Best SA Steve Podcasts (2024)

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S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro 44:55

28d ago44:55

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How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro. Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new bus…

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S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel 56:12

2M ago56:12

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This episode is sponsored by Intel. There are some exciting new developments in AI, and we're at the beginning of a truly transformative era, thanks largely to innovations led by companies such as Intel. Intel's recent advancements in AI technology, particularly Intel vPro PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, are setting a new benchmark for …

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:30

5M ago45:30

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This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:30

5M ago19:30

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In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

5M ago33:36

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In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

6M ago21:02

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Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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PETER ALLAN, THE HONEY BADGERS DRUMMER. PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL 15:03

8M ago15:03

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S4 E5 Peter Allan joins BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane to discuss his band The Honey Badgers and what they will be doing at this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival. If you have been listening to this season’s episodes you would be very aware by now that the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival commences next week on Friday the 2…

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ZKYE COMPSON-HARRIS. ZKYE & DAMO PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL 2023. 15:55

8M ago15:55

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S4 E4 ZKYE Compson-Harris. Zkye & Damo Port Noarlunga Blues Festival 2023.Listen for the BAND IT ABOUT scoop announcement during this episode! Zkye is a 2x SA Blues Awards Female Vocalist of the year, whose powerhouse vocals have earned rave reviews and a devoted following of fans both here in Australia and overseas. Zkye will be performing at the …

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CHRIS FINNEN AMBASSADOR of the PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL 13:43

9M ago13:43

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S4 E3 Chris Finnen joins Di Spillane to discuss this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival. About Chris; Chris began to play the guitar when he was 10. Migrating with his parents from the UK to Australia in the late 60’s, it was in the state of Victoria that he started his 'musical apprenticeship' - learning how to play and getting gigs where he cou…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

9M ago27:23

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Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL STEVE EALES INTERVIEW 20:15

9M ago20:15

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S4 E2 Multi Award Winning Singer/Songwriter/ and Multi-Instrumentalist Steve Eales of Steve Eales and The Open Road is this weeks BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series guest. During this weeks episode Podcast Host/Creator Di Spillane asks Steve what he will be performing during his first appearance at the festival, has an in depth conversation with Steve …

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PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL Interview with SUEDAN, Sue and Danny Filmer 21:41

9M ago21:41

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S4 E1 PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL, Interview with Sue and Danny Filmer from SUEDAN. Danny and Sue Filmer join host/creator Di Spillane for Season Four Episode One of the limited series of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series to discuss their involvement in this year’s Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which runs over 3 days starting on Friday the 24th …

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Announcing Season 4 Port Noarlunga Blues Festival 2023 Interviews 0:46

9M ago0:46

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Season 4 of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series starts Friday the 20th of October, 2023. This limited season will include interviews with some of the organisers and performers for this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which starts on Friday the 24th of November running through to Sunday the 26th of November 2023. The Port Noarlunga Blues Festiva…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

9M ago43:40

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On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance 27:23

10M ago27:23

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The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal…

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S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore 45:04

10M ago45:04

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Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise. While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained …

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S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of General Artificial Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai 19:03

11M ago19:03

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Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like…

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S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination 24:51

11M ago24:51

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In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative. The Trust 3.0 …

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S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture 38:10

11M ago38:10

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Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies. The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI). To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast …

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S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week 44:17

1y ago44:17

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What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week. The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partne…

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S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT 39:25

1y ago39:25

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How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries. Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working…

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S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia 24:42

1y ago24:42

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When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators. Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this sy…

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S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work 37:44

1y ago37:44

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Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different? How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and mo…

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S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity 57:08

1y ago57:08

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We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm? A…

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S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI 35:54

1y ago35:54

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By Chief Futurist - The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI 26:42

1y ago26:42

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We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry. Heather h…

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S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think 26:30

1y ago26:30

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Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre. We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatG…

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S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

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What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change. She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Minds…

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S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

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I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora. To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist…

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S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

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5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. He is responsible for driving new dig…

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S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

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By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

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By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

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“Permacrisis” was the 2022 Collins Dictionary word of the year, and this year, people are seeking ways to adapt in an uncertain world. Accenture identified five emerging trends that will alter the power dynamic between brands and customers in the coming 12 months and beyond: 1: Permacrisis and human adaptability 2: What’s next for loyalty? 3: The i…

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S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

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What’s the future of finance? To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex. Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences. Out of their love for good coffee, engineering…

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S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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Finance, meet Sustainability. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andromeda (Andie) Wood who is Vice President for Regulatory Strategy for Workiva. She is an expert in the role of technology in corporate reporting, taxonomy design and data modelling, and holds a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the impact of EU and UK regulati…

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S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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The topics of Extended Reality (XR) and The Metaverse are becoming more and more popular. Once the sole domain of gamers, we are now seeing a range of corporate examples for XR, which are building interest in what's next for the space. To find out more, and understand what types of scenarios are right for these new platforms, I spoke with Thomas Be…

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S5 Episode 2: Dr Lynn Gribble on the opportunities for Generative AI in Education 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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Generative Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI - is a relatively new term that is being mentioned a lot when it comes to AI chat engines such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art from platforms such as Midjourney. One of the industries that is most intrigued by this technology is the education sector. Plagiarism has been a problem for years, but no…

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S5 Episode 1: Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

