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Industry LegendsIndustry LegendsIndustry Legends - Phil Beechinor MD at AlexanderIndustry Legends: Insights from Phil Beechinor, MD at Alexander KitchensIn our latest episode of Industry Legends, we had the privilege of sitting down with Phil Beechinor, Managing Director of Alexander Kitchens, at their stunning showroom in Horsham. With over 40 years of experience in the Kitchen, Bedroom, and Bathroom (KBB) industry, Phil offered valuable insights into attracting installers, delivering exceptional customer service, and standing out as a family-run business.From Tools to LeadershipPhil’s journey in the KBB industry began on the tools as an installer, a role he held for 15 years before progressing into project management, sales, and ev...2025-07-1630 minA Bit of OptimismA Bit of OptimismWe All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal🚨  Chomp Alert! 🚨We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew?Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅_____________________________________We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—because when Phil Rosenthal’s in the house, you don’t just talk about food, you eat it!Phil—the genius behind Everybody Loves Raymond and Somebody Feed Phil—joins us for a heartfelt, hilarious meal where we dive into everything from s...2025-06-171h 08Dicke LuftDicke Luft#25 - Disco-Zinken mit Phil TimmermannJeden verdammten Donnerstag.Eine neue Folge Dicke Luft kommt mit Verstärkung angeritten. Wir sind heute doppelt so groß und doppelt so schwer wie gewöhnlich – denn wir haben Phil Timmermann zu Gast.Phil ist nebenberuflich Comedian aus Düsseldorf und hauptberuflich in der „Corporate Hell“ gefangen. Seine Nase wurde schon mal von einem Laserpointer anvisiert, und er hatte mal GV in einer Dusche im Ibis Budget.Philip verliert sich in ein Rollenspiel in der S-Bahn – und ist am Ende leider einfach der Creep.Alles wie immer eigentlich.Viel Spaß, Luftis!2025-06-1240 minUpbeat LiveUpbeat LiveCarlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel with Geoffrey Pope • LA Phil 2024/25Conductor Geoffrey Pope guides Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel with Courtney Ware and Carlos Simon.This talk was given at a performance of Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall.Pieces discussed:BERNSTEIN  DivertimentoPRICE  Violin Concerto No. 2Carlos SIMON  Good News MassSee this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2024/25 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.2025-04-1838 minInside the RailsInside the RailsChannel Hopping With Amy Murphy and Lemos De SouzaIn this episode of Inside The Rails, Phil and Simon navigate a complex episode with two guests,  trainers Amy Murphy and Lemos De Souza, and the logistical hurdle of being in four locations in two countries. After chatting about their syndicates, shared ownership racedays and the Cheltenham Festival, our hosts are joined by Amy and Lemos who discuss their career transitions and trajectories, their new ventures in France and Newmarket, and their insights on the current state of the racing industry. The hosts also discuss some upcoming events and a new business venture for Simon.2025-04-0133 minIgnite Your Estate AgencyIgnite Your Estate AgencyTransformative marketing secrets from ex-CEO of Knight Frank and F&C: Simon LeadbetterSam is joined by marketing expert Simon Leadbetter who shares strategies for significant growth for your estate agency. Simon talks about his vast experience and reveals that despite the influx of new technology, core marketing principles remain unchanged. We explore the importance of truly understanding your customer and creating a product so compelling that it sells itself.Simon highlights the power of being known, liked, and trusted within your community, how using PR, email, social media, and direct mail reinvigorates local presence and drives success. You’ll also hear Simon’s views on current tren...2025-02-1342 minInside the RailsInside the RailsBehind The Odds With Simon NottIn this episode of Inside the Rails, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle discuss the latest in horse racing and their syndicates. They look at recent racing actions and the industry stories of the day before they are joined by this month's guest, Simon Nott. Simon, a racing journalist, joins to discuss his career, the changes in the betting ring over the years, and his passion for music.   