In this episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Nicholas Zaldastani, co-founder and chairman of CESS, discuss the evolution of Web3, focusing on data sovereignty, privacy and the role of decentralized storage. Zaldastani shares his journey from Oracle to founding CESS Network, emphasizing the importance of data security in the blockchain …

I asked my sis @cesstalkssports to come through and answer some questions to find out what songs spark up certain memories. Check out what she had to say! Follow all things Cesss here: https://cesstalkssports.com/ Support my platform here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jsquick3pod All my social media and shows can be found here: https://www.jsquick3…

Highly accomplished touch footy referees Luke Heckendorf and Luke Saldern join us to talk all things from behind the whistle. From officiating and sometimes sending off family members, handling some of the most challenging players, to being dealt some great sledges. The boys shed a light on why and how they became referees and explain the pathways …

To mark episode 40, co-hosts Ollie and Cess have a heart-to-heart about the progress of the podcast, which began in February. They've packed a lot in the last nine months, spoken about their troubles and interviewed the great and the good in this space – but has it all been a form of therapy, albeit in a public forum? The soul-searching comes as li…

When Ollie was drinking, "October 31 sounded the starting pistol to a one-person race for which there were no winners – apart from the venues where I would jollily buy outrageous Yuletide rounds," he writes in his latest Low No Drinker Magazine column. "I can now detect, while scrolling back through my phone to revisit nightmares of past Hallowe’en…

In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) delves into the rapidly evolving world of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) with Harrison Hines, CEO and co-founder of Fleek Network, and Kyle Okamoto, CTO of Aethir. They explore how DePIN reshapes industries by decentralizing access to resources such as …

Current England Touch CEO Chris Simon joins us on the podcast to discuss his exciting new role as very first Chief Operating Officer of International Touch. Chris, more affectionately known as Pel (nickname origin story also discussed) gives us a first hand review of the 2024 Touch Football World Cup from his position at the very top. We talk about…

Of no-or-low beer, wine, and spirits, the latter sub-category has most underwhelmed Cess since he started his sobriety journey on January 1, 2023 – can this week's guests change his mind? The co-hosts are joined by Michael Allen, Co-Founder of Scotland-based Naesip, producer of a non-alcoholic gin, called Munroe (much to Cess's excitement), and Cas…

Cannabinoid (CBD) drinks and "functional" drinking are on the rise – indeed, the latter is enjoying a 38% year-on-year increase in the UK, according to Eoin Keegan, Co-Founder & CEO at Goodrays. His drinks are even available as part of the Waitrose meal deal at the moment. For this week's episode, Ollie and Cess dive into the CBD space with a fasci…

In this Hashing It Out episode, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by VeChain comms lead Jake Campton and Puffpaw CEO Reffo Tse for a roundtable discussion on how Web3 can incentivize positive lifestyle changes. They explore VeChain’s VeBetter platform, which tokenizes sustainable actions, and Puffpaw’s vape-to-earn initiative, using blockchain rewa…

Dual international for Malaysia and Ireland Al-Jeffery Iszeham joins the podcast to talk all things Touch Malaysia. Jeff tells us about his Coaching Director role for Touch Malaysia, his experience as a dual international, and the development of the game in his home country. We play our usual games and have a very food based discussion in this epis…

Ollie and Cess join Lou Pollitt, Category and Insights Director at Lucky Saint, for a 5-kilometre run around Regent's Park in London. This is a regular community-building event for the leading alcohol-free beer brand, which has rocketed since its establishment in 2018. The trio meets at the Lucky Saint pub, the company's headquarters, to discuss dr…

Over 5,000 adults were surveyed for the annual Drinkaware Monitor – since 2009, the UK’s only national survey that provides an insight into the country’s drinking habits, according to the official bumph. The 2024 Monitor, published on Sept 26, shows: Nine in ten UK drinkers moderate their drinking – up from 87% in 2023 and 84% in 2018 Yet in five (…

Your host, Robert White, talks with the CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems, Adam Povlitz. Adam shares his transition from corporate finance to leading a family business, detailing the unique three-tier franchise model of his company. He discusses the challenges of scaling the business, the importance of hiring practices, and maintaining a …

Self confessed touch footy technical fanatic Quinn Witika joins us on the Podcast to geek out on some touch chat. We find out about Quinn's junior start in the Western suburbs of Sydney into seniors playing alongside and being coached by some of the great names of the game. He talks about his future in the game and hope to grow it and give back to …

