Best Simon Spies Podcasts (2024)

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#36 - Enigmas: The story of Singapore's first spy chief (with Simon Tay) 36:42

13d ago36:42

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Most of us are familiar with famous intelligence agencies such as the American CIA, the British MI6 and Israel’s Mossad. But did you know Singapore has its own spy agency known as the Security and Intelligence Division (SID)? Its first chief was Tay Seow Huah, who helped build Singapore’s early intelligence capabilities during the height of the Col…

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July 19: Girl Code | Anthony Ramos Talks ‘Twisters’ | Summer Style Looks 30:13

1h ago30:13

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Hoda and Jenna help a few listeners with their friendship and relationship issues. Also, Anthony Ramos talks about playing a storm chaser in the new movie ‘Twisters.’ Plus, a style expert shares a few fashion looks to have you stepping out in style this summer.By NBC News

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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr 1:04:26

22m ago1:04:26

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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…

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Why Positive Thinking, High Self-Esteem and Affirmations Are Overrated - and what to do instead: Dr Russ Harris 11:42

3h ago11:42

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Changing 'negative' thoughts to 'positive' thoughts takes up a lot of energy and doesn't always work. But if we can recognise that having 'negative' thoughts and feelings is an entirely normal part of the human experience, we can stop resisting the inevitable. And when we stop resisting - they frequently unwind on their own. My guest is the world-r…

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July 18: What’s Poppin?! | Sheryl Lee Ralph on New Movie ‘The Fabulous Four’ | Daisy Edgar-Jones Discusses ‘Twisters’ 33:05

2d ago33:05

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Bravo personality and pop culture savant Daryn Carp shares the top five things going on in pop culture right now. Also, Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses starring in the new movie ‘The Fabulous Four’ and being nominated for another Emmy. Plus, Daisy Edgar-Jones talks about the new summer blockbuster she’s in alongside Glen Powell, ‘Twisters.’ And, a few a…

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July 17: Glen Powell Talks ‘Twisters’ | Simone Biles on Her Return to Gymnastics | Kathie Lee Gifford Discusses her new Book ‘Herod and Mary’ 35:23

3d ago35:23

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One of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Glen Powell, discusses the upcoming film he stars in, ‘Twisters,’ where he plays a rodeo star turned tornado wrangler. Also, Hoda talks one-on-one with Simone Biles, who opens up about her return to gymnastics and the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Plus, Kathie Lee Gifford returns to Studio 1A to talk about her n…

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July 16: Hoda & Jenna’s Social Dilemmas | Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, and Ken Jeong Talk New Movie | Summer Makeup Trends 34:33

4d ago34:33

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Hoda and Jenna give their opinions on some listeners’ tricky social situations. Also, stars of the new movie ‘My Spy: The Eternal City,’ Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, and Ken Jeong, discuss coming back together to make the second movie in this franchise. Plus, a celebrity cosmetic artist shares a few hot makeup trends to get a summer glow-up before…

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The Future of NATO with Leon Panetta and Expert Panel 1:29:58

1d ago1:29:58

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Summary An expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, among others. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Threats facing Baltic countries, including Russia The importance of…

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An all-new season of ‘Dateline: Missing in America’ 2:05

29m ago2:05

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As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 3 of Dateline: Missing in America. The chart-topping podcast series is back with a brand-new season and brand-new cases. Are you the key to solving a mystery? Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on perplexing missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers…

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July 15: The Celebrity Scoop | Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram Talk New Series ‘Lady in the Lake’ | Anna Faris on New Movie ‘My Spy: The Eternal City’ 31:55

3h ago31:55

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E! News co-host Justin Sylvester shares the latest in celebrity news and headlines. Also, Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram discuss their thrilling new Apple TV+ series, ‘Lady in the Lake.’ Plus, Anna Faris talks about her new movie, ‘My Spy: The Eternal City,’ and plays a fun game.By NBC News

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How To Recover From Trauma and The Healing Potential of MDMA Assisted Therapy: Bessel Van Der Kolk 51:48

14m ago51:48

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A Groundbreaking new study has found that MDMA shows great promise as a mental health treatment. My guest today is a giant in the world of trauma and Mental Health: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. He is a world renowned psychiatrist, and author of the seminal best seller about trauma called The Body Keeps the Score. This is Bessel second appearance on the…

