Best various hosts, contributors and guests Podcasts (2025)

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#120 - The Business of Belonging: Sabine MacDonald on Cultural Fluency 57:41

19h ago57:41

57:41

In this inspiring episode, Samir Azizi welcomes Sabine MacDonald, a globetrotting professional and the Founder & CEO of Nexa Avenue, a Toronto-based consultancy helping impact-driven leaders thrive across cultures. Sabine shares her personal journey—from growing up in Germany to living and working in seven countries, ultimately landing in Canada. S…

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#119 - Understanding Tokenomics: How Heisenberg Rewards Its Contributors | Mori Zihayat 58:12

14d ago58:12

58:12

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Samir Azizi sits down once again with Mori Zihayat, core contributor at Heisenberg Network, to unpack the inner workings of Heisenberg’s tokenomics and contributor economy. They explore how contributors can earn rewards by offering up idle CPU power, how blockchain ensures fairness and transparency in decent…

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#118 - Decentralizing AI with Idle CPUs: Heisenberg Network & Data Agents | Mehdi Kargar 52:54

23d ago52:54

52:54

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Dr. Mehdi Kargar, co-founder of Heisenberg Network, to dive deep into the most overlooked problem in AI today: AI-ready data. You’ll learn: Why 80% of AI projects are failing—and what Heisenberg is doing about it How Data Agents transform raw, messy data into structured, contextual in…

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#117 - AI, Decentralization & The Future of Compute | Mori Zihayat, Heisenberg Network 46:08

1M ago46:08

46:08

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Mori Zihayat, a core contributor to Heisenberg Network (Heisenberg.so). They dive deep into the world of AI, decentralization, and the future of compute, covering topics like: - Mori’s journey into AI, blockchain, and decentralized computing - The problems facing AI projects toda…

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#116 - Overcoming Objections & Building Success with Mike McFarthing 37:27

4M ago37:27

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In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi welcomes Mike McFarthing, Chief Commercial Officer at Terranova Aerospace and a globally experienced innovation specialist. Known for his expertise in turning big ideas into commercial successes, Mike dives deep into strategies for overcoming objections, building impactful brands, and leading with c…

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Lennon Reveals: The St Regis Series Ep #1. "I'm Doing What You're Doing" 2:18:27

4M ago2:18:27

2:18:27

Welcome to the first series of this season, Lennon Reveals: The St Regis Series, where we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and underappreciated interviews John Lennon ever gave: the St. Regis interview from September 1971. It is as wide-ranging and entertaining as Lennon Remembers but even more insightful. Dr. Duncan Driver joins me as co…

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Prologue S3: Trail Of Destruction (Lennon Remembers) 2:21:53

4M ago2:21:53

2:21:53

In this episode, we set the stage for Season 3 by diving into the heart of One Sweet Dream. We explore the background of the podcast, what drives it, and the big subjects we’ve been tackling so far. Plus, we unpack some of the core ideas seeded in Lennon Remembers—the legendary interview that’s key to understanding what comes next. Stay tuned for t…

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#115 - Revolutionizing Health: Daniyar Abenov’s Journey from Oil & Gas to Postureletics Founder 32:26

5M ago32:26

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In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Daniyar Abenov, co-founder of Postureletics, an innovative app that uses computer vision to improve posture and eliminate back and joint pain. Daniyar shares his inspiring journey from battling chronic back pain to becoming a global posture alignment specialist and tech entrepreneur. 💡 Abo…

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#114 - James Castle: Drones, Cyberattacks & Ransomware: The Dark Future of Warfare 32:23

7M ago32:23

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/czc4gCk2VtU In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi interviews James Castle, a multi-talented entrepreneur and thought leader in the fields of cybersecurity, defense technology, and drone innovation. James is the CEO and Founder of Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA), President and Co-Founder of CSR5 …

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#113 - Julien Brault: How Hardbacon's Collapse Taught Me the Toughest Lessons in Fintech 33:20

