Best Malarkey Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9: Guided Gains - How to Pick the Perfect Coach for You (And Avoid Red Flags!) 33:28

4h ago33:28

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In this episode of Muscles and Malarkey, I'm diving into the world of coaching to help you find your perfect match. Ever wondered if hiring a coach could take your fitness journey to the next level? I’ll start by exploring why you might need a coach, from pushing past plateaus to mastering new techniques, or staying accountable in ways you can’t on…

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Sir John Curtice on Election Insights, Exit Polls, and Data Storytelling 41:25

9d ago41:25

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Join master data storyteller, Sam Knowles, for an enlightening conversation with Sir John Curtice, professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde and senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. As we navigate 2024 which has been dubbed "the ultimate election year," Sir John shares his insights on polling accuracy, pol…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 200: 200 Not Out! 54:14

14d ago54:14

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In Episode 200, Andy & Dave delve into the last 4 1/2 years of the Tuesday Tune-In since our very first episode in March 2020 (Sure there was something going on then). The guys chat about some of their favourite episodes and all the good stuff that's happened in the EverTrekker community on the podcast ever since. We never thought we'd make 100 epi…

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Episode 8: The Power of Strength Training as You Age 12:18

25d ago12:18

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In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial role muscle plays in aging gracefully and staying healthy. As we get older, building and maintaining muscle becomes even more important—not just for looks, but for longevity, mobility, and overall well-being. I'll break down the benefits of strength training for aging bodies, from preserving bone densit…

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How can we unlock human behaviour with neuroscience and behavioural science? With Cristina de Balanzo, PhD, Founder of Walnut Unlimited 48:06

22d ago48:06

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, we join master data storyteller Sam Knowles, in conversation with Cristina de Balanzo, PhD, Founder and Board Director at Walnut Unlimited, as she delves into the fusion of neuroscience, behavioural science, and strategic insights to unlock human behaviour. In this engaging discussion, Cristina shares p…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 199: When the weather gods strike! 50:52

26d ago50:52

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In Episode 199, Andy & Dave delve into the recent unprecedented weather & rain in Nepal during the start of the autumn trekking season. The guys go into the challenges of running trips during these crazy weather events and the good, the bad and the ugly of delays in the mountains. There were some really sad scenes in Kathmandu and many homes and vi…

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How can we communicate numbers clearly so that people can better understand the choices they face in life? With Mike Ellicock, Founder & CEO of Plain Numbers 47:09

1M ago47:09

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, master data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mike Ellicock, Founder and Chief Executive of The Plain Numbers Project. Plain Numbers says of its purpose: “We enable clear communication of numbers everywhere so that people can better understand the choices they face in life.” This matters, because abo…

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Episode 7: BMI's are Bullshit 13:41

1M ago13:41

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Welcome back to Muscles and Malarkey! In this episode, I take a deep dive into some of the biggest fitness myths that have been circulating for years. From common misconceptions about, body mass, diet and "spot reduction", I’m setting the record straight. With real-life examples and scientific sources to back it up, I’ll walk you through the truth …

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 198: When the going gets tough... 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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In Episode 198, Andy & Dave delve into those tough moments on a challenge or trek when things get just that little bit tough. You know the times when you've hit that 10ft high wall and it doesn't seem like there's any way over it. Until that is, you smash through it and reach the other side! It was a great live with lots of good questions about thi…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 197: Celebrating 8 years of EverTrek Adventures 51:52

2M ago51:52

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In Episode 197, we’re celebrating 8 incredible years of EverTrek adventures! It’s been an amazing journey since we first started, and we took some time to reflect on how it all began, with our very first trip to Everest Base Camp in September 2016. That trek was the start of something special, and in this weeks episode we talk about the first journ…

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Episode 6: Lifting Partners & Hot Takes: A Conversation with My Gym Bestie 57:38

2M ago57:38

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Welcome back to Muscles and Malarkey! In this episode, I sit down with my long-time lifting partner, Emily, to talk about her journey from a gym beginner to competing in Weightlifting and Powerlifting meets. We discuss how she got into fitness, her experiences at different competitions, and share some useful lifting tips along the way. Expect a few…

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How might we bring about gender equity in academic research? With Ylann Schemm, VP for Corporate Responsibility at Elsevier, and Executive Director of the Elsevier Foundation 49:29

