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Ty didn't set out to disrupt insurance. He built his career at Google and Amazon, launched a fintech company and then found himself staring at one of the most fragmented, manual-heavy industries in the world.He saw an opportunity. So he built Nolana.In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Ty, Co-Founder & CEO of Nolana, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to bring AI into insurance operations.Ty shares how Nolana's AI-powered platform is tackling the complexity of claims processing — across voice, email, and chatbots — with a product built in three layers: an operating system for AI agents, a suite of pre-built agents, and a customisable agent builder for insurers who want to go further.They also get into:✅ Why the Lloyd's market is ripe for AI and uniquely challenging✅ How voice AI is changing the way FNOL is captured and understood✅ The team's experience inside the Lloyd's Lab accelerator programme✅ Their bold vision: same-day claims payouts, self-serve processes, and better loss ratios through smarter automationWith a small but mighty team of six and a growing list of mentors from AXA, Hartford, and Lloyd's itself, Nolana is one to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Alex Bond sits down with Tanner Hackett, CEO of Counterpart, a management liability and professional liability MGA that has written 35,000 policies for small businesses and raised $106 million to take on the inefficiencies baked into traditional insurance.Tanner's background isn't in insurance — it's in technology. He built and sold companies in e-commerce and marketing tech before turning his attention to this industry. That outsider perspective shapes everything about how Counterpart operates.In this episode, they cover:→ Why the insurance industry now has collective awareness of AI's importance — but awareness and action are very different things→ How being built AI-first from inception gives Counterpart a different starting point to legacy carriers→ The case for flatter organisational structures and why giving people more information and autonomy leads to better outcomes than traditional hierarchy→ What's driving rising claims severity and frequency and how business pressures on small companies are feeding through into losses→ Counterpart's expansion into financial institutions coverage, and the product-launch infrastructure they've built to move fasterTanner also reflects on the unique challenge facing small businesses as AI becomes unavoidable and why he believes insurers should be doing more than just providing coverage.Well worth your time, wherever you sit in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, host Alex Bond sits down with Will Ross, co-founder and CEO of Federato — the AI-native core platform transforming the full insurance policy lifecycle, from underwriting to claims and billing.Will and his Stanford AI research co-founder built Federato on a simple but bold premise: AI should support high-value human decision-making, not just cut costs. And they're putting that conviction to the test.In this episode, Alex and Will discuss:

In the latest episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Chris Luiz, the founder behind one of Insurtech's most community-driven conferences: the Scout InsurTech event in Columbus, Ohio, which has grown to over 80 startups and nearly 500 attendees this year.What makes the Scout InsurTech conference different:

This week, host Alex Bond sits down with James Thom, Chief Product Officer at Vertafore, the insurance technology company powering agencies, MGAs, and carriers across the US and Canada.James brings a fascinating perspective: from consulting at McKinsey to leading product at scale, he's seen first-hand why making the leap from recommendation to real-world implementation changes everything.In this episode, we get into:

In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Kasey Roh, Head of US at Upstage AI, for a conversation that stretches from the lessons of large-scale manufacturing automation to the cutting edge of AI-powered document processing in insurance.Kasey brings a rare perspective — shaped by hyper-growth stints at Meta and Tesla — to the world of enterprise AI. She reflects on witnessing Tesla's journey to scale Model 3 production, where the hard-won lesson was clear: attempting to automate before truly understanding every step of the process is a costly mistake. Only by mapping workflows end-to-end with domain experts first did the operation find its footing — a principle she carries directly into how Upstage approaches AI adoption in insurance today.In this episode, Kasey and Alex explore:

