Best PCN Podcasts (2024)

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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YourDreamGym - Julie Allen - YourSpace 40:13

1M ago40:13

40:13

For the grand finale of series 9, we're delighted to talk to Julie Allen, Business Development Director at Active Insights. Exercise is all about feeling better for Jules, and it's no coincidence that her dream gym is the same. With the best of the best staff, it's all about the people, the experience, making members feel safe, welcome, and having …

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Exploring the impact of open banking on society with Stefano Vaccino, Founder & CEO of Yapily 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

How is open banking revolutionising our financial landscape? Find out in this enlightening episode with Stefano Vaccino, Founder and CEO of Yapily, an infrastructure platform addressing a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of speaking with Stefano Vaccino,…

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YourDreamGym - Marc Jones - Cheers Gym 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

You arrive as an individual and leave as part of a group. Marc Jones from Fitronics joins us this week to tell us about Cheers Gym, his dream gym where everybody knows your name, and you have to learn everyone elses! You get your own space and kit, there's circuits, a rig, pool tennis, and five-a-side, and if you're lucky, you might see Jurgen Klop…

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EP 5 Rumors and Lies (GGPoPA ep 21-24) 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 21-24 Rob and Dan follow along with the twists, turns, and hijinks of the party. Lucky acts like a creep, Bruno is drunk and hungry, Karl is scary, and Mina is confused. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure", where…

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YourDreamGym - Mark Tweedie - Nirvana 48:06

2M ago48:06

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Mark Tweedie tells us about his training for Triathlon triumphs, target for a Nice Ironman in three years time, and his dream gym, Nirvana, a log cabin by a lake, with woodlands and mountains nearby, an idyllic training get-away.Thanks to XplorGym for supporting this episode. Running a gym should be less admin and more awesome! Find out more and bo…

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Celebrating 150 episodes with host & PCN CEO Rogier Rouppe van der Voort 36:34

2M ago36:34

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We’re celebrating 150 episodes of In Check with Fintech! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we’ve turned the tables this week by placing our host and PCN CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, in the guest seat with Ivan McConville stepping in as the host! From early inspirations and industry challenges to balancing family life and leadership, this episode dives…

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YourDreamGym - Chloe Kinch - Everyone in the Nation Active... 47:12

2M ago47:12

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The brilliant Chloe Kinch from Proinsight tells us about her dream gym this week, as well as her exercise habits and history. Her club is all about the people and amazing service, of course, where everybody knows your name, makes you feel welcome, and helps you to feel part of the club. Staff all take pride in their work and the brand. In her dream…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

2M ago57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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YourDreamGym - Jason Stanton - Mi Casa Tu Casa 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

This week we hear from Jason Stanton, CEO of MyTime Active, changing peoples lives through mission wellbeing. His dream club has no booking, no travel, everything in one place, a possible phone ban in the gym, and no wifi in the cafe and communal spaces. Staff have a sixth sense to know what you need. There's a huge outdoor space covering golf, ten…

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YourDreamGym - Claire Burlison - Joy Health Hub 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Claire wasn't sporty at school, and tried classes, but just wasn't into fitness... until she attended a Zumba class in her 30s and then had an epiphany which led her to start Clubbercise in 2014. Her Dream Gym is Cool, but not Supercool. It's also warm and welcoming, with themed zones, great lighting, and an awesome sound system (with Claire on the…

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Reflecting on Berlin as a Fintech hub with Malte Rau, Co-Founder & CEO at Pliant 34:25

3M ago34:25

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What makes Berlin so special for entrepreneurs? Find out in this episode with Malte Rau from Pliant. In this special episode of In Check with Fintech recorded live at FIBE 2024 in Berlin, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Malte Rau, Co-Founder and CEO at Pliant. Throughout the conversation, they discuss Pliant’s rece…

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Your Dream Gym - Steve Shaw - Stronger (again!) 49:55

3M ago49:55

49:55

Our bodies are an amazing gift, so Steve believes we should look after them, and that health is the most important thing! His dream gym overlooks Bondi Beach in Sydney, is more of a Hub of Health than just a gym, with medical, nutrition, education as well as the traditional functional spaces. High ceilings, plants, and great flooring are critical, …

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"Work, Fight, Or Play Ball" with William Ecenbarger 48:07

3M ago48:07

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In 1918, Bethlehem Steel started the world's greatest industrial baseball league. Appealing to Major League Baseball players looking to avoid service in the Great War, teams employed "ringers" like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, and Shoeless Joe Jackson in what became scornfully known as "safe shelter" leagues. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-sig…

