Best Ron Rutland Podcasts (2024)

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#137 Franz Smit - Founder PilotInsure 56:22

12M ago56:22

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Franz Smit is a pilot and founder of PilotInsure, a leading loss of licence insurance company based in South Africa. Franz grew up in the small town of Tarkastad, in the Eastern Cape. As a young boy, he regularly watched airliners fly overhead en-route to Johannesburg. This captivated his imagination and drove him to pursue a career in flying. Alon…

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#136 André Viljoen - Founder, Woodstock Brewery 1:01:19

1y ago1:01:19

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Andre Viljoen studies Accounting in Johannesburg, but shortly after finishing articles, he headed East to explore life and the world of Finance. After spending many years in emerging markets banking, Andre made his way back to South Africa in Cape Town. He was looking for a new business challenge and that is when he began Woodstock Brewery, amidst …

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#135 Jon Foster-Pedley - Dean of the Henley Business School 1:06:28

1y ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Jon is back on the podcast today! As the Dean and Director of Henley Business School, Africa, Jon has been leading the growth and transformation of the institution for over 12 years, with the vision "To build the people, who build the businesses, that build Africa." Jon is also a passionate advocate for ethical and sustainable business practices, a…

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#134 Captain Annabel Vundla - Presidential & Airline Pilot 49:20

1y ago49:20

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Annabel has been flying Since 1999. She earned her Air Force Wings before learning to drive a car. Throughout her career, Annabel has been challenged to jump extra hurdles. President Nelson Mandela, knew not only her name, but also her parents names. Annabel has that effect on people. Her sparkling personality is warm, friendly and inviting, but do…

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#133 Noah Lieberman - Founder, LogTen Pro 1:09:24

1y ago1:09:24

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Noah Lieberman was excited by flight from his first experience flying on a DC3 around Mexico as an 8 year old. Affectionately known as the Gooney Bird, the DC3 has found a warm spot in a lot of our hearts. Noah was keen to become an aerospace engineer. He also wanted to learn how to fly. Shortly after beginning his pilot training as a teenager, he …

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#132 Marc Priestley - McLaren Formula 1 Mechanic and author 1:11:36

1y ago1:11:36

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Marc Priestley is the author of The Mechanic, an insider look at life on the formula one circuit. Marc joined the McLaren Formula 1 team in 1999 while Mika Hakkinen was reigning world champion and later defended his title with McLaren, making it a back to back championship. McLaren we’re on the upswing and about to revolutionise the sport for the n…

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#131 Calvin Collett - CEO Melon Mobile 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

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Calvin is the Founder and CEO of Melon Mobile, South Africa’s newest Mobile Network. While the service is recent on the scene, the team have been building the product for the past two years. Calvin has more than two decades experience combining entrepreneurship, internet service provider and providing efficient simple solutions to everyday life. Ca…

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#130 Ricky de Agrela - World Adventurer 1:48:58

1+ y ago1:48:58

1:48:58

In this episode I talk to Ricky de Agrela, the first man to ever travel to all the continents in the World using only a Microlight. He speaks about the great memories, of the adventure and also the tragedy that struck during his trip, when his close friend Allan, lost his life to the cause. We follow Ricky's story to see where he is now years after…

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#129 Erika Armstrong - Business Aviation Pilot 1:07:24

1+ y ago1:07:24

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In this episode I chat with Erika Armstrong. She is currently flying in the Business Aviation sector, and through her influence in the Aviation industry is inspiring and training new recruits. Listen as we talk about the passion needed to be in the Aviation industry and take some tips for yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listen…

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#128 Ron Rutland - Adventure Cyclist 1:26:11

1+ y ago1:26:11

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In this episode I chat with Ron Rutland. An average guy who decided to brave the challenge of cycling from Cape To Cairo and his life has never been the same. Rob now officially delivers the Rugby World Cup Game Whistle by hand and gets there on his Bicycle. Listen as Rob inspires us to take a renewed look at life and shares some of his experiences…

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#127 - Darren Robertson - Prostate Cancer survivor 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

This episode is all about Darren Robertson and his outlook on life after surviving Stage 3 Prostate Cancer. He tells us about his journey through life and shares about his passion for surfing. He now serves as a Financial Advisor to help others make the most of their finances. You can get hold of Darren on email at darren@darrenrobertson.co.za Let …

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#126 - Luke Dillon - Business Coach 1:15:18

1+ y ago1:15:18

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This is a conversation with Luke Dillon on Business Coaching. He shares with us his rich life experiences as an entrepreneur and some insights in to the world of Coaching small to large businesses. This episode will educate you on how to reach out to a coach as well as becoming a coach yourself. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listeners…

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#125 - Gidyon Lankers - The Business of Creativity 51:46

