Best Area 215 Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 221: Timeframe Matters 51:13

2d ago51:13

51:13

By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

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219 Roberto Pleitavino, President Oris Japan 1:05:20

3h ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Previously Roberto was the General Manager BrandLoyalty, President Zwiesel Japan, Export Manager and Retail And Sales Promotion Manager Japan. He has a law degree from Universita degli Studi di Torino and was on the Executive Training Programme (ETP) in Japan

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Episode 220: Risk-off Areas 21:45

6d ago21:45

21:45

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the S&P being flat this week, risk off areas in fixed income, if recent movement in Utilities and Staples contradicts the risk off view, the Japanese Yen and Nikkei, and recent performance of value areas like Financials, Materials, and Industrials.By Kevin Firari

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218 Alejandro Cabal, President Tetra Pak Japan & Korea 52:57

6h ago52:57

52:57

From October 2024 Alejandro will become Global CEO of Schoeller Allibert. Previously for Tetra Pak, he was VP Packaging Solution Moderna Italy, Managing Director Tetra Pak Iberia, Managing Director Tetra Pak Italy, Global CB BU Marketing Director Sweden, Executive Commercial Director Madrid, Executive Commercial Director Bogata, Sales Manager Exxon…

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217 Scott Sato, Chairman, AoraNow Inc 1:05:12

12h ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Previously Scott was Chairman Circlace Inc, CEO Tricor, President Pasona, Manager EY Scott has an undergraduate degree in accounting from Iona University.

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Episode 219: Stronger Than You'd Think 35:02

35m ago35:02

35:02

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from equities, gold, and what a falling dollar means for an array of assets.By Kevin Firari

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Episode 218: Broad Market 55:49

40m ago55:49

55:49

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the market rebound above 5400, the long-term environment, and the concept of a “broad market”. Is Growth vs. Value the same for all pieces of the market? What have been the ripple effects of a weak dollar? Is “insider” selling something to concern yourself about?…

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216 Joe Hart, Global President Dale Carnegie & Associates 1:00:55

15h ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Previously Joe was President Asset Health, President at Info Ally, Development Director Taubman, and as a lawyer, Associate at Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, Associate at Clark, Klein & Beaumont. He has a BA from the University of Michigan and a JD from the Wayne State University Law School. He is a certified trainer in the Dale Carnegie Course.…

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Episode 217: Theses 41:21

4d ago41:21

41:21

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the gap down in the S&P 500 on Monday, the increase in volatility, election year seasonality, and the recent move in the Nikkei.By Kevin Firari

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215 Richard Lyle, President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Vice-President Trade & FDI, Intralink 1:03:59

18d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Previously Richard was Representative Director at Avira, Senior Inward Investment Officer at the British Consulate-General Osaka, Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Heavy industries, and Assistant Language Teacher Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

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Episode 216: Market Vacation 19:33

28d ago19:33

19:33

In this week’s episode, David rides solo and provides an important update after seeing the start of August off to its worst start since 2002. With plenty of outside uncertainty (assassination attempts, Presidents removing themselves from consideration, Crowdstrike server outages, Venezuela uprising) it is important to focus on price. In this episod…

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214 Emma Dean, Area Director APMEA North, President British American Tabacco (BAT) Japan 1:06:03

26d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Previously Emma was Head of Marketing North Asia Area BAT, Customer Director Unilever ANZ, Trade Category Director Unilever China, Unilever Australasia Customer Manager. She has a B.A. in Commerce from Curtin University of Technology.

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The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and the Epilogue(s) #217 51:08

1M ago51:08

51:08

WE DO IT ALL. (We think.) From unearthing the apparently controversial sweetie that lies in the depths of Area Zero; to a final confusing encounter with Arven's parents; seeing what our friends in Team Star are up to; and the latest dance craze sweeping Kitakami—started by a twisted little monster called Pecharunt. And, Josh finally watches Thir13e…

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Episode 215: Breaking? 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

In this week's episode David and Ian discuss recent performance of the major indices, the notable 2% down day witnessed this week, emerging sectors and industries like financials, the presidential election and seasonality, and international equities.By Kevin Firari

