Best Astute Podcasts (2024)

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Tech Talk - 29 June 24 - Nationaloptout 3:40

5d ago3:40

3:40

David looks into the national attempt at de-spammifying your phone. https://www.nationaloptout.org/By David Donde

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PlanningxChange 118: YIMBY Melbourne: Build, Baby, Build 1:10:47

10d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

In PX118 our guests are Jonathan O’Brien and Jonathan Nolan of YIMBY Melbourne.Details of YIMBY Melbourne are at https://www.yimby.melbourneYIMBY Melbourne seeks a ‘People-led’ ‘Grassroots’ ‘For Housing Abundance.’ The YIMBY website states: ‘A better Melbourne is possible. A Melbourne that is affordable, liveable, and sustainable. A city that is wa…

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PlanningxChange 118: YIMBY Melbourne: Build, Baby, Build 1:10:48

10d ago1:10:48

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In PX118 our guests are Jonathan O’Brien and Jonathan Nolan of YIMBY Melbourne. Details of YIMBY Melbourne are at https://www.yimby.melbourne YIMBY Melbourne seeks a ‘People-led’ ‘Grassroots’ ‘For Housing Abundance.’ The YIMBY website states: ‘A better Melbourne is possible. A Melbourne that is affordable, liveable, and sustainable. A city that is …

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Tech Talk - 22 June 24 - Batteries From Cars for the Grid 3:14

12d ago3:14

3:14

Is this the turning point for EV’s and sustainable power?By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 15 June 24 - Leatherman Arc 3:29

20d ago3:29

3:29

David tests the ultimate multi-tool th eLeatherman arc, or is it?By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 08 June 24 - Warranties with Makro 5:19

26d ago5:19

5:19

David talks to Miles White Group Financial Services Portfolio at Massmart about Warranties.By David Donde

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Time Machine: Van & Schenck 36:31

27d ago36:31

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Welcome to our first "Time Machine" episode of Senior Stories! This episode, we travel back to December of 1916, a time when some of the earliest recorded artists in world history were making music that is as apealing and relevant as music in our current time! Jump in your Delorean and lets visit Vaudville in the great Jazz Age. Great Scott! Lets m…

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Tech Talk - 01 June 24 - Sonos Roam 2 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

David Reviews a portable waterproof and powerful Speaker from Sonos.By David Donde

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Harlie the Balladeer Part 3 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

Part 3: Join us as we explore the multifaceted life of Harlie Ferguson. From his time as a soldier in Vietnam to being a musician in Austin, Texas, Harlie's story is one of resilience and creativity. He found success as a jingle writer in Nebraska and later worked in radiology, showcasing his diverse talents and dedication to helping others. Tune i…

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PlanningxChange 117: Rob Parker, Trilith, New Urbanism working 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

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In PX117 our guest is Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC. Rob oversees with a development team the continued growth of the Trilith Township and Film Studios. Trilith is located on the edge of Altana in Fayette County, Georgia. Trilith is in the advance guard of new urbanism practices. Details at https://www.trilith.comTrilith is a la…

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PlanningxChange 117: Rob Parker - Trilith - New Urbanism 2.0++ 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

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In PX117 our guest is Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC. Rob oversees with a development team the continued growth of the Trilith Township and Film Studios. Trilith is located on the edge of Altana in Fayette County, Georgia. Trilith is in the advance guard of new urbanism practices. Details at https://www.trilith.com Trilith is a l…

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Tech Talk - 25 May 24 - Epson L3250 3:39

1M ago3:39

3:39

David tests the economical Epson home office printer.By David Donde

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Harlie the Balladeer Part 2 32:52

1M ago32:52

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Part 2 - Join us as we explore the multifaceted life of Harlie Ferguson. From his time as a soldier in Vietnam to being a musician in Austin, Texas, Harlie's story is one of resilience and creativity. He found success as a jingle writer in Nebraska and later worked in radiology, showcasing his diverse talents and dedication to helping others. Tune …

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Tech Talk - 18 May 24 - Ultrahuman Ring 4:18

2M ago4:18

4:18

David tests a fitness device packed into a wedding band ring.By David Donde

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Harlie the Balladeer 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

Part 1 of 3: Join us as we explore the multifaceted life of Harlie Ferguson. From his time as a soldier in Vietnam to being a musician in Austin, Texas, Harlie's story is one of resilience and creativity. He found success as a jingle writer in Nebraska and later worked in radiology, showcasing his diverse talents and dedication to helping others. T…

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Tech Talk - 11 May 24 - Amazon.co.za 3:17

