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Detective's Toughest Case: EastEnders Murders
Former Met Police detective Steve Keogh shares his account of the harrowing case of Sian Blake and her two young sons, murdered by their partner Arthur Simpson-Kent in 2015. Keogh discusses the challenges of the investigation, including Simpson-Kents initial story and the discovery of the bodies buried in the garden. The case left a lasting impact on Keogh, highlighting the dark side of family relationships. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on...
2026-05-01
01 min
Bountifull Podcast
Never Stop Playing with Denise Chapman Weston
Denise Chapman Weston is a Playologist, therapist, inventor, and deeply imaginative thinker whose life has been shaped by a promise she made to herself as a child: never stop playing.In Part 1 of this conversation, Denise shares the origin story behind that promise. Growing up in Chicago with a Shriner clown for a father, she was surrounded by humour, imagination, and a sense that life did not have to be taken too seriously. But at around six years old, she felt something begin to shift. As children move towards adulthood, magical thinking often starts to fade. Standing...
2026-05-01
46 min
Bountifull Podcast
I'm Not Done Yet with Andrew Middleton
For a lot of people, getting older does not feel like winding down. It feels like being pushed to the edges before you are ready. In this episode, Andrew Middleton shares what happened after a LinkedIn post about turning 66 unexpectedly resonated with thousands of people who felt exactly the same. What followed was not just a viral moment, but the beginning of a much bigger conversation about age, work, relevance, and the quiet shock of realising the world may be starting to see you differently before you see yourself that way.At the heart of this conversation...
2026-04-22
1h 01
Bountifull Podcast
How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Eri Kardos
In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, I’m joined by Eri Kardos, a relationship coach and founder of Relearn Love, for a practical and honest conversation about what it actually takes to build healthy, connected relationships.Eri challenges the idea that we should instinctively know how to do relationships well. Instead, she frames them as a skill set most of us were never taught. From communication and boundaries to intimacy and conflict, we explore what it means to learn love consciously rather than relying on patterns shaped early in life.A big part of th...
2026-04-17
1h 04
Bountifull Podcast
The Human Side of Work with Carylynn Larson
In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, I’m joined by Carylynn Larson, an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and mental health advocate, for a deeply important conversation about mental health in the workplace, stigma, leadership, and what it really means to create environments where people can thrive.Carylynn shares her own personal journey with an eating disorder and reflects on how that experience shaped both her life and her work. We talk about the reality that mental health is not binary — it exists on a spectrum from thriving to despair — and how many people are quietly struggling while...
2026-04-09
1h 08
Bountifull Podcast
Why a Good Life Cannot Be Rushed: The Power of Slow with Carl Honoré
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with Carl Honoré, the bestselling author who helped bring the Slow Movement into the mainstream, for a conversation that feels deeply timely. We explore why so many of us are rushing through our lives, where our obsession with speed actually comes from, and what it’s quietly costing us in the process. From memory and creativity to relationships, health, joy, and even intimacy, this episode is a powerful reminder that many of the best things in life simply cannot be rushed.What I love about Car...
2026-04-01
1h 06
Bountifull Podcast
Astrology, Astrocartography, and Finding Where You Thrive with Steve Judd
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with astrologer Steve Judd for a conversation that goes far beyond horoscopes, stereotypes, or who should date a Libra.Steve has spent more than four decades reading charts and helping people understand themselves through the lens of astrology. In this episode, we explore what astrology actually is, what it isn’t, and why so many people are drawn to it when they’re trying to make sense of themselves, their patterns, and the seasons of life they’re moving through.We unpack the foundations of a birth...
2026-03-25
51 min
Bountifull Podcast
What Failure, Food and Mushrooms Taught Michael Fox
“Find things that you’re passionate about and go and work on those.”In this episode, Michael Fox shares the story behind Fable and the journey that brought him to the world of mushrooms, food innovation, and purpose-driven business. We talk about entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s learnt across his three startups, failure, changing your mind as you learn, and how life experiences can quietly reshape what you care about and the work you want to do. We also talk about burnout, family, nature, gratitude, and what he values now.Episode highlightsMic...