2M ago49:29

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, master data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ylann Schemm, Vice President for Corporate Responsibility at the leading academic publisher, Elsevier, home to almost 3,000 academic journals, specialising in scientific, technical, and medical content. Elsevier describes itself as “an information analyti…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 196:🥇Kilimanjaro Competition Winner Announcement! 🥇 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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We announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition! I hope you're excited!!! 😁 But first, we'll be discussing all things Kilimanjaro 🗻 Taking on Kili is an epic challenge and one that shouldn't be taken lightly but questions like 'How difficult is it?', 'How fit do I need to be?', 'What equipment do I need?' are often asked, so we'll be chatting…

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Episode 5: From Missteps to Muscle; My Early Lifting Mistakes 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Welcome back to Muscles and Malarkey! In this episode, I dive deep into the mistakes I made when I first started lifting. Mistakes are part of the journey, but they’re also where we learn the most. I’m sharing some words of caution to help you avoid the pitfalls I fell into—like poor form and ego lifting. I also have some positive take aways and he…

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Episode 4: Fuel Your Fitness with No Nutrition Drama: Answering Your Foamy Shake Questions 19:04

3M ago19:04

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Welcome back to Muscles and Malarkey, where I'm diving into the essentials of nutrition to help you make informed choices for your fitness journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your diet, this episode is your go-to guide for understanding the basics of macronutrients and how they play a crucial role in fueling your workouts…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 195: 10 Tips for First-Time Trekkers 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Rosie and Dave share their top 10 tips for first time trekkers! 📃 Rosie has some awesome training tips and Dave has some great pre-trek tips to make your adventures even more awesome!🏔️ Don't forget to vote for EverTrek at the British Travel Awards! 👉 Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/voteevertrek2024 Enter our Kilimanjaro Competition here 👉 https…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 194: The Tour du Mont Blanc Experience 53:19

3M ago53:19

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ROSIE AND JODY ARE BACK FROM AN EPIC ADVENTURE ON THE TOUR DU MONT BLANC TREK! They'll be sharing their experience, the prep, gear, highs and lows and much more. Products featured in this video: https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/tour-du-mont-blanc-trek CONTACT US: Email: info@evertrek.co.uk Phone: 02920 003216 FOLLOW US: Facebook: facebook.com/evertr…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 193: 7 Must Do's for High Altitude 58:53

3M ago58:53

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In our experience over the years and from our EverTrekkers experiences, we have gained quite a bit of insight into what works and what doesn't work at altitude. We also held a really enjoyable live training last Wednesday evening on Kilimanjaro and suffering with altitude issues was the Number 1 question or concern thing that came up when attendees…

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Episode 3: Fitness 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Starting Strong Insert Bicep Emoji Here 22:21

3M ago22:21

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Welcome back to Muscles and Malarkey! Ready to hit the gym but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I’ve got you covered! Join me as I break down the essentials of beginning your fitness journey, from understanding the basics of the different muscle groups, finding your "why", and crafting a workout routine tailored for beginners. I’ll go ov…

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On risk, uncertainty, and impact: how using data smarter is the fast track to success 54:31

3M ago54:31

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Using data smarter is an attitude of mind. It’s characterised by those who choose to communicate simply, clearly, and effectively, by making sense of the signals and cutting out the noise. Above all, it’s about empathy, humanity, and appreciating the likely data tolerance of your audience. After our fifth collection of six great guests, it’s a wrap…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 192: How not to make your boots explode 52:17

4M ago52:17

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Andy and Dave are back for this 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝗶𝗻! So, the guys had a wild adventure during the recent Great Glencoe Challenge, and they just have to share a wild encounter with you. They were hiking along, and suddenly, came across someone who's boots decided to spontaneously combust!🔥🥾 Crazy, right? (𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘮a𝘵…

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Episode 2: Gym Lingo and Snoop Dogg's Favorite Pastime 20:51

4M ago20:51

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Muscles and Malarkey! I got some feedback after episode 1 and wanted to explain some things I touched on in the pilot episode. I also had a request to go over some common gym phrases as well as acronyms. This is a more educational episode for people who are very new in the gym. Is there anything that confused you when you fi…

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How can we make the world better and fairer for all? With Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen from the University of Cambridge and the Autism Research Centre 53:48

4M ago53:48

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge, where he also runs the Autism Research Centre. Simon has been working in the field of autism for approaching 40 years and is one of the world’s leading authorities …

