Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew laird

In the latest episode of the Radical Reformers podcast, Andrew Laird sits down with Joe Hill, Director of Strategy at Restate (and the winner of last year's Think Tanker of the Year award!), for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the importance of really bold public service reform ideas. From his journey through the civil service and Treasury to his work shaping some of the most influential policy thinking in Westminster, Joe offers a fascinating perspective on how change really happens. At the heart of the episode is his powerful critique of “everythingism” - the idea that every policy should try to deliver every objective, everywhere, all at once. A problem many people working in public services will instantly recognise: blurred priorities, diluted focus and policy that tries to do too much. This episode is about the importance of new ideas, the role of think tanks in shifting debate, and why real reform depends on people being willing to say the uncomfortable thing out loud. Above all, it's a compelling call to be courageous - to think clearly, write honestly, challenge consensus and push for something better. If you care about public service reform, policy innovation and the future of government, head here to listen

In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird welcomes Nick Kimber, Director of Public Service Reform in Cabinet Office and the lead for the Test, Learn and Grow (TLG) Programme. We all know the huge pressures public services currently face - and in this conversation we're reminded that fast experimentation and learning can be more powerful than writing the perfect business plan. Nick and Andrew also discuss: - What the TLG programme is - and isn't (spoiler it's not a digital change programme!) - How starting small and testing in the real world can build evidence and confidence through iterative learning rather than long, linear, pre-determined pilots. - The importance of working across departmental and organisational boundaries at all levels to close the gap between policy intent and achieving real change. They finish with a call to action. The TLG programme, the Changing Futures programme, the place-based budget pilots will only have succeeded if they are catalysts for a broader and sustainable movement If you're trying to deliver change in complex systems, this episode is one for you.

In the latest episode of the #RadicalReformers Podcast, Andrew Laird is joined by Dr Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU). Jonathan and Andrew explore the importance of communities having trust in councils and other key local institutions and also why long-term thinking matters. They discuss how both councils and the communities they serve have essential roles to play in our society and its future success. Councils create the enabling framework, accountability and formal representation. Communities bring civic energy, local knowledge and the capability to shape solutions that fit real lives. Jonathan is also clear that embedding prevention and place-based approaches can take years - but that's exactly why they're so powerful. Ten years can feel incremental until you look back and realise it was the most radical change of all! When participation works through and alongside institutions, you get the best of both. For anyone working in (or alongside) public services who's trying to make an impact, Jonathan's advice is simple - just "keep going" - because the difference isn't always one dramatic leap, it's often the accumulation of changes made every single day. Real change rarely arrives with a quick, big announcement. More often, it's built quietly through long-term thinking, shared endeavour, and the discipline to keep going.

In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird is joined by Andy Ferrier, Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about how public service reform, neighbourhood working and democratic renewal can come together. At Mutual Ventures we talk about Radical Place Leadership - Andy is definitely a Radical place Leader! In this episode, they discuss:  - Why many people feel alienated from traditional democratic processes and what can be done about it. - How citizens' assemblies and deliberative approaches can support better‑informed political decision‑making.  - The transformative, once-in-a-generation opportunity of LGR.  - Why culture, behaviours and leadership matter just as much as governance and committees. - How neighbourhood approaches could support prevention, stronger connection to communities and better children's and adults' services. Andy is refreshingly honest about the limits of traditional models and optimistic about working together. The most important aspect for him, he says, is working with communities, elected members and partners to think about how they develop together as a collective enterprise. If you're thinking about empower in communities, Local Government Reorganisation, Pride in Place, the future of democratic leadership or public service reform more generally, this episode is for you.

This week Andrew Laird welcomes Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice and Strategic Director for Practice and Programmes at the National Children's Bureau. They discuss the role public services can play in making growing up great again! and why so many of our systems struggle at the point young people turn 18. Dez challenges the myth of a neat shift from ‘child' to ‘adult' and notes that for many people adulthood arrives earlier (caring responsibilities, adversity) or later (new responsibilities, work, family), but our systems often behave as if it happens at the same fixed point for everyone. Complex problems don't respond well to linear plans which pretend we can predict outcomes upfront. Andrew and Dez explore what it looks like to test a hypothesis, adapt in the light of evidence, and create the safety to learn. Above all, in this episode Dez reminds us that frustration with the system should never overpower hope and we must always ask ourselves: “what impact is this having in people's lives?” and not just “what have we delivered against the plan”?

