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WizAnnWizAnn6000 TFL PointsHere Dean and Dave have a light discussion about the new 6000 set list of points released by TFL for Londons aspiring taxi drivers to learn before getting their green badge 2025-04-2715 minWizAnnWizAnnDean & David Make Pedicabs LegalDean, David and Paul discuss the legalisation of pedicabs 2025-03-1923 minWizAnnWizAnnCan Criminals Drive a Cab?We discuss being a fit and proper person to drive a cab This is the link to the document explaining eligibility https://content.tfl.gov.uk/taxi-and-private-hire-policy-july-2023.pdf 2025-02-2619 minWizAnnWizAnnCan you do the Knowledge Alone?Doing the Knowledge of London is hard, Doing it alone is even harder. Here we discuss some of the things needed 2025-02-1912 minWizAnnWizAnnDon't do the Yellow Badge first!When deciding to do the Knowledge of London many people think it may be a good idea to do the relatively easy yellow badge first. In this podcast we explain what a bad idea that is 2025-02-1659 minWizAnnWizAnnDean & Dave Stop the Leaks2025-02-0536 minWizAnnWizAnnDean & David If I Were Santa2025-01-2937 minWizAnnWizAnnDrivers Mad At ME - Airport ChroniclesReps from the three biggest orgs join Paul Byron  to talk about the struggles of daily life at Heathrow airport, Europes biggest taxi rank. 2025-01-261h 03WizAnnWizAnnDont get sick!Phil Leach talks about his issues getting licensed after finally completing the knowledge 2024-12-2958 minWizAnnWizAnnCabbies are DoughnutsMore chats with students on the Knowledge who gladly share their experiences with candour. Joanne Warby Max Robinson 2024-12-011h 00WizAnnWizAnn1 Hour of Knowledge BanterCrazy Ginger Cabbie (Aaron Courtnell) Paul Byron (HP Taxis) David Frampton (The Ambassador) Dean Warrington (WizAnn) Talking 1 hour of rubbish in general 2024-11-101h 02WizAnnWizAnnKnowledge Boy Chronicles Bill and AlfieMore chats with students on the Knowledge who gladly share their experiences with candour. Bill Hardy Alfie Scully 2024-11-0348 minWizAnnWizAnnTAXI vs PHVPaul Byron is joined by a Taxi Driver and PHV driver to discuss the difference 2024-10-3153 minWizAnnWizAnnKnowledge Boy Chronicles Jake and TomTalking with Jake Burton and Tom Collins about their journey and choices on the Knowledge 2024-10-3041 minWizAnnWizAnnKnowledge Boy StoriesIn this podcast myself, Danny and Jamie just chat about the knowledge in general, the sometimes long and necessary journey. The difference between a cabbie route and a knowledge route and many more things to boot 2024-09-1653 minWizAnnWizAnnGinger ReaperCrazy Ginger Cabbie is back, here we discuss all things knowledge and trade related 2024-09-1659 minWizAnnWizAnnA Honest DiscussionBlagging Appearances, reminiscing about Mr Swire. Tips for the Knowledge in general. Point to point tactics and many more topics covered in this riveting conversation 2024-09-081h 04WizAnnWizAnnZoë Heyes - Learning RunsOnly 3% of Londons taxi drivers are women. In this episode we talk with Zoe Heyes about how and why she chose to begin the Knowledge of London. See how we learn and repeat runs. Zoe gives an honest account of how it is all going and the difficulties involved but ultimately it is worth it. 2024-09-0154 minWizAnnWizAnnWhy doesn't the UCG and LTDA like each otherA honest discussion between the UCG and the LTDA 2024-08-041h 24WizAnnWizAnnThe Amazing David Crowe2024-07-071h 07WizAnnWizAnnA London Cabbie - Ollie Harvey2024-06-2940 minWizAnnWizAnnBlame the Game not the PlayerHere Sean Paul Day of London Taxi Radio talks about the Knowledge the trade and its fantastic charitable works 2024-04-141h 03WizAnnWizAnnLondon Taxis Poppy Cab CharityHere we talk with Mike Hughes about the knowledge, doing it twice. The two main taxi charities he is involved in and his many years service to the London Taxi Trade 2024-04-071h 07WizAnnWizAnnLEVC - Together in Electric DreamsMyself Dave and Paul put Lorenzo from LEVC through the mill. 2024-03-311h 13WizAnnWizAnnScrap the Turning CircleTo encourage more competition in the Taxi market should we scrap the turning circle requirement? 