Best the lang cat Podcasts (2024)

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I&P Podcast #7: How can advisers help clients navigate end of life planning? With Everest’s Mark Wood 16:23

7h ago16:23

16:23

In this week’s edition of the podcast, Sue and Brandon are turning their attention to end of life planning. Specifically, about how advisers can help clients to prepare for that eventuality. Their expert guest is Mark Wood, Chairman at Funeral Concierge Service, Everest.By IFA Magazine

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Adequacy and resilience - what are we aiming for? 50:32

4h ago50:32

50:32

The excellent Nathan Long of Hargreaves Lansdown talks through with me the Government's pension review, retirement adequacy and its complexities, financial resilience and the work they've done tracking it and we finish with a look ahead to the Budget on 30th October. HL Savings and Resilience Barometer | July 2024 | HL…

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Previews, Prototypes and Playtests... Oh My! 1:13:25

14h ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games 'A Cure for What Ails You', Schnarf Games 'Survive Alive', No Drinks on the Table's 'Divide & Conker' and Tablescope's 'Light Speed Arena'! Plus we're joined by…

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Podcast #88: Consumer Duty one year on - has it really been a game changer for advice firms? With Matt Wood, MD at AMFA 16:08

6d ago16:08

16:08

As we look back on the first year of the FCA’s new Consumer Duty, we wanted to find out what it has actually meant for IFA and wealth management businesses in practice. Questions like what does Consumer Duty look like for advisers now? What’s actually changed on the front line within advice businesses? Were advice firms really ‘already doing it’ as…

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Sutton Foster Gets Unhinged 31:59

7d ago31:59

31:59

Talking with Tony-winning Broadway star, who says she’s playing “an unhinged version of myself” in the new Broadway revival of “Once Upon a Mattress.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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The Pensions Bill, the new government and insights from Australia 1:02:00

11d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Mike Ambery from Standard Life joins me to talk about what the new government is up to and what he learned on his recent research trip to AustraliaBy the lang cat

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Podcast #87: Consumer Duty one year on - Is it doing what it says on the tin? with Dynamic Planner’s Chris Jones 20:28

13d ago20:28

20:28

In this week’s IFA Talk podcast Sue and Jenny are marking the first anniversary of the Consumer Duty by exploring what the new reality has actually been like for financial advisers over this past year. So, is it doing what it says on the tin?By IFA Magazine

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M&P Podcast #9: The role of building societies in the specialist lending market 17:34

20d ago17:34

17:34

On today’s episode of IFA Talk, we bring you a mortgage and property special with a focus on the role of building societies in the specialist lender market and the mortgage market in general. To help us through this discussion, our guest this week is Laura Sneddon, Head of Mortgage Sales and Distribution at Hinckley and Rugby Building Society.…

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'Cats' Meets Drag Ball Culture 40:15

21d ago40:15

40:15

Behind the scenes with three of the creators of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," the colorful, queer reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that's become a breakout hit of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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More Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Even Hotter Takes! 37:20

24d ago37:20

37:20

They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our prev…

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Podcast #86: Succession shares their strength and passion for the present and future of the M&A market 12:18

27d ago12:18

12:18

This week on the IFA Talk Podcast, Jenny and Brandon explore a growing theme in the financial services industry: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). More and more businesses are choosing to explore a potential merger or sale of their companies, whether it be due to upcoming retirements or increasing regulatory costs, as a way of ensuring their and their …

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Meow You're Talking! We Chat to Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel! 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape…

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Podcast #85: Axyon AI explores the transformative impact of AI on the asset management industry 21:08

1M ago21:08

21:08

This week’s podcast will be focusing on a hot topic of the moment, AI and how this impacts the investment industry. We are living in a world of rapid technological innovation, where AI is on an exponential upward curve. The asset management industry stands on the edge of a transformation and has potentially a lot to benefit from these advancements.…

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The Advice Gap 2024 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

The 2024 Advice Gap report is the definitive guide to the advice market, the dynamics of the sector and the impact of the FCA's Consumer Duty. Co-author and colleague Mike Barrett is here to explain all. You can download a copy of the report here The Advice Gap 2024 - The Lang CatBy the lang cat

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I&P Podcast #6: Getting it right first time – the importance of policy ownership with Gregor Sked, Royal London 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

