Best Ben Maynard Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 60 One-Hit Wonders: Iconic 80s Tracks, Synth-Pop Revolution, and Nostalgic Memories 1:33:21

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Send us a Text Message. What makes a one-hit wonder truly unforgettable? Join us on this episode of "Breakfast with Ben and Matt" as we explore the fascinating world of one-hit wonders and their lasting impact on music history. We begin by defining what qualifies as a one-hit wonder, using the Billboard Top 40 as our benchmark, and then dive into o…

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S1 E025 Unveiling the Secrets of Product Agility with Ben Maynard Part 2 41:01

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What do you think about today's podcast? Welcome to another enlightening episode of Agile Matrix, where we delve deep into the dynamic world of agile methodologies and product development. I’m thrilled to have with us today, Ben Maynard, a seasoned expert in the realm of agility and innovation and Host of the Product Agility Podcast. Product Agilit…

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S1 E027 Data-Driven Excellence: Mastering Metrics for Agile Teams with Sonya Siderova Part 2 31:34

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What do you think about today's podcast? In this enlightening episode of the Agile Matrix Podcast, we sit down with Sonya Siderova, the visionary CEO and Founder of Nave, and a leading Kanban coach. Join us as we delve deep into the critical role of metrics and predictability in Agile teams, and discover how to harness the power of data to drive co…

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Strategic Coaching: Bridging the Gap Between Agile and Business Success (With Elaine Tittanegro Correa) 45:52

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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, we explore the world of strategic agile coaching with Elaine Tittanegro Correa, a seasoned Business Agility and Transformation leader with over 13 years of experience. Elaine has successfully navigated the complex intersection of agile practices and business needs, earning her a senior …

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Ben Shattuck, author of THE HISTORY OF SOUND 1:06:42

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Ben Shattuck is the author of Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau, which was a New Yorker Best Book of 2022, a Wall Street Journal Best Book of Spring, and the New York Times Best Book of Summer. His latest is The History of Sound, a collection of 12 stories told as duets or couplets, with two stories talking to each other. He joins …

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The Skeptic Zone #829 - 25.August.2024 51:13

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:50 Kate & Allie Folklore or Future Quiz Join Kate this week as she challenges Allie with a quiz. Kate will uncover a mysterious array of treatments and Allie will have to unravel the enigma of whether these practices hail from folklore of old or persist in the modern day. Play along to test your knowledge…

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S1 E026 Data-Driven Excellence: Mastering Metrics for Agile Teams with Sonya Siderova Part 1 32:25

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What do you think about today's podcast? In this enlightening episode of the Agile Matrix Podcast, we sit down with Sonya Siderova, the visionary CEO and Founder of Nave, and a leading Kanban coach. Join us as we delve deep into the critical role of metrics and predictability in Agile teams, and discover how to harness the power of data to drive co…

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What Makes Great Products Great (With Jeff Callan) 36:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Callan, a growth-focused product leader with over 25 years of experience and 50,000 hours dedicated to product management. Jeff has a proven track record of transforming innovative ideas into scalable products, having built and led successful strategies th…

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Sarah Pearse, author of THE WILDS 56:35

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Sarah Pearse lives by the sea in South Devon with her husband and two daughters. After moving to Switzerland in her twenties, she spent every spare moment exploring the mountains in the Swiss Alpine town of Crans Montana, the dramatic setting that inspired her debut novel, The Sanatorium, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick. The Retreat, her second n…

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The Skeptic Zone #828 - 18.August.2024 52:58

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Beyond Belief Bob Nixon tunes in and finds an old aquaintance up to his old tricks - very old tricks. "Like Deja vu all over again" In this report from 'The Skeptic Magazine' in 2001, a former investigator of Australian Skeptics the late Bob Nixon, reviews a farcical TV special about the paranormal, st…

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EP. 59 "Breakfast with Ben"....Birthdays! Birthdays! Birthdays! 1:06:48

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Send us a Text Message. How does an unforgettable father-son birthday celebration sound? Picture waking up to "Breakfast with Ben," where I share the joyous occasion of turning 59 alongside my son Jake, who fortuitously shares the same birthday and turns 37 today. From the nostalgic tale of Jake’s C-section birth on my 22nd birthday to our beloved …

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The Dumbest Thing I Ever Did in Agile (With Jeff Anderson) 41:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Anderson, founder of Agile by Design, and a veteran of the agile change space with over 20 years of experience. Jeff shares his unique journey, from navigating the complexities of large consultancies like Deloitte to founding his own agile consultancy that…

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Julia Phillips, author of BEAR 58:36

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Julia Phillips is the author of the National Book Award finalist and NYT Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year debut Disappearing Earth. Her latest is Bear, out and available by Hogarth. She joins Marrie to talk about it, as well as the power of fairytales and using that structure in your work. She talks about working in a close third point of vi…

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The Skeptic Zone #827 - 11.August.2024 1:00:02

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With a short tribute to skeptical journalist Jane Hansen. 00:04:12 Vale Mark Edward We are saddened to hear of the death in the past week of Mark Edward, skeptic, magician, mentalist, author and partner to Susan Gerbic. Tributes from Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic. Mark Edward Wilson, who was known by his stage…

