Best Daniel Franco Podcasts (2024)

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #210 – “Furiosa” (dir. George Miller), “Unfrosted” (dir. Jerry Seinfeld), “Hustlers” (2019) (dir. Lorene Scafaria)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel reunite with long-time friend of the pod Erika to review Furiosa, a return to the Mad Max saga which absolutely refused to rest on its laurels conceptually or thematically. Then, at Daniel’s behest, we “see what Jerry Seinfeld is up to” with Unfrosted, new on Netflix. And then we venture back to a…

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29: Skilled Seducer of the Month, May 2024: Kvothe 1:30:05

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Listen as Girls Chase founder Chase Amante interviews May 2024’s Skilled Seducer of the Month, Kvothe. Included in this conversation:• Introduction to Kvothe (00:01:00)• Why it took Kvothe 5 years to finally jump into seduction (00:02:28)• How Kvothe feels looking back about his early-on approach anxiety (00:06:02)• Direct vs. indirect opening styl…

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28: Michael Chief | Dating When Asian, Introverted, & Short 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Michael Chief joins Girls Chase founder Chase Amante in this interview following Mike’s return to seduction. In the interview, we discuss: • How Mike got his start in seduction (Mike found seduction as a teenager in 2003) • What his experience picking up women as a short, introverted, Asian man has been • Observations on introvert vs. extrovert sty…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #209 – “Road House” (dir. Doug Liman), “The Book of Clarence” (dir. Jeymes Samuel)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check out Doug Liman‘s faithful and surprisingly enjoyable Road House remake, a film which somehow finds its feet with a western premise that was dated in the 80s, transplanted here into the Florida Keys, where that decade never ended. And then we reach back into 2023 for an epic of Biblical apocr…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #208 – “The Beekeeper” (dir. David Ayer), “The Kitchen” (dir. Daniel Kaluuya, Kibwe Tavares)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check out The Beekeeper, an enjoyably uncomplicated John Wick retread which is heavy on bee metaphor and light on everything else. And then they check out The Kitchen, the near-future dystopian sci-fi film on Netflix, set in London’s last remaining social housing unit, and featuring the feature de…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #207 – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (dir. Martin Scorsese)

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CW: Discussion of abuse This week, Glenn and Daniel follow the western genre into the oil-rich 20th century and the terror of white supremacy in the Osage Nation with Killers of the Flower Moon (55:22). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating: 10 out of 10 Show notes: [00:23] Review: Killers of the Flower Moon [39:33] Spoilers: Killers of the Fl…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #206 – “Barbie” (dir. Greta Gerwig), “Oppenheimer” (dir. Christopher Nolan), “Asteroid City” (dir. Wes Anderson)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, we do a #Barbenheimer (Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer), then split the difference of pastel colors, artifice, and nuclear testing with one we missed from June, Wes Anderson‘s Asteroid City. (1:05:52). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating (Barbie): 8 out of 10 (Glenn) FilmWonk ratin…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #205 – “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (dir. James Mangold), “Joy Ride” (dir. Adele Lim)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel face the destiny of Harrison Ford, who returns for his third and presumably final legacy sequel to a blockbuster franchise (barring any eventual return to Jack Ryan), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. But first, we check out the upcoming raunchy road trip comedy from Crazy Rich Asians screenw…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #204 – “Cocaine Bear” (dir. Elizabeth Banks)

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This week, Glenn and Daniel meet a Cocaine Bear (28:43). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating: 6 out of 10 Show notes: CORRECTION: We misstated Elizabeth Banks‘ involvement with the Pitch Perfect franchise – she directed Pitch Perfect 2, and was initially signed to direct Pitch Perfect 3, but exited the project as director in 2016, reprising …

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #203 – “Aftersun” (dir. Charlotte Wells), “Somebody I Used to Know” (dir. Dave Franco)

