Best Dr Martin Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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An irresistible virgin redback spider lure (BDIS)

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Redback spiders have established populations in Central Otago and Taranaki, posing a threat to human health and taonga native species such as the critically endangered Cromwell chafer beetle.We talk to Chemist Dr Andrew Twidle, who is leading the development of a pheromone tool to eradicate these invasive redback spiders, the first attempt in the w…

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A Different Perspective with Martin Higginson, Founder & CEO Huddled Group plc 58:55

3h ago58:55

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This week Nick talks to Martin Higginson, Founder & CEO Huddled Group plc Martin is a seasoned Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT) entrepreneur with a history of founding, selling, and listing multiple businesses. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1982 with the sale of his first business, a BMX magazine, to IPC Magazines. After three years wit…

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15. A History of BBC Election Night Broadcasting - Crossover with The British Broadcasting Century Podcast 48:56

6d ago48:56

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This one covers BBC election night broadcasting from 1922 all the way up to the present day. It's a crossover episode with Paul Kerensa of The British Broadcasting Century Podcast and we were joined by Gary Rodger, author of the book Swing: A Brief History of British General Election Night Broadcasting. Support the Show.…

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BH365 Celebrates the Fourth of July: United States of America Independence Day 1:15

18d ago1:15

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Send us a Text Message. Happy 4th of July The Day of Independence This day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress July 4 commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In 1941, July 4 was declared as a paid holiday for all federal employees. The United States of America celebrates…

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The future urban consumer - part 2 (SITK)

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Join us for the latest insights from a comprehensive global study on consumer preferences, following up on our initial Future Urban Consumer podcast from October last year. Understanding consumer attitudes is crucial when developing new food technologies and farming systems. Plant & Food Research's Future Urban Consumer programme delves into how co…

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A Different Perspective with Dr Daniel Daniel, The Crypto Investing Program 1:01:53

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This week Nick talks to Dr Daniel Daniel Dr Daniel Daniel has over 24 years in dentistry and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency. Daniel specialises in teaching busy professionals, like dentists, how to invest in crypto confidently. His journey started at Dalhousie University, where he developed a passion for math and finance before his Dentistr…

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A Different Perspective with Magnus Houston, Alternative Investor and Entrepreneur 30:20

26d ago30:20

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This week, Nick talks to Magnus Houston. Magnus has diverse career background that spans professional motorcycle racing for Suzuki GB, where he competed in a support race to the World Superbikes, and self-taught creel fishing. He has founded and managed multiple seafood companies and has experience in the alternative investment sector. Additionally…

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Exploring agritech with Brendan O’Connell (PPF)

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In this episode of People | Planet | Food, Roger Robson-Williams speaks with Brendan O’Connell, Chief Executive of AgritechNZ, to discuss the role of agritech in creating a healthier, fairer, and more environmentally friendly food system. Brendan shares his perspective on what agritech is, how it can help, and how AgritechNZ supports a diverse rang…

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BH365 Moment: Moment in History - Juneteenth 5:19

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Send us a Text Message. Moment in History Juneteenth Celebrating the 11th National Annual Holiday: Juneteenth On Tuesday June 15, 2021, the U. S. Senate unanimously passed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. The bill went to President Joe Biden desk and passed. Today, Junete…

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Dion Mundy: new tech for the vine doctor (SLFM)

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New technologies are essential in helping scientists and growers combat vine diseases in vineyards. This week, podcaster and data scientist Tom Moore interviews vine doctor Dion Mundy about his latest research on plant disease monitoring, disease identification, and modelling for future climate changes. Dion was one of our first interviews on Scige…

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A Different Perspective with Marc Adams, CEO of Acquisitions4you 53:44

1M ago53:44

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This week Nick talks to Marc Adams Marc Adams is the CEO of Acquisitions4you, a specialized business consultancy firm that focuses on facilitating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for small to mid-sized companies. They provide end-to-end support throughout the acquisition process, ensuring that their clients achieve strategic growth objectives. The f…

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BH365 Moment in History: Memorial Day History 4:00

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Send us a Text Message. BH365 Moment in History Memorial Day History Honoring and mourning the US military men and women who died while serving to protect our country, as well as those that now serving. Also honoring their families who sacrifice their support and love these brave soldiers. We thank you and love you. Did you know? Each year on Memor…

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Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest flume tank (FTS)

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Plant & Food Research's Nelson site is home to Aotearoa New Zealand's largest flume tank, an innovative facility that allows scientists to test and develop new technologies in both simulated open ocean and controlled laboratory environments. In this week's podcast, Julie Blommaert sits down with fellow scientists Suzy Black and Louise Kregting to d…

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A Different Perspective with the Acid Capitalist Hugh Hendry - The Macro Maze 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