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212 Nicolas Villeger, Founder & Managing Director, Tradentry 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Previously Nicolas was Representative Director and CEO Louis Vuitton Japan, Managing Director DFS Japan and Korea, Vice President Operations North Asia and SEA, Tesla, President & CEO Coach Japan, Regional Director, President & Representative Director Japan, Longchamp, Director, General Manager Japan, Estee Lauder, General Manager Shiseido Japan. N…

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The Indigo Disk, Pt. II: Coastal Biome, Savannah Biome, Canyon Biome, Polar Biome, and Elite Four (#216) 58:22

21d ago58:22

58:22

The valiant knight Don Joey and fun-loving guy Esteban Humano enter the Blueberry Academy's Terarium and it's THUNDERDOME! These are some of the toughest fights we've taken on in all our years, even if not all Elite Four members were pulling their weight (and certainly not in terms of the Elite Tests). Also, it's our penultimate episode of the seas…

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212 Bernard Delmas, Lead Independent Director, Nissan Motor Corporation 1:18:00

1M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Previously Bernard was Representative in Japan for Pylote, Group Senior Advisor at Michelin, Nihon Michelin Tire Chairman, Nihon Michelin Tire President, Member of the Board Ichikoh Industries. Bernard has an MBA for HEC School Of Management and a MSC from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Nancy.…

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Chasing Waterfalls and The Indigo Disk, Pt. I: Welcome to Blueberry Academy (#215) 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

We're back from our travels and travails, chasing waterfalls and mostly finding big, bad battles at the top of all of them. Don Joey's knights-errant couldn't resist the call to put down the Kitakami Ogre Clan, seek the riches of the Glitterati, and the glory of the Academy Ace Tournament. Meanwhile, Esteban Humano and his totally human friends spe…

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Episode 214: Fish in a Barrel 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss the origin of Fish in Barrel, the once in 1.3 Million year event that took place this week, the efficiency of markets, and the significance of this week on the rest of the year.By Kevin Firari

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211 Christian Mecker, President Bosch Mobility South and East Asia 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

Previously Christian was VP Sales and Application Diesel Systems Robert Bosch, General Manager Robert Bosch Japan, Directeur des Ventes Robert Bosch France. He has a mechanical engineering degree from Ecole centrale de Lyon

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Gangs of New York: why the film is almost as bad as DiCaprio and Diazs' accents Episode 219 GTSC podcast 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Bill the Butcher is easily one of the top movie villains of all time. And everyone's favorite morning show host, Bill Schulz, returns to explain why Daniel Day Lewis carries the carcass known as Gangs of New York across the finish line. Bill wants to get knuckle deep on the Martin Scorsese film that wrongfully allowed Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron …

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Episode 49: Don't Look Behind You, Nightcrawler! 53:44

1M ago53:44

53:44

The Ghoulies talk about one of the internet's first cryptids, The Nightcrawler! Kind of like the Judas Priest song but the beast in white, not black. Support the Show. Follow us on them internetz instagram: area_215 Become a Patreon member for cocktail recipes!By Area 215

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Episode 213: Same Old Story 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the continued dominance of mega caps, the continued non-relevance of small caps, consolidations in industrials, financials, and healthcare, recent performance in commodities, and Bitcoin breaking down.By Kevin Firari

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210 Tim O’Rourke, Country Manager, Meltwater Japan 57:14

1M ago57:14

57:14

Previously Tim has held a number of roles with Meltwater: Area Director, Managing Director Australia, Senior Client Success Manager Australia, Sales Manager Australia, Sales Consultant Australia. Prior to Meltwater, he was a journalist with the Herald Sun in Melbourne.

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Episode 212: Thin 14:04

2M ago14:04

14:04

In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss breadth and the continued thin nature of this market. They also touch on sector relative strength, metals and miners, the Yen, and the U.S. Dollar.By Kevin Firari

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209 Ji Watson Representative Director, CEO, MW Japan; EVP, CFO, MW APAC 1:11:07

2M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Previously Ji was Senior Partner, IBM Worldwide Finance and Operations Director at Ogilvy and Mather Advertising; Director, Brand Strategy Group; Director, Global Agency Coa-Cola; Marketing Manager, Turner Broadcasting. She has an MBA from Emory University – Goizueta Business School and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Oglethorpe Universi…

