Podcast appearances and mentions of robbie burns

It's past time to raise a dram of scotch and toast Scotland's beloved poet Robbie Burns, so Wooden Walls distillery is celebrating all the culture and traditions of Burns Night on Saturday. We welcome the host for the event, the man marching in the haggis and a co-owner of Wooden Walls Distilling. (Krissy Holmes with Christopher Pickard, Ian Gillies and Peter Madden)

This week Nick talks to Robbie BurnsRobbie has been a journalist and writer since earning his journalism degree from Harlow College in 1981. He began his career as a reporter and editor for various local newspapers before becoming editor of ITV and Channel 4's teletext services from 1988 to 1992. During this time, he also wrote ITV's daily teletext soap opera, Park Avenue, for five years.Afterward, Robbie transitioned to freelance journalism, contributing to newspapers such as The Independent and The Sun, and played a role in establishing CNN's financial news service. In 1997, he became editor of BSkyB's teletext services, where he launched their shares and finance section and developed entertainment phone lines, including a Buffy the Vampire Slayer hotline that earned him nearly £250,000.In 2001, Robbie left full-time employment to focus on share trading and running a London café, which he later sold for double his initial investment. While at BSkyB, he began broadcasting a diary of his share trades, which gained significant popularity and was later moved to his website, nakedtrader.co.uk. The site became one of the UK's most-read financial resources. Currently, Robbie writes a weekly column for ADVFN and conducts trading seminars featuring live market demonstrations. Since 2001, he has achieved tax-free trading gains exceeding £2.5 million, earning him a place among the UK's few ISA millionaires. His publicly shared trades alone have generated over £1.5 million in profits, showcasing his consistent success even during challenging market periods.Nick and Robbie talk about his career path to becoming the Naked Trader and his favoured stocks. The 6th edition of the Naked Trader is available here. Robbie's Book Choice:Rich Dad Poor Dad: by Robert T. KiyosakiRobbie's music choice's where:I'm Alive by Stretch & Vernhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5F9rZa65ePNd3HZFkavre7This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Halloween fireworks have been a long-standing tradition for many B.C. communities, but more municipalities have been banning their use. Surrey Fire Chief Larry Thomas and Madison Reynolds, Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce president join us to discuss. We check in with our CBC colleagues on their Halloween costumes. And, Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes is in Vancouver for a fundraiser by the Together We Can Society recovery non-profit. He and his friend Robbie Currie, aka Robbie Burns, and Together We Can community outreach worker, join us to talk about how Wes' friendship played a big part in Robbie's recovery journey.

Send us a textThis week, in response to many emails and texts, the Bad Piano Player decided we couldn't wait until Robbie Burns day or St. Patrick's day to do another Celtic songs episode. The demand was too great! So we learn six songs from the cradle of golf and whiskey. Aged in the wood, and sung with our special mediocre care. And of course I'm kidding. We didn't get any emails or texts. Enjoy, my lads and lassies. 

2024 - 10 - 07 Robbie Burns by CurtinFM 100.1 in Perth, Western Australia

Today is a round up episode from our visit to the 2024 Emergency Services ShowIn todays episode i speak with John Lord & Robbie Burns about snowmed codes.  All NHS healthcare providers in England must now use SNOMED CT for capturing clinical terms within electronic patient record systems. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also have programmes of work underway. After thoroughly reviewing the available scientific literature, the World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified occupational exposure as a firefighter as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), on the basis of sufficient evidence for cancer in humans. This is supported by an ever-increasing raft of research, including the biomonitoring research study of UK firefighters, conducted by Professor Anna Stec and her team at the University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire Teaching Hospital. This work was commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union. It has been identified that regular health monitoring and early detection can play a vital role in protecting the health and lives of firefighters. Find out more about SNOWMED codes HEREFind a letter to share with your GP about SNOWMED CODES HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKIDEXHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTO Podcast ApparelLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energisedPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In this episode we see the Burns family move to a new farm, Lochlie.  Is it better than Mount Oliphant? How well / badly do they do there? At this point in Roberts life he is in his late teens and is starting to try and move away from farming. He is also spreading his wings socially with country dancing lessons and the formation of the Tarbolton Bachelors Club. Robert also moves to Irvine and tries a new business venture, Flax dressing. What is flax dressing? How successful is this new business? Lastly, we  take a look at the poetry Robert is writing at this time. Is it good? Bad? Indifferent? Getting better?....

