Best Border Boss Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 156 - Wellington 1:11:28

4h ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Today's topic is "killer tone". We open up with the secret to killer tone and then explore what killer tone means to christians, ghosts, napoleons, and a little garden of unearthly delights growing in the deserts of Arizona named WELLINGTON.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 155 - GO! 1:33:21

2d ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Today we positively attack the kitchen pouring every incompatible liquid in the pantry into a jar and just chugging it like a monster absolutely hidden from the eyes of its maker and that's because it's time for us to tackle something for which we are woefully underqualified, namely a hardcore record. Please check out the band GO!…

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Jobs, 5G and The Spectator 15:09

12d ago15:09

15:09

Paul Kelso discusses the purchase of The Spectator magazine with Sky's City Editor, Mark Kleinman. He also talks to James Reed, Chairman and Chief executive of the REED group employment agency about the latest job figures. And the Chief Executive of EE Marc Allera joins Paul to talk about their latest 5G launch.…

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Episode 154 - 9 Shocks Terror 1:27:06

16d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

This week we vicariously spelunk the occursed land behind the capitol district's most aggressive mall before spelunking our american-cheese-slice-deep appreciation of you-know-what with the rust belt's most objectively beloved sons, 9 SHOCKS TERROR.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 153 - The Champions 1:19:44

23d ago1:19:44

1:19:44

This week we are working without a safety net and it's no small feat when you are dealing with bareknuckle boxing, monster trucks, sippin cream, and the unhinged energy of the kind of hardcore scene that would dare to share a zipcode with Phish. Welcome to the ancient and prescient world of THE CHAMPIONS.…

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Episode 152 - Deathsquad 1:06:48

30d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week we meet up with old friends, beat up new friends, and cool out to chill authoritarian entertainments before tearing apart the living thorax of some friends and acquaintances for their role in a tricky little record from a very different time called DEATHSQUAD.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 151 - Thinner 1:18:52

1M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

This episode is a canvas for sharing a bunch of personal anecdotes while eating too much, working too hard, and killing too many people to solve any crimes. To ward off any vengeful curses, we recommend you dig into the unique scholastic utopian sounds of Connecticut's own THINNER.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 150 - Earth Crisis 1:42:44

1M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

Absolutely pivotal things are happening in the world right now, one might even label some of it a crisis. We're here to eat it all as ethically as possible, no matter how weirdly it is handed to us in the drive thru. Today's dish comes all the way from the forgotten world of 1992 served up by 5 adorable li'l chefs known as EARTH CRISIS.…

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Episode 149 - Haste 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

This week we workshop some dystopian speculative fiction with a futuristic japanese soundtrack and bend our efforts toward forwarding the feline agenda without having to wipe anything. Eventually we talk about them 'Bama boys, HASTE and how jimmy quit, joey got married, we shoulda known...By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 148 - Cloak/Dagger 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

This week the entire gang is succumbing to the hot trend of life threatening illness (even the cats) as we think out loud about the sights, sounds, and feelings of metalcore before discussing one of the least metalcore bands we've ever covered, Richmond paranoiacs CLOAK/DAGGER.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 147 - Bullets * In 1:22:55

2M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

Today we confront pop art, synth pop, synth pop art, and all the places where those boundaries are overstepped before evaluating the state of bottom tier influencers and their dropshipped pomades. Eventually we get around to the hard to categorize, garbage barge ornamented monster bicoastal slams of BULLETS*IN.…

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Episode 146 - Oil 1:20:29

3M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

This week we clamber over plagues, wildlife and various other horsemen of the apocalypse to once again return to the unlimited well of Commitment Records for a taste of the dangerous but highly temporary sounds of OIL.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 145 - No Joke 1:23:06

3M ago1:23:06

1:23:06

This week we discuss money, budgeting, saving, monetization, obama, and 80s anime workouts before unearthing the obscure origins of one of the most moshed-to drummers of all time as he earns his hardcore bachelors degree in Buffalo or Syracuse but probably Buffalo's own NO JOKE.By Border Boss & Friends

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Episode 144 - Splinter 1:29:03

4M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

This week we get into oversized crackers, overwhelming geocaching, and overcooked 2001 metalcore before sitting down to fan ourselves in all this heat and remember what it was like to be young and super into hooded sweatshirts, thrash ballads, and magneto scarabs... kinda like Akron's only sons SPLINTER.…

