Best The Speak Easy Project Podcasts (2025)

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Unpopular Opinions… Are We Out Of Touch?! 52:20

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Calvin and Richard go head-to-head with a chaotic list of Unpopular Opinions… Nothing’s off limits, and nothing’s sacred. Expect debates, dumb hot takes, and a few shockingly valid points that will definitely get someone unfollowed.By Speak Easy

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S3 E53: Marketers vs Scope Creep: When Projects Unravel, and How to Hold Them Together (with Ben Reeves) 23:52

1d ago23:52

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Every marketer has lived through a project that started smoothly and ended sideways. In this episode, co-hosts Jack Ferguson and Ben Reeves discuss scope creep. They share war stories, practical scoping habits, and mindsets that keep you sane when a client says, “Can we just add one more thing?” If you deal with unclear briefs, have underquoted pro…

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Autumn Fun and Big Moves 41:37

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Embracing Spooky Season: Halloween Decor Stories and Parenting Milestones In this episode of 'Older and Wilder,' hosts Joy and Claire delve into the spirit of Halloween, discussing their past and current Halloween decorations, the joys and struggles of holiday decorating, and unique neighborhood traditions. The conversation shifts to personal anecd…

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Astrology and Color Magik with Your Cosmic Personal Stylist Leah Vandervelt 42:11

6d ago42:11

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Have you ever wondered what your astrology chart might look like in an outfit?! As soon as I started learning more about myself through astrology I naturally became obsessed with exploring how I could visually represent myself in full expression in my online brand by using my astrology chart as a guide. Then I met my chart twin, Leah Vandervelt, an…

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🎙️New Episode: What is Detrimental Kindness? & How To Start Living Authentically with Jason Johnson | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals 27:15

7d ago27:15

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In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Jason Johnson, Emotional Freedom & Transformation Coach and author of Detrimental Kindness: How Not to Lose Yourself While Helping Others. Jason helps people break free from over-giving, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment disguised as kindness. Hi…

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Profitable Sustainability: Dr. Eric Woodroof on Making Energy Efficiency Work for Everyone 43:19

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In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, host Marcus Hazelwood sits down with Dr. Eric Woodroof, founder of Profitable Green Solutions and creator of multiple industry certifications, including programs under the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Dr. Woodroof has trained thousands of Certified Energy Managers (CEMs) around the world—including M…

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S3 E52: How Play-Doh’s brand distinctiveness was discovered, not created 12:55

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Most of us remember Play-Doh from childhood, but few of us realise what makes it truly distinctive. In this episode, Brand Strategist Jack Ferguson explores how a product known for its texture built enduring emotional equity through something far less obvious. He explores: How a brand's strongest assets and true distinctiveness can emerge accidenta…

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Things We Learned Too Late In Life... No One Is Coming to Save You! 51:08

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In this episode, Calvin and Richard go take-for-take on all the life lessons they definitely should’ve learned sooner — from friendships and finances to self-worth, sleep, and boilers breaking in winter. It’s real, it’s funny, and it’s probably going to make you feel a bit better about not having it all figured out either.…

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A True Story of Speaking Up 45:00

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How do you reclaim your life after it's been burned to the ground by systemic corruption? Substack Long-time friends Sarah Carter and Corinne Shark are forced to find out after joining brave survivors and speaking out about their own experiences of religious corruption and sexual misconduct within two organizations. Using a storytelling arc, Sarah …

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Astrology Transits for Audience Growth Strategy: Current Transits of Planets and Their Effects on Boosting Social Media Growth 13:22

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Jupiter has been transiting my 10th and 11th house for the past year and my audience and network has been blowing up! After complaining about slow audience growth for the longest time, I decided to do something about it and leverage powerful transits to amplify my efforts. It’s working. Have you ever felt frustrated by the slow progress of your aud…

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🎙️The Power of Saying "Yes" to Yourself with Jessica Rector | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals 35:26

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In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Jessica Rector, MBA, keynote speaker, author, and co-founder of The Say Yes Experience, to explore how self-awareness, boundaries, and authentic communication can transform your personal and professional life. Jessica has empowered thousands of leade…

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S3 E51: The Friends Theme Song: The Perfect Distinctive Brand Asset 12:49

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Friends was a hit sitcom released in the 90s, known for its feel-good humour and iconic characters. The show’s success is a sight to behold, maintaining popularity even to this day. Though not only was it loved by millions, but it's also a case study in superb branding. In particular, its theme song is the perfect distinctive brand asset. In this e…

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🎙️The Real English Conversations Podcast Is Growing | Real English Conversations For Global Professionals 5:58

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In this special solo episode, host Curtis Davies, the founder of The Real English Conversations Podcast, opens up about the next chapter for the show and how you can be part of it. For years, this podcast has helped global professionals find their voice in English — not through grammar drills, but through real communication, mindset, and confidence…

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October Updates 43:19

20d ago43:19

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Joy and Claire: Moving Memories, Taylor Swift, and Dog Personalities In this episode, Joy and Claire discuss a range of topics from 'Mean Girls Day' to celebrating the new Taylor Swift album release. The hosts reminisce about their stressful moving experiences and express views on the nature of happiness and talk therapy. The episode concludes with…

