# franky (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover franky. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 24, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-24-2026) _2026-08-20 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial: 'Never out of it' -Intro: Enormous week in the AFL and puts the Cats 'misdemenour' in context somewhat. -Cat Scan: All the latest on all our watches including Jezza and Holmesy updates and the Cats now the favourites in the race for Butters and the secret weapon they used in their pitch. -Media Hissteria: We look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the coverage of the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_19_08_26_mixdown_1.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Recipe: Sea Buckthorn & Greek Yoghurt Breakfast "Cheesecake"](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/recipe-sea-buckthorn-and-greek-yoghurt) _2026-08-17 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ An Italian twist on a non-bake cheesecake – perfect for breakfast on a hot summer day with your girls. ## [Episode 23, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-23-2026) _2026-08-13 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial: The Haters going to hate! A probable mis-step but the scale of anti-Geelong sentiment way out of whack. -Intro -Media Hissteria: Gets bumped up to the top of the rundown this week, given the circus surrounding the Kola contract story, we unpack the good, the bad and the ugly from the footy media and wider footy world with everyone wanting to have their two bob's worth and some… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_12_08_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Redefining Success, with Beth Dadswell (Imperfect Interiors)](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/redefining-success-with-beth-dadswell) _2026-08-10 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Beth is the creative force behind Imperfect Interiors. Nominated The Expert's top 40 International Interior Designers for the past 3 years, she shares why growing bigger isn't always better. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210239305/dc764512625ed37f34bd8fd1e1ffccec.mp3) ## [Episode 22, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-22-2026) _2026-08-05 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial -Cat Chat: FInals Machinations, Top 4 still a possibilty -Cat Scan: Trade Watch, Stengle Statement -Media Hiss-teria: Resting in round 24, Touring of clubs before signing -Review -Cat in the Hat, The Meowstry files and Cryptic Cat -Preview of the home game against the Bombers [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_06_08_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Sip: Emily on her top renovation tips, why passive ventilation is so important, and one regret in her own home.](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/sip-emily-on-her-top-renovation-tips) _2026-08-03 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Ever heard of trickle vents? You've come to the right place. ## [Episode 21, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-21-2026) _2026-07-30 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial: A classic Cats win, but the tests just keep coming -Cat Chat: Sore Danger, VFL team securing minor premiership already, players who continue to bang down the door at selection -Cat Scan: The latest on; Holmesy and Jez's progress, trade targets and Stengle watch. -Media Hiss-teria: Heated clash between 2 suns has the media in hysterics, the news of Oshy's own county Mayo… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_29_07_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Our Tips for a Summer Spent Working in the Margins](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/our-tips-for-a-summer-spent-working) _2026-07-27 · Franky Shanahan and Charlie Swift · Friends with Business Benefits_ In our final episode before taking a break until the autumn, we’re chatting about working in the margins during a busy summer. What would the next six weeks look like if you did this intentionally rather than squeezing things in on the fly? Drawing on our own experience, we discuss visualising what you want the season to look like, adopting the right mindset, and mapping out the next six weeks. We… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204643979/b3a3811676f74c8e26cbd188bf402b6a.mp3) ## [Reno Talk & Preparing for the Apocalypse, with Emily Pun (Den)](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/renovating-with-confidence-with-emily) _2026-07-27 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Emily is the founder of Den and the face behind @doingupden. We chat about all things renovations, taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and how she's not-so-secretly preparing for the Apocalypse. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208344333/51f4fa6b898e6d69511f8d444a41e90d.mp3) ## [Episode 20, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-20-2026) _2026-07-23 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial:Back on the winners list, some serious setbacks, but our depth piece is crucial. -Cat Chat: 7 Inclusions, Star debut performance, losing Holmesy, but is it season over for him and Jez? -Cat Scan: Stengle watch, Toby Greene watch, Butters Watch, Marshall watch. So many watches we've turned it into a scan! -Media Hiss-teria: Kenny and the Devils and who are footy media's whipping… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_22_07_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/12h24hu3Wpnt) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [My guide to Amsterdam](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/my-guide-to-amsterdam) _2026-07-21 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ 72 hours of