2026-03-18
1h 00
Bountifull Podcast
How Music Helps Us Feel, Heal and Connect with Emily Polichette
“Music is one of the most powerful tools we have, and most of us aren’t tapping into what it can actually do.”Music surrounds us every day—on the radio, in our headphones, in the background of our lives. But what is it actually doing to our brains, our emotions, and our bodies?In this conversation with neurologic music therapist Emily Polichette, we explore why music has such a powerful impact on how we feel, think, and connect with others. Emily shares insights from neuroscience, mental health, and their own clinical work to explain why musi...
2026-03-12
58 min
Bountifull Podcast
Life After Trauma with Dr. Thea Comeau
What happens after trauma? Western culture often gives us a binary: move on or stay broken. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Thea Comeau offers a more nuanced and humane alternative: integration.We explore post-traumatic growth not as a neat redemption story, and not as a requirement, but as a possibility that can sit alongside pain, grief, confusion, and ongoing struggle. Thea explains how trauma can shatter our assumptions about safety, identity, and how the world works, and why healing is rarely neat or linear. For some people, recovery means finding their way back to who they were...
2026-03-05
1h 03
Bountifull Podcast
How to Build a Great Career Without Following the Rules with Mallun Yen
“Sometimes not knowing the rules is the thing that lets you see what’s possible.”Mallun Yen’s life and career have been shaped by not quite fitting the mould — and learning to see that as an advantage.Growing up as the daughter of immigrants, Mallun often felt like an outsider. She spent years trying to blend in, to understand the unspoken rules around her. But over time, she realised that being on the edges gave her a different perspective — one that allowed her to observe more closely, spot patterns, and see opportunities others might miss....
2026-02-25
43 min
Bountifull Podcast
What Nature Teaches Us About Living a Good Life with Holli-Anne Passmore
“Notice the nature around you — and take time to just be.”In this conversation, Holli-Anne Passmore explores the powerful relationship between nature, wellbeing, and meaning in life. Her work focuses on how small, everyday interactions with the natural world can shift how we feel, think, and experience our lives.We often think of nature as something we have to travel to — mountains, oceans, national parks. But what if the real shift comes from simply paying attention to what’s already around us?Holli-Anne shares that it’s not just time in nature that matters — it...
2026-02-18
1h 00
Bountifull Podcast
Beyond the Money: How to Thrive in Retirement with Klay Williams
When full-time work ends, the daily structure and identity that came with it shifts, sometimes in ways people don’t anticipate. In this conversation, Klay Williams shares what he’s learned from coaching people through this transition, including insights from a documentary series following three individuals navigating retirement.Klay’s background is unusual. He began as a purpose coach working with Fortune 500 executives at companies such as Google and Airbnb. During the pandemic, he noticed older adults increasingly reaching out — not for career advancement, but for something else entirely. That pattern led him to shift his practice and crea...
2026-02-13
1h 00
The Targeted Violence Podcast
Catching Killers - The Targeted Violence Podcast - Episode 11 with Steven Keogh
In this episode of The Targeted Violence Podcast, we are joined by Detective Inspector Steven Keogh, a former Scotland Yard homicide detective who spent 30 years with the London Metropolitan Police, including 12 years investigating homicides at the sharp end of policing.In Part One of this conversation, Steve takes us inside his career — from joining the Met as a young officer to finding his way into homicide work at Scotland Yard. For listeners outside the UK, he explains how policing structures within the Metropolitan Police operate and what the pathway into specialist murder investigations really lo...
2026-02-07
50 min
Bountifull Podcast
Men’s Health, Hormones, and Emotional Wellbeing with Jed Diamond
We talk a lot about women’s cycles — hormonal, emotional, seasonal — but rarely about men’s. In this episode, Jed Diamond helps bring men into the conversation.With over 50 years of experience working with men and families, Jed explains how men move through powerful biological and emotional rhythms across their lives. From daily and seasonal hormonal shifts to the deeper transition of male menopause, these cycles influence mood, energy, libido, relationships, and identity — often without men or their partners realising what’s happening.Rather than framing midlife as a crisis, Jed offers a different lens: a threshold...
2026-02-05
1h 01
Bountifull Podcast
Shame, Guilt, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Magenta Silberman
In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we explore the often-hidden role of shame and stigma in shaping how we live, relate, and see ourselves — and why understanding them is essential to living a truly bountiful life. Through a thoughtful, grounded conversation with clinical psychologist Magenta Silberman, we unpack how shame differs from guilt, how it quietly embeds itself into identity and self-worth, and how it can limit joy, connection, and meaning when left unexamined.Shame is an internal and deeply personal experience — less about what we’ve done and more about who we believe we are. Unlike...
