Best Chat ENG Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: From Promise to Practice: A Pragmatic Guide to AI in Real Companies 19:35

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20d ago19:35

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In this Orbit explainer, we take a grounded look at how AI actually lands inside real companies—far from hype, close to daily work. We explore the structures, use cases, data foundations, risks, and cultural shifts that turn automation from a promise into a practice. From offer drafting and support triage to procurement, finance ops, and documentat…

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110. Gareth Steenson 54:44

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110. Gareth Steenson This week, as Jack heads off to set to make a movie, Rob welcomes Rugby Legend, Gareth Steenson, to the Clubhouse for an illuminating chat. The Exeter Chiefs’ record points scorer and last gasp penalty kicking hero, talks about his journey from Armagh to Exeter and back again, how he’s re-discovering the Gareth after decades of…

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#23 Die Evolution von Hero Software mit Michael Kessler 58:58

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In dieser Episode diskutieren Andreas Deptolla und Michael die Reise von Hero Software, von der Gründung bis zum aktuellen Stand. Sie gehen auf die Beweggründe für die Unternehmensgründung, die Herausforderungen und die strategischen Wendepunkte ein. Das Gespräch behandelt auch die Bedeutung von organischem Wachstum, die Rolle von KI und Automatisi…

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109. Clubhouse Chat: Complaints, Careers & Cricket 31:42

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Jack and Rob are back in the Clubhouse! Jack has an almighty moan about the acting industry and bares all about the worrying state of the business at the moment, Rob does his best to allay his fears and gives some wonderful insight. Then onto sport! Jack has been enthralled by the Women’s 50 over Cricket World Cup with India’s triumphant display, t…

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#22 Synthetische Daten: Die Zukunft der Datensicherheit mit Mostly Al 43:14

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In diesem Gespräch erzählt Tobias Hann, CEO von Mostly AI, von seinem Werdegang von der Strategieberatung zu einem Start-up im Bereich synthetische Daten. Er erläutert die Entstehung von Mostly AI, die Herausforderungen und Chancen im Bereich Datenschutz sowie die verschiedenen Anwendungsfälle für synthetische Daten. Zudem wird die Go-To-Market-Str…

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108. Crack the Codes 22:36

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The Clubhouse is closed this weekend to get the plumbing sorted and so one week on from last weekend's Ashes Rugby League at Wembley, Rob cosies up on the sofa for a dreamy multi-screen sports Saturday! As England host the Aussies in both Rugby League and Rugby Union on the same weekend, Rob delves into the history books and gives us an explainer o…

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#21 Heykiki: Wie KI den Handwerksalltag verändert 48:42

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In dieser Folge quatschen wir mit Luca Feder über die spannende Welt von Heykiki und wie Heykiki das Leben von Handwerkern erleichtert. Wir tauchen ein in die Entstehungsgeschichte, die Herausforderungen und die Erfolge, die Luca auf seinem Weg erlebt hat. Erfahre, wie Heykiki die Kommunikation revolutioniert und Handwerkern hilft, sich auf das Wes…

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107. Ashes Rugby League - Eng v Aus 32:18

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After spending weeks immersed in Rugby Union, Rob goes back to his roots and heads to Wembley with his Dad and mates for the first of the three match Ashes Rugby League Test series between England and Australia. His Dad travels down from York to meet him and they chat to fans from all over the UK and Australia heading to Wembley for this much antic…

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#20 Building Success in Southeast Asia: A Chat with Jeffrey Paine (ENG) 49:54

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In this episode, Jeffrey Paine, co-founder of Golden Gate Ventures, reveals the secrets behind investing in Southeast Asia's thriving startup scene. Learn how he navigated the challenges of early-stage investments, the role of AI in shaping future ventures, and his candid thoughts on the "copycat" culture in tech. Tune in for a deep dive into the s…

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106. COVID Clubhouse Catch Up! 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Jack, Rob and James are back in the Clubhouse! A familiar routine is picked back up as the boys get a couple of rounds of dandelion and burdock in and have a good old proper catch up! Rob tells us all about his time down in Exeter, they discuss Dressing Room etiquette, James has big news from Brighton, Jack whinges about being ill, plus the lads ro…

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Swyx on Cognition and The Meaning of Life 48:19

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a surprisingly good quality dense chat with Delta Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYr1mSDNqKMBy Swyx

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#19 Parken neu gedacht: Wie Wemolo mit Kameras die Branche revolutioniert 1:07:51

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In dieser Born & Kepler-Episode spricht Host Andreas Deptolla mit Jakob Bodenmüller, Gründer und CEO von Wemolo, dem führenden Anbieter KI-gestützter Parksysteme in Europa. Aus einer Idee, die im WG-Wohnzimmer entstand, wurde ein profitables Tech-Unternehmen mit über 7.000 Kameras in sechs Ländern. Jakob erzählt von den ersten Schritten über das Ac…

