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2&1/2 Hippys Podcast
Episode 42: Simon & Garfunkel/Labi Siffre Double Album Reviews
The "2 & 1/2 Hippys Podcast #42" features hosts Alex and Jack discussing various topics, starting with bizarre product launches (0:00) and then delving into a lengthy conversation about podcasting and its origins, crediting Tom Green as a major inspiration for Joe Rogan (1:12-2:42). They also mention their own podcasting inspirations, like The Makeshift Project, and their goal to review music that is often overlooked (3:08-4:44).The main segment of the podcast is an in-depth review of two albums: Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (4:45-26:45) and Labi Siffre's "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying" (27:00-39:57).Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled...
2026-01-18
1h 19
Secrets of the Underworld
REWIND: The Making of Australia’s Strongest Man | Alex Simon
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Alex Simon's story. Alex Simon, Australia’s Strongest Man, takes us inside his wild journey to breaking records. From eating 10,000 calories a day and powering through brutal training sessions, to the adrenaline-charged day he became the nation’s strongest, Alex shares what it really takes to push the human body to its limits. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-02
11 min
After Dinner Leadership
110: Rebel Roots and Future Routes...with...Alex Porter
Pull up a chair for another serving of After Dinner Leadership, as Simon welcomes returning guest Alex Porter back to the table. After years at the helm of the Essex Rebels volleyball programme, Alex has recently stepped away from coaching – and in this reflective and energising conversation, he shares the lessons he’s taking with him from the journey.Together, they explore the realities of building a performance culture, leading young adults, and some of the proud dad moments from Alex's time at the University of Essex.Send us a text
2025-08-04
40 min
Giraffes Don't Eat Steak - for curious marketers who zig when others zag!
Design After Marketing: Why Your Brand Strategy Can't Stop at the Logo (with Simon Hutchings) Ep. 93
Design After Marketing: Why Your Brand Strategy Can't Stop at the Logo (with Simon Hutchings) Ep. 93Your marketing is beautiful. Your logo converts. Your website is pixel-perfect. So why are clients quietly slipping away after they've signed on the dotted line?The answer lies in what design expert Simon Hutchings calls "design after marketing" - the moment when businesses stop caring about brand consistency and start sending ugly Word document contracts, off-brand PowerPoint presentations, and generic email templates.In this episode, Erica and Alex sit down with Simon Hutchings, Creative Director at Visualise with 25+ years...
2025-07-30
50 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
From Booking to Checkout: How SuiteOp Streamlines Guest Experience and Operations with Simon Seroussi
Send us a message!In this episode, we’re joined by Simon Seroussi, Co-Founder of SuiteOp, a guest experience and operations platform built by operators, for operators.With a background in both hospitality tech and short-term rental management, Simon shares how SuiteOp was born from firsthand experience growing a 400-unit portfolio and the operational chaos that came with it. From automating smart locks to unifying guest portals, task management, and upsells, SuiteOp is designed to simplify everything that happens after the booking is made.We explore what it really takes to deliver a se...
2025-07-23
42 min
PressWerk – WordPress-Podcast
WordPress kann mehr als wir denken!
Auf dem WordCamp Europe 2025 hat Alex Kirk über verschiedene Anwendungsfälle von WordPress gesprochen, die etwas über das hinausgehen, wofür wir das CMS klassisch sehen. Viele der Plugins an denen Alex arbeitet erweitern WordPress genau für diese Fälle. Simon Kraft LinkedIn Mastodon Bluesky Webseite GitHub Thomann Wishlist Alex Kirk Fediverse Bluesky Website Shownotes Link zu dieser Folge @presswerk@dewp.space im Fediverse @presswerk.net auf Bluesky Alex‘ Talk What you’re missing if you don’t have your own WordPress Aufzeichnung Folien WordPress als Fediverse-Instanz Mastodon die offizielle WordPress-App englisches K...
2025-07-09
20 min
The Salt Podcast
EP 7 | Alex Jurado AKA Voice of Reason: Faith, Fame, and Finding Truth in a World of Chaos
In this powerful episode of The Salt Podcast, George Iskander and Simon sit down with Alex Jurado, better known as Voice of Reason, for an honest and inspiring conversation about faith, culture, and the challenges of living for Christ in today’s world.From his unexpected journey through acting and sales to becoming a Catholic theologian and viral content creator, Alex shares how God led him to use his unique voice to bring others back to faith. The discussion covers hot-button topics like the Israel-Iran conflict, Christian Zionism, Jordan Peterson’s faith struggles, and the role of the...
2025-07-03
2h 23
The International Classroom
How Pobble is Transforming Student Writing | Simon Blower Reveals All
Join Alex on this captivating episode of The International Classroom Podcast, as he reconnects with Simon Blower, the inspiring co-founder of Pobble. Simon, a former classroom teacher and deputy head, shares his journey from educator to EdTech innovator, driven by his passion for making writing accessible and exciting for every child.Episode Highlights:Simon's Journey: Hear Simon discuss his transition from the classroom to becoming an EdTech founder, motivated by the desire to tackle the challenges of teaching writing and reduce the overwhelming paperwork that distracts from meaningful learning.Exploring Pobble: Simon walks us through Pobble’s innovative platform de...
2025-03-26
35 min
Spoon Carving Conversations
From Log to Spoon with Alex Finberg
In this episode, I talk to Alex Finberg @lex.finberg (https://www.instagram.com/alex.finberg/), a passionate, creative, and prolific maker from Devon, UK.Alex’s work involves introducing various crafts and activities into people’s lives. Through this, people can find community and meaning, which can have a profoundly positive impact. Since carving his first spoon around eight years ago, Alex has been very active in organizing regular meet-ups, teaching carving workshops, selling his work at markets and online, and even recently releasing a book specifically about carving spoons. Find out more on his website: https...
