Best Paul Bingham Podcasts (2024)

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What does the Labour landslide mean for local government? 1:04:43

2h ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Last week Labour won the general election and a new government is in place. To discuss what this might mean for local government, including devolution, council funding and planning reform, LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by an expert panel: Charlotte Alldritt, founder and former chief executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy and political a…

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How education and inclusivity champion empowers others (Cole Frandsen-Smith) 28:22

12d ago28:22

28:22

On this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, learn how Cole Frandsen-Smith, a 2023 WGU graduate in Human Resource Management, has become a strong champion for education, inclusivity, and the power of community. Also, learn how Cole's life, and that of his family's, has been enriched by the example of his mother and how her referring Cole to WGU has h…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 18 with Simon Cron 1:10:50

8d ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Simon Cron, Western Force coach, joins us to review the 2024 season and explain what needs to happen for next year. Plus we spread a salacious rumour about Super Round and present the Rugby Wrap Annual Awards.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 17 without Heath Tessmann 33:29

15d ago33:29

33:29

A quick review of the semis, a quick preview of the Final and some good chat in the mail bag about certain players being sent to the Sevens program.

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 16 with Daniel Herbert 1:28:51

1M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

This is good ep, if I do say so myself. RA Chairman Daniel Herbert talks through the Rebels, the financial situation and what the board is focusing on for the next 6 months. We shoot the breeze about the 7s, and Mitch and Heath pick their Test teams. It's a long one, so good if you're stuck in traffic.…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 15 with Wallaroo Sammy Wood 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

We shoot the breeze with Western Force Wallaroo Sammy Wood and take a look at the final round of Super Rugby.

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The rising costs of home to school transport with Rachael Shimmin, Roger Gough, and Liz Davidson from Qroutes 39:14

1M ago39:14

39:14

Home to school transport has become an increasing pressure on council budgets as a combination of increases in demand from pupils with special educational needs and a lack of supply push up costs. In this episode of The Local Authority, LGC in association with Qroutes, would like to explore how councils can reduce costs whilst ensuring children rec…

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Empowering Healthcare Leader and Trailblazing Nurse at Cedars-Sinai (Ebony Gray) 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

Meet Ebony Gray, a WGU graduate and former president of WGU's Student Nurses Association, share her experiences. From her 13-year tenure at Cedars-Sinai to her leadership roles, Ebony's journey exemplifies the tenacity required to succeed in the dynamic field of healthcare. Takeaways: How Ebony navigated the challenges of nursing with determination…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 14 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

DC gone, NZRU splintering, Ronan Leahy to debut for the Force. We missed them all because we had to record early. We also missed Heath Tessmann.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, Teacher, Mother, and 4x WGU Graduate (Jessica Shelley) 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Meet Jessica Shelley, a WGU alumna who's revolutionizing education and entrepreneurship while balancing family life with five children and supporting her husband's academic journey at WGU. Explore her journey from elementary teacher to Forbes' 30 under 30 powerhouse and discover her groundbreaking educational platform, Dailies, disrupting pre-K thr…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 13 Fergus Lee-Warner and Daniel Bredenkamp 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Fergus Lee-Warner and the Liquidators sounds like the name of a band, but it's our two guests this week as we look at the Rebels situation and catch up with one of the former Western Force stars now playing for the Tahs.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 12 with Perth's Bingham cup-bound coach, Michael Faithfull. 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

We catch up with the coach of the Perth Rams as they get ready to head to Rome for the Bingham Cup. Plus some interesting thoughts from Mitch on the whole academy system.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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The count is on! Snap analysis of the local election results from the LGC editorial team 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

It's 3pm on 03 May, and the local election count is on. In the LGC news room for this special Local Authority episode, LGC deputy editor Martin George is joined by editor Sarah Calkin and reporter Caitlin Webb to talk all things results: what do we know so far, what trends are at play and what local issues have been influencing results? Which are t…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 11 The Summary Edition. 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

This was the best podcast in our five year history. Witty, fast paced, intelligent analysis, informed opinion. Except I forgot to hit 'record' at the start. So here's a one man summary.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Male postpartum nurse, half marathon enthusiast, and WGU graduate shares his zeal for life 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Nontraditional graduate, Washington Native Eric Miller, joins the alumni podcast to share his motivation on his WGU journey, his passion for nursing, and his interesting hobbies such as cross-stitching and running half marathons, more than 100 to date.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 10 with everyone that we expected. 47:39

3M ago47:39

47:39

We review and preview Super Rugby and answer the question: Should the Wallabies play the All Blacks on Anzac Day. Plus some interesting stats about the number of players progressing from the Under 20s to the Wallabies.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 9 with Jeremy Paul and Western Force SuperW coach Dylan Parsons. 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

A Rugby Wrap 'two for one special'. We chat with Wallaby great Jeremy Paul to hear his thoughts on Australian rugby and preview the Western Force SuperW semi final with coach Dylan Parsons. You might need to take the long route to work for this one.