00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:35 Special Guest: Simon Nott 02:14 BG Racing Updates 03:10 Solario Racing Updates 06:04 Cheltenham F...2025-02-0132 minBuild Your Assets Podcast with Phil WilkinsBuild Your Assets Podcast with Phil WilkinsEmbracing Failure and Finding Success: Simon Curtis on Building Career Driver | BYA PodcastDiscover the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Simon Curtis, co-founder of Career Driver, in this captivating episode of the BYA Podcast. Host Phil Wilkins delves into Simon's remarkable path from nightclub promoter to successful tech entrepreneur. Learn valuable lessons on embracing failure, diversifying business strategies, and maintaining a social conscience in the corporate world. Simon shares insights on pivoting during the pandemic, the importance of company culture, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with practical wisdom for building your assets in all areas of life. Learn more about Career Driver: https://careerdriver.com/ JOIN...2024-10-1549 minEmotion At WorkEmotion At WorkEpisode 76 - Emotion at Work in Creating Joy and Connection with Simon BlakeIn this episode of the Emotion at Work podcast, Simon Blake, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, shares insights on the intersection of work and well-being.   The discussion emphasises the vital role of connection, purpose, and relationships in creating positive workplace environments, revealing that a significant percentage of managers rise to their roles by circumstance rather than design.   Simon identifies key strategies for creating mental health in the workplace, including considerate design of roles and open communication.   The episode highlights the importance of vulnerability in conversation, off...2024-09-181h 15Hospitality Meets... with Phil StreetHospitality Meets... with Phil StreetHospitality Meets Simon Numphud - Elevating Standards and Building Trust in HospitalityToday we have the pleasure of speaking with Simon Numphud, the dynamic Managing Director of AA Media. Join us as we delve into Simon's fascinating journey through the hospitality industry, from his humble beginnings in catering college to becoming a leading figure in the industry.In this episode, Simon shares candid anecdotes about the less glamorous side of constant travel and dining, the rigours of maintaining fitness, and the humorous misconceptions his children have about his job. We discuss the evolution of the hospitality industry, touch on the significant changes over the years, and reflect on the...2024-09-041h 00Humans of MartechHumans of Martech133: Simon Heaton: Buffer’s Director of Growth Marketing on agile sprints, holdout testing and why a CRM or GA4 isn't in their tech stackWhat’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Heaton, Director of Growth Marketing at Buffer. Summary: Simon helps us explore Buffer's martech journey, highlighting their shift from traditional tools to a product-led approach driven by data and server-side analytics. We unpack their use of Customer.io for automation and hold out testing, Redash for data insights, and their agile sprint model that fosters continuous innovation. Discover how Buffer's small team thrives with efficient, data-driven strategies.About SimonSimon started his career in the agency world at Banfield in Ot...2024-08-201h 04Guest Speakers at CCEGGuest Speakers at CCEGRonny Simon | Israel Update 2024 (7-21-24) | Final - AudioGuest Speakers at CCElkGrove | Final Ronny Simon Israel Update 2024 Calvary Chapel Elk Grove 7-21-24 We are blessed to have Ronny Simon, an Israeli tour guide and historian of over 30 years share an update on the state of affairs in the country of Israel. Ronny has a variety of books and videos available on his website at: www.israel-seminars.com View Guest Speaker videos here: http://www.calvarychapelelkgrove.org/media/series/crfvkvf/guest-speakers Today's Message: https://youtu.be/XhLY0J_8VMU Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago at 975 E. Nerge Road...2024-07-211h 02Guest Speakers at CCEGGuest Speakers at CCEGSundays Live | Ronny Simon | Israel Update 2024 - AudioSundays Live | Ronny Simon | Israel Update 2024 Calvary Chapel Elk Grove 7-21-24 We are blessed to have Ronny Simon, an Israeli tour guide and historian of over 30 years share an update on the state of affairs in the country of Israel. Ronny has a variety of books and videos available on his website at: www.israel-seminars.com View Guest Speaker videos here: http://www.calvarychapelelkgrove.org/media/series/crfvkvf/guest-speakers Today's Message: Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago at 975 E. Nerge Road, Suite N-140 in Roselle, Illinois with Pastor Phil Ballmaier...2024-07-2136 minThe Outlet SouthlandThe Outlet SouthlandTransforming Dreams into Melody: Phil and Simon's Musical OdysseyWhat does it take to transform childhood dreams into a lifelong passion for music? In this  episode of "The Outlet," Phil and Simon take us on their extraordinary musical journeys. Phil recounts his early fascination with guitars, inspired by his mother's love for The Beatles and Cliff Richard, and honed his skills under the influence of legends like Hank Marvin and Eddie Van Halen. Simon, immersed in country music from an early age, reminisces about his initial stage experiences at just four years old and shares how discovering Gary Moore and Stevie Ray Vaughan expanded his musical horizons. Their s...2024-06-0630 minInside the RailsInside the RailsMore Hats Than Simon This month, Phil and Simon chat about the early season flat racing action and look ahead at the plans for their syndicate runners in the coming weeks.  