Best Toews Podcasts (2024)

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Ewald Arenz: Tasting Sunlight 49:09

18d ago49:09

49:09

German author Ewald Arenz answers readers' questions about his bestselling novel Tasting Sunlight. It’s the moving story of Liss, a reclusive woman who single-handedly runs her family farm, and teenage runaway Sally who takes refuge there. As they work together, Liss and Sally form an unlikely – and nurturing – friendship. Image: Ewald Arenz (Credi…

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Don't Try This At Home - Making Sense of the Early August Spike in Market Volatility with Taylor Lukof, ABR Dynamic Funds 28:59

22d ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, we are rejoined by Taylor Lukof, CEO and Founder of ABR Dynamic Funds, to discuss the spike in market volatility catalyzed by the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates that precipitated a sharp unwinding of Japanese yen-funded risk positioning. Taylor mentions how difficult it was for both professional and retail volatil…

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Women of the World: Edna O’Brien 26:45

1M ago26:45

26:45

In one of the last broadcast interviews, the acclaimed Irish author Edna O’Brien, who died aged 93 in July 2024, is in conversation with Kim Chakanetsa. In this bonus episode, shediscusses her final novel, Girl – which tells the story of a young girl in Nigeria who is captured by the Islamist group Boko Haram – the effects of lockdown and her love …

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Paul Auster: New York Trilogy 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

Another chance to hear Harriett Gilbert talking to bestselling American writer Paul Auster, who died earlier this year on 30 April 2024. Paul Auster joined Harriett in 2012, with a literary festival audience and readers from around the world, to discuss his acclaimed work The New York Trilogy. In three brilliant variations on the classic detective …

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Edna O'Brien: The Country Girls 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

Following the death of the Irish author Edna O’Brien in July 2024, another chance to hear a 2008 World Book Club episode in which she talked to Harriett Gilbert and an audience of readers about her renowned debut novel The Country Girls. Banned in her homeland on publication, it has become one of O’Brien’s most admired and renowned works. Producer:…

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HMPR Clement Feng 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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Stay the Course But Be Ready to Navigate Through Some Turbulence - A Conversation with Brian Weisenberger, Kensington Asset Management 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

In this episode, we discuss the current market environment with Brian Weisenberger, Senior Market Strategist at Kensington Asset Management. Brian shares how Kensington assesses the equity and fixed income markets through a systematic lens. Although the current environment remains conducive for risk-on positioning across equities and fixed income, …

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HMPR Maria Rodriguez 52:07

2M ago52:07

52:07

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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World Book Cafe: Toronto 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Toronto is a bustling city on Lake Ontario which is growing at an astonishing rate. Almost a third of Torontonians have arrived in the last decade and more than half were born outside of Canada. The city’s Mohawk name is , which means “the place on the water where the trees are standing".Noah Richler explores the fictional landscape of the city wit…

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Kevin Kwan: Crazy Rich Asians 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

Kevin Kwan discusses his internationally best-selling novel, Crazy Rich Asians, with readers from around the world. Chinese-American academic Rachel Chu lives a modest and happy life with her boyfriend and fellow academic Nick. But when Nick invites her home to Singapore to meet the family, everything changes – starting with the first class flights…

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A Timely, Interesting Conversation with Visionary John Davi from Astoria Portfolio Advisors 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, we are joined by John Davi, founder of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. Following three years of John consistently and accurately forecasting inflation would persist, he now shares his revised outlook for the current challenging environment and actionable recommendations for investors. We believe this interview will help advisors to nav…

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Seeking Growth Opportunities Outside the U.S. Market: A Conversation with Shane Duffy, Portfolio Manager at J.P. Morgan Investment Management 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

In this episode, we hear about growth opportunities outside the U.S. market, which has been dominated by U.S. technology firms, primarily those investing in generative artificial intelligence. Shane Duffy, Lead Portfolio Manager for J.P. Morgan's International Equity Growth strategy, identifies growth opportunities overseas, not just in technology …

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Standing Rigging Checks! 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

This week I am digging into standing rigging checks thanks to a Patron! For those of you looking to offer some support, head on over to Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast - Penny Caldwell | creating awesome podcast episodes, useful checklists, & free dow | Patreonto check it out!