Insurance and protection as part of financial planning can often be overlooked or treated as an afterthought when in reality it should form part of the cornerstone of financial planning for many clients. So, on this week’s podcast Jenny and Brandon focus on insurance and protection, and in particular policy ownership, with their guest Gregor Sked, …

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Podcast #84: What does the FCA’s Retirement income review mean for advisers? With BNY Investments’ Richard Parkin 20:56

2M ago20:56

20:56

Has your client retirement proposition evolved following the publication of the FCA's thematic review of retirement income advice? In March, the FCA wrote to the Chief Executives of financial advice firms asking them to review their processes when providing retirement income advice. This thematic review has pretty massive implications for the advic…

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A blueprint to fix the UK's pension system 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Michael Johnson sets out a radical and thought-provoking vision for reform of the UK's state, workplace and individual pensions, with a view to simplicity and long-term sustainability. Pensions: a vision for the future - Social Market Foundation. (smf.co.uk)By the lang cat

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Podcast #83: Purely Paraplanning - The lang Cat’s Steve Nelson on the findings from the recent State of the Advice Nation report 22:34

2M ago22:34

22:34

Are you a paraplanner? Or maybe you’re an adviser or wealth manager who works with paraplanners? If so, this week’s podcast is for you. This week, Sue and Brandon speak to The Lang Cat’s Steve Nelson about their sixth annual State of the Advice Nation report – all about Paraplanning. It’s refreshing to hear such an influential and successful organi…

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What's the next government got planned for our income and savings 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

My colleague Alison Gay and I review the party manifestos published to date and consider the key personal finance promisesBy the lang cat

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Just One More Thing... The UK Games Expo Wrap Up Featuring Eric Lang! 1:29:12

2M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Who's got an hour and a half to spare? Well, if you have we've got a bumper post-UKGE episode to help you fill it! This episode Jay, Kay, Craig and Drew discuss their experiences at UKGE 2024. The ups, the downs, what went well and what could be improved (in our humble opinion, of course!) Plus we have a special interview with renowned game designe…

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Tony Awards Telecast Producers Promise to Wow You 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, the directing-producing duo behind the Tony Awards telecast, talk wowing the audience, innovating the staging, and why the Tonys always have the best acceptance speeches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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I&P Podcast #5: Why protection is the key to your clients’ financial resilience, with Lloyds Banking Group’s Rose St. Louis 17:09

2M ago17:09

17:09

On this, the latest Insurance & Protection special edition of our IFA Talk podcast, Sue and Brandon are joined by the highly charismatic and influential voice that is Rose St Louis, Protection Director at Lloyds Banking Group. Their conversation with Rose, formerly a financial adviser herself, is perfect for today’s Consumer Duty landscape. Not onl…

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Letters of Authority, the worst pension admin problem that isn't being fixed 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

Scott Phillips of the Pension Lab joins me to talk about Dashboards, the surprisingly dysfunctional LOA system and what some in the industry are trying to do about itBy the lang cat

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Election pensions 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

Rachel Vahey of AJ Bell talks with me about the Triple Lock, the LTA, Pension Freedoms and the advice/guidance boundary reviewBy the lang cat

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Podcast #82: What have been the main impacts of Consumer Duty on advisers so far? With Benchmark’s Gillian Hepburn 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

Sue and Brandon’s guest on this week’s IFA Talk is Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director of Benchmark, a leading provider of financial planning solutions and a part of the Schroders Group. In this episode, their conversation drills down into why Consumer Duty is about evolution not revolution and also some of the finer points about how the industry …

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Sarah Paulson Gets Real About Tony Season 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

The Tony-nominated star of "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson, and its nominated playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins share some real talk about Tony season, reveal how the extended run of "Appropriate" has changed things both for the actors on onstage and for the audiences in the house, and banter about why Paulson should maybe play Prince in "Purple Rain.…

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Financial advice firms, recruitment, AI, DEI 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

FT Adviser editor Simoney Kyriakou and the future for financial advice firmsBy the lang cat

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Podcast #81: Should CGT replace IHT? Talking tax fallout after the Spring Budget with Ex-HMRC tax inspector, Gravita’s Tom Adcock 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

