Best Patrick Forbes Podcasts (2025)

1
Episode 74: Cayman Funds with Patrick Colegrave, Forbes Hare 38:35

Play Pause

21d ago38:35

38:35

Episode 74: Cayman Funds with Patrick Colegrave, Forbes Hare Patrick Colegrave joins me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio to discuss all things Cayman funds. From local regulatory requirements to investor expectations to setup costs, Patrick covers the ins and outs of Cayman fund formation. Key Points From This Episode: Why should I choose Cayman over…

1
Episode 76: SF Gross Receipts Tax with Kevin Leiske, Cole-Frieman & Mallon 20:10

19h ago20:10

20:10

Episode 76: SF Gross Receipts Tax with Kevin Leiske, Cole-Frieman & Mallon On the very first Intrasquad edition of Tokens of Wisdom, my partner Kevin Leiske joins the show to tell us about recent changes to San Francisco’s gross receipts tax. Spoiler alert: even if you are an investment manager with zero operations in SF, the City is trying to extr…

1
Episode 75: Cayman Directors with Darragh Murphy, Marfire 43:04

7d ago43:04

43:04

Episode 75: Cayman Directors with Darragh Murphy, Marfire Darragh Murphy from Marfire joins me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio to tell us all about the wonderful world of Cayman fund directors. From choosing the right director, to working with them once chosen, to navigating the complexities across a fund’s lifecycle, Darragh shares the wisdom. Key …

1
Haunted houses, memory & mystery: a conversation with Zoe Apostolides 22:47

7d ago22:47

22:47

This week on the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth chat with novelist and journalist Zoe Apostolides, author of The Homecoming - beautifully eerie and emotionally rich debut that has captivated us this Halloween season. Zoe talks us through:🏚️ The inspiration behind Elver House, and how physical spaces can mirror emotional and cognitive decline🧠 Me…

1
Writing as Therapy with Harriett De Mesquita 28:34

14d ago28:34

28:34

Join Mary and Beth on the latest episode of the Write Club Podcast as they chat with Harriett De Mesquita, author of The Magickal Summer of Evie Edelman. Harriett chats to us about how writing became a form of self-expression long before her adult autism diagnosis and how newfound self-knowledge has transformed her creative process. From exploring …

1
Inside the mind of a crime writer: Lucie Whitehouse 55:54

21d ago55:54

55:54

In this gripping episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary sit down with international bestselling author Lucie Whitehouse to explore the dark and fascinating world of crime fiction. Lucie talks to us about her brand-new novel, The Last Witness - the third in her acclaimed Robin Lyons series - and discusses how she weaves psychological tensi…

1
Writing suspense and survival with bestselling author Gytha Lodge 47:49

28d ago47:49

47:49

Gytha takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel - a dark, twist-filled story of love, betrayal, and survival set in Cambridge’s shadowy academic world. She opens up about stepping away from her beloved series, the challenges of writing when real life mirrors fiction a little too closely, and how she rediscovered her creative flow. We also expl…

1
Episode 73: Prime Brokerage with Harry Shillingford, Marex 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

Episode 73: Prime Brokerage with Harry Shillingford, Marex My old pal Harry Shillingford from Marex joins me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio to talk about the intricacies of prime brokerage. We delve into scintillating topics like “what does a prime broker actually do?” (answer: a lot) and “should I draw fund inspiration from Field of Dreams?” (answ…

1
Gary Dalkin & Sophie Beal on turning messy drafts into great novels 25:57

1M ago25:57

25:57

Originally a sell-out talk at the Bournemouth Writing Festival, Organising Chaos has become a must-attend session for writers struggling to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to their early drafts. Gary, an experienced editor and writer, and Sophie, author and director of Cadence Publishing, share how the idea was born, their top tips for re-…

1
Simon Tolkien: From courtrooms to civil wars - writing historical fiction with heart 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

Simon discusses his latest novel, The Room of Lost Steps - the sequel to The Palace at the End of the Sea - which follows Theodore Sterling’s extraordinary journey from 1930s New York to Civil War Spain. Together, they explore the immense research behind Simon’s sweeping historical duology, how he structures complex projects without losing confiden…

1
Book Club: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 38:12

2M ago38:12

38:12

In this month’s Write Club Book Club episode, Beth and Mary discuss Buckeye by Patrick Ryan - a sweeping post-war novel set in small-town America that explores love, secrets, forgiveness, and the long shadows of the past. They unpack Ryan’s richly drawn characters, the powerful sense of place in Bonhomie, Ohio, and how war, disability, and spiritua…

1
Episode 72 - The Main Event 4:27

2M ago4:27

4:27

A special episode that has nothing to do with funds or law and everything to do with baseball glory.By Dave Rothschild

