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Shipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 7: Ian Goodban Ian Goodban began his career with the Royal Navy and then worked as a hydrographic surveyor before becoming a teacher, publican, and member of the UK Coastguard. He spends many hours scouring the beaches adjacent to the Goodwin Sands for interesting items and historical artefacts as well as fishing and cockling. His experience and trained eye have led him to recover some amazing artefacts such as a whale jawbone, 300-year-old glass onion bottles (some even complete), and a Second World War Dornier aero propellor blade. In this episode he discusses the techniques he uses when beachcombing (and...
2025-12-1822 min
Grocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersHow the Founder of UGG Built a Billion-Dollar Global Brand- Brian Smith on The Birth of a Brand, Retail Lessons & More | Interview by George Goodwin, 4th Gen Grocer, CPG Founder | GroceryPulse PodcastIn this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with Brian Smith, founder of UGG and author of The Birth of a Brand. Brian shares how UGG started from six pairs of sheepskin surf boots and grew into a global, billion-dollar brand — and why that journey had far more struggle than overnight success.He explains how brand building is less about logos and trademarks, and more about what consumers feel and say about you, how he accidentally created a cult following among young surfers, and why you “can’t give birth to an adult”...
2025-12-111h 00Shipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 6: David Garrod David Garrod had a 29-year career at the Post Office, four years of which were spent as a community relations officer. This role involved working with local charities around the country offering help and resources to raise funds for worthy causes. Here he discusses working with the Goodwin Sands Potholing Club, a local charitable organisation which raises funds to support recreational activities for young people. In this case, with the help of volunteers, David set up a Post Office counter and postbox on the Sands and had the service officially allocate them a full UK address and...
2025-12-1112 minShipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 5: Dan Sinclair Dan Sinclair is a handyman in Deal in Kent and is also a volunteer and helmsman for Walmer RNLI lifeboat station having joined nearly 20 years ago at the age of 18. Walmer RNLI station operates two classes of lifeboat, a D-class IB1 and a B-class Atlantic 85 rigid inflatable, and is the only remaining station of the three historical sites along this stretch of coastline (Kingsdown and North Deal being the others). Dan discusses why he joined the service, the importance of teamwork as a lifeboatman, his commitment to education for those using the sea for commercial and leisure...
2025-12-0423 minShipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 4: Colin Varrall Episode 4: Colin Varrall Colin Varrall works for South East Coast Ambulance Service and is an RNLI volunteer and local historian from Deal who has studied the many lifeboat stations along the south-east corner of Kent, many of which have now closed. The Walmer lifeboat station, of which Colin has been a member for 20 years, was established by the RNLI in 1856 after hundreds of years of local fishermen and boatmen independently coming to the aid of stranded sailors caught in bad weather or running aground on the Goodwin Sands. In this interview Colin discusses his own...
2025-11-2719 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersFunctional Mushrooms & Wellness: Walker | The Happy Mushroom Company x George Goodwin w/ GroceryPulse PodcastIn this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Walker, founder of The Happy Mushroom Company, for a deep conversation on the future of grocery, functional foods, and building a health-focused CPG brand from the ground up.Together, they explore how mushrooms are reshaping wellness, why consumers are shifting toward functional nutrition, and what it really takes to launch and scale a natural products brand in today’s competitive grocery landscape. From sourcing and sustainability to consumer education and retailer relationships — this episode is packed with insight for founders, buyers, and anyone passionate abou...
2025-11-2157 minShipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 3: Tom Brown Tom Brown was a fisherman who in 1979, alongside a local marine archaeological group, discovered the wreck of the Stirling Castle, a 70-gun Royal Navy vessel built in 1679 and wrecked on the Goodwin Sands in 1703. He was a fisherman who operated along the Kent coast with his trawler Chilandra. Here he describes discovering the wreck among a multitude of "fastenings" (seabed obstructions), the nature of the movement of the sands on the Goodwins which uncover and re-cover wrecks over time, and the historical practice of "huvelling" (plundering wrecked vessels and selling the spoils to visiting ships) which was...
2025-11-2014 minShipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 2: Captain Hugh Belasyse-Smith Captain Hugh Belasyse-Smith was a hovercraft pilot in the 1960s and 70s flying the Ramsgate to Calais route for what began as Hoverlloyd and eventually became Hoverspeed companies. He flew SR.N4 and SR.N6 hovercraft, the latter carrying 254 passengers and 30 cars and able to cross the English Channel in as little as 22 minutes under ideal conditions. Where conventional shipping would find the Goodwin Sands a dangerous hazard, the hovercraft route employed took advantage of the nature of the vehicle and was able to skate straight over the top of them with no fear of running aground. ...
