JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick?
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We tell the compelling stories behind cookbooks you won't get anywhere else. Featuring interviews with leading authors, we explore the art and craft of cookbooks, looking at both new and vintage cookbooks and the inspirations behind them … the compelling people who create them … and their impact on home cooks and the culinary world. saltandspine.substack.com
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Hey everybody, my name is Jaylin Short, and I am a 22-year-old black male, and former-athlete, from the south suburbs of Chicago. I currently attend Western Illinois University as a Sports Broadcasting major. I am starting this podcast because I have a passion for discussing football and basketball, as well as current issues with different athletes across the world. You can expect weekly episodes from my channel, with more episodes to come as we get deeper and deeper into the NFL, NBA, and N ...
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Go behind the scenes of all your favorite theme parks with candid interviews from the people who work there. If they worked at a park, then they have stories, and those stories are right here, on Theme Park Legends! WordPress site
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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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Ep26: Will AI Take Over Architecture? | Jason Pomeroy | Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy
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Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy, shares about his forte and passion – sustainable design and architecture, and how it influences his teaching profession, travel experiences and more. This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at James Cook Univer…
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Ep25: Hear from a Healthcare CEO: Balancing Profits and Patient Needs | Dr Melvin Heng | Thomson Medical
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Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical…
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James Park gets spicy & saucy with his debut, Chili Crisp
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Episode 166: James Park This week, James Park joins us to discuss his first cookbook, Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings. James is a seasoned recipe developer and food writer who has been published in outlets including Eater, Food52, BuzzFeed, and Chowhound. After moving from Korea to the American South when …
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Ep24: Australian Ambassador H.E. Allaster Cox Reveals His Most Memorable Experiences | His Excellency Allaster Cox | Australian High Commission, Singapore
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In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to His Excellency Allaster Cox, High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission Singapore. H.E. Cox shares interesting insights into life as an ambassador – from a typical day at work to memorable cultural experiences and what it takes to pursue a career in international diplomacy. This episode’s h…
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Ep23: This Might Be The Best Advice for Fresh Graduates? | Eleanor Seet | Nikko Asset Management Asia
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This might be the best advice for fresh graduates? 🤔 In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to feature Eleanor Seet, President and Head of Asia ex-Japan at Nikko Asset Management Asia, as a guest on the #JCUConversations podcast! Dr K Thirumaran, Academic Head of the #JCUSingapore School of Business, interviews Eleanor and the…
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'The State of California Cuisine' is Native, Black, Arab, and More
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Well, hello there! It’s been a minute. The Salt + Spine team has been busy taking some much-needed rest—and, of course, planning for an inspiring year ahead. What’s in store? Amazing podcast episodes, naturally, and all the typical goods: exclusive recipes, cookbook giveaways, and behind-the-spine content you won’t find anywhere else. But there’s m…
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Ep22: Will You Take A Flying Taxi? | Yun Yuan Tay | Skyports
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Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific at Skyports shares how automated vehicles have the potential to revolutionise public transportation with a faster, smoother, and safer journey through the skies. This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studios and Pomeroy Academy Connect with Yun Yuan Tay on LinkedIn 🔊 Listen to…
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Ep21: What REALLY Makes A Good University? | Professor Andrew Rose | NUS Business School
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Discover our latest podcast episode, featuring a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. Delve into valuable insights on academia and education as he shares his perspective in this engaging interview! This episode’s host: Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engag…
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Ep20: From High School Drop Out to Singtel Vice President | Andrew Buay | Singtel
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Listen in as Andrew Buay, Singtel's Vice President of Group Sustainability, reflects on his incredible journey from a school drop out in the Singaporean education system to a successful and diverse career. This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University, Singapore Connect …
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From yuck cakes to vodka sawce, how Dan Pelosi built the Grossy universe
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Hi there, I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving had a relaxing and delicious moment of gratitude. Or maybe you went hard like I did? By the way: I’m so thankful for all of you, the Salt + Spine community. After six years, it’s incredible to continue to hear from you all—what you’re cooking, something in our interviews that stood out to yo…
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Ep19: Can We Turn Singapore Islands Into A Tourist Destination? | Professor Abhishek Bhati | JCU, Singapore
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Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement, at the Singapore campus of James Cook University, as well as being the Regional Vice President of International Tourism Studies Association shares his insights and journey on tourism research, teaching and learning, and more! This episode’s host: Dr. Manish…
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EP.41: LA Clippers downfall... | Tyrese Haliburton or Tyrese Maxey? | CJ Stroud will be the MVP!
