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It's been 20 years since the Assad regime assassinated Samir Kassir, the Lebanese-Syrian-Palestinian historian, journalist and writer in Beirut on June 2nd 2005. Joining Elia Ayoub and Leila Al-Shami today is Lebanese-French political researcher and academic Ziad Majed, a friend and comrade of Kassir, to talk about his legacy in the two decades that have passed given how much has changed since for Lebanon, Palestine and of course Syria.This is a special cross-over episode between The Fire These Times (TFTT) and Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution (STIR). We are both part of the From The Periphery Media Collective. To support all of our projects please head out to Patreon.com/fromtheperipheryResources:Dans la tête de Bachar al-Assad by Ziad Majed, Farouk Mardam-Bey and Subhi HadidiSyrian melancholy in Lebanon's revolution by Elia Ayoub and Dara Foi'ElleThe 2020 TFTT episode (26) with Ziad MajedSamir Kassir:Beirut (History)Being Arab/The Arab MalaiseArchives of Samir Kassir in the Revue d'études palestiniennes (French)Credits and More:Leila Al Shami (Host). More: Bluesky, Mastodon and her BlogElia Ayoub (Host, Producer). More: Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and his NewsletterSTIR is also on BlueskyTFTT is on Bluesky, Instagram and has a websiteFrom The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteHisham Rifai (Illustration)Omar Offendum and Sami Matar (Music)
Elia Ayoub and Lebanese journalist Justin Salhani have one thing in common: their parents lived through the Lebanon wars (1975-1990). Claude Salhani was a well-known photojournalist United Press International and Reuters. The photo featured in this episode shows him in the middle, injured after an Israeli strike on Beirut in 1982. We also talked about a recent gallery of Claude's photographs published by Al Jazeera.For this episode of The Fire These Times, and to close off our discussions on the Lebanon wars - check our the recent episode Elia did with Ayman Makarem on our sister podcast ‘From The Periphery Podcast' - we thought it meaningful to add one more layer: if the wars aren't really over, where does that leave us, the ‘children of the children of war'? The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: From The Periphery Podcast, The Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.To support our work and get access to all kinds of perks, please join our Patreon on Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery Announcement: Justin Salhani is joining the FTP fam! He will be mostly contributing to the From The Periphery Podcast as our Beirut-based correspondent focusing on regional affairs. For more:Elia Ayoub is on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and blogs at Hauntologies.net Justin Salhani is on Bluesky and InstagramThe Fire These Times is on Bluesky, Instagram and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, sound editor, episode design), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design) and Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics).
For episode 190 of The Fire These Times, Dr. Michael Paarlberg talks to Dana El Kurd about El Salvador's ‘state of exception' under Nayib Bukele, how Trump sees that as a model, the conditions of Salvadorian prisons and what happens to the Venezuelan and other refugees and migrants deported from the USA by Trump and the unaccountable state actors doing his bidding.Paarlberg is associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and non-resident fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. He was previously on TFTT in August of 2024 (episode 164) to talk about how Bukele created a ‘Gang State' in El Salvador. As that was before Trump's election, it is a good primer into what is it about El Salvador today that makes it so appealing to the maga movement.The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: From The Periphery Podcast, The Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.To get early access to our episodes as well as other perks (monthly hangout, movie club, exclusive content and so on) you can join our patreon at Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery For more:Dana El Kurd is on BlueskyMichael Paarlberg is on BlueskyThe Fire These Times is on Bluesky, IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits: Dana El Kurd (host), Elia Ayoub (producer, episode designer), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design) and Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics).
For episode 189 of The Fire These Times, Elia Ayoub is joined by friend of the pod Molly Crabapple to talk about the Jewish Labor Bund and how their concept of Doikayt (‘Hereness') can help us build a better world than the hellscape being proposed by techno-dystopianism and end-time fascism. Molly's upcoming book is called “here where we live is our country: the story of the jewish labor bund.” Speaking of end-time fascism, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor will be joining Elia and Dana El Kurd on TFTT to talk about their essay “The rise of end times fascism.” To get early access to that episode as well as other perks (monthly hangout, movie club, exclusive content and so on) you can join our patreon on Patreon.com/fromtheperiphery The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: From The Periphery Podcast, The Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.For more:Elia Ayoub is on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and blogs at Hauntologies.net Molly has a website and newsletterThe Fire These Times is on Bluesky, IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, sound editor, episode design), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design) and Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics). Molly's portrait on the cover photo is also done by her.
Our very own Ayman Makarem released his new video essay ‘Where Are the Arabs?' on March 9, 2025. In this round table, he is joined by Elia and israa to expand on the topics discussed in the video, the context around it, and the need for more intellectual and class-based analysis on Arab nationalism and its many manifestations. If you haven't watched the video yet you'll still be able to follow this episode since Ayman provides a brief overview of the main themes. If you have watched the video, there are some key additions and interventions made by all 3 hosts that explore the themes of the video deeper. This is part 2 of that discussion, first published on Patreon. The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the (newly aired!) Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.You can support us on Patreon. You'll get early access to all podcasts, exclusive audio and video episodes, an invitation to join our monthly hangouts, and more.For more:Ayman Makarem is on Bluesky and InstagramElia Ayoub is on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and blogs at Hauntologies.net Israa is on BlueskyThe Fire These Times is on IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Ayman Makarem (host, producer, sound editor), Elia Ayoub (host), Israa (host), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (original TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design), Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics), Elia Ayoub (episode design).From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti and israa abd elfattah.The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
Our very own Ayman Makarem released his new video essay ‘Where Are the Arabs?' on March 9, 2025. In this round table, he is joined by Elia and israa to expand on the topics discussed in the video, the context around it, and the need for more intellectual and class-based analysis on Arab nationalism and its many manifestations. If you haven't watched the video yet you'll still be able to follow this episode since Ayman provides a brief overview of the main themes. If you have watched the video, there are some key additions and interventions made by all 3 hosts that explore the themes of the video deeper. This is part 1 of the discussion. Part 2 will be released next week. The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the (newly aired!) Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.You can support us on Patreon. You'll get early access to all podcasts, exclusive audio and video episodes, an invitation to join our monthly hangouts, and more.For more:Ayman Makarem is on Bluesky and InstagramElia Ayoub is on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and blogs at Hauntologies.net Israa is on BlueskyThe Fire These Times is on IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Ayman Makarem (host, producer, sound editor), Elia Ayoub (host), Israa (host), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (original TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design), Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics), Elia Ayoub (episode design).From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti and israa abd elfattah.The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
For episode 185, Elia Ayoub is joined by Ukrainian journalist and repeated guest Romeo Kokriatski to talk about the recent developments in Ukraine, especially in light of the Trump administration's open intentions to shift USA support from Ukraine to Russia, and what this means for Ukraine, Europe and the USA. As this episode is time-sensitive we are releasing it on Patreon and publicly at the same time. Comments are for Patreons only.The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the (newly aired!) Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.How to Support: on Patreon or on Apple Podcasts. You'll get early access to all podcasts, exclusive audio and video episodes, an invitation to join our monthly hangouts, and more.For more:Elia Ayoub is on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram and blogs at Hauntologies.net Romeo Kokriatski is on Bluesky, co-hosts the Ukraine Without Hype and Radio Free America podcasts, and is a Managing Editor of New Voice Ukraine. The Fire These Times is on Bluesky, IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, episode design), Romeo Kokriatski (guest), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (original TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design), Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics), Elliott Miskovicz (sound editor, producer).From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti and israa abd elfattah.The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
What we hope to achieve this year.Mentioned:Our patreonAntidotezine Liz Artistry'sWebsite andInstagramThe monthly hangout is open to all Patreon supporters, guests and hosts.Join us!Hauntologies.net The email:ayoub@thefirethesetimes.com Elia'sBluesky andMastodonTFTT is onBluesky andIG, and we have awebsiteFTP is onBluesky andIG, and we have awebsiteThe Inconvenient Revolution is an upcoming podcast by Leila Al-Shami and Elia Ayoub on Syria. All episodes will be first available on ourPatreonThe Mutual Aid Podcast is already available wherever you listen to podcasts. They are also onBluesky andIG. All episodes are first available on ourPatreonObscuristan is already available wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes are first available on ourPatreon.Ayman's video essays are available first on Patreon and then on YouTube. The first episode is entitled 'Zionism from the Standpoint of its Victims' and is already on YouTube. The second episode is entitled 'Where are the Arabs?' and is available onPatreon.Ayman's live streams are on the From The PeripheryYouTube channel.The upcoming Star Trek podcast (not FTP-related) is by Elia Ayoub and carla joy berman. It will be announced on their social media accounts soon. The TFTT episode with carla is entitled "Let's Talk About Youth Autonomy w/ carla joy bergman" and is episode number 132.carla joy berman can be found ontheir website and onBluesky. Check out their podcastGrounded Futures and the journal they're part of,CAW: "a worker-run anarchist journal of art, culture, and all the shiny things we can find."
On Feb 27, Abdullah Öcalan, the long-time jailed leader of the PKK (Kurdish Worker's Party), released a statement that shocked many. In the statement he called for the PKK to lay down their arms, which could spell the end of the 40-year long armed struggle against the Turkish state, and for the creation of a legal, diplomatic framework to ensure inclusion, rights, and dignity for the Kurdish communities within a democratic Turkish nation. In this episode, Ayman Makarem, Israa, and Karena Avedissian are joined by Dîlan who provides a thorough overview of the present moment, situates it within the longer history of the Kurdish struggle, and explores analysis of what this all means - for Kurds and other communities across the WANA region. As this episode is time-sensitive we are releasing it on Patreon and publicly at the same time.Dîlan is a reluctant academic and tired organizer. She is interested in alternative historiographies, feminist methodologies, and memory. She considers herself an equal-opportunity hater regarding states and authoritarian power structures, and is a dedicated skeptic of reactionary tendencies in both organizing and academic spheres.Links:https://wjas.org/en/the-foundation/https://nudemorg.com/support/https://rojavainformationcenter.org/donate/The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the (newly aired!) Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine.How to Support: on Patreon or on Apple Podcasts. You'll get early access to all podcasts, exclusive audio and video episodes, an invitation to join our monthly hangouts, and more.For more:Ayman Makarem is on Bluesky and InstagramKarena Avedissian is on Bluesky Israa is on BlueskyThe Fire These Times is on IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, and has a websiteTranscriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.Credits:Ayman Makarem (host, producer, sound editor), Karena Avidissian (host), Israa (host), Dîlan (guest), Rap and Revenge (Music), Wenyi Geng (original TFTT theme design), Hisham Rifai (FTP theme design), Molly Crabapple (FTP team profile pics), Elia Ayoub (episode design).From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti and israa abd elfattah.The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
In this special collab episode betweenObscuristan and The Fire These Times, Karena Avedissian and Anna are joined by Daniel Voskoboynik to discuss the life of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and what his death means for those of us not quite at the heart of the Russian empire.Obscuristan and The Fire These Times are proud members of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, andAntidote Zine. To support FTP please head out toPatreon.Transcriptions: Transcriptions are done byAntidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive.For more:Karena Avedissian is onBlueskyObscuristan is onInstagram Daniel Voskoboynik is onBluesky and has anewsletter and awebsiteThe Fire These Times is onBluesky,IG and YouTube and has awebsite From The Periphery is onPatreon,Bluesky,YouTube,Instagram, and has awebsiteCredits:Hosts: Karena Avedissian and Anna | Guest: Daniel Voskoboynik | Music: Sarven Yapar | TFTT theme design:Wenyi Geng | FTP theme design:Hisham Rifai | Sound editor: Anna | Team profile pics: Molly Crabapple | Episode design: Elia Ayoub | Producers: Elia Ayoub and AnnaFrom The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti, israa abd elfattah, with more joining soon!The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed underAttribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International
For episode 183, Leila and Elia are joined by Wendy Pearlman to discuss her newest book, The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora as well as her previous book We Crossed a Bridge and Trembled. Note that we recorded this episode on November 9, 2024 – just weeks prior to the ousting of the Assad regime. As such, a few small details of the conversation are now ‘outdated', however the conversation we had and Wendy's books still remain extremely relevant and important to understanding the Syrian revolution, war, and its present day. The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: the (newly aired!) Mutual Aid Podcast, Politically Depressed, Obscuristan, and Antidote Zine. Mentioned in this episode: Wendy Pearlman's bio The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora by Wendy Pearlman We Crossed a Bridge and Trembled by Wendy Pearlman Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War by Leila Al-Shami and Robin Yassin-Kassab Nostalgia by Svetlana Boym Resilient: Broken by Elia Ayoub Syrian Association for Citizens' Dignity for reports on Syrian refugees, forced returns to Syria, and other stories and analyses of the Syrian political context From the Periphery's newly released Mutual Aid Podcast For more: Wendy is on Bluesky and has a website Leila is on Mastodon and Bluesky, and check out her website Elia Ayoub is on Mastodon, IG, Bluesky, and he has a newsletter The Fire These Times is on IG and YouTube and has a website From The Periphery is on Patreon, YouTube, Instagram, and has a website Transcriptions: Transcriptions are done by Antidote Zine and will be published on The Fire These Times' transcript archive. Credits: Hosts: Leila Al-Shami, Elia Ayoub | Guest: Wendy Pearlman | Music: Rap and Revenge | TFTT theme design: Wenyi Geng | FTP theme design: Hisham Rifai | Sound editor: Kaylee | Team profile pics: Molly Crabapple | Episode design: Aydın Yıldız | Producer: Aydın Yıldız From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti, israa abd elfattah, with more joining soon! The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed underAttribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International
It's the first episode of 2025 and we have a spectacular Tales from the Trails (TFTT) for you! Kenton recorded this whilst he was trekking to Everest Base Camp in November and it is the perfect way to brighten up a cold January day. Kenton shares colourful descriptions of the people, valleys, rivers, views, animals and landmarks that he passes as he treks from Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp with a small team of trekkers. From the evocative sounds of prayer wheels to the rushing of rivers and the breathlessness of hiking at altitude, you will get a real taste of life in the Khumbu Valley and we hope that it will set your tastebuds tingling for the adventures that lie ahead in 2025!
For episode 180, Leila Al-Shami and Elia Ayoub are joined by Dr Banah Ghadbian to talk about her piece "Give Us Our Land Back: The Golan Heights, Greenwashing, Syria and Palestine's Intertwined Revolutions" published on Spectre Journal. As the title suggests, we spoke of the importance of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in the liberation of both Palestine and Syria. This was recorded before the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria. Since then, Israel has already taken steps to occupy more of Syrian territory in the Golan Heights, making Banah's arguments about how Syria and Palestine's freedoms are intertwined even more pertinent. The Fire These Times is a proud member of From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective. How to Support: on Patreon. You'll get early access to all podcasts, exclusive audio and video episodes, an invitation to join our monthly hangouts, and more. Transcriptions: Transcriptions will be by Antidote Zine and published on this website. For more: Listen to the previous episode with Banah on TFTT: 78/ Pedagogies of Liberation, Gender and the Syrian Revolution Follow The Fire These Times on IG and YouTube From The Periphery is on YouTube, Instagram, and has a website Elia is on Bluesky, Mastodon, IG. He has a newsletter and a website. Leila is on Mastodon and Bluesky. She has a website. Credits: Music: Rap and Revenge | TFTT theme design: Wenyi Geng | FTP theme design: Hisham Rifai | Sound editor: Elliott Miskovicz | Team profile pics: Molly Crabapple | Episode design: Elia Ayoub | Producer: Elliott Miskovicz From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti, israa abd elfattah, with more joining soon! The Fire These Times by Elia Ayoub is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
Content warning: Please note that this episode briefly mentions death and suicide between minutes 4 and 5. Please prioritise your well-being and skip this section if necessary. What's the secret to building a high-performing team? How did early life experiences shape resilience? And what lessons come from navigating a business collapse with a survival mindset? In this inspiring talk, Jen Goeldner—an accomplished executive leader with a collaborative and fun-centered leadership style—shares valuable insights that will leave you inspired. PART 1 of Episode 36 is LIVE!
In lieu of an episode this week, we're pleased to announce a new podcast within the From the Periphery network. We'll return to regular TFTT releases next week. -- -- -- Welcome to The Mutual Aid Podcast. Join Ayman and israa every week as they discuss, share, and explore all things mutual aid. In this intro episode they talk about the reasons they started this project, what the project even is, and their experience, history, and positionally with mutual aid in general. They also discuss what you can expect from this project in the future and the necessity to take discussions of mutual aid more seriously, especially as the systems around us face collapse and crisis. Gaza Relief Mutual Aid https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimforgazamutualaid/ https://www.liberationthrumutualaid.com Queer Mutual Aid Lebanon https://www.patreon.com/qmalebanon References: https://www.thepublicsource.org/charity-mutual-aid Peter Kropotkin - Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution Dean Spade - Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (and the Next) David Graeber - Debt: The First 5000 Years Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/fromtheperiphery
Dan Haagman, the CEO and founder of Chaleit, a leading name in global Cybersecurity Consulting. Dan is also recognized as a Top Cybersecurity Voice on LinkedIn, with nearly 30 years of experience at major firms such as The London Stock Exchange, and as a co-founder of NotSoSecure and 7Safe. PART 1 of Episode 34 is OFFICIALLY ON AIR!
Matthew Perry, a seasoned National Representative Player with over 10 years of experience in Volleyball Australia, made an impressive pivot into the Tech world. And his tech career is incredibly inspiring! Part 2 of Episode 32 is OFFICIALLY ON AIR
Matthew Perry, a seasoned National Representative Player with over 10 years of experience in Volleyball Australia, made an impressive pivot into the tech world—and built an incredibly successful career. Part 1 of Episode 32 is now LIVE!
Euan Walker is a seasoned Tech and Product leader with 27 years of experience in solving customer challenges and driving business success. Our conversation with Euan is packed with valuable insights, especially for those interested in tech within Banking and Consulting. PART 1 of Episode 31 is NOW LIVE!
Continuing from our previous chat with Sam McIntyre, a former CIO and Executive Coach passionate about empowering women in Tech, Sam talks about the Lady Leadership podcast, where she shares insights from inspiring women leaders on career growth, leadership, and diversity. All are covered in PART 2 of Episode 30!
“I didn't want anyone to judge what I was capable of because they thought I had a young child. I didn't have a picture of him on my desk.” Samantha McIntyre, a former CIO with over 30 years of experience in technology, is also an executive coach dedicated to empowering women in tech. Join us as we dive into Sam's inspiring journey and her mission to help 100,000 women advance their careers in the tech industry. PART 1 of Episode 30 is OFFICIALLY ON AIR!
Noel Toal is CIO at DPV Health and was recognized on the prestigious #CIO50 list in 2022 and 2023 and the #CSO30 list for 2023. Although Noel initially aspired to be a lawyer, his passion for technology began with his first computer, a ZX Spectrum. Over his 30-year career, he has worked across various fields, including IT, Data & AI, and Cybersecurity. Some of the topics we cover in this episode: ☑️ How Curiosity Mindset crucial for his success ☑️ Top Soft Skills for Tech Consultants ☑️ The Importance of Winning Mentality in High-Performance Teams ☑️ Understanding the CIO's Evolving Roles and Responsibilities
John Taylor, a former Senior Detective transitioned to Tech and later ranked #25 on the prestigious CIO50 list. John Taylor's career journey cannot be more intriguing, and filled with valuable lessons. PART 2 of Episode 28 is OFFICIALLY ON AIR!
Jason Lupardus is a wildlife management expert based in Kentucky, with a diverse career spanning the southeastern U.S. Originally from Alabama, Jason's background includes handling bears in the Great Smoky Mountains, participating in elk reintroduction projects, and working with nonprofits dedicated to wildlife conservation. His passion for wild turkeys and outdoor adventures has led him to travel across states like Florida and Wyoming. Jason's love for the outdoors was sparked by his grandmother's fishing trips, which influenced his career shift from chemical engineering to wildlife management. He holds dual undergraduate and master's degrees in wildlife management from the University of Tennessee. His early career as a wildlife biologist in South Georgia involved working with private landowners on various wildlife projects. After six years of managing wildlife projects, Jason joined the National Wild Turkey Federation, eventually becoming the Director of Conservation Operations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he briefly transitioned to a development role before moving to the Union Sportsmen's Alliance as COO. Currently, as CEO of Turkey's for Tomorrow, he focuses on addressing the decline in wild turkey populations through research and conservation efforts. Jason is dedicated to ensuring future generations can enjoy the outdoors as he has. He advocates for effective turkey hunting practices and promotes the nonprofit's growth and impact through initiatives like the "Wild Turkey Science" podcast. For more information, visit TFTT.org.
From Navy to Chief Information Officer, How? Today, we're pleased to welcome Leigh Berrell, a Transformation Tech Leader with 30 years of experience spanning Technology, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Peacekeeping, Retail, Utilities, and workforce staffing services. In recognition of his outstanding work, Leigh was named Australian Utilities CIO of the Year in 2013 and was ranked 4th in the 2016 Australian CIO50. Tune in to episode 27 now to hear Leigh's insightful stories and lessons learned from his remarkable career. From his early career in the Navy to the importance of being a generalist in the world of Tech, and his unforgettable experience working in war-torn Yugoslavia.
How do massive investments in technology shape the future of industries? What are the challenges of decentralising organisations, and how can they be overcome? Why are giants like Microsoft and Amazon investing heavily in AI, and what does it mean for the future of technology? All these exciting topics and more are discussed in our conversation with the 26th Tech Titan, Eglantine Etiemble, Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PEXA, as she walks us through her incredible 25-year career journey as a true catalyst for innovation and business transformation.
Can emotional intelligence be the key to career success? How severely did the dot-com bubble bust impact tech companies, and what about the guilt of those who survived company downsizing? How to move to management role from technical? All these topics and more are covered in our chat with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Armaguard Group, Don MacGowan, as he reflects on his incredible 20-year career journey in Digital Transformation and M&A. “What are career prospects in technology?”—**Tales from Tech Titans** is where we speak with Australia's most influential leaders and experts in the tech field every week to explore their inspirational career journeys. Tech Titans are people who have defined cultures, built high-performing teams, and created stories that can guide your career path. Every lesson learned along the way, every win, every loss, every success, every failure, and the wisdom for the next generation of technology talent are all shared in this podcast. Tune in now on your favourite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/talesfromtechtitans Follow Tales from Tech Titans on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45vUr2z Follow Emmbr for more tech career insights: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4bcTihI Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KND7ww | https://bit.ly/3VNA9gT
The One Interview Tip You Might Have Missed ⁉ Our 24th Tech Titan, Ayten Ozenc, the seasoned CIO at ABN, shared invaluable career insights from her nearly 30-year journey. How to thrive as an introvert (INFJ) in workplaces full of extroverts; her ‘accidental' career progression; the importance of aligning individual and corporate values from an organisational psychology perspective; and THAT ONE THING helping you PASS interviews—it's all in this episode. Tune in now!
Ever imagine being a Director with 13 years in Nursing and then one day deciding to hit the reset button and become a Business Analyst? Sounds a bit crazy, right? Well, that's exactly what Fi Slaven did! Fi Salven takes us through waves of excitement: from how nursing skills translate to tech to her biggest career regrets and sacrifices, and how she came to realise why she shouldn't send emails at 4 am.
In this extract from episode 2 of the "Tales from Tech Titans" podcast, accomplished tech leader Sheani De Silva shares her inspiring journey. She discusses her initial entry into the tech industry, her transition to becoming a medical sales representative, and her eventual return to the tech world. This segment highlights her resilience, adaptability, and passion for technology, providing valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring tech professionals. Watch the full episode for more insights into Sheani's remarkable career.
Sarah Hegazi was a queer Egyptian activist who was severely punished by the Sisi regime for waving a rainbow flag at the September 2017 Mashrou' Leila concert in Cairo. On the 14th of June, 4 years ago, Sarah died by suicide in exile in Canada. In this episode from September of that year, Hamed Sinno, lead singer of Mashrou Leila, reflects on her passing with Elia Ayoub. They also got into mental health, the port of Beirut explosion and what it was like to grow up queer in Lebanon. The best way to support The Fire These Times is to: Become a member of the From The Periphery (FTP) Patreon at Patreon.com/firethesetimes. With a monthly or yearly subscription, you get perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the video and book clubs, merch and more. Not just of TFTT, but of all FTP podcasts. Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. This allows us to show up on these platforms in the first place. Tell your friends and enemies about it. Credits: Host(s): Elia J. Ayoub Guest: Hamed Sinno Music: Rap and Revenge Sound editor: Elliott Miskovicz Episode designer: Elia J. Ayoub (Artwork is from a Mashrou' Leila album) Team profile pics: Molly Crabapple Original TFTT design: Wenyi Geng TFTT Transcripts: Antidotezine
One of the more deeper talks I had with you all. Most of it happens in the second half when someone asked about reality and spiraled from there!
I react to alternative TFTT titles and pick the funniest one!
On the first half of today's show the boys catch everyone up on their previous week. Tom talks about his impromptu trip to Puerto Rico. Jay talks about watching Tom's…
In this special collab episode between Obscuristan and The Fire These Times, Karena Avedissian and Anna are joined by Daniel Voskoboynik to discuss the life of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and what his death means for those of us not quite at the heart of the Russian empire. Plus, Anna and Karena announce that they're joining the wider TFTT collective! Obscuristan is available wherever you listen to podcasts. About: Join political scientist Karena and total civilian Anna on a trip to Obscuristan. Each week, Karena and Anna dive into a truly bizarre story from Eurasia in its full political, social, and imperialist context. Join us, and you'll find out why Obscuristan isn't so strange at all when you consider the sh*t it's been through. The best way to support The Fire These Times is to: Become a member of our Patreon at Patreon.com/firethesetimes. With a monthly or yearly subscription, you get perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the video and book clubs, merch and more. Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. This allows us to show up on these platforms in the first place. Tell your friends and enemies about it. Episode Credits: Hosts: Karena Avedissian and Anna Producer: Anna Guest: Daniel Voskoboynik Music: Sarven Yapar Sound editor: Anna Episode designer: Elia J. Ayoub Team profile pics: Molly Crabapple
For episode 149, Joey sat down with Karena Avedissian and Anna, TFTT returnees and co-hosts of Obscuristan, a podcast which is soon joining the broader network (whaaat? - We talk about that at the beginning of the episode). We talked about Azerbaijan hosting COP29 next year, the global climate conference, and why it might be a problem for a petro-dictatorship to host a climate conference. We discussed how Azerbaijan is trying to greenwash its recent genocide of the Armenians of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh by claiming the area, devoid of its human population, has now achieved net-zero (yes, we're not joking). We also talked more broadly about the Armenian struggle for justice and what we might learn from the Palestinian one. You'll also hear Joey's exclusive, world-premiere take on Aliyev's ridiculous mustache. -- The best way to support The Fire These Times is through Patreon.com/firethesetimes. The other best way is to leave a review about The Fire These Times wherever you listen to podcasts. Please do this if you haven't already. It makes a huge difference to our visibility. And the other other best way is to tell your friends and enemies about The Fire These Times. -- Links Learn For Artsakh on Instagram Azerbaijan presents green energy potential of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Augmented Azerbaijan? The return of Azerbaijani irredentism by Laurence Broers Don't water it down: The role of water security in the Armenia-Azerbaijan war by Nareg Kuyumjian The Azerbaijan pavilion at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Nvard Yerkanian: They Came With Peace Wikipedia overview of COP28 -- Episode Credits Hosts: Joey Ayoub, Karena Avedissian and AnnaProducer: Joey AyoubMusic: Rap and RevengeMain theme design: Wenyi GengSound editor: Joey AyoubEpisode design: Joey Ayoub
On October 7th, Hamas fighters breached the militarized fence separating the occupied Gaza strip from Israeli communities in the south, killing 1400 people and taking 200 hostages. Israel immediately retaliated with severe bombardment of the Gaza strip that, at the time of this writing, has killed 7000 people. In the West Bank, settler violence and army raids have also killed dozens of Palestinians, and Palestinian citizens of Israel as well as leftist Israelis have been arrested for speaking out. While the world is currently transfixed by what's happening in Israel-Palestine, this story did not begin on October 7th. Joey Ayoub and Daniel Voskoboynik are joined by Dana El Kurd, Orly Noy, and Yair Wallach to think through this moment, process our grief together, and articulate alternative visions for both peoples. We focused on three themes: a) Grief, b) Thinking Through This Moment, c) What can be done? This will be the first of many episodes on post-October 7th Israel-Palestine. Dana El-Kurd is a researcher in political science, and an assistant professor at the University of Richmond. Works on state-society relations in the Arab world with topics like authoritarianism and international intervention. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and she is also the author of "Polarized and Demobilized: Legacies of Authoritarianism in Palestine." A regular guest of TFTT, Dana has recently co-written an essay with Leila Al-Shami, Joey Ayoub and Romeo Kokriatski for the South/South Movement entitled "A view of anti-imperialism from the periphery." Orly Noy is an editor at Local Call, a Hebrew-language news site committed to democracy, peace, equality, social justice, transparency, freedom of information and resisting the occupation. She is also a political activist with the Balad political party, and a translator of Farsi poetry and prose. She is the chair of B'Tselem's executive board. Her writing deals with the lines that intersect and define her identity as Mizrahi, a female leftist, a woman, a temporary migrant living inside a perpetual immigrant, and the constant dialogue between them. She recently published a piece for 972Mag and Local Call entitled "Enough with the warlords. There is another way." Yair Wallach is a social and cultural historian of modern Palestine/Israel at SOAS, University of London, studying the entangled and relational histories of Jews and Palestinians. He is also the author of the 2020 book "A City in Fragments: Urban Text in Modern Jerusalem" and has most recently published in The New Statesman a piece entitled: "The deadly logic of the existential war: Warnings that the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict is heading towards genocide should be heeded." Support human rights workers in Palestine-Israel and the diaspora Medical Aid for Palestinians | Adalah | Al-Shabaka | Gisha | Hamleh | Hamoked | The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel | Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Centre (JLAC) | MIFTAH: The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy | Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) | Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) | Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) | Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) You can follow The Fire These Times on: Website | Bluesky | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Substack Credits: Host: Daniel & Joey Producer: A.M. Music: Rap and Revenge Main theme design: Wenyi Geng Sound editor: A.M. Episode design: Joey Ayoub
On todays show the boys kick it off with some technical issues and then finally we welcome Dr. Evan Goldstein to the show. We talk about the new personalized…
On the first half of todays show the boys welcome Dr. Evan Goldstein. We address why getting out of your head and getting into the moment is harder said…
We flip the Script and welcome Dr. Evan Goldstein on the first half of todays show! Dr. G hits the spot tonight, talking about his new Future Method 3-piece anal…
In the second part of the Tails from the Trails series, "The Antarctica trip", Kenton makes his way to the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica. - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps @incoolcompany @bremontwatches @scallop.offical ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @mission.uk @thecoolconversations @vidrate @Everesttoday #kentoncool #coolconversations #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #getitdone #wereinittogether #adventure #adventures #mountain #mountains #mountaineer #mountaineers #antarctica #vinson
The southernmost continent on the planet, Antarctica, is the home of the Vinson Massif. And it's that Massif, and in particular, Vinson, the highest mountain on the continent, that's the topic of this series of Tails from the Trails. Part one of a two-part series. Kenton is your guide to the top of Antarctica. - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps @incoolcompany @bremontwatches @scallop.offical ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @mission.uk @thecoolconversations @vidrate @Everesttoday #kentoncool #coolconversations #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #getitdone #wereinittogether #adventure #adventures #mountain #mountains #mountaineer #mountaineers #antarctica #vinson
This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Director, Producer, and Executive Producer, Evan Husney. The man behind VICE's Tales from the Territories joins the show to talk about the new documentary series. Host John Poz and Evan talk about The Rock, Seven Bucks Productions, the entire season of TFTT, who are the other territories coming up, what legends will join the show, will Dark Side of the Ring be returning, and so much more!Join the biggest boxing community in the world without leaving your home. FightCamp packages start at just $99. They even offer some great financing options so you can get started for as low as $9 a month. To get everything you need, go to FightCamp.com/twoman to learn more. That's FightCamp.com/twomanStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG
We switch it up today! On the first half of todays show we welcome Dr. G to talk Zodiac signs and sex drives. We explore interesting sex facts about thee…
We switch it up today! On the first half of todays show we welcome Dr. G to talk Zodiac signs and sex drives. We explore…
No episode this week, but we'll start posting our Talks From the Truck segments while we get some new episodes for ya!Have you been a bit perturbed about Peter Dinklage's response to Snow White and the inclusion of dwarves? Us too. Join Justin Gruber for our very first episode of Talks From the Truck!
No episode this week, but we'll start posting our Talks From the Truck segments while we get some new episodes for ya!Have you been a bit perturbed about Peter Dinklage's response to Snow White and the inclusion of dwarves? Us too. Join Justin Gruber for our very first episode of Talks From the Truck!
On the first half of todays show the boys talk about WORK! Nick covers the stresses of planning a Gala while Tom reassures him that he will nail it. Nick…
On today's episode, all the boys are in house to celebrate six years of GayTalk! The guys take a trip down memory lane, highlighting some of the favorite moments from… The post GayTalk 2.0 – Episode 294 – TFTT : The Aging Prostate with Guest Dr. Evan Goldstein appeared first on GAYTALK 2.0: An LGBT Podcast.