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Retail sales, energy price cap and Marriott 22:14

4M ago22:14

22:14

Ian King looks at retail sales after they unexpectedly fell 2.3% in April due to the wet weather. Household energy bills will also drop this summer after the energy regulator announced it's lowering the price cap by 7%. And the chief financial officer of Marriot International, Lenny Oberg, talks about what she wants to see from the next government.…

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Aviva, National Grid and Bloomsbury 17:25

4M ago17:25

17:25

On today's episode Ian chats to Aviva's chief executive Dame Amanda Blanc, who's calling for a decisive general election result, because businesses need certainty. The boss of National Grid joins the show after it announced plans to raise 7-billion pounds from investors to double spending on the electricity network over the next five years. And the…

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Episode 143 - Borderline 1:15:17

4M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Our final episode before a brief vacation sees us thinking about our waning years of live performances and our waxing years of cheez-it appreciation before diving into the rich universe of california punk and hardcore via the surf 'n sun sounds of Mis'sionnne Vai-jo's own BORDERLINE.By Border Boss & Friends

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Yellen, Cazoo and cross-border banking 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

On today's episode, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Sky News there's a chance G7 nations will support Ukraine's war effort by using billions of dollars in loans linked to seized Russian Assets. Hear the latest on the future of online car retailer Cazoo after it falls into administration putting 200 jobs at risk. Plus Ian speaks to the …

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Commercial property, Body Shop auction, and Sainsbury's AI 15:45

4M ago15:45

15:45

On Ian's show, Mark Allan, CEO of the UK's biggest listed commercial property company Land Securities, talks about valuations beginning to stabilise. Colin Godfrey, Chief Executive of Tritax Big Box REIT, discusses the company's merger with UK Commercial Property REIT. And, there's Ruth Mortimer, Global President at Advertising Week Europe.…

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EasyJet boss to step down, new rental homes, and cloud software demands 14:29

4M ago14:29

14:29

On Ian's show, EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren talks about predictions of a record summer and why he's stepping down. Helen Gordon, Chief Executive of Grainger, discusses being on course to deliver 1,000 new rental homes this year in Birmingham, Bristol and North London. And, there's Steve Hare, chief executive of Sage, talking about a rise in profits …

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Episode 142 - Zeni Geva 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

This week talk about hardcore (gaming) and hardcore (manga collecting) hardcore (reality TV) before celebrating the legacy of the late (hardcore) Steve Albini by examining one of the few ZENI GEVA records he had absolutely nothing to do with.By Border Boss & Friends

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Economic threats, record used car sales, and a large investment in the UK 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

On Ian's show, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, urges a collaborative approach to tackling economic challenges posed by China. Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, discussing its record revenue following a bumpy year. And there's Daniel Pell from Workday talking about investing in its UK operations.…

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Wage growth, Chinese Electric vehicles, and urban regeneration 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

On Ian's show he talks to Victoria Clarke, UK Chief Economist at Santander Corporate Investment Bank, about wage growth. Sky's Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway discusses the US increasing tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles. And there's Odisseas Athanasiou, Chief Executive of Lamda Development, talking about Europe's largest urban development p…

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Decarbonising transport, tech investment, and mining takeover 19:35

4M ago19:35

19:35

On Ian's show he talks to Lynn Calder, the chief executive of Ineos Automotive, about decarbonisation in transport. Bas Burger, chief executive of BT Business, is discussing the economic impact of deferring tech investment. And there's Janet Mui, head of market analysis at Brewin Dolphin, giving us her analysis of the markets including the latest f…

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UK out of recession: What's next for the economy? 24:39

4M ago24:39

24:39

As the latest GDP figures show the UK economy's emerged from its shallow recession, Ian King hosts a special edition of his business show. To analyse what the numbers mean, he's joined by Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Vivek Paul from BlackRock Investment Institute and Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar…

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Interest rates, watches and weapons 18:24

5M ago18:24

18:24

Barclays Chief UK Economist Jack Meaning, talks to Ian King about interest rates. Ian is also joined by Rachel Winter, Partner at Killik and Co to discuss all the latest from the markets. And we hear about Watches of Switzerland buy-out of Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for 104 million poundsBy Sky News

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Episode 141 - Conniption 1:28:03

