Best bands, best albums, what's been trending and what's impacted the Chinese music scene in 2025, as well as some thoughts and hopes for 2026. For more detailed lists in the written form, check out the following links: Beehype: https://beehy.pe/best-albums-of-2025/ Live China Music Wechat: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GznN61SlozcrSIzvXQsStQ See below links to listen to the albums mentioned, in no particular order of our top picks: Riot In School - Punk Rock Blasphemy ...
2025-12-3139 min
Live China Music PodcastLast releases of 2025 from China: The Cheers Cheers & Chestnut Bakery, PPT, 饮马池...We cover the last (well, almost last) releases of 2025 from hardcore to a lovely indie pop jam perfectly suited to the holiday season! Don't miss out on new music coming out of China with our latest episode - and keep your eyes peeled for our 2025 recap this week! Tracks: PPT / What is SSD Anyway Bandcamp: https://pptviolence.bandcamp.com/track/what-is-ssd-anyway 饮马池 / 向前 Artist Spotify (track not available yet): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QkClfOJ8NEoiG7uXTjGm0 河馬難受 / 扮鬼 Bandcamp: https://hemananshou.bandcamp.com/track/- 巧克力工厂 / Run, Ade, Run! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/trac...
2025-12-2924 min
Live China Music PodcastSpecial Episode: How to explore Shanghai's live music scene!Elie heads over to Shanghai and gets a crash course of the Shanghai music scene for a special edition of the LiveChinaMusic podcast. We'll take listeners on a gonzo tour of the city's various music venues and hotspots, indulging in everything from experimental sets in homey living rooms to underground bomb shelters. We'll get into the nitty gritty of what makes this city tick! Venues visited: Ming Room: https://rateyourmusic.com/venue/ming-room/2025 Trigger: https://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/29800/trigger Yuyin Town: https://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/34209/yuyintown_cube Specter's: https://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/16191/specters_yuyu...
2025-12-2549 min
A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Stuart Grehan - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion - Part 2Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of Will's chat with 2025 Bridgestone order of merit champion Stuart Grehan, the lads cover an amazing 2025 for Stuart that included 3 wins and culminated with an amazing experience playing in the Walker Cup in the amazing Cypress Point Golf Club. This is a great chat with one of Ireland's greatest amateur players and a true gent who drops lots of priceless nuggets for aspiring golfers.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2025-12-161h 12Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Berlin Psycho Nurses, postmodernhippies, REV, and moreWe're digging deep this week with a collection of offbeat electronic tracks from some of the scene's most unique new producers. The other half of our episode were gets nice and rugged with some retro garage rock and blue collar punk rock. Plus, the latest from the aptly named Berlin Psycho Nurses - soundtracking a UFC documentary? All that and more in our latest LiveChinaMusic Podcast episode! Tracks Berlin Psycho Nurses - Thistles Song on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1vDgOzt2wVboWEmgjfhziU?si=221af9e83b574095 Artist bandcamp: https://berlinpsychonurses.bandcamp.com/a...
2025-12-1537 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Stuart Grehan - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2025 - Part 1Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Stuart Grehan who won the Bridgestone Order of Merit in 2025. Hailing from Tullamore originally, Stuart won the East of Ireland and South of Ireland in 2015 and won the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2017 before turning pro and playing on the EuroPro, Clutch and Challenge tour where he won a couple of times. In Part 1 the lads chat through early golf life, family, senior cup, missing out on Walker Cup in 2017 and then on to Stuarts difficult decision to rescind his professional...
2025-12-0950 minLive China Music PodcastNew Releases: Jimaoda, Zhang Gasong, Underdog, and more...Back on the mic and loving it! This week Elie and Will offer up a hearty spread of bubbly math rock, riotous ska rock, and whatever the heck Handycam has cooked up. We also highlight one of our favorite songs to drop this year. With tracks from Hangzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou, and all the way to Gansu in the Northwest - it's an eclectic flavorsome batch - so sit back and enjoy! Tracks list: Halo / Jimaoda Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1QZu1tHn76RsoMpneEDRDy?si=aa1bf0e8adc04791 哑巴说/ 恍神儿 Huang Shen'er Spotify: https...
2025-12-0133 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Warrenpoint GC - Barton Shield All Ireland Champions 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is joined by Warrenpoint Barton Shield team who won the All Ireland this year in Douglas Golf Club. On the chat are Colm Campbell, Rian Carvill, Stephen Coulter, Vincent Toner and the team Captain Peter Kenny. The guys chat through their season giving a flavour of the prep involved and then the journey through Ulster South culminating in a tasty final with long time rivals Tandragee Golf Club. Onward to Douglas and we hear about the matches against Muskerry, a roller coaster against...
2025-11-251h 16
Live China Music PodcastSpecial Episode: We Are Shanghai!Take a deep dive into the "ephemeral" and occasionally "incestuous" Shanghai music scene with a special episode where we bring in guest host Sishen (Jason), the curator of the yearly compilation of Shanghai bands "We Are Shanghai", on its 10th edition! Just shy of 50 tracks, this compilation is a time capsule of the scene in Shanghai in 2025. Besides introducing a small selection of the wonderful tracks in there, Jason and Will also chat about the Shanghai scene itself, the history of the project and how he goes about compiling all those tracks. You can find out more...
2025-11-1940 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Aine Donegan - Curtis Cup winner and Aspiring ProSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Aine Donegan who recently turned pro. Hailing from Co Clare, Aine is a true Irish Amateur great with victories in the Curtis Cup in 2024, Vagliano Trophy in 2025 and has won senior cup with Lahinch in 2019. She also has a decorated career in both the Irish Amateur scene and the US College Circuit where she represented LSU. She would be well known for making waves in the US Open in 2023 in Pebble beach where she qualified for the event before becoming...
2025-11-181h 23Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Guzz, Fluflafen, Fishdoll x 周士爵, and more...Some electronic-heavy music this time around but also some experimental jazz and an interesting collaboration between two wonderful artists in today's episode. Enjoy! Tracks Guzz / 漫长暑假 https://guzz.bandcamp.com/track/--8 Hex in Sparkle / 自我革命Self Revolution https://open.spotify.com/track/5cizwurufk6aMGeIweOGJx?si=b590911a3904413f Fishdoll x 周士爵 / 我的幼儿园园友 https://open.spotify.com/track/7E7QV0mAYdMuW4q6VznF5h?si=5fd5ee16cf9a4230 白百Endless White / 拧不干 https://endlesswhite.bandcamp.com/track/humid-summer Alone Together / 花园墙外 Flufafen / Turkish Coffee (Feat. Shawn Moore) https://fluflafen.bandcamp.com/track...
