Best BSI Podcasts (2024)

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(REPLAY) Artist Spotlight: BSÍ 40:18

4h ago40:18

40:18

Send us a Text Message. With August on the doorstep and our cohost Jóhannes Bjarkason going on holiday, we will be doing things a little bit differently this month and bringing you some replays of some of our favourite artist spotlight episodes. Jói and Rex handpicked a selection of top notch guests we've had in this year, which you may have missed…

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195. You Can't Doubt You! Raising The Auto Repair Standard - With Kendall Warnock Owner A1 Automotive 59:33

2h ago59:33

59:33

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Kendall Warnock. Kendall owns A1 Automotive, an automotive repair company in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has made A1 Auto one of the top automotive companies in the area through his commitment to his clients, offering top service, and always giving back to the community. Kendall is a great friend and one…

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Standards Desk of News | July 2024 7:00

6h ago7:00

7:00

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for July: Quantum Technology a top policy priority in Europe New Standardization Centre of Excellence Celebrating 30 years of geospatial standards Have your say on future flight standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standar…

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Saturday Morning Mix #12 42:40

5h ago42:40

42:40

Send us a Text Message. It's another short-mix this week as we wind down with our final episode before our August break. Jói is heading to Denmark for the month, where he will troll the locals by speaking to them in English with a Danish accent. Rex will be on staycation on their ongoing mission to hug every cat in Reykjavík. But we won't leave you…

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194. Mind, Body, And Holy Spirit - With Brad Modrich Owner Trifecta, Conflict, Bright State Solar 1:01:55

6d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

In this episode of The Real Build, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad Modrich, a close friend and accomplished entrepreneur whose story is nothing short of inspirational. Brad, a multiple business owner, has achieved incredible feats throughout his life. After serving time in prison, he made the courageous decision to transform his life b…

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Hot Happenings: Norðanpaunk Turns 10! 45:08

5h ago45:08

45:08

Send us a Text Message. You know that meme that’s like “If there’s no girls, goths, or gays, I’m not going”? If you giggled and double-tapped it, Norðanpaunk is the festival for you. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Norðanpaunk (“northern punk”) is a countryside celebration of dark, extreme, underground and weird music. Taking place eve…

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Artist Spotlight: lúpína 39:02

7h ago39:02

39:02

Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is lúpína, the artist name of Icelandic-Norwegian singer-songwriter Nína Solveig Andersen. The Oslo-based artist was awarded our 2024 Grapevine Music Award for Song of the Year with her breakthrough single “ástarbréf”, which was also on her debut album ringluð. She's been releasing hit after hit this year, in…

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Nature Investment Standards Programme 24:48

2h ago24:48

24:48

In this episode, Matthew looks at the relationship between standards and the emerging area of Nature Markets. He speaks to George Sethia from BSI about the Nature Investment Standards Programme and the role it’s playing in developing trust and confidence for all market participants. He also speaks to him about BSI Flex 701, the first standard to be…

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Saturday Morning Mix #11 43:36

10h ago43:36

43:36

Send us a Text Message. Another fine Saturday with a cup o' Joe and another episode kicked off with hijinks! After an hilarious false-start in the studio, we get into a shorter but fantastic mix for you as we wind down July and shift into vacation mode. That's right — vacation! With Jói heading off on holiday for the month of August, we will be tak…

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Hot Happenings: Innipúkinn Festival 48:30

4d ago48:30

48:30

Send us a Text Message. This week we're diving into the upcoming Innipúkinn Festival, happening August 2-4 at Gamla Bíó and Röntgen. Since 2002, the festival has held down the home court over verslunarmannahelgi, “merchant’s day weekend”. Translating loosely to “inside demon”, the festival happens inside in both senses of staying in Reykjavík and p…

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193. #BuildBetter: How to Excel in Construction and Development - With Ahmed Seirafi Owner Andalusia Development Company 53:58

10h ago53:58

53:58

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Ahmed Seirafi. Ahmed owns Andalusia Development Company and oversees all aspects of the acquisition, disposition, and development processes for Andalusia Development Company. He has led all facets of the business, spanning more than $100 Million in commercial assets, primarily in multifamily and co…

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Artist Spotlight: Hasar (Uncut & Unhinged) 52:16

15d ago52:16

52:16

Send us a Text Message. You know those Monday mornings where you're feeling the Garfield mode extra hard, and then someone rocks up with enough energy to power the entire city? That's exactly what went down on this artist spotlight episode with true rocker Hasar. The current band name of musician and actor Örn Gauti Jóhannsson, Hasar just released …

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Saturday Morning Mix #10 45:52

