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Think news, gossip, drive-time radio and mates bantering at the front bar of the pub but without the fights, and you'll have the essence of TBP. Each week or so join Matt and Mel who have a combined total of almost 30 years of lived experience in Ho Chi Minh City as they chat, debate and laugh about what's new in Vietnam's biggest city and beyond. If you’re a foodie, traveller, history buff or just want to be educated and entertained about Vietnam and Southeast Asia, then The Bureau Asia Pod ...
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The podcast where we explore some of the most successful scammers and hustlers in history, talk about why they worked, how they’re still working, and what you can do to make sure you don’t fall for them. Brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific. Hosted by: Courtney Green, Ezra Coopersmith and Katie Reeves
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Presented by National Debt Relief, a New York Better Business Bureau accredited business, the National Debt Relief podcast shares personal finance insights to help you manage your money wisely. Learn what are the main causes of credit card debt and how to deal with them. You may also laugh with some of our corny jokes about money and famous quotes about money, credit and debt. You'll also learn about the differences between debt consolidation loans, debt negotiation, debt settlement, bankrup ...
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DIG LIFE DEEP! with John Aidan Byrne brings fascinating guests from Main to Wall Street and the worlds of finance, economics, politics, Silicon Valley, Hollywood, sports, art, science and more. The show celebrates success, a spirit of enterprise, in an age of unparalleled social upheaval. An award-winning Irish journalist in his beloved America, Byrne seeks hope for our existential crisis. Byrne is a writer, reporter, editor and Broadway alumnus. His work is published in the New York Post, W ...
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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James Barlow is a highly accomplished tech and business leader and the Founder of Triumph Technology Solutions LLC, a leading AWS cloud-native services provider with over a decade of experience in the industry.As a skilled entrepreneur, James has a deep understanding of the development of IT Services and Software Businesses with domain expertise in…
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In this sizzling hot episode coming from a sweltering Thành Phố HCM, we unpack 5 news items that riled us up and got us hot under the collar this week, including a polarising review of Saigon's nightlife, the revelation (or not) that sugar babies are artfully using social media to snare their sugar daddies, and the release of an English-language so…
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Bill Donohue was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1970, and began his teaching career in 1973 working at St. Lucy's School in Spanish Harlem. In 1977, he took a position as a college professor teaching at La Roche College in Pittsburgh. In 1980, Bill was awarded his Ph.D. in sociology from New York University. In 2022, he was awarded…
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In this Reunification Day long weekend episode in Vietnam, we share a carefully-curated a list of lists sourced from the past week's news and social media that our loyal listeners will either love or – quite possibly – hate! Everybody loves a good list, so we're pretty confident you'll like ours! Then we review this month's much-anticipated Netflix…
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World poverty and extreme poverty worldwide are a present and dire reality and danger. According to the World Bank, about 650 million people in the world live below the extreme poverty line, defined as earning less than $2.15 per day. In the United States and other industrialized countries, living on less than $2.15 a day (absolutely, and without a…
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We recap what we got up to this past week, then in response to a recent listicle in the Australian media, we create our own "6 Things Vietnam Does Better Than Australia" list followed by a handful of other news items that caught our attention this week. The highlight of the episode (39'00) however, is guest Michael Brosowski who's the founder of Ha…
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As usual, Mel joins me to discuss the news and happenings for the week in Vietnam and the region, and then we call in Saigon-based hospitality guru and communications consultant, Chris Thompson, who helps us get our head around why just one restaurant in Vietnam made it into this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurant list. Connect with Chris on Linkedin…
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Does this have echoes of the worst excesses of the French Revolution? Take a read of the Statement of Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, in the hush money cases against former President DONALD J TRUMP: TRUMP is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with 34 counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree “The People o…