1
Bibi Berki 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Join Beth and Mary on this week’s episode of the Write Club Podcast, where we go behind the pages and into the fascinating world of writing. Our guest is the multi-talented Bibi Berki - a fiction and non-fiction writer, podcaster, and creator of the acclaimed audio series The Kiss. Bibi talks about her journey from news reporting to storytelling in…

1
Episode 71: Fund Manager Insurance with James Tallarico and Kevin Flasch, Risk Strategies 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

Episode 71: Fund Manager Insurance with James Tallarico and Kevin Flasch, Risk Strategies Joining me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio today are James Tallarico and Kevin Flasch from Risk Strategies to discuss the evolving landscape of insurance in the crypto space. They delve into the differences between insurance brokers and providers, the challenge…

1
Danny Fontaine 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

Danny coaches teams and pitches multi-million-dollar deals to some of the world’s biggest brands, blending creativity, psychology, storytelling, and immersive experiences. He also hosts the Pitch Masters podcast and is the author of Pitch, a guide to mastering the art of selling ideas. Danny shares his journey to becoming The Pitch Guy, explores wh…

1
Episode 70: The SEC Knows Action 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

Episode 70: The SEC Knows Action Last week we saw the SEC release not one but two No Action Letters that were each deeply positive for the crypto industry. Tune in to today’s episode for a quick recap of each and a reminder of where we currently stand on the regulatory ladder. Key Points From This Episode: DoubleZero No Action Letter. Crypto custod…

1
Sara Grant 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

Struggling with how to edit your novel? In this episode of The Write Club Podcast, bestselling author, editor, and mentor Sara Grant shares expert editing tips every writer needs. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A revolutionary approach to transform your writing and co-founder of Undiscovered Voices, which has launch…

1
Georgie Codd 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Georgie’s writing life has taken her from shadowing drug dealers in Florida City to teaching English in a Himalayan nunnery, editing publications for the Tibetan Government in Exile, and even working behind the scenes at a funeral parlour. A graduate of UEA’s Prose-writing MA, her debut memoir We Swim to the Shark (2020) chronicled her journey to o…

1
Episode 69: Fund Valuations with Joe Brennan, Houlihan Capital 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Episode 69: Fund Valuations with Joe Brennan, Houlihan Capital Joining me in the Tokens of Wisdom Studio today is Joe Brennan, a director at Houlihan Capital, to discuss the intricacies of fund valuations, particularly in the context of crypto assets. Key Points From This Episode: The importance of establishing proper valuation policies. When would…

1
Episode 29 - The Stolen Child 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

In this month’s Bookclub episode, Mary and Beth talk all about The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington – a gripping, emotional novel that weaves together three timelines across decades of love, loss, and mystery. From the shocking disappearance of two-year-old Robert on a Mediterranean cruise in 1983, to the lives of two orphan girls in 1970s London,…

1
Episode 28 - Faith Hogan 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth are joined by the award-winning and million-copy bestselling author Faith Hogan. Faith is a USA Today bestseller, Irish Times Top Ten author, and Amazon UK #1 bestselling writer of eleven uplifting and inspiring contemporary fiction novels. She talks about her brand-new summer read, The Women…

1
Episode 27 - Laurie Gilmore 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

This week on the Write Club Podcast, hosts Mary and Beth sit down with international bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, the queen of small-town romance and creator of the beloved Dream Harbor series. Laurie’s debut, The Pumpkin Spice Café, won TikTok Shop’s Book of the Year in 2024, and with Book 5: The Gingerbread Bakery publishing this September,…

1
Episode 26 - Hazel Barkworth 33:27

4M ago33:27

33:27

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary are joined by novelist Hazel Barkworth, author of Heatstroke and the newly released The Drownings. Hazel takes us inside her creative process and talks about the themes at the heart of her latest novel: women’s voices, competitive swimming, and the rivalries that play out both in sport and on…

1
Episode 68: Crypto Fund Audits with Gautam Ganeshan, KPMG 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

Episode 68: Crypto Fund Audits with Gautam Ganeshan, KPMG Today I’m joined by Gautam Ganeshan from KPMG to talk all about digital asset fund audits! Key Points From This Episode: Are crypto assets categorized in the same Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 framework as traditional assets? What are examples of each Level in the crypto world? How does the scop…

1
Episode 25 - Daria Lavelle 32:23

4M ago32:23

32:23

In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant debut novelist Daria Lavelle. Born in Kyiv, raised in New York, and now an acclaimed voice in speculative fiction, Daria brings magic, wit, and emotional depth to everything she writes. Daria’s debut novel, Aftertaste - a dark comedy about food, ghosts, and th…

