Best Watkinson Podcasts (2024)

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Writer Douglas Watkinson on the half-hour era of "The Bill" 1:38

2h ago1:38

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"It got on with the job!" - Bestselling novelist and highly experienced scriptwriter Douglas Watkinson joined #TheBill ranks for two memorable episodes in 1988. In this clip, he discusses why he preferred the half-hour era...Enjoy over 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast#JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting…

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#8 - John Grimes, CEO at Smart Energy Council 44:36

13h ago44:36

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In this episode of the Solar Coaster Podcast, we welcome John Grimes, CEO of the Smart Energy Council. He joins our Technical Team to discuss his fascinating journey from his early life in the highlands of Papua New Guinea through to his pivotal role in advocating for Australia's solar and renewable energy sectors. We delve deep into the future of …

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Writer Isabelle Grey on "Villain" 1:12

2d ago1:12

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One of the longest serving #TheBill writers Isabelle Grey joins #ReachingAVerdict author Edward Kellett as he makes his presenting debut on #TheBillPodcast In this clip, Isabelle recalls how police advisor Malcolm Haddow inspired her powerful 1998 story "Villain".Watch 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast#JoinTheInvestigation …

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Writer Russell Lewis on "The Bill" 1:09

9d ago1:09

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Before he created #Endeavour the mighty Russell Lewis cut his scriptwriting teeth on #TheBill having first played P.C. Banks in 1988!Russell has recorded multiple episode commentaries for #TheBillPodcast Patreon channel and his insights are breathtaking.Enjoy 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast#JoinTheInvestigation #Wednesday…

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#16 Franki Ntabaza - Music Production, Mixing, Mastering, Building and Operating a Commercial Studio and More! 1:30:51

16d ago1:30:51

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Franki Ntabaza is CEO and Founder of FMN studio and works as an audio engineer working at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver BC. We discuss the ins and outs of working with artists in the studio, the processes of constructing a song, the evolutions of the music and podcasts industries, Trump on Theo Von, the state of Canada's economy and more!…

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Writer Garry Lyons on "Speaking Freely" 1:25

16d ago1:25

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Acclaimed playwright and scriptwriter Garry Lyons has recorded video commentaries for all four of his #TheBill stories, where in each he is reunited with a member of the cast. In this clip he recalls how he was asked to write #SpeakingFreely especially for the phenomenal #BarbaraThorn to highlight the machismo culture that female police officers li…

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Aotearoan Wildlife & Pine Marten Deep Dive 1:00:04

24d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Welcome to episode 27 of Zoology Ramblings! We start the episode by sharing some quick conservation good news, including incentivising environmentally friendly behaviours in Copenhagen and the discovery of the world's largest land mammal migration in South Sudan. We then both talk about Aotearoan species, including the weird and wonderful kakapo an…

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#15 Eric Morettin - Neck of The Woods, Content Creation, LUXERY TRAP, Pantera and More! 1:00:40

24d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Eric Morettin is bass player in the progressive death metal band Neck of The Woods from Vancouver BC. He is also has a Youtube Channel revolving around guitar tech, repairs, amp modeling, rig impressions and artists such as Zakk Wylde and Pantera. We discuss him joining Neck of The woods, tracking the LUXERY TRAP EP, achieving specific guitar tones…

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Writer Candy Denman on "Blowing It All Away" 1:28

23d ago1:28

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What happens when an off-duty police officer is offered drugs at a party? Best-selling novelist and scriptwriter Candy Denman explored this scenario in #BlowingItAllAway starring Suzanne Maddock as Cass Rickman.Watch 110 cast & crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast#JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting…

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The Bill Podcast 129: The Future 1:07:30

27d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Please note: a video version of this podcast is available to watch for free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/future-of-bill-109785528In this hour-long special, Oliver introduces the new presenting family, who each reveal their first special guest interviewees.The Bill Podcast is brought to you in proud association with georgefairbrother.com…

