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The Undead Symphony Episode 288: InterlopersSend us a textA surprising find on TUBI. Now, before I start, let me repeat myself yet again by giving you m definition of a zombie. A zombie is someone who is no longer in control. They could, like in the movies of the 1930s to 1950s, be controlled by a voodoo priest. They are under a spell. And no longer in control. In the 60s and 70s radiation was the enemy and so it was radiation sickness warping the brain, causing them to be homicidal and no longer in control. Chemicals too. Think of The...

2025-11-1947 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 270: Evilution (2008)Send us a text2007 3.7/10 on IMDB and 12% on Rotten TomatoesA microscopic alien form is secretly used by the army to resurrect dead soldiers. After an experiment gone wrong, a scientist steals the last specimen and hides out in a residential building hoping to reverse the damage. One fateful night the alien lifeform is set loose and turns the residence into the walking dead. He must find a way to destroy the alien possessed before the end of the human race.When an alien life form resurrects the dead and turns them on...

2025-10-0241 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 259: MadS (2024)Send us a textAnd I am back from a few nights in a cabin in the woods to work on the book and today I was at Frightfest 2025 down in Leicester Square were slasher 213 Bones was showing as I turned up for my merch, and now I am home and onto something different, French, 2024, MadS on Shudder.August 4th 2023 Party night. One single shot, (although like the show Adolescence, it took several takes, 5 in this case to get it 100% right). Is it a bad trip? Or is it something else? One thing for sure...

2025-08-2547 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 252: In the Flesh Darren and Michael recapSend us a textAfter two seasons and 9 hours of dare I call it entertainment? Michael and I recap our time in Roarton. Did we love it? We certainly enjoyed season 1. Season 2 less so, but it is certainly worth a watch. There are precious few zombie shows out there, and even fewer that re worth your time. Our recommendation? Watch season 1. Maybe season 2 if you have the ability to filter out dozens of pointless and incomplete plot lines and inane unnecessary characters.

2025-08-1146 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 239: 28 Years Later with Brian from ZombpocalypseSend us a textAfter having Steph from Listeners of the Dead on last week to explain the thinking behind her 4/10 for the much anticipated 28 Years Later, we have Brian from Zombpocalypse to discuss the rationale behind his 10/10.Michael really liked the movie but only gave it 7/10.Darren thought it wasn't as bad as some people have made it out to be, but it wasn't the movie he wanted. There was just much wrong with it, pointing at Alex Garland dialing it in as he was too focused on his own movies.

2025-07-131h 21

The Undead Symphony Episode 235: 28 Years Later with Steph GrantSend us a textAnd so here we are, a week after seeing a movie we have waited 18 years for (or 23 year for some), a movie so eagerly anticipated we bought the themed beer and drank the kool aid. But the reality was very different to the trailer. So what did Stephanie from Listeners of the Dead, Michael and I think about the Danny Boyle and Alex Garland blockbuster 28 Years Later? Well, you will need to listen to find out.SPOILER WARNING: We didn't agree.Michael 7/10Darren 6.5/10 but he was ok...

2025-07-061h 12

The Undead Symphony Episode 233: 28 Years LaterSend us a textThere will be a nice balanced conversation about the franchise to date with Brian over at Zombpocalypse and Michael. There will also be a Michael and Darren catch up that will cover Transit 17 (now equal worst scoring with Night of the Flatulating Dead) and ChatGPT's worst zombie movie of all time Zombie Nightmare with Adam West and Shawn Levy. But that is not this episode.In sunny Corfu I went to see the much anticipated 28 Years Later, the sequel we have been waiting 18 years for, and in some quarters 23 years for...

2025-06-2740 min

Section 1904 PREVIEW: "Where is Darren Smith now?"Darren Smith and John Gennaro talk about shopping at Costco, personal grooming habits, and the faultiness of artificial intelligence before diving into the Padres' loss to the Dodgers last night (and if Dylan Cease was throwing at Andy Pages) and wondering if the Pacers should let an injured Tyrese Haliburton play in game 6 of the NBA Finals.Please share this podcast so that people that are looking for Darren Smith can find him! Artificial intelligence is of no help.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at...

2025-06-1720 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 226: Burying the Ex (2014) chat with Michael and DarrenSend us a textAnton Yelchin (we love him) and Oliver Cooper (we love him) as half-brothers from the same sack star in this Joe Dante (Gremlins/The Howling) rom zom com and we loved it. It joins Shaun of the Dead and Warm Bodies as an entry level zombie movie you could watch on a date, with grandma or the kids. Here is the chat! With special guest intro from the man we love, Bruce in As as know it and Travis in this... the wonderful Oliver Cooper

2025-06-1241 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 225: Michael and Darren talk World Ends at Camp Z and the ChatGPT Top 10Send us a textAfter my scathing review of World Ends at Camp Z Michael tries to defend it, whilst CHATGPT throws up a very obvious top 10 zombie movies and a new worst? We shall have to see.