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CW: Mental health issues This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel find themselves in another February streaming season, as a trope-subverting rom-com drops on Prime Video with Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s new film, Somebody I Used to Know. But first, we check out a 2022 selection we missed, Aftersun, a father-daughter drama from directo…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #202 – “Knock at the Cabin” (dir. M. Night Shyamalan)

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This week, Daniel is out sick, and Glenn makes a solo journey (and a bite-sized review) of Knock at the Cabin, the latest dire and sincere world of director M. Night Shyamalan, as an adaptation of a Paul G. Tremblay novel. Tune in next week when Daniel will be back to review Aftersun and a new streaming selection (10:55). May contain NSFW language.…

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30. Chris Gaines: From Vanderbilt University To The NFL | Making Spiritual, Mental & Physical GAINS 48:58

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Born February 3, 1965, Nashville’s Chris Gaines, like his father and brothers, attended Dupont High School. He then went on to be a star football player at Vanderbilt. As linebacker, Gaines was named to the prestigious Kodak Coaches’ 1987 All-America team. That same season, he set an SEC record with 214 tackles, an average of 19.5 per game. Chris a…

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29. Lisa Gochman: Arguing Before The United States Supreme Court 1:01:57

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Lisa Sarnoff Gochman captures the terror, wonder, and joy of preparing for and arguing a landmark criminal case before the nine justices of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. At the Altar of the Appellate Gods traces the arc of a violent, racially-motivated hate crime by a white supremacist in rural Vineland, New Jersey, thr…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #201 – “Avatar: The Way of Water” (dir. James Cameron), “Triangle of Sadness” (dir. Ruben Östlund), “Tár” (dir. Todd Field)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel venture back to into the vast natural and technological ecosystem that is James Cameron‘s imagination, with Avatar: The Way of Water, a film we could hardly believe we were watching until the first frame actually appeared. Glenn also shares his spoiler-free thoughts on the myriad delights of Todd …

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28. Daniel Maté: The Myth Of Normal | Healing Trauma & Illness in a Toxic Culture Without Addictions 1:09:24

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Learn to be a whole & healthy human being in a culture that actively damages your sense of self. Daniel Maté & his father Dr Gabor Maté partner up on The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Dr Gabor Maté (CM) is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician who specializes in the study and treatment of addiction and is also widel…

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#200 Steve Guest – Elite recruitment specialist and bestselling author of 'Top Biller' 44:38

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Today we spoke with Steve Guest – Elite recruitment specialist and author of 'Top Biller' Steve has been recruiting for 17 years. He has placed over 800 individuals into permanent roles in the UK. Podcast host of 'The Guestlist with Steve Guest', Amazon best-selling author across multiple categories for “Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter” (globa…

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#199 Allistair McCaw – Human performance and team culture coach 37:42

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Today we spoke with Allistair McCaw – Human performance and team culture coach Allistair is recognised as one of the world’s leading figures in maximising human performance, mindset, team culture and leadership. For over 25 years, he has worked with numerous Olympians, Paralympians, World Champion Athletes, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 compani…

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#198 A Season of Reflections Pt. VI with Prof Luke O'Neill, Daragh Fleming, James Laughlin, Dr Ford Dyke, Brad Franco and Michelle Carney 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

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Welcome back to A Season of Reflections - Part 6. This week we unpack the theme of self-care across fascinating conversations from our previous guests, including Professor of Biochemistry and Immunobiology at Trinity College Dublin Luke O'Neill, author and Mental Health Activist Daragh Fleming, High Performance Leadership Expert James Laughlin, Hum…

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#197 David Dunne – CEO and co-founder of Hexis Performance, Performance Nutritionist and Tech Startup Entrepreneur 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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Today we spoke with David Dunne – CEO and co-founder of Hexis Performance, Performance Nutritionist, and Tech Startup Entrepreneur. David has a stunning CV in relation to performance nutrition. He has worked with the European Tour, ORRECO, British Canoeing, Bradford Bulls, Ryder Cup Team Europe, Harlequins rugby, and the Italian Rugby Federation. H…