What does the future of underwriting look like and how close are we to getting there?In the latest episode of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Alex Schmelkin, Founder & CEO of Sixfold, to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the underwriting landscape.Alex Schmelkin shares how Sixfold has evolved from building a helpful assistant for underwriters into developing end-to-end underwriting agents, capable of producing quotes as polished as those from senior underwriters, straight from a broker submission.The results speak for themselves. One customer cut quote turnaround time by half and increased bind rates by 18% - not by replacing their underwriters, but by freeing them up to do what humans do best: build better relationships and find better risks.On what's driving Sixfold's success, Schmelkin is clear:"You can't be all things to all people in this AI world. Develop your killer product and bring it to your customers."Alex and Alex also dig into the wider market landscape: why so many insurers are stuck in pilot purgatory with multiple AI solutions, and what it actually takes to find best-in-class capabilities that scale globally.A fascinating conversation for anyone navigating the intersection of AI and insurance#InsurancePodcast #LeadershipInInsurance #AIUnderwriting #InsurTech #Sixfold #Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does real AI transformation in insurance actually look like and how is it different from just speeding up the same old processes?In the latest episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Mark Twigg (CEO) and Rob Agnew (Chief Strategy Officer) of Agentiv-X — an AI decision co-pilot built specifically for complex risk markets.They cover a lot of ground:

In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Michael Streit, President of Applied Systems Carrier Business, for a fascinating conversation about the future of commercial insurance and the technology driving it forward.Michael shares how Applied, a company with over 40 years of institutional knowledge, is tackling one of the industry's most persistent challenges: friction in the commercial risk submission process.He explores how the recent acquisition of Cytora is enabling carriers to digitise unstructured insurance data using AI and large language models, all without forcing standardisation or compromising each carrier's unique view of risk.The conversation covers three distinct phases of digitisation maturity (from basic document processing, through workflow orchestration, to full connectivity between agencies and carriers), and what it actually takes for carriers to become front of mind for brokers writing commercial risk.Michael also reflects on the cultural challenge of sustaining innovation within a large, established organisation, and why the independent agent channel remains central to the insurance ecosystem.Whether you're a carrier, broker, or insurtech enthusiast, this episode is packed with practical insights on where agency-carrier connectivity is heading — and how quickly it's getting there.

What does it take to transform the insurance broker industry from the inside out?In the latest episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Will Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Gyde, to explore how his company is reimagining what it means to be an insurance broker in the age of AI.Will shares how Gyde is on a mission to empower brokers to become true, comprehensive guides for their clients - providing the technological infrastructure, automation tools, and operational support to help them go far beyond a single line of business.The conversation covers:

In this week's episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Andrew Doran, CEO of UnderwriteMe, to explore what it really takes to bring AI into one of the most regulated corners of financial services — life and health insurance.Andrew shares how UnderwriteMe operates a dual business model: a distribution platform powering up to a quarter of the UK's advisor protection market, and a B2B automation platform for underwriting and claims — two sides that constantly inform each other.The conversation covers:

Insurance"In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Sharon Rodriguez, Co-Founder and CEO of Nevado AI, for a fascinating conversation about the future of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry.With 20 years of insurance experience under her belt, Sharon shares how Nevado AI is using an agentic workforce to help insurers cut through operational inefficiency and regulatory complexity — without the friction of traditional outsourcing models.The conversation explores some of the most pressing questions facing insurance leaders today:

In this episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Georgie Simister, Commercial Partnerships Lead at Artificial Labs, to explore her fascinating journey from broker distribution into the world of InsurTech software sales.Georgie opens up about the challenges of adapting to longer sales cycles, learning new industry terminology, and what it really means to sell technology that automates decisions and transforms broker and carrier processes.Beyond the day-to-day, Georgie shares how Artificial is navigating one of the trickiest challenges for any growing business — scaling culture. From the weekly 'Artificial Hour' calls to monthly company breakfasts, she explains how a shared passion for the industry keeps the team united as they grow from a 'family to a village.'The conversation also touches on Georgie's involvement in the Future First Insurance Network, her own podcast “Insurance Technology: Fact or Fiction”, and — with Insurtech Week in London just around the corner — why in-person events still play a vital role in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest edition of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, features Alex Bond in conversation with Tony Lew, co-founder of Insurtech New York, in an insightful conversation about the future of insurance technology and the critical role of human engagement in an AI-driven industry.Key highlights from this episode:

In the latest episode of The Leadership in Insurance podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Rob Lewis, CEO of INTX Insurance Software, to discuss why the insurance industry's fragmented software landscape is holding back its AI potential - and what it takes to fix it.Rob's journey from launching an online stockbroker in South Africa to acquiring an insurance carrier in Mozambique led him to build INTX: an integrated software solution designed to cover the entire policy lifecycle. Now, he's bringing that vision to the US market, where 55% of insurance professionals still rely on Excel as their primary system.Key highlights from the conversation:Why insurance is "perfectly suited to AI" but "least prepared for it"—and how legacy systems are the bottleneckThe case for incremental gains over revolution: how a 5% improvement in core ratios can transform carrier economicsUS vs. London market dynamics: the tension between data-driven underwriting and the irreplaceable value of underwriter intuitionThe Excel problem: why half the US insurance industry still operates on spreadsheets, and what it takes to transition them to modern platformsINTX's US expansion: from 5 clients signed in 2025 to an ambitious goal of 25 by the end of 2026, including a Tier 1 carrierRob makes a compelling case that the industry doesn't need revolutionary products—it needs solid operational foundations that can unlock the next wave of innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Max Bruner, CEO of Anzen Insurance, to explore how the company has evolved since its 2021 founding into a tech-enabled wholesale broker using AI to transform insurance distribution.Episode Highlights:From Hype to Reality - Max discusses how the industry has moved past chatbot buzz to focus on enterprise AI applications that genuinely enhance vertical software capabilitiesWorkflow Revolution - Anzen's AI-powered software is delivering significant time savings and improved resource utilization across the entire insurance process - from submit to renewBridge Building - Max emphasizes the importance of connecting technologists with insurance experts to create solutions that actually work$16M Funding Round - Max shares insights from Anzen's October raise, discussing the challenges of executing during a period when the market was less receptive to AI in insurance compared to other sectorsSoftware Success - The company is now selling its licensed software to agency partners and the broader industry, developed by their 'small but mighty' engineering teamCEO-Level Priority - Technology adoption is no longer just operational; it's fundamental to competitiveness, talent attraction, and customer service delivery2026 Vision - Optimistic growth plans ahead, particularly around partnerships in the financial infrastructure spaceMax's journey from direct broker to wholesale broker, while developing licensed software that's now being sold to agency partners, demonstrates what's possible when innovation meets deep industry expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're thrilled to launch the new year with an incredible episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast featuring host Alex Bond in conversation with Tiago Prado, founder of BRZ Insurance (acquired by Troop Gordier in 2025) and current CEO of Altoia.From High School Dropout to Insurance InnovatorTiago's journey is nothing short of remarkable. From accidentally landing in insurance to building and successfully exiting BRZ Insurance, his story is packed with valuable lessons about persistence, strategic thinking, and understanding what truly drives business growth.What You'll Discover in This Episode:Building for Exit - How Tiago transformed his approach from running an agency to creating a sellable business with recurring revenueThe Infrastructure Gap - Why recruiting, training, retention, and financial management remain the biggest challenges for P&C insurance agenciesThe Birth of Altoia - How growing BRZ by 500% during COVID revealed systemic inefficiencies that inspired his next ventureAI's Real Impact - Tiago's perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping success in insurance: "Your role won't be replaced with AI; it will be enhanced by it"2026 Vision - His ambitious plans to provide clarity, capital, and control to insurance agencies through better financial infrastructureThe Bottom LineTiago believes that accurate financial data and KPIs aren't just nice-to-haves—they're essential for accessing growth capital and making informed decisions. His work with Altoia aims to solve the problems that banks and traditional systems have failed to address in underwriting insurance agencies.Ready to start the year with fresh insights? This episode is essential listening for agency owners, insurance leaders, and anyone looking to understand where the industry is headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Bond joins Singletrack for one last hurrah of 2025 - and yes, I am fully aware that I'm posting this already in 2026. So, a first hurrah of 2026. We're chatting about the world of trail and mountain running over the past year and looking ahead and the new one. Hope it will be a happy one for y'all! LINKS Alex Bond on Strava RE/Run 2025 on Electric Cable Car Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

