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A New Way of BeingOne Year After Awakening: Life Beyond “Simon”One year ago this week I didn't know if I'd make it back to my wife and kids in one piece. For two weeks after a retreat I was electrically alive — plugged into the mains — with a tremendous amount of fear I was losing my mind. In this episode, one year after my kundalini awakening, I need to be honest about what actually happened: the fear, the empty Sunday where there was no Simon, the energy that wouldn't switch off, and the test that mattered most — would Simon turn up to work?01:00 Walking contemplation and fear0...
2026-09-1914 minA New Way of BeingSelf-Abandonment and Awakening: How to Stop Rejecting Yourself - with Alex & SimonSaying Yes When You Mean No: The Subtle Art of Self-Abandonment.In this conversation, Simon and his wife Alex unpack the subtle but pervasive pattern of self-abandonment—saying yes when you mean no, overriding your body’s signals, and outsourcing your sense of worth to other people’s approval.Simon shares how self-abandonment forms in childhood, how it shows up as people-pleasing, overthinking, and numbing behaviours, and why learning to stay with your feelings is the first step to real change. Alex brings her own lived examples of boundaries, guilt, and the “expansion” that follows when you f...
2026-09-1428 min
Raw Saltwater StoriesPart 2! Pushing Spin Gear to Its Limits on Giant Bluefin, with Alex SimonA 106 inch tuna he reckons was over 300 kilos, landed on a leader less than half the strength it should've been. And that's just one of the stories.This is Part 2 with Alex Simon, and it's all stories. If you haven't heard Part 1, go back for how he got into this. This one is the wild stuff.Alex walks us through the fish that put him on the map. A 106 inch giant that came up and ate a floating bunker ten feet from the boat, hooked by his mate DJ on 60 pound leader when it should've...
2026-09-111h 05
Raw Saltwater StoriesPushing Spin Gear to Its Limits on Giant Bluefin, with Alex SimonHe started out catching marlin on a hand line in Haiti with the bare minimum. These days he chases giant bluefin on spin gear off the US east coast.We're back with a big one, and it went deep enough that we split it in two. Today Alex Simon joins us from Maryland, a Shimano Pro Staffer who's spent years chasing topwater bluefin on spin gear. I also pulled in my mate Sammy from Tassie, who's chasing the same thing down south, so he could ask the questions I'd never think of.Part 1 is Alex's...
2026-09-071h 15
La Guerre des PodcastsLes jeux vidéo sont-ils devenus meilleurs que le cinéma ?Jeux vidéo, cinéma et séries n’ont jamais autant croisé leurs univers. Adaptations de jeux vidéo, films et séries inspirés du gaming, franchises qui passent d’un écran à l’autre : on parle de ce qui marche, de ce qui rate et de ce que chaque médium apporte à l’autre.Et comme Alex n’y connaît absolument rien aux jeux vidéo, on a fait ce que ferait n’importe quel podcast professionnel : inviter quelqu’un qui sait de quoi il parle. Notre ami Simon nous rejoint donc pour essayer de mettre un p...
2026-09-071h 24
Profit InsightsProfit Insights #9: Why most cyber security problems are not really cyber security problems with Simon Brownhill of DWL PartnersMost cyber security problems are not really cyber security problems. So what are they?In this episode, Alex Franklin sits down with Simon Brownhill, Director of DWL Partners and a cyber security leader with over thirty years of experience, to explore what genuinely effective security looks like in a mid-market Private Equity environment. Drawing on a career that began as a weapons engineer in the Royal Navy, Simon brings a practitioner's clarity to the questions that matter most to boards, Operating Partners, and portfolio company executives, from quantifying risk in pounds and multiples to the triggers that...
2026-08-1352 min
The Future We BuildThe One With... the Engineer Turned AI Innovator and the 300-Year-Old Estate — Ranjeet Bhalerao & Simon TranterThis episode is sponsored by MapMortar - the capital planning management tool that turns portfolio risk from a spreadsheet headache into a boardroom-ready capital plan in around 50% of the time and cost. Check out https://mapmortar.io Ranjeet Bhalerao left his consultancy job after a £100k study could model just 5 of 300 buildings. He founded MapMortar.io to fix that. Simon Tranter has to decarbonise nearly 900 mostly-listed buildings across Marylebone by 2040 — and he's the one actually using the tool.One sells the fix. The other tests it in the real world. Alex has never used it, so he...
2026-08-121h 05
A Bit of OptimismHow to Say the Hard Thing and Keep the Relationship | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 5Every lasting relationship has survived at least a few hard conversations. But most of us would still rather not have them... So we put them off and tell ourselves the tension will fade on its own. Instead it goes underground: into the stories we build about people, the resentments we quietly collect, and the side-texts we send about a colleague we won't talk to directly.But a hard conversation is a short burst of discomfort in exchange for something better on the other side: trust, collaboration, and a relationship strong enough t...
2026-08-1145 min
A Bit of OptimismWhy Being Right Is Costing You Trust | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 4Everyone says they want more accountability at work… yet few of us think we're the ones who need to learn how to be more accountable.Most of us believe we already know how to own a mistake. We've all said sorry and truly meant it. But meaning it and doing it well are two very different things. And when we’re the first to apologize, we model to everyone around us how cathartic accountability can be.Feelings at Work is a special five-part series from A Bit of Optimism, where Simon Sine...
2026-08-0452 min
A Bit of OptimismWhat Is Your Team Afraid to Tell You? | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 3Giving and receiving feedback is one of the hardest things we do at work and most of us just... avoid it.But avoiding feedback has a cost. Everything you need to grow is already in the room and it's just sitting in your blind spot. Your colleagues can see it. Your boss can see it. And nobody will tell you, unless you learn to ask.Feelings at Work is a special five-part series from A Bit of Optimism, where Simon Sinek and Alex Simon, founder of LifeShop, explore the human skills that...
2026-07-2857 min
A Bit of OptimismThe Secret to Better Conversations Isn't Talking | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 2The fastest way to improve your relationships isn't talking. It's listening.Most of us hear what's being said. Very few of us know how to make someone feel heard.Feelings at Work is a special five-part series from A Bit of Optimism, where Simon Sinek and Alex Simon, founder of LifeShop, explore the human skills that shape how we work, lead, and build relationships. Together, they unpack the emotional challenges most of us face every day—from people pleasing and listening to giving feedback, taking accountability, and having difficult conversations.In this episode, th...
2026-07-2148 min
A Bit of OptimismThe Hidden Cost of Always Saying Yes | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 1Welcome to Feelings at Work, a special series from A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek. Work isn't just about deadlines, meetings, and getting things done. It's also where we experience frustration, excitement, trust, anxiety, belonging, conflict, and joy. If we want to build healthier teams and better workplaces, we have to get better at understanding the emotions that shape how we work together.That's what this series is about.In each episode, Simon Sinek sits down with Yale professor and Lifeshop founder Alex Simon to explore o...
2026-07-1458 min
Simon Dixon Hard TalkHow War Ends — and Who Decides | Alex Krainer & Simon Dixon on BTC SessionsHow the Iran War Ends — and Who Decides | Alex Krainer & Simon Dixon on BTC Sessions Host: Nathan Fitzsimmons | Channel: BTC Sessions Published: 7 May 2022 | Duration: 2 hours 8 mins
We are currently witnessing a coordinated demolition of the old economic order, driven not by political theatrics, but by the relentless flow of transnational capital.
In this 2-hour and 8-minute deep dive recorded on 7 May 2022 for BTC Sessions, I sit down with Alex Krainer and host Nathan Fitzsimmons to decode the hidden financial mechanics driving the conflict in Iran and the broader transition to a multipolar world.
Mo...
2026-05-092h 07
PressWerk – WordPress-PodcastAlex Frison von SydeIm zweiten Teil unserer sehr (sehr) losen Serie Business Talks ist in dieser Folge Alex Frison von Syde zu Gast. Er gibt uns einen Einblick in die Geschichte der großen deutschen WordPress-Agentur. Und zu besprechen gab es genug, denn auf dem Weg von einer Gründung der frühen deutschsprachigen WordPress-Community hin zu einem professionellen internationalen Unternehmen hat sich viel getan.
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2026-02-2844 min
Strategy Sprints: B2B Sales for FoundersHow Alex Hormozi's Funnel Made $103M in 3 Days Full Strategy Inside🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Alex Hormozi just made $103 MILLION from a single book launch. I reverse-engineered his entire funnel—the emails, landing pages, webinar strategy, and pricing structure that sold 2.9 million copies in record time. Discover the exact blueprint behind Alex Hormozi's history-shattering book launch that generated $81 million in the first 24 hours. This isn't just theory—I've broken down every component of his $103M+ campaign so you can apply these strategies to your own business. What You'll Learn: The complete funnel structure from pre-launch to close His 4-tier pricing str...
