Best Max Byrne Podcasts (2024)

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Fijians New Era and Olympic Dreams with Waisea Nayacalevu and Temo Mayanavanua_ 36:28

15d ago36:28

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The boys sit down for an exclusive chat with the leader and captain of the Flying Fijians in Waisea Nayacalevu as well as Northampton’s Prem winning lock forward Temo Mayanavanua We hear all about the World Cup heartbreak and the genuine belief they were good enough to reach the final. We get an unfiltered version of what happened in the England ga…

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The Big Summer Test Round Up 54:52

20d ago54:52

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We finally have everyone back and ready to dissect a fascinating summer of international rugby. The Boks and Irish cancel each other out in an epic double header, but was it a fair result? Was there a block that allowed the last gasp drop goal from Frawley? What about our buddy Malcolm Marx and the dreaded Croc Roll….. and are you only as good as y…

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Documentation by humans for humans - Discussion with Polina Zaichkina and Max Clayton Clowes 43:21

26d ago43:21

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How do you get people on board when you shift to a new tool or a new approach? Even if the value proposition is clear, it might be a challenge to create a practice out of the change. In this episode of API The Docs, Polina Zaichkina (Senior technical writer at Codat) and Max Clayton Cowes (Product director for experience at Codat) share insights ab…

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Making the Fijians Fly - Head Coach Mick Byrne 53:40

29d ago53:40

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The MoN boys get the lowdown on everything to do with Fijian rugby from its very own guru Mick Byrne. We are delighted to sit down with the new Fiji coach as he prepares to take on the mighty All Blacks. Fresh from helping to grow the Fijian Drua he’s now ready to build on the Fijian World Cup success and take them to the next level. Mick The Kick …

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Flying Fijians - Frank Lomani & Peni Matawalu 38:54

1M ago38:54

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Bula Vinaka everyone! We’ve caught up with two rising stars of Fijian rugby as they prepare for their upcoming test against the All Blacks. We hear all about Peni’s antics when Ryan took him under his wing at Glasgow. The smile, the laugh, the stories…. These Matuwalus really are the most magnetic people in the world of rugby and we love them! Fran…

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From Inconsistent to Award-winning Docs - Conversation with Naomi Pentrel & Andrew Feierabend 50:38

1M ago50:38

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In this episode, Naomi Pentrel and Andrew Feierabend share their journey of revamping Viam’s robotics APIs documentation. They discuss the benefits of sitting down with actual users in well-structured interview sessions with specific scripts and tasks. Learn about their approach to user research, their team’s collaborative methodology for achieving…

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Scott Sio - Barbarians + Australia’s State of the Union 42:38

1M ago42:38

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We’re delighted to be joined this week by the Wallabies and Exeter and Barbarians Star Scott Sio. He takes the boys through a fun filled time with the Baba’s, how he’s played against Sam Whitelock his whole life and in a funny twist of fate lines up alongside him for Sam’s final match. We go through his Wallabies career and aspirations (Joe Schmidt…

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The Secret Sauce of Developer Programs: A Conversation with Byrne Reese 56:46

2M ago56:46

56:46

Byrne Reese had the opportunity to build a number of developer programs over the years. In this episode, he explains his unique Developer Pyramid framework which he uses as a guide to build a successful and scalable developer program now at RingCentral. He also dives into his passion for board games and how it influences his approach to documentati…

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URC GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS - Glasgow Warriors with Huw Jones 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

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It’s actually happened…. Can you believe it… Glasgow Warriors are URC champions. They beat the Bulls and the altitude to give Scottish rugby one of its most crowning moments. OBVIOUSLY Ryan was there as a one man hype machine, he’s in the stand with Steve Kitshoff, he’s among the fans, he’s in the winning dressing room, he’s on their bus and he’s a…

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Zach Mercer + Jonathan Joseph. It’s The Ultimate Barbarians Party! 52:49

2M ago52:49

52:49

We are really going up in the world…. It’s a very special episode of Maul or Nothing as we head to our favourite luxury hotel, the Mandarin Oriental, to welcome Baba’s boys Jonathan Joseph and Zach Mercer to our suite to sip the finest champagne in the world in the shape of Pol Roger. It was the tipple of Sir Winston Churchill don’t you know…. so w…