2025-11-1739 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Douglas Ladies All Ireland Senior Cup Winners 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will welcomes back Clodagh Coughlan, Aoife NiThuama and Karen O'Neill from Douglas Golf Club. They recently retained the Ladies Senior Cup All Ireland Title in 2025. This is an amazing thing to do as we all know that winning is so hard. They came through very difficult weather conditions along the way having to win in the rain in Macroom to retain Munster South and then onward to Douglas Golf Club where they beat some strong opposition in Knock, Co Sligo and finally Lahinch in...
2025-11-111h 24A Touch Of ClassEpisode 23 - Class Quiz Feat. Jordan BolesSend us a textIn our latest episode, Barry and Will are joined by Irish elite amateur Jordan Boles while Tom is in Spain playing the 2nd stage of DP World Tour qualifying. Will talks about visiting stunning Portmarnock Golf Club for the Carey Cup, Barry gives a brief re-cap of the PGA and DP World tours and then the main event. Will has put together a quiz that Mastermind would be proud of for Jordan from all 11 Irish events he has played this year while Jordan gives us some insight into how his year has gone...
2025-11-041h 03Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Cola Ren, Limbolimbs, Zoogazer, and more...Weaving from pop to grindcore and experimental music, LCM Podcast is here to share the latest music releases from China. Timestamps indicate artist name and genre for each track discussed. Full tracks available in the links below. Tracks: Half a sad day saving time - Mola Oddity https://molaoddity.bandcamp.com/track/half-a-sadday-saving-time-cc 明天再洗完 - 动物园钉子户 https://open.spotify.com/track/2LtC90dZ9vU412ogZk7okq?si=47982f6c72804bfd Mekong Ballad - Cola Ren https://colaren.bandcamp.com/album/mekong-ballad Kitty Kitty...
2025-11-0136 minManufacturing HubEp. 233 - From Controls to Full-Scale Robotics Integration How Bright IA Leads in AutomationIn this episode of Manufacturing Hub, hosts Vladimir Romanov and Dave Griffith sit down with Davide (David) Pascucci, founder of Bright IA (https://brightiatx.com/), for an in-depth conversation about what it truly takes to build, grow, and succeed in the world of robotics integration and industrial automation.Davide shares his incredible journey from Italy’s oil and gas sector to leading one of Texas’s most promising automation firms. His story highlights the reality of moving from traditional controls work to full-scale robotics integration. Listeners will learn how his company evolved from small local projects into comp...
2025-10-301h 18
The Paranormal RundownEp. 048 - Jacob Griffith: A Skeptic's Take on the Paranormal RundownWelcome to Episode 48 of The Paranormal Rundown! This episode our Very Special, Skeptical Guest is David's oldest son Jacob! He digs into paranormal ideas with us, offering clear, non-paranormal alternatives. We dive into Clowns and Coulrophobia, Masks, Haunted Dolls, and the experiences of Fr. Mike at a New Orleans Voodoo Shop and with a Witch Doctor in Belize. Along the way, Vic shows us an unscrupulous delinquent he can be on Facebook, with both he and Fr. Mike trying their best to corrupt a very smart, innocent young man! Additional topics include The Uncanny Valley, Steven King's Writing Process, Cryp...
2025-10-292h 08A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - John Doyle - Junior Ryder Cup Player 2025 and Irish InternationalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with John Doyle from Mitchelstown in Cork. A member in Fota Island, John grew up playing for Mitchelstown and then Fota Island. Having won the Irish Boys in 2023 and 2025, John has already at the young age of 18 won the Boys Home Internationals with Ireland and also represented Ireland in the European Championships in Killarney this year as well as representing Ireland in the World Amateur Teams in Singapore. When you add in playing in the Junior Players in TPC Sawgrass, The...
2025-10-281h 14A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Aideen Walsh - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Aideen Walsh who has finally been crowned Bridgestone Order of Merit for 2025 after coming so close in 2023 and 2024. Before jumping into the current season the guys chat about a couple of highlights for Aideen including her first win in Royal County Down, her first time representing Ireland in the Carey Cup in Carton House before chatting about her Ireland caps and which home international win means the most... Then they talk through the 5 counting competitions this year which ultimately gave...
2025-10-211h 24Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: The Clinic, Fayzz, The Beneficial Society, and more...Back with a variety of exciting indie rock cuts! We'll be back to our regular schedule of one episode every two weeks after this one. Tracks: Echo Dance / Fayzz Bandcamp: https://fayzzchina.bandcamp.com/track/echo-dance 3000 Ways to Die / Naja Naja Bandcamp: https://naja-naja.bandcamp.com/track/3000-ways-to-die Take Me Down To Anywhere / The Beneficial Society Bandcamp Artist page: https://thebeneficialsociety.bandcamp.com/track/i-cant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/71cklv3KhTingUGKtOmuDF Bamboo & Well Spring / The Shaketones Bandcamp: https...
2025-10-1829 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Douglas Men All Ireland Senior Cup Champions 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with 4 gents from Douglas Golf Club who are 2025 All Ireland Men's Senior Cup Champions. This is a historic moment for the club as this is the first time that they have won the men's title. It was made all the more special on the day as the Women's Senior Cup team completed an amazing double by retaining the Senior Cup crown. On the chat are Peter O'Keeffe, Justin Dennehy, Kyle McCarron and Barry O'Connell. Sit back and soak up the stories...
2025-10-141h 40Live China Music PodcastSpecial Episode: Punk with BorderlessSpecial episode with an amazing guest and a special focus on the latest in the Chinese punk scene! We invited Alice from Borderless to sit down with Will and discuss what Borderless has been doing, and some recent punk releases. Tracks: 肉食Oh!Yes(Meating Oh!Yes) / 磨牙moya Song on Bandcamp: https://moyaaa.bandcamp.com/track/oh-yes-meating-oh-yes 我感觉你抽烟的样子跟基努里维斯一样帅/ 蛋子派对eggsparty 痛饮人生的满杯 / 街娃GaiWaEr Song on Bandcamp: https://gaiwaer.bandcamp.com/album/--6 Drowning In Silence / Return the Truth Artist Bandcamp: https://realdealbeijing.bandcamp.com/ About us: The mission of the Live China Music Podcast is to shed light on Chinese...
2025-10-1436 min
Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Whetherday, A Fishy Tale 有话, Little Hippo, and more...We are rusty but we are back, with a new season starting, catching up in this episode on a few tracks released during the summer of 2025. Track List: 1. Whetherday/ Things we ever said began Bandcamp: https://whetherday.bandcamp.com/track/things-we-ever-said-began 2. 有话 A Fishy Tale/ 留位 Bandcamp: https://afishytale.bandcamp.com/album/--2 3. Characterless 性格缺失/ 盲人诗人 Netease: https://music.163.com/#/album?id=277783646 4. Little Hippo小河马/ I'm In You Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3GOH1uvy8mN1QqAMZX3e4O 5. Yukes & th...
