Best Josh Calder Podcasts (2025)

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#60 - If You Don’t Know About It, You Can’t Stop It: RespectX CEO, Sally Calder on Safety, Data and Culture Change in Universities 47:12

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In this powerful episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Sally Calder, CEO and Co-Founder of RespectX and one of Australia’s leading voices on workplace culture, psychosocial safety, and gender-based harm. After decades spanning Parliament House, state and federal government, child protection, sexual assault services and 15 years as …

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#61 - How Can Uni Clubs Get Sponsors? 💰 Josh does Q&A with UNSW Club Leaders on Campus! 11:32

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we’re doing something different. This episode was recorded live at UNSW with leaders from across a dozen clubs, where Josh spent the final ten minutes of the workshop taking completely unfiltered, anything-goes audience questions on one theme: how student clubs can build stronger, smarter, more valuable industry par…

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Camera Operator Brett Hurd SOC: American Primeval, The Handmaid's Tale and the craft of leading from behind the lens 1:45:12

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International camera operator Brett Hurd SOC joins us after a run on shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Mrs America, The Umbrella Academy, The Terminal List and American Primeval. We talk about the path that took him from early sports broadcasting and documentary work to operating on major dramas around the world. Brett shares how still photography sh…

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#59 - Building Australia's first student-focused VC fund: How Club President Mana Vinothkumar is using Courage, Community and Cracked Ideas to Get Ahead! 16:19

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Mana Venothkumar, international student, biomedical engineer, former President of the Sydney University Society of Medical Innovation, Startmate Summer Fellow, and now Investment Associate at NextGen Ventures, Australia’s first student-run VC fund backing student founders. By listening, you will …

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#58 - Dr Hugh Gundlach on Avoiding Death by PowerPoint, Saving Lectures and How to Communicate and Connect When You Speak 37:41

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Dr Hugh Gundlach, Lecturer in Education at the University of Melbourne and author of viral articles How to Avoid “Death by PowerPoint” and To Save In-Person Lectures, Unis Need to Provide Lessons Worth Showing Up For. Hugh’s research and experience bridge the gap between education, design, and hu…

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#57 - Workshop Participant to World Cup Leader: The Akshad Shalah Story of Stepping Up, Showing Up and Following Up 15:59

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Akshad Shalah, a La Trobe University student whose leadership journey began when friends “pushed” him to attend a Campus Consultancy workshop. Fast forward two years, and he’s gone from sitting in the audience to flying internationally to represent Australia at the Enactus World Cup in Thailand, servin…

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Sam Malinski from the Point: Young Guns Firing, Ducks Soaring and the B's are Buzzing. 55:41

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Jason Demers takes a break from playing golf at Pinehurst to talk with Adnan Virk about the trio of Bedard, Carlsson and Celebrini going off, the Anaheim Ducks taking flight and whether or not the Bruins are for real. Then Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski shares his favorite Brent Burns stories, Nathan MacKinnon's food bullying and why he never th…

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#56 - Australia's Shopify King: How Tim Sullivan Transformed RMIT’s Online Experience + How Your Website Is Key To Your Student Success! 25:03

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we dive into a Website Makeover Masterclass with Tim Sullivan, Founder of Sonder Sites, a creative powerhouse specialising in Shopify and Shopify Plus for universities. “Everyone shops online, but students expect a certain level of quality. If your website doesn’t match what they’re used to, they’ll leave.” From reb…

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#55 - Does Leadership Training Work? Irina Wong and Josh Farr Reconnect 12 Months Later to Find Out! 20:59

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr reconnects with Irina Wong, President of UNSW Hall and the Inter-Residential Council, exactly one year after she attended leadership training. Together, they explore what happens after the workshop, when the theory meets reality. Irina reflects on the challenges of leading friends, balancing multiple roles…

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Murderbot with Production Designer Sue Chan 59:23

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This week on Cinemapodgrapher, one of our new hosts, Hannah, sits down with acclaimed production designer Sue Chan, whose work spans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Where the Crawdads Sing, Colossal, and now the highly anticipated series Murderbot. Together they explore Sue's approach to world-building, the design of the AI-driven charac…

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#54 - Communication Masterclass with TEDx Hobart Director & TEDx Speaker Coach Theo Kapodistrias (Author of A Way with Words) 38:42

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr sits down with Theo Kapodistrias - TEDx Hobart Director, lawyer, award-winning speaker, and author of A Way With Words. Together, they unpack what it takes to communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection. Theo shares insights from years of coaching TEDx speakers and leading communication workshops,…

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#53 - The Presidents of UNSW: Lessons in Leadership, Culture and Community from Five College Leaders 27:53

