Best Ben Carrington Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 205: Dart Creation: Ajay Mitchell, Lotto Bub Carrington, Jaylon Tyson, NIkola Djurisic, and Jared McCain with @_prezidente 2:26:48

8d ago2:26:48

2:26:48

Draft Strickland's Prez (_prezidente) comes back for another odyssey into his favorite scouting type: slippery creators, or as he calls them, "prezbait." Deep looks into 5 prospects that no one quite knows what to do with, and full throated cases for aggressive placements on Ajay (Prez) and Carrington (me). 0:00 Intro + T10 creators 10:00 Ajay Mitc…

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Pharmaceuticals with a difference – Dr. Hartley Atkinson 25:51

10d ago25:51

25:51

AFT Pharmaceuticals is a great example of Kiwi ingenuity - growing from foundations in a garage in 1998, to selling its products in 70 countries across the world today. The teams drive? Using innovation to make a real difference to people's lives. For our June podcast series, focused on health, it was a pleasure to talk to AFT Pharmaceutical’s Co-F…

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Ep. 204: Latent Star Paths: (Nikola Topic, Kel'el Ware, Dillon Jones) w Ben Pfeifer 1:35:18

10d ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf) returns to discuss 3 prospects with extreme talents and physical traits that have confounded me this cycle: Nikola Topic (post ACL news), Kel'el Ware, and Dillon Jones. Ben Sells me on high outcomes for all 3, we examine their historical draft context, and we marvel at Dillon Jones' savant abilities. Enjoy! Nikola Topic 5:00 Kel…

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Fostering innovation in Tech – Gentrack’s Mark Rees 20:29

14d ago20:29

20:29

"Sometimes people think innovation is a separate team, but I think the best companies - a lot of the best ideas come from people throughout the organisation... We do a lot of thinking about how we can harness their ideas." Gentrack's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Rees joined us on our NZX Opening Bell Podcast for tech month to discuss the importan…

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Bonus: Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Preview Sprint 35:53

14d ago35:53

35:53

Who will win and why? Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Channeling the tech sector - TradeWindow's Andrew Balgarnie 26:00

22d ago26:00

26:00

It was wonderful to have TradeWindow's Andrew Balgarnie back in the studio for our tech month to talk about how TradeWindow is progressing in providing end-to-end digital trade to leading global brands in dairy, meat, seafood, horticulture, timber, manufacturing and freight forwarding.By NZX

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Ep. 203: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 2: Power Wings with Brian Schroeder (@BrianJNBA) 1:27:29

27d ago1:27:29

1:27:29

Premier draft analyst Brian Schroeder (patreon.com/BrianJNBA) stops by to discuss the deep well of power wing prospects in the 2024 draft. The playoffs have reinforced the perpetual truth that role wings with power-based athleticism have a valuable role on advancing teams (PJ Washington, Aaron Gordon, Josh Hart, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Aaro…

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Ep. 202: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 1: 14 "Role Stars" with Nate Grubel 2:23:07

29d ago2:23:07

2:23:07

Nate Grubel (@DraftDeeper, 2024 Draft Consultant and Analyst) returns to kick off a mini-series exploring the optimism within the 2024 Draft. Here, we each select 7 players who we think could thrive in a valuable NBA role, and how several have a unique productivity or athleticism that may hint at something more. Great conversation and episode for t…

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Ep. 202: 2024 NBA Mock Draft (Post-Draft Lottery) with Prez from Draft Strickland (_prezidente) 2:25:35

1M ago2:25:35

2:25:35

The Draft Lottery has come and gone, the Hawks have the number 1 pick, and the Great Prez from Draft Strickland stopped by to do a full lottery mock (no trades). This is what we would do, not predicting what the teams will do. So, we debut a lot of our deep scouting feelings in a very uncertain year. Enjoy! 8:40 Atlanta Hawks 24:15 Washington Wizar…

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Lights, Camera, Action! With Vista Group's Stuart Dickinson and Matthew Liebmann 25:50

1M ago25:50

25:50

Lights, camera, action! As strong movie enthusiasts, it’s awesome to hear how Vista Group's Stuart Dickinson and Matthew Liebmann have turned their passion to profession, as they explain how Vista Group provides tech solutions to the global film industry to bring people together to experience the magic of movies and cinema.…

