Best Andrea Macdonald Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 297- 10x01/13x01/12x01 1:58:10

4h ago1:58:10

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All is right in the world because One Chicago is back! We’re breaking down all 3 season premieres as we discuss the introductions of all of our new characters on Fire and Med, Ripley finally coming clean about what happened with Pawel, Severide and Damon navigating their new dynamic, Voight’s new attitude towards life and so much more. Med 10x01 — …

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Episode 296 - S10/S13/S12 Wishlists + ECC2 Recap 1:48:20

3h ago1:48:20

1:48:20

It’s season premiere week which means it’s time for our annual wishlist episode. Some of the items on our lists include no one leaving. LJ getting the trauma fellowship, Violet and Carver working things out, Burzek finally getting married and so much more! We also do a huge recap of our time in Chicago at ECC2! Check it out! News — 2:12 ECC2 Recap …

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BONUS: Andrea Newman Interview 9:53

2d ago9:53

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Friend of the pod and Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman stops by ahead of the season 13 premiere to discuss what's coming up on the show. She talks about what made now the right time to explore more of Severide's family tree, Dermot Mulroney playing the new chief, Violet and Carver working things out and so much more.…

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BONUS: Allen MacDonald Interview 11:43

2h ago11:43

11:43

Chicago Med's new showrunner Allen MacDonald stopped by the pod ahead of the season 10 premiere to break down everything. We discuss Ripley's incident will affect his relationship with Hannah, Sharon and Dr. Washington's budding relationship, the 2 newest additions to the ED - Dr. Caitlin Lennox and Dr. John Frost, played by Sarah Ramos and Darren …

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Beyond the Tech - Solo Edition, Episode 1: A masterclass in leadership, innovation, and tech disruption with Toby Eduardo Redshaw and Bryan MacDonald. 1:06:22

8d ago1:06:22

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In this inaugural episode of “Beyond the Tech - Solo edition”; an expansion of our classic Beyond the Tech podcast series, Bryan is joined by Toby Eduardo Redshaw, a true titan in the technology leadership space with a fascinating career spanning multiple continents and industries. In this first part of a series of discussions with Toby, he begins …

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In Conversation with Andreas Rasmussen; Entrepreneur, Tech CEO, Investor! 58:54

20d ago58:54

58:54

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Andreas Rasmussen. They hear the story of Andreas's journey, from co-founding Nodes, a leading digital agency in Denmark that grew into a global company under Nodes-Monster Lab, to founding Ugly Duckling Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in…

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In Conversation with Darrell Stein; How CIOs are adding value to the PE world 50:48

14d ago50:48

50:48

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex sit down with Darrell Stein, a seasoned technology executive with an extraordinary career spanning major companies like E&Y, Vodafone, Marks & Spencer, and Reckitt Benckiser. Darrell shares his career journey from his early days through to his experience as a global CIO and latterly his transition …

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Episode 295 - Med 1x15/Fire 1x15/PD 1x15 1:48:23

24d ago1:48:23

1:48:23

We cover a lot in this week’s episode, including why Natalie may be the most problematic doctor in Med history, Will’s run-in with some friends from the past, the beginnings of Molly’s, Jin’s death, the early days of Linstead and so much more! Med 1x15 — 9:35 Fire 1x15 — 47:13 PD 1x15 — 1:19:02 As always, we want to hear what you think; make sure y…

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In Conversation with Gianni Leone; Global CIO at Sephora 49:52

1M ago49:52

49:52

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by Gianni Leone, the Global CIO of Sephora, to discuss his impressive career in driving significant change in global luxury, beauty and retail sectors. With over two decades of experience working with iconic brands like Ferrero, Gucci, Richemont, Walgreens (and now Sephora), Gianni share…

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Episode 294 - Med 1x14/Fire 1x14/PD 1x14 2:18:59

2M ago2:18:59

2:18:59

We’re back! We discuss Antonio getting shot in not one but TWO episodes, Ethan helping a patient with a complicated problem, Severide relationship with the original Renee, the end of Pulpo and so much more. We also discuss ALL of the new casting news and the Olympics! News — 1:46 Olympics Chat — 15:27 Med 1x14 — 43:34 Fire 1x14 — 1:05:30 PD 1x14 — …

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Episode 293 - Med 1x13/Fire 1x13/PD 1x13 1:46:33

