Best Andrew Ashby Podcasts (2025)

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Iain Percy – CEO Artemis SailGP Team 44:54

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18d ago44:54

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Justin Chisholm's guest this time is British triple-Olympic medallist Ian Percy, CEO of Artemis Technologies and the newly announced Swedish Artemis SailGP team – which will be skippered by Nathan Outteridge in Season 6 of the global high-performance circuit. During their chat the pair discuss Iain's role at Artemis Technologies, the reasons for Ar…

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2025 OK World Championship winner Andrew Mills 47:17

20d ago47:17

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Justin Chisholm's guest is British dinghy sailor Andrew Mills, a past Olympic campaigner in the Finn class who recently won the International OK World Championship after topping a fleet of 212 boats during a week-long series on Lake Garda, Italy. Anyone looking for tips on how to put together a major championship campaign of their own, will find pl…

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USA SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley 36:06

25d ago36:06

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I sit down with USA SailGP team boss Mike Buckley for a frank and open chat about his experience of leading a team in SailGP, including: the importance of resilience and thick skin; the team’s challenges on the water; the impact of bringing in new sailors; the fundamental difference between America’s Cup and SailGP teams; and his plans for the team…

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SailGP Cádiz Analysis 33:03

28d ago33:03

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In this episode of the Yacht Racing Life podcast Justin Chisholm is joined by the Rule69Blog’s Magnus Wheatley to unpack a light-air weekend of racing at the SailGP event in Cádiz, Spain. Justin was on site for practice and day one before watching Sunday’s action on replay. The verdict: a picturesque venue and big crowds, yet a regatta that often t…

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Building Real Pathways for Women in Sailing — The Magenta Project CEO, Vicky Low 47:28

1M ago47:28

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Justin Chisholm sits down with Vicky Low, CEO of The Magenta Project, to unpack how a volunteer-driven idea born out of the Team SCA all-women campaign in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 has evolved into one of the sport’s most effective engines for getting more women into sailing. From Team SCA to a Global Movement Magenta began when the Team SCA squ…

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Glenn Ashby on the Ferrari Hypersail project 20:24

1M ago20:24

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On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Podcast Justin Chisholm quizzes Australian Olympian, two-time America’s Cup winner, and current wind-powered land speed record holder Glenn Ashby about his role as rig designer for the Ferrari Hypersail project. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/exclusive-content …

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Episode 41 – A Minder Miscellany, Featuring Mark Farmer, Mike Grady, Christopher Sprague, Kim Taylforth and Diana Malin 37:12

1M ago37:12

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Episode 41 – A Minder Miscellany Featuring Mark Farmer, Mike Grady, Christopher Sprague, Kim Taylforth, Sarah London, Diana Malin This show is going to be a catch up with all of the people Ihave been speaking with or emailing as well as some updates and further information – it really is a Minder miscellany. Most of the following comes from email o…

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SailGP Geneva Analysis 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Justin and Magnus Wheatley give an honest appraisal of a tricky weekend in Geneva: beautiful setting, ultra-light winds, and racing that was “mostly non-foiling”—at times dull for viewers and deeply frustrating for the crews. The bright spot was Germany’s breakthrough: the team reached their first event final and converted it into a maiden SailGP w…

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SailGP St. Tropez Analysis 29:37

2M ago29:37

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In the latest Yacht Racing Life Podcast, host Justin Chisholm and regular guest Magnus Wheatley dissect the SailGP regatta held in Saint-Tropez, a weekend dominated by tricky conditions, new technical challenges, and some standout performances. The French event saw Mistral winds wiped out Friday’s practice and cancel Sunday’s racing, leaving Saturd…

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Analysing the boldest America's Cup Protocol yet 52:36

2M ago52:36

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The America’s Cup has entered a bold new era with the release of the Protocol for the 38th edition, and it’s nothing short of revolutionary. A new governing body — the America’s Cup Partnership — will run the event, promising continuity, a two-year cycle, and more transparency than ever before. Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand and Challenger of …

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SailGP Sassnitz Analysis 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley get into the nitty gritty of the explosive first-ever German SailGP event that took place in Sassnitz over the weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva…

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Supercharging the America's Cup 10:20

3M ago10:20

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Justin Chisholm declares his support for the groundbreaking new Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup — a document that has reshaped sailing’s most prestigious event. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

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Narrated story: Northern Raiders 11:32

3M ago11:32

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Justin Chisholm reads Ed Gorman's story about Britons Tim Robinson and Zeb Elliott, and Australian Dave Witt, who in 1999 made history by becoming the first Northern Hemisphere–skippered crew to win the JJ Giltinan Trophy – the world championship of 18 Foot Skiff racing on Sydney Harbour. Read the story on the Yacht Racing Life website. Support thi…

