Podcast appearances and mentions of John Connell

In this episode, Jamie and special co-host Brodrick Lothringer explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of financial advising—with insight from John Connell, Co-founder and CEO of Focal.While many tools promise efficiency, Focal delivers real transformation: AI agents that work across platforms—planning tools, CRMs, and more—to take real action, not just notes. With up to 15 hours saved each week, advisors can grow their client base and focus on the human side of the business.John also explains how Focal is tackling critical concerns around data privacy and compliance through stateless design and enterprise-grade security. We discuss why in-person meetings may actually grow in value, how firms are protecting their proprietary data, and what it takes to stay competitive in an AI-driven landscape.If you're curious about what meaningful AI integration really looks like—or how to future-proof your firm while keeping clients front and center—this conversation is for you.Connect with us below!John Connell on LinkedInFocalJamie Hopkins on LinkedIn FinServ Foundation Brodrick Lothringer on LinkedIn PodPonyIf you want more information on the FinServ Foundation, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below.>>FinServ Foundation Website

At 3 a.m. in the lambing shed on his farm in the Irish midlands, John Connell speaks gently to a ewe in labor. “The wave of willful force doesn't work,” he says. “It's about calm and serene and speaking gently, and that's generally how the thing gets accomplished, certainly on our farm.” An award-winning author, investigative journalist, and organic farmer, John has spent over a decade working with sheep. “They're very caring, look after each other, and are more intelligent than we think,” he says. “But they can be vulnerable. If they get sick, they don't have as big of a fight in them as, say, a cow would.” And yet, John has come to admire their quiet bravery. “I think if people would spend a little time getting to know sheep, they'd realize there's more to them than they might first comprehend.”   For the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C, John reflects on the Gospel's message of Jesus as a shepherd, who knows his sheep intimately and cares for them with great love. We invited him to Preach as part of our Culture of Encounter series, inspired by Pope Francis' call to engage with people today—the real people we hear about in the Scriptures—rather than simply engaging with ideas. “He was the pope that spoke to me most directly,” John says. “And I feel lucky that I got to become aware of his work while learning about farming.” Ricardo asks John what he hears Jesus saying to him when he reads, “My sheep hear my voice.” For John, Jesus is saying: “I totally understand who you are, and I want you in this flock.” That intimacy shapes his writing—and how he invites preachers to write: with heart, clarity, and “one true sentence” at a time. Get daily Scripture reflections and support “Preach” by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine⁠ “Preach” is made possible through the generous support of the Compelling Preaching Initiative, a project of Lilly Endowment Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dearbhail is joined by Ornithologist and author Seán Ronayne, Folklorist, Aedín Ni Thiarnaigh and Author and sheep farmer John Connell to talk about the joy of spring, the optimism and pleasure to be found in nature at this time of year and the rituals of this season.

The rise of AI in wealth management isn't just about technological advancement; it's about fundamentally reshaping how advisors operate, engage with clients and scale their businesses. AI's ability to automate administrative tasks gives advisors more time to focus on strategic planning and client relationships—core elements of building trust and growing AUM. Firms that embrace this … Read More Read More