2025-10-1029 minManufacturing HubEp. 231 - Travis Cox on Ignition 8.3 | ICC 2025 Highlights and the Future of Industrial SoftwareICC 2025 was a clear level up for the Ignition community. In this conversation Vlad and Dave share on the ground insights from a week of packed sessions, vendor showcases, and ProveIt demonstrations that brought working integrations to life. They unpack why the move to a larger venue created more chances for deep technical conversations, how the community benefited from hands on demos that connected to a shared data backbone, and what record attendance means for the growth of modern SCADA and manufacturing data platforms. The episode then shifts into a focused discussion with Travis Cox from Inductive Automation on...
2025-10-0951 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 21 - Ryder Cup Preview: A World-Class RivalrySend us a text It's the Eve of the Ryder Cup, and the 3 lads are diving deep into everything you need to know ahead of the action in New York. They break down the course setup, potential pairings, and the fiery atmosphere the crowd are sure to bring to Bethpage Black. The lads also tackle the hot topic of players getting paid (or not paid) to play in the Ryder Cup, before giving their own predictions on how this year's showdown will unfold. GO EUROPE! Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @at...
2025-09-2546 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Elm Park - 2025 Womens Senior Foursomes All Ireland ChampionsSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Elm Park Golf Club Women's Senior Foursomes team who are the 2025 All Ireland Champions. Chatting with Will are Clodagh O'Donnell who is the team manager and Siobhan O'Shea and Rachael McDonnell who are both players on the team. Listen is as the ladies bring us along their journey through the Leinster South finals in Hermitage Golf Club and onward to Douglas Golf Club for the finals at the end of August where Siobhan brings us through her exciting final match...
2025-09-231h 22A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Gavin Tiernan - Walker Cup Player 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Gavin Tiernan who is an Elite Irish Amateur golfer and most recently represented GB&I in the Walker Cup in Cypress Point. Currently studying in East Tennessee University in the US this is a lovely chat which brings us from Gavin being a young 28 handicap all the way through to leading the East of Ireland Championship in 2025 in his home club of County Louth, to being selected to represent Ireland in the Home Internationals and also the European Championships which...
2025-09-161h 20A Touch Of ClassEpisode 20 - Rory's class shines through againSend us a textThe lads are back together for another episode. We catch up with Tom and what has happened with his game since we last saw him. A couple of events and also prep for DP Q-School coming up this week. Barry is trying to stay positive with his game although results and comps are not giving him any satisfaction. Will has gotten to a new low handicap for the year so at least he is a bit excited about what the golfing game is giving him. Then we talk all things Tour related with...
2025-09-091h 16A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Caolan Rafferty - 3 time Irish Amateur Major winner and Walker Cup PlayerSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Will is joined by the one and only Caolan Rafferty, as well as winning 3 of the 4 Irish Amateur Golf majors, representing Ireland in home internationals and European Championships, the Dundalk man represented GB & I in the walker cup and will hopefully earn his call up again very soon. The 2 lads chat all about growing up in Greenore Golf Club before moving to Dundalk, stepping away from the game to re-group and returning stronger and helping Golfers of all abilities to improve their game by fitting them with the...
2025-09-021h 32A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Malahide Golf Club - 2024 All Ireland Mixed Foresomes ChampionsSend us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chat. In this chat Will catches up with Malahide Golf Club who are 2024 All Ireland Mixed Foresomes Champions. On the episode are Orla McMahon and Jim McMahon who were managers of the team in 2023 and 2024 and are also brother and sister. Also we have Darragh Smith who was manager in 2015 and player in 2023 and 2024. Malahide have come close on a couple of occasions to winning all Irelands in the mixed including 2015 and more recently 2023. The guys know what heartbreak feels like and talk us through the downside...
2025-08-291h 29A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - David Howard - East of Ireland Champion 2025Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with David Howard who won the East of Ireland Championship in 2025. Coming from Cork and playing his golf in Fota Island, David grew up playing pitch and putt and won an all Ireland medal under 16. He then moved across to the big course and has continued his success there. He notably beat his father in the final of the 2019 Muskerry Junior Scratch Cup which is one of his best family memories. David has seen steady progress in his championship results over 2024...
2025-08-191h 26A Touch Of ClassEpisode 19 - Classy LahinchSend us a textWelcome back to another episode with Barry and Will. In this episode we hear about Barrys struggles with his game. Will is living the dream playing and travelling the country going to every event possible. Is Lahinch heaven on earth? Will thinks so. Barry talks through all the Tour Talk. Particularly poor Tommy Fleetwood. Will he ever win on the PGA? The lads chat through all the action that has happened and then look a little bit to the future with the Ryder Cup. Rosey locked in which is great. Will then talks...
2025-08-121h 07A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Hugh Foley - 4 time Amateur Major Champion and Alps Tour ProfessionalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will gets to chat with Hugh Foley who is a professional on the Alps Tour presently. In his amateur career Hugh won the 2020 Close, 2021 West of Ireland, 2022 North and South of Ireland. He also represented Ireland in the Home Internationals and Europe in the Concession Cup. The lads chat through all the above and also what has been happening this year on the pro tour. Listen in to hear about the highs of winning and also the lows of losing tight matches. A great...
2025-08-051h 22
The Young IKEWill Harris: Taking on Big Ag and Rebuilding Food Systems to Work With NatureWill Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman from Bluffton, Georgia, and the force behind White Oak Pastures—a farm his family has run since 1866. For decades, Will managed it under the conventional industrial model. But in the mid-90s, he made a radical pivot, transforming White Oak into one of the nation’s most respected regenerative farms. His work is about far more than food—it’s about healing land, water, and rural communities through farming that works with nature instead of against it.In this episode, we talk about the century-long shift from small, local food systems to today...
2025-08-0433 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Scottie Scheffler a Different ClassSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will and Barry look back at the Open from Portrush and the inevitability of Scottie Scheffler's win. Just how good is this guy? They then discuss who had the better year between Rory and Scottie and are we seeing the second coming of Tiger or is Scottie just a flash in the pan... Here is a good question: Do we want to see Scottie V Rory singles Sunday of the Ryder Cup in September??? It might be what the people want but maybe not...
