Best Ben Maynard Podcasts (2025)

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184. Agile Transformation Without Purpose? Why It Fails, and How to Fix It I Ben Maynard 54:51

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Why do so many Agile transformations fail, even when teams follow every process? In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Ben Maynard, Agile coach, leadership expert, and founder of Sheev, to explore the missing ingredient in most product organizations: purpose. Ben shares his deeply personal journey, from overcom…

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EP. 95 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!"....Why? Because I Love You! 41:17

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Send us a text Something magical happens when you disconnect from the digital world. During our annual "Griswolds family camping trip," the Wi-Fi went down completely and cell service barely existed. The result? Kids weren't glued to screens, adults weren't checking emails, and we all rediscovered the art of genuine conversation and connection. Som…

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The Skeptic Zone #874 - 6.July.2025 1:00:14

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0:00:00 Introduction Kat McLeod 00:03:04 You Can Count on Adrienne In part 1 of adventures with Adrienne and Susan, Adrienne Hill chats cheerfully with Susan Gerbic about their marvelous May meanderings, starting with the 'WeCanReason' conference and wrapping up with the sensational St. Louis Skepticamp shenanigans, orchestrated by Karl Withakay (K…

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This Teen Takes on Brutal Swim to Prove Struggle Heals 19:32

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What happens when a 17-year-old signs up to swim 34km across freezing water—no wetsuit, no excuses—all to raise awareness for men’s mental health? In this raw, high-impact episode, Barney Ryder joins Joe De Sena to share how choosing discomfort, facing failure, and embracing the cold shaped his mind more than any victory ever could. They talk resil…

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185. How to Lead Product Teams Through Change with Product Ops I Antonia Landi 39:49

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In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet sits down with Antonia Landi, a senior product operations coach and consultant, to explore the emotional, strategic, and cultural layers of driving change in modern product teams. Together, they dig into: ➡️ Why Product Ops is more than a function—it’s a mindset ➡️ How to build trust wh…

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The Skeptic Zone #873 - 29.June.2025 1:03:03

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:04 The Book of Tim. For Tim Mendham This week we pay tribute to retiring editor of the Skeptic Magazine, Tim Mendham. After many years of hard work behind the scenes and in front of the scenes, Tim is stepping back to enjoy more of his hobbies. These include skeptical investigations and BBQs! Congratulatio…

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Agility over Agile (with Jag Johal) 39:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Ben Maynard is joined by Jag Johal, Director of Agile Transformation at Jaguar Land Rover, for a refreshingly candid conversation on what it really takes to move the needle in a complex, scaled business—and why it’s time to focus on agility, not just Agile. With a background in HR and deep experience navigating chang…

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How to Attract High-Quality Clients without Cold Outreach – In Just 7 Minutes with Jessica Osborn 15:09

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Why you've got to check out this episode: Discover how to attract high-quality clients without relying on cold outreach. Learn the common mistakes service-based business owners make when trying to market themselves and how to avoid them. Get actionable tips on how to position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche for better client attraction. …

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The Skeptic Zone #872 - 22.June.2025 58:50

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:06 Science and Psudoscience Americans (Kind of) Smarter on Science We look at a news report from 2007 on the state of science and pseudoscience in America. 2007.02.18 - Lakeland Ledger 0:17:42 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne …

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Lost His Legs, Found His Strength: A Blueprint for Resilience 20:31

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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with a Marine veteran, Rob Jones, who lost both legs to an IED—but didn’t lose his drive, purpose, or grit. Instead, he came back stronger, running 31 marathons in 31 days, winning a Paralympic medal, and building a powerful life rooted in service, family, and leadership. His story is a masterclass in resilien…

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UNRELEASED EPISODE: The Role of Emotional Connections in Product Success with Nesrine Changuel 36:35

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In this episode, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Nesrine Changuel, a product coach and advisor with deep experience at top tech companies, about the intersection of emotional intelligence and product management. Nesrine shares her unique journey from research to product management and emphasizes the importance of creating products that not only mee…

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The Skeptic Zone #871 - 15.June.2025 57:47

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:22 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Adrienne interviews Sebastian Toews, Dawson VonStein, and D.J. Crossland, all students from Grant McEwan University who presented at the Edmonton QE II Skepticamp that Kat McLeod and Rodney Schmaltz organised. Then she talks to Coleman Watts after a hike n…

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How to Increase Your Prices by 25% and Have Your Clients Happy About It with Simon Severino 10:05

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Why you've got to check out this episode: Discover how to increase your prices by 25% while keeping your clients happy. Learn the common mistakes service-based business owners make regarding pricing and sales processes, and how to avoid them. Get actionable tips on identifying your ideal clients and optimizing your sales strategy for better margins…

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Ran 50 Marathons in 50 Days—Here’s How He Stays Fit at 60+ 18:16

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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Dean Karnazes, one of the world’s most relentless endurance athletes. Dean is an ultra-marathoner and is still competing hard at 60+. From a spontaneous 30-mile run sparked by tequila to training like a Spartan with no gym, he shares powerful lessons on discipline, resilience, and building a body—and mind…