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Why should you put people, love, and relationships at the heart of business? With John Hibbs of CoEfficient 39:03

4M ago39:03

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by John Hibbs, the Co-Founder of CoEfficient, a company that helps organisations grow from the human perspective. It does this by gathering genuinely useful feedback from those who work for an organisation and then deploying this intelligence in the most productive…

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How can you tell if you should invest in a media company? With Ian Whittaker of Liberty Sky Advisors 48:34

5M ago48:34

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Whittaker, one of the leading financial and commercial analysts covering the media and advertising sector. Ian is the managing director and owner of Liberty Sky Advisors, has twice been the City AM Analyst of the Year – first in 2014 and again in 2019 – and …

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 189: Summit Success 1:00:04

5M ago1:00:04

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I hope you're ready to do some training, because in this episode we're joined by two very special guests, Hannah & Jaci. These two EverTrekkers have summited Kilimanjaro, and they come from totally different training backgrounds! Join us as we talk about training, altitude, and Kilimanjaro, and see why YOU can achieve your dreams and summit your ow…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 188: Top 5 treks of 2024 53:46

5M ago53:46

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In this episode Andy and Dave wanted to have a think about their fav treks of 2024, which is a tricky one as you can imagine! But they thought they'd make things even more interesting and make it a bit trickier...ever play Top Trumps??? 🎴

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Why does marketing need to become more like engineering? With Sorin Patilinet from Mars, aka The Marketing Engineer. 49:10

5M ago49:10

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Sorin Patilinet, Senior Director of Marketing Effectiveness at Mars. Sorin is also known as the Marketing Engineer. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 4 April 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Podcast artwork by …

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 187: Toubkal Competition Winner Announcement 40:52

6M ago40:52

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We had an absolute blast at the Keswick Mountain Festival this weekend.☀️ We met some awesome new EverTrekkers and enjoyed the hot sun...it was perhaps too hot in our dark tent. So I'm sure if you visited our stall you'll be eager to know the weight of our EverTrek bag! And the prize is awesome....a free trek in Morocco to Mt Toubkal. Zach and Vick…

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How can experts provide the public with risk information that works? With Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for Public Understanding of Risk 50:07

6M ago50:07

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) based at the National University of Singapore. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 13 March 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Po…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 186: Bouncing back stronger 52:13

6M ago52:13

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Dave and Zach are here to chat about a key subject - learning from mistakes, failure and bouncing back. It's important on hikes to be able to overcome these challenges but more importantly learn from them! Resilience is useful! So if you're a worrier and you overthink every situation that could go wrong under the sun, be sure to watch this episode!…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 185: 5 things I wish I knew before climbing Kilimanjaro 50:42

6M ago50:42

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In this Tuesday Tune-in it's time for a change... Zach and Jody take over the TTI to talk about the things they wish they knew before they climbed this beast of a mountain. These two yetis both smashed this awesome summit, but it wasn't easy! 😫 There's a few things they may have wanted to know before...from altitude to clothing, they'll break it do…

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How can we best communicate risk in our uncertain, post-truth world? With Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge 53:42

6M ago53:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by one of the world’s finest data storytellers, David Spiegelhalter, the statistician and public communicator of his generation. Although he claims to have been retired for five years, the Emeritus Professor of Statistics from Cambridge University is working harder than e…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 184: Winner Announcement & Kilimanjaro 53:03

6M ago53:03

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Andy & Dave announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition 🗻🌄🙌

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Episode 1: Muscles and Malarkey 15:24

6M ago15:24

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Hello, and welcome to Muscles and Malarkey. In this episode I will be discussing a little bit about me and my history with fitness. I also discuss the purpose of this podcast and why I am here! Fitness is a tough realm to be in. People have questions! They want to know what to do and why they're doing it. Stick around and enjoy some laid back, educ…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 183: Keep 'chafing' your dreams 41:58

6M ago41:58

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First things first, major kudos to all you legends who smashed the London Marathon! 🎉👏 You rocked it! 🏅 Now, let's talk about those pesky challenges that pop up when we're out there conquering the trails. Yep, you guessed it—chafing! But hold up, there's more to it than just that. Join us for today's episode where we'll dive deep into all the obsta…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 182: All things training & fitness 45:05

7M ago45:05

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What's that coming over the hill... is it a yeti, is it a yeti We're not actually talking about The Automatic though... Let's talk training and fitness! In this Tuesday Tune-in Andy and Dave are switching gears to automatic instead of manual and showing you why cruising is better than racing on your trek training. So if you have an upcoming adventu…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 181: A different kind of 'KIT' 58:47

7M ago58:47

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That's right, this Tuesday Tune-In is going to be all about 'Kit' This isn't that trusty companion from 80's classic Knight Rider or that guy that played John Snow in Game of Thrones. This is 'KIT'. All of the KIT you'll need for all of your adventure treks!

