Best Simon Moran Podcasts (2024)

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Learning to Unlearn with Melissa Sariffodeen 39:10

4h ago39:10

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Melissa Sariffodeen contends learning requires unlearning, ponders human-AI relationships, prioritizes outcomes over outputs, and values the disquiet of constructive critique. Melissa artfully illustrates barriers to innovation through the eyes of a child learning to code and a seasoned driver learning to not drive. Drawing on decades of experience…

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

3h ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

21m ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

4d ago59:51

59:51

It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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The Power of Inquiry with Shannon Mullen O’Keefe 30:40

5d ago30:40

30:40

Shannon Mullen O’Keefe champions collaboration, serendipitous discovery, curious conversations, ethical leadership, and purposeful curation of our technical creations. Shannon shares her professional journey from curating leaders to innovative ideas. From lightbulbs to online dating and AI voice technology, Shannon highlights the simultaneously bea…

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

11d ago45:23

45:23

Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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The power of Solution Engineers with Dan Bogner | GrowthPulse The B2B Sales Podcast Ep23 54:53

15d ago54:53

54:53

Unlock the secret symphony of sales success with Dan Bogner, a maestro in the tech sales arena with a storied career at Salesforce, DocuSign, and HubSpot. This episode is a masterclass in the transformative power of Solution Engineering, a vital yet often unseen engine in the B2B sales process. Experience firsthand how sales leaders, akin to conduc…

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

18d ago52:14

52:14

What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

25d ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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Resilience and Prospecting with Ralph Fontelar | GrowthPulse The B2B Sales Podcast Ep22 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

Ever been knocked down by a tough rejection only to get back up, dust yourself off, and close that seemingly impossible sale? Well, that's the spirit of resilience that we unpack on our latest episode, where we navigate the choppy waters of sales prospecting with a spirited discussion around the critical concepts of 'visit,' 'fit,' and 'value.' I'm…

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The AI Experience with Sarah Gibbons and Kate Moran 45:03

1M ago45:03

45:03

Sarah Gibbons and Kate Moran riff on the experience of using current AI tools, how AI systems may change our behavior and the application of AI to human-centered design. Sarah and Kate share their non-linear paths to becoming leading user experience (UX) designers. Defining the human-centric mindset Sarah stresses that intent is design and we are a…

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Living with Endometriosis 53:53

1M ago53:53

53:53

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…

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Jan Brierton: Everybody Is A Poem 33:09

2M ago33:09

33:09

It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…

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Tech, Prosperity and Power with Simon Johnson 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Simon Johnson takes on techno-optimism, the link between technology and human well-being, the law of intended consequences, the modern union remit and political will. In this sobering tour through time, Simon proves that widespread human flourishing is not intrinsic to tech innovation. He challenges the ‘productivity bandwagon’ (an economic maxim s…

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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…

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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…

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Craft Winning Customer Stories with Mel Cripps | GrowthPulse The B2B Sales Podcast Ep21 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Unlock the secrets to elevating your sales game with Mel Cripps, a mastermind in advocacy marketing from Salesforce, who takes us on her remarkable journey from intern to industry giant. She doesn't just talk shop; she hands us the keys to the kingdom, revealing how crafting compelling customer stories can catapult your B2B sales into the stratosph…

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Raising Robots with Professor Rose Luckin 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

Professor Rose Luckin provides an engaging tutorial on the opportunities, risks, and challenges of AI in education and why AI raises the bar for human learning. Acknowledging AI’s real and present risks, Rose is optimistic about the power of AI to transform education and meet the needs of diverse student populations. From adaptive learning platform…

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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family 1:04:01

2M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British author and journalist Sarah Gristwood, who has just released her new book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries. It’s a captivating collection of diary entries from women, looking back over four centuries, to discover how their experience of everyday life has changed down the years and also h…

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The State of Play in AI Ethics with Katrina Ingram 39:03

3M ago39:03

39:03

Katrina Ingram addresses AI power dynamics, regulatory floors and ethical ceilings, inevitability narratives, self-limiting predictions, and public AI education. Katrina traces her career from communications to her current pursuits in applied AI ethics. Showcasing her way with words, Katrina dissects popular AI narratives. While contemplating AI FO…

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Master Your Sales Forecast with John Moran | GrowthPulse The B2B Sales Podcast Ep20 34:05