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews John Connell, CEO and Co-founder of Focal, an AI-driven meeting notation software. They discuss Focal's mission to enhance client relationship management for financial advisors, emphasizing proactive AI solutions beyond simple note-taking. John shares insights on Focal's development journey, the role of AI agents, and the niche they are carving in the wealth management and tech landscape. They also explore the importance of regulatory compliance and the challenges and opportunities faced in integrating AI into financial advisory workflows.Episode Highlights:00:11: Jason introduces the podcast and guest, John Connell of Focal.00:30: Jason discloses his advisory role in Focal.00:35: John appreciates Jason's insights into the product.00:42: Jason introduces John for a marketing pitch on Focal.04:25: Jason makes a humorous remark about his avatar existence.04:36: John concludes on Focal's mission and evolution since launching.04:49: Jason addresses competition and the value of industry-specific AI tools.06:49: Jason shares his impressions of John's approach compared to other AI providers.08:15: Jason notes Focal's broader approach and understanding of advisor workflows.09:22: Discussion on leveraging Focal's data capture capabilities for actionable insights.10:49: John explains capturing data as foundational to Focal's long-term vision.12:03: A deeper dive into AI agents and their potential for financial advisors.17:13: Exploration of surprises and unexpected paths in Focal's journey.18:12: John acknowledges Focal's success in identifying untapped opportunity spaces.19:15: Discussion on the broader implications of AI in the advisory industry.20:24: Insights into data management, security, and AI compliance challenges.22:11: Jason highlights the importance of architecting for compliance from the start.24:11: Conversation on the challenges and mindset necessary for industry disruption.Key Points:Focal aims to revolutionize advisor-client relationship management through AI-driven tools beyond basic note-taking.Despite many generic AI note-taking solutions, Focal's industry-specific integrations and compliance give it an edge.Human validation remains essential as AI tools begin supporting advisor workflows with potential for complete automation.John's leadership reflects a commitment to ethical AI deployment and addressing industry-specific regulatory challenges.Tweetable Quotes:"AI is not just about capturing data, but how you leverage it for actionable insights."- John"Proactive AI is redefining what an advisor can accomplish for their clients."- Jason"Trust but verify, especially when it comes to AI in financial workflows."- John"The real impact of AI is empowering the underdog to scale their capabilities."- JohnResources Mentioned:Facebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – SponsorPodcast Editinghttps://www.meetwithfocal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-l-connell-79a57424/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley interview bestselling Irish author John Connell on how embracing the farm life preserved by his family for generations brought him closer to God and greater inner peace. John's new book, The Lambing Season, explores the rhythms and realities of raising livestock, as well as the profound spiritual guidance John gleaned from a simple flock of sheep.  Zac, Ashley and John discuss:  - How John's spiritual awakening on a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain led to his transformation from journalist and world traveler to shepherd on his family's farm  - John's discovery of the spiritual and therapeutic power of lambing season in Ireland - The contrast and balance between rural and urban life, and the need for citydwellers to “make appointments with nature” In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a fire in 2019, Pope Francis' latest consistory that created 21 new cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 7, and how the Loyola Chicago Ramblers recovered after (seemingly) snubbing their very own Sister Jean from a celebratory fist bump after their win against Eastern Michigan.  Links for further reading:  The Lambing Season: Stories of Life on an Irish Family Farm The Cow Book: A Story of Life on an Irish Family Farm Pomp and presidents at the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris Podcast: Pope Francis creates 21 cardinals, calls for an end to U.S. death penalty Read: Pope Francis' homily and message to new cardinals A busy weekend for Pope Francis: The Immaculate Conception, a consistory and prayers for death row inmates in the United States You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Connell traveled far from Ireland in his 20s, and early in his career, his work yielded accolades in journalism and filmmaking. Yet happiness and contentment proved to be elusive. Returning to the family farm in Longford, one of Ireland's heartland counties, provided a restorative space to pursue a career as an author. Three books followed, notably The Cow Book, which achieved critical acclaim; despite those successes, the way forward became unclear until an extended trip on the Camino de Santiago revealed the possibilities of another project that added deeper meaning to his life.Join cohosts John Lee and Martin Nutty as they talk with John Connell about his latest book, The Lambing Season, and how life as a shepherd revealed new truths and understanding of what it takes to live well.LinksSocial MediaFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter/XBooksThe Lambing SeasonThe Cow Book (The Farmer's Son)The Running BookThe Stream of EverythingSeamus PlugConor Hammersley