2025-02-20
1h 19
Bourbon of Proof
How My Family's Escape from Cuba Fueled My Law Success with Alex Limontes
https://justiceteamnetwork.com In this gripping episode of Bourbon of Proof, host Bob Simon uncorks the extraordinary journey of Alex Limontes—a first-generation Cuban-American who turned his family's trauma into legal triumph. After Castro's regime seized his grandfather's grocery stores and forced their escape to America with nothing but hope, Alex channeled that resilience into dominating Indiana's courtroom battles. Discover how he rose from humble beginnings to become a Super Lawyer, AV-Rated Attorney, and fierce advocate for Indiana's underrepresented Hispanic community. From jury selection secrets to surviving earthquakes and bourbon-fueled depositions, Alex reveals how his family's fight fo...
2025-02-12
51 min
Giraffes Don't Eat Steak - for curious marketers who zig when others zag!
Data-Driven Website Success: Simon Peat's Expert Tips - Ep. 69
Data-Driven Website Success: Simon Peat's Expert Tips - Ep. 69Unlock the secrets of website conversion with expert, Simon Peat, in this episode of the Giraffes Don't Eat Steak Podcast. Hosts Erica and Alex explore why constant website rebuilds often fail and how to evolve your site for success. Simon shares the powerful AIDA formula, emphasising the importance of data-driven decisions and strategic content placement. Learn how to capture attention, showcase benefits and leverage social proof to boost conversions. Whether you're running an e-commerce site or offering services, this episode is packed wi...
2025-02-12
41 min
A Positive Climate
Does Australia Need Nuclear Energy? (feat. Simon Holmes à Court)
Nick chats to Simon Holmes à Court about nuclear energy in Australia.“When are you covering nuclear?” is one of the most common questions we’ve received from APC listeners.So we finally went there. And it was great to have Simon on to explore it all before we go back to our startup roots next episode with our THIRD pitch fest. (00:00) Intro(03:55) What people get wrong about nuclear (05:38) Simon’s background(07:27) Global Nuclear Energy Landscape(15:03) Safety Concerns(20:23) Waste (26:10) Construction Time (32:39) Co...
2024-11-27
1h 13
Simon Says
Simon's Notes: What Alex Hormozi Taught Me
In these bonus episodes, I'll be sharing what I've learned from meeting some of the top entrepreneurial minds in the world. Today, I'm reflecting on the time I spent with Alex Hormozi. Check out my full episode with Alex here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simon-squibb/episodes/Alex-Hormozis-No-BS-Guide-To-Making-Millions-In-9-Steps-e2qjot0
2024-11-08
06 min
Airbnb Blueprint
Building and Leveraging Your Personal Brand with Simon Taylor
Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min For this episode, Alex is joined by Simon Taylor one of the new generation of self-employed estate agents. Simon built a strong personal brand and l...
2024-10-14
1h 22
Airbnb Blueprint
Persistence in Property is KEY with Simon Zutshi
Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://airbnbconsultant.co/ DESCRIPTION For this episode, Alex is joined by Simon Zutshi a renowned property investor and trainer. Simon discusses his...
2024-10-07
1h 18
The Show Up Fitness Podcast
Why Pickleball is Taking Over - W/ Alex Simon World’s #2 Master Player
Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Checkout the world's number 2 master's pickleballer Alex Simon IG- Alexsimonpb. Donate to his non-profit to help the world become more active: @002fund What makes pickleball so addictive and accessible? Discover the keys to this rapidly growing sport with Alex, the world’s number two Masters pickleball player. Alex breaks down the fundamentals, comparing pickleball to a thrilling blend of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, and highlights why it’s so easy to get hooked. Learn about the importance of proper warm-up routi...
2024-08-20
23 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Channel Distribution in Vacation Rentals with Simon Lehmann
Send us a message!Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners:Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannieWelcome to our August 1st of the month bonus episode! Today, we welcome back Simon Lehmann, a seasoned expert in the vacation rental industry and the co-founder and CEO of AJL Atelier. With over two decades of experience, Simon has been at the forefront of innovation and strategy, guiding countless property management companies through the complexities of the market.In this episode, Simon...
2024-08-01
34 min
Trek am Dienstag – Der Star-Trek-Podcast
Alex und die richtige Uniform
Vor ein paar Monaten berichtete Lisa in den Trek Nights von ihrem Schulbanknachbarn und Nerd Alex, der angeblich gern an Fasching in seiner senfgelben Star-Trek-Uniform als Android Data zum Unterricht erschien – und den sie vor vielen Jahren aus den Augen verlor. Wer konnte da ahnen, dass Simon & Sebastian besagten Alex längst aus Podcast-Kreisen und von der FedCon persönlich kennen! Folgerichtig ist Alex heute zu Gast im Late-Night-Talk, stellt so einiges richtig und gibt Einblick in seine Podcast-Projekten von gestern, heute, morgen – Der Graue Rat, Die Insel und Vorzeitig abgesetzt.
2024-06-13
1h 45
Founder Talk with Alex Sheridan
09: People over profits: How to grow a profitable business without losing your soul with Simon Garner
Welcome to another episode of Founder Talk, where real Founders share their experiences of building businesses and navigating the adventure of life. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Simon Granner, an inspiring entrepreneur who emphasizes the philosophy of "people over profit."Highlights:People Over Profit PhilosophySimon delves into his philosophy of making decisions based on people first, then professional, and finally financial considerations. He explains how this approach can lead to long-term success and fulfillment in both business and life.Personal Transformation...