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'Success' Is Overrated - but Flow Isn't: Adrian Chiles 10:37

1d ago10:37

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"I just admire people who are happy in their own skin" It can be so easy to put so-called successful people on a pedestal, but the truth is many of them are driven by a sense of disquiet and fear. That’s not to cast judgement – it’s just a fact, as Adrian Chiles told me. The former Daybreak and One Show presenter hosts a radio show on 5Live where h…

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episode 164 - INVESTIGATING YOGYAKARTA with ADRIAN COEN 1:00:00

8d ago1:00:00

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Adrian takes a walk through Yogyakarta, this beautiful city on the Indonesian island of Java, known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage. It’s a journey in real time, of memories, and of great music. With Adrian Coen

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Cybersecurity in The White House – with Camille Stewart Gloster 1:10:13

4d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Summary Camille Stewart Gloster (X, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in cyber. Camille was the first Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology & Ecosystem for the White House. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The intersections between technology and law The origins of the cyber threat The importance of cyber education Bu…

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How to Uncover True Happiness and Inner Peace: Francis Lucille 1:28:51

6d ago1:28:51

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We all want to feel a sense of inner peace and happiness. The problem is we tend to equate happiness with things out there – like success, accumulation, approval etc. In reality, happiness is our deepest nature, and so typically people are looking in the wrong direction. My guest is Francis Lucille – a teacher of Advaita Vedanta or non-duality, who…

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How To See Things From other People's Point Of View: SUMO 7:34

12d ago7:34

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Most things are not black and white and there is huge value in embracing that. Paul McGee is the best-selling author of SUMO - Shut Up and Move On - which has been selling like the proverbial hot cakes for well over a decade. In this bitesize clip, Paul cleverly illustrates that we need to recognise that people see things in different ways. Embraci…

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The National Intelligence Council – with Michael Collins 1:10:17

11d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Summary Michael Collins joins Andrew to discuss the National Intelligence Council. Michael is the NIC’s current acting chair. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The role of the National Intelligence Council National Intelligence Officers and their work around the world The products of the NIC, including the Annual Threat Assessment The importance of In…

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Soundscape Ecology, with Bryan Pijanowski 44:11

12d ago44:11

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Today's episode features Dr. Bryan Pijanowski, Professor of Soundscape Ecology in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University, in Indiana. He is the author of "Principles of Soundscape Ecology: Discovering Our Sonic World," which was just released and is a definitive guide to the field of soundscape ecology, the topic of t…

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Olympic Champions are NORMAL people, 'Success' does not actually change you in any fundamental way: Eve Muirhead 49:04

13d ago49:04

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My guest this week is a titan in the world of British sport – Eve Muirhead, who of course won curling gold for Team GB at the last winter Olympics. Curling is that sport that absolutely grips the attention when the winter Olympics is on – and then doesn’t get quite the same level of coverage the rest of the time. This episode is really about unders…

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episode 163 – SPIES with CRAIG BARKER 1:01:11

15d ago1:01:11

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Actress Madeline Smith, Roger Moore’s Bond Girl, reveals the secrets of Spying. Adrian is collecting intelligence, Craig is hacking the data, and Bill is staring at goats. But why is Justin Fashanu so angry, and who’s got his cigarettes? With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen, Craig Barker and Madeline Smith…

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How To Embrace Rules To Rise Above Destructive Impulses: Former Spy Shane Parrish 8:49

16d ago8:49

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Human beings are animals, and as such we have typical mammalian impulses, like being tribal and territorial. These base impulses can get us in trouble, but in this bitesize episode Shane Parrish shares a brilliant way to embrace the power of self-imposed rules to stop you from doing or saying something you will later regret. The advice in this epis…

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"The Real James Bond Cars" – with Top Gear's Jason Barlow 1:10:38

18d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Summary Jason Barlow (X; Biography) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the iconic James Bond vehicles. Jason is the longstanding editor-at-large at Top Gear. What You’ll Learn Intelligence How the “Bond car” phenomenon came to be Ian Fleming’s love for cars The different “nationalities” of Bond cars What it’s like to be behind the wheel of some …

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Recognising Your Attachment Style - and rethinking the 'Anxious-Avoidant trap': Relationship expert Adam Lane-Smith 55:17

20d ago55:17

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Do you know what attachment style you are? Whether you are secure, anxious, avoidant or a bit of a mix – your attachment style developed in childhood as a result of your relationships with your parents and primary caregivers, which then likely shapes what type of relationships you have for the rest of your life. That is, unless you can become aware…

