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  • Episode 44: Kate Fagan, Skye Wallin & Philip Collins

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by Kate Fagan, Emmy award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author to talk about her latest book, 'All the Colors Came Out: A Father, a Daughter, and a Lifetime of Lessons' which details Kate’s changing relationship with her dad as he battled ALS  - and shares her coming out journey. 

    Anthony talks with Skye Wallin, director of 'American Gadfly' - a documentary on the life and legacy of former US Senator Mike Gravel, to discuss how a group of teenagers convinced Mike to run for President aged 89 - and why he has been “underappreciated” in American history.  

    Finally, Philip Collins, British political journalist, bestselling author, and former chief speechwriter to Prime Minister Tony Blair, gives Anthony the latest from across the pond - and how we can all master the art of argument and persuasion.



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    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 43: Bill Bratton, Penny Richards & Andy Vesey

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by Bill Bratton, former police commissioner for New York City and Boston, and chief of the Los Angeles Police Department to talk about the “defund the police” reform - and discuss his latest book, ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race and the Arc of Policing in America.’

    Anthony talks with Penny Richards, managing director of Aspen UK, to explore the role the institution plays in encouraging civic discourse - and reflects on her twenty year career covering warzones for the BBC.

    Finally, Andy Vesey is an award-winning energy executive, entrepreneur and investor and joins Anthony to examine the recent G7 discussions, and the vision for a net zero future. 


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    1 hr 16 min
  • The Bullish Case for Bitcoin - Vijay Boyapati

    In this special episode, Anthony is joined by Vijay Boyapati, author of ‘The Bullish Case for Bitcoin.’ First published as a long-form article in 2018, it is one of the most-read and insightful pieces on Bitcoin - he has recently updated and expanded upon the ideas presented in the original article, and published it as a book. In this conversation, they explore the volatility of Bitcoin, and why some see it as an opportunity, discuss where people should start when looking to invest in cryptocurrencies - and give their view on whether Satoshi will ever rip off the mask. 



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    30 min
  • Episode 41: Sandy Alderson, Chelsea Janes & Steve Kettmann

    In this episode ‘special,’ Anthony is joined by Sandy Alderson, president of the New York Mets; Chelsea Janes, national baseball reporter for the Washington Post; and Steve Kettmann, author of several critically acclaimed baseball books - and most recently, editor of ‘Remember Who You Are: What Pedro Gomez Showed Us About Baseball and Life.’ In this in-depth conversation, guests delve into Steve’s new book, discussing Pedro’s phenomenal 35-year career covering more than 25 World Series and over 20 All-Star Games, and his great life philosophies; give their take on steroids and baseball - and whether any of the “juicers” from that era will make it into the Hall of Fame; explore the games Cuban legacy and what to expect as US-Cuba relations improve; and finally, Sandy gives Anthony the latest on Steve Cohen and the Mets. 


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    45 min
  • Episode 40: Alayna Treene, Jeff Joseph & Matt Rees

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by Alayna Treene, congressional reporter at Axios to get the latest from Congress this week, and her take on how the Biden-Harris Administration is faring so far. 

    Jeff Joseph is editorial director and publisher of Luckbox Magazine, and talks with Anthony about the many troubles facing Amazon - and how Luckbox will make you a wiser investor. 

    Finally, Anthony talks with Matt Rees, award-winning author and head of the Editorial Unit at the European Investment Bank about the future of green finance, and what everyone can do to reduce their carbon footprint. 

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 39: Susan Del Percio, Jeffrey Max & Jon Najarian

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Susan Del Percio, Republican strategist and MSNBC political analyst, about the January 6 commission, the rise of China - and the future of the GOP. 

    Jeffrey Max is chairman and chief executive of Agile Space Industries and joins Anthony to tell us more about the incredible technology created by Agile - and why they decided to secure funding from more modest investors, rather than the usual gaggle of billionaires. 

    Finally, Anthony is joined by Jon Najarian, professional investor, market analyst and co-founder of Market Rebellion, to discuss his life philosophy, how he deals with failure - and all things investing. 

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 38: Nina Burleigh, Walter Isaacson & Tim Robinson

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by award-winning author and journalist Nina Burleigh, to discuss her new book ‘Virus: Vaccinations, the CDC and the Hijacking of America’s Response to the Pandemic,’ and what she’d say to the many people resisting the coronavirus vaccine.

    Walter Isaacson is a renowned author, journalist and professor and talks with Anthony about his new book, ‘The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race,’ his career as a biographer - and the common traits found in groundbreaking people. 

    Finally, Tim Robinson, partner at Schillings and former major general in the British Army, illustrates how skills required in a war zone such as “action-oriented” leadership can be applied to the boardroom, and what steps we can take to deal with the impending threat of disinformation.  


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    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 37: Meltem Demirors, Eldra Jackson III & James Keston

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer at digital investment firm CoinShares, to review Elon Musk’s eventful week - and debate what the future holds for crypto. 

    Eldra Jackson III is co-executive director of Inside Circle and joins Anthony to tell his story - and discuss the life-changing work of the non-profit, in helping empower system-impacted people to lead change from within. 

    Finally, can soccer rival NFL and baseball in America? James Keston, owner of Orange County Soccer Club has a conversation with Anthony about innovation in sport, and the ways in which things might start to look different on the pitch. 


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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 36: Michael Dorf, Francis Hellyer & Gary Vaynerchuk

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Dorf to discuss the impact digital is having on human interaction - and his experience founding the iconic music venue, the Knitting Factory in the 80s. 

    What does the future hold for the theatre? Anthony chats with Francis Hellyer, founder of London Theatre Direct, to explore the reopening of the industry and the role blockchain could play in its future. 

    Finally, world-renowned business leader and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk joins Anthony to talk all things NFT investing, and how best to deal with negativity on social media.



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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 35: Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Peter McCormack & Louise Linton

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, award-winning epidemiologist and health economist about the current situation in India, and why it was so hard to raise the alarm bells on the Covid-19 pandemic. 

    Peter McCormack, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast ‘What Bitcoin Did’ gives Anthony his take on the recent volatility in the crypto markets - and all things Bitcoin and investing. 

    Finally, Louise Linton, actress, producer and philanthropist joins Anthony to discuss her new film ‘Me, You, Madness’, how she juggled every aspect of the filmmaking process - and her important work with PETA and Social Compassion in Legislation. 

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    1 hr 11 min

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This is Mooch FM, a weekly podcast to debate and explore the top stories of the week, with the biggest names in media, business, politics and beyond. Your host is self-made entrepreneur Anthony ‘The…