2025-06-1044 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 219: Micheal and Darren Infected RecapSend us a textWe do this from time to time, we see a movie that we need to discuss. Despite it being a B-movie set in Brighton, with annoying students, bad CGI helicopters and arguably the worst sound mix of any movie, there is enough there to like. Infected (2021) or Darkest Day (2015). It was no Pro Wrestlers v Zombies. How dare you!4.5/10

2025-06-0440 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 215: Darren and Michael's Resident Evil Movie recapSend us a textOk, we finally made it through the confusing world of Paul W S Anderson's Resident Evil, an inconsistent bag of cat if ever there was one.

2025-05-271h 07

Section 1904 Darren returns home from SpainDarren Smith is back is Imperial Beach and caught enough of the San Diego FC win on the plane to discuss it with John Gennaro before they turn their attention to the Padres and the NBA Playoffs.Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work for as little as $5/month.

2025-05-1518 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 211: Darren and Michael Catch-up EpisodeSend us a textIn this wide ranging catch-up we talk all the things we have been up to, the movies we have seen, plus 28 Years Later, Festival of the Dead and the main point of the pod, selling each other Zombie Repellent and Zombies Christmas Apocalypse. A fun chat was hadZombie Repellent 5/10Festival of the Dead 4/10Zombies Christmas Apocalypse 3/1028 Years breaking even at the box office? Unlikely

2025-05-0657 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Alexander McWilliam – Presentation Anxiety | MBM Expert InterviewPerformance Psychology Consultant, Dr. Alexander McWilliam, Talks Presentation Anxiety and Performing Under Pressure with MBM CEO, Darren A. Smith. Join Darren as he asks; 'What makes Dr. McWilliam the best person to talk Presentation Anxiety?'. With perhaps the only PhD, globally, that specialises in why and how we feel nervous when public speaking, Dr. McWilliam has the utmost knowledge and expertise on how to combat presentation anxiety. Watch or listen to the podcast episode to experience Darren and Alexander exploring the ins and outs of this subject. Click the Image Above to Watch the Full Episode on YouTube. Read The...

2025-04-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Clare Walker – Personal Values Coaching Cards | Expert InterviewDiscover the Personal Values Coaching Card deck with Expert, Clare Walker Dive into a great discussion between Clare Walker, expert in Personal Values and Darren A. Smith, MBM CEO. Here, the pair talk about why Clare is perfect author of this deck, due to her expertise, training and extensive career experience, how the deck works and what you can do to improve your coaching whilst utilising Coaching Cards. Watch the full podcast on YouTube by clicking the image above. Read the full Personal Values podcast transcript below: Clare Walker, Vodafone 0:04 Yeah. Darren A. Smith 0:06 OK, so the whole thing is pro...

2025-03-2820 min

Section 1904 Darren & John are starting a media companyWelcome to Section 1904, a modern media company that is San Diego-based and mostly sports-focused. Darren Smith and John Gennaro explain what they're starting with, what they hope to grow it into and why they hope that other San Diego sports fans will join the section.Sign up today at Section1904.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work for as little as $5/month.

2025-03-2627 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 205: Dead Zone (2022)Send us a textWell, hot shit, we are back for another episode. Well I am, hi. This is the Undead Symphony with me Darren Smith. And in this episode I am watching Dead Zone, not the Stephen King paranormal movie with Christopher Qalken, or the show with Anthony Michael hall, this is a zombie sci fi tech armour movie starring Michael Jai White, of Spawn Fame, Jeff Fahey of Lawnmower man fame, and Chad Michael Collins from the Sniper movie series.The blurbAn elite team of soldiers who, to stop the...

2025-03-2442 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Ruth Taylor – Parenting Coaching Cards | Expert InterviewParenting Coach Ruth Taylor Talks the What, Why and How of our Parenting Coaching Cards with MBM CEO Darren A. Smith In this exclusive discussion, Ruth touches on why her experience as a parent herself and her training as a soft skills facilitator makes her the perfect coach to have written our deck of 80 parenting coaching cards. Ruth and Darren cover the what, the why and the how of this deck of coaching cards, together with a few key pieces of advice and guidance that can be found in this brand new deck! Click Here to Watch the Full Podcast o...

2025-03-2400 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 204: Return of the Living StephSend us a textIn this episode we welcome back the wonderful Stephanie Grant from the Listeners of the Dead Podcast for a chat. No real agenda, more a chat about what we have seen and liked, what we have seen and didn't like, what we are looking forward to, and what we've been up to and future plans. We also take the top 25 or so most recognizable TV and movie zombies to get to a consensus of our top 3.It's relaxed. Come get relaxed with us. And if you are very, very good, we...

2025-03-211h 15

The Undead Symphony Episode 203: Die Alone (2024)Send us a textDie Alone is a 2024 Canadian horror thriller film written and directed by Lowell Dean. The film stars Carrie-Anne Moss, Douglas Smith, and Frank Grillo. It tells the story of a young man with amnesia who joins forces with a hardened survivalist during a zombie like outbreak, as they set out to find his missing girlfriend. And fortunately for us, it is on AMAZON at the moment, so saves me wading through the DVD cesspool I have at the moment.People have likening it to Memento with the a...

