Best Mackillop Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Hetts of Janus Henderson - Positioning Multi-Asset Portfolios for 2026 36:55

4d ago36:55

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Key Takeaways What is Adam’s favorite home-cooked meal or recipe? Adam’s professional background and more on the multi-asset group he leads at Janus Henderson As Adam steps back, and looks forward to 2026, what does he see as the most important macro drivers investors should be focused on right now? As Adam thinks about the Fed’s policy path going …

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Livestock advisor Michael Wilkes dives into smart, cost-effective strategies for managing dry feed during tough seasons. 34:46

7d ago34:46

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Armed with a PhD in ruminant nutrition and physiology from the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy College, and with experience in senior research roles at the University and the Thomas Elder Institute, Michael launched his own livestock nutrition consultancy in Naracoorte three years ago. In this episode Michael unpacks learnings from the Dry Feed…

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Jason Mertz of AllianceBernstein - Municipal Bond Market Headwinds Turning a Corner 46:11

17d ago46:11

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Today on the podcast, Ben Vaske is joined by Jason Mertz from AllianceBernstein. Jason Mertz is a Vice President and Investment Strategist for AB’s Municipals team, covering all mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and separately managed account solutions. He works extensively with the firm’s portfolio management, credit research and trading team to…

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Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusion 50:49

30d ago50:49

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Send us a text This episode explores what cultural responsiveness looks like in practice. Guests share approaches for recognising and celebrating cultural identity, building staff capability, and ensuring all students feel respected and included. You will hear practical ideas for classrooms, staffrooms, and family engagement, plus ways to track imp…

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Setting Up the Season: Nitrogen Done Right: in conversation with Dr Mel Fraser and Lee Menhenett 46:53

1M ago46:53

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Nitrogen application doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this episode, Dr Melissa Fraser and agronomist Lee Menhenett reveal how moisture, measurement and timing can transform your nitrogen strategy—and your bottom line. Mel and Lee break down the tools, data and on-farm decisions that drive profitable, resilient cropping. Packed with smart tool…

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Kim Arthur of Main Management - The Ethos of Client Service 45:19

1M ago45:19

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Today on the podcast, Ben Vaske is joined by Kim Arthur, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Main Management. Kim D. Arthur is a founding partner of Main Management, LLC. He currently serves as Main’s CEO and Portfolio manager. In 2009 Kim was recognized by Institutional Investor Magazine as a “Rising Star” of Foundations and Endowments. Kim is a regular …

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Durum wheat breeder Tom Kapcejevs, AGT takes a deep dive into two new releases of durum wheat varieties. 20:06

2M ago20:06

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Tom Kapcejevs is a Durum Breeder with Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) MFMG sponsor, and Australia’s largest plant breeding company and market leader in wheat genetics. At the recent Southern Australia Durum Growers Association Crop Walk at Bordertown Tom took some time out to catch up with The Prosperous Farmer. Tom dives into the two new relea…

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Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

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Leading Child Safety in Schools 52:45

3M ago52:45

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Send us a text Child safety is a shared responsibility. This episode focuses on the role of leaders in embedding safe practices across the whole school, understanding emerging risks, and ensuring student wellbeing is always central. The hosts discuss culture, policy, everyday supervision, and how to create psychologically safe environments for stud…

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Identity and Belonging, with Dr Beau Hu-Jia 48:40

3M ago48:40

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Send us a text Dr Beau Hu-Jia explores the links between identity, belonging, and learning. The discussion considers how cultural diversity shapes school experience, why belonging must celebrate uniqueness, and what leaders and teachers can do to make inclusion tangible, from curriculum choices to everyday interactions. Guest: Dr Beau Hu-Jia, Natio…

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That's TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast 1:21

3M ago1:21

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Send us a text Welcome to That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast, where we explore the heart of human-centred and caring professions. This series creates space for honest conversations that support educators and practitioners working with children and young people. Expect a blend of research, real stories, and reflective practice, plus inspiri…

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Student Voice in Schools, with Dr Russ Quaglia 40:42

4M ago40:42

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Send us a text International student-voice advocate Dr Russ Quaglia unpacks what authentic voice really means, and why it strengthens, not replaces, teacher and leader voice. He shares a practical definition schools can adopt, voice as thoughts shared in trust, realistic suggestions for the good of the whole, and responsibility for what happens nex…

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Backpack Full of Dreams, with Simangaliso Nyoni 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Send us a text Cultural Practice Lead Simangaliso Nyoni joins the hosts to talk about cultural responsiveness in human-centred work. Beginning with an Acknowledgement of Country, the conversation explores why language matters, how to decolonise documentation and practice, and the discipline of deep listening. Simangaliso shares her journey from Zim…