Sue and Brandon’s guest on the podcast today is Tom Adcock, Tax Partner at Gravita – and a former HMRC tax inspector.By IFA Magazine

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Backstage With Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

The Tony-nominated stars of "Cabaret" take listeners backstage for a peek at the "synchronized chaos" behind the scenes, and talk rowdy crowds, critics, and Redmayne's fourth go-round in the role of the Emcee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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UK Games Expo 2024 Preview featuring War of the Worlds: One More Day! 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

It's ALMOST TIME for UK Games Expo 2024! This episode Jay, Craig, Kay and Jason (making his BLBG debut) are joined by Matt from War of the Worlds: One More Day to discuss what they are most looking forward to at the UK's biggest gaming convention. If you're heading to UKGE we also share our most valuable tips, what to do if you feel a little overwh…

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Everything you ever wanted to know about getting rid of the Lifetime Allowance but were afraid to ask 53:41

3M ago53:41

53:41

What should have been simple has proved to be anything but; HMRC has created a new way to inflict misery on unsuspecting pension savers. Jon Greer from Quilter gently explains everything we need to know. We also discuss what a new Labour government might do with the rules.By the lang cat

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I&P Podcast #4: What do protection policies mean for your clients? With Beagle Street’s Ryan Griffin 19:42

3M ago19:42

19:42

In this week’s Insurance and Protection special edition of our IFA Talk podcast, Sue and Brandon’s guest is Ryan Griffin. Ryan is Protection Director at dedicated life insurance provider, Beagle Street.By IFA Magazine

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Pandora Celeste Emergency Protocol Initiated! We Talk to Mike from Guntower Games! 41:38

3M ago41:38

41:38

In Space... nobody can hear you scream! But they CAN hear us talk to Mike from Guntower Games about his current project; Pandora Celeste... and so can you! Pandora Celeste is a love letter to all those Sci-fi Movies and TV Shows many of us grew up with. From Aliens, to Terminator and everything in between, Pandora Celeste sees players work together…

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Podcast #80: Why MPS providers aren’t all the same - putting the client and adviser outcomes first with 8AM’s Paul Hogg 14:39

3M ago14:39

14:39

Sue and Brandon’s guest this week is Paul Hogg, Head of Distribution at 8AM. 8AM are providers of data-driven investment solutions in the model portfolio space, with a clear evidence and outcomes based focus.By IFA Magazine

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Jessica Lange Feels 'Wild and Liberated' in 'Mother Play' 36:36

3M ago36:36

36:36

Oscar, Emmy and Tony winning actress Lange, now on Broadway in a Tony-nominated performance in "Mother Play," discusses premiering a new play on Broadway, explains why she could do without Wednesday matinees, and reveals why her recent work has her feeling "wild and liberated." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Hot Takes! 41:08

3M ago41:08

41:08

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned unpopular opinion? Well we've got three (potentially) infuriating hot takes for you in the first of a two-parter! This was actually recorded in late 2023, so some of the references to 'this year' actually mean last year now, just in case anything didn't quite make sense! Enjoy, and be sure to let us know if you…

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Podcast #79: Is it time to rethink property funds? With Gravis’ Matthew Norris 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

In this conversation with Sue and Brandon, Matthew Norris, Head of Real Estate Securities and adviser to the VT Gravis Digital Infrastructure Income and VT Gravis UK Listed Property strategies at Gravis, drills down into exactly how it’s changed, into why it’s no longer about offices and shopping centres. As he explains, it’s now all about next gen…

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M&P Podcast #8: The importance of having a survey when buying property with Matthew Cumber 14:32

4M ago14:32

14:32

Our guest on this week’s special Mortgage and Property edition of IFA Talk is Matthew Cumber, MD of Countrywide Surveying. Countrywide are one of the largest surveyors in the UK with around 500 employed surveyors on the team. Tune in to hear Matthew explaining in detail to Sue and Brandon all about the different types of survey that buyers can choo…

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Talking 'Lempicka' With Tony Nominees Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman 35:03

3M ago35:03

35:03

In a conversation recorded before the announcement of the Tony nominations, actors Espinosa and Iman talk criticism discourse, the irresistible allure of Lempicka, and the Broadway community that’s rallied around their show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Podcast #78: Is now the time for more defensive assets within an investment strategy? with Ninety One’s Jason Borbora-Sheen 15:24

