Podcast appearances and mentions of James Lowe

Lucious Lowe never saw his empire, but his son and son-in-law figured out how to give the customer what they needed. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is… Well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [OG Law Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I’m Dave Young, Steve Semple’s here, and we’re going to talk about another empire. Stephen Semple: Another one. Imagine that. Dave Young: And it’s another one of these big boxes. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: So this is brick and mortar big box store. And so there’s two things. One thing I love, one thing I hate about big box stores in this category. I used to love going down to my local hardware store and just tooling around. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And I guess you can still do that, but there’s something about some old guy walking up and chatting with you about what you could maybe buy or not. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And so Lowe’s is our subject today. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: I’m interested to see how they started. And again, I love shopping at Lowe’s, I hate shopping at Lowe’s, for two different reasons, right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: The variety. It’s all there. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: The old guy that knows every piece of hardware in the store. Good luck finding that person. I mean, they may be there, they may not. It’s hit and miss. Stephen Semple: Yes. So the first Lowe’s, of course, started as one of those old-timey hardware stores. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: It was a 3000-foot store in 1921 in North Wilkesboro in North Carolina by Lucius Smith Lowe. That’s basically the first Lowe’s was way back in 1921. Dave Young: Lucius Smith Lowe. Okay. Stephen Semple: But the success of Lowe’s actually did not come from Lowe, but rather an in-law named Carl Buchan, who came on the scene in 1943. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So when Lucius died in 1940, the business was inherited by his daughter, Ruth Buchan, who then… Now, I was not able to find the family story on this, because I find this interesting. It was inherited by the daughter, who then sold the company to her brother, and I always thought, “Why’d the brother not inherit the business?” Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Now, I also get why she probably sold it, because as we know, one of the really big problems, especially back in the 1940s, was women couldn’t get credit, and it was very, very, very hard in the forties for a woman to actually run a business. So I also understand why she sold. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah, and weird estate planning goes on that you don’t know why they did what they did. Right? Maybe the son had an insurance policy. Right? Stephen Semple: Who knows? Who knows? Dave Young: I don’t know, but maybe he got… Who knows? Stephen Semple: Now, at the same time, when she sold it to her brother, her husband, Carl, ended up becoming a partner in the business. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it was this really weird, father dies, it goes to the daughter, the daughter sells it to the brother, and the husband ends up becoming a partner. Dave Young: Who knows about the transactions inside family businesses, right? That’s a… Stephen Semple: Right? All I’m just saying is, if it sounds weird, it was. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s all I’m saying. But moving forward, what’s really incredible is today, Lowe’s is 1700 locations doing 80 billion in sales. So it is- Dave Young: That’s not nothing. Stephen Semple: That’s not nothing. That’s not nothing. But back in the early forties, hardware stores did not have building supplies. They didn’t have plywood, they didn’t have… They didn’t have building supplies. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. You went across to the lumber yard to get that stuff. Stephen Semple: Correct. Correct. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And so one day Carl gets this deal on toilets, and he decides to buy a whole pile of toilets. When I say a whole pile, the whole truckload, which was 400 toilets. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And James? James Lowe comes in the office one day and he’s like, “Toilets in the office.” And he says, “Carl, why is there toilets in the office?” He goes, “Well, I bought 400 of them and I ran out of space, so they’re sitting in here.” And he’s like, “We don’t sell toilets.” He goes, “Well, we are now, because we got 400 of them.” Dave Young: “Yeah, we sell toilets. Sell them or else.” Stephen Semple: “[inaudible 00:05:20] now!” So, “Yes we are.” And what turns out is that they sell out really quickly. And Carl looks into this a little bit more and he sees this trend. Right? Think about it. It’s 1946. What’s happening in the United States? There’s a building boom. Right? The number of homes being built has grown 10 times over the last three years, because we got the baby boom happening. We got the return of the soldiers, we got the baby boom, we got the sprouting up of the suburbs. That part is growing. So they sell out these toilets in like a week, and so he wants to open a second store. He goes, “Look, here’s what I want to do. I want to open a second store and we’re going to sell everything for building and fixing a home. Everything. We’re going to turn specialty stores into one shop.” So in other words, you don’t have to go to the plumber… you know. Look, this is another variation on the department store and the convenience store. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: So Lowe agrees, and they invest a hundred and sixty thousand dollars in the second store, and it’s a 10,000 square foot, so they’ve gone from 3000 square feet to a 10,000 square foot store in Spartan, North Carolina. Dave Young: And so yeah, we tripled the size. It’s all the space we’ll ever need. 10,000 feet. Stephen Semple: Right. So it’s 1949, and literally customers are coming. Yeah, that’s right. It’s 10,000 square feet. I missed that for a minute. Yeah, yeah. Hold that thought. Dave Young: “Hang on.” Stephen Semple: Hold that thought. So it’s so popular, they’re actually finding customers are coming from states away from, outside of North Carolina. So Carl wants to open a third store, and Lowe doesn’t want to. He doesn’t want to grow this thing. Dave Young: Isn’t it amazing that the whole company’s not called Carl’s instead of Lowe’s? Stephen Semple: Well, here’s what ends up happening. Lowe says, “Look, I don’t want to do this. Why don’t you just buy me out?” Carl buys out Lowe, but says, “Well, let’s keep the name.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: “Let’s keep the name.” Dave Young: Yeah, that’s smart. You got equity there. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So in 1952, Lowe is bought out, but they keep the name. And it expands rapidly. They quickly open 13 more stores. [inaudible 00:07:27] Dave Young: Oh, wow. See, I did not know they were this old. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So it starts growing like crazy, but then they hit a problem. After six years, profits stall. Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: What he notices is, he’s been focusing on opening stores, but not focusing on the buying experience. And if you went into a Lowe’s at that time, it was super disorganized. Stuff was just all over the place. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And so it was not appealing. So he hires Bob Strickland, marketing guy. Bob points out that people come in to get what they need, but what if we were able to make them to stay and buy other things? Like instead of an oven, how about a whole kitchen? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: So he says, “Let’s be like a department store.” They looked at how Sears was laid out, right? There was these departments. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And basically this is the model that they created, which is really the template that all these big box home improvement stores are built on. Here’s the appliance section, here’s the flooring section. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: But it didn’t just have flooring. It had, okay, along with the flooring, the caulking and the this and the… Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: All the things that you need with it. Dave Young: So take those toilets out of the power tool section and put them where they belong. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they create this template that they’re going to roll out, and before they’re ready to roll it out, Buchan passes away. Dave Young: Oh no. Stephen Semple: And so now it’s up to Strickland to open with the new idea. So Strickland takes the ideas. He opens five stores on it. They’re super successful. In two decades they got a hundred and eighty stores, 1978 they’re the largest in the region, 1979 they’re 200 stores, and they just grow and grow and grow and become what they are today. But Lowe’s basically built this idea. The two innovations Lowe’s did was built this idea of, “We should have a store that’s dedicated to home improvement,” because they saw the trend on it. And then they created this whole idea of looking at department stores and saying, “This is how a home improvement store should be organized.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That template? That template, that idea that every one of these big box home improvement stores is built on, was created by Lowe’s. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories to Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: … that idea that every one of these big box home improvement stores is built on, was created by Lowe’s. Dave Young: Well, and so the reason I didn’t know about them when I was younger is that they started in the east and slowly moved west. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yes. Dave Young: And I don’t know where Home Depot started, but in the Rocky Mountain West and Western Plains, there were Home Depot stores long before there were any Lowe’s stores. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Dave Young: So it’s just a matter of growth at that point then, right? Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: They figured out the formula. Stephen Semple: They figured out the formula, and then it’s just grow, grow, grow. Dave Young: I’m guessing that, yeah, Home Depot probably has a similar story. Either they copied Lowe’s or they figured it out themselves that this is the right way to do a big box home improvement store. We going to do that one sometime? Stephen Semple: Well, I don’t want to say much, because we are going to do… Oh. Dave Young: Okay. All right. I’ll hold that for another day. But- Stephen Semple: Well, what ends up often happening when I’m researching these things, there’s no way to do it without learning about both. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: So often that’s the reason why when we’re doing these, there will be two in a category, because you learn about both of them at the same time, because they have kind of a shared history, right? Dave Young: Well, and those guys absolutely copy each other. Right? Stephen Semple: They did. Dave Young: I think we go back, I don’t know what episode it was, but we talked about Cabela’s, and then we sort of told the story of them being eventually bought by Bass Pro. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: And the [inaudible 00:12:08] Bass Pro, I think… Well, at least according to the people that I knew at Cabela’s, they were the first ones to build this giant experiential store. Right? Stephen Semple: Well, in Sam Walton- Dave Young: And so… But that gets copied. And Sam Walton, same thing, right? Stephen Semple: Well, Sam Walton has openly stated that he stole a lot of his ideas from Sol Price. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Stephen Semple: He has come right out and said that. He’s like, “Oh yeah, I always watched what this guy did, and I’d always keeping my eye on him, because he was brilliant.” Right? Dave Young: Yeah, I mean- Stephen Semple: Who was the founder of Costco. Right? So. Dave Young: At the end of the day, these are just sharing good commerce ideas. Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Nothing new under the sun here. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: There’s a reason that every ancient city has a bazaar, a marketplace where they all gather, right? You make it convenient for consumers by, even though you’re 10,000 little competitors, you’re all in one place. Stephen Semple: Yeah. What I really liked, again, about this story, was Lowe saw a trend going on in the United States, and the trend was, “People are building these homes, and so there’s going to be more demand for home improvement stuff. How do I make it easier?” Again, that theme of, “How do I make it easier for the consumer? Wouldn’t it be so much easier for the consumer if it was this one stop?” Dave Young: Yeah. [inaudible 00:13:29] Stephen Semple: Now, the other thing I thought that was brilliant is that when the profits stalled out, he didn’t flip to, “I need more leads, I need more customers.” He didn’t go there. He went, “Oh, if this has stalled out, there’s something I’m doing wrong inside my four walls.” Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And he looked at the experience and he said, “Okay, I’ve already got customers. What I need to do is if I make that experience better, the customers will return more often and will spend more.” I remember going to a presentation from the folks from Barnes and Noble, and Barnes and Noble talking about how they… And Ikea’s the same. They would measure how long somebody was in the store. Ikea’s amazing at this. And what they know is, the longer you’re in the store, the more you spend. Period. So what’s their whole objective is “I’m going to keep you in the store. How do I do that? I’m going to put a restaurant in. I’m going to put in a place where you can stick your kids to play. I’m going to make it so that you’ve got to walk the maze.” The point is, the longer you’re there, the more you’re going to buy. And not only that, Ikea’s figured out, “If I display these things this way, people will stop and look at it,” so that they do move through the stores slower. Dave Young: Yeah. You- Stephen Semple: But Lowe’s really caught into- Dave Young: And there’s sort of a logical progression to it. Stephen Semple: Right. Right. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So Lowe’s created that idea of “Let’s do this one stop shop.” And then the next one was, “Okay. Now that we’ve made this idea more convenient, let’s now make this idea more enjoyable and also more convenient, because there’s all these ancillary things that you need when you’re doing that in the moment. Let’s put all that stuff together.” Dave Young: Well, and you bring designers in because if you’re coming in for all these kitchen products- Stephen Semple: Yeah, absolutely. Dave Young: … maybe you don’t know how to put that all together and make it look good. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: Right? So here’s you’re somebody that can help you lay it out. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And then they can sell you all the materials that either you or your contractor need to make it happen. Stephen Semple: Now what we know is, David Young is going to leave this talk with an even more love-hate relationship of Lowe’s. Am I right? Dave Young: I’m not remodeling anything. No, I love walking around a Lowe’s. I find it hard to… If I need some adhesive, I need some Gorilla Glue or something, and I walk into a Lowe’s, two things are going to happen. Unless I’m in just a blazing hurry and I’ve left someone in the car with the car running- Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: … I’m going to just wander around. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And I’m likely to walk out with something else besides the glue. Along with the glue. Stephen Semple: Correct. Yes. Dave Young: Sometimes without the glue, because I forgot why I went in. Stephen Semple: Oh God, yeah. Dave Young: But that’s a whole different psychological thing. We just finished talking about that at my portals class this week. Stephen Semple: Oh yeah, [inaudible 00:16:25] Dave Young: Tell you about that sometimes. That was fun. Stephen Semple: It’s a thing. It’s a thing. Dave Young: We had a blast. Yeah. Wow. Lowe’s. Stephen Semple: Yeah. There you go. Dave Young: Now I’m thinking in my head, what do I need? You know, near Wizard Academy, we’re not really close to a Lowe’s. You’ve got to drive 20 minutes or so to get to a Lowe’s. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: But about 10 minutes, 15 minutes away is independently owned Ace Hardware store. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: And I love that one too. Right? Because if you’re really just looking for a tool or some little hardware bits and bobs, you’ll always find it there. Right? [inaudible 00:17:02] Stephen Semple: Yeah, well, because Ace is the place with a helpful hardware man, right? Dave Young: Yeah. And they’re helpful because they’re locally owned. So there’s always somebody in there that can, “This is not the glue you really want. You want this.” Stephen Semple: Right. Right. Dave Young: “Oh, I thought I just wanted Gorilla Glue.” But this guy knows. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: So it’s two different experiences, and a lot of your choice in it is based on experience. Stephen Semple: Yeah, yep. Yes. Dave Young: I mean, shoot. When we lived in western Nebraska, they eventually got a Lowe’s, but they had a Home Depot first in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We were a hundred miles from there. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: And there was a lumber yard in Sydney, and there was a hardware store in Sydney, and we would drive to Home Depot a hundred miles away. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Dave Young: Because one, we could find any of it there. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And two, Cheyenne also had a Starbucks and a Baskin-Robbins and a… right? Stephen Semple: That’s the other thing that starts to end up happening, is you get one of these, and then the other things sprout up around that. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah, you rarely see one off by itself somewhere. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, that’s the reason why you would see a movie theater, and then the restaurants go. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: These things happen. But yeah. But you know, I was pretty impressed when I heard the history of Lowe, and also thought it was really interesting looking at this department store and bringing it across. And again, it’s that idea. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: “Who outside of my world is doing this really well?” Dave Young: I kind of wasn’t surprised that their origin goes back as far as it did, because I think you always are going to assume that that started as a little hardware store somewhere, or a lumber yard. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: But I was surprised that they started that growth curve as soon as they did. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: So they were really the pioneers in that. So. Stephen Semple: Yep, and the key is you didn’t need more than 10,000 square feet, as you pointed out. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, you do today. Stephen Semple: Some of them are like, “Holy crap.” Yeah. Dave Young: You need 10,000 square feet in the kitchen part. Stephen Semple: No kidding. No kidding. Dave Young: All right, well, thank you for bringing that story, Stephen. I like that. Stephen Semple: All right. All right, thanks David. Dave Young: And congrats, Lowe’s, on decades and decades of money making as an empire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Awesome. Thanks, man. Dave Young: Thanks. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big fat juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. 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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh,James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown,R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies,And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne playground.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Conversation with James Lowe and Andrea Olson around this week's Spokane Symphony Masterworks concert, "Landscapes."

