Best Branigan Podcasts (2024)

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Mitigating Harmonics in Electrical Systems 12:49

2h ago12:49

12:49

Have you ever experienced flickering lights, overheating equipment, or increased energy bills? Are you tired of dealing with equipment failure and power disruptions? With decades of experience, Brian breaks down the world of electrical harmonics and their significant impact on industrial systems. From historical insights to practical mitigation tip…

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Read Smart: Understanding China 38:20

5h ago38:20

38:20

Join us for the latest episode of The Read Smart podcast, where host Razia Iqbal speaks to Isabel Hilton, 2024 Chair of Judges and founder of China Dialogue and Tania Branigan, The Guardian’s foreign leader writer. Together, Razia and our guests discuss the complex cultural legacy of China, alongside the opportunities and challenges the country has…

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Mastering Power Quality Monitoring 12:22

5d ago12:22

12:22

Are you tired of spending time and money on power quality monitoring, only to get lackluster results? In this episode, gain insight into different types of monitoring equipment, how to set it up effectively, where to place it and most importantly, how to get accurate results from the process. Brian has been solving power quality problems for over 3…

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Ensuring Uninterrupted Power: A Deep Dive into UPS Systems 11:34

14d ago11:34

11:34

Did you know that even a one-second power interruption can cost your business thousands of dollars in damages? Don't let a power outage bring your operations to a halt. In this episode, Brian shares his expertise on how to choose the perfect UPS system for any facility. Keeping the power flowing is critical to businesses; Brian highlights the impor…

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Gardens Past and Present 38:41

17d ago38:41

38:41

Join us for the next episode of The Read Smart podcast, where host Razia Iqbal joins writer, historian and former Baillie Gifford Prize judge, Ruth Scurr and Allan Jenkins, editor of Observer Food Monthly to discuss the cultural, historical and personal significance of gardens within the non-fiction landscape. Our guests explore how the action of g…

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Smart EV Charging: Revolutionizing Electrical Systems 7:02

26d ago7:02

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Are you tired of spending loads on electricity bills every month? What if there’s a way to reduce your costs and contribute to a more sustainable future? Discover how smart technology is transforming electric vehicle charging with efficient EV Charging Stations. Brian dives into the world of smart digital breakers, optimizing energy use and reducin…

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How Power Factor Correction Can Save You Money 7:21

1M ago7:21

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Are you tired of paying hidden penalties in your utility bill? It's time to take back control of your finances and learn how to identify these sneaky charges. In this episode of The Power Grid, join Brian as he walks you through the world of power factor correction and shows you how to save money and avoid unnecessary charges on your monthly bill. …

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How to Protect Against Power Surges 12:27

1M ago12:27

12:27

Are you tired of constantly having to replace your electrical equipment due to power surges? You're not alone. With the rise of automation and increasing surge problems, it's more important than ever to have proper surge protection in place. In this episode of The Power Grid, Brian will show you everything you need to know about surge protection de…

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The Power Grid Origin Story 4:33

2M ago4:33

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Welcome to The Power Grid podcast, your go-to resource for building reliability in your electrical system and gaining confidence in your power. Join Brain Branigan as he shares stories of success by providing power protection solutions, and offers free educational resources through Power Quality University. Follow this link to visit the Power Quali…

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Epidose 42: Anthony De Marinis - How Predictability and Clarity Help Our Dogs 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Anthony De Marinis is a certified professional trainer (CDBC, ADT, LFDM, FFCP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC, Accredited Dog Trainer- IAABC, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer and one of the nicest guys in our awesome industry. I have loved watching Anthony's social media and learning from him online throug…

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#184: What's Wrong with "Drilling"? 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

In this episode we dig into the concept of drilling, and how it applies in dog training. It’s pretty common for most of us to have an emotional response just to the term itself - for good reason! But is there any baby in this bathwater? In this episode, we discuss that drilling is significant for skill acquisition in various contexts beyond dog tra…

