Best Travel Beyond The Surface Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Connections: The Power of inclusion in Community Spaces 59:52

25d ago59:52

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Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to The Power of inclusion in Community Spaces. Joining us today are two brilliant ladies: Anamaria Dorgo calling us from Amsterdam and Beriwan Akbaba joining us from Dusseldorf, while I am recording this in Lisbon…

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Inclusive leadership lessons from sailing around the world 54:05

26d ago54:05

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Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to the lessons learned from Sailing around the world and the role of Inclusion and psychological safety in it. Joining us today is one amazing individual whom I have the privilege of calling a good friend: Uwe All…

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Breaking the Canvas of Equity in Expression: Bridging Gaps in the Art Community 48:30

27d ago48:30

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Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Art world. Today we have a very special episode as we have not one, not two, not three but THREE fantastic speakers: Roxana Halls and Dr Marie-Anne Mancio from London and…

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Guardians of the Globe: Insights on Security, Privilege and Law Enforcement 1:00:15

27d ago1:00:15

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This episode is dedicated to Global Security and Law Enforcement. Joining us today is Manuel Amarilla, a global security advisor who will share his 30 years of experience of working in police, military, Interpol and United Nations. Manuel completed more than 40 field missions and market surveys with cross-country records in Americas, Africa, Middle…

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Sipping Beyond the Surface: Wine, Diversity, and the Modern Drinker 1:04:56

27d ago1:04:56

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Joining us today is someone I´ve followed and admired from afar for quite some time: Aidy Smith. So you can only imagine how excited I got when Aidy very quickly agreed to participate in this episode despite his very busy schedule and high profile. So yeah, forgive me for a bit of a girlfan vibe during the episode :) Aidy Smith is most known as the…

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Tech with a Conscience: AI's Role in Shaping a Fairer Future for all 1:23:11

27d ago1:23:11

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This episode is dedicated to AI and how it intersects with the topic of Social Inclusion. Joining us today are two brilliant folks: Aubrey Mnisi dialling from Cape Town and Yasemin Efiloğlu, dialling from Berlin, while I am recording this from Bansko, Bulgaria. In this episode, we covered a wide range of topics like: what is The European AI Act and…

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Blending Design with Sustainability – A Conversation with Jim Dixon of Winch Design 23:48

2M ago23:48

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas What if luxury design could blend seamlessly with sustainability? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jim Dixon from Winch Design, who takes us through his inspiring journey from crafting furniture to becoming a key player in the world of superyacht and aviation design. Jim shares the vi…

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The Splendor of Superyachting Amid Canada's East Coast 22:15

4M ago22:15

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Embark on a maritime adventure with Amanda and Adam Langley, the pioneering duo behind Superyacht East Coast, as they chart a course through Canada's East Coast's yachting splendor. Uncover the secrets of navigating serene waters from the balmy Northumberland Strait to the awe-inspiring fjords …

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Crafting Elegance on Superyachts: Silverlining Furniture's Fusion of Tradition and Innovation 29:21

5M ago29:21

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas When tradition waltzes with innovation, the result is the timeless elegance by the team at Silverlining Furniture. This episode peels back the curtain on nearly four decades of passion and precision, where each piece of furniture tells a story steeped in family heritage and creative spirit. Mar…

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Digital Transformation as a tool for shaping an Inclusive Society 1:13:16

7M ago1:13:16

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Welcome to our fourth episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Digital Transformation & Inclusive Society. And joining us today are Elizabeth Kiehner from Nortal , Wail Daoud from enpact and Hatem Abuelezz from Creativa Innovation Hub - Mansoura , who will share their rich experience of working in digital transformation from al…

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Best practices of Inclusive learning and teaching in Higher Education & the dangers of DEI policing 1:27:09

7M ago1:27:09

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Welcome to our third episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Higher Education. And joining us today are Eileen Petzold-Bradley from Nova Southeastern University, Stephan Schmuck from ESCP and Charlotte Stewart Buckinghamshire New University, who will share their rich experience of working in higher education across the US, Ger…

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Benefits of Education and Health promotion through the lens of inclusion for both health practitioners and patients 59:42

7M ago59:42

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Welcome to our second episode of BeamReach and Beyond. Join us as we explore the Healthcare industry and its relevance to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And joining us today is the brilliant Ricky Somal, who is a Deputy Director of Organisational Development at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, who will share his rich experience of worki…

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If I can travel safely here, I can travel anywhere - Exploring Inclusivity and diversity in the travel industry 1:24:02

