Best Abi Adams Podcasts (2024)

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Inside sleep with Dr Jill McGarry 1:05:01

9h ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Jill is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works with clients and companies to develop and apply a blend of strategies so that individuals and teams go from exhausted to energised in the most effective way. Techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day. Jill has a gift for making it very simple and we cov…

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43. Rosie Jones 1:02:03

4m ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Does Rosie Jones have a wardrobe full of Nazi clothes? She wasn’t aware of it until she sat down for this podcast and opened her Wonderbox. This absolute rip-snorter of an episode has got absolutely everything you would want and expect from the ebullient Rosie - waxing lyrical about Scotch Eggs, a slightly controversial side-track into the Third Re…

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Exploring Developer Productivity with AI: Insights from Airbnb, GitHub, and Jumio 35:25

28m ago35:25

35:25

In this week's episode, Abi is joined by industry leaders Idan Gazit from GitHub, Anna Sulkina from Airbnb, and Alix Melchy from Jumio. Together, they discuss the impact of GenAI tools on developer productivity, exploring challenges in measurement and enhancement. They delve into AI's evolving role in engineering, from overcoming friction points to…

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42. Abi Clarke 55:35

5h ago55:35

55:35

It's Abi Clarke, comedian, Tik Tok sensation and viral bobbing-in-the-garden-with-parents superstar. Abi discusses her love of a plastercast of the female down-belows, her failed attempts to win back a man with Cherry Bakewells and Russell contemplates becoming a cheerleader. Abi is taking her solo show (Role) Model to the Edinburgh Fringe this Aug…

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Cyclical Living Unwrapped featuring Abi Denyer-Bewick 24:28

1d ago24:28

24:28

Abi Denyer-Bewick is a neurodivergent (AuDHD) sea creature with a deep commitment to the cyclical nature of life. Abi is part of the Red School faculty and has mentored hundreds of women through the Menstruality Leadership Programme with Red School. Abi works with groups and individuals as a Menstruality Coach and Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilita…

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Inside the Feel Good Fix with Lavina Mehta MBE 58:27

7d ago58:27

58:27

Lavina Mehta MBE is a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, author and mum of 3, she’s British Asian & is passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease. She gives Weekly Free virtual Seniors Workouts sessions, with my 76-year-old Mother in Law, in Gujarati a…

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41. Jamali Maddix 59:43

7d ago59:43

59:43

He's a regular panellist on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, he gone done Taskmaster, he's a fabulous touring comedian and he's made some insane documentaries: Jamali Maddix is in the studio with Russell! Let's get straight to the meat and potatoes about this episode - there's a fantastic story about the time Jamali had his Megadrive confiscated by his Mu…

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40. Maisie Adam 1:00:23

11d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Hawk Tuah! You've got to listen to this thang! Comedian Maisie Adam is in the studio. You'll have seen her on A League of Their Own or Have I Got News For You perhaps. It's a wonderfully thoughtful and funny episode; covering inspirational teachers, Victorian pornography and the time Russell bought a magic wand. Oh, and in case you didn't believe i…

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39. Kiell Smith Bynoe 58:58

19d ago58:58

58:58

From Ghosts, from Stath Lets Flats, from Sewing Bee it's Kiell Smith Bynoe! Kiell tells Russell about being trapped by some weird Scottish children, about the importance of massive birthday parties and the one feeling he would bottle and sniff forever... A lovely, jaunty episode that zips along and covers a good amount, only getting side-tracked on…

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Inside pleasure and fear with Niamh Daly 1:05:23

21d ago1:05:23

1:05:23

In this episode, teacher, trainer and author Niamh Daly talks about the effects of fear and pleasure in perimenopause. We talk about libido, and unpack the myth that perimenopause necessarily means a drop, or no libido at all. We talk about how to bring more pleasure into your life, how that re-wires the brain, about the value of yoga and different…

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How SiriusXM revamped their platform and developer experience | Jared Wolinsky 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

In this week's episode, Abi welcomes Jared Wolinsky, Vice President of Platform Engineering at SiriusXM, to delve into the inner workings of platform engineering at SiriusXM. Jared sheds light on their innovative approach to prioritizing projects, emphasizing alignment with overarching business goals. They explore how these strategies boost develop…

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38. Joel Dommett 56:13

28d ago56:13

56:13

Does Joel Dommett have beef with Alan Titchmarsh? And how did Davina McCall make Joel cry? The answers are all in this week's Wonderbox! Joel and Russell sit down across a rather fetching table to talk about the things that makes Joel such a happy chap. It's a lot of fun and covers everything from pig orgasms to bogling. Have a listen. A really spl…

