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Sofa StoriesSister Podcast Padel Stories Sneak Peak.Send us a textIt’s time for a Padel debrief.We are sharing the first episode of The Padel Stories Podcast with you to give you a taste. If you’re into your Padel like NB and JD hopefully you’ll keep an eye/ ear out for upcoming episodes. 👇🏼Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Dooley , a new exciting weekly podcast (part of the Sofa Stories podcast family) discussing all the juicy bits of the fastest growing sport in the world .Nick is a sports lover, and is absol...2025-05-1037 minSofa StoriesInterview with Oli The Choc on Strawberry Radio. 📻Send us a textLet’s get to know “Choc” a bit better, with a little help from broadcaster extraordinaire Paul Taylor from Strawberry Radio in Stockport.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2025-05-0848 minSofa StoriesSafari's, Glamping and Crown Green Bowls.Send us a textCome with us on some UK staycation adventures Including a Safari in the Midlands, Glampio Bedo in Anglesey and a beautiful game of Crown Green Bowls at the Union Club Alderley Edge.Stay Close… NB and Choc.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2025-04-3030 minSofa StoriesBowie, Bono and Broadcasting - Tony Michealides 🎙️Send us a textTony Michaelides.Piccadilly Radio / Key 103’s legendary broadcaster. Plugger of the music industry’s most prolific and influential artists. Tony Michaelides aka Tony The Greek shares his story and insight into his journey, the industry and his unique perspective and experience.He’s a Starman! Thank you for being part of the Sofa Stories family my good man.Very Best Wishes, Oli and NB.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought...2025-04-241h 47Sofa StoriesHappy Easter Bonus EpisodeSend us a textHappy Easter from NB and Choc! 🐣 We hope you enjoyed the last edition featuring Harrison Bianchi and the previous episode with Paul Cheetham, it was a great listen, I had my pen and paper out for that one!Let me know your takeaways from that episode. I did an interview on the 18th April with Dan Westwood from Gorgeous radio and I played it to NB last night and we both agreed that it would be good to share it with you all.Dan asked some powerful questi...2025-04-2014 minSofa StoriesEaster Sunday Bonus Episode. 🥚Send us a textHappy Easter from Choc and NB, we really appreciate you listening to these episodes. Hope you enjoyed the last edition featuring Harrison Bianchi and the episode previous to that where Nick interviewed business leader - Paul Cheetham, it was a great listen, I had my pen and paper in full flow for that one. Let me know your takeaways from that episode. So I did an interview with Dan Westwood from Gorgeous Radio on Good Friday, (promptly following my Fosters Fish and Chips from Alderley Edge) and I had to...2025-04-2001 minSofa StoriesThis Morning….Send us a textNB and Choc Sync up following Oli’s debut on ITV’s This Morning and Nick’s announcement regarding Premium Padel brand Hirostar.With a very special featuring - Harrison Bianchi.This is how we do. Let’s get into it…Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2025-04-1729 minSofa StoriesPaul Cheetham - Business Leader, Entrepreneur and Charity Founder.Send us a textThis week, we were delighted to welcome business leader, entrepreneur and charity founder Paul Cheetham onto our podcast for our leading interview.Paul is the true essence of an entrepreneur, starting his business advisory firm Sedulo 16 years ago from scratch. Today Sedulo boasts offices in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Birmingham (soon to be international based), is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing mid tier firms with 220 staff and a turnover in excess of £25 million.As with everything Paul does, he does with a purpose and he has...2025-04-101h 01Sofa StoriesProfessor Simon Hayward - The Art Of Leadership.Send us a textIt was an absolute pleasure to welcome Professor Simon Hayward onto our Sofa Stories podcast a as part of our leading interview series.Simon is very much a doyen in Leadership. In his career, he has built and sold two award-winning international consulting firms (Academy & Cirrus) , both focused on leadership, and has had two best selling books published:- Connected Leadership (Financial Times Publishing).