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British former racing driver

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Devil In The Detail SRD
Please #donttakemysalfordaway.

Devil In The Detail SRD

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 68:34


Tune into this weeks podcast lots going on as we look back at our magic weekend defeat against Hull Kr. CEO Chris Irwin resigns who is now running the club and what happens next? We look forward to a historic weekend as our ladies team play Swinton in the Challenge Trophy final at Featherstone and The Wheelchair team play their 1st league game against Hereford. This and lots more listen here or via your podcast playing app

Devil In The Detail SRD
Honest Chats, contemplating the future and looking back at some of our Easter Favourites

Devil In The Detail SRD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 26:49


Tune into this weeks podcast as we look back at the Leeds defeat, talk about all the big stories of the week including reaction to the latest Chris Irwin interview, what happens next, preview Catalan away and talk about our most favourite easter weekend victories for Salford Red Devils

Beyond Markets
Gold: Separating the signals from the noise

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 12:55


pullback amidst the market turmoil, the yellow metal has risen around 20% overall in the past six months and continues to chart new highs.In this episode of the Beyond Markets podcast, Chris Irwin, Head of FX and Precious Metals Trading and Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, examine the rising demand of gold as a safe haven asset, continued central bank buying flows, and the factors behind the recent volatility.

Devil In The Detail SRD
Through to the next round as club do some explainers and look forward to the visits of the Giants

Devil In The Detail SRD

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 70:56


Tune into this weeks podcast as we react to Salford Red Devils beating Bradford and getting to the the Quarter Finals of the challenge cup, All the big news stories covered around the club and the current state of play set out by CEO Chris Irwin, Look forward to the start of the ladies season as they take on Sheffield and Paul Rowley helps us preview Thursdays big game against Huddesrsfield. Listen here for via your podcast playing app

Devil In The Detail SRD
Salford Rugby Keeping the faith while waiting for the money to drop head into the jungle

Devil In The Detail SRD

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 49:42


Tune into this weeks podcast for reaction to Salford going back into special measures, CEO Chris Irwin latest statement, How is everyone feeling? what now?, defeat at Hull KR and Featherstone as we travel to Castleford trying to record our 1st win of the season with only 17 men.

Horses in the Morning
Equine Affaire: Are Horse People Really Stable People? for June 20, 2024

Horses in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 57:55


Meet two of this fall's clinicians at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, Chris Irwin and Solange. Chris Irwin is a Canadian horseman, personal coach, and international best-seller with a fascinating history and a variety of talents. Solange is the mastermind behind the Stable Riding system and she explains how it works to make you a better rider. Solange's Stable Riding booth won the Best Booth Award in Ohio this spring and she will be in Mass in November. Listen in...Horses in the Morning Episode 3458 - Show Notes & Links: Title Sponsor: Equine AffaireGuest: Solange from the Stable Riding System | Website | FacebookGuest: Chris Irwin of Mind Your Horse | Website | FacebookTo subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!Equine Affaire on FacebookHorses In The Morning on FacebookSubscribe to all of the Horse Radio Network shows with our All Shows Feed!Timestamp:08:30 - Solange31:54 - Chris Irwin

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network
Equine Affaire: Are Horse People Really Stable People? for June 20, 2024 - HORSES IN THE MORNING

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 57:55


Meet two of this fall's clinicians at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, Chris Irwin and Solange. Chris Irwin is a Canadian horseman, personal coach, and international best-seller with a fascinating history and a variety of talents. Solange is the mastermind behind the Stable Riding system and she explains how it works to make you a better rider. Solange's Stable Riding booth won the Best Booth Award in Ohio this spring and she will be in Mass in November. Listen in...Horses in the Morning Episode 3458 - Show Notes & Links: Title Sponsor: Equine AffaireGuest: Solange from the Stable Riding System | Website | FacebookGuest: Chris Irwin of Mind Your Horse | Website | FacebookTo subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!Equine Affaire on FacebookHorses In The Morning on FacebookSubscribe to all of the Horse Radio Network shows with our All Shows Feed!Timestamp:08:30 - Solange31:54 - Chris Irwin

The Professional Noticer
Chasing Wilderness: A Conversation with Photographer Chris Irwin

The Professional Noticer

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 60:37


Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes renowned Professional Photographer and Off-Grid Adventures Guide, Chris Irwin. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes take on capturing the raw beauty of wildlife and the great outdoors. Listen as Chris shares his fascinating journey to becoming a wildlife photographer and adventure guide. Hear his stories about early inspirations, unforgettable encounters with nature, the unique challenges he's faced, and how he captured some of the most awe-inspiring wildlife photos you'll ever see! Connect with Chris Online: Website:https://iknowaguy.photography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Chris-Irwin-Photography-100063744450623/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.knowaguy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-irwin-851a1628/ If you have questions or comments for THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at: Email: TheProfessionalNoticer@AndyAndrews.com Facebook: Facebook.com/AndyAndrews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyandrews1/  YouTube: YouTube.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor Twitter: Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram: Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

Beyond Markets
The rise and rise of gold

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 15:14


As gold prices hit record highs, we are joined in the studio by Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, and Chris Irwin, Head of FX and Precious Metals Trading Asia, to discuss the causes and consequences of the metal's remarkable rally.

Bodywhys Podcast
Episode 41: Sports coaches & relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS)

Bodywhys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 38:35


In this episode, Barry Murphy, Research and Policy Officer at Bodywhys speaks with Dr. Jennifer Hamer about sports coaches & relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS). Notes: A review exploring coach knowledge, attitudes/beliefs and behaviours towards low energy availability in athletes - Jennifer Hamer, Ben Desbrow, Chris Irwin, 2023 (sagepub.com) Are Coaches of Female Athletes Informed of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport? A Scoping Review in: Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal Volume 29 Issue 1 (2021) (humankinetics.com) 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)  

The Drive Phase Podcast
Episode 119: Business & Acquisitions Panel - Dean Horridge, Chris Irwin, Craig Brennan

The Drive Phase Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 48:16


In today's episode, James invites back previous guests for an insightful panel discussion, of three business titans from both sides of the Mergers and acquisitions process. Craig Brennan, the founder, and CEO of The Little Sports Group is building a business and growing through acquisition; Dean Horidge, the former founder of Fit for Sports and is now CEO and founder of Thinkably and Chris Irwin, the founder of Ed Start Group and current CCO at Salford Red Devils.    Listen in as the quad panel unravels valuable insights delving deep from their experience and positions in business growth and M& A business path, setting you up for a fruitful M & A process that will enable you to make the impact you aim for and sustain it.   In a nutshell, the quad speaks about: Their approach and experience in mergers and acquisitions, M&A transactions Organic growth vs growth by acquisition, detailed benefits and challenges that come with each Their thoughts and experiences on the process of acquisition ( the nitty gritty of valuation, negotiation, trade action) etcetera The 5 main signals to look out for while doing your due diligence for potential acquisitions How to navigate the transition cultural, value, and proposition dynamics from the acquisition side for smooth transactions Positive possibilities in the sector some 3 - 5 years down the road Nuggets on maintaining funding sustainability; a roadmap on how to go about your reliance on revenue streams … and so much more!    Connect with our guests: Linkedln: Chris Irwin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/chris-irwin-74150a31  Dean Horridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanhorridge1/  Craig Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigbrennanlsc/    Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk   Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/  

The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance
92. Mind Fitness | Chris Irwin

The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 69:46


Is our mental well-being separate from our physical health, or are they two sides of the same coin? In this episode of The Code, retired Navy SEAL commander Chris Irwin provides a deep dive into his post-military experiences, balancing both mental and physical tribulations. Through Rare Sense, he presents an innovative approach to mental health, coined "mind fitness," reshaping how we understand personal growth.  Just as we recognize that no one else can achieve physical fitness on our behalf, Chris emphasizes the individual's role in nurturing and taking charge of their own mental well-being.   His concept emphasizes the importance of treating mental well-being with the same rigor as we do physical conditioning. He spotlights various "mind killers" - notably oblivion, suppression, and fear - and underscores the need to acknowledge and address these impediments. According to Chris, the foundation of mind fitness lies in cultivating awareness. From there, he explores the impactful realms of gratitude, emotional reflection, and the nurturing of curiosity. He asserts that engaging in skill enhancement and creative endeavors can act as potent antidotes to mental stagnation. Furthermore, Chris underscores the symbiotic relationship between physical health and mental resilience. Not to be overlooked, he advocates for the significance of community and genuine human connections as a remedy for isolation.   With a passion for turning theory into practice, Chris doesn't just talk the talk. Taking inspiration from CrossFit's WOD, he offers weekly mind fitness exercises via his substack, enabling listeners to actualize his teachings in their daily lives.   Key Takeaways: • Mind fitness is a holistic approach to mental health that focuses on training the mind just like we train our bodies. • The first step in mind fitness is becoming aware of our thought process and disidentifying with our thoughts. • Rewriting the narrative of past experiences and practicing gratitude can help overcome destructive storytelling patterns. • Processing emotions and learning to release stored energy in the body is crucial for mental well-being. • Engaging in lifelong learning, problem-solving, and artistic expression can prevent stagnation and promote mental growth.   Quotes: • "I tell people mental fitness is a lifelong pursuit, just like physical fitness is a lifelong pursuit. You never really get to the finish line. You're just trying to make yourself better and better each day, and then hopefully get to a point where it's essentially maintenance from that point on." (05:19 | Chris Irwin)  • “Your mind is the primary driver of everything. It is really the start point and end point for all fitness and thinking of it as a holistic fitness discipline, not a physical fitness and mental health thing, but this interconnected mind body solution that's really driven by your mind because it has to be.” (6:01 | Chris Irwin)  • "The purpose of meditation in my mind, for me, is not to become a great meditator. It's to be more aware the rest of my life." (25:24 | Chris Irwin)   Links: Connect with Chris Irwin: www.thischrisirwin.com www.raresense.com https://raresense.substack.com/ Links Flux Footwear Coupon Code: drandrewfix 10% off Xero Shoes: 10% off https://xeroshoes.com/go/drandrewfix   drinklmnt.com/physioroom - free variety pack with purchase.   RAD Roller - $5 off http://radroller.refr.cc/drandrewfix   Revogreen https://revogreen.co/drandrewfix Connect with Physio Room:  Website | ​​https://physioroomco.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/physioroomco/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/physioroomco Andrew's Personal Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drandrewfix/ Andrew's Personal Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/andrew.fix.9/   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Fern Creek Christian Church
Rediscovering Life

Fern Creek Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 29:36


Special guest, Chris Irwin, joins Fern Creek to talk about his organization, EnterMission, and how it helps young adults navigate their questions and concerns about the world today. God's Kingdom is now, we are called to priesthood, and we can learn the art of compassion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferncreekcc/support

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!
Episode 105: All for the horses!

Changing Lives With A Horse, (Of Course)!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 9:45


The day you stop learning is the day you take the old dirt nap!  At Equine Connection, we believe that it is essential that we continually learn about what is best for our horses to make sure that we are doing the best by them.  This is the most important piece that came out of our yearly conference is our learning from Chris Irwin.  We can always do better for our horses.

Hazard Ground
Ep. 330 - Chris Irwin (U.S. Navy SEAL / Navy SEAL Foundation)

Hazard Ground

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 96:58


Chris Irwin is a retired Navy SEAL Commander who suffered from severe mental and physical chronic illness after his time in the military. Through an extensive journey of self-discovery, he overcame these conditions and now teaches mind fitness through his brand, RARE SENSE. He publishes content through Substack, including weekly training, monthly articles, and podcast episodes. His work is changing the paradigm and stigma around mental health and human performance. Chris is also a singer/songwriter whose original works include the score and song “Sacrifice” from the film Murph: The Protector about Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient Michael Murphy. Both made the shortlist for the 86th (2013) Annual Academy Awards in the categories of “Best Original Score” and “Best Original Song,” respectively. https://www.navysealfoundation.org/ Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Chris Irwin

Men Talking Mindfulness
Retired Navy SEAL Chris Irwin interviews Jon and Will about... well, everything!

Men Talking Mindfulness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 122:47


From retired Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin's interview with Jon and Will on his podcast, Rare Sense. From Chris: DISCLAIMER: RARE SENSE content is not medical advice. Nor does it represent the official position or opinions of any other organization or person. If you require diagnosis or treatment for a mental or physical issue or illness, please seek it from a licensed professional. From Chris "Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He now works with high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity. You can learn more about him at https://macaskillconsulting.com. Will Schneider is a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach with over nineteen years of experience. He is one of the most sought-after teachers in all of New York City (ClassPass 2017). You can learn more about him at https://willnotfear.com. Together, Jon and Will host the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast, now in its sixth season. We spoke for over two hours - this first half is primarily focused on mindfulness and meditation. We also touch on their upcoming retreat in upstate New York, yoga, and societal norms about men (This retreat has since happened!). The second half of our conversation we discussed our experience taking psilocybin in a therapeutic group setting with Beckley Retreats in 2021. Beckley's programs include a four-week virtual preparation phase, a five-day on-site legal retreat outside the United States, and a six-week virtual integration phase. I found their work to be extremely comprehensive and committed to best practices.

