13 episodes

Politics, social commentary, and tales from the oilfield.

The Desert Sun Podcast Tim Newman

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Politics, social commentary, and tales from the oilfield.

    The Expanding Role of Corporate HR

    The Expanding Role of Corporate HR

    Once again I am joined by Mike in Switzerland, with the recording this time taking place in his mountaintop fortress. In this episode we talk about corporate HR and the blurring of the line between work and private life.

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Jenny Davis: Adventurer, Runner, and Lawyer

    Jenny Davis: Adventurer, Runner, and Lawyer

    My guest is Jenny Davis, a polar explorer, extreme racer, motivational speaker, and corporate lawyer who talks about her recent expedition to Antarctica.
    Jenny's website can be found at www.jennydavis.co.uk.

    • 1 hr 58 min
    The Reservoirs of Tawain

    The Reservoirs of Tawain

    This week I'm joined by another Mike, this one in Taiwan. We talk about life on that island, teaching English as a foreign language (again!), the importance of professional translations, Taiwanese politics, and - most importantly - reservoirs.

    • 2 hrs 32 min
    Expat Life with Mike in Switzerland

    Expat Life with Mike in Switzerland

    Once again I'm joined by Mike in Switzerland to discuss life overseas, the difference between an expat and an immigrant, schooling, and other things.

    • 1 hr
    The Future Role of IOCs and Sexual Promiscuity

    The Future Role of IOCs and Sexual Promiscuity

    Another solo podcast in which I talk about two rather separate topics:
    1. The startup of Total's Egina field in Nigeria, and what it means for the future of international oil companies.
    2. Sexual promiscuity, triggered by this Twitter thread.

    • 40 min
    Teaching English in Japan and Other Stuff

    Teaching English in Japan and Other Stuff

    My guest this week is Andy, who recently finished 2 years in Japan teaching English. We discuss this, and various other Asian countries as well.

    • 1 hr 35 min

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