The latest episode of the Leadership Insurance Podcast features Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Sonr, making his third appearance on the show as part of host Alex Bond's end-of-year review series.Key takeaways from this episode:

In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance podcast, host Alex Bond sat down with Joe Zuk, Operating Partner at Altamont Capital Partners, for an insightful year-in-review discussion that captures the key moments in 2025.Key themes explored:Market Transitions and 2025 Dynamics The conversation examines 2025 as a transitional year marked by shifts from hard to soft market conditions, the impact of the California wildfires, degradation in pricing following quiet catastrophe years, and a slowdown in private equity multiples.Technology Reshaping Business Models Joe and Alex explore how AI and technology are enabling lean, efficient operations: from small teams managing large businesses to the emergence of one-person MGA models and modular, bespoke insurance solutions. The discussion highlights technology not as human versus machine, but as a tool allowing individuals and businesses to accomplish more.The Relationship vs. Automation Debate A thought-provoking examination of whether the future lies in self-service models or premium, high-touch experiences, and how the industry can maintain personalization and interpersonal connections as automation increases.Innovation and Regulatory Evolution The episode also explores opportunities for micro-insurance products, and the critical need for regulatory adaptation to support entrepreneurial innovation in the sector.Looking Ahead to 2026 Joe predicts a year of micro-cycles with pockets of hard and soft markets, increased Insurtech and FinTech involvement, and greater investment in technology for data capture and utilization—all while preserving the industry's core strength: human relationships.Listen now for essential insights on navigating the rapidly evolving Insurance landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't miss this insightful conversation between Alex Bond and Bryan Falchuk on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, for the second in our series reflecting on 2025. With 25 years of industry experience, Bryan shares his optimistic outlook on where insurance is headed.Key Takeaways:

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Friend of the show Alex Bond is back and we're chatting about the fate of Outside. The company formerly known as America's best outdoor magazine and now just a shell of itself with lots and lots of tech under the hood. The news about the latest rounds of layoffs paired with the news they are buying another technology provider puzzles us and Alex and I are here to chat about it. This is a requiem of sort. LINKS Outside is Done? Outside Buys More Tech Alex Bond on Singletrack   Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

We have reached then end of the first season of The Acolyte with Episode 8, entitled "The Acolyte", and joining us for the season finale is none other than our Clone Wars Correspondent, Alex Bond.  Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away. Join our Patreon! You can find it at patreon.com/talkintauntauns. Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:Find the show on X: @TalkinTauntauns, Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com. Find Jim on X @Jazinator, IG @Dinojim, or Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com. Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Threads @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Shah Cypha hosts an insightful conversation with Mack Holland on Power 107.6, the Truth. Holland, an artist out of Augusta, Georgia, delves into his music journey, starting from church choirs to releasing inspirational melodies. They discuss his latest single, "My Favorite Girl," featuring Alex Bond, and Holland's creative process of blending gospel and R&B influences. Holland also shares his experiences as an author, promoting his book "Sweet Inspiration" and working on his second volume. He offers valuable advice for aspiring artists, emphasizing the importance of creativity, business knowledge, and inspiration in music.

