Best Mark Lark Podcasts (2024)

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Mark Dembitz - The Hustle Behind Lark 1:03:18

6d ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Mark Dembitz is the General Manager at Lark (APAC) at ByteDance. Founded in 2016, Lark revolutionizes team collaboration and organization. Under Dembitz's leadership, the platform has made significant strides, integrating messaging, schedule management, and online collaboration into one seamless tool. Learn about the exciting new integrations, mark…

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Hamster Book Club - Top Tens! (featuring Michael Mills) 1:34:21

7h ago1:34:21

1:34:21

Joe & Michael meet in person, sit down in St James Park and detail in no order our top and bottom ten Doctor Who books. We’re holding a phone to record, sound quality is variable!

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Season 7 Episode 2 - Mark Heystek - Guiding in nature: Embracing hard work and lifelong skills 31:47

1d ago31:47

31:47

The return of an old friend! Today we welcome back the previous host of the podcast, Mark Heystek! Mark tells us what he has been up to since leaving The Birding Life and we have a laugh about crazy safari guests. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and out…

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Hamster Omnibus! Genesis of the Daleks 1-6 (featuring Si Hart & Frazer Gregory) 3:39:46

1d ago3:39:46

3:39:46

Joe, Si & Frazer; 'That power will set me up above the Gods!' The trio come together to tackle one of the biggies and take our time to discuss everything and rain praise upon its plaudits. Enjoy.

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Hamster Book Club - The Doctor Trap by Simon Messingham (featuring Andrew Batty & Luke Sims-Jenkins) 1:32:13

2d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Join Joe, Andrew and Luke as we head to the world of Sebastiane to figure out why two of us were so unengaged by this book, and why on Earth one of us found it a passable read. Allonsy!

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Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Survival (3/3) 45:25

3d ago45:25

45:25

Joe & Mark; 'There are worlds out there where the skies are burning...' It's the end, and the moment has not been prepared for. Doctor Who bows on planets exploding in rage, 80s fashion, future Big Finish stalwarts and poetry.

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Season 9 Episode 3 - Keith Barnes - Nature, Challenges, and Triumphs Part 2 56:46

5d ago56:46

56:46

In this episode, we continue the chat with Keith Barnes, a birder, naturalist, adventurer, and one of the authors of the all-new Helm "Birds of Greater Southern Africa" Field Guide, proudly published by Sunbird Publishers in South Africa. In this episode, we continue to get to know the ‘man-behind-the book’, including his own journey as a father, t…

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Strictly Come Hamster Season Ten (featuring Jack Coyer & Jon Arnold) 3:16:09

7d ago3:16:09

3:16:09

Join Rod, Joe, Jack & Jon as we face the terrors of the anti matter universe, Inter Minor & the Miniscope, the Ogron planet, Spiridon and Wales!

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Season 1 Episode 1 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari Sensation 36:57

8d ago36:57

36:57

Karolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography &running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of th…

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Hamster Book Club Election Special - The Dying Days by Lance Parkin (featuring Michael Mills) 2:19:43

9d ago2:19:43

2:19:43

Bong! Bong! News just in of a Martian spaceship appearing over London! Lord Greyhaven on the scene and the provisional government is forming! Joe Ford & Michael Mills reporting.

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Hamster Book Club - The Discontinuity Guide (featuring James Lark, Jason Thompson & Ian Winterton) 1:59:49

10d ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Join Joe, James, Jason & Ian as we step back through time to being nippers and having a huge amount of information delivered to us in a fun, readable and slightly egotistical way!

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Season 9 Episode 2 - Keith Barnes - Nature, Challenges, and Triumphs Part 1 54:51

11d ago54:51

54:51

In this episode, we chat with Keith Barnes, a birder, naturalist, adventurer, and one of the authors of the all-new Helm "Birds of Greater Southern Africa" Field Guide, proudly published by Sunbird Publishers in South Africa. In this, the first of a two-part episode, we learn about Keith and his journey to create this exceptional field guide. This …

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Jenny and Marvin Galang - The Hustle Behind Beppo 1:37:36

13d ago1:37:36

1:37:36

Jenny and Marvin Galang are the visionary founders of Beppo, a platform for small businesses and self-employed individuals to simplify bookkeeping and tax compliance through AI-driven tools and services, helping to manage financial records efficiently and reduce administrative costs. They will share how they started out in the BPO sector and how th…

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Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Survival (2/3) 36:33

13d ago36:33

36:33

Joe & Mark; 'Come hunting...come home...' The most exotic and alien planet ever depicted in Doctor Who? The best score? The most interesting Master story? But what is the Doctor doing?

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Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Survival (1/3) 45:29

15d ago45:29

45:29

Joe & Mark; 'Come on pussy cat...' Why is that eccentric old man hanging out in old ladies gardens? Why is that feral young lady being chased by horses in play parks? Why are so many kids disappearing? Joe & Mark investigate.

