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Pick N LicksEp 28: Naim CortazziWhat a guest we have for you this week! Naim Cortazzi from Fun Lovin' Criminals, Uncle Frank, Radio Riddler and Fatal Star joins us to pick his ultimate dream band. Make sure you check him out here on InstagramEpisode 28 also brings you multiple tea chats!! Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast, where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-231h 47
Love Life And Lose Weight83: Fat Loss Basics: How to Make & Track Real Progress Without Losing Your Mind💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeIf you're doing everything "right" but the scale isn't moving—or worse, it moves the wrong direction—this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to stop obsessing over your weight and instead use smarter tools and metrics that actually reflect your fat loss progress.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why fat loss ≠weight loss—and why that mattersHow to protect your muscle while shedding fatWhy smart scales and body fat percentages often lie to youWhat to track weekly, monthly, or quarterly for real resultsHow to fuel your work...2025-07-2244 minPick N LicksEp 27: Kris Graham-MartinAhead of this weekend's mighty Mangata Festival in Nottingham, we have the main man himself, Kris Graham Martin in the studio with us, choosing his dream band lineup for episode 27. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-091h 50Pick N LicksEp 26: Davina SongbirdWe are honoured to have Davina Songbird in the studio with us, choosing her dream band line up for episode 26. Born in London, raised in Luton and made in Nottingham, Davina has been wowing crowds with her incredible voice for years. A mixture of Neo Soul, Jazz and spoken word make up her original music. Davina is also a co-founder of the Nottingham Black Creative Network. Please check out her work here. Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast where guests create their ultimate dream...2025-06-251h 43Pick N LicksEp 25: Nick JennisonGuitarist, producer and vocalist Nick Jennison joins us for Episode 25. Tune in to hear who he picks for his dream band. Find out what he's up to recently and give him a like and a follow here. Also during this episode hear what Dan Dan thinks of one of his favourite bands new album and find out what Schurkin is!Pick N Licks is presented by musicians Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan Hayes - The Dream Band Podcast where guests create their ultimate dream band. Produced by Heather Beardsley....2025-06-111h 27Pick N LicksEp 24: James Norbert IvanyiJoining us for episode 24 we have our first Australian guest - progressive master-mind James Norbert Ivanyi. James is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator and proudly independent solo touring musician hailing from Sydney, Australia. Described as one of the most original, commanding and versatile guitarists on the international instrumental scene today. Please check out James' work here and give him a like and a follow in Instagram too. During this episode you also get an update on Dan Dan's cloven hoof, a new tea to try for Tea Chat and find out what the boys have been listening...2025-05-281h 45Pick N LicksEp 23: Rob TownFor episode 23 we bring you Rob Town - founder of Stampede Press and ex-bassist for British rock group Panic Cell. Rob has toured the world and shared stages with the likes of Metallica, Papa Roach, Alice in Chains and Alice Cooper. Currently running his PR/Marketing agency Stampede Press, Rob has worked with artists such as Terrorvision, Wayward Sons, The Virginmarys and Winger, as well as helping up and coming artists like The Rocket Dolls, Samarkind, Buffalo Summer, Courtesans and others to establish themselves in the music industry. In 2018, he co-founded music management consultation firm Lightning in a Bottle...2025-05-141h 52Pick N LicksEp 22: Jas MorrisJoining us for Episode 22 we have Firekind Guitarist and Vocalist Jas Morris. Jas is an official Seth Baccus Guitars Artist and Manson Guitars Demonstrator. Check out his website here.During the episode Danny and Dan Dan also review the latest albums from Steven Wilson and Coheed & Cambria in "What have you been listening to". Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-301h 41Pick N LicksEp 21: Sam BellChoosing his dream band this episode we have Mask of Judas guitarist, Lick Library demonstrator and WaterBear Collage of Music lecturer Sam Bell. Check Sam's social media out here to see everything he gets up to and give him a like and a follow. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-161h 20Pick N LicksEp 20: Phil DyerJoining us for episode 20 we have another excellent guitarist - Phil Dyer. Check out who Phil picks for his dream band then give him a like and a follow here.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-021h 58Pick N LicksEp 19: Ryan WaltonFor episode 19 we interviewed our great friend Ryan Walton, frontman for the band Spirtyus. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the good times we've shared together over the years. For some metal funk you can find Spirtyus music on all streaming platforms.We recorded this episode for the 2025 Podcasthon which aims to bring together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. We are dedicating this episode to raising awareness for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. As many of you will know the foundation was set up following the...2025-03-192h 08Pick N LicksEp 18: Liam UnderdownPicking his dream band this episode we have superb guitarist Liam Underdown. Give Liam a like and a follow here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-051h 14Pick N LicksEp 17: Steven NunnPowerhouse vocalist Steven Nunn is sharing his dream band line up with us for episode 17. Give him a like and follow on Instagram here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-191h 43Pick N LicksEp 16: Charlie GriffithsHarbinger Guitarist Charlie Griffiths picks his dream band for episode 16. As well as being an amazing guitarist for the band, he is also an exceptional guitar coach, you can find all the details on his website.Also give him a like and a share on Instagram here Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-052h 07Pick N LicksEp 15: Nick RichardsonGuitarist and composer for Furyborn and Maelstrom Aeterna, Nick Richardson is our guest for episode 15. Tune in to find out who makes his dream band........and if all the rules were adhered to! Check out Nick's musical endeavours here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-221h 30Pick N LicksEp 14: Jen HillFor our first episode of 2025 we are welcoming manager of UK heavy metal band Evil Scarecrow, Jen Hill, to the podcast. Jen chats to us about the best and worse parts of managing a band, music festivals and, of course, her dream band.You can find Jen on social media here and make sure you check out all things Evil Scarecrow here.