Ever wondered what the secret sauce is for hiring and growing and a team, especially as an early stage business?Rebekah Bostan, Director of Operations at FinPro, takes over The Leadership in Insurance Podcast this week turning the tables on me diving into all the questions you've probably wanted to ask as a hiring manager or a founding team member looking to grow your team.Some highlights from our conversation

Attracting & Empowering Tomorrow's Insurance Workforce, but what does that actually mean? In today's highly competitive insurance industry, attracting and retaining top talent has become a critical strategic imperative. As the industry undergoes rapid digital transformation and faces evolving customer demands, the "War for Talent" intensifies.Tune into this panel discussion with Catherine Richardson, Bill Martin, Alex Bond, Anupam Malhotra and moderated by Stephen Goldstein to hear our takes on this topic

Hello and good mornignto th next episode of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast where our host Alex Bond is joined by Richard Gunn, CRO of HyperExponential Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transforming the insurance industry through the power of decision intelligence Tune into our episode with Richard Gunn, hyperexponential's CRO with Alex Bond for their discussion on the hashtag#evolution of the insurance industry towards a more hashtag#data-driven and efficient model, pricing intelligence and the use of hashtag#emerging technologies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are continuing our discussion of Ahsoka, this time with Episode 4 - Part Four: Fallen Jedi. And joining us this episode is out Clone Wars correspondent, Alex Bond.  Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:Find the show on X: @TalkinTauntauns, Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.Find Jim on X @Jazinator, IG @Dinojim, or Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Threads @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.comYou can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com.You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, where this week our host Alex Bond is joined by Cyrus Karai, CEO and Founder of CoverForce. CoverForce's API offers access to leading P&C carriers, enabling instant business insurance quotes and a one-click purchase experience.They discuss their mission to strengthen independent agencies, wholesalers and corporates for closer relationships with their preferred carriers.Delve into their funding journey, gaining investment from QED Investors, the Penn Wharton Innovation Fund, NYCA Partners amongst others. And what CoverForce have in store for 2024. Be sure to listen to this one - it's a good one! This podcast was brought to you by FinPro - the leading executive search firm, for start up and scale up Insurtechs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are sharing something a little differnt on the podcast today, and we are tunring the table (and microphone!) on our host Alex Bond and hearing a bit more from him about his insights into insurtech and the future of the industry's talent.Stepping in to the 'interviewer' role today in Alex's is place is FinPro's own Gavin Savage, our Head of Tech and Engineering and host of our Wednesday series, 'The Emerging Tech Series' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the last episode of 2023 I sat down with friend of the show Alex Bond to chat about this year in trail running. We covering the latest outdoor industry report and chat about the distinguishing aspects of what makes trail running so unique compared to other sports. We consider the economic impact of trail races in host towns and wonder about the value of live streaming and who might actually benefit from this investment in infrastructure and gear. Of course we touch on UTMB's much talked about expansion and enduring, or not attraction and wonder if these races are still the status quo. And finally we highlighted the biggest achievements at this year's biggest races and in the world of FKTs. LINKS Alex Bond on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!  

It's that time of year again where we present our Holiday Gift Guide! Each of us, along with our guest Alex Bond, offer up our top 5 Star Wars gift recommends for you or a loved one this holiday season. For a complete list and links, please visit this episodes post on our website at TalkinTauntauns.com. Talkin' Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn.  From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:X:  @TalkinTauntaunsInstagram at TalkinTauntaunsThreads at TalkinTauntaunsBluesky at TalkinTauntaunsFind Jim on X@Jazinator, IG@Dinojim, or Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.Find Nicole on X@NHQuinnWrites, IG@NicoleHQuinn, Threads@NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.comYou can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at Contact@TalkinTauntauns.com.You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Chapter 441 - "Consume And Burn is Our Catharsis" ...as read by HorsewhipToday I'm stoked to have Shaun Drees and Alex Bond from Horsewhip on the podcast! Horsewhip's new album, Consume and Burn, is out today on Iodine Records! The guys talk about Florida, their musical backgrounds, releasing music during lockdown, music as an emotional response and release, and a lot more! https://horsewhipfl.bandcamp.com/https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/horsewhip-consume-and-burnhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 441 Music:Horsewhip - "Buried"Horsewhip - "Funeral Circus"Horsewhip - "Stillborn"Horsewhip - "Circadian Rhythm"Horsewhip - "Plague Machine"Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Floridian hardcore veterans HORSEWHIP are preparing to unleash their Iodine Recordings debut LP Consume And Burn on November 10th. Dave Tetan (guitar) and Alex Bond (drums) check-in for a chat on the new record, their expectations, and perception versus reality in their home state.Music by:Ex EverythingHorsewhipPaint It BlackIntro music by:Hot ZonePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GettingitoutpodcastEmail: dan@gettingitout.netWebsite: http://gettingitout.net/Instagram: @getting_it_out_podcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/gettingitoutpodcastX: @GettingItOutPod Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/getting-it-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) are at The Home of Food Festival 2023, Lord's Cricket Ground. Simon & Paul are joined by resident chef, at Lord's, Tommy Banks as he embarks on the first festival of its kind at the home of Cricket. We also chat to Tom Shepherd of Upstairs, Will & Jack of Fallow and Alex Bond of Alchemilla & Mollis in Nottingham. Topics include, a dedication to Sat Bains, Great British Menu, Joe Root's love of prawns and what cricketers actually eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the Star Wars Conversation Cards packs by Kelly Knox where we chose 9 different questions in the pack and gave our (as thoughtful as possible) answers as we could. Joining us for the conversation was Alex Bond and Rayven Spencer. You can find the cards HERE. Talkin' Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT's Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars group.

