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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#253 Trust
    Jul 13 2026

    In this episode our hosts, Greg and Allister, talk about their thoughts, experiences and questions around "Trust." What are you thoughts around what Trust is and what are your experiences around receiving and loosing trust? This is probably our hosts most insightful discussions of this podcast series.


    Who are you talking to?


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


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

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    41 mins
  • Ep#252 Expectations 2.0
    Jun 24 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about their experience, thoughts and questions around having expectations. How do you deal with your expectations? Have you been surprised by someone else's expectations? Have you had both good and challenging experiences in this area?


    Who are you talking to?


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


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

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    42 mins
  • Ep#251 6 Years and over 250 Episodes
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about a production partnership and friendship that has created over 250 episodes of TNR and how they have touched over 377 podcast episodes. Great inside look at taking a conversation at a diner into a swarm of podcast series and episodes in a variety of genres. Who do you want to have a conversation with?


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


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

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    36 mins
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