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For over two decades, the Group of Nations (aka CAT Company Inc.) has built an unparalleled reputation for producing and distributing publications and events that bridge the gap between government policy and the global business community. We started in 1997 with our first official print edition to memorialize the agenda of the G8 Summit in Denver, United States. Since then, our portfolio has evolved to include exclusive as well as official publications for the G20, B20, G20 YEA, and APEC sum ...
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At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, inte ...
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The IBMA Award winning podcast for anyone and everyone who loves bluegrass. Free fiddle tune backing tracks and interviews with amazing people from the world of bluegrass. For every tune we give you four brand new tracks: - Backup 4 times through (you play the tune or improvise breaks) - Tune 4 times through (you play backup) - ‘Jam Along’ (4 complete run throughs, alternating backup and tune) - Full performance For more info and chord charts, visit https://bluegrassjamalong.com. Hope you fi ...
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The Liverpool Connection is an LFC podcast that aims to bring the story of our wonderful club to as many fans as possible around the world. The history, the passion, the music, the people, the City – we want to share perspectives on and off the pitch. We're delighted to have you here with us, be sure to Like and Subscribe with Notifications on for our latest podcast.
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Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune ...
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Healthy AF, the podcast dedicated to helping you live a healthier life after the age of 50, hosted by health and longevity expert Zane Griggs. This show is your guide to achieving optimal health, both physically and mentally. Whether you're in your 20s and want to plan for a healthy future or in your 50s and seeking to catch up, this show could help you improve your nutrition, fitness, and overall well-being. Each week, we'll dive into the latest research and expert advice on topics such as ...
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My guest this week is Alister Atkin of Atkin Guitars. I've been following Atkin's progress for a few years now and have been blown away by the quality of guitars they're producing. They combine some cutting edge techniques with a bespoke approach, to bring out the uniqueness of every guitar they make. As Alister puts it: 'We're all about getting th…
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In episode 196 Jo's special guest is Dr Chris Laoutaris who is Associate Professor of Shakespeare & Early Modern Drama at the Shakespeare Institute (part of the University of Birmingham) in Stratford-upon-Avon. They discuss Shakespeare, in particular Chris's latest book about the people behind the First Folio - 'Shakespeare's Book'. Plus Chris answ…
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Join me on episode 128 for an insightful conversation with David Selinger, founder of Deep Sentinel, who revolutionized home security by integrating AI with human intervention. After a harrowing home invasion incident near his home, Dave "Selly" Selinger made it his mission to prevent such crimes from happening again. In this episode, we dive into …
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Last week we lost Happy Traum, one of the shining lights of acoustic music for over half a century. It’s hard to fully grasp, in our online world where everything is right there whenever we need it, just what an enormous contribution Happy and the Homespun team made to helping people learn roots and acoustic music. I was lucky enough to get to chat…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) IBMA award nominees Releases (The Grass is New) David Grisman & the Rounder Album Band - Live at Grass Valley The Grass …
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Join me for an enlightening conversation with Steve Pugsley of Pugsley and Sons, a trusted name in gold and silver investing. In this episode, Steve shares his expert insights on the current state of the precious metals market, strategies for investing in gold and silver, and how these timeless assets can be a cornerstone of financial stability. Wh…
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On episode #126, Ryan sits down with Paul Epstein, a former NFL executive turned leadership coach and speaker. Paul shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to becoming a renowned expert in purpose-driven leadership. Tune in to hear valuable insights and practical steps for building high-performing cultures, living by "standards" and not …
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My guest this week is Roger Siminoff. Not only is Roger an authority on instrument making, the physics of music and tap tuning, he's also an expert on the life and work of Lloyd Loar. Loar worked at Gibson in the early 1920s and oversaw the production of some truly remarkable, game changing instruments - most notably the F5 mandolin, which went on …
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Jo welcomes back Dee Atkins-Greig, who is a maths tutor and meteorologist. Dee and Jo discuss maths confidence, life coaching and the weather, including how the jet stream affects weather in the UK in particular and what happens when a heatwave is declared. Plus we learn more about clouds. Jo is also joined by Professor Jim Al-Khalili who is a theo…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) IBMA Black String Band Symposium Volunteer at IBMA Email volunteer@ibma.org for more info Releases (The Grass is New) Th…
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On episode #125 of the podcast, Ryan sits down with Brian Brogen, the founder of Build Consulting Services, to delve into the intricacies of leadership and team development. Brian shares his journey and the inspiration behind starting his consulting firm. They discuss the essential traits of effective leaders, the evolving landscape of team dynamic…
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Mollie Katzen, of Moosewood fame, is this week’s guest. Marissa and Mollie discuss the political situation and future of democracy in the U.S., but, as you might expect, the conversation turns to the power of food, more specifically how to make ourselves feel better these days. If you’ve found yourself struggling with the news, this episode is a mu…