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We're podding from the Lions team hotel after Andy Farrell named his squad for the third Test in Sydney. Chris, Ugo and John Barclay discuss the two changes to the Lions starting XV with Blair Kinghorn replacing James Lowe on the wing and James Ryan coming in for Ollie Chessum at lock. Joe Schmidt has turned to veteran scum-half Nic White who bows out from international rugby on Saturday, but there is no Rob Valetini or Carlo Tizzano for the Wallabies. Can they match the performance they produced at the MCG to spoil the Lions' party?

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLIONS : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Tommy Freeman 13. Huw Jones 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Finn Russell 9. Jamison Gibson-Park 1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Maro Itoje (c) 5. Ollie Chessum 6. Tadhg Beirne 7. Tom Curry 8. Jack Conan16. Ronan Kelleher 17. Ellis Genge 18. Will Stuart 19. James Ryan 20. Jac Morgan 21. Alex Mitchell 22. Owen Farrell 23. Blair KinghornWALLABIES : 15 Tom Wright; 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Harry Potter; 10 Tom Lynagh, 9Jake Gordon1 James Slipper, 2 David Porecki, 3 Allan Alaalatoa; 4 Nick Frost, 5 Will Skelton; 6 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 8 Harry Wilson.16 Billy Pollard, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Jeremy Williams, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Carlo Tizzano, 22 Tate McDermott, 23 Ben Donaldson.Qatar Airways Lions Men's Test Series - 2nd testSaturday, July 26, 2025KO 11am Irish time  Melbourne Cricket GroundLive on : Sky SportsReferee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)AR1: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)AR2: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ)TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)FPRO: Marius Jonker (SA)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

It's finals carnage and Lions fever on this week's Maul or Nothing!We break down Bath's historic Premiership treble, after their 23–21 win over Leicester — was this Finn Russell's finest club performance, and how uncharacteristic of Handré Pollard! Van Graan's rebuild is complete, and the scenes after the final whistle are pure Bath.Over in Dublin, Leinster obliterate the Bulls 32–7 at a rain-soaked Croke Park. Jordie Barrett doing Jordie Barrett things, Ryan Baird went beast mode, and Nienaber's defence turned Leinster into absolute monsters.

Friday the 13th is your lucky day - a new episode a lil' early. We pay tribute to the recently-departed James Lowe of the eminently psychedelic combo, The Electric Prunes. And "Get Me To The World On Time" has possibly the best opening of any psych tune. The lyrics describe love as a bad trip but the sounds suggest other worlds - are we caught between the real world and the vast cosmos? Who knows? The second song is by budget rockers The Chellows who turn out a pretty spiffy garage version - a cross between The Troggs and a tea-kettle! The punkers pulled out the song in the late 70s so we then discuss a rendition by The Physicals. It's got some wild free jazz sax, with the vocals of a guy who actually hasn't lost his cool. Still in Britain for a rockabilly-esque version by The Clapham South Escalators. If you liked the spaceship in the original, then you'll love this version. Finally - Richard & The Young Lions recorded a version in what seems to be the the early 2000s but the vocals sound strangely like They Might be Giants. Eat your prunes!

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Jordie Barrett 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Joe McCarthy 5. James Ryan 6. Ryan Baird 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Jack Conan (c)16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Jack Boyle 18. Rabah Slimani 19. RG Snyman 20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Ross Byrne 23. Jamie OsborneBULLS : 15 Willie le Roux 14 Canon Moodie 13 David Kriel 12 Harold Vorster 11 Sebastian de Klerk 10 Johan Goosen 9 Embrose Papier1 Jan-hendrik Wessels 2 Johan Grobbelaar 3 Wilco Louw 4 Cobus Wiese 5 JF van Heerden 6 Marco van Staden 7 Ruan Nortje (c) 8 Marcell Coetzee16 Akker van der Merwe 17 Alulutho Tshakweni 18 Mornay Smith 19 Jannes Kirsten 20 Nizaam Carr 21 Zak Burger 22 Keagan Johannes 23 Devon WilliamsBKT United Rugby Championship 24/25 Grand FinalSaturday, June 14, 2025KO 2:45pm  Aviva StadiumLive on : TG4, Premier Sports 1 & URC.tv Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)AR 1: Mike Adamson (SRU)AR 2: Sam Grove-White (SRU)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Jamie Osborne 12. Jordie Barrett 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Joe McCarthy 5. James Ryan 6. Ryan Baird 7. Scott Penny 8. Jack Conan (c)16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Jack Boyle 18. Rabah Slimani 19. RG Snyman 20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Ross Byrne 23. Ciarán FrawleyGLASGOW : 15 Josh McKay 14 Kyle Steyn (c) 13 Sione Tuipulotu 12 Tom Jordan 11 Kyle Rowe 10 Adam Hastings 9 George Horne1 Jamie Bhatti 2 Gregor Hiddleston 3 Fin Richardson 4 Alex Samuel 5 Scott Cummings 6 Euan Ferrie 7 Rory Darge 8 Henco Venter16 Johnny Matthews 17 Rory Sutherland 18 Sam Talakai 19 Max Williamson 20 Jack Mann 21 Macenzzie Duncan 22 Stafford McDowall 23 Jamie DobieBKT United Rugby Championship 24/25 SemifinalSaturday, June 7, 2025KO 2:45pm  Aviva StadiumLive on : RTÉ2, Premier Sports 1 & URC.tv Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU)AR 2: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

