Best Living Leith Podcasts (2024)

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Live from Sales HQ with Chris Leithe 34:39

25d ago34:39

34:39

Our guest is Chris Leithe is a sales consultant and co-founder of Audience Acceleration Labs. He transitioned from a premed path to sales and entrepreneurship, finding his passion for helping companies scale and develop leadership skills. Summary In this episode, Vince Beese interviews Chris Leithe about his journey from premed to sales consultancy…

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Danny McCubbin: The Good Kitchen 33:45

2h ago33:45

33:45

This week, in the last of our summer holiday specials, we head to the Good Kitchen in Sicily with community chef and adventurer in all things good, Danny McCubbin. His story is one of a leap of faith, driven by a sense of purpose coursing through his veins and cultivated by his 17 years working with Jamie Oliver, including mentoring chefs at Fiftee…

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Live from Sales HQ with Todd Brengel 36:05

4h ago36:05

36:05

Our guest is Todd Brengel the Chief Revenue Officer at The Muse, an employment branding company. With over eight years at Snagajob, Todd shares his journey from considering medical school to becoming a leader in sales. He also serves as a sales coach at Harvard Business School, guiding MBA students on the fundamentals of sales. Episode Summary: Tod…

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Ben Tish: Mediterra 25:58

33m ago25:58

25:58

This week’s we’re off to the Med – yup, all of it - with chef, Ben Tish. Ben’s latest book Mediterra follows his deep dive into bits of the Mediterranean; Moorish looked at the influence of the moors over hundreds of years on food of the Med, while his book Sicilia was a visceral guide to the street and home food of Sicily. This time, he covers the…

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Dr. Leith Middleton part 2 40:26

1h ago40:26

40:26

Dr. Leith Middleton’s expertise is primarily in psychology, psychological health and safety safety organizational development where she supports workplaces to build mentally healthy workplaces. Part of this is about identifying safety managing psychological hazards in the workplace. That whole term (psychological hazards in the workplace) brings a …

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 26. More memories from Daisy. Leith and Edinburgh. 18:43

14d ago18:43

18:43

More vivid memories from Daisy. From the 1930s, 40's and 50's. The broad pavement at Henderson Street, Leith. The nearby men's homeless hostel and the broo( Labour exchange). The streets and wynds of Leith. She takes us up toon, to Edinburgh, by tram. Taking her pram, bought out of the window of Patrick Thomson's store. She remembers her nursery sc…

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Meera Sodha: Dinner 33:56

24m ago33:56

33:56

This week, Gilly is with Meera Sodha, author of Made In India The Times’ book of the year in 2014, Fresh India, which won the 2017 Observer Food Monthly's Best New Cookbook Award, East which drew from her Guardian’s New Vegan column, and now Dinner, with a rather different story. This is about the food that helped her recovery from burn out, scribb…

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Live from Sales HQ with Oz Merchant 35:23

6d ago35:23

35:23

Our guest is Oz Merchant an entrepreneur with a background in sales, e-commerce, and startups. He is the founder of EcomSellersHQ.com, a platform that helps e-commerce sellers connect with necessary resources like software, funding, agencies, and consultants. Oz's journey began with selling copiers and evolved through various sales roles, eventuall…

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Dr. Leith Middleton part 1 40:26

8d ago40:26

40:26

Dr. Leith Middleton’s expertise is primarily in psychology, psychological health and safety safety organizational development where she supports workplaces to build mentally healthy workplaces. Part of this is about identifying safety managing psychological hazards in the workplace. That whole term (psychological hazards in the workplace) brings a …

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Melissa Hemsley: Real Healthy 45:42

5d ago45:42

45:42

This week, we’re back at Rockwater, Hove talking LIVE with Melissa Hemsley, food writer of six best-selling cook books, including her latest, the Sunday Times bestseller, Real Healthy. A delicious reminder of how to unprocess our diet with easy, everyday recipes, the book is an antidote to ultra processed foods. Gilly chats to Melissa about everyda…

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TIM PECK – THE INVISIBLE OBVIOUS 1:05:37

21d ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Tim Peck was an amazing Policeman – he had a presence, he was smart and he had that air of confidence & intelligence. He was popular, charismatic and just a great guy to be around. But underneath that façade was a man crumbling big time. He was hiding so many fears, insecurities, anxieties and alcohol dependency and for those like me who knew and w…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 25. Daisy- A memory walk round bygone Leith 19:00

9d ago19:00

19:00

Daisy's ability to remember names of people and where they lived is amazing. She is talking about over 80 years ago. This second episode with Daisy is a trip down the memory lanes of Leith. From Great Junction Street to Leith Links. To The Eldorado dancehall to the Kirkgate, where legend has it you could buy anything from a needle to an anchor. Suc…