They discuss upcoming events which make shared ownership such an attractive experience.  The guys are then joined by Josh Apiafi, a man with more hats than probably anyone in racing!  Josh discusses his journey into racing and his presenting role with Sky Sports Racing.  He chats about the Rewards For Racing programme he founded and chairs and Racing Pathway which aims to open up a path into the racing industry for people from...2024-06-0138 minLeeds Business PodcastLeeds Business PodcastHow to build a fashion brand - Simon Brown, Joe BrownsThis week we speak to Simon Brown, founder of fashion and lifestyle brand, Joe Browns.Simons tells us where the inspiration for the brand came from, shares with us the business ups and the personal downs of Covid, being told that he was unemployable, the three ‘i’s the brand lives by and a great checklist for starting your own business. Rasputin and Ivan the Terrible get name checks too.INTRODUCING SIMON BROWNBorn in Leeds and raised in Bramhope. Simon Brown founded Joe Browns in 1998, inspired by a group of friends enjoying a be...2024-05-2954 minLeeds Business PodcastLeeds Business PodcastHow to run a Pop-Up Shop - Simon Williams & Marshall FriezeThis week’s guests are Marshall Frieze and Simon Williams who, for only three weeks a year, run a speciality pop-up shop.Hear why they do it, the unique challenges they face, how Covid turned EVERYTHING on it’s head and what the key is to the shop’s continued year-on-year improvement.INTRODUCING SIMON WILLIAMS & MARSHALL FRIEZESimon Williams is the owner of SW Retail Consultancy Ltd. Having been in retail for nearly 30 years in various roles, he using his retail knowledge & experience to help grow and develop SMEs and start-ups.As a c...2024-04-2442 minInside the RailsInside the RailsWhat To Look For At the SalesPhil and Simon discuss their syndicates and chat about a new development in horse shoes which Phil is about to try on Stryder. Simon has an impressive book of shareholder events upcoming and the guys look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival this month. Matt Colemen from Stroud Coleman Bloodstock joins our hosts for a chat about his role as a bloodstock agent and tells us what he looks for when buying a horse. A fascinating interview and Matt provided us with some great insights. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www...2024-03-0136 minInside the RailsInside the RailsA Johnson DoubleOne month after chatting with former Champion Jump Jockey, Richard Johnson, this month Simon and Phil are joined by Paul Johnson the head of the National Trainer’s Federation. Phil and Simon discuss their syndicate runners and the social benefits that can arise from shared ownership before reviewing the recent action and some of the latest stories from the racing industry. Paul joins to talk about the various roles that he has held in racing. His passion for the sport is evident and he shares his thoughts on how racing could be more strategic in realising its goals. Us...2024-02-0130 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollDisability Confident but Don’t AssumeThey say you shouldn’t kick a person when they’re down. It feels right now the UK Government are down. And unfortunately for them, Phil and Simon have found more reasons why they deserve maybe not a kick but a strong toe poke.   Launched in late September 2023, Ask Don’t Assume is the government’s disability awareness-raising campaign. It asks everyone to avoid making assumptions about disabled people as well as asking non-disabled people to become allies. Many disabled-led organisations and influential people dismissed it. We explore why it feels outdated and inappropriate and ask why, if it was...2023-11-0345 minLeeds Business PodcastLeeds Business PodcastSimon Gray - Founder & CEO of Boost DrinksWe speak to Simon Gray, Founder & CEO of Boost Drinks.Simon tells us how the company started and grew, the benefits of out-sourcing much of his operation, the ups & downs of sponsoring Leeds United and how a surprise £30million deal to sell the business came about.He also teaches us how to create a virtual business...INTRODUCING SIMON GRAYIn June 2001, as a graduate fresh out of Leeds University, Simon Gray founded the Boost brand at the age of just 28. With a bank loan of £30,000, he hasn’t looked back since and...2023-09-0646 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollIf disability is so good, why don’t we all become disabled?Disability talk and debate: what might be the consequences of how we talked about being disabled, reducing benefit fraud, the impact of the digital divide and street harassment, all discussed by Phil and Simon? What are your thoughts