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Sione Tuipulotu - The Warrior of Thomond Park 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

We’re delighted to be joined by arguably one of the most destructive, powerful and consistent centres (nailed on 🦁 for 🇦🇺 in our humble biased opinion) in world rugby in the shape of Sione Tuipulotu. He takes us into the heart of the battle of Thomond Park, the feeling he had about what was going to happen and why the boys didn’t actually really ce…

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PREMIERSHIP FINAL REVIEW; Ted Talks vs Saints Stags…. Ted Hill, Rory Hutchinson, Lewis Ludlam and The Matavesi Brothers 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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It’s an absolute bumper show filled with an A List cast where we get both sides of the story from a truly engrossing Premiership Final. Bath’s back row bulldozer Ted Hill joins the boys to take them through what was a sensational performance from his team who came so close to taking the title. What were the messages directly after the red card? How…

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The Prem's Finnest - Russell and Smith guide their sides to the final 56:12

2M ago56:12

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The boys are back into the league chats with Prem semi finals to discuss and a final round of the URC regular season to dissect. Ryan as usual was shameless in hitting up his old pal Finn Russell and his new pal Fin Smith for an exclusive chat, which will come, depending on who wins on Saturday at Twickenham. Read between the lines it was a straigh…

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PARTY LIKE A KING(HORN) - Bonus Ep with a European Champion! 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

How Toulouse celebrated their Champions Cup Win with Blair Kinghorn! From riding a zebra at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, to Champagne goggles with Antoine DuPont, the scenes on arrival at Toulouse airport and the non stop partying since, Smaug breaks down the greatest celebrations of his life. He joins the boys from the lilo in his pool at his house …

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The Big Show at the Champions Cup Final 42:39

3M ago42:39

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It’s the big one, the pinnacle of club rugby, two of the most illustrious sides to have graced the competition, Toulouse and Leinster slugging it out for their shot at immortality. Perhaps just as importantly Ryan, Max and Marc took their shot at hospitality immortality as they snagged prime seats at the final. The boys mix it with the stars on a g…

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44: Aphelele Fassi vs Adam Hastings - the Big Europe Preview 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

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It’s a bumper show with 2 of Rugby’s silkiest stars looking ahead to the most mouthwatering weekend of European Action. Aphele takes us through The Shark infested waters of a tricky URC season where Europe has been their only relief. It’s why Friday’s showdown has such an added dimension, it’s the be all or end all for both The Sharks and their opp…

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43: Marco Van Staden - Bulls charge for URC glory + Bristol & Quins blitzed 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

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First things first, head to our @maulornothing Youtube channel and subscribe for exclusive content! The boys are delighted to be joined by Springbok World Cup Winner Marco Van Staden wearing his scars from a bruising encounter with Ryan’s Glasgow Warriors. We hear all about the big clash as well as Marco’s World Cup stories, what the win meant for …

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42: André Esterhuizen + Blair Kingschnozz - Too Hot Toulouse (your nose) 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Watch the Ep (and check out Blair's Schnozz) here; https://youtu.be/PApEB_C3dPk?si=beiGfmCdnmnHUetO) A super special Champions Cup show from the boys as they bring you not one but TWO superstars in the shape of World Cup winning wrecking ball André Esterhuizen and Toulouse royalty Blair Kinghorn. André relives the previous 24 hours with Harlequins,…

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41: The Saviour of Bristol Bears and The Care Card Controversy 1:20:30

4M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Game changing, match winning, Tiger mauling, whitewash crossing, ball destroying Max Lahiff obliterating his try scoring statistics with not one but TWO meat pies. You might be surprised to hear that we go quite big on Max’s starring role in the Bears stunning comeback win at Leicester to boost their hopes of a playoff place. Maxotron takes us thro…

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Teaching and Learning Git - Discussion with Anna Skoulikari 27:30

4M ago27:30

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When it comes to learning Git, it can be daunting to navigate the plethora of learning resources out there. Recognising the need for a visually engaging all-levels experience, Anna Skoulikari (JetBrains) decided to write her own self-study book to help learners along the way.