- The Agile Leader (Kogan Page Publishing).In our leading interview, we discuss everything from Trump's leadership and the dismantling of...2025-04-0345 minSofa StoriesDubai Chocolate. Hype worthy?Send us a textSofa Stories. Choc Stories. Van Stories. Padel Stories.We are ALL about those stories this week !!As always! Including;NB Family Business Conference In London with Arighi Bianchi.Oli’s new Chocmobile and ambitious plans.Dubai Chocolate. Hype worthy?Padel News, all things Trafford Park and Rick Piper’s Chiquita. IYKYK.Macclesfield League Champions. Savage.What is premium Padel apparel and where to find it.Rich Myers. - Get Baked Northern Quarter Manchester. Follo...2025-03-2741 minSofa StoriesPadel Stories 🎙️Send us a textJoin NB, Choc and our very Special guest this week - Jennifer Dooley. There’s a very good reason why Jen is on the sofa with us and it coincides with an exclusive announcement this week. No spoilers here.This episode is filled with a variety of topics including - a recent corporate padel tournament, the importance of stretching, coffee preferences and potential alternatives, a deep dive on chocolate, a bit of vicarious rum tasting and more.Contributors;Jamie -https://www.instagram.com/the_stretch_station?igsh=MX...2025-03-1850 minSofa StoriesPub tours, Politics and Prawn crackers.Send us a textCome with NB and Choc on a journey from Choc Towers to the Oval Office (figuratively) to the pubs of The Wirral and back. No strong opinions or bias here (except for the beers) we are just curious and chatting things through. But as always we’d love to hear your thoughts. DM us on IG either just for a direct chat or share or to feature on our next episode.https://www.instagram.com/the_sofastories_podcast?igsh=MTQ3cGJxNXJlaTJ2Zw==Let’s get i...2025-03-1335 minSofa StoriesBehind The Gary Neville 50th Chocolate CakeSend us a textNB & Choc take a little look behind the scenes at Oli’s Chocolate Smash Cake for Gary Neville’s 50th amongst many other stories this week local and global including, leadership, confidence, Trump, Young Voices, MC Grammar, The Pollen Club Manchester, Snore-proof beds, Mr Chows Parkgate and believe it or not MORE. So rather predictably…. LET’S GET INTO IT… 🚀 Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners...2025-03-0625 minSofa StoriesPadel Stories 🎙️Send us a textA multiverse episode featuring Nick Bianchi, Oliver Dunn and Special Guest Jennifer Dooley.This episode features an exclusive announcement or 3! (you’ll have to listen to find out - no spoilers here), chats on the Ruxley Sofa at Arighi Bianchi of a recent Corporate Padel Tournament, Pilates, Chocolate, Rum, Coffee (not necessarily recommended to be consumed in that order) and much more, also includes mini interviews with the following Cheshire business owners.Assisted Stretch Coach - Jamiehttps://www.instagram.com/the_stretch_station?igsh=MXFuNWljZDM4ZGpheQ==...2025-03-0450 minSofa StoriesBakery Raves Are A THINGSend us a textCasual 5K…Including Bakery Rave rumours - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAbhuWAAuh6/?igsh=MWJqNjk1d3M0dDY2bA== manifesting themselves within the sofa stories multiverse, nudge, hint Jon Wilkin (Half Dozen Other). OLI’S order for Gary Neville. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGaRuH8sTkm/?igsh=MW9rM3YxdnRjZW9jaw==Padel Tripper - https://www.instagram.com/padeltripper?igsh=NGUweHZqd2xpMnFjAnd frankly LOADS more, listen in and let us know (DM us on the gram) what you notice. NB and Choc 🫶🏼Follow @t...2025-02-2732 minSofa StoriesEclectic 5KSend us a textHigh energy catch up with NB and Choc.Including;A nostalgic and impromptu rendition of “Come On You Reds” reminiscent of The Class Of 1994 at Man United.The origins of art forms Hip-Hop and Podcasting you didn’t know you needed. Chitter chatter about MC Grammar, Young Voices and yet even more of an ECLECTIC mix of convo to run/ walk or do the house work to.Join the chat on Instagram @the_sofastories_podcast LET’S GET INTO IT…Follow @the...2025-02-2035 min
Sofa StoriesFootball Club Owner, Entrepreneur, Disrupter - Carol Shanahan OBE.Send us a textWe are absolutely thrilled to interview Carol Shanahan OBE, welcoming her to The Sofa Stories Family.EFL Football club owner, entrepreneur, disruptor and a passionate builder of communities.From her upbringing in Lincolnshire and West Bromwich (the latter where she discovered her love of football), to going straight from school into a career, applying for a job as main frame IT operator despite the description stating that it wanted a man! She went for it and got the job!2025-02-131h 15
