Commerce Tomorrow is a podcast series hosted by tech entrepreneurs and ecommerce veterans Kelly Goetsch and Dirk Hoerig discussing the latest developments and technologies used at global brands and retailers that are at the forefront of growth and innovation. Listen in to interviews with recognized technology leaders and learn how technology is driving their business.
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If you have a passion for all things housing-related, this podcast is an absolute must-listen as Property man Brian Gilmour & politician Steven Purcell bring you all the latest news from the world of housing. Hosted by a duo of knowledgeable experts, they dive deep into the fascinating world of Scottish housing, covering everything from affordable housing initiatives to innovative architectural designs. But here’s the best part: it’s not just for industry professionals! Whether you’re a home ...
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Have you ever felt like you’ve become lost in your own life? Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around men’s mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives. In this podcast series, I talk to mid-life men about their stories; the challenges, the turning po ...
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Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to some of his favorite writers and musicians.
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Grass in the Sky, a conversational podcast where we’ll chat to some truly incredible and remarkable people. The aim is simple. Engage in conversation to share the life stories of a wide array of people to learn from them and appreciate where life has taken them. Their hard work, struggles, success, setbacks, it’s all part of the journey that each of us takes in a very different way.
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Dirk & Kelly - Introducing commercetools Compilations
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Special edition! commercetools announced Compilations, a new semi-annual showcase featuring over 50 product and feature updates, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering constant innovation, faster time to market, and improved customer experiences for both end users and commercetools Platform customers. Dirk and Kelly discuss the Fall 202…
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Ep 13 - Niall Murphy, Glasgow Heritage Trust
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Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair and promote the city’s historic buildings and places. Through their conservation grants programmes people will enjoy, understand and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment and will be able to access funding and expertise whic…
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Ep12 - Paul McDermott - what is a property factor
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If you or your family have lived in a tenement at any time in the West of Scotland you will have a pretty good idea about what a property factor is and what they do. Elsewhere across Scotland it's likely that you'll know of the work of a factor if you live in modern flats or an estate of modern homes. But for many a property factor may be a thing y…
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Evan Moore, NBCUniversal on the Intersection of Commerce and Entertainment
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Is shopping entertainment? Evan Moore, Senior Vice President, NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships, answers the question. NBCUniversal uses composable commerce to enable seamless shopping experiences but their unique approach to commerce is also leveraging moments of inspiration (built with their audiences) to the benefit of the brand partners t…
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Battling Depression: Everybody Needs a Big, Hairy-Ass, Audacious Goal, with Jeff Moore
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In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff to discuss his long battle with mental health challenges. Jeff shares how his depression stems from childhood, living in a chaotic home environment, and how it revisited him regularly throughout his life. He describes how, after many years of struggle, he found solace in both medication and exercise, specifically…
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Ep 11 - Stuart Patrick of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
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Founded in 1783, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber in the English speaking world with continuous records and has always been a driver of change and progress in the city. Current CEO, Dr Stuart Patrick CBE, is a very vocal advovate and whilst his position is based upon what's best for his city, his comments will resonate among people…
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Psychedelics and Nature: A Path to Better Mental Health with Shawn Bergeth
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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shawn Bergeth, a former corporate executive who radically transformed his life after 17 years in supply chain management. Shawn opens up about his unexpected job loss, which he saw as a gift, and how it catalysed his journey toward mental health advocacy. From battling anxiety and depression to becoming …
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Ep10 - Ariane Burgess MSP, Housing Committee Convenor
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This week Steven & Brian are joined by MSP Ariana Burgess, Convenor of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Ariane Burgess has been a Green MSP for Highlands and Islands since 2021 and author of Life Design for Women: Conscious Living as a Force for Positive Change. Specifically, for the purposes of our podcast, we discuss her role…
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Dealing with depression: My dark passenger, with Brian Murphy
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In this episode of the Midlife Men Podcast, host Philip Briscoe sits down with Brian Murphy, a 52-year-old father, husband, and former sports journalist, to discuss his deeply personal battle with depression. Brian opens up about how his career in journalism, particularly his passion for covering hockey, began to lose its luster around 2017, leadin…
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Best Practices for a Digital Commerce Project
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From airport terminals to what happens when you run along the Hudson river, commercetools has some big news to share. Like Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! (if you know, you know), we’re at it again with MACH MACH MACH. Post MACH Three in NYC, commercetools announces a new CEO and a partnership with Microsoft/Azure. Needless to say, commercetools is not slo…
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Dad La Soul: Tackling Social Isolation for Dads with Dan Flanagan
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Dan Flanagan is a father and founder of Dad La Soul, an award-winning social impact organisation that focuses on tackling social isolation for dads. He shares his experience of struggling with being a dad and feeling like an outsider at mother and baby classes. He also reflects on his struggles with juggling his career, his father's illness, and ho…
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Don't hide your depression; it can save your life - Paul Howarth's story.