2M ago1:46:33

1:46:33

We’re back from our unintended hiatus with another trip back into the vault! In our recap of 1x13 from all 3 shows, we discuss Sarah’s feelings about match day, how much we still hate Tate, Severide being the worst BFF, Boden’s attachment to Ernie, Pulpo continuing to be the one of the worst villains, Burzek feels and so much more. News/TV Roundup …

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Well, This is Uncommon | Benjamina Bollag Talks of Cultivated Meat 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

Neil Koenig Senior TV Series Producer and ideaXme interviewer, in conversation with Benjamina Bollag, founder and CEO of Uncommon. Neil comments: As concerns about the sustainability of food production grow, could so-called “cellular agriculture” be part of the answer? A new Cambridge-based startup called Uncommon is one of a host of new players th…

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"It" is happening | Discussing the Spiral Dynamics of Non-ordinary States w/ Gavin Campbell

2M ago

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In this Fractal Diaries discussion, Gavin brings his unique take on his own non-ordinary experiences, recounting his experiences and how they have influenced his understanding of reality. We interplay between Spiral Dynamics and Non-Ordinary states, and the vast potentials of these extraordinary experiences to expand human creativity and awareness.…

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Where to Buy your Next Mobile or Laptop? 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

Neil Koenig, ideaXme Senior TV Series Producer and interviewer talks with Kilian Kaminski, Co-founder of refurbed. 🪛⚙️🔨 👩‍💻📲 Neil comments: Does your home have a drawer with an old smartphone in it? If so, you’re not the only one. According to one study there are some 200 million unused phones in homes in Germany alone: that’s more than two per per…

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In Conversation with Rob Chester (former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China); a masterclass in crisis management 39:50

3M ago39:50

39:50

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex welcome Rob Chester, former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China, Rob is a seasoned leader known for his experience in both proactive compliance leadership as well as hands-on crisis management. Rob tells the story of his Walmart journey, including his pivotal role in China during a significa…

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In Conversation with Jose Pedro (JP) Almeida; one of the world’s leading AI experts 49:44

3M ago49:44

49:44

In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Jose Pedro Almeida (JP), one of the world's top health AI experts and pioneer in digital health. This is a great extension to our earlier episode on AI, “The emergence of the Chief AI Officer” here JP shares stories from his fascinating career as a leading figure in digital health, his role as the brainc…

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Episode 292 - Med 1x12/Fire 1x12/PD 1x12 2:10:52

3M ago2:10:52

2:10:52

We’re back and continuing our trip down memory lane. We discuss Maggie’s arrest, Will’s dive off the deep end, the beginnings of Gabby/Mills, Severide’s decision to move to Spain, how good the old crossovers used to be and so much more. We also dive in to ALL the recent One Chicago news and of course do another big TV roundup. News/TV Roundup — 4:2…

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In Conversation with Max Costa; a case study in how to hyperscale social impact 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Max Costa. Max's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and profound social impact. His is a unique story that showcases how combining talent, passion, purpose and tech can change the lives of many. From the small town of Alba, Italy, Max’s story begins with his passion and subsequent career as a class…

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Marissa Rose: Finding Caesar 1:29:31

3M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

Summary Marissa Rose, a paramedic with a background in advanced care paramedicine, shares her journey of navigating the challenges and traumas of her profession. She discusses how her childhood experiences and the need for help shaped her desire to become a paramedic. Marissa highlights the demanding nature of the job, the accumulation of trauma ov…

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Dr. Scott MacDonald: Prescription vs. Prohibition 47:19

4M ago47:19

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Summary Dr. Scott MacDonald, a physician at the Providence Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver, discusses the drug crisis in British Columbia and the need for safe supply harm reduction strategies. He emphasizes the limitations of current treatments and the importance of diversifying options for people with opioid use disorder. Dr. MacDonald advocates fo…

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In Conversation with Ian Cohen (The Accidental CIO) 45:27

4M ago45:27

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In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Ian Cohen, who shares his remarkable career from aspiring musician to influential tech leader. Self-titled, “the accidental CIO" Ian shares his insightful journey, highlighting his transition from the music world to technology, sharing some of his experiences in leadership roles at Lloyd's, the Financia…

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Esther Wojcicki | World Renowned Educationist |Talks of Unleashing Creativity To Raise Successful People 37:40

