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The Life of BryonyThe Life of YOU: The Truth About Addiction and What It Takes to Heal with Matt WillisWelcome to The Life of YOU, where we tackle life’s toughest moments.In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Matt Willis, musician, actor, and advocate for recovery, alongside Nav Dhesi, a recovery mentor. Together, we discuss the raw and honest realities of addiction and recovery, offering advice, hope, and insight for anyone on this journey or supporting someone who is.Today:
How do you reach out for help when shame and embarrassment are holding you back?
What are the practical step...2024-12-1317 minThe Life of BryonyMatt Willis: How Connection and Compassion Helped Him to Reclaim His LifeWelcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messier moments.MY GUEST THIS WEEK: MATT WILLISThis week, I’m joined by the incredible Matt Willis—singer, actor, and passionate recovery advocate. You may know him as part of the band Busted, but Matt’s story goes far beyond the music. He shares his raw and honest journey with addiction, relapse, and recovery, offering invaluable insights for anyone facing their own struggles.We talk about the stigma surrounding addiction, the challenges of maint...2024-12-0934 min
Institute New Paradigm IntimacySelf Pleasure Education Series: Matt BruceWelcome to episode three of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series. In this episode Elizabeth interviews Mathew Bruce.
They speak on:
- The importance of heart connection in Men.
- What Sexual Dysfunction looks like in relationships.
- Signs for men to begin exploring sexuality development.
- Attachment Systems.
- Nervous System work in Sexuality.
- And much more.
Mattew Bruce, an ex-Army veteran of 10 years, with active deployments to the Middle East and...2024-10-1549 min
On The MendJORDAN STEPHENS: managing ADHD, sobriety, and healthy relationshipsThis week’s guest is the musician, actor, writer, and podcaster Jordan Stephens.Jordan’s probably best known for Rizzle Kicks, the chart-topping duo he formed with his friend Harley Alexander-Sule, back in 2008.He's since released music as a solo artist, starred in various TV and film projects, published a children’s book, and now he’s written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs.In this conversation the pair discuss education, the impact of overnight success, ADHD, medication and self-medication, as well as their shared interest in psychedelics and Jordan’s journey towards he...2024-10-0957 minOn The MendWhy I'm Taking A Break From Social Media (with live Q and A)Matt is back with another social media special episode! Since so many of you resonated with Part 1 (episode: My Honest Thoughts On Social Media) we're bringing you a Part 2, where Matt is diving deeper into his relationship with his mobile phone.Matt spills some details on why he feels the need to take a break from social media, how he's doing it, and why others should consider it too.Plus, since so many of you had your own ideas and experiences to share, Matt sat down in the second half of this episode to answer some questions from listeners! We...2024-10-0229 minOn The MendDAN MURRAY-SERTER: from anxiety, bulimia and insomnia to better mental healthThis week’s guest is the entrepreneur and mental health advocate Dan Murray-Serter.Dan has ten years’ experience of building up businesses but, also, of winding them down. He’s spoken publicly about his failures, as well as his personal experience with anxiety, insomnia, depression, burnout, body dysmorphia and bulimia. And the steps Dan took towards improving his own mental and physical health, led him to a new business in nutrition and supplements.Dan and Matt get quite deep in this conversation, which covers spirituality, mental health, ayahuasca. and much more.Related links:H...2024-09-251h 09
The Mid•Point with Gabby LoganMatt WillisBusted bassist turned actor, presenter, and podcaster, Matt Willis, joins Gabby this week to talk about his decision to open up about his experience of recovery and why he decided to make the Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction documentary at the midpoint of his life. Matt talks about the issues and difficulties when it comes to recovery, and why sobriety has to come first now. They also discuss Matt’s deep love for his wife, Emma Willis, and what it was like working together on Love Is Blind UK; adapting to raising teenagers; and his new midlife hobby which isn’t ve...2024-09-2550 minOn The MendMy Honest Thoughts On Social MediaThe secret is out… Matt Willis and his wife, Emma, are currently on a 3-week long social media break. They’re doing this alongside a group of year 8 students, whose experiment will be the star of an upcoming Channel 4 documentary.But what does Matt really think of all of this? Before the experiment, we caught up with Matt to ask his honest opinion on social media. Is it a good thing? Bad thing? What’s Matt’s personal experience with it? And how can we start to nurture a healthier relationship with social media?Let’s see how Matt’s...2024-09-1821 minOn The MendGABBY LOGAN: navigating grief, competitiveness and middle ageGabby was the first female football anchor on terrestrial television and she’s perfected the art of asking great questions, while covering a wide range of international sporting events. In this episode, Matt turns the tables on Gabby, and she speaks with great honesty, sharing moments and insights from her life and career.Sporty and very driven from an early age, Gabby competed at the Commonwealth Games when she was still a teenager. But when her gymnastics career came to an abrupt end, she had to find a new direction. And this big change was fol...2024-09-1126 min
The Digital Insurance AgentHow to Attract High-Income Business Owners to Your Insurance Agency with Matt RuttenbergIn this episode of The Digital Insurance Agent Podcast, host Carl Willis sits down with Matt Ruttenberg, Co-Founder of Life, Inc., to explore strategies for adding high-income business owners to your book of business. Matt shares his journey from a generalist to a niche expert, offers insights on becoming a trusted advisor, and discusses the importance of specializing to resonate with high-value clients. Tune in to learn how to penetrate lucrative markets, establish yourself as a thought leader, and build a dream team that drives success.#HighIncomeClients #InsuranceAgentTips #BusinessOwners #FinancialPlanning #NicheMarketing #Podcast #InsuranceIndustry #DigitalMarketingSend...2024-09-0629 min