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S1 E024 Unveiling the Secrets of Product Agility with Ben Maynard Part 1 36:14

22d ago36:14

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What do you think about today's podcast? Welcome to another enlightening episode of Agile Matrix, where we delve deep into the dynamic world of agile methodologies and product development. I’m thrilled to have with us today, Ben Maynard, a seasoned expert in the realm of agility and innovation and Host of the Product Agility Podcast. Product Agilit…

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Is Bureaucracy Killing Your Innovation? (With Rani Al Hajji, Ex Colgate) 45:47

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Send us a Text Message. When you get Rani Al Hajji, you gain insights from a global executive with a wealth of experience in fast-moving consumer goods, converted into practical, actionable strategies. His journey: from key roles at L’Oreal and Colgate to leading innovation and commercial strategies across Europe, North America, and Asia. Drawing f…

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Flynn Berry, author of TRUST HER 53:34

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Flynn Berry is author of Trust Her. Berry is the New York Times bestselling author of Under the Harrow, winner of the 2017 Edgar Award for Best First Novel; A Double Life, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice; and Northern Spy, a Reese’s Book Club pick that was named one of the ten best thrillers of 2021 by The New York Times and The Washin…

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The Skeptic Zone #826 - 4.August.2024 1:05:59

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:42 The Loons from Canada In part 1 of a 2 part series, Kate and Allie take a look at the phenomena of Access Consciousness and Access Bars. Part one: What is access consciousness and its "Ten Keys to Freedom" and how much does it cost? https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking/rasputin-phrenolog…

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Friday Night Live: AI’s Rock Legends, and Heartfelt Stories 1:02:22

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Send us a Text Message. How did a two-week home renovation lead to a thrilling Friday night podcast? Join me as I share updates from the chaos of getting a new roof and tackling restuccoing, which caused our brief hiatus. Despite the hectic schedule, I couldn't be more excited to be back and to kick things off with a warm welcome. I'll also fill yo…

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S1 E023 Mindset Shifts and Agile Misconceptions: Insights from Damien Stark 37:45

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What do you think about today's podcast? In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Damien Stark, a seasoned Agilist with over 14 years of experience, to explore the complex world of Agile transformations. Damien delves into the common challenges and misconceptions that organizations face when attempting to implement Agile methodologies, partic…

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Are People Unmanageable? (With Jack Skeels) 45:06

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Send us a Text Message. When you get Jack, you get complex management research converted into often humorous yet humbling management insights and practice. His journey: failed plumber becomes college professor, with stops along the way as the lead for Sapient’s Los Angeles office, a senior management sciences analyst at RAND Corporation, and a trai…

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Kimberly McCreight, author of LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER 1:00:47

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New York Times bestseller Kimberly McCreight is the author of eight novels, including A Good Marriage, Friends Like These and Reconstructing Amelia. She’s also the author of the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers. Several of her novels have been optioned for the screen. Her latest is Like Mother, Like Daughter. She joins Ma…

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The Skeptic Zone #825 - 28.July.2024 52:58

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Also a look at the current nominations and past winners of the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/bent-spoon 00:09:24 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat gives us an overview of the first ever 'Global Skeptics in the Pub', held as part of the Skepti…

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S1 E022 Getting Sprint Planning right 20:23

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What do you think about today's podcast? Are your Sprint Planning sessions setting your team up for success, or are they leaving you adrift without clear direction? In this episode of the Agile Matrix Podcast, we delve into the essential elements of Sprint Planning and how to optimize this crucial event to drive team success. Join us today, as we e…

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Beyond Features: Creating Value-Driven Roadmaps (With Phil Hornby) 52:42

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Send us a Text Message. Phil Hornby is a passionate product leadership coach. Helping product leaders to think clearly, make strong decisions, and take powerful action that drives high-impact outcomes. In this episode Ben Maynard sits down with Phil, here is what the spoke about: Key Takeaways: Roadmaps as Communication Tools: Roadmaps should be se…

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Jill Ciment, author of the memoir, CONSENT 1:01:07

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Jill Ciment is the author of the collection of short stories and novellas, Small Claims; the novels The Law of Falling Bodies, Teeth of the Dog, The Tattoo Artist, Heroic Measures, Act of God, The Body in Question; and the memoirs, Half a Life and Consent. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards, among them a National Endowment for…

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Teddy Wayne, author of THE WINNER 53:00

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Teddy Wayne is the author of the novels The Winner, The Great Man Theory, Apartment, Loner, The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, and Kapitoil. He is the winner of a Whiting Writers’ Award and an NEA Creative Writing Fellowship as well as a finalist for the Young Lions Fiction Award, PEN/Bingham Prize, and Dayton Literary Peace Prize. A former columnis…

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The Skeptic Zone #824 - 21.July.2024 1:09:47

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Challenging Times By Barry Williams Over 20 years ago, one Victor Zammit, a retired Sydney solicitor, apparently decided to take the skeptics on at their own game and has issued a challenge of his own. "$1 Million Challenge to Disprove Evidence of Life After Death." - A…

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Friday Night Live: FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! 1:02:31