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"Lost In Solway" from George Fairbrother (Sponsor Promo) 1:00

28d ago1:00

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Natalie Roles narrates this promo for our friend and sponsor George Fairbrother's latest novel "Lost in Solway"Solway is a tough industrial city somewhere on England's North Sea coast. The Great Depression laid waste to its proud engineering and shipbuilding heritage, creating poverty on a Dickensian scale, but the onset of World War Two offered th…

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#14 Liev Dalton - Terrain Paradigm, Scientism, Truth and more! 1:01:14

1M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Liev Dalton is the host of the podcast Beyond Terrain where he covers health and wellbeing through a holistic lens embedded in the Terrain Paradigm. He advocates taking responsibility for ones health so they can optimize and thrive through hard work and a growth mindset. We discuss the Terrain Paradigm, Karl Popper's falsification principle, faith …

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Brown hyenas & crayfish, great white fear mongering, community optimism, lethal owl control & celebrating female rangers 58:50

30d ago58:50

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Welcome to episode 26 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, we are back to our regular podcast structure and begin by sharing some quick nature news followed by our animals of the week. Robi talks about brown hyena phylogeny, and how new research may see it re-classified into an extinct genus. Taxonomy nerds, this one's for you! I talk about the invasiv…

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Writer Paul Finch on horror in "The Bill" 1:39

1M ago1:39

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Legendary crime fiction author Paul Finch shares his memories of writing Mickey Webb's debut #TheBill story #ProtectAndSurvive inspired by his own experiences as a former police officer!Listen to the full interview, along with 110 more cast and crew commentaries on patreon.com/thebillpodcast#JoinTheInvestigation #WednesdayWriting…

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"Taste and Decency: The Swizzlewick Story" from Saturday Morning Press (Sponsor Promo) 1:00

1M ago1:00

1:00

Natalie Roles narrates a promo for this stunning book from our sponsor Michael Seely of Saturday Morning Press:In 1964, BBC1 launched a new twice weekly serial designed to be something different from the usual soap fare such as their own 'Compact', set in the posh offices of a ladies magazine. Set in a Midlands town (and made by the BBC's Birmingha…

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Writer Nicholas McInerny on "The Bill" 1:18

1M ago1:18

1:18

It all starts with the script! Without its talented scriptwriters, #TheBill wouldn't have been the smash hit we all know, love and miss! In a new series of #WednesdayWriting posts #TheBillPodcast will be highlighting some of the most prolific and talented writers who brought Sun Hill to life.Prolific Sun Hill scribe Nicholas McInerny wrote 29 episo…

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"Catching a Killer" from GIB Consultancy (Sponsor Promo) 0:30

2M ago0:30

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Natalie Roles narrates this promo for The Bill Podcast sponsor and former detective Stuart Gibbon's latest book, "Catching a Killer".Stuart Gibbon and Crime historian Stephen Wade examine the investigation of Murder from a historical and modern-day perspective, with reference to criminal law, police procedure and forensic evidence.Order from Amazon…

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Deep dive: European bison (plus weird tree shrimps and slimy jawless fish) 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

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Welcome to episode 25 of Zoology Ramblings, where Robi and I do a deep dive into European bison. Before we do, we talk about very bizarre animals of the week, featuring the slimy, jawless hagfish and an expedition that led to the discovery of tree-dwelling shrimps the size of a grain of sand! For our deep dive, we delve into how bison were almost c…

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#13 Guro Ilan Srulovicz of Inside Fighting 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Guro Ilan Srulovicz is the host of Inside Fighting and founder of R.A.I.D Survival Systems. He is a 3rd degree black belt and a recognized guro in the Filipino art of Doce Pares Eskrima under Master Chris Bautista, grandson of the legendary Cacoy Cañete. He also holds a 3rd Degree black belt in the empty hand Filipino system of Pangamot and the Gra…

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Nature is queer, Iberian lynx, Whistling dogs, Big cats in the UK and Festival of Nature 1:21:46

