Best David Coombs Podcasts (2025)

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Balancing Business and Marriage: The Journey of Rachel A. and David Clingen 41:48

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In this episode, Rachel and David Clingen, co-owners of separate but supportive companies, Rachel A. Clingen Designs and Eventure share how their businesses have grown and evolved over the years. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between their personal and professional lives to maintain a strong marriage, which has flourished for 33 yea…

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Ep 3280: Dublin Beat Goliath In An All-Time Shock, Galway Give Up, Kilkenny For The Win? - 23/06/25 44:38

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14-man Dublin's win over Limerick on Saturday has been described as the greatest upset in championship history - is that hyperbolic or on the money? Is this the end of an era or can we expect to see a less dominant but still title-contending Limerick going forward? And what are Dublin capable of against Cork in two weeks' time? Jamie Wall and forme…

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Ep 3279: Duff Departs, Energy Vampires, League's Needs, Eoin's Goals - 23/06/25 1:03:28

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Ken is back from holidays and so is Branno. Did they... go on vacation together? Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened... is what Branno's Shels-supporting friends are claiming they are thinking the day after Damien Duff walked out of the club. Today's show is mainly about perhaps the last-ever Duff-LOI Bomba - although it was a di…

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From Blogger to Event Producer: A Deep Dive into Wedding Planning with Melissa Baum 25:30

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In this episode, host Michael Coombs sits down with Melissa Baum, who transitioned from a wedding blogger to a full-time wedding and event producer. Melissa shares her unconventional journey into the wedding industry, starting with a blog that led to planning small parties, and eventually taking her passion full-time. They discuss the importance of…

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Airline Stocks- Bargains Hiding in Plane Sight? Or To Be Jettisoned ? 8:58

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In this episode we take a look at the Airline Industry. We consider the attractiveness or otherwise of this exciting and exotic sector as a destination for your capital, exploring the eccentricities and foibles of the industry along the way. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Every Instinct You've Ever Had Is Wrong 30:40

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Dion Fanning and Rory Smith on Trent, the Spurs killjoys, sacking Ange and hiring Thomas Frank. Plus there's Gavin Cooney on the rights and wrongs of Ireland welcoming the Trump aligned NFL to Dublin, the wildly popular new slot "Lions Watch", all the best GAA and rugby covera…

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Ep 3274: McConville's Men Get It Done, Mayo Go Lose By One, And Lots Of Other Football Fun - 16/06/25 49:25

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Another insane weekend of Gaelic football, and finally we have some teams departing the scene - including, most chaotically of all, Mayo. They conceded a last-second score to a team who needed it not even a small little bit, and they, Derry, Roscommon and Clare are gone. Former Galway player Barry Cullinane is on the line to chart his old team's pr…

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Ep 3273: Duffer's Stance On Trance, Komodo And Kalimotxos, ICE And Infantino's Club World Cup - 16/06/25 58:33

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Today's football show contains all the meats of the football stew, from local LOI beefs to the state of the world game. First we chat to David Sneyd about where exactly things stand in the League of Ireland season, a season in which Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley are at each other's throats. Why? Because of Italian trance classic, Komodo by Mauro …

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Blossoming Success: Becky De Oliveira on Floral Design, Business, and Personal Transformation 32:43

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In this episode, Michael Coombs chats with Becky De Oliveira from Blush & Bloom about her journey into floral design, her unique approach to creativity, and the evolution of her career from delivering flowers in a small town to running a successful business in Toronto. Becky shares insights on collaboration with planners, adapting to economic chall…

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See's Candies - Buffett's Seminal Investment 10:38

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In this episode we take a look at one of Buffett's earliest deviations away from the strict value approach as espoused by his mentor, Benjamin Graham. We will discover how the qualities of this Californian candy business would permanently alter Buffett's investment approach and go on to influence many of his future investment decisions. Support the…

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Caring About The Club World Cup, No RTE Panel, Box To Box, Transcendent Tennis 31:10

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Tim Vickery on South America's keen interest in Infantino's Club World Cup, Dion Fanning and David Sneyd on RTE's panel, Ire V Lux and Tuchel's tricky start to life as England coach. We also discuss football midfielders' brain power requirements, transcendent tennis, we previe…

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Ep 3267: Cork Take Limerick In Epic, Lilies In Bloom, TV Killed The Podcast Star - 09/06/25 58:46

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Cork won a Munster final that "began at tea-time and didn't finish until bed-time", as Denis Walsh put it on Saturday night - a win on penalties over Limerick after a raucous, controversial, enthralling match that was perfect in its imperfection, as Jamie Wall explains to us. Kilkenny won a sixth Leinster title in a row, but the real headlines from…

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Ep 3267: Nations League Finale, The Ronaldo Reign, Lux Redux, Godwin Author Joseph O'Neill In Studio - 09/06/25 1:14:01

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The Nations League final four turned out to be pretty good but it's clear that what international football needs right now is to reverse the FIFA diktat to make every emotional stadium moment sound the exact same. We talk about Ireland's draw with Senegal and look ahead to tomorrow's season-closing friendly in Luxembourg, before the PEN/Faulkner Aw…

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Dublin Wit, Dublin Miss, Munster Hurling Final Preview 24:00

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Black Monday - One Of The Stock Market's Darkest Days 12:04

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In this episode we take a look at the events of Monday October 19, 1987, the day that went on to be known as Black Monday. On this day the Dow Jones Industrial average went on to shed around 23% of its value, and in doing so it looked like, for a time that it might take the whole financial system down with it. We examine how events played out and w…

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The Art of Hospitality with Nicole Pieckenhagen of Graydon Hall Manor 30:06

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In this episode, Michael Coombs hosts Nicole Pieckenhagen , founder and managing director of Graydon Hall Manor and Couture Cuisine. They discuss the 25-year journey of transforming the historic 90-year-old mansion from a dilapidated state to a premier event venue, the challenges of maintaining such a property, and the importance of authentic hospi…

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Ep 3262: Paris Reach Holy Grail, Just Doué It, Luis Love, Ken V German Police - 01/06/25 1:12:37

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PSG are the champions of Europe after crushing Inter 5-0 in the most one-sided final in European Cup history. The night was a complicated mix of emotions; awe at the sheer brilliance of PSG's performance, respect and affection for their charismatic coach Luis Enrique, sympathy for the hopelessly outclassed Inter, unease and foreboding at a second C…

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Bernie Sanders In Studio, John Egan Live In Cork, Champions League Final, Wedding Plans 23:32

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Bernie Sanders has been one of the most electrifying figures in American life for half a century, and is one of the most high-profile global political figures of the current moment. He joined us in our studio in Dublin this week for an exclusive interview, and we have a taster of the chat on today's best of show. In what was a massive week for Seco…

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When To Hold 'Em - When to Fold 'Em 10:25

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In this edition we take a look at the fine art of determining the right time to sell your stocks. Whilst the ideal holding period for a stock is forever, most will need to be sold sooner or later as they reach and exceed fair levels of valuation. We look at the factors that can complicate the decisions around when to sell out of our positions. We a…

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Ep 3257: Parade Season - 26/05/25 1:09:07

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We're into the time of celebrations, drifting clouds of flare smoke, players grabbing mics and managers maybe dropping them. Palace, Liverpool and Tottenham all celebrated their big trophy wins in the last few days while Katie McCabe has been leading Arsenal's celebrations after winning the Women's Champions League. Spurs fans: we see you, we belie…

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Ep 3256: Clare Bow Out, Lines On A Map, Allez Les Verts, Bernie Chats Muhammad Ali - 26/05/25 48:25

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We have our provincial hurling final pairings, but Cork didn't exactly roar into the Munster final, enduring a nervy second half before finally putting Waterford away in Páirc Úi Chaoimh. They'll face Limerick in two weeks' time, and Jamie Wall and Liam Rushe say farewell to All-Ireland champions Clare, while looking ahead to Galway/Kilkenny in the…

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Building Brands with Trust: Insights from PR Expert Natalie Denyce 37:47

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In this episode, Michael Coombs discusses the intricate relationship between PR and marketing with Natalie Denyce, founder of In Good Company PR. Natalie emphasizes that clients buy trust, not just brands, and elaborates on the importance of building genuine connections and authenticity. She shares her personal journey in the PR field, highlighting…

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Ange Delivers, Amorim Sticks, Pope University, Chalamet Sings, Colin Healy Exclusive 30:20

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes an in-depth look at a Europa League final result that's produced so many talking points for both Spurs and Man Utd, US Murph on the New York sports fan and Pope University, Paul Flynn on Dublin's (surprise?) win over Galway, and Timothee Chalamet being a good sport. We also ha…

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Qualitative Analysis - An Important But Uncertain Art 11:21

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In this edition we take a look at the art of qualitative analysis, the examination of those factors relating to the inherent quality of a business, when deciding which stocks to purchase and at what price. We look at some of the aspects of quality we must consider as well as the limitations of this craft that we are faced with as value investors. S…

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Ep 3250: Palace Make Wembley Shake, Peno Game Theory, Amorim V Glasner - 19/05/25 1:18:54

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The FA Cup: good when the underdogs actually win. We look at some key moments of Palace's epic and emotional victory. Why didn't the VAR send Dean Henderson off? Why did Erling Haaland let Marmoush take the penalty? And did Oliver Glasner get in Pep Guardiola's head when he warned him, you play that system against us again and we will solve it? And…

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Ep 3250: Limerick Quell Rebels, Naked Mountaineering, Maestro Lynch 48:51

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Limerick and Cork has been the marquee hurling rivalry of the recent past - but yesterday in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick sent out a fairly thundering message that they are the team to beat in this year's All-Ireland championship. Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall are in studio again to talk to us about Kyle Hayes' dominance, Cork's naive puck-out defence,…

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The State of the Wedding / Event Industry with Sean Low 30:36

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In this episode, Michael Coombs talks with Sean Low about the current state of the wedding and event industry as of May 14, 2025. They cover the challenges posed by tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the rise of AI. Sean emphasizes the importance of adapting to these changes by focusing on creating emotional resonance and making 'outrageous promise…

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Charlie Munger's Lollapalooza Effect 9:56

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In this edition we take a look at the Lollapalooza effect, a term coined by Warren Buffett's former right hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger. We look at what the effect is exactly and how failure spot it in action can prove to be of great detriment to the investor's pocketbook. Support the show…

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Brazil And Argentina's Football Cultures, Glorious GAA, The Great Kate, Ken's War - 15/05/25 45:10

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes the mighty Kate O'Connor live in Belfast on her incredible year of success, Ken on his US civil war ancestor, a brilliant GAA show with Paul Flynn and Oisin McConville, and fan favourite Tim Vickery on why Brazil and Argentina have such different football philosophies. For acc…

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Ep 3245: Can Clare Beat The Odds?, Skorts Saga Rumbles On, Cork & Limerick Go Again, Louth Take Leinster - 12/05/25 45:16

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The All-Ireland champions Clare are on the precipice after their defeat at home to Tipperary in a packed Cusack Park in Ennis on Saturday - but our analysts Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall reckon there's still a chance they survive. We also discuss the skorts issue that continues to rumble on inexplicably, John McGrath's late-career renaissance, Shane O'…

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Ep 3244: Trent's Bernaboo, Ruben Amorim Pundit Of The Season, The Moose Is Loose, Classic Classico 1:18:16

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The spectrum of football emotion runs wide. At one end, Trent Alexander-Arnold, once beloved and now accursed by his own people. At the other the Moose, surfing to his first LOI goal on a tidal wave of inexplicable love. Football can be a confusing place for footballers. We talk about another epic Clasico as Real Madrid fall apart in a comical firs…

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Planning Perfection: Inside the World of Fab Fête with Michelle and Tamara 28:26

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In this episode, host Michael Coombs talks with Michelle and Tamara from Fab Fête about the intricacies of planning weddings and events. They break down the importance of honest client communication and share insights on managing realistic budgets and expectations. The duo also discuss how they incorporate clients' personal styles into their event …

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Second Captains Live at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery 42:42

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Join us live from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin City, with Gary Breen and Damien Delaney for a very special Second Captains football podcast, as we reflect on the Premier League season that was. Have Salah’s legs gone, what next for our boy Caoimhín and just why is Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca the anti-McIlroy? Plus Ken puts some working relat…

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Professional Investors vs A Herd of Pooping Cows 9:28

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In this edition we consider why so many professional investors do so badly when it comes to investment, with some it seems not even able to outperform a group of defecating bovines. We take a look at some of the crafty tricks used by industry professionals to hide the fact they simply aren't any good at what they do. Finally we consider the charge …

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Ep 3239: Leinster Lose Their Minds And Lose The Game, The Galactico Model, Nienaber's Defence, Jordie Benched - 05/05/25 1:13:32

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From the moment we saw the team-sheets, right through to the final moments when they chose not to kick at goal, this was a baffling display by the coaching staff and players, and it all ended with a defeat that will have repercussions far beyond the province of Leinster. We chat to Shane Horgan and Ruaidhrí O'Connor about the mental state of the pl…

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Compound Interest - The Eighth Wonder Of The World 9:12

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In this episode we explore the principle of compound interest. We consider what it is, how it works in practice and why it is perhaps the single most important factor in investment success and wealth creation. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Arteta's Psychobabble, Life In Gaza, Don Diego On Decay 27:26

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Ken on Arteta's psycho babble and Lamine Yamal's greatness, Diego Torres on Arsenal's decay, Meath beating the Dubs, and Abubaker Abed came to our studio for a sit-down with Ken. Abubaker arrived in Dublin late last month having left the Gaza Strip for the first time in his li…

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Ep 3234: Liverpool Champions, Slots Right In, Copa del Rüdiger - 28/04/25 1:24:20

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Liverpool are the 24-25 Premier League champions. We talk about their victorious campaign, why this should be regarded as one of the great coaching achievements in English football history, and why other Liverpool managers who came close in the past might feel a little envious of the circumstances in which Arne Slot won the Premier League at his fi…

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Ep 3233: Meath Storm The Capital, An Lu Abu, Armagh Take Tyrone In Thriller - 28/04/25 45:45

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15 years of hurt are over - the Royals have stormed the capital and are back in power, and back in a Leinster final. Some saw this coming, most didn't. We talk to the soothsayer Paul Flynn about where this shock lies on the GAA Richter Scale, how Meath did it, and where this leaves Dublin now. We also chat to Conor McManus about the Leinster final …

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Cirque Revolution: The Art and Business of Cirque Entertainment 27:45

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In this episode, host Michael Coombs interviews Julie, Elisa, and Samantha of Cirque Revolution about their unique journey in the event industry. They discuss the value and impact of events, the essential nature of building trust within a team, and the dynamics of being sisters and business partners. The conversation dives into their passion for ci…

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The Balance Sheet - Another Vital Document Any Value Investor Must Understand 12:15

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In this episode we continue our look into the business accounts that will be vital when arriving at any valuation decision. We consider the difference between tangible and intangible assets and why knowing the difference is such an important distinction from the view point of the investor. Support the show…

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Canham's Final Deadline, Lovin' Football, Lovely Hurling 32:52

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week included Ken on Canham, making football great again. Bohs beating Rovers, Paul Flynn on fabulous football, Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall on hurling's hectic draws, and we have "fun and games" coming on Friday too. Get daily shows for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no …

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Ep 3228: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi - 21/04/25 54:25

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ope Francis, who died today aged 88, once told the players of Celtic FC that the essence of sport lay in 'gratuitousness', to give of yourself without expecting something in return. The idealism of his message doesn't resound widely in top-level football, where the contrasting experiences of two current stars expose the calculating self-interest th…

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The Power of Prioritizing Yourself with Terrica 34:01

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In this episode, host Michael Coombs welcomes wedding industry educator and coach Terrica to discuss the concept of valuing one's energy, the importance of self-care, and the necessity of setting strategic priorities. Terrica emphasizes the idea that energy is the most expensive currency and shares methods to manage it effectively. She advises givi…

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Testing Your Mettle - Why Market Turbulence Can Prove You've Still Got It! 9:31

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In this episode we consider what has been going on in the markets over the last couple of weeks, how the intelligent investor should react, and why times of turbulence are an opportunity to test your mettle. Support the showBy David Coombs

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World Service Rory Mania (And Other Less Important Sporting Events) 28:15

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Well, that was something. Rory McIlroy's Masters win rightly managed to make it into most of our conversations this week, and we're not even done yet - Lawrence Donegan is slated to do his victory lap tomorrow on the World Service after finally seeing his pre-tournament prediction line up with reality. Ken also sat down with Sol Campbell yesterday,…

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Ep 3223: The Anti-McIlroy, Football: Better Than Ever (But Here are Some Suggestions Anyway) - 14/04/25 1:13:49

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After Rory McIlroy’s open heart captivated the world last night, we identify the anti-McIlroy who has become the symbol of the Premier League 24-25. We survey the gallant efforts of the sports media to spin gold out of the straw of the past weekend and inspect some of the suggestions that have been put forward to revive football as a spectacle. Jon…

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Ep 3222: The Drought Is Over, The Grand Slam Secured, Long Live Rory McIlroy - 14/04/25 1:00:57

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After what must surely have been one of the most amazing days of sport any of us has ever seen, Rory McIlroy did what it often seemed he never would: won at Augusta and joined the very, very short list of golfers who've won a career Grand Slam. And he did it in the most 'Rory McIlroy at The Masters' way imaginable. We're joined in studio by Malachy…

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The Relevance of SEO in the Age of AI: Insights from Sara Dunn 32:57

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In this episode, host Michael Coombs welcomes Sara Dunn from 'Sara does SEO' to discuss the ongoing relevance of SEO in today's digital marketplace, including its impact on AI and the current significance of blogging. Sara highlights the essential role of SEO in helping businesses, particularly in the wedding industry, get discovered online through…

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An Introduction to Intelligent Investment Today 11:57

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A REPUBLISHED Piece. My FIRST ever podcast! (It wasn't quite as bad as I had remembered) But it remains a self-taught (and ever so slightly amateurish) exploration into the world of Podcasting. Whilst I hope that I delivered much of what I promised back then, I realise that there is so much more in-store. In time I hope to deliver a much more bespo…