Singapore-based Jeremy Wagstaff catches up with friends around the world to talk about life during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The podcast focuses on lives behind the headlines, exploring how people from Afghanistan to Ottawa cope with quarantines, isolation, collapsing businesses, separated families, near escapes, mental challenges related to solitude, stress, grief and other issues. Jeremy hears his friends' experiences, and will revisit them over the weeks and months to come, as some countr ...
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What if you could take control of your wealth instead of relying on banks, Wall Street, or the government? Most people are following financial rules designed to keep them stuck. WealthWise Banking is here to change that. Hosted by Jeremy L. Huggins & Jason Sipple, this podcast goes beyond the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), revealing real-life success stories and expert strategies to help you grow, protect, and pass down your wealth. Whether you’re just starting or already on your journey, w ...
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Build Wealth Like The Founding Fathers | WealthWise Banking EP. 28
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30:41Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Celebrate the 4th of July with Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple on WealthWise Banking as they reveal how the Founding Fathers’ mutual systems and long-term vision can empower you to build wealth and take control of your financial future. Learn how infini…
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Infinite Banking Isn’t Just for the Wealthy—It’s for the Wise | WealthWise Banking EP. 27
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35:59Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Bust the myth that Infinite Banking is only for the rich. In this episode of WealthWise Banking, Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple show how professionals use IBC to build wealth, control, and freedom. Learn why starting small creates big leverage, how wai…
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Protect Your Income & Build Your Legacy with IBC | WealthWise Banking EP. 26
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34:28Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Your income is the engine of your financial life, but it’s fragile. In Episode 26 of WealthWise Banking, hosts Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple reveal why high-achieving professionals—pilots, surgeons, entrepreneurs—need more than investments to secure t…
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Glen Wagstaff: Estate Plans for Lasting Legacy | WealthWise Banking EP. 25
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54:30Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Join hosts Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple on WealthWise Banking as they dive into the art of estate planning with Glen Wagstaff, founder of the nation’s largest estate planning firm. Discover how to craft a generational legacy that goes beyond wealth, …
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Smart Owners Secure Wealth with IBC | WealthWise Banking EP. 24
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28:32Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Tired of funding systems you don’t control, like banks or 401(k)s? Discover how smart entrepreneurs use the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to build a business they own—one with guaranteed growth, tax-free profits, and ironclad asset protection. Join hos…
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Creating Tailwinds: Jared Adams’ Ascent To Infinite Banking | WealthWise Banking EP. 23
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39:27Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Airline pilot Jared Adams shares his journey from cockpit to financial control with infinite banking. After a heart condition grounded him, Jared turned to whole life insurance to secure his family’s future. Learn how to ditch Wall Street, take ownershi…
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Secure Your Legacy: Why Life Insurance Is Key | WealthWise Banking EP. 22
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34:08Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Life insurance isn’t just a policy—it’s your leadership move to secure your family’s future before health or life changes derail your plans. In this episode, Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple reveal why ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs must act n…
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Scott Chapman: From Market Crash To Infinite Banking Freedom | WealthWise Banking EP 21
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55:41Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Discover Scott Chapman’s infinite banking journey after losing his $6 million construction business in the 2008 crash. Facing layoffs and financial ruin, Scott found hope through Nelson Nash’s infinite banking concept (IBC). Learn how he met Nelson, emb…
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Christy Vann’s Debt-to-Banking Breakthrough | WealthWise Banking EP. 20
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1:00:51Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Join Christy Van as she shares her powerful journey from crushing debt and poverty to financial freedom. Learn how velocity banking shattered her debt chains and infinite banking sparked her wealth-building fire, all without Wall Street’s traps. Christy…
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Matt Uhler: Master Business Buying and Selling Now | WealthWise Banking EP. 19
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50:37Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Master business buying and selling with Matt Uhler—27 years of experience, 3,000+ deals, and 35+ businesses. From janitor to mogul, he shares proven strategies to grow your empire. Discover how entrepreneurs can take control and build wealth their way! …
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How To Start Funding Your IBC Policy | WealthWise Banking EP. 18
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42:46Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Struggling to find the funds to start your infinite banking policy? In this episode, Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple reveal a practical blueprint for funding your IBC policy without stress or new money. Discover how to optimize your existing cash flow, …
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Danielle Michel’s Path to Tax Freedom | WealthWise Banking EP. 17
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51:59Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Unlock the tax strategies that set you free with Danielle Michel, CEO of Checkmate Tax Advisors. In this episode, hosts Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple dive into Danielle’s journey from hairdresser to tax expert, revealing how proactive tax planning can…
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The One Decision That Can Make or Break Your Infinite Banking Plan | WealthWise Banking EP. 16
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43:48Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode of WealthWise Banking, Jeremy and Jason reveal a hidden truth that most financial professionals won’t tell you: not all life insurance companies are created equal, especially when it comes to the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). If you’re…