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-081h 55Pick N LicksEp 13: Rob LaneMerry Christmas listeners! Thank you for joining us for our Christmas special, episode 13 and our final podcast of 2024. This week's special guest, crafting his ultimate dream band line up is Rob Lane - Bassist, host of the Straight 2 Video podcast and self proclaimed pop culture nerd. As well as discussing dream bands, we delve into the spirit of the festive season, debate the best holiday movies and the perfect Christmas dinner menu. A special little friend of Pick N Licks makes a guest appearance too to discuss a recent PnL day trip! Please...2024-12-252h 16
Love Life And Lose Weight67: Joyful Eating During the Holidays: Letting Go of Food GuiltIn this episode of Love Life and Lose Weight, learn how to enjoy holiday meals without stress or guilt. You'll discover strategies to release restrictive thinking and fully embrace your favorite holiday foods while staying aligned with your wellness goals.Key Topics CoveredFood Guilt Origins: Understand how cultural messages label foods as "good" or "bad," leading to overeating and feeling out of control. Learn to replace this with a more empowering mindset that keeps you in control.Mindful, Integrative Eating: Shift from rigid rules to listening to your body’s...2024-12-1731 minPick N LicksEp 12: David HenryJoining us for episode 12 to discuss his dream band line up is guitarist David Henry from UK Rock n Roll band Gwailo.Find out more about Gwailo here and give David a like and a follow on Instagram here.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1158 min
Love Life And Lose Weight66: Plan Your Best December Yet In Less Than 30 MinutesIn this episode, Advanced Certified Weight and Life Coach Heather Beardsley helps you set up for a holiday season that feels calm, controlled, and aligned with your goals. Perfect for anyone who wants to avoid the holiday overwhelm and end the year on a high note, this episode provides tools to help you stay intentional and meet your December weight goals without stress. Grab a pen, paper, or open a digital note for this one!Why You Should Listen:Craft a Holiday that Fits You: Heather guides you to identify what you...2024-12-0318 minPick N LicksEp 11: David StottLead guitarist of UK theatrical metal band Ward XVI David Stott is our guest for episode 11. Have a listen and find out who he has chosen for his dream band line up.Find out more about Ward XVI here and give David a like and a follow on Instagram here.Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-271h 16Pick N LicksEp 10: John HartwellJoining us for episode 10 is John Hartwell, singer and guitar player for rock band These Wicked Rivers and owner of a very impressive beard! Find out more about Theses Wicked Rivers here and give John a like and a follow on Instagram here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-131h 22
Love Life And Lose Weight64: Three Tools To Break Free from Overwhelm, Over-Planning, and OverdoingIn this episode, I introduce three powerful tools to help you overcome overwhelm, overplanning, and overdoing. These tools are designed to make it easier for you to prioritize what truly matters to you including weight loss. There more you can do that, the better chance you have to reach ALL your goals.In this episode you'll learn:•How overwhelm affects your weight loss journey and why addressing it is critical•How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance•Strategies to shift your mindset around time scarci...2024-11-0547 minPick N LicksEp 9: Simon McMurdoSimon McMurdo joins us for episode 9 to choose his dream band. Simon is a writer, music enthusiast and has his very own podcast - The Podcast and the Pendulum - the first Nightwish fan podcast which looks at every song in the band's history, track by track. Find out more about The Podcast and the Pendulum here and find Simon on Instagram here. Pick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-301h 39
Love Life And Lose Weight63: How To Shrink The F-it/Distracted Cycles That Interrupt Weight LossIn this episode, Advanced Certified Weight and Life Coach, Heather Beardsley revisits the concept of anti-fragile weight loss and delves into the "fuck-it/distracted cycle"—a common pattern where life's disruptions cause you to lose focus on the new habits. This episode focuses on how to shrink that cycle and regain your sense of agency when life gets messy.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the "fuck it distracted cycle" is and why it happensWhy these cycles are completely normal and how to recognize when you're in oneHow to avoid using these cycl...2024-10-2216 minPick N LicksEp 8: Danny Dela CruzChoosing his dream band this episode we have the very talented Danny Dela Cruz, lead guitarist for Thxnes.Check out Danny and his band Thrxnes on Instagram here: @delacruzguitar, @thrxnes_officialPick N Licks is presented by Danny Beardsley and Dan Dan HayesProduced by Heather Beardsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-161h 13
Love Life And Lose Weight62: Letting Go of Shoulds - How To Build a Life That’s YoursIn episode 62, you'll explore the concept of "should" thinking—those thoughts that stem from societal expectations and external pressures—and how they impact not just your food choices but other areas of your life, like relationships and self-care. By recognizing and reframing these "should" thoughts, you'll be able to move away from outside ideas of how you 'should' live your life that can create chronic feelings of guilt and frustration toward a mindset that allows for more freedom and the self-fulfillment that comes from living a self-directed life.The episode equips you with tools to become more awar...2024-10-0842 min