The prime minister and the premiers meet to try to reshape the Canadian economy, and our guest says there's no time to waste.Nine of her ten children, and her husband, are dead after an Israeli airstrike. Now, a Gaza doctor's last surviving child is in hospital with serious injuries; I'll talk to the surgeon who's treating him. Researchers find that colon cancer patients who are given an exercise routine, and the support of a coach were significantly more likely to survive.Thanks in part to their late lead singer, James Lowe, the Electric Prunes were psychedelic savants whose motto was "so far out, so good".A former member of British Parliament tells us about the renewed battle to allow Stilton, England to produce Stilton cheese, which is, after all, named for Stilton, England. A perfumer-turned-astrobiologist answers the question we've all always asked: what does space smell like? And if you assumed cat urine and "poisonous marzipan clouds", good news.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that senses she's a real odor-achiever.

We've all seen it: the coach constantly yelling at their team, the parent trying to coach on the sidelines…and the kid in the middle of it all. Youth sports can bring out the best in people, but it can also be a breeding ground for toxic behaviour. Host Melanie Ng speaks with Playball Ambassador with the MLB and author of Coach Ballgame, James Lowe, about how focusing on the RIGHT approach to sports can make a world of difference.You can learn more about James' work on his Instagram: @coachballgame. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Jimmy O'Brien 13. Jamie Osborne 12. Jordie Barrett 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Joe McCarthy 5. James Ryan 6. Ryan Baird 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Jack Conan (c)16. Dan Sheehan 17. Jack Boyle 18. Rabah Slimani 19. RG Snyman 20. Max Deegan 21. Scott Penny 22. Luke McGrath 23. Ciarán FrawleySQUAD UPDATE SINCE RECORDING“Ringrose managing a calf, Tommy O'Brien foot injury. Both very short-term knocks”SCARLETS : 15 Blair Murray; 14 Tom Rogers, 13 Joe Roberts, 12 Johnny Williams, 11 Ellis Mee; 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Archie Hughes1 Alec Hepburn, 2 Ryan Elias, 3 Henry Thomas, 4 Alex Craig, 5 Sam Lousi, 6 Vaea Fifita, 7 Josh Macleod (c), 8 Taine Plumtree.16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Kemsley Mathias, 18 Sam Wainwright, 19 Dan Davis, 20 Jarrod Taylor, 21 Efan Jones, 22 Ioan Lloyd, 23 Macs Page.BKT United Rugby Championship 24/25 Rd 18Saturday, May 17, 2025KO 7:35pm  Aviva StadiumLive on : RTÉ2, Premier Sports 1, BBC1 Wales, URC.tv Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)AR 1: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)AR 2: Federico Vedovelli (FIR)TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

About the Guest Dr. Lowe is an educator, advisor, researcher, and farmer based in Illinois. He is also a professor and the associate dean for online programs and extension at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. He holds a DVM and MS from the University of Illinois and has spent most […]

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : CIARÁN DUFFYhttps://twitter.com/PostToPostSporthttps://posttopost.sport.blogLEINSTER : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Jimmy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Jordie Barrett 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Luke McGrath1. Jack Boyle 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Joe McCarthy 5. Diarmuid Mangan 6. Ryan Baird 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Jack Conan (c)16. John McKee 17. Andrew Porter 18. Rabah Slimani 19. James Ryan 20. James Culhane 21. Jamison Gibson-Park 22. Ciarán Frawley 23. Robbie HenshawZEBRE : 15. Jacopo Trulla 14. Scott Gregory 13. Fetuli Paea 12. Enrico Lucchin 11. Simone Gesi 10. Giovanni Montemauri 9. Gonzalo Garcia1. Luca Franceschetto 2. Giampietro Ribaldi 3. Juan Pitinari 4. Rusiate Nasove 5. Leonard Krumov 6. Bautista Stavile 7. Iacopo Bianchi 8. Davide Ruggeri (c)16. Tommaso Di Bartolomeo 17. Muhamed Hasa 18. Ion Neculai 19. Matteo Canali 20. Giacomo Ferrari 21. Alessandro Fusco 22. Giacomo Da Re 23. Filippo DragoBKT United Rugby Championship 24/25Saturday, May 10, 2025KO 5:15pm  Aviva StadiumLive on : RTÉ News Channel, Premier Sports 1, URC.tv Referee: Sam Grove-White (SRU)AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU)AR 2: Dan Carson (IRFU)TMO: Colin Brett (SRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLEINSTER : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Cian Healy 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. RG Snyman 5. Joe McCarthy 6. Max Deegan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Andrew Porter 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Ryan Baird 20. Jack Conan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Ross Byrne 23. Jordie BarrettNORTHAMPTON :  15 James Ramm 14 Tommy Freeman 13 Fraser Dingwall (c) 12 Rory Hutchinson 11 Tom Litchfield 10 Fin Smith 9 Alex Mitchell1 Emmanuel Iyogun 2 Curtis Langdon 3 Trevor Davison 4 Temo Mayanavanua 5 Alex Coles 6 Josh Kemeny 7 Henry Pollock 8 Juarno Augustus16 Henry Walker17 Tom West 18 Elliot Millar Mills 19 Tom Lockett 20 Chunya Munga 21 Angus Scott-Young 22 Tom James 23 Tom SeabrookInvestec Champions Cup 24/25 SemifinalSaturday, May 3, 2025KO 5:30pm  Aviva StadiumLive on : RTÉ2, Premier Sports 1Referee : Pierre Brousset (Fra)AR1 : Luc Ramos (Fra)AR2 : Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita)TMO : Tual Trainini (Fra)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

EPYSODE 35: "Underground". Guest: Electric Prunes bandleader James Lowe. In this epysode we dive deep into the psychedelic/garage-rock masterpiece "Underground" by The Electric Prunes. Join us as we explore the innovative sounds that defined an era, with exclusive commentary from band leader James Lowe, who shares behind-the-scenes insights and stories from the making of the album. From its bold musical experimentation to its cultural impact, this epysode offers a unique look at one of the most influential albums of the 1960s. I hope you dig "Underground" as much as I do. -Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy some of Richie Unterberger's amazing books ‘n' stuff here: http://www.richieunterberger.com My band is Newport Electric. Check out our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=5gUMW013TPGCBI2yiaJA7w ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wpu3KQTp1fbpbbekFCOQV?si=cb7b3792bf354fb4 ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "On The Road To Freedom" DICK DALE "Miserlou" *THE SANCTIONS "What'd I Say" JIM & THE LORDS "I'm Free" JIM & THE LORDS "I'm Down" THE CHIPMUNKS "Hard Day's Night" THE GYPSY TRIPS "Ain't It Hard" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Ain't It Hard" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Little Olive" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Get Me To The World On Time" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "The Great Banana Hoax" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Children Of Rain" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Wind-Up Toys" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Antique Doll" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "It's Not Fair" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Happen To Love You" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Dr. Do-Good" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Hideaway" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Big City" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Captain Glory" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Long Day's Flight" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "You Never Had It Better" (Live) THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Try Me On For Size" (Live) THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Kyrie Eleison" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Holy Are You" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "14 Year Old Funk" SPARKS "Girl From Germany" TODD RUNDGREN "Hello It's Me" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Lost Dream" *THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "The Dream I Had Last Night" *THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Pacific Ocean Blues" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Devil's Bargain" (Shameless self-promotion...Newport Electric is my band!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEINSTER : 15 Hugo Keenan 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Jordie Barrett11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Cian Healy 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Joe McCarthy 5. RG Snyman6. Max Deegan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Jack Conan (c)16. Dan Sheehan 17. Andrew Porter 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Diarmuid Mangan20. Caelan Doris 21. Luke McGrath 22. Ross Byrne 23. Robbie HenshawGLASGOW : 15 Kyle Rowe 14 Jamie Dobie 13 Stafford McDowall 12 Tom Jordan11 Kyle Steyn (c) 10 Adam Hastings 9 George Horne 1 Nathan McBeth 2 Johnny Matthews 3 Sam Talakai 4 Gregor Brown 5 Alex Samuel6 Matt Fagerson 7 Rory Darge 8 Sione Vailanu16 Grant Stewart 17 Jamie Bhatti 18 Patrick Schickerling 19 JP du Preez20 Max Williamson 21 Euan Ferrie 22 Ben Afshar 23 Sebastian Cancelliere Referee : Luke Pearce (Eng)AR1 : Anthony Woodthorpe (Eng)AR2 : Adam Leal (Eng)TMO : Andrew Jackson (Eng)Weather for Dublin 4 (Fri eve)9° “Partly cloudy”Wind SSE 9-13 kmh  Rain 0%(from accuweather.com)