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183. Why Your Roadmap Isn’t Working—and How to Fix It | Bruce McCarthy 53:18

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Are your roadmaps just a feature list? Do you struggle to align stakeholders without derailing strategy? You’re not alone—and Bruce McCarthy is here to help you fix it. In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Bruce McCarthy, founder of Product Culture and co-author of Product Roadmaps Relaunched and Aligned. With…

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Training the Future – Immersiv’s Vision for AR/VR in Defence and Industry 35:44

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In this episode of the Defense Tech Lisbon Podcast, host Maria Beckers speaks with Maria Vilar, CEO and Founder of Immersiv Studios, a Portuguese startup developing extended reality (XR) solutions that are beginning to reshape how we train for crises and operate in high-risk environments. Maria shares how her team is adapting immersive technologies…

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The Skeptic Zone #870 - 8.June.2025 1:01:45

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Randi Restored 45 years ago, James Randi flew to Australia at the invitation of Dick Smith. He came to test a score of water diviners in Australia's first major investigation of these claims. The resulting documentary, "James Randi in Australia" was shown on Australian TV and then lost forever. Luckily…

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EP. 94 BROTHEL TO BOOK DEAL: THE "AIR FORCE AMY" STORY 1:29:17

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Send us a text Stepping from the shadows of Nevada's legal brothels into the spotlight of cultural conversation, Air Force Amy delivers a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and raw honesty on this eye-opening episode. Her extraordinary journey from teenage runaway to decorated military veteran to 35-year veteran of legal sex work provides a fa…

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Automating Airfield Awareness, Oreyeon’s Mission to Redefine Aviation Safety 39:44

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In this episode of the Defence Tech Lisbon podcast, presented by the Black Swan Initiative, host André Marquet sits down with Ziad Jreijiri, co-founder and CEO of Oreyeon, a pioneering startup using AI and edge computing to modernise airfield safety for both civilian and military operators. We explore: * The origins of Oreyeon and its roots in aero…

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Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die 22:43

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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Jessica Buchanan, a humanitarian worker who was kidnapped in Somalia and held hostage for 93 harrowing days. With no weapons, no training, and no escape in sight, Jessica relied on grit, faith, and the raw power of the human spirit to survive. She shares the terrifying details of her abduction, the mental…

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182. From Perfectionism to Progress: Manuel Lima on the Real Work of Product Design 44:48

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What does it mean to design with empathy in a world of AI, pressure, and perfectionism? In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet sits down with Manuel Lima—author, speaker, and Global Head of Design at Interos Inc.—to explore how the role of design is evolving across disciplines and technologies. They dive deep into: ➡️ Why de…

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The Skeptic Zone #869 - 1.June.2025 57:05

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:06 Armidale SitP Join Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders as they travel to Armidale in the New England area of Australia to enjoy the hospitality of the local skeptics. Included is a field report from Armidale Skeptics in the Pub. With thanks to Amelia and Brian Willmer. 0:17:00 Squaring the Strange with Ce…

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EP. 93 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!" with Ben Maynard...Remembering What Matters 47:31

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Send us a text "Friday Night Live" returns to The Ben Maynard Program after weeks of incredible guest interviews! Freshly showered and ready to engage, Ben jumps straight into an authentic, unfiltered conversation about—ironically—our filter-obsessed culture. He shares candid thoughts on dating profile dishonesty and the bizarre phenomenon of peopl…

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How to Deliver the Perfect Discovery Call – In Just 7 Minutes with Stephen Steers 9:10

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Why you've got to check out this episode: Discover how to deliver the perfect discovery call and guide potential clients through a structured process. Learn the common mistakes businesses make when trying to convert leads and how to avoid them. Get actionable tips on how to create a more engaging and effective sales conversation without feeling sal…

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This Is Where Real Growth Happens (And Why You’re Avoiding It) 22:40

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In this episode, Joe De Sena talks with strength coach and entrepreneur Chris Duffin about what it really takes to become mentally and physically unbreakable. Chris shares his powerful 6-phase framework for personal growth — from standing on the edge of a big decision to climbing out of rock bottom stronger than ever. You’ll hear raw stories of fai…

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181. From Passion to Impact: Claudia Falkinger on Redesigning European Mobility 41:21

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What does it mean to design mobility for everyone—not just the majority? In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host João Bernardino speaks with Claudia Falkinger, co-founder of POINT& and managing partner of the Better Mobility Accelerator, about how innovation, inclusion, and accessibility are transforming the way we move through cities and …

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Seeing the Battlefield – Farsight Vision and the Power of Geospatial Digital Twins 47:37

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In this episode of the Defense Tech Lisbon Podcast, host Maria Beckers speaks with Viktoriia Yaremchuk, CEO and Co-founder of Farsight Vision, a Ukrainian startup building breakthrough solutions in geospatial intelligence and digital twin technology. Viktoriia shares how her team is creating real-time, high-precision battlefield maps using drone fo…

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The Skeptic Zone #868 - 25.May.2025 1:03:03

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:06 Is that a Ghost? Ghosts, ghouls, phantoms and apparitions. Are you living in a haunted house? This week Richard Saunders looks at some of the aspects and implications of ghosts and spirits. 0:16:48 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham Part 5 of 5 Alfred Russel Wallace (1…

