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Welcome to Is Honesty the Best Policy, with your hosts Hannah Irwin and Katie Bingle. We are using this platform to open up the conversation to the topics we are all thinking about but not discussing. We are here to let you know you are never alone. Each week we will delve into a different topic that we feel needs to be destigmatised. IG: https://instagram.com/ishonestythebestpolicypodcast_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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News, reviews and interviews from the world of HYROX, DEKAFIT and more. The longest running and most consistent podcast in Europe for Hybrid and Fitness Racing. New episodes every Wednesday.
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My name is Andy Davis and I am the host of the Inside Data Centre Podcast. On this podcast I will interview the people working in the data centre sector across the globe and tell their stories.. How did they first enter the sector? How have they developed their career? What are the challenges faced by the industry as it rapidly expands? What advice can they give others looking to work in the sector? If you work in the data centre sector, or you want to work in the sector, then this is the po ...
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The Hauenstein Center is proud to introduce The Collection, an assortment of podcast episodes from different series. Off The Stage Podcast takes some of the brightest minds from various backgrounds and political ideologies off the stage to share the passion and curiosity behind their expertise and experiences, plus hear their answers to some fun questions asked by our listeners! The Rewind plays back different Hauenstein Center events, in audio form! gvsu.edu/hc/podcast
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John Day, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanArc Data Centers: Delivering the Data Centers of tomorrow, today.
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by John Day, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanArc Data Centers. John shares an insight to his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. John discusses how the sector has changed over the years, with an emphasis on the ever increasing scale of developments. CleanArc are a hyperscale developer…
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This week we are joined by Hannah Burgon to tackle some of the news that has arisen since the HYROX World Championships. We look at the new rules including 100 wall balls for all and also the modifications for Worlds qualifying. We also consider some of the ever present FAQs such as shoes to wear, HYROX Sims, and what to wear on the day. Finally we…
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In this episode we welcome Lauren Jocelyn, Kimberley Worthington and Victoria Wallace to the show to chat all things Deadly Dozen. They were all at the recent September edition of the race so we look at what they enjoyed and anything they felt could be improved upon. We also look at how their races went and their opinion on the work outs. Finally w…
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This week we welcome Gavin Allinson and Nikki Firefly to the show to chat all things DEKA FIT. They both attended the recent event at Forders Gym so we break down the good and the areas that may need improvement. We also look at how their races went and look at what they have upcoming. Finally we consider how DEKA FIT compares to the other races ou…
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This week we welcome Ellevyn Irwin back to the show. Ellevyn is Chartered Physiotherapist who has worked with elite athletes whilst serving as the team Physio for Leinster Rugby, Donegal Senior Men’s GAA, Irish Senior Men’s International Basketball and Derry City F.C. In this week’s episode we are considering how best to recover from a HYROX or ind…
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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Adam Khan, CEO & Founder of Diamond Quanta. We discuss the semiconductor landscape and how Diamond could power the future of technology. Adam shares insight to how the semiconductor landscape has evolved across history, and what we can expect to happen next. Adam outlines why Diamond offers the ability …
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This week we are looking deeper into the mental aspect of HYROX with the UK’s Mental Health Ambassador Craig Brown. We consider all the important topics including motivation, anxiety and body image. We also look at whether it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Finally we provide some tips of what to do if you are concerned about a friend.…
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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Ian Miller, Director at TTSP. We discuss how the architectural design of data centres has evolved across Ian's career, and try to predict what will happen next. Ian outlines how he started his career in architecture and how he fell into the world of data centres. We discuss the first data centre Ian wor…
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This week we are previewing the UK 2025 DEKA FIT being held at Forders Gym in Birmingham. To assist us we have Emma Waring from Team Myzone and Ash Scriven from Forders Gym. Alongside Host Ian they will be providing you with all the information you need. This includes tips for every DEKA Zone that you will be able to use at any DEKA competition. Fi…
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This week we are joined by James and Sam to discuss Nuclear Fit. Nuclear Fit is a race that is coming to the end of its second year with it’s season closing event on 28 September 2024. We discuss how the past two years have gone and what they have learned so far. We also chat about what athletes can expect in September and in 2025. Finally we provi…
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This week on the show we look towards some of the future stars of HYROX. Harry, Molly and Luke are all young athletes who have recently completed their first seasons in Fitness Racing. We learn more about how they found the sport and what they have learned so far. They also share their tips for young and old athletes alike. Finally we look to the s…
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Dave Buckner, Sabey Data Centers, & Michelle Irwin, Hanson Wade: Designing Data Centers for the future.
