Shows
Unfinished BusinessUnfinished Business 138: Would you like a glass of champagne?In this episode of Unfinished Business, Andy and Rich talk about retainers and maintenance contracts, and Andy asks Richard’s advice on how to sell them to new clients. As he’s prone to do, Andy also talks about Wrexham football club.
2025-12-1334 min
One Footer in the GraveThe dot of shameAndy, Jon, Marcus, and Paul are back for another episode. They talk about Jon’s move back to working at home and their tips for doing it without losing your mind. But before that, Andy makes an apology and Marcus mentions the dot of shame.
2025-10-3043 minUnfinished BusinessUnfinished Business 135: Andy Bell. All the best bands are power-triosThis episode is brought to you by:ClearLeftStuff & Nonsense Episode NotesPiccalilli: https://piccalil.li--Sponsored by:Practical layout workshop for designers and creative teamshttps://stuffandnonsense.co.uk/blog/practical-layout-workshop-for-designers-and-creative-teamsThis workshop is for designers who want to break free from the gridlock and create layouts that feel bold, expressive, and uniquely theirs, without losing clarity or usability.Design systems, frameworks, and templates are everywhere. And sometimes, even great ideas look like everything else. O...
2025-09-2252 minOne Footer in the GraveA possible logo emergencyAndy, Jon, Marcus, and Paul are back for another silly episode. They talk about Paul’s new caravan, Andy’s semi-retirement, and Marcus giving up beer. But the episode is interrupted in a dramatic fashion when Jon is involved in a serious logo emergency. If you haven’t listened for a while, this one’s a belter!
2025-08-1248 minUnfinished BusinessAndy Clarke and Richard Rutter have Unfinished BusinessWelcome to a brand spanking new Unfinished Business with Andy Clarke and Richard Rutter. In this first episode, Andy and Richard (re)introduce themselves and talk about why they’re making new episodes of Unfinished Business.
2025-06-0238 minOne Footer in the GraveScarlett Johansson is in the room>Andy, Jon, Marcus, and Paul are back—sooner than expected—for another fun-packed episode. They talk about who’s voice they’d each like as an AI companion, Apple,Apple’s new iPads and why devices are now so thin that they crack when Andy sits on them. Then, inevitably, they discuss what they think about the new Dr Who.
2024-05-2454 min
Macklin's Take - Boxing PodcastMacklin's Take #184 Wardley v Clarke previewMatt and Andy sit down to discuss the highly anticipated heavyweight clash that is set to take place at the O2 Arena on Sunday evening.You can pre-order Andy's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knockout-Andy-Clarke/dp/0711294852 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-03-2931 minOne Footer in the GraveRoasted Chestnuts with the Dreamtime Electric BlanketThe intention was that this would be our Festive episode. We get there eventually, but only once we've finished discussing:Andy's new Dreamtime Electric Blanket, the sponsor of the showThe new Dr Who - What do think? Were they right to change Davros? Andy's shock DNA test results means he's not who he thought he was.Marcus's intense suffering at earning lots of money.Jon's Festive Sandwich Reviews Fact check footnote: Jon mistakenly pronounces 'Ncuti' as 'Chooty' rather than 'Shooty')It was Jo Grant (not Sarah Jane) that was in The Green Death, but it wasn't her...
2023-12-1253 minOne Footer in the GraveA thing for Bouvier des FlandresIn this delayed-release episode (recorded in May 2023), the chaps talk about Paul and Andy's joint seven week adventure in Recreation Vehicles around the United States of America earlier in the year. Did they fight or fall out? Or did they get along just fine in a way that doesn't make very entertaining listening? Paul also gets to witness a 'Malarkey Regeneration' first hand!
2023-11-0645 minOne Footer in the GraveAI talks to my wifeIt’s a new year, the year of artificial things. In this episode, the four chaps talk about artificial intelligence and artificial hips. Andy has a (painful) bone to pick with Paul but all he got in response was an AI-written apology. Finally, the talk Mastodon and why it’s better than Twitter.
2023-02-2358 minOne Footer in the GraveTebbit was a monsterAfter a fabulous summer of fun, the four fellas are back with an extra-long episode. Even though it’s only October, they talk about Christmas and Andy’s plan to escape to Costa Rica. The chaps discuss which celebrity we’d elect to parliament and which cabinet position we’d want most. Then, they talk about whether ghosts exist or Andy was just drunk. (This episode was recorded before Liz Catasussrophe was beaten by a lettuce.)
2022-10-271h 00One Footer in the GraveSoggy looking swampIn this new episode, Andy, Jon, Paul, and Marcus discuss the first stage of Paul’s latest motorhome and midlife crisis. They talk about what they like to do when they’re not working and wrap things up by suggesting what Andy should do for his hobby.
2022-04-2649 minOne Footer in the GraveMary’s gone blind. AgainIn this new episode, Andy, Jon, Paul, and Marcus discuss their summers and how it felt to leave Brexit Island behind. They talk about how it feels when kids leave home and then (sometimes) move back. Then, they wrap things up by admitting to their TV watching guilty pleasures.
2021-11-1649 minOne Footer in the GravePer calendar monthAndy’s beard bleaching failureHomes under the hammerHomes under the hammer set to eerie music
2021-07-0646 minMacklin's Take - Boxing PodcastMacklin's Take #1 with Matt Macklin & Andy ClarkeFirst Episode of our new podcast, Macklin's Take, with Matt Macklin and Andy Clarke. In this one we discuss heavyweight negotations, the art of manouevring fighters into mandatory position and also address the thorny issue of PEDs.Desire + CapitalRyan and Jamie talking about people talking about Marx, and occasionally Marx himself....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Noco Moto Motorcycle PodcastHosts MotoGPete and Swiggy are on a mission to discuss, rate, ride, and philosophize...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
2019-05-0347 min
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web with Rob WeychertI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, Rob Weychert and I discuss Art Directing the Web.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their new CSS Grid B...