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Think Tank Takeaways: How To Defeat The Evil Empire | WealthWise Banking EP. 15
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26:34Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode of Wealth Wise Banking, Jason and Jeremy dive into the power of Infinite Banking and how it can help you take control of your financial future. They expose common financial scams, discuss the long-term benefits of whole life insurance, a…
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Why IUL Can Destroy Your Infinite Banking Strategy (And How to Fix It) | WealthWise Banking EP. 14
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32:22Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Many professionals and entrepreneurs are unknowingly setting themselves up for financial failure by choosing the wrong life insurance policy for Infinite Banking. Indexed Universal Life (IUL) is often marketed as an alternative to Whole Life, but the tr…
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Faith, Finance & Infinite Banking: Eric Tastet’s IBC Journey PART 2 | WealthWise Banking EP. 13
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30:57Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In Part 2 of our conversation with Eric Tastet, we go even deeper into wealth-building strategies used by the richest families, including the Rockefeller and Wilson family banking models. Eric shares how intentional financial planning, trust structures,…
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Faith, Finance & Infinite Banking: Eric Tastet’s Path to Wealth | WealthWise Banking EP. 12 PART 1
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25:05Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode of Wealth Wise Banking, we sit down with Eric Testet, a former pastor who transitioned into the world of financial strategy and infinite banking. Eric shares how his journey from ministry to finance opened his eyes to the differences bet…
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The IBC Advisor Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands | WealthWise Banking EP. 11
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38:28Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Most people assume that any financial advisor or insurance agent can properly design an Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) policy, but this critical mistake could cost you tens of thousands in lost liquidity, cash flow, and long-term wealth-building potenti…
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The Wealth Trap: Why High Earners Struggle & How To Break Free | WealthWise Banking EP. 10
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43:47Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking Are you unknowingly trapped in a financial system designed to benefit banks and Wall Street more than you? In this episode of WealthWise Banking, we debunk myths about money and reveal why traditional financial advice keeps professionals, entrepreneurs,…
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Building Generational Wealth: The Rockefeller vs. Vanderbilt Approach | Wealth Wise Banking EP. 9
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35:37Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking What does it take to build wealth that lasts beyond your lifetime? In this episode of WealthWise Banking, Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple explore the Rockefeller wealth strategy and why it outlasted the Vanderbilt fortune. Learn the key wealth control s…
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From Scarcity To Abundance - Michael Traher's Infinite Banking Journey | WealthWise Banking EP. 8
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37:03Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode we explore the transformative journey of Michael Traher, who turned financial hardship into a story of growth and abundance through the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Join hosts Jason and Jeremy as Michael shares how he overcame signifi…
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Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) and IBC: Banking’s Best-Kept Secret | WealthWise Banking EP. 7
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38:29Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode, Jason and Jeremy pull back the curtain on one of the financial world’s most surprising strategies: Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI). They explore its historical roots, explain why it has become a cornerstone of financial stability for b…
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In-Depth Discussion: Our Personal IBC Journey | WealthWise Banking EP. 6
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37:17Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode, Jeremy and Jason take listeners on a personal and intimate exploration of their Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) journeys. This isn’t just an introduction to IBC—this is a deep dive into how both hosts use their policies daily, how they t…
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The Hidden Costs Of Every Financial Decision: Unlock Capital Efficiency | WealthWise Banking EP. 5
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32:45In this episode, Jeremy and Jason dig deeper into opportunity cost beyond debt repayment. They explore how everyday financial decisions—whether saving, spending, or investing—come with hidden trade-offs. Through relatable analogies like the “Leaky Bucket” and “The Toll Road vs. Freeway Dilemma,” they’ll break down how listeners can take control of …
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Infinite Banking In Action: Kory Littlefield’s Transformational Story | WealthWise Banking EP. 4
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43:50Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode, Kory Littlefield shares his compelling journey into the world of Infinite Banking. He opens up about his initial struggles with traditional financial systems and how they led him to discover a transformative approach to managing money. …
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Taking Control of Your Banking Function | WealthWise Banking EP. 0
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4:58In this episode, Jeremy and Jason uncover the often-overlooked financial dynamics that keep people dependent on banks. They discuss how most of us unknowingly let someone else control the flow of our money and how this impacts not only our wealth but the wealth of future generations. Listeners will learn how to reclaim the banking function, ensurin…
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Understand The Problem To Unlock Financial Freedom | WealthWise Banking EP. 3
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35:17Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode of Wealth Wise Banking, Jason and Jeremy dive into the Infinite Banking Concept, exploring how to identify the hidden problems in your financial life that hinder wealth creation. From understanding the impact of taxes, fees, and interest…
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How Infinite Banking Turns Debt Into A Wealth-Building Tool | WealthWise Banking EP. 2
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30:39Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of combining debt management with the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Learn how to shift your mindset around debt, leverage cash flow, and turn liabilities into assets. Discover practical strategies…