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In this episode, we review the week that was in Saigon, then we try to get to the bottom of why littering is rampant in Vietnam with the help of RMIT Vietnam lecturer and researcher, Dr Justin Pang. Connect with Dr Pang at www.linkedin.com/in/dr-justin-matthew-pang-jmpang/ Follow Matt on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia Follow Mel on In…
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Dr. Thomas D Williams has penned a hard-hitting and timely new book, The Coming Christian Persecution (Sophia Institute Press). A 2018 visiting research fellow for the Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Williams has written widely on theology, philosophy, ethics, and spirituality. He teaches theology at St. John’s Un…
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GIANNI RUSSO was born in Manhattan in 1943 and raised in the then close-knit Little Italy, and later Rosebank, Staten Island. After reprising Carlo Rizzi in a brief flashback scene at the end of The Godfather Part II, Russo acted in more than 46 films, including Goodnight, My Love (1972), Lepke (1975, as Albert Anastasia), Laserblast (1978), Chance…
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In this episode, we air our gripes about road users in Vietnam, chat about the "awards" season in Southeast Asia and beyond, and review a Japanese steakhouse that passed under our noses for years before we tried it. Then we wrap up the episode with a list of 10 things YOU SHOULDN'T DO when visiting Saigon! Try out Il Corda when in Saigon for a stea…
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Dr. Charles P. Nemeth has been an educator for more than 40 years and has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice. In addition, he has published over 50 textbooks and references across multiple editions and is a recognized expert on professional ethics and the justice system, private-sector just…
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In this episode, we talk (mostly) all things money, markets and jobs. With all the prognostications from some of the most influential experts on Wall and Main Street mulling a recession, and some seeing it striking America this year, RODNEY McMULLEN, CEO at Kroger Co, the biggest supermarket operator, has nailed it. Consumers are behaving as if the…
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Matt and Mel popped over to Thailand recently for a short break and during their little sojourn to the Land of Smiles, they came to the realisation of just how freaking loud and grubby their hometown of Saigon is in comparison to Bangkok! Matt also surprises Mel with a gift in the form of a "radio commercial" to promote free tickets for this month'…
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MARC SEAL, who grew up on Long Island, New York, is the co-founder and CEO of Sortium, a Web3/metaverse technology provider. SEAL has experience in the crypto and NFT markets and in gaming and the metaverse. He spend much of his time working out of Sortium's offices in El Salvador so he has a unique view of its adoption of bitcoin as a national cur…
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Darshan Pindoria is a psychologist and mental health expert based in London, England who spent part of his life training to be a monk in India with a religious sect. But becoming a monk and studying to be a psychologist was not his initial career path. A career in Information Technology seemed like his destiny until deeper thoughts took root. --- S…
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In this teaser from The Love Episode (out on Valentine's Day), we find out one stereotype about Vietnamese women in the bedroom. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NbyBSc76RD4ZnlZmNLsHx?si=KExzx6zRSL2p16k0Skq8aw Subscribe to The Bureau Asia on YouTube and help Matt reach 1,000 subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/@Th…
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On this Valentine's Day episode, we preview upcoming Netflix release A Tourist's Guide To Love which was filmed in Vietnam last year and is due to drop on April 27, then we call good friend Stella to ask her some of our burning questions about love and relationships in Vietnam – don't miss it! Subscribe to The Bureau Asia on YouTube and help Matt r…
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According to RAKESH SHARMA, one of the most enduring mysteries of Bitcoin is the identity of its founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. "Little is known about this person or group, and their identity has never been confirmed," the writer adds in a post on Investopedia. "In October 2008, a message signed by Satoshi Nakamoto titled "Bitcoin P2P e-cash paper" ann…
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Fakeness abounds in Southeast Asia which makes it rife in Vietnam, too! Sometimes, however, it can be life threatening. Taken from the Vietnam V The Philippines: Who's winning??? episode. Check it out here: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M0h8ZWq6W6dKj8lGQRsFz?si=501791efb3ed45ee ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/thebureaupodcast/episodes/Vietna…
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Vietnam and the Philippines share a lot of common ground and are just a 2-hour flight from each other. The Philippines has long enjoyed a head start in its development, but in the last decade, Vietnam has made up a lot of ground to challenge its neighbour as more liveable. In this episode, we compare the two countries against indicators such as pol…