2025-03-1438 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 200: Event HorizonSend us a textOur 200th episode and the end of season 6 of the podcast. It is a like a gender reveal party, but rather than blue or pink powder it is just blood and guts in pletiful supply. Before the Resident Evil series Paul WS Anderson actually made decent movies, starting with Shopping starring Jude Law he went onto making the popular first Mortal Kombat, the one with Christopher Lambert as Raiden. And then came this, 1997, and it was, as Darren describes it "Hellraiser in Space."So with a lovable cast of L...

2025-03-0547 min

Section 1904 Darren Smith previews SDFC's 1st home game & remembers Gene HackmanLucky you! Darren Smith is back, virtually this time, to join me on the podcast for a 2nd time this week. We spent the first 40 minutes or so getting excited about SDFC’s inaugural home game at Snapdragon Stadium before touching on San Diego Padres spring training, remembering Gene Hackman, and responding to Jesse Marsch’s comments about relations between USA and Canada. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.substack.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media comp...

2025-02-281h 07

Section 1904 Darren Smith talks SDFC's big win over LA GalaxyDarren and John talk about SDFC winning their first MLS game, what we've seen from Padres Spring Training, the red-hot St. John's men's basketball team and This Week In Trump. The SDPD stop by about halfway through to find out how the guys got into a bar that was closed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.substack.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support...

2025-02-251h 13

Section 1904 Darren Smith on Padres Spring Training, SDFC's 1st game, SNL50 & NBA All-Star GameDarren Smith joins John Gennaro (yes, again) to talk about everything that has happened since they got together last week.It’s the first match week for SDFC, the San Diego Padres appear to be going for it and the guys have thoughts on the SNL 50th anniversary special, the NBA All-Star Game and Elon Musk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.substack.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our co...

2025-02-191h 31

The Undead Symphony Episode 196: REC3 GenesisSend us a textNow I know what you are going to say – Darren you are hopping all over the place man…. Stay on track…But no, I saw REC4 Apocalypse back in Episode 62, and in Episode 139 we saw the second of the US Quarantine movies. REC and Quarantine are virtually the same film. But yeah, I get it, I am all over the place, but what are you going to do about it? I just watched 6 resident evil movies in order, in a row, and got progressively depressed about how inconsistent, bad, and full of thi...

2025-02-1833 min

Section 1904 Darren Smith on Super Bowl LIX, Padres Spring Training & This Week in TrumpDarren Smith is in Florida, drinking Sicilian margaritas and generating thoughts on Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, the San Diego Padres (with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training tomorrow) and This Week In Trump. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.substack.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work for as little as $5/month.

2025-02-111h 06

Section 1904 Darren Smith returns to talk fires, Padres, Roki Sasaki & SDFCDarren and John are still unemployed and still talking into microphones, this time at Darren’s house in Imperial Beach. This conversation jumps all over the place, but it’s well worth your time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.substack.comSection 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work for as little as $5/month.

2025-01-141h 18

Section 1904 The view from unemployment with Darren SmithYou remember Darren Smith! He’s that guy from the radio who has been guesting on every podcast in town since he left radio. I lied and told him I had a podcast so that he’d come up and chat with me about the state of sports media, the Padres cutting spending, San Diego sports fandom, the future MLS team, dreams of an NBA arena in Mission Valley and so much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.subs...

2025-01-071h 18

Making Business Matter (MBM)Darren Smith – Negotiation Skills Training Webinar for KuwaitMastering the Art of Negotiation: Strategies, Insights, and Real-World Solutions Explore the art of negotiation with a distinguished group of professionals in this Negotiation Skills Training Webinar - Kuwait. Today, we're joined by Darren A. Smith, a seasoned expert in negotiation strategies and the founder of the innovative Sticky Learning methodology. Darren will guide us through some of the most effective techniques for achieving success in high-stakes negotiations, drawing from his extensive experience. Also joining us are Suha Isaac SCV, a dynamic facilitator and partner in bringing this invaluable knowledge to Kuwait, where she has been instrumental in fostering leadership...

2024-12-2400 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 180: Gen Z (Episode 1)Send us a textWe bring season 7 to a close with this effort from Channel 4 in the UK, a channel with a pedigree that includes Spaced, Drop the Dead Donkey, Trigger Happy TV, Black Books, Big Brother and more. It brought us Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright, and Dead Set by Black Mirror's Charlier Brooker. Although I would insist you watch the Brazilian remake Reality Z instead.This steaming turn left in a bag on my porch my Michael Avery does not live up the aforementioned billing. It is not good at all...

2024-12-0130 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Derrick Chevalier – Negotiating the Rope-A-Dope |Expert InterviewHow Embracing Nervousness and Understanding Human Factors Can Transform Your Deals In this podcast with negotiation expert Derek Chevalier, we dive into the secrets of mastering negotiations and transforming your approach from amateur to pro. Discover how to leverage your own nervousness to your advantage with the surprising strategy of "rope-a-dope," and learn why understanding the human element in negotiations is crucial for success. With insights that go beyond mere tactics, Chevalier's advice reveals how to effectively manage complex negotiations, understand the hidden roles of all participants, and craft strategies that make you the master of your negotiation game. Ready...