Sofa StoriesSimon Wilson YouTuber.Send us a textFilm maker, YouTube sensation, content rebel, travel inspirer, Floyd Mayweather fight sneaker-in’er 🥊, zero dollar traveller (think NY to LA), does Simon Wilson need an introduction? Surely not! But he does deserve a good old fashioned “BIG-UP”! 🙌🏻🤩Don’t take our word for it, listen for yourself.If the way Simon speaks about travel doesn’t make you want to emulate some of it, nothing will. His passion for experiencing the world, its people and sharing its stories will fill you with endless inspiration.His storytelling is completely infectious...2025-02-061h 17Sofa StoriesLiving Vicariously.Send us a textThere’s been a LOT going on with NB and Choc (SHOCK) lately. While NB has been on a Padel trip to Alicante for 30 or so hours, Oli has been joining the travels vicariously. In this Episode NB interviews Ian Ryder of Padel Tripper, live-style in Alicante along with more behind the scenes look at what’s going on in Cheshire, Manchester and beyond from The SS team.Episode includes an NB Padel masterclass.As always we venture to places we did not anticipate, we hope you will be as exci...2025-01-3043 min
Sofa StoriesThe Padel Revolution with Kris Ball - CEO, The Padel Club.Send us a textPADEL - what’s all the fuss about?If you’re not playing Padel yet, chances are you know someone who is. In this episode of Sofa Stories, NB and Choc speak with Kris Ball - CEO of The Padel Club. We delve into why Padel is the fastest growing sport in the UK and learn about origins of The Padel Club and how Kris Ball turned a vision into reality thanks to his resilience, drive and help from a stellar team of investors from the sporting, business and lifes...2025-01-231h 00Sofa StoriesImpromptu politics debrief, NB with ex MP Richard Graham.Send us a textIn our first bonus episode, NB has a quick impromptu chat with XMP Richard Graham about politics, padel and podcasts. It is all going down at The Padel Club Gloucester Quays.Since 2012 Richard has served Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak since November 2012 as their Trade Envoy: first to Indonesia, then also to ASEAN, Malaysia and the Philippines.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the...2025-01-1704 minSofa StoriesLIVE from The Padel Club Gloucester.Send us a textAs we (NB and Choc) build towards our interview with The Padel Club CEO Kris Ball, we pour out our excitement by way of a 5K Debrief. We just can’t help it. We cover a lot here so it’s not available for synopsis, you just have to listen to find out what’s inside (unapologetic plea) we hope your curiosity gets the better of you and we promise it will be worth it, so… let’s get into it!Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note...2025-01-1536 minSofa StoriesThe Ripple Effect.. 🌊Send us a textTHE RIPPLE EFFECT…No this isn’t Oli talking chocolate bars (this time), we are referring to the knock on effect of The Sofa Stories Podcast. Amongst other hot topics in this weeks 5K NB and Choc fantasise what the ripple effect could look like in the future, for us and for our awesome listeners (you) too. There are bound to be some ripples, some small but some tidal waves too no doubt. 🌊 Oli speaks from the heart regarding definitive habit changes coming direct from subliminal messages from The Sofa Sto...2025-01-0934 minSofa StoriesThe Power Of 0% Alcohol, Intermittent Fasting & Longevity of life with Dr Sam.Send us a textWe kick 2025 off with not only the best intentions but with knowledge and biology hacks from medical expert Dr Sam, we talk about the reality that exists in alcohol free and unlocking the best version of YOU. Along with longevity and how Oxford Natural Clinic are using cutting edge A technology, tests and treatments for their clients so they can not only live longer, but happier and healthier, we can all learn so much from their ethos and approach. LET’S GET INTO IT…IG; https://www.instagram.com/oxfor...2025-01-021h 07Sofa StoriesThe BEST of 2024. 🍾Send us a textLet’s take a moment to pause and reflect. 2024, what a year it has been.Thank YOU for being here and for listening to The Sofa Stories Podcast , it truly means the world.Let us know your highlights and takeaways so far via Instagram @the._sofastories_podcast Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2024-12-261h 14Sofa StoriesAccidental ParanormalSend us a textWe love a 5K debrief, (albeit this is more like an 8k or a 5K walk ;). Lapland advertures for NB and a British Airways Corporate event for Choc.Romy’s first nativity for Daddy Choc, NB’s visit from 40 Beijing business students at Arighi Bianchi.We love a good tangent on this show and in this episode we made the ultimate pivot/ segue from discussing the BBC visiting Arighi Bianchi filming a new drama to discussing paranormal activity inside Arighi Bianchi’s grade 2 listed building. We promi...2024-12-1935 min