The Digital RemodelerMaximize Contractor Tax Savings: 401k Strategies with Matt RuttenbergIn this episode of The Digital Remodeler Podcast, host Carl Willis interviews Matt Ruttenberg, Co-Founder of Life, Inc., about how contractors can leverage 401k plans as a powerful tool for tax savings and business growth. Matt explains the different types of retirement plans available and how to customize them to suit your business needs, ensuring you save as much as possible while planning for your future. Discover how a well-structured 401k plan can serve as a key tax management strategy, helping you retain top employees and secure your financial future.Topics Covered:Understanding Different Types...2024-09-0627 minOn The MendSOLO Episode: The Books I Owe My Recovery ToThis week Matt is sharing the top 3 books that have shaped his life and his journey as a recovered addict. He’ll be breaking down exactly why they mean so much to him – and why you should consider checking them out too!Matt has sprinkled some bonus honourable mentions, plus some feedback from all of you lovely listeners! We recently asked Matt’s Instagram followers to recommend their life-changing reads, and boy did you guys deliver. We’ll be sharing some of the most popular mentions in this episode.So pop on your reading hat, prepare for a trip to...2024-09-0423 minOn The MendJOHANN HARI: rethinking the war on drugsThis week’s guest is Johann Hari, whose books and TED Talks on depression, anxiety, and addiction have reached millions of people. His 2015 talk Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong had a huge impact on Matt, changing how he thought about his own recovery. Matt then devoured Johann’s first book Chasing The Scream which looked at the war on drugs, through the story of Billie Holiday. While writing this book, Johann travelled the world to find out how different countries and cultures are dealing with addiction. Because, when it comes to trea...2024-08-2827 minOn The MendSOLO EPISODE: On LoveThis week, Matt is opening up about a topic that makes many of us uncomfortable… love!Matt and his wife, broadcaster Emma Willis, have been going strong for 20 years. They’ve been through high, lows and all sorts of addiction-related battles. If anything, they’ve come out of the other side stronger. Since Matt and Emma began hosting the UK Series of Love Is Blind, the pair have been asked the same question by countless people: what’s the secret to their happy marriage?If you want the honest, raw answer, then listen up. Matt has thought long and...2024-08-2130 minOn The MendDR DAVID SPIEGEL: using hypnosis to take back control (with a demo)Matt dives into the world of hypnosis with the psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel.In this episode, Matt finds out just how susceptible he is to hypnosis, with results that truly blow him away, and he gets some practical tips on how to reduce anxiety.Dr Spiegel is the Director of the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford University School of Medicine and a leading authority on hypnosis. He has 50 years experience in this field and he uses hypnosis as a problem-solving tool to treat physical and mental issues - including pain, addiction, anxiety and...2024-08-1454 min
Market ShakersGoing Full-Time & Building a Top-Notch Real Estate Team with Matt Kelly & Abi-Grace WillisJoin us in this episode of 'Market Shakers' as we delve into the world of real estate with expert Matt Kell and guest host Abi-Grace Willis. Discover the secrets to assembling a top-performing real estate team and learn what it takes to become a full-time agent. Matt shares his personal experiences, challenges, and strategies that have propelled him to success.2024-08-121h 03
Brydon &Matt WillisFrom the pop punk anthems of Busted to the supergroup McBusted, this week's guest has rocked stages and won hearts across the nation, once winning the prestigious ‘King of the Jungle’ crown back in 2006. It is of course, Matt Willis. In this episode, Rob finds out about the early days of Busted and Matt speaks openly about his personal battles with addiction. The pair talk about their shared love of a cold plunge and Matt reveals what to expect from his new podcast, On The Mend. Don't miss this episode packed with behind-the-scenes glimpses, and an exclusive look...2024-08-0848 minOn The MendQ and A Special: Busted, Relapsing And MoreMatt is back in the hot seat for our second Q and A episode!We loved our first Q and A episode so much that we're back with a new round of questions from some of our listeners. Get ready to hear about a range of topics, as Matt opens up about being in a band as a recovering addict, how to best support an addict in your life, removing guilt from relapsing, and so much more.Missed the previous Q and A episode? Catch up here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KNbgwGGqo5GzZTCez4cNy?si=nxmDA9RXRQaLI9_9O7axUA--will...2024-08-0738 minOn The MendNIKKI LILLY: finding power and beauty in our differencesMatt chats to the BAFTA Award-winning YouTube star, and campaigner, Nikki Lilly.At the age of six, Nikki was diagnosed with a high flow craniofacial AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation). A rare condition which causes life-threatening nose bleeds and extreme swelling. Since then, Nikki’s had almost one hundred medical procedures, as well as therapy, to help process the trauma and pain.When Nikki started vlogging two years later, she was spending a lot of time at home. She often felt disconnected from the world, from her peers, and she was looking for something to do. But he...2024-07-3120 minOn The MendThe Biggest Lesson My Guests Have Taught MeWe’re 8 episodes into series 2 of On The Mend… and what a journey it’s been so far!It’s about time we looked back on some of our best moments. So today, Matt is reflecting on the lessons his recent guests have taught him. Unpicking the key messages that have stuck with him for weeks on end – and are sure to stick with you too. We’re looking back on our chats with Geordie Queen Vicky Pattison, Alcohol-Free Advocate Andy Ramage, and Mental Health Pioneer Ruby Wax. Each had their own story to tell. From the fear...2024-07-2428 minOn The MendDR JAMES KUSTOW: how to thrive with adult ADHDMatt speaks to his very own psychiatrist, Dr James Kustow, about adult ADHD.James studied medicine, before training in psychiatry. He’s now a consultant who specialises in ADHD and has trained further in psychotherapy and nutrition. But being an expert is only half of the story. Because, like Matt, James was also diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.In this wide-ranging conversation, the pair talk about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, the correlation with addiction, the use of medication, and the different targets for intervention that James explores, before taking a pharmaceutical approach.R...2024-07-171h 16