In the latest episode of the Radical Reformers podcast, Andrew Laird is joined by Zina Etheridge, recently appointed Chief Executive of Buckinghamshire Council, to explore to explore her relatively unique experience of leading in central government, in a council and in the NHS. Zina highlights that place matters more than ever, and the conversation centres on a powerful idea we truly believe in here at Mutual Ventures: councils should be much more than service providers. At their best, they are place-makers and conveners, uniquely placed to bring partners, communities and systems together to help communities thrive and succeed. Zina reflects candidly on the distinct pressures that are on senior leaders in different parts of the public sector,  the challenges of reforming complex systems, and why bravery is required to shift resources and power in meaningful ways, even when short-term performance risks feel uncomfortable. Genuine community empowerment can't be imposed from the centre or done in a one‑size‑fits‑all way. It depends on local context, trust, lived experience and the confidence to share power. If you're working in local government, the NHS or the wider public sector, or thinking about the future of place-based leadership,  this is a thoughtful and timely listen.

In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird meets Becca Dove, Head of the Camden Centre for Relational Practice and Transformation and Simon Parker, Executive Director of Resources at Bath and North East Somerset for a rich, reflective conversation about making relational practice the norm in public services. They explore what it really takes to embed relational ways of working across whole organisations, not just at the frontline. Drawing on their personal journeys through journalism, policy, think tanks and local government, Simon and Becca reflect on why relationships are foundational to better outcomes, stronger cultures and more sustainable public services. The conversation moves from theory to practice, with examples from Camden and B&NES, including neighbourhood working, community-led approaches, relational budgeting and partnership models that grew out of the pandemic. Becca and Simon also grapple honestly with the tensions and challenges: inspections, budgets, evidence, and how to make relational change stick beyond individual leaders. Above all, this episode makes the case that relational practice is not a “nice to have”, but a practical, intuitive and increasingly necessary response to rising demand and tightening budgets. As Becca says, “honest and compassionate relationships have to be the first priority on which everything else is built”.

Andrew Laird joins us for Episode 127 to explore sustainability in MFL.What does sustainable play really mean? Is it realistic in competitive divisions? And what does it cost in terms of winning, fun, and long-term enjoyment?We break down incentives, risks, engine changes, and the uncomfortable trade-offs managers face when trying to play the long game.⁠Join our Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on our socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Radical Reformers is back! Andrew Laird kicks off the new year in conversation with Jason Strelitz of the Health Foundation and formerly Director of Adults, Health & Communities at Newham Council. Jason brings a wealth of experience and insight having worked on the Marmot Review into health inequalities and also the Grenfell Recovery programme. He's also the author of a great book – "Same Storm, Different Boats" - which is a powerful account of the COVID-19 pandemic response in Newham. In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss the importance of building trust and genuine partnership with communities in order to support better, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Jason explains that improving public health is about understanding the full spectrum of challenges faced in a "place" and then distributing power and resources as widely as possible.  As we have discussed before on Radical Reformers, the relationship with communities changes when we move from “This is what we can do for you” to “This is what we can do together.” 

In the latest Radical Reformers episode, Andrew Laird welcomes Des Murray, Chief Executive of North Lanarkshire Council and Chair of Solace Scotland. Des shares his personal journey from growing up in Lanarkshire to leading the council in his hometown, highlighting the power of local roots and the value of a generalist perspective in leadership. He explains how North Lanarkshire's “one plan” approach integrates housing, economy, infrastructure, and digital strategy to deliver real change for communities. The council's success, he argues, comes from aligning all partners behind a shared vision and focusing on outcomes that improve lives, not just statistics. Des emphasises a need to steer away from our obsession with immediacy and that meaningful change comes from long term vision, tough decisions and the bravery to address bias in all its forms to achieve the best for the people that need it most. It's a powerful reminder that visionary leadership, local knowledge and honest conversations are essential for public service reform.

Across the UK, adult social care is in crisis. This episode of the #RadicalReformers podcast brings you a rare social care success story. Rachel Law and Gemma Murphy are two of the all-female leadership team at PossAbilities CIC, an adult social care social enterprise based in the Northwest of England. With a team of 800 operating across multiple council areas, PossAbilities is bucking the trend. Rachel, Gemma and the team not only deliver outstanding services but consistently achieve financial sustainability which enables further investment to support the community they care for. In this episode, Andrew Laird explores the source of this success, including a small, innovative and courageous executive team, a very thin middle management layer, not constantly assessing people and diversification into areas like building their own residential care accommodation. It really is #RadicalPlaceLeadership #RelationalWorking in action. The PossAbilities team recently had a visit from Baroness Casey's commission team - and we learn about what they are exploring in that important work. This is an inspiring conversation and there are lessons to be learned for all public services. Could it be that the resources public services need are there – they're just not focused on the right things..?