2025-07-2249 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 18 - Open ClassSend us a textIn our latest episode, the 3 lads are back and are talking all things Golf, a quick re-cap of the Pga tour since the US open, a chat about the Ladies Golf and the impressive Lottie Woad, Will has been travelling the country following the elite amateurs of Ireland, men and women and then the lads get into a great discussion about all things Open Championship and offer a few things to look out for this week in the beautiful Portrush.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2025-07-151h 13A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Patrick Keeling - Elite Irish Amateur and Aspiring ProSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Patrick Keeling. Patrick is currently over in the US on a golf scholarship with Louisville in Kentucky who are a top school playing in the NCAA. Jump in and listen to how this young man won the Fred Daly and the Senior Cup in the same year. He has tested himself in the Irish Championships and has played globally and won, all while only 20 years old. More recently Patrick got to the final stage of US Open qualifying alongside none...
2025-07-081h 01Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: 温柔D•BOY, SXNDPT TXRL, 沼泽, and more...Track List: Rats & Pears / 热夜梦逃亡 (post-punk) SXNDPT TXRL / Yearn for the urn (power violence) 温柔D•BOY / 做音乐有什么用（feat.Chzaza) (Shibuya-kei / hip-hop) 水牛儿 feat. 小老虎 (Water buffalo feat. J-fever) (instrumental / hip-hop) 咸山 (Xian Shan) / 棉花云 (Cotton clouds) (post-rock/ ambient) 沼泽 / 飒（live）(post-rock) About us: The mission of the Live China Music Podcast is to shed light on Chinese music, providing listeners with insights and information on the Chinese music scene that they would not be able to obtain elsewhere. The show follows a similar structure to inspiring podcasts such as NPR's New Music Friday. During m...
2025-07-0534 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Beth Coulter - Irish Girls and Women's Close Champion 2022 and Irish InternationalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Beth Coulter. She is an Irish Elite Amateur from Co Down. She has a golfing CV that a lot of golfers would dream of. 3 times Irish Girls Close Champion (2019 / 2021 / 2022) and won the Irish Women's Close in 2022. She is the only person to win the Girls 3 years in a row and to win the girls and women's in the same year. She was part of the Home International team that won the crown in 2024. She was part of the winning Curtis...
2025-07-011h 14Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Summertime Sadness, Colombia Cola, Zhang Xingchan, Lur: and more...Coming in a few days late but fear not, we are back for a tenth episode full of goodies, spanning from math rock to electro madness straight from the Chinese mainland! Track list 1 Summertime Sadness / 1914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6nsBozu27AY0HJLiw0mcWW?si=65fab9c7d4dc4921 2 Zhang Xingchan 张醒婵 / I should be distracted Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1f3e7GzowV1sScBLmmh3Eq?si=70aa5c63b6f24cf2 Bandcamp: https://zxc0514.bandcamp.com/album/no-now 3 Colombia...
2025-06-2533 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Ryan Griffin - Elite Irish AmateurSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. Will sits down with one of Ireland's rising stars - Golf Ireland High Performance elite amateur Ryan Griffin. Hailing from Ballybofey and now playing for Maynooth University, Ryan has already made serious waves in the amateur game. He's a two time R&A Student Series Order of Merit champion, with one of those wins coming at none other than the Home of Golf - St. Andrews. Be sure to take a listen as Ryan opens up about his journey so far, what drives him, and where he's...
2025-06-241h 13A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Ardee Golf Club - Jimmy Bruen Champions 2024Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Adree Golf Club Jimmy Bruen team who are 2024 All Ireland Champions. In the chat are Manager Eddie Burke, assistant manager Mickey Duffy and players Brian Keenan and Mannie McLoughlin. It is always interesting to hear about the preparation that each successful team go through and Eddie and Mickey bring us through what they did to be successful. This team had to win 9 matches to win the All Ireland coming through North Leinster. Join in as the lads bring us...
2025-06-171h 36A Touch Of ClassEpisode 17 - Class in SessionSend us a textIt's U.S. Open week! In this episode, Tom talks about his recent tournament results and reveals a fun experience that he had being paired with a famous athlete. He also gives a sneak peak into what's next on his schedule and the prep that goes into it. Barry discusses his Pro-Am results and hints at an exciting new opportunity. Will updates us on his club matches as well as his individual game and journey ahead. The lads also dive into who they think will win the U.S. Open as well as...
2025-06-101h 01Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Xiao He & The Nursery Rhyme Project, Pumpkins, Mengzhumeng, and more...Where we cover egg punk, nursery rhymes, some shoegaze, and among others, an artist which has been a major influence for one of us at the beginning of their China years, and a band that is arguably the best live act in China today. Track list: Wu-Chang Library 天東閣 / 沉默橙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ALfmwuJ5wJJlt3pn7SwFM?si=83ac3801144b4a5e 小难过 / Pumpkins 小南瓜 Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sNjrPpF5mA7AXH2X8FtlJ?si=Yno26lxxSG-0n3YSGmlBUw Waste Of Time / mengzhumeng Bandcamp: https://mengzhumeng.bandcamp...
2025-06-0635 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Luke O'Neill - Mullingar Scratch Cup Winner 2023 and Irish InternationalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Luke O'Neill from Connemara Golf Club where he grew up and played his junior golf. The lads chat about Luke's junior win in Germany, his Senior Cup victories with Galway Golf Club and his journey across the pond to play his College golf in America. This included a win in one college event and also final qualifying for the US Open. Back home Luke won the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2023 and played and won the Home internationals in 2024 both of...
2025-06-031h 05A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Zoe McLean Tatton - 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur ChampionSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will chats with 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Champion Zoe McLean Tattan. Zoe is a hugely talented 17 year old golfer playing off +4 handicap who last week beat all in front of her in Coorstown to take the massive crown of champion. Originally from Romford in the UK Zoe now represents Ireland as her father is from Mitchelstown in Cork. Listen in as they chat through her success. Zoe has won an all England with Essex, came 2nd in national schools championships, recently came 3rd in...
2025-05-271h 00Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: 小老虎 J-Fever, South Acid Mimi, GaiWaEr, C.S.B.Q, and more....Featuring one of China's most respected hip-hop artists, 小老虎 J-Fever, but we also have some excellent tracks from Kunming, some heartfelt punk and more on this episode which comes a little late because of a few scheduling and technical issues on the editing side. Track List: 1. Lovers Of Highway, South Acid Mimi Bandcamp: https://southacidmimi.bandcamp.com/album/lovers-of-highway 2. Momentary Vortex 片刻旋螺, Cephalosis Bandcamp: https://cephalosis0.bandcamp.com/album/wuthering-heights Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4CxDLRQYWtSENjNyDjEL2n?si=21c8e9117c774d23 3. Chromatic F...
2025-05-2436 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 16 - Class CelebrationSend us a textWelcome back to another episode. As Tom is away in the UK preparing for an event Barry and Will meet up to chat all things golf. This is also a special occasion for the lads as this episode marks 50 releases to date. To mark the occasion there is a giveaway for one lucky follower. Details to follow. The lads catch up about their games. Barry is nearly there with his exams and Will is playing lots of interclub golf. Scotty has recently destroyed all before him and Barry goes into detail about the...