7M ago1:24:02

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Welcome to our very first episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Travel and Hospitality industry. And joining us today are Rosina Budhani with Hospitality & Diversity, Uwern Jong with OutThere, and Alexandra Vukolova, Aviation industry expert, who will share their views and experience. In this episode, we discuss why ther…

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Equity, representation & cultural appropriation in the Fashion industry: the good, the bad, and the ugly 1:28:30

7M ago1:28:30

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Welcome to our fifth and last episode of Season 1 of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Fashion industry. And joining us today are Elena Fadul with Inca Noir, Theona Ioana Sarateanu with Teluric and Nadine Schratzberger with Montreet, who will share their rich experience of working in fashion across Finland/Colombia, Germany, Au…

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Chartering: A Voyage Into Elite Yacht Vacations With Burgess' Tim Davis 26:09

7M ago26:09

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Step aboard the luxurious world of yacht chartering as Tim Davis, the marketing manager at Burgess, unveils the secrets to curating your dream voyage on the high seas. We promise that you'll emerge with a treasure trove of knowledge, from the prime time to secure your floating sanctuary to the …

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BeamReach & Beyond: Great minds think differently or what to expect from BeamReach & Beyond podcast 4:46

7M ago4:46

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Great minds think differently. Welcome to BeamReach & Beyond, the podcast that aims to burst the corporate DEI bubble, embrace interdisciplinary thinking & learn from other industries. From fashion to healthcare, AI to performing arts, digital transformation to the music industry, we will learn from everyone, aiming to understand how inclusion & di…

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A Voyage of Opulence and Service with Dee Momi of Seven Access 18:49

9M ago18:49

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Embark on an enthralling odyssey with Dee Momi, the visionary behind Seven Access, as she recounts her astonishing transformation from a London personal shopper to a superyacht chef on the high seas, and eventually a lifestyle concierge for the crème de la crème. Discover how a serendipitous em…

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From Land to Sea: Captain Kelly Gordon's Inspiring Journey in Yachting 36:41

10M ago36:41

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Have you ever wondered how a farm girl from Indiana with a background in chemistry became a sought-after mentor, educator, and speaker in the yachting industry? We're talking about none other than our guest, Captain Kelly Gordon. With no previous boating experience, Kelly's life journey took an…

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Beyond the Surface with Superyacht Submersibles: Safe Deep-Sea Adventures Await 40:51

11M ago40:51

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Prepare to plunge into the captivating world of superyacht submersibles! Whether you're an aquatic aficionado or just a curious enthusiast, this episode promises an immersive journey. We're thrilled to have Charles Kohnen from SEAmagine, Patrick Lahey from Triton Submarines, and Ofer Ketter fro…

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Luxury at Sea: The Art of Creating Unique Yacht Charter Experiences 30:34

12M ago30:34

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Prepare to be transported into the world of luxury yacht charters as we enjoy an insightful conversation with Nicole Haboush. As the senior charter broker manager for TJB Super Yachts and the head of its Florida office, Nicole has an extraordinary professional journey to draw upon, starting in …

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands 36:17

1y ago36:17

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Exploring Amsterdam with Tracy Metz Welcome to the final episode of TravelZoom! Today, we take you on a captivating journey to the picturesque city of Amsterdam. Tracy Metz, an esteemed urbanist, author, and Amsterdam enthusiast, joins us to share her deep insights into the city's culture, history, and architecture. Join us as we explore the hidden…

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Journey Through History and Craftsmanship With Burger Boat Company 21:05

1y ago21:05

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Prepare to embark on a captivating journey with us, as we sit down with Ron Cleveringa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Burger Boat Company. Get ready to delve into the awe-inspiring 160-year legacy of Burger, from its beginnings crafting Mackinaw fishing vessels and schooners, to prod…

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Hot Lab, "Architecture for Voyagers" 24:33

1+ y ago24:33

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Back in 2004, two ambitious young men from Italy created Hot Lab, a yacht-design studio with equally big ambitions. Fast forward to today, and Hot Lab has grown not only to have nearly a dozen people under its roof, but also to have clients and primarily fully custom yachts on the water and in …

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Berkeley Rand, the Superyacht Experiential Adventure Company 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas If you’re a longtime listener, you may remember a few years ago we welcomed Andrew Grant Super of Berkeley Rand to the podcast, to talk about what was then a new concept: having “experiential engineers” create off-grid superyacht experiences for owners and guests through immersive technology an…