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105. When Rob Met Rob - The Rob Baxter Interview 51:13

2M ago51:13

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Our Rob is up and running playing Rob Baxter in the Exeter Northcott Theatre’s production of EXE MEN, the 5 Stars reviews are in, audiences are loving it and it’s proving a big hit across the city. Ahead of the first night, Rob got the opportunity to head to Sandy Park again but this time to sit down with thee Rob Baxter, The Chiefs Director of Rug…

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AI Is a Step Change — Introducing Orbit, Born & Kepler’s New AI Commentary Series (ENG) 17:43

2M ago17:43

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Orbit is Born & Kepler’s new AI commentary format — a short, reflective series unpacking how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, build, and think. Each edition appears from time to time as a written piece and narrated essay — concise, clear, and grounded in real shifts rather than hype. The first episode, “AI Is a Step Change, Not…

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104. EXE MEN - Behind The Scenes 1:11:10

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#18 Startups in Krisenzeiten: Alex über Herausforderungen und Chancen 1:08:26

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In dieser spannenden Folge sprechen Alex und Andreas über die Herausforderungen und Chancen im Bereich Venture Capital und Startups in Deutschland. Sie tauchen tief in die Bedeutung von Bitcoin und Kryptowährungen ein und beleuchten, wie diese das Finanzsystem beeinflussen. Zudem diskutieren sie die Rolle von Innovation und Technologie bei der Unte…

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103. Adrian Chiles 50:35

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After a chance meeting at Glastonbury over the Summer, Rob and Adrian hit it off whilst glamping and watching Self Esteem. Adrian wrote about his experience, including meeting Rob, in his Guardian column and agreed to come for a chat in The Clubhouse. Jack gets very excited talking all things West Brom with fellow Baggie, Adrian. They discuss the T…

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#17 Barbara Mehner: Frauen im Tech-Startup stärken 53:41

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In dieser Episode sprechen Andreas Deptolla und Barbara Mehner über die Herausforderungen und Chancen im Bereich Entrepreneurship und Start-up-Inkubation. Barbara teilt ihre Erfahrungen aus der Arbeit mit Xpreneurs und diskutiert die Bedeutung von Kommerzialisierungsstrategien, Mentoring und der Förderung von Frauen in der Gründerszene. Sie beleuch…

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102. Women’s Rugby Union World Cup 35:29

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As Rob continues rehearsals in Exeter he’s invited to attend the Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs, between Ireland v France. Not only that, he’s asked to join the great and the good in hospitality and the padded seats. But, as a man of the people, he makes his way down to pitch side and does a lap of th…

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#16 Innovation im Münsterland: AI und Venture Capital im Fokus 49:24

3M ago49:24

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In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Dominik Lohle über den Aufbau von May Ventures, einem neuen Frühphasenfonds aus Münster. Er erklärt, warum gerade jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt für einen VC-Fonds ist, welche Investment-Hypothesen das Team verfolgen und welche Rolle Agentic AI, Vertical AI, Hyperpersonalisierung und die Agentenökonomie dabei spiele…

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101. Summer Therapy 39:52

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As the summer sun recedes for another year, the boys look back on their summers in another clubhouse chat. There’s more hair chat (for some reason), Rob is gymming, on the blag for meal prep sponsorship and has bought a bike, Jack tells us about his summer of scouting for his West Bromwich Albion, England v India in the cricket is dissected, there …

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#15 From Fernride to Simpleclub: AI Startups in the Spotlight 50:46

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In this episode (GER), we dive into the world of venture capital with Jan Reichelt, exploring his journey from founding Mendeley to establishing 10xFounders. Discover insights on early-stage investments, the European startup ecosystem, and innovative projects like autonomous trucking and B2B education platforms. Join us for an engaging conversation…

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100. 100 Up & We’re Back! 30:52

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The boys are back! The bats are nodding towards the pavilion as Stage Door Athletic’s 100 is on the board! And we decided……to have a clubhouse waffle chat! Join Jack and Rob back in the clubhouse for a traditional Stage Door Athletic chat where they catch up over the summer’s offering of sport, their current hairstyles, of course all things West Br…

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#14 Berlin’s AI Ecosystem: A Deep Dive with IBB Ventures 52:52

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Join Andreas Deptolla and Stephan Schulze as they delve into the dynamic world of venture capital in Berlin. Discover how iBB Ventures has been a pivotal player in supporting startups, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth in the region. From early-stage funding strategies to the role of AI in business, this episode offers valuable insi…

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#13 AI: The Catalyst for Tomorrow's Innovation (ENG) 1:09:50