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Season 7 Episode 1 - The OP Birding Club: Avian Veterinary, Birding Friendships and a Puff Adder Skin 33:12

15d ago33:12

33:12

The first episode of season 7 for the Birding Life Youth Podcast! Today we say a sad goodbye to an old friend, while saying hello to four new ones. Our new friends just happen to be the future veterinarians of this country, and they currently run the Onderstepoort Bird Club. They inform us about what got them into birding, they share some personal …

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Talks to Jon Arnold about his choice of Legend of the Sea Devils 1:16:09

16d ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Joe & Jon; 'Not a bad date, am I?' Jon Arnold takes on the almost impossible task of finding jolly things to say about one of the most derided episodes of Doctor Who. And boy we laugh a lot.

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Season 9 Episode 1 - Botha’s Lark: South Africa's Most Threatened Terrestrial bird Species 47:00

19d ago47:00

47:00

We kick off the season with an episode on one of South Africa’s most endangered bird species, the Botha’s Lark. I chat with Dr. Hanneline Smit-Robinson and Dr. David Ehlers Smith from BirdLife South Africa to learn more about the species, the challenges it faces, and the conservation efforts underway. This episode is presented in simple language th…

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Hamster Book Club - Tales of Terror (featuring James Lark) 1:43:14

19d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Join Joe & James as we head into a short story collection of spine chilling terror...or at least that is what it is trying to be. A fascinating insight into short stories from a man who has mastered them.

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Chris Guzman - The Hustle Behind PahatidPH 1:27:38

20d ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Chris Guzman is the CEO and Founder of pahatid.ph, a B2B next-day courier service within NCR and Greater Manila Areas. They aim to offer stress-free, efficient delivery scheduling, giving customers the comfort of having their own rider. The idea emerged during the 2020 pandemic lockdown when Chris saw courier mishandling and faced booking challenge…

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Strictly Come Hamster - Series One (featuring Michael Storm & Denise Sutton) 3:25:05

21d ago3:25:05

3:25:05

Join Rod, Joe & Michael & Denise as we welcome the return of Doctor Who after 16 years and face Autons, Cassandra, Gelth, Slitheen, Daleks, Reapers & gas masked zombies!

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Talks to Jack Shanahan (in person) about his choice of Boom 1:23:42

24d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Joe & Jack; ‘and honey…I know how I look’ During a wonderful visit, Jack & I got to talk about the latest series and Steven Moffat’s contribution.

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Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Tenth Planet (4/4) 36:06

24d ago36:06

36:06

Joe & Dylan; 'It's fair from being all over...' It's the big one. The governor is leaving, the show is changing and one of the most innovative casting decisions in the history of TV is made.

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Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Tenth Planet (3/4) 27:28

25d ago27:28

27:28

Joe & Dylan; 'Come on man, admit it. I am. I'm scared for that son of mine' Hartnell is off for a week and it's down to Anneke and Craze to carry the episode, and guest actor Robert Beatty to come to the fore.

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Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of The Legend of Ruby Sunday 1:27:40

27d ago1:27:40

1:27:40

Joe, Si & Frazer; 'I bring Sutekh's gift of death to all humanity...' A condensed season - good or bad? Who is Mrs Flood? Who is Ruby's mother? Why is Mel so awesome? Huge discussion, massive laughs and what an ending!

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Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Tenth Planet (2/4) 26:21

27d ago26:21

26:21

Joe & Dylan; 'Trigger pack!' (finally I know what he says). We discuss all things original Cybermen, how to get yourself a recon and what to do when your main man needs a lie down in his last story.

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Pjotr Steinmetz - The Hustle Behind StellarPH 58:59

27d ago58:59

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Pjotr Steinmetz is the dynamic founder of StellarPH, a startup enabler in the Philippines focused on nurturing entrepreneurial minds and fostering innovation. Originally from the Netherlands, Pjotr’s journey began in the music industry as a young rapper where his career evolved from releasing albums to managing a music company and eventually transi…

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Talks to Dylan Rees (and the ham fam) about his choice of The Tenth Planet (1/4) 27:21

28d ago27:21

27:21

Joe & Dylan; 'Mama Mia!' The birth of the Cybermen and the beginning of the end for William Hartnell. Our live recording was full of laughter and comments, and we had a wonderful time with these ghastly, cadaverous Cybermen.

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Talks to Rod Brown about his choice of The Pirate Planet (4/4) 36:31

30d ago36:31

36:31

Joe & Rod; 'A bit crude...but immensely satisfying' It's the rousing conclusion to the story and evil Queens are revealed (ahem), nurses are toppled, Captains are murdered and Bridges are blown up! Stupendous!

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Hamster Book Club - Vampire Science (featuring Michael Mills) 1:43:52

1M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Join Joe & Michael as they go right back to the beginning to see just how Sam Jones was shaped, the eighth Doctor was formed and a morally complex, character driven Vampire tale was written.

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Talks to Rod Brown about his choice of The Pirate Planet (3/4) 31:25

1M ago31:25

31:25

Joe & Rod; 'What's it for? Huh? What are you doing? What could possibly be worth all this?' It's time for Rod's favourite instalment of the story with key dramatic scenes and reveals. Douglas Adams shows you how to deliver exposition with energy and personality.

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Talks to Rod Brown about his choice of The Pirate Planet (2/4) 31:02

1M ago31:02

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Joe & Rod; 'A planet of a thousand million souls, Captain fodder' We are astonished at the amount of ideas this idea is juggling, and just how adept Tom Baker is at playing both the comedy and the drama.

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Manish Bhai - The Hustle Behind UNO Digital Bank 1:08:21

1M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Manish Bhai is the visionary founder and CEO of UNO Digital Bank. With 28 years of experience in finance, technology, and sales across various countries and product areas, he is an accomplished entrepreneur. He has founded UNOAsia Pte Ltd, UNO Digital Bank, and the CoantumLeap group. Manish has been a catalyst for change in the fintech landscape of…

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Strictly Come Hamster - Season One (featuring Gareth Bowley & Toby Hadoke) 3:59:04

1M ago3:59:04

3:59:04

Join Rod, Joe, Gareth & Toby as we go right back to the beginning as we follow the adventures of Ian & Barbara and their kidnappers, Doctor Who and his Unearthly (grand) Child.

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Talks to Michael Mills about his choice of Dot & Bubble 1:22:46

1M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Joe & Michael; 'If you will allow me to save your lives...' The most controversial, thought-provoking episode of Doctor Who in years hidden away mid season where none of us expected it. Here we dissect it and see what makes it tick.

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Talks to Rod Brown about his choice of The Pirate Planet (1/4) 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

Joe & Rod; 'Moons of Madness!' Finally something we can agree on! A superb first script courtesy of Douglas Adams, packed densely with ideas, witty lines and delightful characters. A story to make you smile.

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Hamster Book Club - Fear Itself 1:42:43

1M ago1:42:43

1:42:43

Join Joe, Andrew & Luke as we head to the paranoid post Dalek Invasion future where mysterious and deadly things are occurring on Farside Station. An overlooked classic for the book club this week.

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Talks to James Lark about his choice of Daleks Invasion Earth 2150AD 2:11:21

1M ago2:11:21

2:11:21

Joe & James; 'I am Dr Who...and this is my time machine TARDIS!' A step into the Peter Cushing movies for a film that thrilled and captured us with its excitement when we were children. That saucer! So many Daleks! The music! We're back to being seven again...

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Jojo Flores - The Hustle Behind Plug And Play Tech Center 1:25:45

1M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Jojo Flores is the Co-Founder of Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley accelerator evolved from real estate to a top startup hub, offering incubation, acceleration, and funding, acclaimed as a leading early-stage investor globally.. With a background that spans across various industries, Jojo’s entrepreneurial journey took him from establishi…

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Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Abominable Snowmen (6/6) 47:33

1M ago47:33

47:33

Joe & Rob; Facts Facts Facts! We’ve rallied at episode six to give you as many as facts as possible and give you the full Abominable Snowmen experience. You’re welcome 😊

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Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Abominable Snowmen (5/6) 35:13

1M ago35:13

35:13

Joe & Rob; polishing our Yetis! The ultimate question is finally asked…courtesy of Frazer Gregory (be scared) and one that Rob is entirely unprepared for.

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Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Abominable Snowmen (4/6) 48:39

2M ago48:39

48:39

Joe & Rob; 'Oh, Great Intelligence, have I served you well?' Since our recording break Joe has watched Nigel Kneale's Abominablke Snowman and listened to the podcast Yeti - what's the verdict?

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Mert Cetin - The Hustle Behind Pluxee Philippines 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Mert Cetin is the CEO of Pluxee Philippines, a company specializing in employee engagement and rewards, with a history that traces back to its roots as Sodexo. Born and raised in the city of Istanbul, Mert has crafted a career that exemplifies the pursuit of excellence and leadership on a global scale. His career move from DHL to Sodexo in Turkey g…

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Strictly Come Hamster - Season 20 (featuring Frazer Gregory & Dan Hollingsworth) 3:44:08

2M ago3:44:08

3:44:08

Join Rod, Joe, Frazer & Dan as we traverse Gallifrey, Manussa, Terminus & the Death Zone taking in two Brigadiers, sailing ships in space & a ginger French knight!

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