on benefit fraud? How should it be tackled? Are the Tories being absurd or frightening? Simon recently saw a play, ‘It’s a Mother f**king Pleasure’ at the Soho Theatre by FlawBored Theatre. The main thrust was irreverent fun ridiculing short-term ‘ableist’ attitudes and disability in society, including introducing ‘able anxiety’ as a term, But it went deeper: If...2023-06-0540 minInside the RailsInside the RailsSyndicates Lounging Around at ARCAfter reviewing their month and the success of Simon’s horses to follow last month, Phil and Simon look back at the first two classics and ahead to the next two. They are then joined by Rebecca Davies from Arena Racing Company (ARC). ARC has rolled out syndicate lounges across all their racecourses in 2023 and Rebecca tells the guys how this rollout has gone and describes her journey into racing and the various roles that she has performed in the industry. Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk https://ww...2023-06-0127 minInside WhiskyInside WhiskyInside Thompson Bros Distillers with Phil and Simon ThompsonHow do you produce whisky inefficiently on purpose and why would you want to do that? Well, we also wanted to know and asked Phil and Simon Thompson of Thompson Bros Distillers, Dornoch Castle Hotel and the relatively newly founded Dornoch Distillery.Despite their young age, Phil and Simon have had the chance to try some extraordinary whiskies from times long gone, dating back as far as the 1900s. Inspired by that they set themselves the goal of recreating an old-style spirit.And since whisky creation takes time, they are independently bottling very high quality single...2023-05-2653 minThe Turnaround MindsetThe Turnaround MindsetIlluminating Futures - Interview with Simon Doble - Global Advocate against Energy PovertyA purpose driven humanitarian, social impact entrepreneur, innovator of sustainable solutions, author and keynote speaker, today we talk to Simon Doble.Part of the genesis behind why we launched the Turnaround Mindset podcast was being able to positively and accurately capture those turnaround moments that occur in the lives of the amazing individuals we interview that helps define and drive who they and what they become.  For our guest today that moment came in October 11, 2011, while reading a Time Magazine article detailing the devastating effects of energy poverty. Energy poverty condemns and effects more than 1.4 b...2023-05-2559 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollFrom Croissants to Controversies: Phil & Simon's Tasty Take on Disability ClassicsThree disability classics in this months show. It’s Phil and Simon debating and exploring. Firstly an independent American short film highlights how to ask for help as a disabled person and how best other people can offer it. Called ‘Act of God’, the film explores different strategies and responses in a witty and thoughtful way. It gets us talking and Simon gets moody whilst Phil stays calm and polite.Language is next: Prof. Amanda Kirby, who is neurodivergent herself wonders how language changes and it’s impact. Her example, ‘awe’ is both good and bad when it b...2023-05-0551 minThe Good Drop with Hawkes and ADThe Good Drop with Hawkes and ADEpisode 016 - Phil SelmesEpisode 016's guest is former engineer Phil Selmes - who Simon & AD worked alongside for many years on the Logan Water Alliance.  Phil has worked in the water industry for 25yrs, and has had roles in local government such as Sydney Water, Albert Shire Council, Gold Coast City and also as an engineering consultant (Parsons Brinckerhoff). But despite such an incredible engineering career, Phil left the profession, changed direction completely and followed his dreams – he is now an award winning videographer making independent nature documentaries.  In 2013 (whilst being on a year long sabbatical travelling around Australia with his...2023-03-061h 04Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur PodcastInvest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur PodcastDigital Entrepreneur Simon Severino talks about Strategy Sprints GmbHIn this episode, we have Simon Severino from Strategy Sprints GmbH. We have a conversation about the strategy that helps CEOs create the Habits for success. Simon Severino shares their journey with you so you can start yours today! Make sure you check out their links down below and share with a friend if you enjoyed the episode. Always Remember to Invest In Yourself Phil BetterHave a question or feedback about Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast. Record an audio message https://s.bcast.fm/invest-in-yourself-the-digital-entrepreneur-the-podcast?episode...2023-02-0626 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollGym Gains and Grandchildren: Navigating Life's Highs and LowsWelcome to the first show of 2023, where Phil and Simon are ready to serve up the year's hot topics! In this episode, we'll discuss everything from