The Inflation Reduction Act established the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) Program under the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office and appropriated $5 billion to help fund certain clean energy and carbon reduction projects through fiscal year 2026. In June, the Loan Programs Office released new guidance for the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, which includes the EIR Program. On today's episode, Jigar Shah, director of DOE's Loan Programs Office, joins Alex Bond, EEI deputy general counsel of clean energy and climate, to discuss this guidance and to address some of the most common questions about the program. Listen to our episode “Reinvesting in Energy Infrastructure,” which also featured Jigar, to learn more about the program.

On May 11, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, which targets carbon pollution standards for fossil-fuel based plants. Over the past several months, EEI has engaged constructively with EPA and outlined several important priorities for these regulations that are consistent with the ongoing clean energy transition that EEI's member companies are leading. On this episode, Emily Fisher, EEI executive vice president of clean energy and general counsel, and Alex Bond, EEI deputy general counsel of clean energy and climate, discuss the proposed rule, the potential implications for electric companies and their customers, and what comes next for this proposal.    Editor's note: This conversation was recorded in late May.

We are finally able to jump back onto our chronological rewatching of The Clone Wars series with Part 4. This includes Season 1, episode 5: Rookies, (part 2 of the Domino Squad Trilogy), as well as season 1 episodes 6 (Downfall of a Droid) and 7 (Duel of the Droids), which make up the R2 Lost Duology. And joining us for this is our Clone Wars correspondent, Alex Bond.   Talkin' Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT's Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars group.

Continuing our coverage of The Mandalorian we cover two episodes in this episode, Chapter 21: The Pirate and Chapter 22: Guns for Hire. Joining us for the coverage of these episodes is our The Clone Wars correspondent, Alex Bond!Talkin' Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT's Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars group.

6am hour -- Bellingham City Council won't cooperate with the mayor regarding a criminal penalty for drug possession, one of the Bellingham City Council members is lying about jail space capacity, chaos ensues at Stanford Law School when an associate dean of DEI verbally unleashes on a visiting federal court judge speaking to the law school students, Pres. Biden approves an Alaskan oil/gas exploration deal with Conoco Phillips greatly upsetting Sen. Maria Cantwell and various climate activists, GUEST: St. Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle Queen Anne/Ballard) 206-475-1988, c/o Alex Bond 206-579-1857, SB 5486 the 'extreme wealth tax', Frame says the wealth tax is a property tax, by which she means "financial intangiable property" which is political speak for assets on paper not actual tangiable money, will Frame's bill meet state Constitutional standards?, taxing net worth, RIP Dick Fosbury, GUEST: Brent Beardall. President & Chief Executive Officer at WaFd Bank. Brent Beardall tells his survivor story of living through a fatal plane crash and 18 hours worth of surgery, Beardall was in the front passenger seat of a private flight back in late December, ) in-studio, Beardall says Silicon Valley Bank was a well respected bank and nobody can say they saw its collapse coming, Beardall says confidence was high in SVB prior to its collapse, explaining the loan to deposit ratio that is intrinsic to a bank's profitability, the terrible decision SVB made in low yield treasuries, the collapse happened because of mortgaged backed securities similar to the 2008 WaMu collapse, 8am hour -- GUEST: ShiftWA.org's Randy Pepple examines Legislative bill that would cut back K-12 school instruction by 4 hours a week and teachers would spend their time... , how the teacher's union is impacting this bill, no demonstrable evidence of how this bill would help students, SB5054.