2026-01-30
1h 02
Bountifull Podcast
How Better Sleep Changes Your Mood, Mind, and Ability to Feel Joy
In this episode, Michael Breus, widely known as The Sleep Doctor, explores why sleep is not just a health habit, but the foundation of how we feel, think, and experience life.Michael explains that sleep underpins our ability to experience joy, regulate emotions, focus, and build resilience. When we’re sleep deprived, positive emotions are dampened, negative thinking intensifies, and even small challenges can feel overwhelming. In his clinical work, he’s seen how improving sleep can create rapid, life-changing shifts—often faster than almost any other intervention.The conversation moves beyond basic sleep hygiene to add...
2026-01-21
1h 07
Bountifull Podcast
Why Gut Health Affects Everything with Cheryl Sew Hoy
In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy explains how gut health affects immunity, mental health, hormones, and resilience, drawing on both microbiome science and her own experience building Tiny Health. She shares how a deeply personal journey into motherhood led her to rethink gut health as a foundation for lifelong wellbeing, and why the microbiome - particularly in the first 1,000 days of a babies life - plays a critical role in immune health, resilience, and mental health.The conversation moves through what the gut actually does, why balance and diversity matter more than eliminating bacteria, and how the gut–brain co...
2026-01-14
51 min
Bountifull Podcast
A Life of Hunting, Fishing and Adventure with Tasman Denize of NZ Wild Adventures
In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we sit down with Tasman Denize, the creator behind NZ Wild Adventures, to talk about life lived close to the land - hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and many very remote solo adventures. Raised in the remote Marlborough Sounds, Tasman grew up with solitude, self-reliance, and a deep connection to nature as everyday realities.Our conversation explores what the wild teaches you about patience, risk, and responsibility, and why simplicity matters. Tasman shares how time alone helps him feel clearer and more grounded, why he works as little as possible to...
2026-01-07
44 min
Bountifull Podcast
From Small-Town NZ to World Rally Stardom: Hayden Paddon on Grit, Purpose, and Performance
Hayden Paddon is one of the world’s top rally drivers, but this conversation goes well beyond motorsport. It’s about what happens inside a person when the pressure is high, the stakes are real, and nothing is guaranteed.Hayden grew up around racing and has spent most of his life pushing cars — and himself — to their limits. From winning a World Championship in Argentina to losing his seat, his confidence, and his enjoyment of the sport, he speaks openly about the moments that shaped him. What stands out is his honesty about doubt, fear, patience, and the long...
2025-12-17
45 min
Music Now: The music podcast from The Skinny
Gaelic vocal trio Sian on archives, storytelling, and translation
On our latest episode, we're joined by Ceitlin Lilidh, Eilidh Cormack and Ellen MacDonald, better known as the Gaelic vocal harmony group Sian.Sian are perhaps best known for their work with Niteworks on tracks like Air far an la, and their second album araon, which came out in August, was jointly produced by Niteworks’ Innes Strachan and the prolific producer and composer Innes White.We caught up with the trio to chat about their tour preparations, adapting well-known songs, and mining the archives at The School of Scottish Studies.----Th...
2025-11-19
37 min
Bountifull Podcast
Saying No: Dr. Sunita Sah on Defiance, Compliance, and the Psychology of Approval
What if defiance wasn’t a flaw, but a skill? In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah—physician, behavioural scientist, and author of Defy—shares how reclaiming agency and redefining what it means to say “no” can change the trajectory of our lives. Raised to equate goodness with compliance, Sunita’s journey is a powerful reminder that being agreeable often comes at a cost: to our integrity, our well-being, and our sense of self.We explore the psychology behind why we say yes when we mean no, the invisible social pressures that shape our decisions, and why disc...
2025-07-28
49 min
Bountifull Podcast
The Power of Contribution with Dr Alia Bojilova
What if the simplest acts of giving could transform your confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose? In this inspiring episode, resilience psychologist Dr Alia Bojilova shares why contribution—small acts of meaningful generosity—can profoundly shape our lives, communities, and well-being.Drawing from her diverse background—from a childhood in post-communist Bulgaria to her distinguished career as an Army Officer and Lead Psychologist with the elite New Zealand Special Air Service (1NZSAS), and now as a global resilience expert—Alia redefines contribution not as grand gestures, but as everyday actions that connect us deeply to others and ourselve...
