Best Ali and Meg Podcasts (2025)

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CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra 40:22

4d ago40:22

40:22

Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintainin…

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Welcome to Laughs without Lager! 45:30

9d ago45:30

45:30

Welcome to Laughs without Lager, the podcast about freedom from alcohol, self-discovery, and a whole lot of laughs. In our first episode, we’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves—Ali and Meg—two Aussie's who ditched the booze and found something better: clarity, connection, and freedom. We’ll share a bit about our journeys to alcohol-free …

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CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow 1:00:55

11d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 2, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Amanda Joslin, Senior Director of Platform a…

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CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow 1:02:06

11d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at Se…

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

12d ago57:28

57:28

In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast 1:31:45

18d ago1:31:45

1:31:45

TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape. In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk…

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BONUS: ADHD and the hormone house of cards | Dr Greg Finucane 54:47

19d ago54:47

54:47

In this bonus episode of Grey Areas, we bring you the full interview with neuropsychiatrist Dr Greg Finucane for episode 1 of this season, ‘When ADHD meets perimenopause’. A conversation that turned out to be unexpectedly emotional – and incredibly clarifying. We talk about why so many women, including me, are getting diagnosed with ADHD in midlife…

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A relational world - Part 2 | Dame Anne Salmond 53:36

21d ago53:36

53:36

In part two of my conversation with Dame Anne Salmond, we go deeper - into wānanga (the meeting of ideas), into te ao Māori (Māori worldview), and into the kind of thinking that could help us live better together. Dame Anne speaks about her decades-long relationship with her Māori mentors, Eruera and Amiria Stirling, and how those relationships rew…

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

25d ago59:27

59:27

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…

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A relational world - Part 1 | Dame Anne Salmond 1:01:59

26d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

In this first part of our kōrero, I sit down with Dame Anne Salmond—a thinker whose mind is vast, and whose heart is very much rooted in the soil of Aotearoa. Dame Anne is an anthropologist, writer, and one of our most decorated scholars, but what shapes her most is relationship - whakapapa, whenua, and whānau. We start where all good conversations…

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CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This year is the year that AI moves from the individual assistant to the collective and autonomous - from co-pilots to agent to agent integration. But what do we know of its collective impact and how does humanity fit in? This week’s Easter Special, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Anders Indset, about his work (Ex Machina and the Singularity Paradox), …

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined in the bookshop’s writing studio by Anna Whitwham, author of Soft Tissue Damage, a raw and electrifying memoir of grief, boxing, and womanhood. Following her mother’s death, Whitwham trained and fought competitively as a boxer—an act of both healing and reckoning. She discusses how physical pain can become a la…

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Your body’s not betraying you - it’s whispering | Dr Libby Weaver 1:14:52

1M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

In this episode I sit down with biochemist Dr Libby Weaver, a nutritionist, speaker, and author of 13 books (soon to be 14). Libby brings a holistic lens to wellbeing, combining science, nutrition, and emotional insight in a way that’s both practical and also deeply human. We explore the gap between what we know and what we do, and why that gap exi…

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CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud 42:10

1M ago42:10

42:10

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud 24:44

1M ago24:44

24:44

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud 35:03

1M ago35:03

35:03

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the f…

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CRLIVE43 Google Cloud Next 2025: Unlocking Retail Potential with Kapil Dabi, Google Cloud 28:45

1M ago28:45

28:45

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE42 Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Fueling Insurance Evolution with Meg Tucker, Google Cloud 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

1M ago56:43

56:43

In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, celebrated Danish author Solvej Balle returns to the bookshop she once called home to discuss her monumental literary project On the Calculation of Volume. The novel’s protagonist, Tara Selter, finds herself reliving November 18th—again and again—opening up a profound meditation on time, mem…

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CRLIVE41 Google Cloud Next 2025: Driving Digital Transformation with customers with Jim Anderson, Google Cloud 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE40 Google Cloud Next 2025: Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI with Charlotte Gistelinck, Google Cloud 36:09

1M ago36:09

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The Cloud Realities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE39 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading AI Innovation with Saurabh Tiwary, Google Cloud 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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Public scrutiny & personality types | Amanda Luxon 1:28:08