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The Way Home (#214) 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

Arven, aka Billy from Stranger Things, assembles a team of people just crazy enough to venture down into the Great Crater of Paldea and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Naturally, Don Joey & Esteban Humano fall into that category. Together, they venture into Arven's heart of darkness, where the whole episode becomes learning that a guy we ha…

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Episode 211: Field Hippos 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from Tech and Semis, the potential breadth flush, and weakness overseas.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

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208 Michael Standar, Regional Director Troax AB 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

Previously Michael was Board Chairman and Director Voestalpine Bohler Welding Asia Pacific, Business Development Director-Consumables ESAB Asia Pacific, Country Manager Japan and Korea ESAB, President Besam Japan, Product Manager Eiga AB, Sales Engineer, Market Manager Asia Pacific Nomafa AB. He has a Master of Science from the Faculty of Engineeri…

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Path of Legends, Starfall Street, and Victory Road (#213) 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

So it's come to this: the conclusions (perhaps?) of all three Paldean paths. And boy, do Don Joey's knights finally get the glorious battles they were thirsting for—along with a hefty side dish of lengthy cutscenes. We take on Arven/Arwen/Billy, undoubtedly not helping with his daddy issues; finally find out who Cassiopeia is (the one character NOT…

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207 Gustav Strandell, Executive Director, Kohitsuji-kai Group International Care System KK 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Previously Gustav was CEO Maihama Club Nursing Homes, Managing Director, Swedish Care Institute, Consultant Access Technology. Gustav Graduated with an MA in East Asian Studies from Stockholm University.

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Episode 210: Tech Week 18:12

3M ago18:12

18:12

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the continued dominance from large cap tech names like AAPL and MSFT, while discussing the relative underperformance from the rest of the sectors. They also cover the recent performance of international areas, how bonds are starting to show signs of life, the US Dollar, and Japanese Yen.…

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Why Iron Man is like an MCU Cybertruck and why Kevin Israel explains how it's overhyped Episode 218 GTSC podcast 1:19:30

2M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Surprise, we're back! And no better way to re-integrate than having our own Kevin Israel plop back into the Gutter's chair. His selection of Iron Man will shock and amaze everyone as he's the quintessential Marvel fan. Host Kevin Gootee and special guest co-host Bill Schulz (Formerly of Compound Media, currently suffering White Sox Fan) are dying t…

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Alfornada Gym, Montenevera Gym, Glaseado Gym, and Team Star Fighting Crew (#212) 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

In an attempt to get our adventurers' levels back on the... well, level, we take on the final three Paldean gyms and the final Team Star Base. One valiant knight faces some tough battles, while a less valiant traveler follows a slightly different path—one which involves a lot of rolling balls of poop up the sides of mountains, until finally, Sisyph…

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Episode 209: Struggle Bus 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued opportunity cost of owning Small Caps, lack of risk parity in Treasuries, the trade weighted dollar, credit spreads, sector analysis, and market breadth deterioration.By Kevin Firari

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206 Tim Hewitt, Japan Country Manager, BMS Group 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Previously Tim was an Associate General Counsel at Marelli, Director Indirect Sales at Colt Technology Services, Senior Lawyer Minter Ellison Lawyers. He has a Law Degree, Bachelor of Asian Studies and is a graduate from the from the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA

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Episode 48: We're Not in Pennsylvania Anymore 1:08:00

3M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

The Ghoulies first real adventure outside of the Northeast. Tune in as they head to Louisiana to talk about the Rougarou, Louisiana's own regional cryptid! Sources:Rougarou “Curious Louisiana: Where exactly did the Rougarou come from?” by Katherine Frazer, 10/23, https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/curious-louisiana-where-exactly-did-the-roug…

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Cascarrafa Gym, Medali Gym, and Gimmighoul Grab (Ft. Greg Leatherman) #211 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

On the road outside Cascarrafa, Don Joey & Esteban Humano encounter Lysander Lux, a traveling merchant with exquisite taste in fashion, Pokémon, and ruthless capitalism. The trio descends upon the Water and Normal gyms, in particular finding a kindred spirit (aka disenchanted drinker) in Medali's Larry, who's just trying to make it through the day.…

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205 Tony Aram, Country Head Japan, Collectors Universe 1:16:37