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by five remarkable student college presidents from the University of New South Wales residential colleges: Camilla from International House, Cooper from Goldstein, Daniel from Colombo, Luc from UNSW Hall, and Zoe from Philip Baxter. These student leaders share powerful lessons on service, teamwork, cultu…

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#52 - The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor on Equity, Education, AI and how being a 'Reformer' is the secret to long-term impact and patient change! 49:38

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family - one of Australia’s most trusted charities, supporting over 200,000 young people and families each year to overcome educational disadvantage. In this conversation, Doug opens up about his why, the leadership lessons that have shaped him, and why being a “reformer” …

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Andi Petrillo on the Mic: Jumbo Joe Stories, Dan "the Man" Muse and the Two-Horse Calder Race. 1:05:15

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With former teammate Joe Thornton being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Jason Demers shares his favorite Jumbo Joe stories. He and Adnan Virk also discuss the struggling Capitals, Dan Muse's work in Pittsburgh and the Calder Trophy race between Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov. Then Andi Petrillo shares her favorite on-air moments, the chal…

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#51 - Q&A with Josh: “Pull the future forward!” + a Step-by-Step guide to build your OWN niche podcast 27:56

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In this rare ‘behind-the-scenes’ episode, you’ll hear students from Adelaide University ask their questions following a 3 hour leadership workshop. Josh answers: What do I do if I can’t get motivated? How do I manage my time when something unexpected comes up? What do I do if I’m ‘impatient’ and ambitious? How do I find a mentor? After I connect on…

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#50 - Hacking College: Why Your Major Doesn’t Matter (and What Really Does) with Scott Carlson & Dr Ned Scott Laff 47:20

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr sits down with Scott Carlson, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Dr Ned Scott Laff, a veteran academic and co-author of Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn’t Matter — and What Really Does. Together, they challenge one of higher education’s oldest myths: that your major determines your…

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#49 - Readygrad CEO & Founder Owen Firth on Employability Lessons for Universities — Creating 20,000 Internships, Partnering with 6,000+ Companies and Redefining Career Readiness in Higher Education 54:47

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, Owen Firth, Chief Employability Officer at Readygrad, has spent over 20 years reshaping the graduate employment landscape in Australia. As Founder of Gradability and Ribit.net, and the driving force behind Readygrad’s work-readiness platforms that have connected 20,000 students to 6,000 employers, Owen is one of th…

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Bryan Berard's Unique Career: Stampeding Mammoth, Red-Hot Devils and our Favorite Hockey Names. 1:10:29

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With most NHL teams at least 10 games into their season, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers discuss if the streaking Mammoth and Devils are legit and what teams might be early-season impostors. Then Bryan Berard shares stories about his early days on Long Island, his devastating eye injury and the time Theo Fleury stole his car. Finally, Producer Tal talk…

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#48 - Student Clubs Build Community: How Three Women Are Bringing a Club Back to Life at Griffith University 8:03

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We’re on campus at Griffith University (Nathan) with three inspiring women: Harmony Tree, Treasurer and Founding Member; Alpa, Vice-President; and Lana, incoming President of the Griffith Women in Engineering (WIE) Club. Two years ago, the club didn’t exist — today, it’s thriving, creating connection, confidence, and career opportunities for women …

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#47 – The Philosophy of Leadership: Harry Moffitt (Australian Special Forces Veteran) on how Ethics, Praxis and Mentorship are Keys to Growing Young Minds and Community Leaders 59:27

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Australian Special Forces veteran and corporate psychologist Harry Moffitt — author of The Fourth Pillar and Eleven Bats. After 25 years, 11 tours and 1000 days with the SAS, Harry has trained and worked with the best in the military, sport, and corporate realms. In this episode, we explore how his ph…

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#46 - Paul Majumdar Grew His Club 9x, Won a University Council Seat and now Represents 60,000 Students: How 'Saying Yes' Is a Key to Success! 19:06

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Paul Majumdar — University Council Member at Deakin University, National Executive of the National Union of Students, and President of Deakin Social Club. In just three years, Paul has gone from a first-year student running a small 50-member club to leading one of Deakin’s largest student communities,…

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#45 - From Club President to CEO: Jessica Brown on How Relationships, Connection, Courage and Getting ‘Stuck In’ Build Better Student Leaders 44:14

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we’re on campus at Griffith University Gold Coast with someone who’s lived the student leadership journey from both sides of the fence. Back in 2006, Jessica Brown started as a Club President — and by 2007, she was named Club Administrator of the Year by the Griffith University Student Guild. Nearly two decades late…

