Hosted by Andy Green and Felix Scholz, OT: The Podcast is all about watches, time and how to spend it. Join us as we offer up quasi-professional watch matchmaking advice, interview guests as well as discuss the latest releases, news and issues. If you like watches, then this is the podcast for you!
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Duane Schulthess is the CEO of Vital Transformation, host and producer of Vital Health Podcast. Vital Transformation understands the implications of new medical procedures, technologies and regulations. We measure their impact upon treatment pathways and the biopharma innovation ecosystem in collaboration with health care professionals, researchers, and regulators. Through our web platform and client network, we are able to communicate our findings with international decision makers and stak ...
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Established in 2011 and previously found at PaddockScout.com, Formula Scout is home to regular news and features from the world of junior single-seater racing, tracking the progress of future grand prix stars
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Stardust MQ is a science podcast from Cameron Furlong with the Macquarie University Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Society. Join Cameron as he chats with researchers and academics about their research and interests in their chosen field of study. Thanks to Kelly Sharpless for our logo. Intro Music: 'Golden Hour' Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973) Outro Music: 'Mission Ready' Ke ...
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NEW EPISODES THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 5PM CET. ICONS UNCOVERED takes a deep dive into the minds and lives of iconic figures in sport from around the world. I have been a Professional Downhill Mountain biker for over a decade and I love all things actions sports so naturally this will be the focus. Although being a pro athlete may seem like the dream, it's not always an easy path. My name is Stefan Garlicki and the goal of this podcast is help inspire, motivate and teach people ho ...
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Steffen Thirstrup & Richard Bergstrom: Evidence, Access, and Competitiveness in Europe
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34:38In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with two experts in European regulation and evidence of new medicines: Steffen Thirstrup: Chief Medical Officer at European Medicines Agency. Richard Bergstrom: Head of Policy at IQVIA. They compare regulatory benefit-risk decisions with HTA’s comparative effectiveness and ec…
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DUBAI WATCH WEEK PLUS Bell & Ross CEO (& CO-FOUNDER) Carlos Rosillo
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31:42Now that the OT: team is back in one timezone, it's time to catch up on some spicy new releases Felix Saw at Dubai Watch Week, including the Ressence x Marc Newson collaboration, the third instalment of TAG Heuer's partnership with streetwear brand fragment and a surprising pocket watch. We also talk about the one new release so nice that it ended …
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Malina Müller: Rethinking Accelerated Approvals in Europe
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27:30In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Dr. Malina Müller, Head of Health Economics at WifOR Institute, to explore the heated debate around accelerated and conditional approvals in Europe, how demographic and budget pressures shape HTA decisions, the tradeoffs between surrogate endpoints and overall survival, …
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Live from Dubai Watch Week 2025: Rolex CEO Speaks, $50k Watches, and the Future of Watch Culture
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31:23This episode is a live, energetic dispatch from Dubai Watch Week 2025, where Felix is immersed in the new, vastly expanded, and culturally electric atmosphere of the Middle East's premier horological event. Felix reports on the show's massive scale at the Burj Park location, the wave of incredible new novelties released (like the Chopard Grands Son…
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The Affordable Watch BANGERS: Timex, Bulova, Seiko & Interview with Earthen Watches
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45:33This week, we're really locked in on watches that you can actually afford without taking out a small personal loan or a non-essential organ. Andy and Felix start off by chatting about some recent bangers from Timex, Bulova and Seiko, before jumping into the main chat with co-founder of Earthen, Johnathan Chan. Earthen is a fresh face from Hong Kong…
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Andrea Casalegno, AKA @iamcasa, on why Italians love vintage watches
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1:00:08This week, we catch up with Andrea Casalegno, better known on the internet as I Am Casa. Casa is a watch journalist and content creator who burst onto the scene with his exceptional taste and love of the organic Melting Watch from Exaequo. We chat about why this Dali-esque design is so significant for Casa, why Italians have such a reputation for b…
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In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess sits down with two Vital Transformation colleagues to explore key trends in drug pricing and macroeconomic policy: Joe Hammang: US Business Director at Vital Transformation. Harry Bowen: Consulting Economist at Vital Transformation. They unpack the Trump administration’s “Most Favor…
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Bettina Ryll, Kjetil Taskén & Anni Lepland: PRIME-ROSE & EU Joint Action
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22:29In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with three leaders advancing precision cancer medicine implementation in Europe: Bettina Ryll: Stockholm School of Economics, Institute for Research; Founder, Melanoma Patient Network Europe. Kjetil Taskén: Head of the Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital; …
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Formex CEO Raphaël Granito on what makes the brand so unique
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1:00:50Today, we chat to Raphaël Granito, the man behind Formex — a brand which offers tremendous bang-for-buck, thanks to its relationships with Swiss case and dial companies. Watch, in real-time, as Andy and Felix become converted into fans of these sporty, stylish watches. Before that, we discuss the new RD5 and ask the big question: Is AP still cool? …
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John Murphy: Generics, Biosimilars, and U.S. Policy