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Adam Blai, a layman, is a peritus (Catholic Church-decreed expert) in religious demonology and exorcism for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has also served as an expert in these areas in training priests, deacons, and laity in many other dioceses. He is an auxiliary member of the International Association of Exorcists, a Vatican-recognized Private As…
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Here's a short clip from the Manila episode called It's NOT always fun in the Philippines! Listen to the full podcast here on The Bureau Podcast and let me know what you think! Full episode link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YykCCA2aSwb Follow The Bureau Asia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebureauasia Follow The Bureau Asia on Inst…
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We're shown a lot of what's FUN about the Philippines by YouTubers "pinoybaiting" their adoring Filipino fans BUT to hell with that, we're giving you what's NOT always FUN about the land of adobo and lechon kawali and aim to bait you with the facts! Here are 5 things you need to consider before planning your trip to the Philippines! Watch my Philip…
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Filco Carting is a leader in commercial waste collection services in New York City, offering job and life skills training sessions to members of underserved communities. The trainees, 66% of whom were formerly incarcerated, learn about holding down an important job, safety protocols and what life in the workforce is like. The program operated by FI…
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A native of New York, Chris Slattery followed his dream to support pregnant women and girls in a crisis with practical alternatives to abortion, launching EMC (Expectant Mother Care) FrontLine Pregnancy Centers in mid-town Manhattan in 1985. EMC, led by Chris, was NYC’s first crisis pregnancy center. Chris pioneered the use of onsite ultrasound and…
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JEREMY TATE is the co-founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a classical alternative to the SAT. He is a nationally recognized leader in the classic learning movement in K-12 education. More about the CLT: https://www.cltexam.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-aidan-byrne0/support…
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TONY SALIBA is a world-renowned investment, trading and crypto expert. He has spent decades as a traditional trader and has also entered the crypto investing space becoming a major tech player. He is an internationally renowned business leader, multi-faceted serial entrepreneur, option trading pioneer, master trader and board member of the Chicago …
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Recorded on location at the 2022 Santa Clarita International Film Festival (SCIFF), Leonard welcomes Bret Lieberman, Executive Director of Yes I Can, Unity Through Music and Education. They have an in depth discussion about the hurdles disabled people face in the work world and how Bret's non-profit is on the front lines, changing the landscape and…
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Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, and a full-time standup comedian for 37 years. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Depression and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey into 8 TEDx Talks and insights on Mental Health Awareness (only one other person on the planet has 8 TEDx Talks…Bill …
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On this episode two distinguished experts, NATHAN LEWIS and DICK BOVE, lay out the case for the control of profligate spending and the easy money policies of the US Federal Reserve. This spending, in the form of trillions of dollars in "quantitative easing" by the Fed and massive stimulus programs and outlays by the government, has fueled runaway i…
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Martin Dugard is a best-selling American author living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, California. He and his wife have three sons. His latest book, Taking Berlin. The Bloody Race to Defeat the Third Reich, follows the success of his initial book, Taking Paris, in his World War 11 series. Dugard talks about this acclaimed book in an earli…
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Andrew Gillsmith is a science fiction writer whose education in religious studies and passion for the cyberpunk genre has helped inform and mold his style of storytelling. Fittingly, his first job out of school was delivering mail for Jeff Bezos when he was still selling books via Listserv. Since then, he’s worked in a number of interesting roles, …
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It's a collapse that some have called crypto's "Lehman moment," according to a stirring account of the fall of the FTX Crypto exchange, the darling of the digital currency jet set. Once valued at multiple billions of dollars, the surprise destruction of Bahamas-based FTX caught many investors, regulators and media mavens completely off-guard. How c…