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Episode 41: Canine Caregivers - Dr Emily Lucas Of The Whole Hound - Why Would We Choose Medication Over Punishment? 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

Dr Emily Lucas owns and operates The Whole Hound, a unique service in Sydney because she is both a vet and a trainer. Emily is someone that I feel lucky to consider a colleague in this industry, her wealth of knowledge on dogs, dog training and medicine is astounding. In this episode we talk about behaviour medication. An often controversial topic …

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Episode 40: Canine Caregivers - Reactivity Week 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Reactivity Week". The joys of pre-recording an episode and it getting released no where near the actual week we probably should have released it... but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is an important topic and what we…

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Read Smart: Insight into a Year of Elections 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

Tune into the first Read Smart episode of 2024 - and what a year it's set to be. With more than two billion voters in 50 countries heading to the polls, 2024 is set to be the biggest election year in history. Join host Razia Iqbal, as she delves into the topic with author and journalist, Samanth Subramanian and Associate Editor of The Financial Tim…

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#183: Demand Barking, Part 3, with Kiki Yablon 2:01:46

3M ago2:01:46

2:01:46

In this episode, we discuss the history behind Kiki’s master’s thesis project, Signaled Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior to Address Excessive Vocalization in Dogs, what gave her the idea - the case of the dog barking when guests are over, how training stay on a mat actually seems to have caused the problem, the new strategy - signalling…

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Episode 39: Mike Purcell - When Two Dog Trainers Are About to Have Children - What Do We Do? 1:49:29

3M ago1:49:29

1:49:29

Mike Purcell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer(CPDT-KSA) and a proud U.S. Veteran, his team is driven by an unwavering passion for dogs and an unyielding commitment to their well-being. Mike is a family man and at the time of recording this, we were both had children on the way so we thought it was a great opportunity to talk all things kids …

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Episode 38: Canine Caregivers - The Bridge Of Trust 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Bridge of Trust". The bridge of trust is a concept that Dominque talks a lot about with her clients. It is what strengthens the bond and communication between both ends of the leash and ultimately is at the core of the relations…

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#182: Demand Barking, Part 2 46:03

3M ago46:03

46:03

In this episode, we discuss using concepts around stimulus control to stop demand barking before it stops, how cues create expectations of what reinforcement is available, using naturally occurring events that are already built into your routine to signal when reinforcement is available and when it is not, overly-simplified reminders of including g…

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Episode 37: Hannah Branigan - Positive Reinforcement And Obedience 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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Hannah Branigan is someone that I have personally learned a lot from. I have listed to every single episode of her awesome podcast "Drinking From the Toilet" which is a fascinating deep dive into the use of postive reinforcement in a variety of contexts. It's also a really cool show because over time, you really feel like you're getting to know Han…

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Episode 36: Canine Caregivers - Resource Guarding - Food Against Humans 29:44

4M ago29:44

29:44

Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Resource Guarding" In particular, resource guarding food against humans.. Unfortunately there is still lots of really bad advice floating around out there given to dog owners that can make this so much worse and in attempts to preve…

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#181: Demand Barking, Part 1 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

In this episode, we are talking about Demand Barking. This is a three-part series, at least for now. For the first two episodes, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and what I’ve learned about working with dogs that “demand” bark. And then for the 3rd episode, we’ll talk to a guest on the subject! In this episode, we discuss how barking isn’t just one beha…

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Episode 35: Jill Hassevoort - Cooperative Care 1:11:33

4M ago1:11:33

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Jill Hassevort is a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy and holds a BA from the University of Michigan. It was during her time at U of M that she spent a summer living with a dog (named Jack) for the first time ever. Her time with him led her to understand how amazing dogs are as a species. Later, Jill adopted a dog, an American …

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Episode 34: Canine Caregivers - Can You Reward Fear? 26:05

4M ago26:05

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Can You Reward Fear?". When people are discussing how to handle unwanted behaviours, too often we hear people and even some misguided professionals give the advice... "Don't do that to them then, you'll reward the behaviour and make…