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EP-4 Goblins, Dwarves, and Daemons Oh My! (GPoPA 16-20) 1:46:59

3M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 16-20 Rob and Dan discuss the next stage of the adventures of the Band in Bogenhaffen. Bruno falls in Poo, Lucky tries to make a friend, Bruno falls in Poo, Mina stabs things, Karl gets scared, and Bruno falls in poo. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search f…

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Your Dream Gym - Giorgia Brennan - G's 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

A sporty background is the default in Giorgia's Australian upbringing, and she still loves the routine, competition, and social side of exercise and fitness. Her three dream gym non-negotiables are community (banter), music (R&B), and great coffee. There's a split of strength and cardio training, and a holistic area with sauna and ice baths for rec…

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"Gen X Pittsburgh" with David Rullo 57:39

3M ago57:39

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Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this…

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"Harrisburg in WWI and the 1918 Pandemic" with Rodney Ross 52:13

3M ago52:13

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In 1917, at the start of World War I, among global war and a global pandemic, Harrisburgers stepped up and served. The city experienced tribulations as residents feared espionage, suspected foreigners and demanded loyalty. Hospitals struggled with the 1918 flu at their doorstep. Join author Rodney Ross as he charts the World War I era and the Harri…

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Your Dream Gym - Andy Pickles - Pure Energy Gym 47:46

4M ago47:46

47:46

MasterMixer Andy Pickles joins us this week on YourDreamGym, to tell us about his background in music and fitness... lifting from an early age, doing step aerobics and LesMills, spinning, CrossFit, and Hyrox. His dream gym is a big warehouse with no heating, but incredible sound and lighting systems. Amongst other features, it has a great spin stud…

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EP-3 Blood, Bolts, and a Body in a Barrel (GPOPA 11-15) 1:37:28

4M ago1:37:28

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 11-15 Rob and Dan discuss the next stage of the adventures of the rabble on the Reik. Lucky tries to swindle, Carl gets burned, Mina stabs things, and Bruno......does Bruno things. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Advent…

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Unveiling the potential of BaaS: Insights from Brian Lawlor, Group CCO at B4B Payments 41:23

4M ago41:23

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How has the Fintech space evolved in the past years and what does the future look like for the market? Learn more about these in this episode of In Check with Fintech with Brian Lawlor from B4B Payments. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of joining Brian Lawlor, Group Chief Commercial Officer at B4B Payments, at thei…

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Your Dream Gym - Jo Fleming - Leamington PCN Fitness Club 56:28

4M ago56:28

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In a crossover between YourDreamGym and HealthSeeker Stories, today we hear from Jo Fleming, Physical Activity Ambassador for the UKIHCA (UK & International Health Coaches Association). Jo's dream gym is all about community and social connectedness, nature, and variety... not necessarily exercise. There are lots of lessons and stories in this episo…

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EP-2 The Boat to Bogenhaffen (GPOPA 5-10) 1:12:29

4M ago1:12:29

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 5-10 Rob and Dan discuss the arrival and ridiculous hijinks of Carl, Mina, Bruno, and Lucky as they arrive in Altdorf and put themselves on a path that will change the course of their lives. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Peril…

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Behind the scenes of Rabobank's AI journey with CITO Alexander Zwart 39:50

4M ago39:50

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What challenges does the banking industry face when it comes to implementing AI technologies? Find out in this episode, as Alexander Zwart from Rabobank shares his expertise and firsthand experiences implementing AI solutions within the banking space. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Alexander Zwart, Chief …

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"George Washington in the French & Indian War" with Scott Patchan 56:42

4M ago56:42

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George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who…

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EP-1 The Rabble on the Road (GPoPA EP 1-5) 1:02:25

4M ago1:02:25

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SPOILERS AHEAD for the PCN's A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure Episodes 1-5 Rob and Dan discuss the amazing introduction of the GPoPA main cast and the trials and tribulations their GM puts them through on the way to Altdorf. What are we talking about? Check it out here, or search for "A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure", wherever you listen t…

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Exploring AI's impact on finance and society with Edwin van Bommel, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at ABN AMRO 53:40

4M ago53:40

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How is GenAI transforming the banking space? Find out in this episode, as Edwin van Bommel from ABN AMRO offers insights into the evolving role of AI in shaping our financial future. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the honour of hosting Edwin van Bommel, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at ABN AMRO on In Check with Fintech. …