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A “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body,” IRA WOLFE is recognized as one of the Top 5 Global Thought Leaders on Future of Work and HR and Top 10 for Leadership. He is the president of Poised for the Future Company, founder of Success Performance Solutions, Senior Consultant with Dame Leadership, a TEDx Speaker, Hall of Fame Speaker, and host of…
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Media personality Raymond Arroyo of FOX News and EWTN is out with his beautiful Christmas book "The Wise Men Who Found Christmas." In this thrilling, visual adventure capturing the wonder of the Christmas season, New York Times bestselling author Arroyo shares the true, hidden story of the mysterious Magi, who risked everything to discover the trut…
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Dr. Gerard Verschuuren has published a new book: Faith That Makes You Think. In this book, he demonstrates that faith relies on, rather than contradicts, thinking. The Catholic Church, in fact, teaches that there is a strong relationship between faith and reason. St. Augustine could not have said it more clearly when he wrote, “Believers are also t…
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Financial industry veteran Pappous is pulling back the curtain on how retail wealth management firms actually work and how institutional clients enjoy greater performance transparency. The book offers an expert’s take on deceptive marketing practices and arms investors with the knowledge of how to spot high-quality portfolio advice and avoid fallin…
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Fundraising platform, GiveSendGo.com, may never have imagined the phenomenal growth ahead when it launched itself about eight years ago. In the last year, its website has seen a one thousand percent increase between June 2021 and June 2022. HEATHER WILSON, GiveSendGo.com co-founder, explains what is propelling a significant amount of this growth - …
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J. Michael (Mike) Oliver, CEO, Momentum Structural Analysis, entered the financial services industry in 1975 on the Futures side, joining E.F. Hutton’s International Commodity Division, headquartered in New York City's Battery Park. He studied under David Johnston, head of Hutton’s Commodity Division and Chairman of the COMEX. In the 1980s Mike beg…
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After the news, I interview the incomparable Bill Bensley who's brought to life more than 200 hotels and resorts in over 30 countries, including five amazing properties in Vietnam. Bill is widely regarded as one of the finest designers of our time and is responsible for designing Capella Ubud in Bali – a resort with ultra-luxurious tents that in 20…
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Rabbi Abraham Cooper, a native New Yorker who grew up playing baseball with Irish and neighborhood kids in Rockaway, Queens,. is Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a leading global Jewish human rights organization. Rabbi Cooper has been a longtime activist for Jewish and human rights causes on five …
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After the news, I interview highly-respected Australian journalist, food writer and restaurant critic John Lethlean who’s been motorbike riding up in the north of Vietnam for the past couple of weeks on holiday. John’s been writing about hospitality and reviewing restaurants for more than 25 years for some of Australia’s largest publications, inclu…
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Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art, and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren Laraine B…
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After the news for the week, Matt interviews emerging Vietnamese poet Quynh Nguyen after the release of her first book of poetry called When Dead Birds See The Light a collection of 16 poems with love as the theme running throughout. She explains the process of publishing her debut book and opens up about love in her own life. After that, The Burea…
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Alexandre Goodarzy, 38, has come a long way. Kidnapped a year ago by a Shiite militia in Baghdad, this volunteer from the SOS Chrétiens d’Orient association spent two months in secret, tossed around from cache to cache, before being miraculously released. ABOUT KIDNAPPED IN IRAQ: Blindfolded, tied, prodded by guns, Alexandre faced intense interroga…
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CaringKind, New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving hosts their 34th annual CaringKind Alzheimer’s walk on September 25h at the Coney Island Boardwalk and on October 23th at Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell. The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness around the importance of caregiving support and to raise funds fo…
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As usual this season, Matt kicks off the episode with some of the latest news from Vietnam from the past week or so, followed by an interview with Wink Hotels brand director David Kaye, then to wrap it up, The Bureau Asia's content manager Melanie Casul pops by to make some cheeky cold calls to concierges at some of Ho Chi Minh City's finest hotels…
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