This week, my guest on the Book Club podcast is the poet Jackie Kay, whose magnificent new book May Day combines elegy and celebration. She tells me about her adoptive parents – a communist trade unionist and a leading figure in CND – and growing up in a household where teenage rebellion could mean going to church. We also discuss her beginnings as a poet, her debt to Robbie Burns and Angela Davis and how grief itself can be a form of protest. 

This week, my guest on the Book Club podcast is the poet Jackie Kay, whose magnificent new book May Day combines elegy and celebration. She tells me about her adoptive parents – a communist trade unionist and a leading figure in CND – and growing up in a household where teenage rebellion could mean going to church. We also discuss her beginnings as a poet, her debt to Robbie Burns and Angela Davis and how grief itself can be a form of protest. 

Jack Finch of Shine radio interviews Zoe Macdonald who recently took over the legendary pub the "Hawkley inn". during the conversation Zoe talks about the plans to have an event filled calendar, delicious food and above all else maintain the unique charm of the place. the interview took place on their "Robbie Burns night" so we get to hear some authentic sounds of the highlands, Bob Macdonald's bagpipe skills were pretty impressive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flagstaff Scottish Club co-founder Ian Malcolm chats with Flagstaff County Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna about the upcoming Robbie Burns Night in Killam. Ian also plays a few songs on the bagpipes.

We asked Rosalind Erskine, the Food and Drink Editor at The Scotsman, five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:How long ago did you last have a haggis?Do you have Robbie Burns' poem "Address to a Haggis" memorized?What drink is the perfect accompaniment to haggis? Whisky, Irn Bru, beer or something else?If haggis wasn't Scotland's national dish, what would be? Deep fried Mars bar?What is one thing that non-Scots might not know about the culinary industry in Scotland?Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.

"The Naked Trader" by Robbie Burns is a game-changing guide that has empowered countless readers to navigate the intricate world of trading. Brimming with practical advice and real-world examples, the book demystifies the complex principles of successful trading, risk management, and financial analysis. Burns equips readers with the tools to make informed investment decisions, navigate market fluctuations with confidence, and effectively manage their trading portfolios. With a hands-on approach, this book teaches readers how to conduct thorough research, understand market trends, and most importantly, think independently in their trading journey.

The topics, stocks and shares mentions / discussed include: UiPath to an Ai winner Pensions Hunting for investments June's TwinPetesInvesting Challenge winning portfolio Robbie Burns aka The Naked Trader book winners Nasdaq Inc NDAQ Microsoft MSFT Activision Blizzard ATVI Broadcom AVGO VMWare VMW Nvidia NVDA  Softbank Arm Vodafone VOD Barclays BARC Landmark case wrt Transfer fraud Mortgage time-bomb Future FUTR FTSE 100 AIM All-share US CPI / Inflation data CAB Payments CABP Sanderson Design SDG THG BooHoo BOO DWF Group DWF STM Group STM XP Factory XPF Coral Products CRU Hvivo HVO Centrica  CNA Eqtec EQT Predator Oil & Gas PRD Investing Trading Harriman House books Powder Monkey Brewing Co 5% discount code : TWINPETES Menphys Charity Appeal please make a donation on the TwinPetes Investing Challenge 2023 Just Giving Page Investing Trading & much more The Twin Petes Challenge 2023 / Charity fundraise for the MENPHYS Charity. Have you enjoyed one or more of these podcasts. Yes . Then please make a donation , every pound will help. JUST GIVING TWIN PETES FUNDRAISING FOR THE MENPHYS CHARITY https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/twinpeteschallenge23 Thank you. The Twin Petes Investing podcasts will be linked to and written about on the Conkers3 website and also on the WheelieDealer website . Thank you for reading this article and listening to this podcast, we hope you enjoyed it. Please share this article with others that you know will find it of interest. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE TWIN PETES INVESTING PLATFORM THAT YOU ARE LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST ON. THANK YOU.

