# institute podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover institute podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Robert Holmes - Weather Insurance for Snow Contractors: Building Custom Coverage from a Box of Legos](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/60) _2026-08-11 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming soon. Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2566181/c1e-x60jvh17opmfkg1wo-0v442172uz2z-64wcr4.mp3) ## [Rethinking empire, extraction and identity in the Pacific: A New History](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/3040688) _2026-08-02 · Ear to Asia_ The history of the Pacific Ocean is often told as a story of isolated islands like French Polynesia or Hawaii, or as a mere backdrop to European discovery. But what if it's a central maritime world—a network of interconnections and struggles spanning landlocked Bolivia, Banaba island in Kiribati, and Haizhou, China? How did networks of silver, nitrates, and phosphates fuse the destinies of tiny… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/3040688/ear-to-asia/2026_08_02_11_11_54_44f714de-9592-4f9c-9391-b9734da9da6a.mp3) ## [Tabetha Hart - The Purpose of a Business Is to Create Options: A Conversation on Freedom, Design, and the Tamarisk Method](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/59) _2026-07-28 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming soon. Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2537127/c1e-gm7v2cro95ofw4xq4-479d3kg3ijo9-avjgw6.mp3) ## [Scott Lesak: Building Kasel Rocks Through Communication, Culture, and Personal Transformation](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/58) _2026-07-14 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Finding & Managing Subcontractors | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 How do you find subcontractors who actually show up when it snows? Capacity Planning | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 How do you determine your true… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2527743/c1e-x60jvh1q23oakzzrw-kp52nwxpavgj-vr866j.mp3) ## [Principle or pragmatism in Indonesia’s foreign policy choices?](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2983553) _2026-07-13 · Ear to Asia_ For decades, Indonesia has defined its place in the world through "bebas dan aktif", meaning "free and active" — a foreign policy that's both independent and engaged, positioning itself as a bridge between major powers while avoiding formal alignment. But rising geopolitical tensions and intensifying competition in the Indo-Pacific are making that harder to sustain. Since taking office in October… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2983553/ear-to-asia/2026_07_13_05_53_49_d76207b7-7255-403f-bfec-64f51bf056fc.mp3) ## [Matt Delborrello - Insurance Insights for Snow Contractors: Coverage, Claims, and Choosing the Right Clients](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/57) _2026-06-23 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Pricing & Estimating Review | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Are you pricing for profit or just hoping to break even? Finding & Managing Subcontractors | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 How do you find subcontractors who actually… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2501664/c1e-mp7o0i48rzwsg423q-rkg75p36h910-avbrb3.mp3) ## [Citizens of nowhere: how climate change is creating a new generation of the stateless](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2933317) _2026-06-22 · Ear to Asia_ Climate change is increasingly more than an environmental crisis — its human dimension is fast becoming one of the defining legal and political challenges of our era. Tens of millions are already displaced by floods, droughts, and rising seas, while communities like the Torres Strait Islanders face not just the loss of land, but the severing of profound cultural and spiritual ties to place. For… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2933317/ear-to-asia/2026_06_22_02_16_01_4fd47e67-7875-4565-b4a3-0051008b2430.mp3) ## [Joe & Carla Policastro - Know Your Numbers: Financial Clarity, Cash Flow, and Building a Business You Can Trust](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/56) _2026-06-09 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Contract Review | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Internal review and update of sales contracts and subcontractor agreements. Pricing & Estimating Review | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Are you pricing for profit or just hoping to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2473627/c1e-0w8xdb7d0vnh6km6v-qdpgjowdtwqj-1wtena.mp3) ## [Phil Harwood on The Grow Show: Leadership Lessons, Industry Trends, and Why Snow Is the Most Profitable Part of Your Business](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/55) _2026-05-26 