Host: Duo Dickinson Wednesday October 16, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org A century of top-down architectural determination is over. Regimes of conferring worth via station and prestige have been replaced with the number of “likes” and “followers” accruing as if the entire world is one polling station. We have reached intellectual democratization, where popularity trumps insights (good or bad) – our world is becoming unending popularity contests and beauty pageants, where everyone is the judge and the contestant – “the most eyeballs wins”. So much so that the remaining organizations are trying to ban Tik Tok, control Artificial Intelligence and social media and limit access based on age. But the cow has left the barn. As a result, in architecture, the Starchitect, the image of the Power of Style has left the building. All media is losing its editorial guardrails as the internet's overwhelming universal, free and open access to exposing every and any aspect of everyone's life becomes the basis of cultural evolution. The elitist sensibility of anointing “important work” in controlled, highly exclusive journalistic exposure of architecture is collapsing. Popular culture critic Kate Wagner voiced the power of democratic revolution in media: “We all live in the world. We all deserve to participate in it. We all also deserve to see our own lives reflected in architectural media, not just the spaces of the rich and famous. That requires reshaping everything, even vernacular or popular design media culture.” Today we have two people who know the past, present and perhaps can see a future for architecture. Martin Pedersen is a New Orleans based writer, critic and editor, and is the executive director of the Common Edge Collaborative. John Connell is the co – founder of Yestermorrow, an Architect and Urbanist.

John Connell, farmer and writer and Kathy Donaghy, author and journalist

John Connell, farmer and writer and Emma O'Hagan, Rural Recreational Officer for Leitrim Development Company

Aileen Walsh starts this episode of Just Life off by telling the story of how this book, Twelve Sheep, grabbed her attention in a book shop in Oxford, where the image on the front cover seemed to wander (as sheep do) into her life, as it were. Today she gets an opportunity to speak to John Connell, the award author about this marvellous book. JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm.  If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

John Connell recounts a road trip that he and his wife Viv took recently, a journey that in one way began in Longford and ended in Dublin, but in another way began in Vietnam in the twentieth century and ended in Ireland in the twenty first

John Connell was an investigative journalist, documentary maker and author of multiple bestsellers when the creative well ran dry. 

Jamie Mackay talks to John Connell, Pita Alexander, Kate Acland, Winston Peters, and Jane Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to County Longford in the Irish Midlands to yarn to the author of the best-selling book, Twelve Sheep - Life lessons from a lambing season, who's a multi award-winning journalist, playwright, documentary producer, motivational speaker and farmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, John Connell, Pita Alexander, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-award winning author and farmer John Connell talks all things running and his new book 'Twelve Sheep'

For the sheep farmers among you, I know you are knee deep in lambing at the moment and while it can be a very stressful and trying time, one man has written a beautiful contemplative book on the subject. Twelve Sheep is the new book by John Conell, author of the number 1 best seller The Cow Book......

John Connell, farmer and writer and Emma O'Hagan, Rural Recreational Officer for Leitrim Development Company

John Connell, farmer and writer and Emma O'Hagan, Rural Recreational Officer for Leitrim Development Company

Chat with the award-winning author from Longford (also a documentary maker, a motivational speaker, co-founder of the Granard Booktown Festival and sheep farmer). He explains why sheep are at the heart of his new book ‘Twelve Sheep: Life Lessons from a Lambing Season' (published by Allen and Unwin)

The snow has melted, Spring has taken hold, and John's young son Ted has just turned one.

John Connell, farmer and writer

Near FM's John Connell interviews Grace Hill, podcast Host of “Survive & Thrive” podcast series that hopes to reduce stigma associated with with substance misuse as well as encourage anyone isolated to take that first step in asking for help. You can listen to “Survive & Thrive” on Nearcast or wherever you get podcasts http://nearcast.ie/survive-and-thrive/

John Connell's wife gave birth to their son earlier this year. As he walks the frosty fields of County Longford at morning time, John looks forward to their first Christmas with their young son.