The Hidden 20%Matt Willis: “ADHD isn’t an excuse for horrible character flaws”Matt Willis, rose to fame with the multi-platinum band Busted and later went on to star in major West End productions.In this chat with Ben, Matt reveals a different side of himself, sharing the shock of his ADHD diagnosis following a visit to a marriage counsellor. He discusses coping strategies for ADHD which helped handle addiction, how to overcome shame, and provides a fresh perspective on his time in the jungle.Matt also spills the tea on what it was like to work with his wife, Emma Willis, on Love Is Blind...2024-07-101h 03On The MendHow To Deal With Criticism From Loved OnesThis week we're getting personal! Matt is upping the vulnerability scale, as he lets the closest people in his life – colleagues, friends, and even his wife – fire a round of constructive criticism his way.Getting feedback about your flaws is extremely scary. But it's a powerful way to identify the things you need to work on. And if Matt can do it, so can all of you listening!Wherever you are in your addiction recovery journey, mental health journey, or general self development journey, this is a pitstop you'll want to take note of. ...2024-07-1025 minOn The MendRUBY WAX: taking depression seriouslyThis week’s guest is Ruby Wax. A comedian, writer, and mental health advocate, who has wisdom to spare. When she was younger, Ruby often felt lonely - like she didn’t fit in - and she turned to comedy. A reinvention that gave Ruby a taste for attention and led her to drama school, and eventually her own television show in which she met the biggest celebrities of the day.After 25 years in television, Ruby reinvented herself once again. She studied mindfulness-based cognitive therapy at Oxford University. And she now works to remove the stig...2024-07-0353 minOn The MendOpening Up About My Recovery (Answering YOUR Questions)Matt is putting himself in the hot seat for today’s episode! We’ve rounded up some of your most pressing questions for an honest, judgment-free Q and A session, where Matt shares some of his own personal experiences in hopes that some of you guys will resonate.We’re diving deep into the aspects of sobriety nobody talks about, how to deal with anxiety, managing family life, and much more.If you have a question that Matt didn’t cover, we’d like to do more of these! Just leave a reply in the Q and A bo...2024-06-2646 minOn The MendANDY RAMAGE: motivation and the joy of living alcohol-freeMatt meets Andy Ramage, a footballer who became a commodities broker, when injury ended his career. While Andy's career was a success, something was missing. He felt broken. And so ten years ago, he embarked on a journey to transform his life.Andy realised that alcohol was impacting how he felt, and his ability to get things done. So, he set his sights on a 90 days booze-free challenge. And he’s never looked back.If you need a bit of motivation right now, whatever challenge you want to take on, Andy’s the man fo...2024-06-191h 02On The MendWhat I Do For My Mental HealthMatt is braving it for a solo episode this week! He’s stepping out of his comfort zone for a candid chat about a big part of any addict’s recovery: mental health.It’s a topic lots of our listeners have been asking Matt to open up about. So today, he’s breaking down the day-to-day practices that have helped him the most – and can help you too.Some of these habits Matt developed early on in his recovery journey. Others he’s only beginning to see the potential of today.From a beginner’s...2024-06-1229 min
The OCRWC PodcastS4 Ep10 - Matt WillisJoin Matt Willis & Francesca Chiorando as they talk about 9 years of The OCR World Championships, as we come up to the 10th Edition in 2024.
Matt Willis, a pro athlete and OCR Media personality, is one of the very few people (if not only) to have run not only every single OCRWC event, but also all of the NorAm Championships.
They talk over each year, the highs and lows, each location, and why OCRWC is the premium championship event out there.2024-06-0657 minOn The MendVICKY PATTISON: anxiety, alcohol and advocating for yourselfMatt Willis returns for a second series of On The Mend. His first guest is Vicky Pattison, a Jungle Queen, whose feet haven’t touched the ground since she first appeared on our screens in 2011. Geordie Shore was a baptism by fire, at a time when reality television was “a bit like the Wild West”. Vicky was only in her early 20s, she was unprepared for the spotlight, and she created a caricature of herself to hide the vulnerable person struggling inside.But since then, Vicky has put in the work. She’s learned what makes her...2024-06-051h 01
Pop! Pour! ReviewSpotlight Interview with Sean O’Connell about Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood IconPop! Pour! Review sits down with Sean O'Connell from CinemaBlend to talk about his new book, Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon, out June 11th!!!
We discuss why he wrote the book, which Bruce Willis performance he thinks was awards-worthy, and so much more!
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2024-05-2727 min
One For The RoadMatt WillisA huge welcome back to One For The Road after a season break! Its great ti be back. This week on I am joined by Matt Willis.Matt was born on May 8, 1983, in Tooting, London, England, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first rose to fame as the bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk band Busted, which he formedin 2002 alongside James Bourne and Charlie Simpson. Busted enjoyed significant success in the early 2000s with hits like "What I Go to School For," "Year 3000," and "Crashed the Wedding," leading to multiple chart-topping singles and albums.2024-05-221h 04
The Aviation ShowFocke-Wulf's Savage Airliner with Matthew WillisThe Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor was a savage airliner. Kurt Tank's elegant design evolved from a luxurious civil aircraft into a feared maritime reconnaissance bomber and transport aircraft. Naval air historian Matthew Willis joins us to look at the operational life and legacy of the Condor.★Buy Matt's book, Eagles of the Luftwaffe: Focke-Wulf Fw 200, at The Damcasters Bookshop. 10% of each sale goes to supporting the podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11015/9781911658658★Follow Matt on BlueSky here: https://bsky.app/profile/navalairhistory.bsky.social★Visit Matt's website at: https://navalairhistory.com/★Che...2024-02-081h 11
The Anchormen Show with Matt GaetzEpisode 146 LIVE: Fani Willis And The Office Of Fraud – Firebrand with Matt GaetzToday on FIREBRAND: Congressman Matt Gaetz reacts to bombshell evidence of corruption out of District Attorney Fani Willis' office, Mark Zuckerberg getting harangued in a Senate Judiciary hearing, a Satanic Temple display at Iowa's state Capitol getting destroyed, and more! Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4ajsul-episode-146-live-fani-willis-and-the-office-of-fraud-firebrand-with-matt-ga.html2024-01-3127 min
Our Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in ScotlandS1 E10 Why bagpipes should be appreciated more - Matt WillisDo you remember the first time you heard bagpipes?
Matt Willis does but at the time he didn’t realise how much bagpiping was going to influence his life.
Matt is a born and bred Texan who is a professional bagpiper who teaches in person and online, as well as performs for a wide range of events.