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Dave Buckner, VP Engineering & Development at Sabey Data Centers, and Michelle Irwin, Senior Program Director at Advancing Construction. This episode gives you an insight to the Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering event taking place in San Jose across August 26-27 2024. Dave shares an insight to …
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This week we are discussing HYROX Doubles with Ciaran and Tony. We take a deep dive into those little tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your Doubles event. We also consider what you should do if you are racing for fun or with a partner with a different ability to you. Find our guests on IG Ciaran - @ciaran_fit4rox Tony - @revell_mtb …
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This week we are debating anti-doping in HYROX and Fitness Racing. This has been a topic which many listeners have requested that we consider given the ever increasing popularity of the sport. To assist us we have Mark Lewis and Terra Jackson. Mark is a well known YouTube personality who is on prescribed TRT. Terra is a former NCAA athlete who has …
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This week on the show we find out more about the Essex Games. Sam and Mike are experienced Fitness Racers who have specialised in Doubles events. The Essex Games is their event which aims to be equal parts challenging and inclusive. We find out what workouts there will be, what will be at the event and why you may find yourself dragging your partne…
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This week on the show we are discussing judging in HYROX. To help us we have Simon Green and Meg Parry. We take a deep dive into the movement standards at the wall balls and burpees. We consider why you should give judging a try and what to bring if you do. We also look at coping with criticism of judges both in person and also online. To volunteer…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Alistair Law, Founder at Vertical Meadow. Alistair is the founder of a unique organization that is bringing living walls to the world of construction. Alistair shares how he started his career and how his passion for biodiversity and nature resulted in the creation of Vertical Meadow. Vertical Wall is b…
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This week on the show we are discussing nutrition in HYROX. To assist us we have Darryl AKA “That Nutrition Guy Darryl”. We consider what changes you can make to your diet to see big improvements and the best sources of information. We also consider planning your nutrition on race day and how to keep hydrated. Finally we look at what types of suppl…
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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Hannah Kramer, Chief Legal Officer at Apto. We discuss Hannah's career in the sector, the dynamics of working with hyperscale customers, and how we can attract more legal professionals to the world of data centres, Hannah shares how she started her career, how she made the transition to the data centre …
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This week we are joined by James Hall to discuss the best ways to improve your Erg times in Fitness Events. James currently holds the Ski Erg world record at 1000m and 2000m as well as the 1000m Row Erg world record. James shares with us the common mistakes he sees when people take on the Erg’s and also what steps you can take to improve your techn…
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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Graham Harle, CEO, and Steve Kelly, Global Director Data Centers & Mission Critical, at Gleeds. Graham and Steve both share their career journeys and how they made the transition to the data centre sector. They outline the importance of apprenticeships to generate future talent and how you can make the …
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This week we are looking at the two newest podcasts in the UK. First we speak to Fay Cunningham and Emma Petrie from the RAD HYROX podcast. We then chat to Neil Marsh from the On the “Rox” Podcast. We discuss how they got started in podcasting, what they have learned so far and some of their favourite moments. We also consider why you should add th…
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This week we are joined by Team England members Michael “Sandy” Sandbach, Kate Davey and Zara Piergianni for a jam packed episode. We discuss how the Mixed Relay went from their perspective and also chat about how their Elite 15 races went. We also discuss whether they made it to the after party and once again we consider whether crumpets are the k…
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HYROX World Champs 2024 Weekend Review Episode This week on the show we look back on the entire HYROX World Champs weekend with the help of Caitlin Robbins and Kirsty Keating. We tackle the big topics of the weekend including the parade of nations, the heat and of course the afterparty. We also tackle some of the questions posed by our listeners an…
