Best Phil Sturgeon Podcasts (2024)

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Phil Sturgeon, Author of Surviving Other People's APIs 59:20

9d ago59:20

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Phil Sturgeon is the author of the Leanpub book Surviving Other People’s APIs. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Phil about what he’s been up to since he was last on the podcast, co-founding the environmental charity Protect Earth, and his latest book, Surviving Other People’s APIs.This interview was recorded on May 23, 2024.…

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The Catfish WAG: Hayley McKay 53:16

8d ago53:16

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It’s 2011. Novak Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon title, Rangers make it three league win in a row, while Celtic win another Scottish Cup in the rain against Motherwell. Osama bin Laden is killed, Adele tops the charts, and there’s earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan. The News of the World closes its doors for good, England burns after riots break o…

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Have You Ever Thought About Killing Yourself? // with Romana Dalglish 1:07:12

15d ago1:07:12

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Romana recently shared a very thoughtful and introspective Instagram post about a suicide attempt in April last year. I found it to be very profound, so I asked her if she fancied sitting down and having a chat with me. ‘Have you ever thought about killing yourself?’ might seem like a really shocking and insensitive question to ask out loud, let al…

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'Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe' // with Kate Berry & Jenny Storey 56:03

15d ago56:03

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Kate Berry and Jenny Storey co-own two businesses in one. The first is Urban Retreat, a hair and beauty salon that puts a strong emphasis on community, care and impeccable professional standards. The second, is The Academy. They provide Scotland’s first private traineeship, in direct partnership with the most prestigious spa resorts all over Scotla…

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Isaak Tsalicoglou, Author of The Incredible Story of Deft 1:10:55

28d ago1:10:55

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Isaak Tsalicoglou is the author of the Leanpub book The Incredible Story of Deft: What Nobody Told You About Business Hype (Lean, Agile, etc.). In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Isaak about his background and career, his books, how frameworks like Agile and Scrum can be corrupted, using Plato’s allegory of the cave to explain…

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Episode 24 – "Why you won’t find our tea in supermarkets" with Krisi Smith 53:30

12d ago53:30

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This week, we’re talking to Krisi Smith, Co-founder and Chief Tea Mixologist at Bird & Blend Tea Co. Bird & Blend is an independent, award-winning tea company on a mission to spread happiness and reimagine tea! It was set up by Krisi and Mike who started off packing tea in their bedroom. They now operate from 17 stores across the UK, with a team of…

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Barry O’Reilly, Author of Residues: Time, Change, and Uncertainty in Software Architecture 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

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Barry O’Reilly is the author of the Leanpub book Residues: Time, Change, and Uncertainty in Software Architecture. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Barry about his background and career, Complexity Science and its connection to his fascinating concept of Residuality theory in the fields Software Architecture and Computer Sci…

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Episode 23 - The Importance of Creating and Growing a Brand with Authenticity in Mind with Alan Mahon 52:12

1M ago52:12

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This week we’re talking to Alan Mahon, co-founder of Brewgooder. Brewgooder produces great beer that has a positive impact on the planet with every pint sold helping to fund clean water projects across the world. They are also B Corp certified and were recognised as ‘Best for the World’ in 2019, 2021 and 2022. In this episode, Alan shares with us h…

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The Story of Hayley McKay - The Original Catfish 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

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Here’s an introduction to Hayley, if you’re not familiar with her, as she has quite the profile. • Model • Miss Scotland Finalist • Niece of Rangers legend Ally McCoist • Love interest of various Scottish Premier League Footballers • One time Girlfriend of Leicester City and England footballer Jamie Vardy • Friend of the rich and famous Oh, and one…

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Luca Minudel, Author of Succeed over difficult problems by embracing Complexity-Thinking 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Luca Minudel is the author of the Leanpub book Succeed over difficult problems by embracing Complexity-Thinking: Micro-guide to thriving in everyday complexity by breaking free from ordered and linear approaches. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Luca about his professional background, the challenges of high-pressure work, wh…

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Labour Councillor Audrey Dempsey Resigns Amidst Racism Row 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Labour Councillor Audrey Dempsey has been accused of racism and suspended this week, after she proposed to ask a question at the council about 'racist attacks on white children in schools'. In this exclusive interview, Audrey announces her resignation from the Labour Party. And: Her explanation of why she was asking the question 'Liking' tweets fro…