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London, the UK 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

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In this episode of TravelZoom we take you to London. London dates back millennia. its history was shaped by the Romans, Vikings, Normans leaving behind a rich tapestry of culture and architecture. Aga, the host, interviews Steve Chapman. Steve is an artist, writer, speaker, and most importantly he’s lived in London all his life. He talks about the …

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Patrick Knowles: What Superyacht Owners Want 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Commitment. In a word, this is exactly what superyacht owners want, in the experience of Patrick Knowles. In fact, as much as every company in the superyacht industry talks about putting owners at the center of what they do, their talk tends to focus on themselves. It's an often inadvertent mis…

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Operation Swimway, Experiential Conservation Program for Superyachts 24:09

1+ y ago24:09

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas YachtAid Global is best known for its charitable work connecting superyachts to communities in crisis around the globe, helping to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid after natural disasters. The non-profit also is closely aligned with conservation causes, and Operation Swimway is its latest i…

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The Yacht Transparency Index (YETI): Sustainability in Superyachting 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Currently in yachting, conversations frequently focus on sustainability and efforts towards lessening yachts’ environmental impact. It’s not a simple task, though. Despite an abundance of general information about emissions, power consumption, and related topics, the superyacht industry and sup…

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Megayacht News Radio: International SeaKeepers Society 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Since yachting is all about enjoying big, beautiful bays and the world's oceans, the health of those waters is of increasing importance to yacht owners and crewmembers. Scientists and researchers, however, face a big obstacle in learning more about our oceans: access to vessels. Thankfully, own…

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The Superyacht Life Foundation 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas You've likely seen more than a few headlines and stories from traditional news media chronicling sordid details about superyacht owners’ lives, giving the impression that people who buy these yachts are hoarding their wealth, have no empathy for the rest of society, and essentially live like Th…

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Hong Kong - Interview with Pete Spurrier - bonus episode 42:05

2y ago42:05

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In this episode of TravelZoom we pay tribute to Hong Kong. The host, Aga Skoczypiec who lived in Hong Kong for 8 years, interviews Pete Spurrier, the author of an exceptional series of guidebooks to Hong Kong. Pete takes us on a tour through Hong Kong's past and tells us how the city has changed during its short modern history. He uncovers the stor…

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Singapore bonus episode - Interview with Chef Petrina Loh 18:13

2y ago18:13

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Today we have a Singapore bonus episode for you – our interview with chef Petrina Loh. When we were conducting the interviews for the main episode, Petrina was travelling in Japan and Korea doing food research and looking for inspiration for the menu at Morsels, the restaurant she is the chef and owner of. We missed her back then, but we caught up …

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Singapore 41:28

2y ago41:28

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In this episode, we're going to city-state Singapore. We speak to: · Eisen Teo, a historian, museum curator and author about how Singapore has evolved from being one of the poorest countries in 1960s into becoming one of the riches places on Earth. · Dzung do Nguyen, urban planner working in Singapore, about the cutting-edge yet sustainable archite…

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Megayacht News Radio: Daphne D'Offay, Ocean Independence Charter Broker 22:56

2y ago22:56

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas As a senior charter manager and group director with Ocean Independence. Daphne D’Offay oversees the charter marketing operations for the company’s American-managed fleet. She has keen insight into how first-time yacht-charter guests are discovering this extraordinary vacation option, and how ya…

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Paris, France 36:07

2+ y ago36:07

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In this episode, we're going to Paris, France and talk about: · While setting the standards for what's synonymous with urban beauty today, is Paris becoming a boutique city that only some can enjoy? We talk to Alexandra Senes, a journalist, traveler and a fashion brand creator - kilometre.paris. · Paris hidden architectural gems and a walking tour …

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Megayacht News Radio: Peter Busfield, NZ Marine 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas As the executive director of the New Zealand Marine Industry Association, Peter Busfield helps promote his country's vast cruising and service offerings to superyacht owners, guests, and crew worldwide. During the pandemic, of course, that became tremendously difficult, since New Zealand kept i…

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Megayacht News Radio: Mark Duncan, Fraser Yachts 30:30

2+ y ago30:30

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas It’s no secret that boating and yachting have been booming due to the pandemic, with people from all walks of life realizing that being out on the water, with just your family, is one of the safest and most relaxing ways to spend time. The upper end of the industry that we cover has certainly b…

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Megayacht News Radio: Understanding the Russian Yacht Seizures 12:15