2025-11-1317 minShipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsEpisode 1: William Horwood William Horwood is a novelist who grew up in Deal in the 1950s within sight of the Goodwin Sands. His mother was instrumental in saving the now-beloved "old town" area of Middle Street from developers who made applications to raze the historical buildings after the Second World War in the name of modernisation. Here he discusses his boyhood on the beach, befriending the local fishermen, class differences and what he has referred to elsewhere as "genteel poverty". Among his works are The Boy With No Shoes, a fictionalised memoir about his childhood in Kent, and the novel Skallagrigg which...
2025-11-1317 min
Shipwrecks, Sailors & Lost SoulsSeason TrailerThe Goodwin Sands are a pair of sandbanks off the Kent coast in the south-east corner of the British Isles which are notorious as a place of maritime disaster and a source of great local folk legend. Because of the geography of the English Channel the Sands also offer shelter for vessels from stormy seas, dissipating savage waves and providing a natural harbour off the coast of Deal. They are also home to hundreds, if not thousands, of shipwrecks as a result of treacherous weather, unwary sailors, or wartime conflict and are the last resting place of...
2025-11-0402 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersFuture of Grocery & Natural Retail: How Community and Sustainability Drive Indie Success — Jeremiah Bogenhagen | Naturally Independent Expo 2025| George Goodwin x Jeremiah BogenhagenIndependent grocers and emerging CPGs are rethinking which trade shows actually move the needle. In this GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin talks with Jeremiah Bogenhagen (President, Positively Natural Network and CEO of Health Essentials) about the Naturally Independent Expo in Palm Springs—why it’s intentionally small, how it maximizes retailer–supplier face time, and the education tracks built for indie retailers (not just brand booths). We cover ROI vs. mega expos, grassroots distribution for new CPGs, and why relationships + education beat slotting fees.Chapters00:00 – Cold open: why smaller shows win for ROI0...
2025-10-2747 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersThe Future of Grocery: The Emotional Science Behind Why We Shop — How Smell, Design, and Human Connection Are Shaping Retail | George Goodwin x Kevin KelleyIn this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Kevin Kelley, Co-Founder of Shook Kelley, to explore the future of grocery through the lens of emotional science, design, and human connection.They uncover how smell, sensory engagement, and behavior architecture influence consumer decision-making — and why successful grocers are moving beyond convenience to create meaningful, community-driven experiences.From emotional shopping habits to the psychology of retail design, this conversation reveals how grocery stores can evolve into spaces that inspire loyalty, belonging, and purpose.🎙️ Hosted by: George Goodwin — 4th-Generation Grocer & Founder of Innova...
2025-10-251h 02
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights499. Thinning Veils, Paranormal Encounters, and October EnergiesThis solo livestream was recorded on Friday, October 3rd. In this episode, I share my own reflections on paranormal encounters, subtle spiritual signs, and how the recent geomagnetic storms are affecting sensitives and lightworkers right now. Here's what I talk about: My personal experiences with paranormal encounters during my awakening Why October's energies feel so intense and how the thinning veils play a role How I've navigated geomagnetic storms and heavy planetary energy The subtle signs I've received from guides and higher realms Practices I use to...
2025-10-0521 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights496. Mysticism, Astrology, 3I Atlas & Cards of Destiny - Aubrey NicoleIn this Soul Elevation livestream, I welcome Aubrey Nicole—entrepreneur, author, book publisher, and host of The Infinite Drop Podcast. Together we explore: • Mysticism and cosmic mentorship – how unseen realms shape personal and collective destiny • Astrology, numerology, and the Cards of Destiny – powerful tools for self-discovery and timing • Name encodement and sound vibration – the hidden meaning and influence carried in every name • Interstellar insights – the mystery of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS and what it may reveal about our cosmic story Whether you're curious about tarot, energetic patterns, or practical ways...
2025-09-281h 19Grocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersTurning POS Data into Retail Media Power w/ Steve Dietch (Bridg / Rippl) and George GoodwinIndependent and regional grocers don’t just need impressions—they need measurable lift. In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Steve Dietch, Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg and retail-media network Rippl, to unpack how identity resolution and POS-level purchase data are changing the game for regional chains and C-stores.Bridg / Rippl helps retailers identify unknown shoppers (beyond loyalty programs), unify first-party data, and then activate audiences across the open web, video, and CTV—with closed-loop measurement back to the register. For CPGs, that means scalable, hard-to-reach audiences at reg...