In the latest episode of #RadicalReformers, Andrew Laird talks to Helen Bailey, Chief Executive of Sutton Council. Helen brings the rare experience of senior roles in both central government and local government and her perspective on the ‘bridge' between central policy and local delivery is invaluable. It's an extremely timely discussion with the renewed interest in the concept of ‘Total Place', as Helen was in the Treasury when Total Place was first explored. She encourages local leaders to see themselves as conveners of place, not just statutory service providers and urges us all to challenge current solutions and the material difference they're making. Helen also reminds us that mistakes are inevitable in public service delivery and that leaders must remain curious and brave enough to try and learn from new things. We love Helen's optimism and hope you're as inspired as we are to “Look for the gaps, look for the cracks, look for the opportunities. Ask questions about the solutions that you're presented with that don't seem to work”.

In this episode of SorareAndrews, Andrew Laird and Black dive into the age-old Sorare question: how many lineups are enough each gameweek? Do we already have too many? Or should we be entering even more? We'll break down how we approach lineup building, the balance between quality and quantity, and whether stacking more teams really leads to better results.Join us as we share our strategies, challenges, and personal experiences playing Sorare — and let us know in the comments how many lineups you think is the sweet spot!

Radical Reformers is back! Listen in to Andrew Laird's insightful conversation with relational working legend Gary Wallace, a public health specialist from Plymouth City Council. In this episode, Gary comprehensively debunks New Public Management, highlighting its weaknesses and championing relational working. He shares his expertise on systems thinking, human learning systems, and the importance of creating a healthy system where all the bits of the system work together to support people. Gary's approach to relational working is a masterclass in itself, offering valuable insights for public-facing practitioners, commissioners, and leaders. Gary talks about making impactful change and continuous learning throughout this episode. Trying to make big changes can be daunting and seemingly impossible - so we thought it was really powerful when Gary said “Even if you can't change the way your service works, you can change the way you work as an individual.” And that's where all great change starts really, isn't it?

This week, Jimbo and Calva are joined by Andrew Laird to discuss his first full MFL season, the lessons learned, and what's next for Laird in the metaverse football world.We also cover our moments of the week, mid-season pack drop reactions, market trends, and the ever-growing MFL beer rankings.A thoughtful, insightful spotlight on one of MFL's most active new managers.Check out Laird's content!Join our Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on our socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Laird, of Brown University, discusses Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and Nahuatl Traditions in Early Colonial Mexico (Oxford University Press, 2024). In 1536, only fifteen years after the fall of the Aztec empire, Franciscan missionaries began teaching Latin, classical rhetoric, and Aristotelian philosophy to native youths in central Mexico. The remarkable linguistic and cultural exchanges that would result from that initiative are the subject of this book. Aztec Latin highlights the importance of Renaissance humanist education for early colonial indigenous history, showing how practices central to humanism — the cultivation of eloquence, the training of leaders, scholarly translation, and antiquarian research — were transformed in New Spain to serve Indian elites as well as the Spanish authorities and religious orders. While Franciscan friars, inspired by Erasmus' ideal of a common tongue, applied principles of Latin grammar to Amerindian languages, native scholars translated the Gospels, a range of devotional literature, and even Aesop's fables into the Mexican language of Nahuatl. They also produced significant new writings in Latin and Nahuatl, adorning accounts of their ancestral past with parallels from Greek and Roman history and importing themes from classical and Christian sources to interpret pre-Hispanic customs and beliefs. Aztec Latin reveals the full extent to which the first Mexican authors mastered and made use of European learning and provides a timely reassessment of what those indigenous authors really achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Sorare is a fantasy football platform that has numerous competitions that allow users to compete for cash, collectible cards, signed team jerseys, and much more. Andrew Laird explains how the game works, including where to start, how to progress, and where you can win the biggest prizes. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Andrew Laird sits down with Damien Ekechukwu of Sorare to discuss the upcoming season on SorareNBA, including why they made their gameplay changes, and what we can expect for the 2024-25 season.

Andrew Laird and Mike Zakarian discuss all of the announcements for season 3 of SorareNBA, which now includes in-season and classic competitions, daily games, and much more.