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My Chill Anti-Hustle Podcast Pitching Strategy That Led to 20 Guest Speaking Opportunities in 3 Months 20:04

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Discover how I booked 20 guest speaking opportunities in 3 months with my super chill non-traditional marketing approach to guest podcast pitching (in as little as 10 minutes a day). If you haven’t had much luck cold pitching to be a guest speaker on podcasts, and you feel a ton of resistance around sending out a one-sheet, or using cheesy pitch sc…

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🎙️"I'm Still Here": Resilience, Leadership & Life Lessons with Tom LeNoble | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals 22:48

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Tom LeNoble, executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, and philanthropist. Tom's career spans Fortune 500 giants, including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as high-growth startups. Today, he serves as CEO o…

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Decarbonizing Labs: Inside the Labs2Zero Movement with Alison Farmer 43:55

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By Marcus Hazelwood

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S3 E50: Lessons from 50 Podcast Episodes: Production Costs, Most-Downloaded Episodes and How Podcasts Attract Clients 28:30

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By Jack Ferguson

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Want Easy Sales in Libra SZN? My 3 Non-Negotiables for a Consistent High Ticket Clients Attraction System 29:08

26d ago29:08

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Lovers. Friends. Clients. The same principles apply when we want to attract incredible new relationships into our lives. In this week’s episode of the Creative Magic Club podcast, I share the real system behind consistent high-ticket sales that feel natural and sustainable because they’re rooted in authentic connection. Too many entrepreneurs get l…

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Q&A, Cold Foam, and Beauty Product Picks 41:05

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Cozy Catch-Ups: Books, Movies, and Fall Favorites In this episode, Joy and Claire kick off with a light-hearted chat about Instagram ads suggesting moves to Canada. They discuss favorite book-to-movie adaptations, with Claire favoring Harry Potter and Joy listing several, including 'Devil Wears Prada' and 'Gone Girl'. Nostalgic and beloved movies l…

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Do We All Have A Purpose?! 43:12

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Is there a reason we’re all here… or are we just winging it? In this episode, Calvin and Richard take on the big question: do we all have a purpose — and how the hell are we supposed to find it? From career pressure and societal expectations to therapy sessions and existential spirals in the shower, this one goes deep (with the usual vibes along th…

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S3 E49: Marketing’s Turbulent People Puzzle: How Recruiters Win While Marketers Burn Out (with Gerard Doyle) 49:45

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Marketing careers don’t stall by accident; they stall because the way agencies hire, reward, and manage talent leaves a lot to be desired. This episode is co-hosted by: - Brand Strategist Jack Ferguson and - Fractal Marketing Agency Owner Gerard Doyle Here’s what the episode covers: Gerard shares a story of how a prominent brand fired an agency in …

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How to Create REAL Connection With More High Ticket Clients? Libra Season Cosmic Content Prompts 19:46

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Are you feeling creatively swampy or boringly repetitive in your quest to help your dream clients see how life changing your high ticket offer is? Feeling unsure about what to write your next piece of content about? What if you could tap into some fresh story angles that are on the hearts of your soulmate clients in this exact moment? Well, you’re …

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PBR Trails and Public Opinion 41:04

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In this episode of Older and Wilder, Joy and Claire talk about Claire's weekend mountain biking festival in Fruita. They delve into detailed experiences about the festival, the local attractions, and the logistics of mountain biking in the area. The conversation then transitions to broader, more serious topics including political and social issues,…

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🎙️English For West End Acting to Boardroom Meetings: Sam Malone on Voice, Presence & Confidence | Real Business English Conversations for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work 36:06

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Malone, The lead spoken voice lecturer in Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teacher at RADA. Sam has trained performers who've gone on to lead roles in West End hits like Hadestown, Mean Girls, Les Misérables, Phantom of t…

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Kalpana Sutaria on 'Cooling Our Environment' and Inspiring Action 37:43

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On this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with architect, author, and environmental advocate Kalpana Sutaria to explore the intersection of design, policy, and climate action. Drawing on her upbringing in India, decades of work in Austin, and her book Cooling Our Environment, Kalpana shares how passive design strategies, co…

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S3 E48: Should You Bother Making Your Brand Unique? 12:59

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With 2 million businesses in Australia and most brands blending into a sea of sameness, is uniqueness even achievable, or worth chasing? In this solo episode, Jack Ferguson unpacks what the data says about meaningful differentiation (spoiler: only 5–10% of brands get there), explores why most brands blur together, and introduces the idea of “demand…

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10 Common English Mistakes (and How to Fix Them Fast!) | Sean’s Learning Adventure 10:45

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Welcome back to Sean’s Learning Adventure! In this lesson, I’m breaking down the 10 most common English mistakes I see learners make and showing you exactly how to fix them. We’ll go through tricky sounds like TH versus S, L versus R, and the silent H. I’ll also help you with pronunciation challenges like sit versus seat, word stress, and the sneak…