3M ago34:05

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In this episode of GrowthPulse, we're thrilled to welcome John Moran, a seasoned sales expert with a remarkable track record at Salesforce. Hosted by Dan Bartels and Simon Peterson, this episode delves into the complexities and nuances of B2B sales, forecasting, and the journey of a sales professional. Navigating the Sales Landscape: John Moran sha…

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Overcoming perfectionism: Fiona Brennan and Edel Coffey 53:20

3M ago53:20

53:20

Being a perfectionist may sound like a good thing, but don’t let the name fool you. A perfectionist’s life is far from perfect. If you are one, or you know one well, you’ll likely know of the debilitating effects that can come with a perfectionist’s constant quest for excellence. So why does it manifest and who is more likely to struggle with it? T…

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Make Gaeilge Great Again: Áine Gallagher and Mollie Guidera 40:51

3M ago40:51

40:51

In today’s episode, we’re dusting off our ‘cúpla focal’ and talking about the joys of Gaeilge with two Irish language innovators, Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie and comedian Áine Gallagher. But, don’t worry, you don’t need to have any Irish to enjoy this conversation. Guidera, an online Irish teacher tells Róisin Ingle how she discovered her …

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Public Interest, Politics and Privacy with Paulo Carvão 45:32

3M ago45:32

45:32

Paulo Carvão discusses AI’s impact on the public interest, emerging regulatory schemes, progress over perfection, and education as the lynchpin for ethical tech. In this thoughtful discussion, Paulo outlines the cultural, ideological and business factors underpinning the current data economy. An economy in which the manipulation of personal data in…

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Missing Persons: Clair Wills on the search for her secret cousin 46:02

3M ago46:02

46:02

In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by British academic and author Clair Wills. In her new book Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother’s Secrets, Wills brings the reader on an intimate journey through her family history and lays bare the brutal treatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers. The wheels were set in motion for this book in the early 90s,…

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S2E6 - Meat, Voters and Politicians - The Politics of Changing Our Food System w/Sparsha Saha PhD 36:24

3M ago36:24

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So why don’t politicians talk about meat consumption and animal agriculture? Is meat a “vote losing” topic and are governments and the elite actually “pushing veganism” on us? Or can animal ethics become a political issue too, and if so, what framing will work best at the political level? In today’s episode I speak with Sparsha Saha at Harvard univ…

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Breakdown: Cathy Sweeney 53:35

3M ago53:35

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Breakdown is the debut novel from author and former English teacher Cathy Sweeney. It tells the story of a disillusioned mother, living in a leafy suburb in Dublin, who leaves her house one morning and never returns. In this episode, Sweeney tells Róisín Ingle how she came to write Breakdown and reflects on the stories women still don’t openly tell…

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Breaking barriers: Inny Ekeolu and Aghogho Okpara 57:05

4M ago57:05

57:05

In this episode, we are joined by two young black-Irish women who have excelled in their respective fields of law and medicine, despite plenty of obstacles along the way. Trainee solicitor Inny Ekeolu and second year medical student Aghogho Okpara talk to Róisín Ingle about their career ambitions, tackling imposter syndrome and the importance of re…

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S2E5 - Reversing Autoimmune Diseases with Diet w/Dr. Benjamin Benulis 41:48

4M ago41:48

41:48

Have you wondered if it’s actually possible to reverse chronic and autoimmune illnesses without drugs? Can diet and lifestyle really help people heal from their symptoms? If so, what diet and lifestyle? In today’s episode I speak with chiropractor and author Benjamin Benulis, about his personal experience healing himself, as well as what exactly “d…

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Double Act: Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster 35:02

4M ago35:02

35:02

All singing, all dancing duo Honey and Lemon are bringing their new show Double Act to the Project Arts Theatre on January 18th. It’s a whistle-stop tour of the history of women in entertainment. Think French & Saunders, The Cheeky Girls and Thelma & Louise. Honey and Lemon consists of Millie Daniel-Dempsey and Amy Robyn Lyster, two multidisciplina…

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Your favourite episodes of 2023 31:48

4M ago31:48

31:48

This week, as we ease into the rhythm of a brand new year, we are taking the opportunity to bring you some highlights from your favourite episodes of The Women’s Podcast in 2023. You’ll hear Marian Keyes sharing some learnings on life as she celebrated her 60th birthday, author and academic Katriona O’Sullivan on how a chance encounter transformed …

