Best Karl Urban Podcasts (2025)

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58 - A journalist's view of local politics with Luisa D'Amato 48:33

6M ago48:33

48:33

We have something a little different on this episode of the Old Grey Mayors podcast. Luisa D'Amato a longtime journalist at the Waterloo Region Record, joins Rob to talk about her career and insights into journalism. D'Amato discusses her early influences, including Bernard Levin and her education at Columbia Journalism School, recounting her exper…

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57: In conversation with Geoff Lortentz 38:40

6M ago38:40

38:40

In this episode of The Old Grey Mayor’s Podcast, host Robert Deutschmann reconnects with Geoff Lorentz, a veteran of municipal politics with 34 years of service, including 21 years on Regional Council. Geoff discusses his journey from being appointed to Regional Council under the old double-elect system to becoming a councillor through the direct e…

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56: In conversation with Jenn Pfenning 1:02:00

6M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

In this episode of The Old Grey Mayor’s Podcast, host Robert Deutschmann speaks with Jenn Pfenning, a farmer, advocate, and former Wilmot Township councillor. Jenn shares her journey from working on her family’s organic farm to becoming involved in local politics. They discuss her experience on council, the role of community engagement, and the com…

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EP 63 I Zoë Karl-Waithaka : Exploring new frontiers with BCG 26:38

8M ago26:38

26:38

I have the pleasure of speaking with Zoe, the Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Nairobi. Zoe brings a wealth of experience in management consulting across the African continent, particularly in the food systems practice. Our conversation delved into various aspects of sustainable agriculture and the innovative …

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EP 62 I Glantine Mashile: Overcoming barriers to finance in agriculture 34:06

10M ago34:06

34:06

In conversation with Glantine Mashile, MD of Geekay Agribusiness. Glantine shares invaluable insights on the challenges farmers face in securing loans from retail banks, particularly for black and emerging farmers. He emphasises the importance of proper business structuring, compliance, and record-keeping to become bankable. We discuss the types of…

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EP 61 I Dr Penny Byrne: Exploring ESG and Climate Resilience in Agriculture 29:33

11M ago29:33

29:33

Dr. Penny, an ESG specialist, sheds light on the significance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in today's agricultural landscape. She shares her expertise as an ESG Investment Analyst at SBG Securities, emphasising the importance of incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment strategies for equities, wi…

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55: The finance episode with Jeff Henry 1:00:11

12M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Jeff Henry returns to the podcast to talk all things municipal budgets, from managing capital projects to the costs of upgrading infrastructure in older neighbourhoods.

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EP 60 I Michelle Marais: Urban Farmer's mission to support African agriculture 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

Michelle shares her journey in the agricultural sector, her recent award win, and her work with small-scale farmers through Urban Farmer. We discuss the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, the importance of information access, and the vision for the future of agriculture in Africa. Please rate and review this podcast episode. Email info@mbalin…

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54: Karl Kiefer 58:26

1y ago58:26

58:26

Karl Kiefer joins Rob on the podcast to talk about his journey into local politics. Inspired by the amalgamation of Preston and Cambridge in 1973, Karl ran for and was elected to Cambridge City Council. He shares stories on community involvement, recreational facilities, and managing public funds and resources.…

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EP 59 I Minki Thulo: The role of a Business Coach in scaling and growing your business 36:17

1y ago36:17

36:17

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Minki, a seasoned business growth consultant and coach at GROW. We explore the crucial role of business coaching in the success of entrepreneurs, delving into the importance of clarity, focus, and intentionality in building a thriving business. We also discuss the difference between business coa…

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53: The history of Centre in the Square with John Gazzola 1:00:11

1y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Former City of Kitchener councillor John Gazzola is back on the podcast. This time, Rob and John talking about the history of Centre in the Square, dealing with budget surpluses, and a surprising change of perspective on amalgamation.

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EP 58 I Oxolo Mofokeng : Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

In conversation with Oxolo Mofokeng, the Deputy Director of Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre. Siyavuna focuses on empowering rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal through sustainable farming practices. They provide training to both elderly farmers and youth, emphasizing the importance of skills development and enterprise development. Oxolo explains…

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EP 57: Francois Rossouw I Unleashing AI in Agriculture with AI Farmer powered by AELA 31:51

1y ago31:51

31:51

In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the transformative world of agricultural technology with our guest, Francois Rossouw, CEO of SAAI. Francois, a returning friend of the podcast, shares exciting developments about SAAI's latest innovation, AI Farmer, powered by AELA. AI Farmer, formerly known as Hi Saai, is a groundbreaking technology provi…