2025-05-131h 05Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Run Run Run, The Bootlegs, Instinkto Industrio, DJ 小女孩 and more...What a haul for this episode with tracks from some incredible artists spanning from a retro Cantopop-inspired offering, to various flavours of folk, experimental electronic music and a cool surf rock song that makes for a feel good episode of the Live China Music Podcast. Besides the bands and tracks featured here, we also mention several noteworthy labels and musicians such as experimental guitar master Li Jianhong, and Zhang Meng who's recently released an interesting sheng-based record with Dusty Ballz Records from London, or BIE, another great record label based in China. Track List: ...
2025-05-1031 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Alex Maguire - Elite Amateur and Aspiring ProSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Will got a chance to chat to Alex Maguire, one of Ireland's best amateur players over the past few years, culminating in qualification for the 151st Open Championship in Royal Liverpool, Alex is now pursuing his professional career on the mini tours around the world including the Hotel Planner Tour, tune in to listen to his amazing story as he goes through the many ups and downs of being an elite level golfer.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2025-05-061h 08A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Athenry Golf Club - Mens Junior Cup Champions 2024Send us a textIn this episode Will catches up with the Athenry golf club Mens Junior Cup team who were victorious in winning the all Ireland final in 2024. On the episode are Eamonn Morrissey (Manager), Ciaran Coughlan and Brendan Dunne who both played the season long event. With the finals being held in Athlone in September of last year the lads take Will on a journey through Connaught and to the final match against Abbeyleix. This is a great journey told by three gentlemen who really enjoyed reliving the moments along the way. Worth a listen.
2025-04-291h 48Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Riot In School, Free Sex Shop, ADEAD, and more...In which we discuss a wide variety of tracks, from gqom to punk to jazz, all freshly released in China! Erratum: Please note that we realized after recording that the pronouns of ADEAD, one of the artists covered in this episode, are "they/it"! Track list: 1. //刻奇秀 / Riot In School Bandcamp: https://riotinschool.bandcamp.com/album/punk-rock-blasphemy 2. 聲音(Voices) / 聲聲聲乐队 3. Sisterhood / Free Sex Shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4K9p0YQfnoTnlaVFTtPp0b?si=l3iVTC7YTm-T2Jl2RjfDig 4. Pale Monsters / Love Letter Lost Spotify: https://open.s...
2025-04-2635 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Brian Doran - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024 part 1Send us a textWith the West of Ireland concluding today it felt appropriate to bring you a Class Chat with Brian Doran who was the Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024. In Part 1 Will and Brian chat about 2023 form, 2024 prep and all the events in the year up to an including the South of Ireland where Brian came second. What an exciting year for Brian including representing Leinster in the interpros and such a lovely gut to chat with. This is definitely worth a listen. Part 2 will be released in a few weeks. Follow us o...
2025-04-221h 17Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Smiqra, Procedural Justice, 紅髮少年殺人事件, and more...Does it feel like a lot of music is released in March, are there months where there's a much higher volume of releases here? We have something for the metal fans today, a few tracks that show appreciation for and inspiration from Japanese music, and some good vibes. Please note this track has one occurence of foul language, for journalistic reasons! Track list: 1. Peer review by Oxen / Smiqra Bandcamp: https://hoplites.bandcamp.com/album/r-ya-dz-e 2. 富贵老登 (The Rich Elderly) / 程序正义 Procedural Justice 3. Yes, We love Number Girl / 紅髮少年殺人事件 Bandcamp: https://smallanim...
2025-04-1238 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Quentin Carew - Irish Close Champion 2022Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Quentin Carew who won the Irish Close Championship in 2022. Listen in as Quentin brings us through the rags to riches story of the Close. Also, Quentin was very close to retaining his trophy in 2023 with a heartbreaking playoff loss. This is a great listen with a gentleman who is very open and honest about the highs and lows of championship golf and life in general. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2025-04-081h 03Live China Music PodcastNew Releases: Lonely Cookies, Thermostat, Emo Cloud, and more...In this episode we cover a wide variety of new tracks, with some chill and fun tracks but also ones veering into breakcore and screamo. Track List: 1. Nothing Special, Just Singing All The Way (没啥特别的) Thermostat恒温 https://open.spotify.com/track/08DMYm5RgjTjpz6Rumzaqk?si=95b6a7fa5e434c7b 2. 世界第一自恋狂（World's No.1 Narcissist） 浪味仙贝 Lonely Cookies https://open.spotify.com/track/6srFL7c43ZYECmgKlfZ7YR?si=f05df74d759b45d7 3. 灰虹 Part2 匿名私聊乐队 Nemassle 4. Bloom And Decay (庆典) 散瞳散 San Tong San htt...
2025-03-2933 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 14 - In a Class of Her Own feat. Clodagh CoughlanSend us a textIn Episode 14, the lads bring you the latest updates on their golfing journeys. Will gives us an insight into the success of his play, Tom teases an exciting upcoming interview, and Barry shares his experience from a recent windy event. Most importantly, the lads sit down with the incredible Clodagh Coughlan to chat all things golf and find out what her plans for the 2025 season are. Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and more!Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2025-03-1559 minLive China Music PodcastNew Releases: Green Deer, Wasted Laika, Mu Jing, and more...This episode covers protopunk rockabilly, a folk ballad, and various declinations of rock. Hope you'll enjoy and please support by sharing around, don't hesitate to reach out by finding us on instagram (livechinamusic). Tracks: 1. 青鹿 - 光,照不到的地方 Black Sun Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6MQ02KoiqPrOvGifca8TJD?si=43faecc9c5d04d66 2. 穆静MU - 牛羊 版权提供: 北河三(北京)文化传媒有限公司 词曲: 穆静 表演者: 穆静 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5uT1cQsvdLx1glwW5EaMeb?si=ac43e97357f04d45 3. 白麝香TheWhiteMusk - Leather Biker Bandcamp: https://thewhitemusk.bandcamp.com/track/leather-biker 4. ihateEmmett - Chronic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6jf7p3WKdgHXnDUAp5qdbI?si=9...
2025-03-1532 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Castletroy Golf Club - Mens Senior Cup Winners 2024Send us a textWelcome back for another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Olly Hodges (Manager), Andrew McCormack and Dean McMahon (both players) from the Castletroy Senior Cup team from Limerick who were victorious in the 2024 Senior Cup played in Carlow. Listen in as Olly explains how he and his management team took this special bunch of lads from their first round versus Nenagh all the way through to what might be considered a David V Goliath final against Castleknock. Andrew and Dean speak about the ups and downs of all the...