2M ago1:21:46

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Welcome to episode 24 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, Robi and I share exciting news of having met up recently in the UK, with Robi speaking at a Pride Community Campfire that I hosted with my colleagues. This leads onto a wonderful conservation about the innate queerness of nature featuring lesbian bonobos and elephant orgies. For our animals of …

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The Bill Podcast 128: Paul Marquess (Executive Producer) Part 3 32:40

2M ago32:40

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It's the finale of this stunning trilogy of Podcasts with Paul Marquess!I hope you'll agree that Natalie asked all the big questions throughout this interview and that for his part, Paul answered honestly and showed a lot of genuine affection for the programme. Thank you very much Paul for coming on the Podcast and to Natalie for making it all poss…

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Episode #12 - Frank Watkinson 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Frank Watkinson is an indie musician with an intimate and vulnerable sound characterized by minimalist production. He produces original tracks as well as many covers of a diverse variety. Check out his music on Youtube and across streaming platforms!By Christian McMillen

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Episode #11 - Matt Purkis of Black Pontiac 31:37

2M ago31:37

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Matt Purkis is the singer of the band Black Pontiac. We discuss their most recent singles Call Me Lover and I Need Peace But War Is Fun. We also discuss their most recent tour, mixing, Drake and Kendrick BEEF and AI's place in modern musicianship.By Christian McMillen

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Episode #10 - Online Predator Intervention 31:20

3M ago31:20

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Online Predator Intervention is a page operated by an anonymous decoy who works in the field of catching child predators. This decoy along with Alex Rosen recently participated in the exposing of lobbyist Michael Knaapen, formally the chair of the state Democratic Party's LGBTQ+ Diversity Leadership Council in Maryland.…

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Episode #9 - Liev Dalton 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Liev Dalton is the host of the series Beyond Terrain where he covers health and wellbeing through a holistic lens. He advocates taking responsibility for ones health so they can optimize and thrive through hard work and a growth mindset. Find him here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.terrain/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTerr…

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The Bill Podcast 127: Paul Marquess (Executive Producer) Part 2 30:30

3M ago30:30

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In Part 2 of this epic Podcast with Paul Marquess, the man who was tasked with revamping "The Bill" in the Noughties shares his memories of the late great Bernie Nolan (Sgt. Sheelagh Murphy) and securing guest stars like Lynda Bellingham and Lysette Anthony. Natalie also asks Paul about the famous gay kiss storyline! Paul also discusses the ups and…

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OTCB May 24, 2024; Paul Dawson 1:19:18

4M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

This week on the OTCB Podcast, Paul Dawson of the Back-to-Back Champion Buffalo Bandits stops by after winning his 3rd NLL title in his illustrious 17 year career. After not being re-signed by the Knigthawks, Dawson began the season with the Mammoth but once their season was lost, a last minute deal to the Bandits turned his and their seasons aroun…

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With Nothing Underneath || Singular Focus 50:59

4M ago50:59

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In this episode I speak with Pip Durell founder of With Nothing Underneath to explore having singular focus at your business grows, how to lead, the reality of what it takes and how to celebrate the journey . Start ups are exciting and much discussed but there is something particularly intriguing about those companies that make it to adolescence. Y…

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OTCB Finals Preview w Mitch Belisle 57:39

4M ago57:39

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This week on the OTCB Podcast we break down the NLL Finals as Buffalo looks defend their title against their instate rivals from Albany.With Pat on the road to cover the games this weekend on TSN, Mr Luxurious Mitch Belisle slides in to give some more in-depth analysis of what should be an incredible series. Will experience prevail or will the upst…

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East London Cloth || Make The Old New 58:53

4M ago58:53

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Gemma Moulton is the founder of East London Cloth. Gemma has crafted a visual narrative, a sensibility, a place and space all of her very own. It is both timeless and of the moment. It draws intelligently and interestingly on the past. The business has evolved quickly from making curtains, to café curtains by post and now as a fabric house of its v…