Your Health. Your Story.
The Story of Mind Fitness with Chris Irwin

Your Health. Your Story.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 76:43


Mental illness rates are on the rise and have been only exacerbated by recent events. Surprisingly, veterans are one of those groups most affected, but least served for chronic mental health problems. But our guest today is hoping to change that. He's a retired Navy SEAL, a musician and an entrepreneur. This is the story of Mind Fitness with Chris Irwin.

Anything for Love | Katie Grimes
Your Life's Work with Chris Irwin

Anything for Love | Katie Grimes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 48:04


After interviewing Conor Murphy on the podcast last week about going all in, he suggested I have a chat with one of his best friends, Chris Irwin who normalizes anxiety and depression and how to use our minds to control the feelings we feel.    It's a powerful conversation and opened my eyes to my own struggles with anxiety and depression that creep in from time to time.    If you have anxiety or depression or have someone in your life who does, this is an episode you will not want to miss.   Chris talks about this time in the military and the breakthroughs he had that led to him openly talking about mental health online to help other high-achievers and ultimately, led him to start his own company.   This week on the podcast, Chris and I get real and raw about mental health and the breakdowns that lead to the breakthroughs.   IG - https://www.instagram.com/thischrisirwin/

The Beautifully Broken Podcast
The Unbreakable Mind: Conquering PTSD, Mold Toxicity, and Chronic Illness with Chris Irwin, Retired Navy SEAL Commander

The Beautifully Broken Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 81:51


Welcome to another episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast. Today, we have the honor of sitting down with Chris Irwin, a retired Navy SEAL Commander whose journey from military service to overcoming severe mental and physical chronic illness is remarkable and inspiring.After his time in the military, Chris faced significant challenges with his mental and physical health. However, through an extensive journey of self-discovery, he not only overcame these rare conditions but also developed a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. Now, Chris dedicates his life to teaching mind fitness through his brand, RARE SENSE.Chris's dedication to excellence and personal growth shines through in all aspects of his life, beyond his time in the military. Through his Substack platform, Chris shares his message and expertise with the world, delivering weekly training, monthly articles, and thought-provoking podcast episodes. His work is not only transforming individual lives but also challenging societal paradigms surrounding mental health and human performance.Join us for this important conversation as Chris opens up about his journey of self-discovery and transformation. His insights and experiences will provide invaluable wisdom into PTSD and mental and emotional balance, and the fine line between them. For anyone seeking to overcome adversity and find their own path to wellness, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. Let's jump in.HIGHLIGHTS[0:00:00] Introducing Chris Irwin[0:03:34] Using His Experience to Create Content Build a Platform Surrounding Mental Health [0:09:26] Chris's Life After Military Service and His Exposure Experience[0:25:21] Managing Off Days[0:31:56] Reframing Stories of Adversity [0:39:36] Taking a Retrospective Look at Past Pain and How It Can Affect Our Behavior[0:48:59] Health Therapies and Technologies[0:55:15] “Rearranging” Ourselves and Creating New and Healthier ‘Loops' or Patterns[1:12:39] What It Means to Be Beautifully Broken[1:14:39] What Kind of Treatments Should Veterans Be Given Access To?[1:17:08] Outro Connect with Chris Irwin:https://raresense.substack.comhttps://www.thischrisirwin.com UPGRADE YOUR WELLNESSProbiotics and Gut-Lining Restoration Kit: https://microbiomelabs.comCode: beautifullybrokenEnroll at Biological Medicine: biologicalmedicine.orgCode: beautifullybrokenLightPathLED   https://lightpathled.com/?afmc=BEAUTIFULLYBROKENCode: beautifullybrokenFlowpresso 3-in-1 technology: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/flowpressoMedical grade Ozone Therapy: https://lddy.no/1djnhCode: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENGOT MOLD?:  https://www.gotmold.com/beautifullybroken/Code: beautifullybroken10AquaCure Machine + Molecular HydrogenWebsite:https://eagle-research.com?ref=24931Code: beautifullybrokenAMD Ionic Footbath: https://calendly.com/ioncleanse/detoxSilver Biotics Immune Support and toothpaste: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDDCode: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENDIY Home Cold Exposure: https://www.penguinchillers.com/product/beautifullybroken/ My Favorite Sauna: Therasage https://bit.ly/39mTxwYCode: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENCONNECT WITH FREDDIECheck out my website and store:www.beautifullybroken.world Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld

The Drive Phase Podcast
Episode 106: Adam Rowles & Ash Greenhalgh - Edstart Sports Coaching

The Drive Phase Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 48:22


In today's episode, James speaks to Adam Rowles and Ash Greenhalgh, the managing directors at Edstart Sports Coaching. The duo took over the franchise recently from our previous guest, Chris Irwin who founded the organization. The organization has evolved so much over the last year, and we talk more about it in this episode.   Edstart is the leading sports provider in delivering quality sessions, creating peace of mind and trust among parents and schools. They believe that every child deserves an Edstart, and sport is a great way to nurture and develop fitness, social skills, and positivity in every child while encouraging them every step of the way.   Tune in as they speak about: The time they got involved with Edstart before taking over When did the idea of wanting to buy Chris out and move into a leadership position come up The process of the management buyout of a leading company like Edstart Challenges the duo has encountered in stepping up above the franchise network The most impactful programs they're in partnership with How they differentiate themselves from competitors Big trends from when they started to now Their plan for the next three to five years Leadership philosophies they've developed as they lead above the franchise … and so much more!    Check out Edstart: LinkedIn: Edstart Sports Coaching  Website: www.edstart.org.uk  Facebook: Edstart Sports Coaching     Connect with Adam & Ash: LinkedIn: Adam Rowles                Ash Greenhalgh   Connect with James: Instagram: @james_ventures Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page LinkedIn: James Moore Coordinate cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

Behind The Shield
Chris Irwin - Episode 769

Behind The Shield

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 113:32


Chris Irwin is a former Navy SEAL, musician and the creator of "Rare Sense". We discuss his journey into the Navy, his Crossfit evolution, his powerful mental health story, holistic medicine, leadership, catharsis through music, mind fitness and so much more.

Peggy Smedley Show
Grid Modernization

Peggy Smedley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 29:48


Peggy and Chris Irwin, program manager for transactive energy, communications, and interoperability in smart grid, U.S. Dept. of Energy, talks about his work on the smart grid. He says he was in the utility industry on the vendor side and then joined the U.S. Dept. of Energy just at the dawn of the recovery act, which is when the U.S. Dept. of Energy was able to invest about $8 billion in grid modernization. They also discuss: The benefits of a smart, connected grid. How intelligent controls can reroute power. How weather conditions impact how power is generated, delivered, and even consumed. energy.gov  (4/18/23 - 818) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Chris Irwin, U.S. Dept. of Energy This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley Show
Grid Modernization

Peggy Smedley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 29:48


Peggy and Chris Irwin, program manager for transactive energy, communications, and interoperability in smart grid, U.S. Dept. of Energy, talks about his work on the smart grid. He says he was in the utility industry on the vendor side and then joined the U.S. Dept. of Energy just at the dawn of the recovery act, which is when the U.S. Dept. of Energy was able to invest about $8 billion in grid modernization. They also discuss: The benefits of a smart, connected grid. How intelligent controls can reroute power. How weather conditions impact how power is generated, delivered, and even consumed. energy.gov  (4/18/23 - 818) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Chris Irwin, U.S. Dept. of Energy This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

13 Pro-Am Community RL Show
13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show 12-04-2023

13 Pro-Am Community RL Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 141:54


Despite there being fewer matches over Easter, it was another busy week on the 13 Pro Am Community RL show with no less than 12 guests.We catch up with Salford City Roosters hearing about their club progression.We talk to four members of Oldham's new Women's RL team.We have reactions from the winners of WRLA's Plate and Challenge Cup Finals.We look at the Oldham Standard Cup Final in depth, with winners' and runners-up reaction.We also drop in on National Conference League Division One as Pilkington Recs hosted Ince Rose Bridge.Our thanks go to Chris Irwin, Rosie Prendergast, Katie Partington, Sinead Fletcher, Zoe Butler; Rob Booth, Debbie Smith; Sam Butterworth, James Perks; Darren Blakeley, Kie Eccleston, and Jamie Smith for their thoughts and contributions.

The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes
Episode 52A - How do I optimise hydration for race day? | Dr Chris Irwin

The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 74:43


We're back for 2023, and joined by Dr Chris Irwin (Griffith University). We discuss what being well hydrated before exercise actually means, how you can tell if you are well hydrated or not, and what to do if you're not. We also discuss the strategy of pre-exercise hyperhydration, and the results of a meta-analysis Chris and Alan are in the process of writing up for publication.

The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast
Chris Irwin | Navy SEAL (ret.) + Founder of RARE SENSE

The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 51:08


-Chris Irwin is a retired Navy SEAL, former President of Kill Cliff inc, Founder of RARE SENSE, and communications director for the Navy SEAL Foundation.-He is a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Masters of Philosophy  in International Relations from University of Cambridge in the U.K-Chris served 14 years in the SEAL teams at various commands and 6 years in the Naval Reserve, retiring after 20 years of service in 2017-In 2013, he became the President of Kill Cliff Inc., a healthy sports drink company and the fastest growing beverage brand in the U.S. He led the direct B2B team to a 6X performance improvement and tripled Amazon sales in one year, becoming the #1 selling sports drink on Prime Day in 2017. He also helped establish the first corporate official partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation. Through his tenure, Kill Cliff raised and donated nearly $600,000 in cash, event sponsorships, and product equivalencies for the members of Naval Special Warfare community and their families.-In 2018, he joined the Navy SEAL Foundation as a full-time staff member.  He currently serves as the Communications Director and, in his free time,  publishes mind fitness content based on his experience with mental and physical chronic illness via the brand RARE SENSEFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website: http://o2x.comIG: https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Para Sports Nutrition
E60 Alcohol and sport with Chris Irwin

Para Sports Nutrition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 45:25


Dr Chris Irwin is an accredited dietitian, lecturer and researcher at Griffith University on the Gold Coast of Australia. Chris talks to us about alcohol, what it does and how it may impact athletes, providing some sound advice about the appropriate consumption of alcohol.

Beyond Markets
What's wrong with Gold?

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 18:27


What a year it has been! Financial markets have swung from all-out bullishness to maximum bearishness. Most asset classes equities, bonds, crypto-coins, commodities (except for energy) have all fallen by a fifth or more from their peaks. This should have been the perfect environment for Gold to shine – but it didn't. What explains the behaviour of the Gold market? What can investors expect looking ahead? Find out more in this episode with our experts Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research and Chris Irwin, Precious Metals Trader at Julius Baer.

Chasing Excellence
My Current Morning Routine (Rare Sense Rebroadcast)

Chasing Excellence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 90:38


We're sharing a conversation I had recently with Chris Irwin of the Rare Sense podcast. We get into a lot, including the power of visualizations, adapting the elite athlete mindset to everyday life, and what my morning routine looks like these days. Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick

The Tea Room
Rort-gate and other politics this month

The Tea Room

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:55


It's a massive week for health politics and The Tea Room is heading into the fray talking with Dr Chris Irwin who sat on a conference panel with Dr Margaret Faux and Dr Karen Price on Tuesday. Dr Irwin shares what was going on for him while he was on the stage at Wild Health Summit, as ideas for Medicare funding reform were volleyed about. He speaks candidly about the Medicare rorting story, by ABC and Nine, saying it was “a hit job” at an opportunistic time a week before the budget is handed down. His concern is for the story's impact on fellow GPs. “The immense harm that's been done to the mental health of general practice cannot be overstated,” he says. Dr Irwin says GPs need to organise and get on the front foot politically rather than waiting for crises and reacting. We've also distilled the other key political stories in a Tea Room chat with political reporter Francis Wilkins. Francis gives a round-up of the RACGP crisis summit saying that there was nothing really new in the discussions. On the flip side he said that the many GPs reported feeling more supported seeing that their concerns were not in isolation. Francis also shares some insight on the AMA pushback on nurse practitioners pulling their weight, saying he's “mystified” about why Professor Steve Robson, the new AMA president, chose to run with the review of GP collaboration so early in his term. We dive into the current state of flood funding for GPs and also ponder the chances of a royal commission into AHPRA. So grab a cuppa, take a well earned break and join us in The Tea Room. It's been a big week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2ndwind Academy Podcast
How to Fearlessly Grab Career Transition Opportunities with Chris Irwin