2018-06-0451 min
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web with Stephen HayI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, Stephen Hay and I discuss Art Directing the Web.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their new CSS Grid B...
2018-05-2149 min
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web with David SleightI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, David Sleight and I discuss Art Directing the Web.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their new CSS Grid B...
2018-05-0756 min
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web and CSS Grid with Rachel AndrewI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, Rachel Andrew and I discuss Art Directing the Web and CSS Grid.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their...
2018-04-2349 min
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web with Dan MallI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, Dan Mall and I discuss Art Directing the Web.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their new CSS Grid B...
2018-04-091h 05
Unfinished BusinessArt Directing the Web with Mark PorterI’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
In this episode, Mark Porter and I discuss Art Directing the Web.
Sponsor: This season of Unfinished Business is proudly sponsored by CoffeeCup Software, and in particular their new CSS Grid B...
2018-03-261h 04
Unfinished BusinessThe new Doctor Who episodeWelcome to this new season of the Unfinished Business podcast. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be discussing art directing for web with my guests, some of the most experienced art directors and designers working on the web today.
I’m your host, Andy Clarke, and I’m writing a Hardboiled Web Design book about Art Directing for the Web. You can find out more about that at stuffandnonsense.co.uk/books.
To warm things up, and get the some silliness out of the way first, this season starts with a special, one-of...
2018-03-201h 10
Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show20th June 2015 - Episode 194So after one week off, the two boys are back in the driving seat - well..... Andy is. Paul is 'passenging' as usual (only kidding!?). Saturday's Show is brought to you by the letter T so we legally have to play a back to back at 09:03 from T-Rex - well not legally 'but we is gonna...look'. Andy has sold his boat so will probably banging on about that...and Paul will have a hangover. The usual other stuff is planned along with Saturday's front pages. We also have a very important feature from Rotary International in Great Britain and...
2015-06-201h 53
Unfinished Business‘Tom Hanks, what a let down’ with Andy Budd and Cameron MollFresh from our adventures at Smashing Conference in Santa Monica, on this week’s Unfinished Business I’m joined by user-experience professional, author (of some CSS book or another) and director at ClearLeft, Andy Budd. Joining us was one of my favourite people; designer, author and founder of Authentic Jobs, Cameron Moll.
2015-05-111h 21Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show21st Feb 2015 - Episode 179Today's Breaky Show was brought to you by the letter D with great tunes from artists Dare, Dido, Demis Roussos, Dolly Parton, Dave Edmunds, Dire Straits, Dolly Parton, Dubstar and Depeche Mode. Today's Back to Back was from Diana Ross. I think it's fair to say that Andy and Paul were somewhat 'on form' today whilst running a mock conversation between the Country GREECE and the EU along with them giving Peter Street a real hard time. Paul also pretended to be Jeannine Barry before playing her excellent song - 'Give Me Something'. Of course they are both now Country...
2015-02-211h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show14th Feb 2015 - Episode 178Topical chat, quizzes, news items and much more - is what you'll get if you tune into Steve Wright in the afternoon on BBC Radio 2. What you'll get on the Severn Bore Breakfast Show is NOTHING like that, but two middle age blokes, Clarkerz and Paully Boy banging on about stuff they think is funny - if only they were more opinionated! Andy is very angry with Sky's inability to fix his Broadband Service thats been going for two week's. The last problem in June 2014, lasted for 3 months - so there's time to beat that still. Today's Breaky Show was...
2015-02-141h 52
Unfinished Business‘Two old farts looking at their calendars’ with Harry Roberts and Jonathan SnookWe’re back. Back in business. Unfinished Business. Episode 101. For this, the first episode of 2015, I’m joined by two of the best well-known writers about how to implement CSS on a large scale Harry Roberts and Jonathan Snook.
We talk about if the ways we talk about CSS today have made learning it less accessible for beginners. I worry that people are being encouraged to jump straight into Sass without learning the basics of CSS first and ask why people don’t write long books about it anymore?
A new format for 2015
This y...
2015-02-071h 09Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show4th Oct 2014 - Episode 161Andy talks about the Amazon Prime shows he's started watching. Andy and Paul are going to a posh do tonight and as the heating comes on, The UK Pellet Council is urging homeowners to go green with a wood pellet boiler, Phone boxes turn green to charge mobiles, Maaxi app aims to help black cabs counter rise of Uber, Tycoon Donald Trump 'may sue' over Fred West tweet and Lindsay Lohan makes stage debut in Speed-the-Plow. Baz N Tel will be talking about 'TRAFFIC' and our back to back is two classics from Donna Summer.
2014-10-041h 53
Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show13th Sept 2014 - Episode 158Mandy is back and welcomed by Andy and Paul, a new jingle and new theme tune. Andy bangs on about he still doesn't feel right after eating 'those blimin mushrooms' and it's Paul's birthday today! Naz N Tel talk about 'chains ' and back to back is from Eddy Grant. News items: Oscar Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide, Scottish independence: Price warning letter due as business row intensifies, SanDisk SD memory card 'largest ever', Google workers lived for months at California campus and Sir Donald Sinden: Legendary actor dies aged 90.