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Diana Henry: Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons 38:09

12d ago38:09

38:09

This week, we’re going back to London, 2002, a time before pomegranate molasses, when Nigella and Jamie were first on the telly and Ottolenghi had yet to chuck his flavour bombs into the salad bowl of British cuisine, to the publication of the very first Diana Henry book, Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons. Click here for Gilly's previous chats with Diana…

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Live from Sales HQ with Devin Williams 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

Our guest is Devin Williams, the VP and GM of the Americas for LaunchDarkly, a late-stage startup with $150 million in annual revenue and around 6,000 customers globally. Devin is also deeply involved in "People First Professionals," a networking group focused on career development through soft skills like emotional intelligence. He shared insights…

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Pick 'n' Mix 3: From Across Time 15:55

1M ago15:55

15:55

The 44th edition of the THELMA tapes, The Liming Memory Association Podcast, is a dive into memories of the 1930s through the 70s. They have been gathered from our collection of old interviews and features a miscellaneous assortment of stories that don't quite fit into our regular episodes. This episode goes from tales of a father's steam powered l…

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Holly Ann Martin OBE - part 2 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

Holly Ann Martin OBE has been travelling Australia, our outback communities and around the world for about 30yrs give or take, teaching how to keep kids safe from abuse. She teaches not only kids but parents, carers, teachers, Police – anyone who has anything to do with children. She discusses for instance, consent, how to recognise sexualised beha…

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Rachel Roddy: Five Quarters 55:30

22d ago55:30

55:30

This week, in the very first Cooking the Books LIVE at Rockwater in Hove, an audience with Guardian Feast columnist, Rachel Roddy. Rachel is the author of three books about her life in Italy including the multi award winning Five Quarters: Recipes and Notes from a Kitchen in Rome which was first published in 2015 and now reissued in 2024. It’s the …

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Live from Sales HQ with Ari Gardner 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

Our guest is Ari Gardner, a sales leader at Molo / Storable, shares his journey from aspiring rock star to seasoned sales professional. He discusses his role in leading remote teams, the unique challenges of selling in the marine industry, and the significance of creating a collaborative sales organization. Key Quotes: "Sales is one of those things…

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Sophia Abrahamsen - Stories of A Life in Newhaven 1:03:14

20d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In the 50th edition of Life Story, we are joined by Sophia. She takes us through stories from throughout her life, from growing up in Newhaven, to her father's gambling, to singing lessons in school and delivering mail and packages over college breaks. Eventually she tells of life working in Conveyance with the National Service and finally about he…

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Holly Ann Martin OBE - part 1 44:17

1M ago44:17

44:17

Holly Ann Martin OBE has been travelling Australia, our outback communities and around the world for about 30yrs give or take, teaching how to keep kids safe from abuse. She teaches not only kids but parents, carers, teachers, Police – anyone who has anything to do with children. She discusses for instance, consent, how to recognise sexualised beha…

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26 | The Soenting Melajoe Women's Newspaper 1912-1921 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

This is part of two of us revisiting the Minangkabau matrilineal society. In the previous episode, we talked about Ruhana Kuddus, Indonesia’s First Female Journalist. In this episode, we’re going to talk about Soenting Melajoe, the pioneering indigenous women's newspaper published from 1912-1921 in the Minangkabau community in West Sumatra. Researc…

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Live from Sales HQ with Grant Kitching 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

Vince Beese is the host and founder of Sales HQ, and the guest for this episode is Grant Kitching, the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Levitate. Summary: In this episode, Vince Beese interviews Grant Kitching, CRO at Levitate. They discuss the unique approach of Sales HQ, a co-selling community in Raleigh, and Grant's journey from product management…

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Carolyn Boyd: Amuse Bouche 25:24

26d ago25:24

25:24

This week, as the schools get ready for the long summer holidays, Gilly is with the woman everyone needs to pop in their suitcase if they’re heading to France, Carolyn Boyd, author of Amuse Bouche, How to Eat Your Way around France. Carolyn has guided Gilly through the best food destinations – and therefore THE best destinations in France for the l…

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Transgenders in the prison system 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

This week may be a bit uncomfortable for some as we discuss the difficulties of where to house people who identify as transgender within the prison system, as there’s only two types of prison – male prisons and female prisons. Is it acceptable to place a male identifying as female into a female prison? Who’s human rights are more important – those …

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Ep22 - The Boys Finish a Season! 39:58

1M ago39:58

39:58

Send us a PROMPT! From cause and effect to things more suspect, this final episode of the first season of Tangent Podcast is sure to leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth, but fear not! For we will be back with the holy mouthwash that is SEASON TWO SOON! Keep an eye out on our instagram for more details to come. Stay tuned! Submit your own pr…