2025-09-2750 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersTurning Social Media Comments into Customers: The Future of Grocery Foot Traffic with Oskar Wahlbäck & George GoodwinLocal grocers don’t need another “awareness-only” social tactic—they need sales. On this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Oskar Wahlbäck, founder & CEO of Commentsell, to explore how European-style “reserve in comments” deals are transforming social media into a true sales channel.Already powering 250+ stores in Sweden and Denmark—with 85,000+ campaigns and $170M in retailer revenue—Commentsell automates bookable discounts so that every Facebook/Instagram post can turn into guaranteed store traffic. Early U.S. pilots show 20–30% revenue lifts, proving this isn’t just a trend—it’s a p...
2025-09-181h 08Grocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersThe Future of Grocery, CPG & Retail Media covering AI, Attention & Authenticity in Retail| Chase Binnie the CEO of Retailwire on GroceryPulse with George GoodwinWhat does the future of retail media look like?In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire — the leading retail industry thought leadership platform with 1M+ monthly readers and 8 acquisitions under its belt.Chase shares how he went from designing album art in high school to running a 23-year-old legacy media company that curates conversations with over 100 retail thought leaders. Together, George and Chase dive into:🚀 How RetailWire became a trusted voice in grocery & CPG🛒 The role of media & storytelling in shapi...
2025-08-2959 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights478. Does Evil Really Exist? Mind Virus, Fear, and the Path to Spiritual LiberationIs evil a real force—or just a control mechanism? In this Soul Elevation livestream, Kara Goodwin explores the deeper truth behind evil, fear, and the "mind virus" described in Paul Levy's work. Drawing on personal spiritual experiences, multiple faith traditions, and practical wisdom, Kara reveals how fear is used to manipulate humanity, how evil acts as the inversion of life, and how these challenges can lead us closer to Source. Discover: How evil operates as a contagious mind virus The link between fear and parasitic energies Why evil may...
2025-08-1717 minGrocery Pulse Podcast by Innovar Marketing Agency | Insights for RetailersSmart Technology in Grocery: Boosting Efficiency, Labor ROI & Store Performance w/ Stu Gavurin & George Goodwin on GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing AgencyIn this episode of Grocery Pulse, host George Goodwin speaks with Stu Gavurin, founder of Opsense, about the transformative role of smart technology in food safety, compliance, and efficiency within the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. They discuss the inspiration behind Opsense, the significant issue of food waste, and the importance of real-time monitoring and alerts in grocery operations. The conversation also touches on the challenges retailers face in food safety compliance, the future of food safety technology, and the operational wins experienced by retailers using Opsense. Throughout the discussion, Gavurin emphasizes the need for technology that...
2025-08-121h 04
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights453. Why Fear is Fuel for Lower Energies | How to Reclaim Your Power & SovereigntyIn this powerful episode of Soul Elevation, I explore the hidden energetic nature of fear—what it really is, how it affects your vibration, and who (or what) it actually serves. We'll go deep into: ✨ The dimensional and energetic architecture of our reality ✨ How fear feeds lower-density entities and why they depend on it ✨ Why horror films, mainstream media, and even amusement parks may be siphoning your energy ✨ The importance of becoming a sovereign energy generator ✨ How your media consumption shapes your consciousness and spiritual evolution I break do...
2025-06-1617 min
Worthy Mother PodcastCan Women Have It All? Exploring Happiness in Motherhood with Dr. Giselle GoodwinCan women really have it all? And what does that even mean? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Giselle Goodwin—author, researcher, and expert on women’s work and wellbeing—to explore this question and dive in to what it means for moms to achieve true happiness. Dr. Goodwin shares insights from her book "Can Women Really Have It All? A Happiness Handbook for Working Mothers", and opens up about her own journey from feminist ideals to the complex realities of balancing career, motherhood, and personal fulfillment.Dr. Goodwin and I talk about:📈 Th...
2025-04-1556 min
The Relaxed MaleAre You accepting or just Tolerating?In this episode of The Relaxed Male, host Bryan Goodwin delves into the crucial distinction between tolerating and accepting in relationships, particularly marriage. Bryan emphasizes how tolerating can lead to resentment and emotional disconnection, while accepting allows for healthier communication and understanding. He discusses common relationship issues such as overspending and unsatisfactory love lives, highlighting the importance of addressing these problems through open dialogue and emotional honesty.Bryan also explores the societal pressures to tolerate undesirable behaviors and how this can negatively impact personal relationships. He encourages listeners to reclaim their power by accepting circumstances and working...
2025-04-1033 min
The Relaxed MaleChange Your State, Change Your Experience: With Bob Gardner The Freedom SpecialistBob Gardner joins Bryan Goodwin on episode 269 of The Relaxed Male, providing insights that challenge conventional approaches to pain and addiction. Bob, known as the "Freedom Specialist," shares a transformative perspective on how our mindset shapes our experiences and influences our health. At the start, Bryan highlights how Bob's work has shifted his own understanding of addiction, viewing it as a symptom of underlying emotional struggles rather than a mere behavioral issue. This conversation touches on the evolution of Bob's practice, initially focused on helping men with porn addiction, but expanding into broader realms encompassing life's challenges and embracing change.