9h ago45:52

45:52

Send us a Text Message. While we're stuck in Reykjavík enjoying this delightfully cloudy and cold July, we are travelling through the conveyance of music alone to get our summer holiday fix. This week's playlist is a journey of all the summer vibes; cute indie-punk, beer swilling comedy-folk, wine on the patio salsa, and more. Kick back and sail aw…

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Hot Happenings: Prikið with Geoffrey Þór Huntingdon-Williams 45:34

2d ago45:34

45:34

Send us a Text Message. Very few places in Reykjavík have endured or garnered such a unique reputation as downtown institution Prikið. Known today as the beating heart of Iceland's hip hop scene, the cultural icon goes back way further than many people — including us! — even know. On this episode, Prikið's co-owner and well-known local character Ge…

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192. Own It! Owning Up To Your True Potential, 2024 Top Contractor School Summer Retreat Recap 46:10

2d ago46:10

46:10

In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to highlight the Top Contractor Summer Retreat in Denver, Colorado. As always, the retreat did not disappoint. This retreat's focus was "Own It." Owning up to your true potential. The speakers were members of the group, which was awesome to see. Some topics covered were goal setting, Owning things as lead…

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Artist Spotlight: Guðmundur Ari Arnalds (slummi) 32:58

4d ago32:58

32:58

Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Guðmundur Ari Arnalds, aka slummi & many other monikers, experimental artist, producer, and sound engineer who has been active for many years. He released two albums this spring — Idiot Flower on April 26 and Bastard Flower on May 31 — his first solo releases under the moniker slummi. He has also been work…

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A new standard on net zero 43:39

5d ago43:39

43:39

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments the relationship between standards and the net zero transition. Matthew speaks to Shana Gallagher – Net Zero Engagement Manager at BSI – about the conversion of the ISO net zero guidelines to the first verifiable international standard on net zero. And because it’s The Standards Sho…

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Saturday Morning Mix #9 47:12

27d ago47:12

47:12

Send us a Text Message. We are fresh as the lupins in full bloom and quoting The Cure on this fine Saturday morning! Coming at you with a tangent-heavy introspective episode, this week's mix is full of darkpop gems, cool summery bops and eighth grade mallgoth perfection (it is not a phase, mom.) We also remembered that our sweet new mixer has a sou…

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191. Eric Hinz Part 2: Forming Discipline In All Ways Of Life - With Eric Hinz Owner Of Awaken Inside The Gym 58:36

27d ago58:36

58:36

In this episode of The Real Build Real Talk, I sat down with Eric Hinz, the owner of Awaken Inside The Gym, co-host of the According To Men Podcast, coach of The Iron Mind Tribe, and 1st Phorm coach.In part two, Eric and I discussed how he maintains discipline in all areas of his life. We also discussed the importance of brotherhood for men and fin…

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Hot Happenings: Agnes Hlynsdóttir (LEMMY & Iðnó) 40:20

29d ago40:20

40:20

Send us a Text Message. Over the past months, almost every guest on our show has brought up the state of the live music landscape in Reykjavík in terms of the lack of midsize venues to play. This being a huge subject for all of us over at Grapevine HQ — contributor Ish Sveinsson Houle tackled just this topic in an article in our 8th issue this year…

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Artist Spotlight: Tófa 48:28

28d ago48:28

48:28

Send us a Text Message. This week kicked off with truly Garfield vibes in GV HQ Studios, with your dear hosts Rex and Jói just needing naps and lasagna. Our spirits were immensely lifted by our guests, Allie Doersch and Árni Þór Árnason of longstanding punk band Tófa. Tófa has been around the Reykjavík music scene since their debut album Fleetwood …

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Saturday Morning Mix #8 45:08

1M ago45:08

45:08

Send us a Text Message. After nearly a full month of grey fake-summer in Iceland, it's hard to believe that the sun has finally come out for this last weekend of June! We aren't getting too excited — lest we jinx it — so instead we will just enjoy these sunny new tunes no matter what the sky does. Jói and Rex are still deep in brain-rot mode, so it…

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Standards Desk of News | June 2024 7:21

15d ago7:21

7:21

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for June: Combatting plastic pollution with international standards New standards for the circular economy 2024 Net Zero Barometer report Celebrating World Accreditation Day Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touc…

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Hot Happenings #9: Hátiðni Arts Festival 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

Send us a Text Message. On today’s Hot Happenings we will be previewing the upcoming Hátiðni Arts Festival, which takes place July 5 — 7 in Borðeyri, North Iceland. Originally a brainchild of the Post-dreifing collective, this will be the sixth edition of the independent grassroots music and arts festival that thrives on a Do-It-Together community …

