Best Glue People Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 46. Operators and Burnout with Laura Nicol—Solo Reflections 56:00

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Today, I’m turning the mic inward for my first-ever solo episode of Calling Operator. I’m Laura Nicol, your host and Chief of Staff at Co Ventures—and in this conversation, we’re talking burnout. The kind that creeps up. The kind that hits hard. The kind that startup operators know all too well. It comes up on the pod all the time—for a reason. I'm…

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Colder temperatures, dog lookalikes and colour perception 41:00

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How scientifically accurate is Bee Movie? What would happen if the Earth had a twin? And what is Dr. Karl's favourite story? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Glue That Holds It All Together - Genesis 49:29 - 50:26 36:12

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By John Mark Patrick

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Slow-mo animals, breathing powers and the science of cat scratches 39:00

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Can we sniff our farts away? Are birthday twins just a coincidence? And why do menstrual cramps hurt more than stomach aches? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Bec Charlwood.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 45. Scale and Soul: Anitta Krishan on Leading People and Culture Transformation at trivago, Grab, TikTok & Hoogly AI 1:12:59

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Today, I'm connecting with Anitta Krishan, Chief Culture Officer at Hoogly AI. We begin with a breath—a literal nervous system–balancing pause—followed by people-first perspectives from a former Trivago, Grab, and TikTok executive now shaping the future of work through an AI-powered Culture OS. Inside the episode: Operating mindfully: breathing, sl…

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Famous Last Words - Genesis 49:1-28 42:05

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By John Mark Patrick

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The origins of BBQ, fecal bacteria and the Seven Sisters 39:00

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Is it possible to turn into your roommates? How did the living DNA code come to exist? And when did we first start using kitchen utensils? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Passing on the Faith - Genesis 48 34:53

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By John Mark Patrick

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150: Can You Have It All? Is That Even The Goal? 13:22

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They say you can have it all.. is this true? An even better question, is this the goal?Having it all isn’t what success means. It’s what the world tells us what success is. But it's not what Allah says. Sure- seek it, but know the difference.By Noorah Kareem

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Smoke alarms, airplane mode and chemtrails 39:18

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Does blending ingredients in a smoothie destroy their nutrients? How do we distinguish between phantom smells and real smells? And are infrared saunas safe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 44. Scaling Hnry with Karan Anand—Inside the Chief Strategy Officer Role, His Operating Philosophy, Abductive Logic 1:07:25

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Today, I'm connecting with Karan Anand, Chief Strategy Officer & Managing Director, Australia at Hnry. We trace his journey from 13 years in consulting to becoming Hnry’s first hire in Australia, exploring what it really means to lead without ego, think in systems, and be a force multiplier for founders. Inside the episode: His experience as a new …

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God Goes Down to Egypt - Genesis 46:28 - 47:31 37:00

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By John Mark Patrick

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Meat glue, cold remedies and roadkill 43:38

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What influences intelligence? Does the earth's rotation affect flight time? And what temperature will de-fog your windscreen? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Egypt or Bust! - Genesis 45:16 - 46:27 32:15

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By John Mark Patrick

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Rollercoaster retirement, winking, and zombie stars 39:16

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Why am I always running out of conditioner before shampoo? How come mozzies bite some people and not others? And does a dog's sense of smell give it a better memory? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 43. Sophie McKay on Launching Tech Brands Across Asia-Pacific—Qualtrics to Notion 45:36

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**Join us at our first-ever podcast meetup in Sydney. Info below** Today, I'm connecting with Sophie Mckay, Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific and Japan at Notion. Sophie’s career has been all about scaling tech brands across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Before joining Notion six months ago, she spent almost a decade at Qualtrics—starting as the fi…

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The Gracious Destruction of the Lord - Isaiah 25 35:48

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By John Mark Patrick

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Alien planets, sea sickness 101 and the perfect chocolate 38:05

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Is it possible to breathe through our ears? Why do we always queue in a snake form? And what's hiding in the rest of the ocean? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-NielsenBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Startling Power of Forgiveness - Genesis 45:1-15 44:15

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By John Mark Patrick

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Jet lag, dire wolves and scented farts 40:22

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What would happen if the Moon was bigger than Earth? How is sandpaper made? And does glue dry in space? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 42. Culture Drivers with Olivia Panzic—Leading Marketing Communications and Building High-Performing Teams at TikTok ANZ 47:56

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**Join us at our first-ever podcast meetup in Sydney. Info below** Today, I'm connecting with Olivia (Liv) Panzic, Head of Marketing Communications at TikTok ANZ. A core part of Liv’s belief system? Look after people. And it shows. Her colleagues and mentors describe her leadership at TikTok as “people-centric,” “human-first,” and “transformative f…

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2 Different Followers - John 12:1-11 33:27

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By Jason Pittman

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Crime scenes, sweat logic and fighting misinformation 43:12

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Do cortisol detoxes work? Can our bodies predict rain with pain? And is this Halsey lyric - ‘the father's DNA stays inside the mother for 7 years’ - scientifically accurate? Bianca Nogrady and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Broken People Break the Cycle - Genesis 44 39:45

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By John Mark Patrick

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Cloud seeding, endorphins and heartstrings 40:53

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Do animals have different blood types? How was the earth's core created? And back to basics - why is the sky blue? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 41. Rach Matters on Turning OCD Anxiety into Her Superpower and Scaling to Senior Program Manager at Linktree 44:46

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Today, I'm connecting with Rach Matters, Senior Program Manager at Linktree. Rach’s sweet spot is joining fast-growing organizations with a blank job description, and she’s had the privilege of learning company building through EA-exec partnerships with Linktree’s Alex Zaccaria and seasoned entrepreneur Janey Martino. In this episode, we cover: Why…

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - Genesis 43 38:38

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By John Mark Patrick

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Ta-Nehisi Coates & Joy-Ann Reid: America Never Cared About Israel or Jewish People, Here's The Real Reason They Are Funding Genocide! 1:13:23

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Order Ta-Nehisi Coates Books Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780593230381 Order Joy-Ann Reid Book Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780063068803 Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.com Learn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.org If you’re not ready for the truth, stay in your bubble. But if …

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The ethics of genetics, teleporting earthworms and perfect naps 40:33

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Why are we so helpless as babies? Are cats targeting people with allergies? And if we could bring back dinosaurs, would they survive? Zoe Kean answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Conscience & Karma - Genesis 42 38:50

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By John Mark Patrick

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Heterochromia, cold water therapy and time of death 40:17

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How does our body tell us we're thirsty? Do trees get cancer? And if the entire world flooded, could we all turn into fish people? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: Pen Your Protest, They Can’t Control Us if We Keep Writing 31:19

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Order Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Books Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780593469316 Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.com Learn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.org Bestselling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah doesn’t just tell stories—he dissects the systems that shape our reality. In this el…

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Bakari Sellers: When Dictatorship Becomes a Fact, Revolution Becomes a Right. 32:20

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Join us for a powerful and timely podcast discussion between Jarvis Deberry and Bakari Sellers as they dive into the critical themes of When Dictatorship Becomes a Fact, Revolution Becomes a Right. In this conversation, they’ll explore the historical and modern-day implications of authoritarianism, the resilience of marginalized communities, and th…

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RAUL DE LARA : raices / roots 1:02:24

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This is going to have to be part one of many, because New York based Mexican sculptor Raul De Lara has way too many good stories ... Pepe the carpenter ghost, for example!By Danielle Krysa

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Ep 40. Shipra Mahindra: From Software Engineer to Canva’s First PM and Product Leader at Octopus Deploy 47:18

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Today, I'm connecting with Shipra Mahindra, Principal Product Manager at Octopus Deploy. Let’s just say—Shipra’s peers can’t stop raving about her. She made her mark as the first product manager at Canva, working closely with co-founder Mel Perkins and the early mobile team. Shipra takes us through the highs, lows, and many celebrations that came w…

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From Prisoner to Praise Minister - Genesis 41 35:46

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By John Mark Patrick

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Patternicity, lemon tree wees and static electricity 40:46

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Where is wind going? Are ants able to predict rain? And why do sportspeople train at higher altitudes? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When Your Hopes Are Dashed - Genesis 40 34:17

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By John Mark Patrick

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Taste vs. smell, doomscrolling and insulated drink bottles 40:10

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Why does the contraceptive pill affect your dreams? Can your pet watch you weld? And is there a science behind the tension shifting in a room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 39. Harry Uffindell on Scaling Partly, The ONE Thing and Lessons from the Climb 48:45

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Today, I'm connecting with Harry Uffindell, Chief People Officer at Partly. Harry’s worn just about every startup hat—founder, growth, bizops, revops, people, culture—you name it. But he ultimately found his calling in the people space. Now, he’s scaling Partly, hiring the world’s top 1% talent, and building a culture where people stay excited abou…

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Giving Our Bodies in the Body of Christ - Romans 12:1-13 25:49

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By Pastor Calvin

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Beached whales, earworms and the 'city killer' asteroid 42:32

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What are the most effective ways to decrease exposure to microplastics? Is there a link between planet alignment and weather patterns? And what would happen if an asteroid hit the earth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tamron Hall: How Food Bonds Relationships and Becomes The Glue That Holds Them Together. 43:13

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Food has always been more than just nourishment—it’s a universal language that brings people together. In this engaging discussion, Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling explore how food has become the ultimate friendship glue, fostering deep connections and lifelong memories. From shared meals that strengthen bonds to the magic of cooking together, they d…

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The Life-Changing Presence of the Lord - Genesis 39 34:11

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By John Mark Patrick

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Panic attacks, dark matter and melting ice creams 41:28

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What’s the next step in human evolution? Are there any land animals that produce electricity? How do bees select their flowers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ep 38. Alice Hehman on Being a Glue Person—From Facebook to Quip to Glue Club 52:32

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Connecting with Alice Hehman, a "SWAT team" startup leader who’s built recruiting and operations playbooks for some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names. An under-the-radar operator, you need to know. Alice knows what it takes to scale operations across borders, from leading domestic recruitment for Facebook to moving to Sydney to build regional teams…

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You Reap What You Sow (Until You Don't) - Genesis 38 39:07

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By John Mark Patrick

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The Irrelevance Of Originality. 33:41

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Quick somethin somethin about the concept of originality in art, and yes I do mention Twist. I didn’t make a zine for this one.By mfdaviddeery

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Cross-wiring, poison vs. venom and travelling farts 40:33

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What's the difference between AM and FM radio? Why does plucking our eyebrows make us sneeze? And how do you stop a fart from following you into the next room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Eddie Glaude Jr. and Imani Perry: Imagining Freedom in Captivity 1:02:52

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On this powerful episode of the Baldwin & Co. Podcast, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Imani Perry engage in a transformative conversation about imagining freedom in captivity. With unmatched depth and clarity, they explore how the human spirit envisions liberation even within the confines of oppression—whether through history, culture, or personal strugg…