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Send us a Text Message. How have the media narratives around President Trump shaped your views on his presidency? Join me on this spontaneous and heartfelt Friday night episode of the Ben Maynard Program, where I reflect on our expanding presence across major podcast platforms and share unexpected musings from a day spent in the yard. Inspired by a…

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S1 E021 Agile Leadership: Inspiring Teams to Excellence Part 2 42:41

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What do you think about today's podcast? Get ready to be inspired as we embark on a journey into the realm of Agile leadership with none other than Jim Sammons , Professional Scrum Trainer with scrum.org, Agile consultant and Coach — a problem solver extraordinaire, dedicated to igniting the flames of excellence within Agile teams worldwide. Join u…

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From Silos to Synergy: The Journey of Wärtsilä’s Agile Transformation (With Mauro Sacchi) 43:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Mauro Sacchi, an esteemed leader in digital R&D at Wärtsilä, whose innovative approach and vast experience in transforming traditional industries into agile powerhouses. We dive deep into the transformative journey of Wärtsilä, a global leader in maritime and energy industrie…

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Kevin Barry, author of THE HEART IN WINTER 1:00:39

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Kevin Barry is the author of four novels — Night Boat to Tangier, Beatlebone, City of Bohane (which was longlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize) and, most recently, The Heart in Winter. He’s also the author of three short story collections, including That Old Country Music. The Heart in Winter was 25 years in the making. Unlike his other works, the st…

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S1 E020 Agile Leadership: Inspiring Teams to Excellence Part 1 33:01

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What do you think about today's podcast? Get ready to be inspired as we embark on a journey into the realm of Agile leadership with none other than Jim Sammons , Professional Scrum Trainer with scrum.org, Agile consultant and Coach — a problem solver extraordinaire, dedicated to igniting the flames of excellence within Agile teams worldwide. Join u…

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The Skeptic Zone #823 - 14.July.2024 1:08:19

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:00 Astrology Trash is Bad News We report on a bizarre situation in Australia where it is proposed to run a regular astrology segment in the evening TV news bulletin. Is this an act of desperation to gain more viewers? What has been the reaction from other media? https://www.skynews.com.au/business/media/c…

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Elevate Your Tequila: Expert Tastings, Flavor Profiles, and Spirited Stories with Brother Jim 1:48:18

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Send us a Text Message. Can you elevate your tequila game from casual sipper to seasoned connoisseur? That's exactly what we aim to help you with in this tantalizing episode of the Ben Maynard Program, where Brother Jim joins us for an expert tequila tasting adventure. We kick things off by distinguishing the various types of tequilas, from the cle…

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AI is Revolutionising Creativity (With Ola Handford) 39:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ben Maynard sits down with Ola Handford, a visionary in the tech industry, to discuss the revolutionary impact of AI on creativity. With an extensive background in product development and a passion for innovation, Ola shares how AI is transforming the way we think about creativity in product management. This…

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Dawn Tripp, author of the novel JACKIE 1:05:48

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(This podcast was recorded live on June 22, 2024 at Arvida Book Co in Tustin, California.) Dawn Tripp is the author of the novel Georgia, a national bestseller. She is the author of three previous novels: Game of Secrets, Moon Tide, and The Season of Open Water, which won the Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction. Her poems and essays have appeared …

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The Skeptic Zone #822 - 7.July.2024 1:07:08

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:52 Ben Radford talks UFOs Once again we welcome the world renowned skeptical investigator, author, podcaster, and deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, the one and only Ben Radford. In a wide ranging interview Ben talks about the Roswell UFO incident, cryptozoology, and his upcoming visit to Sydne…

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Friday Night Live: Pet Remembrance, 4th of July Festivities, and Summer Music Extravaganza! 39:43

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Send us a Text Message. What does Pet Remembrance Day mean to you? On this lively episode of the Ben Maynard program, we celebrate the joyous news that our podcast is now available on iHeartRadio! Reflect on the warmth and fond memories pets bring into our lives as I share a heartfelt remembrance of my beloved Great Dane, Mac. Relive the fun-filled…

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Creating Value and Reducing Risk with Strategic Work Slicing (With Anton Skornyakov) 45:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ben Maynard sits down with Anton Skornyakov, a distinguished Agile coach and author of "The Art of Slicing Work." Anton's extensive background in mathematics, physics, and successful startups provides a unique perspective on product development and organisational change. In this conversation, Anton delves in…

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Joyce Maynard, author of HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN 1:01:54

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Joyce Maynard has been publishing since she was 13 years old. She first came to national attention with the publication of her New York Times cover story, “An Eighteen Year Old Looks Back on Life,” in 1972, when she was a freshman at Yale. Since then, she has published 20 books, including the New York Times bestselling novel, Labor Day and To Die F…

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The Skeptic Zone #821 - 30.June.2024 1:00:55

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:14 Cold and Hot Reading We play a clip of a recent radio appearance by Richard Saunders (ABC Australia), where he discusses so-called psychics and some of their tricks. Also the reading of a report by Ian Bryce, from the pages of 'The Skeptic', when he, Saunders and Alynda Brown tested a 'Palm Reader' in …

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