2014-09-131h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show6th Sept 2014 - Episode 157Paul and Andy are back after a week off and Andy talks about his mushroom poisoning scare and Paul about..well he mainly interrupts. Baz N Tel's word is Potato and the back to back is from Kate Bush. News: Intel launches first 14-nanometre processor for thin fanless PCs, Google to repay parents for 'unfair' in-app purchases, Did you see the Red Arrows flying over Gloucestershire yesterday morning and Comedian Joan Rivers dies aged 81.
2014-09-061h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show16th Aug 2014 - Episode 155After one week off for Andy and two weeks off for Paul, they are back together. Paul tells us about his holiday and some frustrations that he had whilst there. Andy bangs on about how he's finally tidied his garage and office and how he has started running - yawn. Timo York get's in touch and we discuss the origin of his name. Baz N Tel exploit the word "habit" and back to back is from Belinda Carlisle. News Items: World's first 'smartphone' celebrates 20 years, Thousand-strong robot swarm throws shapes, slowly, Jonathan Ross returns to BBC Radio 2, Most popular baby...
2014-08-161h 53
Unfinished BusinessI wonder why he trusts us?While Andy’s on holiday, Ashley Baxter and Laura Kalbag take over this week’s episode of Unfinished Business. We talk about all things business insurance, including public liability, professional indemnity, business contents and copyright infringement. And it’s not boring, honest!
This episode is sponsored by Devicelab, Perch and dConstruct. Get your ticket to dConstruct for only £125+VAT (£150) when you use the offer code unfinished.
2014-08-031h 07Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show26th Jul 2014 - Episode 153Mandy was spot on today (time wise at least) and Monkey Boy was banging on about his Roxon Video and how much more 'natural' it appeared than Andy's, although he didn't understand any of the technical bits! Paul explains that he had taken Veronika 'up the black mountains' and he was surprised that she thought British people are so polite. Andy tells all about his bar-b-que exploits this week and Mandy is media-ing it up this weekend! Baz N Tell talk about JAILS (Gaols) News: Cheltenham Banksy artwork 'belongs to the government', Liverpool Giants: Thousands welcome marionettes to city, Wikipedia...
2014-07-261h 53
Unfinished BusinessUnfinished Business special: Rumpus On The Planet Of The Apes with Brendan Dawes and Jeremy KeithBefore we go any further, I need to let people know that there is absolutely zero business content in the show this week. (Thousands of people are thinking now, “when is there ever?”) That‘s because this is a spoiler filled ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ cinema special episode with my guests and film buff friends Brendan Dawes and Jeremy Keith.
It’s a wild show. We ask whether there should be a new Oscar category for performance capture and if Andy Serkis should win everything? We talk about the other seven Planet Of The Apes films...
2014-07-231h 21Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show19th Jul 2014 - Episode 152Mandy is actually 5 minutes early so as she honoured the deal, she gets to play Satisfaction by 'The Stones'. She also remembered it was Andy's birthday on Monday - Paul didn't! (Tut!). The Thunder had kept the crew up most of the night so they are very tired and hyperactive. Andy bangs on about his interview at the BBC and Paul mentions that he was left deserted somewhere doing something. Caroline Quentin tells us why we don't like to be beside the seaside any more and Baz N Tel's word today is TASTY! Back 2 back from Soul II Soul. Banksy...
2014-07-191h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show5th Jul 2014 - Episode 150So, Sky and BT Openreach have STILL not fixed Andy's broadband issues - even after he helped a BT Engineer (did Andy ever mention he used to work for BT!!??) localise the fault to within 100m of his house. Paul does a very good job of calming Andy down and even after he wants to just 'give up' half way through the show, Paully Boy makes him persevere and solider on. Back to back is from the Kinks today and Baz N Tel talk about WIMBLEDON. News items: High Court challenges UK work schemes, Official complaint filed over Facebook emotion...
2014-07-051h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show28th Jun 2014 - Episode 149We are back and Sky have temporarily fixed Andy's internet! Andy and Paul do the usual and bang on about nothing in particular really. Back to back is from Dave Edmunds today and Baz N Tel talk about Scotland! Banksy's Spy Booth: Race to raise £1m in Cheltenham fails, Amazon accused of 'bullying' smaller UK publishers, Glastonbury: Lightning closes all stages and Athena Tennis Girl poster dress up for auction. We also hear from Claire Foster from Churchill Home Insurance who tells us more about people who are adding another bedroom to their houses and the different reasons why.
2014-06-281h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show26th April 2014 - Episode 140Andy was meant to be away today but due to factors "beyond his control", he couldn't go. He is also VERY poorly - man flu, again! Barry talks about Human Factors and a UI course he has recently been on. Peter Street gets a ribbing again for his new Facebook profile picture and Paul operates the desk for the last 10 minutes and does well - as Andy is poorly sick! Paul talks about the TKOE Charity and his single "You're Amazing" is going to be released on Amazon and iTunes! News: Cornish people granted minority status within UK, The baffling...
2014-04-261h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show19th April 2014 - Episode 139Andy becomes a little obsessed with the BBC News 24 88 seconds countdown Music Bed - that's not like Andy to become obsessed with anything or anyone!! Also the show is completely Shakira-less so Andy needs counselling! Barry tells us about his call for local politician to resign and goes on about Claire Carter quite a lot. Paul is just "well Paul" really and gets very excited about doing the show next week without Andy! Music from Fire Tiger, Human League, Suzzane Vega, Olive and more. We also talk about Vandals attack Cheltenham 'Banksy' artwork (the irony), BBC and Sky catch-up apps...