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EP. 92 MOONSHINE OVER GEORGIA: The Hidden Story Behind America's Deadly Addiction. A Conversation with Chris Skates 1:28:34

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Send us a text What happens when a man who once collected samples from nuclear reactors finds himself writing speeches for the Vice President and facing a deadly leukemia diagnosis with just a 2% survival chance? Chris Skates' life journey reads like fiction but unfolds as a testament to human resilience and unexpected second acts. From the radioac…

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The Sriracha Sauce of High-Performance Teams: Adam Josephs on Risk Up Front 56:18

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Send us a text In this episode, host Ben Maynard is joined by Adam Josephs, the co-author of Risk Up Front, to explore the gritty truth behind high-performance teams and why rigour, not ruthlessness, is the key ingredient in complex, high-stakes environments. If you’ve ever wondered why your team’s best intentions still lead to delays, late changes…

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Adopt the “Never Zero” Mindset & Be the Man Who Never Quits 21:31

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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with CrossFit Games champion and Train Hard founder Jason Khalipa to explore what it really means to build grit, discipline, and lasting strength in a world that’s getting softer by the day. Jason shares the powerful life lessons he’s learned through elite competition, fatherhood, and personal adversity. They …

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Echoes of Innovation: Hydrotwin’s Role in Dual-Use Maritime Tech 51:10

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In this episode of the DefenceTech Podcast, we speak with Guilherme Beleza Vaz, CTO and Co-founder of HydroTWIN, a Portuguese startup at the forefront of underwater acoustic intelligence. Guilherme takes us inside HydroTWIN’s cutting-edge platform, which uses AI and digital twin technology to map, analyze, and interpret underwater soundscapes in re…

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180. The Cultural Code: What Every Product Team Needs to Understand | Chui Chui Tan 46:42

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What if your product isn't failing because of functionality—but because of cultural disconnect? In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet sits down with Chui Chui Tan, cross-cultural strategist and founder of Beyō Global, to unpack what most product teams miss: cultural intelligence. From her work with Spotify, IKEA, and Netfli…

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The Skeptic Zone #867 - 18.May.2025 1:00:50

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:40 For Crying Out Loud! This week Kat McLeod (with a little help from Adrienne Hill) interviews attendees and guests from the recent "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Canada. Includes Seth Andrews, Leslie Rosenblood, Brenda Hill, Forrest Valkai, Rodney Schmaltz and Lei Pinter. 0:19:04 The Book of Tim…

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EP. 91 MUSICAL MEMORIES: OUR TOP 5 ALBUMS FROM 1985! 1:27:57

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Send us a text 1985 was a musical watershed moment—a year when rock transformed, pop perfected its formula, and metal forged its future. In this nostalgia-fueled episode, host Ben Maynard welcomes returning guest Shannon Cox (creator of the Talking Rock Fan podcast) and longtime friend Spaz to share their personal top five albums from this pivotal …

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The Culture of Customer – In Just 7 Minutes with Ingrid Maynard 9:00

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Why you've got to check out this episode: Discover how to transform your sales team's approach to customer engagement and move beyond order-taking. Learn the common mistakes businesses make when trying to improve their sales processes and how to avoid them. Get actionable tips on how sales leaders can effectively coach their teams and identify key …

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Raise Girls Who Lead, Fight, and Never Flinch 25:13

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What does it really take to raise strong, confident girls in today’s world? In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Cesalina Gracie – Mount Everest climber, self-defense expert, and member of the iconic Gracie Jiu Jitsu family. Cesalina runs an all-women’s martial arts academy and has trained girls as young as two to stand their ground, trust t…

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179. Why Most Product Teams Are Stuck and How to Fix Them | David Pereira 47:57

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What does it really take to lead a great product team in 2025? In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with David Pereira—product coach, author, and thought leader—to unpack the hard truths and actionable strategies behind successful product management. From humble beginnings coding for free to becoming a C-level exec…

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The Skeptic Zone #866 - 11.May.2025 1:04:25

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:38 You Can Count on Adrienne This week Adrienne interviews attendees and guests from the recent "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Canada. Includes Terrlyn Seltenrich, Janalee Morris, Leslie Rosenblood and Dr Eugenie Scott. 0:20:24 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham P…

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178. How Sleep, Community & AI Shape Modern Entrepreneurship | Barbara Fazekas 47:38

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In this episode, host Andre Marquet talks with Barbara Fazekas, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bobcats Coding, about the real-world challenges of adopting AI, staying human in tech, and the underrated role of sleep and self-awareness in leadership. They dive into honest conversations around: ➡️ Why sleep and health are critical to productivity ➡️ T…

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Samurai Wisdom for a Modern Warrior’s Mind 20:15

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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with James Pieratt—a man who turned a past of heroin addiction and prison into a life of discipline, grit, and ultra-endurance. Now, he’s gearing up to run 1,000 miles along the California coast. Discover how James rewrote his life's script by embracing ancient warrior wisdom, conquering addiction, and pushing…