Best Alex & Polly Podcasts (2024)

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441: How to Build a Business That Runs Itself with Ryan Deiss 55:06

2d ago55:06

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I’m joined by Ryan Deiss to break down his Scalable Operating System and the exact step by step process to finally scale your business beyond you. We discuss what it really takes to create a business that can thrive without you in the day-to-day. You'll Learn: Why taking a 30-day vacation is the true test of a scalable business How to map out your …

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Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan 35:34

2d ago35:34

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Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning their noses up at vegetables, or when they're teenagers and balking at curfews or dress codes. So what's the best way to encourage good choices in the face of a rebellious kid? Or a rebellious adult, for that matter? In this episode of Choiceology wit…

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440: How to Build Your 4-Day Work Week in the Next 14 Days 27:44

9d ago27:44

27:44

Ready to stop overworking and design a workweek that gives you more freedom without sacrificing your results? In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to implement a 4-day work week in just 14 days. I'll walk you through the mindset shifts you need, the planning process, and the practical steps to create more space in your calendar while still hi…

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439: The Power of Rest: Thriving in Business Without Burnout with Melissa Ambrosini 50:05

16d ago50:05

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In this episode, I chat with Melissa Ambrosini about how female entrepreneurs can run successful businesses without burning out. We dive into balancing self-care with business goals, recognising burnout signs, and how to create a business that supports your well-being and nervous system. You'll Learn: How to recognise early warning signs of burnout…

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On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly 38:03

16d ago38:03

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Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good that a few memories come to mind—maybe not every detail of the event, but perhaps a couple great moments. It can go the opposite way, too. Worst travel experience. Worst date. Our memory works in snapshots of particular parts of our experience. In this episode o…

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Do you have a critical inner voice? Plus forgotten actors enjoying a renaissance and your questions answered - SHRINK THE INBOX 51:18

22d ago51:18

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For the last episode of this season, team STB gets real with those pesky inner monologues (as promised in the Carrie: Sex and the City episode). Plus, what's the connection between 80s comedy-thriller Lovejoy and The Matrix? We explore actors who have come back from obscurity with aplomb. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, wha…

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438: From Struggling to Thriving: How Polly Tripled Her Photography Business in 9 Months 29:18

23d ago29:18

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In this episode, I sit down with Polly Thronsen, a talented family photographer and educator who has been on a transformative journey in her business. Polly is a member of our program The Next Level Club and in this episode she shares her story of hitting rock bottom and how she went from $10k to $30k months in 9 months. You'll Learn: The turning p…

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Green Hydrogen: The Key to Clean Aviation? 37:50

24d ago37:50

37:50

In the latest episode of CoMotion’s Fast Forward Podcast supported by the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance, John Rossant sits down with Taras Wankewycz, Founder & CEO, H3 Dynamics to discuss, the right range for a hybrid electric eVTOL, their EU-funded clean aviation project with Pipistrel exploring a new class of aviation-grade fuel cell systems, and solu…

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Deepdale Festival Podcast - The Henry Girls, Ross Stewart, Elizabeth & Jameson - Episode 5 38:03

26d ago38:03

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Thanks for listening to the fifth in our collection of special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Jason is your host for this series. In this episode Jason chats with Lorna and Karen from The Henry Girls, who are playing on Sunday, Ross Stewart, who is playing on Friday, and Elizabeth & Jameson, who perform on Friday. Lorna and Karen from The Henr…

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CARRIE BRADSHAW – How to fight the patriarchy and stop obsessing over relationships – SHRINK THE BOX 51:57

29d ago51:57

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In our final character episode of this season, we put Carrie from Sex and the City on the couch. Nemone looks at why Sex and the City hasn’t aged well, and Ben talks about diversity in the privileged, white world of the show. We get into Carrie’s shopping habit, low self-esteem, and why everyone in the show is SO obsessed with relationships, even t…

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437: The Power of Urgency: How to Use Authentic Urgency to Drive Real Results 51:16

1M ago51:16

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In this episode, I sit down with Jack Born, founder of Deadline Funnel and Voma.ai, to discuss the game-changing power of using urgency and deadlines in your marketing. Discover how creating real, authentic deadlines can increase your sales and why this strategy is essential for anyone looking to boost their online business. You'll Learn: The psych…

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The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball 31:42

1M ago31:42

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Your car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favorite team loses. Well, that was because of a bad call by a corrupt referee. In reality, many events involve multiple contributing factors. But we tend to gravitate toward single causes. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our desire to e…

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Deepdale Festival Podcast 2024 - Hawksley Workman, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson, Christian Smith - Episode 4 38:44

1M ago38:44

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Thanks for listening to the fourth in our collection of special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Jason is your host for this series. In this episode Jason chats with Hawksley Workman from Canada, who performs on Sunday, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson from Norwich, who perform on Friday, and Christian Smith from Cambridgeshire, who performs on …

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JACKSON LAMB in SLOW HORSES: Do spies make the best therapists? – SHRINK THE BOX 49:55