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40: The Art of Thrashing - Max Re-Signs as Bristol Maul Newcastle 59:37

4M ago59:37

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Big week for the Maxotron! With Ryan dropping hints on every episode that Max was heading to the URC with Benetton…. Max is in fact remaining a Bear for another year. Speaking of Bristol… there was a feeding frenzy at Ashton Gate as The Falcons had their wings clipped by a ravenous record Bears mauling. Some eye watering statistics included: 13 Tri…

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39: Blair Kinghorn, CEO - Chiefs Extermination Order + History making Quins 1:30:25

4M ago1:30:25

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The King of the South (of France) joins the boys to talk through the ton of tries which lit up a weekend of European action. Blair / Smaug gives an insight into the pre match hysteria, the half time roasting and the post match celebrations at the home of the Kings of Europe. Rugby is great and none more so than when underdogs get their day. Very fe…

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38: Bonus Ep; Charlotte Caslick - Australian 7s Sensation 26:25

4M ago26:25

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‘Fresh’ from a hard Day (& night) in Hong Kong, Ryan catches up with a player widely regarded as one of the very best in the world of Women’s Rugby Sevens; Charlotte Caslick. They talk through all things Sevens; from the fastest players to the best venues, and of course the wild weekends in Hong Kong. We hear about her personal journey - from how s…

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37: Saracens Smashed, Stormers Sorrow, Saints Go Marching On + HK7s Pilgrimage 1:03:34

4M ago1:03:34

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European knock out rugby is back and the big boys deliver as Bordeaux Blitz a Fazless Saracens while La Rochelle somehow survive the Stormers onslaught. Are Northampton contenders according to the boys? It’s worth noting that Ryan joins us from Hong Kong having had an almighty time at the Sevens. Fair to say anxiety levels are high after partying w…

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Install ways to check on the overall health of the portal - Conversation with Rachel Lee Nabors 25:39

4M ago25:39

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"Key results are the things you're going to do to move that number. Here's the thing where most people spin out. There should be a break mechanism on the things that you're doing […] a culture of experimentation, and objective critique around 'Is this the right thing to be doing?” Welcome back to our two parts episode with Rachel Lee Nabors, we con…

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React.dev and storyboarding with Rachel Lee Nabors 23:37

4M ago23:37

23:37

"You can always tell when it's a novice writer or a writer and an artist who are in bad relation because there will be blocks of text everywhere explaining how the character is feeling […] There's a delicate balance to be struck and it's the same with code.” Welcome Rachel Lee Nabors, one of the creators behind the grand award-winning react.dev por…

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36: Sin-Win for Quins + Champions Cup Preview 1:06:52

5M ago1:06:52

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This week the boys break down another howler in the Prem…. Sin Bins optional between Harlequins and Bath. Regardless what a match! This Is Rugby! The guys revel in a great win for Bristol. The only unbeaten side in the Prem since the end of the 6 Nations. (2 games…) It is tight at the top for the Play Offs with the lads rounding up all the action. …

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On the management track - conversation with Claire Waters 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

Drawing from her role as a wayfinder, Claire Waters (Senior Manager – Product Content Experience, Cloudflare) shares her team’s using the COIN methodology for embracing AI tools as a team, and how they engage in low-stakes AI challenges to foster familiarity and comfort with AI technologies.

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35: TM-uh-O: Big Game Controversy & URC/Prem Roundup 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

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Club rugby is back and so are the big talking points. Ryan and Max get their heads around a bizarre big game call as Quins and Sarries clashed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. What about the Bears mauling the Saints, Max takes us into Bristol’s mindset around that statement win. We round up all the action and hot takes as the business end of the U…

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The zen of resilience - Discussion with Dan Grabski 49:23

5M ago49:23

49:23

You need docs and headspace when a well-oiled system inevitably throws a flat tire. With Dan Grabski we talked from car racing through tech execs mediating at Burning Man, forest fire incident management systems and early expectations setting all the way to API docs and back again.