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New Year, New Season! Welcome to Season 5 of the Actionable Futurist Podcast. To kick off the new season, I interviewed Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies. Sophia argues that you don’t have to be a tech expert to found, run or work in a technology company at senior levels. Tech For Non-Techies is an education company and consulta…

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S4 Episode 26: Sustainability Expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Environmental sustainability is often seen as just minimising the impact on a company’s business model. Environmental expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv argues that companies need to strive to become net-positive, giving back more than they take out. Trevor is Director of Strategy and Communications at Gemserv and spent much of his early career i…

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S4 Episode 25: Cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries from Exabeam 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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My guest is cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries. She has over 21 years of experience in cyber security, and during this time has held a plethora of titles, one of her favourites being Global Threat Response Manager. Sam has defined strategies for multiple security products and technologies, helped hundreds of organisations of all shapes, sizes,…

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S4 Episode 24: International Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker Susie Alegre on the Freedom to Think 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

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By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S4 Episode 23: Author Byron Reese on his latest book: Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think. 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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As a Futurist I get to explore new inventions and track the progress of all kinds of technologies. But how did we get so smart to be able to dream all of these things up? Until I interviewed Byron about his new book Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future — and Shape it I hadn’t given this any thought. It is a fasc…

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S3 E9 ROGER SMITH Harmonica Teacher and Player for The Bluescasters 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

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Roger Smith is a South Australian harmonica player who has been playing with his Blues/Rock band The Bluescasters for the past 16 years. Roger began his musical journey playing the djembe in a world music band called 'Fuego' with his good friend Glen Reynolds. Roger has always loved the blues and was really interested in learning how to play the ha…

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S3 E8 SNOOKS LA VIE Formerly the frontman of The Deliverymen, The Hiptones, Snooks La Vie & The Reprise, The Fabulous Rumble'ators, currently with Romaldo’s Groove, The Dirty Roots Band, and more 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

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S3 E8 Snooks La Vie (Paul Wimbles) is a South Australian born blues/soul/country vocalist and harmonica player who first began to play the harmonica after finding a brand new Hohner Marine band harmonica that was underneath a former partners bed. He began to teach himself how to play whilst sitting outside in his Monaro. He first started out playin…

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BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane's interview for “The Underground Railroad”, her debut blues/gospel single, released on the 22nd of September, 2022. 25:11

2y ago25:11

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Bonus Episode; BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane released her debut blues/gospel single “The Underground Railroad” on the 22nd of September to raise Narcolepsy awareness on World Narcolepsy Day. In this episode, you will hear Di Spillane being interviewed by Zofia Dendunnen from PBAFM and then by Julie Reynolds whose community…

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S3 E7 DAVID BLIGHT, Harmonica player for Cold Chisel, The Flyers, Mick Kidd and David Blight, SA Music Hall of Fame, Artist work painter/sculptor, & John Martins Christmas Pageant Floats 44:17

2y ago44:17

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South Australian-born musician DAVID BLIGHT is without a doubt one of Australia’s premier harmonica players. There aren’t too many people in Australia who are not familiar with the harmonica playing of David Blight. Every time you hear that favorite of Australia’s rock anthems, KHE SANH by Cold Chisel you will hear David’s distinctive harp lines we…

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S3 E6 NATHAN DAWSON Harmonica player for The Sey Boys Blues Band and The Shuffle Shack, former bands include Oz Blues, Vic Bitter Blues, Greasy Gravy, The Customlines, and Rubes and the High Rollers 18:14

2y ago18:14

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Nathan Dawson was 17 when he first decided to start learning how to play the harmonica. A couple of his friends had begun to jam together and he wanted to join them, so he dug out the harmonica that he had given to his dad and began to teach himself how to play. Since then, Nathan has performed with many South Australian bands during his musical ca…

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S3 E5 WILL KALLINDERIS aka Harpin' Will K - Solo Performer playing Harmonica/Guitar/Singer/Songwriter, former bands Star Step Evolution, The Young Sequoias, Cal Williams Jr. 48:31

2y ago48:31

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Will Kallinderis aka Harpin’ Will K joins Di Spillane this week to discuss his musical journey, a journey that has followed him from Ottawa, Edmonton Alberta, Vancouver, and since 2005 South Australia. Will Kallinderis aka 'Harpin’ Will K' is a singer-songwriter who performs a lively mix of original roots, funk, and blues. Emerging in 2016 with his…

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S3 E4 KAREN PATER Harmonica/Percussion for THE RIVER RATS, previous bands include BILLY GOAT BOOGIE and Heather Frahn & the Moonlight Tide 35:02

2y ago35:02

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Karen Pater was born in Sydney, spent her teenage/early-mid adult life in Perth, and in recent years moved to South Australia settling in the Fleurieu Peninsular. Despite taking up playing the harmonica initially whilst living in Perth, initially inspired to play this instrument after seeing Matt Taylor play, and Matt encouraging her to continue pl…

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S3 E3 BOBBY BLUES Harmonica and Percussionist for The Harmonics - Funky Swinging Rhythm and Blues Band, Former Bands: The Toe Jammers, The Global Artichokes, The String Breakers, & Blu Stu Band 55:47

2y ago55:47

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South Australian harmonica/percussionist Bobby Blues joins me this week to share his musical journey for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. Bobby whose given name is Greg Carmody, received his first harmonica when he was 8 years old, he played with it for a while and then put it away. It wasn't until he was 21 that he rediscovered that harmonica i…

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