lazy canal strolling, too many bakeries, and all the juicy recommendations from a friend who lives there. ## [Episode 19, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-19-2026) _2026-07-16 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial: Best one yet in 179 episodes. A shot at some Fickle Cats supporters & the shallow analysis of some media folk. -Cat Chat: The Cats are suddenly front and centre of media's attention this week. Ignored when their up, piled on when down. -Selection News: Seven changes for Saints game. -Media Hiss-teria: Trade whispers are circling. Zach Merrett to the Cattery? Toby Green a done… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_16_07_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Starting again at 40, with Eleanor Cording-Booth](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/starting-again-at-40-with-eleanor) _2026-07-13 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ At the start of a new decade, Eleanor's life took an unexpected turn. Six months after the end of her eleven-year relationship, she's rediscovering herself with a renewed zest for life. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206898547/cd6739a60617e078c64db8dd90373a5b.mp3) ## [Q2 Reflections, Q3 Intentions](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/q2-reflections-q3-intentions-221) _2026-07-10 · Franky Shanahan and Charlie Swift · Friends with Business Benefits_ As we hit the midpoint of the year, we’re reflecting on Quarter 2 and looking ahead to Quarter 3 in our respective businesses. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year, dig into our plans for the next three months, and discuss what we’re hoping to achieve before the next time we have this chat. Links and Further Reading… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204643188/b059c2f1d55417f7fec53fee0a89004b.mp3) ## [Episode 18, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-18-2026) _2026-07-10 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ - Franky's Editoiral: Rumours of our demise are greatly exaggerated. - Cat Chat: The Jezza conundrum : Is a one armed Super Forward a major concern or still better than most? - Media Hiss-teria: The umpire contact that has divided the media world and has the world of footy media in a frenzy. - Review: Asleep at the wheel in a disastrous first term, but we look at why it's not panic stations with… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_10_7_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [Sip: Franky on her favourite Home Scents, and her top recommendations for Paris, Manchester and NY.](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/sip-franky-on-her-favourite-home) _2026-07-06 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Plus, my home-made lavender scone recipe with lemon ricotta and home-made plum jam ## [Episode 17, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-17-2026) _2026-07-01 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Rejuvinated and Refreshed to attack the final third of the season -Cat Chat: Stengle watch; Cats on vacation; the VFL dominance and the depth going un-noticed. -Media Hiss-teria: Trade talk hysteria-including growing talk Butters will leave Port, is he on his way to the Cattery? -Keeping our powder dry: Learnings from the narrow loss to the Freo Front runners. -Cat in the Hat-Meowstry Files:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_1_7_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [The Neuroscience of Interiors, with Franky Rousell (Jolie)](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/the-neuroscience-of-interiors-with) _2026-06-29 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Franky is the founder and CEO of Jolie – an international interior design practice focusing on creating immersive spaces that appeal to all five senses. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202733755/e4b03d67f54244ca32942a50926c76c0.mp3) ## [How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Homepage](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/how-to-write-an-attention-grabbing) _2026-06-24 · Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan · Friends with Business Benefits_ This week, inspired by the work she’s doing on her new website, Charlie’s asking Franky to share her top tips for writing a compelling homepage. We chat about the things you need to know before you start writing, what information goes where, and the things you don’t need to include on your homepage. We also run through some common pitfalls to avoid and touch on topics like niching, SEO, and… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203368241/0c9489f56066f91f0a046a94a1d4b5f8.mp3) ## [A Personal Note](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/a-personal-note) _2026-06-22 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ and an invitation [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202462454/1da942cc93e7b094541c52c1639d46fa.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y5UQYZPP7dcV) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Episode 16, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-16-2026) _2026-06-18 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial (back on the winner's list, Bring on Freo and wharfy time!) -Cat Chat: All the latest since Friday night including the continued dominance of the top of the table VFL team and the depth of this squad, Stengle Watch-his back and after 9 months and slots 4 for fun. Stewy protocols mystery. -Media Hiss-teria: Inside the cat flap:The clear pattern merging from mainstream media of… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/Feral_Cats_17_06_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [My 7 cortisol-regulating hacks](https://thevenetianpantry.substack.com/p/my-7-cortisol-regulating-hacks) _2026-06-12 · Martina