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How To Develop True Resilience By Embracing Being Over Continual Doing: Steve Magness 8:39

23d ago8:39

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“All of humanity's problems, stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal This bitesize episode is with Steve Magness, best-selling author of Do Hard Things. It's all about developing genuine resilience, but the beauty of this conversation is in recognising that one of the best ways of truly 'toughening up' is to sit s…

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“The World’s Preeminent Collection of SPY Artifacts” – with Laura Hicken and Lauren VonBechmann 1:10:43

25d ago1:10:43

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Summary Laura Hicken (LinkedIn) and Lauren vonBechmann (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the collection of the International Spy Museum. SPY’s collection consists of 10,000 espionage-related artifacts. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The ins and outs of getting into the museum field Why Museums? SPYs largest, smallest, and coolest arti…

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SpyCast Trailer 1:05

29d ago1:05

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpyCast

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Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Jason Fox 49:58

27d ago49:58

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Jason Fox is a former Special Forces soldier, an adventurer, TV personality and author. This is Foxy's second appearance on the show, and in this conversation he shares what he perceives as the four life cycles we all go through, including periods of chaos and calm. How can we embrace and thrive in the former, while maximising our recovery in the l…

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episode 162 - BANNING BOOKS with JO COLDWELL and ROS GREEN 1:00:01

28d ago1:00:01

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Top indie book shop manager Jo Coldwell and The Director of Essex Book Festival Ros Green discuss the ethics of censorship, what being cancelled means, and whether freedom of speech is really necessary. Meanwhile Bill is having trouble with Matron, and Adrian and Janice are on full expenses, for art’s sake, of course. With great music too. With Bil…

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How To Develop Your Acceptance Muscle: Jenna Ashford - elite athlete, hardcore meditator and psychologist 10:47

30d ago10:47

10:47

There are few skills as important to develop as acceptance. Psychological flexibility – which is described as our ability to make contact with the present moment fully and without defence, is all about acceptance. When we feel uncomfortable – our thoughts typically try and drag us away from the source of apparent discomfort. But discomfort is a par…

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“U.S. Army Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)” – with Dennis Eger & Shawn Nilius 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

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Summary Dennis Eger (LinkedIn) and Shawn Nilius (LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss open-source intelligence. Combined, the two have over six decades of service to the U.S. Army. What You’ll Learn Intelligence What is Open-Source Intelligence How the US Army utilizes and collects OSINT OSINT across the Intelligence Community How OSINT h…

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Live from the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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Today's episode is a mostly onsite podcast from Chattanooga, Tennessee, where BioScience Talks was graciously hosted earlier this spring by the Association of Southeastern Biologists at their annual meeting. Our guests represent a broad range of exciting research and career stages. The meeting was striking in its emphasis on providing a welcoming e…

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Why You Need To Embrace Slow Productivity: Professor Cal Newport 1:45:43

1M ago1:45:43

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Rates of burnout are higher than ever before, and continue to head in the wrong direction. We have more inputs in a week than many people had in a lifetime 100 years ago. We have prehistoric brains in a futuristic world. So what's the answer? Professor Cal Newport argues that we need to embrace slow productivity. Instead of getting lost in busy-nes…

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How To Communicate Clearly: BBC master communicator Ros Atkins 8:34

1M ago8:34

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If you want to get along with other people, and therefore be able to get ahead, being able to communicate clearly is a fundamental skill. In this age of chatbots and remote work, one thing that cannot be outsourced to machines are decent communication skills. And yet, so many people in so many industries speak in a language and jargom that makes it…

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“Alan Turing: Codebreaker, Visionary, Enigma” – with Andrew Hodges 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

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Summary Andrew Hodges (Website, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the life and work of Alan Turing. Andrew is an emeritus senior research fellow of mathematics at the University of Oxford. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Turing’s early foundations for artificial intelligence Interwar cryptanalysis Bletchley Park, Hut 8, and British Na…

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How To Recognise You are Innately 'Enough', And Its Relationship With Having Enough And Doing Enough: Becky Hall 1:19:22

1M ago1:19:22

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Enough is an underrated word. If more people recognised we are all innately 'enough', then the world would likely look very different. Becky Hall is the author of 'The Art of Enough', and she explains the relationship between being enough, having enough and doing enough. The sense of not being enough is so prevalent and drives so many fear-based be…

