Best Kindling Media Podcasts (2024)

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Culture Crash: The Summer Box Office Is Finally Heating Up 3:24

1h ago3:24

3:24

We cover some of our favorite summer blockbusters now playing in theatres. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-summer-box-office-is-finally-heating-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AURN

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Viewpoints Explained: Why Die-Hard Book Readers Can’t Let Go Of Their Kindle 2:31

1h ago2:31

2:31

The first generation of Amazon’s Kindle was released in 2007. Since then, there’s been many iterations of the popular e-reader and sales have ebbed and flowed. But, in recent years, it’s gained a strong cult following online. What’s the real appeal here? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-die-hard-book-readers-cant-let…

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How Tom discussed the attempted assassination with his Teen 22:36

2h ago22:36

22:36

In Season 3 (Episode 25) of The Elliott Exchange... EMAIL: Matching partners? Discussing crisis with Ava Cost of living crisis secrets Alternative lives What we've learnt Got a question or story? EMAIL - elliottexchange@nine.com.au Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We want to hear from you 4:25

2h ago4:25

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We’re taking a short production break while we prepare for the next season, but while we’re preparing, we want your feedback on the show and what you want us to cover. Fill out this form to let us know what you want to hear from us on the next season of Secret Leaders and check us out on YouTube Thank you for your suggestions and for listening…

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S4E3: How even facts can mislead you with money - Finance Professor Alex Edmans 1:06:24

11h ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Alex Edmans is an economist and Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His book ‘May Contain Lies’ is about how our biases are exploited and what we can do about it. 💼 Get us to visit your workplace: Want us to help you and your colleagues with a financial education? Email will@getmost.co.uk 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 G…

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Politics, Violence & International Instability: The Domino Effects of Climate Change 13:51

2h ago13:51

13:51

Climate change affects everything from economics and environment to global policy, migration and crime levels. Recent reports on excessive heat waves and powerful hurricanes may make it seem irreversible, but nothing’s set in stone. Our experts discuss what the future will look like on a global scale if we continue this path. Learn More: https://vi…

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Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports? 9:57

2h ago9:57

9:57

In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports. In a span of just a few years, the country has formed new leagues, acquired prominent players and solidified big partnerships to host major international sporting events. While Saudi leaders have said this dramatic move will help drive a m…

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It's a mess | Ep. 25 51:44

3d ago51:44

51:44

Good Luck... This episode is a mess.By Kyle, Caleb, Ashley, and Ben

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Culture Crash: The Hyperpop Vibe of Charli XCX 3:18

3d ago3:18

3:18

We cover the summer vibes created by singer-songwriter Charli XCX in her latest album, “Brat”. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-we-be-trusting-exceedingly-positive-online-reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AURN

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Viewpoints Explained: Should We Be Trusting Exceedingly Positive Online Reviews? 2:58

3d ago2:58

2:58

Online reviews are listed by most retailers and have become a category that most online shoppers rely on before hitting the buy button. But with thousands of reviews and extremely high ratings on a product, are all these anecdotes truly real? Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-should-we-be-trusting-exceedingly-positive-onl…

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'Don't worry Daddy, they're just sleeping' and telling your partner to quit 23:21

4d ago23:21

23:21

In Season 3 (Episode 24) of The Elliott Exchange... Tom's special little friends EMAIL: alone time Your Olympic event Lying to kids Ageing Partners What we've learnt Got a question or story? EMAIL - elliottexchange@nine.com.au Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S4E2: Will you be hit by the UK pensions crisis? Tom McPhail, Pensions industry expert 1:10:43

7d ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Tom McPhail is a pensions industry expert. Former Head of Policy at Hargreaves Lansdown he now works for finance consultancy firm Lang Cat. We can’t talk enough about the pension’s crisis. Most people aren’t saving enough for the life they are going to want and something has to be done about it. We cover the big questions: why is there a problem, h…

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Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports? 10:02

6d ago10:02

10:02

In a span of just a few years, the gulf, oil-rich country of Saudi Arabia has made a dramatic leap into the world of international sports. The country formed a new golf league, LIV Golf, which is now a solid competitor to the longstanding organization, PGA of America. They’ve spent many billions of dollars to expand their presence in soccer, report…

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When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies 12:06

6d ago12:06

12:06

Imagine your young daughter receiving a brain cancer diagnosis. Then, not too long after that, your wife is also diagnosed with a deadly type of brain cancer – glioblastoma. We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences. Learn More: ht…

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Let's talk - podcast update! 9:55