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Welcome to That’s TMI 16:40

4M ago16:40

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Send us a text This launch episode sets the tone for That’s TMI, a podcast that delves into the heart of human-centred and caring professions. This series creates space for honest conversations that support teachers, school leaders, and practitioners who work with children and young people every day. Listeners will hear how the podcast blends resea…

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Creating Safe and Welcoming Environments 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Send us a text What does it really take to help someone feel safe and welcome when they are new? The hosts unpack the human side of onboarding, beyond checklists to everyday interactions that shape culture. Drawing on Dan Hughes’ PACE, they explore practical ways to connect, when to pause rather than fix, and how small moments of attunement change …

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Understanding your Cost of Production with Cam Nicholson and Nathaniel Modra 26:56

4M ago26:56

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Is there any money in farming? Cam Nicholson and Nathaniel Modra unpack the biggest challenges farmers face in today's landscape, areas for improvement for calculating costs, and how knowing your cost of production plays an important part in decision making. Whilst its a retrospective measure, knowing your cost of production can give farmers an und…

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Michael Walsh on alternative weed control options for current farming systems. 29:20

4M ago29:20

29:20

Why are alternative methods of weed control systems important? Which options will become commercially available for farmers? Michael Walsh from the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga details the new technologies on weed control. With the development of electrical and chemical weeding systems, targeted tillage, and automated la…

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Australia's leading Accu-Spread trainer Russell Nichol on spreaders, fertilisers and what happens if the spread isn't right. 36:43

5M ago36:43

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Did you know that the majority of fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns? This compromises production rates and farm profitability as some areas within the paddock receive too much fertiliser and others too little. Understanding your spreader pattern using different products can result in higher productivity and healthier wate…

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Chris Scheid with mixed enterprise Pine Hill farmers Ted and Clare Langley 33:54

6M ago33:54

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Together with farm business consultant Chris Scheid, Pine Hill farmers - father and daughter team Ted and Clare Langley - share the learnings from their participation in the recent AgRi-Silience program. Kicking off with the 'Now, Where, How' business planning process, profitability, return on assets, key business ratios and goal setting, the progr…

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Kim Arthur of Main Management - The Philosophy and Wisdom of a Six Time Guest on The Weighing Machine 44:07

7M ago44:07

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Kim Arthur, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Main Management. Kim D. Arthur is a founding partner of Main Management, LLC. He currently serves as Main’s CEO and Portfolio manager. In 2009 Kim was recognized by Institutional Investor Magazine as a “Rising Star” of Foundations and Endowments. Kim is a r…

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Spotlight on new germplasm with FAR Australia's Darcy Warren and Max Bloomfield 36:43

7M ago36:43

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New germplasm in the Limestone Coast - Upper (Bordertown) and Lower (Millicent) - offers insight into the future of wheat and barley disease management for the region. The Prosperous Farmer checks in with FAR Australia's Senior Research Manager Darcy Warren and Research Manager Max Bloomfield on the trials undertaken in the Limestone Coast. What we…

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Dominic Vaccaro of Burlington Capital - The World of Commercial Real Estate Investing 34:23

7M ago34:23

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Dominic Vaccaro, President of Real Estate at Burlington Capital. Dominic Vaccaro is President of Real Estate and sits on the Investment Committee of Burlington Capital, the company’s sponsored investment programs and advisor. With 20 years of experience at Burlington Capital, Mr. Vaccaro oversees …

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Morgan Lemaitre of Park City Wealth Advisors - Building a Legacy Through Intentional Living 48:03

7M ago48:03

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Morgan Lemaitre, Founder & Owner of Park City Wealth Advisors. Morgan Lemaitre, CFP®, founder and owner of Park City Wealth Advisors, boasts over a decade in the financial services industry, however her background goes beyond that. From competitively figure skating on behalf of Team USA to cooking…

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Jeff Brooks of Janus Henderson - King Lear, Tony Soprano and the Lessons of Wealth Transfer 58:42

7M ago58:42

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Jeff Brooks, Senior Wealth Strategist with the Specialist Consulting Group at JanusHenderson Investors. Jeffrey R. Brooks is a Senior Wealth Strategist with the Specialist Consulting Group at Janus Henderson Investors. Jeffrey brings to his role years of experience in both the practice of law as w…

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Post weaning management systems for cattle in the Limestone Coast with Jo Ward and Haydn Lines. 30:21

7M ago30:21

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The Prosperous Farmer catches up with Vet Jo Ward and farmer Haydn Lines to learn more about the post weaning project for beef weaners, looking at how they grow - or not - from the time of weaning until there is sufficient feed on the ground. What are the factors that influence the profitability of beef weaners? And what management strategies can b…

