Best Neil Cowling Podcasts (2025)

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Making the Music Move: The Art of Selling Catalogues 44:20

29d ago44:20

44:20

In this episode of The Wealth Chat, the host, Helen Gammons, Director – Key Clients, Media and Entertainment, discusses the uptick in music catalog sales and considerations for artists and their managers before, during, and after a successful sale. She is joined by Vasileios Touronis, CEO of Star Music Fund, Lance Phillips, Partner in the Music gro…

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Can AI get the world to net zero faster? 20:37

9M ago20:37

20:37

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are helping the energy industry accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The Energy Podcast explores how AI is being used today and discusses how to unleash its potential. Presented by Eno Alfred-Adeogun. Featuring Kate Kallot, founder and CEO of Amini, Bob Flint, CEO of Mirico and Amy Challen…

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How Can Economies Thrive While The World Cuts Carbon? 19:00

12M ago19:00

19:00

As countries across the world strive to reach their climate targets, they must make sure that the move to a cleaner energy system supports economic growth. The Energy Podcast explores this difficult balancing act. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Rob Charnock of the Metis Institute for Climate Strategy, climate scientist and advisor Dr Yvon…

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Is There A Role For Oil And Gas In The Journey To Net Zero? 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

As the world grapples with the urgent challenge of climate change, the energy industry is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to deliver the secure and affordable energy people need today. Is switching to renewables the answer, and do oil and gas have a role to play? Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Bassam Fattouh of…

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Are Roads Ready For Electric Vehicles? 22:16

1+ y ago22:16

22:16

The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming and widespread adoption of EVs is critical if countries are to realise their climate ambitions. But every new EV on the road increases the demand for convenient, affordable charging. The Energy Podcast investigates how the world is meeting this infrastructure challenge. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuri…

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What does good planning look like in practice? 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

In this last episode of the series, Jonathan Speck, Senior Partner at Mourant, will be joined by Jonathan Needham, Head of Trust and Succession Planning for SGPB, Simon Kleis, Head of Private Client Trust for SG Kleinwort Hambros and also Clare Stirzaker, Partner at Boodle Hatfield in London, and Nicholas Jacob, Partner at Forsters in London, to di…

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Think of the worst to plan for the best 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

Modern families are complex and there is no set formula to prepare and articulate your wishes and concerns. A well-considered plan can help in defining a family’s vision and purpose but, equally importantly, limit negative impacts when the time for succession and wealth transfer comes. Jonathan Speck, Senior Partner at Mourant, together with Jonath…

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How Can Carbon Markets Limit Climate Change? 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

24:15

Carbon markets are advancing on a global level, following the first country-to-country trades at COP27. The Energy Podcast investigates how carbon pricing works and examines what role it can play in the race to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Dr Hasan Muslemani from the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, Andr…

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Vigilant State – York Cold War Bunker and the Royal Observer Corps 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

Josie Long visits York Cold War Bunker, one of over 1,500 bunkers and monitoring posts across the UK that were in operation during the Cold War, and the only example which still exists without alterations today. But perhaps the most interesting thing about the bunker are the people who worked there. Here, the Royal Observer Corps (ROC), mainly civi…

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If you fail to plan, you will plan to fail 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

Succession plans and wealth transitions remain a significant concern for many families. These concerns were further amplified during the Covid Pandemic as a lot of people around the world faced up to their own immortality or the risk of being incapacitated. That was a prompt for people to consider their succession planning. In this episode, our hos…

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The Wealth Chat is back! 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

2:01

In this series, host Jonathan Speck, Senior Partner at Mourant in Jersey, will be joined by Jonathan Needham, Head of Trust and Succession for Société Generale Private Banking, Simon Kleis Head of Private Client Trust for SG Kleinwort Hambros and six renowned and experienced colleagues from the private client, and contentious family dispute areas o…

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Can A Divided World Tackle Climate Change? 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Energy Podcast investigates the impact of recent events on the global energy transition, drawing on Shell’s two latest Scenarios: Sky 2050 and Archipelagos. Presented by Julia Streets, featuring László Varró, head of Shell’s Scenarios team, and Dr Nat Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and …

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1.5 C and… what’s next? 33:27

2y ago33:27

33:27

With COP27 closed out, The Energy Podcast hears different perspectives from people who attended the conference in Egypt, and their views on what needs to happen next. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Rebekah Shirley, World Resources Institute Africa; Susan Shannon, Shell; Eduarda Zoghbi, Global Student Energy; Andrea Bonzanni, International Em…

