Best Tannis Podcasts (2026)

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Claudia Di Gino, General Manager at the Mondrian Mexico City Condesa. Claudia tells the story of building a lifestyle brand in the hotel industry, how partnerships play an important role, and what it means to be part of the community. She shares how her hotel delivers an authentic experience t…

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John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine 42:09

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What is the Scottish First Minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention? Nick is in Edinburgh to sit down with John Swinney, at the start of a year of big elections across the UK, including for the Scottish Parliament. He has been at the top of SNP-led government's for almost all of the last 19 years. He is now asking for another five yea…

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458. How Self Advocacy Fuels Innovation, with Neelu Kaur 31:53

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I'm joined by the dynamic Neelu Kaur, organizational psychologist, self-advocacy champion, author, and keynote speaker. Neelu dispels the myth that self-advocacy is boastful, and we discuss how advocating for yourself can actually be a generous and empowering act. She shares how leaders and teams can crea…

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Ringing In The News Year 2026 1:20:25

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Newsmakers 2025-26 1:20:25

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457. Inside NTA Travel Exchange, with Nicole Mahoney 1:15:31

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I'm at the NTA Travel Exchange in Ottawa to speak with eight leading professionals shaping the future of group travel, tourism, and hospitality. You'll hear insights from leaders who share the latest market trends, traveler behaviors, innovative approaches, and what's ahead for 2026. The conversations exp…

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456. How Travel Priorities Have Evolved, with Erin Groh 37:38

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Erin Groh, Head of Marketing at iSeatz, a leading but often behind-the-scenes travel tech company powering loyalty programs for brands like American Express, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Qantas. Erin shares her fascinating career journey from traditional and digital media through to travel techno…

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Jordan Bardella: The 30-year-old populist hoping to be France's next president 47:15

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An exclusive interview on immigration, racism, Russia, Farage and Trump. Jordan Bardella is the leader of National Rally in France, and currently leading the polls to become president in 2027 if his mentor, Marine Le Pen fails to overturn a conviction that bars her from running for office. In the meantime, he is on a mission to persuade people that…

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455. Making Travel Accessible and Eco-Friendly Across Europe, with Oliver Winter 36:23

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Oliver Winter, CEO and Founder of a&o Hostels, for an inspiring conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, from traveling on a shoestring budget to building one of the largest hostel brands in the world. We talk about his focus on being a cost leader, not a price leader, and how that tran…

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Kemi Badenoch: Shooting from the hip 46:00

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Why did the leader of the opposition call the chancellor 'spineless' and 'shameless'? Kemi Badenoch joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on what lay behind the personal and political debates around Budget Day. How can she emulate Margaret Thatcher's regeneration of the Conservative Party? How did anger help drive her into politics…

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BTS Movie Week 1:25:09

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Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! We are grateful for the podcast and for all of our listeners. This episode was recorded in early October, so some of the information may not be the latest. But given that we are discussing concert replays, most of the content should still be relevant. We primarily discuss all four of the BTS movies that were…

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Shabana Mahmood: Racism, Asylum and Me 49:07

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Why is the Home Secretary warning against leaving space for "darker forces"? Shabana Mahmood sits down with Nick off the back of announcing sweeping changes to the asylum system in the UK. Why did she decide to quote explicit racial abuse in the House of Commons? And how does she intend to avoid "ceding the territory of asylum to the far right"? Th…

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454. What Makes Atlantic Canada's Tourism Scene Unique, Atlantic Canada Roadshow 2025 Part 2 58:12

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We're taking you on a road trip through the future of tourism in Atlantic Canada. You'll hear firsthand from tourism leaders on how the region captivates new generations of travelers while staying true to its maritime roots. We also spotlight the rise of Indigenous-led travel experiences and the wave of creativity from local artisans. From group tr…

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From the archive (season 4): Graham Norton 44:28

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. In this episode, it’s Grace’s couch that gets the star treatment as Graham Norton comes round to chat all things Comfort Eating. We all know Graham from his work interviewing megastars on his chatshow, as well as his much loved radio show, but there’s lots to Gr…

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'I'm preparing for government': Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth 38:48

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Can Plaid Cymru replace Labour as the party of power in Wales next year? Rhun ap Iorwerth, the party's leader, thinks so. Rhun ap Iorwerth joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to talk about how his parents' passion for Welsh heritage and language formed the basis for his vision for the country. They explore Welsh identity and the anti-monarc…

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453. News from the Atlantic Canada Roadshow 2025 Part 1 54:30

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This week on Destination on the Left, we bring you the first special roadshow installment from the Atlantic Canada Showcase 2025 in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick. In this episode, we dive into the deep-rooted community spirit and storytelling tradition that make Atlantic Canada such a fantastic destination. You'll hear firsthand from passiona…

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From the archive (season 6): Katie Price 43:51