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27. Darren Prince: Iconic Celebrity Agent, Hitting Rock Bottom At The Top - Life After Addiction 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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Agent Darren Prince at 14 years old built a multi-million dollar baseball card company. His clients with Prince Marketing Group include Magic Johnson, Smokin Joe Frazier, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, and Pamela Anderson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Ric Flair, Roy Jones Jr, and the late Evel Knievel. @agent_dp Tim Peara, MBA - is the President & Finan…

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#196 Daniel Davey - Founder of daveynutrition, performance nutritionist and best-selling author 45:21

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Today we spoke with Daniel Davey, for the 2nd time - Founder of daveynutrition, performance nutritionist and best-selling author Daniel brings a wealth of experience at the highest level of performance nutrition, having worked with Leinster rugby and the Dublin footballers. He brings a plethora of practical, implementable and simple advice for peop…

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#195 Professor Luke O'Neill - Professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin 41:02

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Today we spoke with Professor Luke O'Neill - Professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin Professor Luke O'Neill is a world-renowned scientist, who has a passion to engage with the general public on scientific topics - he is amazing at using simple and clear language to explain complex things! Pro…

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#194 Daragh Fleming - Writer and award-winning mental health activist 40:32

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Today we spoke with Daragh Fleming - Writer and award-winning mental health activist Daragh Fleming is an author, freelance writer, and award-winning mental health blogger from Cork, Ireland. He has an MA in Linguistics, a BA in Applied Psychology, and a head full of notions as he says. Daragh has a passion for normalising the chat around mental he…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #200 – “Athena” (dir. Romain Gavras), “Careless Crime” (dir. Shahram Mokri), “Saloum” (dir. Jean Luc Herbulot)

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This week, on the 200th Episode of the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel venture out into the world to check out a trio of dramas with an accidental common theme of violent revolution. First, we visit Athena (new on Netflix from director Romain Gavras), in which a Parisian tower block is under police siege and burning for answers and justice follo…

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#193 Damian Browne - Extreme Adventurer of Project Empower and the First Person in History to Row from New York to Ireland 38:39

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Today we spoke with Damian Browne - Extreme Adventurer of Project Empower and the First Person in History to Row from New York to Ireland Damian Browne has just rowed 5000 km across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Galway, after 112 days at sea. An explorer, peak performer, and former professional rugby player, we spoke with Damian on this show …

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#192 Mark Whittle - Performance and Life coach, and Founder of Take Flight Productions 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

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Today we spoke with Mark Whittle - Performance and Life coach, and Founder of Take Flight Productions Mark Whittle is a former city worker, with companies like J&J and Salesforce, turned lifestyle coach, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and productivity bio-hacker. He is the host of the UK’s No.1 peak performance podcast ‘Take FLIGHT’, and the…

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#191 Dr Nick Holton - Human flourishing thought leader, and Peak Performance Coach at Flow Research Collective 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

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Today we spoke with Dr Nick Holton - Human flourishing thought leader, and Peak Performance Coach at Flow Research Collective Co-director of human flourishing at The Shipley School, consultant, educator and international keynote speaker, Nicks' work is devoted to the study, dissemination and application of the science of human flourishing - feeling…

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#190 Caleb Gardner - Innovation Strategist and Change Management Expert 38:49

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Description Today we spoke with Caleb Gardner - Innovation Strategist and Change Management Expert Caleb is a founding partner of 18 Coffees (we now know what the company name means by the way!), a management consulting firm and community for forward-thinking leaders building more diverse, ethical, inclusive, and effective organisations. There is a…

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#189 James Laughlin - High Performance Leadership Expert and Former 7-time World Champion 37:59

2y ago37:59

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Today we spoke with James Laughlin - High Performance Leadership Expert and Former 7-time World Champion Music took James on an extraordinary journey around the world, winning and travelling along the way. He ended up in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he settled and created his High Performance Leadership Programme - lead yourself, lead others, l…

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#188 A Season of Reflections Pt. V with Mike Brown, Fiona Brennan, John O'Regan and Cody Royle. 59:28