7M ago33:20

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Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lQPHSJrvGCA In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Julien Brault, founder of Hardbacon, to discuss the turbulent journey of launching a fintech startup and the challenges that ultimately led to the company's bankruptcy. Julien shares his candid reflections on the rise and fall of Hardbac…

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#112 - Noak Lindqvist: Will Universal Basic Income Save Us or Destroy Capitalism? 33:32

7M ago33:32

33:32

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qZBr4UNjA74 In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Noak Lindqvist, a tech strategist and the architect behind T-Coin, a community cryptocurrency initiative in Toronto. Noak shares his journey from being a non-technical consultant to diving into coding and AI, including his thoughts on le…

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#111 - Andrey Chabanov: Revolutionizing Crypto Infrastructure with Trustek | Blockchain Startups 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Andrey Chabanov, the co-founder of Trustek, a pioneering company offering crypto infrastructure as a service. Join Samir and Andrey as they explore Andrey’s remarkable journey to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the tech and crypto industry. They delve into Andrey's early ventures, h…

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#110 - Joelle Alexandria: Navigating Journalism, Podcasting, and Environmental Activism 34:15

10M ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, host Samir Azizi sits down with the incredibly talented Joelle Alexandria, a passionate journalist and podcaster, to discuss her journey and insights. Joelle delves into her podcast "A Future for Us," where she combines audio journalism and storytelling with a focus on environmental and social issues. Joelle opens up about her tran…

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#109 - Dr. Jennifer Brawn, Co-Founder of SmartCloser AI 31:21

11M ago31:21

31:21

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Dr. Jennifer Brawn, co-founder of SmartCloser AI, for an engaging conversation on the latest developments in AI, specifically focusing on the recent Chat GPT-4o release. Dr. Brawn shares her unique journey from studying evolutionary biology to pioneering innovations in neuroscience and…

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#108 - Revolutionizing Real Estate: AI Innovations with SmartCloser AI 31:45

11M ago31:45

31:45

In this special episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes his AI co-educators, Dr. Jennifer Brawn and Alex Liang from SmartCloser AI, to discuss their groundbreaking course on integrating AI into real estate. Discover how AI is transforming the industry, making workflows more efficient, and enhancing productivity for real estate agent…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did George Harrison Live in 1966? Pt 2 1:57:58

1y ago1:57:58

1:57:58

In part two of Cleave's profile of George Harrison, Diana, and Duncan explore the second half of the interview, which includes topics such as George's home, his home life with his wife Pattie, his thoughts on war, the old guard, and religion. In this interview, George is amusingly blunt and endearingly earnest. Originally posted in the Evening Stan…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did George Harrison Live In 1966. Pt 1 2:39:43

1y ago2:39:43

2:39:43

In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile of George Harrison. In the first installment, they discuss the first segments of the interview where Harrison is remarkably candid and forthcoming. Originally featured in the Evening Standard during the spring of 1966, these extraordinary interviews offer a rare peek int…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did Paul McCartney Live in 1966? Part 2 1:57:43

1y ago1:57:43

1:57:43

In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the second half of Maureen Cleave's interview with Paul McCartney as it appeared in the Evening Standard in 1966. This interview captures McCartney when he is on top of the world and fully immersed in the counterculture and avant-garde scene, depicting a period when he and the Beatles reigned s…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did Paul McCartney Live in 1966? Part 1 2:20:52

1y ago2:20:52

2:20:52

This is part one of the Cleave profile on Paul McCartney. In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore the first half of Cleave's interview with McCartney. This interview series was originally titled "How A Beatle Lives" and appeared in the Evening Standard. They are remarkable because they give us a rare glimpse into the world of the Beatl…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did John Lennon Live In 1966? Part 2 2:17:31

1y ago2:17:31

2:17:31

This is part two of the Maureen Cleave interview with John Lennon. In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dig into the second half of the Cleave interview visiting John's library, exploring his Phantom V Rolls Royce, and accompanying him to the doctor. John, as always, is entertaining and opinionated on the subject of money, power, and his fu…

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did John Lennon Live in 1966? Part 1 2:17:24