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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into Paul's candid journey through depression and suicidal thoughts. For years, Paul excelled in his career, leading finances for a construction company. But beneath the surface, he felt disconnected, living a life that wasn't truly his. The facade began to crumble when he took voluntary redundancy, leading …
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Battling Depression and Reducing Male Suicide with Mark Meier
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In this episode, my guest is Mark Meier, the executive director at Face It, an organisation set up to help men understand and overcome depression and reduce the rate of male suicide. Mark shares his personal struggle with depression. In 2002, he faced severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, leading to hospitalisation. His journey of reco…
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This weeks guest is the highly respected Professor Ken Gibb, Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences in the subject area of Urban Studies at Glasgow University. He is also Director of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) funded by ESRC, AHRC and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and established in 2017. He has ca…
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Ep8 Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP
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This week, Steven and Brian are joined by The Housing Minister - Paul McLennan MSP. Paul is an SNP MSP representing East Lothian since 2021 and prior to this was a councillor for many years for Dunbar and East Linton. We discuss with him whether this long period in local government was a help in preparing him for life as an MSP and a Minister and h…
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Imagine a world where everyone uses AR enabled by AI—what will shopping look like? Will we all have our own AI shopping assistants? Back again by popular demand, Dirk and Kelly find time in between their travels to explore "The Future of Shopping." With AI rapidly evolving into mainstream use, they discuss its significant impact on digital commerce…
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From Bets to Breakthroughs: Mark Bradshaw's Battle Against Gambling Addiction
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In this episode, my guest is Mark Bradshaw, who shares his personal journey with gambling addiction. Mark recalls his early exposure to gambling as a child through seaside holidays, and how his love for playing sports later led him to place bets on rugby matches. His introduction to casinos at 18 only exacerbated his addiction, eventually leading h…
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Jokes, Judaism, and Autism: One Comedian's Journey to Understanding His Family, with Dave Cohen
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In this episode of Midlife Men, Dave Cohen, comedian, novelist, and comedy writing teacher, discusses his relationship with his parents. His upbringing in a close-knit Jewish community in Leeds, shaped by the Holocaust and the establishment of Israel, lays the groundwork for a complicated familial dynamic. As he navigates adolescent rebellion, move…
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Back by popular demand, we are back with another 1:1 episode where we're going deep on the topic of simplification. Dirk starts by talking through the founding of the commercetools product and original architecture goals, why MACH is mistakenly labeled as "complex" (hint: selection bias at play), how the buyers of commercetools have changed over th…
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Ep 7 - The Housing Crisis - What does it mean
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The Scottish government has called a housing emergency. Brian & Steven discuss what might have been the reasons for calling the emergency and what steps might they take next.Av The Scottish Housing Podcast
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This week Conservative Housing spokesman Miles Briggs joins the podcast and discusses the housing cap and the steps he believes are necessary to combat the housing crisis.Av The Scottish Housing Podcast
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Andy Hoar, Leading Authority on B2B eCommerce Business & Strategy
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Dirk and Kelly dive into all things B2B commerce with Andy Hoar, one of the world’s foremost experts in B2B commerce. From a modern definition of B2B, to the state of B2B commerce, this episode covers composability in the B2B context, what’s next from Paradigm B2B and a sneak peek into an upcoming digital maturity report from commercetools and Mast…
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EP 5 - John Blackwood of The Scottish Association of Landlords
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The Scottish Association of Landlords is the largest and only dedicated national organisation that represents landlords and letting agents throughout Scotland. John Blackwood is the Chief Executive and joins the podcast to discuss rent controls, the challenges of being a landlord in the current climate and the benefits of joining and organisation l…
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Ep 4 The impact of political turmoil on Scottish Housing
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In light of the recent events at Holyrood, we believed our audience would appreciate an expert analysis of the situation, particularly in relation to housing. That's why we turned to Steven Purcell, for his insights. Steven delves into his thoughts on the current state of affairs and provides a thorough examination of the potential implications for…
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EP 3 Municipal Dreams. - Social Housing in the UK
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When was social housing born? What impact has it had on UK life and has it died? Steven and Brian talk with John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council Housing. John enlightens Brian & Steven on how this quest for homes for all transformed the UK and changed us forever. If you have an interest in housing, this is a fasci…
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EP 2 Dr John Boyle - Housing Stats and the economy