John Connell reflects on how rain has shaped Irish culture. 'Over the centuries, the Irish - most days anyway - have learned to accept, sometimes even love, the rain,' writes John. But, he says, that is now beginning to change. Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: James Beard Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Bridget Harney

With Liberty & Justice For All, Session 13 At the "With Liberty and Justice for All" conference in Clearwater, FL, a thought-provoking panel took place. I was joined by John Connell, Bill Roach, James Lindsay, Jon Benzinger, and Andy Woodard as we delved into an intriguing discussion. Their focus was on understanding the mechanisms behind the rise of reflexive movements within the church, such as the Neo-Marxist Woke Church movement on the fringe left (Marcusians) and the reactionary Christian Nationalism movement on the cringe right (Schmittians). These movements, they argued, possess the ability to gain momentum and insidiously seize control of the church, acting as parasitic forces that disrupt and dismantle previously united groups. In both situations, entryism was the primary strategy employed by both external and internal agitating forces. -Michael O'Fallon https://sovereignnations.com Support Sovereign Nations: https://paypal.me/sovnations https://patreon.com/sovnations Follow Sovereign Nations: https://sovereignnations.com/subscribe/ © 2023 Sovereign Nations. All rights reserved. #sovereignnations #entryism #christiannationalism

With Liberty & Justice For All, Session 11 In the founding of this nation, deists and Christians came together on one issue in particular: Religious faith is not an issue that the state has any business dictating. I believe that with all my heart. Let me tell you something else I believe – no man or prince or church or any form of centralized power has any business telling anyone what they can and can't believe. Whether deists or Christians, the founders of this nation had the wisdom to put it in writing that the government had to steer clear of telling Christians and/or the church what they can or cannot do or what they can or cannot believe. Unbelievably, there are now those who actually want to establish the United States as a Christian nation with power concentrated in one person. Are you kidding me? Never mind the logistical nightmare with a monster of that size; consider the history of such attempts. I am compelled to ask the Christian nationalists this question: Are you trying to run my life? If so, then back-off and stand down. -Dr. John Connell https://sovereignnations.com Support Sovereign Nations: https://paypal.me/sovnations https://patreon.com/sovnations Follow Sovereign Nations: https://sovereignnations.com/subscribe/ © 2023 Sovereign Nations. All rights reserved. #sovereignnations #johnconnell #freedom

Mel McDermott, from Galz Gone Wild walking group, and farmer and writer John Connell, give their recommendations for autumn walks.

John Connell reveals how his love for a pristine lawn gave way to letting the grass grow wild. A leaflet urging the adoption of 'No Mow May' led him to set aside his urge to 'rip and tear and snip' to let nature take its course, above all for the sake of wild bees. 'My lawn is long now, but the green desert is no more. In exchange for neatness there are wildflowers and weeds growing side by side in a riot of colour.' Producer: Sheila Cook Sound Engineer: Peter Bosher Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Co-ordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross

Claire is joined by Joanna Donnelly, Met Eireann and John Connell, farmer and writer.

John Connell, farmer, writer and now a father on keeping newborn baby Ted is warm is a labour of love

John Connell looks forward to becoming a father for the first time, with the help of three poets: Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes and Philip Larkin. As he collects the turf and attends to his organic farm, he ponders what of this he'll pass onto his child. And he wonders if his new son or daughter will have any truck with Heaney's 'cold smell of potato mould, the squelch and slap of soggy peat'. Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter Bosher Production coordinator: Iona Hammond Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

We are thrilled to once again be partnering with Still Voices Film Festival to bring you a series of podcasts with artists featured at the international film festival located in the heart of Ireland. In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Ballymahon artist Adrian Duncan about his new short film Lost Colony. A film told from the centre circle of a football pitch. It is a poetic analysis of the aesthetics of football. Lost Colony screens on 11th November 2022 as part of the Still Voices Film Festival. Followed by a Q&A between director Adrian Duncan and John Connell. Still Voices Film Festival runs from November 9th – 13th 2022. Adrian Duncan is an artist and award-winning writer based in Ireland and Berlin. His debut novel Love Notes from a German Building Site was published by The Lilliput Press and Head of Zeus in 2019. It won the 2019 John McGahern Book Prize. In 2020 he was shortlisted for the Dalkey Literary Awards Emerging Writer. www.adrianduncan.eu