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Dustin Haygood of Aristotle - Value Investing and the Power of Patience 55:02

8M ago55:02

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Dustin Haygood, Client Portfolio Manager at Aristotle Capital Management. Dustin Haygood is a Client Portfolio Manager at Aristotle Capital and a member of the investment team. Prior to joining Aristotle Capital, Dustin was Lead Analyst at Capital Alpha Partners where he performed political risk r…

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Scott MacKillop - The Legendary Innovator on Disrupting Wealth Management and Climbing Mountains 1:06:27

8M ago1:06:27

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by serial entrepreneur and strategic advisor Scott MacKillop. Scott MacKillop, the former CEO of First Ascent Asset Management, serves as strategic advisor to GeoWealth, an enterprise technology firm and TAMP that serves the needs of RIAs. He is a 40-year veteran of the financial service industry. Ke…

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Virtual Fencing in agriculture with Megan Willis and Paul Roberts 18:36

8M ago18:36

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We take a look at the agtech product of virtual fencing with SARDI Senior Research Officer, Megan Willis and Mallee based mixed farmer Paul Roberts. Megan explains how virtual fencing is changing the way we think about managing rotational grazing for cattle using this collared technology. Trial participant Paul Roberts explains why this exciting te…

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Judith Peterson of DwellFi - The Power of Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Your Career 54:45

8M ago54:45

54:45

Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Judith Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer at DwellFi and SteerCo Member of the Women’s Accelerator Network in NYC. Judith Peterson, based in New York, NY, US, is currently a Chief Marketing Officer at DwellFi. Judith Peterson brings experience from previous roles at Intertrust Group, Cerulean Sky L…

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Alma Rodriguez-Piscitello of Revela Advisors - How to Brand and Market Your Firm and Why It All Matters 40:47

8M ago40:47

40:47

Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Alma Rodriguez-Piscitello, CEO & Founder of Revela Advisors. As the driving force behind Revela Advisors, Alma is all about helping businesses unlock their true potential and achieve sustainable growth. With over 30 years in financial services, she’s worked with Fortune 500 companies and global or…

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"Mum's not angry, just disappointed" - Prof Wayne Pitchford on breeder herd productivity 26:28

8M ago26:28

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Prof. Wayne Pitchford explains that the losses that occur in maternal productivity in southern beef herds often aren't disastrous, but there is still plenty of room for the 'one-percenters' to be addressed, making breeder herds as efficient as possible. He steps through the reproductive cycle and the losses that may occur in each. Through strategie…

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Frank Trotter of Battle Bank - The Inside Story of Online Banking 48:54

9M ago48:54

48:54

Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Frank Trotter, President at Battle Bank. Frank Trotter has been involved in the banking business since 1981. In 1998, he became a co-founder of everBank.com, a national direct-to-consumer bank which was acquired by EverBank Financial in 2004. From 1998 through the sale of EverBank Financial Corp t…

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Morris Chen of DoubleLine Capital - Commercial Real Estate 48:50

9M ago48:50

48:50

Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Morris Chen, Portfolio Manager at DoubleLine Capital. Mr. Chen joined DoubleLine at its inception in 2009. He is a Portfolio Manager leading the CMBS/CRE Debt Investment team and CRE New Investment Review Group, and is responsible for the oversight and management of all CRE Debt related investment…

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Simon Quilty on tariffs, global markets and where beef and sheep prices will land in 2025. 24:49

9M ago24:49

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The Prosperous Farmer previously caught up with Simon Quilty in June 2024. In this episode, Simon shares key insights from his March 2025 presentation at the Westpac Regional and Agribusiness Breakfast Forum at Lucindale, including the impact of potential US tariffs, global markets, supply and demand, the cycle of production and where beef and shee…

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Daryl Clements of AllianceBernstein - It's All About Municipal Bonds 49:15

9M ago49:15

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Daryl Clements, Municipal Portfolio Manager at AllianceBernstein. Daryl Clements joined AB in 2002 from a role in credit research. Drawn by the firm's reputation and potential for opportunity, he has played a key role in pulling the municipal market forward through relentless innovation. For Cleme…

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Felipe Toews of Toews Asset Management - The Behavioral Portfolio Book 43:18

9M ago43:18

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Today on the podcast, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Felipe Toews, Chief Executive Officer of the Toews Corporation and a Portfolio Manager of Toews Asset Management. Felipe Toews is Chief Executive Officer of the Toews Corporation and a Portfolio Manager of Toews Asset Management. His management strategies focus on creating “investor friendly” prod…

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