2ndwind Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 53:53


In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Chris Irwin, a former rugby league player and founder of The EdStart Group incorporating EdStart Specialist Education and EdStart Sports Coaching. He is also the Director of Wellbeing Through Sport and a  board member of the Children's Activity Association. Chris is an innovator of models to tackle childhood obesity and mental health. Starting his career as a professional rugby league player, he later channeled his love of sport into the world of teaching where he saw a real need for a fresh approach to children's fitness. His mission has been to encourage children to develop a lifelong positive attitude to physical activity & healthy living.Tune in to learn more about:Chris's experience playing for one of the biggest clubs in the countryHow he balanced playing rugby, being a practical teacher, training, and family Being fearless at opportunities that come your way during your career transition How he's heightening the emotional intelligence that most athletes lack in the emergent talent group he's working with … and so much more! Links:LinkedIn: Chris Irwin Twitter: Chris Irwin Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io 

The Drive Phase Podcast
Episode 81: Chris Irwin - Wellbeing Through Sport

The Drive Phase Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 47:35


In today's episode, James speaks to Chris Irwin, a former professional rugby league player and experienced teacher with a PE teaching background. Chris has been passionate about sport and education and he has channeled this into a fulfilling career.  He was the founder of The EdStart Group and is currently the Founder and Director of Wellbeing Through Sport, a keen innovator of models that tackle childhood education, physical activity, and mental health.    Wellbeing Through Sport is a program designed by doctors & PE experts to improve the well-being of children through fun physical activities and classroom-based reflective practice. Pupils gain core life skills that will help them become well-rounded, healthy adults. The program was founded on the belief that school shouldn't just be about boring textbooks - it should teach every child the skills they need for life.   In a nutshell, James and Chris speak about: Chris's career as a professional rugby player How Chris  turned his two great passions; sports and Education into a fulfilling career The debut and scaling up of Wellbeing Through Sports and the great insights it holds for business owners  Chris's vision for Wellbeing Through Sports and how is working collaboratively to increase impact as a program … and so much more!    Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: Chris Irwin  Twitter: Chris Irwin    Check out Well-being Through Sports: Website:www.wellbeingthroughsport.co.uk  LinkedIn: Wellbeing Through Sports  Twitter: @wellbeing_sports   Connect with James: Instagram: @james_ventures Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page LinkedIn: James Moore Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

The Tea Room
Meet the candidates for RACGP president

The Tea Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 17:26


Dr Chris Irwin, a skin cancer specialist and president of the Australian Society of General Practice, describes himself as “a coalface GP”.“I'm someone who wants nothing more than to sit in his consult room, spend time with his patients and just do good for them,” he tells The Tea Room.But he has also set his sights on becoming the next president of the RACGP.General practice has reached crisis point, and Dr Irwin believes something positive needs to happen to avoid a slow, inevitable decline, with disastrous consequences both for patients and the profession.Strong leadership of the college could be a part of that positive change.“My vision is for a positive college that is willing to embrace change, a college that realises there's an existential threat to the future of general practice, and a college that stands up for GPs,” he said.When it comes to dealing with government, he says both carrots and sticks are needed.“The carrots need to be optimising budget issues for government, because that's their primary concern,” he said, “and the sticks need to be that politicians understand negative press will hurt them when they pursue policies that harm patients and GPs.”So, what does Dr Irwin bring to the table, and why is building bridges so important for a leader?

B Fit
Episode 14 - Mental Fitness with Chris Irwin

B Fit

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 66:45


In this much anticipated episode we sit down with long time friend, Chris Irwin. Chris' background includes graduating from the Naval academy, 14 years on active duty as a Navy SEAL, owner of CrossFit St Thomas, president of Kill Cliff and much more. He is currently the communications director for the Navy SEAL foundation and founder/owner of RARE SENSE. Chris opens up and talks about his journey and battles with mental health. "Mental fitness" is a term he has coined to help people understand the never ending process it takes to be both physically and mental fit. Dig into this episode and continue to follow up with Chris on his channels. IG: @thischrisirwin Blog: https://www.raresense.com If you want to give back, please consider donating to the Boston Frogman Swim, a charity event that raises money for the Navy SEAL foundation: https://impact.navysealfoundation.org/team/418404?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=page Follow Conor Murphy: @conortmurphy Follow Big Night Fitness: @bignightfitness www.bignightfitness.com

B Fit
Episode 11 - Balancing Your Mental Fitness

B Fit

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 17:11


In this episode, Conor reflects on some lessons he has learned from close friends and famous philosophers, but broken down in a simple, digestible, actionable way to help you with your mental state. Lessons from Chris Irwin @thischrisirwin and Kevin Ogar @kevinogar

amBX - The Smart Building Podcast
Ep. 21: A Modern View of BMS - J2 Innovations (Part of the Siemens Group)

amBX - The Smart Building Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 22:14


In this episode, I speak with Chris Irwin, who is the VP of Sales and Marketing at J2 Innovations (part of the Siemens Group). We discuss smart technology, environmental challenges related to the industry and creating simplistic solutions that address occupant needs. We get Chris's vision for the future and what a modern view of building management systems (BMS) look like, as well as the shortcomings of legacy BMS. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #BMS #BuildingControl #BuildingAutomation #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology

Beyond Markets
Let's talk about gold

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 14:37


While other asset classes have risen rapidly this year, there has been less talk about gold recently. Compared to 2020, when we saw a breathtaking record-run, 2021 has been much calmer. Gold prices have moved gradually lower. Why have investors been staying on the sidelines?The virus has had much less impact on gold this year, and it seems like precious metal markets have started to live with it. Nevertheless, 2021 came with quite a few surprises for investors, most notably inflation. Is this now the big thing for gold investors? What if the US Federal Reserve tightened monetary policy? Are gold investors silently moving over into crypto currencies? And what is the forecast for gold and silver going into the new year? Learn more in this episode with Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research and Chris Irwin, Precious Metals Trader at Julius Baer.

The Come Up
Alison Eakle — EVP at Shondaland on Being 1st to Netflix, Bridgerton, Promotions After 30, and Motherhood