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In this episode, I will be discussing the LA Clippers and their entire situation. Ty Lue needs to have a real conversation with the four superstars they have. They need Russell Westbrook to be himself, and everyone needs to adjust around him, because he can't change his game like the others can. The Philadelphia 76ers have a superstar in Tyrese Max…
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LIVE at Hog Island Oyster Co. with co-founder John Finger and chef John Ash
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Hi there. First today: We’re remembering beloved photographer Aubrie Pick, who tragically passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Aubrie’s work was stunning and personal, and she was a visionary creative force in the Bay Area. Elana Kadvany writes in the San Francisco Chronicle: Pick’s images — vibrant and charismatic, like the photograph…
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EP.40: Heat Culture is a fluke! | Anthony Edwards is top 10! | Baltimore Ravens or Kansas City Chiefs?
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In this episode, I am going to talk about the NFL and who is the best team in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and the Philadelphia Eagles are top tier. Lamar Jackson is quietly having a great season, and the Eagles might repeat as NFC Champs. The Dallas Cowboys are fine, but they may need an extra piece to get it …
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Keith James-Director of Operations-King's Island/Canada's Wonderland/JRA
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Escape To Earth Issue 3 #kickstarter: http://kck.st/45Uk63F Keith James takes us through his extensive career, going from a stage manager, to developing and planning some of the biggest theme parks in the industry, and living and working all over the globe. If anyone in-bodies the moniker of "theme park legend" it's Keith James. Other podcasts by R…
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In Their Words: Hetty Lui McKinnon reads from Tenderheart
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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltandspine.substack.com/subscribeBy Brian Hogan Stewart and Hetty Lui McKinnon
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Hetty Lui McKinnon on her deeply personal Tenderheart—and how home cooks can break free of their 'vegetable handcuffs'
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Hi, long time! Phew, October is always the wildest cookbook month—it’s even officially dubbed National Cookbook Month—and we’ve been a bit quiet around here. With two little ones running around the house, germs have been rampant, and my voice just hasn’t been cooperating. So we’re catching back after falling a bit behind on our fall release schedul…
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EP.39: JAMES HARDEN TO THE CLIPPERS! | Montez Sweat is a Chicago Bear! | Is Trevor Lawrence the best QB in the NFL?
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In this episode, I will be discussing the LA Clippers and James Harden. The Philadelphia 76ers sent him and P.J. Tucker to LA, and I don't know how the Clippers are going to make this work. Russell Westbrook has been playing very well for them, so this is confusing. The Chicago Bears are a very uncertain franchise, and they traded for Montez Sweat,…
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EP.38: The NBA is back! | Anthony Davis has to be better... | Lamar Jackson is cooking in Baltimore!
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In this episode, I will be discussing the start to the NBA season and who I expect to see in the NBA Finals this season. The Denver Nuggets look like a well-oiled machine, similar to the San Antonio Spurs years ago. The LA Lakers need to rely on Anthony Davis to carry the load of the team, because at this point of LeBron James' career, he can't do …
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EP.37: Are the Philadelphia Eagles in trouble? | Is Tyreek Hill the MVP? | Angel Reese signs with Reebok!
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In this episode, I will be discussing the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, and the Chicago Bears in week six of the NFL. There have been some teams that have been shockingly good so far, and the teams that are expected to produce this year have been doing just that, especially the Detroit Lions. Angel Reese signing with Ree…
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EP.36: The 49ers are the best team in football! | Is Bill Belichick done in New England? | Wemby is NICE!
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In this episode, I will be discussing the NFL in week 5. The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Dallas Cowboys, and it wasn't even fair. Fred Warner looks like the defensive player of the year, and their offense is firing on all cylinders right now. The Cowboys have a lot of questions to answer this season, especially Dak Prescott. He hasn't played …
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Professor Chris Rudd, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus at James Cook University in Singapore, shares his insights and journey on his cross-cultural experiences, academic leadership, and the evolving role of universities. This episode’s host: Vania Halim, President of the Student Council at James Cook University in Singapore. Connect with P…
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Deb Perelman on building Smitten Kitchen and what makes a "keeper" recipe
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Hi there, happy Thursday! We’ve got a great chat with Smitten Kitchen herself (aka Deb Perelman) this week, so let’s cut right to it: Episode 161: Deb Perelman In this week’s episode, of and I discuss: * Her initial foray into blogging—from her short stint chronicling her dating life in New York City and shifting the focus to cooking; * How she app…
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EP.35: Milwaukee is the favorite in the East! | Patrick Mahomes needs some help... | Are the Dallas Cowboys overhyped?
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In this episode, I will be discussing the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard. That pick & roll with Giannis and Dame is going to be lethal, and I don't know how to stop it. They are the favorite right now to win the Eastern Conference, but don't sleep on the Boston Celtics. They have Jrue Holiday now, and that just added more perimeter defense to t…
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EP.34: The NBA is about opportunity! | Colorado is not there yet as a program... | Tua is the MVP!