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Su Scott: Pocha 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

This week, we’re off to Seoul with British-Korean writer, Su Scott. Su has lived in Britain longer than she lived in Korea where she grew up, and has raised her own daughter in London. But her latest book, Pocha tells the story of the country she left behind, her family and the food they shared, often in the pochas, the covered markets and food sta…

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Live from Sales HQ with Corey Richardson 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Our Guest Corey Richardson is a seasoned sales leader with a remarkable journey from collegiate baseball to sales. He shares insights from his career, including his early struggles in business school and the lessons he learned from his mentors. Currently, Corey is with Teamworks, a company that supports elite sports organizations. Key Quotes "Sales…

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Justice Lee Judgement part 2 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Over the next two weeks I'm providing some personal comments and thoughts on parts (certainly not all) of The Honourable Justice Michael Lee's judgement where he was the presiding judge in the Lehrman v Network 10 Trial Judgement which he handed down on 15th April 2024. These are MY thoughts and opinions on Justice LEE's judgement and not about wha…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: How to Eat 30 Plants A Week 31:21

1M ago31:21

31:21

This week, as the UK (and France) go to the polls, Gilly chats to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall about the best way to support the NHS, his latest book How to Eat 30 Plants a Week. Last time we met to talk about the River Cottage’s Good Comfort, his message was to swap out the less healthy ingredients for more, eating healthily not by taking stuff out…

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Chris Van Tulleken: Ultra Processed People 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

This week in an extra episode in the run up to the UK General Election to remind everyone why we must get the next government to fix the food system, Gilly meets Chris Van Tulleken, TV, radio and infectious diseases doctor who catapulted the term ultra processed food into the public consciousness in 2023 with his book Ultra Processed People. Now ou…

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Justice Lee Judgement part 1 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

Over the next two weeks I'm providing some personal comments and thoughts on parts (certainly not all) of The Honourable Justice Michael Lee's judgement where he was the presiding judge in the Lehrman v Network 10 Trial Judgement which he handed down on 15th April 2024. These are MY thoughts and opinions on Justice LEE's judgement and not about wha…

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The Seagrove sessions-episode 23. A Seagrove Centre singalong. 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

Some of our favourite songs at Seagrove. Our favourite visiting musician and singer Stevie Q starts us off with The Northern lights of Old Aberdeen and I belong to Glasgow. Ricky gives us The Cappy Club song. No doubt remembered by many people who attended The Capitol Cinema in Leith as children. Margaret talks about dancing at Fairleys and Violet …

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 22. Daisy: Leith stories from 1930s and 40s. 23:19

2M ago23:19

23:19

Fantastic Leith tales from Daisy, born in 1931. From low flying German planes and a bomb dropping on Largo Place to the shops and business on the streets of her childhood. She tells us about her father being lost, presumed dead, at Dunkirk. Her first job as a cashier at Leith Provident COOP and working for Graham Tiso in the the early days of his o…

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Live from Sales HQ with Bryan Coble 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

Summary Bryan Coble, guest on Episode #8 of Live from Sales HQ, shares insights from his extensive sales career. He emphasizes the importance of effective meetings, coaching over managing, and the value of hands-on sales experience. Bryan’s journey from door-to-door sales to fractional VP of sales offers valuable lessons for sales professionals. 5 …

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Giulia Crouch: The Happiest Diet in the World 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

This week, we’re with Giulia Crouch to look at the diet of the Blue Zones that will make us not only live long and healthy lives, but is the Happiest Diet in the World. A little known fact: the very first book Gilly wrote back in 1993 on the back of a Channel 4 series called Food File was The Mediterranean Health Diet: the delicious way to lose wei…

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Pat Storer part 2 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Pat Storer was a country policeman for the majority of his 45yr career with Victoria Police but it’s the last 15 which were his most rewarding at Violet Town Police Station. Pat didn’t have the luxury of being able to rely on specialist units/squads or services to help – most times it was up to Pat and Pat alone. Violet Town taught Pat the true mea…

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25 | Ruhana Kuddus: Indonesia’s First Female Journalist 15:06

2M ago15:06

15:06

In the next couple of episodes, we’re revisiting the Minangkabau matrilineal society, specifically through Ruhana Kuddus, Indonesia’s First Female Journalist, and Soenting Melajoe, the pioneering indigenous women's newspaper published from 1912-1921 in the Minangkabau community in West Sumatra. Research and writing for this episode was in collabora…

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An Immigrant's Financial Journey - Camels are Currency 44:10