the highs and lows of 2022 to the exciting things on the horizon for 2023.First up, we'll be talking about the joys of hitting the gym as a visibly disabled person. It's not always easy, but the gains are worth it (pun intended). We'll also discuss the excitement of welcoming a new grandchild into the world and pondering the meaning of "equal love."We'll also be delving into the struggles...2023-02-0349 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollStrictly Right or Wrong / Not All Disabilities Are INvisiblePhil and Simon are ripping it up, pushing the conversation, and exploring the boundaries of where we are today when it comes to disability. There’s fun, seriousness, thoughtfulness, respectful disagreement, celebration and controversyWe ask why does the ‘life stops after becoming disabled’ idea remain so strong? Phil explores his concerns about Ellie Simmonds going on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and Simon vehemently disagrees. We highlight the worrying crisis for disabled people in being able to recruit PAs and support workers. If that wasn’t enough, Phil has an idea for some merch. Right at th...2022-11-0449 minInside the RailsInside the RailsThe Syndicate Ownership ExperiencePhil and Simon reflect on the possible impact of our change in monarch on the sport of horse racing. They review their own runners over the last month and the action elsewhere and Simon provides listeners with some horses to follow. Syndicate ownership is discussed and all the benefits of shared ownership are outlined. Listeners are given some details of how to get involved in ownership and links are provided below. We are also always happy to provide advice and guidance! The syndicate shareholder interviews video mentioned in the podcast can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4_Iu5aVwWHk 2022-10-0125 minThriving Adoptees - Let\'s ThriveThriving Adoptees - Let's ThrivePerseverance, Persistence & Thriving With Phil Scarpelli and Mike DiBrizziSeasoned professionals Phil and Mike share 2 lifetimes worth of insights, learning and understanding into what helps adopted kids thrive. Given the depth and breadth of their experience there's a host of nuggets here, so settle in for your own learning.Phil Scarpelli is the President and CEO of the Brevard Family Partnership Family of Agencies. Phil joined the Brevard Family Partnership in November 2018. Since the inception of privatization, he has been proudly involved in Florida’s child welfare system as early as the late 1990s. Previously, Phil worked as part of the Department of Children and...2022-09-281h 06PAULINESPAULINESMAY 16 - SAINT SIMON STOCK l PATRON OF BORDEAUX, FRANCE, AND OF THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE DISCALCED CARMELITESST. SIMON STOCK l PATRON OF BORDEAUX, FRANCE, AND OF THE ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE DISCALCED CARMELITESFeast Day: May 16Are you among those who wear the Brown Scapular of the Virgin Mary of Carmel? Praise the Lord! You are fortunate to have this devotion which is a source of many indulgences and protection. Our saint for today is St. Simon Stock, the Carmelite who is said to have been entrusted by the Virgin Mary to spread this devotion. St. Simon was born in Aylesford, Kent, England. Legend says that the name...2022-05-0405 minThe Conference Room with Simon LaderThe Conference Room with Simon LaderEpisode 64 - How To X-Ray Your Business Using Analytics with Phil HughesIn this week’s episode, we welcome the founder and CEO of PHH Digital, Phil Hughes as he talks about how analytics can help you scale their businesses.  KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:  Why should an organization need to keep track of its analytics?  The key problems with the absence of tracking analytics  Key things to set up analytics successfully THIS WEEK'S GUEST  Phil Hughes is a Computer Sciences graduate of the University of Manchester the founder and CEO of PHH Digital, a powerhouse of digital applications. He's an...2022-04-1821 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollNothing About Us Without Us!It’s a fantastic show this month - insight, depth, nostalgia, vulnerability, power and the future.  