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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Generalist vs specialist? AI in communication. Soft skills vs technical skills? In this podcast, the career development for a communication professional is scrutinised and analysed. Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Bank Holiday weekend - time for a little update about MRIs, vaping and cycles. Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A breakdown of what a forty something man who wants to be (and look) his best does in terms of training, nutrition and supplements.  Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>EP 3: Purpose - How can you figure yours out?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is purpose? In this episode, you can find advice and tips on how to establish what your purpose is as well as analysis of the role children and family have in purposeful living.  Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>EP 2: Dracula - Cynthia Erivo, Count Duckula, and the BBC</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of Dracula has been reimagined countless times since it's publication. In this episode, we explore the themes and talk about recent popular works that focus on the Count - including the Cynthia Erivo play in London's West End. Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello. My name's Luke and welcome to my podcast. Finding The Words is a space for reflection on communication, culture and purpose from the POV of a slightly jaded man in his early 40s. We'll be talking high level,  as well as at an incredibly low level as well. Hope you enjoy...  #FindingTheWords #communication #culture #purpose Thanks for listening to me waffle. You can learn more about me on most social media channels under the handle of @mrlukedodd Love you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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