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Join us as Mike Collins delves into the intersection of venture capital and AI innovation. Discover how the Alumni Fund is driving technology investment and supporting global startups. Learn about the strategies behind portfolio management and the impact of AI-enabled companies on the tech ecosystem. Perfect for entrepreneurs and investors eager to…

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#12 The Evolution of Venture Capital with Dr. Christian Nagel from Earlybird (GER) 54:53

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In diesem spannenden Gespräch setzt sich Gastgeber Andreas Deptolla mit Christian Nagel zusammen, um seine Reise von McKinsey zu einer prominenten Figur im Bereich Venture Capital zu erkunden. Christian teilt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und Chancen, denen er in der Zeit nach der Wiedervereinigung in Deutschland begegnete, seinen Übergang zum…

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99. Season Two Finale! 25:14

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We got 99 podcasts but the microphone stays on!!! We are 99 not out here at the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse!!! Jack, James and Rob sit down and discuss the ups and downs of the 24/25 season in sport and review their second season of podcasting! In the last episode of this run of episodes, the boys discuss their summer plans, the sporting highligh…

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98. Summer v Winter Sport 29:32

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Hot (or cold) topic of discussion hits the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse this week! Jack, James and Rob sit down whilst watching the SDA’s Second XI cricket team and weigh up the pros and cons of summer and winter sport. Is it the cool, refreshing first sip of a pint of beer or lager you yearn for on a hot summer’s afternoon watching the summer oly…

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97. Anyone for Tennis? 34:49

6M ago34:49

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Spot of Tennis anyone? With the tennis season well and truly underway, the boys sit down in the Clubhouse and talk all things Wimbledon, Roland Garros and Stage Door Athletic Over-30’s Doubles League! Rob shares some very interesting tennis facts, Jack gives some tips from the two tennis lessons he had in Regent’s Park many moons ago, James offers …

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96. A Round of Applause 24:55

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It’s an episode of many a ramble and many a topic! Jack and Rob catch up this week and have a good old natter from across the continent. Rob, currently in Rome after a wedding, talks us through his incredible weekend and tells us about his production of MacBeth getting a standing ovation. Jack, stuck inside his homestead in Birmingham, talks being …

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95. Stadium Results Show 28:02

7M ago28:02

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In what was probably the biggest and most influential example of the democratic voting process since Brexit, the results are in on Stage Door Athletic’s Favourite Stadium Poll! Jack, James and Rob sit down in the clubhouse to discuss the results of the instagram polls and find out who won the Grand Final! There’s also some glorious ramble chat abou…

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94. Our Favourite Stadiums 36:47

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What makes a good sporting arena? The atmosphere, the aesthetic, the tradition? What is, truly, the best Theatre of Sport? Jack and Rob sit down in the Clubhouse and discuss their favourite sporting stadiums from around the globe. From Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage to the MCG in Melbourne to Centre Court to Twickenham to Wembley to Elland Road and eve…

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93. Sport in Shakespeare 25:57

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Because…”All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” As Rob starts rehearsals for a production of Macbeth he’s directing, the boys don their cod pieces and doublets and discuss all things Shakespeare. There’s some tenuous links to sport in Shakespeare, the boys chat about their favourite productions they’ve seen, what Shakes…

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92. Rehearsals 38:42

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92. Rehearsals Once more with feeling!!! As Rob heads into rehearsals with Macbeth, it got the boys thinking about all of their experiences when preparing for that dreaded first day in the rehearsal room! There’s talk about different rehearsal styles both with actors and directors, the importance of trust between all departments, how to give and ta…

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91. Woo’s and Woe’s 29:52

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91. Woo’s and Woe’s Jack, Rob and James get up to date with all the end of season woo’s and woe’s in football this year! Rob is over the moon with his beloved Leeds United’s return to the Premier League while Jack laments his West Bromwich Albion’s very poor end to the season. There’s a rather passionate rant from Jack about the state of the Premie…

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90. The Easter Quiz! 26:43

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Happy Easter! The clubhouse is awash with chocolate and Easter Bunnies! Jack and Rob sit down with James and partake in his special Easter Pub Quiz. They both become far too competitive as James puts the boys through their paces as he tries out some questions for his quizzes he runs at the Dyke Tavern pub in Brighton! There’s also some mention of M…

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#11 AI-supported Decision-making (GER) 51:48

8M ago51:48

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In diesem Gespräch diskutieren Andreas Deptolla und Benedikt über die digitale Transformation in der Medienbranche, die Herausforderungen und Learnings in der akademischen Forschung sowie die Rolle von KI-Systemen in Unternehmen. Benedikt teilt seine Erfahrungen aus seiner akademischen Laufbahn und gibt Einblicke in aktuelle Trends und Entwicklunge…

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89. Masters at Work! 28:46

8M ago28:46

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89. Masters at Work! It’s a ramble chat about the latest sports with updates from your favourite Stage Door Athletic best friends! Rory’s win at the Masters, James’s love for Yellowstone, The Championship race with Leeds leading the way and West Brom stuttering for the top six, Boat Race chat, Eurovision chat, Premier League chat and of course……….R…

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#10 AI and Education (GER) 1:10:02

8M ago1:10:02

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In diesem Gespräch wird der akademische Werdegang von Roman beleuchtet, der von Informatik über Wirtschaftsinformatik bis hin zu seiner aktuellen Professur in Bern führt. Es werden die Unterschiede zwischen dem deutschen und dem schweizerischen Hochschulsystem diskutiert, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Eigenverantwortung der Studierenden und die Bet…

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88. Anyone For Massage? 31:33

8M ago31:33

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Whilst Ken, the manager of the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse, opens his own massage parlour in the spare stock room at the SDA Castle, Jack, Rob and James light some incense sticks and play some Whale song as they discuss the importance of massages in the acting and sporting industries! Rob tells us a horror story from his time in Marrakech, James …

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#9 Interdisciplinary Approaches on AI (ENG) 1:09:24

8M ago1:09:24

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In this conversation, Andreas Deptolla and Gregory Wheeler discuss various aspects of academia, particularly focusing on the differences between the US and Germany in terms of culture, upward mobility, and educational practices. They explore the career paths of students, the funding of private universities, innovative teaching methods, and the role…

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87. On The Road 39:12

8M ago39:12

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87. On The Road Fresh from seeing the touring production of Dear Evan Hansen in Wimbledon, Jack sits down with Rob in the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse as they share their stories and experiences of touring life and travel as an actor! There’s a breakdown of who actually lists their properties as accommodation for actors on digs list, Jack gives us…

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#8 Education, Technology and Image-Analysis (GER) 53:34

9M ago53:34

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In this conversation, Andreas Deptolla and Benjamin Risse discuss the attractiveness of Münster as a location for students, Risse's academic journey, his research focus on image analysis and AI, as well as the challenges associated with insect recognition. They also highlight the role of hardware in AI research, collaborations between universities …

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86. Halesowen Town Charity Match 21:45

9M ago21:45

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86. Halesowen Town Charity Match Jack sits the boys down in the clubhouse for a quick catch up after his Charity Match at his beloved Halesowen Town Football Club! This weekend, Jack played in a Fans v Fans charity game all in aid of Andy’s Man Club, a charity that supports Men’s mental health. He tells Rob and James all about his crucial goal to p…

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#7 Perspectives on AI-Research (ENG) 1:13:38

9M ago1:13:38

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In this episode of Born and Kepler, host Andreas Deptolla speaks with Prof. Evgeny Kaganer from IESE Business School about the evolving role of AI in business, leadership, and education. They explore how AI is reshaping industries, the challenges of digital transformation, and the skills leaders need to navigate an uncertain future. Prof. Kaganer s…

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85. Fuel Up! 30:35

9M ago30:35

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85. Fuel Up! We’re protein balling and electrolyte replenishing this week as we talk all about the best way to fuel up for the stage and sporting arenas! As Ramadan continues this month, and with Rob joining some of his friends to break fast at an Iftar, the boys think about how’d they fare whilst fasting and how it affects professionals observing …

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#6 AI, Automation and the Future of Knowledge Work (ENG) 1:06:02

9M ago1:06:02

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How is AI reshaping professional services, from law and accounting to business strategy? In this episode, we explore the intersection of technology and work, diving into the challenges of AI adoption, the evolving roles of junior professionals, and the impact of automation on knowledge production. We discuss the human side of digital transformation…

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84. Muay Thai 34:56

9M ago34:56

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DING DING DING! It’s fight night at the Clubhouse! James has been setting up a boxing ring so he can give Jack and Rob some lessons in the art of Muay Thai boxing. Producer James spent some time in Thailand recently researching the country's national sport, enjoying some ringside seats and tense bouts. Listen in as he does his best Michael Palin an…

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#5 Future Strategies: AI, Networks and Education in Transition (ENG) 51:28

9M ago51:28

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In this episode, Andreas Deptolla speaks with Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz, President of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, about the future of work, innovation, and the impact of AI on education. They explore how businesses can stay competitive, the lessons learned from past disruptions, and why a mindset of adaptability is crucial. The con…

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83. No Suits in the Clubhouse 22:27

9M ago22:27

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Whilst Jack is flexing his acting chops in workshops, James arrives back in the clubhouse to a warm welcome from Rob. They talk the Brighton Marathon, the (other) Ablion’s success in the FA Cup and Rob’s Mexican Feast. But the catch-up chat soon turns to the events of this week as Rob uses the goings on in the White House to reflect on the sporting…