2014-04-191h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show12th April 2014 - Episode 138To start with Paul was very nasty to fellow (and much better) presenter, Peter Street - he even called in to defend himself. Didn't work though, Paul was vicious in his attack. Barry often sees Pete "up the pie isle" in Asda, but tried to avoid him. Andy still has the remnants of Man Flu so should technically be in hospital! Andy resists the urge and only plays one Shakira track and the back to back today is by Imagination from the 80's. News: Does a baby's name affect its chances in life, Kylie Minogue quits The Voice, Sue Townsend...
2014-04-121h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show5th April 2014 - Episode 137So Paul is back and Andy and Barry explain to him how much they missed him (which didn't take very long!). Andy has man-flue, which as we know is the worst type of illness known to mankind! Andy is still obsessed with Shakira! Paul also becomes very jealous of Andy's "new " friend, Raluca, who he thinks is muscling in on their friendship! Music from the Eels, Pharrell Williams oh and yes of S H A K I R A!!! News: Geep is born in Ireland - What's a Geep I hear you ask? Well don't ask - listen! Princess Anne...
2014-04-051h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show29th March 2014 - Episode 136Andy, Barry and Caro are back together on the Severn Bore Breakfast Show. Andy really needs to get help with his "Shakira Addiction" and we play two songs from her latest album titled 'Shakira'. News items: Harry Chapman Pincher: Ex-Daily Express journalist turns 100, Radio Caroline 50 years on, Pet cats infect two people with TB, Smartphone overuse may 'damage' eyes and Facebook drones to offer low-cost net access. Same-sex weddings, TB in pets and a fall in clown numbers in the papers today. They also talk about the Hopes and Fears index - yes it's real!!
2014-03-291h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show8th March 2014 - Episode 133Andy and Paul discuss a number of topics today, from the new Spritz text streaming technology that significantly increases reading speed to the Which? article regarding unsolicited emails and how to combat them (Andy has a foolproof way of dealing with this!). The boys also discuss why the BBC is closing the BBC 3 TV channel, The restaurants in London that thrive on insulting their diners, Facebook's WhatsApp purchase challenged, 'Bitcoin creator' denies involvement and Free wi-fi hotspots pose data risk, Europol warns (really?? surprise, surprise!!). Birgitta calls us from Sweden, ahead of tonight's Swedish Eurovision Finals and we talk to...
2014-03-081h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show22nd February 2014 - Episode 131I think Paul Ryan Alcock regretted saying "If you want to hear how a professional does it (and not the approximation that is the Severn Bore Breakfast Show!), then tune in to Peter Street. On air at 8pm with his brand new show!" - Not the Peter bit, the approximation bit! We did let him have it today though - count how many times we said the word approximate! Andy bangs on about Salem's Lot and play's a bit of Fire Tiger - Count Dracula of course! Peter is going on a diet (again) and Paul tells us about his...
2014-02-221h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show8th February 2014 - Episode 129Andy has NOT had a good week this week! Mandy tells us what a Sub Editor's role consists of - drinking teas, watching telly etc etc. Barry is moving offices and has a new desing for K# in his rebranding activites. Andy bates Barry over the Tube Stike but Barry doesn't bite!! :) News: UK floods: Southern UK set for gales and more rain, Atlantic Array wind farm dropped by developer, World first for Renishaw and Empire Bicycles with printed mountainbike, Is this the world's most expensive dog poo? - Yes! and Talks to avert second Tube strike to resume next...
2014-02-081h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show25th January 2014 - Episode 127Dexter, Dexter, Rita, Rita!? Andy is becoming a little too obsessive with Rita (Julie Benz) and is gutted she is now dead! (Rita not Julie). Karen (Andy's Wife) says it isn't normal to have a photo of Julia Benz on his phone - Andy, Petey, Paully Boy and even Mandy says it IS perfectly acceptable! Our Baz isn't in this week but our Petey and our Mand along with Paully Boy - are! Pete knows Nathan from the wanted and Veronika from Sweden Skypes in. Veronika and Birgitta are not happy that Paully Boy has a photo of them on...
2014-01-251h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show18th January 2014 - Episode 126The crew are back in the new studio whilst Andy 'tests it out!' All went well apart from a slight hum - which Andy will of course need to sort out and Barry's mic lead falling out causing a loud 'crack' on air! It's good to be back! Barry tells us about his new Hamster, Cream! News: Zara Tindall and a rather different royal birth, Hastings beach nude stunt aimed at Spencer Tunick, Flood warnings issued as heavy rain expected and Gloucester Rugby are in talks with Cardiff flanker Thomas Young.
2014-01-181h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show14th December 2013 - Episode 124SO, Mandy makes it in AND on time AND she brings chocolates! We like Mandy - Oh yes and that Paully Boy bloke turned up, shouted into the mic and gave Andy accoustic shock - Ouch! Andy mentions flying - AGAIN! News items: Avon and Somerset Chief Constable offers £1 for 'unwanted' speed cameras, Cheltenham plane crash: Pilot 'became confused', Axe-men and goldfish enthusiasts among those to escape 5p bag levy, Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole, Hacking trial: Police 'told to leave Queen's nuts', James Bond is an 'impotent drunk', Everything you need to know about the Gloucester Q...
2013-12-141h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast ShowSpecial - FireTiger InterviewAndy Clarke speaks with Tiff and James from FireTiger at London's famous Paddington Station. A few beers, chat and then a curry in Spring Street, Paddington. What could possibly be better!!?