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Renowned housing economist Dr John Boyle of Rettie joins Steven & Brian to discuss the housing economy of Scotland and the implications of the recent housing legislation on the build to rent sector. In the podcast, John reveals how he believes red tape and a hostile attitude towards landlords from government is fuelling Scotland’s housing crisis. H…
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Quitting vices to regain personal control, with Nico Morales
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In this episode of Midlife Men, Nico Morales shares his story of resilience and personal growth, reflecting on his upbringing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He discusses how rejection shaped his early life, particularly when his sister faced a life-threatening situation, leading to feelings of rejection and fear of missing out. As a child, he shuttled…
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Paul Hornby on The Very Group's Composable Commerce Journey
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Recorded live and in-person from commercetools’ Elevate - The Global Commerce Summit in Miami Beach, FL, we welcome Paul Hornby, Director of Digital Commerce Experience at The Very Group which boasts a heritage dating back to the late 1800s. Paul speaks of his journey towards composable commerce.Av Commerce Tomorrow
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EP 1 Introducing The Scottish Housing Podcast
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Former Labour Glasgow Leader Steven Purcell and BBC Scotland Property expert Brian Gilmour introduce the new property podcast for Scotland. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate, providing expert insights, valuable tips, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders. Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends and developments in the…
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Divorce, Andropause and Other Midlife Challenges, with James Davis
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Welcome to this episode of Midlife Men with Philip Briscoe, featuring guest James Davis, one half of the Midlife Mentors podcast. James shares insights into navigating midlife challenges, drawing from his personal experiences, including living abroad, going through divorce, and addressing the andropause, sometimes known as the ‘male menopause’. Jam…
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F3 Nation: Forging Brotherhood, Transforming Lives, with Steve Cavanaugh and Ridge Mazingo
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In this episode, Steve introduces F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith), a global movement that originated in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2011. F3 comprises men who meet for outdoor workouts, focusing on camaraderie, fitness, and a sense of purpose beyond oneself. The workouts include boot camp-style exercises and running or rucking sessions, emphasizin…
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One family's journey through mental illness, suicide, grief and recovery, with Tim and Sue Iorio.
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In this compelling episode, I am privileged to be joined by Tim and Sue Iorio, who bravely recount the poignant yet ultimately inspiring tale of their son, Nick. Nick was the eldest of three brothers hailing from a Midwestern town in Ohio, a top-class student and athlete, Nick struggled with a mental health disorder, and the only peace he was able …
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The ABC's of SaaS Finance with commercetools CFO Dan Murphy
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Step inside commercetools with Dirk and Kelly as they sit down with commercetools’ own CFO, Dan Murphy. This is an enlightening discussion around company efficiencies, key metrics to judge the health of a SaaS business, and what metrics to look for at various stages of company growth. Are your customers renewing? What does it cost to acquire a cust…
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How to Tackle Bedroom Anxiety with Shay Doran
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Shay Doran, a men's coach specialising in helping men overcome sexual performance issues, shares insights into the challenges he faced and how he transformed his life. Initially, on the surface, his life seemed great, but he struggled with a bad relationship with porn and sex, thinking it was normal for every guy. It took years for him to realise t…
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From a technology-standpoint, MACH is fantastic. However, the commercial-side of MACH can be cumbersome. Live from MACH Haus in New York, Kelly and Piyush Patel (Chief Strategic Business Development Officer of Algolia) go deep on the various industry initiatives to simplify the commercial-side of MACH. We discuss white labeling, BPO, cloud marketpl…
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2023 End of Year Recap / Looking Forward to 2024
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That’s a wrap for 2023! In this jam packed episode, Dirk & Kelly discuss their recent trips, recap Black Friday / Cyber Monday, AI innovations at commercetools and across the industry, the changing competitive landscape, the economy and its impact to the tech ecosystem, when someone is going to do a PE roll-up of MACH Alliance ISV members, strategi…
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Menopause Made Simple: What Men Should Know, with Andrea Newton
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In this episode, I am joined by Andrea Newton, who is on a mission to provide men with a better understanding of menopause. If, like me, your knowledge is slim and you feel out of your comfort zone anytime the word ‘menopause’ is mentioned, then this episode is for you. With over 30 years’ of experience helping thousands of men and women have impor…
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PART 2 When Work Hurts: Coping with Work-Related Depression, with Paul Bayliss
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In part II, of this episode, I continue my discussion with Paul Bayliss, who experienced job-related depression when undertaking a massive transformation project for a large public sector organisation. A combination of the demands and high-pressure nature of the role with a toxic working environment and culture proved to be unsustainable. Finally, …