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190. Put Trust And Faith In God To Facilitate The Process - With Eric Hinz Owner Of Awaken Inside The Gym 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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In this episode of The Real Build Real Talk, I sat down with Eric Hinz, the owner of Awaken Inside The Gym, co-host of the According To Men Podcast, coach of The Iron Mind Tribe, and 1st Phorm coach. Eric and I discussed his journey into entrepreneurship and how various life trials led him to open his gym. Formerly working in construction, Eric exp…

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Artist Spotlight: Ólöf Rún 45:44

1M ago45:44

45:44

Send us a Text Message. On this week's artist spotlight we welcome musician, artist, organiser and friend-of-the-pod Ólöf Rún Benediktsdóttir, a long-time member of Iceland’s grassroots music and art communities. This is her second time joining us in the studio, as she stepped in as guest co-host on an episode with us last summer in our old digs at…

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Saturday Morning Mix #7: Monday Mix-Up Edition #2 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Send us a Text Message. Illness struck the 66DoS crew again last week which caused confusion of all kinds, so the episode meant for last Saturday is hitting you on this fresh Monday morning! It's a truly mixed episode this week where we go from light tunes to dark subjects real fast. Starting with lovely ambient and cool post-punk leads us to songs…

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Hot Happenings #8: Berndsen 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Send us a Text Message. Every once in a while we are treated to a big show by an elusive favourite, and that is just the ticket next week as long-time synthpop outfit Berndsen grace us with a huge solo gig at Iðnó. Leader and namesake of the band David Berndsen joins us in the studio this week to tell us all about the gig that we are truly stoked f…

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189. Be A Servant Leader - With Ryan Austin Owner Of BSI Paving 1:16:24

26d ago1:16:24

1:16:24

In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with my good friend Ryan Austin, who was formally on the show on episode 133. Ryan owns BSI Paving. Ryan and I talked about his journey as a business owner over the last few years and how he has switched his attitude about everything with business. His business and life aren't about himself anymore. It'…

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LatinoAmerica | Una travesía de normalización en SudAmerica 33:16

24d ago33:16

33:16

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode Andrea Sandi meets María Altamirano. María is a consultant, mentor and auditor for ISO management systems standards. She describes her standards journey and her prof…

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Artist Spotlight — Mighty Bear 37:32

1M ago37:32

37:32

Send us a Text Message. Having just celebrated Iceland's 80th birthday, we are back at it this week with another wonderful artist spotlight! This week, Rex and Jói welcome experimental dark pop performance artist and queer icon Mighty Bear to Grapevine HQ Studios. Having just released his latest album Angurværð on May 31, the EP marks a turning poi…

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Episode 31: 221B Con 2024 Recap 1:59:28

1M ago1:59:28

1:59:28

It's time to take a look back at what 221B Con was like this year. Heather Hinson returns as a guest host, and we dive into panels, shenanigans, tangents, and... oh yeah, how the next Con might be the last one. Madeline gets a little weepy; you have been warned. Please check the show notes for links to the stuff we talk about in the news! Your host…

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Saturday Morning Mix #6 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

Send us a Text Message. After skipping a Saturday morning mix episode last week, we were so excited to get back into the groove that neither of us could shut up this week. In a slightly longer episode than usual, we delve into the nature of artist collaborations, the authenticity of revival genre bands, and the progression of mainstream Icelandic h…

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Hot Happenings #7: Slacker Events 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

Send us a Text Message. With our new Grapevine issue about to drop tomorrow, we heat up the happenings once again this week with our guests from Slacker Events, an independent production and promotion team bringing banging parties to our local scene. The Slacker Events team is led by Atli Steinn Bjarnason and Alfreð Drexler, both long time active m…

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188. Defining Culture And Creating Culture That Matters - With Jay Doran Owner Of Culture Matters 1:39:47

1M ago1:39:47

1:39:47

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with my friend Jay Doran. Jay is the CEO of Culture Matters, where he helps businesses build better cultures. He also hosts The Culture Matters Podcast. Jay and I talked about a lot of different topics like: Culture and what its true meaning is. What do we stand for as a culture? A Company's lack of dia…

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Artist Spotlight — Sin Fang 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

Send us a Text Message. The gang is back together this week as Jói returns from a much-needed staycation and Rex emerges from sick leave. We kick things off this week with a very fun visit from the one and only Sin Fang! The moniker of Sindri Már Sigfússon (also of Seabear, Team Dreams and Gangly) has just released his latest album All My Friends A…