4M ago15:24

15:24

In today’s podcast, Sue and Brandon thought it was the ideal time to talk about defensive assets and find out where there might be some decent investment opportunities for those looking to diversify their portfolios just now. This week’s guest– a friend of the podcast as this is his third time on IFA Talk - is Jason Borbora Sheen, Diversified Incom…

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I&P Podcast #3: Family Income Benefit – an under-advised protection product with Shelley Read, Royal London 16:08

4M ago16:08

16:08

Shelley Read, Senior Protection Technical Manager at Royal London joins Jenny and Brandon to give our listeners all they need to know about FIB. As well as highlighting what types of clients could benefit from having conversations around this type of protection which should help advisers identify opportunities to help those most in need.…

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For Grant Gustin, The Hard Parts Are His Favorite Parts 37:14

4M ago37:14

37:14

Now starring on Broadway in the critically acclaimed "Water for Elephants," Gustin shares what's most challenging — and most rewarding — about his first return to musical theater after nine years as the star of the long-running CW series "The Flash." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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M&P Podcast #7: Why the green agenda is important to the housing market with Coventry’s Jonathan Stinton 13:36

4M ago13:36

13:36

Back for his second visit to the IFA Talk Studio, our guest this week is Jonathan Stinton, Head of Intermediary Relationships at Coventry Building Society. Coventry has recently produced an influential report entitled “Beyond the Bricks” which looks in detail at what a green housing market really would look like. It’s an interesting conversation an…

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Podcast #77: Later-life finance options for clients. With Standard Life Home Finance’s Kay Westgarth 13:57

4M ago13:57

13:57

Helping older clients to raise finance is becoming an increasingly important part of the advice process. Our guest on IFA Talk today is Kay Westgarth, Sales Director at Standard Life Home Finance. Kay is highly experienced in this area and is keen to raise awareness amongst advisers of the range of later life finance options for the over-55s.…

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Bernadette Peters Wants to Play Sweeney Todd 36:34

4M ago36:34

36:34

Recorded live on the Broadway Cruise, musical theater icon Peters recalls the moment she fell in love with Sondheim's work, shares the biggest lessons she's learned in her career, and reveals the one Sondheim role she'd still love to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Back of the Net! We Talk to Vicente from Sunday League Games 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

On me head, son, It's a game of two halves, Park the bus, He was half a yard off, The referee's a... well, you get the idea with that! This episode we're talking about Sunday League Football, a game by Sunday League Games that is due to launch on Gamefound in just over a week (8th April!) We are joined by Vicente, one of the developers of this 'bea…

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M&P Podcast #6 Sustainability special: How can retrofitting shake up the mortgage market? With Mike Lindsay-Bailey and Thomas Farquhar 16:21

5M ago16:21

16:21

In this eco-friendly edition of our IFA Talk Mortgage and Property special podcast, Sue and Brandon have two great guests to share their knowledge and insight about retrofitting homes and installing energy-saving tech – and the financing of such projects.By IFA Magazine

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Just the Two of Us... 2 Player Games Special! 40:22

5M ago40:22

40:22

Grab your best board gaming buddy and get ready for some intense 1 on 1 action... that's right, this episode we're talking about the best 2 Player Board Games! Luke, Drew, Craig and Matt all pick their favourite 2 Player-Only board game, before rounding out a top 5 with one of their honourable mentions. Please Note - We thought this episode had bee…

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I&P Podcast #2: What’s going on in protection and why does it matter? With MetLife’s Rich Horner 15:03

5M ago15:03

15:03

Rich Horner, Head of Individual Protection at MetLife UK is Sue and Brandon’s guest on this week’s IFA Talk podcast and is particularly focused on growing the reputation and take up of protection products as a key part of the financial planning process.By IFA Magazine

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From 'Succession' to 'Stereophonic' With Juliana Canfield 40:38

5M ago40:38

40:38

Soon to make her Broadway debut in the buzzy play “Stereophonic,” Canfield talks learning all those overlapping lines, telling an accidental lie on the way to winning her part in the show, the “Succession” diaspora on stage, and that one time the “Stereophonic” cast became a real band in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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