John Connell on the importance of reflection

In Praise of Autumn - Joanna Donnelly, Met Eireann and John Connell, author and farmer

It's been a while but I finally found the time to record an interview for the podcast and it was well worth it. Recorded at the start of the summer it's taken me a fair while to get around to publishing the feckin' thing and for that, I apologise to John. Time, time, time! I actually blame John for my tardiness! He told me to relax, be in the moment, and publish podcasts really late. At least I think that's what he said. Either way, 'tis out now! We had a crackin' chat about his new book The Stream of Everything and covered some of its themes. The main messages from the interview are: Love yourself, spend time on a river, be more present and be even more silly.The Stream of Everything is out now and is published by Gill.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-keith-walsh-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Connell is the author of 'The Running Book' and 'The Cow Book', a number-one bestseller and winner of Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. He is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary producer and weekly columnist with the Irish Independent.

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside prison walls? We've all seen movies and TV shows that highlight certain aspects of what they're imagined to be, but what's it like to walk with inmates and teach them at a seminary level? What do they do with their education and what sort of impact has the Gospel had on the prison system? Dr John Connell, Nick Shalna's pastor, answers these questions and many more as someone who's taught ministry in prison for years. Don't forget to follow The Universe Next Door Podcast and leave a review!Dr. John Connells Sermons:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLyrVkPPqvJ9hGNmVoPeHKw/videosHalos of Fire: Enjoying a Life Filled with the Power of the Holy Spirit:https://www.amazon.com/Halos-Fire-Enjoying-Filled-Spirit/dp/0971733082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H4X6UM4BPUSM&keywords=halos+of+fire+john+connell&qid=1660583306&sprefix=%2Caps%2C326&sr=8-1Dr. John's Sermon at The Great Awokening Conference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZVWm-tc_MSupport the show

John Connell goes fishing in northern Spain, home to one of the oldest populations of Atlantic salmon in the world. But he discovers a world on an ecological edge - with water at dangerously low levels, distraught fishermen and virtually no fish. 'What is a fish without a river?' he asks. 'Indeed what is a river without a fish?' Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Neil Churchill Production Coordinator: Iona Hammond Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Author, farmer and amateur long-distance runner John Connell talks to Eamon about his book "The Running Book".This episode was first posted on 11th December 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

My guest is the acclaimed bestselling author John Connell, who has written a trilogy of autobiographical books which have been described as love letters to his home county of Longford.John has just released The Stream of Everything which is about a canoe trip down the Camlin river in Longford with a friend. This stunning book is a meditation on the simple beauty of nature and a celebration of the slow pace of rural living especially in counties like Longford.John published the bestseller The Cow Book in 2018 which is a memoir of his return to his family's farm in Longford after many years in Australia. Then he wrote The Running Book about his love of running but also the rich colonial history of Longford.Longford recently made national attention in the tourism industry when Center Parcs set up Ireland's largest tourist attraction with over 100 activities on offer for up to 2,500 guests in luxurious guest lodges on-site at Newcastle woods.But there are many more attractions and activities in the county for tourists including the Royal Canal Greenway from Clondra to Dublin, which is the longest linear greenway in Ireland. The National Famine Way from Strokestown is also a great trail in Longford for walkers.For history buffs there is the Corlea Trackway Visitors Centre in Kenagh, which is home to an ancient Iron Age bog road which dates back to 148BC. Then there is also the Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard which is a Norman Ireland interactive visitors centre adjacent to Ireland's tallest motte. Another great place to visit is the Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown which located in the old schoolhouse in the town. The centre tells the story of one of Ireland's leading female writers and is home to many original artifacts from the 18th century Longford is part of the Hidden Heartland brand and for more information on what makes Longford so special please click on https://www.longford.ie/en/see-do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm delighted to welcome John Connell back to the podcast. This is his second time on the podcast and it was great to catch-up with him. John is a multi award winning bestselling author, journalist, producer and farmer. He writes a weekly column for the Irish Independent newspaper and lives and works in Longford in the Irish midlands. His newest book is called the Stream of Everything and it's a bestseller, as were his previous 2 books – The Running Book and the Cow Book. John is a deep thinking man with plenty of insightful stories and reflections to share and I'd also encourage you to check out the previous episode with John from September 2020.