Sofa StoriesCharlie The Wine 🍷Send us a textIt's a pleasure to welcome on to the sofa a great friend of NB and OD - Charlie Womersley aka;Charlie The Wine. 🍷 Charlie specialises in wine tastings and consultancy, with 45 years in his field, his passion is infectious as is his charisma.What makes a good wine? What should we look for? What should we avoid?What is best with Italian, Indian, Christmas dinner? Charlie breaks it down for us.Keep rocking our good man, and in your words, stay - "Forever Thir...2024-12-121h 01Sofa StoriesCannonball.Send us a textStop what you’re doing and listen, it’s a wholesome 5K episode not to be missed. We’ve covered some tracks here from the Cheshire Business Awards to the Manchester Art Fair and everything inbetween, including notes to one’s future self and boozing clever?! Stay Classy. Ps as mentioned in the Pod. Good Luck to Wilmslow Youth and Becki Petrondas.Thanks to everyone for your support and well done Becki.Links as promised.Here you go: www.wilmslowyouth.com/biggiveAnd this is the ra...2024-12-0538 min
Sofa StoriesMichael Webster - Former Butler to the late Queen and the Royal Family.Send us a textThe 90’s was a turbulent time and in 1992 our late Queen was remembered for using the famous Latin phrase - Annus Horriblis.For a year involving. A serious fire at Windsor Castle The divorce of the Princess Royal The separation of the Duke of York from his wife Marriage problems for the Prince of WalesFormer butler to the late Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Family inc Princess Diana, gave us a valuable insight into this era, as well as sharing with us how he has since pivoted...2024-11-281h 20
Sofa StoriesDon’t think, DO!Send us a textNB and Choc with a cheeky 5K debrief. Let us know your thoughts and takeaways on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/the_sofastories_podcast?igsh=MTQ3cGJxNXJlaTJ2Zw== or text us via Spotify. Don’t think, DO! think, do! As promised here’s the newsroom clip 🇺🇸 as mentioned by NB/ from Ed Rowlinson in the last part of this episode.https://youtu.be/wTjMqda19wk?si=TllytCSfmbWd21QEFollow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspirin...2024-11-2129 min
Sofa StoriesGeorge Blackshaw - The Amputee Golfer.Send us a textIt’s episode 26 of SS and we are delighted to welcome our friend George Blackshaw onto the Ruxley Sofa at Arighi Bianchi.George is a real life example of how to “flip it”, we can’t always control what happens to us in life but we can control how we react to it.George had an accident at 2 years old which led to him being “disabled” (right leg and right arm amputee) this doesn’t define him, by that I mean it doesn’t restrict him, the only way in which it defi...2024-11-1556 min
Sofa StoriesJason Manford.Send us a textSuch a privilege to have, legend, comedian, actor, singer, padel tennis ambassador, all round Entertainer, man of wisdom and a true gentleman - Jason Manford on the sofa with us. Give this episode a listen, you won’t regret it. Let’s get into it. Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2024-11-071h 04Sofa StoriesQ&A…. Listeners questions. 💬Send us a textIn this episode, we delved into some uncharted Territories thanks for some fantastic questions from our listeners. we were equally surprised by our answers as we were by the questions and some cases. We had a fun time. I hope you will join us. If anyone has any other questions, we will do part two.Happy Halloween! 👻 Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our liste...2024-10-3136 minSofa StoriesOli The “c%#k” ! 