Best Sam Oak Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 68: Ron Sisman and Elizabeth Platzman: The Son of Sam Story - An Oaktober Fest Special Edition 58:35

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Welcome to Oaktober Fest, The Dark Oak's celebration of the spooky month of October! Every week this month, we will bring you a case that is sure to get you in the creepy mood. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ On the Halloween of 1981, Ron Sisman and his girlfriend Elizabeth Platzman were found brutally executed in Ron's ransacked Manhattan apartment. Detectives original…

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370. Things in 2025 are looking up! 22:29

1h ago22:29

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2024 was a bit rough, but the trend in 2025 is that things are looking up! In today’s episode, John walks through how he has built momentum in his brand with some major moves he’s been making. From booking a $17,000+ wedding, to booking weddings in Atlanta, Tuscany, and OKC, and figuring out ways to get people to say yes, he has been working his ta…

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Former NFU dairy chair Michael Oakes switches from dairy to beef after a clear TB test and worries over succession, losing FBT land and a recent health scare 36:28

4h ago36:28

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After 40 years, West Midlands dairy farmer and former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes decided to quit milking, sold his 200 holstein dairy herd and started a new venture rearing 200 plus beef cattle on his Bournville Village Trust tenant farm on the southern outskirts of Birmingham. A decision which he described as ‘really tough' and initially …

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Supporting Women's Wellbeing in the Workplace: Emma Hall's Journey in Financial Planning 48:35

4h ago48:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Financial Planner Life, we are joined by Emma Hall, Chartered Financial Planner of the Year, who shares her career journey through a lens focused on workplace flexibility, women's wellbeing support, and mental health policies - and how these are essential for creating a thriving and resilient firm. For women in fin…

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369. Using Creativity To Build Your Brand with Unleashed Vizuals 56:44

2h ago56:44

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Today John interviews Brittany and Homley with Unleashed Vizuals. We peel back some of the creativity of how they have built their brand, how they produce the films they are putting out in the world, and how they have built a thriving brand through relationships and networking. These two are blowing up their brand (in a good way), and you can check…

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FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour? 53:01

3h ago53:01

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With the country now 100 days into the new Labour Government, Farmers Guardian has created a new manifesto on what farmers and rural businesses want from the Government. FG editor Olivia Midgley, Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Farming Trust, National Pig Association chief executive Lizzie Wilson, Minette Batters, tenant farmer a…

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What happened to wool? Looking back at the changes in the industry and if it's making a comeback 16:25

3d ago16:25

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Wool was, at one time, the jewel of fabrics. It was a well-respected product but, over the years its value has decreased. In this episode, we look at why. Is it a pricing issue? Is it a marketing issue? Emily Ashworth and Katie Fallon look back at the timeline to find out what changed. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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011: The Arizona Republic's Vineyard Chaser: Richard Ruelas 47:22

5h ago47:22

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Curious about the unlikely rise of Arizona as a notable wine region? Our latest episode promises to explore this captivating transformation with insights from Richard Ruelas, the Arizona Republic journalist who went from crime reporting to passionately covering the state's wine scene. Join us as we recount my bold decision to spotlight Arizona wine…

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Episode 67: What Happened to Sandra Hughes? - An Oaktober Fest Special Edition 1:01:12

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Welcome to Oaktober Fest, The Dark Oak's celebration of the spooky month of October! Every week this month, we will bring you a case that is sure to get you in the creepy mood. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ While the rest of the world was feeling the chaos of the Covid 19 global pandemic, 54-year-old Sandra Hughes decided to spend time in the place she felt most at ho…

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Breaking the Age Bias: Investing in the Next Generation of Financial Planners with Kate Bailey and Ryan Milne 1:00:15

3h ago1:00:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Managing Director, Kate Bailey, and Associate Partner, Ryan Milne, explore how mentorship, training, and succession planning are driving the next generation of success in the profession. With a rapidly aging adviser workforce and a looming talent shortage, investing in young financial planners is more important than …

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368. Your Questions Answered - Live Mentor Call 1:28:03

10d ago1:28:03

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The How To Film Weddings Course is open for enrollment at the best price we have ever offered it: https://howtofilmweddings.com/thecourse We have been getting DMs from various people asking all sorts of questions about what to do in their business. So, John decided to do an open mentorship call to answer your questions. In this call, John helps ans…

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Political party conference roundup: What are they offering farmers? 36:04

5d ago36:04

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As the 2024 political party conferences wrap up, Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the goings on at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences and what each party has to offer for the farming sector. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Leadership & Perfecting Career Development Frameworks in Financial Planning - Helen Lovett - COO at Foster Denovo 48:31