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34: The Ultimate Six Nations Roundup 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

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The curtain has come down on the greatest six nations of all time (in Max’s words) Ireland worthy winners, although Ryan will no doubt infuriate some of our Irish friends with his take. But what about the others? Max is thrilled with England’s resurgence. They backed it up in Lyon, but there’s definitely some disagreement between the boys as to whe…

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Writing with humans in mind - Discussion with Ryan Young 36:02

5M ago36:02

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Technical writers walk a tricky tightrope between delivering accurate technical information and making it comprehensible for a wide range of users with varying levels of technical experience. In this episode, Ryan Young (Technical writer at Stripe) shares his thoughts on bridging the gap between different content layers and writing for humans in a …

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33: Irish Dominated at 'HQ' & Italy Crush Scotland's 'Fan Slam' with Monty Ioane 1:27:33

5M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Wow…. That was unexpected. Italy put paid to the Fans Grand Slam much to the chagrin of Ryan. And Despite his best efforts at the art of filibustering, the outlandish predictions of Mystic Wils finally catch up with him...Scotland to win by 14 points...AT LEAST! Back by very popular demand Simon Zebo is given his right to reply to his own predictio…

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32: Simon Zebo’s Guide to Beating Ireland + 6 Nations Preview 1:02:42

5M ago1:02:42

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We’re delighted to be joined by Ireland, Lions and Munster star Simon Zebo. He gives the boys the keys to the kingdom with his take on how England can beat Ireland. Only 3 things need to happen…. He gives us an insight into what makes Jack Crowley tick and what makes Joe McCarthy such an irresistible force. The real question is “are Ireland better …

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DevPortal Awards Jury Interview - Special Edition Part 4 16:34

6M ago16:34

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How can one make their devportal accessible and useful at the same time? What can devportal owners do to support inclusive design? We were honored to ask Susanna Laurin (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, G3ict and IAAP Representative to the EU) about these questions in 2023’s DevPortal Awards framework. As she highlighted, …

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31: Michele Lamaro on Italian Heartbreak + Duhan The Destroyer of England's Title Hopes 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

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“Humble in Victory, Gracious in Defeat” does not apply to Ryan Wilson ever. Disgraceful post-France, his humility following Scotlands resounding win over England is something to behold. Max remains admirably calm in the face of Ryan’s gloating and can’t help but wax lyrical over Big Duane VDM… We also catch up with Italy Captain, Michele Lamaro, an…

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30: Tepid Takes and Geordie Sheikhs 28:54

6M ago28:54

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The boys are back to talk Darts, Dublin and Domestic duties, as Max finally completes his incredibly protracted house move....somehow thanks largely to his cutting loose with a hand saw...which gives Ryan an idea! Also in this episode, recorded at the start of the week but unfortunately delayed due to technical reasons, the boys dish out some now n…

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DevPortal Awards Jury Interview - Special Edition Part 3 22:10

6M ago22:10

22:10

The API The Docs Podcast brings you a Special Edition series with insights from the 2023 DevPortal Awards. Each year, the DevPortal Awards seeks the most outstanding solutions with the help of experienced jurors, who are volunteers with extensive knowledge of API programs, developer portals, and API documentation. In the Special Edition series, we …

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DevPortal Awards Jury Interview - Special Edition Part 2 28:09

6M ago28:09

28:09

The API The Docs Podcast brings you a Special Edition series with insights from the 2023 DevPortal Awards. Each year, the DevPortal Awards seeks the most outstanding solutions with the help of experienced jurors, who are volunteers with extensive knowledge of API programs, developer portals, and API documentation. In the Special Edition series, we …

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DevPortal Awards Jury Interview - Special Edition Part 1 18:40

6M ago18:40

18:40

The API The Docs Podcast brings you a Special Edition series with insights from the 2023 DevPortal Awards. Each year, the DevPortal Awards seeks the most outstanding solutions with the help of experienced jurors, who are volunteers with extensive knowledge of API programs, developer portals, and API documentation. In the Special Edition series, we …