1M ago49:55

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Ben and Nemone put Jackson Lamb from Slow Horses on the couch. Gary Oldman’s version of Mick Herron’s character has become household name, and you can see why. A man with many layers, a million secrets, and a lightning rod for other’s emotions – perhaps he is the perfect Freudian analyst. Nemone gives us a crash course in transference and counter-t…

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436: The Simple Path to $100k Months 23:24

1M ago23:24

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Ready to scale your creative business to the next level? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you need to focus on to reach those big milestones, like hitting 30K months and scaling all the way to 100K months. We’ll talk about the key strategies that can help you simplify your business, streamline your systems, and maximise your profits—…

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Blue Sky Thinking: Integrating Advanced Aerial Mobility, with Marc Nichols 29:32

1M ago29:32

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In this week's episode of CoMotion's Fast Forward Podcast, Nick Perloff-Giles has an exclusive conversation with Marc Nichols, General Counsel at the Federal Aviation Administration, leading the “safest and most efficient airspace system in the world” that just announced $291 million of investments from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that…

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CAPTAIN HOLT of BROOKLYN 99: Neurodiverse, gay and battling racism – SHRINK THE BOX 47:52

1M ago47:52

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Ben and Nemone put Raymond Holt on the couch. We look at how this trailblazing policeman (the first black, gay police captain in the force) stands out from the rest of the precinct. We learn how family dynamics inform behaviour and what it takes to be a great leader. Nemone looks at a diagnosis of ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome for the captain, and Ben…

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435: Scaling Your Business the Simple Way with Ben Handler 39:54

2M ago39:54

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In this episode of My Business Playbook, I’m joined by my good friend, Ben Handler, the founder and CEO of Buyer's Agent Institute. Ben is a true unicorn in the business world. He co-founded Australia’s largest buyer’s agency, Cohen Handler, and has since moved on to build a thriving coaching business that has trained over 4,500 buyer’s agents. We …

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To Know What You Know: With Guests David Dunning & Andrew Flack 27:58

2M ago27:58

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In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the often-misunderstood and surprisingly common Dunning-Kruger effect with an interview featuring one of the researchers who first identified it, David Dunning. But we start with the story of Cecilia Jimenez, the humble Spanish grandmother and amateur landscape painter who took it upon he…

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Deepdale Festival Podcast 2024 - Kathryn Williams, Withered Hand (Dan Willson), Polly Paulusma & Jess Silk - Episode 3 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Thanks for listening to the 3rd in our collection of special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Jason is your host for this episode. In this episode Jason chats with Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand), who perform on Friday. With Polly Paulusma, who performs on Sunday. And with Jess Silk, who also performs on Sunday. Kathryn and …

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SCHITT’S CREEK and Moira Rose: this is narcissism – SHRINK THE BOX 50:09

2M ago50:09

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Ben and Nemone put Moira Rose on the couch and take a deep dive into her narcissistic tendencies, and what effect that has on the rest of the Schitts. Nemone explains how narcissism is not as easy to spot as its widespread use would have you believe. We also discuss the collection of wigs that Moira keeps in her closet and why they are transitional…

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434: Why Low-Ticket Offers Are Harder Than You Think 8:01

2M ago8:01

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In today's episode, I'm busting the myth that low-ticket sales are easier than high-ticket. Trust me, it’s not as simple as it seems, and I'm here to tell you why. You'll Learn: Why selling low-ticket items can feel like an uphill battle. The real reason why high-ticket offers are a game-changer. How to avoid the common pitfalls of low-ticket sales…

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Deepdale Festival Podcast - Track Dogs, Man The Lifeboats & Rich Quarterman - Episode 2 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Lovely to have your listening ears for the 2nd in our collection of special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Jason is your host for this episode. In this episode Jason chats with two of the gents from Track Dogs, Garrett (one of the Irishmen) and Robbie (the American), and to Rich from Man The Lifeboats. Garrett and Robbie talk about how two Iri…

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433: Say Goodbye to Ghosting: How to Get a Yes on the Call 15:52

2M ago15:52

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Say Goodbye to Ghosting: How to Get a Yes on the Call One of the biggest challenges facing creatives is closing the deal on sales calls. If you’re struggling to get a "yes" from your dream clients, this episode is for you. I’ll share my own experiences and breakthroughs to help you convert more clients during your sales calls. You'll learn: The ult…

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Explaining addicts' behaviour, ‘trapped’ dramas (Handmaid’s Tale) and your questions - SHRINK THE INBOX 50:37

2M ago50:37

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If characters in ‘trapped’ dramas escape, is that the end of the show? Ben and Nemone explore The Handmaid’s Tale and Severance as examples. Plus, Ben reacts to a listener’s ‘constructive’ feedback and Nemone explores Polyvagal Theory to explain why we might react in the way we do from childhood trauma. We want to hear about any theories we might h…

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The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to read 20 books this year, it's convenient to move at your own pace and schedule. But having a gym buddy or a book club pal can make a bigger difference to your goal completion than you think. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the benef…