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When Work Hurts: Coping with Work-Related Depression, with Paul Bayliss
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In this two-part episode, I am joined by Paul (Drew) Bayliss, an accomplished professional with a long and successful career, who shares his experience of job-related depression when he was working for a large public sector organisation in a high-pressure and demanding transformation role. Depression in the workplace is a common issue among profess…
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Conquering anxiety: mastering the mind for a balanced life, with Octavian Constantinescu
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In this episode, I welcome back Octavian Constantinescu who last time talked about how he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. This time, he describes his experience of living with anxiety, which he initially mistook as a normal way of living. Octavian constantly felt a sense of dread and had difficulty sleeping due to worries about work and other …
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Maia Benson, MD of Forum Ventures, on Order Management
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Hosts Dirk Hoerig and Kelly Goetsch welcome Maia Benson, Managing Director of Forum Ventures. The discussion traces Maia's e-commerce and logistics journey, spotlighting her pivotal role at Shopify and the challenges of building the self-embedded shipping network. They cover the Flexport acquisition, challenges in fulfillment systems, and the indus…
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Greg Alvo, Founder/CEO of Ordergroove on Subscriptions
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Greg Alvo, Founder/CEO of Ordergroove on Subscriptions by Commerce TomorrowAv Commerce Tomorrow
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Navigating High-Pressure Careers: Insights from a Law Enforcement Veteran, with Richard Podkowski
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In this episode, we dive into the world of high-pressure careers, particularly in law enforcement, with Richard Podkowski, a seasoned law enforcement professional. He shares his experiences dealing with the constant stress that comes with protecting U.S. Presidents and major security assignments both domestically and abroad. Richard discusses the s…
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Breaking free from alcohol addiction, with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown
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In this episode, I am joined by Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, coach, speaker, and Morris dancer, who helps people with alcohol dependency issues. He is also an author. His first book ‘Get Over Indulgence’ outlines a simple system to revolutionise your relationship with food, booze, and life. His new book ‘Real Men Quit’ is out in December. Duncan shares …
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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Men in Suicide Prevention, with Steve Whittle, founder of Tough to Talk
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In this episode, I am joined by Steve Whittle, founder of Tough to Talk, a charity committed to helping business and community leaders reduce male suicide rates by empowering men to speak openly about their struggles. Steve shares his own experiences of suicide behaviours and how this led to him starting Tough to Talk. He addresses the critical iss…
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Episode 5: An interview with David Menconi, author of “Oh, Didn’t They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music"
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Third of Never/Electric Forgiveness founder Jon Dawson talks to author David Menconi, whose new book Oh Didn't They Ramble details the history of the legendary Rounder Records label. As a man of few words, just let me say, Rounder Records made me. . and vicey-versey. — George Thorogood, Rounder Records artist Long one of my favorite music writers, …
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Phillip Jackson & Brian Lange of Future Commerce
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In this episode, Kelly Goetsch and Dirk Hoerig speak with Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange, founders of the media company, Future Commerce. Tune is as this roundtable provides cultural insight on the future of commerce. Is commerce simply technology that we adopt or is the future of commerce a bigger, more abstract idea - and, what does human nature…
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Heart transplants, mental health, and finding humor in life's darkest moments, with Jonathan Bogner
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In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Bogner, executive producer of reality TV & movies, and entrepreneur with multiple businesses. In 2007, life was great for Jonathan, living in Beverly Hills with his wife and children, living his dream job producing movies and had just sold a movie at a major film festival. Life was to change drastically in a…
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Episode 4: An interview with Tangerine Dream's Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane and Paul Frick
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Jon Dawson (Third of Never/Electric Forgiveness) and his friend Prozac interview Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane and Paul Frick of Tangerine Dream. The conversation took place backstage at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, on Sept. 11, 2023. Topics covered include the new Tangerine Dream studio album, the 'Sessions' live album series, Tangerin…
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Exploring mental health in football, with author Johnnie Lowery
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Welcome to the Mid-Life Men podcast. In this episode, I am joined by author Johnnie Lowery, who writes about his passion for football, but also about mental health and the relationship between the two. Johnnie’s first book, Six Added Minutes, was written while he was at university and published in November 2019 and his second book, Match Fit, was p…
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