Best Mike McGowan Podcasts (2025)

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Michelle Ogundehin and Lisa St Aubin de Terán 27:52

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Michelle Ogundehin is a broadcaster, magazine editor and author also known as a presenter on TV's Interior Design Masters. She and author Lisa St Aubin de Terán give their book recommendations. Michelle's is 4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman which she says has helped her simplify her life. Lisa chooses Small Boat by Vincent…

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Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map. 1:03:26

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Meridith Baer grew up on the grounds of San Quentin prison, acted in TV and movies, wrote scripts in Hollywood … and then, at 50, started over – and built one of the best known home-staging companies in real estate. Meridith’s life unfolds like a movie: As a teenager, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. In her twenties, she was a write…

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395. Daniel Muggleton - The Hack Cabin 1:06:20

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Daniel Muggleton is back for a bright shining diamond of an ep. Enjoy! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're…

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Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift 48:59

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Bill Creelman, CEO and founder of Spindrift, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bill and Guy talk about the importance of solving one problem at a time. First, we hear from Josh in West Hollywood, California - a pickle beer maker - who's wondering whether to drop his home-made brine to save …

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Roma Agrawal and Kate Lister 27:48

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WEDLOCK: HOW GEORGIAN BRITAIN'S WORST HUSBAND MET HIS MATCH by Wendy Moore, chosen by Kate Lister GRAYSON PERRY: PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG GIRL by Wendy Jones, chosen by Harriett GilbertPLASTIC EMOTIONS by Shiromi Pinto, chosen by Roma Agrawal Structural engineer Roma Agrawal, known for her work on buildings such as the Shard in London, and…

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Hydro Flask: Travis Rosbach. How a thirsty surfer changed the water bottle industry 1:04:08

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What if the idea that changes your life… starts with something as ordinary as being thirsty? In 2007, Travis Rosbach walked into a sporting goods store looking for a water bottle—and stumbled onto a problem no one had solved. Plastic, BPA-lined bottles dominated the market. Metal alternatives leaked, dented, or couldn’t keep drinks cold enough. Tra…

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394. Ben Knight - The Ginger Warrior 1:04:08

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Phone Hacks fave, Ben Knight, is back! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a review to…

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Advice Line with Anthony Casalena of Squarespace 48:16

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Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Anthony shares how Squarespace is leveraging AI to help people bolster their sites and digital presence more effectively. First we meet Bob in Connecticut, who’s wondering how to pump up awareness for his custom…

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The Urgent Race to Create 800 Million Jobs: World Bank President Ajay Banga’s Global Challenge 28:50

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Roughly 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries over the next 10-15 years. However, current projections show that only 420 million jobs are expected to be created by that time, meaning millions of young people will be left without a clear path to employment. World Bank President Ajay Banga joins Clarke Murphy and Mar…

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Annie Duke on Better Decisions: How to Decide at Work and Life 59:30

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I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. Annie is a former professional poker player turned decision strategist who blends cognitive psychology, high-stakes poker, and practical frameworks to help us make better choices in work and life—even w…

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Richard Benson and Amy Sackville 27:41

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THE YEARS by Annie Ernaux chosen by Richard BensonTHE CORNER THAT HELD THEM by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by Amy SackvilleCOFFEE AND CIGARETTES by Ferdinand von Schirach chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer and former editor of the Face Richard Benson talks to fellow writer Amy Sackville and presenter Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.Richard …

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Gymshark: Ben Francis. From pizza delivery to billion-dollar fitness brand. 1:16:44

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At 19, Ben Francis was lifting weights during the day and delivering pizza at night. He didn’t have money. He didn’t have fashion experience. He didn’t even know how to sew. What he did have was a front-row seat… to a new online trend. Before Instagram and influencers became a strategy, a handful of YouTubers were redefining gym culture — building …

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393. Meg Jäger - Bluey CK 1:03:39

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Meg Jäger is back to hack it up with Mike & Cap! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a…

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Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin International 47:28

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Chet Pipkin, former CEO and founder of the electronic goods company Belkin International, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Chet and Guy drill into why solving problems for consumers is the key to success. First, we hear from Daniel in Toronto, who’s wondering how to educate customers about…

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Julia Shaw and Hayaatun Sillem 27:46

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FUNDAMENTALLY by Nussaibah Younis, chosen by Julia ShawYOUR LIFE IS MANUFACTURED by Tim Minshall, chosen by Hayaatun SillemROSARITA by Anita Desai, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Criminal psychologist Julia Shaw joins engineer Hayaatun Sillem to discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Julia's choice, Fundamentally, is a bold debut novel by Nussa…