Casonato · The Venetian Pantry_ Seven habits I built to manage endometriosis, cortisol and chronic inflammation – and the research behind them ## [Episode 15, 2026](https://feralcats.libsyn.com/episode-15-2026) _2026-06-11 · Feral Cats-Geelong_ -Franky's Editorial. Another heart breaker. Time to get back on the winners list. -Cat Chat: Jezza's troubling hand. The great form of our top of the table VFL team and the players banging down the door for selection. -Gaz Junior into the Hall of Fame. When will Gaz Senior be elevated to legend status? Surely it's time! -We unpack the painful 1 point loss and the key learnings that hopefully we… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/feralcats/FeralCats_11_6_26_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=1166345) ## [What's Working on Instagram Right Now?](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/whats-working-on-instagram-right) _2026-06-10 · Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan · Friends with Business Benefits_ If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s Instagram shifting and changing. They’re constantly adding new tools and features, and there’s always different styles of content to consume. As a result, what worked this time last year, probably isn’t giving you the same results today. With this in mind, we’re chatting about current trends and popular types of content on the ‘gram. What’s performing… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201434788/8409c9d733059e39e44a7b5bbe15b14b.mp3) ## [Protecting Your Business When Personal Crisis Hits](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/protecting-your-business-when-personal) _2026-05-20 · Franky Shanahan and Charlie Swift · Friends with Business Benefits_ Most people go through some sort of personal crisis at least once in their lives. In the time Franky’s been running her business, she’s experienced a few. Most recently, she’s had to navigate the sudden, unexpected death of her step-father. In this episode, we’re chatting about what happened and what she learned. Why is preparing for a personal crisis something all business owners need to… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198554441/8a6ce4b2a866c19456c7c8dac2147492.mp3) ## [Q1 Reflections, Q2 Intentions](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/q1-reflections-q2-intentions-8fc) _2026-05-07 · Franky Shanahan and Charlie Swift · Friends with Business Benefits_ We’re back following an unplanned, emergency hiatus. Find out what happened and listen as we belatedly reflect on Quarter 1 and look ahead to what’s left of Quarter 2 in our respective businesses. We share what felt good, what didn’t, and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since we last spoke. Spoiler alert: Charlie… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196641252/0a4b376c68edc6296a10c708e8ee79ac.mp3) ## [How We're Using Substack in 2026](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/how-were-using-substack-in-2026) _2026-03-19 · Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan · Friends with Business Benefits_ It’s been two years since we last chatted about how we’re using Substack in our respective businesses. A lot has changed for both of us since then, so we decided it was time to share an update. Listen as we discuss moving the podcast to Substack, growing our mailing lists, turning on paid subscriptions, and in Charlie’s case, turning them off again. As well as sharing what has and hasn’t been… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191182377/2d3e966bf4747d226e4e41b30d198358.mp3) ## [What Happened to Online Etiquette?](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-online-etiquette) _2026-02-26 · Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan · Friends with Business Benefits_ We’ve been noticing a rise of some poor manners online of late. Copy-cat content, big brands using photos without permission or giving proper credit, people presenting other creators ideas as their own. SO, in this episode we’re wondering ‘what happened to the Online Etiquette of the early internet’? Listen to hear us share some examples of the types of poor etiquette we’ve noticed recently, chat… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189146936/4cf463b54274ae4d03efc9bb91ae60e5.mp3) ## [Building a Portfolio and Sharing Your Work](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/building-a-portfolio-and-sharing) _2026-02-12 · Franky Shanahan and Charlie Swift · Friends with Business Benefits_ How do you currently showcase and share your work with prospective clients? Do you have a portfolio or gallery on your website? Maybe you treat Instagram like a portfolio or have some kind of PDF you send out? In today’s episode, we’re exploring all these options and more. We cover the purpose of a portfolio, where it should live, and share a range of creative ideas to help you present your work… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187620451/76c691e1ec6a0624689e6592f1ed28a3.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rqqwWMO3UG38) _2026-02-11 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Our Thoughts on the Analogue Trend](https://friendswithbusinessbenefits.substack.com/p/our-thoughts-on-the-analogue-trend) _2026-01-29 · Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan · Friends with Business Benefits_ 2026 has officially been deemed ‘the year of analogue living’. The internet is going crazy for pen and paper, crafty hobbies, and physical media. In this week’s episode, we discuss the rapid rise of this trend, explore how it’s being interpreted online, and what this might mean for us as small business owners. We also chat about our own analogue habits and hobbies, and ponder why GenZ seem to love… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186069561/748f4c7d58c6d1ec029f64f33ee174b3.mp3)