The Come Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 60:37


Alison Eakle is the EVP and Head of Creative Development at Shondaland. We discuss how imagining movie posters makes her a better creative exec, being a co-EP on Netflix's #1 show Bridgerton, why she's racked up so many recent promotions, and being part of new Hollywood's most groundbreaking streamer partnerships. Subscribe to our newsletter. We explore the intersection of media, technology, and commerce: sign-up linkLearn more about our market research and executive advisory: RockWater websiteFollow The Come Up on Twitter: @TCUpodEmail us: tcupod@wearerockwater.com---EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Chris Erwin:Hi, I'm Chris Erwin. Welcome to The Come Up, a podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and leaders. Alison Eakle:I'll never forget there was... The current assistant had put out a job posting. And how this works in Hollywood is you'll see jobs on things called tracking boards or emailed chains, but they always say, "No phone calls, please. Just email your resume." Right? And I was like, "I'm going to call him." And I did. And I just called him and I was like, "Look, I did not come up through the agency feed. I don't have the required experience, but I swear to God the desk I'm on is harder than any agency desk you can imagine. And I'll tell you why if you meet me for like 15 minutes." So we did. We literally met in the middle of the lot at Paramount. He was like, "You know what? I think my boss would like you." Chris Erwin:This week's episode features Alison Eakle, the EVP and Head of Creative Development at Shondaland. Alison grew up on the Jersey shore, actually my same hometown. She loved the arts since an early age, traveling to New York City for auditions as a young teenager, but she was planning to give it all up at Georgetown for career in politics until she had a breakthrough moment in her screenwriting class. Alison went on to get her MFA at UT Austin and then had roles in some of the most exciting production houses in Hollywood, from Paramount Vantage to Columbia Pictures and working for Ellen DeGeneres. Then a serendipitous moment took her to Shondaland where her career has been on fire. Some highlights of our chat include how imagining movie posters makes her a better creative exec, being a co EP and Netflix is number one show bridging that where she's racked up so many recent promotions and being part of new Hollywood's most groundbreaking streamer partnerships. All right, let's get into it. Alison, thanks for being on the podcast. Alison Eakle:Thanks for having me, Chris Erwin Chris Erwin:Very well, Alison Eakle. We got some history between us. Alison Eakle:That's right. Chris Erwin:So let's go back a bit. Where did you grow up? What was your household like? Alison Eakle:So I grew up in Rumson, New Jersey, which is a bit of a towny suburb, as they say, in the Northern part of the Jersey shore obviously. Well, I grew up the only child of Wall Street parents. Parents who had met kind of working at Wall Street in the '70s at a time that I've heard many incredible stories about. And it's interesting because when I was eight, there was a big stock market crash. And my dad was all for Morgan Stanley and my mom inspired him to start their own company, a financial investment advisory firm called Eakle and Associates. And so it's interesting I haven't really thought about that a lot, but I did watch my dad face what is one of my worst fears, that idea of just suddenly everything kind of pulled out from underneath you and I watched them together kind of build something new. Chris Erwin:Did your parents both work for the company? Alison Eakle:Oh yeah. My mom was VP, he was president and basically it was just a three person operation. And my dad, he had clients that he would manage their portfolios, but he put out something called the Eakle Report every week and would have to find really creative ways to talk about the stock market, which Godspeed to him because I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. I have no idea how to talk about the stock market. My mom ran all the logistics, taught herself computers at that time and really brought her up to speed fast. And they had that company for a long time until their divorce, which I have no idea what role the company played in that, but they definitely had it for, it was over 10 years, really successful. So that's kind of like what I grew up in. And I was very privileged. I came from a place of a lot of privilege where I went to private school. Chris Erwin:RCDS? Alison Eakle:RCDS, Rumson Country Day School, big shout outs, still very loyal to that school, that little short brown stone church on the corner. Chris Erwin:Are you still involved with the RCDS community? Like I have the friends from school I'm still in touch with, but I'm not giving back or anything like that. Well, maybe I should rethink it. Alison Eakle:No, I am not as involved as I want to be. I did have like a strange fantasy that one summer I'd go back or one year I'd go back to my 20s and substitute teach there. I don't know where that came from but- Chris Erwin:On the theatrical program? Alison Eakle:Yeah, why not? I'll do so. I love a school play. I love that. I love something roughly adapted from children's literature into strange costumes and children sputtering around on a stage, but it was just such a surreal experience because it was so safe, so incredible. I feel like that experience really formed me even from kindergarten on. And it was across the street from Bruce Springsteen's house. So what a quintessential New Jersey experience really? Chris Erwin:Yeah. I remember walking down Bruce's driveway on Halloween. He always would give out like the supersize snicker bars. Alison Eakle:Yeah. And [inaudible 00:04:44]. Chris Erwin:It was always like, we got to go to Bruce's house then we'd go to Bon Jovi's house. That was like such a fun thing. Alison Eakle:Yeah. That's very dead on. I grew up there riding bikes to the beach, just walking around the neighborhood. They're a very arcade fire of the suburbs kind of existence, but with the modicum of real safety that I so appreciate now and also again realize how lucky I was in a lot of ways. Chris Erwin:So I have to ask, your parents are to business, it's just funny to hear that. I just recorded a podcast last week with Naomi Shah, the Founder of Meet Cute, it's a new romcom podcast network. And her parents started a technology business based out of Portland, Oregon. And so it's just funny that now like a week later I'm interviewing you and your parents started a business together as well. There is an entrepreneurship vein in your family. So was there a theme though about your interest in the arts that came from your parents or did that come separately? Alison Eakle:That was from really my aunt and uncle. And look, my mom was one of those people who did leave her job when she had me, but continued to have that kind of type A excel at anything she put her mind to it personality. She was somebody who played the organ. We had like a Hammond organ in our living room now that I think about it. She had interest in music and musicals and all of that thing and certainly was very supportive of the arts, but wasn't necessarily kind of ensconced in it. Whereas my aunt had been an actress since the day I was born, my uncle had been an agent at Theatrical Agent in New York, but also run his own company called Cornerstone up until he died. And so for me... And they were much younger than my parents. My mom is like 12 years older than my aunt. Alison Eakle:So they were this cool young aunt and uncle really ensconced in show business. They took me to my first Broadway play Les Miserables when I was 10. I felt incredibly like I had a model to look at of like what would a life in that business look like. And I definitely was born with the bug and loved trying to get the solo in school plays or whatever it was. And eventually my parents did let me act as a kid and tried to make a go of it professionally. And I was represented at a now defunct agency called J. Michael Bloom. Chris Erwin:What age is that, Alison? Alison Eakle:So this is like, by the time I'm actually wrapped I'm 13. So this is like '93, which is a very awkward age to be putting yourself out there. But for whatever reason, I was really into it and loved it and had some close calls. I got to do a callback in a room with James Ivory for Jefferson in Paris, a role that eventually went to Gwyneth Paltrow, which I think the better woman won. They aged it up and gave it to her, I remember, but it was such a cool experience too for a year. My parents were very anti stage parents. They were like, "Look, you clearly have some bit of talent in this and you really want to try it. We'll let you try it. But it's going to be for a small amount of time." It was only like maybe a year and a half, two years and then you really do have to go back and focus on like high school if it doesn't click, if there's not for me. And I only went out, I didn't go out for commercials. So it was sort of- Chris Erwin:Did you take time off from school at all for this? Alison Eakle:RCDS was really lenient in the sense that if I had to leave at three o'clock for like an audition in the city or to do a reading for an off-Broadway play or whatever it was, I could be flexible, but come close as I may have, I never got the big part that would have necessitated the on-set tutor. Chris Erwin:Did you feel at an early age, a clear interest in the arts and that, hey, this is going to be my career, this is where I'm going to be? Alison Eakle:I think if you look at my life in general too, and we'll talk about this, it's so funny because that clearly was always had such a strong pull that even when I tried to divert myself to more stable or a prestigious academically kind of bent careers, like politics and things like that, somehow it would just find me again and kind of pull me back to acting, writing, performing, creating, that side of things. Chris Erwin:So I think it's good that Gwyneth got the part because you've obviously had very special trajectory at Shondaland, you are exactly where you are meant to be. Alison Eakle:That is very reassuring to hear. And I do tell myself that sometimes. And I do get to still read parts at table reads occasionally at Shondaland, which is how I scratched that itch. Chris Erwin:So you're acting in your teams, you have some representation, you're going out on auditions, I just got to throw this out there from the RCDS memories, for some reason this is so ingrained in my brain. I remember taking the bus with you I think after school and then going down, I think if I remember correctly, it was a stone driveway, a gray stone driveway. It was a circle. The school bus would go down that and we would drop you off and your house, was it a gray house or a white house? Alison Eakle:Yeah. A gray house and white trim. It doesn't exist anymore. It was raised to the ground to build some other crazy mansion, but it was an adorable 1920s house. Four fireplaces when I think about it. Good God. Chris Erwin:Wow. One of my earliest memories that is definitely imprinted in my brain and I remember specifically from you, I think you were a year above me. Alison Eakle:That's kind. I'm three years older than you. I just loved to hang out with... Chris Erwin:Yeah. So that's what I was going to say is that you befriended myself and my twin brother, John, and you're always so kind to us on the bus. So you were very interesting. You just had interesting points of views on things and we picked that up at a pretty early age. Alison Eakle was at the light in my childhood, but it didn't stop there. So after RCDS, I left that school system I think around third grade and I went into the public school system as did some of our other friends. At RFH, I think that's where we were reunited in a Spanish class. You were a senior and I was a freshman, was that Parker's class or Von Handle? Who was that? Alison Eakle:Oh, maybe it was Von Handle actually, now that I think about it, but I couldn't remember her name. I just remember she had great hair, like a really perfect... So what did happen was I took French from third grade forward. And then in high school I had done the AP and I was like, I sort of want to start another language when I might have a chance of speaking on a daily basis. And so I started Spanish as a junior, but it was hilarious to be... It was my only experience of being the lone senior in a class full of freshmen. It was such a blast and such a different perspective on things at that point in my life. I was so happy to be in it with you. And it was Adam Sachs too. Chris Erwin:It was Adam Sachs. Maybe John Waters was in there. Alison Eakle:Yeah. Waters 100%. And we had to make a video. I'll never forget this. We had to make a video project for the class. I forget who else was on my team, but there was like a surfer kid named Ryan. And we stormed at his house and I was just like, I'm 18 years old at this point just making a weird Spanish video with a bunch of freshmen in it, but it was great. I felt like I really loved that experience. Chris Erwin:Yeah. Very on theme again, a little bit older hanging out with the younger kids, we enjoyed it. There's something in the water, I think from like the Rumson Monmouth County area for Hollywood, because it's a bunch of people from the East Coast, but then Adam Sachs is running Team Coco, Conan O'Brien, you Andy Redmond running Tornante under Michael Eisner, you're at Shondaland doing a thing, Matt Warshauer another friend is a writer and- Alison Eakle:A really talented writer. Chris Erwin:Yeah. Impressive creator. And then I'm trying to do my thing at RockWater in New Media. So there's a crew of us out here together. Alison Eakle:It was probably the biggest surprise to me when I got here is how many people from growing up in New Jersey are out here, both from that experience, the experience we shared, but also somehow or another, we convinced a lot of people to leave New York when we first came out here in the mid 2000s. And we have a really... I always thought it would be kind of my film school crew that would, and there's a lot of them, the Austin Kids out here too, Austin, Texas, but tons of Jersey people. Chris Erwin:So after high school, the arts theme continues. You go to Georgetown, did you run a TV station there? Alison Eakle:Yeah. Well, it's so funny. I went there, again, trying to do like the sensible thing. I was like, I'm going to be in politics and urban development. And I had a real tracy flick then to me of like, I'm going to be the mayor of the city. And then I got into those classes and was sort of put off by the approach that the other students had to government and the idea that everybody was obviously in this kind of self aggrandized way. And I realized, oh, that's not maybe my jam. I'm not here to prove how much I know about how many congressmen are from which districts or what have you. I really wanted to affect change on a local level. Of course, part of its insane ambition. I don't think anyone decides to go into politics without being a little amped up about that and being like, I think I'm pretty great. Alison Eakle:I absolutely had that threat, but I felt so kind of outpaced by my classmates in terms of their ambition and I started to question if it was for me. And then weirdly enough, it was a sophomore class, a screenwriting class I took with a professor named John Glavin. And at that time, he had mentored Jonah Nolan who at that point had made Memento with his brother and suddenly I had, yet again, a model to look at him like, oh, somebody in a class just like this with this man as their professor broke through. Right? Obviously he has incredible talent. And that stuff can't be taught, but it was like suddenly I could at least see a path sort of. That same year, I think my sophomore year Georgetown University Television, the finest closer television channel in the land was starting on campus, and I realized, oh, that seems like fun. Alison Eakle:And my first show that I produced and sometimes hosted with Aaron Cocce and Brian Walsh, was it called G Talk Live? And I even forget all that I did. It was sort of a running gun, all hands on deck, but it's like a live call-in show, a talk show, panel show for the campus. And I'll never forget they were like, "Alison, do you want to host a very special episode?" And I said, "Of course, I do." About one of the most pressing topics out there, Dawson's Creek. So that was my big contribution, but I loved it. And I stayed with the television station all three years. And at my senior year, we sponsored like a film festival and the films were incredible. And you think back it was... I looked at a program I'd kept from maybe six years ago when I was moving and it's like, Zal Batmangli, creator of The OA along with Brit Marling, the two of them had made one of the shorts and contention and Mike Cahill and Brit Marling had also collaborated in a way that would pre-stage their collaborations on another earth. Alison Eakle:And it was kind of incredible because I look back and I see that drive. I see all of these people who actually were trying to carve out a space at a school maybe not known for people who are going to forge a path in TV and film doing so, but also it was like Mike Birbiglia and Nick Kroll, John Mulaney were all my contemporaries as well. So also seeing a real comedy scene evolve, I feel like again, very lucky and they're at the right time in terms of it was in the zeitgeists of again, getting to look at people really trying to forge that path in a way that I had not seen before. Chris Erwin:And then you felt, I think, empowered. It's like, I can do this. Like that screen writing class was a spark for you. It's like, fine, this is what I'm going to pursue. I came here for political science and different reasons, but that's now changed. Alison Eakle:Yeah. I'm so glad I decided to try it and listen. And again, at that point I'd let go of the acting thing, even though I would still occasionally act in like one act plays that friends would write or things like that. But I do think the acting informed the love of writing, which in turn, all of that feeds the work that I do now, essentially because I think as a creative executive, I do look at everything through the lens of, okay, I know what it's like to sit and stare at a blank page now with that cursor blinking and understanding kind of how do you generate something from nothing, how do you riff on ideas to try to get through a piece of writer's block, all of that. Alison Eakle:But I also approach things in terms of like, when I read a script, I do think to myself, do I want to play that role? Because I know that if I have that instinct of like, oh my God, I wish I want to say these words, I wish I could play that part, you're onto something at that point. That is a really good sign that somebody has created something worth making. Chris Erwin:Because you have an acting background, you can empathize with the words on the page and you could have a vision for how the words will manifest. Alison Eakle:It's almost like first, it's a different way that informs decision-making, right? Because in terms of creatively, the big question is like, what do you love enough that you would actually spend years of your life working on? And I think, again, that's one thing that goes, I can really appreciate when a piece of writing is going to appeal to an actor. Like in this business too, so much of it is who's going to fill this role, especially in TV so often if you're not going with an already established huge star, you need to find a person who can really become that role. Especially when there's a breakout hit and an actor has really been a part of creating that role with the writer, that follows them for the rest of their life. People always think of them in some ways as that person. Alison Eakle:So I do try to think of like, are there iconic roles in this that somebody would really dig into that would get me excited that way? And similarly, actually the writing piece of it comes into mind too, because if I read a pilot or something, but I found something worth pursuing and talking about it, if my head's already like, oh my God, I can see episodes, I know what I'd want to watch and want to see in the show, so that's the writer part of me thinking like, oh my God, if I had to pitch ideas for it, I could, that's really promising. So it's definitely stuff that that background I think does inform the work I do. Chris Erwin:Got it. As I'm listening to you, Alison, I'm hearing the passion come out from you. So I think you said you no longer act, but you really enjoy the table reads that you do with the Shondaland team. Do you think that there might be a future where you might see a script and you're inspired to be like, "You know what? I want to go do a one woman show. I'm going to join a small private troop." Is that something that either maybe you're doing now or that's like seated in your brain? Alison Eakle:It's something that I still do for friends. Like we'll still do writer's table reads together and things like that. I don't think I would rule out the idea of doing some kind of acting with friends on a project. I don't think it's going to be generated by me. I don't think I'm going to be the one to push it forward, but I think that if an opportunity presented itself, it would be really fun. And I actually love the idea of like voiceover, that idea of doing that kind of work too, because I give real actors steeped in their craft so much credit because the way you make yourself so vulnerable reading at