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44:43In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with John Murphy, President and CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), to discuss how U.S. purchasing dynamics and thin margins drive shortages, the evolving biosimilar landscape amid insurer vertical integration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)’s ripple eff…
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How a 330lbs Mountain Biker Became a Social Media Icon | NRML MTBER
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1:46:36In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Sebastian Bauer AKA NRML MTBER, also known as C-Bass, who has become a social media sensation through his unique mountain biking content. We explore his background, his rise to fame, his experience dealing with online negativity, and his ambitious future plans, including the launch of his new compan…
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Patrick Kelly: Inside the Generic Supply Chain Squeeze
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27:58In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Patrick Kelly, Chief Advocacy Officer at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, to discuss why generic markets face razor-thin margins and concentration risk, what is driving recent drug shortages, how tariffs and reshoring could affect costs, potential ripple effects fro…
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Sophie's Watch World: Microbrands, Grails & Goofy Vibes
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1:01:41This week's guest is Sophie Cassaro, the unstoppable force behind Sophie's Watch World, a lighthearted and charming take on the often stuffy world of horology. Felix and Andy chat to Sophie about the importance of good watch design, inclusive advertising, the perfect holiday watch, and Sophie drops the hottest of hot takes. Before that, Kpopped, Br…
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The Unexpected Appeal of Luxury Watches with Bezel CEO Quaid Walker
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1:03:53This week's guest is Quaid Walker, co-founder and CEO of Bezel, a watch marketplace that is, amongst other things, surprisingly popular with Gen Z. We chat to Quaid about how he got started, what's changed in the marketplace in the last few years, and just how the whole Bezel process works. Before that, Andy tells us of some quality time he spent w…
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How Andreas Kolb went from Car Mechanic to Downhill MTB Superstar!
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1:32:15Join us for an in-depth conversation with Andreas Kolb, one of the top World Cup downhill racers, as he shares his journey from privateer to podium, overcoming injuries, and the mindset shifts that led to his first World Cup win. This episode covers: Andreas' early days and breakthrough moments The realities of racing, injuries, and recovery Insigh…
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Lieven Annemans & Andreas Charalambous: Moving the Needle in EU Cancer Care
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40:07In this Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with two leading European voices on oncology and health economics: Andreas Charalambous: Chair of Nursing at Cyprus University and Executive Board Member at MASCC, former President of the European Cancer Organization, Director of the Research Center for Oncology and Palliative Care at eOnco…
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Christopher Ward's Design Director explains The Twelve 660
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1:09:39This week, we have a fascinating chat with Adrian Buchmann, a veteran watch designer who's spent the last few years playing a key role in Christopher Ward's design department. We chat with Buchmann about how the famously accessible brand's design is evolving, why the Bel Canto and Loco mark a pivotal change, and what the challenges were in creating…
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Kirsten Axelsen: Part D Shift, IRA Penalties, and Access Risks
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36:59Kirsten Axelsen is an economist specializing in Medicare reimbursement, payer negotiations, and innovative reimbursement contracts. She’s a fellow of the Aspen Institute and a visiting scholar with the American Enterprise Institute. She joins host Duane Schulthess to unpack bipartisan pressure on drug prices, the Part D redesign’s rapid shift of ca…
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Best-of Edition: Pernille Weiss & Niklas Blomberg on EU Pharma Policy
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52:58In this "Best-of" edition of the Vital Health Podcast, Duane Schulthess revisits two listener favorites on the future of medicines in Europe. First, former MEP Pernille Weiss explains how the European Parliament reshaped the EU’s General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL) to better support innovation while respecting member state control over pricing…
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Henry Skinner: Fixing the Antibiotics Market & Confronting AMR
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29:37In this Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess - joined by Joe Hammang, Vital Transformation's US Business Director - speaks with Henry Skinner (CEO, AMR Action Fund), about the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and what it will take to rebuild a viable antibiotics pipeline. The conversation follows the full story - from beds…
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Zach Weiss, co-founder of Worn & Wound, on microbrands, media and more
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1:07:35When it comes to Zach's in watch media, you could say we've saved the best till last. Zach Weiss is one of the co-founders of Worn & Wound, a watch news site that has been championing accessible watch enthusiasm since 2011. Andy chats to Zach about how the term 'microbrand' continues to be challenging to define, how much media has evolved over the …
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Best-of Edition: Peter Kolchinsky & John LaMattina on the IRA
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59:07In this “Best of” edition, host Duane Schulthess revisits two landmark conversations on the long-term impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the biopharmaceutical industry. First, Peter Kolchinsky (Managing Partner, RA Capital Management; Steering Committee Member, No Patient Left Behind), explains why nine-year negotiation timelines for sm…
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Can World Cup Downhill Racing SURVIVE with Only 30 Riders? Benoit Coulanges Tells All
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1:19:32In this captivating episode, we dive into the world of downhill mountain biking with Benoit Coulanges, a French World Cup Downhill star and 2x national champion. Benoit reflects on his journey, highlights from his career, and the challenges faced along the way. He shares insights into his early struggles, his unique training methods, and the pivota…