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Episode 22 - Proving Your ‘Why’ with Your Environmental Credentials with Robert Holdway 1:02:09

26d ago1:02:09

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Today, we’re joined by Robert Holdway, Co-Founder and Director at Giraffe Innovation. Robert is an expert advisor on EU environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives, with a wealth of experience in helping businesses track, report, and reduce their environmental impact. In this week’s episode, we discuss with Robert how businesses can im…

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Viktor Farcic, Author of Crossplane: The Cloud Native Control Plane 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Viktor Farcic is the author of the Leanpub book Crossplane: The Cloud Native Control Plane. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Viktor about what he’s been up to since his first appearance on the podcast, and his latest book, on Crossplane, explaining how using the service you create, for people in your company, a platform that…

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Episode 21 – Investing in a Longer, Healthier Life with Steff Wright 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Steff Wright, chairman and founder of the Gusto Group, a certified B Corp company. Alongside building the Gusto Group Steff has a passion for giving back and has re-invested back into numerous start up companies and social enterprises. Topics covered include: 🎙️ Building sustainable housing that helps people …

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Conservative MSP Dr Sandesh Gulhane // Blethered at the Ballot 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Blethered at the Ballot is a political podcast that pulls no punches, brings a laugh or two, and cuts straight through to the important matters without getting caught up in political jargon and meaningless soundbites. The General Election is fast approaching and before we collectively decide who to put in power, we deserve to know the thoughts of t…

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Marc Bless, Co-Author of Agile Games and Simulations: Field-tested games for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Marc Bless is co-author of the Leanpub book Agile Games and Simulations: Field-tested games for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Marc about his background and career, his book, the nature and power of Agile games and simulations for improving team productivity, and his experience as a co-auth…

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Episode 20 – “We need to make life better for those living longer” with Bailey Greetham-Clark 32:55

2M ago32:55

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Bailey Greetham-Clark. Bailey is the CEO and Founder of the award-winning Be Great Fitness, an inclusive community health and well-being company. Be Great Fitness works with schools, care homes, community centres and charities to provide an accessible and fun type of exercise. Topics covered include: 🎙️ Makin…

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Paul Hammant and Luc Courage, Authors of Value Stream Mapping for Software Delivery Teams 1:10:22

2M ago1:10:22

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Paul Hammant and Luc Courage are the authors of the Leanpub book Value Stream Mapping for Software Delivery Teams. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Paul and Luc about their backgrounds and careers, how they decided to collaborate on a book together, the history of manufacturing and the development of Value Stream Mapping, th…

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Blethered LIVE with Tam Cowan 3:40

2M ago3:40

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TICKETS: https://www.seetickets.com/event/blethered-with-sean-mcdonald/august-house/2926744 Blethered will be LIVE at August House in Glasgow city centre on Thursday 18th April with legendary broadcaster, journalist and entertainer Tam Cowan for a night of conversation, previously unheard stories from a long career in media, and basically just a ri…

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Episode 19 – Treat Everything as Waste? You’re Wasting Money with Roz Edwards 34:54

2M ago34:54

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Roz Edwards, also known as "The Mannequin Lady." Roz is the Founder and Director of Mannakin, a company that diverts mannequins away from landfills and back into reuse. In this episode – and with support from Stephanie, the mannequin who started it all – she shares the transformative power of simply trying a…

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Episode 18– “Small businesses are the ones pushing for change” with Adam Bastock 55:56

3M ago55:56

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This week, we’re talking to Adam Bastock, Founder of Small99. Small99 empowers small businesses to start their sustainability journey and become more successful and profitable by doing so. They aim to guide 1 million small businesses to net zero by 2025. Adam is also the founder of the People Planet Pint and Pastry events with over 50 events and 5,…

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Sturgeon, Salmond & Vladimir Romanov // with Phil MacHugh 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

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Phil and Martin Compston are back on the BBC with Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling, their second series together, where they travel across Norway and experience some of what the country has to offer. In this episode, you’ll hear Phil talk to me about how going to Gaelic school set him on an interesting and unique career path... I find out how an i…

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Episode 17 – How Creating Woodlands Can Build Communities with Phil Sturgeon 52:04