2M ago3:17

3:17

Amazon shopping is finally here.By David Donde

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Ep.184 3 Guys Walk Into A Podcast - Confessions of the podcasters! 2:08:26

2M ago2:08:26

2:08:26

Join us for a candid and insightful discussion as three seasoned photography podcasters— Dave Clayton (He Shoots, He Draws), Kersten Luts (Camera Shake podcast) and Steve Brazill (Behind the Shot) — we share our experiences, challenges, and triumphs in creating and maintaining our own design and photography podcasts. In this episode, we delve into …

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The Astute Paul Durbin 3 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

Paul has quite a story to tell! From serving in Vietnam to his philosophy on mathematics, his story is one you do not want to miss!By TJ Chrastil / OPE Podcast Group

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Tech Talk - 04 May 24 - WhatsApp Power Tips 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

David Donde explains how to simply get the most out of WhatsApp with tips and tricksBy David Donde

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The Astute Paul Durbin 2 33:05

2M ago33:05

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Paul has quite a story to tell! From serving in Vietnam to his philosophy on mathematics, his story is one you do not want to miss!By TJ Chrastil / OPE Podcast Group

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PlanningxChange 116: Stephen Rowley - author, planning professional, academic and astute commentator. 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

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In PX116 our guest is Stephen Rowley. Stephen is the author of two books, ‘Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood’s Ideal Communities’ and ‘The Victorian Planning System: Practice, Problems and Prospects’. In February 2022 he was made of a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, the citation included: ‘Over the first 20 years of …

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PlanningxChange 116: Stephen Rowley - author, planner, academic and astute commentator. 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

In PX116 our guest is Stephen Rowley. Stephen is the author of two books, ‘Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood’s Ideal Communities’ and ‘The Victorian Planning System: Practice, Problems and Prospects’. In February 2022 he was made a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, the citation included: ‘Over the first 20 years of his…

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Tech Talk - 27 April 24 - Privacy in a new world 3:43

2M ago3:43

3:43

David Donde explores the intrusions on privacy our devices are creating.By David Donde

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The Astute Paul Durbin 32:01

2M ago32:01

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Paul has quite a story to tell! From serving in Vietnam to his philosophy on mathematics, his story is one you do not want to miss!By TJ Chrastil / OPE Podcast Group

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Tech Talk - 19 April 24 - Honor X9b 3:00

3M ago3:00

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David Reviews the excellent Honor X9b mid-range phone.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 13 April 24 - Meaco Sefte 10’Pro 3:03

3M ago3:03

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Its a fan for a desk and it cools and it doesn’t annoy.By David Donde

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PlanningxChange 115: Liz Mackevicius Organisational coach for the built environment 51:15

3M ago51:15

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In PX115 our guest is Liz Mackevicius. Liz is an urban planner who has taken a new role as an organisational coach for those in the built environment industry. She will be leading the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) program ‘Pathway to Lead’. Information about the program, and the link to register for the session is:https://www.planning.org.a…

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PlanningxChange 115: Liz Mackevicius, organisational coach 51:16

3M ago51:16

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In PX115 our guest is Liz Mackevicius. Liz is an urban planner who has taken a new role as an organisational coach for those in the built environment industry. She will be leading the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) program ‘Pathway to Lead’. Information about the program, and the link to register for the session is: https://www.planning.org.…

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Tech Talk - 06 Apr 24 - Mesh Networks vs Wifi extenders 3:27

3M ago3:27

3:27

Do wifi extenders work? IS there a better waBy David Donde

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Tech Talk - 31 Mar 24 - External Displays 4:26

3M ago4:26

4:26

Our resident Tech Expert discusses the benefits of external displays for your laptop.By David Donde

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Brendan Hurley, Co-Owner/Manager, Astute RM 33:03

3M ago33:03

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The mission: To better meet the needs of dealership groups, BDC-based sales departments, mobile workforces, server-less infrastructures, and sales departments with high employee churn at a price point that can weather a contracting economy.By Sharon Kitzman

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Tech Talk 23 Mar 24 - Habit App 3:19

3M ago3:19

3:19

Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. David Donde reviews a free Habit tracking AppBy David Donde

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Ken Schwartz, Founder, LPR Media 25:40

4M ago25:40

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At LPR Media we believe that as the “experts”, the risk should be on us if an advertising campaign does not work. Otherwise, all a dealership is buying is a promise. That is why LPR Media offers its TRUE Bird Dog program. There are no setup or startup fees. Dealers can make their campaigns conquest only. Simply, LPR Media works on a 100% straight c…

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PlanningxChange 114: Anna Lowder - Hampstead AL and other New Urbanism projects 54:46