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Ep. 201: NBA Playoff Lessons and the Shifting Role Player Landscape with Esfandiar Baraheni 57:09

1M ago57:09

57:09

Esfandiar Baraheni (@Forbes, @RaptorsRepublic, @ProHoopsWriters, @CEBLeague) returns to discuss permanent lessons we've learned thus far in this year's playoffs. Plus, a discussion on how the rosters of the Wolves, Thunder, and Knicks inform us on what "role players" will be most desirable in the NBA moving forward, including some 2024 draft talk. …

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From farm to plate - NZ King Salmon's Carl Carrington and Ben Rodgers 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

With sustainable fishing being incredibly topical at the moment, what better way to finish our sustainability podcast series than by talking to Carl Carrington and Ben Rodgers at New Zealand King Salmon!? Carl and Ben talk about how their company has learned to work and adapt with climate change for ideal growth of their salmon, as well as exciting…

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Welcome BeingAI - our first listing for 2024! With Sean Joyce and David McDonald 32:33

2M ago32:33

32:33

Earlier this month we were proud to welcome our first listing for 2024, BeingAI to the NZX! BeingAI is a company at the forefront of bringing groundbreaking technology to business operations. In such an exciting era for the team, we spoke to the company’s Chair Sean Joyce and CEO David McDonald about the inspiration for the company, why they listed…

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Navigating Global Commodity Trends 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

In this episode of The Opening Bell, we hear from Adam Davis, Co-founder of Farrer Capital Management, on the recent resurgence of interest in agricultural commodities trading. Adam delves into the drivers behind this trend, the impact of climate change on agricultural markets, emerging trends and sectors within the commodity market, and the signif…

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Let's Go Good Together - Bremworth CEO, Greg Smith 28:18

2M ago28:18

28:18

At Bremworth, sustainability is intricately woven into all aspects of the company’s fabric. We were joined by the company’s CEO, Greg Smith to discuss the inspiration and opportunity to take the transformative leap to focus purely on wool carpets and rugs and how they’re working hard alongside their customers to go good together.…

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Keeping NZ Connected - Chorus Head of Sustainability, Hannah Taylor 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

Now more than ever sustainability is front of mind for both investors and companies. As we delve into our sustainability podcast series this month, we had the privilege of chatting with Hannah Taylor, Head of Sustainability at Chorus. Hannah shares invaluable insights and trends shaping the sector, including the latest developments in mandatory cli…

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Ep. 200: Dream Big: Zach Edey As 2024's No. 1 w @DraftPow (plus Donovan Clingan + Jonathan Mogbo) 1:57:35

3M ago1:57:35

1:57:35

For Chucking Darts' special 200th episode, Swish Theory editor-in-chief Matt Powers states his case on Zach Edey as the best player in the 2024 draft. In-depth scouting, philosophy, and projection talk on Edey, Uconn's Donovan Clingan, and one of the draft's most underrated players, San Francisco's Jonathan Mogbo. 3:30 Zach Edey's as Draft Outlier …

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Ep. 199: The Final Four Xs and Os + Scouting UConn Darts with Brian Geisinger 1:36:22

3M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

The country's finest ACC analyst, 247 contributor, and NC State Wolfpack alum Brian Geisinger returns to provide in depth scouting reports on NC State-Purdue and UConn-Alabama. Can State pull the upset? (I think they can.) How the aesthetic difference between DJ Burns and Zach Edey may give them a puncher's chance. Plus, some draft thoughts regardi…

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Unveiling the next decade in global dairy export growth 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode of the Opening Bell, NZX's James Atkinson is joined by William Loux from US Dairy Export Council, and James Robertson from Fonterra for a panel discussion on the export dynamics in the dairy industry. James and William cover global milk supply, and challenges around weakening Chinese demand, as well as a shift in consumer preference…

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Ep. 198: Duke-Houston, UNC-Alabama, and the Sweet 16 ACC Party Crashers with Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird) 1:50:48