🤯🤣Send us a textThis episode of The Sofa Stories Podcast is nicknamed “The Michael Jordan”, not because we speak about the Chicago Bulls or the NBA, but because of its number.We’re not talking about Oli’s only fans account as the the title may suggest.This week’s topic is “Negativity on social media”..Along with much more lyrical waxing, including NB’s Padel business trip to Milan with John Birtwistle (of Premier Padel), Oli’s GB News segment for national Chocolate week, dips in the high seas and a whole lot mor...2024-10-2443 minSofa StoriesLive From UA92 Manchester.Send us a textThe University Academy founded by The Class Of 92 under world class football manager Sir Alex Ferguson.UA92 is an absolute credit to its founders - Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt.It was a total privilege to host a live Podcast at University Academy 92 (UA92) as part of their wellbeing festival this week.Incredible energy from the start, we engaged with students in the studio audience during the live episode which made for a unique episode.The students were full...2024-10-191h 09Sofa StoriesAndy Reid MBE. Veteran, Survivor, Fundraiser and Motivational Speaker.Send us a textA fantastic privilege for us to sit down with Andy Reid MBE for Episode 21 of our Sofa Stories Podcast.🎙️Army veteran, survivor, fundraiser, author and celebrity motivational speaker.Andy’s story is so inspiring and moving. While serving in Helmand Province, Afghanistan with The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Andy’s life changed forever on Tuesday 13 October 2009, when he was blown up by a Taliban improved explosive device (IED) losing both legs and his right arm.Andy’s resilience, positive mindset, determination and courage has seen him raise hundreds of t...2024-10-121h 23Sofa StoriesIl Giardino Italiano 🇮🇹Send us a textA cheeky 5K debrief with NB and CHOC. 🎙️ Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the conversation. 🙏🏻2024-10-0928 minSofa StoriesLiverpool’s Finest EntrepreneurSend us a textAn absolute privilege to sit down with Derek Lilley for this weeks Sofa Stories episode. Derek and Edwina Lilley were regarded as visionaries in the hospitality industry after founding, operating and selling Est Est Est, Piccolino and the Bar & Grill’s.Prior to the serious world of hospitality, Derek has enjoyed one the most colourful of careers you can imagine, spanning many years in the dangerous industry of saturated deep-sea diving around the world (pic attached modelling his 1960’s diving helmet!) living in Singapore, Monaco, Nigeria and being air lifted...2024-10-051h 04Sofa StoriesFine Wine and Fergie Time. 🍷Send us a textA very cheeky debrief, slow 5K run or a 10k if you’re fast! 💨 In this episode NB and Oli catch up and share some stories inspired by Nicks latest TV appearances 😜, a Padel trip to Portugal for Vaughany’s 50th, Oli’s take aways from El Burrito Monster in the last episode and a nice precursor to the next episode featuring Derek Lilley. So without further chit chat, let’s get into it. Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provokin...2024-10-0442 minSofa StoriesEl Burrito MonsterSend us a textIf this episode was a burrito 🌯 it would be delicious, juicy, and cram packed with tasty bites.Oli aka “El Burrito Monster” entered unknown waters during lockdown and almost by accident stumbled upon something which would change the director of his life forever.Oli shares his story of how content creation and his world of social media has not only provided him with a career in which he’s works with top brands such as Pepsi, Doritos, Harvester, MyProtein and more but he’s connected with the likes of Jamie Olive...2024-09-281h 06Sofa StoriesSandy Lindsay MBESend us a textAn absolute privilege to interview Sandy Lindsay MBE in our forthcoming episode on Sofa Stories Podcast 🎙️🛋️ .Sandy has had a remarkable journey from growing up in one of the toughest council estates in the UK to becoming one of the most successful businesswomen in the communications and digital marketing arena.Hear how she started Award winnning Social Media and creative agency Tangerine in 2002, and was the first agency in the country to start apprenticeships through the The Juice Academy which has created more than 600 digital marketing jobs for young people to...2024-09-2151 minSofa StoriesIce Baths, Padel and Marbella..Send us a textEpisode 15.A cheeky 5K debrief.What have you been up to? People may ask.Where do you begin? “Not much” , “everything” “Do you really want to know?”