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Legendary glamour model turned reality TV star, Katie Price joins Grace. One of the most photographed and filmed women of our times, splashed across page 3 and lads mags as Jordan 30 years ago, then in six of her own TV series, multiple documentaries and reality…

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'I like it when people underestimate me': Lib Dem leader Ed Davey 47:39

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Ed Davey warns Starmer against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street' Producer: Daniel KraemerResearch: Chloe DesaveSound: Ged Sudlow and Andrew MillsEditor: Giles EdwardsBy BBC Radio 4

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452. How Dot Vegas Connects Travel, Technology, and Marketing, with Chris Mondini & Dusty Trevino 39:20

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Chris Mondini, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director of Europe for ICANN, and Dusty Trevino, CEO of Dot Vegas. We will learn how top-level domains are created and what domains like Dot Vegas can do to help a brand stand out. Our conversation is informative, educational…

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From the archive (season 1): Russell T Davies 38:59

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Award-winning Doctor Who and It’s A Sin screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace about some of the most important moments in his life – and the comfort food that has seen him through them. The pair discuss love at first sight, recent loss, and how Woolworth’s p…

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Life after Labour: Zarah Sultana on Palestine, Farage and 'Your Party' 47:57

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How a trip to the West Bank in her teens set the Coventry MP on a path into politics. Zarah Sultana joins Nick in the studio a few weeks before the launch of her new party with Jeremy Corbyn. In the interview, they discuss her positions on NATO, the state of Israel, seeking power, and why she likened her relationship with Corbyn to the Gallagher br…

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165: Building Cybersecurity Products People Will Pay For ft. Mark Carney 37:09

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The dangerous gap between “like” and “buy” It’s safe to say that Mark’s career has given him a well-rounded perspective. He’s built products, sold products, serviced products, and advised on products in the cybersecurity space. This 360-degree view has made one tough, but important truth obvious: “People can say that they like what you do, but that…

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451. How Travel Alberta's Wild Side is Bringing International Visitors to Canada, with Tannis Gaffney 44:12

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Tannis Gaffney, Chief Marketing Officer of Travel Alberta. Tannis walks us through the strategy behind Canada's wild side branding and the secret behind making their brand permeate everything they do. She shares more about Travel Alberta's collaboration with Indigenous Tourism Alberta and how …

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From the archive (season 5): Nadiya Hussain 35:25

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as autumn turns to winter. Cosying up with Grace is none other than the queen of baking and all our hearts – Nadiya Hussain. The Bake Off star, whose triumph in the tent launched a TV, writing and culinary career of which dreams are made, is dropping by Grace’s home to share her loves, he…

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Gaza, Trump and me: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher 48:43

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Driving through Gaza is like "driving through the ruins of Hiroshima, or Stalingrad, or Dresden" Tom Fletcher has been the United Nations humanitarian chief for almost a year and speaks to Nick two weeks into his organisation's efforts to get as much aid as possible into the Gaza Strip. He gives a behind-the-scenes account of how he works with the …

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Tannis Hogue, Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board 6:01

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450. Community Conversations on Tourism Partnerships and Collaboration 1:02:00

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I bring together three trailblazers for a candid community conversation about the heart of collaboration in the travel and tourism industry. Joining are Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities; Rebecca Mackenzie, President and CEO of the Culinary Tourism Alliance; and Sage Hamilton-Hazarika, …

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Moshe Lander - Oct 15 9:55

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Richard Cloutier is joined by Concordia University Economic Professor Moshe Lander to discuss Cars vs Carbon...By CJOB

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From the archive (season 2): Stephen Fry 48:46

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Grace is serving up some of her old favourites to curl up to as the darker days of autumn arrive. In this episode, Grace is joined by none other than Stephen Fry. They talk about his childhood, memories of prison, cooking for his husband – and the comfort foods that have seen him through it allBy The Guardian

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Brandon Trask on The News - October 15th 7:32

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Net Zero has become a religion: Claire Coutinho on climate, identity and cooking 42:05

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The Shadow Energy Minister has transformed her party's approach to climate policy. In this extended conversation, Claire Coutinho sets out what changed her mind on net zero, a shift that has brought her into fierce debates with her opposite number, Ed Miliband. She also shares her feelings about what she calls a rising "ethno-nationalism" on the ri…

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449. Using LinkedIn for Authentic Engagement, with Greg Star 33:34

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Greg Star, Founder of Driven Authentic Branding Solutions, who shares how he helps destinations stand out using LinkedIn. He discusses why it is important to lean into thought leadership posts both for the company profile and the people who work there. Greg shares some real-life examples of re…

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S10, Ep12: Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian 47:36

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Comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri pops round to Grace’s for a snack and a chat. Hackney born and bred, Fatiha is an east London girl through and through, but with her Muslim faith being a huge pillar of her life, and her parent’s Moroccan heritage, Fatiha’s standup covers everything from identity and culture, to the horrors of modern dating. But…

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Free Speech Tsar: Arif Ahmed on how to avoid the 'abyss' of political violence 44:57