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 180: Debunking high altitude myths 58:01

7M ago58:01

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We want to unpack all of those hiking myths that you may hear when chatting about high altitude adventure or searching through the mire of the internet 🤔. I’m sure you've heard some confusing ones! Well let's find out if we can debunk a few for you! 🤩

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The data planets align. The more guests we welcome to Data Malarkey – and the more different their jobs and categories – the more we’re able to join the dots between how those who use data smarter do so ... 53:14

7M ago53:14

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After our fourth collection of six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season Four of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Dr Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations – recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, between July and Decemb…

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What happens when you mash-up the history of bands, films, and politics with the iconography of the London Underground? With Mike Bell of Mike Bell Maps 42:48

7M ago42:48

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mike Bell, the first data visualiser to feature in almost 30 episodes of the podcast. Mike is the Founder and Owner of a thriving new business called Mike Bell Maps which describes itself as “Tube maps of bands and other stuff”. Our conversation was recorded rem…

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How is it possible to understand everything that the world’s Governments want to buy? With Ian Makgill 37:44

8M ago37:44

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Makgill, the Founder of Spend Network. Ian and his company are on a mission to improve the global public sector procurement market. Spend Network’s website boldly claims that it can help users to “Unlock the $13 trillion global procurement market through the…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 179: The Altitude Centre 59:39

8M ago59:39

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This episode, we are joined by our good friend James from the Altitude Centre! Now, what on earth are we talking about…you guessed it, ALTITUDE! We’ll be chatting about all things high altitude, how you can prep and much more! Check out The Altitude Centre here - https://www.altitudecentre.com/

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 178: The Path to Conscious Travel 53:16

8M ago53:16

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This week, we're excited to be joined by Lisa, founder and trustee of Lehara, Everest Summiter 😲🏔️ and all round awesome person! Lehara is an incredible charity dedicated to empowering people in the Khumbu Valley, enabling them to make a sustainable, lasting impact in their communities. Lisa joins Dave and Rosie to discuss conscious travel and how …

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How can Kevin de Bruyne be worth 100 Leah Williamsons? With Kieran Maguire, Professor of Football Finance, University of Liverpool 48:42

8M ago48:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes Kieran Maguire, an acclaimed expert in football finance. Kieran’s a chartered accountant, academic, author, and podcaster. For the past decade, he’s been a lecturer in football finance at the University of Liverpool’s Management School. He often appears in print and…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 177: All about Gran Paradiso 56:50

9M ago56:50

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An exclusive trip!? WHAT! The EPIC Gran Paradiso in Italy! 👇 https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/gran-paradiso-peaks-passes-paradiso

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 176: Where to Start? 57:11

9M ago57:11

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You'd 'batter' be ready for this episode... Did you join our live for the first time last week? Got you thinking about your first trek, but not sure where to start? We'll cover everything from visas to trekking kit, insurance, flights, and getting your fitness game on point. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on these 'flippin'awesome tips! (Just…

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What can business learn from military logistics? With John McFall, ex-RAF and Amazon Web Services 48:50

9M ago48:50

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes John McFall, a master of logistics and Founder of the business SupplyChainWise. Logistics – a term that originated in the military – is defined as: “the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment – from one location to…

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 175: All about Nepal & Competition Winner Announcement 1:00:13

9M ago1:00:13

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Nepal is a place that's close to our hearts so we'll be chatting about all the things that go into an awesome adventure like EBC. 🤙 So brace yourselves for an awesome episode and prepare for the BIG winner announcement!

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Tuesday Tune-In Episode 174: Confronting Altitude Fears Head-On 57:01

9M ago57:01

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Fear of heights, fear of the effects of altitude, fear of animals you might find along the trek, you name it - Andy and Dave are talking about it! Time is running out to enter! Win Everest Base Camp Trek worth £4,390! https://bit.ly/winanevertrekEBC Join the Summit Zone here! https://www.thesummitzone.co.uk/home-page…

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