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#44 - From 100,000 Conversations to One Powerful Book: My new book on Leadership is out now! 26:51

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In this special episode of Espresso Exchanges, host Vaibhav Kashyap sits down with Josh Farr, founder of Campus Consultancy, international speaker, and best-selling author of Lessons from 100,000 Student Leaders. Josh has spent almost a decade training young leaders around the world—and in this conversation, he distills what he’s learned about turn…

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Filmmaker Gabe Polsky: Edmonton's Slow Start, Surging Red Wings and why JD Hates the Avs' Throwback Jerseys. 1:09:28

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk dive into the Edmonton Oilers' early-season slump, Maple Leafs drama and the impressive Matthew Schaefer. Then filmmaker Gabe Polsky talks about his latest film (The Man Who Saved the World?), his college hockey days and his favorite Nicolas Cage stories. Finally, Adnan and Producer Tal talk about the new epic Martin Sco…

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#43 - 2x Olympian and QLD Olympic Council President Paul ‘Gonzo’ Gonzalez on The 1% Rule: How a $2.2 Million Fundraiser, a $120 Million Opponent, and a Team-First Mindset Redefine Leadership 51:45

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, Two-time Olympian, silver medalist, and President of the Queensland Olympic Council, Paul “Gonzo” Gonzalez has spent decades studying what separates good players from great ones. From leading Australia to a baseball silver medal to delivering a record-breaking $2.2 million fundraiser in 24 hours, Gonzo’s life has b…

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#42 - Leading through Fear into Courage: How First-Year Engineer Mariefinah Marcuelo is Reviving the Women in Engineering Podcast at the University of Auckland 15:00

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What does leadership look like when it arrives — even in your first year of university? In this inspiring episode of Better Student Leaders, we meet Mariefinah Pollen Marcuelo, a first-year engineering student at the University of Auckland, whose experience in a recent leadership workshop sparked a powerful idea: to revive the Women in Engineering …

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John Buccigross on the Call: Early-Season Overreactions, Lane Hutson's Extension and Struggling Sabres. 1:09:16

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After enjoying Canadian Thanksgiving, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers discuss the new-look Maple Leafs, Lane Hutson's new deal in Montreal and the Sabres' encouraging response to their brutal start. Then John Buccigross stops by to talk about the history of the Bucci Overtime Challenge, Ray Ferraro's legendary nickname and his favorite moments at ESPN.…

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#41 Vice-Chancellor George Williams on Building a Personal Brand: How Higher Education Must Build Trust and Shape the Future of Democracy 31:39

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University — one of Australia’s preeminent constitutional law experts, author of 43 books, and a barrister who has appeared before the High Court. Beyond the law, Professor Williams is redefining what it means to be a univers…

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#40 - Empathy Safaris, AI and the Future of Student Life: How RMIT's Associate Director of Student Life Tim Burdeu uses Curiosity to Rethink the World of Work 46:01

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In this episode of Better Student Leaders, host Josh Farr speaks with Tim Burdeu, Associate Director of Student Life at RMIT University and Board Director of the Student Experience Network. With more than two decades of experience across Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, Tim shares how curiosity, adaptive leadership and co-design are reshaping th…

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Dolly Grip Dave Shaw: Lessons from 30 years in the Industry 36:11

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This week on Cinemapodgrapher, new host Josh Calder sits down with one of Australia's most respected dolly grips, Dave Shaw. With over 30 years in the industry and credits on War Machine, Thor: Ragnarok, The Hobbit, Avatar, Eat Pray Love, San Andreas, Furiosa, Nim's Island, and Pete's Dragon, Dave has seen it all from behind the camera. They unpack…

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Chris Berman is Still a Whalers Fan: McDavid's extension, season predictions and Panthers-Lightning beef. 1:18:17

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With the 2025-26 NHL season finally here, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk wade into Connor McDavid's shocking contract extension, opening night action and their predictions for the season. Then legendary broadcaster Chris Berman discusses his passion for the Canadian Football League, his beloved Hartford Whalers and his favorite sports nicknames. Final…

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#39 UNE's Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Chris Moran: Future-Proofing Universities through Courage, Community and Kindness 43:03

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What does it take to future-proof universities and how can student leaders shape the next decade of higher education? In this episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr is joined by Professor Chris Moran, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of New England. With a career spanning CSIRO, UQ, Curtin, and now UNE, Professor Moran has led world-…

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Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, cinematographer Matthew Chuang ACS has always been drawn to telling stories rooted in culture and identity. After reaching a creative ceiling in Australia, he made the leap to Los Angeles where he connected with director Justin Chon. The two have since collaborated on multiple projects, most recently reunitin…