2024-09-1000 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 146: Night of the Animated DeadSend us a textIn this episode we watch, review and try to justify the existence of the 2021 Night of the Animated Dead Starring Battelstar Galactica's Katie Sackhoff and Transformers Josh Duhamel along with the West Wing's Dulé Hill as Ben and Canadian Scream Queen Katharine Isabelle as Barbara. It is a pretty poorly drawn scene by scene remake of the 1968 original with a few added elements. Personally (this is Darren typing this) I think it did add a few elements that made it worthwhile and the poor animated made me focus more on the v...

2024-05-211h 17

The Undead Symphony Episode 115: Live EscapeSend us a textA new theme on the found footage horror genre, this is supposedly, but clearly not as we get time updates, a real-time footage horror movie. Written by, directed by and starring Joe Lujan as Pete, with Bryant Smith as his partner Jensen, two cops (bad boys bad boys whatcha gonna do?) are called to a homeless shelter after the discovery of a body.IMDB gave it 2.9 and I can see why, as an average of people who loved it or hated it. I can see what Lujan was trying to do...

2024-02-0141 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 111: Zeta - When the Dead AwakenSend us a textIndonesia 2019 (our 30th country covered) - high schooler Deon (Jeff Smith) lives with his mother, who suffers from early onset Alzheimer's. His estranged father is a scientist working for the government. A waterborne parasite starts turning people into zombies or Zetas, with two variants and we see Deon head home from school and attempt to survive the zombie outbreak with a mother who wanders off, does not understand what is going on, and causes them both to be in danger.In a race against time his father and the military have...

2024-01-1737 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Where Do C-Suites Go for Support? | Expert Kim RandallIt Can Be Loney at the Top - But C-Suite Coaching Cards Can Help Join C-Suite Coach, Kim Randall and our very own Darren Smith, as they talk about support for C-Suite (executive-level managers). Face it, sometimes it gets lonely at the top, especially when everyone is rushing to you for support. Explore Kim's passion for delving into the human side of leaders, helping them to connect with who they are as a person as well as a leader. If you're a leader or want to offer support, make sure to check out this podcast. Click the image above to w...

2023-11-2730 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)I Can’t Get My Prospects to Reply, What Can I Do? | George ArahamUse HBDI to Get Your Prospects to Reply Are you fed up with not getting hold of your prospects? Learn to use the HBDI quadrant to your advantage and get prospects to reply. Join us in this fourth instalment of this HBDI series with Darren Smith and George Araham. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith Hi and welcome to the world's stickiest learning. I'm here with George Araman. George, how are you? George Hi Darren, I'm good. How are you? George I'm sure it won't be. Darren A. Smith Hey, I'm good. I'm good. I'm...

2023-11-0823 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)I Don’t Know How to Manage Conflict at Work | George ArahamUse HBDI to Manage Conflict at Work Looking to manage conflict at Work? Well, you can use HBDI, the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument. Join us in this third instalment of this HBDI series with Darren Smith and George Araham. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, you're at the home of the world's stickiest learning. My name's Darren Smith, and this is George Araman. George, how are you? George: I'm great, Darren. Thank you. How are you today? Darren A. Smith: I am good. I'm good. I'm keen to share with our listeners about HBDI...

2023-10-2723 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Team is Not Performing Well, What Can I Do? | George ArahamUse HBDI to Build a High-Performing Team My team is not performing well, so what can I do? Well, you can use HBDI to Build a High Performing Team. Our second video in this HBDI series is all about building high-performing teams. Join Darren and George as they explore ways you can super-boost your team for success. You Can Read the Full HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and I'm here with George Araman. George, how are you? George: Hi Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: Very good, very good. We're at the home...

2023-10-2623 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Negotiations Always Get to an Annoying StalemateUse HBDI to Understand Your Opponent to Avoid Stalemates Does you constantly reach a negotiation stalemate? Well, today's podcast will explore using HBDI to avoid a negotiation stalemate. Join Darren Smith and George Araham as they tackle this exciting topic. You Can Read the Full Negotiation and HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and you're the home of sticky learning. We are with George Harran. George, hello. George: Hello, how are you, Darren? Darren A. Smith: Hello. Hey, I'm good. I'm good. So I'm Darren, this is George. And we're here today to talk with...

2023-10-2030 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)My Negotiations Always Get to an Annoying StalemateUse HBDI to Understand Your Opponent to Avoid Stalemates Does your negotiation always get to an annoying stalemate? Well, today's podcast will explore using HBDI to avoid a negotiation stalemate. Join Darren Smith and George as they tackle this exciting topic. You Can Read the Full Negotiation and HBDI Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, my name's Darren Smith and you're the home of sticky learning. We are with George Harran. George, hello. George: Hello, how are you, Darren? Darren A. Smith: Hello. Hey, I'm good. I'm good. So I'm Darren, this is George. And we're here today to talk...