6d ago48:31

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Send us a text Ever wondered how to create a thriving workplace that benefits employees, shareholders, and clients alike? Don't miss our enlightening conversation with Helen Lovett, COO of Foster Denovo, as she uncovers the power of clear career development frameworks. Learn firsthand why their strategic focus has elevated employee engagement and c…

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Episode 66: Death Watch on the Hanging Hill & The Blue Sentinel of Peddlers Rock - An Oaktober Fest Special Edition 52:58

7d ago52:58

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Welcome to Oaktober Fest, The Dark Oak's celebration of the spooky month of October! Every week this month, we will bring you a case that is sure to get you in the creepy mood. This week Stefanie shares the tales of two spectral dogs, steeped in history, active to this day, and sure to haunt your dreams. Sources: Clyne, P. E. (1977). Ghostly Animal…

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From Fitness to Finance: Tom Mangan's Journey to Becoming a Successful Young Financial Planner 1:01:19

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Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tom Mangan, a financial planner at St James's Place, who transitioned from the fitness industry to financial planning. Discover how Tom's sports-centered upbringing, marked by his time playing football at Aston Villa and running a private training business, imparted essential qualities like …

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367. Going After The Truly Exceptional with James and Shulze 1:03:41

9d ago1:03:41

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Luxury Wedding Photographers James and Schulze are on the How To Film Weddings Podcast this week, and if we are being honest, this might be one of the best episodes we have ever created. John interviewed these two about ‘going after the truly exceptional.’ They really dig into the fact that what got you where you are won’t get you where you want to…

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Live from the Claas cab: Talking machinery and careers 34:48

13d ago34:48

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This week's Farmers Guardian podcast is a little different. FG's online editor Emily Ashworth joins the machinery team, Toby Whatley and James Huyton, to delve into the world of machinery and talk about the opportunities in the sector, especially when it comes to careers. From technology talk to taking a first - and very slow - drive of the Claas c…

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Risk Vs Reward, Career Lessons from Terry Smith CEO of Fundsmith 41:47

13d ago41:47

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Send us a text In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Chris Ball (CEO of Hoxton Wealth) steps in as host while Terry Smith, CEO of Fundsmith (and often referred to as the UK's answer to Warren Buffet), shares his fascinating journey from a career at Barclays Bank to becoming a widely known financial services disruptor! Starting in banking, he w…

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010: Food & Wine Magazine's Lucy Simon 55:09

23d ago55:09

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Ever wondered how a childhood steeped in culture and fine dining shapes a career in the wine industry? Join us as we sit down with Lucy Simon, assistant wine editor at Food & Wine Magazine, who shares her incredible journey from a culturally rich upbringing in New York City to becoming a pivotal voice in food media. Inspired by her grandfather, a l…

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Episode 65: Who Killed Robert Wone? 1:24:42

19d ago1:24:42

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32-year-old Robert Eric Wone could never have imagined that spending the night at an old college friend's house would result in his bizarre murder, yet that is exactly what happened on August 2, 2006. A little over an hour after arriving at the DC home that Joe Price's shares with two other men, Robert was dead and a bizarre 911 call was placed. Wh…

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366. Taking Risks with The Drakes 1:09:46

18d ago1:09:46

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This episode started and a conversation about wedding videographer but turned into something much more. Eugene and Andrea Drake of The Drakes live in Houston, TX after coming to the US from Venezuela. In this episode John and The Drakes cover it all - their background, coming to the US, taking risks in your business and much of the conversation tur…

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Women, Wealth and Podcasting: Tracy Brookes' Journey Through Her Financial Planning Career 46:08

29d ago46:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Financial Planner Life, host Sam Oakes sits down with financial planner Tracy Brookes for an honest and open conversation about her journey into the financial planning profession. Join us as Tracy discusses her remarkable journey from a chartered financial planner to becoming an influential voice in the financial p…

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What are the benefits of studying an agricultural course? Live from Barnsley College 34:14

25d ago34:14

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On the pod this week, news reporter Chris Brayford visited students and staff at Barnsley College’s Wigfield Farm campus to discuss the importance of agricultural courses in educational settings. @WigfieldFarm // @barnsleycollege Should more schools be providing agricultural courses? Should agriculture be featured on the syllabus and curriculum fro…

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Episode 64: The Unsolved Murder of David Bacon 54:58

21d ago54:58

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An up-and-coming Hollywood actor best known for his role in "The Masked Marvel,” crashed his sports car in a bean field in Los Angeles, California. The actor, christened David Bacon by the famous Hollywood film producer Howard Hughes exited the vehicle and stumble only a few feet before collapsing. In his back was a single stab wound to the back ma…

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365. How To Get RESULTS in 2025 with Sam Jacobson of Ideaction Consulting 52:11