2025-11-2416 minStrategy Sprints: B2B Sales for FoundersHow Alex Hormozi's Funnel Made $103M (Full Blueprint Inside)🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ Seven emails in 24 hours while Simon was on vacation—his inbox exploded with Alex Hormozi's $103 million book launch. But the real secret wasn't the emails. It was the 17-hour webinar marathon that nobody saw coming. Here's a shorter SEO-optimized description with hook for this video: Hook: "Seven emails in 24 hours while Simon was on vacation—his inbox exploded with Alex Hormozi's $103 million book launch. But the real secret wasn't the emails. It was the 17-hour webinar marathon that...
2025-10-0943 minStrategy Sprints: B2B Sales for FoundersAlex Hormozi's $103M Funnel Dissected🐬 Simon's Portfolio: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools 💎 The Investing Show Newsletter: https://theinvestingshow.beehiiv.com/ Alex Hormozi just broke the world record for fastest-selling non-fiction book with $103 million in sales. Here's the complete insider breakdown of his 3-part funnel system that you can steal. Get the complete behind-the-scenes analysis of how Alex Hormozi shattered world records with his "100 Million Money Models" book launch, including the exact 3-part funnel system and psychological triggers that generated $103 million. 3-Part Funnel System - Pre-launch (6 weeks), webinar funnel, post-launch sequence 4 Money Models Revealed - Attraction offers, upsells, downsells, recurring...
2025-09-1241 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. 93Design 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...
2025-07-3050 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsFrom Booking to Checkout: How SuiteOp Streamlines Guest Experience and Operations with Simon SeroussiIn 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 seamless guest journey, reduce team miscommunication, an...
2025-07-2342 min
The International ClassroomHow Pobble is Transforming Student Writing | Simon Blower Reveals AllJoin 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...
2025-03-2635 min
Spoon Carving ConversationsFrom Log to Spoon with Alex FinbergIn 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...
2025-02-201h 19Giraffes Don't Eat Steak - for curious marketers who zig when others zag!Data-Driven Website Success: Simon Peat's Expert Tips - Ep. 69Data-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...
2025-02-1241 min
A Positive ClimateDoes 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...
2024-11-271h 13
Simon SaysSimon's Notes: What Alex Hormozi Taught MeIn 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
2024-11-0806 min
Airbnb BlueprintBuilding and Leveraging Your Personal Brand with Simon TaylorMeet 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!
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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...
2024-10-141h 22
Airbnb BlueprintPersistence in Property is KEY with Simon ZutshiMeet 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
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For this episode, Alex is joined by Simon Zutshi a renowned property investor and trainer. Simon discusses his...
2024-10-071h 18
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Channel Distribution in Vacation Rentals with Simon LehmannExclusive 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 shares his expert insights on one...
2024-08-0134 min
Founder Talk with Alex SheridanPeople over profits: How to grow a profitable business without losing your soul with Simon GarnerWelcome 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...
2024-06-0553 min
Behind The Frames Podcast#19 Simon Owens - Build Your One-Man Media EmpireSimon 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.
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2024-03-2640 min
Low-Key LegendsS1.E24. All Branding is Digital with Alex & Simon Partners of Milkshake StudioWe 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...
2024-03-012h 09
Painting InsightsAlex FoltzPainting 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
2024-02-071h 06
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character ComediansSimon KaneAlex chats to writer and performer Simon Kane (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘Timespanner’, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’) about Flying ants, Finnemore and Gilbert’s Fridge.Simon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th July 2022.You can find more of Simon’s work at… https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/simon_kane/Tw: / Insta: @slepkaneListen to Series 9 of ‘Souvenir Programme’ on BBC Sounds… https://www.bbc.co.uk/s...
2023-11-0957 min
Lead Generation HQMastering Lead Quality with Databowl: An Interview with CEO Simon DelaneyJoin 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...
2023-08-3052 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 011Simon 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...
2023-08-1541 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Simon Says - The Airbnb Bubble has BURSTOn 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 insights is that international airfares have...