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This week Nick talks to long time friend of the show, Hugh Hendry the Acid Capitalist. Hugh Hendry is a prominent investor and hedge fund manager, best known for founding Eclectica Asset Management. Hendry gained considerable attention for his contrarian investment style and outspoken personality. He began his career at Baillie Gifford before movin…

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Future-Fit: Navigating Sustainability with Martin Rich (PPF)

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In this episode of the People | Planet | Food podcast series, host Roger Robson-Williams talks to Martin Rich, a former investment banker turned Chief Executive of the UK’s Future-Fit Foundation. Martin shares his journey from international finance to earth systems science and doughnut economics and explains why he now leads a sustainability charit…

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A Different Perspective with Mark Sheppard, Fund Manager M&L Capital Management 51:15

3M ago51:15

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In the 50th episode of A Different Perspective, Nick talks to Mark Sheppard. Mark is a certified chartered accountant with previous experience at Deloitte and ABN Amro Hoare Govett. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Exeter and a BSc (Honours) in Computing & IT from the Open University. Mark is the Co/Founder of Manchester and Lo…

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Food. Who's helping? (PPF)

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What would it take to make the global food system healthier, fairer, and more environmentally restorative? Hi, I am Roger Robson-Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Plant & Food Research. I am delighted to start my People | Planet | Food series in conversation with two remarkable leaders from opposite sides of the planet working on exactly th…

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A Different Perspective with Brian Cook, fitness entrepreneur 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Brian R. Cook is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience, having launched close to 200 locations for various boutique fitness brands. He holds a B.S. in exercise physiology from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from Babson College. His latest venture is StretchMed, a franchise specialising in 1-on-1 stretching sessions,…

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Roger Robson-Williams: A man on a mission (SLFM)

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Roger Robson-Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Plant & Food Research, joins Scigest podcast host Rebecca Bloomer to discuss his scientific journey and interest in the future prosperity of food production in Aotearoa. In their conversation, Roger introduces his upcoming podcast, People, Planet, Food, which will feature discussions with indiv…

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A Different Perspective with Houman Ashrafzadeh, Co-Founder of Urban Greens and Founder of Padium 42:09

4M ago42:09

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In this week's episode Nick talks to Houman Ashrafzadeh Houman is a serial entrepreneur with diverse experiences in business, finance, and management consulting, Houman has developed a unique skill set and a problem-solving approach to business challenges. Houman has current roles as Co-Founder of Urban Greens and CEO & Founder of Padium. Nick and …

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BHM365 Presents: "Real Relationships" with Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T), The People's Psychologist - Improving the Academic Pace of Young African American Students with Special Guest, Ron Hickey - President ... 52:30

4M ago52:30

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Send us a Text Message. BHM365 "Real Relationships" Dr. T, Terrence Schofield, The People's Psychologist Special Guest: Ron Hickey of the Helin Institute of California Topic: Improving the Academic Pace of Young African American Students BHM365 presents a new show that will focus first relationships, how we as everyday people relate to one another …

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Dr James Sainsbury - Buzzworthy science (SLFM)

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Working with bees, and in local body politics means you are always at risk of being stung at some stage, but that hasn’t stopped our latest guest, apiculture scientist Dr James Sainsbury taking up the challenge. In this podcast Andrew Dare speaks to James, who specialises in honey bee health and pollination, about his interesting and diverse career…

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A Different Perspective with Giles English, Founder Bremont Watch Company 37:08

4M ago37:08

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Giles and his brother Nick co-founded the Bremont Watch Company in 2002, specialising in the creation of luxury mechanical watches. As one of the select British watch manufacturers, Bremont was, in 2008, awarded the title of Best British Emerging Luxury Brand. By 2009, Bremont’s reputation for crafting classic aviation-inspired watches propelled th…

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BHM365 Special: Real Relationships with Dr. Terrence Schofield - Fathers to Sons: A View Into the Father/Son Relationship and How It Matters - Special Guest: Terrence Schofield, Jr. and Jacquez Cotner 57:53

4M ago57:53

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Send us a Text Message. BHM365 "Real Relationships" Dr. T, Terrence Schofield, The People's Psychologist Special Guest: Terrence Schofield, Jr. and Jacquez Cotner Topic: Father to Sons-A View Into the Father/Son Relationship and How It Matters BHM365 presents a new show that will focus first relationships, how we as everyday people relate to one an…

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The New Zealand Food Composition Database (SITK)

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Knowing what’s in the food you consume is important – to help with that, scientists at Plant & Food Research are responsible for managing a database containing more than 2,700 foods commonly consumed in Aotearoa. In this episode we hear more about what the New Zealand Food Composition Database is and how to use it from Dr Carolyn Lister, leader of …