2013-11-3031 minSevern FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show23rd November 2013 - Episode 121No Mandy or Petey this week - but Andy met Tiff and James from Firetiger so all is well. Did I mention I met FireTiger! FireTiger are ace! OK, SO I am a little obsessed, who are you to judge hey? Tiff from FireTiger does a few singing impressions and the guys are blown away! Barry attends a full Council Meeting - and it kicks off! Paul's been on holiday - again and Andy bangs on about FireTiger. New songs from Kate Nash, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and Skindred. Happy Birthday Karen Clarke! NEWS: Why even successful women are insecure about their...
2013-11-231h 53
Unfinished BusinessKangaroo with an AK-47Special guest Dan Cederholm joins Andrew Clarke this week to talk about making money by making things, how making great schwag makes a great impression and what happened to Foamee. They discuss why on Dribbble it’s important for business to not get in the way of a great service and with Dan’s new book coming up, they talk about the process of writing and whether second editions are worth it.
Thanks to our sponsor this week GatherContent — helping people who build websites work with their clients to plan, organise and collaborate on web content. Sign up thr...
2013-09-221h 05
Unfinished BusinessTake regular dumpsDesigner, icon artist , author and possibly Doctor Who’s next companion Jon Hicks joins host Andrew Clarke this week. They discuss differences in the ways that Jon approaches different types of clients, how publishing his day rate and availability on his web site has improved the ‘quality’ of his enquiries and who ultimately owns the work that they do. As you might expect they couldn’t spend an hour together without talking about Doctor Who. Quite a lot.
Thanks to our sponsor, Blush — beautiful letterpress printing of cards, stationery and more for designers and artists. Get 20% off custom bus...
2013-09-151h 00
Unfinished BusinessMad as a box of ferretsIn the latest episode of your favourite soap ‘apera,’ Anna and Andy go off on a tangent (no really) about the winner of their ‘Daft Proposal Of The Week Award.’ They talk about how to respond to proposals and whether it’s ever appropriate to not respond at all.
2013-09-081h 01Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show7th September 2013 - Episode 110Tim films us singing for his Business Video! Barry, Mandy and Paully Boy tell us what they have been up to this week. Andy did his first solo flight!! Whoo hoo! The 7 Day Quiz is here! Which era of house do people like best? Summer of 2013 - It was a season with much to celebrate. The Ashes were retained in cricket, Andy Murray won Wimbledon and a Brit claimed the yellow jersey in the Tour de France for the second year running. But, after a harsh winter and record-breaking cold spring, for most of us the greatest reward was that...
2013-09-071h 53
Unfinished BusinessIt's not Narnia, you can get there by trainBack from his holidays, all tanned and gorgeous (obviously,) Andy rejoins Anna to talk about Laura Kalbag’s ‘Good Designers, Good Clients’ article on A List Apart. They discuss how Andy was inspired by Seth Godin to start speaking again and the best bits from the last three episodes including our ‘double our day rate Fridays,’ Sarah’s approach to handling low budget enquiries and the problem of doing work under NDA and having little to show for it in your portfolio.
Thanks to our sponsor, Ghostlab — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at...
2013-09-011h 04
Unfinished BusinessAlmost as controversial as putting the milk in firstHarry Roberts steps in as guest co-host while Andy's on holiday. Anna asks him about his sudden decision to leave his full-time job, the events that led up to it, and what he plans to do next. Harry shares his advice for people struggling to balance work and personal projects.
They also have a sneaky chat about object oriented CSS at the end even though it's not really business related but something had to replace the usual 10 minutes of banter about soap and apes.
Thanks to Blush who are sponsoring this week's show, — Blush does be...
2013-08-111h 01
Unfinished BusinessSpongebob bloody squarepantsIn the final chapter of the contract episode trilogy, Anna asks Andy about writing a contract for working with agencies, they discuss which browsers and devices they should mention, termination and late payment fees, and who owns the content at the end of the project.
Thanks to our sponsor, Ghostlab — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at checkout with the offer code UNFINISHEDBUSINESS.
2013-08-041h 13
Unfinished BusinessI went to Norwich once and it was closedIt’s episode 29 and part two in a series about contracts and the Contract Killer. Anna and Andy talk about how a good contract sets the tone and lays the foundations for a mutually good business relationship. They get down to the nitty gritty of the first few Contract Killer clauses including specifying deliverables, price and payment terms.
Oh. And Andy mentioned ze Chermans but he thinks he got avay viz it.
Thanks again to our sponsor this week Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don’t want a big, complex CMS...
2013-07-291h 05
Unfinished BusinessYou can’t keep a pistol in a Kinder eggFinally, yes finally , Anna and Andy get around to the first of two, maybe three, episodes about contacts. They talk about the ‘ Contract Killer,’ why they think it’s important to always use a contract and why some people think otherwise. They discuss the essential elements that should go into every contract and why, on top of any legal benefits, how a good contract says a lot about how you do business and why writing yours should be a creative challenge you relish.
(Don’t miss the gag reel and ice-cream banter after the show. It’s a scorcher...
2013-07-211h 20
Unfinished BusinessMoccasins? Is that a type of seashell?In this week’s episode, Anna and Andy discuss Motorhead and motorcycles and how Andy’s too much of a ‘wendy’ to lift one. Really. They talk about how Stuff and Nonsense’s pattern of weekly working sometimes doesn’t work and how to deal with competing client demands when you have limited time available.
Thanks to our sponsor this week Blush — Blush does beautiful letterpress printing of cards, stationery and more for designers and artists. Support the show by supporting them.
