Best Sebastian Peak Podcasts (2024)

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End-of-Season Reflection, with Belinda Brummer 9:02

2h ago9:02

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Send Belinda a message. We've come to the end of season one of The Manager's Moments. I wanted to take a few minutes to: reflect on my own journey with this podcast, reflect on two things I observed that emerged through the course of the conversations guests have had with me in this season and let you know about my plans for season two - and even a…

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Excerpt - Jeremy Gilbert on Oasis 1:52

37m ago1:52

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Jeremy Gilbert returns to PTO to discuss the news that Oasis have announced that they will be reforming to perform a series of gigs next summer. We discussed the reaction to that news, why 90s nostalgia is so prevalent, and why it was that of the various guitar groups of the time, it was Oasis who became so successful in the mid 1990s.…

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A Personal History of the Animation Industry: How does the machine make art? (Colum Slevin) 30:56

7d ago30:56

30:56

Send Belinda a message. In the world of animation, change has been the only constant. From hand-drawn cells to CGI, artists have continually adapted to new technologies, pushing the boundaries of their craft. Colum Slevin, an animation industry veteran, witnessed and shaped these transformations firsthand. In this bonus episode of The Manager's Mom…

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Zionism as a form of anti-semitism w/ Jake Romm 1:12:39

4d ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Zionism, and the project of ethnic cleansing and colonial settlement in historic Palestine, is often rightly compared to other projects of European colonialism. But in a recent essay for Parapraxis, my guest Jake Romm argues that Zionism not only has been influenced by the European imperial project, but that it has also been massively shaped by ant…

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Crucible Moments: They were my path to radical leadership, with Colum Slevin 51:06

12d ago51:06

51:06

Send Belinda a message. Growth often comes from our most challenging moments. Risk. Failure. Consequences. Humility. What then? What does a leader do next? In this episode, we journey through the peaks and valleys of Colum Slevin’s career, from the animation studios of Dublin to the cutting edge of player safety at Electronic Arts. Colum's story is…

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Excerpt - Phil Burton-Cartledge on Labour's project of authoritarian modernisation 3:37

14d ago3:37

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Phil Burton-Cartledge joins PTO to discuss the first few weeks of Keir Starmer's Labour government. To get access to this episode of PTO Extra please consder becoming a £5 supporter on patreon:https://www.patreon.com/poltheoryotherBy Politics Theory Other

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Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts (Part 2 of 2), with Dr. Tracy Kite 40:12

30d ago40:12

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Send Belinda a message. Are people around you so busy regulating their stress responses that they aren’t doing their job properly? If so, there might be a break-through leadership moment waiting for you. Trauma-informed care has gained ground in the healthcare setting. It is an approach to patient care that recognises the physical changes adverse c…

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Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts Part 2 Trailer 1:55

1M ago1:55

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Send Belinda a message. Are people around you so busy regulating their stress responses that they aren’t doing their job properly? If so, there might be a break-through leadership moment waiting for you. Tune in on Thursday for Part 2 of this episode with Dr. Tracy Kite in which she provides very practical ways for managers to enable people, challe…

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The UK's pogroms and resurgent Islamophobia w/ Nesrine Malik 50:16

1M ago50:16

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On July 30th, a week of Islamophobic and racist violence broke out in England and Northern Ireland, following a mass stabbing even in the seaside town of Southport in which three children were murdered. The subsequent racist attacks were fuelled by misinformation, spread by far-right groups, that the perpetrator was a Muslim and an asylum seeker. I…

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Excerpt - Richard Seymour responds to listener's questions (part two) 1:31

1M ago1:31

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Richard Seymour returns to the show to respond to more listener's questions and to address the recent outbreak of racist and Islamophobic violence in the UK.Become a £5 supporter on patreon to get access to all episodes of PTO Extra: https://www.patreon.com/poltheoryotherBy Politics Theory Other

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Ditch the Advice: Questions beat tired instincts (Part 1 of 2), with Dr. Tracy Kite 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

Send Belinda a message. Have you ever felt so out of your depth that you wanted to throw your something across the room? Or found yourself in a leadership position before you felt ready? Tracy Kite's journey from nurse, to frustrated mature student to leadership expert and author is a testament to the power of determination and the human capacity f…