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EP 56 I Sinelizwi Fakade: Unlocking commercialisation strategies for rural agricultural development 42:52

1+ y ago42:52

42:52

Ukhanyo Farmer Development (NPO) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting farmers in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province. Focused on rural agricultural development, the organization aims to unlock the full potential of farmers by providing essential resources, training, and support. Through strategic guidance and comm…

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EP 55 I Thabile Nkunjana: Understanding the economics behind the egg scarcity crisis 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

Over the past couple of months, the poultry industry in South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges, especially with the emergence of the bird flu virus. This outbreak has had a profound impact, particularly on the availability of poultry products, with eggs being a notable example, on many retail shelves. Thabile Nkunjana joins us once again; …

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52: Jeff Henry - Urban Planner and former City of Waterloo Councillor 1:00:56

1+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

With the housing crisis continuing to dominate the local political discourse, Rob is joined by former City of Waterloo Councillor Jeff Henry to talk about his time on council, changes to rental housing regulations and licensing, and how suburbs can be revitalized through great urban planning.

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EP 54: Palesa Motaung: Making agribusiness value chains more efficient with Agrikool 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Agrikool, is a startup focused on making food and agricultural products accessible to everyone. Palesa Motaung, COO of Agrikool discusses the challenges of agri-entrepreneurship in South Africa and how Agrikool has had to adapt its business model to meet the needs of its target market. The episode also highlights Agrikool's strong retail partnershi…

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EP 53 I Stephanie van der Walt: Women in Agriculture - Highlights from the International Fresh Produce Association's Women's Fresh Perspective 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

46:38

Stephanie van der Walt, the Regional Manager of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) discusses the purpose of industry body associations and the work they do, as well as the benefits of being a member. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the Women's Fresh Perspective breakfast hosted by IFPA and their recent conference in Southern Africa…

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51: Scott McMillan - Former school board trustee and Woolwich Township councillor 59:44

1+ y ago59:44

59:44

Rob sits down with Scott McMillan to talk about his time as a Waterloo Region District School Board trustee and Woolwich Township councillor.

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EP 52 I Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor: Introducing Pumpkin: A Web-Based Platform for Agribusiness Financial Management and Funding 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Speaking to Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor both Co-Founders of Pumpkn.io Pumpkn is a web-based platform that helps agribusinesses manage their finances and raise funding. It provides businesses with a comprehensive financial compliance checklist and real-time updates on their financial standing. It also offers tailor-made financing and funding opp…

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EP 51 I Tendai Chitapi & Oliver Windram: Farming with AI! How machine vision and deep learning are transforming produce grading - Kuronga 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

Tendai Chitapi and Oliver Windram, co-founders of Kuronga. Kuronga is a platform that utilizes machine vision and deep learning to help farmers accurately grade their produce and target the right customers. The founders recognized that farmers were missing out on market opportunities due to a lack of tools and expertise in grading fresh produce. Th…

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EP 50 I Linda Siboto: Unveiling the world of cannabis with Cheeba Cannabis Academy 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

Linda Siboto is the Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy and he unpacks the cannabis industry from obtaining licenses, cultivation practices, the costs associated with cannabis farming, and the various courses the academy offers to individuals that seek to learn or pursue a career in the cannabis industry. Linda also shares his personal journey an…

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EP 49 I Christian Giesel: The role of marketing in shaping the future of agriculture with Syngenta 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

Christian Giesel, the Head of Marketing at Syngenta South Africa is the guest on this exciting podcast episode. Syngenta is a global agribusiness company that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative marketing strategies. Christian's passion for sustainable agriculture and his deep understanding of the marketing …

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Episode 50: Geoff Lorentz 50:00

2y ago50:00

50:00

Former City of Kitchener councillor Geoff Lorentz joins Rob on the podcast. Geoff shares his thoughts on the key decisions that helped transform the downtown core, the challenges of working with teams across city and regional government, and the work to bring the Huron Natural Area to the community.