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1. 5 C and… turning ambition into action 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

The 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27, will be taking place in Egypt between 6th and 18th November with a strong focus on Africa. As the conference gets underway, The Energy Podcast takes a look at what to expect. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Prudence Glorious, Chief Purpose Officer at Tanzanian impact firm PZG PR, and Shell’s Ch…

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1.5 C and… chemicals 26:48

2y ago26:48

26:48

In the third episode of our series on heavy industry we explore chemicals. From t-shirts and trainers, medicines and mattresses, to cars and computers, phones and TVs, our modern-day lives are filled with products made from chemicals. But the chemicals industry produces a lot of CO2 emissions. What can be done to reduce these emissions? The Energy …

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1.5 C and… Steel 20:40

2y ago20:40

20:40

Steel. It’s strong, it dominates every modern city, and it’s supporting developing economies. But its production generates a lot of carbon emissions. What’s the answer? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Professor Leora Dresselhaus-Marais from Stanford University and Lene Hviid from Shell’s metals division. Addit…

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1.5 C and… Cement 21:27

2+ y ago21:27

21:27

Cement… it’s all around us. But producing it generates a huge amount of CO2 every year. So what can be done to take carbon out of the cement-making process? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Kristin Myskja, Director General of the Climate, Industry and Technology Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum…

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How blockchain is changing energy 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

32:13

From tracking the source of renewable energy to changing the relationship between how energy is produced and consumed, blockchain has the potential to do so much. Three industry experts tell us their experiences of blockchain in action. Presented by Julia Streets. Featuring Sophia Rödiger, bloXmove; Jesse Morris, Energy Web and Sabine Brink, Shell.…

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The Polish Special Forces Soldiers of Audley End 42:59

2+ y ago42:59

42:59

In this episode, Josie Long uncovers a group of daring Polish soldiers and their secret wartime history in Essex. She visits Audley End House, known during the Second World War as Station 43, to find out about the Cichociemni: elite special forces soldiers who volunteered to go above and beyond for their nation and Allied victory. Josie meets Dr Pe…

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The Patients of Chiswick House Asylum 38:31

2+ y ago38:31

38:31

If you’ve heard the horror stories of experimental pre-20th-century psychiatry, this episode might surprise you. Josie Long heads to Chiswick House in south-west London to find out about its life as a private asylum for people with mental illnesses in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Who were the people who needed the asylum’s care, and what insig…

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James Chappell, the Heroic Servant of Kirby Hall 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

Josie Long heads to Kirby Hall in Northamptonshire on the trail of a mysterious man who saved the life of the owner of this fine house. James Chappell’s heroic story lives on in local legend, but who was this black servant, living as a free man? And what new questions does his story raise or add to the under-documented story of being black in Brita…

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The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle 32:32

3y ago32:32

32:32

This time, we’re turning the cruel, inhumane image of Victorian workhouses on its head. Josie Long heads to a Suffolk village to unravel the evolution of poor laws as well as the birth of modern health and social care. Framlingham Castle once served as a workhouse, lodgings and administrative centre of relief for the area’s poor and needy. So what …

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Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess 36:08

3y ago36:08

36:08

Josie Long traces the footsteps of the indomitable 17th-century duchess Margaret Cavendish: a writer, philosopher, feminist and author of one of the first ever sci-fi novels. This student of the human mind and spirit dressed against convention and made her way into the prestigious but male-dominated world of the Royal Society. But who was Margaret …

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The Future of Land in the UK 30:16

3y ago30:16

30:16

The rural sector is in a state of significant transition. Agricultural policymakers find themselves juggling food and rural productivity with net zero emissions targets, reversing the decline in biodiversity and the need for social cohesion. In this episode Fahad Kamal, Chief Investment Officer is joined by Emily Norton, Head of Rural Research at S…

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Speaking with Shadows Returns on Tuesday 29th March 2:30

3y ago2:30

2:30

Josie Long returns on Tuesday 29th March with a brand new series of Speaking with Shadows. Once again, Josie is travelling the country to uncover the hidden histories of English Heritage sites, with incredible stories that throw a new light onto our nation's story. She'll challenge the image of harsh Victorian workhouses and hear about a heroic ser…