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Germany, Israel, and staatsräson (part one) w/ Bue Rübner Hansen 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Bue Rübner Hansen joins PTO to talk about his recent essay The New German Chauvinism. In the first part of our conversation we discussed the history of the German-Israeli alliance and how its emergence was far more complicated than is commonly supposed. We discussed the contrasting attitudes to Israel amongst the German public and the political and…

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Excerpt - Richard Seymour responds to listener's questions 1:59

2M ago1:59

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In today's episode Richard Seymour returns to answer some of the excellent questions sent in by PTO patrons. To become a PTO supporter go to patreon.com/poltheoryotherBy Politics Theory Other

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My Heart Broke: Now I work at the 'top of my licence', with Brandi Yates 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Send Belinda a message. “Yes! Yes! Of course!” Saying ‘yes’ all the time can be thrilling and self-affirming. And it can go a long way to carving out the career you want. Saying yes without boundaries though can be tricky, with unintended consequences. In this episode, Brandi Yates, a senior L&D professional, shares a moment that, for her, brought …

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My Heart Broke: a sneak peak (Trailer) 1:55

2M ago1:55

1:55

Send Belinda a message. This episode will be released on 25 July 2024. Brandi Yates, a senior L&D professional and popular speaker on all things to do with workplace and learning shares her journey into L&D and leadership, and a much-needed moment of resolve that itself became an act of leadership. About Brandi As Associate Vice President of Learni…

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Peak Hindutva? w/ Radhika Desai 53:06

2M ago53:06

53:06

On January 22nd the new Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh was consecrated in a ceremony led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event kicked off Modi's election campaign that was widely expected to lead to a landslide for Modi and the BJP. Instead, the Hindu nationalist party lost 63 seats and the opposition coalition led by congress made signifi…

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The French left's shock election win w/ Sebastian Budgen 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

Sebastian Budgen returns to the show to discuss the recent shock result in the French legislative elections that saw the left wing New Popular Front win the highest number of seats, beating both Emmanuel Macron's Ensemble and the far-right National Rally, who had been widely expected to emerge with the most deputies in the French parliament.…

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Physician Heal Thyself, with Meena Sebastian 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Send Belinda a message. Amidst a global awakening spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement, this episode explores the transformative power of personal action. It’s a testament to how a spark of courage to speak out can leave an enduring legacy. Join Meena Sebastian, a British senior sales leader with Mauritian roots, as she unveils her life’s lea…

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UK Election Special w/ James Meadway and Richard Seymour 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Today’s show is a crossover episode with our good friends over at the Macrodose podcast, which is hosted by economist James Meadway. In the episode James is joined by Richard Seymour to discuss the upcoming UK general election. We talked about the crisis in the Conservative Party and the prospects of a post-election merger with Nigel Farage's Refor…

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Progress over Perfection, with Michael Arkins (Part 2) 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

Send Belinda a message. Standing out from the crowd comes with its own burdens and insights, especially when the weight of expectations meets perceptions of what is possible. This is the second of a two-part episode, with Michael - Mick - Arkins. We pick up our conversation just as he was encouraging his L&D peers to do better and it is no surprise…

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Progress over Perfection, with Michael Arkins (Part 1) 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Send Belinda a message. Join us on a boundary breaking journey with Michael 'Mick' Arkins as we trek through his global experience and international HR career. How does Mick balance his belief in agility and innovation with the constraints of a risk-averse cultural context? What does it mean to navigate American, European and Chinese perspectives i…

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The Searchers w/ Andy Beckett 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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Andy Beckett joins PTO to talk about his new book, The Searchers: Five Rebels, Their Dream of a Different Britain, and Their Many Enemies. The five rebels in question being Tony Benn, Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott, John McDonnell, and Ken Livingstone. We talked about the role of the global tumult of 1968 in the development of the politics of the five…

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PTO Live! w/ Gargi Bhattacharyya, Richard Seymour, and Eleanor Penny 1:09:34