2025-04-031h 22
The Relaxed MaleWhen You CheatIn this episode of The Relaxed Male, host Bryan Goodwin tackles a tough question of the month from a listener named Marty, who finds himself in a difficult situation after cheating on his wife of nine years. With two young children and the possibility of another child on the way with the woman he cheated with, Marty seeks advice on how to confess to his wife and work towards regaining her trust. Brian shares insights from his own experiences and offers guidance on navigating the aftermath of infidelity, emphasizing the importance of accepting what one can control and the...
2025-03-2740 min
The Relaxed MaleWhen Life Doesn't Go RightIn this episode of The Relaxed Male, host Bryan Goodwin takes listeners on a reflective journey as he navigates the challenges of unmet expectations and life not going according to plan. Broadcasting from his truck, Bryan shares personal insights and experiences from the past few years, discussing the hurdles he has faced in his coaching business and the lessons learned along the way. He candidly explores the concept of success, the struggle with imposter syndrome, and the importance of redefining goals and expectations when life throws curveballs.Bryan emphasizes the significance of personal growth and self-improvement as...
2025-03-2038 min
The Relaxed MaleIs physical intimacy important for fortifying emotional intimacy?In this episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the complex relationship between physical intimacy and emotional connection. Host Bryan Goodwin shares his personal experiences and insights on how different types of intimacy, including physical, emotional, and intellectual, play a crucial role in strengthening relationships. Bryan candidly discusses the challenges he faced in his own marriage, from dealing with a lack of sexual intimacy to navigating the roommate syndrome, where partners drift apart emotionally and physically.Bryan emphasizes the importance of intentionality in relationships, urging listeners to actively work on building various forms of intimacy with...
2025-03-1327 min
The Relaxed MaleHandling the ExpectationsIn this episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the complex world of expectations and how they shape our reactions and relationships. Host Bryan Goodwin shares personal insights from his recent experiences with unrealized expectations, particularly in the context of a social media workshop that didn't meet his expectations. He discusses the common pitfalls of unvoiced expectations and covert contracts, especially in personal relationships, and how they can lead to frustration and resentment.Bryan recounts his journey through a social media masterclass, where he anticipated gaining valuable insights but instead encountered a sales pitch that left...
2025-03-0643 min
The Relaxed MaleQuestion of the Month: Progressing beyond the DivorceIn this episode of The Relaxed Male, we dive into the topic of getting unstuck and moving forward in life, especially after significant life changes like a divorce. Host Bryan Goodwin, a certified coach, addresses the common feelings of stagnation and fear that can keep us from pursuing new adventures and living life on our own terms. We explore the importance of introspection and identifying the thoughts that hold us back, and Bryan provides actionable steps to overcome these barriers.We also tackle the question of the month: "What do I do if I've been stuck after...
2025-02-2050 min
The Relaxed MaleYour Limitations Aren't Your Badge of HonorIn this episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the intriguing topic of how we often use our limitations as badges of honor. Host Bryan Goodwin explores why society tends to celebrate limitations and how this mindset can actually reinforce these constraints rather than liberate us from them. Brian discusses the phenomenon of labeling oneself with terms like ADHD, neurodivergent, or introvert, and how these labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies that hinder personal growth.Bryan emphasizes the power of the mind as a "do not get killed" device that can be programmed to see the world...
2025-02-1320 min
The Relaxed MaleStop Waiting Around and Just Do ItIn this week's episode of The Relaxed Male, we delve into the common struggles men face when trying to improve their relationships, particularly with their wives. Host Bryan Goodwin, a certified coach, explores the barriers that hold men back from living the fulfilling life they desire. He discusses the motivational triad that keeps us in our comfort zones, the fear of failure, rejection, and even success, and how these fears prevent us from taking necessary actions.Bryan shares his personal experiences and insights on why New Year's resolutions often fail by February, and how we can overcome...
2025-02-0641 min
The Relaxed MaleHow do you maintain individual identities in a relationship?In this episode of The Relaxed Male, host Brian Goodwin delves into the complexities of maintaining individual identities within a marriage. Using the biblical reference of two becoming one, Brian explores how couples can balance unity with independence. He discusses the common pitfall of losing oneself in a relationship by trying to appease a partner, leading to codependency. Brian emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and the detrimental effects of relying on a partner for affirmation and emotional well-being.Brian introduces the concept of differentiated relationships, where both partners maintain their individuality while working together...
2025-01-3037 min