John Connell and Aaron Rogan join me this week to talk about their new books, The Stream Of Everything & Punters: How Paddy Power Bet Billions And Changed Gambling Forever. These two are masters of their crafts. It just so happens those crafts occupy very different places on the literary spectrum. I stumbled across Aaron's book when preparing for the Paddy Power interview that we released last weekend. It's a one of a kind look into the origin of the betting giant and the man who walked away from unimaginable wealth because his conscience wouldn't let him stay. John Connell's book, tells the story of his journey as he attempts to canoe down his local river during lockdown and let all of his regrets float out to sea. Both books suck you in from the first page. Both books couldn't be more different. Both books are my recommendations for this month. In the extended cut I get to ask them both about the work that went into creating these books, the reaction they have received and we even get an exclusive extract reading from John.  To access the full interview visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad - for a small monthly fee you can support the creation of the podcast and gain access to every Irishman Abroad podcast created since 2013.   Want to submit a question or suggest a guest?  1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Author John Connell joins Miriam.

Countrywide's Hannah Quinn Mulligan meets with Limerick dairy farmer Jerome O'Connor who is attempting to grow crops for the first time with some help from friends. Radio Essay: Lambing Longford based writer and farmer, John Connell describes his first lambing season

Is the NSW government making the best decisions to find its way out of the current COVID spread? Bill Edgar explains how he fell into role as the self titled 'coffin confessor' and writer and broadcaster John Connell started running a few years back...and hasn't really stopped since.

Part memoir, part essay, John Connell's latest memoir The Running Book explores what it is to be alive and what movement can do for a person. It is deeply intimate and wide-ranging, local and global: Connell is as likely to write about colonialism and the effect of British imperialism in Ireland and its former colonies as he is about life on his family farm in Ballinalee, County Longford. Told in 42 chapters, each another kilometre in the 42.2k race, the whole book is 42,000 words long and it captures what it is to undertake a marathon moment by moment, in body and mind. Above all, The Running Book is a book about the nature of happiness and how for one man it came through the feet. (Pan Macmillan)John spoke to Jack Aldane from his farm in Birchview, County Longford. He is looking forward to sushi at Yamamori in Dublin when lockdown ends in Ireland (https://yamamori.ie/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a running boom in 2020. During lockdown it was one of the only things you could do and in some parts of the country the number of people using running tracks and walking trails doubled during the height of the pandemic.   So in this episode we're going to find out why so many of us turned to running and what we got out of it not just the physical side but the psychological and philosophical. You'll also get some tips on how to avoid an injury with guests Warren Williams, head coach of The Run Squad and John Connell, author of The Running Book.   In today's headlines: Plans to reopen could be delayed by NSW hotel quarantine worker case Scott Morrison “unnerved” by planned Port Arthur film “I'll see you in four years”: Trump hints at 2024 Presidential bid Major music festivals announced in three Australian states   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our very first Longford special, and it won't be our last. John Connell is, amongst other things, an author and he's also from Longford and I'm from Longford. So we had a bit of a Longford love in. Not really but I did love chatting to him about his new book The Running Book. We touched on quite a few topics including running, therapy, stress, Hitler, Moby and much much more. I could have chatted to John all day and I think you'll really enjoy this one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-keith-walsh-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.