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Upcoming Events Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Contract Review | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Internal review and update of sales contracts and subcontractor agreements. Pricing & Estimating Review | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Are you pricing for profit or just hoping to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2468111/c1e-nqk3wszoqrkbq8z17-0v0xmz2vf8g0-1g4gnx.mp3) ## [Compound Capitalism: Inside Southeast Asia's Fraud Factories](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2816547) _2026-05-12 · Ear to Asia_ Across Southeast Asia, vast compounds have emerged as the nerve centers of large-scale online fraud, run by transnational crime syndicates with links to ethnic Chinese networks. Their targets are ordinary people across Asia and beyond, ensnared in scams that drain savings and devastate families. But inside the compound walls are trafficked workers — lured under false promises of legitimate… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2816547/ear-to-asia/2026_05_12_11_25_40_143701af-2f01-4c94-b4f4-c1ff27d6206a.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4BvMbeUXx4TR) _2026-05-12 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Josh Ferguson: Legal Protection, Risk Mitigation, and Defending Snow Contractors](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/54) _2026-04-28 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Josh Ferguson, Partner at Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP and 22-year insurance defense attorney, joins Phil to share legal insights from defending snow and ice management contractors nationwide. From handling salt shortages with proper contract language, to navigating multi-tier liability claims, to why lost text messages can sink a defense, Josh reveals why documentation is the foundation of legal… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2433440/c1e-wqrjzsv7jp7i8p4mo-qdpo3d5dbngp-zojq5j.mp3) ## [Steven Walus: From Shoveler to Owner: Building a Snow Empire Through Seller Financing and Municipal Contracts](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/53) _2026-04-07 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Steven Walus, President of Great Lakes Snow Systems in Elgin, Illinois, joins Phil to share his journey from shoveler to skid steer operator to business owner through a five-year seller-financed buyout. From starting with two trucks and all subcontractors to building relationships with municipal contracts, Steven reveals why asking about succession planning opened the door to ownership, why seller… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2412700/c1e-1wvo0bn58kwf6v386-0v9mqnmxirmx-wl2ef5.mp3) ## [Joel Wollum: Building a Business on Referrals, Gratitude, and Daily Learning](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/52) _2026-03-24 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Joel Wollum, President of The Emerald Companies in St. Cloud, Minnesota, joins Phil to share his journey from dairy farm kid to newspaper press operator to lawn care entrepreneur. From starting with a $100 garage sale mower and manually lifting snowblowers into trucks 15 times per storm, to building a business that still serves customers from 28 years ago, Joel reveals why referrals are better… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2392196/c1e-wqrjzsvr4d0f8gvqk-5z3nv5m7t3k4-n4wqrx.mp3) ## [Cam Roberts: Leadership, Team Building, and Growing Without Bleeding Money](https://snowfighters-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/51) _2026-03-10 · Phil Harwood · Snowfighters Institute Podcast_ Cam Roberts, President of Laser Pavement Solutions and host of "Stripe It Like It's Hot" podcast, joins Phil to share his journey from facility maintenance to running a pavement and snow removal business in British Columbia. From lessons learned hiring contractors in small towns, to bleeding money for the first three years, to building a podcast that's now 151 episodes strong, Cam reveals why… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/677430a3e79134-01041367/2376141/c1e-1wvo0bn3pjpu6n5kx-pkw22px1u68p-hsdu5i.mp3) ## [How are rice farmers faring in the Philippines?](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2574571) _2026-02-24 · Ear to Asia_ Rice is more than a staple in the Philippines — it’s a measure of well-being and security. But decades of government policies built around industrial-scale production have struggled to deliver self-sufficiency in a country where rice farming is overwhelmingly smallholder-based. As farmers contend with debt, land insecurity, and environmental vulnerability, are current strategies fit for purpose?… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2574571/ear-to-asia/2026_02_24_10_28_37_8230b9e1-6d70-4e56-9711-932903d4120b.mp3) ## [Loyal to the Game; Andreu Enrich on Rethinking How We Learn Hockey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Loyal-to-the-Game-Andreu-Enrich-on-Rethinking-How-We-Learn-Hockey-e3cd8bd) _2025-12-16 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ This month’s guest is Andreu Enrich, a coach, author and one of the foremost hockey philosophers in the world. Originally from Terrassa, he now works in Germany with Mannheimer HC and as an assistant coach with the German national team and as spent decades forming and evolving his view on the game both on the field, through his books. In this episode, Andreu challenges traditional structures in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/112680749/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-15%2F14a62902-039b-fcbe-3a58-35629c700642.mp3) ## [Can India maintain strategic autonomy in the Trump 2.0 era?](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2388675) _2025-12-14 · Ear to Asia_ While shared anxieties over China have brought India and the United States closer, President Donald Trump’s second-term tariffs and tougher immigration rules have injected fresh strain into the relationship. The pressure on New Delhi to curb Russian oil imports comes as Moscow itself deepens ties with Beijing, complicating India’s long-standing defence and energy partnerships. So where does this… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2388675/ear-to-asia/2025_12_14_10_11_12_9365e5b3-5394-492b-8e89-ef075cadb635.mp3) ## [Indonesia under Prabowo—promises, protests, and power](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2323079) _2025-11-12 · Ear to Asia_ A year into his presidency, Prabowo Subianto stands at a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s political journey. Elected on promises of both continuity and change, his government has faced unrest in the streets, the dismissal of a long-serving finance minister, and questions over the strength of Indonesia’s democratic institutions. At the same time, Jakarta’s growing engagement with BRICS and its… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2323079/ear-to-asia/2025_11_12_01_01_09_a93347ca-274f-43f1-aa18-2b991b196bc3.mp3) ## [Live Your Dream: Stefan Blöcher on the Global Language of Sport](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Live-Your-Dream-Stefan-Blcher-on-the-Global-Language-of-Sport-e3aq8pj) _2025-11-11 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ This month’s guest is Stefan Blöcher, former German international and EuroHockey Hall of Famer. From his early days as a driven young player to one of the great playing careers and then on to coaching roles which have taken him across the world, Stefan shares his philosophy on motivation, growth, and the unifying power of sport. He reflects on how hockey has connected him with people from every… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/111010035/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-11%2Fa73687a2-600c-bf77-acc6-ed870beaa388.mp3) ## [Navigating East Asian names in a Western world](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2267936) _2025-10-13 · Ear to Asia_ For many East Asians living in Western societies, the first challenge they face is their own name — mispronounced in classrooms, simplified in workplaces, or changed altogether to fit in. Behind these small acts lie deeper questions of identity, belonging, and cultural respect. How do naming traditions shaped by centuries of history meet the bureaucracies and biases of today’s West? And what does… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2267936/ear-to-asia/2025_10_13_02_30_32_2796dbcc-7955-43d6-b4b0-4f76ae01dedf.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/I58XhTE0LOHj) _2025-10-13 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Creating Memories, Not Moments: Minke Booij](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Creating-Memories--Not-Moments-Minke-Booij-e37qvcv) _2025-09-05 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ This month’s guest is Minke Booij; a Dutch and Den Bosch icon, an Olympic, World Cup and European champion, and a culture leader on and off the field. She reflects on the true essence of team sport. Minke shares how success isn’t built on individual moments, but on the lasting memories created together. She highlights the importance of building strong relationships, involving everyone, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/107887455/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-5%2F100a5b5c-3371-4f20-e8a8-5d436b5aa25f.mp3) ## [Profit, Politics, and the Future of Indonesia's Rainforests](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2184159) _2025-08-26 · Ear to Asia_ Indonesia’s 17,000-plus islands boast the world’s third-largest tropical rainforest, home to endangered species and Indigenous communities, and a vital shield against climate change. Yet in 2024, the country lost 261,000 hectares