2024-06-05
53 min
Behind The Frames Podcast
#19 Simon Owens - Build Your One-Man Media Empire
Simon Owens is the founder of the Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter, a media platform that educates media and brand executives about the media industry. Simon Owens has worked as a corporate and freelance journalist for over a decade until 2020 when he decided to switch his focus to build his newsletter full-time. In my conversation with Simon, he shares the evolution of newsletter platforms, how he approaches writing his newsletter issues and the range of business models happening in the publication industry. --- Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/ Simon’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nomiss...
2024-03-26
40 min
Low-Key Legends
S1.E24. All Branding is Digital with Alex & Simon Partners of Milkshake Studio
We sit down with the studio that brings all the people to the yard - Milkshake; partners Alex and Simon talk all things digital branding, sprint-based pricing, food, dad jokes, and zombie apocalypse strategy. We go deep into the modern world of branding and how you're biggest brand asset is your website. Today all brands are digital and need to be online with a website that showcases their values. Code is a modern design medium, let's use it to make dope things! Milkshake is an upbeat creative studio based in Greenpoint Brooklyn that creates clarity for companies through design...
2024-03-01
2h 09
Painting Insights
Alex Foltz
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Alex Foltz. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Alex's Website: https://www.foltzstudio.com/print-store Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foltzstudio/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonsez_artwork/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork
2024-02-07
1h 06
Sleeve's SPR "People of Pickleball!"
Champion Alex Simon's Kenya Trip: A Pickleball Journey of Impact and Inspiration
Welcome to the latest episode of Sleeves Senior Pickleball Report! Join us as host Mike Sliwa chats with champion pickleball pro Alex Simon about his recent trip to Kenya. Discover the inspiring journey of impact and empowerment as Alex shares his experiences teaching pickleball to children in Kenya. Don't miss this incredible episode filled with passion, sportsmanship, and the joy of giving back. Tune in now for an unforgettable conversation that showcases the best of pickleball and the power of making a difference. Subscribe to our channel for more exciting pickleball content! #Pickleball #KenyaTrip #Inspiration Alex Simon https://t...
2023-11-20
24 min
Data Unlocked
How to Think About Your Bad Customers With Alex Levin, Co-Founder & CEO of Regal.io
In this week’s episode of Data Unlocked, Jason sits down with Alex Levin, the CEO and co-founder of Regal.io.Alex has over a decade of experience in the marketing and product management world. He has worked for some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Thomson Reuters, Personal, Inc., and Titan Steel Corporation.However, in 2020, he left all of that behind to found his own company, Regal.io.Regal.io is an AI-enabled outbound conversation platform. The company’s work is all about helping their clients build the highest-answering, best...
2023-10-03
24 min
Así Emprendí
#042 | HENCO GLOBAL con Simon Cohen | La felicidad es una decisión
Simón es Director General y Fundador de Henco Global. Simon trabajaba con su Papá en una empresa de textiles y uno de sus proveedores de logística le pregunta que si conoce a alguien que le pueda ayudar a entrar al mercado de Monterrey. Simon, en lugar de presentarle a alguien, decide ser él quien ayude a entrar a este mercado. Fue tan exitosa esas primeras reuniones en Monterrey que se acaba asociando con este proveedor y creando una empresa de logística. Años d...
2023-09-26
55 min
Lead Generation HQ
Mastering Lead Quality with Databowl: An Interview with CEO Simon Delaney
Join host Alex Oliveira in this riveting episode of the Lead Gen HQ podcast as he talks to Simon Delaney, the CEO of Databowl. With over 15 years of experience and a deep-seated expertise in marketing operations, lead generation, direct marketing, and data orchestration, Simon has become a trailblazer in the world of performance marketing. In this episode, they dive into the heart of lead generation, focusing on the critical elements that can make or break a marketing campaign. Simon shares his unique approach to lead quality, emphasizing the importance of understanding data sources and tracking them properly...
2023-08-30
52 min
The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.
Taking Innovation and Generative AI from Buzzword to Practical with Simon Kriss of the Customer Innovation Experience Institute | Episode 011
Simon Kriss, author of "The AI Empowered Customer Experience" and CX Futurologist joins me this week for an in-depth conversation about the mindset that it takes to be truly innovative, use cases for Gen AI in CX, among other topics. It's a fascinating glimpse into how he advises the many boards and c-suite execs on how to truly innovate and craft their customer experience.Enjoy! I know I sure did...Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonkriss/Simon's Book: "The AI Empowered Customer Experience": https://amzn...
2023-08-15
40 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Simon Says - The Airbnb Bubble has BURST
Send us a message!On the August 1st of the Month Bonus Episode, Alex & Annie welcome the return of Simon Lehmann - CEO and Co-Founder of AJL Atelier, a boutique consultancy that specializes in the international private accommodation and vacation rental industry. The topic of today is the shifting landscape of the short term rental industry, and what the current situation is in different STR hotspots around the world.Simon has a 360 view of the global vacation rental market, as both his consultancy and the clients he serves operate around the world. One of his...
2023-08-01
40 min
Business... As A Christian
Blending Your Faith Into Your Business with Alex Smith
Blending your Christian faith into your business is a powerful way to infuse your values and beliefs into the daily operations and decision-making processes. As a Christian entrepreneur, it means aligning your business practices with the principles of love, integrity, and compassion that Jesus taught. This integration starts with establishing a strong foundation built on ethical business practices, treating employees and customers with respect and fairness. By blending your Christian faith into your business, you create an environment that fosters spiritual growth, encourages ethical conduct, and reflects God's love for all those you serve. Your Why in business should...