…Well in case you did ask, wonder, or were slightly curious, in this episode you’ll get the full “download” of what NB and Choc have been upto, from Padel (obvs) , ice baths and a trip to Marbs, to speaking engagements, business awards and photography.Take us with you on your run, bike ride, walk or even into the cold water if that’s your...2024-09-1435 minSofa StoriesMuch More Than Planting Trees…Send us a textEpisode 14 of Sofa Stories Podcast.Oli and I were privileged to be joined on this episode by Clearwater Corporate Finance Head of Impact, Jo Daley , who shines a light on the importance of creating a ESG (Economic, Social and Governance) policy within businesses.As the CEO Mark Taylor says, it is much more than planting trees!!Clearwater are the only company in the mid market Corporate Finance space to have a fully holistic, integrated ESG policy for their staff based on the following pillars:Sustain...2024-09-0639 minSofa StoriesLucky 13.Send us a textOD and NB, LIVE from Choc Towers… a cheeky 5K debrief with a few surprises..Including a mini interview with a special guest linked to Cricket and Dancing On Ice, any guesses? A wiki leak of an upcoming guest whose creativity with food grabs the attention of the likes of Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.Nicks story of a Mallorca reunion after 35 years!!Oli’s still vibing from being on stage with Lisa Stansfield at Cheshire Fest. 😉And as always, a whole LOT more.Let us know what yo...2024-09-0436 min
Sofa StoriesSocial Media Killed The Video Star.Send us a textThe radio used to play in the background, while the TV was the main focus of attention.Now, whether we like to admit it or not, the TV plays in the background and the phone/ mini computer we have glued to our hand is where the attention is, in my opinion anyway. (Oli). We are privileged to be joined by Social Media Stars Alannah and Victor, who share their stories of how they became cutting edge content creators, connecting their loyal audience with elite brands who align with their values...2024-08-311h 11
Sofa StoriesSocial Media Killed The Video StarSend us a textThe radio used to play in the background, while the TV was the main focus of attention.Now, whether we like to admit it or not, the TV plays in the background and the phone/ mini computer we have glued to our hand is where the attention is, in my opinion anyway. (Oli). We are privileged to be joined by Social Media Stars Alannah and Victor, who share their stories of how they became cutting edge content creators, connecting their loyal audience with elite brands who align with their values a...2024-08-311h 11Sofa StoriesFriends, Gifts, and Milestone MomentsSend us a textJoin Nick and Oli for a “full debrief” of recent goings on. If you’re running your 5K to this you might want to take it nice and slow 😉We’re talking;Nicks Ibiza TripOli’s 40th Storm DanaEpisode 10 - Bill Roache debriefTikTok Sinking boat conspiracy theories And lots more… If you enjoy the show please do subscribe/ like/ follow and keep following the Sofa Stories journey.Thank you, Nick and Oli 🙏🏼Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a...2024-08-2442 min
Sofa StoriesWilliam Roache OBESend us a textAn interview with William Roach OBE a.k.a. my mate Bill.You can expect to hear some of the following and more …His journey to becoming Ken Barlow.Our shared passion for Finding childlike enthusiasm.The importance of the little things in life. The role of “play” and being a big kid.Sky diving at 90 years old. Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our list...2024-08-1751 min
Sofa StoriesLife In The Fast Lane With Oli Webb.Send us a textIt was a real privilege and incredibly thought provoking to have Oli Webb on the sofa. Learning all about what it’s like being a professional racing driver and what really goes on behind the scenes, from a business sense and from a mental perspective.No surface level chats here, we take a real behind the scenes look into Oli’s interesting and exciting life both on and off the track.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thoug...2024-08-101h 03Sofa Stories“Sucker for the Merch”Send us a textA cheeky catch up, mid-week debrief, perfect with your 5K run or dog walk… Oli and Nick talk about Nick’s passion for Padel merch, Oli’s love for ALL the merch and his childhood nickname “Mr Merchandise” (by his Dad - Papa Choc), Oli and Kim’s trip to Perth Scotland, that emerald green Little Lies dress worn by Taylor Swift (you didn’t expect to hear us talking about), Oli wearing sequin trousers in a social club in Perth, a big game of hide and seek in Gibraltar and some “wiki leak...2024-08-0722 minSofa Stories51 Hours In Mallorca…Send us a textThe FULL debrief episode with our hosts Nick Bianchi and Oli Dunn.. We’ll be talking about our key takeaways from the previous episode with Samia, Nicks 51 hours in Andratx, Mallorca, Oli’s thoughts on manifesting, Jurassic World chocolate, the Olympics, fantasy football, using emotion to power us and a lot more. 🎙️ Give us a listen and please do share your thoughts with us …. #SofaThoughts #SofaStories 💭Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can eng...2024-08-0350 min
