Best N Able Podcasts (2024)

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Inclusive Paris Blasphemy and the misfortunes of virtue 31:34

4h ago31:34

31:34

Was the opening Olympic ceremony a heinous Blasphemy or just daft woke folly? Why the Marquis de Sade appeals to Libertine edgelords but is a bad role model and why I wanted 5 minutes alone with Foucault.... support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6... sponsored by Metal …

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Self-Employed to Business Owner: Lessons from Boyd Smith of TechKnowledgey 43:38

33m ago43:38

43:38

In this episode of Now That's IT: Stories of MSP Success, we sit down with Boyd Smith, the founder and president of TechKnowledgey, to explore his incredible journey from being self-employed to becoming a successful business owner. Boyd shares his unique perspective on the crucial differences between being self-employed and owning a business, highl…

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Essential advice for bands and some 90's Irish (RTE) Metal show nostalgia 27:02

4d ago27:02

27:02

A stopgap episode offering some essential advice for bands! and a newly found interview from the vaults.....from 1998 about Journey's End with that RTE Metal show! Ireland's main broadcaster back in the day! Expect youthful snarkiness and some vibrant bitchiness.....his name is Muggy Inclement..... Until next week!! support the show over at http://…

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Dodging the bullet 30:19

14d ago30:19

30:19

I mean what else could I talk about? Nature is Metal......Trump being totally Metal? well, old school Metal at least....back when Manowar were greased, ready and in their prime. Did Trump just quote some Manowar lyrics in a recent speech or is that fake news. Find out, some off the cuff assassination talk, via Sarajevo, world war one and other rand…

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Scaling with Sales: Marco La Vecchia's Proven Growth Tactics 25:57

2h ago25:57

25:57

In this episode of "Now That's IT: Stories of MSP Success," we sit down with Marco La Vecchia, the Chief Revenue Officer at Produce8, to uncover the secrets behind his remarkable success in the managed service provider (MSP) industry. From his early days at N-able to his leadership roles at AVG and Fully Managed, Marco has consistently driven growt…

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Final Vinyl - is record collecting a scam 37:34

1d ago37:34

37:34

In a week where I pay way over the odds for a record I've wanted since 1989 to add to my personal ballast/collection, I ask is it really worth it? is there any romance really in clicking a button and getting it delivered to your door compared to going through the racks in a dank old cellar record shop back in the day. I finally get to me Manowar vi…

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Surviving to Thriving: Tim Clarkson of OxygenIT 42:33

26d ago42:33

42:33

Hear from Tim Clarkson, founder and managing director of OxygenIT, who shares his remarkable journey from struggling to surviving to thriving. Tim discusses the challenges of transitioning from accounting to IT, founding his MSP, and navigating severe financial hardships. Learn how he turned his business around by focusing on financial transparency…

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Uncle Joe's gaslighting weekend 35:45

9d ago35:45

35:45

My reaction to the presidential debate...as if anyone needed it, The Death of Stalin vs Weekend at Bernies explained at long last! Where did the term gaslighting come from, what does it mean and why does it feel so goddamn Soviet Soviet? so good they named it twice... support the show over at http://www.patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify…

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Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer 32:08

15d ago32:08

32:08

In todays episode I talk about something I never thought I would say, seeing Beherit at a festival. A Black Metal bucket list moment.....Ave Satan, Ave Lucifer at the Houses of the Holy festival, if you know you know! However the episode is really about the possibility of ruining a legacy or reputation returning to the stage after so many years or …

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Gigs to no one, larping at being in a band, and being able to spot AI songs..... 30:35

23d ago30:35

30:35

The most depressing gig I ever witnessed to open with, followed by a discussion on the tempations of larping at being in a band using AI, who would resist? and what are the implications for the music industry once the gap narrows to make human musical creativity and AI indistinguishable.... support this show over at http://patreon.com/alanaverill T…

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Corporate Ladder to MSP Owner: Lisa Niekamp-Urwin on Building Tomorrow's Technology Today 21:25

1M ago21:25

21:25

Lisa Niekamp-Urwin the Founder, President, and CEO of Tomorrow's Technology Today, shares her incredible journey from project management to establishing a full-service support company. Lisa delves into her early career challenges, the motivation behind starting her business during an unemployment phase, and the values that drive her team. She provi…

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Celebrity for the ugly 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

May be a fools errand, if so let's be politically homeless fools together! a sideways look at the recent elections..... Ignorance is bliss after all support the show over at https://patreon.com/AlanAverill Primordial on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6... sponsored by Metal Blade records https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/ promo code AA…

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Introducing WRACH 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

WRACH one man Black Metal war from Wales Listeners to Agitators Anonymous can receive 10% off their order by Inputting the code ALANAW @ apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/products/ From the cold dark shadows of Wales emerges Wrach, an enigmatic one-man black metal force. A tempest of relentless riffs, thunderous percus…

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American Impressions 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

Our intrepid mid table singer in an over the hill heavy metal band is jet lagged, tired beyond belief after a 12 day jaunt around the US and A, so todays podcast is just impressions from the trip, politics, the people, the shows, visa costs, and observations of the human in late stage capitalist decay.....and the cost of cheesecake..... support thi…

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Pioneering MSP Standards: Charles Weaver of MSP Alliance 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

Chris Massey sits down with Charles Weaver, co-founder and CEO of MSP Alliance—the world's largest industry association and certification body for cloud computing and managed service professionals. They delve into the early days of the managed services industry, discussing its evolution from the 90s dot-com era to today. Learn about the challenges …