1y ago2:17:24

2:17:24

In this episode, host Diana Erickson and regular guest Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the first part of Maureen Cleave's 1966 profile of John Lennon, originally published in The Evening Standard under the title "How A Beatle Lives." These extraordinary interviews offer unique insight into the Beatles' world and lives at this time. John Lennon captivat…

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#107 - Unveiling the Journey of Toronto DAO: Innovations, Challenges, and Future 24:14

1y ago24:14

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Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2SjVRJ5 Follow Toronto DAO on X: https://x.com/dao_toronto Welcome to a special episode of the Azizi Podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic world of Toronto DAO. Host Samir Azizi is joined by key members Matthew Glezos and Antoine De …

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Encore: The Cleave Series: How Did Ringo Starr Live in 1966? 3:30:32

1y ago3:30:32

3:30:32

The Cleave Series is an exploration of the interviews of the Beatles that were done for the Evening Standard in March 1966. Titled "How Does A Beatle Live," these exceptional profiles provide us with a rare glimpse into the world of the Beatles at a time when they were riding high. Dr. Duncan Driver joins Diana Erickson in this series. Episode one …

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#106 - Calvin Cooper: Navigating Tech and Real Estate Innovations 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Watch on YouTube: hhttps://youtu.be/kB8It-3aUTA Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Join us on this enlightening …

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#105 - Timothy Burgess from WealthAgile: Crypto Portfolio Management with AI Tech 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

26:56

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Timothy Burgess, the seasoned financial strategist and CEO of WealthAgile, as he unveils insights into the future of cryptocurrency investment. With over two decades of experience in institutional sales and portfolio management, Timothy brings his expertise to the world of crypto, making sophisticated in…

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Now And Then (Pt 2): The Beatles' Final Masterpiece As Epilogue 1:54:13

1+ y ago1:54:13

1:54:13

This is part two of our host's epic exploration of the Beatles' final masterpiece: "Now and Then."Diana Erickson and Halle Ryan discuss how this stunning composition, alongside its anthology companions, elegantly rewrites the closing chapter of the iconic Beatles story. This episode provides a comprehensive examination of the gorgeous masterwork "R…

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Now And Then (Pt 1) : The Final Masterpiece That Tells A Story 2:16:54

1+ y ago2:16:54

2:16:54

In this episode, Diana Erickson and Halle Ryan explore the Beatles' final masterpiece: "Now and Then." They unravel the intricate narrative of its path to public release and discuss how this stunning composition, alongside its anthology companions, "Real Love" and "Free As a Bird," elegantly rewrite the closing chapter of the iconic Beatles story.P…

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#104 - Shaping the Future: In Conversation with Core Contributors of Toronto DAO 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

28:51

Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Today, we're delving into the transformative world of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) through the lens of Toronto DAO, a pioneering initiative right from the heart of Canada’s bustling metropolis. Meet the co-founders, Antoine De Vuyst and Matthew Glezos, as they unravel …

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#103 - Q&A with CEO CZ | SEC Lawsuit | Exploring Binance’s Exit from Canada and Potential Comeback: 7:16

2y ago7:16

7:16

In this episode I hold a brief Q&A on Twitter Spaces with Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, to discuss the cryptocurrency exchange's departure from the Canadian market and its potential return. We explore the evolving regulatory landscape in Canada and how it has impacted Binance's operations. Additionally, I touch upon the recent legal deve…

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Revisiting Ian Leslie's Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces 2:20:43

2y ago2:20:43

2:20:43

Author Ian Leslie discusses the songs that made his Hidden Gems list. Ian writes about psychology, culture, technology, and business for the New Statesman, the Economist, the Guardian, and the Financial Times — and he has a newsletter called the Ruffian. He is also the author of the book Conflicted and is working on a book about Lennon and McCartne…

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Revisiting The Episode: Author Pete Paphides On the "Magical and Miraculous" Film, Get Back 1:54:51

2y ago1:54:51

1:54:51

Journalist, broadcaster, and author, Pete Paphides discusses his impressions of Get Back and the Beatles in 1969. This episode was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public.Pete's review of Get Back:https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/peter-jackson-beatles-documentary-review-get-back-disney-plus-b968008.…