2y ago51:46

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This is a conversation with Gidyon Lankers, the 27 year old digital marketing entrepreneur who helped me build and launch this podcast. We explore the world of content; how to create it, how to make it go viral, and how to approach it from a business perspective. This episode will inspire you to reach out to that one person you've been wanting to c…

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Episode 24: Ron and Adam in Auckland, New Zealand 1:05:29

2y ago1:05:29

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209 days later, around 16 000km later, 11 countries and so many good people that Ron & Adam have met. They come to you from Auckland, New Zealand where they have been off the bike for 2 weeks, and for the first time in a while, don’t have sore legs. They wrap-up their amazing journey from Turangi to Auckland, where they officially handed over the R…

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Episode 23: Alex Baddeley in Tarungi, New Zealand 1:19:10

2y ago1:19:10

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Ron & Adam catch up with Alex Baddeley, a friend of Ron's, who joined the duo on Day 183 in Invercargill. Alex has had the opportunity to cycle across his country and has acknowledged that it really is one of the most incredible ways to see New Zealand. He was able to adapt to the cycling routine quickly and has proven to be a great support with al…

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Episode 22: Ron & Adam in Wellington, New Zealand 53:36

2y ago53:36

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Ron and Adam come to us from Wellington, New Zealand to tell us about their journey from Brisbane to Fiji and then their cycle from Brisbane down to Sydney, Australia - which wraps up their 6 weeks in Australia. They flew into Nadi, Fiji from Brisbane and were privileged to experience Fijian's love of the game of rugby. Fiji was an important countr…

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Episode 21: Mere Baker in Invercargill, New Zealand 47:13

2y ago47:13

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Ron & Adam sit down with Mere Baker, a Former World Cup Winning Kiwifern and Aotearoa 7s International player. Mere is a Sky Sport and Maori TV commentator as well as an ambassador for ChildFund, the charity that Ron & Adam are currently raising funds for as they cycle to the Rugby World Cup 2021 to deliver the official whistle to the opening match…

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Episode 20: Ron & Adam in Australia (Part 2) 46:15

2y ago46:15

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Adam and Ron talk us through their time in Townsville, Queensland, down to Rockhampton and further south towards Brisbane. A few adjustments to the amounts of people following a few weeks in the Outback and a few great meals Ron and Adam met a few other adventure-seeking junkies, budding professional athletes and other outdoor adventurers. We are a…

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Episode 19: Ron & Adam in Timor Leste & Australia (Part 1) 52:56

2y ago52:56

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Adam and Ron talk us through their journey from the border crossing of Indonesia and Timor Leste, as well as their trek across the outback of Australia, starting in Darwin. Smiling children helped them get through the tougher days and the beautiful coastline on the way to Dili kept spirits up. They got to visit the ChildFund offices in Timor Leste …

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#124 - How to start a podcast - Alice Dlamini 29:10

2y ago29:10

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Something a little different today. One of the listeners from the show reached out with some questions about starting a podcast. I thought the conversation would be interesting to be recorded for others to gain the insights too. Let me know what you think? Do you have any listeners questions? Please reach out on any details below. Get in touch with…

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Episode 18: Ron & Adam in Silawan, Indonesia 43:59

2y ago43:59

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We hear from Ron and Adam while they are sitting on the island of Timor, which is the final island of their Indonesian experience before reaching the country of Timor Leste. It has been a real adventure up to this point with Ron getting slightly ill, the pair requiring a few ferries between the islands and the pair having their longest cycle on the…

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#123 - Refilwe Ledwaba - Police helicopter pilot 1:16:59

2y ago1:16:59

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Refilwe Ledwaba is a social entrepreneur, fixed-wing and helicopter pilot and a PhD candidate. She is the first Black woman to become a police helicopter pilot in South Africa. Refilwe founded Girls Fly Programme Africa to support and educate women and youth about STEM subjects and aviation. Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https://t…

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#122 - Karma Swanepoel - Singer, writer 1:12:23

2y ago1:12:23

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Karma-Ann Swanepoel was the lead singer of Henry Ate, a South African rock band. She subsequently went solo, releasing her first album Karma in 1998. She shot to fame in the mid-1990s with hit songs such as "Just" and "Henry Ate." Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmog…

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#121 - Thoughts From The Air - Celebrate the Good Times 4:58

2y ago4:58

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Alex shares his personal perspective on why we need to cherish the good moments in life. Instead of worrying about the past, or being solely focused on the future, this episode will make you think twice about enjoying the present and truly celebrating the fun moments along your journey. Enjoy! Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.za https:/…

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#120 - Shaun Tomson World Champion Surfer 1:11:36

2y ago1:11:36

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Shaun Tomson is a South African professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author, and businessman. He has been listed among the top 10 surfers of the century, and was the 1977 World Surfing Champion. He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer’s Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and prod…

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Episode 17: Ron & Adam in Menggala, Indonesia 1:06:03