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Funerals & bat hawks, cow-stomached birds, sexy snake and deer taxonomy, badgers in the firing line, AI footprints, night club crocodiles & Star Wars gibbons 1:24:08

4M ago1:24:08

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Welcome to episode 23 of Zoology Ramblings! Sporadic and rambling as ever, Robi and I finally get round to recording another Zoology Ramblings episode. We fill you in on some life updates, including a very moving experience I had attending the Funeral for Nature in Bath. Robi shares some of his highlights from his recent trip to the Okavango Delta,…

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The Bill Podcast 126: Paul Marquess (Executive Producer) Part 1 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for you all to meet the man described by the press as 'The Axeman' when he was tasked in 2002 with trying to save "The Bill"... the one and only Mr. Paul Marquess (Executive Producer, 2002-2005)We owe Natalie Roles a HUGE amount of thanks for making this interview happen. Also massive thanks to Paul, who gave…

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OTCB May 10, 2024; Elliott and Watkinson 1:40:26

4M ago1:40:26

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This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome back both Jake Elliott and Colton Watkinson to the program. Elliott's up first as he'll help us try and figure out what happened to the Toronto Rock and San Diego Seals- the #1 and #2 seeded teams were both swept in the NLL Semi-Finals. Then it's the Captain of the FireWolves Colton Watkinson joining us as t…

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#7 - Special Announcements w/ Just Another Solar Podcast 59:04

4M ago59:04

59:04

In this episode of the Solar Coaster Podcast, we have some special guests and special announcements. Nigel Morris (Solar Analytics) and Luke Beattie (SG Wholesale & iStore) from Just Another Solar Podcast join us to announce that Catch Power has acquired Solar Analytics. We chat about what this exciting announcement means and some of the latest hot…

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OTCB Super SemiFinal Show 1:32:15

5M ago1:32:15

1:32:15

This week on the OTCB Podcast we vault into the heat of the NLL SemiFinals with four of them who will be on the broadcasts this weekend.Jon Abbott and Steve Bermel will be calling games during the Toronto-Buffalo series, while Cooper Perkins and Brendan Glasheen will have the action between San Diego and Albany. All four have been around these team…

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Ben Watkinson Creative Director of GF Smith || Longevity 54:08

5M ago54:08

54:08

We ask Ben Watkinson, Creative Director of GF Smith, about the power of paper, the work of a paper merchant, resilience, innovation, company culture, longevity and what the next one hundred years might bring. When I begin work with a new client, their specific understanding of success is a vital first step. Often I find myself ushering people towar…

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#6 - A history of Off-Grid in Australia w/ Lindsay Hart (Selectronic) 53:01

5M ago53:01

53:01

In this episode of the Solar Coaster Podcast, we are joined by Lindsay Hart, Commercial Director at Selectronic, a solar industry legend with decades of experience in off-grid energy. We discuss the history of off-grid solar in Australia, the resilience of Australian manufacturing and the latest news from Selectronic. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to …

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OTCB April 25, 2024; Playoffs 1:26:18

5M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

This week on the OTCB Podcast Mitch Belisle subs in for Pat as the fellas talk about the playoffs!After 21 weeks on intense NLL action, we have out final 8 teams on the March to May. The Rock were the best team all year and hold the #1 seed- is this the year they finally get past the semi-finals?Four great match-ups gives us a triple-header on Satu…

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OTCB Apr 18, 2024; Cam Holding 1:16:06

5M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome back Cam Holding of the San Diego Seals. Quietly going about their business down in SoCal, the Seals have locked up the #2 seed in the NLL Playoffs and will have home floor for the first two rounds. This is a group with a ton of savvy veterans and Holding is one of those leading the young corp by example. He…

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OTCB April 12, 2024; Rob 'Sato' Williams 1:28:20

5M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome back good friend, Rob Williams to talk about the hottest team in the NLL- the Vancouver Warriors. It's been a long time coming for the Vancouver franchise to be in play-off contention and after winning 5 of their last 6 games, the Warriors are making a real solid push. They can't afford anymore losses but wi…