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Miriam Toews: Women Talking 48:40

4M ago48:40

48:40

In Miriam Toews’s novel, Women Talking, the women of a remote Mennonite colony are hold secret meetings to talk about the crimes of the men who they live alongside. After years of being told that they were suffering from hysterical delusions, the women “came to understand that they were collectively dreaming one dream, and that it wasn’t a dream at…

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Positioning for a Steady State Economy: A Conversation with Lewis Stocks from WestEnd Advisors 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode, we are joined by Lewis Stocks, portfolio specialist with WestEnd Advisors, who specializes in managing strategies built around the economic cycle. Lewis shares the firm's outlook on the U.S. and international landscape and how they are positioned for a slow but steady phase of the economic cycle with an emphasis on U.S. sector posi…

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Percival Everett: The Trees 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Percival Everett will be discussing his Booker-shortlisted novel The Trees. This powerful and fiercely funny satire centring on revenge and racial justice in America shifts genres between police procedural, magical realism and horror with wit and consummate skill. Percival Everett addresses some of America’s darkest history with an unusual mix of p…

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#72 Spring!! Maintenance & Shake Down Sail... 28:09

5M ago28:09

28:09

This week I'm giving you some Spring maintenance/check ideas and chatting about a shake down sail to get yourself set up for success! Spring Maintenance Checklist available for free download at sailnelson.com/podcast! Episode #51.

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#71 How to build experience between courses! 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

This week I am answering a question that I get asked A LOT! How to get more experience in between courses. Not an easy task sometimes! Thanks for the question Ell, and please let me know what kind of sailing groups you guys have found to be useful! Enjoy!

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#70 Tender 2.0 24:52

5M ago24:52

24:52

Finishing up our tender discussions and talking a bit more about how I am selecting my tender.

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Charlotte Wood: The Weekend 49:18

6M ago49:18

49:18

Award-winning Australian novelist Charlotte Wood joins Harriett Gilbert to answer questions from readers around the world about her novel, The Weekend. It's a story of grief and friendship; three women meet to clear their deceased friend’s beach house and find themselves uncovering secrets and stirring up memories. (Image: Charlotte Wood. Photo cre…

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HMPR Howard Dvorkin, CPA 58:50

6M ago58:50

58:50

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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The Earnings Backdrop Remains Strong for U.S. Equities: A Conversation with Brian Mulberry, Zacks Investment Research 27:09

6M ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, Brian Mulberry shares with our audience the insights that can be gleaned from earnings estimate revisions as well as the need to contextualize earnings revisions with other data to provide a more robust market outlook. Zacks recognizes the headwinds of higher interest rates and a deceleration in post-pandemic spending, so investors…

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#69 New Tender Time! 18:31

6M ago18:31

18:31

This week I'm diving into a Spindrift project and researching new tenders. My last one met an unfortunate, and unexpected, end. Enjoy!

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HMPR Brooke Goff 1:03:39

7M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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#68 Chartering in Croatia: Interview with Graham Toews 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

This week I have an interview with my friend and instructor Graham! Graham came to Croatia with me in 2022 and loved it so much that he returned in 2023. He's here to share some of his chartering tips and tricks! Enjoy!

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Ann Patchett: The Dutch House 49:59

7M ago49:59

49:59

Multi award-winning novelist Ann Patchett will be discussing The Dutch House. A dark modern fairytale set against the very real world of post-WWII Philadelphia, tracing the love between a brother and sister, their vanishing mother, distant father and jealous stepmother. Ann Patchett tells the story of a family over five decades with a finely balanc…

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Covering the Left Flank of Your Balanced Program: A Conversation with Eben Burr, President of Toews Asset Management 31:01

7M ago31:01

31:01

As we kick off the 2024 season, we are pleased to be joined by Eben Burr, President of Toews Asset Management. In this episode, we discuss Toews' approach to dynamically managing downside risk in both equities and fixed income allocations within a balanced portfolio. Eben also provides his outlook on the challenges facing capital markets, especiall…

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Top 10 Experiences for your Sailor! 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

Are you looking for something unique to gift the sailor in your life? I've pulled together a list of some unique experiences to think about! 1. Sunset Sailing Cruise: Gift a serene evening sailing experience, allowing the sailor to enjoy the beauty of a sunset over the water. 2. Private Sailing Lesson: Arrange for a personalized sailing lesson with…

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Madrid 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

World Book Café heads to Madrid to talk to writers about a new boom in feminist fiction. A few month after the resignation of President of the Spanish Football Federation over a non-consensual kiss of footballer Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final, World Book Café investigates how Madrid’s women writers are challenging gender roles in the books wo…

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#67 Your Personal Playlist! 32:14

8M ago32:14

32:14

This week I am providing you with a personalized playlist depending on where you are in your sailing journey. For those of you who are new to the podcast, welcome aboard and this will give you an idea on what to listen to! For those of you who have been around awhile, thank you, and this is a great playlist to review past episodes and important inf…

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Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics 49:47

8M ago49:47

49:47

Presenter Harriett Gilbert and readers around the world talk to acclaimed Italian physicist and writer Carlo Rovelli about his runaway bestseller Seven Brief Lessons on Physics. A compact and engaging exploration of some of the most fundamental ideas in modern physics this book takes readers on a captivating journey through seven concise chapters, …

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#66 My Winterizing FAIL!! 19:03

8M ago19:03

19:03

Well, I have a dirty secret to share this week... Ugh. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out my Patreon page a patreon.com/yourpocketsailinginstructor ! Thanks for the ongoing support!