2023-10-2030 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 90: The Girl with all the Gifts with Stephanie from Listeners of the DeadSend us a textThis week we have been joined by the awesome Steph from Listeners of the Dead podcast as she and Michael get to watch for the first time one of my favourite movies The Girl with all the Gifts starring Paddy Considine, Glen Close, Gemma Arterton and Sennia Nanua as Stephanie, I mean Melanie!I reviewed this back in Episode 13, so didn't include the preamble/summary plot, you can find it there if you want to listen.This is us chatting all things zombie, with movie preferences, observations of US v...

2023-09-061h 20

Making Business Matter (MBM)Personal Values Coaching Cards | Expert Interview – Clare WalkerDiscover the Personal Rule Book Join Clare Walker - a practise leader at Vodafone, an expert in personal values, and Darren Smith - the chief executive officer at MBM, as they explore the exciting topic of personal values. Discover the trick to finding your number one value with Clare using a special tool - personal values coaching cards. Our new addition to our set of cards is Personal values coaching cards. Unlike other cards, these are not questions, but rather one word. There are about 70 cards in this exciting new pack! Check out the podcast to learn more! You Can...

2023-08-2428 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Andrew Stotts – How Can I Be a Better Negotiator | Expert InterviewExpert Tips for the World of Negotiation Join Darren A. Smith, Dr. Anthony, and Andrew Stotts from the Weird Human podcast, as they tackle how to be a better negotiator. You Can Read the Full 'Better Negotiator' Transcript Below Andrew Stotts: So guys, so first of all, welcome to another edition of the Weird Human Podcast. Our 25th actually. So we've got some fantastic guests again today. Huge. As usual. I'm joined by the brilliant Dr Anthony, but also today, which I'm joined by the Fantastic Darren Smith. I've known Darren for many, many, many, many years. And we've worked...

2023-08-0936 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 52: The Way Home 2 and Pride Prejudice and ZombiesSend us a textTwo movies that couldn't be more different, but two movies I thoroughly enjoyed. After a dumpster dive into YouTube I chanced upon a bad Chinese zombie movie (The Way Home) that I had to skim, but then I learned of the sequel, well not really a sequel but same genre/writer/director I am guessing. Also not sure where the Home in The Way Home is, as in The Way Home 2 they are already at home, the zombie apocalypse has happened and widowed father of a baby Hu Bohin lives in a rotting...

2023-03-031h 20

Making Business Matter (MBM)Recruitment Industry: What is Right Could Be Written on a Stamp!Shits and Giggles with HR Episode #1 What is Right About the Recruitment Industry Could Be Written on a Stamp! Join Lisa Haggar and Katrina Collier to discuss what is wrong with the recruitment industry. The horror stories of people going through 6 rounds to get a job and then getting no reply, or how people receiving job offers then leave their job, only to be told that the job they applied for & won, has been made redundant before they even start! Sharing Resources Mentioned By Katrina in the Podcast Katrina's Website The Robot-Proof Recruiter Getting back to people: https://circlebackinitiative.com/ ...

2022-11-0439 min

Making Business Matter Recruitment Industry: What is Right Could Be Written on a Stamp!Shits and Giggles with HR Episode #1 What is Right About the Recruitment Industry Could Be Written on a Stamp! Join Lisa Haggar and Katrina Collier to discuss what is wrong with the recruitment industry. The horror stories of people going through 6 rounds to get a job and then getting no reply, or how people receiving job offers then leave their job, only to be told that the job they applied for & won, has been made redundant before they even start! Sharing Resources Mentioned By Katrina in the Podcast Katrina's Website The Robot-Proof Recruiter Getting back to people: https://circlebackinitiative.com/ ...

2022-11-0439 min

The Undead Symphony Episode 2: Patient Zero and PontypoolSend us a textIn the second episode I take a look at a couple of movies that take the zombie genre in different directions, adding new elements to the theme. We have Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci in Patient Zero with smart, conniving infected and Stephen McHattie in the out there Pontypool and it's brilliant transfer mechanism for the viris.

2022-07-2325 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 22: Retailer Results Season – Will they be requiring Monies? with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithRetailer Results Season - Will they be Requiring Monies? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-second episode of Grocery Guru discussing Retailer Results Season and many of the retailers who are coming to their year-end and negotiations will be tough. Retailer Results Season - Will they be requiring Monies? You Can Read the Full Retailer Results Season Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to the weekly episode. We're on number 22, and we're with the Grocery Guru, that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Very good, Darren. Are you well? Darren A. S...

2021-03-3000 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 21: Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithHagglebots and Fishing Grenades Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twenty-first episode of Grocery Guru discussing supermarkets using Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades Hagglebots and fishing grenades You Can Read the Full Hagglebots and Fishing Grenades Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're here with us on episode 21 with the Grocery Guru. Andrew, our grocery guru, how are you? Andrew Grant: Very well, Darren, yeah. You? You good? Darren A. Smith: Yes, very good. Andrew, this week we are talking about hagglebot, something you know something about, I think. Andrew Grant: Wasn't that Robbie Coltrane in the...