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Episode 33: Train Your Dog To Wait From A Young Age 19:40

4M ago19:40

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There are some skills that just make life easier and being able to buy ourselves time is something that I think we would all love to be able to do more easily. One thing that I see people consistently struggling with their dogs is that they often feel rushed by their dog. But it really doesn't have to be this way. Now of course if our dogs NEED som…

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Episode 32: Canine Caregivers - Expectations Of Our Dogs 25:47

4M ago25:47

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "The Expactations People Put on Their Dogs". We often find that when our dogs cognition, age, species and not to mention the social norms, barriers and freedoms that are in the way that what should be expected from the dog and what i…

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Episode 31: Train For A Healthy Emotional State Over Obedience 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

Having worked in this industry for many many years now I can confidently say that when it comes to general goals that people have got consistently wrong with their dogs over the years is that they prioritise obedient behaviour over healthy emotional regulation. Obedience is one of those words that I automatically cringe at anyway. The thought of an…

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Episode 30: Canine Caregivers - Do dogs need a job? 24:08

5M ago24:08

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Do Dogs Need a Job?". This is something that a lot of people and professionals push! They'll blame unwanted behaviours on the dog not having a job, they'll blame hyperarousal on not having a job. But what does giving them a job even…

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Episode 29: Reactivity with Vanessa Charbonneaua - Sit Pretty Dog Training 52:45

5M ago52:45

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Vanessa Charbonneaua owns and Sit Pretty Dog Training and a force-free dog trainer, based in Prince George, BC, Canada. Vanessa is eager to use her knowledge and skill set to aid clients in shaping the family pet they’ve always wanted. While on a journey helping her own dog Kaslo with his dog reactivity, Vanessa has developed a passion for working …

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Episode 28: Canine Caregivers - Do You Have a Big Growler? 26:13

5M ago26:13

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Growling". Like when we talked about humping, growling is probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs growl and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to…

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Episode 27: Tim Sampson - Living With a Reactive Dog 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

Tim Sampson runs All Ears Dog Training in Wellington, New Zealand and is a reactivity specialist. A qualified trainer, Tim runs classes and individual sessions and brings a lot of fun, play and energy into his work which is just a joy to watch on his instagram account. I love his tag line, "Food is good. Play is better" In this episode we discussed…

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The 2023 Winner 48:50

6M ago48:50

48:50

Tune into the final Read Smart episode of the year, where host Razia Iqbal will be speaking to the 2023 winner John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather, on how he feels following last Thursday’s announcement. Razia will also be joined by some students from the University of Birmingham, who have been following the Prize this term and share their though…

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Episode 26: Canine Caregivers - Humping 28:01

6M ago28:01

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Humping". Probably one of the most missunderstood behaviours our dogs do and as a result... misshandled. Find out why dogs hump and what to do about it in this episode. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform i…

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Episode 25: Mel Ritterman - When Is the Right Time to Get a Dog? 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

Mel Ritterman runs Cooper and Kids in and specialising in supporting families with children and their dogs. Based in Melbourne and working remotely across the globe, Mel has become a good friend and someone I ofter defer to when dealing with cases that fall under her area of expertise. Mel is an IAABC accredited dog trainer, a certified Family Dog …

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Episode 24: Canine Caregivers - Management Isn’t Cheating 30:36

6M ago30:36

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Management Isn't Cheating". First of all, I'll explain that when we're talking about management here, we're talking about the use of baby gates, not going to the park when we know that dog our dog doesn't like will be there, closing…

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The 2023 Shortlist: Jennifer Homans 37:34

6M ago37:34

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Tune into the latest episode of the Read Smart podcast, which is dedicated to Jennifer Homans and her #BGPrize2023 shortlisted work, Mr B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century. Recognised as the first major biography of the legendary choreographer and based on more than one hundred interviews, Jennifer’s work takes readers through the tumultuous life o…