3M ago1:50:48

1:50:48

Acclaimed and accomplished ACC expert Brian Geisinger returns to analyze, in more depth than you will find anywhere, the 4 Sweet 16 matchups featuring ACC teams - Duke-Houston, UNC-Alabama, Clemson-Arizona, and NC State Marquette. Plus, draft talk on the darts therein. Enjoy! 6:00 Duke-Houston 47:00 UNC-Alabama 1:09:00 NC State-Marquette 1:30:00 Cl…

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Leadership learnings – Seeka CFO, Nicola Neilson 17:37

3M ago17:37

17:37

Seeka’s CFO, Nicola Neilson joins us to talk about what got her initially interested in the finance industry, the role senior leaders need to play in influencing change in gender pay and equal opportunities, and how Seeka is working towards closing the gender pay gap.By NZX

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Bonus: NCAA Bracket Sprint + Cody Williams, KJ SImpson, TDS Scout Updates 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

Merry Marchness! I do a quick sprint through my bracket after giving an update on the three NBA-relevant Colorado Buffs at the start of the ep (Cody Williams, KJ SImpson, Tristan Da Silva). Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Career Insights - Smartshares CEO, Anna Scott 23:35

3M ago23:35

23:35

Continuing our spotlight of female leaders within the capital markets, it was a pleasure to have a conversation with Anna Scott, CEO of Smartshares. We discussed what got her into the finance industry, what it means to be a female leader and her first six months as CEO. As a mentor for others, Anna shares insights into the importance of remaining a…

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Ep. 197: All Most-Improved Teams with Esfandiar Baraheni (The NBA's 20+ MIPs) 1:21:18

3M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Esfandiar Baraheni returns to discuss his article in Forbes calling for the NBA to debut five man teams for the Most Improved Player award. Then, he runs down his MIP winner, honorable mentions, and three five man units for 2024. We dive into the philosophy and importance of improvement, how the draft can predict it, which improvements matter the m…

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Building a career in markets - Craigs Head of Strategy, Hannah Gillespie 23:14

3M ago23:14

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Interested in a career in finance? For our next Opening Bell podcast, Craigs Investment Partners Head of Strategy, Hannah Gillespie joins us to discuss her journey within financial markets and what her role as Head of Strategy entails. Hannah also talks to the diversity of career opportunities within the sector and how a successful career in market…

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Navigating the boardroom: Joan Withers on leadership and career growth 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

For our next Opening Bell podcast, we had the privilege to speak to Joan Withers, a highly distinguished Chair and Professional Director, as part of our celebration of female leaders within the capital markets during the month of March. Joan talks to her career journey to date – including challenges entering the workforce following six years as a s…

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The Social Impact - Sir Bill English and Chris Wilson 30:04

4M ago30:04

30:04

Despite donating to charities being common in New Zealand, social investment is often not talked about. To help encourage more conversation, Jarden and ImpactLab have teamed up to create a report which delves into Social Return of Investment in the charities sector. To discuss the findings, we spoke to Jarden’s Chris Wilson and ImpactLab’s Sir Bill…

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Ep. 196: A Dalton Knecht Debate with Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) 1:36:39

4M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Maxwell Baumbach, host of the Draft Sickos podcast and prolific writer for No Ceilings (Prospect Overview, No Stone Unturned) stops by to discuss SEC player of the year and likely lottery pick Dalton Knecht. Dalton is a clear NBA wing, but how will his game scale to winning? Which sorts of NBA wings and contexts are instructive to his skillset? Wha…

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What's up for 2024? – ASB’s Chief Economist, Nick Tuffley 29:04

4M ago29:04

29:04

In complex economic conditions, we were joined by ASB’s Chief Economist, Nick Tuffley to discuss the role of an economist, the macro-economic trends as to why New Zealand is experiencing high interest rates and the importance of raising productivity in the year ahead. Nick also provides interesting insights into global trends - including the Americ…

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Journey to liquidity: The Cocoa Craze 34:02

4M ago34:02

34:02

With cocoa futures trading at all-time highs, NZX Commercial Manager Cristina Alvarado is joined by Martijn Bron, former Head of Cocoa Trading at Cargill, who shares his insights and experience in trading cocoa markets, and what has changed in the last 20 years. First up, NZX Dairy Analysts Rosalind Crickett and Lewis Hoggard give us an update on g…