1M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Luxon. Amanda is a former teacher, Myers-Briggs coach, lifelong learner – and yes, the ‘First Lady’ of New Zealand. Our conversation isn’t about politics (though it inevitably comes up), but about difference, understanding, and friendship – because even though in many ways we’re chalk and cheese, we’ve been f…

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CR094: Shifting perspective on sustainability with Lewis Richards, Microsoft 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

As organizations increasingly integrate Gen AI into their operations, it's crucial to consider the technology's environmental impact. However, only 12% of executives report that their organizations measure Gen AI's footprint, and just 20% prioritize its environmental footprint among the top five factors when choosing or developing models. Despite t…

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Breaking silence - you’re not alone | Ali Mau 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

In this latest episode I am joined by acclaimed journalist and author Ali Mau, who’s new memoir, No Words for This, has just hit shelves. This powerful and vulnerable conversation covers Ali’s experiences with childhood sexual abuse, the life-changing phone call from her sister and her journey to speaking publicly. We also delve into complex family…

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah sits down with Adam Biles in store to discuss his new novel, Theft. Their conversation delves into the intricate interplay between personal history and the enduring legacy of colonialism, examines the complex dynamics of family and servitude, and discusses the challenge of transcending inherited narrativ…

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CR093: Role of AI/Gen AI in cybersecurity with Corence Klop, Rabobank 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response. These technologies offer unmatched accuracy and efficiency, making them crucial for protecting sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve, integrating AI into security strategies is essential. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Corence Klop, CISO at the…

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Love, grief & Alzheimer’s | Michael Hurst + Jennifer Ward-Lealand 1:05:59

2M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In this episode we delve into the captivating love story of legendary actors Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Leland, whose "showmance" has blossomed into a beautiful partnership spanning over four decades. Michael and Jennifer open up about their personal lives, sharing heartwarming memories (such as the excitement of buying their first Toyota), an…

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CRSP04: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.4 - Data & AI with Osman Peermamode, Vodafone Group 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplificat…

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

For this bonus episode, the Shakespeare and Company podcast welcomes Jeremy Pelt, renowned jazz trumpeter and author of Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz Great Storytellers. In conversation with Alex Freiman, Pelt discusses the evolution of jazz, the influence of oral traditions, and the importance of documenting firsthand accounts from legendary …

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Captain of the ship - leadership, mentorship & friendship | Raelene Castle + Debt Free Diva with Generate 1:23:51

2M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

In this episode, I sit down with Raelene Castle, a trailblazer in sports management as the first female CEO of Netball New Zealand and now the CEO of Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand. We discuss her trajectory in the corporate and sporting worlds, her upbringing in a sport-centric family, and the importance for her of findin…

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CR092: Get the people right, and tech follow Amy Williams, Barclays 53:59

2M ago53:59

53:59

In the complex technology landscape, getting the people right is crucial for success. When the right team is in place, the technology will naturally follow, leading to impactful outcomes. Building a strong team ensures that the organization can navigate challenges and leverage technological advancements effectively. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob t…

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

2M ago57:03

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In this episode, we’re joined by novelist and filmmaker Xiaolu Guo to discuss her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. A bold reimagining of Moby-Dick, Guo's novel audaciously swaps the gender of Melville’s narrator and plunges into a world of hidden identities, maritime adventure, and cultural collision. With host Adam Biles, Guo reflects on her perso…

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Music, motherhood and moving halfway round the world | Nadia Reid 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

I'm stoked to sit down with Nadia Reid, who recently released her fourth album, Enter Now Brightness. Our conversation meanders through the various stages of her life – from a futon in Auckland’s Devonport to the bustling cityscapes of Manchester, via the chill vistas of Dunedin. As we go, we look at how these places have shaped Nadia, her transfor…

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CRLIVE38: MWC 2025 Day 3 with Oliver Buschmann from Ericsson and Closing Round Table Discussion 1:43:12

2M ago1:43:12

1:43:12

We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip. On the conference's final day, Dave, Esmee, and Rob will deep dive into the near future, concluding the even…

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CRLIVE37: MWC 2025 Day 2 with Chris Penrose NVIDIA and Kaaren Hilsen, Telenor 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip. On the second day of the conference, Dave, Esmee, and Rob had very exciting conversations about AI trends wi…

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