1
Episode 24 - The Mercy Step 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

In this month’s Write Club book club episode, Mary and Beth dive into The Mercy Step, the debut novel from Marcia Hutchinson. Featured in the September issue of Writing Magazine, this beautifully written work of autofiction draws on Hutchinson’s own experiences, following the life of Mercy, a young girl growing up in 1960s Bradford in a household m…

1
Episode 23 - Emma Cowell 45:42

4M ago45:42

45:42

In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, hosts Mary and Beth sit down with bestselling author Emma Cowell - a former actress, BBC presenter, and charity fundraiser turned novelist. Emma shares the story behind her latest book Under the Lemon Tree, a moving tale rooted in love, grief, and the evocative beauty of Greece. We talk about the po…

1
Episode 22 - MJ Arlidge 31:50

4M ago31:50

31:50

In this gripping episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling crime author and screenwriter MJ Arlidge. Matt has spent over two decades working in television, producing major crime dramas like Silent Witness and Innocent. But he’s also a household name in the world of fiction, with his DI Helen Grace thriller series selling over 1…

1
Episode 21 - Linda Newbery 26:37

5M ago26:37

26:37

In this week’s episode of The Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant and award-winning author Linda Newbery. With a career spanning decades, Linda has written widely for all ages - from picture books like Posy and Lob to middle-grade adventures such as Treasure House, and even adult fiction including Quarter Past Two on a Wednesday After…

1
Episode 67: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce 27:39

5M ago27:39

27:39

Episode 67: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce I am honored to welcome SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce – Crypto Mom herself – to the Tokens of Wisdom Studio today to talk to us about crypto, regulation, zombies (not really) and parenthood. You don’t want to miss this one. Key Points From This Episode: How have the SEC’s vibes shifted so quickly? How can…

1
Episode 20 - Debbie Wastling 37:31

5M ago37:31

37:31

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary are joined by British historical fiction author Debbie Wastling. Originally from Yorkshire and now based in Los Angeles, Debbie brings a rich background in theatre, music, and grant writing to her fiction - creating stories that are as heartfelt as they are historically rooted. Recorded while…

1
Episode 19 - The Drownings 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

In this episode Beth and Mary discuss The Drownings by Hazel Barkworth. The Drownings is an atmospheric new novel about competition, obsession and influence. We discuss the parallels between competitive swimmers and social media influencers, women’s power, anger and safety and Barkworth’s intriguing use of language. This is a public episode. If you…

1
Episode 66: BVI Funds with Phil Graham, Harneys 50:12

5M ago50:12

50:12

Episode 66: BVI Funds with Phil Graham, Harneys When I set out to do this show, my goal was to arm aspiring fund managers with the information they need to launch and operate a fund. In the legal realm, I happen to possess a lot of that information from my day job, but there’s so much more that goes into launching and operating a fund. And wise tho…

1
Episode 18 - Amy Sparkes 39:07

5M ago39:07

39:07

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the Write Club Podcast, we sit down with bestselling children’s author Amy Sparkes. From picture books to middle grade fiction, Amy’s magical storytelling has captivated young readers across the UK and beyond - with her books even featured on CBeebies Storytime and shortlisted for major awards like the…

1
Episode 65: The Zombie Episode (Three Rungs of the Regulatory Ladder) 8:44

6M ago8:44

8:44

Episode 65: The Zombie Episode (Three Rungs of the Regulatory Ladder) For as long as I’ve worked in crypto, the industry has been plagued by the dreaded REGULATORY UNCERTAINTY. That is, apparently, until the last couple months. All of a sudden I’m seeing clients putting stuff like “Regulatory Clarity Achieved!” in marketing decks and celebrating th…

1
Episode 17 - Sarah Forbes Stewart 21:03

6M ago21:03

21:03

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sarah Forbes Stewart, a literary powerhouse and the brilliant mind behind The Lighthouse Children’s Literary Consultancy. Sarah has shaped the literary world as a former Fiction Editor at Scholastic Children’s Books and Senior Editor at Floris Books, where she worked on global phenomena like The Hunger Gam…

1
Episode 64: Fund Taxation with Colleen Fay, Withum 34:12

6M ago34:12

34:12

Episode 64: Fund Taxation with Colleen Fay, Withum When I set out to do this show, my goal was to arm aspiring fund managers with the information they need to launch and operate a fund. In the legal realm, I happen to possess a lot of that information from my day job, but there’s so much more that goes into launching and operating a fund. And wise …