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Radical Uncertainty - Flash Investment Update 15:03

3y ago15:03

15:03

Radical uncertainty, a concept popularised by the former Bank of England Head Mervyn King, describes a situation where historical data provides no useful guidance to future outcomes. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused untold misery to millions and no one knows how long the war will last. It has also exacerbated risk in financial markets and…

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How AI is answering the call of sustainability 24:37

3y ago24:37

24:37

What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape and is AI ultimately the key to lowering emissions? Questions expertly examined at Web summit – one of the world’s biggest technology events held in Lisbon. In case you missed it, here’s the panel discussion in full. Presented by Martina Fuchs, Xinhua News Agency. Featuring Hege S…

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What is Money? The Importance of Financial Education 34:32

3y ago34:32

34:32

How can organisations join forces with charities to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds realise their full potential? Our host Fahad Kamal, Chief Investment Officer, is joined by Anne-Marie Canning, CEO of educational charity ‘The Brilliant Club’ and Paul Kearns, Head of Banking and Credit Solutions. Kleinwort Hambros is proud to pa…

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Brown, grey, blue, green: why does the colour of hydrogen matter? 19:38

3y ago19:38

19:38

It is earmarked as a front-runner in the quest for lower carbon, but The Energy Podcast explores why all hydrogen may not be equal when it comes to meeting climate goals. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Danielle Stewart, National Grid; Paolo Brunengo, KBR; Frank Kiesslich and Nan Liu, Shell Catalysts & Technologies. See omnystudio.com/l…

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The future of work: can the next generation bring energy into a new era? 21:40

3y ago21:40

21:40

Jobs in the energy industry are changing and so are the skills needed to make the energy transition happen. What will it take for the workforce to keep up and who is leading the push for new ideas? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Dr Anjlee Prakash, Learning Links Foundation; Mansuri Maryam and Neha Pandey, students and Nxplorers participan…

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Energy in Latin America: what you need to know 23:38

3y ago23:38

23:38

In a lively debate, a panel of experts examine the big issues around lowering emissions by 2050. Hosted by Georgie Barrat and featuring Andrea Heins, Chair at the Argentine Committee of the World Energy Council; Jimena Marvan Santin, Executive Director of Chapter Zero México; Thiago Barral, Executive President of the Energy Research Office and Maar…

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Net zero by 2050: is CCS going fast enough? 18:13

3+ y ago18:13

18:13

The technology is proven but what needs to happen for carbon capture to help the world tackle climate change? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Charlotte Hartley, Pale Blue Dot; Dr Nilay Shah, Madhu Datta and Aulia Rahmayanti, Imperial college London; Roger Highfield, Science Museum, London and Syrie Crouch, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to… work with nature to reduce emissions? 12:20

3+ y ago12:20

12:20

In conversation with the people who can make a difference. Featuring Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute and Flora Ji Qin, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shell

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to…finance the drive to a net-zero future? 14:19

3+ y ago14:19

14:19

As COP26 approaches, we hear from experts who can make a difference when it comes to sustainable finance. Presented by Julia Streets and featuring Hiro Mizuno, UN special envoy on innovative finance and sustainable investments, Huw van Steenis, Sustainable Finance Chair and Senior Adviser to the CEO at UBS and Jessica Uhl, CFO at Shell See omnystud…

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GROW with Shelter 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

36:58

What are the biggest misconceptions about homelessness? How can individuals and institutions help combat the ongoing housing emergency? Our host Rebecca Constable, Head of Philanthropy, is joined by Polly Neate, CEO of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. Kleinwort Hambros and Societe Generale are proud to support Shelter as our staff-sele…

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The world and 1.5 C: what will it take to... transform the energy system? 12:51

3+ y ago12:51

12:51

As COP26 approaches, The Energy Podcast explores key themes and speaks to experts who can make a difference. Presented by Julia Streets; featuring, Mechthild Wörsdörfer, IEA and Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shell

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Carbon-neutral cities: dream or reality? 22:02

3+ y ago22:02

22:02

They cover just 3% of the earth’s land surface, but are responsible for more than 70% of all carbon emissions. What will it take to make cities around the world cleaner? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network; Aziza Makhbouch, OECD; Fred Åkerboom, City of Rotterdam, Puneet verma, Mission Green Delhi; Emily …

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Defying Gravity – The future of London’s prime residential property market 34:07