2021-03-3000 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 20: Morrisons Supermarket’s Preliminary Results Post Covid with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithMorrisons' Preliminary Results Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twentieth episode of Grocery Guru discussing Morrison's supermarkets' preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 31st January 2021. You Can Read the Full Morrisons' Preliminary Results Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 20 of our weekly chat with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Very good, thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good, good. Okay, so in this week's 10-minute chat with the Grocery Guru, we're going to talk about Morrisons' preliminary results, because they're the first after COVID, is...

2021-03-1500 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 19: Amazon Fresh & Its New Checkout Less and Frictionless Store with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithAmazon Fresh Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the nineteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the topic of discussion is the new Amazon Fresh store in Ealing, London and its innovative new checkout less and frictionless operation. You Can Read the Full Amazon Fresh Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 19 with the Grocery Guru, that is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. Yeah. Very good thank you. Very good indeed. Darren A. Smith: Hey, hey. Good, good. Our topic this week, I believe is something to do with our friends at...

2021-03-0900 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 18: The New Normal, & Preparing for a Fierce Supermarket War with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithDiscussing the New Normal and Impending Supermarket War Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighteenth episode of Grocery Guru. Today, the discussion focusses on the new normal and preparing for a fierce supermarket war. Forecasting budgets will be very hard, and the only certainty is uncertainty. You Can Read the Full Supermarket War Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 18 of Grocery Guru. And we're here with that guru, Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Morning, Darren. You well? Darren A. Smith: I'm good, I'm good. I saw Boris' announcement like most of the UK...

2021-03-0100 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Micro Fulfilment Centres with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep17: Micro Fulfilment Centres Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventeenth episode of Grocery Guru discussing micro fulfilment centres and the 15-minute ordering window. A new breed of start-ups competing with Amazon to take your order and deliver within 15-minutes. You Can Read the Full Micro Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to week 17 of The Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: I'm very good. I'm glad to say spring is in the air by the looks of your shirt, Darren. Darren A...

2021-02-1910 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 17: Micro Fulfilment Centres with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithMicro Fulfilment Centres Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventeenth episode of Grocery Guru discussing micro fulfilment centres and the 15-minute ordering window. A new breed of start-ups competing with Amazon to take your order and deliver within 15-minutes. You Can Read the Full Micro Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello, and welcome to week 17 of The Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: I'm very good. I'm glad to say spring is in the air by the looks of your shirt, Darren. Darren A. Smith: We had...

2021-02-1900 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 16: The Importance of Using Shopper Language with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithUsing Shopper Language Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Importance of Using Shopper Language in your category. Not using industry terms or category terms because they are creating the buffer for what should be created. By eradicating industry terminology you will discover opportunities to communicate better with your shopper and then sell more. You Can Read the Full Using Shopper Language Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to Episode 16 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good morning. Yeah. Very nippy I think...

2021-02-1500 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Purchase Decision Hierarchy with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep15: Purchase Decision Hierarchy Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fifteenth episode of Grocery Guru. This episode discusses the purchase decision hierarchy, shopper map, analytic hierarchy process, and consumer decision tree... Whatever you call it, understanding how the shopper shops is key to category performance. You Can Read the Full Purchase Decision Hierarchy Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 15 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes. Very, very well. Thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good. Good. All right. Well, this week we're...

2021-02-0813 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 15: Discussing Purchase Decision Hierarchy with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithPurchase Decision Hierarchy Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fifteenth episode of Grocery Guru. This episode discusses the purchase decision hierarchy, shopper map, analytic hierarchy process, consumer decision tree... Whatever you call it, understanding how the shopper shops is key to category performance. You Can Read the Full Purchase Decision Hierarchy Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 15 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. Yes. Very, very well. Thank you. Darren A. Smith: Good. Good. All right. Well, this week we're going to get stuck...

2021-02-0800 min

2021-02-0813 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Range Reviews and Resets with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep14: Range Reviews and Resets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fourteenth episode of Grocery Guru: Discussing Range Reviews and Range Resets. You Can Read the Full Range Reviews and Resets Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 14 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good, good. Thank you. You? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good, I'm good. Looks like you're at your mum's, am I guessing? Andrew Grant: I am at the homely palatial pile. Darren A. Smith: Very nice. Very nice. All right...

2021-02-0110 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 14: Discussing Range Reviews/Range Resets with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithRange Reviews and Resets Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the fourteenth episode of Grocery Guru: Discussing Range Reviews and Range Resets. You Can Read the Full Range Reviews and Resets Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 14 of the Grocery Guru with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Good, good. Thank you. You? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good, I'm good. Looks like you're at your mum's, am I guessing? Andrew Grant: I am at the homely palatial pile. Darren A. Smith: Very nice. Very nice. All right, looks lovely. This...

2021-02-0100 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)Principles of Negotiating with Andrew & DarrenGrocery Guru Ep13: The Basic Principles of Negotiating Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Basic Principles of Negotiating and the Squredance. You Can Read the Full Principles of Negotiating Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 13 of the Grocery Guru, and we are with Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm good, I'm good. Lockdown, blah, let's not go through that. We've got a few weeks to go, vaccine. Let's talk about Grocery, what's going on in the world...