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLEINSTER : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Jamie Osborne 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Rabah Slimani 4. Joe McCarthy 5. RG Snyman 6. Jack Conan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (C)16. Gus McCarthy 17. Jack Boyle 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Ryan Baird 20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Ross Byrne 23. Jordie BarrettHARLEQUINS : 15. Leigh Halfpenny 14. Tyrone Green 13. Oscar Beard 12. Ben Waghorn 11. Nick David 10. Marcus Smith 9. Will Porter1. Fin Baxter 2. Jack Walker 3. Titi Lamositele 4. Joe Launchbury 5. Chandler Cunningham-South 6. Jack Kenningham 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt (C)16. Sam Riley 17. Wyn Jones 18. Simon Kerrod 19. Irne Herbst 20. George Hammond 21. Danny Care 22. Jamie Benson 23. Luke NorthmoreInvestec Champions Cup 24/25 Rd of 16Saturday, April 5, 2025KO 3pm  Croke ParkLive on : RTÉ2 & Premier Sports 2Referee : Pierre Brousset (Fra)AR1 : Kevin Bralley (Fra)AR2 : Thomas Charabas (Fra)TMO : Tual Trainini (Fra)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Spokane Symphony Music Director James Lowe and Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski in conversation with Jim Tevenan

Today, we're thrilled to have a guest whose talent and passion resonate far beyond the concert hall. He's a world-renowned conductor, a musical storyteller, and the visionary Music Director of the Spokane Symphony—James Lowe!Under his baton, the Spokane Symphony has brought unforgettable performances to life, bridging tradition with innovation and captivating audiences of all ages. From the timeless works of Beethoven to bold contemporary compositions, James is dedicated to making classical music accessible, inspiring, and unforgettable for our community.In this episode, we'll explore James's journey from the UK to Spokane, his approach to crafting magical musical experiences, and the symphony's role in shaping Spokane's vibrant arts scene. Plus, we'll hear about the exciting upcoming performances that you won't want to miss.

Ever struggled with truly obeying God's plan for your life? In this episode, I'm joined by James Lowe as we delve into a heartfelt conversation about wrestling with our purposes, the challenge of aligning our personal desires with divine will, and the growth that comes from obedience to God. We recount a crucial past talk that catalyzed ourl journey, discuss key biblical principles like Matthew 16:24 and the story of Jonah, and explore what it means to genuinely surrender to God's calling. Join us as we tackle the importance of intimate relationship with God, the impact of complete obedience, and the ultimate fulfillment that comes from trusting His plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ierland se tydelike hoofafrigter, Simon Easterby, het sy span geloof na hul bonuspunt-oorwinning van 32-18 oor Skotland in die Sesnasies-reeks op Murrayfield. Ierland se sege is te danke aan Calvin Nash, kaptein Caelan Doris, James Lowe en Jack Conan se drieë, plus 12 punte wat die nuweling, losskakel Sam Prendergast, bygedra het. Die span kon vir die derde agtereenvolgende keer die titel opraap. Easterby sê die spelers het gedoen waaraan hulle geoefen het:

Ep. 145: 6 Nations 2025 - Jusqu'ici, tout va bien !! + NéoHéros Raphaël PoulainWE d'ouverture conforme aux pronostics du Pack !! Avec un récital et un festival d'essais, les Bleus de France ont renversé un poireau gallois déjà bien pâle avant même cette 13ème défaite de rang ! Si le match a confirmé la forme française, elle a aussi malheureusement enfoncé les Gallois plus loin encore dans leurs doutes avec un zéro pointé et un gros mal de tête persistant pour Warren Gatland. En Ecosse, les formidables Chardons portés par un Huw Jones intenable ont fait respecter la hiérarchie et pris leur revanche sur de très valeureux italiens, qui n'en finissent pas d'étonner. L'Italie aura l'opportunité de vaincre les Gallois le WE prochain dans un match qui s'annonce déjà comme celui de la cuillère de bois! Enfin quel match en Irlande !! Les Anglais survoltés et costauds en diable ont d'abord fait douter un trèfle qui paraissait emprunté, mais qui a laissé passer l'orage et renversé la table pour conserver son leadership grâce notamment aux inévitables James Lowe et Bundee Aki, des vrais seigneurs dans la bataille ! Et maintenant ? RDV la semaine prochaine pour un Crunch plus indécis que jamais, revanche pour la Rose battue deux fois dont une fessée mémorable à Twickenham, ou confirmation pour les Bleus ?? A VOIR ABSOLUMENT ! En bonus, nous sommes heureux de recevoir Raphaël Poulain ancien ailier du Stade Français, devenu porte-parole pour un sujet sérieux dans notre sport: la santé mentale des joueurs (grands et petits). Il nous parlera de son association NéoHéros et de leur partenariat avec la LNR, Ligue Nationale de Rugby. Voici aussi notre épisode avec Raphaël POULAIN il y a 1 ans! https://smartlink.ausha.co/pack-de-potes-rugby-podcast/raphael-poulain Bon mercredi avec le pack !Voici le lien pour l'autre podcast de TK, sur un sujet santé --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ireland have kickstarted their bid for a third straight Six Nations crown with a 27-22 win over England spearheaded by two New Zealand-born players. Halfback Jamison Gibson-Park was named man of the match, while James Lowe had a hand in three tries. England led 10-5 at halftime before Ireland caught fire, stretching to 27-10 before a couple of late consolation tries to the visitors. Rugby commentator Martin Gillingham joined Piney to recap the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with James Lowe and Kitara Johnson-Jones

Ben Youngs ranks his top wingers in the world, and has Springbok legend Bryan Habana to back up his selections.  Is there anyone better than Cheslin Kolbe? How many All Blacks are on the list? Who is the best winger in Britain and Ireland? And where would you put James Lowe? Our Autumn Nations Series Insights are brought to you by Sage. Get tickets for our live shows: https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/for-the-love-of-rugby-presents-draft-night Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park. James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa. Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team. Players selected for next year's Lions tour are set for a huge windfall. And there's mixed news for England head coach Steve Borthwick.