The BBC recently broadcast a docudrama telling the story of the disability rights campaigners of the early 1990s in the UK. Using the love story between two key protagonists, Then Barbara Met Allan is a landmark piece of television. Not only because of the story it told but the number of creative disabled people who made it. It allows Phil and Simon to take a joyful and triumphant walk and wheel down memory lane to talk about their memories of this tim...2022-04-0150 minPauseStopResetPauseStopResetFrom Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Grateful For Each Moment with Phil BarthIn this episode we’re joined by Phil Barth. A family man at heart, he’s the author of the book "Great Things Happen Every Day" a book about stress management, banana milkshakes and rummage sales. While he had his 15 minutes of fame when Phil was a contestant on the TV game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in 2003, that’s not really gives Phil an interesting story to tell. You see Phil had become an accomplished public speaker and was supposed to be going to the Toastmasters World Championships, before a heart attack caused...2022-03-0133 minNow Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music ReviewsNow Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music ReviewsSimon Mayor and Hilary James in Conversation with Phil Aston - Music with a Folk & Classical TwistIn this episode I am joined by Simon Mayor and Hilary James who talk about their new album 'When Summer Comes Again'. I reviewed this album in my first 'New Music Round Up' Feature on the Now Spinning Magazine YouTube Channel and Website. I described it as music that conjured up relaxing on a lazy Summer's day while enjoying a glass of crisp white wine. The is pastoral folk music with a Classical edge. Simon and Hilary describe themselves as 'folk music musicians' but they also cover classical music on the album making...2022-02-1628 minFive in the EyeFive in the EyeFive in the Eye 334 with SimonMICHAEL Hello and a very warm welcome to episode 0334 of Five in the Eye with me, Michael Ohajuru. As regular listeners know, this is the show on Colourful Radio where we pick five stories in the news that have caught our eye - some serious, some more light-hearted - and we take them apart and reassemble them. Right in front of your eyes! Or ears! PHIL And this is Phil Woodford joining Michael via Zoom this week and welcoming a very special guest. He’s an old pal of Michael’s from way back...2021-12-0340 minPauseStopResetPauseStopResetDon't Stop Believing - Never Stop Growing and Resetting with Phil PeluchaLearn how Phil Pelucha has been through incredible resets from his time as a Professional Footballer, to leaving it all behind multiple times and his journey to launching Billionaires in Boxers and helping others find their tribe. He’ll share the moments he’s had to walk away and the moments which caused him to stop everything. Listen out for the practice that you’d never know he does which helps him trust his intuition and make the decisions that matter, and the key question he’s learnt to ask that made all the difference to him and his...2021-09-1533 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollDisability and ability coexistA full show, we have several current topics and two brilliant guests. Author Victoria Scott has written a book that is, influenced by her relationship with her sister (who is disabled) and the family dynamics when deciding if medical intervention is the right path. Geoff Adams-Spink tells us about Netflix smash, Lupin plus a new Radio 4 show, The Confessional where celebrities admit to behaviour they are not always proud of. And of course, you have Phil and Simon rattling through topics that have got them thinking. Simon cites disabled lawyer, Gregory Mansfield, whose insightful tweets show disability a...2021-07-2358 minCanadian Intelligence EhCanadian Intelligence EhEpisode #92: Simon Cottee on Trinidad and Tobago as the #1 source for ISIS jihadisWe all know that tens of thousands of people from over 100 countries went to join ISIS in 2014. The feeder nations are all over the map (literally!) but the #1 per capita was…Trinidad. Trinidad? Phil Gurski talks with UK scholar Simon Cottee who just published a book on this fascinating finding.Click here to find out more about my guest Simon Cottee!Black Flags of the Caribbean, How Trinidad Became an ISIS HotspotSimon Cottee investigates how ISIS came to gain such an...2021-05-0532 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollOne giant leap for disabled people and two steps back.This month we explore outer space or more specifically the opportunity that some disabled people might get to become an astronaut. Clearly, the European Space Agency see disability as a positive in their quest for new talent. However, when it comes to vaccines and ‘do not resuscitate’ notices and learning disabled people, there’s evidence that they are not a priority or perhaps worse. Would you date a physically disabled person? It seems The Disability Unit want to know why. But we can’t work out why they need to know. As Phil and Simon are both physicall...2021-03-2650 minThe Way We RollThe Way We Roll“There’s no such thing as a single-issue struggle, we don't live single-issue lives”A considered show this month with Phil and Simon. We review the deeply unsettling BBC documentary ‘Targeted - the truth about disability hate crime’. You can watch it on iPlayer. On YouTube, we've posted a video of us discussing the documentary. (links to both below)Simon recently attended some equality training called Beyond Bias, delivered by Guilaine Kinouani from Race Reflections. Two elements struck