2y ago59:28

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Welcome back to another episode of reflections - part 5 today. This week we unpack the theme of learning across insightful conversations from 4 previous guests on this show, including international rugby player Mike Brown, hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Fiona Brennan, ultrarunner John O'Regan and Cody Royle, best-selling author and coach. Timest…

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#187 Bradley Franco - Yoga Trainer and Mental Leadership Coach 36:27

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Today we spoke with Bradley Franco - Yoga Trainer and Mental Leadership Coach Brad moved from Orange County, California to Cologne, Germany - we asked why to open up this very insightful dialogue. Currently, Brad is training football teams with regard to their athletic programme - movement quality, yoga, flexibility, recovery protocols, breathwork,…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #199 – “Three Thousand Years of Longing” (dir. George Miller), “Prey” (dir. Dan Trachtenberg)

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This week, Glenn and Daniel check out Prey, a taut new actioner streaming on Hulu featuring the Predator doing what it does best: being hunted on Earth in a film somewhere at the intersection of war, historical drama, and slasher flick. And then we venture into the colorful world of George Miller and much of his team from Mad Max: Fury Road, bringi…

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#186 Dr Ford Dyke - Human Performance Consultant 39:43

2y ago39:43

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Today we spoke with Dr Ford Dyke - Human Performance Consultant Dr. Dyke collaborates globally with high-level performers such as corporate executives, elite athletes, physicians, academicians, first responders, and military personnel. His methodology integrates components of his Professorship at Auburn, Team USA Athlete career in handball (which h…

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#185 Niamh Brady - Productivity Coach, Founder of A Better Workday, and author of ‘Remote Working Essentials’ 35:36

2y ago35:36

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Today we spoke with Niamh Brady - Productivity Coach, creator of the Better Workday programme, and author of ‘Remote Working Essentials’Niamh stood out to us at the recent IBEC KeepWell Summit 2022 in Croke Park - her clarity of thought and simplicity of message is a rare thing these days. Her mission is to help create a better workday for professi…

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#184 Craig White - Transformational Men's Coach and Elite Sports Consultant 42:59

2y ago42:59

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Today we spoke with Craig White - Transformational Men's Coach and Elite Sports Consultant Craig is a high performance consultant for World Rugby, supporting tier 2 nations like Chile, who recently beat the USA to qualify for RWC 2023. He is a mentor to elite performance coaches and teams and the founder of 'Men Without Masks', a transformation pro…

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#183 Ben Darwin - Director Gain Line Analytics, Former Australia Pro Rugby Player and Coach 50:29

2y ago50:29

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Today we spoke with Ben Darwin - Director Gain Line Analytics, Former Australia Pro Rugby Player and Coac. Ben had to retire from professional rugby prematurely due to a severe neck injury. Here's the story about what he's done since, and why he went this way...examining team cohesion and teamwork indices that contribute to consistent winning and o…

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26. Jordan: Demonic Possession, Drug Dealing + Addiction & 5 Year Prison Sentence 1:10:13

2y ago1:10:13

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Jordan has a past that involves drug dealing, addiction and being demonically possessed. He's now starting a 5 year prison sentence for his past. @julianjfrancoBy Julian J Franco | Psychologist & Relationship Specialist

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#182 John O’Regan - International ultrarunner, Martial artist and Running coach 44:59

2y ago44:59

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Today we spoke with John O’Regan - International ultrarunner, Martial artist, and Running coachJohn has conquered 7 marathons on 7 continents. This is a story of how a recreational runner learned about his body, studied physiology, and educated himself on the importance of preparation and planning…to conquer remarkable running feats, ultimately rep…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #198 – “Don’t Make Me Go” (dir. Hannah Marks)

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This week, Glenn and Daniel once again return to the streaming world following a months-long, baby-induced hiatus with a film purpose-built to tug at fresh parental heartstrings, Don’t Make Me Go, from director Hannah Marks, new on Prime Video (39:12). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating: 6.5 out of 10 Show notes: [03:32] Review: Don’t Make …