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29: Six Nations - The Great Murrayfield Robbery 59:11

6M ago59:11

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Sacré Bleu Ryan is angry. He is still seething at Saturday’s result. Having spent the week in Dubai, had his return flight cancelled and arrived for all his work at Murrayfield at the last minute he can’t quite fathom what’s happened. Unfortunately for Max, Ryan is going through the 6 stages of grief…. He’s done denial but can’t get past anger. Whi…

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28: Sione Tuipulotu - the Cardiff Cauldron - Inside Scotland vs Wales 37:33

6M ago37:33

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The Maul or Nothing Boys get the inside scoop on that most astonishing of matches between Wales and Scotland. Sione takes us through those suffocating moments as the game looked to be slipping away…. What was being said, who stood up, what goes through your mind when the noise is deafening and what was Gregor Townsends reaction to the unfolding eve…

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27: Astounding Weekend Of Six Nations Rugby 50:58

6M ago50:58

50:58

The boys break down a ridiculous round of rugby as the Six Nations kicked off with a bang. A record breaking Ireland pulverising France in Marseille Was that the finest ever Irish performance in the six nations or were DuPont-less France a little bit Bleu…. Ryan enjoyed all the hospitality at Wales vs Scotland and even managed to enjoy 1 half of ru…

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Harnessing the power of customer success - Discussion with Charlie Edwards 36:32

6M ago36:32

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Connected to both customers and internal teams, customer success is a powerful source of valuable information throughout the entire feedback loop. In this episode, Charlie Edwards (Customer Success Manager at CAE Technologies Limited) explains how the feedback from customer success teams contributes to the comprehensive improvement of products. The…

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26: PART 2 - Ben Earl Reveals All 42:06

7M ago42:06

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In this second part of their chat, Ben tells the boys all about life at Sarries; including life under the tough love leadership of Captain Faz, the infamous get right sessions and having to pretend to be our very own Ryan Wilson…and just how unpopular that made him! We also hear about Ben’s hopes for the Six Nations, his captaincy aspirations and j…

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25: Six Nations Rugby Preview 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

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It’s finally here… The Maul or Nothing Six Nations Mega Preview Fest 2024. The boys break down each team, who to look out for, what the big talking points are and most importantly they answer the conundrums currently flying around one of the most intriguing Six Nations for years. With the raft of retirements, unavailabilities, 5 new captains and qu…

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24: England’s Future Captain Ben Earl Reveals All 53:56

7M ago53:56

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It’s finally here, after months of ghosting and self reflection from Max, it turns out his friendship with Ben Earl is real and the ultimate gaslighting was merely an illusion. It’s a bumper episode with Ben Earl as he talks us through his time playing at Bristol with Max, the ups and downs and a particular man of the match performance which was al…

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23: Captain Fintastic and the Super Saints - The Champions Cup Roundup 54:52

7M ago54:52

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It’s a tough one this week…. Max reflects on Bristol's European exit, which has the boys googling therapy dogs…. Luckily Ryan spent the weekend working at Gloucester, he tries to persuade Zach Mercer to apply for Scottish citizenship but breaks his dry January on the town with Adam Hastings, Leone Nakarawa and Niko Matawalu. The Saints show their c…

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Building empathy with a beginner’s mindset - Discussion with Adrienne Braganza Tacke 49:46

7M ago49:46

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Adopting a beginner’s mindset allows you to explore familiar concepts through a lens of curiosity and openness. But how does that translate to documentation? In this episode, Adrienne Braganza Tacke (Sr. Developer Advocate & DevNet Community Programs Lead at Cisco) explains the unexpected benefits of writing with newcomers in mind and how it can ta…

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Docs anthropology, and how to make content useful for the future - conversation with Portia Burton 27:22

7M ago27:22

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How does a biological anthropologist become a professional docs auditor? Portia Burton, founder of DocumentWrite, narrates her meandering journey from biological anthropology to ESL China, through blockchain technology community engineering, all the way to content audit services. We talk about what to look for in an audit, and what is often critica…

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