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Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By: Greg Smith and Allister Field
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 “Talking not Ranting” is a management commentary podcast series created and co-hosted by two good friends, Greg Smith and Allister Field, which chronicles their frank and honest conversations around lessons learned during their contrasting management careers through mistakes, learning opportunities and mentors. This podcast series invites the listener to eavesdrop on their discussions and to enter into discussions of their own on how to be a good manager with all the opportunities and challenges that provides through connection, community and safe and brave spaces. Created by: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Produced by: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Hosts: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Writer: Allister Field Audio Editor/ Post prod: Allister Field. Art Work: Allister Field. Intro Music: Coreigh Field. Email us at: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg Smith and Allister Field Economics
Episodes
  • Ep#233 Discussion with Vaseem Baig

    Ep#233 Discussion with Vaseem Baig
    Nov 27 2025

    Greg and Allister are joined by Vaseem Baig ( "Vaseem the AI Guy") and end up having such a great conversation about leadership, people that have impacted our lives and just so much good stuff.


    This is a great conversation that we all need from time to time. Who are you talking to?


    Vaseem Baig contact info:


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseemtheaiguy/


    https://www.vaseemtheaiguy.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/vaseem.the.ai.guy/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
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    57 mins
  • Ep#232 Vulnerable

    Ep#232 Vulnerable
    Nov 11 2025

    Greg and Allister talk about the importance of Vulnerability as a leader or manager. Great discussion about their thoughts, experiences, and questions about this topic.


    Who are you talking to?


    Here is the link to the new rebooted Safe Brave Stories podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=f74d2f9efa784b5d


    talkingnotranting@gmail.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
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    33 mins
  • Ep#231 the Hype

    Ep#231 the Hype
    Oct 27 2025

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about people and situations where the Hype is brought in. Whether a new idea, process, or person, what is your experience dealing with these types of situations? Are you the Hype in a situation, or the cooler, or perhaps one of the people sitting off to the side?


    Who are you talking to?


    ReBoot of Safe Brave Stories. Check of out Greg's podcast with co host Anna Petosa.


    Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4d849987724a459c


    Apple Podcast Link:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/safe-brave-stories/id1566158002


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    talkingnotranting@gmail.com


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    34 mins
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