2025-07-17
54 min
Bountifull Podcast
Lessons from a NASA Scientist on Curiosity, Failure, and Staying the Course
“So much of what’s meaningful about science is the process of discovering something that nobody else knew.”What can the universe teach us about being human? For astrophysicist and NASA program scientist Joshua Pepper, the answer lies in curiosity, contribution, and learning to sit with the unknown. In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we talk about exoplanets, randomness, and the emotional realities of life in science—from funding cycles and impostor syndrome to the joy of a good spreadsheet. Joshua reflects on the long arc of discovery, the privilege of asking big questions, and why we shoul...
2025-07-09
58 min
Bountifull Podcast
Letting Go of Shoulds and Building Confidence with Former Athlete Zara Davidson
“I wanted more stuff that felt like it was mine.” Zara Davidson’s life has been defined by excellence — elite basketballer, top of her class, and a rising force in AI. But behind the accolades is a story of transition, questioning, and quiet reinvention. In this episode, she opens up about the intensity of her athletic and corporate years, the quarter-life unraveling that followed, and the slow, tender process of rediscovering joy through Pilates, friendship, and shell-painting on the beach. Zara reminds us that identity isn’t fixed — it’s shaped, stretched, and sometimes surrendered.Zara’s journey...
2025-07-02
1h 02
Bountifull Podcast
Curiosity, Compassion, Cosmos: A NASA Engineer’s Story of Resilience
“There isn’t one rote path that you have to take to reach a goal... it’s okay to meander a little bit and live life and kind of explore.”For Agnar Hall, the journey to NASA wasn’t linear—it was layered. In this episode, he opens up about stepping away from a PhD, working at Starbucks while healing from fibromyalgia, and embracing his identity as a transgender man. With gentle candour and sharp insight, Agnar talks about what it’s like to rewire your definition of success while still holding onto your dreams. We tou...
2025-06-18
50 min
Bountifull Podcast
How to Build Passive Income and Become a Multi-Millionaire with Investor Pascal Wagner
“A bountiful life is driven by action, not by money.” — Pascal WagnerWhat does it really mean to be financially free—and how do you know when you have enough? In this powerful conversation, Pascal Wagner shares his journey from startup founder to investor, unpacking the mindset, strategies, and personal challenges that shaped his relationship with money. From accumulating and managing $8.5 million in assets to caring for his mother after his father’s death, Pascal offers a grounded, honest look at wealth, responsibility, and growth.His worldview is clear and unapologetic: clarity compounds...
2025-06-11
1h 04
Bountifull Podcast
Knowledge, Power and the Female Internet with Emma Bates
What do you build when the world around you wasn’t designed with you in mind? For Emma Bates, the answer was Diem - a social search engine and online community where women’s lived experiences are turned into collective knowledge and wisdom. In this week’s episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we sit down with Emma to talk about entrepreneurship, building what you wish existed, the value of asking better questions, and why access to the right information - information that reflects who you are and what you need - can be life-changing.We explor...
2025-06-05
50 min
Bountifull Podcast
What Soul Food, Faith, and History Teach Us About Identity and Belonging
"Food is a bridge. It's one of the few places where people let their guard down and are open to learning something new." — Adrian MillerThis week on the Bountifull Podcast, we sit down with Adrian Miller—lawyer, author, former White House advisor, and James Beard Award-winning soul food historian—for a rich conversation about how culture, history, and food shape our identity. From growing up in a religious Black household in Denver to carving out a path as a culinary historian, Adrian brings wisdom, wit, and warmth to a conversation that wrestles with hard truths and still...
2025-05-28
56 min
Real Life With John Cowan
Sian Simpson - Businesswoman
Siân Simpson is an award-winning global businesswoman, community builder, and broadcaster. She is a sought-after public speaker and whose online content has received around 10 million views in the past year.Sian is founder of Public Rally and Bountifull Media.Public Rally is a community and content agency with globally focused clients in the technology, music, AI, crime, legal and education sectors. It builds world-class communities and content strategies to support its clients with ambitious revenue, brand and engagement goals. Bountifull is a global media platform rooted in the pursuit of joy and t...