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Standards in 10 Minutes | BS 9347 9:56

1M ago9:56

9:56

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 9347 – Facial Recognition Technology - ethical use and deployment in video surveillance-based systems. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more BS 9347 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show educa…

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Hot Happenings #6: Reykjavík Arts Festival Special 34:02

2M ago34:02

34:02

Send us a Text Message. Due to the lapse in releases due to a certain podcast producer getting sick, we are bringing you the Hot Happenings episode that should have come out on May 30th today. Luckily it's still very hot, cause it's all about the Reykjavík Arts Festival which is in full swing and going strong until June 16! The biennale festival ha…

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187. What Are Your Intentions? Balancing A Thriving Business And Life - With Brian Hess Owner Of The Pavement Group 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down again with Brian Hess, Owner of the Pavement Group. Brian is a great friend, coach, and mentor I have gotten to know well over the past few years. He first appeared on The Real Build on 8/11/21. He also owns Top Contractor School, where he mentors contractors like myself and helps them scale their busin…

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Artist Spotlight: GDRN 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

Send us a Text Message. This week we are back with an artist spotlight on singer-songwriter GDRN and her quick but huge rise to success in Icelandic music. This episode is hosted solely by Jóhannes and will be our only release this week, as Rex is out sick. (If you're wondering where last week's Hot Happenings and Saturday Morning Mix episodes went…

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Episode 30: Live & Local — From Baker Street to the Holodeck II 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

It's another Live & Local, this time from 221B Con in Atlanta, Georgia! Heather Holloway, Ashley Polasek, and Lee Shackleford join us to talk about Star Trek and the intersection of Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes. Lee also tells us the story of how he's responsible for getting Moriarty off the holodeck in "Ship in a Bottle," even if he didn't get a …

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Why I am a standards-maker | Dr Maria Tomlinson 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree g…

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186. Balancing Faith, Family, and Business - With Cam Roberts Owner Laser Pavement Solutions 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Cam Roberts. Cam owns Laser Pavement Solutions and hosts the Stripe It Like It's Hot Podcast. Cam and I had a deep conversation about work-life balance and whether it's even possible. We also discussed the importance of family, faith, and business and how faith and family always come before everyth…

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Artist Spotlight: sameheads 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

Send us a Text Message. It's an exciting week for us as GV HQ Studios as we get a much-needed gear upgrade courtesy of the good folks at Tónastöðin. Going with us on the maiden voyage on our new mixer is rock band sameheads' guitarist Baldur Skúlason, who joined us in the studio for a short but sweet chat about their latest single "Barinn við Barin…

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Standards Desk of News | May 2024 6:49

2M ago6:49

6:49

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for May: S7 Summit – the G7 standardization New guidelines on promoting gender equality Standardization strategy for Fiji Consultation on the regulation of European standardization Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get …

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Saturday Morning Mix #5 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

Send us a Text Message. After a hectic short week of shifting into biweekly printing mode, your hosts Rex and Jói are once again bringing a sweet sweet Saturday morning mix full of fresh new tunes. In this synchronicity-heavy episode, we find many accidental connections between the artist and tracks, making these disparate tracks reach common groun…

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Hot Happenings #5 with Anna Jóna Dungal 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

Send us a Text Message. Things truly get heated up on this week's edition of Hot Happenings, as we have an absolutely fire discussion with Icelandic music industry expert Anna Jóna Dungal. A wearer of many hats in the industry with a rich and varied background, she is notably the OK AGENCY consulting firm, manager of erstwhile Eurovision contenders…

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185. Welcome To The Real Build Relaunch 16:19

2M ago16:19

16:19

Welcome back to The Real Build! This is the relaunch episode. It has almost been one year since we last launched an episode. After deciding to take a break from the show, I realized how much I missed this. I missed having my show and getting the opportunity to interview amazing people. Most importantly, I missed you, the audience, and helping you. …

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PAS 5222 | Child safeguarding for out-of-school settings 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode, Matthew is at the launch of the standard PAS 5222 – child safeguarding – provisions for out-of-school-settings. He speaks to some of the key people involved in PAS 5222, including Mark Bramah and Lady Edwina Grosvenor. They describe the reasons the standard was developed and the difference it will make. Find out more about the issu…

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Artist Spotlight: SiGRÚN 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Send us a Text Message. There's never a dull moment at GV HQ studios and this week is no exception! Coming in frazzled from a long weekend, we arrived to find our mixer had vanished and we had to improvise. Luckily we are punk-ethos musicians so we just got creative. This episode is very "play it as it lays" but in the best way possible, we think. …

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