23d ago52:11

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Over the past month, we have been digging into what the heck is happening in the wedding industry. So many of us are hurting, and I brought on my business coach, and sales guru Sam Jacobson from Ideaction Consulting to dive into what we can do to get results in 2025. This episode will show you what you can be doing right now in order to produce the…

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Can a new educational course tackle livestock worrying attacks on farm? 47:15

27d ago47:15

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On the podcast this week, we are joined by Welsh farmer Clive Jones, Wales’ Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies (@huw4ogmore) and Wales’ Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator Rob Taylor (@rural_wales), to discuss livestock worrying. @WGRural Livestock worrying, when a dog chases or attacks livestock on agricultural land can have costly conseq…

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From Retail to Financial Planning: The Transformative Journey of Godfrey Asare 1:01:36

28d ago1:01:36

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Send us a text Discover the transformative journey of Godfrey Asare, who transitioned from the food retail sector to becoming a successful financial planner, all while emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for everyone. This episode promises to unravel Godfrey's incredible story—from working at Waitrose, Itsu, and Marks and Spencer to hi…

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Episode 63: Where is Cathy Moulton? 1:15:15

28d ago1:15:15

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16-year-old Cathy Moulton was reported missing on September 24, 1971. She was last seen in downtown Portland, Maine wearing a navy-blue coat and carrying a brown leather bag. Police immediately decided that she was a runaway and her case remained uninvestigated, that is, until nearly thirty years later, a determined detective Kevin Cady devoted his…

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From Accounting to Financial Planning: Charley Smith’s Journey to Success 38:08

1M ago38:08

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it’s like to make the leap from the UK to Dubai for a career in financial planning? In this episode, we sit down with Charley, a UK-born client services manager, to delve into her journey of transitioning from accounting in the UK to working in international financial planning in Dubai. Charley shares her …

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364. 5 Ways to Make More Money in 2025 as a Wedding Videographer 25:37

30d ago25:37

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Over the last few weeks we have been digging deep into what 2025 looks like for wedding videographers, and to be honest, a lot of us are going through a pretty big storm. In today’s episode, John is back to break down some simple ways we can change our mindset and some practical tips on how we can make more money in 2025. If you need to weather the…

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Siblings Sam and Anna Hallos planning their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents 25:24

2M ago25:24

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For siblings Anna and Sam Hallos, the future succession of their tenanted upland beef and sheep farm in West Yorkshire has been an ‘open and honest’ conversation around the farmhouse kitchen table for many years now. They have both been ‘heavily involved’ in the business from a young age, but now older, at 27 and 24 years old, Sam and Anna have sta…

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From Admin to Paraplanner to Practice Manager - Paula Guedes Inspiring Journey in Financial Planning 44:54

1M ago44:54

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Send us a text What does it take to transition from an administrative role to a technical expert in financial planning? Join us as we talk with Paula Guedes, a dynamic practice lead at Foster Denovo. Paulas journey from Brazil to the UK, pursuing a master's in finance and economics, and working her way up from an entry-level position to a chartered…

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Episode 62: The Disappearance of Ebonee Spears 1:03:35

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30-year-old, Ebonee Spears was last seen on Jan. 14, 2016. The week and days before her disappearance were plagued with strange occurrences and troubling moments that have left her family wondering what could have become of Ebonee. On the evening of her disappearance, she attempted to make a phone call at the Wilmington Police Department but was un…

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363. I cut my prices in half - How I am adapting for 2025 26:16

1M ago26:16

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In today’s episode, John talks about how he has adapted his strategy for booking weddings over the last 6 months. Let’s be honest, it kind of looks like a storm has knocked out a lot of wedding video business in the last 18 months. Are you going to just let the storm take you out? Are you going to lift your head and look at the market and where it …

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Thriving in Dubai: This 22-Year-Old Financial Planner's Journey to Success - Ellie Gracie from Hoxton Wealth 37:55

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to thriving in a tax-free entrepreneurial paradise as we sit down with Ellie Gracie, a driven 22-year-old financial planner from Hoxton Wealth who traded the historic streets of Edinburgh for the bustling avenues of Dubai. Ellie recounts her adventure of diving headfirst into Dubai’s high-energy, opportunity-laden …

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Reuben Owen: Life in the Yorkshire Dales 14:27

2M ago14:27

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Our Yorkshire Farm, featuring the Owen family, was an immediate success with TV viewers. Looking into the Owen family's life with nine children on one of the most remote hill farms in the country enthralled the nation, and now, six years later, one member, Reuben Owen, is carving out his own path. His latest TV series, Life In The Dales, has been a…

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009: Innovint: A Winemaker's Diary 45:15

1M ago45:15

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Can technology transform traditional winemaking practices? Join us as we sit down with Ashley Leonard, the visionary CEO and founder behind Innovint, to uncover her incredible journey from vineyard & winemaking management to leading a tech company in the wine industry. You'll gain insights into how Ashley's passion for the technical aspects of wine…