a table read or doing a piece of voiceover where I can kind of hide behind, not be on camera and not be seen, that's more appealing to me now than leaving it all on the stage every night or really exposing myself fully on a show or a film and just emotionally, physically all of these things. I think that stuff's incredibly scary and every time I see actors go for it, I'm just standing out. Chris Erwin:Shondaland launched an audio business and maybe scripted audio is in your future. You could do some of that. You just- Alison Eakle:I'm going to ask Sandy Bailey if I can audition for some of those pieces. That's right. Chris Erwin:All right, cool. I want to flow into your early career, but so after Georgetown, you end up getting your MFA at UT Austin. So from there I think you go to New York for around six months and then you transition to LA if that's right. Tell us quickly, what was that journey from being at UT Austin, one or two key themes from that and then the beginning of your journey in Hollywood thereafter? Alison Eakle:I just was interviewed about my time at UT Austin. And I think the thing that's so crazy about it, that was a big takeaway was do not let your program define you because when I got there, it was just an MA screenwriting program. It became an MFA screenwriting program. But I think there was this kind of a mentality sometimes like we were the weird step-kids of like the film program, but also the really prestigious writing, the James Michener program that is for like novelists, poets, playwrights. So it's like a multi-disciplinary incredibly competitive workshop. Two years, they pay you. It was easy sometimes to feel a little less than, but then as time got going and I just fell in love with a couple of professors, I started like working on short films with people. I was a TA. Speaking of hanging out with younger kids and being a TA as a grad student, I can't tell you how many of my former students are also out here killing it and just absolutely running shit. Alison Eakle:And it blows my mind that I ever thought I could teach them anything like run indie film divisions of agencies. I really did start to just make my experience what I thought it could be as opposed to just be like, well, I'm just an MFA screen writing student. It was great. It was a great experience. I lived with law students instead. So that kind of exposed me to a whole different way of experiencing UT. They worked hard in the party tag, Chris, I will say that. That was my Austin experience. And I wound up working for Burnt Orange Productions, which is this company that had like a really cool experiment at hand where they were making low budget indie features like one was Elvis and Annabelle, starring a very young Blake Lively and Max Minghella. And that's the one, when I was there, they were making. Chris Erwin:So then thereafter, did you have a more specific lane of knowing where you wanted to go and what exactly you were going to do? How does that get you to, I think, was a pretty transformational role, which was at Paramount Vantage. Alison Eakle:It's so funny, but I really thought I was going to just be a screenwriter. My best friend, Ashley, who is now a show runner in her own right with her husband, she was finishing film school at Columbia. So the only reason I did that six months stint in New York was because A, growing up in Jersey and looking at New York is like the city. It just felt like I have to live in New York at some point. And so many of my good friends are there, I just want to have that experience. So I thought I might stay, that there might be a way to make it work, but New York is hard and expensive and it's even more so now an impossible place to live. But even in 2006, it's like, I'd worked Monday through Friday as like an assistant in an advertising agency and then Saturdays and Sundays, I would like go to Bronx Science and other schools in the city to teach SAT prep. Alison Eakle:So I was truly working seven days a week and still hardly getting by and I didn't even have to pay rent because I was just crashing with my friend. Her boyfriend, now husband, had moved out to LA in kind of October of '06 and we started processing and thinking about it could we really make this trip? I'm like, could I really break my mother's heart and move across the country? And eventually realized that if this is really what we wanted to do was to be screenwriters, it really did feel like we had to be in LA. And so we did it together with her two cats and her two goldfish and a Toyota Corolla. Chris Erwin:Two women, two cats, two goldfish, two Corollas. Alison Eakle:Yeah. Two of everything. One of the cats shit himself as we were crossing Arkansas. And there was a very uncomfortable gas station interaction with some locals and that cat and trying to get that cat out of the carrier of the car, but look, all worth it. The two fish died immediately when we put them in LA water, a very foreboding omen. New York was just, I knew in some way I wanted to get a chance to have an adventure with Ashley, collaborate with her potentially and we wound up moving out to LA together. Chris Erwin:Similar to you, after graduating from school in Boston, I was like, "Yeah, I got to go to New York." That's like what... You're in the tri-state area, big exciting visions. And then the fact that I can go down to the shore and see my family on like an hour train ride or the ferry that had just started to emerge. And I got stuck there for five years in finance. So you only got stuck for six months, I probably took like 10 years off my life doing finance in New York City. But you got out and so you make the move, you get to LA and then you end up at Paramount Vantage and you do a few things before that. Alison Eakle:And one really formative job. So basically I get there, I go to a temp agency my show business actors aunt had connected me with and I'm like, "Let me do a typing test. Let me show you I can use Excel." And I got a job that was temp to perm, potentially assisting a woman named Nancy Gallagher, who was an EVP of marketing at Paramount Pictures. And this woman was like close personal friends with Steven Spielberg and Joel Schumacher and Tom Cruise. Like she had done marketing campaigns for movies that had shaped my teen years, like Clueless and Titanic. Like I lost my mind when I realized really the impact she had had. She was also incredibly old-school, did not use a computer at the time. It was a kind of a wild experience. I would be there 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. I would never leave the desk. I would take dictation. I would read her an email she got. She would dictate an answer back to me and I would type it back to the person. Chris Erwin:This is 2007? Alison Eakle:Oh yeah, don't worry about it, Chris. But she was incredible. I mean, she was an incredible talent. She just was sort of like had not kind of embraced that part of the job and was just deep in the creative. I mean, again, I got to meet so many impactful, incredible filmmakers, like Calvin Kennedy, we had four movies that we're marketing. It was a real learning curve for the almost two years I did it. And that classic, first Hollywood job, like don't screw up that phone call from Scott Rudin or whatever it is. Like there were those moments consistently. And I was scared out of my wits until I wasn't. And eventually I was just like, I would see the kids in their suits come in from Yale to take my job since I was just a temp and interview and I was like, "No, no, no, no, fuck it. I'm going to keep this job." It almost became like a challenge to myself. Alison Eakle:And I think being able to stick it out and succeed there, even though I didn't want to do marketing, and on that desk is where I realized I never have time to write and I'm never making time. And people who really want to be writers, they make time. They get up at 6:00 AM and write for two hours before their desk job. And I was not doing that. So I just realized I think I found out there was a thing called development, which is basically what I loved about writing most was workshops like working with writers, not being the writer and started to try to think about how to make that transition. Chris Erwin:Got it. Look, I hear this from a lot of people who work at the agencies like pretty early on is that it's really exciting in the beginning, but it's also painful, the work, the stress, a lot of bad bosses, it turns people out and they leave Hollywood. But when you were there, did it feel like you're just getting more excited, but you're like, but I'm not in the role that I want. Like what you just described as like, I want to get into development. So I feel good about the industry, this is hard, but the stars in my eyes, they're still real and they're not going away. Is that right? Alison Eakle:Yes. I think I am at some level, again, like a pragmatist. There's always competing parts, right? There's the creative and the pragmatist and the pragmatists was like, you have a job that pays really well in a business that doesn't, you have overtime, you have health insurance, I was just like, keep doing this. And again, I love the challenge of a professor or a boss that's incredibly difficult to impress. So I love that challenge. And I learned a ton because honestly the biggest lesson of marketing is like, don't create something you don't know how to approach an audience with. You need to know who this movie or this show is for and obviously there's always a pleasant surprise when it kind of broadens out past that, but that was really drilled and it's like, what does the poster look like? Alison Eakle:Because we would get scripts and movies that we had to market. And we would look at each other what is this about? How did you sell this movie? And I will not name names, but it was incredible to see it from that other end. And that was the boss. She was incredible in teaching me like Alison, as an assistant in Hollywood, your job is to assume no one else is doing their job correctly, which is a terrible place to live for a long time in terms of that is so fear-based. But it is also a way to I learned how to anticipate what could go wrong or how to kind of shore up and idiot proof certain processes in a way that I do things still serves me to today. Chris Erwin:Hey listeners, this is Chris Irwin, your host of The Come Up. I have a quick ask for you. If you dig what we're putting down, if you like the show, if you like our guests, it would really mean a lot if you can give us a rating wherever you listen to our show. It helps other people discover our work and it also really supports what we do here. All right. That's it everybody, let's get back to the interview. Two points that I think are interesting. Alison, you described as being able to anticipate what could go wrong or sit at corners, we had Chas Lacaillade interviewed on this podcast, he now runs a digital talent management company called BottleRocket, but he said the same exact thing he was at ICM. He's like, "The one takeaway I have from that is you can always anticipate what's going to go wrong in a deal, a conversation, a client meeting," and he found that very valuable. Chris Erwin:The second thing I think that you said, Alison, that I really like is how to market and how to approach an audience. So I think today where media has changed, where they used to be fixed supply, if you can get theatrical distribution, you're going to win. If you're going to get on like a TV network, you're going to win. But with the internet, there is so much content out there even if you're like putting up content on Netflix or you're putting up content on YouTube or in some like digital, native way, your content has to stand down. And the marketing campaign that wraps the actual content itself, how you speak and engage and excite your audience, that is where the winners are today. So the fact that you have that lens from your history, I think is really interesting. Alison Eakle:You put it better than I ever could, but that all tracks. Yes, that feels right. Chris Erwin:So you realize you're not having the amount of time you need for writing, so you've got to change it up. So where do you go? Alison Eakle:I saw a job opportunity to assist the director of production and development at Paramount Vantage. What I'll never forget there was the current assistant had put out a job posting and how this works in Hollywood, for anyone who's listening and doesn't know, is you'll see jobs on things called tracking boards or emailed chains basically. But they always say, "No phone calls, please. Do not call me. Just email your resume." Right? And I was like, okay, this job is on the same lot, I'm going to call him. And I did. And he was so incredibly lovely. Colin Conley, he's still in the business, an incredible manager. And I just called him. And I was like, "Look, I did not come up through the agency. I don't have the required experience, but I swear to God, the desk I'm on is harder than any agency desk you can imagine. And I'll tell you why if you meet me for like 15 minutes." Alison Eakle:So we did, we literally met in the middle of the lot at Paramount. And he was like, "You know what? I think my boss would like you." And he was leaving to go work at the Sundance Institute, fucking cool as hell. And I tried not to be too intimidated. And I met his boss and loved her. And the only weird thing about that experience was when I did get the job, three weeks into it, most of Paramount Vantage was let go. They were downsizing all indie studios at that point. And I was like, oh my God, I just took a pay cut and a huge risk to take this job and now I'm going to get fired. That was all that went through my head is like, we're all going to get laid off, but I don't know what happened, but for eight months, some of us still hung on. Alison Eakle:And I learned so much about future film development from my boss, Rachel. And then we were all let go. Then it really did. The hammer came down in July of 2009. John Lynch left as the head of the studio of Vantage was done. And another colleague of mine who used to be at Vantage got me my next job just assisting a production exec at Sony Pictures, Elizabeth Kentiling, who was incredible. And the experiences were so different because at Vantage, I learned a ton about development, but we never got to make anything because essentially it was like, you already saw the writing on the wall. You knew it was only a matter of time to some extent that you were going to be shut down, which I've never had an experience like that since. It is sort of freeing, because I was just like, well, I'm going to learn and do as much as I can while I'm here. Alison Eakle:And then at Sony, it was the opposite where it was like, there was development happening on scripts so I was there, but my boss was making movies. Like I always watched her oversee Social Network and Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and got really a firsthand view of like how that side of things works when stuff is going. So it was incredibly valuable, but the whole time I'm sitting there thinking, okay, I'm still an assistant, I'm 30... How old was I at that point? Probably 31. Again, wasn't acting, wasn't writing, wasn't really an exec. I would go to drinks with other assistants and them not knowing how old I was would be like, "Oh man, if I'm still an assistant at 30, kill me." Chris Erwin:It's interesting you're saying this because I was reading an interview that was done with you. Asked like what's the worst advice that you can receive or that you have received? And you said something along the lines like, oh, if you're like an assistant or haven't figured out your career in Hollywood by the time you're 30, it's over. And that's BS. That's not true. And so I think this is clearly where that's coming from. Alison Eakle:Oh yeah. And trust me in the moment I was like, maybe it is true. Like I'm not impervious to insecurities. 100% I was like, I've given all this up, I've left my family, I've moved to LA, did I make a terrible choice? Is this right? But there is such a thing where you just got to stick it out and you keep learning and try to keep growing and then the next opportunity will find you. I totally flunked out on my first creative executive interview in the Future World. And I just was like, oh man, this other junior exec at the movie studio got me this opportunity and I just said stupid shit and I blew it. But then a friend of mine from my Paramount Vantage days, a friend who had worked at Comedy Central while we were doing the Comedy Central branded movies and I really loved, was like, "My old boss from Comedy Central is starting a company for Ellen Degenerates, would you ever want to go be the assistant/exec?" Alison Eakle:And it was primarily television, both scripted and unscripted, not movies, not the big sexy thing at that time that I was still like, no, no, no, you got to work in movies. But I was like, I fucking love television. I raised myself on television. Let me tell you, I jumped at the chance. And again, I was still answering phones at that point technically, but I was like a coordinating manager. So I got to be in the meetings and watch how it happened and take meetings of my own. Chris Erwin:This is A Very Good Production, that's the name of the company? Alison Eakle:Yes. That's A Very Good Production. Chris Erwin:Okay. Alison Eakle:And look, I probably did that classic thing that I think a lot of women do where I didn't think I would feel ready to go from assistant to just exec. That is where I second guessed myself a bit. And so I loved that idea of like a hybrid opportunity, but I also couldn't have learned from anyone better than Lauren Carrao as we were building that company from the ground up with the deal at Warner Brothers. Chris Erwin:Got it. Wow. So Alison, I want to get into now your rise at Shondaland, a company that you joined back in 2013 and where you're still at today and interesting juxtaposition. So I interview a mix of technology and E-commerce, but also media executives on this podcast. A lot of the technology executives I interview, their career rise starts a lot earlier, right? It's like the difference. But in media, a lot of the people that I've interviewed, it takes a bit longer. You're joining Shondaland I think in your early 30s, but you've had an amazing run over the past almost a decade. So I'm curious, how did you first end up there? Alison Eakle:Truly going back to my doomed, but learned a lot moments of Paramount Vantage, it was my boss there, Rachel Eggebeen. She was the first kind of creative executive that Shonda and her longtime creative and producing partner, Betsy Beers, my other boss brought on and into the company when they'd had their deal through ABC. They'd been making Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice and a few other pilots that had knocked on to series. But I believe as Rachel came on board, they were making the Scandal pilot. They had expanded the company and around the time that I was ready to move on from a very good production in terms of trying to get kind of my first either producing credits or full exec job, whatever that next move was going to be for me, I reached out to Rachel and I said, "What do you think I should consider? You're one of my favorite bosses, favorite people, favorite friends, what do you think I should do?" Alison Eakle:And she said, "Well, interestingly, Shonda and Betsy are thinking about expanding the work they're doing and hiring another person. And your background in comedy could be incredibly useful and important part of the mix given they're starting to do more of that." When I came on board, they'd already been developing a pilot with Issa Rae, actually for ABC. Ultimately didn't move forward, but was one of my first experiences as an exc. It got to be me and Issa Rae in a room, sitting on the floor, working through a pilot and I will never forget it. And it was incredible. And I loved every second of working with her. Chris Erwin:Speaking of Issa Rae, so I joined the whole YouTube revolution in 2013. And I remember we were launching different like digitally native verticals. Issa Rae came in and pitched a show with her creative partner. Alison Eakle:Oh, no way. Chris Erwin:Yeah. Early days. And now look at her, she's a phenomenal. You shouldn't make a fuss. Alison Eakle:Talk about a rise. I feel silly calling what I've experienced duress in light of Issa. I mean, just and so earned and so deserve. Like with the pilot was called, I Hate LA Dudes. And that was very much my mindset while we were working on it. But I would meet my husband just a few months after we finished up with that and I reversed that decision. No, it was great to kind of come on board. And look, I was, again, nervous, that imposter syndrome thing is hard to shake. I'm like, it's my first executive job, I am a fan of these shows of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. Scandal season one and like half of season two had aired when I started. And that jump is a big jump in Hollywood when you're first like really not answering the phones anymore. I didn't have an assistant, but I wasn't an assistant. Alison Eakle:And I got to develop like my first comedy from the ground up with these writers Petrossian Goldstein that came partly from like an original idea I had just by like being like, fuck, okay, what do I want to see in the world that I don't see? What do I want to watch on TV that's in my life and I don't see reflected? And we came up with this idea of what if your friend was dating someone terrible, just absolutely the worst. You wouldn't want to spend brunch with this person. And then they show up one