2025-05-25
21 min
Bountifull Podcast
Why Social Connection Is Essential to a Bountiful Life
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience, and one of the world’s leading researchers on social connection. Julianne’s work has shaped global public health policy and sparked a deeper understanding of why our relationships matter—not just emotionally, but physically, cognitively, and even biologically.Together, we explore the science behind connection—why it matters, what it’s made of, and how loneliness, isolation, and friendship shape our lives in ways we often overlook. We talk about the health risks of loneliness (yes, they’re real), why it’...
2025-05-21
59 min
Bountifull Podcast
What Depression Teaches Us About Brain Health, Gratitude, and Healing
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kristin Francis, psychiatrist, educator, and passionate advocate for brain health. In this honest and practical conversation, we explore the spectrum of mental health—from depression and anxiety to resilience and wellness—and how we can begin to understand our brains with more clarity, compassion, and curiosity.Kristin offers a powerful reframe: our brains are organs, just like our hearts or livers. And yet we treat them with shame instead of support. Together we talk about what depression actually is, how to recognise when we or someone we lov...
2025-05-14
1h 11
Bountifull Podcast
How to Live a Bountiful Life in a Capitalist World with Professor Dirk Philipsen
This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Dirk Philipsen, Duke professor, economic historian, and one of the world’s leading thinkers on capitalism and well-being. In a world where burnout, inequality, and the pressure to grow at all costs feel ever-present, this conversation gives voice to so many of the questions we quietly carry—but don’t always have the words for.Together, we explore what capitalism really is—beyond just markets and money—and how it subtly shapes our relationships, our work, our sense of self, and our definition of success. Dirk offers a thoughtful...
2025-05-07
1h 17
Bountifull Podcast
Welcome to Season Three of the Bountifull Podcast
Hey friends, Welcome to Season Three of the Bountifull Podcast. This season, we’ve got eleven incredible episodes that help us explore what it means to live a bountiful life—through themes like contribution, depression, gratitude, culture and identity, entrepreneurship, passive income, social connection, exercise, and even capitalism.My goal, as always, is to bring you conversations with extraordinary people from all walks of life, who share real stories and practical wisdom. And honestly, I think you’re going to love these guests as much as I did recording with them.O...
2025-05-06
01 min
Bountifull Podcast
How Energy Shapes Your Health, Mindset, and Everyday Life with Dr. Rick Leskowitz
"You don’t have to believe in energy for it to affect you. You’ve walked into a room and felt tension. You’ve met people who drain you, and others who light you up. We are all picking up on energy, whether we realize it or not."This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rick Leskowitz, a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist, researcher, and expert in pain management, energy healing, and consciousness. With over 25 years of experience at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Rick has spent his career exploring the connection between mind, body, and energy—long before m...
2025-02-21
1h 10
Bountifull Podcast
How to Be Wrong and Still Succeed with Rowan Simpson
🌟"Most people can do anything, but a lot of people interpret that to mean they can do everything. And that’s just not true. You have to choose." 🌟The startup world is filled with big dreams, bold bets, and the constant pressure to be right. But what if the secret to success isn’t about always getting it right, but learning how to be wrong? Rowan Simpson has spent decades at the heart of New Zealand’s most successful tech companies—Trade Me, Xero, Vend, and Timely—and his journey is a testament to the power of mak...
2025-02-15
1h 06
Bountifull Podcast
How to Start Over at Any Age: Dauntless Resolution and Living Without Regrets
"I try to squeeze every last drop out of life that I can. If I could have two or three shots at it, I would. There's just so much to explore."Ever feel like you're too old to start over? Think again.Some people tiptoe through life—Lindsay Kaldon is not one of them. A NASA project manager, nuclear engineer, Air Force officer, pilot, and mother of four, she radiates energy and curiosity, always looking for the next frontier to push, the next challenge to tackle. From working on nuclear reactors that could power lunar an...
2025-02-12
1h 12
Bountifull Podcast
Hope Beats Adversity: A Story of Strength & Second Chances
🌟 "I don’t think bountiful always has to mean money. It doesn’t always have to mean success in the world’s eyes. Bountiful to me is that my kids want to talk to me every day, that I have love in my life, and that I’m in a place where I don’t have to worry anymore." 🌟 What does it really mean to live a bountiful life? For Jessica Mogford, it’s not about status or wealth—it’s about resilience, love, and the small, everyday moments that make life meaningful. A mother of four, Jessica’s journe...