him as relevant to disability equality, so we try and see if they apply. First was the concept of intergenerational trauma, and the second, a quote from Audre Lorde (pictured below) ‘There’s no such...2021-02-2641 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollAffirmative model, vaccinations and problematic parakeets (again!)Two jabs Phil has had both vaccinations to protect him from Covid-19. How has it changed him? Is he wild and free at last or staying in with the windows closed? Never one to miss a debate about one of the models of disability, Simon asks Phil what does he think of the ‘affirmative model’. Is this the answer to the charity/tragedy model of disability? If it’s valid, how can it become useful? Stick with this one as it gets a little silly at the end. You can also watch us discuss this, with extra materia...2021-02-1239 minINNPUT Interview PodcastINNPUT Interview Podcast#4 Phil Weber - Wie tickt der Basefive Gründer?In dieser Podcastfolge verrät Phil Weber warum er keine Bar eröffnet hat, wie alles begann, warum die Basefive so heißt und was beim ihm für Gänsehaut sorgt. Außerdem erklärt Phil was das "The Basefive Projekt" ist und warum selbst Personen, die 60-80h pro Woche arbeiten sich diese Challenge nicht entgehen lassen. Bis 7.2.2021 kann man sich hier noch anmelden. Bei der Frage, von welcher Person sich Phil Weber gerne einen Tag lang coachen lassen würde, kann er sich nicht entscheiden, weil ihn einfach viele Menschen inspirieren. Viel S...2021-02-0240 minSpeak With SimonSpeak With SimonPhil Storey - Find Your Glow - Ep. #22About your guest: Phil Storey is the Founder of WordPress website maintenance app Glow. Launched shortly after the outbreak of Covid-19 in May 2020, Glow has quickly grown its subscriber base of SMEs, marketing agencies and web development agencies, all of whom can benefit from using the app. It's a big year ahead for Phil and Glow, as they look to raise their first round of investment to help them grow and expand internationally. Links: Website: https://getglow.io LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-storey/ Tagging Glow on LinkedIn: Just use ...2021-01-2427 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollIs becoming disabled desirable? Telethon's back. Now I find, I've changed my mind and opened up the doors, Help me!It’s the 1 to 1 show where Phil and Simon chat over the latest topics. If you’d like to hear two liberally minded, disabled men get themselves in an academic mess, this is the show for you. Simon mentions an academic article from the New Discourses website, that asks if radical disability studies support ‘transableism’. This is when someone who is not disabled feels that they are. They may seek surgery to get the impairment they feel they (should) have. This raises complex questions on the ethics of medicine, of identity and disability identity, of trans subj...2020-11-1340 minThe Coaching LifeThe Coaching Life083 - Simon Crowe - Adventures in GoosebumpsAdventures in Goosebumps Simon takes us on a voyage of his rich experiences in coaching beyond the conventional room, out into a world of adventures, challenges and infinite possibilities. Phil and Simon explore: * Creating extraordinary adventures beyond 1:1 meetings * A powerful premise in enrolling clients & guiding them through their hero’s journey * Stepping over thresholds onto paths to what we want to create * What it means to cut the bull-crap in a conversation * Simon’s biggest lessons from 15 years of client creation * Why trying to repeat past success or copying others might not work & what to do instead * Creating what we want...2020-10-2259 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollWater Off a Swimmer's Back - Ellie SimmondsBeing thrust into the limelight aged thirteen could mess with your head a little. Then staying at the top of your game for more than ten years, that’s a lot of pressure. Being seen as a figurehead for the Paralympic movement, a role model for youth, for young women, for people with dwarfism and with disabilities, the weight is immense. Somehow Ellie Simmonds remains the most likeable and unaffected person you would be lucky to meet. There have been bumps along the way, periods when she took some time out from swimming. However, the desire to com...2020-10-1250 minThe Way We RollThe Way We RollGo out? Or not go out? That is the QuestionIt’s the format you tell us you love. When Phil and Simon shoot the breeze and take potshots at one another with the occasional wisecrack. This month, disability ninjas, changing places, Zoom fatigue and social care: crisis and funding. Changing Places toilets are the larger loos in public places for those who might need more assistance, a hoist or changing station. After a consultation, the regulations have changed and we shall see more and see them more quickly. Phil has been reading how much Zoom (our word for all online / video) calls can exhaust us...2020-08-2541 min