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In this episode, I will be discussing Jabari Parker's comment about the NBA being "watered down". I totally agree with that, because the NBA is a business. If teams are paying guys $30 Million a year, they are going to play the most minutes. DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard, John Wall, Kemba Walker, Mike James, and even Isaiah Thomas are capable of …
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Katie Parla on the Italian islands, shepherd culture, and diving for urchin
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Happy Friday folks! This week’s episode is a wee bit late because it’s a live show (!!!) which means the audio gave us a slight technical run-around. But it’s a fun one, for sure, in which we chat with Katie Parla in front of a live audience at our beloved Omnivore Books in San Francisco. First — last week, I shared the New York Times profile of B.…
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EP.33: What's wrong with the Chicago Bears? | Colorado and Shedeur Sanders is special! | The Kansas City Chiefs look human so far...
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In this episode, I will be breaking down the Chicago Bears performance this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They lost the game 27-17, and from top to bottom, they did not look great at all. Justin Fields has to see the field better, and he has to take what the defense is giving him. D.J. Moore being there now, it almost seems as if they are …
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Frankie Gaw on Olive Garden, Lion's Head Big Macs, and learning to love yourself
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Hi there, fellow cookbook lover. I’m here with great news: We’rrrreeee bacccckkkkk, baby! Season 13 (but who’s counting?) of Salt + Spine starts right here, and we’ve got an awesome line-up of conversations headed your way this fall. Plus, loads of new featured recipes, bonus content, events, and more. We’ve got Deb Perelman. Dan Pelosi. Katie Parl…
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EP.32: WE ARE BACK!! | Aaron Rodgers done for the season... | Will the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl? | The Chicago Bears need to bounce back!
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In this episode, I will be talking about the NFL season and what transpired in the first week of action. The New York Jets are devastated because of the injury to Aaron Rodgers. Their season hopes are most likely going to be altered because of this, and they are going to move forward with Zach Wilson as QB1. Their defense is one of the best in the …
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Jenifer Davis-Dancer/Performer DisneyWorld
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Support Reptilian Media, buy a comic book! https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Jenifer Davis takes us through her #Themepark journey as a #dancer and #performer at #DisneyWorld in #Florida, and tells us what was waiting for her, when the journey ended. Find Jenifer Davis on #instagram: Xripprincessx Also in this episode, host Steve Honeycutt talk…
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Sreeram Iyer, Global Chief Operating Officer at ANZ Bank's Institutional Banking Business and Head of Group Capability Centres, shares the importance of speak-up culture — where voice inclusivity matters — and its impact on workplaces and leadership dynamics. This episode’s host: Steffie Vanessia, Investor Relations Associate at Tribeca Investment …
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Philip Forrest AM, an Independent Company Director, imparts invaluable advice on building successful long-term relationships in the business world and underscores the importance of empathy and integrity in a leader to foster such connections. This episode’s host: Rajaneesh Kurup, Segment Strategy Director at Equinix Asia-Pacific and President of Au…
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Professor May Tan-Mullins, Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer at James Cook University, takes us on a thrilling journey through her remarkable career and unwavering commitment to shaping a sustainable future. This episode’s host: Dr Peter Hofman, Professor of Business at James Cook University, Singapore Connect with Professor May-T…
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Preserving Tradition, One Nonna at a Time, with Pasta Grannies' Vicky Bennison
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Episode 158: Vicky Bennison In this week’s episode, Vicky and I discuss: * Growing up for several years on a farm in Kenya, where her father was working in agricultural development, and how she formed a relationship with food at an early age; * Her nearly-decade-long project, Pasta Grannies, to document the time-honored techniques and recipes passe…
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The Honourable Will Hodgman, Strategic Advisor to Trovio Group and Former Australian Higher Commissioner to Singapore, shares his perspective on good leadership as well as the challenges that he’s faced in his career. This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Chief Commercial Officer at James Cook University, Singapore Connect with Will Hodgman on LinkedIn…
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Don't panic! Unlocking the secrets of pantry cooking with Noah Galuten
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Episode 157: Noah Galuten In this week’s episode, Noah and I discuss: * His early interest in both food television (Lidia Bastianich, Ming Tsai) and cookbooks (Marcella Hazan, Edna Lewis), * How he fell into opening up new locations of Bludso’s BBQ and then teaming up with Kevin Bludso to co-author Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke an…
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Benjamin Chua, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Speco, a Smart Hygiene company, shares about his career journey and how he contributes to society, as well as advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs. This episode’s host: Associate Professor Jacob Wood, Associate Dean of Research at James Cook University, Singapore Find out more about Speco. Connec…
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Breathing freshness into Midwestern fare with Maren Ellingboe King
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This week, Maren Ellingboe King joins us to #TalkCookbooks. But first… In today’s episode, Maren and I discuss: * How her upbringing in the Midwest influenced her decision to pursue a career in food. * Her work at food media outlets like Food & Wine and Sunset magazine as well as culinary events companies like Just Add Salt. * The inspiration behin…
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