4M ago37:40

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Neil Koenig, Senior TV Series Producer and ideaXme interviewer in conversation with Esther Wojcicki, Chief Education Advisor at Knack and Chief Academic Advisor at Pressto.ai. Neil Koenig comments: What’s the most difficult job in the world? President, astronaut, neurosurgeon? No - according to the educator, journalist and author Esther Wojcicki, “…

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Episode 291 - 9x13/12x13/11x13 2:31:14

4M ago2:31:14

2:31:14

The season finales are here and it was a much more emotional night than anticipated. We discuss whether or not Ripley beat up Pawel, Bert moving into the memory care center, Boden saying goodbye, Damon’s shocking revelation, Voight’s kidnapping, Hailey’s exit and so much more. We may or may not even be joined very briefly by a special guest! :) New…

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BONUS: Andrea Newman Interview 42:04

4M ago42:04

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Friend of the pod and Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman stops by for an in depth chat about season 12. Topics discussed include Stellaride’s relationship, the big Brettsey wedding, Carver’s character development, all of the new characters, Cruz’s rough season, Eamonn Walker leaving at the end of the season and SO much more! As always, we want t…

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BONUS: Stephen Hootstein and Meridith Friedman Interview 1:08:06

4M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Friends of the pod and Chicago Med writers and producers Stephen Hootstein and Meridith Friedman stop by for an in depth chat about season 9. Topics discussed include Archer’s character development, Ripley’s backstory, Zola’s firing, Goodwin’s relationship with Dr. Washington, Maggie and LJ and so much more As always, we want to hear what you think…

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Episode 290 - 9x12/12x12/11x12 2:21:38

4M ago2:21:38

2:21:38

On this episode, we discuss ALL things penultimate episodes. We talk about Ripley and Hannah’s first kiss, Goodwin’s big decision, Fire missing half of its cast, Chloe and Cruz working on their marriage, the wild twist and turns of the serial killer storyline and more. News/TV Roundup — 0:30 Med 9x12 — 37:46 Fire 12x12 — 1:18:19 PD 11x12 — 1:59:40 …

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In Conversation with Thomas Cook CEO, Alan French 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, Bryan and Alex sit down with Alan French, the CEO of Thomas Cook, and explore his impressive career including his transition from CTO to CEO. Alan shares his insightful journey of reviving a legacy brand, revealing some of the bold moves he made as well as some of key decisions that guided Thomas Cook’s transformation into a digita…

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Episode 289 - 9x11/12x11/11x11 2:45:30

5M ago2:45:30

2:45:30

Another week in One Chicago in the books! This week, we discuss LJ applying for a trauma fellowship at Med, the new med student, Severide’s “action movie” moves, Damon’s mystery, Kevin’s continued guilt around the Corey Westbrook situation and more. We are also joined by Chicago Med’s Marie Tredway, who plays Nurse Trini. She talks about how she go…

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BONUS: Severide's "Action Movie" Episode, Season 12 Finale Preview with Chicago Fire Showrunner Andrea Newman 9:45

5M ago9:45

9:45

Chicago Fire showrunner and friend of the pod Andrea Newman drops by to discuss this week's action-packed episode, Stella "losing her sh*t," and what to expect for the remainder of season 12. We even ask her about a popular fan theory going around the internet regarding new floater Jack Damon. Check it out!…

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Christopher Litrell: The Breaking Point 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Summary In this episode, Christopher Littrell, a former police officer and mental health advocate, shares his journey of resilience and healing. He discusses the impact of traumatic experiences, the importance of support systems, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Litrell also opens up about his struggles with alcohol a…

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Episode 288 - 9x10/12x10/11x10 with Rachel Becker 2:30:13

5M ago2:30:13

2:30:13

This week, Bryna is joined once again by friend of the pod Rachel Becker to break down this week’s episodes. They discuss LJ and Maggie, Herrmann going full helicopter parent, the mystery behind Jack Damon, Hailey and Jo’s dynamic and so much more. News — 2:47 Med 9x10 — 14:04 Fire 12x10 — 46:55 PD 11x10 — 1:45:24 As always, we want to hear what yo…

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Art Moves Forward | ART on THE MART | MEGA Chicago Initiative Attracts Global Audiences and Artists 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

Neil Koenig, Senior TV Series Producer and ideaXme board advisor interviews Cynthia Noble, Executive Director, Vornado Arts and ART on THE MART. 🎨 🌍 📣 "Please note that the Poetry Foundation is no longer going ahead this Fall. “The Poetry Foundation collaboration is now going ahead in 2025, however the collaborating artists will be announced next y…

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