2y ago1:06:03

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Ron & Adam give us an update of their trip from South Sumatra in Indonesia. It has been a month since we last had an update from the guys - where they are sharing the stories about their ferry crossings, meeting people who have never seen foreigners before and being able to experience the magic of cycling through places that we would never see othe…

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#119 - Thoughts From the Air - 04 - Dig deep. Really deep! 7:11

2y ago7:11

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In this short episode, Alex expands on the concept of perseverance and resilience. In episode #74 of the podcast, Alex spoke with Yoshi Muroya, the 2016 Red Bull Air Race World Champion. During that conversation, Yoshi explain how difficult it was to obtain the first sponsorship for and aerobatic aircraft in Japan. The had been no previous referenc…

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#118 - Captain Linda Sollars - Jet Blue to building her own Aircraft 1:32:33

2y ago1:32:33

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Linda Sollars has a fascinating story! She has covered several careers and is currently an airline Captain with JetBlue Airways. During her off time over the past few months, Linda has spend many weeks at Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, building her own Sling High Wing, with a team support crew from Sling. This High Wing is the first off the produc…

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#117 - Adrian Clayton - Investor, Surfer & Aviator 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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In this episode Alex sits down with Cape Town-based investor, Adrian Clayton, who shares his incredible journey through life as an entrepreneur, surfer and aviator. This episode is proudly brought to you by Northstar Asset Management, a research led boutique asset manager that provides specialist solutions for discerning investors. Northstar's inve…

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Episode 16: Sophoan Peou in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 38:10

2y ago38:10

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Ron chats to Sophoan, a rugby referee from Cambodia. She is a passionate sports woman and rugby fan who has stepped up to her role as one of the only female referees in her country. After watching men playing rugby, she wondered how she could get involved. So she starting off playing touch rugby, and then was invited to be a referee. Sophoan gives …

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#116 - Thoughts from the Air - 03 - Setting Goals 4:25

2y ago4:25

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Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want? Or Maybe you know exactly what you want, but you have no idea how to get there? That’s where goal setting comes in. In this episode Alex explores the topic of setting goals, and how they are the first step towards planning for the future. Goals play a fundame…

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#115 - Nicole Smith-Ludvik - Emirates Burj Khalifa Stuntwoman 1:05:21

2y ago1:05:21

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Nicole Smith-Ludvik stood on top of the world last year! She was the stuntwoman in the Emirates Air Hostess uniform, standing on top of the Burj Khalifa. At nearly 1 kilometre above the earth, The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. The small square platform is only big enough for one person to stand dead still on the top. Later in 2…

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Episode 15: Ron & Adam in Takua Pa, Thailand 36:31

2+ y ago36:31

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The last time we heard from Ron and Adam was from the French Embassy in Cambodia. They fill us in on their cycle from there to Thailand, where they arrived to quite a lot of rain, high humidity levels and delicious food! They continue to meet amazing people, stay in cool places (including a place that has its own driving range) and explore new cycl…

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#114 - Paul Harris - South African Cricketer 1:03:30

2+ y ago1:03:30

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Paul Harris is a renowned former South African cricket player who came to the limelight as a result of his talent in playing Test cricket as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler for the popular South Africa's national team. This episode is proudly brought to you by Northstar Asset Management, a research led boutique asset manager that provides specialis…

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#113 - Thoughts From the Air - 02 - Overnight Success Is a Myth 7:10

2+ y ago7:10

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I'm doing a lot of flying again and recently I thought I would share some thoughts from the air. Today we dive into the topic of overnight success. It’s easy to want to pursue overnight success. To strike it big. The entrepreneurial personality (especially) is inclined to go big and risk it all on a blind hand. But the truth is, it takes years to c…

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Episode 14: Chris Mastaglio in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 50:41

2+ y ago50:41

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Chris Mastaglio is the ChildFund Sport for Development Director and has worked to bring together sports and social impact through ChildFund Rugby. Ron and Adam were able to catch up with him in Phnom Penh where he shares a bit about his rugby story and how his team has partnered to use sport to deliver a positive social impact. He chats about how C…

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#112 - Thoughts from the Air - 01 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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Today I am bringing you up to speed with some thoughts and activities. I have recently started flying regularly and the experience has been fantastic. I have used the opportunity to record some content while flying. I have published this content on LinkedIn and Instagram, both live from the cockpit, sharing the passion of aviation. I’m testing this…

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Episode 13: Ron & Adam in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 45:04

2+ y ago45:04

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Ron & Adam come to us from the French Embassy in Cambodia where they were offered a place to stay for 2 nights. They fill us in on their last 20 days from mid-Vietnam up into Phnom Penh. As usual, they have met incredible people but on top of that, they have had the privilege of joining cycle groups and playing more rugby with the coaches & players…