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EP 48 I Lindsay Hopkins and Ozzy Nel : SA Harvest 37:37

2y ago37:37

37:37

SA Harvest, based in the heart of South Africa, is a pioneering company with a mission to alleviate hunger while combating food waste. They've identified a critical issue in our society—tons of perfectly edible food goes to waste every day, while millions of people struggle with hunger. SA Harvest was founded with the belief that this disparity can…

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Episode 49: John Gazzola 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

John Gazzola has seen Kitchener and Waterloo Region grow over his 20 years as councillor for Ward 3 in the City of Kitchener. John joins Rob on the podcast to talk about watching the community evolve over his career, the creation of the Region of Waterloo, and how the city came to own its gas utility.…

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Episode 48: Former City of Waterloo councillor Tenille Bonoguore 58:01

2y ago58:01

58:01

Tenille Bonoguore's career and life has taken her from Austalia to Canada and back to Austalia again. She joins Rob on the podcast to talk about her transition from journalist to city councillor, bringing Open Streets and the Grand Porch Party to the community, and her work on the city's Vision Zero plan.…

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EP 47 I Naledi Magowe: Empowering Africa's rural farmers through tech innovation. 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Brastorne is an innovative technology startup based in Botswana, dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering the rural poor in Africa. With a deep-rooted commitment to addressing the needs of rural communities, especially those engaged in agriculture (representing 80% of the population), Brastorne leverages the transformative power of t…

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EP 46 I Thabile Nkunjana: Food price inflation and its impact on the consumer market 48:22

2y ago48:22

48:22

Thabile Nkunjana is an experienced economist in agri-food systems, international trade, and rural development industry, and is currently employed by the NAMC as an Economist in Agri-Food Chains. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of food price inflation and its far-reaching consequences. We discuss how shifts in supply and demand,…

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Episode 35: Air Power and Air Power Theory 1:01:52

2y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

In this episode Jon O’Gorman hosts Andrew Stigler, Timothy Shultz, and Phil Haun in a discussion about airpower. They begin by looking at the theorical basis of airpower and the thoughts of Giulio Douhet and John Warden. Next, they move to the other theorists on use of airpower and theory of victory of airpower alone. They question if the U.S Airfo…

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Episode 34: The CNO Fellows – Admiral Barrera 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

In this episode Jon O’Gorman talks with Admiral Guillermo Barrera (ret.), former Chief of Naval Operations for the Columbian Navy. Admiral Barrera discusses his time as a naval officer, his time as a former student at the U.S. Naval War College, and his role now as a “CNO Fellow” and senior mentor here. We speak about how his study of strategy as a…

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Episode 33: Karl Von Clausewitz 46:53

2y ago46:53

46:53

In this episode, Jon O’Gorman hosts Vanya Bellinger in discussing the author of "On War." First, we discuss if Clausewitz was a product or a critic of the Prussian military reform movement. We then move to the importantance of studying Clausewitz's experience as an officer and military practitioner to understand his theory. We talk about Clausewitz…

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Episode 32: Urban Warfare 1:00:53

2y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this episode Jon O’Gorman hosts David Stone, Timothy Hoyt and Nicholas Sarantakes to explore the question, "When does it makes strategic sense to fight in a city?" We begin by discussing our theorist's opinion about the theory behind the issue, in particular why fighting in cites might or might not make sense from a strategic perspective. We the…

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Episode 47: Former Waterloo city councillor Angela Vieth 54:24

2y ago54:24

54:24

Former Waterloo city councillor Angela Vieth joins Rob on the podcast to hear what inspired her to run for office, what is was like to win, and her advocacy for removing fluoride from the city's drinking water in 2010.

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Episode 31: The China-Taiwan Challenge 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this episode Jon O’Gorman hosts members of the U.S. Naval War College faculty who are subject matter experts on China, Taiwan and U.S policy making; First, from the Strategy and Policy Department, Andrew “Dex” Wilson, second Paul J. Smith from the National Security Affairs Department, lastly, Colin Jackson, Chair of the Strategic and Operational…

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Episode 30: Coercion: Deterrence and Compellence 1:06:58

2y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This week Jon O’Gorman and Daniel Post host two outside guests to talk about coercion theory. First, Dr. Reid Pauly, Dean’s Assistant Professor of Nuclear Security and Policy, Watson Institute, Brown University, and Assistant Professor of Political Science and Brigadier General Greg Bowen, U.S. Army (Ret), former Deputy Director of Operations, U.S.…

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Episode 29: Russia's War in Ukraine 1:08:14

2y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

This week we discuss contemporary strategic challenges by looking at the Ukrainian War. Jon O'Gorman brings together David Stone, a Russian historian, Timothy Hoyt, a political scientist; and a member of the National Security Affairs Department and senior State department representative to the U.S. Naval War College: Walter Braunohler. Walter was i…

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Episode 28: Naval Theorists: Mahan and Corbett 1:06:20

2y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

In this episode Jon O'Gorman hosts James Holmes, Kevin McCranie and new this week from the Joint Military Operations Department, Milan Vego. They begin by discussing the perspectives of Mahan and Corbett and what makes them different. They move to commonly held misconceptions on each of their theories. The guests bat around the points of agreement …