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A Different Perspective with Judith Batchelar OBE, Chair, Non Executive Director, Trustee and Advisor 39:12

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This week, Nick talks to Judith Batchelar OBE. Judith Batchelar OBE is a distinguished figure with over 35 years of experience in the food and drink industry. Her career began in manufacturing before she transitioned into retail, working at Marks and Spencer. From 2004 to 2021, she was pivotal at Sainsbury’s as the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, ov…

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A Different Perspective with Sid Lall, Fund Manager 32:25

5M ago32:25

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This week, Nick Searle talks to Sid Lall, Fund Manager. After joining Giles Hargreave in 2007 to work on the Marlborough Special Situations Fund, Sid was instrumental in the design and launch of the Marlborough Multi Cap Income Fund in 2011 and has remained its lead manager. The Marlborough Multi Cap Income Fund was the first among their funds to s…

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Mobile aquaculture (FTS)

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New Zealand’s ocean space is many times larger than our land area and presents an enormous opportunity to expand into sustainable open ocean aquaculture for finfish and shellfish. In this week’s podcast, Julie Blommaert speaks to scientist Suzy Black about mobile aquaculture, an innovative new system for farming fish that has massive potential for …

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BH365 Celebrating Black History Month - Quotes, Stories, and Interviews - Black Solutionists - Cathy Hughes, Part 2 6:02

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Send us a Text Message. Black Solutionists Series: Episode 5 Cathy Hughes - Part 2 Founder of An Influential Black media Network (Urban One, TV One, iOne Digital) We are presenting a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowledge and life le…

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A Different Perspective with Zeke Faux, Investigative Reporter and Author 1:09:10

5M ago1:09:10

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This week Nick talks to Zeke Faux, Investigative Reporter and Author. Zeke Faux is an investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of the 2023 book "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". The book examines the wild characters of the cryptocurrency world. Nick and Zeke discuss the downfall of the FTX exchange in 2022 led by…

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Dr Andrew Allan: A life in genes (SLFM)

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Today on Scigest, we speak to Dr Andrew Allan, Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research and Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland. Andy was recently elected as a Fellow to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi in recognition of more than 30 years of research in plant genetics, and has featured on th…

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BH365 Celebrating Black History Month - Quotes, Stories, and Interviews - Black Solutionists Series, Episode 4 - Cathy Hughes, Part 1 5:29

6M ago5:29

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Send us a Text Message. BH365 Presents Black Solutionists Series Cathy Hughes - Part 1 - Episode 4 Founder of An Influential Black media Network (Urban One, TV One, iOne Digital) We are presenting a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowl…

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BH365 Celebrating Black History Month - Quotes, Stories, and Interviews - Black Solutionist Series Invitation 1:11

6M ago1:11

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Send us a Text Message. BHM365 Celebrating Black History Month Black Solutionist Series Black Solutionist Series We are introducing a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowledge and life lessons on success that made a difference in histor…

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A Different Perspective with The Acid Capitalist, Hugh Hendry 56:48

6M ago56:48

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In this week's episode Nick talks to friend of the show Hugh Hendry. Nick and Hugh talk through Hugh’s thoughts on the outlook for 2024 and go on a macro Acid Capitalist trip along the way. They discuss when will the Fed cut interest rates, the 1970s and Hugh's white paper on the parallels between the monetary landscape and the Chernobyl nuclear di…

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Crossing Borders: Embracing A Science Career in New Zealand (SIS)

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From language barriers to cultural adjustments, international students and professionals face unique challenges when relocating to a new country to pursue their science careers. In this podcast episode, Jay Jayaraman, hailing from Fiji, chats with fellow scientists Luna Hasna from Bangladesh, Liz Florez from Peru, and Tina Wang from China. Together…

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A Different Perspective with Mark Mills, Entrepreneur and Advisor 40:39

6M ago40:39

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This week, Nick speaks to Mark Mills, Entrepreneur and Advisor. Mark is an Advisor who has built and sold businesses throughout his career. Mark set out to build and exit Cardpoint plc which he grew from a start-up in 2000 to revenues of £100m annually in 2006 with resulting EBITDA of £19.8m in that financial year. Mark’s expertise is derived from …

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BH365 Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Birthday: The Ultimate Measure of A Man 0:59

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Send us a Text Message. BHM365 Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Famous Quote Famous Quote: The Ultimate Measure Of A Man “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Click the link below to get BH365 book: "BH365…

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A Different Perspective with Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling Group 37:29

7M ago37:29

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This week, Nick speaks to Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling Group. Graeme is a notable entrepreneur, with a reputation for successfully negotiating deals in his own inimitable style: bold, direct, and uncompromising. He has decades of experience in bringing together fragmented markets and successfully negotiating high-value deals…