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This week on another bumper episode of the show we review the Elite 15 races, the mixed Relay Championship and the big talking points from Nice. We are joined by Dave Claxton from the OFX Podcast and Emma Waring from Team Myzone. Follow our guests on Instagram Emma - @team.myzone Dave - @ugly.dave and @obstacle_fitness_x Find out more about UKOCR b…
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This week on a bumper episode of the show we preview the Elite 15 races and also some of the other stories heading into Nice. We are joined by Dave Claxton from the OFX Podcast and Emma Waring from Team Myzone. We cover all 30 contenders via snake draft format and give you our thoughts on who you should look out for. We also look towards the first …
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This week we are joined by Team England members Michael “Sandy” Sandbach, Kate Davey, Jake Williamson and Zara Piergianni. We find out more about the team selection and how the team is feeling about this coming weekend. We also consider how each of the athletes is preparing for their individual races and what their plans are at the weekend. All thi…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by David Mitchell, Founder & CEO of XYZ Reality. David shares his journey as a founder, and how XYZ are changing how we build data centers. We discuss David's journey as a founder: What triggered the idea to create the product? And what is the true meaning behind the company? David shares how XYZ Reality i…
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This week on the show we are joined by Danny Rae and Zoe Hague. Their first taste of HYROX was watching the World Championships in Manchester last year. Since that point they have been hooked, notching up an impressive number of races and podiums. We discuss their journey and the races they have done. We also consider how important it is to experie…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined for a second time by Craig Eadie, Managing Director of Straightline Consulting. Craig first joined me 3 years ago and we take this opportunity to look back over the last 3 years, and to look forward to what may happen next. Craig shares his views on the advancement of the sector over the last 3 years, and …
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In this episode we speak to Eddie Dier from HYROX UK. We discuss how the planning of the event and how the event went on the day. We also consider how the debut of Youngstars went and whether we will see it at other events. Finally we look to the future by considering the upcoming world championships and the 24/25 U.K. season. For the latest HYROX …
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This week we are joined by Team Ireland members Dena & Tom Hogan, Barry Watkins and Ellevyn Irwin. We find out how the format will work and how Team Ireland was selected. We also deep dive into the members backgrounds and consider how Team Ireland have been planning their training ahead of the big show. All this and the usual good craic that happen…
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Send us a text In this episode I am joined by Tom Babbington of DPR. Tom is part of an amazing team that is cycling from Amsterdam to Cannes, all for the charity Mates in Mind. We discuss how Tom entered the construction sector and how he found his way to world of data centres. We then discuss the Data Center Cycling Club Tour of Europe. On May 26t…
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This week on the show we have Antje and Rob. In 2020, Antje was recommended by her doctor to take up Triathlon. As part of her training Antje met Rob who runs Crossfit Mallorca. This led to her finding HYROX and within 18 months she found herself as one of the Sports Elite racers. Listen as we chart her journey and also her thoughts on missing Colo…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Andreas Beck, Managing Director of Zauner. We discuss the ever changing face of data center construction: What it looks like today, and what we can expect in the future. Andreas shares how he started his career and how he entered the world of data centres. We discuss the importance of getting a varied e…
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This week we are joined by Caitlin Robbins, Meg Parry and Simon Davidian from the ROX QUEENS to discuss London. What did we think of the running track? How was the new equipment? Did Youngstars shine. Also what about judging standards? All this and more on this weeks episode Find our Guests on Instagram Caitlin - @caitlin_robbins123 Meg - @meg__par…
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This week we are joined by John Steventon from Rowalong and Martin Boyce to preview HYROX’s first ever three day event. Listen as we preview the course, give you tips to get you through race day, explain what we wish we’d known before our first HYROX and provide shout outs aplenty. If you are heading to London this week you don’t want to miss this …