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Website: www.WealthWiseBanking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthwise-banking In this debut episode of Wealth Wise Banking, hosts Jeremy Huggins and Jason Sipple share their inspiring personal financial journeys, from tackling debt to mastering the Infinite Banking concept. Learn the history, applications, and practical insights …
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Manuela Saragosa, who works for the BBC World Service but was speaking in a personal capacity as a friend, tells us about life in London as a single mother and a published author, trying to write some fiction on the side.By Jeremy Wagstaff
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Joyce: Still in Taiwan, the Covid Outlier
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35:13A return to Taiwan, an island off the Chinese coast, and a story that's largely been ignored unless it's to do with the standoff with China itself, which still regards Taiwan as a renegade province, and subject to eventual reunification, peaceful or otherwise. The recent crackdown in Hong Kong has only sharpened the notion that this is no idle thre…
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Another old friend, this time from university days, a guy called Johnny who turned doing lighting for our campus band to into a skill and a career. Johnny was out in Asia at the same time as me, and so we ended up actually living together for a while in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. He has since been married, had a kid who is now an adult, and lost…
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This week's podcast is another interesting one, for political but also personal reasons. It's another old friend, Alexandra Hall-Hall, whom I met when she was working at the British Embassy in Bangkok in 1991. I lost contact with her shortly after she threw me a farewell party at her home until I saw her name in lights last year when she resigned a…
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This episode is with Christine Bader, who I first met in Indonesia in the early 2000s. I remember her as a fixture in the Cinnebar in Jakarta. She was working with BP managing the company's relationship with NGOs. In those days I was a wizened cynical hack, so I didn't set much store by such things, but she was funny, open and interesting and did i…
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I reunite with my old bookselling friend Martin Latham, who I haven't spoken to in more than 30 years. He sounds the same, and has a book out, the tales of a bookseller. He is the kind of person you want to just sit and have a beer with, or ask for advice on buying a book from. Luckily I could do both for a while, and I try to capture some of that,…
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We return to Susan, my childhood friend in northern England, to find out how she's coping, living alone and running an essential business and worrying about her mother. Hear her backstory in episodes 8 and 12.By Jeremy Wagstaff
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We find out how Tim's former journalist and now pepper farmer in Australia, is getting on. Hear his back story in Season 1, episodes 2 and 14.By Jeremy Wagstaff
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Jeremy talks to James, Japanese-Canadian CEO and an early entrepreneur in mobile health tech, who finds himself in mid-lockdown in Tokyo working the phones to help out friends and colleagues to fill some of the void in the international war on Covid-19. Indonesia watchers might be encouraged by what he has to say. But what about the implications: w…
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: As part of his Life in a Pandemic podcast series, Jeremy talks again to Susan, a childhood friend he spoke to a month ago. She's taking cover in her home in northern England, where she runs a company that makes colours -- for everything from paint to body bags. Susan, living alone and wrestling with trying to run a company d…
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It's April, time to revisit Tim and his pepper farm in Braidswood, Australia.By Jeremy Wagstaff
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: My former colleague Joyce, still in her native Taiwan. Is the poster child of how to handle a pandemic still doing well, or have things, as she feared, slipped? Joyce is one of the several people who are sheltering in places that aren't where they supposed or necessarily want to be. Running to Taiwan was her idea when Hong K…
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: The latest in my series on lives disrupted by the coronavirus. We return to Dinny in Tana Toraja, the remote highland home her husband's Toraja people. Dinny is grappling with economic crisis as her company of weavers implodes under collapsing tourism, and with the more personal questions about relationships: Is Zoom just fo…
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: In this episode I speak to Joyce, a Taiwanese friend who was also for many years a journalist colleague at Reuters. Joyce is a straight shooter like any good journalist, but she has a soft spot for her homeland, and so it wasn't a surprise that she was proud of how her government had confronted COVID-19, despite of, or perha…
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: This is Susan, a classmate of mine from primary school. We haven't actually seen each other in nearly a half century, and my last memory of her was in a sack race at my 7th birthday party. Facebook has brought us back together, sort of, but this was the first time we'd actually talked since she got second prize, if I recall,…
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Jeremy Wagstaff writes: This episode is about Dinny, an Indonesian friend who has a particular vantage point from which to watch the Coronavirus saga. She has long dumped the polluted streets of Jakarta for the highland life of her husband's Toraja homeland. Dinny runs a small company that employs local weavers. When I caught up with her she was in…
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Another conversation between Jeremy and his globe-strewn friends. This time it's Toby, a German he met in Singapore during time as a technology journalist with Reuters. A former concert pianist, Toby doesn't fit your idea of a startup founder, which is perhaps why he makes for more interesting company. But how is the lockdown affecting his battling…
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Part of my podcast series on life in a pandemic. I first visited Afghanistan in 1996, shortly after the Taleban had taken Kabul - to everyone's surprise. At Kabul airport the Reuters stringer, Salahuddin, was there to meet me and by the time we got to the guest house we were both rolling around with laughter in the back seat of the taxi. Given the …
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The second interview in our series, where Jeremy catches up with a former student from China, who is studying in the U.S. but found herself separated from her husband on a family visit back to Kunming. Get updates as soon as a new podcast episode goes live in BuzzSprout. We are also on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Stitcher. Email us at pand…
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Jeremy talks to a former colleague, news photographer Tim Wimborne, who gave up the media life to realise a long held dream of running his own pepper farm in Australia. Little did he know what was coming. You can visit Tim's pepper farm business at https://www.mountain-pepper.com. Get updates as soon as a new podcast episode goes live in BuzzSprout…
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