The topics, stocks and shares mentions / discussed include: TwinPetesInvesting Challenge May winner A potential winning gaming stock How to win Robbie Burns aka The Naked Trader's new book Nikkei/ Japanese stock winners Japanese stocks including Nippon, Sony, Softbank, Toyota, Honda, Could Thames Water debts be a re-across to Severn Trent / SVT Debt / Indebtedness A Future turnaround Dividend risks Gravity co / GRVY Frontier Development / FDEV Team 17 / TM17 Devolver Digital / DEVO ITV Mast Energy / MAST Cornestone FS / CSFS Active Energy Group / AEG Venture Life Group / VLG Technology Minerals / TM1 Future / FUTR Softcat / SCT Convatec / CTEC FTSE 100 AIM All-share Investing Trading Kindness Matters Harriman House books Powder Monkey Brewing Co 5% discount code : TWINPETES Menphys Charity Appeal please make a donation on the TwinPetes Investing Challenge 2023 Just Giving Page Investing Trading & much more The Twin Petes Challenge 2023 / Charity fundraise for the MENPHYS Charity. Have you enjoyed one or more of these podcasts. Yes . Then please make a donation , every pound will help. JUST GIVING TWIN PETES FUNDRAISING FOR THE MENPHYS CHARITY https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/twinpeteschallenge23 Thank you. The Twin Petes Investing podcasts will be linked to and written about on the Conkers3 website and also on the WheelieDealer website . Thank you for reading this article and listening to this podcast, we hope you enjoyed it. Please share this article with others that you know will find it of interest. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE TWIN PETES INVESTING PLATFORM THAT YOU ARE LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST ON. THANK YOU.

Chef Robbie Burns talk to Brendan about the rules for Kosher cooking and shares recipes for chicken soup.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #KeystoneState: Made in Ohio River clay Fiestaware survives alongside the haggis treat of Robbie Burns Night. SalenaZito.com https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/insight/2023/01/29/newell-east-liverpool-fiestaware-manufacturing-pottery/stories/202301290030 1015-1030

The songs of Robbie Burns, instrumentals from Richard Thompson, a Peewit and local talent Mark Lawrence

This week: Rob and Lloyd celebrate Burns Night! An annual celebration of great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. They discuss statues, haggis, whisky, giant heads, and even recite poetry!

Burns Night 2023 - Sean Brosnahan from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum previews this year's celebration of the life and work of Robbie Burns. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

-30- That's how newspaper reporters would indicate the end of their copy. Remove the second hyphen and it's how Edmontonians this week indicated the temperature. Yikes. Robbie Burns is outside? Yes, yes, come in, please, get warm, sir! What's this now? You have some winter music for us? A dirge? Yes, the floor is yours: The wintry west extends his blast, And hail and rain does blaw; Or, the stormy north sends driving forth The blinding sleet and snaw: While tumbling brown, the burn comes down, And roars frae bank to brae; And bird and beast in covert rest, And pass the heartless day. The sweeping blast, the sky o'ercast The joyless winter-day, Let others fear, to me more dear Than all the pride of May: The tempest's howl, it soothes my soul, My griefs it seems to join; The leafless trees my fancy please, Their fate resembles mine! Thou Pow'r Supreme, whose mighty scheme These woes of mine fulfill, Here, firm, I rest, they must be best Because they are Thy will! Then all I want (O, do Thou grant This one request of mine!) Since to enjoy Thou dost deny Assist me to resign. Thank you, sir, here are three things that left behind tracks of happiness and gratitude in my little life in the cold and snaw and -30 weather: 1. Family – Shelagh is ninth of nine, and has a lot of cousins. She encounters them regularly. 2. What a drag! – What happened when my bicycle broke in the cold and the dark. 3. Zamboni – Why I always stop to watch a Zamboni do the rounds on a sheet of ice. The music in the podcast is original, the work of Edmonton pianist and composer Brendan McGrath. The end bells are played, as always, by Edmonton metal sculptor and humanitarian Slavo Cech. I am at glenn.kubish@gmail.com Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, happy holidays. Thanks for being out there, friends. Jeff, the baking from Sugared & Spiced is next level again this year. Peace. Can I sneak in a fourth thing? When it gets this cold, I listen to the Skydiggers. Thank you, Skydiggers. -30-

This week, Jackie is joined by actor and presenter Alan Cumming to discuss his life, career, and love of Scotland. Fresh from the critically acclaimed run of Burn – a dance-theatre piece that re-examines Robert Burns using his own words – Alan discuss where his passion for Scottish history and culture comes from. As a long-standing supporter of the National Trust for Scotland and as one half of Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland and Beyond, Alan has seen many of the nation's most beautiful and fascinating places. He reveals all about his recent stay at the House of Dun and Fyvie Castle, and what he learned about Robert Burns through his letters. For more information on the House of Dun, click here. For more information on Fyvie Castle, click here. For more information on Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, click here.