8d ago9:55

9:55

We've got news - we've started a new company called Most and have bought the Making Money podcast from Kindling Media. You can check out Most here: https://getmost.co.uk/. If you want us to come into your workplace to give a financial education, email Will on will@getmost.co.uk.By Kindling Media

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Culture Crash: The Fast-Emerging Genre of Afrobeats 3:36

10d ago3:36

3:36

Culture Crash producer & host Evan Rook speaks with Sheila O, the host of Afrozons, about the rapid global growth of Afrobeats and the long cultural history of this genre. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-fast-emerging-genre-of-afrobeats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Viewpoints Explained: A Big Setback for Future Missions to Mars 2:33

10d ago2:33

2:33

A recent study published earlier this month in the journal, Nature Communications found that human kidneys are particularly susceptible to damage on long-range space trips. We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-a-big-setback-for-future-…

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Why do dads lose their 'coolness'? and Elise wants to be treated like a Kindle 20:56

11d ago20:56

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In Season 3 (Episode 23) of The Elliott Exchange... Ava is as tough as nails! EMAIL: Phone time Daggy Dads Being 30 something Winter Holidays What we've learnt Got a question or story? EMAIL - elliottexchange@nine.com.au Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Business without a company? - Timothy Armoo 1:01:41

11d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

What happens after that coveted exit? What does life look like for a founder who's achieved what so many others are striving for? Today, we're diving deep into that very question with Timothy Armoo, a serial entrepreneur who sold his influencer marketing company, Fanbytes, in a multi-million pound deal at the age of 27. But this isn't a story about…

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S4E1: The truth about investing - Patrick Boyle, ex-hedge fund manager 1:23:24

14d ago1:23:24

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Patrick Boyle is an ex-hedge fund trader and one of the biggest finance Youtubers in the world. Famous for his dry wit, he has near three quarters of a million subscribers and his videos get millions of views. As a trader, he spent decades looking at data and using it to try to predict what’s going to happen. We talked about everything from what he…

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Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers 13:02

13d ago13:02

13:02

Grant Khanbalinov began posting on Tik Tok for fun a year before the pandemic hit and the platform’s popularity skyrocketed. It wasn’t until he posted a couple videos with his children, which both went viral, that his page gained millions of views. At first, it was a great side hustle, but this all quickly went south as he noticed the effect it was…

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25,000 Pieces of Floating Space Junk: Decluttering Earth’s Orbit 9:15

13d ago9:15

9:15

From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites to give us the information we need. The growing amount of litter at varying levels above Earth’s atmosphere threatens not only these services, but the safety of astronauts in space and Earth’s own protective shell. We discuss the growing issue of hu…

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Culture Crash: Why We’ll Never Stop Loving Science Fiction Movies 2:46

17d ago2:46

2:46

From “Interstellar” to “Arrival”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension. We highlight some of our top picks – new and old – from the genre. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-why-well-never-stop-loving-science-fiction-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Viewpoints Explained: Circle The City: How This Nonprofit Is Filling The Gap In Healthcare 2:44

17d ago2:44

2:44

In a 2023 report, the Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that there’s currently around 650,000 people homeless in the U.S. That’s a 12 percent increase from 2022. This growing population is chronically lacking healthcare, access to medications and seldom receives continuous care after leaving a hospital. We highlight one nonprofi…

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What do Tornadoes, Marriage, & Ben's Class have in Common? | Ep. 24 50:02

19d ago50:02

50:02

Tornadoes, Marriage, and Ben's Firefighter Class - That's the topic of discussion on today's episode of Kindling Conversations! KINDLING CONVERSATIONS SPONSORS Shadow Pest Control Pests Lurking in the Shadows? Call Shadow Pest Control Today! (262) 533-9055 http://www.shadowpest.com/ Martin 3D Designs For all your 3D Design Needs! https://www.facebo…

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Men looking after men 21:29

18d ago21:29

21:29

In Season 3 (Episode 22) of The Elliott Exchange... Love for Tom's stalker EMAIL: Telling your partner to go to the gym Men looking after men Is it important for a concert to be 'live'? What we've learnt Got a question or story? EMAIL - elliottexchange@nine.com.au Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/liste…

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How To Exit Using Private Equity - Alexis Sikorsky 1:21:13

18d ago1:21:13

1:21:13

In the world of entrepreneurship, we dream about the BIG EXIT. We talk about mergers, acquisitions and IPOs… But there's one exit strategy that's often whispered about Selling to private equity. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on this mysterious world with someone who's not only been through it, but has come out the other side a fan. … Sponso…

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How do we get politicians to listen? Ask Us Anything 8:25