5M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Over the last few months we've brought you the flavors of England, Canada, Ancient Greece, Arrakis, Philadelphia... but there's truly no place like home. So steep yourself a cup of chamomile tea, put on your favorite sweater, snuggle up with the quilt grandma made you, and queue up the void-genital destroying apocalypse grind of Albany NY's CONNIPT…

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Recession, oil and an economic boom 24:34

5M ago24:34

24:34

Ian King talks to Craig Beaumont, Chief of External Affairs at the Federation of Small Businesses, about the UK coming out of recession. Sky's economic and business editor Ed Conway joins Ian to talk about Russian profits from oil and gas. And Khanh Vu, Co-manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund speaks to Ian about Vietnam's growing geo…

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Tech start-ups, new cars and an enterprise award. 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

Ian King talks to Alex Kendall, co-founder of British driverless car start-up Wayve about their new investment. Gerald Chappell, Chief Executive and co-founder of Abound also joins Ian to discuss their latest financing. And Mark Crabtree, Managing Director of sound-engineering firm AMS Neve reveals they've been awarded the King's award for enterpri…

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Goldman Sachs removes bonus cap, demand for gold and Novo Nordisk forecasts 21:19

5M ago21:19

21:19

Ian King looks at news that Europe's biggest company, Novo Nordisk, is once again raising its sales and profits forecasts for the year. John Reade, the chief market strategist of the World Gold Council joins Ian to discuss why demand for gold has has enjoyed its best start to a year since 2016 . And Pandora's chief executive Alexander Lacik speaks …

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Episode 140 - No Reason 1:26:09

5M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

This week we taste spicy creams as we ponder the eroding furnace of time and it's early onset effects for those who choose the punk way. We challenge the permanence of recorded interviews and taste the honeyed prog of an aging spaceman. Finally we stare head-on into the burning passion of 4 Buffalonians who truly practice what they preached... why?…

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House prices, electric vehicle chargers and store advertising 17:52

5M ago17:52

17:52

Ian King discusses Nationwide's figures showing a surprise fall in UK house prices, down for the second month running. He's also talking to a company that's installed its first Electric Vehicle charge point powered from a street cabinet. And Ian speaks to the founder of a new platform that claims to give retailers a better deal when it comes to adv…

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Commercial property values, Whitbread job losses, and HSBC boss steps down 0:17

5M ago0:17

0:17

As commercial property values fall by less than expected during the last year, Ian is joined by Grosvenor's Chief Executive, Mark Preston. Plus, Premier Inn owner Whitbread looks to expand hotel business, and HSBC's chief executive resigns after nearly five years in the role.By Sky News

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Profit warnings, motor insurance rises and the mental health of CEOs 15:33

5M ago15:33

15:33

Ian King discusses profit warnings - as nearly one in five UK listed companies have issued one in the last year. He's also talking about the average cost of comprehensive motor insurance as it's risen by a third over the past year. And a mental health clinic which specialises in the treatment of businesspeople say it's seen a spike in referrals of …

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Defence, NatWest and cannabis 20:19

5M ago20:19

20:19

On today's episode of the Ian King Business podcast, the founder of Argonaut Capital, Barry Norris, discusses what Rishi Sunak's planned increase in defence spending will mean for the industry. NatWest's become the latest bank to report a sharp drop in profits. And this week saw one of the biggest deals yet in the cannabis sector, when Curaleaf Hol…

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Episode 139 - Rad 1:21:44

5M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

This week we get unexpectedly dialed up about Xena Warrior Princess before dialing it down to soberly discuss the late-period youth crew antics of the only band we've ever encountered to feature a prominent BMX theme - Hunterdon County's beloved and clean living sons RAD.By Border Boss & Friends

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Tesla, Ryanair and Lloyds 22:09

5M ago22:09

22:09

On today's episode, Ian King reveals Tesla's plans to introduce new vehicle models before the second half of next year as Elon Musk's company reports a dip in sales and net profits. He gets reaction from Daniel Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities. Lloyds Banking Group also reports a dip in profits. Plus, Ryanair's chief executive Michael …

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Primark, Borrowing and FTSE highs 20:50

5M ago20:50

20:50

Associated British Foods, the parent company of Primark, has reported pre-tax half-year profits jumped 37% in the six months to March. On today's episode, Ian King looks at what that's done for its share price. Meanwhile, he digs into the markets after a record-high FTSE close of 8,023. Plus, a blow for the chancellor after government borrowing cam…