In this episode Serena chats with Skylar and Robbie about popular show Stranger Things. They talk about their favorite characters, seasons and how they this the next season will go! Happy listening!!Follow Robbie + Skyhttps://www.instagram.com/bigskycountry12/https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNgSerena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

Forget about being a day trader, you need to let the money come in slowly and take a serious, business-like approach if you want to succeed - that's the advice of Robbie Burns, better known as the Naked Trader. In this repeat of a popular Money Clinic Investment Masterclass from last year, Robbie gives host Claer Barrett his top tips about trading, still relevant now amid uncertain financial and economic times. Want more?Here is Robbie's Naked Trader siteListen to our previous episode about the advantages of tax free IsasIf you want to get started in investing, listen to this episodeClaer's free-to-read column about day tradingPresented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Serena chats with good friends, Skylar and Robbie Burns all about Harry Potter and their favorite parts of the series. They talk all about their houses and wands, their favorite characters, movies and more!Follow Robbie + Skyhttps://www.instagram.com/bigskycountry12/https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNgSerena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

Thanks for listening friends! Today I share a bit about my experiences over the past couple of weeks: death, unexpected endings and potential opportunities, unanticipated injuries and a LOT of sunshine. I felt it would be beneficial to share some of my thought processes and reflections in light of going through a few traumatic experiences in the space of a few days. To me, it's just life, and I keep going... but it's also beneficial to share strategies and techniques for managing life as it comes up. During the episode I refer to episode 100 with Realist Idealist discussing the difference between jumping into or jumping out of life, quote Robbie Burns, and share a perspective about which meridians flow through the tooth I broke... and how that relates to the emotions I experienced and sought to subconsciously self-manage with a significant injury. Fret not, friends: I'm fine, and by the time this comes out... the dentist's kids' tuition will be halfway paid, I'll be back from a backcountry adventure and eating solid food again. As always, connect with me at wisdomofthewilderness@protonmail.com for questions, comments and guest suggestions. You can also follow the wisdom I glean as I create life on Instagram: @cactusmoose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisdomofthewilderness/message

It's a packed show this week as Geoffrey Thomas says goodbye to Port Isaac and Doc Martin, Stephen Scourfield reports from Nice in France and Will Yeoman speaks with Cluedunnit's Robbie Burns about Imagine Holiday's Murder Mystery on the Murray Princess. Hosted by Will YeomanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode Serena and Robbie talk about one of their favorite childhood shows. They get into their favorite episodes, characters and why the show is the best of the best!!!Follow Robbie: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpodPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNgSerena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