In this episode you will hear about his first bagpipe experience, you’ll hear some live playing of the practice chanter (the instrument all learner pipers start with...2024-01-1740 min
The Aviation ShowAsk Me Anything with The Damcasters' Host Matt BoneHost Matt Bone tackles a variety of topics from a different perspective, adopting an 'Ask Me Anything' format. Following a brief discussion about delayed scheduling and cyberpunk 2077, Matt responds to listeners' questions via Patreon and Twitter. The conversation ranges from general queries about Matt's background and interest in the Typhoon to more complex queries about his research for the podcast episodes. ★Check out 909 Apperal's full range of great aviation-themed t-shirts, hoodies and more here: https://linktr.ee/909apparelco★Become a Damcasteer today on Patreon! Join from just £3+VAT a month to get ad-free episo...2024-01-111h 01
How Are You Wired? PodcastHow Are You Wired? Podcast - Matt Anderson, Walton HSHow Are You Wired? Is a leadership podcast developed by local high school basketball coaches, Joe Willis (Plant High School) and Billy Teeden (Plant City High School). In this episode, Coach Teeden and Coach Willis speak to Matt Anderson, head basketball coach at Walton HS about how he is wired and his love of practice has kept him focused on the big picture. We would enjoy your feedback for our podcast. Please reach out to us to let us know your thoughts.@HowAreYouWired (X/Twitter)Joe Willis: Plant HS Basketball, plantbasketball@gmail.com or @CoachWillis20 (X...2023-11-2900 min
The Sausage FactoryAI Content - The Copywriters View with Glenn SturgessWe sat down with Glenn Sturgess, Director of copy at Write this Way. We talk all about the changes in the content and copy space over the last few years, how robots are going to affect people's approach to marketing and much much more! And crucially we discuss why toad in the hole is a top tier sausage meal - because, we can.--- What we discuss ---- An introduction to Glenn - The blend - changes in the content and copy space- User experience - it always comes back to...2023-11-1640 min
They Think It's All SoberMatt Willis: Showing Shame To The LightJamie and Tom are joined by the legendary 'Busted' band member and documentary maker Matt Willis.Matt was part of the infamous pop rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000's. His life quickly changed from hanging around London pubs to selling out world tours. Whilst Matt explains in this episode that he enjoyed drinking before the fame, the high octane lifestyle of a touring rockstar quickly amplified that pleasure, and he became addicted to alcohol. Matt's story is truly inspiring - from going sober to relapsing to beating it all again. Truly remarkable. This...2023-11-161h 20
Boundary of DisasterMatt Willis Returns to Coniston Powerboat Records Week 2023We're back! And Matt Willis heads back up to the Lake District for this year's Coniston Powerboat Records Week for the 2023 edition.The website for Coniston Power Boat Records week is: http://www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk/Their Twitter is: https://twitter.com/RecordsWeekGet the latest from us via our socials here: https://linktr.ee/bofd_podFollow the team on Twitter:Matthew Willis: https://twitter.com/NavalAirHistoryAdam Berry: https://twitter.com/AgrbezEllie: https://twitter.com/elliebo_Boney: https...2023-11-121h 09On The MendLAUREN MAHON: breaking the taboos around The Big CMatt Willis is joined by podcaster, charity founder and cancer activist, Lauren Mahon (and her dog, Ray). Lozza, as she likes to be called, talks to Matt about breaking the taboos around cancer, talking more openly about illnesses and death and how friends and family can really help in dark times. They discuss her own breast cancer diagnosis, which she got aged 31, her activism, her overactive brain and why sometimes you just need to go to the cinema. Lozza's podcast 'You Me And The Big C' can be found here...2023-11-0750 minOn The MendDR RANGAN CHATTERJEE: the four pillars, the power and negativity of shameOn our latest episode, Matt Willis visits Dr Rangan Chatterjee at his home for an in-depth chat about mental health and wellbeing. Rangan has practiced medicine for over 20 years and believes that good health is accessible to all of us. His goal is to change the way we look at illness and shares his learnings and expertise on his own podcast - 'Feel Better, Live More' - which Matt was a guest on previously. They discuss the feeling of shame, how powerful and negative it is, and what can be done to help peo...2023-10-311h 03
The Sausage FactoryAligning Sales and Marketing on Content with Catarina Hoch, VP Marketing at OperatixThis week, we sat down with Catarina Hoch, the VP of Global Marketing at Operatix. We dive into the complicated relationship between the sales and marketing team and how content needs to align across the two. Catarina also explains why content is becoming more and more important and why you first need to create crap content and learn from it, before creating good content. We cover a lot of good stuff with Cat, so grab a coffee and get listening. --- What we discuss ---- An introduction to Ca...2023-10-2031 min
Pull Hook GolfInterview with Summer Willis: The Engineer Turned Golf InfluencerIn this episode, golf influencer Summer Willis joins Matt Cook for an insightful discussion. They delve into Summer's journey into golf, her hiatus, and her experiences as a woman in the industry. They also tackle golf dress codes, the role of social media, and the influence of style on the sport. Summer shares her content creation strategies and the intersection of engineering in her work. The conversation ends on her transition from influencer to golf instructor and her future plans.
In this riveting episode, Matt Cook sits down with Summer Willis, a trailblazing golf influencer with an engineering background...2023-09-0749 min
The Sausage FactoryMastering Product Idea Validation and Building A Fanbase with Sam DickieWelcome back to The Sausage Factory!In this week's episode we have a great chat with Sam Dickie, a Senior Product Manager at Skyscanner. We discuss how to validate your ideas, why you should build quickly and why Sam could have black pudding with anything…Sam also takes us through his favourite and least favourite pieces of content.--- What we discuss ---- (00:50) An introduction to Sam- (14:44) The blend - we talk about the best way to validate an idea...2023-08-3048 minOn The MendTYRONE BRENNAND: hardship to healing, yoga and entrepreneurial successThis week, Matt welcomes author, entrepreneur motivational speaker and personal trainer Tyrone Brennand to the studio. Tyrone is the founder of Be The Fittest, a personal training company in London, and has looked to exercise and yoga his whole life, to help him through hard times. He talks to Matt about some of the darkest times in his life, growing up without a father figure, his passion for yoga and what he does week in, week out to stay healthy in mind and body. They also discuss his book and his tips for...2023-08-2955 minOn The MendRAPHAEL ROWE: wrongful convictions, positivity after darkness and hopeOn this week's episode of On The Mend, Matt is joined by the journalist, presenter, author and podcaster Raphael Rowe. Raphael was wrongly convicted of a crime in the late 1980s, and spent 12 years in prison. During that time, he never gave up trying to prove his innocence and never gave up hope, even in the darkest of times. Since being acquitted and released, Raphael has gone on to work for the BBC as a reporter on Radio 4 and regularly appears on The One Show. He hosts 'Inside The World's Toughest Prisons' on...2023-08-2256 minOn The MendRYLAN CLARK: navigating fame, heartbreak and success in the spotlightThis week's guest is the TV and Radio presenter, Rylan Clark. He joins Matt in the studio to talk about the brilliant highs and crushing lows he's experienced in his life recently. After exploding on to our TV screens in 2012, as a contestant on the X-Factor, Rylan has become one of the most recognisable personalities in the UK. Known for his high energy, laughter and fabulous teeth - he is hard to miss, whether on the TV, Radio or just walking down the street. But a couple of years ago, Rylan went through...2023-08-1544 min