2025-01-29
45 min
Bountifull Podcast
Community, Belonging, and Being Enough with David Spinks
🌟 “Belonging isn’t something you achieve; it’s something you discover within yourself and nurture in the communities around you.” 🌟This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with David Spinks, community builder, coach, and author of The Business of Belonging, to explore the intricate interplay of community, belonging, and self-discovery. From his journey of building CMX, a global community of over 20,000 professionals, to stepping back and rediscovering his own “enoughness,” David shares his wisdom on why true belonging starts from within.If you’ve ever struggled with chasing external validation, wondered how to create meaningful co...
2025-01-22
1h 13
Bountifull Podcast
Money Tools for an Abundant Life with Bari Tessler
🌟 “Money touches every part of our lives—it’s not just numbers. It’s emotional, personal, and deeply connected to our values.” 🌟Money shapes so much of our lives, from the decisions we make daily to the conversations we have (or avoid) with our loved ones—and even the internal dialogue we have with ourselves. For many of us, it’s tied to ingrained habits, childhood experiences, and relationship dynamics that influence how we spend, save, and plan for the future.This week on the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with Bari Tessler, financial therapist and author of The Ar...
2025-01-15
1h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 320 - Eddy Thrower (Busted / Lower Than Atlantis)
Beach Like The Tree. Busted live drummer, Lower Than Atlantis rhythm master and professional sneaker-head, Eddy Thrower, is our guest on Episode 320 of Sappenin' Podcast! The session sensation talks snare secrets playing behind the kit for Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne, exclusive LTA reunion confessions and setting up his own online drum lesson business. In this conversation, Thrower reflects on getting the Busted job vs Lower Than Atlantis hiatus, the stress of re-recording Year 3000, techniques vs tricks, how a LTA comeback almost happened, nearly hiring a helicopter, extreme David Brent moments, recording for One Direction and 5 Seconds...
2025-01-10
1h 26
Bountifull Podcast
Asking for What You Want: Adam Wardel on Balance, Service, and Living Intentionally
🌟 “If you want to live a happy life, don’t focus on finding your own happiness—focus on serving others, and you’ll wake up one day and realize you’re happy.” 🌟 This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Wardel, a lawyer, leader, father, and self-described work-in-progress who lives (quite literally) in Bountiful, Utah. In this refreshingly practical conversation, Adam talks about the value of asking for what you want, balancing life’s many demands, and choosing service over self-focus. As we kick off the new year, this episode offers a timely reminder to show up intentional...
2025-01-08
48 min
Bountifull Podcast
How to Find Purpose in Your Life Without the Pressure or Perfectionism
"Purpose needs to be actionable, aligned, and authentic. It's not about lofty ideas; it's about how you live on a Wednesday afternoon."Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to find your purpose? You're not alone.In this episode, I sit down with Nell Derick Debevoise—speaker, coach, and best-selling author—to explore how to find purpose in your life without the crushing weight of perfectionism or unrealistic expectations. Whether you're navigating a career transition, feeling directionless, or burnt out from trying to do it all, Nell offers practical frameworks to help you discover meaning in what you...
2024-12-22
1h 06
Bountifull Podcast
Simplicity, Resilience, and Raising Trout with the Iconic Ty Walker
"Doing everything will burn you out. Focus on a few things and do them well—that’s how you build something that lasts." This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we head to the Shenandoah Valley in rural Virginia (USA) to explore what it means to live with purpose and focus with Ty Walker, a trout farmer and steward of a historic 1930s hatchery. Ty shares his remarkable journey of leaving the noise and distractions of urban life to revive Smoke in Chimneys—a trout farm he resurrected with a century-old manual and a lot of gri...
2024-12-18
1h 12
Bountifull Podcast
Why Stress Matters: Paula G. Williams on Thriving, Not Just Surviving
🌟 "A bountiful life isn’t one without stress—it’s about learning how to embrace and manage it. Without stress, life would lose its meaning." 🌟 In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we dive deep into the science of stress, resilience, and the transformative power of awe with Dr. Paula G. Williams, a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Utah. Paula’s pioneering research explores how individual differences in stress regulation impact mental and physical well-being, and how moments of beauty and connection can serve as restorative forces. Together, we unpack how stress is...