2013-07-141h 01Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show13th July 2013 - Episode 104Paul tells us about his audition in Birmingham on the Voice! Andy had the flight of his life yesterday and Mandy talks about her tats......We talk about Andy Murray and the first Scot to win Wimbledon title, STATINS REALLY DO SAVE YOUR LIFE, Cheery milkman banned from WHISTLING (Ernie), Dursley defends itself against 'crap towns' nomination. Superhans and Starlings. Andy talks to John Rosamond in Part 2 of his story about the Meriden Triumph Co-Operative and how they saved the Triumph Bonneville in the 1970's.
2013-07-131h 53
Unfinished BusinessWhat kind of chickens are endangered?In this week’s episode, lycra wearing, tightrope walker* Anna Debenham and moustache twiddling strong man Andy Clarke ask “who would win in a fight? Boba Fett or Batman?” “If the world was ending tomorrow, which endangered species would you eat?” and other important business questions? More importantly they talk about reviews and how they can help improve your business.
Thanks to our sponsor, Ghostlab — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at checkout with the offer code UNFINISHEDBUSINESS.
* We lied about the lycra.
2013-07-081h 01
Unfinished BusinessJames McKechnie and the 30lb frozen turkeyIn this, the 25th anniversary episode of Unfinished Business, Anna and Andrew talk about working in a supermarket (a while ago, obviously) and how Andy’s professional level skiving almost lead him to a career in supermarket management. They talk about selling an experience as well as selling design or code and how creative services are as much about putting on a show as they are about doing work.
This episode is sponsored by Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don’t want a big, complex CMS.
2013-06-301h 01
Unfinished BusinessGo to Brighton in body armourWhile Anna’s away, Andy talks to (Alex’s friend) Brad Frost about iOS7, dropping pretzels and chocolate Hobnobs. (Spoiler: Brad had no idea what they are.) In between they talk about speaking and contributing and what you gain by giving away information freely.
Thanks to our sponsor, GatherContent. GatherContent helps people who build websites work with their clients to plan, organise and collaborate on web content. Even better, if you sign up through that page, you’ll get 20% of your subscription. That’s a great offer.
2013-06-231h 11
Unfinished BusinessIt’s the way he tells ’emIn this week’s episode of Unfinished Business, Anna and Andy talk about Andy being robbed in Geneva and the implications, both personal and business of what happened to him. They talk about the importance of ensuring that insurance is up-to-date (spoiler: Andy’s wasn’t) and how to secure your iOS devices and Mac in case of theft.
Thanks to our sponsors, Ghostlab — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at checkout with the offer code UNFINISHEDBUSINESS , and Blush.
Blush does beautiful letterpress printing of cards, stationery and more for desi...
2013-06-161h 06
Unfinished BusinessI don’t need it bloody moussedIf you’re an ‘everyday’ web designer or developer — instead of one who’s perhaps made of plastic or maybe carved out of soap — we think you’ll love this week’s episode of Unfinished Business.
Anna and Andy talk about being nominated for awards and being made into action figures and how that’s made them feel. They discuss whether it’s acceptable to make you or your company look bigger than you really are and whether sites such as Agencies Rated can really help freelancers.
2013-06-091h 02Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show8th June 2013 - Episode 99 (nearly 100!)Mandy is traditionally just 1 minute late today! Andy fails his Air Law exam and we take 3 test questions to see how good Paul and Mandy are at Air Law - They are OK ish. Little Emily Clarke joins us today for 30 minutes. Cheltenham plane crash: Investigations continue into cause, Queen officially opens BBC's new Broadcasting House building, Xbox One: Microsoft defends pre-owned games rules, we listen to the David Attenborough and Brian May anti-badger cull song. Makeover at Gloucester Quays to make it look 'less like Asda' and Ten things to do in Gloucestershire this weekend.
2013-06-081h 53
Unfinished BusinessThey were making a noise that only dogs can hearAnna and Andy talk about their worst business mistakes and disasters, what went wrong on the worst client projects and what they learned from them. Andy also wants to know why his hotel’s housekeeping steals his soap, plus there are confessions galore about shampoo, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
This week the show’s sponsored by Smashing Magazine’s CSS3 For Responsive Design workshop with Andy Clarke. It’s happening in Freiburg in Germany on June 25th. Save 15% off the ticket price with the offer code unfinished6.
And Revolution. Revolution is a conference being held in...
2013-06-021h 03
Unfinished BusinessLike Brighton, she’s peerless. What? Oh.In this week’s episode, Anna and Andy talk about secrecy, about what they can say about the business they do and what they can’t They talk about non-disclosure agreements and why it’s important for everyone to sign one, plus why Andy wrote and published his plain speaking Three Wise Monkeys NDA. Andy gets all emotional about Alex’s twenty-first birthday and can’t quite believe that Anna’s never heard of Blackpool illuminations.
This episode is sponsored by Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don’t want a big, complex CMS and by Ske...
2013-05-271h 03
Unfinished BusinessWould you like a little more Star Trek with your lens flareWhile Anna’s away in Amsterdam, Andy talks with designer Laura Kalbag about Star Trek Into Darkness, how they name wifi networks and whether location really affects their businesses. They discuss about how to find good sub-contractors and the differences between working for clients direct or via third-parties.
This episode is sponsored by Slide + Stage — become a better presenter with this full-day, intensive masterclass with Aral Balkan. If you’re one of the first twenty people to use our special URL, you’ll get £20 off your ticket price. And by Ghostlab — ‘Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next l...
2013-05-191h 05
Unfinished BusinessIt would’ve been better if they'd heckledIn this week’s episode, Andy tells bad Dad jokes and Anna doesn’t laugh. They answer listeners’ questions about charging expenses and project assets to clients and when it’s appropriate to charge for ‘learning’ time. They talk about making the transition from a steady job to running a new business and why it’s important never to burn bridges, and how to compete with bargain basement website designers.