2023-08-0140 min
Business... As A ChristianBlending Your Faith Into Your Business with Alex SmithBlending 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...
2023-07-0531 min
Business... As A ChristianBlending Your Faith Into Your Business with Alex SmithBlending 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...
2023-07-0531 min
Comic Book HistoriansJesse Simon on Joe Simon & SHIELDMASTER interview by Alex GrandAlex 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...
2023-06-1355 min
Fintech TakesS3 Ep5: Four of Fintech’s Most Disruptive Companies, with Simon TaylorOn 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...
2023-05-2454 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mergers, Acquisitions & Consolidations…Oh My! With Simon LehmannSimon 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 changing landscape. Tune in now!
2023-05-0139 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit PodcastThe Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: Catching up With Simon BellSimon 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...
2023-02-131h 15
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsSimon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible Properties, Plus End of Year Wrap-upIt'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 our good friend Matt Durrette - bi...
2022-12-0148 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Alex & Annie's Careers are a Changin'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 and friend to each of us as...
2022-11-0145 min
The Self Made PodcastAre you really a hard gainer with Alex GatesIn 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...
2022-10-281h 25
The AMCIS PodcastTalking 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...
2022-10-1926 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It's Conference Season!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 is today. Episode 1 kicks off with a...
2022-10-0136 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: Human Capital is KEY to Profitability, PLUS Launch of Alex & Annie's ListIt'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 business model doesn't work out, the rig...
2022-09-0153 min
The Self Made PodcastHow to be a world class personal trainer with Alex SearleIn 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...
2022-08-291h 40
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: It’s Time to Put Egos Aside to Strengthen the IndustryIt'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 working for the betterment of the indust...
2022-08-0146 min
HOW THEY DID IT! Unique stories partnerships-led sales and success.How to GTM with strategic marketing agencies - Simon Data & Power DigitalHow 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...
2022-07-2154 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals1st of the Month Bonus Episode - Simon Says: The Times They Are a Changin'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 many legacy operators turning in the ke...
2022-07-0139 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 PlaybookIn 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
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CHAPTERS
In this episode, we deconstr...
2022-06-0323 min
20 Minute Playbook: Tactics, Routines, and Habits of World-Class PerformersAlex Simon of Elude: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute PlaybookIn 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...
2022-06-0323 min
How They Built It: Founding Stories from Category Defining CompaniesElude: Building a Travel Search Engine and Trusted Global Brand in a Heavily Regulated Industry | Alex Simon, Co-Founder & CEOWe 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...
2022-05-2555 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 & CEOIn 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...
2022-05-2555 min
Fund Raise Now!Maria Bryan: Marketing that matches MissionAwesome 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...
2022-02-0332 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsHow a Swissport Airport Exec Became the Renaissance Man of Vacation Rentals, with Simon LehmannSimon 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 currently serves as President of AJL C...
2021-11-3047 min
Just Go Grind#304: Alex Simon, Co-Founder of Budget Based Travel Company Elude, on Innovating in an Established Industry and the Power of PartnershipsAlex 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...
2021-11-0127 min
Just Go Grind#304: Alex Simon, Co-Founder of Budget Based Travel Company Elude, on Innovating in an Established Industry and the Power of PartnershipsAlex 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...
2021-11-0127 min
Music On Your Own TermsMusic 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...
2021-09-2840 minFund 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...
2021-09-1351 min
Coaching OutdoorsCoaching Outdoors Episode 14 - Simon Hawtrey-WooreSimon 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...
2021-07-1234 min
Fund Raise Now!Clubhouse Episode! Nonprofit Jobs Summit with Dan Hanley and Alex SimonAlex 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
2021-06-111h 02
The Hollywood InterviewWilliam SadlerAlex 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...
2021-05-2850 min
Simon SaysPEP TALK 06 | Alex Stephany, Founder and CEO of BeamIn 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...
2021-05-1824 minFund Raise Now!Germeen Guillaume - Include your finance team when FundraisingAlex 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...
2021-05-1233 minFund Raise Now!Alex Wilson with The Giving Block - Nonprofits are now accepting BitcoinIt 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?
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/dalexsimon
2021-05-1132 min
The Scrimba PodcastBecoming a six-figure freelancer with Gary SimonIn 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
2021-05-0341 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit PodcastReduced To Clear: Biscuits - Introducing Simon Fisher-BeckerShane, 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?
2021-03-171h 04Fund Raise Now!Hannah Brown with ActBlue - Capture Online DonationsAlex 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.
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2021-03-0323 min
AdventThey Said We Couldn’t Do It with Simon Griffiths, Who Gives a CrapSimon 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...
2021-02-0337 minFund 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...
2021-01-0937 min
The Hollywood InterviewAlexander 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...
2020-12-1947 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit PodcastOpen Studio Sessions: Simon BellThe 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...
2020-12-151h 00
The Way We RollAlex Brooker:DefinedTV 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...
2020-12-1150 minFund 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:
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2020-10-0937 minFund Raise Now!Brian Kish, CFRE - Re-think Annual GivingFRN! 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?"
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2020-10-0940 minThe Hollywood InterviewSigourney WeaverSigourney 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...
2020-09-1400 minFund 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...
2020-08-0323 minThe Hollywood InterviewMy First R Rated MovieAlex 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...
2020-08-0200 min
Inside New Zealand PoolEpisode 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...
2020-07-121h 07
The Hollywood InterviewLate Show - Danny Wolf 2We 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...
2020-07-0100 min
THE BUSYNESSTRAVEL & CAREER BREAKS: Chat w/Alex Trembath from Career GappersAs 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...
2020-04-2752 minThe Hollywood InterviewEp. 7 The Late Show with Danny WolfCult 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...
2020-03-2400 minThe Hollywood InterviewHelen MirrenHelen 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...
2020-02-0400 minThe Hollywood InterviewDennis Hopper - Part 2Dennis Hopper and Alex discuss big roles; Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now, Blue Velvet and True Romance. How sobriety was a big part of the Hopper career rebirth. How Dennis invented the music video. Film financing and screenwriting. Dennis Hopper was played by Vernon Scott. Vernon is an actor and voice actor. He can be found on Facebook. Please be aware there is mature language including racial slurs in this episode. Please go to Apple Podcasts and rate us a 5 star and leave a comment. Also become a Patron on Patreon at Patreon.com/TheHol...
2019-11-0800 min
Retired BrosRetired Bros - Pilot Joe Tomlinson and Alex SimonWhat is a bro? Why is binge drinking a pathway to adulthood for most men? Joe and Alex explore their personal situations, explore "bro culture," and ask why drink so much?
2019-10-1231 minFund Raise Now!Carroll Simon - "peel back the layers of the onion, define your why"Museum geeks and Directors take notice, Carroll Simon, the former Director of the Buffalo Museum of Science talks about strategic planning and managing your governing Board.
2019-10-1227 minThe Hollywood InterviewEp. 2 Lauren BacallEven the most seasoned (and jaded) journalists are faced with a subject who brings butterflies to the stomach, akin to what we felt at our first school dance. The prospect of chatting with the iconic Lauren Bacall had this effect on me. It was 2007 and Bacall had just finished work on Paul Schrader’s “The Walker,” opposite Woody Harrelson. Our chat on the phone became one of the great conversations, and personal connections, of my life. Most journalists avoid “phoners” whenever possible, as a conversation via Alexander Graham Bell (or Verizon) is rarely as intimate or revealing as a one-on-one...
2019-08-2500 min
Simon Patterson - Open UpSimon Patterson - Open Up - 219Simon Patterson - Open Up - 219
01. Artificials & Space Cat - The Raven
02. ID - ID
03. Mandala - Immaculate Perception
04. Alex Di Stefano - Fast Forward
05. Orkidea - Nana (Waio Remix)
06. Menno - Ananda (Sean Tyas Remix)
07. ID - ID
08. Simon Patterson - We’ll See (Sean Tyas & Waio Remix)
09. Chemical Brothers - Under The Influence (Simon Patterson Rework)
10. Ilai - Looking Invisible
11. Ilai - Room Of Dreams
12. ID - ID
13. Luca Gazzola - North Rose (Black XS Remix)
14. Greg Downey - Retrograde
15. Faders - Blade Runner
16. Astrix - Take A Shot (Simon Patterson Remix)
17. Systembreaker - Sleep Paralysis
18. ID - ID...
2018-09-191h 59Open Up RadioSimon Patterson - Open Up - 219Simon Patterson - Open Up - 219
01. Artificials & Space Cat - The Raven
02. ID - ID
03. Mandala - Immaculate Perception
04. Alex Di Stefano - Fast Forward
05. Orkidea - Nana (Waio Remix)
06. Menno - Ananda (Sean Tyas Remix)
07. ID - ID
08. Simon Patterson - We’ll See (Sean Tyas & Waio Remix)
09. Chemical Brothers - Under The Influence (Simon Patterson Rework)
10. Ilai - Looking Invisible
11. Ilai - Room Of Dreams
12. ID - ID
13. Luca Gazzola - North Rose (Black XS Remix)
14. Greg Downey - Retrograde
15. Faders - Blade Runner
16. Astrix - Take A Shot (Simon Patterson Remix)
17. Systembreaker - Sleep Paralysis
18. ID - ID...
2018-09-191h 59
Simon Patterson - Open UpSimon Patterson - Open Up - 218Simon Patterson - Open Up - 218
1. Astrix & Vertical Mode - Seven Gates
2. Greg Downey - Loco
3. Will Atkinson - Seventh Heaven
4. Will Rees - Need You
5. DT8 Project - Winter - Sean Truby Remix
6. Modena - Resonator - Simon Patterson Rework
7. Menno De Jong - Ananda - Sean Tyas Remix
8. Simon Patterson - Solo
9. Alex Di Stefano - Now Get On Up
10. Danny C - The Twist - Simon Patterson Rework
11. Vini Vici - Where The Heart Is
12. David Forbes & Paul Denton - Blizzard
13. Faders - Blade Runner
14. UCast - Quadra
15. Cold Blue - Rush
16. Alex Di Stefano - The...
2018-07-192h 03Open Up RadioSimon Patterson - Open Up - 218Simon Patterson - Open Up - 218
1. Astrix & Vertical Mode - Seven Gates
2. Greg Downey - Loco
3. Will Atkinson - Seventh Heaven
4. Will Rees - Need You
5. DT8 Project - Winter - Sean Truby Remix
6. Modena - Resonator - Simon Patterson Rework
7. Menno De Jong - Ananda - Sean Tyas Remix
8. Simon Patterson - Solo
9. Alex Di Stefano - Now Get On Up
10. Danny C - The Twist - Simon Patterson Rework
11. Vini Vici - Where The Heart Is
12. David Forbes & Paul Denton - Blizzard
13. Faders - Blade Runner
14. UCast - Quadra
15. Cold Blue - Rush
16. Alex Di Stefano - The...
2018-07-192h 03
Open Up RadioSImon Patterson - Open Up - 158 - Alex Di Stefano Guest MixThis week a guest mix by Alex Di Stefano live in Dublin!
01. D-Unity - Private Stalker (Alex Di Stefano Remix)
02. Alex Di Stefano - Black Panther (Original Mix)
03. Alex Di Stefano Escape - From The Past (Original Mix)
04. ID - ID
05. Jamie Walker - Riot (Original Mix)
06. Johan Gielen vs Peetu S - Festivo (Johan Gielen Remix)
07. ID - ID
08. Eeemus - Medusa (Original Mix)
09. Bryan Kearney & Will Rees - Prime Example (Original Mix)
10. The Noble Six - Undimmed (Alex Di Stefano Remix) Cut
11. Mark Sherry meets Space Frog & Derb - Follow Me (Psyburst Mix)
12. Menno De Jong - Abhyasa...
2016-02-121h 00Simon Patterson - Open UpSImon Patterson - Open Up - 158 - Alex Di Stefano Guest MixThis week a guest mix by Alex Di Stefano live in Dublin!
01. D-Unity - Private Stalker (Alex Di Stefano Remix)
02. Alex Di Stefano - Black Panther (Original Mix)
03. Alex Di Stefano Escape - From The Past (Original Mix)
04. ID - ID
05. Jamie Walker - Riot (Original Mix)
06. Johan Gielen vs Peetu S - Festivo (Johan Gielen Remix)
07. ID - ID
08. Eeemus - Medusa (Original Mix)
09. Bryan Kearney & Will Rees - Prime Example (Original Mix)
10. The Noble Six - Undimmed (Alex Di Stefano Remix) Cut
11. Mark Sherry meets Space Frog & Derb - Follow Me (Psyburst Mix)
12. Menno De Jong - Abhyasa...
2016-02-121h 00
Open Up RadioSimon Patterson - Open Up - 120 - Alex Di Stefano Guest MixThis week #OPENUPUK guest Alex Di Stefeno at the helm ahead of Digital Society on May 22nd in Leeds - po.st/openupuk
•Techno Mix Part 1•
1. Alex Di Stefano - No Pain No Gain (Original Mix) [Techburst Records]
2. Max Graham - Redemption (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Cycles]
3. I.D. - I.D. (I.D. Remix)
4. I.D. - I.D.
5. Dr. Motte & Robert Babicz - Onedipdip (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Praxxiz]
6. The Reactivitz - Techno is of the Essence (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Funk'n Deep Records]
7. Rex Mundi - Echo (Original Mix) [Aferglow]
• Trance Mix Part 2 •
8. Sied & Giuseppe - GORiel (JOC Deco...
2015-05-2259 minSimon Patterson - Open UpSimon Patterson - Open Up - 120 - Alex Di Stefano Guest MixThis week #OPENUPUK guest Alex Di Stefeno at the helm ahead of Digital Society on May 22nd in Leeds - po.st/openupuk
•Techno Mix Part 1•
1. Alex Di Stefano - No Pain No Gain (Original Mix) [Techburst Records]
2. Max Graham - Redemption (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Cycles]
3. I.D. - I.D. (I.D. Remix)
4. I.D. - I.D.
5. Dr. Motte & Robert Babicz - Onedipdip (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Praxxiz]
6. The Reactivitz - Techno is of the Essence (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Funk'n Deep Records]
7. Rex Mundi - Echo (Original Mix) [Aferglow]
• Trance Mix Part 2 •
8. Sied & Giuseppe - GORiel (JOC Deco...
2015-05-2259 min
Open Up RadioSimon Patterson - Open Up - 036 - Live from TomorrowWorldPreviously only available as an iTunes exclusive, here is Simon's TomorrowWorld set!
Tracklist:
01. Drumcomplex & Roel Salemink - The Box (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Baptism]
02. D-Unity - Private Stalker (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Beat Theraphy]
03. The Advent & Industrialyzer - Complex Data [H. Productions]
04. Pixel & Freedom Fighters - Trick N' Treat (Vertical Mode Remix) [HOMmega]
05. Avalon - Funky Voodoo (Captain Hook Remix) [Nano]
06. Simon Patterson - Thump (Simon Patterson 2013 Remix) [Reset]
07. Simon Patterson - Northern Lights [Night Vision]
08. Simon Patterson feat. Lucy Pullin - The One [Armind]
09. Neelix - Leave Me Alove (Simon Patterson Remix) [Perfecto Fluoro]
10. Simon Patterson & Jordan Suckley...
2013-11-071h 39Simon Patterson - Open UpSimon Patterson - Open Up - 036 - Live from TomorrowWorldPreviously only available as an iTunes exclusive, here is Simon's TomorrowWorld set!
Tracklist:
01. Drumcomplex & Roel Salemink - The Box (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Baptism]
02. D-Unity - Private Stalker (Alex Di Stefano Remix) [Beat Theraphy]
03. The Advent & Industrialyzer - Complex Data [H. Productions]
04. Pixel & Freedom Fighters - Trick N' Treat (Vertical Mode Remix) [HOMmega]
05. Avalon - Funky Voodoo (Captain Hook Remix) [Nano]
06. Simon Patterson - Thump (Simon Patterson 2013 Remix) [Reset]
07. Simon Patterson - Northern Lights [Night Vision]
08. Simon Patterson feat. Lucy Pullin - The One [Armind]
09. Neelix - Leave Me Alove (Simon Patterson Remix) [Perfecto Fluoro]
10. Simon Patterson & Jordan Suckley...
2013-11-071h 39
Resonance FM Podcasts » I’m Ready for my CloseupReality Check: Time and relative Dimensions in the Search for SimonReality Check: Time and relative Dimensions in the Search for Simon
Alex Fitch talks to the cast and crew of two new low budget British SF movies: director Sloane U’Ren, editor Adam Garstone and members of the cast of Dimensions discuss their ‘Merchant Ivory’ style time travel film which mixes a love triangle with a time loop that joins their pasts with their futures. Also, on the set of new alien abductee comedy drama The Search for Simon, director Martin Gooch and one of the stars – Doctor Who alumnus Sophie Aldred – talk about this crowd funded feature th...
2013-03-2242 min