The SoapyRao Show

The SoapyRao Show

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The SoapyRao Show episodes

  • Bullying: Recognising the threat to individuals at the work place ft. Clive Boddy

    Dr Clive R Boddy is a research methodologist and also a pioneer in the field of corporate psychopathy where he has been researching the effects of toxic, psychopathic managers on businesses, organizations, and society since 2005. He is Deputy Head of the School of Management at Anglia Ruskin University.

    You can watch his Ted Talk Here: https://youtu.be/tlB1pFwGhA4?si=3sqJDlEqhzHaBmHb

    His book called "A Climate of Fear: Stone Cold Psychopaths at Work" is available from Amazon


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    1 hr 18 min
  • Self sabotage: The key to a long and happy relationship ft. Raquel Peel
    Dr Raquel Peel is an internationally recognized relationships expert and an award-winning educator and researcher. Her TEDx talk on relationship sabotage was featured as one of the most popular talks in the TED series ‘How to Be a Better Human’ and TEDxShorts. Raquel has also spoken at high-profile events such as the World of Science Festival and is a prolific contributor for The Conversation. Her current research program encompasses studies on interpersonal relationships, mental health, suicide, and education.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Long road: The value in recognising the why in what you do ft. Glenn Wool

    Glenn Wool began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995, Made the move to London in 1998, and quickly became one of the rising stars, and household names on the UK & European comedy circuits.

    His impressive array of TV credits includes John Oliver’s 'New York Stand-Up Show' as well as appearances on: The Green Room with Paul Provenza, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Russell Howard’s Good News.

    Glenn's Podcast with Andrew Maxwell "Eejits of the World" - https://open.spotify.com/show/217LrE5VzQcdmlGSqVqPHB?si=385e747043e943fa


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    1 hr 27 min
  • Cultural appropriation: The dangers of cancel culture ft. Jeffrey Jenson Arnett
    Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is Senior Research Scholar at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the originator of the theory of emerging adulthood and the author of Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties, published by Oxford University Press. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (www.ssea.org). He lives in Worcester with his wife Lene Jensen and their twins, Miles and Paris.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Restrictive labels: The risks in limiting language and topics ft. Azeem Banatwalla

    Azeem Banatwalla has been a full-time stand-up comic for close to a decade, along with past experience as a comedy writer.

    He has three stand-up specials - two on Amazon Prime Video, and one self-produced on his YouTube channel (which has 100k subscribers)

    Azeem hosts India's most popular football web show - 44two, He streams video games, races virtual cars, and grudgingly calls himself a "content creator".


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    1 hr 14 min
  • Rethinking your reality: The value in breaking from your social conditioning ft. Beverly Willett
    Beverly Willett is the author of “Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection,” her story about starting over after the American Dream implodes, which was nominated for 2020 Georgia Author of the Year. . Beverly has written on a variety of topics for the largest newspapers and magazines in the U.S. including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, Woman’s Day, Salon, Newsweek and many more. Her novel in progress is entitled “Nobody’s Fault” and follows a young millennial lawyer who argues a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Visit her at www.beverlywillett.com.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Fitness: Embracing exercise and nutrition that works for you ft. Brendan Egan

    Brendan Egan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology at the School of Health and Human Performance, and National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Ireland.

    His research investigates the molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course with a special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ranging from athletes to older adults




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    1 hr 16 min
  • Mental toughness: The value in creating opportunity from adversity ft. Penny Mallory

    Penny Mallory is one of the UK’s top motivational speakers. She shows how mental toughness will help you manage stress, pressure, challenges, and changes in your life. Her approach is sought by some of the world’s most successful companies.

    Penny was a Rally Driver for 12 years, a former Rally Champion, First woman in the world to drive a Ford Focus World Rally Car.


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    1 hr 19 min
  • Sickness and health: Planning for your future ft. Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy
    Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore. He is one of the top heart specialists in Bangalore and has been associated with Sakra World Hospital from its inception days and has been one of the people instrumental in setting up the Department of Cardiology.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Parenting myths: The value in having support raising a child ft. Colby Angus Black

    Colby Angus Black is a friend, Texan, raconteur, thinker, doer, producer, and fixer. He makes his living producing digital projects - most of them are advertising. Additionally, he writes a little bit over at Kop of Coffee. Occasionally, he does a bit of comedy. He is also on the team that is raising a heat-seeking missile of a toddler. He played some part in the founding of the Official Liverpool Supporters’ Club here in Brooklyn.




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    1 hr 30 min

About The SoapyRao Show

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Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join your host, Sundeep Rao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for…