2023-07-05
31 min
Comic Book Historians
Jesse Simon on Joe Simon & SHIELDMASTER interview by Alex Grand
Alex Grand interviews Jesse Simon, the grandson of Captain America creator, Joe Simon on his creative and influential grandfather and his family's new comic series, SHIELDMASTER found on Kickstarter. Jesse discusses his grandfather's career at Timely Comics with figures like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Martin Goodman, DC Comics, Harvey Comics with Al Harvey, Crestwood, SICK magazine and more. You can get SHIELDMASTER at this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonstudios/shieldmaster-3. Photo © Jesse Simon. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians, LLC. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians. Music ©Lost Europea...
2023-06-13
55 min
Fintech Takes
S3 Ep5: Four of Fintech’s Most Disruptive Companies, with Simon Taylor
On this week’s podcast, Alex is joined by the wise and powerful Simon Taylor, who’s taking a break from the dreary UK weather to break down a few of the most promising fintech startups and banking as a service platforms.How does Zamp’s outsourced treasury and finance team have a structural advantage in the marketplace? Can ProductFi deliver on its promises to reach underserved communities and still manage to scale? Will Playbook make good on its promise to democratize access to tax advantages for the rest of the 99%? And how is a Brazili...
2023-05-24
54 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon Lehmann
Send us a message!Simon Lehmann is back for our May 1st of the Month Bonus Episode! As one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rentals and vacation rentals, Simon is always first to spot emerging trends in our industry. In this episode, we delve into the current state of acquisitions within vacation rentals and how the economy is influencing these deals, along with what companies should be thinking about if they’re considering selling. Join us to gain valuable insights into the world of vacation rentals and learn how to navigate its chang...
2023-05-01
39 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast
The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: Catching up With Simon Bell
Simon Bell is a great friend of The Shrewsbury Biscuit. In-fact Simon was the first ever guest for The Biscuit, all those years ago.Simon joins us on the show today to talk about his new book called "Remembering The Holocaust and the Impact on Societies Today" which of course offers a difficult, but important point of discussion. Having read this book from cover to cover Alex absorbed it all on a molecular lever. The book talks about how certain nations dealt with the displacement and threat that was made against the Jewish community by the Nazis...
2023-02-13
1h 15
Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall
Homeless Millionaire to Helping 10M Start A Business with Simon Squibb
Simon Squibb is an investor, entrepreneur, and Chief Executive Officer at The Purposeful Project. He spent 10 years as an entrepreneur in the UK and 20 years as an entrepreneur in Hongkong. He started his first company when he was homeless at 15 years old, and he sold his last company Fluid to PwC. He has also invested in over 70 startups in the last 15 years. Today Simon is the founder of The Purposeful Project, a platform that offers free training on how to launch and grow a business. Simon's goals are to improve the educational system and assist 10 million people in starting their ow...
2023-02-08
51 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-up
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental and short term rental industry. We re-cap our first month in our new positions with Casago and Homes & Villas by Marriott, along with recent vacation rental headlines from Track, Rented, Lexicon and Texas's advocacy group. We also share a review from ou...
2022-12-01
48 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental and short term rental industry. Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'Tune in for not one but TWO major announcements from Alex & Annie, which we were happy to share alongside Simon who has been a mentor an...
2022-11-01
45 min
The Self Made Podcast
Are you really a hard gainer with Alex Gates
In this episode of the Self Made Podcast, it is a pleasure to welcome Alex Gates to the show. A lot of people want to gain muscle but are people really ready to sacrifice and do the grunt work to get it! Alex is definitely someone who has committed to this process and then some! I remember walking into his flat in london to a mad level of food prep and myfitnesspal entries months in advance. In this episode of the show we talk about his journey, why he wanted to build muscle, how...
2022-10-28
1h 25
The AMCIS Podcast
Talking with Alex Hutchinson, Headmistress at James Allen's Girls' School or JAGS.
Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode I’m talking to Alex Hutchinson, Head at James Allen's Girls' School or JAGS.We’re going to hear how Alex became a Head, the challenges of joining the school in the middle of a pandemic and what some of the biggest issues are facing the independent school sector right now. B...
2022-10-19
26 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!
Send us a message!Simon Says: It's Conference Season!Tune in to hear Simon's takeaways on the Vacation Rental World Summit and Avantio 2022, and preview thoughts of the upcoming VRMA International Conference being held in Vegas October 23 - 26th. If you're attending VRMA International, you do not want to miss Matt Landau's Homerunners premiere on Sunday night! We are SO excited to host the first ever Red Carpet event for the vacation rental industry, welcoming our celebrity guests and friends that have built vacation rentals into the $100 BILLION dollar industry it i...
2022-10-01
36 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Human Capital is KEY to Profitability, PLUS Launch of Alex & Annie's List
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Atelier joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental and short term rental industry. Simon Says: Human Capital is KEY to ProfitabilityIn a rapidly changing business environment, companies and investors are realizing the importance of human capital in their acquisition strategies. If a particular bus...
2022-09-01
53 min
The Self Made Podcast
How to be a world class personal trainer with Alex Searle
In this episode of the Self Made Podcast, it is a pleasure to welcome back Alex Searle to the show. Alex in a relatively short time scale has gone from gym floor PT to very successful online coach with a massive catalog of world class transformations under his belt as well as coaches he trains and employed on his team. I have over 11 years in the industry working with thousands of clients and running education and mentoring for some of the world's leading personal training companies.So in this episode we decide to di...