The Sausage FactoryWrite what you want to read - building a content community with Deborah Carver from Content TechnologistThis week, we chatted to Deborah Carver, the CEO and founder of The Content Technologist newsletter. A newsletter we’ve been big fans of since the get go. Deborah shares her journey in publishing, what drove her to creating the Content Technologist and why it’s important to write what you want to read. We also talk about two big content events that have been making waves recently, the Barbie film and the shift from Twitter to X…--- What we discuss ---- An introduction to Deborah- The b...2023-08-1040 minOn The MendLIZ KARTER: the all consuming power of gamblingIn this episode Matt welcomes gambling addiction expert, Liz Karter, to the studio. Liz's area of specialisation is gambling addiction. This includes all of its causes and consequences which she has found to be stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and sometimes trauma. Liz has built an excellent reputation for helping women successfully overcome gambling addiction. She also works very successfully with men, too, and helps people overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, digital devices and love relationships, including the complexities of online dating. She established her private practice, Level Ground, in 2010 and over t...2023-08-0859 minOn The MendDJ FAT TONY: sobriety, branches of addiction and I Don't Take RequestsThis week, Matt welcomes the DJ and author Fat Tony to the studio. Tony has had an incredible career, spanning nearly four decades, he has had his say in paving the way for the UK’s current music scene.He held a weekly show in New York, at The Palladium for Streve Rubell – during the height of Paradise Garage – AND is a regular atMinistry of Sound and Glitterbox. As official DJ to the Beckhams and Versace – he is also one of the fashion scene’s go to performers.Now 16 y...2023-08-011h 00On The MendBRYONY GORDON: alcohol, living with OCD and walking towards wellnessThis week, Matt is joined by journalist, columnist, writer and mental health ambassador, Bryony Gordon. Bryony is full of life and joy and brings such positive energy with her wherever she goes - including this podcast! But her life has not been without dark moments and in this episode she opens up about her alcohol addiction and how she got sober and came through the other side. Bryony is the founder of Mental Health Mates - a peer support group for those who are struggling with their mental health and...2023-07-2550 minOn The MendDOUGIE POYNTER: addiction, resilience and rhythmFor the first episode of On The Mend, Matt Willis welcomes his friend and fellow musician, Dougie Poynter, to the studio. In this candid chat, the McFly bassist opens up about his drug addiction and his recovery, sharing raw and honest stories, which he has never done publicly before. He talks about his time in rehab, his lowest and darkest times when coming off drugs, and how he tries to live his life now. Matt and Dougie share the story of how they met, how they've helped each other through hard times and di...2023-07-1855 minOn The MendOn The Mend (COMING SOON)On The Mend - a brand new podcast hosted by Matt Willis - launches soon! Subscribe and follow now so you don't miss an episode... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1301 min
The Sausage FactoryBuilding a Global Content team: Creating a framework for success with James Ainsworth from iManageIn this week's episode we talk to James Ainsworth, Global Head of Content at iManage. James is also the co-founder of Rules of Engagement, one of Bristol’s longest running content and social networking events. James talks us through framing content for audiences, the value of feedback and incorporating AI with organisation feedback.We also talk about one of the greatest pieces of content of all time, the Michelin guide and James’s dreaded sausage of death. --- What we discuss ---- (01:25) An introduction to James...2023-07-1035 min
The High Performance PodcastLessons from the month with Kevin Sinfield, Edwin van der Sar, Tom Grennan and Matt WillisJake and Damian take some time to reflect on the conversations they’ve had in June, delving a little deeper into some of the key lessons from each episode.They explore the idea of finding your purpose with Kevin Sinfield, how they would have done the interview with Edwin van der Sar differently with the knowledge he left Ajax a few days later. They also examine how to challenge negative thoughts with Tom Grennan’s method of “thought flipping”, wrapping up the conversation with the importance of asking for help and the power you can find when all...2023-06-3025 minThe High Performance PodcastE199 - Matt Willis: How addiction nearly destroyed my lifeMatt Willis, the musician and singer known for co-founding Busted, joins the podcast to speak about the true impact of addiction. We discuss why addiction is such a taboo subject, how to approach difficult conversations with your loved ones and the journey to recovery. Matt shares the struggles he faced in his youth and how they spiraled into addiction. After Busted split up when he was only 21, he felt his life lacked direction and purpose. He discusses how he found his purpose again and how crucial his family are. In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts...2023-06-261h 05
The Sausage FactoryIs AI making boring content? We talk with Jess Crandon from Salesforce to find out..In this week's episode we talk to Jess Crandon, Senior Copywriter and Content Marketer extraordinaire from Salesforce. We’ll be talking to her about her journey in content, how we might be on the precipice of terrible content with the influx of AI in our search results and finding out how she uses feedback to make great content. Jess will also be sharing some examples of great content in Matt’s Bangers and some not-so good content in Sausage of Death. It’s one episode you don’t want to miss!...2023-06-1336 min
The Sausage FactoryWelcome to The Sausage Factory!Hello and welcome to The Sausage Factory! A side eye view on the world of content marketing. In our first episode we introduce the guys behind the mics, Matt & Mark. We lay out the plan for the podcast series, our view on the current state of content marketing, what we want to achieve and for some reason, some inane talk about our favourite sausages, you don’t want to miss out.--- What we discuss ---- We say hello - meet your hosts!- The blend - why another content podcast and what is Ro...2023-04-2731 min
Our Numinous NatureLIFE OF AN APPALACHIAN COAL MINER + SANG, MOONSHINE & THE BIBLE | Miner | Matt FrameMatt Frame is a coal miner, avid outdoorsman, & son of a Baptist preacher in Nicholas County, West Virginia. After a folkloric intro about mine-rats, we get into what life is like for both miners today & in Matt's grandfather's time: the machines; depression from the darkness; dogs hauling coal; the quiet killers "black damp" & "black lung;" losing three fingers & narrowly missing a ceiling collapse; the job-site latrine; finding fossils as large as trees; & a miner's soul. For the last third of the conversation, we surface from the coal pit to the light of day guided by folkways & The Bible. First...2023-04-271h 46
Not My First GuessWhat a pig can teach you about serving customers with Matt Meeker, Co-founder, CEO and Exec Chairman of BarkThis episode is a little flashback for us, jumping back to a conversation Hattie had with Matt Meeker, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO (that’s Canine Enrichment Officer) at Bark, and former founder of Meetup. Today, when she’s teaching founders how to test their ideas in the early stages, Hattie still comes back to how Matt tested both Meetup and Bark with customers, and with so many valuable insights and lessons, it seemed rude not to have this available as part of this series! So with Matt’s kind permission, we’re thrilled to welcome the episode to its new...2023-03-2140 min
Software Defined TalkJohn Willis on Deming, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOpsJohn Willis joins Matt and Coté for a discussion in this episode. We discuss John's upcoming book on Deming; the progress of automating audit, security; and compliance with DevOps-think, and then the general state of DevOps and platform engineering.