2025-03-041h 28A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Jack Madden - Clutch Tour Order of Merit Champion 2024Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jack Madden. Jack is a native of Dungannon in County Tyrone and played his early golf in the local club before moving to play in Portrush from the age of 15. The conversations start in his early days and follows his journey through his American college days and then back to the Clutch tour where he won the order of merit in 2024 including 2 tour wins. From leading the East of Ireland to being a semi finalist in the West of...
2025-02-251h 02A Touch Of ClassEpisode 13 - Class PrepSend us a textIn our latest episode the 3 lads chat about everything. The lads are loving the start Ireland have made to the six nations, Tom goes into some details about his training and food routine since started working with Coach Ste Rice. Barry gives an update on his speed journey with the Stack system. We have our usual chat about all the tours with a very excited Will loving the new Rory McIlroy swing and loves his chances heading to Augusta. The episode finishes with a little discussion about Golf clothing and should we be...
2025-02-181h 04A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Paul Conroy - PGA Americas TourSend us a textIn this Class Chat Will catches up with Paul Conroy. Originally from Wexford Paul started his golf career playing in Enniscorthy golf club where he would have had success at Barton Cup level. He played at the elite amateur level across Ireland with some lovely stories of some interesting championships. It was great to hear about him receiving his first cap for Ireland in Wales last year and has most recently turned professional after a successful time as part of the US college golf scene. What is next for this young gentleman as...
2025-02-021h 06A Touch Of ClassEpisode 12 - A Classy start to 2025Send us a textWelcome to 2025. A new year with familiar voices. Will, Tom and Barry are back and discuss their dreams and goals for 2025 both golf related and personal. Will is dreaming of club golf success, Barry is dreaming of a nice summer holiday and Tom is targeting a tour card! We talk all things tour related - was the Team Cup any good? Was Lowry right not to go to Hawaii? Are LIV making the right moves? And is TGL any good? Barry gives some advice on what is new on the market at the...
2025-01-1959 minManufacturing HubEp. 188 - Lessons from the Factory Floor: Career Advice for Manufacturing ProfessionalsManufacturing is a fast-moving industry with evolving technologies, shifting business priorities, and increasing demand for skilled professionals. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to deepen your technical expertise, or considering a move into management, knowing how to navigate your journey can make all the difference.In this episode of The Manufacturing Hub, Vlad and Dave share career stories, key lessons, and valuable advice from their years of experience in manufacturing and industrial automation. They’ll discuss what it takes to grow in the industry, the skills that have been most valuable in their careers, and the...
2025-01-161h 24A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Douglas Ladies Senior Cup Winners 2024Send us a textIn this Class Chat Will had the pleasure of catching up with some of winning team from the Ladies Senior Cup 2024. Representing Douglas Golf Club were Aoife Ni Thuama, Clodagh Coughlan and Karen O'Neill. What a great bunch of people which made this such a great chat as the ladies talk openly about losing the final in 2022 in Tramore Golf Club and how that was a crushing blow. This then enabled them to be better in 2024 and go and win the Cup in Carlow golf club. Special mentions to Kate McCann and Peter...
2024-11-201h 07A Touch Of ClassEpisode 10 - Class YearSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Will and Barry sit down to have a review of the professional golf tours from 2024, Tom is over in Italy playing The Alps tour Q school but took time out to have a chat with Barry about his last few weeks and his plans for the rest of the year. We had the one and only Will Griffith in the hot seat for the quiz, can he beat Barry's score? In our operation transformation talk, Will has fallen in love with the gym again and is busy pumping...
2024-11-111h 00A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Ronan Mullarney - Challenge Tour PlayerSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Barry got to sit down with Galway's finest, Ronan Mullarney, currently on the challenge tour after winning the Alps Tour order of merit last year, Ronan chats about his life growing up in Galway, meeting and then sharing a private jet with Bryson Dechambeau and how his year has gone so far. He also answers some soul searching questions posed by Will and Tom.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-10-2237 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - IGOLF Handicaps - Good or Bad??Send us a textIn this Class Chat the lads all get together to discuss IGolf new handicap system as part of Golf Ireland. What is it? Who can use it? More importantly is this a good or bad thing? The camp is split as Barry is in favour of it while Will is against. Tom is a little on the fence so from a voting point of view we are split. Let us know your thoughts to @atocpod on Instagram or atocpod@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @a...
2024-10-0925 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Lee Crombleholme - Golf PsychologistSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Tom brings us his mental coach and all round good guy Lee Crombleholme, Lee has coached all levels of Golfers and boasts over 18 Dp world and Pga Tour victories. Can he help Will get back to low single figures and can he help Barry get past the mental block of playing well with a Tournament scorecard in his pocket? Tune in to find out and look Lee up on all social media platforms on @winninggolfmind...Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-09-2659 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 9 - Class SpecialSend us a textWelcome back to another exciting episode of A Touch of Class. Tom is at Q School trying to get his tour card so Will and Barry bring in a special guest from Scotland Susie Wood. Susie is a scratch golfer who plays her golf in the home of golf St Andrews and was recently working at the AIG Womens Open so she gives her insights into the event. Barry talks all things mens golf and then back to Susie for her thoughts on the recent Solheim Cup. We announce our winner of last...
2024-09-251h 16A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Curracloe Golf Course designers Fry StrakaSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will had the great opportunity to chat with Dana Fry and Jason Straka who are well known golf course designers located in the US. They are also currently designing the new golf links in Curracloe, Co Wexford. This is an interesting listen as the 2 gentlemen talk through their favourite courses that they have designed and not designed. They also give Will an education on Links courses, set up and grasses. Finally they get around to discussing the new course in Curracloe. If you are...
2024-09-061h 08A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Enniscorthy Golf Club 3 Time Barton Cup WinnersSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with 3 of his fellow members in Enniscorthy Golf Club. Butch O'Connor, Jim Delaney and Liam Spratt. Not only are Enniscorthy Golf Club the only team in Wexford to have won the Barton Cup they have won it 3 times and the 3 gentlemen have been involved as either managers or players on all 3. Listen in as Will guides them through each victory as the lads get lost in the many memories along the way. A really nice listen. Follow us on i...
2024-08-301h 15A Touch Of ClassEpisode 8 - Wills Class TripSend us a textWelcome back to another episode with the 3 lads. In this one Will take center stage and talks all about his recent trip to Scotland where he took in the Open, Senior Open and played some lovely golf courses in the St Andrews and Edinburgh. He also talks about his recent trip to the Irish Challenge in the K Club and the players that he chatted with. Barry gives his usual in depth run down of all the tours with particular focus on the Open and the Olympics. Tom talks about his recent results...