2024-12-11
1h 13
Bountifull Podcast
How Not to Live a Miserable Life with Allison Chen
🌟 "Sometimes, the most outlandish thing you can do is follow your dreams. For me, that was pastry school." 🌟 Welcome to the start of Season Two! In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we’re kick things off with the dynamic and playful Allison Chen, a talented pastry chef, content creator, and creative thinker. Known as "Al Chenny" on social media, Allison has built an audience of nearly 1 million followers by sharing her culinary journey, humor, and honesty about navigating life’s uncertainties. From running a "not restaurant" out of her college apartment to documenting her time in French pas...
2024-12-02
1h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 308 - Busted vs McFly (Charlie Simpson & Danny Jones)
Thunderbirds Are Go!!! The pop-punk battle of the century, Busted vs McFly. Who wins? With both bands announcing a two-month co-arena tour for September/October 2025, Charlie Simpson and Danny Jones, return to Episode 308 of Sappenin' Podcast together, for an exclusive joint podcast interview, as we dissect their intertwined history, show secrets and a love for custard cream biscuits. Recorded at McFly HQ studios in London, Charlie and Danny answer untold mysteries behind the announcement, why it's the perfect time to do this, throwing wrestling type shade at one another, member brotherhoods, always being compared to each other, fighting pop...
2024-10-18
50 min
Bountifull Podcast
The Wisdom Within: Sabina Read on Self-Discovery, Curiosity and Tuning Your Inner Voice
🌟 "I think we've all got antennas on our head... if you tune your antennas into the goodness in humanity, the possibilities, that's what you'll see." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Sabina Read, a psychologist, human behavior expert, and media commentator. Sabina brings her deep understanding of the human experience to this episode, sharing insights on living a bountiful life by tuning into our inner wisdom, nurturing meaningful connections, and embracing possibility. Whether it's in relationships, personal growth, or dealing with life's challenges, Sabina’s approach is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and compassion.Episode Highligh...
2024-08-22
1h 07
Bountifull Podcast
Meant to Be: Matt Lambert on Cheffing, Michelin Stars, and Making an Effort
🌟 "I just wanted to have a place that executed food at a very high level but literally anyone could feel comfortable at. Whether you're wearing a suit or a Motorhead t-shirt, it kind of didn't matter." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an engaging conversation with Matt Lambert, a renowned chef who recently returned to New Zealand. Matt’s journey from his Kiwi upbringing to earning a Michelin star in New York City is a testament to his culinary mastery and innovative approach. In this episode, Matt shares insights on his culinary journey, the challenges of achieving and maintaining a Michelin...
2024-08-07
51 min
Bountifull Podcast
Living with No Regrets: Scott Eddy on Joy, Loss, and Global Travel
🌟 "What does it mean to live a bountiful life? For me, it's waking up happy, working happy, and going to bed happy. If I can do that, that’s the most important thing in my life." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Scott Eddy, one of the worlds top travel influencers and digital entrepreneur. Scott’s journey from investment banking to traveling over 85 countries and becoming a global influencer with over 1 million followers is filled with resilience, exploration, and digital transformation. He sold all of his belongings and now lives in hotels and on cruise boats, prioritizi...
2024-07-31
1h 11
Bountifull Podcast
No regrets: David Hoskins on Following Whims, Creating a Winery, and Embracing Life
🌟 "Never have any regrets. Do it because you don't want to move on and wish you had." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we explore the life and philosophy of David Hoskins, the visionary behind Herons Flight Vineyard. In this episode, David shares his journey from the United States to New Zealand in the 1970s, founding an alternative school, and creating a legacy through his unique approach to winemaking. Discover his passion for Italian grape varieties in a land dominated by French grapes, and how he embraces curiosity and authenticity in every aspect of his life. David’s story is...
2024-07-26
53 min
Bountifull Podcast
Living with Loss: Connor Amor-Bendall on Grief, Love, and Creative Healing
People of all ages seek to live a bountiful life irrespective of their generation, yet the journey is not always easy—and it is always deeply personal. It was a privilege to sit down with playwright, actress, and journalist Connor Amor-Bendall to understand how she overcame adversity, navigated loss, and the impact that had on her life. We discussed how she chooses to live by love and kindness and how she found solace in her creativity, the arts, and getting back to nature. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Navigating Loss...
