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Ireland's Connected Hubs model is breaking new ground in Europe, as regions in Finland and France begin rolling out pilot projects based directly on the Irish system. Through the CODIL Pilot Action, Ireland's experience is now informing regional policy, digital infrastructure, and community hub strategy beyond its borders. Western Development Commission (WDC) oversees the Connected Hubs platform and network on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Allan Mulrooney, CEO of the WDC said the international adoption of the Connected Hubs model highlights Ireland's growing influence in shaping the future of work: "The Connected Hubs initiative is proof that big ideas tested in the west of Ireland can scale internationally. What started as a regional innovation to support rural communities is now informing digital and enterprise policy across Europe. This international expansion shows how the WDC's approach to pilot, prove and then scale can deliver real impact, not just for the west but for regions across the EU seeking to build smarter, more connected communities." In recent months, Liam Horan and Leah Fairman, both WDC, represented Ireland at in-person engagements with regional stakeholders in South Ostrobothnia, Finland, and Laval, France, respectively. Their visits included site tours of coworking hubs, local SMEs, academic institutions and community innovation spaces in the context of how Ireland's experience with remote work hubs can be tailored for local contexts. CODIL is a European project that aims to improve regional innovation policy instruments to better support the emerging distributed-team innovation model and its key component - highly skilled mobile knowledge workers. As the nature of innovation has fundamentally changed, policy instruments that support innovation must also change if they are to effectively support this changed post-COVID innovation ecosystem. Údarás na Gaeltachta are among the lead partners in the project. The CODIL project enables Finnish and French partners to trial the core functionalities of the Connected Hubs platform, including the hub directory, booking engine and event calendar. Through a 'sandbox' environment, these partners will simulate their own hub entries and explore the platform's community management features. This phase will also include knowledge-sharing, applying lessons from Ireland's approach to hub onboarding, community building and visibility. "These international engagements are a real vote of confidence in the Irish model. What began as a regional response to the needs of rural communities has grown into something with relevance far beyond our shores. It's a reminder that local innovation when backed with the right support can lead the way in rethinking how we live and work," added Stephen Carolan Head of Connected Hubs and Digital Innovation at the WDC. During his presentation in Seinäjoki, Liam Horan introduced the Connected Hubs project, from its inception within the Western Development Commission to becoming Ireland's national remote working infrastructure. He outlined the impact of hub networks on regional enterprise, inclusion and climate goals, and discussed the roadmap for future platform developments. Looking ahead, delegations from Finland, France and Scotland will attend the fourth annual National Hub Summit in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on the 13th of November. They will join Irish and international speakers to discuss the evolving role of hubs in economic development, climate action and digital inclusion. This international interest reinforces the value of Connected Hubs as a leading European good practice and strengthens Ireland's reputation as a frontrunner in innovative and inclusive remote work infrastructure. See more stories here.
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Tom and Jawad return once again to give you their driver ratings for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 in the high altitude of Mexico, and who fell victim to the thin air? Join your hosts as they give their ratings out of 10, including a change of the lead of the WDC with 4 races still to go! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers, Bill Armstrong and David Paulsen for their Patreon support! Review The Grid Talk Podcast? Do you enjoy the Grid Talk podcast? If you do, we would love it if you could take five to leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! And if you don't love Grid Talk, please contact us and let us know what we could do better so we can improve. #Formula1Podcast #Formula1 #F1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TLDR: Lando's leading the WDC, Ollie is a future WDC, Max is fighting for his 5th WDC and George Russell is still an icon.
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken get their marine mammal knowledge tested by Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America). How well do they do in Regina's fiendish marine mammal trivia quiz? How well will you do? For more information on WDC's conservation work in North America, visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube
Tom and Jawad return once again to give you their driver ratings for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 in the high altitude of Mexico, and who fell victim to the thin air? Join your hosts as they give their ratings out of 10, including a change of the lead of the WDC with 4 races still to go! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers, Bill Armstrong and David Paulsen for their Patreon support! Review The Grid Talk Podcast? Do you enjoy the Grid Talk podcast? If you do, we would love it if you could take five to leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! And if you don't love Grid Talk, please contact us and let us know what we could do better so we can improve. #Formula1Podcast #Formula1 #F1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah recap the 2025 Mexican GP. They discuss Lando's impressive win, Oscar's struggles, Ollie's P4 finish, and George's hilarious radios. They also chat about some excellent F1 content that came out last week, George spending time in the Mexican GP crowd, and the very tight WDC fight.
Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton sit down to discuss an incredibly frustrating Mexican Grand Prix from Mexico City where Lando Norris officially took the lead in the WDC with a fantastic and complete weekend. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this!
Let's talk about the elephant in the room, and the 5 questions you MUST ask your next lover. Leonarda Minutillo is a poet, writer, teacher, mom, and speaker (even in ASL). She studied at York University in Toronto with an Honours BA with Physical Education /Psychology; B.Ed at University of Toronto; Deaf Ed at York University; and then, with an International Rotary Scholarship attended Gallaudet University in WDC, the only university in the world tailored to Deaf students. It was a dream come true. Leonarda is now making a big career shift slowly leaving the classroom and stepping into the role of writer and poet where she has not only found great healing but also a long-awaited connection to her intuition. After publishing her first poetry book, "The Day I Bought a Teddy Bear and a Vibrator", Leonarda says the whole process has been incredibly transformational. In episode 608 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Leonarda to start writing poetry and how that helped to reclaim her voice, how learning to listen to her intuition changed the trajectory of her life, how college students can channel creativity to heal from heartbreak or self-doubt, how she defines self-love in a world where people often seek validation from others, what are the 5 conscious questions to ask a potential lover so you can take care of yourself, what is the P.I.E. Principle, how studying at Gallaudet University shaped her perspective on communication and connection, how young people learn to see endings as beginnings, what role does community play in healing and self-discovery, how transitioning from teaching to writing and speaking full time taught her courage, and what advice she would give her younger self. Enjoy!
Another year, another amazing race from COTA.... Unless you're a McLaren driver or fan that is. Is it finally time for McLaren to decide who their WDC candidate is? Will Max complete the comeback for his 5th WDC? Is Yuki too hard on Liam? All these questions & more are discussed.We love you all, please follow us on Instagram @tracktalk.pod AND subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can find video podcast episodes !!
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America) about current hot topic issues in whale and dolphin conservation in the US. For more information about WDC please visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube
Matt and Brian recap the Austin GP... They talk Max's chances at the WDC, his ascention to GOAT status if he pulls this off, McLaren choking, Lando maybe has that dog in him, and Mexico GP predictions AND MUCH MORE! The biggest college basketball event outside of March is coming to Las Vegas this November and BetMGM is sending 25 winners and their guests to experience it live. The Players Era In Vegas Leaderboard contest is running from October 20th through November 9th and during that period, you can opt-in and earn points by simply placing sports bets. How it works: Opt into the contest and start placing bets on any sport of at least $10 (+100 odds or greater) Earn leaderboard points based on your bets' odds and outcomes. The top 25 players will win a prize package that includes tickets to the tournament games, withdrawable funds for travel, a four-night stay at Mandalay Bay, and more! Vegas is calling – will you answer? Head to the promotions tab at https://BetMGM.com for full prizing and terms. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/redflags New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to https://everyplate.com/podcast and use code REDFLAGS199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OUR FIRST EVER VANKAH HOURS LIVE FROM AUSTIN Guenther, Matt and Brian took the Paramount Theatre stage to recap all things Austin GP! They talk McLaren's sprint race crash, Max's chances at the WDC, Guenther tries to name celebrities at the race, of course Gas or Brake, and Mexico GP predictions AND MUCH MORE! Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM and Omaha Steaks for making this episode possible! If you haven't signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code VANKAH and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Make game day delicious with the Official Sponsor of Tailgating®. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com and get $35 OFF with Promo Code VANKAH at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton sit down to discuss the US Grand Prix where max was not just magnificent but perfect. Oscar Piastri's lead in the WDC continues to erode as both Max and Lando Norris chip away at his current advantage. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this!
Another Max Verstappen Masterclass sees the flying Dutchman ebb away at the Mclaren lead in the constructors. With points taken out of the championship leader by both Lando and Max, who faltered in the heat of the Lone Star State? Join your host Tom Downey alongside panelists Jonah Gould, Jawad Yaqub and Dey Tyagi as they dissect all the action from the 2025 US Grand Prix, including that collision between the Mclaren drivers in the sprint, the inchident between Carlos Sainz and Kimi Antonelli, plus their thoughts on how Mclaren handles the WDC fight moving forward. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers, Bill Armstrong and David Paulsen for their Patreon support! Review The Grid Talk Podcast? Do you enjoy the Grid Talk podcast? If you do, we would love it if you could take five to leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! And if you don't love Grid Talk, please contact us and let us know what we could do better so we can improve. #Formula1Podcast #Formula1 #F1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Liz Loza, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson react to an exciting United States Grand Prix! Max Verstappen wins in convincing fashion, putting even more pressure on title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Charles Leclerc continued his strong weekend, getting his Ferrari on the podium. Can Oscar Piastri bounce back? Tune in for the latest reactions! (00:00) Intro and Welcome In (01:10) Max Verstappen wins US Grand Prix (07:38) Carlos Sainz DNF (10:18) Charles Leclerc and Ferrari strategy (12:18) Lando Norris and track limits (13:27) McLaren managing their drivers (15:05) Can Lando win the WDC?( 15:50) Oscar Piastri's weekend (17:35) Ferrari gaining on Mercedes (20:20) Who's under pressure in Mexico City? (24:06) Favorite moment from the weekend (26:28) Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another Max Verstappen Masterclass sees the flying Dutchman ebb away at the Mclaren lead in the constructors. With points taken out of the championship leader by both Lando and Max, who faltered in the heat of the Lone Star State? Join your host Tom Downey alongside panelists Jonah Gould, Jawad Yaqub and Dey Tyagi as they dissect all the action from the 2025 US Grand Prix, including that collision between the Mclaren drivers in the sprint, the inchident between Carlos Sainz and Kimi Antonelli, plus their thoughts on how Mclaren handles the WDC fight moving forward. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers, Bill Armstrong and David Paulsen for their Patreon support! Review The Grid Talk Podcast? Do you enjoy the Grid Talk podcast? If you do, we would love it if you could take five to leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! And if you don't love Grid Talk, please contact us and let us know what we could do better so we can improve. #Formula1Podcast #Formula1 #F1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Western Development Commission's (WDC) Western Investment Fund (WIF) has reached a major milestone, having now invested €100 million across more than 350 SMEs, social enterprises, community projects and strategic regional initiatives throughout the Western Region. The WIF is unique in Ireland as an evergreen investment fund, where all returns are reinvested into new start-ups and scale-ups. Since its establishment, the fund has more than tripled in size, and this €100 million milestone represents the fourth full revolution of the original exchequer funding received. To date, WIF investment has leveraged over €1 billion in additional public and private capital, a tenfold multiplier effect that has significantly strengthened the enterprise landscape of the West. WIF portfolio companies and projects now employ more than 5,000 people directly and indirectly, have generated over €5 billion in revenues, half of which are exports. Supported companies have collectively invested €650 million in R&D, underscoring the growing innovation capacity of the region. The WIF is a multi-faceted fund, providing both venture capital to high-potential SMEs, and social finance to social enterprises and community-led development projects that support inclusive regional growth. Representative investments include: Innovative SMEs such as Aerogen, whose technology has treated 75 million patients worldwide and developed the world's first inhaled vaccine. Altocloud which was acquired by Genesys and now have their global headquarters for Generative AI Galway. Social enterprises, including Lough Ree Access for All, based in Roscommon, provide employment and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Community projects such as enterprise centres, creative hubs, and renewable energy co-operatives, which strengthen local economies and social infrastructure. Burrishole Community Centre in Mayo the first new community centre to be developed in the region in the past decade, community centres are key focal points for communities offering range of services. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD, welcomed the announcement, saying: "The WIF has been providing equity finance and loans to businesses, communities, social enterprises, strategic initiatives, and the creative industry to enable them to establish themselves and grow in the Western Region for over 25 years. It has become a vital engine for sustainable economic development in the West and is an example of what regionally focused investment can achieve. It has helped hundreds of businesses and community projects from Donegal to Clare, and this €100 million milestone demonstrates the real and lasting impact of the Fund". Gillian Buckley, Head of Investment at the WDC, added: "The Western Investment Fund has been a cornerstone investor for the West - providing long-term, patient capital for businesses and communities that drive regional growth. What makes the fund truly distinctive is its circular nature: every euro returned is reinvested into the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. The WIF has not only supported the creation of jobs and enterprises, but has also helped shape a vibrant and sustainable regional economy and enterprise ecosystem." The WIF continues to play a pivotal role in developing the enterprise and innovation ecosystem in the Western Region, working with state agencies, local authorities, and private investors to ensure the region remains a dynamic and competitive contributor to Ireland's national economy. Allan Mulrooney, CEO of Western Development Commission, said, "Our new strategy, Unlocking Potential, Driving Change, marks an ambitious next chapter for the Investment Fund. Over the next five years, we will invest an additional €35 million across 100 projects, driving innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness across the Western Region. Our focus is on building a stronger, more resilient r...
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In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah dive into what's been going on in the world of F1. They discuss Carlos and Charles' impromptu road trip and Max's GT3 weekend over the weekend. They also chat about Max's WDC chances, which F1 driver would be the best on DWTS, and who will be listening to Taylor Swift's album when it drops on Friday. Also, we're sending lots of love to Lewis and Roscoe!* Apologies if Zoe's mic sounds a little quieter than Hannah's — it will be fixed next week!
Matt and Brian break down all the F1 news this week, including Christian Horner's potential return to the sport, Mercedes taking the blame for Kimi Antonelli's bad race, Max Verstappen racing in GT3 for fun, and a therapy session for our WDC title contenders! AND MUCH MORE! Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM, MUG, and Omaha Steaks for making this episode possible! Use bonus code DADDY when you sign up for BetMGM.Next time you're craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FLAGS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oscar Piastri looked unstoppable at Zandvoort, giving off some low key WDC energy. Meanwhile, Hadjar locks in Rookie of the Year with a heartwarming podium, and Antonelli and Lawson are racking up penalties (and travel bans?) like it's a new F1 tradition. Italy won't let Kimi in for punting Leclerc? Spain / Sainz shuts the door on Lawson? The drama is continental. Also: insane returns on the business side as Middle Eastern stakes in Aston and McLaren grow — and the sport's financial engine starts to look just as turbocharged as the grid.Plus: Cadillac's lineup is giving Bridesmaids (and we love it).Next up, Monza! Predictions included for a more Ferrari friendly weekend. Aside from Charles' moody hill stint in the Netherlands, which looked like the makings of a piano sequel album. For more high-octane content, send us your race reactions or dish out some F1 tea:twitter: @modepushf1instagram: @modepushf1web: www.mode-push-f1.come-mail: modepushf1@gmail.com
We are back. A European-enforced 4-week summer vacation is finally over and F1 returns. Join Patrick and Brian on the Hard Compound for our analysis of the Dutch Grand Prix and our thoughts on why F1 becoming more Americanized is better for the sport. Oscar Piastri's grand slam gets overshadowed by Lando Norris's DNF. Is the WDC championship now over? How Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari turned out as bad as George Lucas bringing back Star Wars. Sorry, but Max Verstappen having 95% of Red Bull's points is an indictment on Yuki Tsunoda. Why FIA (and Liberty Media) copying the NFL model is great for revenues and great for fans. F1 is hard, especially on young drivers. We rate the rookies. Why Cadillac must be our new favorite team, and why Patrick has them on a short leash. Plus, our praise for Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu. Text Brian or PatrickAnd as always, thank you for listening to everybody's most beloved father and son F1 podcast!
In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah are back from their summer break to discuss the F1 drivers' summer break! They also answer some of the biggest questions we all have going into the second half of the season, like who will get the Red Bull seat next year, if Ferrari will win a race this year, and who will win the 2025 WDC.
In a summer break special, the LB boys unpack Hamilton's 'useless' self-assessment and question whether he can turn things around at Ferrari. Ben then chats with BBC Studio's The Inside Track host and journalist Matt Majendie, who shares behind-the-scenes insights on Red Bull, and gives his take on the WDC battle. The boys then wrap up with a round of Back and Forth... Note: Sorry - you may notice some brief background noise in Segments 2 and 3 due to the remote recording setup. Thanks for sticking with us! >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
In a summer break special, the LB boys unpack Hamilton's 'useless' self-assessment and question whether he can turn things around at Ferrari. Ben then chats with BBC Studio's The Inside Track host and journalist Matt Majendie, who shares behind-the-scenes insights on Red Bull, and gives his take on the WDC battle. The boys then wrap up with a round of Back and Forth... Note: Sorry - you may notice some brief background noise in Segments 2 and 3 due to the remote recording setup. Thanks for sticking with us! >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!Will Byron wins on fuel strategy at Iowa in NASCAR. Next week, NASCAR Goes Bowling at the Glen!Max Verstappen looked like a hungry-hungry hippo the way he was passing just about everyone in the mid-field but it was Nico Hulkenberg and Kimi Antonelli who were the hungriest of hippos that moved up 5 places each by the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Taking the top step of the podium was Lando Norris with Oscar Piastri close behind. One of the McLaren drivers are just about certain to take the WDC for this year but it will be a battle that will likely come down to the final races to decide a champion. This year seems to mirror that of about 10 years ago when it was Lewis and Nico at Mercedes.A good weekend of sportscar racing took place at Road America. BMW got their first win in GTP and it was also a 1-2 finish for the team. BMW also took the win in GTD Pro!Coming up this weekend: NASCAR at Watkins Glen, Indycar at Portland, Super Formula at SUGO, & Supercars at Ipswich
James and Ash preview the Hungarian GP and chat about the latest F1 headlines. Fred Vasseur remaining at Ferrari, weather predictions, and will it be Lando or Oscar for the WDC?
We catch up again with Noam Brown about his World Diplomacy Championship win this year in San Francisco and get an update from him. Plus the guys talk more about the Cane Toad Classic being held at the end of August. Intro and Diplomacy chat The guys introduce the venue and their drinks in this Athens inspired venue (0 mins 15 secs) Gavin outlines his plans for travelling on the cheap to Greece for WDC 2026 (3 mins) Interview with Noam Brown They set up the interview with Noam Brown (6 mins 45 secs) Noam discusses how the WDC this year required a lot of attention and was pretty exhausted (8 mins) He talks about the four WDC's he's been to and what he's learned over the years (11 mins) They talk a little about Cicero and what Noam learnt from his involvment in the project and how he'd approach the issue of a broader reputation and AI - if you don't want to listen to the technical stuff, fast forward to about 30 mins 20 secs (17 mins 15 secs) Noam discusses how much AI has improved since Cicero launched (23 mins 45 secs) Gavin asks how Noam would approach Cicero differently if he had his chance today and how general purpose models impact that (25 mins 45 secs) Gavin asks how did non-Diplomacy people respond to him winning the World Championship, the scoring structure for the tournament and his games (30 mins 20 secs) Noam is given some hypotheticals if he was on the top board for WDC 2026 in Greece (42 mins 15 secs) They discuss why no-one has ever won back to back WDC's (46 mins) Ken asks about Noam's "meta" approach to building up his skills and gameplay (47 mins 30 secs) Gavin asks how Noam feels about the change from working at Meta to OpenAI and where AI is at now and into the future (52 mins 30 secs) Noam discusses the advice he's given to non-Diplomacy people about what they can get out of the game (1 hr 0 mins 30 secs) The interview wraps up and the guys discuss their thoughts from the interview (1 hr 2 mins 45 secs) Diplomacy chat Ken asks Gavin about what how WDC in Athens is going to be run (1 hr 6 mins) Gavin discusses his time at the Sydney Cup (1 hr 8 mins) Want to attend the Cane Toad Classic (30 and 31 August)? >> Register using our form > complete a survey about the podcast
S&P Futures are showing strong gains this morning after outstanding earnings from Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META), both of which delivered results that surpassed expectations. Outside of tech, a majority of companies have delivered mixed or disappointing results. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell came across as hawkish in his press conference yesterday and indicated that the Fed is looking past the tariff situation by not raising rates. President Trump announced a trade deal with S. Korea. An agreement with Mexico remains fluid while an agreement with Canada appears unlikely. A federal appeal court will begin hearing oral arguments today on President Trumps claim that economic emergencies allow him the right to impose tariffs. The key economic data point for today will be the PCE report due out in the pre-market. On the earnings front, MSFT, META, WDC, EBAY & CVNA are higher after announcements. RACE, ARM, LRCX, WCOM, BUD, F, & HOOD are lower. After the bell today are earnings reports from AAPL, AMZN, KLAC, COIN, NET, ROKU, and RDDT.
Oscar Piastri RETURNS at Spa looking like a WDC if we've ever seen one. The McLaren drama/dominance continues, and it looks like we're officially entering our Max Verstappen fan era? We unpack how the most dominant driver on the grid is suddenly giving main character energy in all the right ways, and what's changed in how fans (and we) are seeing him.Meanwhile, Albon & Sainz brought the heat on different days aka the Williams Little Engines That Could. And Cadillac appears to have locked in a lineup that reads Bridesmaids in the best way.Plus: Hungary predictions, the future of Red Bull, and a pulse check on Mercedes and Haas (are they doing okay?)Next up, Hungaroring! For more high-octane content, send us your race reactions or dish out some F1 tea:twitter: @modepushf1instagram: @modepushf1web: www.mode-push-f1.come-mail: modepushf1@gmail.com
Carolina Romahn ist Geisteswissenschaftlerin und Kulturmanagerin. Sie studierte Germanistik, Romanistik und Philosophie an der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt. Seit Dezember 2024 leitet sie als Geschäftsführerin das Team der World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. Romahn hat reichhaltige Erfahrungen in der Kulturförderung und im Kulturmanagement in der Region Frankfurt RheinMain und in Hessen, war von 2007–2017 Leiterin des Kulturamtes der Stadt Frankfurt und anschließend Ministerialrätin im Hessischen Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst, u. a. mit den Schwerpunkten Spartenübergreifende Kulturförderung, Literatur, kulturelle Bildung, Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft, Bildende Kunst sowie internationale Kulturbeziehungen. Carolina Romahn verantwortete in ihren Funktionen in der Kulturverwaltung zahlreiche Kooperationsveranstaltungen im Kulturbereich, so unter anderem eine Ausstellung der Fotografien von Barbara Klemm zum Berliner Mauerfall anlässlich des 25-jährigen Jubiläums der Deutschen Einheit. Romahn bringt gerne Menschen mit kreativen Ideen aus unterschiedlichen Segmenten an einen Tisch und entwickelt mit ihnen gemeinschaftliche Projekte. Sie hat ein großes interdisziplinäres Netzwerk auf regionaler Ebene, Landes- und Bundesebene und ist mit den kulturellen Nuancen der Region Frankfurt RheinMain bestens vertraut. Ihr bisheriges Engagement und ihre Fähigkeit, verschiedene Perspektiven zu vereinen, werden dazu beitragen, die Vision der WDC 2026 zu verwirklichen: Design als Werkzeug für demokratische Teilhabe und sozialen Wandel – ganz im Sinne von ,Atmospheres for a better lifeʽ.
Episode SummaryWhat if the future of creativity doesn't depend on better tools—but on better culture?As AI automates process and scale becomes a commodity, Nicky Russell—Managing Partner at WDC and former COO at Anomaly—argues that creative operations must evolve. The job is no longer just delivery. The job is culture.In this episode, Nicky shares how creative ops can move from service to strategy—becoming the clutch control between creative ambition and commercial objectives. We explore emotional intelligence, new KPIs, and why building the right environment matters more than ever in an age of automation.Key TakeawaysAI can scale output—but only humans can cultivate culture.Creative operations is no longer a service function; it's strategic connective tissue.“Clutch control” is the new skillset: knowing when to apply tech, when to apply friction, and how to balance creativity with commercial goals.Emotional intelligence is emerging as the most important superpower in creative leadership.Future-proofing creativity means optimizing less for outputs—and more for environments where originality can thrive.Passive Listening to Active Thinking Use these prompts to reflect solo—or spark deep conversations with your team:If AI is handling the operations, what's your unique contribution to the creative ecosystem?Where are you optimizing for speed—and where should you be designing for friction?Are you being treated like a service desk—or trusted as a strategic partner?What signals—beyond efficiency—prove the value of your team to leadership?What are you doing to build a culture where vulnerability, tension, and originality are not just allowed—but essential?Guest: Nicky Russell, Managing Partner at WDC | Former COO, AnomalyNicky has led creative operations at some of the world's top agencies and now advises global brands on building modern, human-centered creative ecosystems. She brings deep experience, sharp strategy, and a passion for redefining what creative ops can be.
“Send us a Hey Now!”After a week away from racing we were back on track as F1 headed to the Red Bull Ring in Austria.Would it prove to be a happy hunting ground again for Max? Would Lando take the fight back to Oscar, or would the Aussie tighten his grip on the 2025 WDC?Join us for our race weekend review and find out.The flow will be...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnoCyOGeDU4. Russell & Kimi Take On The Ultimate Team Trivia Challenge | It Takes Two. Formula 1 channel. 12 mins. The competitiveness in Kimi - hounding for credit/last point…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taBL3H9mJIw. Behind The Scenes: F1 Driver Briefing | F1 The Movie. F1 channel. 5 mins. Was a fun little peak behind the scenes (and a time capsule).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKFxdPd40iU. Brad Pitt & Damson Idris Argue Over The Internet's Biggest Debates | Agree To Disagree. LADBible. 10 mins. Loved this.3) Austrian GP ReviewPractice, qualy, and racePitlane PaulFantasy UpdateRob vs Brian - Casino game updateWDC & WCC updates4) British GP PreviewSupport the showWe would love you to join our Discord server so use this invite link to join us https://discord.gg/XCyemDdzGB To sign up to our newsletter then follow this link https://dirty-side-digest.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you would like to sign up for the 100 Seconds of DRS then drop us an email stating your time zone to dirtysideofthetrack@gmail.comAlso please like, follow, and share our content on Threads, X, BlueSky, Facebook, & Instagram, links to which can be found on our website.One last call to arms is that if you do listen along and like us then first of all thanks, but secondly could we ask that you leave a review and a 5 star rating - please & thanks!If you would like to help the Dirty Side promote the show then we are now on Buy me a coffee where 100% of anything we get will get pumped into advertising the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dirtysideofthetrackDirty Side of the Track is hosted on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/
In this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah answer YOUR F1 questions. They discuss the ‘F1' movie premiere (including who was best and worst dressed), how we'd spend $25k going to races, the biggest surprise and flop so far this season, Lando's WDC chances, our favorite IndyCar drivers, and so much more!
Be sure to join us this Tuesday morning for an engaging and transformative session with Educator Kmt Schockley! Dr. Schockley will illuminate the pressing need for an African-centered perspective in light of the Trump administration's detrimental actions toward education. He will also share valuable insights into the significance of Juneteenth from this vital perspective. Before Dr. Schockley takes the mic, we’ll hear from former NY lawmaker Charles Barron, who will recount his experiences at a recent rally in Harlem advocating for Burkina Faso, as well as providing an analysis of Israel's actions regarding Iran. We are also excited to welcome WDC humanitarian and activist Sinclair Skinner, who will share the latest updates on his impactful "I Love Black People" campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a brutal DNF in Canada, is Lando Norris out of the running for WDC? Did he deserve to receive penalty points for causing a collision with his teammate? Is Fred Vasseur in the hot seat? Plus, is the Ferrari boss even really to blame for the team's troubles? Finally, Nate Saunders gives his non-spoiler review of the F1 movie. Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:22 Is Lando out of the title hunt? 10:07 Did Lando deserve penalty points? 13:41 Did Red Bull's protest have merit? 18:02 Could George Russell join Aston Martin? 21:46 Oracle stat of the week 22:33 How impressive was Kimi's podium? 26:30 Could Fred Vasseur get fired? 36:21 South Africa and Thailand to join the grid? 40:54 Nate's non-spoiler review of the F1 movie 1:01:30 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There is a lot of stuff floating around the internet about Autism, from ridiculous assertions about causality to silly things about what someone with Autism can do in their life. This is the first in an ongoing series where your WDC team grabs professional therapists and psychiatrists to talk about what different diagnoses mean, what they look like in terms of symptom clusters, and then armchair analyze our favorite literary and fictional characters through these lenses. Our first volunteer is Elizabeth Mueller, a marriage and family therapist and awesome goalie. … Continue...Episode 217 – Writing Autistic Characters
Did the new technical directive really make headway for anyone in this race? And should the safety car restart have happened earlier? (Pardon the lack of audio punch in Kunal's track!) Before all else, did Max Verstappen deliberately ram into George Russell as the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix came to a conclusion? He received a 10-second time penalty for "causing a collision", but was Verstappen angry at Russell's driving or Red Bull's decision to put him on the hard tyre at the Safety Car restart, or both? But maybe the fans were entertained because they voted for Max Verstappen as the "Driver of the Day" for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. At the front, McLaren's Oscar Piastri dominated the race proceedings to score his 5th F1 win of the season. Lando Norris had yet another messy start, while Charles Leclerc ran a different tyre strategy to score yet another podium. Lots of movements in the Drivers' and Constructors' championship after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. - Fernando Alonso scored points at home - his first points of the season! He's the 18th driver to score points in 2025. - Isack Hadjar jumps Esteban Oon for 9th- Nico Hulkenberg jumps to 11th in the WDC, ahead of Carlos Sainz. - Pierre Gasly jumps Yuki Tsunoda for 14th. - Ferrari jumps to 2nd place in the Constructors' Championship - 165 points- Mercedes is down to 3rd (159 points), Red Bull Racing are 4th (144 points) - Racing Bulls jumps Haas for 7th place (28 points).- Sauber is up to 8th - up 2 places! It was a race of some of the nicest overtakes this season, and controversial ones too. That's why we're now LIVE on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora. 3 penalty points for Sundaram Ramaswami on missing our show today! Join the conversation and send us your thoughts and comments. (Season 2025, Episode 33) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #SpanishGP #Barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new technical directive comes for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix - the 9th race this season. Will this be F1 2025 2.0? - Will McLaren retain their lead? We think they have an interesting challenge ahead of them! - Will the 3-point gap in the WDC be closed by Lando Norris this weekend? - Will Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari be able to bounce back? So many questions and so much to look forward to. We're back with another LIVE episode on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Soumil Arora and Sundaram Ramaswami. Join the conversation and send us your thoughts and comments. (Season 2025, Episode 32) Follow Us: X: https://x.com/insidelinef1pod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/insidelinef1pod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P2RsaP89xP1xvG7twj8pd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast/id632531804 Follow our hosts: ► Soumil Arora: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoumilarora/ ► Sundaram Ramaswami: https://www.instagram.com/f1statsguru/ ► Kunal Shah: https://www.twitter.com/kunalashah #F1 #F12025 #SpanishGP #Barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Send us a Hey Now!”Not that long ago, on a race track far, far away...There came an end to a trilogy of races.After last week's race in Bahrain, could Oscar Piastri out pressure on Lando & Max in the WDC standings or would they strike back? Perhaps someone else would throw their hat into the ring for a win? Maybe George would leave witness protection and go for the win?Episode running order as always is...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-OoENFVMc. First Sakura | VF-25 Gets A New Look For The Japanese GP
Welcome to Nyasha's Notebook! Max Verstappen roars to yet another pole position, whilst Lando Norris bottle yet another opportunity in his quest for a WDC. Nyasha reacts to that as well as some words for Lewis Hamilton as his qualifying struggles continue... Hate ads? Join our Patreon for ad free streaming of both video and audio - www.patreon.com/QuickStopF1 We are a small independent podcast and we really rely on every review on Apple podcasts and share, so please share us as far and wide as you can and remember to leave a review! You can also review on Spotify too, so make sure to drop us a five-star review. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/QuickStopF1 Instagram - https://instagram.com/QuickStopF1 TikTok - tiktok.com/@quickstopf1 Thandie TikTok - tiktok.com/@thandiesibanda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After three episodes recorded online, the guys at last get the tech working offsite at the bar again. They discuss WDC 2025, their upcoming tournament plans and their latest online games. Intro and Diplomacy chat The guys introduce the venue and their drinks (0 mins 10 secs) They talk about the 2025 World Diplomacy Championship and congratulate Noam Brown (who we interviewed about Cicero) (2 mins) We talk about the upcoming WDC's planned for 2026 (Athens) and 2027 (Chicago) and whether there will be another Asia-Pacific WDC in 2028 (7 mins) They get back to how their beers would be as Diplomacy openings (9 mins 30 secs) A little admin update on the podcast (15 mins) They talk about the challenge of getting 7 players for a local game (16 mins 30 secs) Gavin discusses trying to *maybe* get a family game of Diplomacy happening in Christmas-New Years (19 mins) Gavin gives an update on the Cane Toad Classic for 2025 - that said, since recording we have finalised details. The tournment will be run Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August, with social activities starting Friday night. Check out the details at the Cane Toad Classic web page (21 mins) Ken talks about visiting webDiplomacy and saw they had a new forum. They talk about vDiplomacy being spam-bombed with Ken dropping the ball on his Mod responsibilities (32 mins) Around the grounds Gavin is in just one game, with Ken joining some new games (36 mins) Gavin goes on to talk about the Magic Hour at vDip and how he's smashing Ken in the Best vDip player rankings (38 mins) He discussed drawing in a 6 way Imperial game as Holland (42 mins) Ken is playing another Zeus game (43 mins) The guys then wrap up the show (46 mins) Venue: Caxton Street Brewing Company, Brisbane Drinks for the interview: Gavin: Caxton Street Brewing IPA Ken: Caxton Street Brewing IPA Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.
Welcome to the Quick Stop F1 podcast! This week Nyasha and Thandie praise the Lord because even if he giveth a Sprint pole and win with one hand, he can taketh away a 6th place with the other. We also discuss Liam Lawson's potential Red Bull exit as well as debate whether it will be Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris who takes the WDC this season... Hate ads? Join our Patreon for ad free streaming of both video and audio - www.patreon.com/QuickStopF1 We are a small independent podcast and we really rely on every review on Apple podcasts and share, so please share us as far and wide as you can and remember to leave a review! You can also review on Spotify too, so make sure to drop us a five-star review. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/QuickStopF1 Instagram - https://instagram.com/QuickStopF1 TikTok - tiktok.com/@quickstopf1 Thandie TikTok - tiktok.com/@thandiesibanda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rookies on the podium, George winning the WDC, Hamilton securing the 8th. That's just some of your bold predictions. James and Ash dive in and give their opinions.