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 8 55:34

3M ago55:34

55:34

We had to record this one early so speculated about Drua suspensions and missed the dropping of Marky Mark, but we did cover Kurtley's signing with the Force. Plus the usual carry on.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 7 without Heath Tessmann 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

We channel the great Cameron Shepherd as we review and preview the Super Rugby competition, and Mitch Hardy puts on his conspiracy theory hat to announce the new Waratahs coach.

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Local elections special: Colin Rallings on why Tories could lose half the seats they are defending. Also, do people care about mayors? 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

The local elections are just around the corner, with everyone in England and Wales able to vote in either council, metro mayor or police and crime commissioner elections, or a combination of the three. With the Conservatives behind in national polling, the increasing importance of independent candidates, and some bellwether mayoral and council cont…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 6 with Geoff Stooke AM 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Former RA board member Geoff Stooke discusses the recently released 'Supporters of Australian Rugby Reform' paper. Plenty of points to digest. Plus we wrap up Round 5 of Super Rugby.

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 5 39:03

4M ago39:03

39:03

This week, we do what no sane person would do - we re-live the Force's game against Moana Pasifika. It was too distressing for Heath Tessmann to even consider, so he stayed away.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Community involvement, social media and misinformation, and are residents customers? With Elizabeth Campbell, Tracey Lee, and Adam Lent 45:02

4M ago45:02

45:02

Councils are increasingly recognising the value of involving communities in the design of services meanwhile financial pressures have seen the delivery of services such as libraries outsourced to community groups. And though new technology has provided more ways for councils to engage with their residents and businesses, misinformation through soci…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 4 Western Force Wallaroo Michaela Leonard 1:07:40

4M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

With the Super W starting this week, we catch up with Western Force Wallaroo Michaela Leonard to chat about the women's program at the Force, why it's attracting players from all over the world, and who the smokey is to win the comp. Plus the Mail Bag and Heath Tessmann.

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 3 Western Force CEO Niamh O'Connor 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Odd that Heath Tessmann can't make his own podcast but the CEO of the Western Force can get there early. Great to hear Niamh O'Connor's thoughts about the Force, where things are at, and what needs to be done to restore people's love of rugby.

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 2 Nick Stiles 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Great to catch up with Melbourne Rebels GM and former Wallaby, Nick Stiles, to talk a bit of rugby. Plus a review of Super Rugby Round 1 with special guest, Heath Tessmann.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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S5 Ep 1 Simon Cron 1:01:49

5M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

We kick off season 5 with Western Force coach Simon Cron; an absent Heath Tessmann; and a new sponsor in leapstrategies.com.au Simon speaks about the Force's strengths and weaknesses, how he'll judge the season, and some of the positives in the West.

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The crisis in children’s services with Louise Gittins, Josh MacAlister, and Andy Smith 46:01

5M ago46:01

46:01

Children’s services are frequently cited as the biggest current pressure on council budgets, with costs having spiralled in recent years. But despite huge increases in spending there is concern children are often not getting the care and support they need, with shortages of placements meaning young people can often find themselves placed many miles…

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Introducing Tova: Back for 2024 - Wairua, waiata and wero: On the ground(s) for Waitangi 2024 54:56

5M ago54:56

54:56

Looking for your new favourite politics pod? Look no further! Tova is back for 2024. In this weeks episode, Tova brings you the full story of one of the most significant Waitangi weekends for many years. Like what you're hearing? Follow on Apple or Spotify to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Newest alumni team member walks the talk after graduating with two WGU degrees 33:52

5M ago33:52

33:52

Recent WGU graduate and current member of the alumni team, Ginny Ersery, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on her recent commencement experience in Chicago, and how things are going in her new role.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Bowling Hall of Fame Inductee talks "rolling turkeys" after WGU degree 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

Recent WGU Graduate, bowling coach, and two-time bowling hall-of-fame inductee Ronald Simms Jr. joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his WGU journey, his experience speaking at WGU's commencement last spring, and how his bowling team challenged him to go back to college thirty years after he quit the first time.…

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Rugby Wrap Summer Edition with Bella Nasser 19:50

5M ago19:50

19:50

In this first and final episode of our Summer Edition series, we catch up with Aussie 7s star, Isabella Nasser, to get her thoughts on the Perth Sevens and what's in store in the lead up to Paris. Season 5 of the Rugby Wrap winter edition with MItch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and a brand new sponsor, launches Thursday February 22.…

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Catching the Alumni Vision with WGU Leadership 45:29

6M ago45:29

45:29

As we kick off the new year, listen to the latest episode to hear WGU Senior Vice President of Regional Operations, Gene Hayes, and Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Development, Robert Sullivan, share their insights into exciting alumni opportunities in 2024 and beyond.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Fiscal devolution with Jamie Driscoll, Jessica Studdert and Ross Mudie 51:23