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Revisiting RAM. Engineer Eirik Wangberg On The Making of RAM: "His Spirit Was Free" 1:14:06

2y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

This episode revisits my interview with RAM engineer, Eirik "The Norwegian" Wangberg, the engineer that spent two months alone in a studio with Paul and Linda McCartney during the making of RAM.Due to these circumstances, Wangberg was able to observe the McCartneys at a time when they were quite insular, so it was a treat to speak to the charming N…

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Revisiting Michael Penn's Hidden Gems & Unsung Masterpieces 2:20:24

2y ago2:20:24

2:20:24

This episode with brilliant musician Michael Penn is worth revisiting! We explore Michael's inspiring list of Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces, which include:Anytime At AllThings We Said TodayShe Said She SaidThe Family Way (Soundtrack and Movie)Within You Without YouPenny LaneThe EndMaxwell's Silver HammerJenny WrenI Know I Know (Diana's choice…

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#102 - Wayne Chen: Revolutionizing Crypto Payments: Interview with EukaPay CEO and Co-Founder 33:32

2y ago33:32

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Watch the video version In this exclusive podcast interview, we sit down with Wayne Chen, the CEO of Eukapay, a leading crypto payment platform that is changing the way we transact online. Wayne shares insights into the innovative technology behind Eukapay, and how the platform is making it easier for businesses and consumers to send and receive pa…

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Revisiting Paul McCartney's Creative Practice With Phillip McIntyre And Paul Thompson 2:01:30

2y ago2:01:30

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In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the book: “Paul McCartney and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip, Paul, and Diana have a wide-ranging discussion that covers topics such as flow state, collaboration, Crocodile Dundee, and how Paul …

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Revisiting The Making and Breaking of the Fab 4 Image with Erin Torkelson Weber — With A New Postscript On the Episode 2:24:54

2y ago2:24:54

2:24:54

In this interview, Diana and Erin discuss the Fab 4 Myth—how it was constructed and how the Beatles tried to break free of it. They also discuss core ideas from Erin Torkelson Weber's book: Beatles and the Historians: An Analysis of Writings about the Fab Four. It also includes an all-new postscript at the end of the episode.Please check out Erin's…

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Revisiting Creative Pairs With Joshua Wolf Shenk (Reprise With New Intro) 2:05:52

2y ago2:05:52

2:05:52

In this episode, Diana and Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs, discuss the Lennon/McCartney partnership, and how they exemplify and light up many of the core tenets of creative pairings, which gives us new ways to think about their legendary partnership.This reprised version includes a ne…

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So May I Reintroduce To You: One Sweet Dream. Why We're Here, What's Next and The Aimee Mann Episode 2:17:33

2y ago2:17:33

2:17:33

This episode is jam-packed and full of goodies! Including meditations on the podcast — why it exists, what it's trying to do — and an announcement about what we're doing next, and reprised episode with Aimee Mann.I adore this episode, it was an honor to have her on One Sweet Dream, and she was full of stellar insights and observations about the ban…

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#101 - NFT’s Last Safe Haven - Nick Grossi 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

Watch on YouTube Nick Grossi is the CEO and Founder of https://www.bridg3.io/ Nick offers his clients his vast experience in digital marketing, including his second-to-non networking which has propelled Bridg3 to be the premiere marketing agency it is today. Nick is an entrepreneur at heart and loves to tackle the growing pains startups face in the…

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WTF Dear Friend? Conversations In Songs Series 2:22:20

2y ago2:22:20

2:22:20

In this episode, Host Diana Erickson and regular contributor Dr. Duncan Driver dig into Paul McCartney's commentary on the song, Dear Friend, from the book, The Lyrics.This episode considers the musical conversation between Lennon and McCartney at this time, in 1971, so God, How Do You Sleep, and Jealous Guy are all explored.Dear Friend is not only…

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Hidden Gems & Unsung Masterpieces Series #4 (Pt 2): Screw It We're Just Going to Talk About the Beatles Podcast 1:43:48