21d ago8:25

8:25

You asked us: As parents, how do you cope with cost of parenting? How do we get politicians to listen to our financial concerns? … Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help? Email will@getmost.co.uk … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the p…

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In Critical Condition: Cyberattacks’ Effect On Healthcare 13:36

20d ago13:36

13:36

Earlier this year, Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago – one of the most prominent children’s hospitals in the country – was crippled for weeks from a cybersecurity attack on its systems. For weeks, doctors, nurses and administrators scrambled to manually write prescriptions, manage care and access patient records while hundreds of patients had to…

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Is the Era of Dating Apps Really Over? 9:59

24d ago9:59

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There’s been a lot of media attention the last couple years on how “The Golden Era” of dating apps is over. While there seems to be a lot of growing frustration from user, where are people finding love, if not online, these days? We delve into the current landscape of dating online, its challenges (and upsides) and what’s next for the millions of s…

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Let's Talk Race Weekend | Ep. 23 1:01:45

26d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Kyle, Caleb, & Ben went to a NASCAR Race in Saint Louis at the beginning of June, let's talk about how it was.By Kyle, Caleb, Ashley, and Ben

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Culture Crash: Love Taylor Swift & Billie Eillish? Why You’ll Love Chappell Roan 2:56

24d ago2:56

2:56

We discuss up-and-coming artist, Chappell Roan who just released her debut full-length album last year. The new release is full of fun summer songs that are sure to stick around in your head and keep you feeling energized. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-love-taylor-swift-billie-eillish-why-youll-love-chappell-roan Learn more …

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Viewpoints Explained: Why the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Continue To Reign Supreme 2:54

24d ago2:54

2:54

Two out of the top three selling cars so far this year are both trucks. We cover Americans long-held love for large, pickup trucks despite their impractical design in many settings. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-the-ford-f-series-and-chevy-silverado-continue-to-reign-supreme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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The Tom Elliott shirt, midlife crises and sex scenes 22:41

25d ago22:41

22:41

In Season 3 (Episode 21) of The Elliott Exchange... The TOM ELLIOTT Range EMAIL: Midlife crisis GEN Z Words Why women love Sex Scenes What we've learnt Got a question or story? EMAIL - elliottexchange@nine.com.au Follow Elise: INSTRAGRAM - instagram.com/eliseelliott_media/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Building Social Chain Almost Broke Me - Dom McGregor 1:13:41

25d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Dominic McGregor was riding high as the co-founder of Social Chain, a social media agency that exploded from scrappy startup to global player in just a few short years. But as the company grew, so did Dom's drinking problem - until it all came crashing down. In this conversation, Dom shares the inside story of his battle with addiction, from the re…

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How do you stop worrying about your financial future? Ask Us Anything 9:03

29d ago9:03

9:03

You asked us: What do you do to stop yourself overly worrying about your financial future? I’d really like to start investing, but I don’t know whether I should use my bank’s ISA plan or maybe open a Vanguard or Trade 212 account? Or both? … Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help? Email will@getmost.co.uk … This is n…

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Dive Inside: A Look Into Some Of The Greatest Coaches In History 12:27

27d ago12:27

12:27

Billions of people have heard of 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelps. But what about Bob Bowman? Most likely not. Bowman was Phelps’ longtime swimming coach who started working with the young swimmer at just 11 years old. He was there every step of the way in Phelps’ athletic career, crafting him into the Olympic legend he is toda…

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Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father 11:31

27d ago11:31

11:31

As Americans head out to brunch or a park to BBQ to celebrate Father’s Day this year, there are also millions who aren’t celebrating. Across the U.S., there are many adults who have a broken relationship with their father or grew up without a father figure in their life. We speak with nonprofit CEO Kenneth Braswell about the social service framewor…

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We're back, talking about the wedding | Ep. 22 54:01

1M ago54:01

54:01

We apologize for our month+ intermission. We all had a lot going on and wanted to ensure we could regularly bring you content. Well, the Kindling Conversations crew is back and better than ever! In this week's episode, we are telling you about our wedding shenanigans. How drunk did everyone get? Find out in today's episode!…

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Culture Crash: Our Review of "Hit Man" & Its Down-to-Earth Director, Richard Linklater 3:05

1M ago3:05

3:05

You may not be familiar with director, Richard Linklater but he’s the creative genius behind some of the most classic films of the past 30 years. Some of his blockbuster hits include “Dazed and Confused”, “The School of Rock” and his latest release, “Hit Man.” Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-our-review-of-hit-man-its-down-to-e…

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