John Stepek is leaving MoneyWeek. I've known for a while, but as his final day was yesterday and we have just had his leaving drinks, so the implications are just sinking in. I first started writing for MoneyWeek in 2006, which means John has been my editor for 16 years. Week in week out, he's had to plough through my twaddle. I reckon I have written at least 800 Money Mornings in that time (one Money Morning per week for 16 years), though the figure is probably closer to a thousand, as I've often written two per week. Plus the stuff I've written for the main mag. Each Money Morning averages 1,000 words, often more, so I make that close to a million words of mine that John has read, suffered and edited. What a saint.  A happy accidentI've been racking my brains as to a memorable and suitable present to buy him, to say thank you. Then it came to me. What more appropriate way of expressing my gratitude than through a Money Morning itself. For all our plans, for all “the best laid schemes o' mice an' men”, life has a habit of taking the accidental route and so it was with my relationship with John. Although it never went, “gang aft a-gley.” Now if John was editing this, he would demand that I explain that Scottish poet Robbie Burns reference. I would say, “everyone knows that quote, we don't need to explain it.” John would insist we do. And, in order not to patronise those that do know it, I would then find a way of explaining that “gang aft a-gley” means “go wrong” without overtly looking like I am explaining it. The result would be something along the lines of what you've just read. You now know, if you were in any doubt, that “The best laid schemes o' mice an' men. Gang aft a-gley” is a quote by Scottish poet Robbie Burns meaning, “even good plans go wrong”, but you don't feel patronised because I've explained it, while apparently talking about something else. I learned how to do that through working with John.In MoneyWeek, of course, usually what needs explaining isn't a great Scottish poet, but some incomprehensible financial or mining jargon. Back to the point. My relationship with both John and MoneyWeek all happened by accident. Back in 2006, as a jobbing comedian and voiceover artist, I had made a bit of money and I was trying to figure out what to do with it. In fact, specifically, I was trying to figure how to turn the pot I had into three or five million quid in order that I could make the musical Kisses on a Postcard happen. I didn't entirely trust the fund managers I had met to achieve the unrealistic and astronomical multiples I was hoping for. So I started a podcast and began interviewing all these clever people I saw talking on the internet, such as Jim Rogers, Jim Dines and James Turk, to see if I could figure out a plan. Commodities and gold in particular seemed the route, and the show was called Commodity Watch Radio. One of the people I interviewed was Merryn, who said did I want to write a newsletter about commodities? I said I wasn't sure I was equipped to do that. She said come into the office and have a chat. In I went to meet Merryn and the then MD Toby Bray. There was also some quiet bloke in the corner, John Stepek. We agreed that thrusting me into a newsletter might be a little premature, but John had started this daily email, Money Morning, and perhaps I could start writing, say, one per week and then we'd see how it goes and take it from there? Fine, I agreed.Here we are 16 years on and it's still going. A temporary plan became permanent. A bit like Income Tax. MoneyWeek's quiet, consistent rock Clarity has always been one of John's priorities, but also neutrality. “You're great on the financial stuff and the macro stuff, Dominic, but when you get onto politics, you get ranty. You confirm the biases of those who agree with you, you annoy those who don't and you alienate the undecided,” he once said to me. That expression has always stayed with me: “alienate the undecided”. In today's polarised worlds, if you want notoriety, it pays to be an Owen Jones or a Tucker Carlson, but that was never measured John's priority, nor is it the MoneyWeek way, which aims to stay broadly neutral on politics. John has always edited my stuff quickly and well, but he's never been precious about his edits. I, on the other hand, am a control freak, and John has let that be. He doesn't seem to mind me re-editing his edits - no control freak he. The resulting compromise has almost invariably been a better piece.  I have learned so much about writing in our time together. I always wanted to be a writer. I went to drama school because all the best writers started out as actors. But, bizarrely, it wasn't the entertainment industry that ever gave me the break. It was finance, MoneyWeek, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek. I've since written three books, several films and endless content, as you probably know. And here's the bizarre thing: in all that time, I'd say I have met John in person fewer than ten times. Our entire relationship, one of the most successful professional relationships of my life, has been conducted almost entirely by email. Occasionally we speak on the phone, but rarely.  Who says in this new age of digital nomadery we actually need to meet the people we work for? John must get more emails than Gary Lineker does complaints and yet throughout all of that time he has always replied to me promptly and thoroughly. It sounds trivial. But I've had book editors who don't reply to emails, and it's a blooming nightmare. Communication breaks down. I usually reply to emails quickly as well, and that has been key to our success. I once heard Merryn describe John as her rock, and he really has been that to the entire MoneyWeek operation. A pillar of quiet consistency, happy for those he edits to get the praise and the glory, while he quietly gets on with it.  He can be strong and stubborn when he needs to, but he's also been very much live and let live, tolerant of his contributors' eccentricities and idiosyncrasies – embracing of them even. In all that time, we have never had a falling out. In fact, I can only recall one angry word. I had been trying to write a hugely witty debunk of some nonsense from Nouriel Roubini on gold, in the same ten-point format of Roubini's original article. But I couldn't write it to the 10-point Roubini template – we obviously think differently – with the net result that the article I submitted was both late and unpublishable. It meant John had to write a last-minute replacement when he had better things to be doing, such as getting that week's magazine to print. No wonder he had the hump. I've spent this entire article praising John as an editor and I have't even got to his writing talents. And yet they are what his new employer has signed him up for.  He's a great writer too.John, thank you so much for everything. I will be forever grateful. I wish you the very best of success in your new job. And you will, I've no doubt, have it. Because fortune favours the prepared.PS I forgot to mention the attention to detail.This article first appeared at Moneyweek. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