of forest—its worst single-year decline since 2021. Why has deforestation surged just as earlier trends seemed to improve? Beyond palm oil, the pressures now include… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2184159/ear-to-asia/2025_08_26_08_18_16_9d0042f3-bf7e-4aa1-817f-bb4c4a985613.mp3) ## [How governments in Asia juggle the pros and cons of AI](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2114028) _2025-07-14 · Ear to Asia_ Governments across Asia are confronting a new kind of policy challenge — one that’s moving faster than most have ever had to legislate for. The astonishing speed of generative AI development has prompted both excitement and alarm in Asia’s capitals, where the potential for economic growth and national prestige is being weighed against serious questions about risk, regulation, and long-term… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2114028/ear-to-asia/2025_07_14_10_13_54_ebadf6bc-d5ac-4805-a800-17adf0bbc64e.mp3) ## [Think Slow, Act Fast: Andy Halliday on Leading with Empathy in Elite Sport](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Think-Slow--Act-Fast-Andy-Halliday-on-Leading-with-Empathy-in-Elite-Sport-e353r5d) _2025-07-10 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ This month, we sit down with Andy Halliday, former Team Manager for England and Great Britain’s men’s Olympic hockey teams. From an unexpected start inspired by a radio ad to a storied career in elite sport, Andy shares how his time in the police shaped his leadership style. He dives into the importance of building environments where athletes feel safe, understood, and ready to perform,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/105032301/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-4%2F46b43d28-b483-e320-19c4-516b751f85f9.mp3) ## [Playing with Passion and Purpose : Federico Tanuscio](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Playing-with-Passion-and-Purpose--Federico-Tanuscio-e343sb1) _2025-06-11 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ The well-travelled Federico Tanuscio joins the podcast to share stories from his unforgettable journey with the Argentine national team. From thrilling matches to the joy-filled spirit of Argentinian culture, Federico - who is currently Luxembourg director of hockey - reflects on how playing hockey with Los Leones wasn’t just about sport; it was about community, passion, and embracing life with a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/103984929/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-11%2F71d0e609-f723-72f8-e1bd-28ea34f6a6fd.mp3) ## [How Chinese international students navigate their experience in Australia](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/2024384) _2025-05-12 · Ear to Asia_ Despite all the talk of trade wars and other tensions, China remains the largest source of international students worldwide. In Australia alone, there are over 125,000 China nationals attending higher education, representing 22% of all international uni students. Needless to say, these large international numbers provide a massive revenue boon for Australia's cash-strapped institutions of higher… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/2024384/ear-to-asia/2025_05_12_08_51_07_1f07a37f-4f8c-407b-94e8-aec2b0c183c4.mp3) ## [From Cold Emails to Captaincy: Marlena Rybacha’s Trailblazing Hockey Journey.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/From-Cold-Emails-to-Captaincy-Marlena-Rybachas-Trailblazing-Hockey-Journey-e31dht9) _2025-04-11 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Marlena Rybacha, the trailblazing captain of Poland’s national field hockey teams. Marlena shares how her determination led her to the Netherlands, Marlena’s perseverance earned her a spot on the team, marking the beginning of her influential presence in European hockey en route, eventually, to Indoor World Cup gold. Join us as Marlena… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/101156201/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-11%2F7795a964-4a5c-f289-3762-7f111177e7c8.mp3) ## [Can ethnic minority languages co-exist with Mandarin in China?](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/1956873) _2025-03-25 · Ear to Asia_ While Mandarin has long been China's official language, recent policies have accelerated its dominance — often at the expense of minority languages. Despite constitutional protections, a 2020 legislative shift has cast a shadow over the future of minority language education, raising concerns among ethnic minority groups like the Zhuang in southern China and communities in Tibet. Why is China… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/1956873/ear-to-asia/2025_03_25_03_20_30_64fe5e26-6e0f-49a7-9b46-a2c679d6c319.mp3) ## [Beating the Odds: Matthew Bell’s remarkable story.