1
Episode 16 - Stephanie Burgis 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by the talented Stephanie Burgis, author of the bestselling Queens of Villainy trilogy. Stephanie shares her journey into the magical world of 'romantasy,' offering insights into crafting captivating characters, immersive fantasy settings, and unforgettable love stories. Discover the inspirati…

1
Episode 63: Hedge Fund Offering Terms, Part 2: Liquidity 15:56

6M ago15:56

15:56

Episode 63: Hedge Fund Offering Terms, Part 2: Liquidity Today is the second in a series of Tokens of Wisdom episodes walking through the main offering terms for an open-ended fund, aka a hedge fund. One of the first things I do with new fund clients is take them through a fund questionnaire to determine the offering terms for their new fund. This …

1
Episode 15 - Renay Richardson 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, we sit down with award-winning producer, author, and advocate Renay Richardson. Renay discusses the journey behind her acclaimed podcast and book, Human Resources: Slavery and the Making of Modern Britain, delving into the surprising stories of everyday objects and places that reveal the lasting impact of …

1
Episode 14 - The New Neighbours Bookclub 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

In this episode of The Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary dive into the gripping world of psychological thrillers as they discuss The New Neighbours by bestselling author Claire Douglas. The conversation unpacks the novel’s twists and turns, the power of unreliable narrators, and how weather can act as a character to heighten tension. They also refl…

1
Episode 62: Fund Audits with Salman Ali, CBIZ 43:57

7M ago43:57

43:57

Episode 62: Fund Audits with Salman Ali, CBIZ When I set out to do this show, my goal was to arm aspiring fund managers with the information they need to launch and operate a fund. In the legal realm, I happen to possess a lot of that information from my day job, but there’s so much more that goes into launching and operating a fund. And wise thoug…

1
Episode 13 - Carl Gorham 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth chat with Carl Gorham, acclaimed TV and radio writer, journalist, and author of the award-winning memoir The Owl at the Window. Carl discusses his upcoming sequel, My Life in a Garden, a heartfelt and humorous exploration of life’s challenges and triumphs through the lens of refurbishing a ho…

1
Episode 12 - Sue Moorcroft 41:37

7M ago41:37

41:37

Join Beth and Mary from Writers Online as they chat with Sunday Times bestselling author and president of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Sue Moorcroft. Sue shares her journey from childhood library visits to becoming a globally celebrated novelist. Explore how her past careers shaped her storytelling, the themes of love, family, and community…

1
Episode 61: Hedge Fund Offering Terms, Part 1: Compensation 17:26

7M ago17:26

17:26

Episode 61: Hedge Fund Offering Terms, Part 1: Compensation Today is the first in a series of Tokens of Wisdom episodes walking through the main offering terms for an open-ended fund, aka a hedge fund. One of the first things I do with new fund clients is take them through a fund questionnaire to determine the offering terms for their new fund. Thi…

1
Episode 11 - John Ironmonger 23:42

7M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode of The Write Club, we’re exploring the world of climate fiction with the brilliant John Ironmonger, author of The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder, the international bestseller Not Forgetting the Whale (The Whale at the End of the World), and his latest companion novel, The Wager and the Bear. Join Beth and Mary as they chat with …

1
Episode 10 - Ian Ayris 32:16

7M ago32:16

32:16

In this episode of The Write Club, we sit down with the brilliant Ian Ayris, author of three novels, two novellas, dozens of magazine articles, and over forty short stories. With a career spanning fiction, mentoring, and education, Ian brings a wealth of experience to the table. As a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at the University of East Londo…

1
Episode 9 - The Best of Everything Bookclub 32:00

7M ago32:00

32:00

Join Mary and Beth as they dive into the second episode of Write Club’s Book Club series! This month, we’re spotlighting The Best of Everything by the acclaimed British-Irish author Kit de Waal. Discover the story of Paulette, a single mother navigating love, loss, and unexpected connections, in this beautifully written novel that explores the tran…

1
Episode 60: Fund Administration with Bert McCooey, Ascent 30:03

8M ago30:03

30:03

Episode 60: Fund Administration with Bert McCooey, Ascent This is an exciting day in Tokens of Wisdom history! Not only do you get to see my real-life face, but you also get the unparalleled wisdom of Bert McCooey from Ascent Fund Services. When I set out to do this show, my goal was to arm aspiring fund managers with the information they need to l…

1
Episode 8 - Simon Whaley 52:49

8M ago52:49

52:49

This week, we’re joined by bestselling author, freelance writer, and self-publishing expert Simon Whaley! Known for his book One Hundred Ways For A Dog To Train Its Human and his insightful Business of Writing feature in Writing Magazine, Simon shares his journey to full-time writing, the balance between self-publishing and traditional publishing, …