John Stepek is leaving MoneyWeek. I've known for a while, but as his final day was yesterday and we have just had his leaving drinks, so the implications are just sinking in. I first started writing for MoneyWeek in 2006, which means John has been my editor for 16 years. Week in week out, he's had to plough through my twaddle. I reckon I have written at least 800 Money Mornings in that time (one Money Morning per week for 16 years), though the figure is probably closer to a thousand, as I've often written two per week. Plus the stuff I've written for the main mag. Each Money Morning averages 1,000 words, often more, so I make that close to a million words of mine that John has read, suffered and edited. What a saint.  A happy accidentI've been racking my brains as to a memorable and suitable present to buy him, to say thank you. Then it came to me. What more appropriate way of expressing my gratitude than through a Money Morning itself. For all our plans, for all “the best laid schemes o' mice an' men”, life has a habit of taking the accidental route and so it was with my relationship with John. Although it never went, “gang aft a-gley.” Now if John was editing this, he would demand that I explain that Scottish poet Robbie Burns reference. I would say, “everyone knows that quote, we don't need to explain it.” John would insist we do. And, in order not to patronise those that do know it, I would then find a way of explaining that “gang aft a-gley” means “go wrong” without overtly looking like I am explaining it. The result would be something along the lines of what you've just read. You now know, if you were in any doubt, that “The best laid schemes o' mice an' men. Gang aft a-gley” is a quote by Scottish poet Robbie Burns meaning, “even good plans go wrong”, but you don't feel patronised because I've explained it, while apparently talking about something else. I learned how to do that through working with John.In MoneyWeek, of course, usually what needs explaining isn't a great Scottish poet, but some incomprehensible financial or mining jargon. Back to the point. My relationship with both John and MoneyWeek all happened by accident. Back in 2006, as a jobbing comedian and voiceover artist, I had made a bit of money and I was trying to figure out what to do with it. In fact, specifically, I was trying to figure how to turn the pot I had into three or five million quid in order that I could make the musical Kisses on a Postcard happen. I didn't entirely trust the fund managers I had met to achieve the unrealistic and astronomical multiples I was hoping for. So I started a podcast and began interviewing all these clever people I saw talking on the internet, such as Jim Rogers, Jim Dines and James Turk, to see if I could figure out a plan. Commodities and gold in particular seemed the route, and the show was called Commodity Watch Radio. One of the people I interviewed was Merryn, who said did I want to write a newsletter about commodities? I said I wasn't sure I was equipped to do that. She said come into the office and have a chat. In I went to meet Merryn and the then MD Toby Bray. There was also some quiet bloke in the corner, John Stepek. We agreed that thrusting me into a newsletter might be a little premature, but John had started this daily email, Money Morning, and perhaps I could start writing, say, one per week and then we'd see how it goes and take it from there? Fine, I agreed.Here we are 16 years on and it's still going. A temporary plan became permanent. A bit like Income Tax. MoneyWeek's quiet, consistent rock Clarity has always been one of John's priorities, but also neutrality. “You're great on the financial stuff and the macro stuff, Dominic, but when you get onto politics, you get ranty. You confirm the biases of those who agree with you, you annoy those who don't and you alienate the undecided,” he once said to me. That expression has always stayed with me: “alienate the undecided”. In today's polarised worlds, if you want notoriety, it pays to be an Owen Jones or a Tucker Carlson, but that was never measured John's priority, nor is it the MoneyWeek way, which aims to stay broadly neutral on politics. John has always edited my stuff quickly and well, but he's never been precious about his edits. I, on the other hand, am a control freak, and John has let that be. He doesn't seem to mind me re-editing his edits - no control freak he. The resulting compromise has almost invariably been a better piece.  I have learned so much about writing in our time together. I always wanted to be a writer. I went to drama school because all the best writers started out as actors. But, bizarrely, it wasn't the entertainment industry that ever gave me the break. It was finance, MoneyWeek, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek. I've since written three books, several films and endless content, as you probably know. And here's the bizarre thing: in all that time, I'd say I have met John in person fewer than ten times. Our entire relationship, one of the most successful professional relationships of my life, has been conducted almost entirely by email. Occasionally we speak on the phone, but rarely.  Who says in this new age of digital nomadery we actually need to meet the people we work for? John must get more emails than Gary Lineker does complaints and yet throughout all of that time he has always replied to me promptly and thoroughly. It sounds trivial. But I've had book editors who don't reply to emails, and it's a blooming nightmare. Communication breaks down. I usually reply to emails quickly as well, and that has been key to our success. I once heard Merryn describe John as her rock, and he really has been that to the entire MoneyWeek operation. A pillar of quiet consistency, happy for those he edits to get the praise and the glory, while he quietly gets on with it.  He can be strong and stubborn when he needs to, but he's also been very much live and let live, tolerant of his contributors' eccentricities and idiosyncrasies – embracing of them even. In all that time, we have never had a falling out. In fact, I can only recall one angry word. I had been trying to write a hugely witty debunk of some nonsense from Nouriel Roubini on gold, in the same ten-point format of Roubini's original article. But I couldn't write it to the 10-point Roubini template – we obviously think differently – with the net result that the article I submitted was both late and unpublishable. It meant John had to write a last-minute replacement when he had better things to be doing, such as getting that week's magazine to print. No wonder he had the hump. I've spent this entire article praising John as an editor and I have't even got to his writing talents. And yet they are what his new employer has signed him up for.  He's a great writer too.John, thank you so much for everything. I will be forever grateful. I wish you the very best of success in your new job. And you will, I've no doubt, have it. Because fortune favours the prepared.PS I forgot to mention the attention to detail.This article first appeared at Moneyweek. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frisby.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Robbie + Serene answer questions about their friendship including how they met, where they think they will be when they are 85 and their dream vacations. Stay tuned for Kelli's birth story next week!!!Follow Robbie:https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNgSerena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

