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Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #8 - John Funnell 88 Years of Grit & GraftIn this very special episode, I sit down with my grandad, John Funnell, to capture a lifetime of stories spanning nearly nine decades. Born in 1937, John grew up during wartime Britain before building a life rooted in farming, horses, family, and relentless hard work.From childhood days spent on ponies and in butcher’s shops, to near-disasters with lorries of sheep, bankruptcies, and bouncing back, John’s journey is one of resilience and resourcefulness. Along the way, he reflects on love, loss, the mistakes he made, and the wisdom he wants to leave for future generations.🌾 Growing up during and aft...
2025-10-2850 min
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #7 - From £20k to £1.1 Million – The Rise of Racehorse Trainer John BestIn the high-stakes world of horse racing, few stories gallop like this one. In this episode, I sit down with John Best, a self-made racehorse trainer whose journey from mucking out ponies to winning at Royal Ascot, Keeneland, Dubai, and St Moritz is as inspiring as it is extraordinary.John shares how he built a world-class training facility from scratch, trained champions like Kingsgate Native, and turned bargain buys into million-pound horses. But it wasn’t always glamour—he talks about riding bareback as a kid, sleeping in tents at Pony Club camp, and how he clawed his way into...
2025-06-022h 54
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #6 Drums, Deep Chats & Dodging AI Jamie Parker ReturnsIn Part 2 of my conversation with Jamie Parker, we drift into deeper waters—with the same wit, honesty, and rhythm that made Part 1 so much fun.Jamie, a professional drummer, teacher, and all-around creative force, opens up about life beyond the studio:🎭 Why vulnerability might be the most punk rock thing you can show🧠 The strange evolution of digital culture and “AI slop”😂 The wild world of internet content—from bizarre trends to sensory overload🎧 What playing drums teaches you about silence, sound, and control🪞 How self-awarenes...
2025-05-192h 16
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #5 From Homeless Teen to Celebrity Manicurist – The Stephanie Staunton StoryWhat does it take to survive—and thrive—after life knocks you down again and again?In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Stephanie Staunton, a celebrity manicurist, venue stylist, mental health advocate, and survivor of more than most people face in a lifetime. From being homeless at 16 to working with P!NK, Little Mix, and Disney, Stephanie’s journey is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring.We dive into:💅 How she went from jobless to working with A-listers🏥 Surviving three major operations in 2024—including an 18-inch scar and a misdiagnosis🧠 Her experience living with bipolar disorder and ASD🧩 Launching th...
2025-04-282h 04
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #4 Lisa Stewart’s Rescue Mission - Thorns, Triumphs & HedgehogsIn this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Lisa Stewart, the founder of Thorne Hedgehog Rescue, to talk about the wild, emotional, and often untold reality of saving one of Britain’s most beloved species.Lisa’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From qualified holistic therapist, carpenter, and wildlife conservationist to running a 24/7 hedgehog rescue that’s saved thousands—she’s worn every hat (and probably built it, too). What started with one hedgehog quickly became a full-blown rescue operation caring for up to 400 animals a year. And she’s done it all with zero paid staff, endless dedication...
2025-04-143h 09
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #3 Healing Through Grief – A Conversation with David PopeGrief is one of life’s most profound and difficult experiences, but healing is possible. In this episode, I sit down with David Pope, a professional counsellor with over 30 years of experience helping people navigate loss, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.David’s journey isn’t just professional—it’s personal. After losing both of his parents at just 25 and his best friend to cancer years later, he understands grief in a way that textbooks can’t teach. Through a blend of CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma work, h...
2025-03-311h 43
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts #2 Jamie Parker From Drums To Big ScreenIn this episode, I sit down with musician, drum teacher, and all-around creative Jamie Parker. Jamie has built a thriving career as a drummer, touring across Europe, teaching full-time, and even building his own professional studio in Kent. He’s also appeared in Pressure and Downton Abbey 3, and even worked at Sotheby’s as an art handler.We dive into:🔥 The journey from jamming as a kid to becoming a professional drummer🎬 His experiences on movie sets and how drumming landed him a role in Downton Abbey 3🏗️ The challenges of b...
2025-03-173h 18
Funnell Your ThoughtsFunnell Your Thoughts Intro #1Imagine going back 300 years and listening to a conversation with your ancestors. How incredible would that be? That’s the heart of this podcast—real stories from real people, preserving the moments, experiences, and lessons that shape who we are today. In this first episode, I break down the inspiration behind it all, why storytelling matters, and what you can expect moving forward. Joining us on the into my good friend, actor, musician, and all-around top man, Jamie Parker. I hope this podcast becomes something truly special—and that you’ll be part of the journey.
2025-03-1029 min
The Wonderland Challenge 2: Alice Through The Looking GlassChapter 8. ’It’s My Own Invention’ Alice Through The Looking Glass with 175 readers in aid of Cancer Research UK
Chapter 8 of "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is titled "It's My Own Invention." In this chapter, Alice finds herself in a garden with a garden of talking flowers. She has a humorous conversation with the Red Queen, who presents her with a riddle and then reveals the answer, which turns out to be a joke about a man with a green wig. The chapter continues to explore the whimsical and illogical nature of Wonderland, as well as Carroll's love for wordplay and...
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Emerge Church PodcastMorayfield - Ps Joseph Funnell - 03.07.2022Morayfield - Ps Joseph Funnell - 03.07.2022
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Emerge Church PodcastRedcliffe - Ps Joseph Funnell - 05.06.2022Redcliffe - Ps Joseph Funnell - 05.06.2022
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Emerge Church PodcastMorayfield - Ps Joseph Funnell - 22.05.2022 AMMorayfield - Ps Joseph Funnell - 22.05.2022 AM
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Emerge Church PodcastPs Joseph Funnell - 15.08.2021Join Ps Joseph and the Morayfield Team at one of the regular Sunday Services.
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Emerge Church PodcastWhat Do You Want?Ps Joseph Funnell (Senior Associate Pastor & Morayfield Location Pastor) brings this timelt message from our Warner Location.
2021-02-1400 min
James Bond & Friends0040: You Knew My NameHow was Billie Eilish's title song for No Time To Die Received?
In this episode, we gather a mega panel to discuss the reaction to the new No Time To Die title song by Billie Eilish that was released yesterday. Joining host JAMES© Page this week are BILL® Koenig, LISA™ Funnel, WARREN℠ Ringham, DAVID© Leigh, PHIL® Nobile Jr, and JOE™ Darlington. Along the way, we ponder Bond's emotional state, the bookending of an era, stumble upon Lisa's grocery store litmus test, and raise an eyebrow at Esquire's bizarre rankings.
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2020-02-1554 min