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In episode 194 Jo welcomes back Professor Adam Hart, who is professor of science communication at the University of Gloucestershire. Adam returns to myth bust another topic and this time looks at dogs, their history and relationship to humans. Jo also visits Amersham Museum to chat to director Briony Hudson, and they explore the physic garden and s…
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My guest on the podcast this week is Chris Eldridge, guitarist with Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar. Chris is not only one of my favourite guitarists, he's also one of my favourite people I've had on as a guest, so I'm delighted to welcome him back to Bluegrass Jam Along to celebrate the podcast's 400th episode. In this special episode we're chatt…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast News Gabe Witcher interview Brittany Haas interview Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Fretboard Summit IBM…
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Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks, in episode 193, to discuss science fiction cinema. They continue the series exploring the books of sci-fi novelists that have been turned into films, and this time look at the work of Michael Crichton. Films discussed include The Andromeda Strain, Westworld and Jurassic Park. Plus sc…
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My guest on the podcast this week is Brittany Haas, fiddle player with Hawktail and, now, Punch Brothers! I interviewed Gabe Witcher last June, a few days after he played his final shows with Punch Brothers at Telluride. Almost exactly a year later to the day I spoke with Brittany to chat about joining the band as his replacement. Brittany had just…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News IBMA International Booth info Contact Christopher Howard Williams (IBMA board member) via the contact form on the Bluegr…
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My guests this week are Ruth Oxenberg and Rob Schumer. They join me to talk about a very special series of concerts they've curated called Bluegrass on Hudson, which are happening at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, in New York's Hudson Valley. But we start by talking about a wonderful documentary they directed and produce…
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In episode 192 Jo's special guest is Jules Howard, who is a zoology correspondent and author. He talks about his latest book 'Infinite Life' which is about eggs, evolution and life on Earth, including birds, fish and dinosaurs. Jo also talks to Prof Niamh Nic Daéid, who is Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Dundee and is the Directo…
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Chris Long has built an empire on "storing the big stuff" as he says. Chris shares the inspiration behind his brand, Longyards Storage, the challenges he faced during the startup phase, and how his company stands out in the crowded storage industry. Listeners will gain insights into the benefits of outdoor storage, common use cases, and the securit…
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Jo welcomes back Faith Douglas in episode 191, to mark the Summer Solstice. Faith is the curator of Thorp Perrow Arboretum in North Yorkshire and she is also the author of 'The Nature Remedy'. Jo and Faith talk about the plants we can enjoy and use at this time of year and how to have a closer relationship with the natural world, including bare foo…
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WWWWD? What would Wonder Woman do? Susan Eisenberg, the woman who has voiced and, heck, embodied, DC Comic’s Wonder Woman joins Marissa. Together they ponder what Wonder Woman would do if she arrived in the United States today. Hint: She’s a believer in justice. Also, if you play Wonder Woman, what happens when you see injustice being done in your …
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Join me on this engaging episode with the Co-Founder of the Pizza Guys Franchise, Shahpour Nejad a leader in the pizza industry known for his commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We'll explore the journey of building a successful pizza franchise, the over thirty year story of the brand, and their secrets to maintaining consistency and i…
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In a milestone episode 190, Jo presents a special edition of the podcast, on location at the 2024 Cheltenham Science Festival. She talks to a range of the speakers about subjects including space, genetics, maths, neuroscience, zoology and bubbles. Guests featured: Prof Turi King, Prof Marcus du Sautoy, Dallas Campbell, Dr Meganne Christian, Ginny S…
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Send us a Text Message. Visit emf-theband.com, jamesatkinmusic.bandcamp.com, social, @JamesAtkinMusic For all LFC merch visit upthereds.co.uk or upthereds.us - for a 10% discount, use code ATXREDS The Liverpool Connection is an LFC podcast that aims to bring the story of our wonderful club to as many fans as possible around the world. The history, …
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My guest this week is Tony Trischka, who returns to Bluegrass Jam Along to chat about his superb new record Earl Jam. We talk about Tony receiving a thumb drive containing 200 unheard recordings of Earl Scruggs jamming with John Hartford, and his amazement at not just how many tunes were on there that he'd never heard Earl play, but also hearing Ea…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News Peghead Nation - Weekly Mandolin Workout Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on B…
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Today - June 8th - is Tony Rice's birthday. To celebrate, I'm reposting the chat I had with Alison Krauss as part of the 'Church Street Blues' 40th anniversary celebrations last year. The final episodes ended up being almost 5 hours long, so I thought it would be fun to re-post this as a standalone episode for those who missed it (or just want to l…
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In this episode, we sit down with Joe & Joey Martino, the innovative minds behind DumpStor, a company revolutionizing the waste management industry. Joe shares the inspiring story of DumpStor's inception, the unique business model, and how technology plays a crucial role in their operations. We delve into sustainability practices, the challenges fa…
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Scott Keyser, a renowned business coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, as we dive into the possibilities of business ownership and career transitions. Scott shares his journey, practical tips, and success stories. We talk about why people feel unfulfilled in their current corporate careers and how they c…