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British Laser Olympian Micky Beckett 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

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In this episode of The Yacht Racing Life Podcast, host Justin Chisholm sits down with British Olympic campaigner Micky Beckett for a wide‑ranging and candid conversation about his journey in the Laser (ILCA 7) class, the brutal highs and lows of Olympic campaigning, and his plans for the future. From growing up in a tiny Welsh harbour, crashing aro…

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Episode 40 - 100 Years of George Cole 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

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On April 22nd, 2025 it was exactly one hundred years since the birth of George Edward Cole, a man who would go on to provide some of the most iconic and memorable television of all time. To mark the occasion I decided to put together a brief overview of George Cole’s career and achievements with the second part of this episode dedicated to his Mind…

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SailGP Portsmouth Analysis 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Episode Summary: In the latest episode of The Yacht Racing Life Podcast, Justin Chisholm sits down with fellow sailing journalist Magnus Wheatley to unpack a packed weekend of world-class racing at last weekend's British SailGP event. From the electric atmosphere in Portsmouth to Britain’s much-needed resurgence, the pair dive deep into the stories…

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Ken Read 44:17

4M ago44:17

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Justin Chisholm sits down with North Sails president Ken Read for a look across the recent goings on in the sailboat racing world. We start with the IMOCA class — that wild, high-stakes solo circuit that somehow keeps cranking out close finishes in the middle of nowhere. Kenny was glued to the last Vendée Globe like the rest of us, marvelling at th…

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SailGP New York Analysis 38:52

5M ago38:52

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In this episode of The Yacht Racing Life Podcast, Justin Chisholm is joined from the UK by fellow yachting journalist Magnus Wheatley to dive into all the drama, intrigue, and slippery foils of the the sixth event of SailGP Season 5, which took place in New York last weekend. While neither of them got the call-up from Russell Coutts to attend in pe…

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Episode 39 – A Nice Little E.R.N.I.E. 30:04

5M ago30:04

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Following on from our top ten birds episode it struck me that – given I included Rula Lenska in the list (spoiler alert!) I should have mentioned another Minder related shorter episode she appeared in. It was called Number and I refer to it as the secret Minder episode as it might be one you did not know about or haven’t seen before. It is also not…

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Ep. 46: Wafra's Adel Alderbas on Building Capital Constellation and the Future of GP Staking 37:40

5M ago37:40

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On this episode of the Going Long Podcast, Sarah Williamson welcomes Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer of Wafra, to discuss how the firm is redefining the landscape of alternatives and pioneering new investment models that benefit both asset owners and emerging managers. For listeners interested in the intersection of long-term investing, alt…

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Episode 38 – Top Ten Birds of Minder 48:34

6M ago48:34

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In this episode we feature the Top Ten birds of Minder. Yes I received several emails which thanked me for avoiding being politically correct in the coverage of Whose Wife is it Anyway? so this one will also probably please most of you who are a little fed up of being told what you can and can’t say. According to the statistics I have a 3% female a…

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Ep. 45: Brookfield’s Connor Teskey on Digitalization, Decarbonization, Deglobalization 35:10

6M ago35:10

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In this episode, Sarah Williamson speaks with Brookfield’s Connor Teskey on several key trends affecting the global economy, investment strategies, and the role of private capital in shaping the future, ranging from technological advancements and decarbonization to the growing importance of private real assets. This discussion offers valuable insig…

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British Vendée Globe Skipper Sam Goodchild. 57:38

7M ago57:38

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Justin Chisholm’s guest is the British solo around-the-world sailor Sam Goodchild. Goodchild recently fulfilled a 14 -year dream to compete in the Vendée Globe solo, nonstop, around-the-world race. Racing as part of Thomas Ruyant’s two boat TR Racing campaign and on a previous generation IMOCA he led the race several times in the early stages headi…

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Francesca Clapcich 1:09:55

7M ago1:09:55

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Justin Chisholm's guest is Italian / American sailor Francesca Clapcich. Frankie – as she is best known – has had an amazing career in sailing since having been introduced to the sport by her parents when she was a young child growing up in Trieste, Italy. She has won world and European titles, twice represented Italy at the Olympic Games, is the f…

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SailGP San Francisco Analysis 44:59

7M ago44:59

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Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm is joined from the UK by Magnus Wheatley as the pair give their independent analysis and commentary on the fifth event of the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 season which took place in San Francisco, CA this weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/exclusive-conte…

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SailGP Los Angeles Analysis 35:47

8M ago35:47

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Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm is joined from the UK by Magnus Wheatley (Rule69 Blog) as the pair give their independent analysis and commentary on the fourth event of the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 season which took place in Los Angeles, CA this weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/ex…

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John Croom: US America's Cup Cyclor 1:05:02

8M ago1:05:02

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Justin Chisholm’s guest on the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast is American athlete John Croom. Croom had an illustrious career as a track cyclist in the US National Team before switching sports to bring his physique and fitness to bear in the America’s Cup, where he raced as a ‘cyclor’ aboard the New York Yacht Club American Magic A…

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Ep. 44: Thomas Buberl on The Evolution of Insurance: From Response to Prevention 29:17

9M ago29:17

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In this episode of Going Long, Sarah Williamson sits down with Thomas Buberl, CEO and Director of AXA, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, to discuss the future of insurance, risk management, and developing the next generation of leaders. Topics include: [00:01:35] Balancing short-term pressures with the mindset of building a company th…

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Anderson Reggio: Data Analysis and AI in the America's Cup 40:19

9M ago40:19

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Justin Chisholm’s guest on the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Podcast is the American sailor, meteorologist, and navigation expert, Anderson Reggio. Anderson has just returned home with his family to Newport Rhode Island after a two year assignment in Barcelona, Spain where he headed up the data analytics unit at the US America’s Cup syndicate …

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Episode 37 – Mike Holoway Interview 43:44

9M ago43:44

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Happy New Year to you all and thanks for your patience in awaiting some new material on the show. This one is a great joy to bring you, although the circumstances are a little unusual. We feature an interview with Mike Holoway, who played Zac Zolar in A Star is Gorn, episode 7 from series 4 of Minder. Mike has actually been in the news recently aft…

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SailGP Sydney Analysis 1:13:00

9M ago1:13:00

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On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast British sailing journalists Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley catch up online to review the action at last weekend’s SailGP event three with took place in Sydney, Australia. As well as diving into the relative performances of the top three teams – event winners Emirates GBR, skippered by Dyla…

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Glenn Ashby 1:21:29

9M ago1:21:29

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Joining Justin Chisholm on the Yacht Racing Life Podcast this time is Australian Olympic silver medallist and two-time America’s Cup winner with Emirates Team New Zealand – Glenn Ashby. As well as his AC and Olympic achievements Glenn also holds the wind-powered land speed record with an incredible run of 222.4 kilometres per hour. For the 37th Ame…

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Giles Scott 1:07:31

9M ago1:07:31

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On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast Justin Chisholm’s guest is the British double Olympic gold-medallist sailor Giles Scott. Aside from his Olympic triumphs Giles is also an multiple America’s Cup veteran – including taking part in the last three consecutive British challenges – and recently stepped into the role of skipper of th…

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SailGP Auckland Analysis 1:04:38

9M ago1:04:38

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Justin Chisholm is joined by fellow-British sailing writer Magnus Wheatley (Rule69 Blog) as the pair give their independent analysis of the second SailGP event of Season 5 which took place in spectacular style in Auckland, New Zealand last weekend. Cover image © Felix Diemer for SailGP Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-li…

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Tom Burnham 1:10:46

10M ago1:10:46

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Justin Chisholm’s guest is American professional sailor and coach, Tom Burnham, who takes on a fascinating deep dive into the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic syndicate’s recent challenge for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. During the interview Tom shares his thoughts on the relative merits of the Shared Reconnaissance programme, explains …

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Ricardo Pinto: Life behind the lens 48:48

10M ago48:48

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Justin Chisholm’s guest is the renowned Portuguese sailing photographer Ricardo Pinto. Ricardo is one of the most prolific shooters in the business right now and his work from around the world at our sport’s keystone regattas will be familiar to anyone following professional sailboat racing. From the ocean going IMOCAs of the Vendée Globe and The O…

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Tony Quinn 42:20

10M ago42:20

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be in charge of an America’s Cup chase boat? Right at the very heart of the on the water battle - nobody, other than the AC75 sailors themselves, gets a closer vantage point on the white hot racing action. Justin Chisholm’s guest on this episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast is Tony Quinn – chase boat driver for t…

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Paul Goodison 51:58

10M ago51:58

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British Olympic gold medallist and America’s Cup sailor Paul Goodison returns for his second appearance on the Yacht Racing Life Podcast. Goodison needs very little introduction to most sailing fans. He is an Olympic gold medal winner in the Laser class, a three time Moth world champion and a veteran now of three America’s Cup campaigns – the lates…