Sofa StoriesEpisode 6. Samia Longchambon joins Nick and Oli On The Sofa.Send us a textOur dear friend Samia Longchambon joined us on the sofa for an inspiring and uplifting conversation.We spoke about everything from Samia’s 24 years in Coronation Street right through to the tools she has learned to combat any potential negativity, including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and reflexology.Samia shared her own story, reflecting back to some pivotal moments such as when her star talent was initially spotted in a Kwik Save supermarket and the day she found out about an opportunity to feature in the classic movie “There’s Only O...2024-07-2746 min
Sofa StoriesA cheeky 5K debriefSend us a textJoin us on the Ruxley Sofa as we pause and reflect on previous episodes and their impact on our listeners, in particular the last episode where Oli quoted Jack Canfield’s “Ready, Fire, Aim” with sound issues on this exact podcast as a great analogy.Nick and Oli share their own stories of going’s on this week including bouncing back from some low moments, teasing a mystery guest, (listen to see if you can guess ;) sharing our excitement for our upcoming guests and creating an energy frenzy you could run a good 5K...2024-07-2428 minSofa StoriesEpisode 4. Ready, Fire, Aim… 🎯🎙️💯Send us a textIn this episode we reflected back on our first few episodes and paid homage to feedback we’ve received from our lovely loyal listeners - both great and constructive.We’ve corrected the audio issues and we are excited to continue taking you on a journey of self growth and discovery of awesomeness, bringing guests on the sofa who inspire us because they aren’t afraid of stepping out of their comfort zone and trying new, exciting and perhaps scary things.If you haven’t listened to an episode of The Sofa...2024-07-2042 minSofa StoriesEpisode 3. On the sofa with our first guest Jon Wilkin.Send us a textWe are delighted and very excited to welcome our very first guest on the sofa stories podcast.Business owner podcast presenter and rugby league International Jon Wilkin.We hope you enjoy, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast and let us know what you think.Best, Oli and Nick.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our listeners to join the...2024-07-131h 01Sofa StoriesEpisode 2. The Debrief. ☕️Send us a textIn this mini episode, we wanted to show some gratitude to everyone who has taken time to listen in so far. We don’t take your attention for granted and your feedback is invaluable.We are really excited to share this mini ep so you know where we’re at. Please leave us a review if you can, we really appreciate it.Share your stories with us on voice notes WhatsApp or Instagram DM.Big thanks, Oli and Nick. 🙏🏼🎙️Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with...2024-07-1021 min
Sofa StoriesEpisode 1. Introducing Nick and OliSend us a textIn this first episode we wanted to give you a flavour of who we are and what we are all about. The vibe was incredible in the studio while we recorded this show and the energy is high, starting as we mean to go on with meaningful, flowing conversation, delving into Nick and Oli, our “why” and sharing stories.Follow @the_sofastories_podcast on Instagram. Send us a voice note with any questions and/ or thought provoking and inspiring statements which we can engage with on the show. We encourage our l...2024-07-031h 17
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonNocturnal Emissions | This Past Weekend #127Back from not being well. Following up on commitment, talking Nick Saban, and taking a call from my brother. Support Our Sponsors BetterHelp Professional & Affordable Online Counseling http://betterhelp.com/theo SaneBox http://www.sanebox.com/theo Free 2 Week Trial Grey Block Pizza http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Smoky Little Beat” - Jameson Flood http://instagram.com/jameson_flood Submit a video question on LiveRaise’s Fan Line: http://bit.ly/Theo_FanLine Theo Von/This Past Weekend Patreon: http://bit.ly/TheoVon_Patreon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theovon/ https://www.instagram.com/thispastweekend_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheoVon Facebo...2018-09-031h 30