This episode is sponsored by Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don't want a big, complex CMS and Ben Frain’s fabulous new book, Sass and C...
2013-05-121h 03
Unfinished BusinessBeautiful and talented and makes you sickAnna and Andy talk about biscuits and business software. Anna explains how she uses FreeAgent to keep track of her finances and berates Andy for not trying it. They talk about back-up software and how Stuff and Nonsense use Dropbox to collaborate with clients during projects. Andy runs through his favourite design tools including Gridset and Typecast and no discussion about software would be complete without bemoaning how Adobe are abandoning Fireworks.
This episode is sponsored by 8faces, a limited edition typography magazine, and Handheld, the conference for all things mobile that’s happening in Cardiff, Wales in...
2013-05-061h 01
Unfinished BusinessYou can't put a grown man on a sheepAnna and Andy exchange notes on their workplace setups and some of the tools they use, from hardware to software, and Andy gets distracted by Mutton Bustin'.
This episode is sponsored by Hammer for Mac, the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and Handheld, the conference for all things mobile that’s happening in Cardiff, Wales in November 2013. Get 10% off your ticket with the offer code unfinishedbz.
2013-04-281h 00
Unfinished BusinessThis show’s all about the noisesThis week, Andy’s back from two weeks in Japan and he and Anna talk about his trip Tokyo and Hiroshima. Andy explains why he thinks everyone should visit Hiroshima at least once and Anna opens her presents with loud rustling. They answer listener questions about weekly working, pricing and invoicing and then discuss whether it's a good idea to work while on holiday.
This episode is sponsored by Hammer for Mac, the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and Five Simple Steps and Collection Two of their Pocket Guide series. Tweet your favourite short business ti...
2013-04-211h 09
Unfinished BusinessI just speak YorkshireWhile waiting for Andy's return, Anna chats with her "big brother", the righteous Ryan Taylor. They discuss working from home, apprenticeships, front-end portfolios, and working with a hybrid designer/developer.
This episode is sponsored by Hammer for Mac, the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and Beyond Tellerrand, a conference and workshop event for the web community. Beyond Tellerrand is happening May 27th to the 29th in Düsseldorf in Germany. Use the offer code unfinished4 for 10% off the standard price.
2013-04-141h 05
Unfinished BusinessThis is the year of Ashley BaxterWhile Andy is in Japan, Anna is joined by the amazing Ashley Baxter, who took over her dad's insurance business at 18. They talk about starting out young, learning new skills, determination, vision and overcoming fear.
This episode is sponsored by Hammer for Mac, the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and Five Simple Steps and their Pocket Guide series. Get 10% off Collection One by using the code UNFINISHEDPGC10 at checkout between the 8th and 15th of April.
2013-04-051h 00Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show30th March 2013 - Episode 90Andy was privileged enough to be shown around BBC TV CENTRE 2 days before it was sold. I stood in the same studios where Top of the Pops, News, Blue Peter, Alan Patridge and so many other shows were broadcast from. Gloucester 17 Harlequins 15, BBC TV Centre Closes, North Korea enters 'state of war' with South (Andy panics), Potter and Withnail actor Richard Griffiths dies, Amazon to buy social network site for readers Goodreads and Flying.
2013-03-301h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show23rd March 2013 - Episode 89 (The boys are back together!)The 4 boys are back together for the first time in a while! Group hugs all round and general siliness. No flying for Andy since the 2nd March. Andy loses his phone (leaves it on a train) so the whole word stops! Incinerator up in smoke after 8 year battle,New Quayside cinema opening just months away, UK gas prices surge on supply fears, 'Sexist joke' web developer whistle-blower fired, Cyprus crisis.
2013-03-231h 53
Unfinished BusinessYou’ll want to strangle Scrappy DooAnna and Andy talk about Anna's new limited company, why she needed to set up a company and how she went about doing it. Andy moans about not understanding GitHub (again) and why developer tools often make him feel stupid. After hours, they talk about an episode of Anna's favourite cartoon, Adventure Time. (Andy would like to apologise for the scratchy audio in this week's episode. His beard was itchy but he promises it won't happen again.) This episode is sponsored by Typecast; quickly style type in the browser and check for readability, rendering and beauty as you work...
2013-03-171h 24Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show16th March 2013 - Episode 88 (Rising from the ashes - The SBBS returns!)Well... it didn't start off well! Andy hadn't made the desk live and we were talking to no one for the first 6 minutes - classic Andy! Barry had work today (he was in bed, we find out later!) so couldn't be on the show, but he did the traffic report from his bed! Flying, Traffic, Dreams - Sir Alan Sugar, Comic Relief - 25 years since Lenny Henry started Red Nose day. General rubbish for two hours with Paul and Andy.
2013-03-161h 48
Unfinished BusinessYou can’t press without pressingAnna and Andy talk about the benefits Stuff and Nonsense gained when they ditched daily rates and fixed project pricing and switched to estimating, working and billing in weekly patterns. Andy explains how agile methods can benefit designers and clients, even though he doesn't really know the difference between agile and scrum. After hours, they talk about their movie of the week, Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol 2. This episode is sponsored by Typecast; quickly style type in the browser and check for readability, rendering and beauty as you work, and two Five Simple Steps’ business related books: Web App Success an...