4M ago54:46

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166. New Urbanism /Hampstead Montgomery GA/ Anna LowderIn PX114, our interview guest is Anna Lowder, a co-founder and director of Hampstead, a New Urbanist community in Montgomery, Alabama, inspired by her experiences while living in London before returning to Montgomery. Established in 2008, the 416-acre master-planned residential and mixed-use de…

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PlanningxChange 114: Anna Lowder talks New Urbanism including Hampstead 54:47

4M ago54:47

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In PX114, our interview guest is Anna Lowder, a co-founder and director of Hampstead, a New Urbanist community in Montgomery, Alabama, inspired by her experiences while living in London before returning to Montgomery. Established in 2008, the 416-acre master-planned residential and mixed-use development features homes, townhomes, condos, apartments…

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Eric Schlesinger, Chief Revenue Officer, ActivEngage. 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

To help make digital conversations with dealerships more engaging, empathetic, and empowering. To enhance the automotive retail customer experience and replicate authentic, in-the-showroom relationships.By Sharon Kitzman

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Tom Roberton, Vice President of Marketing, Snap21 26:12

4M ago26:12

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No matter the industry, your business needs terrific online reviews and satisfied customers sharing their great experiences with friends and family about you on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, and via email. Snap21 is a simple-to-use product that will yield you immediate results. Snap21 is cumulatively capturing reviews from 4 out of 10 custo…

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Tech Talk - 16 Mar 24 - Dopamine Dieting 4:32

4M ago4:32

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David Talks about the need to take control of our technology. And how to get out of your devices and back to living life.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 09 MAR 24 - Tapo C210 & C310 4:00

4M ago4:00

4:00

Want a good Security Camera? David reviews the affordable TAPO C210 & C310By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 02 Mar 24 - Perplexity AI 3:45

4M ago3:45

3:45

David takes a new search engine with AI for a walkabout, is Perplexity AI a google slayer?By David Donde

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PlanningxChange 113: Air taxis, spinners and Vertiports - Clem Newton-Brown 54:21

4M ago54:21

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Episode PX113 is all about Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) aircraft, these are typically electric or hybrid powered, air taxis and the like. They have appeared in various science fiction films such as Blade Runner 2019 and Blade Runner 2049 (nicknamed ‘spinners’). They will soon be appearing above our cities and towns. Clem Newton-Brown our guest is…

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PlanningxExchange 113: Air taxis (spinners) & Vertiports with Clem Newton-Brown 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Episode PX113 is all about Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) aircraft, these are typically electric or hybrid powered, air taxis and the like. They have appeared in various science fiction films such as Blade Runner 2019 and Blade Runner 2049 (nicknamed ‘spinners’). They will soon be appearing above our cities and towns. Clem Newton-Brown our guest is…

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Tech Talk - 24 Feb 24 - RAM Mount 3:28

4M ago3:28

3:28

How to mount your Mobile phone, RAM Mount style.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 170224 - CBi Astute Smart Controller / Geyser Controller 4:04

5M ago4:04

4:04

We review the CBi Home Automation Geyser controller and timer. Wifi enable. Smart home from anywhere in the World.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 10 Feb 24 - My Social Life 6:37

5M ago6:37

6:37

An interview with the founder of My Social Life, a platform concerned with helping parents cope with the threats and opportunities presented by the digital world to their vulnerable kidsBy David Donde

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Tech Talk - 03 Feb 24 - Home Automation 3:22

5M ago3:22

3:22

Ready for home automation? The pitfalls and opportunities are presented. A 2024 update.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 27 Jan 24 - Online Security 4:00

5M ago4:00

4:00

Keeping yourself safe in the world of passwords.By David Donde

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Tech Talk - 20 Jan 24 - Canon G3020 Printer 3:04

6M ago3:04

3:04

David reviews the Canon G3020 Printer.By David Donde

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David Malone, Chief Sales Officer, TotalCX 24:00

6M ago24:00

24:00

TotalCX is a comprehensive approach to customer experience management and combines automation, AI technology, ongoing training, real-time assessments, and staff augmentation. Including the company’s award-winning Hosted Phone System, enabling organizations to scale more easily and collaborate more effectively. Our exclusive technology captures and …

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PlanningxChange 112: Converting office buildings to residential with Jessica Lee of FK Architects 1:02:43

6M ago1:02:43

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In PX112, our interview guest is Jessica Lee, a principal architect at Fender Katsalidis Architects (https://fkaustralia.com).Jessica discusses the ‘Alba’ project, the conversion of a 1970’s former office building into 150 rooms of age appropriate housing (retirement accommodation and aged care). The site is located within South Melbourne, an inner…

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