2024-08-161h 05A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - The Irish Challenge 2024 - K Club - Player InterviewsSend us a textWill made his way to the K Club today to watch the Irish Challenge as part of the Challenge tour. The standard of golf is top class and Will had the chance to catch up with some of the Irish players namely Liam Grehan, Mark Power and John Murphy to discuss how the week has gone so far and what lies ahead tomorrow. Also Will caught up with Chris Wood who gave a very open and honest interview about the struggles that he has been having over the last couple of years. A...
2024-08-0329 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Toni Finch - Tournament Director Scottish Mens AmateurSend us a textWhile on holiday in Scotland Will met up with Toni Finch who works with Golf Scotland and is the tournament director of the Scottish Mens Amateur Championship which is being help in the Castle Golf Club in St Andrews this week with the finals being played on Saturday 3 August. Join in the chat as Will discovers what it takes to arrange an Elite Golfers event while also getting to know Toni and her background as an ex teaching pro. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-08-0219 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Dave Shiel - South of Ireland PreviewSend us a textWelcome back to Class Chats. In this episode Will catches back up with the 4th member of the team David Shiel to get his insight into the South of Ireland competition starting on 24 July. The lads reminisce about their time in Baltray and catch up about Davids recent Interpros representing Connaught before diving in to everything about Lahinch. The beautiful course, town and history make this a very special venue and tournament. They discuss the quirkiness of the 4th and 5th holes and Dave goes through the course and chats about the potentially d...
2024-07-2333 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Peter O'KeeffeSend us a textIn this interesting Class Chat, Will catches up with Elite Irish Amateur golfer Peter O'Keeffe. Decorated at amateur level Peter was also a professional for approx 6 years playing on the Challenge tour. The lads chat about some amateur golf but really dig into what it takes to be a professional golfer. Peter explains how it can feel to be out there by yourself and in a way gives a friendly warning to any budding golfers as to what to expect. This is a really good conversation with a really sound guy. F...
2024-07-2038 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 7 - Pinehurst No 2 Pure ClassSend us a textWelcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. Barry, Tom and Will are back with more chat and laughs. In this episode Barry again brings a wealth of information about everything golf related including chatting about Pinehurst and the Bryson and McIlroy show. Sport at its best with a wondrous stage. We then catch up with Tom as he brings us through Open qualifying in County Louth and his preparation for Q School which is coming up soon. Our guest on the Celebrity quiz in Davy Burke, Roscommon GAA Football Manager...
2024-07-161h 06A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Castlebar GC - Pierce Purcell 2022Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this exciting episode Will gets together with John Kelly and Shane Rice from Castlebar Golf Club. These gentlemen were the managers of the All Ireland winning Pierce Purcell team in 2022. Take the journey with the lads as they talk about the lows of losing an All Ireland final in 2019 to then the highs of winning the All Ireland in 2022. This is great listening. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-06-191h 10A Touch Of ClassEpisode 6 - Class ActSend us a textWelcome back to A Touch of Class. In Episode 6 there is great excitement as Will tells the lads about his recent trip to Baltray to caddy for Dave Shiel. Some very exciting moments along the way to a successful top 10. Barry brings the lads through the tours including a great discussion about the recent PGA Championship. Was it a good watch?? LPGA recent major a great success. We catch up with Toms journey and chat about his recent event and also how his transformation both physical and mental is going. We have Sean...
2024-06-1758 minManufacturing HubEp. 161 - Creating Robotics and Autonomous Standards - Aaron PratherWho creates the standards for robots?How do we make sure these standards are followed?Is there training and certification?That's just some of what we will get into with Aaron this week on Manufacturing Hub.Long time listeners will remember Aaron from episode 45 when he was working at FedEx deploying robots. We have some cathing up to do.Aaron has gone from deploying next-generation systems to helping to craft the future of the ecosystem.You do not want to miss this show!About Manufacturing Hub:
2024-06-061h 17A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Dave Shiel - East of Ireland PreviewSend us a textWelcome back to our Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Dave Shiel again. The two lads have a great chat about the upcoming East of Ireland in Co Louth Golf Club in Baltray. For those out there unfamiliar with Links golf Dave gives Will an education on what are the subtle differences between Links and Parkland golf. Also Dave explains how he approaches this different style of golf and how he would prepare for a big competition like this. For those of you out there who play in your local...
2024-05-2740 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Matt Byers - PGA TourSend us a textWelcome to the latest Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Matt Byers. Originally from Ireland now living in the US Matt has worked for the PGA tour. Living a stones throw away from Bethpage Golf Course, Matt brings us through his early days to now, highlighting along the way how he fell in love with golf and his now wife Alicia. If you have ever wondered what goes into arranging a PGA Tour event or a Fed Ex play off then please listen in. We hope that we will be...
2024-05-2052 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 5 - Class ClownsSend us a textWelcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. The lads are back and are reveling in the Irish lads who were victorious in New Orleans. Is that the shot in the arm that Rory needed? With the PGA coming up and another victory in the bag it could be right. Barry brings us up to date on all things golf tours. Tom discusses his up and coming event and talks physical and mental health. In our Celebrity Quiz - Geoff Minogue AKA Tommy Dillon in Fair City is next up. Can...
2024-05-1459 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Westport Golf4Girls4LifeSend us a textIn this very special Class Chat Will met up with 3 young ladies from Westport Golf Club who are setting the standard for women's golf in the West of Ireland. Follow along with Ellen Lonergan, Grace Donovan and Emily Griffith (Wills newly discovered cousin) as they chat about their amazing achievements in golf to date including making history by being part of the first all-girls team in the 26 year history of the Junior Club Home Nations Finals to compete in the finals. These 3 potential superstars also give Will some tips about better practice routines w...
2024-05-0443 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Lauren Flynn - DP World TourSend us a textIn this Class Chat Will catches up with Lauren Flynn who is the Accreditation Manager for the DP World Tour. A fascinating person who has international caps for Ireland in Basketball and comes from a strong sporting family. Take a trip along with Lauren as she takes us from her early days all the way through to some lovely stories about her time in the DP World Tour. Although coming later in life to Golf I think that Lauren has caught the bug and is as addicted as the rest of us are...
2024-04-2753 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 4 - Master ClassSend us a textIts Masters week and Will, Barry and Tom are very excited. The Masters is really the kick off for the golfing year. Have you wondered where the intro comes from? We explain. Barry gets stuck into the tours and questions why Will hates Tiger??? and also should there be a shot clock on the greens? Tom gives an update on Dubai and what has been happening since he got back and what is next. Our celebrity quiz heats up with Jacqui Hurley from RTE taking up the challenge. Can she beat our leader...
