THEJAMESCASTS

Ethical manpower is more than a buzzword, it is a mindset we need to be talking about now more than ever.​

Back in 2011, I sat down with Tristan on Nightline to unpack what ethical manpower really looks like in practice, the tough decisions leaders face, and what happens when you choose to do the right thing even when it is not the easy thing.​

I am bringing this conversation back because it is just as relevant today as the day we recorded it, especially as organizations rethink how they hire, manage and support people in a world of constant change.​

If you care about leadership, culture and doing business the right way, this is a must listen.

I'm back with another episode of the Nightline Replay! For over a decade, I was the host of Nightline on DubaiEye 103.8FM and had the opportunity to talk to the UAE community and interview some incredible people. I'm digging back into the archive and sharing some of my favourite episodes.

This episode is particularly interesting, especially given the recent discussions about going back to old school analogue methods and the power of writing things down by hand. I had the chance to talk with Sunni Brown and Stacy Weitzner about doodling and how it brings art and information together.​

This was a conversation post-TED in 2011, and it's as relevant today as it was back then ! Enjoy.

Some programs only make sense later.I finished my BA at Carleton University 35 years ago and, like most students, I was just happy to be done. But about 10 years later, I realized how formative the Mass Communication experience really was in shaping how I think about media and digital literacy, democracy, information, and the power of a national story.That’s why it was so interesting to sit down with Zach Landry, who’s just wrapping up his four years at Carleton, to hear how the program looks from the student lens right now.Full conversation here:YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mm8ZWeg02a8​Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Zgx9HfzUBZb​What did you think your education gave you at the time, and what do you see differently now?

What makes someone choose journalism, not just as a major, but as a career?In this clip, Zach Landry and I jump into the why behind his decision, what attracted him to the field early on, and what journalism has meant to him since.If you’ve ever considered media, storytelling, or reporting, this one will hit home.Grab the full podcast on Spotify and YouTube.https://youtu.be/Mm8ZWeg02a8?si=LKXBC5cCWJVbzwzUhttps://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Zgx9HfzUBZb

Zacharie Landry, a recent grad from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, joins James for a catching up conversation on what it takes to build a journalism career right now.​

They dig into the reporters who inspired Zach early on, how journalism school holds up once you are in it, and why long form storytelling still matters even as the industry shifts. Along the way, they talk about shrinking local news, the rise of independent platforms like YouTube and Substack, and the tension between going solo and having editorial standards.​

This is a wonderful look at journalism as a career from a new graduates perspective.

In this episode, I sit down with world‑renowned explorer Adrian Hayes to dig into what truly drives him as an adventurer and how those same forces show up in everyday life. Recorded in 2013, our conversation goes beyond expeditions and records to uncover the mindset, lessons, and hard‑won wisdom Adrian brings back from the extremes of the planet.If you’ve ever wondered how exploration connects to resilience, purpose, and personal growth in ordinary life, you’ll get a lot from this one.

This is a Nightline Replay on The JamesCasts.For 12 years I was the host of Nightline on DubaiEye 103.8FM and has incredible conversations. I am sharing some of my favourites here.In this March 2012 show, yes it is a while back but as relevant today as it was then, I had a chance to catch up with Jason Vale the Juice Master.Jason is a lifestyle entrepreneur and he has infectious optimistic enthusiasm.Buckle up for a great chat!

In 2015 I had an opportunity to speak to 2 of the student organisers of the then 3rd annual ZUMEFF.What a conversation about ZUMEFF and why it mattered then and today.This conversation is as relevant today as it was in 2015.Here is the 2025 ZUMEFF link.https://zumeff2020.com/

Kacie Avery (aka KacieKulture) and I just caught up for a great conversation about life as a young artist in 2025.Kacie talks about facing adversity, living artfully in a commercial world, experimenting, and always dreaming big.We met up at Ten Toes Coffee House in Ottawa and just had a real, honest chat.Listen to the latest Catching Up podcast on your commute, at lunch, or whenever you need a break!

The finance guy shows us how to actually use our credit cards.

This is a short clip from a 2016 radio show with Stephanie McKay about the tricky subject of debt.

From 2016 to 2025, not much has changed.

Check out the full podcast if you’re interested. I think you’ll find it informative, educational, and maybe even a little entertaining.

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https://youtu.be/PntXuGLj95E

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