8M ago51:23

51:23

The UK is one of the most centralised countries in the world and local authorities enjoy few revenue raising powers when compared with their counterparts in other developed nations. In recent years calls have been growing for local authorities to be given the power to set new taxes or take control of elements of the existing tax base. However, cent…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 25 The Final Wrap Up 53:14

8M ago53:14

53:14

In the final episode for 2023, we record early to review the RWC, chat about Eddie and ask 'where to from here?' Wallaby #735 Mitch Hardy proposes a very interesting way to choose the next coach and we give the mail bag one last run.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 24 The French Edition 38:30

9M ago38:30

38:30

We put down the Aperol Spritz and Baguettes just long enough to share our thoughts on the World Cup, the Wallabies and the potential winners. Recorded live in Bordeaux.

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Borrowing and investment: balancing risk and ambition with Sarah Norman, Tracy Bingham and Rob Whiteman 44:41

9M ago44:41

44:41

Spiralling inflation has pushed up the cost of borrowing while the high-profile failure of some councils that took on large amounts of debt has increased scrutiny of council investments. In this episode of The Local Authority, the podcast from Local Government Chronicle, we want to explore how councils are approaching funding of regeneration in thi…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 23 with Michaela Leonard 1:00:48

10M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This week, Wallaroo Michaela Leondard expands on the recent social media post highlighting the inequality between Australia's senior men's and women's teams, plus we look at the RWC warm up matches and the club Grand Finals. Plenty to get your teeth into.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Mayor or no mayor with Carolyn Wilkins, Anna Smith and Paul Swinney 39:56

10M ago39:56

39:56

For the past decade, the government’s preferred model of devolution has been to combined authorities with directly elected mayors. However, more than five years on from the election of the first metro mayors, there is ongoing resistance from councils to adopting this model. In this episode of The Local Authority, a podcast from Local Government Chr…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 22 with Daniel Herbert 1:07:51

11M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

A very honest chat with Daniel Herbert, wallaby #715 and RA board member. Hear his views on why the current system is broken, the need for centralisation, and his thoughts on the infamous third tier. Plus Mitch questions the timing of the Australia A game v Portugal. A bumper episode.

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 21 Bledisloe edition 49:10

11M ago49:10

49:10

It seems everyone has an opinion on the Wallabies. We're no different. Plenty of good stuff and plenty of questions as well.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Into the chamber – working in a political environment, with Joanne Roney, Bruce McDonald and Deborah Evans 50:34

11M ago50:34

50:34

Many officers start their careers as specialists in their field, such as finance, law, social care or planning, but the nature of their job changes as they are promoted to roles that see them working closely with elected politicians and facing public scrutiny. In this episode of The Local Authority, a podcast from Local Government Chronicle, we exp…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 20 with John Welborn 44:15

12M ago44:15

44:15

A new competition structure for rugby in Perth has been proposed. Rugby WA President John Welborn explains. (Apologies for the poor sound. You think we'd have it right after more than 100 episodes, but sometimes it just doesn't happen.)

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Supporting new councillors and hung councils with William Benson, Cllr Liz Leffman and Cllr Abi Brown 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

May’s elections saw more than 80 councils change political control with an increase in the number of councils under no overall control. Often this can mean the councillors involved in forming an administration are doing so for the first time; sometimes they can also be relatively new councillors who are still getting to grips with how the council w…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 19 with Heath Tessmann 39:21

1y ago39:21

39:21

A quick review of the Super Rugby Pacific final and a look at the Wallabies squad. Plus the airing of some gripes. Really, it's bit of everything except Mitch Hardy.

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 18 Dean McKee 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

If you sometimes forget the true meaning of 'grassroots', have a listen to Dean McKee from Wests-Scarborough RUFC. A great man who loves club rugby.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 17 with Simon Cron 1:06:05

1y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Out of 10, what score would you give the Western Force's 2023 season? See how you compare with coach Simon Cron, as he chats through the year that was and discusses what they'll build on for 2024.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 16 with Bec Clough 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

Great to have former Wallaroo Bec Clough pop in for a chat about all things rugby. Nice to have Heath Tessmann pop in, too.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Denis Nelthorpe, lawyer, consumer advocacy expert and mentor 1:36:05

1y ago1:36:05

1:36:05

Denis Nelthorpe is an esteemed consumer advocate and mentor for consumer lawyers and advocates. His dedication to defending the vulnerable in our community and driving positive change in the financial services sector spans over 40 years. During our insightful discussion, we delved into the challenges faced by individuals in debt and shattered the m…

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Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 15 with Carlo Tizzano 52:25

1y ago52:25

52:25

We catch up with special guests Carlo Tizzano from the Western Force and Heath Tessmann from The Rugby Wrap. It's a big week.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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