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This week Zara is on the show, Zara’s first race was a doubles event in London 2022. A year later Zara was lining up with the HYROX Elite 15 in Chicago for the first Major. In this episode we cover Zara’s journey from the beginning through the majors up to her recent triumph in Cologne to secure a Worlds Elite 15 place in Cologne. We also get Zara’…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Liss Boot-Handford & Chris Thompson of Broadgroup. We discuss Datacloud Global Congress which is taking place in Cannes on June 4th - 6th 2024. Chris shares why the event has moved from Monaco to Cannes, and how the new location / venue offers the event the opportunity to deliver much more content and n…
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Today we are joined by JK and Georgie. JK has gone from unknown to HYROX Elite over the course of 18 months. JK has been supported by his partner Georgie throughout his journey who recently has started her own HYROX journey. Join us as we chart their journey and provide lots of tips for couples who are on a HYROX journey together. Check out their Y…
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This episode of The Rewind is from the Hauenstein Center's event on April 18, 2024. The Common Ground Initiative welcomed Yale political science professor Steven B. Smith, syndicated columnist and author Cal Thomas, and historian and novelist Elizabeth Cobbs, to discuss the definition of patriotism, debate what actions should be considered patrioti…
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Yale poltical science professor Steven B. Smith joins Maddy to discuss the Yankees, cats, working for a prestigious school and much more! You won't want to miss this one! LINKS: Reflections On Patriotism Mini Podcast series Reflections on Patriotism - event! Cal Thomas - Off The Stage Elizabeth Cobbs - Off The Stage Hauenstein…
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Ballet, Hamilton and how to be a good writer are all topics on this episode featuring historian and author Elizabeth Cobbs! Listen today! LINKS: Reflections On Patriotism Mini Podcast series Reflections on Patriotism - event! Cal Thomas - Off The Stage Steven B. Smith - Off The Stage Hauenstein Center upcoming events!…
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Celebrating 40 years of his column, Cal Thomas joins Maddy on the podcast to talk about his career, his love of broadway, and more! Enjoy! LINKS: Reflections On Patriotism Mini Podcast series Reflections on Patriotism - event! Elizabeth Cobbs - Off The Stage Steven B. Smith - Off The Stage Hauenstein Center upcoming events!…
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy. We discuss the impact that nuclear energy can have on the growing power demands in the data center sector. Michael shares how he started his career and how he found his way into the data centre sector. We also discuss the benefit of bringing in new ideas to …
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Joda Quigley competed in the first ever HYROX in the U.K. alongside husband John. Since those early days Joda launched GIRLCODE BOX which has been helping athletes discover and compete in HYROX for over two years. Today we speak to Joda alongside Kirsty Campbell and Leanne Bain from the gym. We cover how the gym has evolved with HYROX from those ea…
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This week we chat with Jason Curtis the owner of Deadly Dozen races. The event has gained a lot of traction already ahead of its launch in June in Macclesfield. This includes managing to sell out their September race in less than a day. We discuss the event, what people can expect and also Jason’s philosophy when it comes to Fitness Races. We also …
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Send us a text On this episode I am joined by Doug Loewe, CEO of Kao Data. We discuss Doug's extensive career in the sector, the exciting plans for Kao Data, and some of the key talking points in the sector today. Doug shares his career journey and outlines why he recently made the decision to join Kao Data. We also discuss the benefits of working …
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Sarah Holden returns to the show to discuss the ups and downs of the last 12 months. After struggling with a calf injury late last season, Sarah’s health took a turn for the worse in October 2023 when she discovered she had a pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a serious and sometimes fatal health condition. We discuss with Sarah the circumstances leadi…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode I am joined by Fraser Anderson & Lewis Cobb. We discuss the newly launched 'Kick for a Cause' event which hopes to bring the data centre sector together through football, and raise money for charity at the same time. Fraser & Lewis share why they decided to start the event and what they hope to achieve. We discu…
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