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Beating-the-Odds-Matthew-Bells-remarkable-story-e2vhb1k) _2025-02-28 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ In this months episode, former Irish hockey player Matthew Bell shares how hockey became his lifeline after a devastating brain cancer diagnosis in 2019. From early symptoms to a remarkable recovery, he reflects on resilience, the power of sport, and the support that helped him through. You can purchase his book here; https://excaliburpress.co.uk/product/second-chances-by-matthew-bell/ [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/99183092/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-28%2Fd8d01d3c-77a1-7454-1d9b-422d48488b3d.mp3) ## [The risks and rewards of engaging with Afghanistan's Taliban government](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/1857801) _2025-01-21 · Ear to Asia_ Afghanistan’s Taliban government has been busy appointing ambassadors, courting foreign investment, and participating in global forums, all with the aim of winning international recognition and standing. And it's paid off to a degree: last year China and the UAE both established formal diplomatic ties with the Taliban government, putting stability and economic opportunity ahead of ideological… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/1857801/ear-to-asia/2025_01_21_05_02_59_dc1b9146-ee7e-412d-951e-90cefee5459b.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hNdWyCbINWi3) _2025-01-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Emily Defroand; Lessons That Last a Lifetime](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Emily-Defroand-Lessons-That-Last-a-Lifetime-e2secfs) _2024-12-17 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ Emily Defroand, the former England and Great Britain players shares how her school experience shaped her both on and off the field en route to Euro and Commonwealth bronze medals. From developing her hockey skills to gaining an outlook on life inspired by her family, Emily reflects on the profound role sports play in her personal growth. Today in her working life with West Ham United Football… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/95940540/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-17%2Fc10a28ce-1a45-b777-82a3-3817825813d0.mp3) ## [Why Central Asia is key to unlocking China's global ambitions](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/1798400) _2024-12-12 · Ear to Asia_ China's growing influence in Central Asia marks a strategic pivot in its bid to challenge a global order still largely led by the US. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Beijing is positioning itself as a dominant player in a region long under Russia’s sway. With Moscow’s focus diverted by its war in Ukraine, China is leveraging the moment to… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/1798400/ear-to-asia/2024_12_12_11_49_47_f770d2cd-c7dc-4252-9496-863a662ae570.mp3) ## [Shaping Leaders, Growing Teams: Joost van Geel's Impact on Sports and Talent](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eurohockey/episodes/Shaping-Leaders--Growing-Teams-Joost-van-Geels-Impact-on-Sports-and-Talent-e2rehcr) _2024-11-25 · EuroHockey · The EuroHockey Institute Podcast_ Joost van Geel is November's feature interview on the EuroHockey Institute Podcast, speaking to Jack Rolfe about elite performance. Joost is an experienced leader in sports management and talent development, currently working with NOC\*NSF and TeamNL. Before that, he has held a number of roles at the highest level of Dutch hockey, including national indoor coach and seven years - up until earlier… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ba3770/podcast/play/94896987/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-24%2F50075590-67ce-28fa-b840-d7a713d3eee8.mp3) ## [The Chinese Civil War's lingering shadow over modern China](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/1768826) _2024-11-24 · Ear to Asia_ China-Taiwan relations remain tense as Beijing maintains its stance on potential military action to "retake" the island—a position rooted in the unresolved Chinese Civil War (1927-1949). This ideological conflict pitted the Nationalist Party (KMT), which advocated national self-strengthening, against the Communist Party (CCP), which promised socialist revolution and class equality. The war… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/141483/1768826/ear-to-asia/2024_11_24_08_53_15_2b5dd782-9d37-4c1d-972f-7e869bc707da.mp3) ## [The Korean language abroad: Who's learning it and why?](https://rss.com/podcasts/ear-to-asia/1729856) _2024-10-31 · Ear to Asia_ The Korean language, once limited to the Korean Peninsula, has experienced a dramatic surge in global popularity due to the rise of K-pop, Korean dramas, and films. Even though this has led to increased enrollment in Korean language courses by both ethnic Koreans and non-Korean learners, achieving fluency remains a significant challenge. 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