On Friday's Rugby Daily John Duggan has the team news for Munster's URC clash with Ulster, Alan Quinlan on Sam Prendergast and an update on the Ireland Sevens in Madrid.

Lowe joins Greg in studio to discuss the role and responsibility of Christians in the public square.  He gives a unique perspective as a pastor who has felt called to be an influence with government leaders. 

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from both Connacht and Leinster after the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action. We hear directly from Leinster wing James Lowe after his return to action. Joy Neville's new job revealed, as she decides to quit refereeing. Plus, Alan Quinlan on John Hodnett's Ireland hopes.

It is the first Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW of 2024! Rock Me Amadeus – Live! Co-producer and opera soprano Alyson Cambridge returned to the podcast! She is back to promoting the eagerly anticipated world premiere of the groundbreaking rock-meets-classical fusion concert experience, which is set to captivate audiences on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the prestigious David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, FL. Rock Me Amadeus – Live! weaves classic rock anthems from iconic bands such as Aerosmith, Journey, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana with timeless compositions by classical luminaries like Beethoven, Mozart, and Puccini. Grammy-nominated conductor and pianist James Lowe, who appeared with several prestigious opera companies, including the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Houston Grand Opera, and the San Francisco Opera, will perform the January 21 premiere. A diverse group of performers will join Alyson on stage. Vocalists include Alyson, tenor Victor Ryan Robertson, Chloe Lowery, Toby Rand, Tony Vincent, and Kia Warren. Meanwhile, co-producer Tony Bruno, who is also the show's music director, will lead a group of talented musicians, including drummer Brian Delaney, pianist Henry Aronson, bassist Luis Guzman, and Emmy and Grammy-nominated Celtic Violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, the Rock Me Amadeus – Live! Co-producer previewed the upcoming January 21 production and the show's future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jakes-take-with-jacob-elyachar/support.

Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty, and players James Lowe & Tadhg Beirne addressed the media on the eve of their clash with Scotland in the final weekend of pool matches at the World Cup. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events. There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages. Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of their number heads home earlier than planned.

Long Term Asset Funds are a new initiative by the UK government. They've been created in an attempt to boost investment in areas such as infrastructure and climate-related goals and to turbo charge a flagging economy. Known as LTAFs, they are new to the UK but they're similar to schemes already in place in Europe and the rest of the world. But what are LTAFs? James Lowe, Sales Director, joins the pod to discuss what LTAFs are, their pros and cons and what areas of the economy they are set to benefit. NEW EPISODES: The Investor Download is available every Thursday and will be released at 1700 UK time. You can subscribe via Podbean or use this feed URL (https://schroders.podbean.com/feed.xml) in Apple Podcasts and other podcast players. GET IN TOUCH: mailto: Schroderspodcasts@schroders.com find us on Facebook send us a tweet: @Schroders using #investordownload READ MORE: Schroders.com/insights LISTEN TO MORE: schroders.com/theinvestordownload Important information. This information is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or to adopt any investment strategy. Any reference to sectors/countries/stocks/securities are for illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument/securities or adopt any investment strategy. Any data has been sourced by us and is provided without any warranties of any kind. It should be independently verified before further publication or use. Third party data is owned or licenced by the data provider and may not be reproduced, extracted or used for any other purpose without the data provider's consent. Neither we, nor the data provider, will have any liability in connection with the third party data. Reliance should not be placed on any views or information in the material when taking individual investment and/or strategic decisions. The views and opinions contained herein are those of individual to whom they are attributed, and may not necessarily represent views expressed or reflected in other communications, strategies or funds. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amounts originally invested. Exchange rate changes may cause the value of any overseas investments to rise or fall. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated. The forecasts included should not be relied upon, are not guaranteed and are provided only as at the date of issue. Our forecasts are based on our own assumptions which may change. Issued by Schroder Investment Management Limited, 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU. Registered No. 1893220 England. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

John Duggan went down to Abbotstown to meet up with James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne as they train ahead of the World Cup warm-ups and eventual final showcase in France, where they hope to go all the way and lift the Webb Ellis Cup! The Official Ireland Rugby World Cup 2023 Kit and new training range all with thanks Intersports Elverys - Official sports retailer partner to the IRFU - Supporting Irish Rugby

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org

In this episode, we discuss how James Lowe launched the Baltimore School of Music and what advice he has for young entrepreneurs and musicians. You can visit the website at baltimoreschoolofmusic.org