2013-03-111h 36
Unfinished BusinessWe don't work from home, we live at workThis week, Andy and Anna discuss their experience of working from home (or living at work), and some of the techniques that help them block out distractions. They also debate the very important issue of how to make the perfect cup of tea. At the end of the show, they talk about Kill Bill Volume 1 in what will be a regular section about Tarantino movies. This episode is sponsored by Typecast; quickly style type in the browser and check for readability, rendering and beauty as you work, and Beyond Tellerrand a conference and workshop event for the web community...
2013-03-041h 22Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show2nd March 2013 - Episode 87 (The last from the studios in Hardwicke)A very emotional last show to be broadcast from the Studio's at the Old School in Hardwicke. The Studios were packed and we had lots to talk about. Amanda Greenway from Quedgeley People had the following words to say: Before going off air, Andy had a few final words of thanks for all of those who have helped and supported the station over the past 21 months. "We would like to formally thank Stroud District and Hardwicke Parish councils, who believed in us at the start - and that was mainly down to Ian [Butler] and all of the other guys...
2013-03-022h 02
Unfinished BusinessGuaranteed 100% horse meat freeAnna and Andy follow up last week’s episode with listener questions about the professional (and unprofessional) ways to handle business disputes. They also discuss how best to say goodbye to a client and cue up a few movies to watch and talk about ‘after hours’ in the coming weeks.
2013-02-251h 10
Unfinished BusinessNot the kind of guy who would wear a boiler suitAnna and Andy talk about how to get work and how they both found their first clients. Anna gets annoyed about revenge sites and Andy tells, for the first time, how he lost everything and restarted Stuff and Nonsense in 2006.
2013-02-181h 11Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show16th Feb 2013 - Episode 85Flying - Scanner, Arial, Flight Sim, Running (done 10K this week), Andy and Barry's Blog, Bread is bad! Weather - foggy, Traffic - there is some! Andy gets pepper in the eye on Valentines day. We talk about today's newspapers and Chaz N' Dave. News - Asteroid, Russian meteor, Oscar Pistorius denies Reeva Steenkamp South Africa murder, Hunt criticises health trust over whistleblower, UK retail sales fall unexpectedly in January, Horsemeat in food - UK shops hit back over 'silence' and Police officers injured following Gloucester car chase of a BMW stolen from Cheltenham.
2013-02-161h 53
Unfinished BusinessTotal jerk loserAndy and Anna talk about their experiences when they have lost out on business and not got a dream job, doing a bad pitch (Andy has done plenty of those), learning from those mistakes and how not to take it personally when a client moves on.
2013-02-0457 minSevern FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast ShowComedian Zoe Lyons InterviewAndy and the crew spoke Commeidan Zoe Lyons who was really funny and good fun. Zoe explains when she first realised she was funny and that Andy probably shouldn't have that flying lesson today - especially if the were going to be spiders and snakes in it! Zoe tlaks about Kraftwerk and how she secretly wants to be the fith member!
2013-02-0213 min
Unfinished BusinessDeposits, debts and dogsIn this episode, getting paid. Andy and Anna talk about deposits and down-payments, getting paid regularly and what you can do if the unthinkable happens and you have to fight for your money.
2013-01-281h 00
Unfinished BusinessBecause you're worth itIn this episode, the often taboo subject of how to decide what to charge for what you do. Getting the balance between too cheap and too pricey can be tricky, so Andy and Anna share their experiences — including Andy’s infamous ‘double your rate Fridays’ — and how to handle uncomfortable conversations about money.
2013-01-211h 05
Unfinished BusinessMonkey BusinessAndy Clarke and Anna Debenham discuss about why a show about business is important and why one needn’t be boring. They talk about this week’s CES and whether designers and developers might need to buy these new devices. And of course, Andy talks about Planet Of The Apes while Anna nods politely.
2013-01-111h 04Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast ShowDerry from EMF InterviewAndy interviews Derry from EMF ahead of their sellout show at Gloucester Guild Hall (where the video to Unbelievable was shot). Derry tells Andy how the band started and what it was like in the beginning. What Parlophone were like to work with and memories from the past. He also mentions what could lay ahead for EMF!
2012-12-1521 minSevern FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show15th Dec 2012 - Episode 76It's EMF Day on Severn FM and Andy interviews Derry from EMF ahead of their sellout show at Gloucester Guild Hall (where the video to Unbelievable was shot). Caro bangs on about X Factor whilst Barry and Andy ridicule it, Rebekah Brooks gets minted! Christmas tunes and the top 5.
2012-12-151h 53Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show25 Aug 2012 - Episode 61Andy, Bazzington, Petey. Apple wins battle over Samsung. Andy has a "baddy finger". It was Barry's fault.
2012-08-251h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show11 Feb 2012 - Episode 34Andy, Caro and the Baz along with special guest "The Humming"....Andy talks about the BBC visit.
2012-02-111h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show26 Dec 2011 - Episode 23Andy Clarke hosts on his own a non festive show during the festive period.
2011-12-261h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show24 Dec 2011 - Episode 22Andy Clarke with Paul Alcock from Monkey Face. Paul does a couple of SevernFM unplugged episodes.
2011-12-241h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show15 Dec 2011 - Episode 13Andy Clarke and Paul Alcock, lead singer with Monkey Face along with Evil Baz
2011-12-151h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show7 Dec 2011 - Episode 5Andy Clarke and Paul Alcock, lead singer with Monkey Face chew the fat and play some tracks!
2011-12-071h 57Severn FM® - Severn Bore Breakfast Show3 Dec 2011 - Episode 1The very first SBBS and very first programme broadcast on FM for Severn FM. With Andy Clarke, Barry Kirby and Caro Kingsnorth.
2011-12-031h 57