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#181 Cameron Schwab - CEO for 25 years in AFL, Leadership mentor and Founder Design CEO 49:30

2y ago49:30

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Today we spoke with Cameron Schwab - CEO for 25 years in AFL, Leadership mentor and Founder Design CEO Cameron had the most impressive studio we have seen - a fireplace, AFL memorabilia and a classy ambience; it gave an inside peek into the world of Cameron…class, and quality. Cameron, an artist, storyteller, and writer, has been a CEO for 25 years…

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#180 Cody Royle - Coach, Best-selling Author and Former Head Coach AFL Team Canada 40:16

2y ago40:16

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Today we spoke with Cody Royle - Coach, Best-selling Author, and Former Head Coach AFL Team Canada Cody is a coach to coaches. Author of 'The Tough Stuff' and 'Where Others Won't', he coaches 15 head coaches from 7 team sports globally. Roles range from cultural architect, mentor, confidante, facilitator, sounding board to idea generator; he has wo…

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#179 Fiona Brennan - Hypnotherapist, Best-selling Author and Anxiety Expert 46:06

2y ago46:06

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Today we spoke with Fiona Brennan - Hypnotherapist and Anxiety Expert Fiona is a clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, mindfulness and NLP practitioner. She is a mental health expert on TodayFM, a TEDx speaker, an ambassador for positivity in the media, and delivers transformational workshops online and in-person for the corporate sector. W…

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#178 Mike Brown - English professional rugby player, with 72 caps for England 43:01

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Today we spoke with Mike Brown - English professional rugby player, with 72 caps for England Mike has amassed 340 appearances for Harlequins (and 500 points), 12 for Newcastle and 72 caps for the England national rugby union team. Predominantly a full back, Mike has won three 6 Nations titles with England and two English Premiership titles with Har…

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#177 A Season of Reflections Pt. IV with Brian Keane, Brett Bartholomew, Pat Divilly, Anna West, Jonny Cooper and Lady Chanelle McCoy. 36:09

2y ago36:09

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Welcome back to another episode of Reflections - part 4 today. This week we dive into insightful conversations from previous guests including Brian Keane, Brett Bartholomew, Pat Divilly, Anna West, Jonny Cooper and Lady Chanelle McCoy. Brian Keane, fitness coach, author of 'The Keane Edge' and host of 'The Brian Keane Podcast' is the king of saying…

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#176 Professor Brendan Kelly - Professor of Psychiatry and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital 38:54

2y ago38:54

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Today we spoke with Professor Brendan Kelly - Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital Dr Brendan Kelly is a medical doctor who has specialised in psychiatry. His research interests include the epidemiology of psychosis, mental health services, the history of psychiatry, and human…

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#175 Dr Erik Korem - High performance thought leader and Founder of Aim7 47:02

2y ago47:02

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Erik is the host of the BluePrint podcast, a columnist for Inc., former Director of Sports Science for the Houston Texans, Presidential Leadership Scholar and an avid learner. Erik has huge experience in the weight room, with sports science, data, and cutting edge monitoring technology, pushing the boundaries of performance. Today we distill the ba…

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#174 Cal Newport - Associate Professor at Georgetown University, and Author of 'Deep Work' 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Today we spoke with Cal Newport - Associate Professor at Georgetown University, and Author of 'Deep Work' Cal is an associate professor of computer science who earned his PhD from MIT. His writing unpacks topics such as culture, technology and productivity. Cal has published several ground-breaking books including Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and…

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#173 A Season of Reflections Pt. III with Rich Froning, Sophie Becker, Shane O'Sullivan, George Kruis, Billy Holland, and James Horwill 41:11

2y ago41:11

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Welcome back to another episode of Reflections. This week we dive into insightful conversations with performance and leadership coach, and former Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan, 400m Irish Olympic track athlete Sophie Becker, co-founder of FourFive UK and former Saracens and England rugby player George Kruis, CrossFit legend and 4 times winner R…

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