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introducing the band BRAZEN TONGUE 6:58

2M ago6:58

6:58

Todays band sponsors BRAZEN TONGUE https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z63cqXyFlU506JN4HB3RW?si=bS_V3SjxSWatiBtPuCdBDw https://instagram.com/brazen_tongue ttps://brazentongue.bandcamp.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rockism ain't dead, AI music money laundering claims 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Today I discuss the claims that older music fans are 'rockist', whatever that means, should festivals with an ageing demographic try and reinvent themselves somehow? how do you do that without alienating your core base, AI money laundering claims through streaming platforms and various other waffle...... support this show over at http://patreon.com…

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Solo to Scalable: James Bartrop's Journey to MSP Success 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Sit down with James Bartrop, the founder and managing director of ShadowSafe, a leading cybersecurity and IT services MSP based in Brisbane, Australia. James takes us through his incredible journey from a solo entrepreneur grappling with the early challenges of running his own business to building a scalable and successful MSP. Discover how James n…

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I wanna be somebody, or at least I did...... 43:09

3M ago43:09

43:09

WASP.....one of the greatest ever metal bands right? maybe one of the greatest ever opening songs...statements of intent, but what does it represent in a cultural context? genuinely rebellious? why were the 80s fulls of bands, movies, books, and personalities who didn't hate themselves? why is there no more rebel songs, protest songs or even any an…

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Stone deaf in the US and A 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

Seeing as Primordial is coming to the US later this month for the first time in over a decade to play some club shows I take a look at the costs involved in getting there, petitions, visas, rising flight costs, merch commissions and all the rest....the romantic dream of getting in the van and hitting the road still exists! but it's becoming more of…

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Hitting the Right Notes: Luis Giraldo's Path to Advocating for MSPs 40:38

3M ago40:38

40:38

In this revealing episode of "Now That's IT," Luis Giraldo, Chief Experience Officer at ScalePad, shares his unique journey from a world-class musician to a revered MSP advocate, discussing cthe pivotal transitions and decisions that shaped his career and how his background in music provided a rhythmic foundation for his innovative approach to MSP …

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Artificial Depeche Mode mood not found 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

With every intention of starting this episode off with a striking AI created Depeche Mode track I discovered...it's gone from the internet. How and why and what are the implications? should artists be forgiven for using AI artwork, do we judge younger or older bands in different ways? This and a quick look back at Primordial's hometown show last we…

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ART AND ANARCHY w/ KIM HOLM 1:47:34

3M ago1:47:34

1:47:34

Episode 202 is a long and winding chat with Norwegian artist Kim Holm, if you have the live Primordial album 'Gods to the Godless' you can see his incredible live action portraits of the band in the inner sleeve. Kim is absolutely killing it online on his various channels, has long connections to the Bergen Black Metal scene and his individualistic…

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Betting on Yourself: Sales-led Growth with Doug Alexander 52:37

3M ago52:37

52:37

Doug Alexander's story is nothing short of remarkable, showcasing his transition from the sales battlefield to the c-suite to the boardroom. With riveting tales from his EMC sales days and insights into his aggressive methodology, Doug's narrative is a treasure trove for anyone looking to inject entrepreneurial vigor and a competitive edge into the…

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Is your city turning into a cultural wasteland? 37:56

4M ago37:56

37:56

Has your city turned into an endless procession of cranes building high rises and skyscrapers with unnamed and unseen tenants? all the interesting and curious places in the city razed to the ground to build apartments no one can afford that seem to sit empty or boutique hotels designed for moneyed tourists, artist and locals have had to move out as…

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Harry Potter and the Flag of H8 36:08

4M ago36:08

36:08

As promised todays podcast is a spicey meatball, a sideways, darkly humorous but relatively serious look at Scotlands new Hate Speech legislation, Irelands own version waiting in the wings, why a variant might be coming to a country near you soon, why right here right now and what this means for freedom of speech and civil liberties. Also includes …

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The Evolving Frontline: Cybersecurity Strategy with Mark Sangster 27:18

4M ago27:18

27:18

Mark Sangster, cybersecurity expert and Chief of Strategy at Adlumin, brings his rich experience from BlackBerry, Intel, and Cisco, and delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity strategies that can empower MSPs. Mark and N-able's Chris Massey explore valuable perspectives for owners and leaders of MSP, highlighting effective practices in risk ma…

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THE MOST POPULAR METAL BAND IN EACH COUNTRY? 44:14

4M ago44:14

44:14

This weeks podcast is a statistical indulgence, I love maths and numbers so this is manna from hell! heavy metal hell.....an article came out publishing the most popular metal band from each country via Spotify stats, so I dig into those, what they mean, who cares, and what they say about rock and metals place in streaming culture. Primordial repre…

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Citizens of nowhere w / STEVE HUGHES 1:31:57

4M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

The return of the legendary Steve Hughes, comedian, drummer.....social commentator and all round force of nature! The video will be up eventually on his channel, listed below, subscribe. We discuss important topics like what is the first ever death metal album all the way to globalist tactics of divide and conquer disseminated through the culture w…

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Customer to CEO: Bente Roycroft on Transforming Accurate Network for Growth 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

From the pages of English literature to the scientific studies, to leading growth for an MSP. That's the narrative arc Bente Roycroft, CEO of Accurate Network Services, shares with us, painting a vivid picture of her transition from environmental consulting to leading a thriving IT business. Bente reveals how an appreciation for the written word se…

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