2022-08-29
1h 40
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It’s Time to Put Egos Aside to Strengthen the Industry
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental and short term rental industry. Simon Says..."It's Time to Put Egos Aside to Strengthen the Industry" At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter which organization is doing what, so long as they are workin...
2022-08-01
46 min
HOW THEY DID IT! Unique stories partnerships-led sales and success.
How to GTM with strategic marketing agencies - Simon Data & Power Digital
How do you find, activate and enable your top-tier GTM agency partners? That’s the million-dollar question for robust platforms like Simon Data. To find out, I asked their new, but successful VP of Partnerships Sharice Siegel to the podcast along with one of her new GTM agency partners - Alex Bauer, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Power Digital. Listen to this episode if you are after what we call “Power Partners” - those you GTM with and who build strong service offerings on top of your solution. The three of us discuss: C...
2022-07-21
54 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: The Times They Are a Changin'
Send us a message!It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental and short term rental industry. Simon Says..."The Times They Are a Changin'" It seems like every day we see an announcement that one of the leading companies in our industry has been acquired. Why are so ma...
2022-07-01
39 min
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors
#109 Alex Simon of Elude: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
In Episode #109, we deconstruct Alex Simon's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Alex is the CEO and Co-Founder of Elude. We cover mentors, favorite books, and daily meditation. “You don't need to be doing something every single moment or every single day to feel accomplished. Actually, the best times of creativity come when you have nothing going on.” – Alex Simon EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/alex-simon-elude-playbook-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/alex-simon-elude-playbook-transcript CHAPTERS In this episode, we deconstr...
2022-06-03
23 min
20 Minute Playbook: Tactics, Routines, and Habits of World-Class Performers
Alex Simon of Elude: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
In this episode, we deconstruct Alex Simon's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Alex is the CEO and Co-Founder of Elude. We cover mentors, favorite books, and daily meditation. “You don't need to be doing something every single moment or every single day to feel accomplished. Actually, the best times of creativity come when you have nothing going on.” – Alex Simon EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/alex-simon-elude-playbook-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/alex-simon-elude-playbook-transcript CHAPTERS In this episode, we...
2022-06-03
23 min
How They Built It: Founding Stories from Category Defining Companies
Elude: Building a Travel Search Engine and Trusted Global Brand in a Heavily Regulated Industry | Alex Simon, Co-Founder & CEO
We explore building a travel search engine and a trusted global brand. We’re joined by Alex Simon, Elude’s Co-Founder and CEO. We cover why the travel industry is a startup graveyard, the importance of being the merchant of record, and the difficulties and rewards of entrepreneurship. “It's not who you know, it's who knows you.” – Alex Simon EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/elude-alex-simon-spotlight-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/elude-alex-simon-spotlight-transcript CHAPTERS This episode is our definitive guide to building a travel search engine and a trusted global brand. In it we cov...
2022-05-25
55 min
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors
#106 Elude: Building a Travel Search Engine and Trusted Global Brand in a Heavily Regulated Industry | Alex Simon, Co-Founder & CEO
In Episode #106, we explore building a travel search engine and a trusted global brand. We’re joined by Alex Simon, Elude’s Co-Founder and CEO. We cover why the travel industry is a startup graveyard, the importance of being the merchant of record, and the difficulties and rewards of entrepreneurship. “It's not who you know, it's who knows you.” – Alex Simon EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/elude-alex-simon-spotlight-show-notes FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/elude-alex-simon-spotlight-transcript CHAPTERS This episode is our definitive guide to building a travel search engine and a trusted global brand...
2022-05-25
55 min
Command Your Brand
Dr. Simon Maltais | Healthcare Anonymous: Is the System Getting You Well Creating Sick Workers?
About This Episode: Dr. Simon Maltais is an active cardiac surgeon in one of the world’s largest provider of healthcare services. He is an internationally recognized leader in the field of heart failure and alternative cardiac interventions. Before 40, Maltais has raised to help lead 2 world renowned programs in his specialty and has pioneered numerous novel approaches for advanced cardiac surgery interventions. Simon has recently gained interest in wellness where he advocates a personalized and comprehensive 360 degree approach to health and life balance and performance. In collaboration with other industry pros, he has founded an effort committed to h...
2022-05-17
23 min
Fund Raise Now!
Maria Bryan: Marketing that matches Mission
Awesome discussion with Maria Bryant on NPO marketing, branding and storytelling 101. Maria is a nonprofit marketing strategist who works with purpose-driven people seeking purposeful marketing for their nonprofit. She provides practical strategies and empathetic mentorship to nonprofits ready to amplify their mission and message. She has over ten years in marketing communications in the public sector, a master’s degree in public administration, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Maria is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. Maria's awesome website: https://www.mariabryan.com/ Follow Maria on Twitter: https://twitter...
2022-02-03
32 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
How a Swissport Airport Exec Became the Renaissance Man of Vacation Rentals, with Simon Lehmann
Send us a message!Simon Lehmann is one of the most respected thought leaders and operational experts in the world of vacation rentals. Simon has been our mentor and friend for several years, but it wasn't until a couple months ago at VRMA International that we got to sit down with him and learn more about his personal and professional life prior to entering the industry. This is Simon Lehmann like you've never heard before! His story is one of inspiration, innovation and putting real life experience to work for his businesses and clients. Simon c...
2021-11-30
47 min
The Self Made Podcast
Business Pitfalls with Alex Searle
In this episode of the Self Made Podcast, it is a pleasure to welcome back Alex Searle to the show. The episode diet pitfalls with Alex is still one of the most listened to episodes so we needed to get him back on to chat about his other passion and that is business. In this episode, we take an overview of how he built his coaching business and discuss the mindset hacks and key mistakes we see with coaches trying to build their business whether online or in person.We both live by th...