day early in the dating and they're like, "We're having a baby." And I had pitched this idea of like, that would be the friend groups worst nightmare, but a lot of it would be not so much about that girl who kind of enters the group, but really about you and what you're going through emerging as a group of like 20 somethings into your 30s. Alison Eakle:And then when we pitched this idea to these other writers, they had had an idea of what had happened in their friend group, which is one of their really close friends had passed away. And that guy's parents had sort of become the parents of their friend group. And we wound up having this incredible meeting where we realized we could merge these ideas. And it was just one of those first experiences where Betsy and I were in the thick of it and I realized like, oh, this is it, this is what I wanted this to feel like and be like. I love the idea that I can have an idea, writers can make it better and bring their own experience to it and then I get to watch it just evolve. Alison Eakle:And it was such a well-received comedy pilot that at the very last minute we did not get to make it, but it was a great first experience in that first year at that company of like, A, I love this, B, I love why I'm working with on these projects and C, maybe I'm not terrible at it. Like that first moment you're like, oh, I should keep doing this. Which I think a lot of people don't talk about because I think you're supposed to pretend that you're just like a girl boss from day one and always had the confidence, but no, I mean, it truly took going through that first experience to be like, okay, I deserve to be in the room. Chris Erwin:Amazing. So very early on, everything felt right to you. This is the right team, this is the right role and did you get a sense that it's like, hey, this is a company I can be at for a really long time. Alison Eakle:I was like, hey, I hope they'll have me for a long time. Again, like even with the successes, I think there's always a moment where you're just like, what's the next thing I can do? Like I want to continue to earn this spot or earn their respect. And the other thing I just sort of lucked into was that at that same time that we were doing that comedy, we had six other drama projects in development, how it works as you sell ideas in pitches to the networks and then the writers write the scripts and around Christmas time, these networks were just in the network side, they would decide which ones they were actually going to shoot. And the one that they decided to shoot was How To Get Away With Murder. And so then even though my comedy pilot, that experience hadn't borne fruit in terms of being shot, I got to see that show be born and come to life. Alison Eakle:The other thing that happened in those first eight months I was there was that Rachel did leave Shondaland to go to another job at Fox 21, which is a studio. And again, I was terrified because the person who brought me in was gone and I was still getting my sea legs, but Betsy and Shonda were incredible. And I learned so much from them. And I got to all of a sudden just not limit myself to being like, hey, I'm the person who's here to do some comedy and I got to experience what it is to develop dramas and realized I loved that too. Chris Erwin:You mentioned it... Again I saw on an interview that you had like a handful of promotions within the first four to five years that you were there. Alison Eakle:Yes. Chris Erwin:So what did you feel that you were doing at the company that started to really stand out and have you get noticed? Alison Eakle:I was kind of the only one for a while. I feel like I don't know what I would necessarily pinpoint. I'd be interested to hear Betsy and Shonda say it. I think one of the things was not only did I have the things that I would get excited about and bring to the table, but I think that Shonda's excitement and Betsy's passion are really contagious. Right? I think very early on I realized, okay, they have fucking genius ideas. I can execute that. I can take that. I can run with it. I can get some progress going. I can find the writer. I can work on the vision of the writer. I also loved the fact that we had this incredible community of writers that had come up on all the Shondaland shows. So I think I really just threw myself fully into trying to make projects with them work and support them. Alison Eakle:And I think there's also a little bit of magic sometimes when taste and instincts lineup, the rest of it is sort of just to do the work, especially those early days. To this day, even after I've had a kid, which we'll talk about, I've never not worked on weekends, I've never not worked at night. Like even when I'm not working and I'm using air quotes, my brain is constantly going in terms of how to fix issues or how to approach strategically certain projects. And I think that they must have responded to it. Chris Erwin:Yeah. Because I think to you it was clear as it's not just work, this is a passion. It's like part of your essence. It's having like a creative mind wanting to support the creative community. I think like you were saying with Shonda and Betsy, you have this reputation where you could take an idea that they have and really nurture it and build it and make it even more special. So there's this trust that they're bestowing on you, but they really appreciate new ideas that you bring to the table. So then, okay, there's an exciting moment. You're there for around four years, 2017, then there's the big announcement that Shonda is leaving ABC for Netflix and what was reported to be, I think, the range is up to $150 million deal. What was that like? Was that something... Had you been working on that for a while? Was that something that you knew of? Was that something that was just dropped on you? What was that like to receive internally? Alison Eakle:I did know a little bit before the announcement came, I just was over the moon excited in terms of it being such a new learning opportunity for me, right? I know Shonda and Betsy had their excellent reasons for making that transition at that time when they did. Strictly speaking from my experience of it, I was just so interested in how different that could be, what restrictions would be lifted when you suddenly don't have to make television for network to fit that 42 minutes of a drama episode to kind of deal with broadcast standards and practices. But also just the idea that I think once we went to Netflix, it probably did also, at least in my opinion, as I spoke to people in the industry, it started to broaden their ideas of the kind of shows we made sometimes, sometimes not. Sometimes they'd still come to us and be like, "Here's Grey's Anatomy, but in a funeral home." Like they would still do that too, but there was a lot of people understanding that now we were going to do TV and movies. Alison Eakle:We could do comedies. We wanted to do genre. Like I think, especially by the time we were able to announce those first things we were working on kind of a year into the deal, it did make people understand that while they often thought of us in terms of, I will use the quote, sexy soap or serialize procedurals, the ambitions were so much bigger than that. And to get ready because we had a lot of things coming that you would not be able to do on network. And that was really liberating and exciting. Chris Erwin:Did everyone feel that same way? Was there anyone internal on the team or within your writer community that was like, "You know what? I want to work on network programming and going to a streamer is not a place I want to be." Alison Eakle:If that was happening, it was not something that I was privy to or that people were coming to talk to me about at all. Everybody was like, "I can't believe this. I'm so excited." And we're moving into new offices and all. It was just felt like a real thrum of excitement. And look, I think to this day, there are still writers who appreciate the consistency of a network job, but the whole business has changed. This is a conversation for another time in that residuals are not the same anymore. And there are so few shows like Grey's and Station 19 that can go that many episodes a season. Whereas writer you know you're booked kind of like August to April or whatever it is, I do think some writers probably miss that and will gravitate towards that kind of structure, that storytelling, all of that. But I didn't experience anyone being like, "Ooh, Netflix," at all. Chris Erwin:Okay. And maybe look, I think there was a lot of excitement at the moment. Was this announced right after Ryan Murphy's deal? I think he announced like a $300 million deal, was that- Alison Eakle:We were the first. Chris Erwin:You were the first. Alison Eakle:Shondaland was the first. Yeah. That was the first deal for Shondaland was the first of these big star producer deals. And I think Ryan Murphy, Kenya Barris, a few others came in like quick succession, but it was the first big announcement like this. Chris Erwin:Clearly it's working, right? So there's the big 2020 hit with Bridgerton. And then recent news, there's a re-up between Atlanta and Netflix are reported or confirmed or reported up to 400 million, but what was it like in that moment when Bridgerton which I think is the number one performing show on Netflix today, when that hit and your team started to get some of the success reporting, what was that feeling like? And were you involved in that show at all? Alison Eakle:Oh yeah. So I am a co-EP on the show and moving forward into seasons two, three, and four, I'll be working on it. It honestly was something where I still remember the day that Shonda was like, "There are these romance novels that are absolutely incredible. They would make a great show." I will be the first to admit I was like, "Romance novels, like grocery store paperback romance novels?" The genius that she is she's like, "Just read them. Just read one. Read The Duke and I." Which is the first book and is what season one is based on, the Simon and Daphne's story. And I read it in like one sitting, definitely started blushing about like 80 pages in for sure, but immediately I was like, oh, I get it. I get it. I understand the conceit of how this works for many seasons. I get why there's such a huge under-serviced fandom of this material. And they have not gotten to see some of their favorite stories brought to the screen and shot. Alison Eakle:It was so smart because she knew that people would clamor for that. And that audience had just not gotten to see those characters come to life, but also that there would be a broader reach. And also I think that it was such a surreal experience for me. I was incredibly pregnant. It was Christmas time. We had done post-production in COVID entirely from our homes remotely. Every music spotting session would be inimitable, Kris Bowers. Like all of it had been done remotely, all the posts. So it was like being in this kind of strange bubble and just sitting there as the holiday started just wondering how it would be received. And I don't think I could have ever anticipated what a mark on the culture it would have. Chris Erwin:I didn't even start thinking about the opportunity to romance space until Sarah Penna, who is one of the co-founders of the Big Frame where I was at right after school. And she had an idea that I think she's still working on with Lisa Berger called Frolic Media focused on, I think it's in a podcast network and digital video programming for female romcom romance enthusiast. And when she started telling me some of the numbers of how big this demo is, I was like hearing the success of Bridgerton, I am not surprised. So a new Netflix deal's announced and here's some exciting things like a focus of film, games, VR, branding, merchandising. There's a larger team from Bridgerton Ball that's coming up in November. So it's really extending your work streams and creating an audience experiences into a lot of new channels. Where is Shondaland today and where is it headed? Alison Eakle:The other side of the company that is the digital side, that is the podcast, the website, whatever shape and form this gaming and VR enterprise is going to take to it is incredibly exciting and I think a huge part of how my perspective on my job has shifted. And look, I've gotten to experience people often say like, "How have you been at a company for eight years?" And I was like, "This company is always evolving. The opportunities are always evolving. The work we're doing is always shifting and changing and growing." And it's part of why I was so excited to work with Shonda and Betsy in the beginning because I knew they had these bigger plans, right? World domination through incredible storytelling, very appealing, but I'm just really always trying to think to myself too synergy. Alison Eakle:Are there opportunities of things that we're working on that could translate to the podcast space or there could be a great story on the website about it and thinking more actively how do I talk to them about that and tell them about it before it's too far down the pike or vice versa, what are they working on that could be the next great show for Netflix or first documentary came out right before the holidays as well around Thanksgiving, Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker about the life and legacy of Debbie Allen as seen through her kind of like planning and staging this incredible her version of the Nutcracker? Alison Eakle:So we have a real hunger to do unscripted, both doc series, lifestyle, reality shows, things like that, the right kind of thing for the right kind of audience, the thing that we think will appeal to our fans and the people who love our material, but also Inventing Ana is going to be out soon, which is Shonda's next show that she created based on the incredible cut article from Jessica Pressler, how Anna Delvey tricked New York's party people about the Soho grifter, who basically found a way to make all the finance bros in New York and all the art people and all the fancy pants people in New York who believed she was a German heiress. An incredible kind of fake it till you make it American dream story from a very slanted interesting perspective. Alison Eakle:So I'm really excited for that show to hit and to launch and for people to see that it's a limited. That's like the next big thing on top of the fact that we have announced through Bridgerton season four to really get to service the Bridgerton's children's love stories. We've got a lot of story to tell. And then Shonda's next project is a project based on the life of young Queen Charlotte, who obviously is someone we featured heavily in the Bridgerton series. So that's some of the scripted coming down the line. We do have feature films in development. We have a lot of different genre TV shows that I don't think people would be necessary... Again, always trying to broaden the idea of what people think of as a Shondaland show, which is just incredible unexpected storytelling that has an incredibly human lens. A lot of different things coming down. Chris Erwin:All this program is going to be exclusive to Netflix, is that right? Alison Eakle:Yes. Exclusively in Netflix. Chris Erwin:Looking at the Shondaland website yesterday, and I saw the 2017 partnership with Hearst where you've launched a lifestyle website. You have this January, 2020 audio partnership with iHeart, where I think you're creating companion content to promote some of your series, but also maybe seeding some new IP, which is definitely a theme that we talk a lot about here at RockWater. But these are divisions that are separate from your purview, but you want to collaborate and you want to work together. And I think that'd be an awesome thing to do more of in the future. I'd love to see that. Alison Eakle:Oh yeah. It's a top-down mentality the idea of like, no, no, no, you guys, you're not just making content for Netflix and you're not just making content for Hearst to iHeart, this is Shondaland. This is a united family of people figuring out how to tell stories best. Chris Erwin:Last question, Alison, before we get to the rapid fire round. So you are a mother of one who is five months old. Alison Eakle:Yes. Chris Erwin:When you say you work nights, you work weekends, how does that change with a kid at home not just in terms of like time capacity, but also just how you think about your programming and where you want content to go in the world considering that you're raising someone new in it? Alison Eakle:That's a great question. I think I'm so in it right now. It's all still so new. I don't know yet the impact it'll have on me. And look, animation both for adults and children is something we've talked about a lot and gotten excited about that kind of programming. I'll be honest, I binge-watched the Babysitters Club with that best friend, Ashley, who we moved out here from New York together. I think there's incredible content for kids. I don't think my brain has fully processed yet how having this child is going to impact my creative work, but I do think it has changed how I work and yes, I just have less time right now because every minute I'm not with him, I inevitably am wondering, am I missing it? Am I missing something? Right? But I also realize there's a lot of time that he sleeps, not in the beginning, but now there is. Alison Eakle:And it's interesting how I think I used to be a real... I do get up very early with him and I do do great work in the morning, I feel, but I've really also become that person who eight o'clock hits and I take a minute for myself, but I do think to myself, okay, I have quiet. I have a couple of hours of quiet before I hit the, hey, how am I going to use this time? So I think I've just gotten smarter about time management and realized that like I can be sitting there rocking my baby, playing out, what kind of thoughts or how we might re-break a pilot in my head. I've just gotten a little bit more nimble in terms of how I use the time I have. Chris Erwin:I like that. And kind of what you are saying, Alison, reminds me of like the classic high school Adagio. If you have a really busy schedule, like a bunch of high school sports and everything, it just forces you to be more productive to get your work done in the time that you have and you're better. And then second, I think it's this beautiful new moment in your life that's giving you incredible new fulfillment and appreciation for what matters and it's a shock of the system. And I think shocks and changes are good to see things in different ways and that's good for creativity. You've had an amazing rise, who knows where you're going to go? Alison Eakle:Who knows? Chris Erwin:I'll close this out a quick interjection for me before rapid fire. Alison, known you for a long time, but admittedly have not been in close touch in recent years. So it's been exciting that we can come together I think at a dinner that I threw a couple of years ago, but also through this podcast. And I think just hearing your story, what I love and what feels so special is I'm hearing that there was no fear of trying things, of experimenting, putting yourself out there and following your heart. There was moments where like, look, growing up in Rumson where we were, your parents from Wall Street, I ended up going to Wall Street. Like that's what I was inspired to do. And you, I think you said, "No, there's something else that I want to do and give it a go." And then you went to Georgetown, you thought you were going to go down the political science path, but then you had that amazing class and you went with that. You trusted your gut. Chris Erwin:And I think you being able to listen to yourself and set up a very exciting career for you and an ability to do programming that's really a meaningful impact on people's lives and look at the success of Bridgerton and more to come. So it's really fun to see this journey and reflect on it. And I can't wait until we do the second podcast, which is like on this next page. Alison Eakle:Well, thank you. And thank you for having me on too. And also right back at you, it's watching an evolution of a career that's not in Hollywood always fascinates me a lot more than even watching the stuff inside the industry. I love everything that you are doing and juggling right now too. Chris Erwin:Appreciate that. All right. So rapid fire. Here's the rules. Six questions, short answers. It could be maybe one sentence or maybe just one or two words. Do you understand the rules? Alison Eakle:I mean, I'm a wordy mofo, but I will try to keep it to the one sentence or the one word. Chris Erwin:Okay, here we go. Proudest life moment. Alison Eakle:Navigating the return to work after having my son and not absolutely losing my mind. Chris Erwin:Got it. What do you want to do less of in 2021. Alison Eakle:Judge people. Chris Erwin:What do you want to do more of? Alison Eakle:Acts of service. I feel like I got away from that during COVID. Yes, acts of service. Chris Erwin:I like that. One to two things drive your success. Alison Eakle:As you said, willingness to try things and to experiment. And I think also a willingness to really listen to people and figure out what they want. Chris Erwin:What is your advice for media execs going into the back half of this year and into 2022. Alison Eakle:Now that I have a kid and less time than ever, I'm all about essentialism. And I think people have to remember that sometimes less is more, less is more. That's what I'll say. See, trying to be shot. Private is the sour word. Chris Erwin:Saying less is more and trying to do it in short with fewer words. Got it. Considering your parents entreprene