3M ago52:04

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Earth Your While is back for a third series! Over the next few weeks, we will be chatting with some truly inspiring business leaders and change-makers who are putting people and the planet first. Kicking off the series, we’re talking to Phil Sturgeon from the charity, Protect Earth. They are on a mission to plant as many trees as possible in the UK…

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Dundee FC General Manager Greg Fenton 1:24:23

3M ago1:24:23

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Greg is the General Manager of Dundee Football Club and CEO of the Dundee FC Community Trust, and has played his own key role in the resurgence of Dundee Football Club. That resurgence has manifested itself in both sporting progression, with the side producing a very impressive and - not to be disrespectful - but generally unexpected showing in thi…

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Spotlight: Living With HIV 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

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Back in 2021, I put together three separate interviews, where I aimed to find out more about what it’s really like to live with HIV, and about the groundbreaking new treatment that Scotland is the first country in the world to offer. Those guests are two men, Brian and David, who have been living with the virus for quite some time, and from Dr Nnek…

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‘I Couldn’t Afford My Kids’ School Uniforms’ // with Rhianna Bell 1:55:23

3M ago1:55:23

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Rhianna is a successful business owner with all the outward signs of success, but her journey there wasn’t a simple one. We talk about her upbringing in the town of Kilmarnock, and the issues of deprivation, addiction and community that exist in the area she comes from… Rhianna opens up in great detail about how she found herself homeless with two …

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Life, Death And What's Left Unsaid // with Ardgowan Hospice CEO Graham Gardiner 1:27:21

4M ago1:27:21

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Ardgowan Hospice is a place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions. They provide not only physical and medical support, but also important practical, emotional and social support to patients, and their famili…

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Capital FM DJ Meg McHugh 53:32

4M ago53:32

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Capital FM DJ Meg recently moved from Glasgow to London, and we speak about the step up in her career and how she’s adjusted to being part of one of the biggest networks in UK radio… Meg talks about the loss of her beloved dad, Michael, and how she channelled that emotion and energy into her podcast, McHugh Corner, which tackles hard-hitting subjec…

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Black & Scottish // with Filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire 57:39

4M ago57:39

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Back in December 2021, I sat down with Filmmaker and Director Stewart Kyasimire who talked to me about moving to Glasgow from Kenya at a young age... We discuss his BAFTA nominated documentary 'Black & Scottish', encountering racism, and the steely guidance of his Mum... And as, always, loads more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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From Kitchen Table To Cristiano Ronaldo // with Marie Owen 1:09:35

4M ago1:09:35

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Marie is the Founder and CEO of LS Productions, a company that was born around a kitchen table in 2006, and has now been featured in the Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies. You’ll hear Marie talk about how a chance meeting with her now-husband John planted the seed for what would go on to become LS Productions… She lays out the progression …

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Joaquim Torres, Author of Digital Transformation and Product Culture 46:37

4M ago46:37

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Joaquim Torres is the author of the Leanpub book Digital Transformation and Product Culture: How to put technology at the center of your company’s strategy. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Joca about his background and career, managing digital transformations in different industries, including internet services, real estate…

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Helene Gidley, Author of The Art of Agile Living 46:35

4M ago46:35

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Helene Gidley is the author of the Leanpub book The Art of Agile Living: A Simple And Powerful Approach To Tame Your Overwhelm. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Helene about her background and career, how she gained expertise in Agile and how you can apply it to your day-to-day life to become more productive, her book, and h…

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Love Made Me Silent // with Kirsty Stenhouse 1:22:00

4M ago1:22:00

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Kirsty is a young mother of one who has recently written, and is about to publish, ‘Love Made Me Silent,’ a book that details her experience of domestic abuse and coercive control. With a desire to put herself forward as both a cautionary tale AND an example of how things can absolutely change for the better, Kirsty’s recollections will help her ac…

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Jess Tedds aka Just Jess Food 1:42:07

5M ago1:42:07

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Originally from Leicester in England, fully adopted Scot Jess quickly became well known as a result her very popular Instagram account ‘Just Jess Food’ . What started as an enjoyable wee side-hustle sharing food recipes, rapidly culminated in her leaving a full-time job in fashion to become a content creator, podcaster, traveller and - in her own w…

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