4M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

This week's episode is the recording of our recent live event. Gargi Bhattacharyya, Richard Seymour, and Eleanor Penny were joined by an audience in Finsbury Park, London to discuss the fascism debate, disaster nationalism, and the relationship between fascism and racial capitalism.By Politics Theory Other

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Episode 286: Are You Ready For The Summer? 1:28:19

4M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Shane and Mike put a bow on the season by looking back on the playoff run, discussing Rod Brind'Amour's new contract extension, and the recent changes to the Canes' front office. Plus, of course, they take your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes

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He Was Hard Work: And then I saw what the problem was, with Damien DeBarra 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Send Belinda a message. If having to work with someone you don’t like resonates, or ‘don’t take it personally’ is something you hear or say often, tune in. In this episode, Damien DeBarra, a leader of talent and development design teams, reflects on some of the mistakes he has made as a manager and how he grew from these. He shares his thoughts on …

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Sunak calls the election and where now for the UK left w/ James Schneider 1:06:11

4M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

James Schneider joins the show to discuss Rishi Sunak's announcement that the UK general election will take place on July 4th, and to talk about his book 'Our Bloc: How We Win' in which James argues for a left bloc - a federated alliance of socialist forces comprising social movements, unions, and the residual left in parliament. In the interview w…

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Nurturing Change: I ask the question, with Brenda McGuirk (Part 2 of 2) 34:11

4M ago34:11

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Send Belinda a message. Self-sabotagers. Internalisers. The quiet people. The nay-sayers. People are people. What is the job of the manager when people don't show up as we expect them to? This is the second of a two-part episode and in this part, Brenda McGuirk zooms in on the individual in the team. She reflects on the tyranny of having to be a te…

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Episode 285: Harness The Good, Block Out The Bad 1:33:09

4M ago1:33:09

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The Canes were down 3-0 in the second round, but now have momentum on their side. How did we get there? Shane and Mike get into why it shouldn't be a surprise and why the Canes don't let the circumstances bother them.By Carolina Hurricanes

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Episode 284: Something Yogi Berra Said... 1:37:10

5M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

After two games in the second round, the Canes have some work to do. Shane and Mike go over what's been good, what's not been good, and why it takes four games to win a series.By Carolina Hurricanes

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Episode 283: Manhattan Project 1:16:55

5M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Shane and Mike recap the series victory over the Islanders, look ahead to Round 2, what needs to happen, what advantages there are, and what kind of environment to expect in both buildings.By Carolina Hurricanes

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Nurturing Change: I ask the question, with Brenda McGuirk (Part 1 of 2) 43:02

5M ago43:02

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Send Belinda a message. How does where, when and into which community you are born shape you? Dublin woman, Brenda McGuirk, chats about starting a career in the 1980s in Ireland (before contraception and divorce became an option for women), where her efforts took her and how these early experiences influenced what she pays attention to as she goes …

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How Israeli universities deny Palestinian freedom w/ Maya Wind 48:23

5M ago48:23

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Israeli universities have long enjoyed a reputation as liberal bastions of freedom and democracy and they enjoy warm relationships with their counterparts in north America and Europe - including the University of Columbia. However, as Maya Wind explains in today's episode, contrary to the depiction of Israeli universities as centres of pluralism an…

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Excerpt - Richard Seymour responds to listener's questions (part two) 3:48

5M ago3:48

3:48

In today's PTO Extra! Richard Seymour responds to some more excellent listener's questions. We talked about the protests against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza taking place at American universities and the extremely repressive response from university authorities. We went on to discuss the situation regarding Iran and Israel, and Richard responded …

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The Mentor and the Anti-Mentor: a bonus quickcast, with Mike Curran 2:53

5M ago2:53

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Send Belinda a message. What is a mentor, can mentoring programmes really 'force' this kind of relationship and is there such a thing as an anti-mentor? This is a short bonus quickcast, following Mike Curran's episode titled The Accidental Mentor'. Here, Mike provides his definition of what a mentor is, cautions against the anti-mentor and expresse…

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Episode 282: Comeback Sauce 1:23:20

5M ago1:23:20

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The Canes have a 2-0 series lead over the Islanders. Shane and Mike discuss what a comeback win can do for a team in a seven-game series and they answer your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes

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