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The Bill Podcast 125: Michael Seely (Saturday Morning Press) 54:10

5M ago54:10

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HE'S BACK! Oliver returns to The Bill Podcast while Natalie is away filming. In this bonus edition of the show, Oliver interviews his good friend Michael Seely (author, TV historian, publisher and sponsor of The Bill Podcast) where we discuss his brilliant work with Saturday Morning Press. The two TV historians trade research stories and share thei…

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Nicholas Balfe, Holm || Self-Taught 54:48

5M ago54:48

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If curiosity is your north star, you will enjoy this. How does being self-taught impact the life of a creative entrepreneur? Those who live a life of creativity are often driven by something quite simple - curiosity, wonder and questioning. There is an innate desire to want to understand something, to work something out, to communicate and to explo…

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The Bill Podcast 124: Pal Aron (DC Brandon Kane) Part 3 46:14

6M ago46:14

46:14

Welcome to the extended finale of this three-course feast of an interview with the wonderful Pal Aron!Pal and Natalie continue to discuss his time at Sun Hill, where Natalie asks him to share some memories of some of their lovely colleagues...Pal also reflects on his time on the cobbles, his role in the BAFTA-winning sitcom Stella, his recent writi…

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OTCB Mar 28, 2024; Mitch Belisle co-host 1:34:54

6M ago1:34:54

1:34:54

This week on the OTCB Podcast, while Teddy is away Pat welcomes Mitch Belisle to the show to ride shotgun.A wild week 17 saw a little bit of everything, including 4 OT games and the Warriors putting up 21 on the Wings. Week 18 is small but mighty as every game from here on out has major playoff implications on the March to May. We'll keep the vibes…

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Earnt || Original Thinking 52:52

6M ago52:52

52:52

How to ignite original thinking to action and how to keep that independence of thought at the heart of all you do as your businees grows. I think that we would all liked to be described as original. I think we also like to think that our designs, branding, website, shop or investment strategy meet that threshold too. But it is a high one. There are…

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OTCB Mar 21, 2024; Marshal King 1:28:16

6M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

This week on the Off the Crosse Bar Podcast we welcome back to the show, and to the NLL, Marshal King. After taking some time off when his fiance Emily Cox passed away due to cancer, King made his return to the NLL this past weekend as the Desert Dogs rolled into Vancouver. To say it was an emotional night would be an understatement but with family…

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OTCB Mar 14, 2024; Trade Deadline Recap 1:25:56

6M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

This week on the OTCB Podcast we take look in to what was a sort of eventful NLL Trade Deadline.There were four trades as teams jockey for position in the standings hoping they can find the right chemistry for the stretch drive. One of our most positive vibes ever, another round of BoxBets and a whole lot more, this week on OTCB.…

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Ben Prescott || Read Your Client 55:14

6M ago55:14

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How do we tune into clients? How can we read them quickly? How can we take feedback well? How can we be collaborative? How can we help them tell their story? I always enjoy the dedications and acknowledgements in books. Such hidden treasures. Recently, I had the pleasure of wolfing down Thomas Heatherwick’s latest book ‘Humanise – a Maker’s Guide T…

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OTCB Mar 8, 2024; Ryan Smith 2:04:51

6M ago2:04:51

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This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome back friend of the program, Ryan Smith of the Rochester Knighthawks.After dropping six straight games, Smith and the KHawks got a much needed win this past in Panther City. This week they've got the high-flying FireWolves coming to town in a must win game if they're going to have a shot of the post-season. S…

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OTCB Feb 29, 2024; Zach Currier 1:52:16

7M ago1:52:16

1:52:16

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome back the President of the NLLPA, and reigning NLL TPOY Zach Currier. Currier, like the Roughnecks got off to a slow start this season under new Head Coach, Josh Sanderson. But now, on a three game winning-streak, Currier lets us know that the Roughnecks are indeed, "Back".We look back at a wild …

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