There's Q&A from the live-audience at the end as well.
Thanks to SCaLE 20x for taking the time to set this up for us and offering to do so. Both it and DevOpsDays LA were a great conferences, as we discuss in the episode.
Links:
Deming’s Journey to Profound Knowledge - Joh...2023-03-171h 04
The Aviation ShowIWM Duxford's Unsung Heroes with Matthew WillisAs we were at Duxford for last week's ace chat with Rebecca Greenwood Hard about the hurricane: Unsung Hero exhibition, historian Matt Willis and I decided to have a wander around and celebrate what we feel are some of Duxford's unsung heroes. As the museum was closing, we had to rush about a bit. Despite the time slipping away from us, we did get to have a look at the restoration hanger and the huge effort going into the Avro Shackleton. In the American Air Museum, Matt couldn't stop me, despite his very best efforts, from getting on my...2023-02-0238 min
XtendedEp.163 - Fairey Swordfish with Matt WillisFew aircraft encompass as many contradictions as the Fairey Swordfish – the legendary ‘Stringbag’ naval torpedo bomber which was approaching antiquation at the start of the second world war yet struck mortal blows against some of the most powerful battleships in the Axis fleets.
We are joined by Naval Air Historian Matt Willis to discuss many of the lesser known aspects of the aircraft and its real impact on World War Two Fleet Air Arm operations.
Matt’s book is available through our bookstore:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11161/9781911658498
Recorded 11th January 2023
Li...2023-01-221h 14
From There to HereMatt Willis: Old School Work Habits and the Hair of the DogDog trainer Matt Willis chats with host Jason Shupp about his origin story. Matt talks about how his youth set him up for the work involved to build sales pipelines and relationships in the various industries he served in. He shares about the transition of leaving an industry after 20 years and growing a franchise.Matt Willis is a franchise owner of Dog Training Elite (DTE), a premier dog training operation that specializes in in-home dog training, therapy dogs, service dogs and personal protection. Before that, Matt spent 20 years in the roofing distribution industry, most not...2023-01-1157 min
In A Good PlaceIn A Good Place with Matt WillisThe final guest on this podcast season, Matt Willis, on practising gratitude, Christmas traditions in the Willis household and why kindness counts.https://www.hellomagazine.com/newsletter/in-a-good-place-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0956 min
Boundary of DisasterConiston Powerboat Records Week 2022Our very own Matt Willis ran off on his own to the Lake District and had a fantastic time at Coniston Powerboat Records Week 2022. While there, he met and interviewed many of the competitors, and this special episode is the fruit of his labours. Among his interviewees is Oban Duncan, a 16-year-old F4 boat racer with her eyes on a record or two.We hope he invites the rest of us next time...The website for Coniston Power Boat Records week is: http://www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk/Their Twitter is: https://twitter.com/RecordsWeek2022-11-151h 08
The Aviation ShowMatthew Willis: The Fairey Swordfish StoryThe Fairey Swordfish was an aircraft out of time. Obsolete by the time it was called upon in the Second World War, it was an aircraft of contradictions. Kept in service because her replacement would have taken too much time and resources to build in numbers, the Swordfish was thrown into battles where she performed admirably. And also where it should never have been.Joining me today is author and historian Matthew Willis, whose new book on the Swordfish looks to delve into some of those contradictions. And explain why it stayed in service when the aircraft...2022-11-031h 08
The Filmmakers PodcastSPECIAL: “Wolves of War” and making an indie war movie with DOP Stuart Nicholas White, actors Matt Willis, Jackson Bews, Anastasia Martin, Rupert Graves and director Giles Alderson – PART IToday, we have another special for you on the show. The director of Wolves of War (2022) and – again – host of the show, Giles Alderson, welcomes his brilliant DOP Stuart Nicholas White and some of his wonderful cast including Matt Willis, Jackson Bews, Anastasia Martin and Rupert Graves to talk about how they made an indie war movie, which is also starring Ed Westwick, Sam Gittins, Éva Magyar, Max Themak, and many more.Stuart chats about:
the colour, feel and look of the movie
the importance of a good first day on set
production design
the DOP-director relat...2022-09-131h 17
The Netmums PodcastMatt Willis on banning his kids from using social mediaMatt Willis shares a sneak preview of his planned new book for teenage boys with Wendy, and reveals the Willis family tradition of 'gunking it out!’
2022-06-2138 min
BeatseekerBeyond the Merch Table with Terrible* Group’s Tersha WillisMusic fans love their merch. How else do people know all the cool music you like if you’re not wearing the shirt? Merch has long been a way for fans to connect with artists and also a significant revenue stream for artists. When the pandemic hit, concert revenue died and merch revenue died with it. In this episode we hear the story first hand from a company that makes their living selling merch and how they pivoted to survive. We also learn about what makes a great concert tee and what genre of music sells more merch than an...2022-02-2226 min
The Scuba GOAT PodcastGraham Willis - The Dive Spots of New South Wales - S02 E16Graham Willis is a professional dive Instructor operating out of Frog Dive, Sydney, Australia. Having lived in Sydney for over 30 years it's a fair assumption that Graham knows a lot of the dives sites pretty well and during a chance meeting via mutual friends Graham began chatting with a chap about writing books, namely dive books; Johan Boshoff has the experience of creating publications and with Grahams knowledge of New South Wales the book was born. With 240 dive locations, details about the dive site and considerable detail about the location and local amenities , this book is perfect f...2021-12-021h 20
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryAlesha Dixon, Matt Willis, Joe Lycett, Miles JuppThis week on the show Gabby Roslin and Sam Pinkham are sitting in for Chris welcoming friends from the world of television, film, music, science and literature.The incredible Alesha Dixon reveals all about her hilarious new book 'Girls Rule'.Busted's very own Matt Willis dives into his role as Dr Pomatter in the first UK and Ireland tour of 'Waitress'.The always hilarious Joe Lycett chats the third series of 'Got Your Back'.And all-round talent Miles Jupp leafs through his unmissable new novel 'History'.Plus David Silverman...2021-08-2050 min
Dadvengers PodcastDadvengers #11 - Matt WillisDadvengers Podcast Episode 11 - Matt WillisStaple of the 00's music scene, actor, presenter and dad of three Matt Willis talks openly about being a stay at home dad, the time and relationships he had with his own parents, balancing work and parenting - and becoming a vaccine volunteer! He also talks about struggling with the lockdowns and the impact this had on his mental and emotional health. A subject that has come up on the Dadvengers Dad Chats a couple times.Time Codes01:34 - "The only thing I ever really want...2021-07-0147 min
Straight To VideoEpisode 70 - Matt WillisWe talk to Matt Willis - Musician, Actor, TV & Podcast Presenter and Bassist for power pop band Busted. Matt openly shares heartfelt, often hilarious stories of growing up and his early steps into the music and entertainment industry as well as his whirlwind time in his hugely successful band both in the early 2000's and during their most recent reunion. We dive into stories of his time at school and the struggles he faced but also his memories of discovering favourite movies, his friendships with his Busted bandmates and also the amazing time he had with the supergroup McBusted...2021-03-121h 05
One Small Change#7 Matt Willis – Busted, The Power Of Therapy, Building Your Career Brick By Brick and Putting Family First.On Today's show, we have the incredibly talented Mr. Matt Willis (@mattjwillis). Matt is synonymous with the hugely popular punk band Busted (@busted), who, AND I’m sure I speak for many millennials here, soundtracked my school years as a teenager.