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The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes
Episode 20A - Do I need to stop drinking coffee to get the benefits of caffeine? | Dr Chris Irwin

The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 67:25


Dr Chris Irwin (Griffith University) joins us to answer a question that has many coffee lovers sweating on the answer. A sports dietitian and researcher who has studied caffeine withdrawal and re-introduction, Chris discusses whether there's a benefit from caffeine abstinence in the lead up to key races.

Beyond Markets
Will electric cars drive platinum prices?

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 13:57


Chris Irwin, precious metals trader in Singapore and Norbert Ruecker, Head of Economics and Next Generation Research based in Zurich talk about Platinum Group Metals (PGM) from a market perspective in this episode. They also explore the impact of battery electric technologies (used in Electric Cars) on platinum demand and prices. Why does platinum stick out from PGMs? Is platinum really more valuable than gold? How have platinum prices performed in recent years and where are they heading? Listen now to find out more.

Dreaming In The Hollow
Horse Medicine and Supporting Burnout in Women with Hillary Schneider

Dreaming In The Hollow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 56:57


A few weekends ago I went on retreat, and for the first time in 14 months I took a break from home life. I worked on site at the home of Rebecca T Dickson (Prominent mindset and business coach) and her herd of four horses. Every day we spent time with the horses and each of us worked through some personal challenges and blocks. Working with horses in this way is incredibly profound and what comes up in particular for you is surprising, even shocking and enlightening. The kind of emotional releases I have experienced when working with horses has absolutely been the most therapeutic experiences of my life. So I was so very excited to connect with Hillary Schneider to talk more about a very big issue coming up in women all over the place...burn out...and healing with the therapeutic experience of horse medicine. Hillary is a guide, trainer, coach and facilitator in equine facilitated learning. She sees the equine connection as a way to bridge the gap between our unconscious state and waking up to our authenticity and purpose. She runs programs for women interested in developing their leadership skills through becoming coaches in equine facilitated learning. Hillary offers both private and group retreats, one-on-one coaching, equine facilitated coaching training, mentorship and certification programs from her beautiful 80 acre property in a valley north of Kamloops British Columbia with a herd of 21 wise equine teachers, most of which have been rescued. The ranch is a retreat for those that are seeking to have a transformative experience to witness their own magic, get clarity of their purpose and know more deeply their gifts and what it looks like to create space of abundance around them. Hillary's qualifications include, Equine Science Production and Breeding Diploma from Olds College, Coaching Training and Leadership Development through the Coach Training Institute, Certified Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning Practitioner through FEEL from Horse Spirit Connections, Certified Equine Assisted Personal Development through the mentorship of Chris Irwin, 8-month Apprenticeship in Equine Guided Coaching with Wisdom Horse Coaching in Minnesota, Intuitive Development Certification through the mentorship of Hannelore, 7 years as a Coach and Equine Guided Faclitator, 5 years as a full time Retreat Owner and Entrepreneur. Join the three day virtual retreat with Hillary, The Journey to Capacity. Starts April 12th so sign up soon! Visit Hillary's website at Hillaryschneider.com Follow her on instagram at @hillaryepona Follow her on Facebook Watch horse videos on Hillary's Youtube page Tune in to the Women Who Run With Horses podcast. Visit our website and learn more about what I do at mountainhollowmedicinals.com Become a Patreon supporter and receive special gifts from guests of the podcast. Join the Dreamers of the Hollow Facebook group Follow us on Instagram @mountainhollowmedicinals

Beyond Markets
Is there always a silver lining in precious metal markets?

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 11:54


It was a week of turbulence in silver markets. Does this signal longer term volatility for the grey metal or is this merely a short term event? Find out more in this episode with Chris Irwin, Precious Metal Trader and Pearlyn Wong, Head of Investment Publishing Asia at Julius Baer.

SOFspot
2021 Frogman Swim

SOFspot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 40:21


The Frogman Swim is an annual 3+ mile swim across Tampa Bay that takes place every January to raise money for our friends at The Navy SEAL Foundation. This year our own Chelsea Hamashin swam it herself, assigned in honor of SOC (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, so she shares her experience and talks to several folks involved with the swim:- Chris Irwin, Director of Communications at The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF)- Kurt Ott, NSF Ambassador and Director of the Frogman Swim- Glenn Paige, NSF Ambassador and Board Member, Frogman SwimmerAnd her dad, Lloyd Hamashin, even makes a brief cameo!Link to Donate to Chelsea's Swim for NSF:https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/2021-tampa-bay-frogman-swim/chelseahamashinMore on the Navy SEAL Foundation:https://www.navysealfoundation.org/donate/Global SOF Event: GSOF Symposium - US:https://us.gsofsymposium.org/HomepageGlobal SOF Imperatives for 2021:https://gsofimperatives.org/Fundraiser for The Honor Foundation:https://www.classy.org/event/thf-or-the-next-course/e317671Support the show (https://gsof.org/individual-membership/)

Beyond Markets
All eyes on Gold

Beyond Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 18:07


2020 was probably the most exciting year ever in the gold market for Chris Irwin, Precious Metal Trader and Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer. They explain why in this episode while also looking at what's in store for the yellow metal in 2021 and beyond.

13 Pro-Am Community RL Show
13 Pro-Am On Tour at Salford City Roosters (Chris Irwin)

13 Pro-Am Community RL Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 45:53


Chris Irwin is Dave's guest this time out as they chat all about Salford City Roosters, scholarships, new committees, and facilities and his own journey through RL.

The Power Monkey Podcast
PMPC043: Chris Irwin

The Power Monkey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 60:04


Chris Irwin, a native of Massachusetts, is a retired US Navy SEAL and entrepreneur who now serves as the Director of Partnerships and Northwest Donor Relations Manager for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Apart from the myriad of support services and fundraising that the NSF does for soldiers and families of soldiers, Chris speaks at length with Dave and Chad about the veteran suicide epidemic and what we can do to help. www.navySEALfoundation.org Sign up to donate and take part in the Veterans Day Memorial workout "Chad", in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, who took his own life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTDS. https://www.goruck.com/pages/chad-1000x --- Improve your gymnastics and weightlifting skills with Team Power Monkey, check out our programs on our Monkey Method app! Monkey Method for IOS Monkey Method for Android Power Monkey Fitness  

JET Real Podcast
2 || Exciting Updates + What Podcast Changed My Horse

JET Real Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 73:40


Hi All! This week's episode is done in a conversational style. I just wanted to level with you guys this week since I've been under a lot of stress lately including some heavy things that I didn't have time to cover fully in this episode, but maybe I will soon. However, it seems the universe is finally on my side — dropping some incredible ideas & opportunities into my lap! One of those things is the spectacular Come Along for the Ride Podcast. I have loved this podcast for over a year now, but the recent episodes are pure gold. You'll have to listen this episode to find out how these episodes changed Zoë & the way I perceive our interactions. It's worth it, I hope. But the episodes from Come Along for the Ride that I mention in my episode are... ✧ Warwick Schiller — https://edenriverequestrian.com/warwick-schiller-performance-horsemanship/ ✧ Chris Irwin — https://edenriverequestrian.com/chris-irwin-horse-trainer/ ✧ Bex Tasker — https://edenriverequestrian.com/bex-tasker-positively-together/ ✧ Monty Gwynne — https://edenriverequestrian.com/monty-gwynne-equispeak/ Highly recommend giving these bad boys a listen. You won't regret it, I promise you that! Anywho, leave a review for this podcast! Shoot me an email if you have a topic you’d like me to discuss / person you'd like interviewed! If you have a specific question, become a patron! ✧ Patreon — Patreon.com/equitheory ✧ Website — www.jetequitheory.com ✧ Contact me — equitheory@gmail.com ✧ YouTube — youtube.com/c/jeteventing ✧ Instagram — @EquiTheory @JETEquiTheory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equitheory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/equitheory/support

The Medical Republic
Meet the RACGP candidates: Dr Chris Irwin

The Medical Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 17:57


We are inviting all candidates onto the podcast to answer questions about telehealth, GP advocacy and what needs to change for the college to keep its members now, and into the future. This episode features Dr Chris Irwin, a Victorian GP, and practice owner of two clinics, in Diamond Creek and Ivanhoe.