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How do you protect and police freedom of speech on campus and in society? Arif Ahmed is a Cambridge Philosopher who is now responsible for enforcing new freedom of speech rules on universities, colleges and students. He took office at a time when there is particular focus on a vexed question: where the boundary should lie between free speech - whic…

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448. Key Insights for a Collaborative 2026, with Nicole Mahoney 15:34

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own year-end planning process. As we look ahead to 2026, I'll walk you through how I reflect on the past year, celebrating what worked, identifying lessons learned, and checking in on both team and personal well-being. I share everything from my practical planning fr…

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S10, Ep11: Sally Wainwright, TV writer 39:37

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Bridget Phillipson on life as education secretary 43:47

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One of the two candidates to be deputy leader of Labour joins Nick at the end of party's conference in Liverpool. Bridget Phillipson opens up about how her own experience of poverty informs her political views on childcare, schools and universities. She also reveals her DJ set-list Producer: Daniel KraemerResearch: Chloe DesaveEditor: Giles Edwards…

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447. Redesigning Hospitality Through Local Partnerships in Holmes County, with Jason Nies & LaVern Hershberger 32:01

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Jason Nies, proprietor of the renowned Inn at Honey Run, and LaVern Hershberger, Vice President of Homestead Furniture. This week's show takes us to the heart of Ohio's Amish country, where we dive into a truly unique partnership: The Inn at Honey Run's iconic Club Level Honeycombs—rooms built…

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S10, Ep10: Mary Portas, broadcaster 41:43

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This week, broadcaster, businesswoman and retail consultant, Mary Portas OBE pulls up a chair at Grace’s dining table. Mary initially set her sights on acting and was awarded a place at Rada, but then had to give it up after both her parents died. She was left homeless and she had to look after her younger brother, but she went on to blaze a trail …

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Preparing Farage for Power: Danny Kruger on defecting to Reform UK 43:29

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Danny Kruger had been at the heart of the Conservative Party since it was led by David Cameron, until he decided that party was "over". He is now a Reform UK MP and has been tasked with preparing the party for government. He sits down with Nick to explain why we need a "revival" of Christian conservatism. Producer: Daniel KraemerReserach: Chloe Des…

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164: Fear Is Not The Enemy of Growth ft. Aaron Nordyke 40:07

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What if fear isn’t the enemy of growth, but a compass pointing toward where you ought to go next? Aaron Nordyke, Head of Product at Drypowder, has built his career by leaning into discomfort rather than avoiding it. From engineering leadership to his first product role at a pre-seed startup, Aaron shares how emotions signal professional values, why…

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446. How to Future-Proof Your Travel Business, with Andrea Ross 52:47

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Andrea Ross, Business Advisor & Executive Coach for Travel Entrepreneurs, all about what it takes to build a successful business in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. She explains why focusing on enterprise value and enterprise health is hugely important and why you should not only…

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Run!Seokjin Tour Concert Recap 53:55

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Happy belated birthdays to JK and RM, and happy sixth anniversary of GWF! In this episode (recorded in mid- August), we discuss Julie's experience at both of Jin's Newark shows- everything from setlist to merch to games to other ARMY. We also briefly talk about BTS's time in LA as a group. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwith…

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S10, Ep9: Miriam Margolyes, actor 45:55

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Sound the klaxon … we’re in National Treasure territory today as Miriam Margolyes joins Grace to discuss the joys of Jewish food, breaking wind and, of course, being naughty on national TV. Miriam is one of Britain’s most beloved actors, with her career spanning seven decades. But life hasn’t always been easy for Miriam, from her early years in war…

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445. Immersive Travel and Community Empowerment, with Florence Li 28:04

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, Florence Li, Director of International Development for Songtsam Resorts, shares how her family-owned luxury boutique hotel collection has built its reputation by opening hidden doors to remote destinations in Tibet and Yunnan. She explains how Songtsam differentiates itself by offering immersive cultural …

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Lucy Powell: People have lost sense of Labour's values 42:22

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Lucy Powell on why and how she was sacked by Keir Starmer, and why she now wants to be his Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Producer: Daniel KraemerEditor: Giles EdwardsBy BBC Radio 4

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Modern Love, on 680 CJOB 14:11

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S10, Ep8: Mariella Frostrup, journalist 45:01

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This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by one of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters – Irish-Norwegian journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. Speaking to Grace, Mariella opens up about her early food memories growing up between Norway and Ireland with a Scottish mother, shares a cringe-worthy dinner faux pas involving Prince Charles and …

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'Build Baby Build': The new housing secretary, Steve Reed 36:55

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Steve Reed was given the job of Housing Secretary as the result of crisis, after the resignation of his close friend Angela Rayner. But he has been part of the inner circle preparing Keir Starmer's rise to power from the beginning, having recruited the man who ended up as the prime minister's Chief of Staff. In this interview, he gives Nick a behin…