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In episode 189 Jo's special guest is Rick Tonello, the Chief Astronomer at the Gravity Discovery Centre Observatory in Western Australia. He talks about his passion for space, dark skies, witnessing a total solar eclipse and the recent aurora activity. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six. Jo also visits the Grant Museum in London, which is part of UCL, …
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My guest this week is Jacob Jolliff, who joins me to talk about his wonderful new record Instrumentals 2: Mandolin Mysteries We talk about the process of writing the record and how many of the tunes began on piano rather than mandolin, plus the great band Jacob assembled to record and tour the album. We also chat about what it was like to sit in wi…
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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Randy Hetrick, the visionary Founder of OutFit. From his days as a Navy SEAL to creating the innovative "Suspension Trainer," Randy has revolutionized the fitness industry. Discover how his mobile, boutique fitness concept, OutFit, is making waves across communities by offering accessible and inclusive out…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News IBMA international stage Fisher Center’s Bluegrass on Hudson 2024 Series Releases (The Grass is New) David Grisman’s Une…
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Jo welcomes back Dr Emma Yhnell in episode 188 to myth bust stories and topics relating to neuroscience. Emma is a senior lecturer at Cardiff University and a science communicator. Jo and Emma talk about dementia, memory cafes, tips for revising for exams and if you can have a photographic memory. Jo is also joined by Dr Jamie Gallagher, who is a s…
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My guest this week is Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, who returns to chat about her great new record 'I Built a World', which comes out on Friday May 24th. This is Bronwyn's first record as a lead singer and we chat about her song choices, the musicians she chose for the record, the wonderful line up of backing singers she has and how the record came together…
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In episode 187 Jo's special guest is Steve Darlow, who is a writer of books & theatre, a publisher and documentary consultant. He talks about his interest in history, including the role his grandfather had in the Second World War and he tells Jo about his theatrical productions including 'The Valentine Letters'. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six. Jo a…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Series Blue Highway Fest IBMA tickets Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) N…
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We've all head the unpleasant experience of using a poorly cleaned or poorly ventilated portable restroom. Using it yourself is not fun, it is even worse if you're trying to help your child use it. It was that exact experience that spawned, Royal Restrooms. On episode #119 we dive into the world of luxury portable restrooms with David Sauers, the v…
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bert Albertse, CEO of JetSet Pilates. In this episode, we delve into the innovative aspects of JetSet Pilates that set it apart in the fitness industry. Bert shares his journey, the challenges faced, and the success stories that have defined his brand. We talk about the physical and (sometimes more importa…
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Join us on episode #117 as we dive into the colorful world of Richard's Painting with its founder, Richard Gould. Discover how a passion for quality and community involvement turned a simple painting business into a thriving national franchise. Learn about the challenges and victories in franchising, and get inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit t…
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Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks, in episode 186, to discuss science fiction cinema. They start a new series exploring the books of sci-fi novelists that have been turned into films, beginning with Philip K. Dick. Films discussed include Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report. Plus science journalist and writ…
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My guest this week is Oliver Burkeman, best-selling author of the book 'Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals.' 'Four Thousand Weeks' isn't a book about bluegrass, or American acoustic music...or even about music. But, it addresses so many of the the things that can trip us up and stop us from making the space in our lives for the thing…
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Send us a Text Message. Order Dan's book at https://www.amazon.co.uk/J%C3%BCrgen-Said-Me-Liverpool-Remaking/dp/1801509239 For more information and/or to contribute to James' Place please visit jamesplace.org.uk For all LFC merch visit upthereds.co.uk or upthereds.us - for a 10% discount, use code ATXREDS The Liverpool Connection is an LFC podcast t…
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The real estate and investment market has taken some hits over the years. But, that's okay. Because so has my guest, A.J. Hazzi. A.J. started out as a young boxer who later found his way into real estate investing. In this episode, we explore A.J.’s journey through the evolving landscape of real estate investment, his strategies for building a succ…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast news Dave Sinko interview News and announcements - Church Street News North Carolina Guitar Celebration Telluride Lineup Releases (The Grass is New) The Gra…
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Send us a Text Message. For all LFC merch visit upthereds.co.uk or upthereds.us - for a 10% discount, use code ATXREDS The Liverpool Connection is an LFC podcast that aims to bring the story of our wonderful club to as many fans as possible around the world. The history, the passion, the music, the people, the City – we want to share perspectives o…
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Send us a Text Message. Visit davehaslam.com to purchase his books! Twitter: @mr_dave_haslam The Liverpool Connection is an LFC podcast that aims to bring the story of our wonderful club to as many fans as possible around the world. The history, the passion, the music, the people, the City – we want to share perspectives on and off the pitch. We're…
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