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From Graduate to Chartered Financial Planner & what I do in the paraplanner club - Matt Finch 36:08

2M ago36:08

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Send us a text From his humble beginnings as an administrator to his current role managing a client book as a financial planner in an investment Managment company , Matt's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He offers invaluable insights into the importance of a holistic, personalised approach to financial planning, and shares his experiences wo…

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Episode 61: The Unsolved Murder of Garrett Phillips 1:11:50

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When a 12-year-old dies suddenly, law enforcement focuses their attention on one man almost exclusively. Surveillance footage seems to contradict the person of interest's alibi. In this episode we have a soccer coach, a Sheriff's deputy and a small town torn apart by the devastating loss of Garrett Phillips. Sources:Who Killed Garrett Phillips. (n.…

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362. Is The Wedding Industry In Trouble? with Jaired Sullivan from Wayward North Films 47:13

1M ago47:13

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🚁 Enter to win a DJI Mini 4 Pro: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey Giveaway Open August 5 – August 28, 2024. We need to be honest. 2024 and 2025 is down in the wedding market. People are scrambling, and weddings are harder to book than ever. So what do we do in this time? How do we stay motivated? Should we quit our jobs? In this week’s episode …

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What Scottish agritourism can offer farm businesses with Caroline Millar 30:28

2M ago30:28

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On the podcast this week, we learn about the value of agritourism and diversification in Scotland with Dundee farmer Caroline Millar. Escaping from the world to a farm's tranquil surroundings in the Angus countryside could be the ideal answer for any couple seeking a romantic weekend getaway, with the diversification working hand-in-hand alongside …

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Global Compliance in Financial Planning: Insights from Paul Tate of Hoxton Capital Management 44:31

2M ago44:31

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of global compliance in financial planning with our special guest, Paul Tate, the Global Head of Compliance at Hoxton Capital Management. From his humble beginnings as a financial advisor in South Africa to his influential role in Dubai, Paul shares his compelling journey and the passion that drives him. Discover h…

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Episode 60: The Disturbing Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

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According to the website Maritime Injury Report approximately 400 people have gone missing from cruise ships in the past 20 years. And according to Cruise Lines International Association of the 212 listed as having gone overboard between the years of 2009 and 2019, only 48 people were rescued. While these numbers aren’t insignificant, it is importa…

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The Transformative Journey of a Young Financial Planner - Dylan Ellis 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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Send us a text Trigger Warning - We discuss Suicide and Addiction. Hosted by: Sam Oakes Guest: Dylan Ellis, Financial Planner at St James's Place Episode Overview: In this deeply insightful episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast, host Sam Oakes talks with Dylan Ellis, who at just 26 years old has transformed personal adversity into professio…

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Taking the heat out of California wildfires using sheep and goats, Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes 35:01

2M ago35:01

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Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes. California is experiencing some of the worst ever wildfires. By August 16, a total of 5,210 wildfires burned 332,606 ha (821,887 acres). The Park Fire is the fourth largest in Californian history – approximately 14 times the size of San Francisco. Since late July…

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361. Is It Time to Quit?? 20:14

2M ago20:14

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🚁 Enter to win a DJI Mini 4 Pro: https://howtofilmweddings.com/survey Giveaway Open August 5 – August 28, 2024. Over the last few months we have talked to a lot of people that are very worried about the future of their wedding videography businesses. Times are tough for a lot of people - so Nick is asking the question and giving you space to think.…

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008: Why do we use Oak Barrels? With Sean Adamowicz 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Unlock the secrets behind the art and science of winemaking with our special guest, Sean Adamowicz from the Boswell Company. With a rich background in environmental chemistry and a passion for wine nurtured in southern France, Sean takes us on an enlightening journey through the essential role of oak barrels in aging wine. Learn about the diverse c…

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Harvest Diaries 2024 15:36

2M ago15:36

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Harvest 2024 has arrived and after suffering pests, persistent storms and setbacks, three farmers share their experience with Farmers Guardian. Message us

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Why Switching from Mortgage Advice to IFA is a good idea! With Daniel Hobbs of New Leaf 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Send us a text Are you a mortgage advisor looking for more stability and long-term growth in your career? Transitioning to an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) might be the strategic move you’ve been searching for. In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes sits down with Daniel Hobbs from New Leaf to explore the benefits an…

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Episode 59: The Unexplained Death of Olivia Jane Ward 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

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When 16-year-old Olivia "Janie" Ward died after a fall at a teen party in the woods, her family began a decades long search to find out what really happened to her on that night. With conflicting autopsies, "misplaced" records, and eyewitness statements that create more questions than answers, Janie's death sadly remains as much a mystery today as …

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