2024-04-1459 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Irish Order of Merit Champion '23 - David Shiel - Part 2Send us a textIn the second and final part of Dave Shiels journey of 2023 Will again discovers what it takes to win the order of merit. Not only that be we also hear about what it is like to be an Irish International. The big questions is would Dave take the same year all over again or would he want a big win?? Tune in. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-03-2359 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 3 - Back to ClassSend us a textBarry, Tom and Will discuss all things PGA, DP, LPGA, LET and even LIV. Did Jon Rahm recognise Anthony Kim??? What really happened to Jordan Spieth?? Rory Nolan AKA Ross O'Carroll Kelly takes the 1 minute Golf Trivia challenge. Can he beat Hugh Cahill... Tom talks about his recent trip to Scotland, his upcoming events in Dubai and his first interview with Billie Jo Smith (Pro golfer). Has Will managed to keep losing weight? Operation Transformation continues. Also dont forget our listener quiz. We announce our latest winner and pose the next question. Want...
2024-03-0959 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Irish Order of Merit Champion '23 - David Shiel - Part 1Send us a textIn this Class Chats, Will meets up with 2023 Irish Order of Merit Champion David Shiel. In this Part 1 the guys chat about the ups and downs of his year. Join David on his journey as he lives and breaths the emotional rollercoaster that is Championship Golf. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-02-2356 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 2 - Top of the ClassSend us a textThe lads discuss the great reception that episode 1 received. They also chat about all things golf including chatting about what golf ball to use and not really coming to a conclusion. Hugh Cahill joins the pod as special guest for first quiz contestant. Has Will lost weight in operation transformation? Tune in to find out.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
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A Touch Of ClassEpisode 1 - Meet the ClassSend us a textWe are a new Irish Golf Podcast made up of Barry Doyle, Tom Dowdall and myself, Will Griffith. In this episode you will get to know the cast. We will also let you know what we plan to bring you in 2024. We are very excited about what we can bring and hope that we will bring something different to you and more on the Amateur side. We hope that you enjoy and come back.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod
2024-01-2059 minManufacturing HubEp. 121 - [Dave & Vlad] What will Systems Integrators look like in the future?All June long we've been talking about Systems Integrators.Different verticals.Different perspectives.One thing we (mostly) agree on is the fact that Systems Integration will be different five years from now than it is today. Join Vlad and Dave as we talk all about our experiences and predictions.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubSolisPLC#automation #manufacturing #industry40 #engineering
2023-07-211h 21Manufacturing HubEp. 114 - [Josef Waltl] Creating Software Automation Tools for the FutureJosef Waltl | CEO and Founder @ Software Defined AutomationSoftware Defined Automation (SDA) was founded by cloud, industrial software, and manufacturing experts to empower Automation Engineers with a PLC management and code versioning platform to become more productive and efficient in their heterogeneous PLC environments.From Industrial Engineering to Software Development and back again!Come join Manufacturing Hub as we continue out Efficient Engineering conversation with building a single source of truth for PLC Programming. Will the future of PLC programming be OpenAI?Will it be all the PLC management in one...
2023-06-011h 13Manufacturing HubEp. 95 - [Vlad Romanov & Dave Griffith] Predictions for 2023 in Automation - IIoT, Industry 4.0, etcJoin Dave and Vlad as we touch on some of the predictions we've heard over the past month of shows.Will AI talk over the world?Will we start paying people more?How long will this hot recruitment period last?Manufacturing Hub Episode 95. Be sure not to miss this great conversation.Connect with UsVlad RomanovDave GriffithManufacturing HubChapters ⏱️ 00:00 - 3:09 Introduction3:10 - 6:30 The demand for automation professionals6:31 - 11:48 Online vs. hands-on training11:49 - 13:02 Certifications13:03 - 17:36 No code/Low code17:37 - 22:42 Hiri...
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Revision WizardsE02 - Who Is V.E. Griffith?In this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. introduces her Revision Wizards co-host, V.E. Griffith. VE goes over his love of plotting his own fantasy stories and the use of Scrivener. As an editor, he enjoys helping writers understand their own writing better, and teaching them how to grow their craft. He's always learning and growing as a writer and has some great tips to share that will help anyone starting their editing journey.
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Incarnations of Immortality (series) by Piers Anthony
On Writing by Stephen King
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2022-07-2818 minManufacturing HubEp. 44 - [Tim Wilborne] Building tools and control systems for maintainability / Educating the youthGuest BioTim Wilborne is involved in multiple industrial automation projects. He has experience in panel design, panel assembly, control systems development, programming, education, and more. He joins us to discuss the changes in control systems, their impact on the manufacturing operations, and the importance of keeping those who maintain these systems in mind.Main Discussion PointsTim’s Current Projects & Involvements in Manufacturing / Automation- PLC, HMI, VFD & Control systems trainers.- Control panel design, assembly, and commissioning.- Technical tutorials focused on maintaining and troubleshooting plant control systems.- Fi...
2022-01-201h 13
Manufacturing HubEp. 42 Mega Show How did 2021 go? What will we do in 2022?Introduction of the showSelf into (Vlad)Self into (Dave)Thank you to the listeners Thank you to the sponsors. Giveaway - live drawing next episode January 5th. End of episode questionsBooksVladNever Split the Difference by Chris VossExtreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkThe Goal by Eliyahu M. GoldrattDaveHampton SidesThe E-Myth revisited Michael Gerber PodcastsCortexThe Adventure ZoneThe MeatEater PodcastCareer AdviceVladContinue to LearnDaveDo things that make you uncomfortable - say yes and figure it outWatch out for yourself Who should reach out?VladDaveIf you want to solve tough problems - or you need help solving problemsWork with Service Providers and end usersIf you want to ge...
2021-12-301h 50
The Dr. Ali Griffith ShowDiamond Drop with Dr. Ali GriffithWhen women are in the beginning stages of building profitable businesses, it takes a special type of woman to coach them to success.
It takes a life and business coach who helps them to get clear on what they should be doing in the world. A strategist who sees systems in her sleep. And a keep-going kind of woman who can fight through life’s unexpected and exceptional challenges—every day—and be an example for women to do the same.
It takes Dr. Ali Griffith.
Dr. Ali’s desire to create the income a...
2020-09-2501 min
Griffith Alumni StoriesGriffith Alumni Stories - Episode 2 - Clementine MooresWelcome to Griffith Alumni Stories, your Griffith College podcast. We are delighted to welcome Clementine Moores who studied LLB (Hons) in Irish Law, graduating in 2018, and now works at Accenture as a Legal Copyright Associate. Today’s podcast will shine a spotlight on Clementine’s academic and career achievements and we will also get a unique insight into studying as an international student at Griffith College. Clementine was nominated for Law Student of the Year in 2018 at the Irish Law Awards and previously partook in the Making a Murder Law Society debating day, with funds being raised towards the Iris...
2020-02-2714 min