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Episode 23: Bobbie Bhambree - The Resilience Rainbow 1:10:19

6M ago1:10:19

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Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets. She is also a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Bobbie started her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center. Bobbie works as part of the Behavior Vets team and is a presenter on the R…

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The 2023 Shortlist: Tania Branigan 38:21

6M ago38:21

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Tune into this special shortlist edition of the Read Smart podcast, where Toby Mundy speaks to #BGPrize2023 shortlisted author Tania Branigan about her book, Red Memory: Living, Remembering and Forgetting China’s Cultural Revolution. Branigan’s book explores and uncovers forty years of rarely heard stories surrounding this Cultural Revolution, begg…

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The 2023 Shortlist: Hannah Barnes 28:39

6M ago28:39

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Tune into this special shortlist edition of the Read Smart podcast, where Razia Iqbal speaks to #BGPrize2023 shortlisted author, Hannah Barnes about Time To Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children. Through unprecedented access to thousands of pages of documents, internal emails, unpublished reports and…

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Episode 22: Canine Caregivers - Should Overstimulated Dogs Be In Dog Parks? 21:27

6M ago21:27

21:27

Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should Overstimulated Dogs Be In Dog Parks?". We see them there all the time, because they're 'high energy', right? But should they be there? What alternatives are there? As ever, I won't spoil it by giving away the answers here. So…

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The 2023 Shortlist: Christopher Clark 51:10

6M ago51:10

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Tune into this episode of The Read Smart podcast, where host Toby Mundy speaks to 2023 shortlisted author Christopher Clark. Christopher’s book, Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for New World 1848-1849, details this extraordinary year in European history, where demonstrators rebelled against societal structures, governments and armies lost control an…

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Episode 21: Dr Findy Wills - Emotional Regulation 39:22

6M ago39:22

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Dr Findy Wills started as a small animal veterinarian in Newcastle after graduating from the University of Sydney with first class honours. She has been servicing the area for the past 14 years. She is currently based in Central Coast and is enjoying everything the region has to offer. During her time as a small animal clinician, she found her clie…

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The 2023 Shortlist: John Vaillant 34:37

6M ago34:37

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Tune into the latest episode of the Read Smart podcast, where Toby Mundy will be speaking to another one of this year’s shortlisted authors, John Vaillant. John’s work Fire Weather explores the apocalyptic wildfire that took place in Fort McMurray in 2016, as well as the past and future of our increasingly flammable world. The shortlisted book delv…

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Episode 20: Canine Caregivers - Stranger Danger 38:38

6M ago38:38

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Stranger Danger". We're talking here about when a dog doesn't like strangers, what it looks like and what to do about it. Listen in to learn more. If you want to learn more about Canine Caregivers, a platform in which we provide cou…

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Episode 19: Moira Schenleitner - Separation Related Behaviours 1:15:01

6M ago1:15:01

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Moira Shenleitner is a leading industry expert when it comes to separation anxiety and separation related behaviours. This is something that affects hundreds of thousands of people around the world and fortunately is one of the most studied topics in our industry. Moira is an expert in this field, working with people and pet professionals across th…

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The 2023 Shortlist: Jeremy Eichler 45:57

6M ago45:57

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Tune into the first of our Read Smart special shortlist episodes, where we will be chatting to all six of this year’s shortlisted authors in the run up to the winner announcement. First up, Prize Director Toby Mundy speaks to Jeremy Eichler, author of Time’s Echo: The Second World War, the Holocaust and the Music of Remembrance about how music bear…

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Episode 18: Canine Caregivers - Should We Give Our Dogs Bones? 23:46

7M ago23:46

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Dominique Hone of Canine Caregivers joins me again for another Canine Caregivers episode. In this episode we discuss "Should We Give Our Dogs Bones?" Somehow, this topic seems to have been so discussed and over thought that it's become a messy topic and you'll get a different opinion from most people you ask. There's some fear mongering out there a…

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