In this weeks episode, Serena + Robbie sit down and chat about some of their unpopular opinions as well as the unpopular opinions of some listeners! They also chat about so juicy polls Serena posted on her instagram. Tune in for some laughs, some controversy and a good time. Follow Robbie:https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNg  Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/ Serena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

In this episode Serena sits down for the second time with a good friend to chat about his experience going to college far away from home. They chat about school, living on your own, being far away, losing a pet and so much more!!!Follow Robbie:https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNg  Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/ Serena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

You have probably heard of the famous quote from the Scottish poet Robbie Burns that “the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” The evens in Acts 16:9-15 are a good example of this saying. The apostle Paul wanted to preach the Gospel in the Roman province of Asia, which extended to the coast of Greece. Paul was convinced that this was the next step in the strategy for reaching the Gentiles.The Holy Spirit prevented Paul and his companions from going there. Paul was sensitive enough to the Spirit of God that he could tell the difference between no and yes when it came to discerning God's will-and he was obedient enough to respond to both. This time, God directed Paul to leave Asia Minor and go into Europe.

This week Amanda and Victoria unpack Of Mice and Men, the exploitation of the American worker, and the utter exhaustion of existence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/support

Thank you for listening today, friends! I've seen so many birds out here lately - red-tailed hawks, osprey and osprey nests, eagles, crows, ravens, little forest birds, flickers, blue jays, pileated woodpeckers and turkeys - that I got to thinking about wings... then about how the advice "just wing it" can be a great way to approach some situations. Today's episode is sharing thoughts and experiences about the differences of planning everything versus going with the flow, how the best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men gang aft agley (Robbie Burns), and transitioning out of culturally-conditioned norms. As Wayne Dyer says, when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Some of the links mentioned in the episode: The poem To A Mouse by Robbie Burns The River by Garth Brooks Wayne Dyer Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisdomofthewilderness/message

Camila tells Ana about the late 80s Teletext soap opera ‘Park Avenue' written by Robbie Burns, which has been archived by Park Avenue Archives (TW: @ParkAvenueArk; http://www.newmailbox.co.uk/parkavenue/ ). They then read through some episodes and learn about the DRAMA happening on Park Avenue! Follow us on Twitter @OurFriendCompAnd Instagram @ourfriendthecomputerMain research for the episode was done by Camila. Ana edited.Music by Nelson Guay (SoundCloud: fluxlinkages)

Should you keep tracking shares after you've sold them? Is that even healthy? The Naked Trader shares his thoughts.You can have your question answered by the man who wrote the book on trading - Robbie Burns - aka The Naked Trader! Just get in touch with us on the socials @nakedmoneypodcast or nakedmoneypodcast@gmail.com and find out more about what The Naked Trader is up to at nakedtrader.co.uk

Innovation is all about uncertainty - no-one knows quite what's around the corner.  So there's a limit to how far we can plan to work with it - and instead we need to develop the skills of agility.  As this song suggests, it's a bit like learning to dance....Dancing at the Innovation Ball The thing with innovation, this is something you will learn It never goes the way you want, you've got to twist and turn The road ahead's uneven, one way streets and plain dead ends And there's always something nasty hiding just around the bend! But there ‘s one thing you can rely on, one thing we know for sure Innovation's quite predictable – it follows Murphy's Law!  Chorus So be quick on your feet and light on your toes Learn to do the dance Going round in circles is just how it goes When your partner's name is Chance Three steps forward, two steps back And don't forget to turn Never mind when events try to push you off track It's just what you have to learn It's no big deal if you trip or you stumble Don't be afraid to fall Intelligent failure's the name of the game At the Innovation Ball!   The best laid plans o' mice and men do oft times gang agley What the poet, Robbie Burns, was really trying to say Is that things don't always work out right, no matter how hard you try So you need to learn to live with it, instead of asking why…. Of course you need a project plan, of course you need a team But remember with even the best of these things are never what they seem  Chorus  Learning to dance this waltz might seem as hard as it can be But if you keep on, persevere, it's easy as ABC Fail fast, fail forward, and pivot – capture what you've gained Pick yourself up, dust yourself down and then go round again! It's build, test, review, build, test, review,  and build, test, review, once more Never mind if you're feeling all battered and bruised from all the times you hit the floor!  Chorus     