2024-03-2442 minWizAnnWizAnnKeep your head downSome of the not so nice things about the trade 2024-03-1756 minWizAnnWizAnn4 Mile RadiusPart two of our discussion with Karen Procter and Trever Merralls 2024-03-1053 minWizAnnWizAnnKaren Procter from the UCGHere myself and Dave talk with Karen Procter the Chairman of the UCG. Trevor Merralls also sits in. We cover many topics about the knowledge and the trade 2024-03-0352 minWizAnnWizAnnGrant Davis - LCDCHear Grant Davis from the LCDC talk about making one Organisation and the trade has to come together as one. 2024-02-251h 15WizAnnWizAnnTAXI - Abstract of LawsA look at some of the laws that govern Londons Taxis 2024-02-1856 minWizAnnWizAnnBe A Cab Driving Tour GuideTom, Nick and Frank are three cab drivers in London. They have all completed the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Tour guide course. This is an amazing supplement and extra string to your bow. We are in a unique position with our pre existing Knowledge of London. Even if you do not completely use the badge to work tours it will enhance your everyday driving no end. 2024-02-111h 30WizAnnWizAnnSUE WILSON - This is your life!Hear all the wonderful ways Sue describes her job and life as a London Taxi Driver 2024-02-0643 minWizAnnWizAnnSTORMCAB - Return of the WiziThe saga continues with Justin Sneddon AKA - Stormcab 2024-02-0239 minWizAnnWizAnnSTORMCAB - Death Star VersionThe full episode 59-60 and 61 2024-02-021h 41WizAnnWizAnnSTORMCAB - TFL Strikes BackPart 2 of our discussion with Justin 2024-02-0131 minWizAnnWizAnnRom 40 Years of RadOK this is not a Taxi Podcast, My apologies. So please don't complain that it isn't. Rom Skate Park is a 1970s listed skate park that has an incredible history. I was part of that history and still skateboard weekly to this day. Here we chat about the movie "Rom Boys 40 Years of Rad" and just general skate memories. Sharing old photos and friends. Hope you enjoy 2024-02-011h 29WizAnnWizAnnSTORMCAB - A New HopelessnessWe have the pleasure of Stormcab AKA Justin Sneddon - chatting about things in general 2024-01-3132 minWizAnnWizAnnMICKY HARRIS - UnifyDave and Dean chat once again with Micky Harris about the progress Unify have made 2024-01-2859 minWizAnnWizAnnTOM HUTLEY - Ten Commandments - Full VersionBelting Kids Get in the Back Dont Pick up Ghosts Never Stroke a Burning Dog 2024-01-211h 32WizAnnWizAnnNever Stroke a Burning DogToms Ten Commandments Things you shouldn't do 2024-01-1921 minWizAnnWizAnnDon’t Pick Up GhostsAlways check the back of your cab 2024-01-1821 minWizAnnWizAnnGet in the BackToms Ten Commandments What to do with drunks in the back of the cab 2024-01-1726 minWizAnnWizAnnBelting KidsToms Ten Commandments Part 1 Dean, Dave and Tom Discuss the best tips to be a Taxi Driver 2024-01-1624 minWizAnnWizAnnA Knowledge Journey - Map on a Lap - Part 3The last part of our knowledge journey 2024-01-1219 minWizAnnWizAnnA Knowledge Journey - Superstitions- Part 2We talk about students and their superstitions 2024-01-1122 minWizAnnWizAnnA Knowledge Journey - How I Did the Knowledge - Part 1Jack and Ross did the knowledge in 19 months and 21 months respectively. In this episode we discuss the techniques  2024-01-1024 minWizAnnWizAnnSpies Like Us!Part two of our casual conversation about the rights the wrongs and the spies 2024-01-0735 minWizAnnWizAnnIts Raining Tachographs - The Trevor Merralls Chronicles Part 5Trevor Merralls is the leader and spokesman for the UCG, The second largest taxi trade organisation. In this podcast we talk about Taxis having Tachometers and Joining a trade organisation 2023-12-2213 minWizAnnWizAnnHe Knows his Onions! The Trevor Merralls Chronicles Part 4Trevor Merralls is the leader and spokesman for the UCG, The second largest taxi trade organisation. In this podcast we talk about some general trade stuff 2023-12-2119 minWizAnnWizAnnA Blurring is Occurring - The Trevor Merralls Chronicles Part 3Trevor Merralls is the leader and spokesman for the UCG, The second largest taxi trade organisation. In this podcast we talk about how the lines between PHV and Taxis are being blurred 2023-12-2018 minWizAnnWizAnnAre there Quotas? The Trevor Merralls Chronicles Part 2Trevor Merralls is the leader and spokesman for the UCG, The second largest taxi trade organisation. In this podcast we talk about the secret underworld behind the numbers coming through as taxi drivers 2023-12-1925 minWizAnnWizAnnThe Streets Have Eyes - The Trevor Merralls Chronicles Part 1Trevor Merralls is the leader and spokesman for the UCG, The second largest taxi trade organisation. In this podcast we talk about some of the injustices occurring in the trade 2023-12-1815 minWizAnnWizAnnThey Will Give You Your Badge BackHere i talk with two ex cab drivers, Lewis Barrett and Daniel Solomon. Lewis has successfully obtained his badge back by passing the retest and Daniel is about to take the retest.   