2021-11-08
1h 46
Just Go Grind
#304: Alex Simon, Co-Founder of Budget Based Travel Company Elude, on Innovating in an Established Industry and the Power of Partnerships
Alex Simon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elude, a budget based travel company getting you out of your office and around the world. Alex previously worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, a career he left in 2018 to turn travel hacking into his full-time gig as an entrepreneur with his co-founder, Frankie Scerbo. Elude is a travel search engine & app that allows people to discover and book unique travel packages based only on your budget and date. Think "Where can you go next month for $700." They are internationally venture backed in LA and Singapore...
2021-11-01
27 min
The Journalism Salute
Alex Coffey, Sports Enterprise Writer
On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by one of his favorite sportswriters, enterprise reporter, Alex Coffey, who has written for The Athletic, The New York Times, USA Today, and FoxSports.com.Alex told the story of how she got into the business, following the path of her father as a sports enterprise writer and her mother as journalists, and explained how her appreciation of history is so important to her work.Alex then talked about some of the most interesting stories she’s written, from hanging out in a bookstore and talking about The Alc...
2021-10-05
35 min
Music On Your Own Terms
Music On Your Own Terms 138 ”Alex Krug Combo - Asheville Rebel”
Music On Your Own Terms 138 - Alex Krug Combo - Asheville Rebel Chatting with me this time out is Alex Krug from the Alex Krug Combo, all the way from Ashville, NC. We hear about how early memories of her grandmother playing piano with Alex, shaped her love of music, how she grew up learning guitar and drums, started writing her own music, and played drums in a grunge band as a teen. We also hear about the process of writing and recording with the combo, how her drummer Bill recorded several sessions for Bob Dylan's Blood...
2021-09-28
40 min
Fund Raise Now!
Teddy Schleifer - Famous Billionaires and their view of "Philanthropy"
Alex talks to Teddy Schleifer, an investigative journalist at Puck News writing about the mega-rich. "Just as reporters cover poverty in America, reporters must cover and uncover wealth in America — offering the scrutiny that informs essential debates about income inequality, money-in-politics, and the role of private philanthropy," says Teddy. In Philanthropy and Nonprofit work, we spend so much time working on the "how?" to get in front of major donors we don't often think about the bigger picture. How do Billionaires use philanthropy to drive a more extensive agenda? Teddy operates out of Silic...
2021-09-13
51 min
Coaching Outdoors
Coaching Outdoors Episode 14 - Simon Hawtrey-Woore
Simon Hawtrey-Woore joins us from Regent’s Park in London. Simon has been taking his coaching clients outdoors for a number of years and shares his insights on the topics of permission, diversity and inclusion. Simon talks about his keen interest in the concept of permission and how clients choose to give themselves permission to spend time outdoors - primarily at the weekend and for leisure, sport or exercise. And whether Organisations are giving their employees permission to have coaching outdoors, rather than indoors. We also discuss how accessible, or not, the outdoors is to diff...
2021-07-12
34 min
Fund Raise Now!
Clubhouse Episode! Nonprofit Jobs Summit with Dan Hanley and Alex Simon
Alex Simon and Dan Hanley from Alturi Consulting hosted a Clubhouse with Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Recruiter at Thinking Ahead Executive Search, Erika Pinheiro Director at Al Ortro Lado, and Vu Le from Nonprofit AF.Find out more about the incredible people on the panel https://thinkingahead.com/ https://alotrolado.org/ https://nonprofitaf.com/And follow the nonprofit club on CH https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-nonprofit-club
2021-06-11
1h 02
The Hollywood Interview
William Sadler
Alex has an amazing conversation with William Sadler! Being directed by Dennis Hopper and Frank Darabont. Developing characters and being in the zone on Broadway. Being a badass in Die Hard 2. Adding layers to Hayward in Shawshank Redemption. Stretching comedy with Bill and Ted as Death. His relationships with George Carlin, Keenu Reeves and Don Johnson. Playing the iconic US Marine Chesty Puller that led his own father and uncle in WW2. This interview is a true insight into the art and process of a pure actor. PLEASE CHECK OUT WILLIAM SADLER IN THE NEW MOVIE "A...
2021-05-28
50 min
Simon Says
PEP TALK 06 | Alex Stephany, Founder and CEO of Beam
In episode 6 of PEP Talk, Simon talks to Alex Stephany. Alex is the Founder and CEO of Beam, the world’s first platform to crowdfund job training for homeless people and support them into skilled work. Since launching in 2017, Beam has raised more than £1.5m in donations, helping hundreds of homeless people start work in sectors facing skills shortages. Beam has won numerous awards including Best Tech for Good in Europe and Best Financial Inclusion Startup in Europe from MIT. Before Beam, Alex was CEO of JustPark where he led the largest ever crowdfunding round for a tech startup at the...
2021-05-18
24 min
Fund Raise Now!
Germeen Guillaume - Include your finance team when Fundraising
Alex spoke with the legendary visionary accountant, Germeen Guillaume. Germeene has a decade in accounting for some of the biggest firms and banks in the world and over the last 5 years, she's been helping NPOs get their finances in order and remaining compliant. I wanted to do this conversation because so many times the fundraising arm and the finance arm are in a silo. How can we bridge that relationship? Follow Germeen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/germeen-guillaume-b764b458/ Her website: https://www.visionaryag.com/ Follow Alex: https://www.linkedin...
2021-05-12
33 min
Fund Raise Now!