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Episode 27 : Insurgent Groups of South Asia 54:45

2y ago54:45

54:45

In this episode Jon O'Gorman interviews Dr. Kolby Hanson about his field work interviewing insurgents in South Asia such as the Tamil tigers of Sri Lanka and Nagaland in India. We discuss the concept of the Maoist insurgent playbook and if these groups follow a Maoist model. Additionally, we talk about how governments in the region managed dealing …

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EP 45 I Andy Du Plessis: Food Forward SA 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

Food Forward SA works with a network of food donors, volunteers, and beneficiary organizations to collect surplus food from retailers, farmers, and manufacturers, and distribute it to vulnerable communities across the country. Their mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, while also promoting sustainable food systems and reducing the environm…

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EP 44 I Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli: Growing agribusinesses across Africa 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, we take a closer look at the incredible career of Ndidi Nwuneli, an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for sustainable development in Nigeria's agri sector. Ndidi is the founder of AACE Foods, an agribusiness company that works with smallholder farmers to produce high-quality food products for local and international markets. Ndidi…

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Episode 46: Cheryl Gordijk - From Wilmot to the UK and Back: A Journey in Public Service 1:03:28

2y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Welcome to another episode of Old Grey Mayors with your host Rob Deutschmann. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Cheryl Gordijk, who will be sharing her inspiring story of love, adventure, and public service. Cheryl takes us on a captivating journey as she recounts how she met her husband when he visited Canada, and how their love story…

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EP 43 I Mishkaat Anderson: Breeding varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers. 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

Speaking to Mishkaat who is the newly appointed GM for Culdevco. Culdevco’s main objective is to identify, market and commercialise profitable Agricultural Research Council (ARC) bred varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers and Culdevco licensees abroad. Since 2006, Culdevco and the ARC have had an exclusive deciduous fruit licens…

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Episode 45: Angie Hallman 1:04:50

2y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

On this episode of Old Grey Mayors, Rob welcomes community volunteer extraordinaire Angie Hallman. From spray pads to Canada Day celebrations, Angie can be relied upon to help out her community in many ways. Rob first met Angie when they were on the CityNews Kitchener Friday Four segment. In 2018, Angie decided to take the plunge and ran to become …

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EP 42 I Shalom Ben Or : Building a fintech company for the African agriculture sector. 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Avenews is a fast-growing Israeli-Kenyan fintech company building the first financial super app for the agriculture industry in Africa. Despite their economic contribution, agri-SMBs receive only 3-5% of total bank credit. An estimated 2.5M agri-SMBs are in need of financing solutions in SSA alone, resulting in an $80 billion finance gap in the sec…

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Episode 44: Zyg Janecki 1:01:47

2y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this episode, Rob is joined by former Kitchener city councillor Zyg Janecki. Zyg worked in planning for the City of Kitchener for 30 years before moving to private practice. In 2006, he offered his experience skills and expertise to the citizens of Kitchener, but narrowly lost that election. In 2010, he ran again and was successful and was elect…

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Episode 43: Welcoming back regional royalty with Jean Haalboom 1:02:35

2y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Jean Haalboom returns to the podcast for the third time to talk with Rob about her time in office, the importance of protecting geographical heritage, and more.

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EP 41 I Dimakatso (Nono) Sekhoto: Developing young agricultural leaders across the African continent 36:40

2y ago36:40

36:40

Nono is a commercial farmer and business women who has built a remarkable career in the agricultural sector focusing on primary agriculture, particularly in empowering youth, women and new entrants in the agriculture sector. We discuss her role within the African Leadership Academy where she has successfully managed to establish and run the AL for …

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Episode 26: A Return to Great Power Competition 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

In this episode Jon O'Gorman hosts Andrew "Dex" Wilson, Timothy Hoyt, James Holmes, and David Stone in talking about the modern challenges for the U.S. in the political and strategic realms. We begin by talking about what there is to think about in strategic culture and concepts to aid us going forward or "retrospect and prospect' as A.T. Mahan cal…

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Episode 25: Part 3: ISIS 1:41:01

2y ago1:41:01

1:41:01

Episode three of the Endless Wars case study: ISIS - Operation Inherent Resolve. In this episode Jon O'Gorman hosts Patrick McCarthy, Michael Shaw, and Burak Kadercan. They discuss the rise of ISIS from the early insurgency days in Iraq to its formation of a caliphate. The veterans of the campaign discuss their roles then answer the question about …

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