So if you want to know whats needed then listen in and find out 2023-12-1749 minWizAnnWizAnnUncovering the Mole!In this episode we go full retard as we uncover the conspiracy behind the mole at TFL 2023-12-1042 minWizAnnWizAnnKiss FM and Spandau BalletMy old friend Peter Maynard has been a cabbie for 41 years. He has some great stories to tell in this episode from starting Kiss FM and writing True with Spandau Ballet 2023-12-061h 03WizAnnWizAnnOne Year LaterLeigh and George talk about how things are 1 year after driving a cab 2023-12-0449 minWizAnnWizAnn84 Apps, 5 Cards, 10 YearsIn this podcast I chat with Tony Cornick and Adam Davis about their journey on the knowledge, how they kept going against the odds and how they crossed the finish line 2023-11-2950 minWizAnnWizAnnNo Regrets, No Tears GoodbyePart two of the podcast , ONE YEAR IN THE CAB. Lets talk money and happiness 2023-11-2238 minWizAnnWizAnnOne year in the Cab!In this Podcast myself and David Frampton talk with Leigh Dargan and George Barker about their first year in the cab and their adventures. 2023-11-1549 minWizAnnWizAnnToo Young to Drive A CabDean talks with 3 young guys who are steaming through the knowledge and will become London cab drivers by the age of 21 and 23. 2023-11-0841 minWizAnnWizAnnDid you forget what a great job this is?Paul talks with Mark Harvey about Flying a plane with Cat Stevens, Selling Gala Bingo, Bay 53 at London Wall. £825 trip to Manchester and a 17 hour shift for £700 2023-11-0745 minWizAnnWizAnnDone the knowledge in 2 yearsRujel and Sal both completed the Knowledge of London with 12 appearances and both did it in around 2 years. From Rujels first appearance to is suburb appearance was 364 days. Listen to what they think the secret is to doing the Knowledge quickly Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2023-11-011h 00WizAnnWizAnnBest thing I ever did!Paul speaks with Jay Nicola about the best decision of his life. A £2150 fare a £900 shift, picking up Jimmy Paige and riding a BMX 2023-10-3155 minWizAnnWizAnnBest Toilet in LondonThe season finale we have a casual chat just about stuff in general. Should be back in October  2023-07-2035 minWizAnnWizAnnFares fair and the Wonder WebDaniel Borg and Nicky O'Connor are this weeks guests and we talk about the word wide wonder web and its taxi problems and the Heathrow Fares fair rules 2023-07-1347 minWizAnnWizAnnKnowledge Boy StoriesIn this podcast myself, Danny and Jamie just chat about the knowledge in general, the sometimes long and necessary journey. The difference between a cabbie route and a knowledge route and many more things to boot 2023-07-0653 minWizAnnWizAnnDo we need to advertiseMyself and Paul discuss the merits of advertising with Andy Scott from Taxi PR 2023-06-2945 minWizAnnWizAnnUnify - Why cant we all get along!Myself and David Frampton chat with Micky Harris about his endeavour to unite the taxi trade with one app. UNIFY. Micky talks candidly and openly about how it all came about and the loss of is wife along the journey. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2023-06-2253 minWizAnnWizAnnWho is WizAnn?This week I am joined by David Frampton and Tom Hutley. We discuss many subjects from the knowledge the history of WiAnn and review some relevant knowledge books. 2023-06-151h 11WizAnnWizAnnBoxing CabbiesGary Hale A British Olympic Boxing coach and Richard Burwood an Ex Amateur boxer. Joined by Danny mac discuss boxing and driving a cab 2023-06-0850 minWizAnnWizAnnToo GingerPart two of our chat with Aaron Courtnall, Here we discuss his idea for a documentary as well as an abundance of other stuff 2023-06-0146 minWizAnnWizAnnPearls of Knowledge WisdomHere Dean, Paulo and Driton have a frank and open discussion about life and the knowledge and part with some very valuable tips and experiences. 