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Your Dream Gym - Charlton Clarke - Choose Happy 45:16

5M ago45:16

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Charlton's dream gym is all about variety, starting outdoors with ALL of the sports fields, pitches, and courts you can think of, an olympic outdoor pool and golf course, and then even more great stuff inside the facility. Staff are multi-faceted... all of them have all the skills needed to run any area of the club, and then specialities too. And o…

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Your Dream Gym - Mark Braithwaite 38:59

5M ago38:59

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Mark's dream gym has a warm welcome from a great team, and an dream pre-workout experience where everything you need is covered, from the looks, lighting, smells, to the lockers and changing rooms - everything just works. The gym is split into areas or zones with different music and vibes like HIIT studios, TRX workouts, EGYM, etc. Tech and data ar…

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Getting up close and personal with Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO 42:30

5M ago42:30

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How does childhood shape a person’s journey through life? Find out in this episode, as we explore the intriguing life story of Motie Bring, whose path has been marked by curiosity, resilience, and authenticity. This week, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure to be joined by Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, a London-based Fintech. The epis…

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Your Dream Gym - Will Cheeld - Alive 38:15

5M ago38:15

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He works in tech, but Will Cheeld's dream gym has very little tech... no music, no phones, and limited cardio kit. Will likes to keep things simple with turf, track, kettlebells, rig and ropes. There's a sport zone, 5 aside, punchbags, a rig, and bouldering, and views out to the warm beach and sea from the front, and cold mountains and lake at the …

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EP-0 Its Finally a thing! (Spoilers ahead!) 1:06:41

5M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

About- Gossiping GPoPA is a podcast made by fans for fans of the Professional Casual Network's popular podcast, A Grim Podcast of Perilous Adventure. We recommend you listen to a few episodes of their show BEFORE listening to ours discuss our love for the show and what drove us to create this fancast, as well as our love for all the players. This e…

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"The Game that Saved the NHL" with Ed Gruver 57:20

5M ago57:20

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In late 1975 and early 1976, at the height of the Cold War, two of the Soviet Union's long-dominant national hockey teams traveled to North America to play an eight-game series against the best teams in the National Hockey League. The culmination of the "Super Series" was reigning Soviet League champion HC CSKA Moscow's face-off against the defendi…

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Your Dream Gym - Rosanna Tucker - Studio Society 49:47

5M ago49:47

49:47

Rosanna has already built her dream gym (Studio Society), so we reflect on the features and changes she would make in hindsight. There are no mirrors, but an immersive, multi sensory experience in all classes. Body Analysis+ helps members and staff to understand themselves better and tailor every workout. Add recovery and a kitchen for the full fit…

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"Telling of the Anthracite" with Philip Mosley 59:06

5M ago59:06

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"Telling of the Anthracite" explores the various ways in which anthracite history has been represented and remembered since 1960, the chosen date for the start of the "posthistorical" era coinciding approximately with the Knox mine disaster (1959) and the beginning of the Centralia mine fire (1962-), two cataclysmic and fateful events that symboliz…

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Your Dream Gym - James Griffiths - Slightly Above Average Joes 1:10:16

6M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

This week on YourDreamGym, you get to hear from James Griffiths the founder of WILD Training. He talks about making fitness fun, how the variety of workouts and training modalities keep him and his members motivated and build communities. His Dream Gym is a big open space with incredible staff who love working there. The space and high ceilings mea…

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Your Dream Gym - John Leaver - Distraction 43:39

6M ago43:39

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John Leaver from Alliance Leisure joins us this week to talk about his PE teacher aspirations, then commercial development in the fitness industry, while keeping education, coaching and training alive in his hobbies. His dream gym disguises exercise in all sorts of fun activities from go-karting, tag active ninja warrior, cinematic studios, flumes …

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From dance to Fintech entrepreneurship: Breaking barriers with Katie Palencsar, Partner at Anthemis 41:56

6M ago41:56

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What do dance and Fintech have in common? More than you might think! In our latest episode of In Check with Fintech, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort has the pleasure of hosting Katie Palencsar, Partner at Anthemis and Managing Director at the company's Female Innovators Lab Fund. Tune in as we uncover the inspiring story of resilience, passion…

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"That Our Daughters May Be as Cornerstones" with Chad Leinaweaver 50:40

6M ago50:40

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Irving College was the first college to offer degrees in the arts and sciences to women and that two of its buildings still stand to this day. Named after famed author Washington Irving, this college for women was part of a nationwide trend in the nineteenth century to finally educate women, but a trend that was always fraught with opposition. pcnt…