Cess and Ollie invite Cami Vidal, Founder of La Maison Wellness, and Gaby Lamb, Co-Founder (with her husband) of 6PERCENT, to discuss a new alcohol-free subcategory: light. The interview – which takes place in Ollie's kitchen (as everyone is based in south-east London) – covers drinking trends, how long it takes to develop a 6% wine that people are…

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I asked my sis @autumnthearies to come through and answer some questions to find out what songs spark up certain memories. Check out what she had to say! Follow all things Autumn here: https://www.litlifepodcast.com/ Support my platform here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jsquick3pod All my social media and shows can be found here: https://www.jsqui…

Ollie and Dan have been busy attending various no- and low-alcohol events, and they are wearing Upper-bottom t-shirts, of course. Here, they capture some of the main takeaways from Drink It In and the Club Soda Low, Light & Alcohol-Free Summit. So, where is the category right now? And what needs to happen to help it grow? Plus, what is the future o…

In this episode of Hashing It Out, your host, Elisha Owusu Akyaw, sits down with Chris Feng, co-founder and COO of Chainbase, to explore the fascinating intersection of data, AI and blockchain. Chris shares insights into how Chainbase is trying to change onchain data infrastructure and driving the next wave of innovation in Web3. Timestamps: (01:13…

Swiss Open Mixed male representative Micha Trost joins us on the Podcast to review their Touch World Cup campaign. We find out about Micha's transition to the touch game, the current touch footy scene in Switzerland, and the development they hope will come. Micha comes up against Cess in the games testing his quick responses in under 5 seconds and …

The hosts catch up with Jack, aka Kickingthecans on Instagram. He previously featured in one of Upper Bottom's most popular episodes, Final whistle: Why is watching football so boozy, and what's it like sober? Now Jack has reached the milestone of a year sober. And, although he won't be celebrating as such, life is good – and much better than it wa…

The J Chat series is back with author, content creator, and former D1 athlete, @ItsDMurph ! D. Murph tells us about his journey from athlete to corportate manger and how he ultimately ended up with an award winning podcast and leading the youth through the world of sports. Listen in for this so much more!! Find all things D. Murph here: https://dmu…

For many, September ushers in the end of summer and a halt to holiday indulgence. It's the second reset month of the year after January, and that means reflection, positive change, detoxification, and possibly action. Cess and Ollie have both been active, with the former bagging a couple of Munros in the Highlands and the latter bettering Dame Kell…

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In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw dives deep into the world of cross-chain protocols and multichain ecosystems with Keer Lau, ecosystem growth lead at Orbiter Finance. Lau discusses how Orbiter is redefining interoperability, tackling liquidity fragmentation and building a seamless, secure future for…

Australian Emus Mixed Opens representative Jackson Mills joined us prior to the Touch World Cup to discuss his journey with touch football, the team's preparation, as well as giving some sneaky predictions. Did you know Millsy is the only current Emus player to have not played State of Origin?! During the episode Millsy compares the two states havi…

In this week's episode, just before schools reopen their doors for the new term, Ollie and Cess reflect on recent overseas holidays and how sobriety and drinking cultures vary in different countries – and how they have evolved. Special attention is paid to Ollie's experiences at a much-loved family retreat on the grape-growing slopes in Perpignan. …

Refreshed after a summer break, Cess and Ollie speak with Martyn Davies, organiser of Sober is Fun (https://www.soberisfun.co.uk/), the UK's first regular sober comedy event, and Ben Jolliffe, who runs Feed the Fire (https://feedthefire.me/dancing), a no-drink or drugs rhythmic dance focused on freedom and connection. Both interviewees stopped drin…

I asked my friends @BrittyBritty18 & @Baylorism to come through and answer some questions to find out what songs spark up certain memories. This edition is a double feature! Check out what they had to say! Follow Britt here: https://x.com/BrittyBritty18 Follow Baylor here: https://x.com/baylorism Support my platform here: https://www.buymeacoffee.c…

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw dives into the world of Web3 talent with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol. Discover the current state of builders in Web3, the challenges of hiring in this evolving space, and how Talent Protocol is revolutionizing recruitment with onchain reputation sy…

It's already 3 weeks post World Cup and those post tournament blues have well and truly kicked in. We had this chat with China Mixed Opens representative Meng prior to the World Cup and discussed all things China touch including training and selections, challenges for Chinese players, and some sneaky predictions. The Great Firewall of China played …

Before taking a well-earned summer break, the podcast hosts Ollie and Cess interview Sean Halpin, a 24-year old who divides his time between Munich and Manchester. He has also just hit one year of sobriety, too. Congratulations, Sean! Sean is an aficionado of Bavarian beer and enthusiastic about the trend for sober curiosity in Germany and plenty o…