3M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Previously Tony was in the Financial Accounting Group-Advisory and Administration, Nomura Holdings, Head of Real Estate Finance Macquarie Group, Chief Financial Officer Merrill Lynch, Area Financial Controller HSBC, Manager PWC and Auditor KPMG. He has a Bachelor of Economics, Accountancy from the University of Sydney.…

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Quaking Earth Titan, False Dragon Titan, Team Star Poison Crew, Team Star Fairy Crew (#210) 55:03

3M ago55:03

55:03

Don Joey & Esteban Humano return from their gap year to return their dragon motorcycles to their former glory, and rid Paldea of (most of) the notorious Team Star. They find that the land has been overrun with discordantly leveled trainers and Pokémon, but they are also sweet as hell. (Except for maybe one on Esteban's team, who gets herself into a…

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Episode 208: The Years are Short 32:40

4M ago32:40

32:40

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss Nvidia earnings and stock split announcement, other recent stock splits, Dow Theory and divergences, semiconductor seasonality, recent market performance, and the holiday weekend.By Kevin Firari

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204 Yannick Derrien, Country Manager Japan and APAC Area Manager IDKIDS 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

Previously, Yannick was General Manager Adolfo Dominguez Japan, Pandora Division Manager Bluebell, Deputy General manager PCSA, Japan Country Manager Fast Retailing Group, Japan CEO Mauboussin, Finance Management Program member GE Healthcare

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The Teal Mask DLC, Pt. II: Crystal Pool, Finding and Fighting the Loyal Three, Fighting and Capturing Ogerpon (#209) 52:38

4M ago52:38

52:38

It's a, a guy hunt! Our heroes find themselves caught in a Challengers type of situation, caught between Kieran & Ogerpon, and in order to resolve that tension we must take on the "Loyal"/"Lousy" Three. Traversing Kitakami leads Don Joey to meet some rather aggressive locals, while Esteban Humano is confronted by a goo-loving freak deep in the moun…

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Episode 207: The Percentage Life 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the solid rebound in equities and metals, including Gold and Copper. Interest rates find likely support for a move higher. What is a ‘weight of the evidence’ approach? And a potential summer return for Tech and Mega Caps.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

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203 Padraig MacColgain, Vice-President Head of APAC, Colt Data Centre Services 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Previously Padraig was Vice-President, Service Operations at Colt Data Centre Services, Director, Design, Build and Transition, Director, Core Technology, KVH, Manager Equant

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The Teal Mask DLC, Pt. I: First Signpost, Second Signpost, Dreaded Den, The Mask Festival, Third Signpost (#208) 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

Hola—or rather, konnichiwa! Don Joey & Esteban Humano are taking the next semester (aka two episodes) to complete a study abroad program over on Kitakami. As soon as they make landfall, they meet their home stay frenemy Carmine, and boyfriend, Kieran, and learn a bit about this land's strange ways. Or at least, the denizens of Mossui Town think the…

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Episode 206: Know Your Market History 42:40

4M ago42:40

42:40

By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

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202 Mitsuharu Kurokawa, President Toraya 1:22:52

4M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Mr. Kurokawa is the 18th generation of his family to run this traditional Japanese sweets business, which started in the 1500s in Kyoto. He has worked in the business his whole career and spent a year in their store in Paris.

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Team Star Dark Crew, Team Star Fire Crew, Lurking Steel Titan, Levincia Gym (#207) 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Our noble/ignoble adventurers sally forth into unexplored, ambiguously named lands such as the East Province (Area Two), and meet some pretty interesting new characters. Like Clive, who definitely is not Professor Clavell, who is also certainly not Mr. Walksabout. Esteban tries to take over Giacomo's crew and steal his Starmobile, while Don Joey ha…

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Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 4 - Spotlight on Turtle Mountain Rescue with Heather Kraus & Featured Artist Mandy Smestad - 5-6-2024 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

On the fourth episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly Forness-Wilson is joined by Heather Kraus of Turtle Mountain Rescue to talk about the upcoming “Paint and Sip” exhibit at the Arts for Verts gallery on May 9th from 4-8pm. We are also joined by this month’s featured artist, Mandy Smestad. Pr…

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