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Asda growth dips and Thames Water invests 21:15

5M ago21:15

21:15

On today's episode of the Ian King Business Podcast, Asda's chief financial officer Michael Gleeson responds to a 2.2% like-for-like sales growth - a slow-down of the 2.8% reported in the previous quarter. Underlying profts rose, though. Thames Water's promised to invest £1.1 billion in its network over the next five years. Plus EY share their new …

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Middle East tensions; anti-sexting campaign 24:04

5M ago24:04

24:04

How have the markets reacted to Israel's attack on Iran? Ian's joined by Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown to assess the impact. He's also chatting to the boss of Dutch telecoms firm KPN, which has launched a major campaign against the sending of unsolicited sexual images.…

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Car insurance, Hipgnosis and EasyJet 17:27

5M ago17:27

17:27

The average cost of car insurance in the UK is now more than £900 according to one comparison website - that up 43% over the space of one year. Ian's joined by Steve Dukes, Chief Executive of Confused.com to discuss what it means for premiums and payouts. Music investment company Hipgnosis has agreed to a 1-point-1 billion pound takeover by Alchemy…

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Episode 138 - Starkwearther 1:12:56

5M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Unfortunately we all survived our hiatus trials and we're here to bring you some Eclipse chat a full week after everyone else has moved on. Don't move on, man... the eclipse won't be back for ages. Stay with it. Stay with it. Anyway here's Philadelphia murder machines STARKWEATHER.By Border Boss & Friends

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Inflation, AI and Kitchenware 16:30

5M ago16:30

16:30

As inflation drops to a two-and-a-half year low, Ian discusses what it could mean for interest rates with Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB. He's also joined by Kriti Sharma, chief product officer of legal tech at Thomson Reuters - which is launching a new generative AI assistant for the legal profession. And warnings of the risks of so cal…

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Wages, Innovation and Tech 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

As wages continue to rise more rapidly than expected Ian's joined by James Reed, chairman of the employment agency, Reed Group to discuss how hopes of an imminent cut in interest rates have been dampened. Erin Platts from HSBC Innovation Banking tells Ian that UK start-ups raised less money from venture capital during the first three months of this…

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Oil prices, Inchcape and Hometree 18:45

5M ago18:45

18:45

Global oil prices dipped slightly this morning despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Ian's joined by Henry Allen, macro strategist at Deutsche Bank to discuss what it means and the likely impact. International motor dealer Inchcape has sold its UK retail operations for £346 million to the US motor dealer Group 1 Automotive. Plus, as more of u…

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GDP, Motor finance and BP 15:54

5M ago15:54

15:54

Newly released figures suggest the UK will be out of its technical recession early this year, following two quarters in a row of negative growth in late 2023. Ian discusses the latest ONS figures with Victoria Clarke, chief UK economist at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking. The financial regulator's written to providers of motor finance re…

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Viasat, The Night Time Economy and Mimo 18:10

5M ago18:10

18:10

As global satellite giant Viasat opens its new international headquarters in London, Ian King is joined by the company's President Guru Gowrappan. Britain's night time economy has struggled to recover since the pandemic but one entrepreneur is betting on its revival. Mexican-Japanese restaurant brand Los Mochis will tonight open a 14,000 square foo…

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Tesco, Shipping and JustPark 18:17

5M ago18:17

18:17

On today's show Tesco reports a sharp rise in annual profits. It posted an adjusted operating profit of £2.83 billion for the year to the end of February - up 11% on the previous year. Ian King speaks to Andrew Gossage, chief executive of homewares supplier Ultimate Products about shipping costs in light of recent attacks in the Red Sea from Houthi…

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HIATUS BONUS - Weeksperts 1 - Hot Wheels (Patreon Exclusive) 59:12

5M ago59:12

59:12

We are off this week, but to fill your holes we offer a free copy of one of our past Patreon exclusives. If you like what you hear, please consider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/FirstSevenInchClub Welcome to Weeksperts, our attempt to become experts in a week via a weak spurt of research. In this episode, we analyze and master the readily avai…

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Helium and Ultimate Products 10:46

6M ago10:46

10:46

On today's episode Ian chats with Bo Sears from US-based company Helix Exploration about the value of Helium. Also on the show is Andrew Gossage from Ultimate Products after they reported pre-tax profit of £9.5 million for the six months to the end of January.By Sky News

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