I asked my friends to come through and answer some questions to find out what songs spark up certain memories. This edition features 12Kyle of the @12Kylepodcast. Check out what 12Kyle had to say! Follow 12Kyle here: https://linktr.ee/12kyle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=10e2876a-d332-4d28-af26-ae77452906a0 Support my platform here: https…

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Owusu Akyaw interviews Pavel Bains, co-founder and CEO of Bluzelle, about decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). They discuss what DePINs are, why there’s growing interest in them, and the role of storage in this ecosystem. Bains explains how Bluzelle is building a decentral…

Current FIT Member Relations Commission for Asia and Former President for Touch Football Pilipinas joins us to discuss her previous playing achievements, current role with FIT, and her busy schedule for the upcoming Touch World Cup. During our conversation Bianca controversially explains her dislike for pineapple and any sweet foods in savoury dish…

In the third and final episode of the three-part mini-series about work and drinking, Cess and Ollie chat about times when they have been boozing on the job – or at least felt the effects the day after a night on the sauce. Cess mentions how a clothes shop colleague was once sent to the stock room because he was feeling worse for wear and proceeded…

For the second instalment of work drinking, Cess and Ollie speak with Liam McNulty – aka Whiskey Richard – who is based in Tokyo. He explains all about nomikai, basically Japanese work parties. There are several layers and dos and don'ts to navigate. Notably, the sober curious movement doesn't seem to have travelled that far east – if people aren't…

We have a quick chat about our individual trips to Nottingham, reflect on some past World Cup campaigns, play a quick game for funsies, and make our TWC predictions. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.com由Cess

Boozing on the job is certainly not advised, but what if drinking is ingrained in work – or at least after-work - culture? To help answer this puzzler, Ollie and Cess welcome Tabbin Almond to the pod to discuss her forthcoming book, Bottling Up Trouble. The statistics are shocking: up to 5% of work absenteeism is due to alcohol; and presenteeism du…

A bone-fide Upper Bottom success story! Cess and Ollie visit the home of Simon – who is now three months sober – and his partner, Jadis. Simon, who works in the financial services industry, shares how alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture of his profession and how he decided to quit drinking to improve his mental clarity and overall wellbeing …

Cousins Jacob and Amielia join us to discuss what it's like playing with siblings and cousins in the same team, what it means playing for their families, and representing the Philippines in the Mixed Open division at this year's World Cup. We also have a sneaky announcement of the Philippines Mixed Open's Captain. And Jacob and Amielia of course pa…

It became illegal to smoke in all enclosed workplaces across the UK between March 2006 (first in Scotland) and July 2007 (England) – and no one thought it would happen. It just shows the power of government when it puts its mind to something. On the eve of the General Election, Ollie and Cess ponder whether the new government will have the appetite…

On the eve of one of the biggest field-based parties in the world – 200,000 revellers are expected at Worthy Farm – Ollie and Cess speak with DJ Dom Servini. Dom changed his drinking habits a couple of years ago to extend his career (and his life), and he shares some incredible stories about being intoxicated at work. When he decided to stop drinki…

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing it Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Roy Hui, co-founder and CEO of LightLink, a layer-2 blockchain. Hui discusses the current state of the blockchain industry, the challenges faced by layer-2 solutions, and LightLink’s unique approach to addressing these challenges. Hui emphasizes LightLink’…

Emily better known in the touch community as Clewsy joins us as our very first guest. Not only is she our first guest, but also our first international guest and England's Women's Open Captain. We chat about her touch career and what to expect from her home nation and what it means to be hosting the upcoming World Cup. @touchnricepodcast on Faceboo…

Now for something a little different ... In this thought-provoking episode, unveiled on the eve of the summer solstice, Cess and Ollie are joined by guest Becky Burchell as they delve into the complex relationship between alcohol and accessing our primal selves. The conversation explores the notion that while alcohol has become a societal shortcut …

This week, Cess and Ollie discuss the relationship between alcohol and Father's Day. After attending a low- and no-alcohol event facilitated by KAM Insight and Lucky Saint, the duo, armed with stats, explore the growing trend of moderating alcohol intake and the need for more grown-up options. The conversation highlights the importance of supportin…

I had a converation during my live strea that I thought should also be brought to the airwaves. With recent controversy surrounding the WNBA these days, the question of how certain players and events are covered in the media are brought to light. Tap in and lets discuss. Watch my live stream HERE! Press Conferences: Connecticut Sun presser(night of…

Introducing the Touch n Rice Podcast with Cess and Kimmy, along with Schenks. A podcast for the touch football community. Bit of touch chat, banter, fun and games, all with a side of rice. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.com由Mark