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Deepdale Festival Podcast 2024 - Skinny Lister, Sarah McQuaid & A Light Left On - Episode 1 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Welcome to the first of our special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Chris has put together another amazing lineup for this year’s festival, so much superb music. This episode Jason chats with Skinny Lister, Sarah McQuaid and A Light Left On. They chat about touring, recording processes, up coming gigs and the music industry. All the chats are r…

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THE WIRE’S Bubbles: How do you help an addict? – SHRINK THE BOX 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Ben and Nemone discuss The Wire’s ‘Bubbles’ aka Reginald Collins. An informant and heroin user, a man with a fragile support network who finds himself stranded while trying to forge closer bonds with those around him. Nemone tells Ben how unconditional love is the hardest thing to give an addict, and the key to helping them start their journey to s…

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432: The Day I Thought My Business Would Fail (And How It Didn’t) 9:24

2M ago9:24

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Ugly Crying in a Carwash I’m sharing a personal story about a time when I had a major breakdown – crying in a car wash after receiving my first ever tax bill #uglycrying It was a turning point that taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, responsibility, and managing business finances. Tune in to discover how to transform your lowest moments …

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PEAKY BLINDERS’ Polly Shelby: the silent observer in all of us – SHRINK THE BOX 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Ben and Nemone discuss Helen McCrory’s iconic Poly Shelby from Peaky Blinders. She’s a devout Catholic, but up to her neck in the murky world of bootlegging and murder. Nemone gets into the thorny question of how she might match those up, and reveals how each of us has a ‘silent observer’ inside. We also dive into the history of women’s rights in 1…

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431: How I Support My Nervous System as a 7-Figure CEO 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Learn how to maintain a calm nervous system while growing your business. Have you ever felt like your business is growing faster than you can keep up? As a seven-figure business owner, this has been a lesson I’m continually learning: the true measure of success is a calm nervous system. Join me as I share my personal journey and practical strategie…

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Desert Horizons: What Can NEOM Teach Us About the Future of Mobility? with Adam Giambrone 19:45

3M ago19:45

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What could Saudi Arabia's futuristic NEOM, the Brooklyn-Queens Tram Project and Toronto's public transit possibly have in common?Meet 'Adam of Arabia' - Adam Giambrone, MBA, a senior transportation executive with decades of experience in providing innovative transit solutions who's threading the needle between legacy transit and the most forward-lo…

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’S “Taystee”: Adoption, Child States and Attachment Theory – SHRINK THE BOX 49:23

3M ago49:23

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Ben and Nemone discuss Tasha Jefferson, aka Taystee, from Orange is the New Black. We get fascinating insights into child states and how difficult they are to escape; attachment theory and why prison can be a better alternative to living in the outside world. Expect to laugh and cry while reliving one of the early bingeable series on Netflix. And i…

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430: Brisket and scaling your business 8:26

3M ago8:26

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Discover how to get a line of customers out the door for YOUR business. In this episode, we dive into an unexpected yet powerful lesson from the world of barbecue to help you scale your business. Inspired by Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, we'll explore the concept of the "Brisket on Bread Effect" and how focusing on simplicity can lead to extr…

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REESE WITHERSPOON and JENNIFER ANISTON’s Alex and Bradley tackle sexism and false selves on The Morning Show - SHRINK THE BOX 48:15

3M ago48:15

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Ben and Nemone put Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s The Morning Show characters, Alex and Bradley, on the couch. We ask how a person creates a false self at work, what makes Bradley break the mould and find out how Alex could ever have respect for her male boss in the middle of a #MeToo scandal. Stay tuned for more on false selves in our up…

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Deepdale Podcast - Amanda Loose (North Norfolk Living), Wildlife Update & Martin Billing (North Norfolk the Guide) - July 2024 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Welcome to the Deepdale Podcast, this is the July 2024 episode. This month Jason chats with two local residents, who both started life in Brancaster Staithe & Burnham Deepdale, and who like Jason went off to explore the wider world and found themselves being called back to the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. First up Jason chats with Amanda Loose, t…

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429: Samantha Wills 46:35

3M ago46:35

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Get in touch: IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurahiggins Website: laurahiggins.com Do you want to hit $30k months? Join my masterclass: 3 Ways to $30k here: https://laurahiggins.com/30 Want to work with me? Apply here Popular Episodes: 324: How to grow your small business with Donald Miller 407: Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell Hosted on Acast. …

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Addiction in “Euphoria”, Analysis vs. Therapy and Sir Salman Rushdie! - SHRINK THE INBOX 44:07

3M ago44:07

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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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428: The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Virtual Assistant (and nailing it the first time!) 26:22

3M ago26:22

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In this Quick Win episode, I'm spilling the tea on how hiring a virtual assistant (VA) can transform your business. Imagine freeing up your time, boosting your productivity, and finally focusing on the tasks you love. Whether you're drowning in admin work or need support for specific projects, a VA can be a total game-changer. I'll walk you through…

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