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A New Way of Being 1:53

1M ago1:53

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A New Way of Being is about recognising that we are all innately enough. Most of us don’t always feel that way, but it’s an illusion largely created by identifying with the outdated voice in our heads. And so much stuff out there, including much of the so-called high performance culture, comes from a place of inadequacy. If we are not enough as we …

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episode 161 - MANCHESTER with IAIN TALLENTIRE 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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It’s a city of renewal and redemption. The rain and Eccles cakes are still there, but Manchester is a progressive, modern and revitalised city, proud of its past - and its future too.

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“Zelensky, Ukraine & Intelligence” – with Simon Shuster 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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Summary Simon Shuster (X, Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Simon is a senior correspondent at TIME. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Zelenskyy’s career pre-Presidency Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion Ukrainian public opinion of Zelenskyy Zelenskyy’s relationship with Ukrainian intelligenc…

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“The Real Ian Fleming” with Nicholas Shakespeare 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

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Summary Nicholas Shakespeare (X; Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the life and legacy of Ian Fleming. Nicholas is an award-winning novelist and biographer. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Fleming’s family and upbringing Debunking misconceptions about Fleming’s character Fleming’s career in intelligence British Naval Intelligence operat…

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#35 - Housing a nation: The history of urban redevelopment in Singapore (with Loh Kah Seng) 38:03

2M ago38:03

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The Singapore Heritage Fest this year celebrates our nation's rich built heritage. One of the most striking examples of this are the public housing estates which dominate Singapore’s urban landscape. How did we remake the island’s colonial era urban spaces into Singapore’s earliest HDB estates? How did rehousing Singaporeans change our lifestyles a…

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episode 160 - SATURDAYS with BOB MAY 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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It's unique - a day like no other! Special in so many ways - sport, leisure, TV, and if we're lucky, an extra hour in bed! From the Polynesian island of Kiribati, to Saturday Night Fever... its another live Box 39 with all the usual nonsense, and with great music too...

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“Codebreaking and Codemaking Down Under” – with John Blaxland and Clare Birgin 1:23:04

2M ago1:23:04

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Summary John Blaxland (X, LinkedIn) and Clare Birgin (Wikipedia, LinkedIn) join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss Australian codebreaking. John and Clare are coauthors of the new book Revealing Secrets. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The importance of SIGINT Codebreaking in Australian intelligence Australia’s role in WWII and the Cold War The advent …

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

2M ago31:29

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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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“James Foley: Journalist, ISIS Hostage, Son” – with His Mother Diane Foley 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

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Summary Diane Foley (Website, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the legacy of her son, James Foley. James was held hostage and murdered by ISIS in 2014. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The enduring legacy of James’ murder James’ time in captivity in Libya A mother’s experience communicating with her son’s captors How hostage recovery e…

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episode 159 - THE BOX 39 MIND, SPIRIT & BODY FAIR with DAVID NASH 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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It’s the last day of David’s Fair, and his followers are in the car park. But is he the wellbeing messiah? Or just a very naughty boy? Adrian’s plotting against him, and Bill is lost in his past. It’s going to end in fireworks, that’s for sure… With Bill Lawrance, Adrian Coen and David Nash

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“Interstellar Intelligence” – with Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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Summary Avi Loeb (Harvard Biography, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in outer space. He is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The Galileo Project & its goals The Intelligence Community and Outer Space Government positions on the existence of extraterrestrial…

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“Navigating a Career in Counterterrorism as a Muslim – with Angie Gad” 1:06:56

3M ago1:06:56

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Summary Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11 The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremis…

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#34 - From Imperial to Singaporean: The history of animals in Singapore (with Timothy Barnard) 34:00

3M ago34:00

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When we study and discuss history in Singapore, we usually focus on the social and political history of this country. However, the people’s relationship with this island’s natural environment also tells a rich story of its own. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Timothy Barnard from the National University of Singapore about his new edited book…

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

3M ago47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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episode 158 - THe ENd OF THE WORd with MIKe HARWOOd 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Mike is trying Welsh, swearing in Victorian and speaking Cold War Doublethink. Bill is winning Radio Scrabble. And there are revelations from the past in GCSE Esperanto. Chaotic, charming and engaging live studio Box 39... with great music, of course

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