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Why Not? & What If?S2E5 – Paul Cashmore from Channel 4’s Hunted: Fame, Ego and the Man Behind the Hunter (Part 1)Send us a textWe got caught – properly.In this episode of Why Not? & What If?, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with someone most of us know as “that bloke off the telly” – Paul Cashmore, one of the original Hunters from Channel 4’s hit series Hunted and Celebrity Hunted.But this isn’t just fan chat. It’s the story of what happens behind the persona – and what being in the public eye really does to how we see ourselves and each other.From a 15-year-old kid...
2025-12-0541 minWhy Not? & What If?S2E4 - HR Is Dead (Kind Of): Wrestling, Stand-Up Comedy & Blowing Up Bullsh*t Training with Toby KhengSend us a textHR is supposed to care about people.So why does so much of it feel like policy updates, tick-box training and vibes of “please sign to say you’ve read this”?In this episode of Why Not and What If, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with HR disruptor, stand-up comic and former chef-turned-wrestler Toby Kheng (Founder of Freeformers) to ask a very simple question:If HR vanished tomorrow... would anyone actually notice?Together they dive into a very spicy m...
2025-11-281h 07Why Not? & What If?S2E3 - Lonely at the Top: C-Suite Leadership Energy, Psychological Safety & Coaching That Actually HelpsSend us a textC-suite roles are supposed to be the pinnacle of a career… so why do so many senior leaders feel exhausted, isolated and secretly wondering if they’re “doing leadership wrong”?In this episode of Why Not and What If, Siobhán Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with change maker consultant Simon Phillips to unpack leadership energy – and why understanding your natural impact style can be the difference between burnout and genuinely loving your work.Together they explore:Why your energy patterns as a leader matt...
2025-11-201h 09Why Not? & What If?S2E2 - ADHD, Microtraumas & Neuro-Inclusion at Work (with Chris Hood, Neurobridge)Send us a textIn this episode of Why Not and What If, hosts Siobhan Godden and Andy Cracknell sit down with Chris Hood, Head of Coaching and Community at Neurobridge, for a refreshingly honest conversation about neurodiversity — what it really means, why it matters, and how understanding it can reshape how we see ourselves and others.Chris opens up about his own ADHD diagnosis, sharing how it shaped his mental health, self-esteem, and identity. Together, they explore the misconceptions, microtraumas, an...
2025-11-141h 02Why Not? & What If?S1E4 - From Nappies to Networking: The Guilt, Grit and Growth of Working MumsSend us a textWorking mums shouldn’t have to choose between nappies or networking – but it often feels like they do.In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dig into what really happens to a woman’s career, confidence and identity after having a baby. Sparked by a listener question from Jasmine in Australia, they unpack the messy reality of going from maternity leave back into meetings, targets and “business as usual” –...
2025-08-0658 minWhy Not? & What If?S1E1 - Letting Go: Founder Syndrome & the Art of DelegationSend us a textFounder-CEOs, SME owners and senior leaders who struggle to let go of the day-to-day, this one’s for you.In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dive into the moment every founder has to face: when you’re no longer the right person to run the business you built. They explore why some leaders cling on and stall growth, while others have the self-awareness to step aside, stay in their lane and let s...
2025-07-1833 minWhy Not? & What If?S1E2 - Names, Identity & Patriarchy: Why Surnames Still MatterSend us a textWhy do we still expect families to share one surname – and why is it usually his?In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dive into the tangled world of surnames, marriage and identity. From women taking (or not taking) their partner’s name, to double-barrelled surnames, passport checks at borders and awkward moments at the school gate, they explore what our naming traditions say about family, culture and p...
2025-07-1839 min
Broken Oars PodcastEpisode 66: Professor Andy Lane, the world's greatest sports psychologist on mental strategies, automating psychological interventions and how many guitars are enough?The world's greatest rowing podcast makes a further claim to be regarded as the world's best sporting podcast by returning with yet another world-class practitioner.
Honestly, how many have we had now?
Hundreds. If not thousands. Hodge. Eric. Sally. Drew. Jack. Jezz. Pete ... the lists are long, the tapestry of episodes and insights vast, colourful and eye-catching.
And following on from Professor Andy Jones, the beetroot guy, we're back with Professor Andy Lane.
A competitive boxer and athlete who transitioned into sports psychology, Andy...
2024-08-091h 44
Front RowChuck D of Public Enemy on watercolours; author Jacqueline Crooks; artist Andy HoldenChuck D on his watercolour art. He is regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest MCs with his powerful lyrical dexterity a key component in Public Enemy's international success, but what is less well known is that visual art was his first passion. It's a love that he has returned to in recent years and he joins Front Row to discuss the first collection of his watercolour and pen paintings.Plus author Jacqueline Crooks on her first novel, Fire Rush, which has been nominated for the Women’s Prize For Fiction. 16 years in the making, it draws on ma...
2023-05-1742 min
The Burges Salmon Pensions PodSeason 2 Episode 4 -What is good pension scheme governance? – the Single Code, Cyber Security and liberation scamsIn this 17 minute episode, Helen Cracknell and Chris Brown are joined by Andy Prater to discuss the latest updates on good scheme governance.
We discuss how trustees are preparing for the Single Code, practical suggestions for ensuring cyber security resilience and the latest updates on pension scams.
2022-07-0417 min
SoCal Hockey TalkAnaheim Ducks Trades and What It's Like To Participate In The OlympicsAndy Zilch and B.J. MacPherson analyze the Anaheim Ducks trade deadline moves. Gulls forward Hunter Drew joins to discuss his shift from the defensive position and his journey to the AHL that nearly saw him stop playing the sport. Former Gull, Adam Cracknell, concludes the show by sharing his experiences participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
2022-03-2453 min
Last Word On Spurs'Spurs Sink Stoke'Host Richard Cracknell was joined by Lee McQueen, Jamie Brown from Daily Hotspur and Chris Cowlin as the Last Word On Spurs returned.
Tottenham moved to within two wins of a first major trophy since 2008 after seeing off Championship Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.
Gareth Bale's third goal since returning on loan from Real Madrid saw Jose Mourinho's side take the lead, the Wales forward beating Andy Lonergan with a flicked header from Harry Winks' wonderful delivery.
Spurs were dominant and should have scored more before half-time but Lonergan, part of Liverpool's title-winning...
2020-12-242h 07
GullsCastEpisode 15: San Diego Gulls Hockey 2019-20 SeasonAndy Zilch talks with former Gull, Adam Cracknell, about his first year playing in China and his first-hand experiences regarding the pandemic. Andrew Poturalski also joins the GullsCast with reflection on his season thus far and gives us insight on the culture in Buffalo, New York.
2020-04-2742 min
Kizzi's Friday Game ChangersKizzi meets Andy Cracknell, Digital Awareness Game Changer & Strategist at GC Index. Friday 30 August 2019Andy Cracknell has spent most of his working life driving change and disrupting organisations to push for better results. His career spans a number of industries - from Telecomms to Recruitment & Law Enforcement to Finance across public, private and charity sectors. Andy lives by the ethos that it’s about impact and contribution – not everyone is a Game Changer but everyone can make a game-changing impact and contribution. The GC Index is the organimetric that liberates everyone to make a positive impact in their world.It shows individuals, teams and organisations, how they can make their best contri...
2019-08-1050 min
GullsCast3-27 AHL PBP - San Jose Barracuda vs San Diego Gulls - CompactoThe San Diego Gulls host the San Jose Barracuda with a battle for second place in the Pacific Division on the line. Andy Zilch and B.J. MacPherson bring you all the fast skating, hard hitting action from the Pechanga Arena. San Diego conceded two goals early in the first. A late period tally in the opening frame and a goal by Adam Cracknell, his first points in six games, drew the Gulls to even as play begin in the third period. Could the Gulls erase a two goal deficit and secure its place in the division as the...
2019-03-2806 minGullsCast3-27 AHL PBP - San Jose Barracuda vs San Diego Gulls - 3rd PeriodWith under five minutes to play in the second period, Adam Cracknell ended a six game pointless drought with an equalizer. At the end of forty minutes of hockey, San Diego drew to even 2-2. Andy Zilch and B.J. MacPherson bring you all the fast skating, hard hitting action from the Pechanga Arena. Can the Gulls erase a two goal deficit to earn precious points as they position for the playoffs?
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2019-03-2852 minGullsCast3-6 AHL PBP – Stockton Heat Vs San Diego Gulls – 2nd PeriodAfter a wild, back and forth first period of play, the San Diego Gulls and Stockton Heat were locked in a 2-2 tie heading into the second period. Kalle Kossila and Adam Cracknell led the way for San Diego, and goalie Jeff Glass stopped 11 of the 13 shots he faced.
Can the Gulls push forward and take a lead in the second period, or will Stockton turn up the Heat and grab a hold of the lead? Andy Zilch and B.J. MacPherson bring you all of the fast-skating, hard-hitting action from the Pechanga Arena! Click...
2019-03-071h 00GullsCast2-20 AHL PBP – Tucson Roadrunners Vs San Diego Gulls – 2nd PeriodAfter a wild first period, the Gulls held a 3-1 lead over their Pacific Division rival Tucson Roadrunners heading into the second period. Adam Cracknell, Sam Steel and Sam Carrick scored for San Diego, and Jeff Glass made a flurry of saves to keep the Gulls out in front.
Can the Gulls extend their lead? Or will Tucson strike back in the second period? Andy Zilch and B.J. MacPherson bring you all the fast-skating, hard-hitting action from the Pechanga Arena. Click below to listen to the game!
2019-02-2155 min