2y ago1:43:48

1:43:48

This is part two of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series with the hosts of Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles. We go through the second half of their list!The "SIWJGTTATB" group includes Will Hines, Joel Spence, Katie Plattner, and Brett Morris. Diana is a big fan of their podcast.Check out the Screw It We're Just Going T…

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Hidden Gems & Unsung Masterpieces Series #4 (Pt .1): Screw It We're Just Going to Talk About the Beatles Podcast 1:37:27

2+ y ago1:37:27

1:37:27

In the next installment of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series, Diana is joined by the hosts of the brilliant podcast: Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles. The "SIWJGTTATB" group includes Will Hines, Joel Spence, Katie Plattner, and Brett Morris. Diana is a big fan of this podcast.Check out the Screw It We're Just Going T…

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#100 - AI Copywriting: 100X Efficiency - Jatin Mehta & Ranti Dev Sharma 32:37

2+ y ago32:37

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Watch on YouTube The new generation of entrepreneurs is focusing on Artificial Intelligence. Jatin Mehta and Ranti Dev Sharma are the Co-Founders of SpeedyBrand, an AI-Powered Content Generation tool focusing on increasing sales and customer acquisition. We discuss the current market outlook on the AI industry and the new Venture Capital enthusiasm…

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The Cleave Interview Series #4: George Harrison (Pt 2) 1:57:23

2+ y ago1:57:23

1:57:23

In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile on George Harrison. In part two they explore the second half of the interview which focuses on George's home, his home life with Pattie, and his thoughts on war, the old guard, and religion. As in part one, George is amusingly blunt, witty, and endearingly earnest.These …

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#99 - Frederic Jean-Bart - How to 10X Your Sales During Economic Recession 33:17

2+ y ago33:17

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Watch video version Frederic Jean-Bart builds affiliate programs that deliver 1000's of paying customers per day for 7-8 figure DTC brands in health & fitness. Frederic is the Founder & CEO of Performance Partners.Performance Partners is a strategic consulting & management agency for DTC Brands and SaaS Startups. They build affiliate partnership pr…

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#98 - Harold Dumur - on His Defense Contracts, Startup Accelerators and XR Future 29:21

2+ y ago29:21

29:21

Watch video version here Harold Dumur is the CEO and Founder of OVA. OVA's flagship product StellarX. Dumur is confident that StellarX it’s the best tool out there for non-programmers that want to collaborate together and develop their own interactive XR environments —and through simple grab-and-drop creation. We talked about Harold's unexpected de…

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The Cleave Interview Series #4: George Harrison (Pt 1) 2:39:06

2+ y ago2:39:06

2:39:06

In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile on George Harrison.In part one, they examine the first half of the interview, going on an adventure with George Harrison, who is unusually open and revealing at this time.These exceptional interviews were originally posted in the Evening Standard in March and April 1966;…

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#97 - Tomisin Salam: Getting a Better Currency Exchange Rate is Now Possible? 29:31

2+ y ago29:31

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Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mk1fSPwJaOs Tomisin Salam is the Founder & CEO of FiatMatch. Tomisin is on the path to build a global remittance community to democratize access to currency exchange and to end currency exchange manipulation for the global diaspora. Salam began his entrepreneurial journey selling clothing from the trunk of his…

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#96 - Sandeep Panesar - Health and Longevity for High Performers 29:38

2+ y ago29:38

29:38

Watch video version Sandeep Panesar is an entrepreneur with an extensive background in technology, telecommunications, and information security. He has track record of success developing business strategies and leading sales and channel initiatives that deliver value to organizations worldwide. Panesar has built numerous businesses, including innov…

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#95 - FTX: Crypto Scandal of the Decade - with Miguel Henson 34:31

2+ y ago34:31

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Click to watch video version In this episode I have a crypto investor veteran Miguel Henson explain to me what's going on with FTX, who is Sam Bankman-Fried, and what does CZ of Binance has to do with this dramatic collapse. On November 2, 2022, CoinDesk leaked the composition of Alameda’s balance sheet, revealing that Alameda was holding billions …

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