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Your Dream Gym - Maddie Cummings - We Love Health 44:27

6M ago44:27

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Maddie's dream gym is a gym Disneyland, with a wellness space, a traditional gym floor, and a community space, complete with Carl Cox on the decks! Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.…

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Your Dream Gym - Natalie Gibson - Healthy=Happy 53:49

6M ago53:49

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Natalie from LeisureDB tells us about her basketball, cycling, and skiing exercise stories, before designing her dream gym... Big windows on either side of the building with snowy mountain / beach views, an indoor/outdoor pool/lake, a diverse range of staff for everyone, super studios and small group PT offering, and treatment rooms like The Body H…

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Reinventing payment operations with Thomas Müller, Co-Founder & CEO at Rivero 41:56

6M ago41:56

41:56

Are you intrigued by the intersection of technology, finance, and entrepreneurship? Then you shouldn't miss out on this episode! Welcome to the latest episode of In Check with Fintech, where our Tech Recruitment Consultant, Bogdan Wyneken, is joined by Thomas Müller, Co-Founder & CEO at Rivero. During the conversation, Thomas shares his expertise a…

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Your Dream Gym - Paul Ferris - Utopia 42:02

7M ago42:02

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Paul is the founder and CEO of Speedflex, and has a fascinating back-story documented in his award winning book The Boy On The Shed. In this episode we get into how exercise is literally life, dip into Paul's footballing history, his heart attack at 48, and forthcoming knee replacement. His dream gym has people just like him working out alongside a…

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"On a Great Battlefield" with Jennifer Murray 57:13

6M ago57:13

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Of the more than seventy sites associated with the Civil War era that the National Park Service manages, none hold more national appeal and recognition than Gettysburg National Military Park. In "On a Great Battlefield," Jennifer M. Murray chronicles the administration of the National Park Service and how it educates the public about the battle and…

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Your Dream Gym - Carl McCartney - Inclusive Fitness 46:19

7M ago46:19

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Carl McCartney from Les Mills joins us to launch series 8 of the Your Dream Gym podcast, and tells us about 30 years of teaching BodyPump(TM) and RPM(TM). His Dream Gym is welcoming but dark, with awesome instructors, a state of the art GroupX studio (no surprise), but also has relaxation and recovery space, a plunge pool, and outdoor areas. Overal…

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Exploring KYC and KYB orchestration with Glenn Mac Donald, CEO at ZignSec 36:44

7M ago36:44

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KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business): what are they and why do they matter? Find the answers to these and more in our latest episode of In Check with Fintech with Glenn Mac Donald. In this episode, our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, has the pleasure of hosting Glenn Mac Donald, CEO at ZignSec - a single gateway partner solving t…

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Work it Out | Federico Cristoforoni, Co-Founder & CEO at Net Zero Insights, on his entrepreneurial journey across Europe and Asia 40:02

7M ago40:02

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Ever wondered what it takes to create impactful change in a world facing climate challenges? In today’s episode, find out more by following Federico Cristoforoni’s fascinating journey from the sun-soaked shores of Genova to pivotal experiences across Europe and Asia. This week, our Tech Recruitment Consultant Bogdan Wyneken had the pleasure of host…

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YourDreamGym - Neil Adebowale - Lifelong Fitness 57:18

8M ago57:18

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Neil from RISK HQ joins us for the final episode of series, talking about his dream gym - a community health hub for everyone throughout their lifetime. There's a big focus on functional training, with experts to guide you in your mobility, an amazing small group PT set-up to encourage and motivate more people, and inclusive events and challenges t…

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Your Dream Gym - Blake Fletcher - OurGym 37:50

8M ago37:50

37:50

Blake Fletcher, UK Country Manager at IFIT joins us this week to talk about his dream gym. It's focused on people and communities, has an amazing atmosphere that makes you want to come back every time you visit, and is built on many levels for different focus zones. This episode is supported by XplorGym There's never been a better time to take cont…

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Sarah Clark from E-Gates and Emily Tate from Mind the Product, on AI & the Fintech evolution within the past year 36:15

8M ago36:15

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Join us for an exclusive look into the dynamic world of Fintech with two inspiring female leaders at this year's Web Summit: Sarah Clark, CEO of E-Gates, and Emily Tate, Managing Director at Mind the Product. In a candid discussion, Sarah Clark and our CEO, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, dive into the whirlwind evolution of Fintech. They explore the …

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