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#111 - Turning Adversity Into Opportunity (My Interview with Warren Ingram on Honest Money) 26:09

2+ y ago26:09

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This is my conversation with bestselling author and award-winning financial planner, Warren Ingram, on his Top 10 personal finance and investing podcast, Honest Money. I share my story of how I became an entrepreneur, and we discuss the importance of being resourceful and finding opportunities in difficult times. Enjoy! GET IN TOUCH WITH WARREN: Tw…

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#110 - My BizCrush Interview with Jacques Basson 1:25:01

2+ y ago1:25:01

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This is a conversation I had with South African Entrepreneur, Jacques Basson, who interviewed me on his brilliant business podcast, BizCrush. FIND JACQUES' PODCAST LINKS HERE: BizCrush Podcast BizCrush - Home | Facebook Biz Crush Podcast on Apple Podcasts Jacques Basson - Founder and MD nr7media - LinkedIn GET IN TOUCH WITH ALEX: alex@alexmacphail.…

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#109 - Dr. Kirsten van Heerden (Performance Psychologist) 1:04:46

2+ y ago1:04:46

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Dr Kirsten van Heerden's passion for sport and performance psychology comes from her background as a South African swimmer. She is one of only a handful of psychologists tasked to work with South African Olympic athletes and has become the psychologist to many world champion athletes and teams. Kirsten is also a keen advocate for women in sport, pa…

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Episode 12: Ann Huong in Hoa Binh, Vietnam 40:57

2+ y ago40:57

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Ron & Adam chat to Ann Huong, who has worked with Child Fund Rugby since 2015. She tells us a bit more about what Child Fund is about and how they are able to use sport for development in her community. Rugby is a sport that is so inclusive and Child Fund is proving that all countries, genders and cultures can join in this game. They are active in …

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#108 - Jeff Hoffman - Global Entrepreneurship Network (Rebroadcast) 59:24

2+ y ago59:24

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Jeff Hoffman is the chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award-winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multipl…

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Episode 11: Adam and Ron in Ha Tinh, Vietnam 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Adam and Ron find themselves in on a beach Vietnam with some time to fill us in on their journey since leaving Awaji Island, Japan. Along the way, they have met interesting people, been offered cool drinks and money for food while being surrounded with kindness, despite language barriers. Their stories also include becoming one with the elements, l…

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#107 - Rod MacPhail - Entrepreneur & My Father 1:03:21

2+ y ago1:03:21

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Rod MacPhail is a serial entrepreneur who currently lives in Cape Town, South Africa and works in the property development and tourism industry. Rod was born in Scotland, but has spent more years in South Africa than Scotland. Rod is my father and this was my privilege to have this conversation. We talked about his childhood, education and first bu…

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Episode 10: Jesse Kriel in Tokyo, Japan 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

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Ron and Adam catch up with Jesse Kriel, South African born rugby player who is currently playing for the Canons Eagles Rugby Club in Tokyo, Japan. Ron and Adam were privileged to watch one of Jesse's rugby matches in Tokyo where they were able to leave their fully loaded touring bicycles outside the stadium and watch the game. Jesse fills them in o…

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#106 Richard Browning - Jetsuit Inventor (Rebroadcast) 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

46:40

Richard Browning is the Founder and Chief Test Pilot at Gravity Industries Ltd. If you have ever wondered what it must be like to simply, jump up and fly, Richard is the man to talk to. Richard continually asks the question, “what if?” The team at Gravity Industries challenge assumptions. They have demonstrated human flight at more than 100 events …

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#105 - Holger Seim (Co-founder and CEO, Blinkist) 49:51

2+ y ago49:51

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Holger Seim is co-founder and CEO of Blinkist, a bite-sized-learning service that condenses knowledge from great nonfiction into powerful little packs. He co-founded Blinkist in 2012 with a vision to inspire people to never stop learning, and grew it into a global brand with customers in more than 150 countries. FOLLOW HOLGER: Blinkist - https://ww…

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Episode 9: Ron and Adam in Awaji Island, Japan 46:09

2+ y ago46:09

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Ron and Adam fill us in on their first 10 days of Race to Rugby World Cup 2021. Despite a few unexpected hiccups along the way, the duo have remained positive and are happy to be able to focus on the mission at hand - which is to deliver the Rugby World Cup whistle. We get the low down on their path to Day 1, Mt Fuji's magic and the big wake up cal…

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Episode 8: Hiromasa Machiyama in Tokyo, Japan 44:13

2+ y ago44:13

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Ron & Adam chat to Hiro, a passionate rugby and sports fan, in Tokyo, Japan. Hiro worked in sponsor activation and hospitality at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and had had the privilege to work at both the 2022 Olympics and Paralympics, where at the Paralympics, he was assigned to support the New Zealand’s rugby team with regards to schedules, managing …

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