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The Women's Podcast 2023 Review 50:52

4M ago50:52

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2023: It was a year that broke global temperature records, riots took over the streets of Dublin and the world looked on in horror as more than 20,000 people were killed in the Gaza Strip, around 70% of which were women and children. HSE-funded fertility treatment became available to couples and the Irish football team did us proud at the Women’s W…

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AI at Work w/ Christina Colclough 14:39

5M ago14:39

14:39

Dr. Christina Jayne Colclough reflects on AI Regulations at Work. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations 41:08

5M ago41:08

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If you’re looking for a last minute gift idea, you can never go wrong with a good book. So that’s why we’ve gathered our book clubbers, Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison, Róisín and Ann Ingle in studio to share their favourite reads of 2023. Their recommendations include a collection of feminist essays, an unforgettable memoir and a best-selling novel …

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Putting Inclusion To Work w/ Giselle Mota 11:54

5M ago11:54

11:54

Giselle Mota reflects on Inclusion at Work in the age of AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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GAI in the Enterprise w/ Ganes Kesari 10:00

5M ago10:00

10:00

Ganes Kesari reflects on generative AI (GAI) in the Enterprise. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Digital Ethics and Regulation w/ Chris McClean 12:40

5M ago12:40

12:40

Chris McClean reflects on Digital Ethics and Regulation in AI today. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Making Model Decisions w/ Dr. Erica Thompson 8:03

5M ago8:03

8:03

Dr. Erica Thompson reflects on Making Model Decisions about and with AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Erica’s book Escape from Model Land: How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It…

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Upskilling Human Decision Making w/ Roger Spitz 11:16

5M ago11:16

11:16

Roger Spitz reflects on Upskilling Human Decision Making in the age of AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Roger’s book series The Definitive Guide to Thriving on DisruptionBy Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Systems-Thinking in AI w/ Sheryl Cababa 13:06

5M ago13:06

13:06

Sheryl Cababa reflects on Systems Thinking in AI design. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Sheryl’s book Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for DesignersBy Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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GAI Detection and Protection w/ Ilke Demir 10:18

5M ago10:18

10:18

Ilke Demir reflects on Generative AI (GAI) Detection and Protection. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Remembering Rosemary Smith 45:14

5M ago45:14

45:14

Irish motorsport legend Rosemary Smith died last week at the age of 86. To pay tribute to the trailblazing rally driver, we want to bring you this interview with Smith from 2018. Following the release of ‘Driven’, her memoir ghostwritten by none other than Ann Ingle, Smith joined Róisín Ingle in studio to discuss her colourful racing career, her lo…

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LLMs and Beyond w/ Mark Bishop 9:52

5M ago9:52

9:52

Professor J Mark Bishop reflects on large language models (LLM) and beyond. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Environmental & Social Sustainability w/ Henrik Skaug Saetra 11:31

5M ago11:31

11:31

Henrik Skaug Sætra reflects on Environmental and Social Sustainability with AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next. To learn more, check out Henrik’s latest book: Technology and Sustainable Development: The Promise and Pitfalls of Techno-Solutionism…

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Policymaking and Accessibility in AI w/ Yonah Welker 11:06

5M ago11:06

11:06

Yonah Welker reflects on Policymaking, Inclusion and Accessibility in AI today. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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Human-AI Interaction w/ Marisa Tschopp 12:46

5M ago12:46

12:46

Marisa Tschopp reflects on Human-AI interactions in AI. In this capsule series, prior guests share their insights on current happenings in AI and intuitions about what to expect next.By Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor - SAS

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e53 - Julian Bishop's Are We There Yet 38:08

5M ago38:08

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In Episode 53, Michael interviews Julian about his new book "Are We There Yet?" In a wide-ranging interview, they talk about historical and current immigration; the Amish; and the role travel books have in opening oneself up to new experiences. Michael enjoyed Julian's new book greatly, devouring it in 48 hours. He described it as a "right riveting…

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Taking Back My Power: ‘Revenge porn’ campaigner Georgia Harrison 58:10

5M ago58:10

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In 2020, author and reality television star Georgia Harrison became a victim of so called ‘revenge porn’ when she was secretly recorded having sex with her ex partner, Stephen Bear and the footage then put online without her consent. The intimate moment between the two was captured on the CCTV system at Bear’s house and despite pleas from Harrison …

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