Continuing our Clone Wars Rewatch with Alex Bond, we have reached episodes 2, 3, and 4 of the first season with the Malevolence Trilogy. Along with our Clone Wars discussion, Alex was given some holiday homework to watch The Holiday Special and listen to the Star Wars Christmas Album, Christmas in the Stars. It's a happy holidays indeed.Talkin' Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT's Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars group.

Leapfrogging back to the Tales of the Jedi series, we now cover the three Ahsoka episodes, Episodes 1, 5, and 6. And with us to cover these is our old The Clone Wars buddy, Alex Bond.Talkin' Tauntauns is hosted by AIPT's Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars group.

ESA announce that Shaun The Sheep will fly around the moon this month aboard Artemis-1 mission. Philippe Deloo tells Gaia Vince what's in store for the woolly astronaut this month. Philippe is the team lead on the European Service Module, the part of NASA's Orion spacecraft which will be the workhorse of the new moon missions, ferrying four astronauts at a time to the moon and perhaps even beyond one day. This first Artemis mission, slated for launch 29th August, will check all the engineering bravado of the new launch and orbital systems ready for subsequent human passengers in a couple of years. Christiana Scheib, of the Universities of Cambridge and Tartu, is part of a team who seem to have pinpointed in time the moment the Herpes virus that causes cold sores first spread across human populations. By obtaining genomes of HSV1 from four individuals who died between the iron age and medieval times, their analysis suggests an initial emergence sometime in the Bronze age. The intriguing hypothesis that accompanies the discovery is that the variant's emergence was facilitated by a new trend among bronze age folk of romantic kissing. But as she describes, it's hard to be certain for "there is no gene for kissing". One way of restricting the spread of many viruses is of course various forms of PPE. The last few years have seen billions more items of PPE used on our planet, often without a clear plan for their disposal, and they get accidentally dropped and even deliberately dumped all over the world. Alex Bond of the Natural History Museum at Tring observes and catalogues rubbish affecting wildlife. He took the BBC's Victoria Gill on a walk down a canal in Salford to discuss the issues with the tissues. Presented by Gaia Vince Produced by Alex Mansfield

We are starting a new series this episode with a complete rewatch of The Clone Wars animated series. We will be periodically going back and watching the episodes in chronological order and giving our thoughts and feelings on them, now that the entire The Clone Wars series is complete. Today we start with Part 1, The Battle of Christophsis, which includes episode 216 (Cat and Mouse), 116 (The Hidden Enemy), and The Clone Wars theatrical movie. Joining us for the entire series is our old buddy, Alex Bond.Talkin' Tauntauns is comprised of Jim Lehane and Nicole Herviou. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away.  Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars book club.

We have reached the final season of Star Wars Rebels with our lightning fast watch of the show in preparation for Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi show debuting this week! We are again joined by Alex Bond talking all the great things that this show has given us and looking at what the future may hold for the spin off shows coming up. The crew of Talkin' Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, Contributor Nicole Herviou, and reporter in the field Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:Talkin' TauntaunsJJJimNicoleBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin' Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!Looking for more Star Wars out of AIPT and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew? Sign up for our Patreon and unlock access to our Discord community and Star Wars book club.