This week's question is about stock splits. Google is doing one, but what does that mean?You can have your question answered by the man who wrote the book on trading - Robbie Burns - aka The Naked Trader! Just get in touch with us on the socials @nakedmoneypodcast or nakedmoneypodcast@gmail.com and find out more about what The Naked Trader is up to at nakedtrader.co.uk

This week's question comes from someone looking to move their shares to a new ISA account for better functionality. Can it be done? We'll ask The Naked Trader to find out!You can have your question answered by the man who wrote the book on trading - Robbie Burns - aka The Naked Trader! Just get in touch with us on the socials @nakedmoneypodcast or nakedmoneypodcast@gmail.com and find out more about what The Naked Trader is up to at nakedtrader.co.uk

A wee nod to Robbie Burns during the week marking his birthday, plus some tunes by the Red Hot Chili Pipers to mark the whole country being in Traffic Light Red for a week!

A late blooming hurling career, the heart-searing songs of Robbie Burns – and “little cows” fudge in the Warsaw Ghetto, with Oliver Sears, Margaret Galvin, Tim Carey, Bert Wright, and Grace Wilentz

Heaps of Celtic music from Scotland, Canada, and Ireland as we celebrate Burns Day, Planxty's 50th anniversary, and John Doyle's birthday too. Threw in some January songs and new music from Janis Ian, Eliza Gilkyson, Steve Dawson, and Spanish newcomers Almale, and Coloma Bertan. Plus great young desert blues band Toumastine.

In this episode Serena sits down with a good friend to chat about his experience going to college far away from home. They chat about school, transitions, home sickness, making new friends and keeping up with your faith while being on your own for the first time!!!Follow Robbie:https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbetweenpod Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beautifulbetweenpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8RfFbz34w9wyiE8BCIiNg  Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/ Serena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/

Are you the face of your own business or expected to be an ambassador for the organization you work or your profession in your work? If so, how you come across to others can make the difference between success or failure. I first met Alex Owen-Hill in Edinburgh whilst attending my first Robbie Burns night (a famous annual Scottish tradition). Alex was master of ceremonies and although he describes himself as an introvert he completely lit up the room. I decided there was something special about Alex and discovered that he is an expert at helping business owners and tech professionals to develop a confident, engaging, and unique voice for their business, without losing their authenticity. Join us as we explore how you can elevate your impact with your own unique voice with my guest multi-talented voice teacher, content marketer, clown and musician Alex Owen-Hill.

The guys throw down a wager with Cigar Talk's co-host, Bryant, on the Super Bowl and smoke the Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua from the January My Monthly Cigars Box. Also, the guys crack open a SURPRISE box from My Monthly Cigars! Nick checks in with Curi0us Jenn for Friyay Whiskyay and learns about Robbie Burns. Nick also sings a few lines but don't hold that against us... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com  

Serena sits down with two of her close friends that she met at summer camp, they talk about how camp has changed their lives and some of the fun experiences they had has together. The camp they talk about in this episode is called Delanco Camp you can find more info about that specific camp here: https://delanco.org Follow us on instagram:Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulbetweenpodcast/Serena: https://www.instagram.com/serenarosephoto/Kelli: https://www.instagram.com/kellimooree/Guests:Skylar: https://www.instagram.com/bigskycountry12/Robbie https://www.instagram.com/robbie_249/

In our nerdiest episode yet, we do a deep dive into our most used iOS app, Drafts 5. We share how we use this app in the classroom, and how it can save you time and mental energy. Drafts 5 API Evernote X-callback-url OmniFocus Markdown David Sparks Markdown Field Guide Episode 3: Notes Bear Robby’s Repertoire Idea Action Note/Omnifocus/Mail Action Bear Task Reference Action Airtable Airtable Drafts Action - Scroll Down to the readme area for instructions on where to download the Airtable template and how to install this action. Code Academy Swift Playgrounds Drafts Episode of Robby Burns and Friends Automation Episode of Robbie Burns and Friends MacStories Review of Drafts 5 Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS Follow The Class Nerd - Blog RSS, Micro.blog, Twitter Craig - Micro.blog, Twitter Robby - Twitter, Blog