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37. Emmanuel Sonubi 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

How did Emmanuel Sonubi end up doing a shift as a bouncer in full drag? Emmanuel Sonubi brings his majestic legs and superb comedy into the studio and tells Russell about his gender reveal mistake and gives some handy tips on how to perform a slam dunk. Emmanuel has just finished his latest tour 'Curriculum Vitae' so you'll have to take our word fo…

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36. Mo Gilligan 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

When did Mo Gilligan have a kick about with Rod Stewart and Madonna's son? And what's it got to do with his most precious items? It's all in this week's Wonderbox. Mo takes Russell on a ride through his life and it's full of fascinating tidbits: How to sell a suit, how to curate a perfect collection of trainers. Also in a wild Antiques Roadshow rip…

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Developer Experience at American Express | Michelle Swartz (American Express) 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

In this episode, Michelle Swartz, Vice president of Developer Enablement American Express, shares insights on improving developer experience. She discusses the creation of an onboarding bootcamp and the development of the AmEx Way Library for better knowledge management. Michelle explains how AmEx balances standardization and flexibility with the c…

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Unlock Massive Energy Savings with the Latest Solar Trend! 1:08:48

2M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In today's episode, we are talking to Dakota Malone, a community solar expert. We'll delve into the pros and cons of solar development and how you can benefit from it. Stick till the end to learn whether Elon Musk is correct in his claim that we can power the entire United States with one solar installation.…

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Inside burnout with Sara Slattery 58:16

2M ago58:16

58:16

Today's guest is Life Coach Sara Slattery, and we talk about burnout in corporate, the social sector and in wellbeing professions. We cover: What is burnout What contributes to it How to recognise you might be burning out How to find the confidence to change How to make work sustainable Sara supports values-led women in liberating themselves in the…

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35. John Robins 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

The golfer and comedian John Robins has plonked his behind in the studio this week to wax lyrical about the things that light up his life. These things include the Wikipedia page of snooker machine (and human if we're getting technical) Ronnie O'Sullivan, and John's massive bag of ketchup and mayonnaise, without which he never leaves the house. It'…

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34. Lou Sanders 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

Why is Lou Sanders moving to a farm in Portugal? What noise does Lou Sanders make when she snowboards? The answers are all in her Wonderbox, as well as how to have meaningful interactions with a cat. This is one of the most entertaining Wonderboxes to have been filled in a long time. You know who Lou is, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this far; …

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DORA, SPACE, and DevEx: Choosing the right framework | Laura Tacho + Abi Noda 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

This week’s episode is a recording from a recent event hosted by Abi Noda (CEO of DX) and Laura Tacho (CTO at DX). The episode begins with an overview of the DORA, SPACE, and DevEx frameworks, including where they overlap and common misconceptions about each. Laura and Abi discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each framework, then discuss how to …

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33. Shabaz Ali 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

If you find influencers ridiculous, this is the episode for you. TikTok sensation Shabaz Ali spends his time finding their most ridiculous promotions and videos and rips the piss out of them from inside his burrito hoodie. Shabaz sits down with Russell to talk about the most insane things he’s seen online (a café for gourmet water? Sellotape roll a…

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How to Meditate If You Have Zero Time 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

In today's episode, we are talking to Amrit Sandhu, a renowned spiritual entrepreneur who helps people better align their lives with their core values. We'll delve into how to find what matters most to you and why mediation is the key to unlocking greater success and fulfillment Stay tuned until the end to learn the top strategies for starting medi…

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32. Joe Wilkinson 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

It’s only bloody Joe Wilkinson! The Cats Does Countdown people’s favourite is in the studio to chat about his struggles with his high-tech hoover, the beauty of watching online cooking videos and how to embrace middle-age. It’s packed full of wisdom and comedy which is kind of why podcasts exist. Joe’s acclaimed podcast (with David Earle) is called…

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The science behind DORA | Derek DeBellis (Google) 47:50

2M ago47:50

47:50

In this week's episode, we welcome Derek DeBellis, lead researcher on Google's DORA team, for a deep dive into the science and methodology behind DORA's research. We explore Derek's background, his role at Google, and how DORA intersects with other research disciplines. Derek takes us through DORA's research process step by step, from defining outc…

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31. Richard Herring 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Podcasting royalty Richard Herring is here! Richard commits his dearest items to the Wonderbox; his stone cairn (with an incredible story about the fine line between art and insanity), his manky old ventriloquist’s doll and his purged bollock. You want a fascinating account of the last forty years of British comedy? It’s here. You want to hear whic…

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9-Figure Money Strategies for Everyday Investors: Tips from a Top Financial Advisor (Adam Katz Interview) 56:59

3M ago56:59

56:59

In today's episode, we are talking to Adam Katz, a renowned wealth advisor for 9 figure entrepreneurs. We'll delve into the fundamental principles of wealth accumulation that anyone can use regardless of their financial status. Stick till the end to learn how to retire early with only 300,000 in savings.…

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30. Laura Smyth 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

Laura Smyth is a comedian who is going stratospheric, quick. She’s a brilliant performer with a wicked turn of phrase who’s going to be on all the shows and in all the theatres before you know it. Laura comes into the studio to fill her Wonderbox, and gives it both barrels. She talks about telling drunk lies to her kids and about the thrill of bein…

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How Slack fully automates deploys and anomaly detection with Z-scores | Sean Mcllroy (Slack) 33:49

3M ago33:49

33:49

This week we’re joined by Sean Mcllroy from Slack’s Release Engineering team to learn about how they’ve fully automated their deployment process. This conversation covers Slack’s original release process, key changes Sean’s team has made, and the latest challenges they’re working on today. Discussion points: (1:34): The Release Engineering team (2:…

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29. Russell Kane 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

Russell Kane joins Russell in an all-Russell Wonderbox. And it takes in so much; why English people have such trouble dancing with freedom, some serious advice on making home curry taste like takeaway curry and just so many fascinating little pockets of information and chatter in this one. A podcast that just keeps giving. Russell Kane has just set…

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Cyclical Living Unwrapped featuring Tara Ghosh 17:44

4M ago17:44

17:44

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living., and is brought to you by Leora Lebof and Kate Codrington. Tara is a menstrual health educator, passionate about supporting people with periods to feel strong whatever season of life they are in.…

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28. Fatiha El Ghorri 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Stand-up comedian Fatiha El Ghorri is in the studio to talk Russell through her Wonderbox offerings, including ramadan, baby fat and birds in the wind. It’s a fascinating chat that covers Moroccan family life, and what it’s like being a female Muslim comedian in the UK. It's a lot of fun; Fatiha doesn't hold back. Fatiha is currently working on her…

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What’s up with internal developer portals? | Chris Westerhold (Thoughtworks) 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

This week’s episode is the recording of a live conversation between Abi and Chris Westerhold (Thoughtworks Head of Developer Experience). This conversation is useful for anyone early in their journey with developer portals or platforms: Abi and Chris discuss common approaches to solving these problems, pitfalls to avoid, building vs. buying, and mo…

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Inside gut instinct with Abi Adams 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Today’s guest is the sparkling, outspoken voice for empowerment that is Abi Adams. Abi is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and movement coach, and is the visionary founder of Project Woman. Her unbridled passion for feminine health and well-being propels her on a mission to embark with individuals and companies on a forward-thinking approach that puts pe…

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27. Seann Walsh 58:37

4M ago58:37

58:37

It's Seann Walsh! One of the most naturally talented comics of his generation, Seann tells us about choosing his flat so that he could still get to QPR while hungover. He explains why Blink 182 mean so much to him. And he reveals some of the people who were most helpful after the grisly business of Strictly. You want more Seann? You got it. He's to…

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This one PR trick can get you on TV 1:11:36

4M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

In today's episode, we are talking to Katrina Owens, a public relations expert who helps personal brands amplify their stories. We'll delve into how to get on TV even if you have no social media following. Stick to the end to learn how you can use the Seth Godin strategy to connect with your dream celebrity.…

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26. Sean Keaveny 1:05:41

4M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Beloved voice of radio Shaun Keaveny is this week’s Wonderbox guest and he chooses some belters to box up for posterity. Shaun tells some amazing stories; about being backstage with Dave Grohl, about his own band ‘Mosque’, and Russell and Shaun share memories about being the least cool people at BBC Radio 6 Music. Shaun has transitioned from radio …

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10 years of driving developer productivity at Yelp | Kent Wills (Yelp) 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

On this week's episode, Abi interviews Kent Wills, Director of Engineering Effectiveness at Yelp. He shares insights into the evolution of their developer productivity efforts over the past decade. From tackling challenges with their monolithic architecture to scaling productivity initiatives for over 1,300 developers. Kent also touches on his expe…

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QUIT MY $2,000,000 JOB after learning THIS about money (Khe Hy Interview) 49:28

4M ago49:28

49:28

In today's episode, we are talking to Khe Hy, who walked away from a $2 million Wall Street salary to become a writer. Today he's known as the Oprah for Millennials and helps others live a more self-aware life. Stick till the end to why he doesn't believe in buying a house or keeping money in a savings account.…

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Why YouTube Is Harder Than You Think (Aprilynne Alter Interview) 1:46:05

4M ago1:46:05

1:46:05

In today's episode, we are talking to Aprilynne Alter, a successful YouTuber known for her expertise in growing a YouTube channel from scratch. We'll cover what it takes to get monetized on YouTube and the top ingredients you need to make a viral long-form video. Stick till the end to learn how to nail the first five seconds of your video and why D…

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25. Paul Chowdhry 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

It’s Paul Chowdhry this week. The dead-pan British Asian comedy sensation sits down with Russell and selects some topics to chat about that vaguely might represent items for the Wonderbox if you look at them carefully in the right light. Paul tells a story about getting mugged whilst holding a gearstick, and Russell explains why acting up in school…

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24. Jon Richardson 1:04:43

5M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Russell and Jon are reunited from their time years ago hosting BBC Radio 6 Music shows together and as you might expect it’s a great episode. Jon and Russell disagree about the need to rehabilitate a happy old woman, Jon waxes lyrical about a wild-west themed pub. He then praises a man who threatened a crowd with a hand grenade. It’s a lot of fun a…

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This is the Silent Killer in Your Healthy Food 1:05:53

5M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In today's episode, we are talking to Douglas Mulhall; an environmental health expert who is working to uncover the top stressors that are making us all sick. We'll delve into the reasons behind the high levels of heavy metals in baby food and why should always have air & water filters at home. Stick till the end to learn if you should follow Bryan…

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How “instructional engineers” improve developer onboarding at Splunk | Gail Carmichael (Splunk) 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

This week we’re joined by Gail Carmichael, Principal Instructional Engineer at Splunk. At Splunk, Gail’s team is responsible for improving developer onboarding, which they do through a multi-day learning program. Here, Gail shares how this program works and how they measure developer onboarding. The conversation also covers what instructional engin…

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Good Looks Are Killing Your Real Estate Career 1:10:51

5M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In today's episode, we are talking to Sonny Moyers, who ranks among the top 4% of all real estate agents in the United States. We'll cover what it takes to earn high 6 figures as a real estate agent and why most people fail in the first 2 years. Stick till the end to learn if being good-looking helps or hurts your business and top life lessons from…

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Why Your Next Real Estate Investment Could Be Your Best 1:20:47

5M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

In today's episode, we are talking to Dale Wills, a real estate development expert who builds thriving communities in the mid-west United States. We'll cover what it takes to be a developer and how to raise capital using Private Equity funds. Stick till the end to learn the top tips for entrepreneurs starting in real estate and what kind of returns…

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You've Been Lied To About Chocolate 1:10:36

5M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

In today's episode, we are talking to Greg Peterson, a food-growing expert who grew 80 fruit trees on just 0.3 acres of desert land. We'll delve into what it takes to grow your own food and how it is possible no matter where you live. Stick till the end to learn the top tips for first-time homesteaders and why all you need is a window to get starte…

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23. The Buckleys 58:35

5M ago58:35

58:35

James and Clair Buckley join Russell to preserve their best memories in the Wonderbox. It’s quite a ride. James explains why a man would need five barbecues. Clair explains why five barbecues is too many for anyone. The highlight is probably a story about saving Sonic the Hedgehog from a drugs gang. Sounds implausible but it’s true. Get in there. J…

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This AI Knows Your Next Stock Move 1:29:17

5M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

In today's episode, we are talking to Noah Healy, an algorithm designer and mathematician who has a plan to save the world from AI destruction. We'll delve into how the big trading firms are using AI to disrupt the financial markets and what we can do about it. Stick till the end to learn how to increase your odds of winning at a slot machine and t…

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22. Iain Stirling 54:55

5M ago54:55

54:55

One of the most iconic voices of the 21st century is with us - the inimitable Iain Stirling! He takes an hour off his busy Love Island voice-over schedule to fill his Wonderbox. Iain lifts the lid on what it’s like behind the scenes in Spain when Love Island is being filmed, he tells Russell about his surprising past as a lawyer (!?) and reveals wh…

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Bootstrapping a developer portal | Adam Rogal (DoorDash) 54:43

5M ago54:43

54:43

In this episode we’re joined by Adam Rogal, who leads Developer Productivity and Platform at DoorDash. Adam describes DoorDash’s journey with their internal developer portal, and gives advice for other teams looking to follow a similar path. Adam also describes how his team delivered value quickly and drove adoption for their developer platform. Di…

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