After Busted Matt moved on to a super successful solo career, launched the megaband McBusted, was crowned king of the jungle in I’m a celebrity and on top of this now spends his time as an actor on both the screen and stage. He also co-hosts his own podcast when no one's watching (@wnowpodcast) with matt...2021-02-221h 04
Vicky Pattison: The Secret ToBeing the Naughty One with Matt Willis Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 friends! It's pretty clear from our chat with the hilarious Matt Willis that he has relished in a bit of mischief since day 1, so I wanted to know his Secret To Being The Naughty one. Plus, Matt dishes the dirt on how he woo'd his quite frankly gorgeous wife Emma Willis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1124 min
Vicky Pattison: The Secret ToBeing the Naughty One with Matt Willis Part 1It's nearly Valentine's Day folks and prepare to have your heart well and truly melted by the LOVELY Matt Willis. We were all swooning by the end of this one. Matt is of course one third of one of the world's most famous boybands- Busted! We take a trip down memory lane and talk about all things Busted- the combat trousers, the frosted tips and the fishnet T-shirts. Plus, I find out how Matt is getting on in the teacher's chair whilst the kids are at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1127 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 115 - Matt Willis (Busted)Dawson's Geek. King of the Jungle, badass bassist and wonderful human, Matt Willis, is our guest on Episode 115 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident punk opens up a catalog of insane stories as we dive into his two decades under the mainstream media spotlight. Experience exclusive insights into his new homeschooling regime, the bands current status, reunion and original break up, his dark time away from music, transitioning into the world of acting, TV presenting and podcasting, the whole McBusted experience, his relationship with McFly, that 2006 solo record, other secret projects, trouble with a Back To The Future DeLorean, eating...2021-02-051h 16
Illuminating Mycelium Podcast#7 Pictures & Patience with Matt WillisThis episode features our conversation with local photographer and father Matt Willis. We discuss what it's like balancing fatherhood & career matters, photography & the inspiration behind it, the importance of adapting, developing patience and more! You can check out Matt's photography services, October Nineteen Photography, on Facebook and Instagram. He offers a wide range of shoots and has several years of experience in many different settings. If you're in the area and need professional pictures, be sure to hit him up!Coffee!If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in...2020-12-2026 min
Movember: In The Barber ChairS2Ep10: Matt WillisThis week’s guest is singer, television presenter and actor, Matt Willis. Matt talks about overcoming addiction, the benefits of opening up, and looking like a WWI fighter pilot for Movember.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-12-071h 00
The Love You GiveEp 61: On Addiction, Fame, and Cancel Culture with Matt WillisThe Love You Give talks to pop star Matt Willis. As a member of British pop group, Busted, Matt shot to fame and dealt with his mental health and addiction struggles in the limelight. @mattjwillis2020-11-2344 min
Boj & Kate Have A Lot On Their PlateMaybe Baby - Being A Dad with Matt WillisThis week we went hunting for Dads and caught ourselves a whopper - it's none other than musician, actor and reality TV conqueror, Matt Willis.It’s not an exaggeration to say it was amazing speaking to Matt - getting to hear not only about his family life but also the events in his life that helped shape him. We discussed everything from battling addictions, the huge role his wife & kids play in his life and their approach to privacy for their children.To get in touch, email us at maybebabycast@gmail.com or...2020-11-2254 min
Private Parts171: Avril Lavigne’s Doppelgänger | Matt Willis - Part 2Get ready to Rock! We are joined by Busted’s Matt Willis for a chat about conspiracy theories, Busted and hanging out in the Jungle. Plus, Francis hits on Matt’s wife (AWKWARD) and we find out what song Matt can’t stand to play. Have a listen, Happy Friday!More Private PartsExclusive video content on YouTube http://bit.ly/PrivatePartsYouTubeFollow us on Socials @PrivatePodcastNew Episode every FRIDAY!Subscribe today so you never miss an episode: https://apple.co/2WHvFfJCreated by Spi...2020-06-2627 min
Private Parts171: Avril Lavigne’s Doppelgänger | Matt Willis - Part 1Get ready to Rock! We are joined by Busted’s Matt Willis for a chat about conspiracy theories, Busted and hanging out in the Jungle. Plus, Francis hits on Matt’s wife (AWKWARD) and we find out what song Matt can’t stand to play. Have a listen, Happy Friday!More Private PartsExclusive video content on YouTube http://bit.ly/PrivatePartsYouTubeFollow us on Socials @PrivatePodcastNew Episode every FRIDAY!Subscribe today so you never miss an episode: https://apple.co/2WHvFfJCreated by Spi...2020-06-2633 min
Katie Piper's Extraordinary PeopleMatt Willis is extraordinary!Busted bass player, Matt Willis, started the band at 21 years-old. With two BRIT Awards and two studio albums to his name, Matt’s fast-paced life in Busted left him in a bad place after the band's difficult split. He went on to become a star of the stage and screen, including winning I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Matt opens up about facing addiction, why he’s loves being in the band all over again, and how he’s now settled down (but struggles with homeschooling in lockdown!). Learn more about your ad choices...2020-06-1250 min
Take Flight#080 - Matt Willis - Facing Your Demons To Find True NorthMatt Willis is a Singer songwriter, Actor, presenter and writer. He had his first taste of success as 1/3 of the band 'Busted'. With countless top 10 songs and no.1's to their name including 'Crashed The Wedding', as well as a tonne of awards including best pop act at the Brit awards, its no secret Matt is the ultimate peak performing musician. Matt went on to win the 2006 series of 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here', present 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here now' and finish 6th on 'celebrity masterchef'. He then turned his attention to his...2020-04-261h 26
Off The Beat & TrackSpecial Guest - Busted - Matt WillisWelcome to episode 80 of Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is Matt Willis of Busted.I met with Matt at WeWork London and he came armed with a bag of tunes containing 7 fantastic records each which have sound tracked his life to date and we go in on that journey discussing growing up, school and how that shaped his creative path. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, chatting about bands like Green Day, The Jam & Madness, raves, songwriting and so much more2020-01-3151 min
Undetermined: The PodcastSpecial Guest: Tony Willis of Forbidden Place RecordsWhat a cool dude! Hang with Jon and Matt as they get the convo on with Tony Willis of Forbidden Place Records. Find out what it takes to run a label with a gazillion underground artists. (So many to check out!!) Hear creepy stories from our youth. Get the scoop on what's happening in Tony's world...and stay posted for giveaways! (The audio gets a little choppy due to storms in Denver...but the content is there!) We loved getting to know Tony and think you will too!
