Best Chris Leary Podcasts (2025)

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Nom de Pun with Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies 42:18

5d ago42:18

42:18

Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies are both currently performing in a double bill of plays by the Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. “The Lover” and “The Dumb Waiter” are on at the Ensemble theatre in Kirribilli in Sydney right now, playing Tuesday to Sunday until the 7th of June. Gareth has been a guest on the quiz several times before, but this is Nico…

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Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy) 1:09:16

8d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

By Jeff and Dan

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Carrie Berghoff on the Heart of Philanthropy 33:59

10d ago33:59

33:59

This episode was recorded before Kevin Deary went on health leave from the foundation. In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie talk with Carrie Berghoff, Chief Development Officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Carrie discusses her role in managing relationships with 600 fundholders and do…

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Shared Narrative with Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements 44:57

13d ago44:57

44:57

Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are a married couple who write novels together! Their first novel “The View Was Exhausting” is a rom-com about an A-List Hollywood actress and a millionaire’s son using their fabricated romance to control the narrative, and was named by Vogue magazine as a “perfect summer read”. Their new book is an entirely diffe…

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Jentacular with Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold 48:22

20d ago48:22

48:22

Both Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold are actors who have recently turned their storytelling talents into actual stories in actual books! Toby's debut novel "The Empress Murders" is described as both a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit and an excoriating look at the excesses of the British Empire, just as the sun is beginning to set on it. A…

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Translating retrofit for normal people, with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce (Eco Home Retrofit) 1:27:38

22d ago1:27:38

1:27:38

This episode is a window into the consumer side of domestic retrofit that’s full of lessons for everyone involved in the retrofit sector. We speak with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce about the experience of undergoing a deep retrofit and learning how to communicate about the subject with normal people. She talks us through her journey from …

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If You Like Humphrey Bogart with Nicola and Rosie Dempsey 43:54

27d ago43:54

43:54

Rosie and Nicola Dempsey are otherwise known as the comedy music double act Flo and Joan. The two previous times they’ve been on this show, Nicola’s pieces of trivia were both about Andrew Lloyd Webber - and there was even a question related to Lloyd Webber in last year’s episode - at the time, the depth of their knowledge about the man was somewha…

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Real Life with Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis 44:24

1M ago44:24

44:24

It’s become something of an Easter tradition to have Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis on the show the week before Good Friday to promote the very special Rockwiz event The Really Really Good Friday Spectacular at the magnificent Hamer Hall. Quiz aficionados themselves, they get surprisingly stuck on a few of the questions this time around. But it's…

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Naomi Leary on Meeting Others’ Needs with Dignity and Respect 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

Community Care and Collaboration: A Conversation with Naomi Leary In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie talk with Naomi Leary, Executive Director of The Window in Goshen, Indiana. Naomi shares her experiences and challenges in her first six months as Executive Director, highlighting The Window's mission…

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Embodied carbon and how sustainable is MMC? With Richard O'Hegarty (RKD, UCD) and Oliver Kinnane (UCD) 1:26:46

1M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

Returning champions Richard O'Hegarty and Oliver Kinnane join us to discuss a recently co-authored paper: Understanding the embodied carbon credentials of modern methods of construction (MMC). Get ready for a long meandering discussion that gets into what they learned and what they think about accounting practices for embodied carbon, as well as pl…

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Sandwichfest with Pierre Novellie and George Fouracres 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

George Fouracres and Pierre Novellie met while studying Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, so it's a fair expectation that they might do well at quizzes. They're both annoyingly multi-talented clever people, performing work ranging from stand-up to musicals, Pierre has a very successful podcast of his own - BudPod with Phil Wang, he's the …

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Herding Cats Again with David Correos and Harry Jun 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

David Correos has been on this podcast before with Demi Lardner, but this time I needed a slightly less chaotic partner for him. Harry Jun is another very funny comedian, but they come up against a very tricky set of questions (as always, written by the unparalleled Cindy MacDonald) and it takes all my powers of clue-giving to get them to the corre…

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Can we meet the skills gap the way we currently deliver training and what is the purpose of education? With Nathan Gambling (BetaTalk and BetaTeach) 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

For this episode we were joined by Nathan Gambling. For those that are new to him, he's heating engineer of some repute, a renowned educator, and a fellow podcaster. The episode revolves around the nature of education and learning, the skills gap—specifically focusing on heat pump and retrofit education—and a post that Nathan put up a few weeks ago…

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John Mastrojohn on Enhancing End-of-Life Care 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, co-hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary sit down with John Mastrojohn, President and CEO of the Center for Hospice Care. Mastrojohn shares how he journeyed from emergency services to palliative care, reflects on the personal and professional impact of hospice work, and discusses the challenges and rewar…

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Margaritas with Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

This episode was recorded live at the Margarita Bar inside Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe! Not in front of a live studio audience or anything, but perhaps it should've been? For their third time on the quiz, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh got a free margarita and the chance to talk about all their upcoming shows at the Melbourne Inte…

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The Embarrassment of Youth with Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

It's quite apt that this episode has come hot on the heels of the last episode. If Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie are veterans of standup showing all the signs of world-weariness in their comedy, the guests on this episode are the polar opposites. Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh are fresh faced babes at the very start of their careers in comedy. Althoug…

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Trillions of Ants with Luke Heggie and Chris Ryan 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Old hands at appearing on this podcast - Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie - come on around this time every year. They are both touring brand new hours of standup right now and are experts at extracting laughs from their audiences. Check their websites to see when they're in a city near you and go see them. You won't regret it. https://chrisryancomedy.com…

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There is methodology for defining what ‘net zero carbon’ means for buildings in the UK and it looks great, with Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Godefroy (CIBSE) 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

This time around we're talking about the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) with three of its architects: Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Jodefroy (CIBSE). The UKNZCBS is the first cross-industry standard for net zero carbon-aligned buildings, albeit in a pilot form. The standard has been developed to en…

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Chris Kingsley on Empowering People With Disabilities 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage in an insightful conversation with Chris Kingsley, the President and CEO of ADEC Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The discussion navigates through Chris's leadership journey, the missio…

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RE-RELEASE: Best Quiz Quiz with Marc Fennell and Michael Hing 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

I'm sorry I don't have a new episode for you! While I try to find a moment to record the new one, please enjoy this re-release of one of my favourite episodes from 2022. And if you are in Adelaide, come and see The Platypus at the Adelaide Fringe. It's a fantastic play and I'm very proud of it. Get your tickets to The Platypus here: https://adelaid…

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Uncensored with Alexei Toliopoulos and Zach Ruane 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

For the next few months, Alexei Toliopoulos and Zachary Ruane will be touring their show Refused Classification to comedy festivals all around the country. The part comedy, part documentary, part verbatim theatre piece tells the true story of beloved film critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton taking on the Australian government when the film…

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Alex Strati on Embracing Community & Leadership 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast where hosts Kevin Deary and Marshall King sit down with Alex Strati, the new Director of Professional Advisors at the Community Foundation. Alex brings his wealth of experience from a successful banking career to discuss what drives his passion for community service and philanthropy.…

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Night in Tunisia Bird with Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann 44:52

3M ago44:52

44:52

This first episode of the sixth season of The Saturday Quiz takes a wild, meandering journey through some mostly music-related territory. Which is appropriate given that the guests are two giants of Australian musical theatre - Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann. Get your tickets to see them both in the Australian premiere production of Beetlejuice her…

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A 'global' standard for residential retrofit? With Paul Bagust (RICS Head of Property Standards), Steven Lees (RICS Senior Specialist - Residential Survey), and Robert Toomey (RICS Senior Public Affairs ... 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Last year the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released its residential retrofit standard. Given that they're one of the construction industry's oldest, largest, and most influential institutions this felt significant. Importantly, the RICS organisation has a global footprint, so it has the potential to influence good behaviour far a…

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And The Survey Says... 6:16

3M ago6:16

6:16

The Saturday Quiz will be back for its sixth season in 2025 very, very soon. In the meantime, please complete this survey so I can bring you the guests and content that you like best: http://bit.ly/thesaturdayquiz-survey It's all anonymous and no personalised data is collected. Follow the show on Instagram @thesaturdayquiz And John has pretty much …

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Paul Shetler Fast on Transforming Community Health 33:32

3M ago33:32

33:32

Serving the Underserved: A Conversation with Paul Shetler Fast In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk with Paul Shetler Fast, the executive director of Maple City Health Care Center in Goshen, Indiana. Paul discusses the comprehensive care services provided by the center, which include primary care, …

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Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? With Jenny Danson (Healthy Homes Hub) 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? That's the mission that Jenny Danson has set for herself in establishing Healthy Homes Hub, and it's a question that manages to subvert Betteridge's Law of headlines, too. Healthy Homes Hub is a network, built around an online platform, that's dedicated to transforming the way peopl…

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Rob LaRoy on rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming animals in Elkhart County 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage with Rob LaRoy, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County, discussing the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals. The conversation delves into various aspects of animal welfare, challenges in the nonprofit sector, a…

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Innovating and maturing: Loco Home Retrofit is an "emerging" retrofit one-stop-shop, with co-founder Chris Carus 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Joining us on Zero Ambitions this week is Chris Carus co-founder of Loco Home Retrofit, a Glasgow-based 'emerging one-step shop'. Loco Home Retrofit is a retrofit operation that's most interesting for its approach to developing a viable retrofit offer, focused on building trust in communities and with its supply chain as a means to catalysing the d…

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Tami Hicks on transitioning from education to nonprofit leadership 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

Tune in to the Inspiring Good podcast for a compelling conversation with Tami Hicks, where we explore her leadership journey and the extensive programs under her guidance at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Discover the club’s diverse initiatives, from robust music and creative arts programs to esports and mental health support. Tami als…

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Eliminate construction waste – Loop Your Spare instead: circular thinking and platform technology that reduces the cost of construction for everyone, with Jay Stuart 1:13:11

4M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

The first episode of January 2025 marks the long overdue, first appearance of Jay Stuart, a long-time friend and colleague of Jeff and a firm fixture of the green building scene in Ireland. Jay joined us to talk about his latest project: Loop Your Spare. It’s a SaaS platform designed to match 'spare' construction materials with projects that need t…

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Season 5 Finale with Zoë Coombs Marr, Dave Lawson, Sarah Snook and Kate Jinx 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

If you have a few minutes, please complete this survey so The Saturday Quiz can return for another season with the guests and content that you like best: http://bit.ly/thesaturdayquiz-survey As always on the season finale of this podcast, the whole thing becomes a competition. The four original contestants are back once more to answer the 40 questi…

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Episode 6: ƑẍɄʑʑ҉⟆Ƒu𝔷𝔷⧫ᶳΩ𝓕 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode, Chris and JF dive into the world of code coverage and fuzzing. They explore why coverage matters, the types of coverage metrics, and how fuzzing helps uncover unexpected software behavior. From the practical trade-offs of MC/DC testing to the randomness of AFL’s mutators, the hosts discuss techniques, tools, and the balance between…

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Santa's Lair with Damon Herriman and Kate Mulvany 33:49

5M ago33:49

33:49

Kate and Damon have both been on this podcast before - but never together. Much in the same way that they are both appearing in two massive films released this month. One of those films is a Christmas movie based on a much loved song - and the other is a biopic based on the life of a much loved singer! Better Man - in cinemas Boxing Day How to Make…

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Speeding up external wall insulation installation and preparing a retrofit start-up for scale, with Max Bloomfield (VundaHaus) and Alex Whitcroft (KIN; VundaHaus) 1:11:18

5M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

What's it like trying to scale a retrofit start-up? This episode welcomes Max Bloomfield and Alex Whitcroft, two of the folks from VundaHaus, to talk about their product, its ongoing design and development, and their preparations to scale the business as they raise funds from investors. VundaHaus designs and manufactures a rapid-fit insulation solu…

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Peter Norton on Coping With Cancer 37:18

5M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, we focus on the less talked about but crucial aspects of cancer care: navigating health insurance and financial support. Cancer Resources of Elkhart County, under Peter Norton's experienced leadership, plays a key role in helping patients understand their insurance coverage and manage the often-overwhe…

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The Mentalist with Gillian Cosgriff 36:46

5M ago36:46

36:46

Gillian Cosgriff is an absolute delight. Funny, self-deprecating and fabulously talented. It's been far too long since she's been on this podcast. So, before this season comes to an end, it's time to get her back on the show to answer the ten questions from the quiz in The Saturday Paper. Find Gillian's tour dates here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/g…

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Reach For the Top with Bert LaBonté and Pamela Rabe 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

Pamela Rabe and Bert LaBonté are both giants of Australian theatre. And it's lucky they are, because right now they are both appearing in the enormous epic that is August: Osage County. This brand new production at Belvoir Street Theatre, directed by Eamon Flack, has been getting rave reviews and playing to full houses - so much so, that they've ex…

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Experiments in low-carbon retrofit for a high-status building (with a basement), with Natalie Black (Enbee Architecture + Design) and Toby McLean (Allt Environmental Structural Engineers) 1:22:39

6M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

This week's episode is all about the lessons learned in carrying out a low-carbon retrofit. Natalie Black (Enbee Architecture + Design) and Toby McLean (Allt Environmental Structural Engineers) joined us to talk through their experiments and experiences on the renovation of a derelict house in Muswell Hill, London that was shortlisted for the Archi…

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Candy Yoder on Compassion & Leadership 35:13

6M ago35:13

35:13

Reflecting on a Legacy of Compassion and Community Commitment In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, brought to you by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, we reflect on the remarkable career of Candy Yoder, the Chief Program Officer, who recently announced her retirement. Known for her dedication to helping others, Candy's journey f…

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Brilliance with Sheridan Harbridge and Kala Gare 33:23

6M ago33:23

33:23

Very occasionally, there is a new piece of theatre created which gets everything just right, that it becomes an instant classic. My Brilliant Career is one of those shows. The new musical based on the novel by Miles Franklin, with a book by Sheridan Harbridge and Dean Bryant, music by Mathew Frank and Dean Bryant and directed by Anne-Louise Sarks i…

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Fledgling with Caroline Lee and Lucy Ansell 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

Lucy Ansell and Caroline Lee are both currently starring in the Red Stitch production of José Rivera’s play “Your Name Means Dream” which explores the notion of what it means to be human in a world increasingly encroached upon by AI. No AI was used in discovering the answers to these questions though. Get your tickets to "Your Name Means Dream" her…

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Why we need to tell better stories about the built environment, with Liz Male (LMC) 1:15:35

6M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Our guest, Liz Male has been on our radar for a while. She is a figure who has been working in the construction sector since the 1990s, an ally to the sustainability sector, a great communicator, and an experienced thinker. When we met earlier in the year we talked about a lot of things, but the consistent theme of our conversation was 'why we need…

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Will Weed on the Power of Community Collaboration 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

In this enlightening episode of the "Inspiring Good" podcast, explore the profound impact of community engagement and leadership within Elkhart County, Indiana. The episode features philanthropist, board member, and leader Will Weed. It delves into how the generosity and dedication of local leaders have created a thriving network of nonprofit organ…

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Cosmic Latte with Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston 47:42

6M ago47:42

47:42

Stop what you're doing and get in the car and drive to Mitchelton Estate Winery for this weekend's Comedy in the Vines - a mini festival of great comedians and fantastic wines in Nagambie, Victoria, a little over an hour away from Melbourne. While you're there, make sure you check out Ethan and Sweeney's show In Pour Taste - a comedy wine tasting. …

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Foxes and Hedgehogs with Iain Grandage 40:28

6M ago40:28

40:28

Iain Grandage thinks he's a hedgehog, but wishes he was a fox. But he is arguably a T-person. Or perhaps a hammerhead shark. What does that mean? You'll have to listen to find out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cory Martin on Hope and Transformation in Elkhart County Jail Ministry 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary work of Elkhart County Jail Ministry and its commitment to transforming lives. Our conversation starts with a detailed introduction to the ministry's initiatives, highlighting how individuals are provided with opportunities and support to lead meaningful lives post-incarceration. We'll explore the im…

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It's a Wonderful Life with Zoë Coombs Marr and Alexei Toliopoulos 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

This is the 200th episode of The Saturday Quiz, and what better way to mark the occasion than by having two of the funniest comedians to have ever answered the quiz, do it all over again? Zoë and Alexei have never been on the show together, but their rapport is brilliant. And somehow, they wind up with mostly correct answers. As always, play along …

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Don't Waste Buildings, which means retrofitting them and building them better. With Leanne Tritton (Ing Media), Will Hurst (Architect's Journal), and Richard Nelson (Abyss Global) 1:25:56

7M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Apologies for the delay, the lost podcast has been returned and is ready for release. 'Don't Waste Buildings' should be a straightforward proposition. It seems obvious. Especially so in the face of the climate crisis. Unfortunately, the business of the built environment is not yet on board completely. Our guests for this episode are the founders of…

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Pigeons with Geraldine Hickey and Vidya Rajan 40:05

7M ago40:05

40:05

The last time Geraldine Hickey and Vidya Rajan were on this podcast together, they performed remarkably well, pretty much getting ten out of ten. Will they be able to do the same with this, somewhat more difficult quiz? Listen to find out! Also listen if you want to hear all the bonus facts about pigeons that the ABC cut out of Geraldine’s appearan…

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