Andrew Laird is joined by Guy and Tulga from Sorare to discuss a wide range of topics, including the new game-play competitions, divisions, captain bonuses, the game lobby redesign and more. Intro and outro music: Would It Kill You by Mini Vandals

Andrew Laird sits down with Everett Case from Sorare to discuss the upcoming MLB season on the platform. Intro and outro music: Take Me Out to the Ballgame by E's Jammy Jams

It's a Looking Up with Laird reunion, as Sam Tighe and Harry Trades join Andrew Laird to discuss why it's difficult to project card success in the future on Sorare due to the new gameplay changes. Intro and outro music: Would It Kill You by Mini Vandals

Andrew Laird and Maxime Hagenbourger discuss the current Sorare landscape, what they expect in 2024, and why Maxime decided to sell most, if not all, of his Sorare cards. Intro and outro music: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena

Andrew Laird discusses the issues with using surveys to understand user sentiment and opinions, along with any other shenanigans that come up during the conversation. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Andrew Laird and Sam Tighe break down the upcoming weekend of fixtures on Sorare, which includes Celtic, Leicester City, Aston Villa, and Inter Milan as the biggest favorites. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Andrew Laird sits down with Kate Schrumpf, Director of Product at Sorare, to discuss the upcoming NBA season and MLB playoffs, including the change of scarcity numbers for the 2023-24 NBA cards, cash/ETH rewards, special edition cards, and so much more.

Andrew Laird and Maxime Hagenbourger discuss today's announcement of the created of Podium, which is now the parent company to SorareData and the newly launched ReignMetrics, which will focus on DraftKings Reignmakers football. Intro music: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena

Maxime Hagenbourger takes over for Andrew Laird to discuss whatever he wants on the day the Sorare deadline changes back to better accommodate Champion Europe competitions. Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

We are joined by Sorare Data's Andrew Laird to get ready for the new Sorare NBA season.

Andrew Laird sits down John Nellis, who is back after taking 29 days off following an incredibly busy end to the 2022-23 European football season. They discuss a wide range of topics, including the use of influencers to promote Sorare, what it's like doing content with professional athletes, how he got started with his business partner, and more! Intro music: Jazzeton by Quinas Moreira

Andrew Laird, Mike Zakarian, Alex Hooper and Keith Jamison get together to watch the end of the Luka Dončić 2022-23 unique card auction, which could rival the one of Giannis Antetokounmpo as the most expensive Sorare NBA auction ever.

Maxime Hagenbourger and Andrew Laird discuss the SorareData interview with Sorare CEO Nicolas Julia, which was live in French on our Twitch channel.

The show formerly known as Rabbit Hunting, Andrew Laird discusses Dan and Aalok of Sorare's appearance on the So Far, Sorare podcast, his first instance of the game week deadline change hurting his lineups, the value of midweek v. weekend rewards (including during international breaks), the timing of the Luka Doncic unique card auction, and more!

Andrew Laird and Maxime Hagenbourger discuss the latest SorareData updates, including some upcoming improvements to the MLB offering.

Andrew Laird and Maxime Hagenbourger discuss SorareData's Lineup Projection Competition, including how it's easier than ever for members to submit their picks and track their success. They also discuss the boosted rewards in Gameweek 353, and why we won't be seeing those types of rewards again.

John was joined by Andrew Laird from Soraredata to discuss everything that has happened on Sorare in the past week. Including the new reward tiers, the new swap rules and Sorare coins! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Laird and Maxime Hagenbourger discuss the latest Sorare announcements, including the new club shop, and review the latest SorareData upgrades, such as the enhanced pick score in the football lineup builder, and the community projections competition.

Andrew Laird and Mike Zakarian discuss Sorare's newly introduced progression system for new users, including why it hurts some existing users who have prioritized the common game while also collecting some cards. Additionally, they'll try to make sense of the recent fall in card values.

Andrew Laird is joined by Maxime Hagenbourger, Mike Zakarian, Alex Hooper and Keith Jamison to watch the conclusion of the LeBron James Sorare 2022-23 unique card auction, and discuss the collectibility of the first unique card of the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

Alex Barutha is joined by a former RotoWire Senior Soccer Editor and Head of DFS Content, Andrew Laird to discuss the new SoRare NBA Fantasy game. Andrew is now the head of content at SoRareData, which provides real-time player analytics and market data. The two provide an overview of the game, why it's fun to play, and more advanced details on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices