# english podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover english podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [IELTS Energy 1618: Practice Makes Perfect: IELTS Listening Part 2](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-08-21 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE3584767425.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1617: How to Increase Your IELTS Score in 10 Days](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-08-18 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE9793194218.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1616: Increase Your IELTS Scores by Getting Specific](https://www.allearsenglish.com/fluencyscore) _2026-08-14 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE9836010165.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1615: Practice Makes Perfect: IELTS Listening Part 1](https://www.allearsenglish.com/fluencyscore) _2026-08-11 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE3288953307.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1614: How to Manage Time to Improve IELTS Reading Scores](https://www.allearsenglish.com/fluencyscore) _2026-08-07 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE6253854447.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1613: Score Stories Part 2: Ama's IELTS Tips for Overall 8](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-08-04 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE1659321451.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1612: Score Stories Part 1: Frankie's Overall 8 on IELTS](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-07-31 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE3325563581.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1611: Avoid a Last-Minute Scramble on IELTS](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-07-28 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE9138465147.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1610: How to Talk About Taking Risks](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-07-24 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE5213115457.mp3) ## [FANTASY FOOTBALL (CHANCE LIGA + PREMIER LEAGUE) - join my mini leagues!](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/3015328) _2026-07-23 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ ⚽🎧 FANTASY FOOTBALL: join my mini leagues! (bonus episode) I’m joined by Vojta from Fantasy s Vojtou to talk about Fantasy Premier League and the brand-new Czech Fantasy game! Vojta's YouTube channel Fantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE: 1zu6vy Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE: 3WWLKUCJ video from this episode [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/3015328/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2026_07_23_10_56_34_02c0f6f4-f3b5-4714-92f7-40f23025a04c.mp3) ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kk1lbSR6S9WU) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [IELTS Energy 1609: How to Avoid Repeating Yourself on IELTS Speaking](https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore) _2026-07-21 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE5149889009.mp3) ## [IELTS Energy 1608: Who Inspires You? How to Nail This Common IELTS Question](https://www.allearsenglish.com/vocabulary) _2026-07-17 · IELTS Energy English 7+_ Announcing our brand new Active Vocabulary course. Do you find that you know a lot of words but can never use them in conversations with native speakers? Move your passive vocabulary to active vocabulary with our new course. Save up to $100 off until Sunday at midnight. Go to allearsenglish.com/vocabulary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ALLE8079448090.mp3) ## [Episode 471 – From Language Teaching to Global Politics](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2757688) _2026-04-22 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ In this episode, I’m joined by Clare, an Englishwoman who moved to the Czech Republic before the Velvet Revolution and settled in Moravia. We get into her tutoring business, what she’s noticed about younger generations, and what it’s like teaching students from different cultures—including Chinese learners. In the second half, the conversation opens up. We touch on current politics and try to look… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2757688/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2026_04_22_13_47_36_695c8d0f-75fe-40c7-bba0-9d6227ad47be.mp3) ## [Episode 470 – The Wait is Over - Czechia Qualified for The World Cup!!!!](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2687381) _2026-04-03 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ This episode of Zdenek's English Podcast was originally published as an episode of my other podcast, The Footglish Podcast. My guests this time are Honza Popek — my cousin and a sharp football mind — and David Nyč, a reporter, commentator, presenter of ONE PLAY TV, and co-author of the podcast Druhý Dotek Zdeňka Folprechta . 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , we dive into a historic moment as… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2687381/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2026_04_03_17_57_42_e3dc5a59-40c2-49b4-ae9b-db6a82ed5fa6.mp3) ## [Episode 469 – Is AI Capable of Humour with Luke Thompson](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2389101) _2025-12-14 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast joins me to talk AI and humour. Master podcaster, English teacher and stand-up comedian, Luke tells a series of jokes — my task is to work out which one wasn’t written by AI. We speculate on how funny artificial intelligence really is, where it falls short, and, unsurprisingly, we don’t always agree. Luke's English Podcast Luke's website Video from this… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2389101/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_12_14_17_57_22_51e6995d-5605-4a80-96da-71144c4fed2a.mp3) ## [Episode 468 – Jack the Voice Behind the Characters](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2365169) _2025-12-02 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and former colleague Jack , who you might remember from his last appearance when he talked about composing a soundtrack for a board game. This time, Jack’s back to talk about his latest creative adventure: collaborating on a PC game called Soulstone Survivors . He helped proofread the script, contributed to the writing, and recorded a whole… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2365169/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_12_02_20_46_29_7ec6d997-9bf5-4d78-8454-ddd5f583a7a7.mp3) ## [#43 AI, Sustainable Public Procurement & Law Clinics](https://bestek-procurement.com/43-ai-sustainable-public-procurement-law-clinics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=43-ai-sustainable-public-procurement-law-clinics) _2025-11-27 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Marta and Willem explore how artificial intelligence could support more sustainable public procurement practices— and the risks that come with it. The conversation builds on Marta’s co-authored recent open-access article, “Leveraging AI for Sustainable Public Procurement: Opportunities and Challenges.” They begin by outlining the motivation and context for the research, before… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/Bestek_Engels_43_EN_Marta-AI_251007.mp3) ## [Episode 467 – Inside the Eye of the Typhoon](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2317360) _2025-11-08 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ I was hiding in an apartment building in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, while Typhoon Kalmegi was raging outside. The wind was howling, the windows were shaking, and it was genuinely frightening — especially when the storm suddenly went calm, and I realised I was inside the eye. In this video, I share what it felt like to sit through the typhoon and experience its full power up close. Apologies for several… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2317360/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_11_08_20_56_23_cc4bbc82-f599-4fbe-863a-61f1d629fab0.mp3) ## [#42 The Irado Case and the Activities Criterion & Fostering a Classroom Community](https://bestek-procurement.com/42-the-irado-case-and-the-activities-criterion-fostering-a-classroom-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=42-the-irado-case-and-the-activities-criterion-fostering-a-classroom-community) _2025-10-23 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the hot topic of the ongoing Irado case and the impacts it is set to have on the world of European Public Procurement Law. How to calculate the activities criterion in article 12 Directive 2014/24/EU? They begin the episode with a short chat about their recent conferences, before moving to a brief introduction to the case and the related unclarities in the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/Bestek_Engels_42_EN_Marta-eraducase_251007.mp3) ## [CEI Fair - 2025 - The Green Mile - ABL INI M01](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair---2025---The-Green-Mile---ABL-INI-M01-e398ghh) _2025-10-08 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast episode shot by my students about the movie and book The Green Mile by Stephen King. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109379569/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-8%2F7c12aec0-7697-7271-2c01-1dbc409cb90f.mp3) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0yPvq2938xIz) _2025-10-08 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [CEI Fair - 2025 - Hunger Games - Podcast - ABL INI N02](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair---2025---Hunger-Games---Podcast---ABL-INI-N02-e397uhk) _2025-10-08 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast episode shot by my students about the book and movie Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109361140/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-8%2Fb427bdb4-85a2-1fa0-78f9-97d53ec9cb77.mp3) ## [CEI FAIR - 2025 - Maze Runner - Podcast - FDR INI M01](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-FAIR---2025---Maze-Runner---Podcast---FDR-INI-M01-e3956l7) _2025-10-06 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast shot by my students about the book and movie Maze Runner by James Dashner [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109271143/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-6%2F9a810331-3342-8003-422a-62f7d736e0e9.mp3) ## [CEI Fair - 2025 - Coraline - Podcast - FDR M03](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair---2025---Coraline---Podcast---FDR-M03-e394n3s) _2025-10-05 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast episode shot by my students about the book and movie Coraline by Neil Gaiman [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109255228/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-5%2F6a4c93f6-5969-94e2-007a-6938e441d81a.mp3) ## [CEI FAIR - 2025 - Hunger Games - Podcast II - FDR M02](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-FAIR---2025---Hunger-Games---Podcast-II---FDR-M02-e394gpv) _2025-10-05 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast shot by my students about the book/movie Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109248767/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-5%2F408709033-44100-2-06b5deae1977a.mp3) ## [CEI Fair 2025 - Alice in Wonderland - FDR INI V01](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair-2025---Alice-in-Wonderland---FDR-INI-V01-e393i19) _2025-10-04 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ This is a podcast shot by my students about the book and movie Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109217257/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-4%2F408668559-44100-2-6235ebb730fd7.mp3) ## [CEI Fair - 2025 - Hunger Games - Podcast - FDR INI M02](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair---2025---Hunger-Games---Podcast---FDR-INI-M02-e392p66) _2025-10-04 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello This is a podcast shot by my students about the Book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109191814/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-4%2F408635531-44100-2-3eff8b0c1af99.mp3) ## [CEI Fair 2025 - Podcast - The Little Prince - FDR INI V02](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/CEI-Fair-2025---Podcast---The-Little-Prince---FDR-INI-V02-e38uv4r) _2025-10-01 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Hello everyone This is a podcast shot by my students about the book and movie The Little Prince by Antonie de Saint-Exupery. I hope you enjoy listening to their podcast. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/109066843/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-1%2F1f100a15-e63f-957b-dcab-cfc8efe80965.mp3) ## [Episode 466 - I Made a Big Mistake](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2215489) _2025-09-15 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ We all make mistakes—and this time, I made a big one. Embarrassing, costly, and a lesson learnt. In this episode, recorded at the airport, I share what happened, along with some of my upcoming plans in Vietnam. Let’s see if any of them actually take off. Video from this episode doesn't exist, but it's on my YouTube channel . \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2215489/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_09_15_07_46_38_262df93c-f0e4-4fc0-a3ad-9419061d94d0.mp3) ## [Episode 465 - Vietnam Adventure - Chapter 3 - Gamer on a Motorbike](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2166248) _2025-08-14 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ 🇻🇳➡️🇨🇿 In this episode of Zdenek’s English Podcast , I trade Vietnam’s chaotic motorbike traffic for the peaceful Czech countryside — no helmet required. I look back on my time abroad: how I went from terrified scooter rookie to semi-respectable rider, discovered the joy (and occasional humiliation) of pickleball 🏓, and… well… also lost a few battles to my gaming addiction and laziness. It’s… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2166248/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_08_14_12_48_00_e34f0013-6797-4680-a4aa-df94f3a07a96.mp3) ## [Best English Cast - Beyond Portuguese: From Tupinambá to "Brasileiro"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/Best-English-Cast---Beyond-Portuguese-From-Tupinamb-to-Brasileiro-e34m66g) _2025-06-24 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ You're in for a linguistic shocker! What if the Portuguese you thought you knew is actually splitting into a brand new language ? Join us as we uncover Brazil's hidden world of over 160 Indigenous tongues and dive into the controversial claim that "Brazilian" is emerging as a distinct language. You'll never look at Portuguese the same way again – click play to hear the mind-blowing truth! Sources:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/104584848/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-24%2F6c340ea3-77b8-928f-27a1-36cbf84d409a.mp3) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ifGC1YrRelpK) _2025-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Episode 464 – A Catch-up with Kieren](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2070287) _2025-06-12 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ In this episode, I sit down once again with Kieren, author of the short story collection Battery Life , which we discussed back in Episode 350. This time, it's a more casual catch-up — we talk about how life has been since we last spoke, dive into thoughts on London, reflect on the state of the world, and have a good old ramble about all sorts of things. Just two friends chatting and seeing where… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/2070287/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_06_12_13_12_43_183ae184-6235-4d7b-a2dd-509be11488a3.mp3) ## [Best English Cast - Singlish vs. Standard English: A Linguistic Tug-of-War](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestenglish/episodes/Best-English-Cast---Singlish-vs--Standard-English-A-Linguistic-Tug-of-War-e32ks23) _2025-05-12 · Teacher Bruno Gon · Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon_ Dive into the vibrant and complex world of Singlish! In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Singapore's unique creole language, from its colonial roots to its modern-day status as a symbol of national identity. We unpack the debates surrounding Singlish, from the "Speak Good English Movement" to its recognition in the Oxford English Dictionary, and examine its role in fostering… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22aadcd8/podcast/play/102444547/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-9%2F528a76a8-4e66-609f-4cb9-2cc3ee270493.mp3) ## [#41 Sustainability Clauses in Public Contracting & Advice for First-Year PhD Students](https://bestek-procurement.com/41-sustainability-clauses-in-public-contracting-advice-for-first-year-phd-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=41-sustainability-clauses-in-public-contracting-advice-for-first-year-phd-students) _2025-04-17 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Marta and Willem invite a long-time listener and supporter of the Bestek podcast and a postdoctoral fellow at PurpLE, Ezgi Uysal, to discuss her research on the topic of sustainability contractual clauses (SCCs) in public procurement contracts. The podcast begins with Ezgi briefly explaining what the SCCs are and what makes them unique, before quickly diving into a discussion… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/Bestek_International_41_EZGI.mp3) ## [#40 Reform of Public Procurement Directives & New Ways of Examining](https://bestek-procurement.com/40-reform-of-public-procurement-directives-new-ways-of-examining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40-reform-of-public-procurement-directives-new-ways-of-examining) _2025-03-27 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss a particularly exciting topic - the upcoming reform of the EU’s Public Procurement Directives. They begin by describing the reform’s timeline and discussing how it is being affected by the current geopolitical setting. In their discussion, they assess the focal points of the reform, as described by reports of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/Bestek_International_40_Reform_and_testing.mp3) ## [Episode 463 - Ukraine and Trump - Hugh Dellar on the Ukraine War, Europe and Russia](https://rss.com/podcasts/zdeneksenglishpodcast/1932308) _2025-03-09 · Zdenek’s English Podcast_ Hugh Dellar is a teacher, teacher trainer, and materials writer, but above all, he has my deepest respect for his unwavering support of Ukraine. In this episode, we explore the past and present of the "Ukraine War", including Trump’s dealings with Zelensky, the broader geopolitical landscape, and the challenges Europe faces today. Hugh offers sharp insights into what’s going wrong and how Europe… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/274700/1932308/zdeneksenglishpodcast/2025_03_09_08_39_37_fda72d0e-45b8-4be9-937d-0a35aa13aa69.mp3) ## [#39 Circularity and Procurement & Procurement Awards](https://bestek-procurement.com/39-circularity-and-procurement-procurement-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=39-circularity-and-procurement-procurement-awards) _2025-01-23 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss circularity, and how it relates to public procurement. The hosts begin by introducing the concept of circularity, its promises as well as some points of skepticism. They also explain the concept of the R scale - a useful tool in determining the circularity of an economy. They then move on to the legal aspects… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/Bestek_International_39_Circularity_.mp3) ## [#38 When Contracts Collide Public Procurement and Contract Law Context & Pop Culture](https://bestek-procurement.com/38-when-contracts-collide-public-procurement-and-contract-law-context-pop-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=38-when-contracts-collide-public-procurement-and-contract-law-context-pop-culture) _2024-12-11 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss the intersection of public procurement and contract law. The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power – Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta. This episode provides an introduction to an upcoming series of episodes that will dive deeper into its individual… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/bestek_International_38_Contract_Law.mp3) ## [#37 Societal Challenges and Interdisciplinary Work in Public Procurement & Teaching the Interdisciplinary Aspects to Students](https://bestek-procurement.com/37-societal-challenges-and-interdisciplinary-work-in-public-procurement-teaching-the-interdisciplinary-aspects-to-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=37-societal-challenges-and-interdisciplinary-work-in-public-procurement-teaching-the-interdisciplinary-aspects-to-students) _2024-11-14 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss interdisciplinary work in public procurement and law in general. They reflect on their many personal experiences of working across disciplines and examine the recent push for interdisciplinary work in academia. They evaluate the positives, the negatives, and the relevance of both simple mono-disciplinary work in public procurement law, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/bestek_int_e37_societal_challanges.mp3) ## [#36 New Exclusion Grounds in EU Public Procurement and Reading Recommendations](https://bestek-procurement.com/36-new-exclusion-grounds-in-eu-public-procurement-and-reading-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=36-new-exclusion-grounds-in-eu-public-procurement-and-reading-recommendations) _2024-10-11 · BESTEK - The Public Procurement Podcast_ In this episode, Marta and Willem explore the latest developments in EU Public Procurement, focusing on the new exclusion grounds introduced by sectoral legislation following the European Green Deal. They begin by outlining the framework of mandatory and voluntary exclusion grounds established under European Directive 2014/24/EU before delving into specific examples of new sectoral legislation… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/content.blubrry.com/bestek___the_public/bestek_int_e36_Exclusion.mp3)