In this episode, I sit down with legendary rugby coach John Mitchell for an in-depth conversation about his incredible journey through the sport. We talk about his time coaching the All Blacks, the lessons learned working alongside Eddie Jones, and his inspiring experience leading the Red Roses to a World Cup victory. John shares his philosophies on leadership, culture, and what it takes to build winning teams at the highest level. Rallen's Rant YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA Rallen's Rant Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG
Jason Sobel is one of the most respected golf writers in the world. In today's episode we talk about the Ryder Cup, why Rory McIlry was wrong to critique the US fans, why Tiger Woods should be captain, was the course set up a joke, will Brooks Koepka win again and much much more. Jason's Twitter - https://x.com/jasonsobelgolf?lang=en Rallen's Rant YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA Rallen's Rant Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG
Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author. He considers himself a post-Keynesian, criticising neoclassical economics as inconsistent, unscientific and empirically unsupported. Today we talk about the financial crash, Donald Trump, Ireland's economy & why planet earth is trillions in debt. Steve Keen's Website - https://www.stevekeen.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Page - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Page - www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2 Richie's Instagram Page - www.instagram.com/richie_allen23/
In this episode, I sat down with Eric Johnson, CEO of SurveyMonkey, to explore his journey from Princeton to being CEO of Survey Monkey. Eric shares key leadership lessons, tips for current and aspiring CEOs, and how to build trust in teams. We also talk about the tough lessons he’s learned along the way, his thoughts on AI's role in business, and his experience at companies like CBS, Morgan Stanley and Survey Monkey. Eric's Linkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-johnson-0618a71/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Page - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2 Richie's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/richie_allen23/
Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioral expert, active lecturer, and bestselling author. He wrote the best selling book Surrounded By Idiots. In this episode we talk about writing books, how leadership can be terrible, why narcissist's are on the rise, how vital is communication and why hoovering houses is no fun. Thomas' Website - https://www.surroundedbyidiots.com/en/ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2 Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG
Charlie Morgan is a journalist for the Telegraph. In today's episode we talk about all things rugby. 6 Nations review, how the Champions Cup is shaping up, why Saracens playing their second string team isn't a good look, we talk about the Lions coaches, how Australia can shock the world & much more. Charlie's Twitter Page - https://x.com/CharlieFelix?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Rallen's Rant YouTube Page - www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA Rallen's Rant Spotify Page - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG
Rory Sutherland is a British advertising executive. He is the vice chairman of the Ogilvy & Mather group of companies. He has written several books, including Alchemy: The Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense. In today's episode, we talk about marketing, AI, working from home, Jaguar, making mistakes and much more. Rory's Twitter - https://x.com/rorysutherland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Rallen's Rant YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA Rallen's Rant Spotify Page - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG
Dean Karnazes, is an American ultramarathon runner, and author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, which details ultra endurance running for the general public. In today's episode we talk about running 50 marathons in 50 days, dealing with grief and marathon prep. Dean's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon/?hl=en Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
Nick Delahanty is currently venturing into politics as an Independent for Dublin Bay South. Nick also owns his own business and used to work in law. In today's episode we talk about housing, Simon Harris, immigration, leadership, the future of Ireland, his policies if he got into power and much more. Nick's Twitter Page - https://x.com/Nick_Delehanty Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
In today's episode I talk about running 7 marathons in 7 days. The highs, the lows and God knows what else. Donation Link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/7-marathons-in-7-days-to-kick-cancers-butt?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZLdSgtfsHqABnavGgba7gMdyEHj0EOrPeFOP7ngP9lhltCpswpnKX1ldc_aem_r7WE26Q5DDx_QFsO_6jVGg Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
Nick Gross is a musician and founder. He founded Gross Labs as the parent company of Find Your Grind and Big Noise. Gross founded the band girlfriends together with Travis Mills in 2020. In today's episode we talk music, business, touring, record labels, Blink 182, marathons & coffee orders. Nick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickgross/?hl=en Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
George Kruis was an English professional rugby union player. He played lock for Saracens and represented England and the British & Irish Lions. More recently, he co-founded the company FourFive. In today's episode we talk rugby, the culture of Saracens, Eddie Jones, leaving rugby while in his prime, FourFive challenges, his future plans & getting hit with an umbrella by a parent. *Use the Code 'RANT' for 50% off the first month's subscription. Minimum spend £10. Use the website below* FourFive Website - https://fourfive.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
Richard Shotton has written two books about behavioural science and also began his career in marketing twenty-one years ago before setting up his own company, Astroten. In this episode we talk about Gen Z, ethics around marketing, the effects numbers have on us & much much more. Richard's Website - https://www.richardshotton.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
Gary Taubes is an American journalist, writer, and low-carbohydrate / high-fat diet advocate. In this episode we talk about Science, what diets work, why diabetes treatment needs to be looked at & much more. Gary's Website - https://garytaubes.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2
Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. In this episode we talk about his childhood, writing Father Ted, why it still is a success today, transgender issues, the future of comedy & much more. Graham's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Glinner Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2
Rob Damiani is the lead singer of Don Broco. In this episode he talks about listening to 'Thriller' at a young age, playing music with his mates, meeting Fred Durst in a toilet & his problems with modern music. Don Broco Website - https://www.donbroco.com/ Rob's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robdamiani/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2
Jackson Galaxy is an American cat behaviorist, YouTuber, and was the host of the television show My Cat from Hell. In this episode, Jackson talks about how he became an expert, why Cats aren't the same as dogs, dealing with losing a pet and much much more. Jackson's Website - https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2
Valerie Fridland is Professor at University of Nevada. She also wrote a book titled 'Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English' which was published in 2023. In this episode we talk about language, why we say 'um' and 'eh' a lot, if culture effects our language, how nerves effect our speech & much more. Valerie's Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0593298322/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Valerie's Website - https://www.valeriefridland.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : https://open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : https://www.youtube.com/@Richieallen2
Ben Taylor is a professional golfer playing on the PGA Tour. In today's episode we talk about how he became pro, the lonely side of golf, how he reviews his performance, tips for social players & much more. Ben's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/bennytaylor92/?hl=en Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA
Jonathan Higgs is an English singer, filmmaker and director. He is best known as the frontman of the art rock band Everything Everything. In this episode we talk about collecting skeletons, creative processes, mental health, performing at Glastonbury & why it's so hard to make it in music. Jonathan's Twitter Page - https://twitter.com/JonathanJHiggs Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/channel/UC7figpYlzwDgI9wHu5eyAZA