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Tom Dolan 1:05:43

10M ago1:05:43

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During the summer of 2024 Irish solo offshore skipper Tom Dolan joined an exclusive club when he became only the third non-French sailor to win the hallowed Solitaire du Figaro regatta. His achievement is all the more impressive given that he did not come from a sailing family or grow up close to the sea. In fact, Tom was brought up on a farm in th…

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Episode 36 Whose Wife Is It Anyway? (Steptoe’s Iron Hoof) 45:38

11M ago45:38

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In this episode, we look at the classic episode Whose Wife Is It Anyway? from Series 2. This is, as you will know if you listen to the Top Ten episodes show, my favourite all time episode of Minder. I know it is for some of you too or at the very least, an episode you like a lot. I’ve wanted to do this one for a while and have been building up titb…

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Episode 35 – Dave Shanks (Location Manager) Interview 1:16:45

1y ago1:16:45

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In this episode we feature an interview with Location Manager of 13 Minder episodes, Dave Shanks. This is a great insight into behind the scenes of Minder and taught me a lot I had never heard before – I hope it will do the same for you. For the full episode description please visit Minderpodcast.co.uk.…

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Ep. 43: C.S. Venkatakrishnan on Reviving the UK’s Equity Culture 44:24

1y ago44:24

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Sarah Williamson sits down with C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive of Barclays, to gain his perspective on long-term opportunities for the UK economy, the importance of fostering a thriving investment culture, and the role of banks in the transition to net zero. Topics include: [00:02:08] Restoring investment culture in the UK: How the UK …

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Episode 34 – Robert Young Interview 51:30

1y ago51:30

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In this episode we feature an interview with director of four episodes, Robert Young. Robert directed the first episode of Series 3, Dead Men Do Tell Tales, and three episodes in Series 4: Senior Citizen Caine, High Drains Pilferer and Windows. As I explain to him, I did try to find him early on when I started this podcast and finally managed to fi…

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Ep. 42: Raphael Arndt on Building Resilient Sovereign Wealth Funds 35:25

1y ago35:25

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Sarah Williamson interviews Raphael Arndt, the Chief Executive Officer of the Future Fund, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund managing A$285 billion on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia. Arndt shares insights into the Future Fund's culture and investment approach, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative, whole-portfolio strategy. He disc…

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Ep. 41: Ashby Monk on the Next Generation of Institutional Investing 55:55

1y ago55:55

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Sarah Williamson interviews Ashby Monk, the executive and research director of the Stanford Research Initiative on Long Term Investing (SLTI). Ashby shares insights from his 20+ years of experience studying and advising investment organizations. He discusses the origins of the SLTI, their new fellowship initiative aimed at creating a new pipeline f…

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Episode 33 – Andrew Payne Tribute + mini Colin Prockter Interview 25:47

1y ago25:47

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In this episode we pay tribute to Andrew Payne and also give you a special exclusive mini interview with Colin Prockter who played Stevie in Series 2’s Caught in the Act, Fact (as well as Reggie in a later episode). I firstly wanted to tell you all about the new Minder annual which is currently out via Confessions Press. The annual is a real treat,…

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David Reed 1:17:00

1+ y ago1:17:00

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Justin Chisholm chats to Newport, Rhode Island-based Sailing World magazine editor David Reed. Get full access to Yacht Racing Life at www.yachtracinglife.com/subscribe Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yacht-racing-life-podcast3387/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…

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Episode 32 – Stuart St. Paul Interview 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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In this episode we feature an exclusive interview with Stuart St Paul who appeared in the classic Whose Wife Is It Anyway? from Series 2 of Minder. It was a small part but I could not resist speaking with Stuart as not only did he appear in one of – if not the – best of episodes, but he was also later the stuntman for Dennis Waterman in Stay Lucky.…

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Ep. 40: EY's Carmine Di Sibio on Building a Better Working World 39:01

1+ y ago39:01

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In this episode Going Long, Sarah Williamson sits down with Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO of EY. They delve into the importance of long-term strategy in today's fast-paced business environment, discussing EY's Vision 2020 and Next Wave strategies, which emphasize growth, innovation, and long-term value creation. Di Sibio shares insights…

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Episode 31 - Nick Pearson Interview 1:08:41

1+ y ago1:08:41

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In this episode we speak to camera grip for 53 episodes ofMinder, Nick Pearson. Nick was behind the camera and at the technical helm for many classic episodes – from the very first to the last in Series 5 – and as you would expect has some terrific insight into how it all came together. Some standout topics include working with the greats such as R…