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Saunas and Swiss Rolls 42:13

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Moving Plans, Sauna Workouts, and Lip Filler Experiences In this episode of 'Older and Wilder,' Joy and Claire discuss Claire's upcoming move to Moab, including packing strategies and tenant updates. They also talk about Joy's birthday adventures, including hiking the incline and discovering a new workout studio called HotWORX, which features indiv…

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🎙️Mastering Mindset with Kam Knight: Mental, Emotional & Physical Performance | Real English For Global Professionals 40:35

1M ago40:35

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kam Knight, coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for offering fresh, out-of-the-box perspectives that move beyond traditional ideas. His books have become t…

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Inflation: Explained... Forever Broke?! 50:50

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This week, Calvin and Richard dive into the baffling world of inflation — what it is, why everything suddenly costs twice as much, and whether our bank accounts will ever feel normal again. From petrol prices to the cost of corned beef, they break down how inflation is affecting real life... with a few rants, revelations, and relatable laughs along…

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Astrology and Wealth: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome to Make More Money 29:46

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Whether you’re consciously aware of it or not, one of the biggest obstacles creative entrepreneurs face is: How to overcome imposter syndrome to make more money? That sneaky little voice of doubt in your head can be driving SO many decisions if we don’t deal with it directly and take the reins. The doubting if our offer will sell… doubting if there…

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S3 E47: When Marketers Market Themselves: The Pressure to Be Perfect and Why Self-Promotion Feels Unnatural (with Chanel Clark) 45:37

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Building a brand is hard enough; but when you’re a marketer, the challenge intensifies. You feel the pressure to be perfect, and every misstep feels like you “should’ve known better.” Brand Strategist Jack Ferguson and Founder of the Marketing Club Chanel Clark co-host this episode. In this episode, Chanel shares how leaning into authenticity and v…

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5 Rituals for Following Your Intuition In Your Creative Projects as a Multi-Passionate Creative in Virgo Season - with Rachel Levine 31:06

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When Virgo season is here we can feel the polarity between the desire for structure, order and refinement, combined with the creative urge to flow wildly with our intuition. Have you been feeling this? If exploring how to cultivate the kind of devotion that brings your big creative ideas to life (without getting distracted!) is a conversation you’r…

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Flights, Fillers, and Birthday Plans 39:53

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Embracing Aging and Unexpected Life Moments In this episode of Older and Wilder with Joy and Claire, the hosts discuss a range of topics from the privilege of aging to the unexpected events in life. The conversation shifts to the importance of living fully and being present. Joy shares her recent experience flying with Frontier Airlines and the qui…

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Learn Subject-Verb Agreement in English | Easy Grammar Lesson for Beginners 11:24

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Welcome to Sean’s Learning Adventure! In this easy grammar lesson for beginners, you will learn how to use subject-verb agreement correctly in English. This simple but important rule explains how subjects and verbs must match in number and person so that your sentences sound natural and correct. We will look at fun examples like “The dog runs” and …

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🎙️Politics, Law & Leadership with Linda "Love" Lemos | Real English Communication & Strategy for Global Professionals 25:12

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Linda "Love" Lemos, M.P.S., a dynamic professional with expertise spanning political management, legal studies, and business consulting. Linda is a Certified Speaker, Book Author, Senior Consultant, Producer, and Podcaster, passionate about empowering individu…

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Trash to Treasure: Educating with Innovation 40:13

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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking initiative of turning waste into educational opportunities. Discover how discarded materials are being transformed into sustainable school buildings, providing hope and education to underserved communities. Join us as we delve into the stories of those making a difference and the students whose lives a…

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S3 E46: The Marketing Objectives Paradox: Promises Get Remembered 6:45

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Every marketer knows the value of objectives, they help you prioritise, decide what to push, and what to park. But here’s the paradox: the very objectives that keep you focused can come back to bite when stakeholders grip too tightly to the promises baked into them. This episode is hosted by Brand Strategist Jack Ferguson. In this solo episode, Jac…

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Ten Days of Joy 38:21

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Joy and Claire kick off the episode, tease a Taylor episode, and talk about their new podcasting adventures. 00:50 – Art History Nerd-Out & Museum Mishaps Joy reminisces about art history, shares a hilarious story about a couple breaking a Van Gogh chair, and the hosts discuss rule-following and public etiquette. 03:20 – Loud Cars, Truck Nuts, and …

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🎙️Rewiring Identity & Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Kyle Morse | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals 38:11

2M ago38:11

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kyle Morse, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Success Coach, and Founder of Overcome Beliefs. Kyle helps people rewire their identity, disrupt limiting patterns, and step into their most confident, aligned selves. After more than a decade in public service and a…

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Things Not To Go Cheap On... Tesco Trousers, Gucci Belt?! 50:52

2M ago50:52

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In this first episode of Bigger Than Blackpool, Calvin and Richard dive into the everyday things you think you can save money on… but probably shouldn’t. From mattresses to bin bags, they break down where cutting corners just costs you more in the long run. 🎧 New episodes every two weeks. Got a life question? Send it in!…