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Jolon Dyer: From introvert to science leader (SLFM)

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Science careers can take many paths, some planned and some not. This week Tom Moore speaks to Jolon Dyer who is the GM Science Services at Plant & Food Research about his fascinating science journey from working on innovative cancer drug research, to teaching English in Japan, to then looking at the science around wool fibres before moving into lea…

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Dr David Teulon Biosecurity and beyond (SLFM)

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Today on Scigest we speak to Dr David Teulon - an entomologist and Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research. During his 30-plus year career in science, Dr Teulon has championed sustainable pest management and biosecurity research through his efforts as a researcher and in his role as the Director of Better Border Biosecurity or B3. In 2023 Davi…

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A Different Perspective with Edwin Brenninkmeyer, Founder and CEO of Oriens Aviation 44:48

8M ago44:48

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This week, Nick speaks to Edwin Brenninkmeyer, CEO of Oriens Aviation. Edwin is founder and CEO of Oriens Aviation, an exclusive distributor for Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft in the British Isles. The company, as the Authorized Centre for Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft, is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of services for private aircraft own…

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Fresh findings on beneficial insects (BIOSECURITY)

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Scientists studying the pollination of native plants have been surprised by the large number of insect visitors contributing to pollination, which bodes well for those planting native species on their farms. This week podcaster and scientist Dr Tom Moore speaks to Entomologist Brad Howlett who provides an update on this research project. The resear…

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BH365 Sunday Memoirs: Black Solutionists Series - Reginald F. Lewis - First Black Billionaire, Part 3-Final Episode 5:55

8M ago5:55

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Send us a Text Message. Sunday Memoirs Black Solutionists Part 3-Final Episode Reginald F. Lewis First Black Billionaire Sunday Memoirs takes a look back in the past to find inspiration for the future. We will take time to share great inspiring accounts and building moments of the Black Church and others, depicting religious traditions and spiritua…

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Happy Thanksgiving 2023! 0:27

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Send us a Text Message. BHM365 Happy Thanksgiving! Scripture Meditation: "O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever." (Psalm 136:1) May you find much love and peace during this holiday season. Direct Link to listen: https://backhistorymatters365.Buzzsprout.com Comments at Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/BHM…

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A Different Perspective with Swen Lorenz, CEO of Sarnia Asset Management 36:07

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This week, Nick speaks to Swen Lorenz, CEO & Founder of Sarnia Asset Management, a fund manager based in Guernsey, Channel Islands. Sarnia Asset Management is in the process of launching several high-performing niche funds in public equity. Swen has a 25-year track record start-ups, turnarounds, fund management and also runs an investment website a…

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14. 'Yes Minister' - Crossover with the British Sitcom History Podcast 47:24

8M ago47:24

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"In stage one, we say nothing is going to happen. Stage two, we say something may be about to happen, but we should do nothing about it. In stage three, we say that maybe we should do something about it, but there’s nothing we can do. .....Stage four, we say maybe there was something we could have done, but it’s too late now.” I'm joined by 'my rig…

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BH365 Sunday Memoirs: Black Solutionists Series - Reginald F. Lewis - First Black Billionaire, Part 2 7:19

8M ago7:19

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Send us a Text Message. Sunday Memoirs Black Solutionists Part 2 Reginald F. Lewis First Black Billionaire Sunday Memoirs takes a look back in the past to find inspiration for the future. We will take time to share great inspiring accounts and building moments of the Black Church and others, depicting religious traditions and spiritual awakenings t…

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Morning Meditations: Proverbs 2 - Moral Benefits of Wisdom 3:16

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Send us a Text Message. Morning Meditations Proverbs 2 Moral Benefits of Wisdom Morning Meditations take the time to stop for a moment and embrace inspirational words that refuel us for the day. These moments of inspiration are taken from the Bible and special inspirational readings. Hopefully this time will inspire you as the listener to start you…

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Working with wētā (SLS)

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In Marlborough’s Awatere Valley ground wētā are a common sight on some vineyards, burrowing in soft irrigated soil beneath the vines. Winemakers are keen to find ways to co-exist with this taonga species, including looking for sustainable solutions that could help prevent wētā from feasting on the tender foliage on grape vines during the crucial sp…

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A Different Perspective with Anthony Chow, co-founder of Agronomics 38:39

9M ago38:39

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This week, Nick talks to Anthony Chow, Co-Founder of Agronomics. Anthony co-founded Argonomics in 2018 alongside author, entrepreneur and investor, Jim Mellon. Agronomics is the leading London listed company in the field of cellular agriculture. Cellular agriculture is the production of agriculture products directly from cell cultures that would ha…

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