2023-05-2549 minWizAnnWizAnnGoogle EyesIt has become a very popular thing to say that students on the knowledge nowadays are using google and not going out on their bikes. It is not necessarily true or is it a bad thing. In this video we discuss this and many other interesting things. 2023-05-1851 minWizAnnWizAnnCrazy Ginger Cabbie - He ain’t funnyToday David Frampton and myself chat with Aaron Courtnell (The CrazyGinger Cabbie) about all things in general 2023-05-1143 minWizAnnWizAnnLove Without WallsLove without Walls a new movie by Jane Gull.  A love story set around the Knowledge. We chat with Jane and the leading actress Shana Swash 2023-05-0448 minWizAnnWizAnnRules and Etiquette for driving a London TaxiFrank, Joe, Paul and Dean discuss the rules of the road when it comes to Taxis 2023-03-011h 02WizAnnWizAnnKabul to KabbieTo become a London Taxi Driver. You can't buy it. You have to earn it. Two students of the Knowledge from Afghanistan talking about their trials and tribulations. Anyone can do the knowledge you just have to earn it. 2023-02-221h 01WizAnnWizAnnMeet the Examiners Part 2In this episode we chat with Mr David Hall and Mr Paul Whitehead. Two current Knowledge of London Examiners. This part 2 of a two part episode 2023-01-1829 minWizAnnWizAnnThe Second Woman Cab DriverThis podcast was a fantastic step back in time. Patricia Stanley has been a cab Driver since 1981. We talk about the past until the present. It is a classic podcast. 2023-01-111h 04WizAnnWizAnnWheres my pay rise!In part 2 of our chat with Trevor Merralls we discuss the inflationary pay-rise that taxi drivers get and how it is discussed and approved. 2023-01-0449 minWizAnnWizAnnMr David HallAnd Mr Paul WhiteheadIn this episode we chat with Mr David Hall and Mr Paul Whitehead. Two current Knowledge of London Examiners. This part 1 of a two part episode 2022-12-2829 minWizAnnWizAnnIs it really £94,000 Trevor Merralls of UTAG and the UCGIn todays podcast we chat with Trevor Merralls about all things trade related and hear his ideas and opinions on many varying subjects Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2022-12-2159 minWizAnnWizAnnGIVE ME MY BADGE BACK!Changes have occurred at TFL to make the process for cab drivers returning to the trade to have their badges given back much easier. In this podcast I talk with Brian Said who recently went through the process and has had his badge returned. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2022-12-1419 minWizAnnWizAnnTaxi App is Free NowIn this podcast myself and Paul discuss the recent changes and ideas from Taxi App. Our guests are Ben Black and Phil Ferrigno. The trade only app takes on 10% commission and all users of the app become share holders Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2022-12-0740 minWizAnnWizAnnBut - A - Boys Part 2Here is the second part of the But - A Boys podcast with more great stories and facts from the cab 2022-11-3039 minWizAnnWizAnnBut a Boys Part 1Here the views of two fresh London Taxi Drivers in this two part podcast, Tune in next week to hear some more stories and opinions from these new drivers 2022-11-2341 minWizAnnWizAnnSurviving Lockdown in the CabIn this podcast myself, Paul Byron, Liam Laws and Mark Harvey discuss how we all managed to get through lockdown 2022-11-161h 12WizAnnWizAnnDisney - Magical Taxi TourEvery year a group of taxi drivers take some seriously ill children and their families to visit Disney Lane Paris. It is one of the many charitable trips organised by London's Taxi Drivers. In this podcast we chat with some of the participants and talk about the trip and how its organised. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2022-11-0952 minWizAnnWizAnnInterview with a Taxi Driver - Tom HutleyTom Hutley is by far the biggest YouTube star for London's licensed Taxi Trade. In this frank interview with Paul Byron we get to see the man behind (Tom The Taxi Driver) YouTube Channel. Tom is an asset to the trade and his videos give a major boost to the promotion and endorsement of the London Taxi Trade. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC92MPgJX5sUON85DjKLrpA/join 2022-09-2821 minWizAnnWizAnnTom The Taxi Driver and Paul Byron from HP Taxis talk tradeOne of the best reasons to become a licensed London taxi driver is the freedom and Security but also the  springboard and it can give you, which allows you to try other jobs and be more speculative with other business ventures, you always have the cab to fall back on and to help finance anything you wish to take a shot at.  this is just one of the things covered in today’s podcast   Tom and Paul talk about all things electric, the state of the trade and speculate on increased rental prices for t...2022-09-2153 minWizAnnWizAnnNever Ever Give up!In this podcast Dean has a frank discussion with two students who have been doing the knowledge for the past 6 years plus. It is at times quite touching and honest as well as inspiring and humorous. I think its the best podcast we have done 2022-08-0345 minWizAnnWizAnnIf You Build It They Will Come!In this episode we speak with the CEO of ZEV HUB about their coming creation of Central Londons Largest charging hub. Catering solely for fleets and London Taxis. The site based in SE1 will be a complete solution of entertainment, food and convenience of charging. 2022-07-1348 minWizAnnWizAnnCabbies in the FamilyTodays Podcast is with my Nieces husband John Osborne and my Nephew Nicky O'Connor. Both have been driving cabs for around 10 years and both taught and worked at WizAnn for several years. We cover lots of subjects in this one. TIMECODES 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - UBER 09:20 - Things Getting Better 12:19 - Euston Rank 16:08 - Cancel the Meter 21:08 - Cabbie Twitter 25:37 - Vest Season 26:40 - UCG UP Twitter Feed 33:50 - Rank Etiquette 60:03.30 - Young and on the Knowledge Redline 2022-07-061h 15WizAnnWizAnnKnowledge hasn’t become Harder! You’re just not working hard enoughA great chat with two old cabbies, Sylv passed out in 1982 and Martin in 2000. A chat about the old days and how things have changed and also how good it is out there now. 2022-06-291h 08WizAnnWizAnnSteve McNamara from the LTDAIn this weeks Podcast our guest is Steve McNamara from the LTDA. We discuss the new 6 point law that can lead to a seven year ban The Heathrow tag controversy  Why knowledge students should join the LTDA The TXE and many more issues 2022-06-221h 07WizAnnWizAnnA day in the life of a Knowledge Point CollectorJohn Redding has been collecting points for students to use on their day to day revision for the past 10 years. John is there in all weathers. Here john gives us a small insight to what it is like and his day to day experiences. 2022-06-0821 minWizAnnWizAnnRequisition, What it Feels Like and much morewhat's it like to get your requisition. George Barker recently finished the London knowledge and is just waiting for his finals, and we wanted to discuss the emotional impact it has on a person. A Fireman & semi pro football referee & Leigh Dargan is an Ex pro rugby player & won the grand slam with Ireland. 2022-06-011h 18WizAnnWizAnnWhy women cant drive TaxisIn this video Dean and Paul discuss why so few woman drive London Taxis. When there are such huge advantages. Out of 19901 current license holders (7/12/2021) 453 are women. Just 2.27% Special guests Tom Hutley Leigh Dargan Nikki Sutcliffe Sue Wilson 2022-05-2542 minWizAnnWizAnnRent, Buy or Own your own taxiEpisode 2: Welcome to the second WizCast by WzAnn. In todays discussion we have Dean Warrington with Paul Byron and guests David Frampton and Liam Laws discussing the pros and cons to buying or renting a London Taxi. 2022-05-191h 03We Are WarringtonWe Are WarringtonWill data and smart technology turn against us? With Dean Saby MitraDean Saby Mitra joins host Andy Lord to talk about analytics and AI, how COVID-19 will affect higher education, road biking in Gainesville, and more.The University of Florida’s Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management program can prepare you to thrive in the age of analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Learn more about the program here: https://masters.warrington.ufl.edu/WeAreWarrington-S1-E42021-01-2524 min