2+ y ago12:15

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas News media and social media around the world have covered the ongoing Russian yacht arrests and detentions related to the invasion of Ukraine. However, a number of media reports and social media posts since March have gotten the facts wrong, which has understandably led to confusion about what …

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 53:23

2+ y ago53:23

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In this episode, we're going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and talk about: · Rio’s extraordinary natural setting and the city’s complex urban life with the local architect Sergio Poggi · Rio’s glorious decadence, its physical representations, and hidden gems with Tom Winterbottom. Tom is author of A cultural History of Rio de Janeiro after 1889: Glorio…

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Megayacht News Radio: The Superyacht Crew Mental Health Crisis 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Due to growing concerns about mental health among superyacht crew, we have a sobering conversation for this episode. Tim Clarke, the director of Quay Crew, and Charles Watkins, the managing director of and a clinical psychologist with Mental Health Support Solutions, explain how their companies…

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Melbourne, Australia 45:48

3y ago45:48

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In this episode, we're going to Melbourne, Australia and talk about: The early days of Melbourne, gold rush boom and the rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney with Robyn Annear. Robyn is author of six books of history, including Bearbrass, A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker’s Melbourne, and Nothing New: A history of second-hand. Architecture an…

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Megayacht News Radio: Patrick Lahey, Triton Submarines 29:13

3y ago29:13

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Personal submarines have become more popular aboard megayachts--but they're also more than just toys. They open up a world of possibilities to owners, guests, and crew, letting them see life beneath the ocean's surface that otherwise they'd never discover, and in turn better appreciate this big…

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Megayacht News Radio: Bugsy Drake, Superyacht Stew & Queen of Theme 25:40

3y ago25:40

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Christine “Bugsy” Drake is a superyacht stew who thousands of television fans are familiar with thanks to the Bravo series Below Deck Mediterranean. More importantly, Bugsy is a seasoned yachtie and a newly published book author. She wowed television viewers with her extraordinary creativity th…

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Megayacht News Radio: Geoff Moore, West Nautical 37:04

3y ago37:04

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Geoff Moore, the managing director of West Nautical, accomplishes a lot with a small team in terms of superyacht management, sales, and charter. What's particularly notable, though, West Nautical is making a concerted effort to educate buyers, owners, and charterers. In fact, the staff regularl…

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Los Angeles, USA 50:16

3y ago50:16

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In this episode, we talk about: History and culture with Dennis McDougal, author, and journalist. His book, Privileged Son, was described by New York Times as “illuminating reading for anyone interested in 20th-century Los Angeles”. Urbanism and architecture with Wendy Gilmartin, LA-based architect and writer Hidden gems with Liz Ohanesian, LA mag …

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Megayacht News Radio: Falcon Tenders, Superyacht Tender Specialists 31:16

3y ago31:16

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Mark Pascoe and Dean Stoneman run the British superyacht tender builder Falcon Tenders. While Falcon is a new name in the sector, Mark and Dean are anything but new to the world of highly detailed, high-performing craft. In fact, they're pairing their collective experience to bring something ne…

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Megayacht News Radio: Yomira, Charter Designers for Extraordinary Experiences 36:23

3y ago36:23

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Amanda Armstrong and Neil Hornsby are two longtime charter brokers who actually consider themselves more like charter designers. The founders of Yomira, which translates to “your ocean” in Sanskrit, are not your customary charter professionals, and neither is their firm. Armstrong and Hornsby r…

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Megayacht News Radio: Go Where the Yachts Go 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas Fort Lauderdale and Bermuda are each renown for their beautiful waters. While Fort Lauderdale additionally holds the title of Yachting Capital of The World, Bermuda has caught on with superyacht owners and guests in more recent year. The two destinations are pairing their nautical strengths for…

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Megayacht News Radio: Tom Mukamal, IGY Marinas 25:15

3+ y ago25:15

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We love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideas The pandemic saw a marked increase in yacht buying and yacht chartering activities around the world. Similarly, it proved to yachting industry representatives that the way business has been done for years may not be the best path forward. In fact, Tom Mukamal, the CEO of IGY Marinas, is among t…

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Barcelona, Spain 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

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In this episode, we talk to Carme Ruscalleda, a world-renowned Michelin star chef, and learn about local cuisine and her favorite culinary experiences in the city. We talk culture with historian Dani Cortijo, and learn how the city transformed after the 1992 Olympics and why Catalans celebrate a 'pooping log' instead of Santa Claus (true story!). W…

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