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Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel 50:50

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In his 20’s, working an office job he hated, Tom woke up in the middle of the night with a wild idea: why not take people on bike trips? No playbook. No investors. Just a sense that he could make a living doing what he loved. His first trip? Four guests riding through Death Valley, pitching their own tents. From there, Backroads scaled to hotels, w…

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392. Gerard McGowan & Yaz Thorne - Up Late 1:00:49

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Gerry and Yaz join Capper in Sydney for a crossover pod. Check out the new one from the boys: Gerry & Yaz Up Late! Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHO…

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Advice Line with Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements 50:02

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Tariq Farid the founder of Edible Arrangements joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tariq updates Guy on how he’s pivoting into a new industry while ushering in the next generation of leadership at the company. First, we hear from Jake in Virginia who’s wondering how he can make his Filipino-i…

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First Friday Club Preview For December with Sister Laura Bregar, OSU 17:28

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Deacon Jim Armstrong’s guest is Sister Laura Bregar, OSU, President of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. She will be discussing the rich, remarkable 175 Year history of the Ursuline Sisters in Northeast Ohio.By wisdomfromtherockfirstfridayclubpreview

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Leadership Lounge: How to Be an Effective Board Director When Everything Is On Fire 18:53

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Board directors operate in an environment of high complexity and volatility. The question isn't whether crises will occur—it's whether directors have the skills, judgment, and relationships to navigate them effectively. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Gwenael Quere and Ted Dysart—who share their perspect…

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Nicola Sturgeon and Alistair McGowan 27:43

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Two books featuring teenage killers feature this time. Nicola Sturgeon MSP votes for Elif Shafak's Honour as her good read. It details the reasons behind the so-called honour killing carried out by a young Turkish Kurd living in London in the 1970s. Nicola says it provides valuable cultural insight into the reasons behind a particular form of viole…

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Babylist: Natalie Gordon. How a new mom used nap time to build a $500M business. 1:07:43

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In 2010, software engineer Natalie Gordon was pregnant– and fed up with the overwhelming baby aisles in big box stores. So she quit her computer job to code the registry she wished existed. No pink-and-blue giraffes. No allegiance to a single store. Just a universal list that let friends give the real help that new parents need—from strollers to di…

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391. Dave O'Neil - Return of The D.O.N. 1:01:07

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Dave O'Neil is back in the Phacktory! Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where yo…

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Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair 44:07

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Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about how to bet on themselves – and define themselves to consumers. Plus, Niraj explains why Wayfair is expanding into large-format brick-and-mortar stores. First up, Valerie in Washington, D.C., is looking for a better way to educat…

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Tom Cox and Sophie Scott 27:45

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THE STONE DIARIES by Carol Shields, chosen by Tom CoxHOW TO WRITE A THESIS by Umberto Eco, chosen by Sophie ScottPARADISE by Abdulrazak Gurnah, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer Tom Cox joins neuroscientist Sophie Scott to discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Tom's choice is the 1995 Pulitzer Prize winner, The Stone Diaries. Following the…

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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse 1:12:16

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A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-paying job in finance, but walked away from it to reinvent the business. His strategy? The internet. Something his dad and uncle knew nothing about. Wha…

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390. Monty Franklin - The Stuck Bus 52:28

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Monty Franklin is back for another sterling edition of the pod. Watch the full video on YOUTUBE HERE Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and MIKE and PHONE HACKS on In…

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Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft 50:42

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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012. First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for…

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Sweet Success: How Mars Blends Family, Values, and Growth with former Mars SVP & Head of Corporate Development Valerie Mars 36:38

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How does a more than 100-year-old family-owned business continue to evolve and grow across generations to become one of the largest privately held companies in the world? On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke and Marla are joined by Valerie Mars, former Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Development for Mars, Incorporated, to talk about how …

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Chris Tarrant and Mike Gayle 27:43

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OPEN by Andre AgassiSONIC YOUTH SLEPT ON MY FLOOR by Dave HaslamTHE SECRET HOURS by Mick Herron Television and radio broadcaster Chris Tarrant nominates the autobiography of tennis legend Andre Agassi, and novelist Mike Gayle has gone for Dave Haslam’s memoir of his time spent DJing at Manchester’s famous Hacienda. Harriett is hoping the two of the…

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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name 1:33:47

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What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural obsession, turning shiplap and farmhouse sinks into a lifestyle movement that swept America. When they walked away from that show at peak popularity, ev…