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What's up in the markets? NZX CEO, Mark Peterson 24:14

4M ago24:14

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To kickstart our year of NZX Opening Bell podcasts we sat down with our Chief Executive, Mark Peterson to talk all things markets. Following the release of our 2023 Annual Results, Mark highlights NZX Group's solid performance amidst tough market conditions. Mark also shares exciting opportunities ahead for both the company and the capital markets …

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Ep. 195: NBA Playoff Races and Trade Deadline Wrap with TrillBroDude 2:02:59

4M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

Trill returns for a marathon on NBA contenders in the wake of the trade deadline. Who improved their chances, who did right and wrong by standing pat, and what teams can overcome their perceived "fatal flaw" come playoff time. 4:20 Mavericks as a true contender 11:15 Clippers Playoff Qs 18:00 West Favorite? 28:20 Warriors Trade Silence 36:00 Lakers…

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Ep. 194 (bonus): NBA Trade Deadline Sprint 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

A quick solo recap of four most consequential trades of a Trade Deadline that contained plenty of insight. Knicks Sixers/Celtics Thunder Mavs Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Ep. 193: Jonathan Kuminga, Aaron Nesmith, and How Wings Bloom Late with Charlie Cummings (@klaytheist11) 1:39:13

4M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Swish Theory contributor Charlie Cummings (Klaytheist11) discusses the explosion of Jonathan Kuminga in the Warriors' offense, how his herky jerky development path led here, and the team's new imperative now that he has arrived. Then, we contrast Kuminga with Aaron Nesmith, a wing who has solidified his role and returned lottery value in a much dif…

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Ep. 191 (Corrected): Revisiting the Future Champ Pelicans with Shamit Dua 1:26:02

5M ago1:26:02

1:26:02

Credentialed New Orleans Pelicans reporter and author of the In the No Substack (see below), Shamit Dua returns to revisit the maturing New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA's most dominant team over the last several weeks. 2:00 Pelicans' new and elegant offense 15:30 Zion embracing a "0.5" star theory 26:00 Rotation Experimentation During Streak 30:30 Tra…

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Ep. 192: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Draft Theory with The Ringer's Kyle Mann 1:22:48

5M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

The Ringer's Kyle Mann joins to talk about his beloved Kentucky Wildcats, and the two guard prospects polarizing opinions in this year's draft: Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard. In depth scouting report on each player, how each subtly defies a given "archetype," how each stacks up in recent Kentucky lore, and what recent draft history and theory te…

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Ep. 189: Big 12 Darts with Richard Stayman (@Mavsdraft) 1:10:32

6M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Richard Stayman of Mavsdraft.com and Locked on NBA Big Board stops by to scout the "superconference," the Big XII. 28:30 Kevin McCullar and how to spot an "old" lotto pick 46:35 Ja'Kobe Walter and the narrow path for true shooting guards 53:40 Yves Missi 57:45 Emanuel Miller and the best of the restBy Chucking Darts

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Ep. 190: OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett Trade with Esfandiar Baraheni 1:15:46

6M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

SDPN's Esfandiar Baraheni (twitter @JustEsBaraheni) stops by to unpack the Raptors-Knicks holiday blockbuster trade. 0:00 Opening Thoughts 9:50 OG Anunoby recent play on the Raptors 21:00 The "star value" question with OG 25:20 OG's fit in New York 39:30 IQ and RJ on the Raptors 50:40 The Pascal Siakam moves yet to come 57:20 Dreaming on IQ + Concl…

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Ep. 188: 5 NCAA Holiday Sleepers (Devin Carter, PJ Hall, Hunter Sallis, Matthew Cleveland, Otega Oweh) 44:44

6M ago44:44

44:44

A quick(-ish) rumination on the framework I am using to evaluate this year's prospects, and five in the NCAA that are severely underrated and why. Summer Article and Tier Framework 0:00 Devin Carter 11:30 PJ Hall 19:30 Hunter Sallis 26:00 Matthew Cleveland 32:15 Otega Oweh 35:20 For my article showing "average draft" tiers, click here https://chuck…