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Speaking to Franck Muller's CEO Nicholas Rudaz, in the new Sydney Boutique
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43:26This week - Franck Muller CEO Nicholas Rudaz. Andy and Felix recently hopped on a plane to check out Franck Muller's brand new Sydney boutique on Castlereagh Street, and found it just as full of curvy, colourful watches as you'd expect. While there, they sat down with CEO Nicholas Rudaz, who explained why Franck Muller has always been bold, just wh…
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Barbara McAneny, Rafael Fonseca, and Steve Potts: Protecting Patients Amid the IRA
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36:50In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess convenes three leading voices from the 2025 BIO International Convention - prominent physicians, innovators, and advocates shaping the future of drug development in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Throughout this conversation, they examine policy impacts, clinical ram…
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In conversation with Parmigiani Fleurier in Australia
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23:21This week we've got something a bit different for you — a conversation with Parmigiani Fleurier, specifically Luca Castellani, Chief Commercial Officer and Theodore Panos, the brand's Managing Director for South East Asia and Australia. A little while ago, we hosted an event with the brand at Kennedy's Chadstone boutique, showcasing their latest (a…
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Sam Rasty, Steve Potts, and Joe Hammang: Policies, Patients, and the Biotech Narrative
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41:29In this episode, Duane Schulthess is joined by Sam Rasty, Chief Business Officer at Sensorium Therapeutics, Steve Potts, Chair of the Drug Development Council at the International Cancer Advocacy Network, and Joe Hammang, neuroscientist and US Business Director at Vital Transformation, to discuss how U.S. health policy is reshaping neuroscience inn…
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Worn & Wound's Zach Kazan on American-made watches
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59:35This week, we continue our Zach-attack with Zach Kazan, the Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. We talk to Zach about some of the watches that have been getting his attention this year, and why American-made watches seem to be on the up. We also dive into Zach's other love — cinema — and finally answer the eternal question 'Nic Cage, good or bad?' as …
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MIND-BLOWING MTB Van Life Stories from 9-TIME Downhill CHAMPION Johann Potgieter
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1:39:35The journey of Johann 'Pottie' Potgieter: From South African MTB Legend to YT Mob Coach In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of Johann 'Pottie' Potgieter, a South African mountain biking legend and 9 time national champion. Johann shares stories from the early days of his career, racing events in Europe, his journey with YT Mob, a…
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IWC and F1, D1 Milano and a watch for Dungeons & Dragons
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32:22This week, Andy and Felix catch up on a busy few weeks as well as some watch-shaped deliveries that have made their way to the OT office. But first, Felix (literally and figuratively) puts on his film reviewer hat to talk about the F1 movie, and the many IWCs that can be spotted in it. Then, a brief chat about travel and Roger Dubuis, before we div…
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Interview with FF1600 slipstreaming maestro Jim Walsh
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33:54If you went to Silverstone in the late 1970s, chances are you would have seen Jim Walsh starring in Formula Ford. The local racer mastered the art of slipstreaming in the category around the circuit, and raced against future F1 stars. His legacy in FF1600 has been so long-lasting that the UK's largest championship now has a trophy named after him.…
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Ipsita Smolinski: Drug Pricing, R&D, & Global Policy
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26:38In this episode, host Duane Schulthess sits down with Ipsita Smolinski, Founder and Managing Director of Capitol Street and faculty at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. They unpack the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug-pricing mechanisms, assess economic projections against emerging industry data, and discuss how changing …
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Logan Karnow's INSANE Journey to Professional Supercross and ONLYFANS!
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1:35:48In this episode, professional Supercross racer and social media personality Logan Karnow shares his experiences and insights into the world of Supercross racing. He discusses the challenges and safety aspects of motocross vs. Supercross, his unconventional path to becoming a pro, and the impact of factory bikes on performance. Logan also opens up a…
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Zach Piña on Adventure and Photography, plus the new Baume & Mercier Clifton
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1:00:02Unlike the vast majority of people working in the "watch media' today's guest, Zach Piña lives the daring life of adventure that you see in glossy watch advertisements. This is because Zach is one of the people responsible for creating these advertisements. We talk to Zach about diving under waves, racing classic cars in the desert and taking to th…
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Strengthening Biotech Ecosystems: Steve Potts & Robert Coughlin
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44:01In this Vital Health Podcast episode, host Duane Schulthess sits down with Steve Potts, biopharma entrepreneur and chair of the Drug Development Council (ICAN), and Robert Coughlin, Managing Director of Life Sciences at Jones Lang LaSalle, to explore how recent policy changes are reshaping the future of drug development. They unpack the unintended …
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Jocelyn Ulrich: PBMs, Policy Risk, and Biopharma’s Future
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31:38In this Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Jocelyn Ulrich, Vice President of Policy and Research at PhRMA, to discuss the far-reaching implications of current U.S. drug pricing and reimbursement policies. With a unique journey from opera stages to Senate testimony, Ulrich brings both strategic acumen and firsthand experience in…
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