Come Along for the Ride
Chris Irwin Horse Trainer and Behaviouralist

Come Along for the Ride

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 87:23


If you’d like to support the podcast and all the work that I do then you can! Just head on over to patreon.com/comealongfortheridepodcast and sign up. From as little as a cup of coffee a month, you can help me keep this podcast going. There are many tiers that you can choose from and if everyone who listens gave only $5 per month, it would make a massive positive difference to me. There is a tier in there for a small business subscription just like the one Peter Papp took up from Peter and the Herd, this is the one where your business gets a mention each week on the podcast. Peter works with equine behaviour and trauma recovery. Equine communication. Human and horse relationship building. Peter has had communication with my mare Gypsy, who is the mare with me in the podcast picture and he was spot on about everything so I can highly recommend his work personally. Click here to connect with Peter and the Herd.In this episode I spoke with horse trainer and behaviouralist Chris Irwin. Thanks to Nina who on Instagram told me about Chris, once I took one look at his website I asked for an interview, I knew he’d have some gems for us all.Chris grew up in a home that was not safe and as a sensitive child honed his skills in reading body language like so many of us have done from these types of upbringing. He also learned that the lack of congruence was not safe either, what people are saying and their actions were not aligned, this does not allow us to relax, we cannot rest in our nervous system, we are living in our fight flight mode. We have choices in this situation as a child, fight, leave or shut down. A lot of people I know chose to shut down. Chris was brave enough to leave and this is what eventually led him to a life with horses.When Chris started working with horses people told him that it was not like he was learning to train horses, it looked like he was remembering horses. I believe this is the skills that he honed in his early life in a not safe environment about body language. Horses spoke his language and he spoke theirs.I have always believed that as horse people we are doing the best we can with the information we have, this is why I started the podcast, to get more information out into the world so that when we know better we can do better. There are some great gems in this conversation from Chris about body language that can help us do better.To connect with Chris please follow these linkswebsiteFacebook

Cook 'n' Goals
Chris Irwin | Nutrition

Cook 'n' Goals

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 42:41


High Degree Researchers drinking coffee. This small show is designed for academics to put their research interests in the spotlight. Please sit, learn, and enjoy a cuppa while we do to. Chris Irwin (Senior Lecturer) is interested in nutrition for the wider community. Chris focusses his work around nutrition issues which we can all benefit from including nutrition and; alcohol, caffeine, sleeping, driving, smoothies and exercise. His order - Nespresso Pod. Enjoy 

Redneck Tech Podcast
90: Chris Irwin and Taking Pictures in Yellowstone Park

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 62:05


In this episode we catch up with our buddy Chris Irwin. Chris recently moved out west to start guiding clients into Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons while also selling his images of the west. We talk extreme weather, coolest animals and some of his favorite images from the fall. Host: Caleb Copeland @copecreative Ryer Porter @ryer_porter Guest: Chris Irwin @i.knowaguy

Plainfield Christian Church
2020 Vision: A Clearer Vision of Our Mission (Week 02): A Mission to Adapt

Plainfield Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 38:29


Message by Chris Irwin on 02-09-20. Connect with us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/plainfieldchristian Instagram: www.instagram.com/plainfieldchristian Plan Your Visit: www.plainfieldchristian.com Next Steps: mypcc.info

Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!
Simplifying Building Automation: Leveraging Semantic Tagging with a New Breed of Software

Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 62:18


Memoori's 10th Webinar in the 2019 Smart Buildings Series. We spoke with Chris Irwin, VP Sales EMEA & Asia at J2 Innovations about the FIN 5 software framework and “Simplifying Building Automation by Leveraging Semantic Tagging with a New Breed of Software”.

Audio from our archived webinars
Leading Edge SRLs and Fall Clearance

Audio from our archived webinars

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 57:46


Chris Irwin, MSA global training instructor and safety program developer, will focus his presentation on two key topics regarding fall protection: leading edge connecting devices and determining fall clearance with the large number of connection products on the market. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on May 16, 2019. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/138-leading-edge-srls-and-fall-clearance

Safety+Health magazine
Leading Edge SRLs and Fall Clearance

Safety+Health magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 57:46


Chris Irwin, MSA global training instructor and safety program developer, will focus his presentation on two key topics regarding fall protection: leading edge connecting devices and determining fall clearance with the large number of connection products on the market. You are listening to audio from a webinar in the Safety+Health Webinar Series presented on May 16, 2019. Watch the archived webinar video to see the presenter's slides at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/events/138-leading-edge-srls-and-fall-clearance

Best Hour of Their Day
64. Chris Irwin | Teamwork: Navy SEAL Foundation

Best Hour of Their Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 67:22


Chris Irwin has been part of the CrossFit Community for almost a decade in several different capacities. He's a Naval Academy graduate, a former Navy SEAL, has been an affiliate owner, the president of Kill Cliff and now serves in the non profit arena with the Navy Seal Foundation where he heads up strategic partnerships and is working on a growing a Hero WOD fundraiser. We discuss operating an affiliate in a remote destination, handling drop ins, building a massive company from scratch, and how to contribute to the greater community. Support Chris: @thischrisirwin Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Find us on Instagram: @besthouroftheirday + @thejasonackerman Check out our website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

Redneck Tech Podcast
Episode #53: ATA and Badlands Film Festival

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 32:55


Just got back home and unpacked from the ATA Show in Louisville over the weekend. Chris Irwin and I went out there to talk some clients and look at adding some more work for 2019. The show was awesome and I got to meet so many of the listeners of the podcast. I also got the chance to go check out the Badlands film festival. I will leave it at that. If you want to know what I thought, listen!

Castles Counsel
#4 Social Media Marketing, do's and don'ts

Castles Counsel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 25:57


This weeks Podcast we talk about Social Media Marketing, the do's and don'ts.We have in studio Chris Irwin from Inbound. Chris shares his knowledge and advice on the new an exciting opportunities available to you the business owner.www.inbound.co.zaor https://www.facebook.com/inbound.co.za/

Redneck Tech Podcast
Episode #44: Live from Wyoming Elk Camp with The Community Show and Chris Irwin

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 32:46


On this episode I do a little collaborating with some awesome guys while we talk about our elk hunting trip to Wyoming this last week. On this episode there is Mark Grupe, Ryer Porter, Chris Irwin and myself. We talk about some off the wall stuff as well as some mental prep going into a mountain shoot like this one. This trip ends without a kill but we still had a good time.

Redneck Tech Podcast
Episode #30: Filming Turkeys (The Right Way)

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 34:25


Well the turkey tour for me is about to begin, well I guess it already has. I just got back from South Florida for the opener with Darrell Madden and Chris Irwin documenting Darrell's 38th and 39th Grand Slam start. We ran into a few hiccups since Darrell has never filmed any of his hunts so I wanted to use this podcast to go over how to properly set up for filming turkeys for the footage and not the kill. These are two very different things and Darrell soon learned that. Filming a turkey and getting the right footage for a show or film is a lot more involved than just getting one in close enough to kill with a shotgun. There is a process in which you must follow and be committed to or its not going to get you what you are wanting or needing. The set up needs to be the main goal, not just killing a bird. Commit to getting epic footage and dont take anything less. Enjoy.

Patrick King Horsemanship » Broadcasts
Ep #24, Chris Irwin, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Patrick King Horsemanship » Broadcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018


In episode #24 of Patrick King’s “Talking About Horses” audio broadcast Chris Irwin joins to talk about leadership in the horse/human relationship and his ideas on blending rather than dominating. The post Ep #24, Chris Irwin, TALKING ABOUT HORSES appeared first on Patrick King Horsemanship.

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Redneck Tech Podcast
Episode #29: On Location with Chris Irwin getting a little deeper about photography.

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 43:11


Just got finished with a shoot in South Florida where I was filming some content for Mossberg shotguns and my buddy Chris Irwin was running the still camera. It was so good to get to be in camp with him again and get to work together on another project now that both of us are out on our own and getting to do what we love more and more. We finally got a little break the last night before we drove home to sit down and get a little more in depth on photography. I got to watch Chris work a lot on this trip and see what makes him tick. I wanted to pick his brain and try and understand his process, how he sees things as well as what he feels like makes a good image. Enjoy!

Redneck Tech Podcast
Episode #23: Photography with Chris Irwin

Redneck Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 91:02


I have had several influences in my career but none stand out more as an awesome person and mentor like Chris Irwin. Chris was a staff photographer for Bass Pro Shops for over 26 years. He has been to more places and taken more pictures than most will in 10 lifetimes. He is a true veteran but even more than that, he is just a good dude. We got a little carried away and ended up talking a lot longer than we intended but I think it was worth it. Bare with us on this one because there are a few times Chris cuts out on his end of the call but we press on anyway. Learn from one of the best on this episode for Redneck Tech!

Doc and Jock Podcast
E232 | Chris Irwin (Kill Cliff) on Leadership

Doc and Jock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017


On Episode 232 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we caught up with the president of Kill Cliff, Chris Irwin, to talk about leadership. If you aren't familiar with Chris beyond presiding over Kill Cliff, he is a former Navy SEAL & CrossFit regionals competitor, so he knows a bit about leadership. Check out the conversation and make sure you go to instagram and search #IKillCliff to see how to raise some money for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA
TWR: 6/22/17 Chris Irwin Interview

Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 13:24


Christopher Irwin, formerly associated with the "Altoona and surrounding area corruption" Facebook page, joined the program to discuss the legality of Operation Our Town paying our local officials, the state of the Altoona Police Department, and what's going on between the page and The Jim Gregory Show.

ExtraTextual
Filmmaker Interview: Rebecca Weaver and Chris Irwin / June Falling Down

ExtraTextual

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 41:52


This is the first in our series of conversations with filmmakers producing interesting work. Rebecca Weaver and Chris Irwin are the filmmakers behind the independant film June Falling Down. We discuss using minimal crews, the writing and development process, and finding inspiration in real life events. We also discover what they have been enjoying watching lately. You can find out more about their films at silverleaffilms.net    

Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!
Memoori Webinar: Demystifying The IoT In Smart Buildings

Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 63:05


Our 9th FREE Webinar in the 2016 Smart Buildings Series, Kindly Sponsored by Tridium. We discuss "Demystifying the IoT in Smart Buildings" with Chris Irwin, Business Development Director at Tridium Europe. Why does the IoT in Buildings really matter and why do we need to integrate different systems in buildings to unlock data silos.

Devil In The Detail SRD
Devil In The Detail Episode 20 14/05/2014

Devil In The Detail SRD

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2014 66:28


We reflect on the 16-16 draw with Hull KR and preview our 3rd meeting of the season with The Widnes Vikings at Millennium Magic . We talk to Chris Irwin from the Eccles Roosters about his involvement in the cities premier amateur RL side and there's also time for a bit of Nostalgia as we mark the 75th anniversary of the clubs league winning campaign of 1939 .

The WODcast Podcast
103 : Matt Hathcock & Chris Irwin

The WODcast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2014 99:22


The WODcast Podcast
94 Baker Leavitt (part 2)

The WODcast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2013 79:02


Baker Leavitt joins Armen Hammer and Scott McGee as they chat about Chris Irwin, the documentary 'Murph the Protector', the 2014 CrossFit Games season, and answer questions from the listeners.

Lifecoast Church
Christian #5: Speak Christian

Lifecoast Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2012 38:45


Many times we do not realize how we communicate to others who we are or what we believe. And if the world were to look at the Church, it certainly would be confused by the message we are sending by how poorly we communicate. Chris Irwin shows us how Jesus, the perfect, eternal expression of God's love to us, communicated with a perfect balance of grace and truth, and how we can use love to do the same to a word around us.

Lifecoast Church
Chris Irwin - Surrender

Lifecoast Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2010 26:02


Today guest speaker, and Lifecoaster Chris Irwin brings a powerful message from personal experience and Scripture about the necessity of surrender in our lives. There are times when the Lord desires us to come to the end of ourselves, in order for Him to do His best work in us!

basicmm radio
The Mountain To The Sea

basicmm radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2005


This week's edition of basicmm radio features a conversation with the inspiration behind one of the songs on our Come As You Are CD, The Mountain To The Sea. Chris Irwin is a friend who has a funny story about this particular song. :-)It's a different sort of show, hope you enjoy!The song was recorded at a coffee house in Victor, NY in 2003. The lyrics are included below, and you can click the iTunes button below to purchase the individual track directly from iTunes. Or, you can grab the whole album for only $9.99! Good deal!Thanks for listening! See ya next time!Greg & Jen C(from the road!)The Mountain To The Sea (1995) Dancin' on the hilltopsFollowing the mountain to the shoreAll the way you stop to wonder Will I see this mountain anymore?Such a calm and peaceful placeYou don't want to leave it but you knowThere will be many mountains you will seeAs you reach the shore you noticeA wide and open raging sea"Can this be the way to go nowIs this sea calling to me?"Though the waters rage around youYou press on 'cause you can seeThere will be another mountain there for meOn this path of life we go through many stormySeas not knowing when we'll reach dry landBut looking back just reminds us of where we used to beNot where we're going to bePressing on toward the goal of our lives we willReach that final mountain top, there with HimFollowing the path to heavenStormy seas come and they goBut mountains interrupt their madnessA sturdy peaceful place to goThere is one last mighty mountainA final mountain for your soulThere will be the greatest mountain we will seeWords & Music: Greg Campbell Copyright © 1995 Greg Campbell. Admin by basic music ministries. All Rights Reserved.

The Sales Podcast
Navy SEAL Chris Irwin, Current Kill Cliff President

The Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:14


*What you'll learn in this episode...* * The role and the importance of having an affinity to your market and a charity you support * The importance of giving * How to have the right mindset to grow and achieve * What a "fix mindset" does to you * What a "growth mindset" does to you * How the motto "If you're not failing you're not pushing yourself hard enough" needs to become your motto if you are to reach your goals * How to get motivated by “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” * The role of being real and being connected plays in the growth of his company * The role your sales staff should play in your social media marketing * How to choose who to lose * Where life begins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-sales-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy