Best Nigel Baker Podcasts (2025)

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Musk and Cummings 'plot' to overthrow Keir Starmer? 20:56

7h ago20:56

20:56

Reports came out on Sunday that the former advisor to the prime minister and Brexit campaign supremo Dominic Cummings has been in discussion with Elon Musk about how to get rid of Keir Starmer before the next scheduled election. But, knowing what we know, it's likely this isn't the sole, possibly even the main, point. More likely, it's Dominic Cumm…

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Why Trump's Greenland gambit has changed everything 21:14

4d ago21:14

21:14

In a press conference this week, president-elect Trump said that he wanted to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal - not ruling out the use of military force to do so. Oh, and Canada, but limiting himself to economic force for that job. All of it matters, but Greenland is probably the point of geopolitical tension and change that matters …

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Elon Musk takes on the world - this won't end well 28:06

10d ago28:06

28:06

Elon Musk has been ... busy. Attacking Keir Starmer and his government in the UK, whilst praising Tommy Robinson and calling for him to be released from jail. And attacking Olaf Scholz, and calling for Germany's controversial AfD party to be elected instead. And attacking various MAGA figures over immigration, provoking an attack from Steve Bannon …

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This podcast / channel in 2025 26:35

13d ago26:35

26:35

This channel has always had a perspective, but it has been something of a blank page - always looking at whatever seems important that has come into view. But it's time for that to change - for the channel to become more focused on the biggest themes that come through these videos time and time again. Let's discuss.…

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2025 will be PEAK TRUMP - but it's going to be tougher than he thinks 22:26

18d ago22:26

22:26

Looking forward to 2025 - there's no doubt it is going to be the year of Trump. But not only that, it's going to be the year of peak Trump. With every year that follows, his power to achieve his domestic agenda starts to erode. He will still be operating big on the world stage, although the other players will be developing strategies to deal with h…

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Normalising violence - the response to Luigi Mangioni 12:50

1M ago12:50

12:50

In the last week, there has been much comment on the astonishing internet response to the murderer of CEO Brian Thompson. Large numbers of people have expressed support and admiration for the action, have heralded Mangioni as a folk hero, and used the incident to air their grievances about American health insurance companies. In this video, I talk …

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Are Nigel Farage and Elon Musk about to transform UK politics? 17:08

1M ago17:08

17:08

This week, Keir Starmer made a keynote speech laying out his six milestones for how the Labour government should, in his view, be judged at the next election. It's not the first time since taking office he has launched a set of campaign promises, but it's the most significant time for doing so as talk is rife about how Elon Musk and Nigel Farage co…

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Do-it-yourself cults - are you in one? 20:17

1M ago20:17

20:17

Lots of groups in these polarised times get accused by their opponents of 'being in a cult'. And sometimes, actually quite often, they have a point. But beware, because half the time while you're pointing to someone else's cultish behaviour, you might be ignoring the self-same telltale signs in your own. So what are the aspects of actual real-life …

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UK Parliament approves assisted dying - at least in principle 13:31

2M ago13:31

13:31

The UK Parliament today debated a groundbreaking assisted death bill that could reshape how we approach end-of-life care. The Labour Party has brought forward legislation that would introduce new palliative care options for terminally ill adults, while ensuring strict safeguards around euthanasia and human rights protections. It's one of those huge…

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Electric vehicles facing struggles worldwide 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

We know the story - China is dominating the EV industry with its remarkable and cheap cars which the Western bloated manufacturers simply can't compete with. But of course, there's a lot more going on than that. In China, most of those companies are losing money hand over fist, trying to get enough market share so they can be one of the handful lef…

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The British farmers protests - explained 17:39

2M ago17:39

17:39

In the UK, farmers are protesting in a way they haven't in recent times. They are furious about proposed inheritance tax changes to be brought in by the Labour government. The government claims the changes will only affect a tiny minority. The national farmers union claim they have got their numbers wildly wrong. Who's right - and is there a better…

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America's extremes are tearing it apart 18:30

2M ago18:30

18:30

One of the regular topics of discussion in the media in the US recently has been how polarised and divided the country has become, even to the extent where there is regularly speculation about what a new civil war would actually look like, if things continued to worsen. How did America get here? How did it end up with two parties of extremes circli…

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China has now caused more global warming than the EU 15:46

2M ago15:46

15:46

This week sees the COP29 conference on climate change, where the expectation is that the next US president will walk away from the issue, leaving China a golden opportunity to step into the role of global leadership it covets. And the landmark we learned this week has been reached - that China's cumulative emissions are now greater than those of th…

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Trump's cabinet picks get wild - but can they get through? 20:28

2M ago20:28

20:28

Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F Kennedy Jr are amongst the recent names released by President-Elect Trump as his nominations for his cabinet. To say the least, they have caused something of a stir - a lot more so than his earlier picks. Why are they controversial? Will they get through the confirmation process? And will Trump try to sidestep…

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Why Kamala lost and Trump won big 20:55

2M ago20:55

20:55

After years of our lives being taken up by the campaign for the US presidency, we finally have a result. And against the apparent polling, it is a clear and unambiguous result. Donald Trump has performed the most remarkable political comeback, has cemented his role as a transformational president in the politics of the United States, and at a strok…

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The US election is here, and it got even more stupid 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

The US election has ... finally ... arrived. It's all over, bar the shouting. Except that the shouting has gotten pretty loud, and it's likely to continue for quite some time after the election has taken place. This possibly counts as one of the dumbest elections in American history - and if possible it got even dumber over the last week. Let's rec…

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Ep 12. Josh Smyth - ARCH CAPITAL 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

Josh Smyth is an Associate Advisor for Arch Capital, a highly qualified independent financial advice company. They are professionals with Chartered Accounting and Certified Financial Planning qualifications who use a rigorous investment philosophy and access to the world's best academic research to ensure client portfolios are commendably construct…

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Ep 11. Libby Newman - VANGUARD 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

Libby Newman is an Investment Specialist, Strategy and Research with Vanguard Australia. In this role Libby is responsible for supporting Vanguard's distribution team by connecting the adviser community with Vanguard's extensive investment and strategic research. https://www.vanguard.com.au HOST - Nigel Baker PRODUCER - Andrew O'Brien…

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Ep 10. Ben Jennings - JENNINGS PARTNERS 34:07

3M ago34:07

34:07

Ben is a director of a boutique business service chartered accountancy firm with a specific focus on small and medium business. The services Jennings Partners provides are for business owners who are seeking peace of mind in having a registered finance professional look after their book-keeping, business financials and accounting. https://www.jenni…

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Ep 9. Tim Findlay - CATO ADVISORY 37:31

4M ago37:31

37:31

Tim Findlay is an accomplished senior financial professional with over 20 years experience in corporate and commercial lending, sales, relationship management and operations. He is the owner of Cato Advisory located in Young NSW. After growing up on a farm in Cowra in the NSW Central West, Tim attended Charles Sturt University in Bathurst before em…

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Ep 8. Pauline Blight-Johnston - HELIA 30:59

4M ago30:59

30:59

Pauline Blight-Johnston is CEO and Managing Director of Helia, Australia’s largest lendersmortgage insurer. An actuary with more than 30 years of global industry experience in wealthmanagement and insurance, Pauline is passionate about driving customer focusedinnovation and building inclusive working cultures.…

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Ep 7. Ian Whitworth - SCENE CHANGE 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

Ian is a reformed branding and advertising creative director turned entrepreneur, co-founder of national corporate audiovisual company Scene Change. He studied as a vet, got expelled, and became a corporate AV technician. He was exposed to radioactive megadoses of corporate motivator shtick, and realized they’re generally 99% Showbiz and 1% busines…

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Ep 6. Brigitta Hembrow-Gersey - ARCH CAPITAL 26:58

5M ago26:58

26:58

Brigitta is a Certified Financial Planner & Accredited SMSF Association Specialist Adviser. She speaks four languages and in 2022 was the winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, “recognising the highest achiever in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Certification Unit, with demonstrable dedication to providing high-quality financial advice”…

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Dave Schofield on The Power of Networking and The People That Will Make Your Business Successful 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

Today we discuss essential skills for small business owners including strategic networking, prioritising your time, and the importance of trust. In this final episode for this Start, Build, and Grow podcast series, host Rob Lawrence interviews Dave Schofield, a seasoned professional with over 46 years of experience in various roles in the banking s…

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Ep 5. Dave Segal - FRONT ROW GROUP 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

Dave Segal and ex Wallaby captain Phil Kearns founded Front Row Group over 20 years ago and have shaped the company into a boutique marketing consultancy firm, offering its clients a range of unique entertaining, hospitality and marketing services.

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Ep 4. Ash Cooper - JELLY C 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

Ash Cooper has 20 years of highly successful experience as an accomplished business development and relationship builder within the global financial markets sector. He is currently the co founder of Jelly C, a cutting edge digital assets company. jellyc.io Host - Nigel Baker Producer - Andrew O'Brien…

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Peter Basford on Building Strong Customer Relationships 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Peter Basford, an experienced banking professional turned director and business coach joins host Rob Lawrence in today's podcast interview. Peter shares his experience working with others to help them grow their businesses; from his extensive background and his role in the Start Build Grow program, which supports new startups. In this chat, Peter e…

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Ep 3. Scott Aggett - HELLO HAUS 22:10

5M ago22:10

22:10

Scott Aggett is Australia’s leading property negotiator and founder of Hello Haus, a busines revolutionising the Australian property buying experience. Leveraging his 30 years of experience, including 3,500+ property transactions across three continents, Scott’s expertise helps clients buy homes faster and at the most competitive prices. https://he…

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Ep 2. Anthony Aboud - PERPETUAL 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

With over 25 years experience in the financial sector Anthony is currently Deputy Head of Equities for Perpetual. Prior to joining Perpetual, he worked at Ellerston Capital for six years, where he was the Portfolio Manager for the Ellerston Capital Global Equity Management Fund for. Before Ellerston Capital, Anthony worked as an Analyst at UBS Inve…

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Simon Baker on Innovating for a Sustainable Future 33:14

6M ago33:14

33:14

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Simon Baker, CEO and Co-founder of Hydrogenus, a startup specialising in low-carbon hydrogen projects. Simon, with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, discusses his transition from corporate multinational roles to founding a startup focused on low-carbon hydrogen projects. In our c…

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Ep 1. Stirling Mortlock - XV CAPITAL ADVISORY 27:00

6M ago27:00

27:00

Stirling Mortlock AM is a Founding Partner of XV Capital Advisory, a sports advisory and investment firm that invests in global sports innovation. A world renowned representative rugby player, he represented the Australian Wallabies, the ACT Brumbies and the Melbourne Rebels captaining all teams during his inspirational rugby career. www.xvcapitala…

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Money Never Sleeps 2:41

6M ago2:41

2:41

The trailer for Money Never Sleeps, a new podcast By Nigel Baker. Presented by Scientiam.com.au

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Rob Hall on Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Strategies For Business Success 34:26

6M ago34:26

34:26

In this podcast episode, Rob Hall, an experienced corporate and small business coach, discusses, with host Rob Lawrence, the common challenges, pitfalls, and mistakes entrepreneurs face. Rob emphasises the importance of distinguishing between working in the business and working on the business; highlighting that many business owners struggle with t…

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Andy Skinner on Mastering Business Processes 33:36

7M ago33:36

33:36

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Andy Skinner, the founder of AMS Business Consultants, about the critical role of business processes. Andy, a seasoned Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, shares insights from his extensive experience in process improvement; revealing the importance of understanding and designing effective process…

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Nigel Sandbrook on Unlocking Small Business Potential with Personality Profiling 39:28

7M ago39:28

39:28

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Nigel Sandbrook, a seasoned commercial banker with a 40-year career in manufacturing and banking, on the importance of effective communication, and how personality profiling can help support relationships in a small business setting. Our conversation today shares practical insights on applying p…

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Alison Beech on How Action Learning and Group Coaching Can Accelerate Your Business Growth 43:04

8M ago43:04

43:04

Alison Beech, a member of the Start Build and Grow program and the Business Growth Coaches Network, discusses with host Rob Lawrence, the value of action learning and group coaching. She explains the structured process of Action Learning, where participants share challenges and gain insights from peer feedback in a safe, non-competitive environment…

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Justin Nevison-Grainger on Funding Your Business 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

How do you fund your early start-up business? In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence discusses with Justin Nevison-Grainger, a seasoned corporate finance expert, the importance of validating business ideas, seeking honest feedback, and understanding commercial finance for new business owners. Justin also explains funding options, including gove…

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Kat Dancey on Branding Strategies for Business Growth 43:40

9M ago43:40

43:40

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews branding expert, Kat Dancey on how branding extends beyond the visuals of an organisation to the values, culture, and customer experience. We discuss the multifaceted nature of branding in business: Kat emphasises the importance of branding from the beginning and aligning it with business operat…

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Matt Sykes on Effective Strategies for Successful Selling 53:36

9M ago53:36

53:36

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews sales expert and author, Matt Sykes, who shares practical tips for small business owners and insights from his extensive experience in sales coaching and training. Matt shares his views on the distinctions between sales and marketing, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the value…

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Tony Lawlor on Navigating the Financial Landscape: Tips for New Business Owners 44:49

10M ago44:49

44:49

In this podcast episode, Tony Lawlor shares his expertise on financial management for business owners with your host, Rob Lawrence. Tony emphasises the importance of understanding finances, managing cash flow, and keeping personal and business accounts separate. Hear why it is important to create a business plan with a cash forecast and regularly r…

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Dr. Ruth Flaherty on Protecting Your Business Ideas and Assets in the Early Stages of Start-Up 41:49

10M ago41:49

41:49

In this podcast episode, host, Rob Lawrence, and guest, Dr. Ruth Flaherty, explore the crucial steps for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business. They discuss the importance of protecting intellectual property, choosing the right business structure, and understanding the legalities of trademarks and patents. Dr. Flaherty highlights the need f…

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Nigel Planer 37:24

1y ago37:24

37:24

Nigel Planer – comedy star of The Young Ones, Filthy Rich and Catflap and creator of 1984 hit single ‘Hole in my Shoe’ – joins Ade for lunch as they discuss being stuntmen on set, the invention of Nigel’s character, Nicholas Craig, and the time Nigel got sent to A and E by a 10-foot chocolate éclair. Nigel and Ade lunched at BiBo in Shoreditch: htt…

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Katherine Parkinson 47:50

1y ago47:50

47:50

Katherine Parkinson - star of Here We Go, The IT Crowd and Doc Martin – joins Ade for lunch as she shares her secret to getting through panel shows in the early days, admits the majority ‘The IT Crowd’ was unscripted, and why her brothers are convinced she worked for MI5. Please note: there is some particularly strong language in this episode. Kath…

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Reece Shearsmith 38:45

1y ago38:45

38:45

Actor, comedian and co-writer of ‘Inside No.9’ Reece Shearsmith recollects the terrifying time he had to deliver an original monologue to his comedy hero - Victoria Wood and admits that he and comedy friends Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer and Matt Berry have a lunch club where they gossip about other comedians. Ade and Reece had a delicious meal at Medit…

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