2021-01-2510 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 13: The Basic Principles of Negotiating with Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithThe Basic Principles of Negotiating Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the thirteenth episode of Grocery Guru: The Basic Principles of Negotiating and the Squredance. You Can Read the Full Principles of Negotiating Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 13 of the Grocery Guru, and we are with Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. Andrew Grant: Good morning, Darren. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm good, I'm good. Lockdown, blah, let's not go through that. We've got a few weeks to go, vaccine. Let's talk about Grocery, what's going on in the world of Grocery this...

2021-01-2500 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 12: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results – 80% Clubcard – Andrew Grant & Darren A. SmithTesco Christmas Q3 Results Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the twelfth episode of Grocery Guru: Tesco Christmas Q3 Results - 80% of sales in large stores are through Clubcard. You Can Read the Full Tesco Christmas Results Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week 12 with The Grocery Group. It is Andrew Grant. Andrew, hello. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Darren, good to see you again. How are you? Darren A. Smith: Hey, I'm all right. I'm all right. Lockdown, blah, vaccination, blah. We're not going to talk about any of that, are we? Andrew Grant: ...

2021-01-1900 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 11: Are there any Christmas Turkeys left? with Andrew Grant and Darren A SmithGrocery Sales Christmas 2020: Who Are the Winners and the Turkeys? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eleventh episode of Grocery Guru: Are there any Christmas Turkey Leftovers? It's that time of the year where we get to reflect upon the results of the Christmas 2020 trading period. Who were the winners and who were the turkeys when we take a look at the Christmas grocery sales 2020? You Can Read the Full Grocery Sales Christmas 2020 Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to, this is week 11 of the Grocery Guru, with Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you? Andrew Grant: Y...

2021-01-1200 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 10: Good Riddance 2020! Our Predictions for 2021 with Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith2021 Predictions Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the tenth episode of Grocery Guru: Good Riddance 2020! Our Predictions for 2021... You Can Read the Full 2021 Predictions Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to episode 10, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. How are you? Andrew Grant: Hello Darren. Yes, Merry Christmas. Darren A. Smith: Merry Christmas to you. We're the 17th December, not long until the big one, until the big, fat man comes. Andrew Grant: Yeah. One week, one week, six nights, seven nights, something like that. Yeah. Darren A. Smith: Seven nights. All right. In this...

2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 9: The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and Future, with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithThe Three Ghosts of Christmas Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Three Ghosts of Christmas; Past, Present and Future. You Can Read The Full Three Ghosts of Christmas Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. Welcome to episode nine of the Grocery Guru. We're here with Andrew Grant. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren. Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're looking very festive with your Christmas tree. Andrew Grant: Yes, look. Yeah. All nice and ready. Not a lot of presents under the tree. A bit worried. It must be these port delays that...

2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The Future of High Street with Andrew and DarrenGrocery Guru Ep8: The Future of High Street Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Future of High Street. You Can Read the Full Future of High Street Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: ... keeping their staff safe, understanding the rules, blah, blah, blah. You're right. They've done it. Do you say they were cajoled into doing this? Andrew Grant: Who knows. Who knows the discussions I had. I think the important thing is that it's been done and I guess that's sort of the breaking news. So it almost links to...

2020-12-2410 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 8: The Future of High Street with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithThe Future of High Street Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the eighth episode of Grocery Guru: The Future of High Street. You Can Read the Full Future of High Street Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: ... keeping their staff safe, understanding the rules, blah, blah, blah. You're right. They've done it. Do you say they were cajoled into doing this? Andrew Grant: Who knows. Who knows the discussions I had. I think the important thing is that it's been done and I guess that's sort of the breaking news. So it almost links to what I was...

2020-12-2400 min

2020-12-2410 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 7: Who’s the Pantomime Villain? with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithWho's the Pantomime Villain? Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the seventh episode of Grocery Guru: Who's the Pantomime Villain? You Can Read the Full Pantomime Villain Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hi, Andrew, welcome to week six. How are you doing? Andrew Grant: Is it week six or week seven? I can't remember. But yes, I'm good. Darren A. Smith: Definitely one of them. This is week six, we think, with the Grocery Guru that is Andrew Grant. Now, he's looking like he's just stepped off an Eminem video. Andrew Grant: I'm not sure how many...

2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 6: It’s CPI Time! with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithIt's CPI Time! Join Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith in the sixth episode of Grocery Guru: It's CPI Time! You Can Read the Full CPI Time! Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: We're in week six. Last week, we spoke about the demise of the deli counter and how it was a bit like a turkey at Christmas. Remember? Andrew Grant: Remind me of the turkey at Christmas analogy. Darren A. Smith: I was trying to say that a counter is a bit... You don't want to get rid of it. You don't want to get rid of turkeys...

2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 5: The Demise of the Deli Counter with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithDiscussing the Deli Counter Demise We all love them, buy a treat from them occasionally, but have they had their day? Are we witnessing the demise of the deli counter? Is it time to put them out to pasture? You Can Read the Full Deli Counter Demise Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week five with the Grocery Guru, there is Andrew Grant. Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Yeah. Good morning. I think it's still good morning, Darren. But suffice to say I'm in mourning. Darren A. Smith: You are in mourning. Andrew Grant: See what...

2020-12-2400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 3: New Normal, New Holidays with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithHow the New Normal May Impact Holidays In this episode of The Grocery Guru, we discuss the ‘new normal’ and how this is likely to affect Christmas. Touch challenges for our industry during Covid-19. You Can Read the Full New Normal Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. We're on week three of the Grocery Guru. That is Andrew Grant. Hello. Andrew Grant: Hi Darren. You okay? Darren A. Smith: Yeah, I'm good. I'm good. So in our first week, we talked about the UFC's, which were Urban Fulfillment Centers. In our second week, you said to us that category mana...

2020-12-1400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 1: Urban Fulfilment Centres Talk with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithUrban Fulfilment Centres In the Grocery Guru's pilot episode, Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith discuss Urban Fulfilment Centres and how it will affect the UK grocery industry. Find out what UFC’s are, and how they will impact the grocery industry. Tesco is first with Asda hot on their tail. You Can Read the Full Urban Fulfilment Centres Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Andrew, how are you doing? Andrew Grant: Good morning. I'm very good. A cup of tea. All ready for a few minutes' chat. Darren A. Smith: Cool. So, we're here with the Grocery Guru, the ma...

2020-12-1400 min

Making Business Matter (MBM)The New Grocery Code Adjudicator with Andrew and DarrenGrocery Guru Ep4: Discussing the New Grocery Code Adjudicator Mark White has taken-over from Christine Tacon. What will the new grocery code adjudicator want from the named retailers? And will he name Amazon in 2021? You Can Read the Full New Grocery Code Adjudicator Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week four of The Grocery Guru with our grocery guru, Andrew Grant, hello. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: I'm good. We're not even going to talk about L-O-C-K, up or down. Not mentioning it, not allowed. Andrew Grant: Okay, day one, 26 to go. Darren...

2020-12-1412 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 4: The New Grocery Code Adjudicator with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithDiscussing the New Grocery Code Adjudicator Mark White has taken-over from Christine Tacon. What will the new grocery code adjudicator want from the named retailers? And will he name Amazon in 2021? New Grocery Adjudicator- Mark White You Can Read the Full New Grocery Code Adjudicator Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Welcome to week four of The Grocery Guru with our grocery guru, Andrew Grant, hello. Andrew Grant: Hi, Darren, how are you? Darren A. Smith: I'm good. We're not even going to talk about L-O-C-K, up or down. Not mentioning it, not allowed. Andrew Grant: Okay, day one, 26 to...

2020-12-1400 min

Making Business Matter Grocery Guru Episode 2: Category Management is Dead with Andrew Grant and Darren A. SmithCategory Management is Dead Is Category Management Dead? In episode 2 of Grocery Guru, Andrew Grant and Darren A. Smith talk about how the pandemic has affected Category Management. Is it completely dead, dying, or changing into something else to adapt to the needs and demands of consumers? The age-old question. If Category Management is about meeting the shopper’s demands better and quicker than the next guy, then it’s a ‘No’. Category Management is dead You Can Read the Full Category Management is Dead Episode Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: This is Week Two and we're here with the Grocery...

2020-12-1400 min

Plastic Surgery: Before and After Who is Dr. Darren Smith?Who is Dr. Darren Smith, and why should you listen to this podcast? Spoiler alert: he's a top plastic surgeon in New York City, and he loves talking about all things plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine!

2020-06-2301 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Series 2 Episode 2Today we analyse the new game, from our favorite FM 2014 additions to areas we struggle with. In To Madeira's corner we analyse Alen Halilovic, an immense wonderkid from this years game. Tactic Fantastics will feature Darren's 4-5-1 before we take on a new quiz and your questions.

2013-12-1700 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Episode 12Today we scour through FM14 news and new features, the To Madeira Corner features our favorite players, Tactic Fantastics is all about the 4-5-1, Darren tries to extend his lead in the quiz and we answer your questions from the previous episode.

2013-07-2200 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Episode 6We'll be going into great detail on FM13, discussing the new features and how they will effect the game. Then its onto real life football as we analyse Liverpool's start to the season and Mancini's persistence with 3 at the back. Darren will try to catch up in the quiz and we'll answer some of your questions from episode five.

2012-10-1400 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Episode 5We'll be discussing the recent transfer deadline day and making some predictions for the season ahead, Johnny Karp will join us for a very special interview, Darren will try to catch up in the quiz and we'll answer some of your questions from episode four.

2012-09-0700 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Episode 3Today we talk about some of the best Football Manager stories in the main site and forums, interesting views on the Euro Championships, including a pre-game build up to the England v Italy quarter-final, Darren will also try and regain some pride in the quiz before we answer some listeners questions from episode two.

2012-06-2300 min

Football Manager Stories Podcast Football Manager Stories Podcast, Episode 2Today we talk about Darren's big news from his Scarborough story, Jake's new network story, interesting views on the Euro Championships, potential summer transfers, latest manager movement, a quiz and answers to your questions from episode one.

2012-06-1000 min