Alex Wilson with The Giving Block - Nonprofits are now accepting Bitcoin
It was an honor to talk to Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block, a company that allows Nonprofits to accept crypto donations. This type of money becoming is more mainstream and tax incentives are in place for donors, why not add this capacity to your NPO?Follow FRN!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fund-raise-nowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fund_raise_now/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dalexsimon
2021-05-11
32 min
The Scrimba Podcast
Becoming a six-figure freelancer with Gary Simon
In this episode, YOU will learn how to become a freelance designer or developer in 2021 💸Contents00:30 Introduction02:27 What does being freelance mean?05:39 Winning your first customers06:36 Learning to love UpWork and Fiverr08:12 Why you need marketing (even if you hate it)15:00 Setting and agreeing prices19:30 Valuing yourself22:08 Managing client expectations25:20 Personal branding29:45 Building the perfect portfolio (avoid skill bars)34:34 Best technologies for freelancers?35:40 Gary's biggest mistake37:38 Are no-code tools like WebFlow a threat?39:12 Quick-fire questions 🔥Links🎨 Practice making high-quality mockups a reality in the browser with five stunning projects created by Gary Simon and coded by
2021-05-03
41 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast
Reduced To Clear: Biscuits - Introducing Simon Fisher-Becker
Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi catch up with actor Simon Fisher-Becker who will be starring in Reduced To Clear. Previously, Simon has starred in Dr Who, Harry Potter and even an Oasis music video. But who is Simon, where did it all begin for him and what he can tell us about his career?
2021-03-17
1h 04
Fund Raise Now!
Hannah Brown with ActBlue - Capture Online Donations
Alex spoke with Hannah Brown, Director of Communications at ActBlue, the fundraising juggernaut with Democrats, and progressives. We spoke about ActBlue's history, how they are leveling the playing field with major donors and super PACs, and some of their secrets in capturing online donations. Will their next move be in the NGO space?Find out this and more in this episode.Follow Fund Raise Now! with Alex Simon.- Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dalexsimon- Fund Raise Now on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fu...
2021-03-03
23 min
Advent
They Said We Couldn’t Do It with Simon Griffiths, Who Gives a Crap
Simon is the co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap, a toilet paper company that dedicates half of its profits to build toilets in the developing world. Simon is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has built three social enterprises focussed on revolutionising the way brands thinks about giving back.We talk to Simon about how Who Gives A Crap built a distinctive brand using every touch point, the role brands can play in improving the world and if he’d ever consider spending $5m to run an ad in the Super Bowl.Advent is produced an...
2021-02-03
37 min
Fund Raise Now!
Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE - Raise more in a pandemic? It is possible.
Alex talks to major gift Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE. Amy a leading expert in her field, she’s helped small and large nonprofits alike raise millions of dollars through major gift and capital campaigns, board development, annual fund campaigns, direct mail, and planned gift solicitations.Amy is a true expert in her field she has a prolific amount of free resources on her website, and her YouTube channel is one of the leading results when searching "fundraising," "major gifts," or "capital campaigns."If you are new to non-profits or a seasoned expert with decades of experience, th...
2021-01-09
37 min
The Hollywood Interview
Alexander Siddig
ALEXANDER SIDDIG joins Alex for a personal journey through his film acting career. From "A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia" reprising a role made famous by Alec Guinness, to the Roger Corman-like new movie "Skylines" released by Vertical Entertainment in select Theaters, Drive-ins, On Demand and Digital December 18th, 2020. SKYLINES YOUTUBE TRAILER: https://youtu.be/MuuqzLwgMhY Deep Space 9, Syriana, Kingdom Of Heaven, Cairo Time, Munich Cell, Gotham, Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones are all discussed. They explore Alexander's exposure to identity culture growing up in Britain of the 1970's, and the quest for fairness now for...
2020-12-19
47 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast
Open Studio Sessions: Simon Bell
The first person to ever feature on the Biscuit, Simon Bell drops in to chat to AL and Shane. Simon is writing a new book about how the Allied Forces colluded with the Nazi's. We talk about whether research into things like genocide and war can weigh on a guy, how Simon does his research and what inspires him to write about certain subjects. We also talk about how PTSD can affect Holocaust survivors and the importance of keeping history alive by sharing stories. If you like history and you're looking for a local WW2...
2020-12-15
1h 00
The Way We Roll
Alex Brooker:Defined
TV presenter, Alex Brooker started his career as a sports journalist at the Liverpool Echo. In 2012 he became part of a brand new comedy show, The Last Leg on Channel 4, now in its 20th series. He recently made a documentary for the BBC entitled ‘Disability & Me’ which we reviewed, Alex heard that show and now he’s our guest. We cover disability and identity, what the phrase ‘disability doesn’t define me’ might actually mean. About his family; his mum’s influence, his father’s suggestion that he use his brain not brawn, and being the eldest of many...
2020-12-11
50 min
Fund Raise Now!
Dominique Calixte, MS - Fundraising acquisition mode. How bout that wallet?
FRN! Episode 7 was one of the best yet. If we want to look at the future of fundraising and development in the NGO sector, it will look like Dominique. The all-star fundraiser is just starting her career in the Boston area, but she's already disrupting and challenging the status quo. Dominique offers several digital fundraising tips for donors of all levels and ages. She stresses that now is the time to start acquiring Millennial and Gen Z donors, and don't ignore black and brown philanthropy! It was awesome to have her on the show! Follow FRN on social! Instagram: F...
2020-10-09
37 min
Fund Raise Now!