2M ago44:10

44:10

This episode of the Thelma Tapes was recorded in our Wee Museum studio by our friends Tynah & Jonathan and is a celebration of our partnership with Enkula Health. Kamel's story is fascinating, from a childhood in #Libya in a culture of loyalty trust and alternate, this episode is a breath of different in the truest sense. Tradition, Education, and …

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Anna Haugh: Cooking with Anna 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

This week, we’re with Irish chef, Anna Haugh to talk about her first cookbook, Cooking with Anna. Anna is a massive part of the story of British food culture, leaving Dublin as a young woman to cook in the steamiest kitchens in London – Shane Osborn’s Pied a Terre, Philip Howard’s The Square and Gordon Ramsay’s London House. But in 2019, she opened…

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Pat Storer part 1 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

Pat Storer was a country policeman for the majority of his 45yr career with Victoria Police but it’s the last 15 which were his most rewarding at Violet Town Police Station. Pat didn’t have the luxury of being able to rely on specialist units/squads or services to help – most times it was up to Pat and Pat alone. Violet Town taught Pat the true mea…

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Mark Diacono: Vegetables 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

This week, we’re talking to friend of the show, Mark Diacono about his latest book, Vegetables. This is a book packed with ideas about how to get more from food from the land, a journey through the seasons which Ottolenghi calls 'simple, soulful, seasonal.' Bee Wilson calls it 'joyful', and Julius Roberts says it's 'an inspiring veg bible'. But for…

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The property market in St Andrew's 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

Join Paul and Megan for the season finale of the ESPC Property Show, recorded from the luxurious Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. They are joined by Lynsey Dammer and Douglas Kinnear from Thornton's estate agents to delve into the unique charm of the St Andrews property market. Discover why this historic town, known for its university and golf, rema…

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The Guild of Food Writers Awards 2024 23:35

3M ago23:35

23:35

In this special extra episode on the morning after the Guild of Food Writers Awards 2024, we leaf through some of the best food writing of the year in four of the 16 categories to explore what judges Laura Nickoll, Lyndon Gee, Kalpna Woolf and Fliss Freeborn were looking for in their shortlists. Click here for the Awards brochure and the full set o…

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Live from Sales HQ with Ron Nelson 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Join the live conversation with Ron Nelson and myself where we’ll discuss transitioning from Founder led sales to a repeatable / sustainable sales process. Ron Nelson's Background: Ron Nelson, founder of R N Consulting, shared his experience in building and leading sales teams at various startups, including eyeContact, Adzerk, and Localize. He spec…

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REVISITING PETER – FORMER PRISON OFFICER / part 2 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

‘Peter’ was a prison officer for 12 years and in that 12 years he saw a lot. Part 1 of a fascinating interview with a Prison Officer who has worked at every major prison here in Victoria. He wants to improve many aspects including prison officer training and training programs for prisoners. An amazing insight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Live from Sales HQ with Kaleb Jessee 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

Guest Overview: Caleb Jesse is a seasoned sales leader with over 15 years of experience in the SaaS startup world. Recognized as a top sales management influencer on LinkedIn, Caleb has a diverse background that includes high growth seed stage startups and notable exits. His journey into sales was unexpected, stemming from a competitive nature hone…

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Property expert roundtable: Rent caps, housing emergency & politics (Part 2) 22:17

3M ago22:17

22:17

Welcome back to the ESPC Property Show! In this episode, Paul and Megan continue their insightful roundtable discussion with experts from three ESPC solicitor estate agent member firms. Delving into the political side of the housing market, they explore the impacts of rent caps, taxation, and offer potential solutions for first-time buyers in Scotl…

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Property expert roundtable: Current market update (Part 1) 21:03

3M ago21:03

21:03

Welcome back to the ESPC Property Show! In this episode, hosts Megan and Paul are joined by industry experts Matthew Gray, Amy Howard, and Derek Brien to provide valuable insights for home buyers in Scotland. This comprehensive discussion covers the current property market trends, factors influencing property sales, and advice for navigating the pu…

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Fuchsia Dunlop: Invitation to a Banquet 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

This week, we’ve been invited to a Chinese Banquet with the word on Chinese food, Fuchsia Dunlop. Her multi award winning book, Invitation to a Banquet is a huge and deep dive into Chinese life through the prism of food. After 30 years of writing about Chinese food culture, she has a seat at the table most of us can have no idea about. Click here t…

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REVISITING PETER – FORMER PRISON OFFICER / part 1 42:00

3M ago42:00

42:00

We revisit some of our best episodes. ‘Peter’ was a prison officer for 12 years and in that 12 years he saw a lot. Part 1 of a fascinating interview with a Prison Officer who has worked at every major prison here in Victoria. He wants to improve many aspects including prison officer training and training programs for prisoners. An amazing insight H…

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