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Wrestling Perspective NetworkRevisionist Booking: Wrestlemania XXVII (with special guest Matt Willis)Michael, RJ and special guest Matt Willis revisit, revise and rebook Wrestlemania XXVII on the 16th episode of Revisionist Booking presented on the Wrestling Perspective Network, and sponsored by Blue Chew. Matt Willis of the Visionaries Wrestling Network joins the boys as they go back to Wrestlemania 27 and give their thoughts, and rebook this edition of the grandaddy of them all. Make sure to get your official Revisionist Booking gear at WhatForApparel.com/RevisonistBook and follow the show on twitter @RevisionistBook2019-03-2700 min
Wrestling Perspective NetworkRevisionist Booking: Wrestlemania XXVII (with special guest Matt Willis)Michael, RJ and special guest Matt Willis revisit, revise and rebook Wrestlemania XXVII on the 16th episode of Revisionist Booking presented on the Wrestling Perspective Network, and sponsored by Blue Chew. Matt Willis of the Visionaries Wrestling Network joins the boys as they go back to Wrestlemania 27 and give their thoughts, and rebook this edition of the grandaddy of them all. Make sure to get your official Revisionist Booking gear at WhatForApparel.com/RevisonistBook and follow the show on twitter @RevisionistBook2019-03-271h 18
The UNSUITEDWillis Harris... Raymond's Best Friend & The Dancing Security GuardWillis Harris, from those VIRAL Dancing Security Guard/Groundskeeper videos, has agreed to get UNSUITED!! Willis talks about improv, Six Flags, The Atlanta Braves, Professionalism, and of all things... Jane Fonda. We learned a lot and you will too!!2019-03-1154 min
The Naked ProfessorsMatt WillisThis week on The Naked Professors Podcast, Busted and McBusted star Matt Willis joins Ben and Matt to chat living with addiction, social media, the importance of breathing, exercise and recovery.Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Productions Podcast. Hosted on Acast...2019-01-061h 00
Chocolate CroissantsEpisode 44: Eric Willis (Drilled By Willis)Eric Willis, Matt's tattoo artist, joins us just days before leaving for a months-long motorcycle trip through Asia. Also known as "Drilled By Willis," Eric shares his story of looking for an opportunity to contribute at a tattoo shop to becoming a full-time, highly in demand artist with his own practice. Dude could've become a professional dancer too as he spent much of his childhood performing. He also chats about the heart issues he's dealt with his entire life. This has informed his worldview and motivates him to immediately act on his dreams. This was Eric's first podcast appearance and...2018-02-051h 26
The Marketplace: Online Business | Marketing | Finance| LifestyleStarting a Business From His Bedroom on a Limited Budget with Matt DeCourseyA highly successful entrepreneur, Matt DeCoursey launched his first company in a spare bedroom of his Indianapolis home in 2009. Using nothing but an AmEx card with an $8000 limit, he built companies that generated millions of dollars in revenue. Matt is also the founder and CEO of GigaBook, a cloud based appointment-booking platform, which has the ability to provide utility to millions of small and medium sized businesses. He now lives in Kansas City with his wife and two children. In this discussion, Matt and I cover: What were the steps that led Matt to...2017-10-2952 min
Educators Lead with Jay Willis133: Matt Bardin | Don't Ignore The Elephant In The Room, Address The Big Issues Head-On | How To Get Students Excited About Reading | Create An Experience For Your Students | The Link Between Reading Comprehension And Success In SchoolMatt Bardin taught high school and middle school in the New York City public schools in the early 1990s and was a founding director of Teach For America. He founded Veritas Tutors (now Zinc Educational Services) in 2001. He was a co-founder in 2008 of High Five Labs, a company that produced a few popular apps, and he founded Zinc Learning Labs to make the key element of an elite education - advanced literacy - widely available. Connect with Matt Bardin on Twitter: @MattBardin Educators Lead Listener BONUS: To join a free pilot to help be...2017-10-0958 min
The Good, The Dad & The Ugly: The Fatherhood PodcastEp6. Matt Willis - Busted, Babies & Bedtime StoriesThis month we are delighted to be joined by actor, musician and father-of-three, Matt Willis!! I know, right?! The 'Busted' singer tells us how he juggles the demands of touring with the duties of modern day fatherhood, and how he and his wife Emma deal with keeping their kids out of the media spotlight. Matt also speaks openly about how the birth of his first child was the catalyst for him kicking the drugs and alcohol, how he explains the birds and the bees, and the fact that he's a proud pushy parent! Plus we hear from Seth on...2017-06-1200 min
The Marketplace: Online Business | Marketing | Finance| LifestyleTalking About a Business that Sticks and The Vending Machine Business with Matt MillerMatt Miller, founder of SchoolSpiritVending.com, started this journey out of desperation to support his family and with just one gumball machine, he quickly scaled to more machines and realized it was a business that could stick. Matt transformed this passive income business into a franchise designed to help schools raise funds they needed as an alternative to sme of the traditional ways, installing spirit merchandise vending machines that replaced the need for kid-powered door-to-door fundraising. People began to reach out to Matt on how they could repeat this in their own area. If you want to lear...2017-02-1839 min