Brian Kish, CFRE - Re-think Annual Giving
FRN! was lucky enough to interview an Annual Giving and Fundraising expert, Brian Kish, Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE). In this episode, Brain challenges many NGO shops' status quo thinking their donors are "fatigued," rather, he forces us to ask, "are we showing them the actual impact of our donation?" Follow Alex! Twitter: https://twitter.com/dalexsimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalexsimon/
2020-10-09
40 min
Time For Your Hobby
Ep.108 My Gamer Mode Is Activated! (Simon - Competitive Gamer)
(Simon - Competitive Gamer) In this episode, I had the honour to have Simon as my guest. He shared with me his interest in competitive gaming as his hobby. You can't ignore the fact that the world of video games keeps becoming more and more popular and it even developed a competitive side. Every game can have a competitive element to it, whether its getting the most goals, completing a speed run fasts, collecting the most items, etc. In this case, Simon enjoys playing Call of Duty on a competitive level and even enjoys training other people to improve their COD...
2020-09-20
37 min
The Hollywood Interview
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver. Revered as the leading American actress who combines indomitable strength with old world elegance, Sigourney Weaver comes by both naturally. Sigourney Weaver sat down with Alex over lunch at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons, looking every bit the elegant lady in a tailored red suit and discussed her movie career from Annie Hall (her first screen role) to Alien to Heartbreakers, Working Girl, Galaxy Quest and everything in between. Alex covers her relations to directors like Woody Allen, Ang Lee, Mike Nichols, Ridley Scott and Peter Weir and actors like Mel Gibson, Ray Liotta, Jennifer Lo...
2020-09-14
00 min
Fund Raise Now!
Shane O’Rourke - founder and CEO of weliftup.org. Let's demonstrate the "100% model"
In episode four, Alex Simon talks to Shane O'Rouke founder of www.weliftup.org a nonprofit that matches donors to projects so they invest and feel Returns on Investment immediately. Shane also has been able to follow the 100% model. One of the biggest objections supporters might have; "how much of my donation actually goes to those individuals actually in need of my donation?" Because Shane and We Lift Up secured corporate and major donor support 100% goes to the project. We lift up also has excellent branding and user experience on their site. How did all of this get done...
2020-08-03
23 min
The Hollywood Interview
My First R Rated Movie
Alex looks back during these tough days of global pandemic to his days of underage sneaking into R rated movies. Raging Bull, Two Minute Warning, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver and of course a generation's first love - Pretty Baby and Brooke Shields. Enjoy this cinematic tour through a teenager's lens. Also Caligula, Black Sunday, King of The Gypsies, Death on the Nile, A Bridge Too Far in the background. Please subscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts and become a patron at Patreon.com/TheHollywoodInterview . Logo and Banner design by i...
2020-08-02
00 min
Inside New Zealand Pool
Episode 34 (Simon Singleton)
To celebrate the podcast's two year anniversary, Alex Stones & Mike Hayes are joined by our first ever guest on the show, Simon Singleton. During the episode we discuss:- recent tournament results including the New Plymouth Singles- Simon's experience at the World Cup of Pool and the influence of Matt Edwards- proposed changes by the WEPF to the 2 shot rules- some players we would like to see at next years Great Southern Knockout- changes we would like to see made to the CNZ Nationals- if Simon can...
2020-07-12
1h 07
The Hollywood Interview
Late Show - Danny Wolf 2
We are so sorry it has been so long since our last episode. Between COVID19 and societal strife it has been a rough year. The show must go on! We are back and have a full slate planned! Please support us by going to www.patreon.com/thehollywoodinterview and become a patron. With support we can get more episodes out faster and celebrate movies and the moviemakers. And you get SWAG! Enjoy the continuation of this deep dive into the state of cinema as Alex chats with producer/director Danny Wolf about films like The Irishman in a worl...
2020-07-01
00 min
THE BUSYNESS
TRAVEL & CAREER BREAKS: Chat w/Alex Trembath from Career Gappers
As first guest episode, Simon catches up with Travel and remote working expert (and old friend) Alex Trembath. Travel enthusiast and content creator Alex is one half of the couple team (with Lisa) behind Career Gappers, a blog that inspires and prepares people to take travel career breaks. He is a passionate advocate for taking extended time out from work to explore the world, recharge, develop professionally and discover new passions. An experienced journalist, Alex has edited award-winning magazines and has written on travel and the benefits of career breaks for platforms including Thrive Global, The Matador Network and Thought...
2020-04-27
52 min
The Hollywood Interview
Ep. 7 The Late Show with Danny Wolf
Cult Movie expert Danny Wolf joins Alex Simon for The Hollywood Interview Late Show to discuss controversy over Martin Scorcese's "The Irishman". The two filmmakers expose the evolving appetite of the movie going audience in the age of Marvel fandom. True cinephiles, Danny and Alex cruise through the subject of modern film history touching upon Taranatino, De Palma, Friedkin, Frankenheimer and John Waters. Cult movies and other movies discussed include El Topo, Serial Mom, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jackie Brown, The Maniac, Pecker, Polyester, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Killer Joe, Sorcerer, Assault on Precinct 13 and Ronin. Even Magnum Forc...
2020-03-24
00 min
The Hollywood Interview
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren recounts her career. Playing English queens Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II. Caligula, Excalibur, Gosford Park and Prime Suspect. Alex and Helen discuss her early years at the Royal Shakespeare Company and her Russian heritage. Religion and Hillary Clinton. Helen Mirren was voiced by Fiona Cooke of Extraextracasting.com Hang out for a Special Feature at the end of the interview - Fiona Cooke of Extra Extra Casting gives a behind the scenes look at Casting for Background Extras. It is a fascinating look at the business of casting all those other people on scre...
2020-02-04
00 min