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The importance of being cyber aware – Alastair Miller 19:47

6M ago19:47

19:47

With the rise in cyber-attacks impacting both companies and individuals, we sat down with Aura Information Security’s Principal Virtual Security Officer, Alastair Miller on steps you can take to protect yourself and your business. Alastair covers common attack methods, why we are noticing a rise in attacks and where you should look for more informa…

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Recharge | Reshape | Renew – Gentrack’s Gary Miles 22:15

6M ago22:15

22:15

Following an extremely successful year, it was wonderful to have Gentrack’s CEO, Gary Miles join us back on the podcast to provide an interesting update on energy transformation, the three waters program and other exciting programs across the world that will provide opportunities for Gentrack and shareholders.…

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Helping you achieve your investment goals - AFIC, Mark Freeman 17:35

6M ago17:35

17:35

As a company who has been investing in Australian and New Zealand equities since 1928, Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) are well versed to investment strategies and how to find good companies to invest in. Tune in to find out more about the company through our chat with the companies Managing Director, Mark Freeman.…

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Ep. 187: Dom Barlow, Sidy Cissoko, and Spurs' G League Development with Karl Schoening 1:19:16

6M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

The voice of the Austin Spurs, Karl Schoening (@KSMedia13) joins to talk life in the G League, why the league is becoming a much more relevant developmental environment, and how the Austin Spurs are helping Dom Barlow and Sidy Cissoko get ready for showtime in San Antonio. Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Building a better future - Argosy’s Peter Mence and Saatyesh Bhana 19:55

6M ago19:55

19:55

With property being a hot topic in New Zealand, it was fascinating to speak to Argosy’s Chief Executive, Peter Mence and Head of Sustainability, Saatyesh Bhana on the company's commercial property portfolio and why they are shifting their focus to green buildings.By NZX

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Ep: 185: The Dart Rich Pac 12 (Isaiah Collier, Cody Williams, Kylan boswell, Kobe Johnson, Tristan Da Silva, more) with Zack Milner 1:32:40

7M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

Pro Scout Zach Milner (@ZachMilner13, formerly The Stepien, Tag the Roll) joins to talk about the conference laden with 2024 first round bets, the Pac 12. Isaiah Collier and the challenge of "star guard" prospects Kobe Johnson and connectors scaling up Tristan Da Silva and the High-Feel Vet profile Cody Williams and in-season development Kylan Bosw…

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Ep. 186: Chet, Wemby, the Bulls Mess, and a Rookie Grab-Bag with Steph Noh of Sporting News 1:08:03

7M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Steph Noh (@StephNoh) of the Sporting News drops by to look at the fascinating ROY race and rookie seasons of Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. We also celebrate the rest of the rookie class while Steph manages an existential crisis regarding the Chicago Bulls. Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Leading the way: Insights from Antonia Watson, the CEO of NZ’s largest bank 20:06

7M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode of Opening Bell, we delve into the career journey of Antonia Watson, Chief Executive of New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ. Antonia shares how her initial passion for accounting has helped propel her into leadership positions, the importance of being flexible and looking for opportunities, and how she has handled challenges entering a …

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Ep. 184: ACC dart preview with Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird) 2:01:36

7M ago2:01:36

2:01:36

Brian makes his return to after our triumphant March Madness troika this past year to preview the ACC and its darts. Kyle Filipowski, Jared McCain, and Tyrese Proctor. Woog Poplar, Matthew Cleveland, and Norchad Omier. Bub Carrington and Zack Austin. Carey Booth. Ryan Dunn. And of course, Brian's muse Reece Beekman. Plus plenty more. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 183: Early NBA Returns and a Dartbag 50:09

7M ago50:09

50:09

I go through a mailbag of early season NBA questions, plus give my impressions on Victor Wembanyama, Tyrese Haliburton, the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, and more. Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Ep. 182: The Nuggets Repeat Begins with Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) 58:48

8M ago58:48

58:48

Matt Brooks, writer and digital content provider for the Denver Nuggets, joins to talk about basketball nirvana, the "fun" repeat adventure the Nuggets are about to undertake, and how development looks for their crucial younger darts, including Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, Zeke Nnaji, and more. Enjoy!…

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