3+ y ago34:07

34:07

In the face of a global pandemic, the property market seems to have defied gravity with prices and sales volumes reaching record highs. Where are we seeing the biggest growth? Our host Rebecca Constable, Private Client Director, is joined by Camilla Dell, Founder of Black Brick Property Solutions, to ask – is London’s residential market past its pr…

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Series two trailer 1:18

3+ y ago1:18

1:18

In the second series of the Wealth Chat we explore how to simplify life’s financial challenges. Join our hosts, Fahad Kamal and Rebecca Constable, as they dive into the world of wealth and ask what responsibility means in the current world. From helping clients build sustainable legacies, supporting local communities to tackling climate change, tun…

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How to train your brain to make better financial decisions 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

31:04

Which techniques can we use in daily life to optimise brain health? Can this help us better manage wealth and investments? Our host Fahad Kamal, Chief Investment Officer, is joined by Natalia Ramsden, business psychologist and founder of SOFOS Associates. How can we boost cognitive performance and what is its impact on the financial decision making…

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Biofuels: where next? 23:42

3+ y ago23:42

23:42

Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's the future when it comes to biofuels? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Glenn Hurowitz, Mighty Earth; Leo Pontes, Raizen; Dr Jem Woods, Imperial College London; Matt Herman, National Biodiesel …

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City Slicker to Rural Ranger? 42:18

4y ago42:18

42:18

The shift from city-living to country-living has been a long standing trend in the UK Residential Real Estate market, and one that is bolstered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But where are these trends really occurring? Does it spell the end to City-living? How much demand remains for the traditional “Prime Real Estate” in London? Kleinwort Hambros spea…

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Series 2 highlights 14:18

4y ago14:18

14:18

Kate Gerbeau looks back on a dramatic year on The Case Files, and gives a teaser of what’s to come in 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Slater + Gordon

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Can shipping navigate to net zero? 25:17

4y ago25:17

25:17

It’s the backbone of global trade, but there’s a challenge when it comes to lowering carbon emissions. What will it take to get shipping in to shape? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV GL Maritime; Randy Chen, Wan Hai Lines; Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam; Tarek Helmi, Deloitte; Aoife O' Leary, Environmental Defe…

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The Great Energy Debate: your questions answered 25:33

4y ago25:33

25:33

How will the world get to net-zero emissions? Is the energy industry part of the problem or the solution? The Energy Podcast hears from students in Australia putting some of the big questions to the energy experts. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Georgie Barrat, technology journalist and debate host; Simon Holmes à Court, Climate and Energ…

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Mum Knows Best 44:24

4y ago44:24

44:24

They say a mother’s instinct is one of the most powerful ways to protect a child, so what happens when medical professionals tell you that your instincts are wrong? In this episode Kate Gerbeau meets a mother whose son died of meningitis after medical staff ignored her desperate pleas for help. She is also joined by Steve Dayman, founder of Meningi…

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Animal Instincts: You Haven't "Herd" the Half of It! 38:18

4y ago38:18

38:18

During this episode, our host Fahad Kamal, Chief Investment Officer at Kleinwort Hambros, welcomes Greg B. Davies, PhD, from Oxford Risk. Greg is an expert in applied decision science and behavioural finance, as well as a specialist in both the theory and practice of risk profiling. The episode discusses everything from understanding human bias, to…

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Too Young To Get Cancer 49:59

4y ago49:59

49:59

Emma Swain was too young to be offered a screening test when she died of cervical cancer. For months she had reported tell-tale symptoms of the survivable cancer to her GP but she was told she was worrying unnecessarily. In this episode her father, Darren, walks presenter Kate Gerbeau through the heart-breaking failures that took his daughter’s lif…

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Are electric vehicles finally in the fast lane? 26:48

4y ago26:48

26:48

With lockdowns and remote working, transport is at a crossroads. Could COVID-19 accelerate a future green recovery? The Energy Podcast investigates. Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring James Taylor, Zipcar; Baroness Brown of Cambridge, UK Committee on Climate Change; Nikos Tsafos, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Mel Lane, New M…

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Getting Away with Murder 41:30

4y ago41:30

41:30

Every year thousands of Brits jet off to party destinations abroad filled with hopes of partying till dawn and earning enough money to escape the mundane. Different country, different people, different laws. So what happens when the ultimate crime is committed? Helen and Martyn, the parents of 22 year old George Low, found out that justice in Brita…

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