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#65 Crew You! How to solve crew issues on your boat... 27:59

8M ago27:59

27:59

This week I am discussing crew dynamics (again) and some conflict resolution ideas. Ideally you avoid these conflicts form the beginning, but we all know that doesn't always happen! I hope you find some useful tips and please remember to like, share and subscribe to keep up to date on my episodes! Don't forget to check out PATREON as well https://w…

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#64 Sailing (Han) Solo! 26:41

8M ago26:41

26:41

Are you looking to explore the world of solo sailing? I highly recommend it!! There are many benefits of solo sailing including: flexibility, adventure, problem-solving, personal satisfaction, etc. There are also several areas where you should focus your efforts to make sure your sail goes off without a hitch: planning, skill acquisition (especiall…

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#63 Your 2024 Seamanship Toolbox Kick Off Party! 21:54

9M ago21:54

21:54

This week I am trying out a few new things including a video podcast. Yikes. Today I am giving you some tools, skills and books to check out to kick off 2024 on the right foot. Here are a couple book recommendations, an essential knot recommendation, sail trim thoughts and docking maneuver to master. Enjoy!…

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Antonio Muñoz Molina: In the Night of Time 49:29

9M ago49:29

49:29

Antonio Muñoz Molina answers questions from around the world on his novel In the Night of Time. The panoramic portrait of Spain on the brink of civil war follows the life of Ignacio Abel, master builder and architect, as he navigates an illicit love affair with an American woman as the darkness of war surrounds him. Recorded in the prestigious Muse…

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Investing in Volatile Times: A Conversation with Taylor Lukof of ABR Dynamic Funds 36:24

9M ago36:24

36:24

In the final episode for 2023, we are pleased to be joined by first-time guest Taylor Lukof, Founder and CEO of ABR Dynamic Funds. We discuss the basics of what it means to invest in Volatility Strategies, how to consider such strategies within a traditional asset allocation framework, and whether any market insights can be gleaned from the behavio…

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#62: Sails - Final steps 21:44

9M ago21:44

21:44

Alright we are finally wrapping up our Sail Series!! Talking about types of fabrics used for sails as well as different cuts that your sailmaker may suggest depending on your sailing goals. Enjoy!

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HMPR Jennifer Chesak 1:03:35

10M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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Shehan Karunatilaka: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida 49:58

10M ago49:58

49:58

Harriett Gilbert and readers around the globe talk to acclaimed Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka about his Booker Prize-winning novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Almeida, a gay war photographer, recently deceased, with secrets aplenty, awakes to find himself sitting in line in an ethereal visa office, determined to find out who has murde…

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AS Byatt - Possession 26:47

10M ago26:47

26:47

English author A. S Byatt talks to an audience about her novel 'Possession'. First broadcast in March 2004 (Photo: A S Byatt. Credit:BBC)By BBC World Service

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Addressing Factor Investing Research With Wes Crill of Dimensional Funds 31:31

10M ago31:31

31:31

In this episode, we have the pleasure of catching up with Wes Crill, Senior Investment Director at Dimensional Funds. We address some of the latest academic reviews of factor investment research, specifically research for what's driving the factor performance/variability. We also discuss the challenges 2023 is posing on the factor premiums such as …

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HMPR Fred Cohen, MD 2 57:00

10M ago57:00

57:00

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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HMPR Lara Pizzorno Oct 2023 1:15:30

11M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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Xiaolu Guo: A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers 50:12

11M ago50:12

50:12

Xiaolu Guo talks about her novel A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers. The book was her first written in English and made prestigious fiction shortlists on publication in 2007. Twenty-three year old Zhuang – or Z as she’s called in England because no-one can pronounce her name – arrives to spend a year learning English. The loneliness an…

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#61: Sails - Finding a Sailmaker 25:59

11M ago25:59

25:59

This week I am talking about my process to find a match made in heaven! Finding the right sailmaker can go a long way. I have seen many sailors spend a lot of money and end up with so-so sails. Not good!

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HMPR Fred Cohen, MD 59:01

11M ago59:01

59:01

Brought to you by HispanicMPR.comBy Elena del Valle

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Getting Paid to Park - A Cross-Asset Allocation Update with Jason Bloom from Invesco 37:40

11M ago37:40

37:40

In this episode, we catch up with prior guest Jason Bloom, Head of Fixed Income and Alternative Asset ETF Strategy at Invesco. We discuss the current market landscape and economic backdrop for cross-asset class positioning. Hear why Jason was not surprised by this year's rise in interest rates and why investors are being paid to park in fixed incom…