2024-07-18
59 min
Bountifull Podcast
Heritage and Hustle: Vianney Establet on Wine, Family Legacy, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
🌟 "I love learning and discovering new things, even if they don’t immediately make sense. They often become the missing piece of the puzzle later on." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast as we delve into the world of hospitality, wine, and entrepreneurship with Vianney Establet, owner of the V Wine Salon in Melbourne, Australia. Vianney shares his journey from a small village in Bordeaux, France, to becoming a sommelier and working at prestigious establishments around the world, including a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Corsica. We explore his philosophy on creating inviting spaces, the nuances of passion, joy, and driv...
2024-07-10
55 min
Bountifull Podcast
Money Matters: Brooke Roberts on Impact, Opportunity, and Channeling Your Energy
🌟 "Ultimately, money should enable opportunities, helping you live the life you want." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an insightful conversation with Brooke Roberts, co-founder of Sharesies. Brooke discusses her philosophy on money, the impact of financial literacy, and the significance of creating equal opportunities. Hear about her journey from navigating the world of finance to building a platform that democratises investing for everyone. Brooke shares her thoughts on the role of money in creating opportunities, balancing pressure and care in the workplace, and the importance of financial literacy. She also provides insights on embracing your s...
2024-07-04
38 min
Bountifull Podcast
A Bountiful Blend: Sam Harrop (MW) on Philosophical Insights and the Art of Wine
🌟 "I've always believed in less intervention in winemaking - let the terroir speak." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Sam Harrop, Master of Wine and renowned winemaker. This episode delves into Sam’s philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking, the importance of terroir, and his life philosophies on balance, authenticity, and joy. Sam’s journey from corporate winemaking to founding his own ventures highlights his dedication to creating wines with a true sense of place. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Philosophy of Minimal Intervention: Let the natural characteristics of grapes and terroir express themselves, blending intuition with methodo...
2024-06-28
1h 26
Bountifull Podcast
Natural Nourishment: Peter Langlands on Foraging, Food and Conservation
🌟 "Having a diversity of interests is what makes life bountiful." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast as we explore the world of foraging with Peter Langlands, a seasoned forager and environmental advocate. Broadcasting from the stunning Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, New Zealand, Peter shares his deep knowledge of New Zealand's 7,500 edible species, collaborations with top chefs, and efforts in environmental conservation. We discuss the health benefits of wild foods, practical tips for foraging, and the joy of reconnecting with nature in an age of digital overload. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The Esse...
2024-06-21
37 min
Bountifull Podcast
Curiosity and Craft: Egor Petrov on Creativity, Resilience, and Building a Rum Empire
🌟 "I see myself as ever growing and ever evolving. I don't think we should ever stop being curious in life." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Egor Petrov, founder of Bayside Rum and master mixologist. Broadcasting from Egor's distillery, this episode delves into the intricate world of mixology, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Egor's journey from dancer to bartender to rum producer is a testament to resilience and the power of following one's passion. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The Art of Mixology: Egor shares h...
2024-06-12
35 min
Bountifull Podcast
The Essence of Ambition: Julie Fry on How Ambition Shapes a Bountiful Life
🌟 "Ambition is something that is open to all and democratic." 🌟 Join us on the Bountifull Podcast for an intimate and enlightening conversation with Julie Fry, a consulting economist, multi-time author, and dear friend. Broadcasting from Julie’s idyllic family farm in New Zealand’s sunny Tasman region, this episode uncovers the profound layers of ambition and its critical role in shaping a fulfilling life. Julie's unique insights and personal anecdotes reveal how ambition drives us, the challenges it presents, and the immense satisfaction that comes from overcoming obstacles and contributing to the well-being of others. In This...
2024-06-05
1h 05
Bountifull Podcast
The Future of Food: Alan Cottington on Vertical Farming, Innovation, and Living a Balanced Life
🌟 "Balancing sustainability with productivity is key to the success of modern farming." 🌟 Join us in our latest Bountifull Podcast episode featuring food innovator Alan Cottington as we delve into the potential of vertical farming and its transformative impact on agriculture. 🚜🌿 Discover how vertical farming allows us to grow in ways that haven't been possible before, utilizing previously unavailable spaces for new types of farming, while freeing up valuable land for other purposes. This ensures the surety of our food supply, particularly in the face of extreme weather events, global pandemics, and transport issues. Alan shares his insights...
2024-05-30
43 min
Bountifull Podcast
The Art of Being: Sir Richard Taylor on Creativity, Connection, and the Rich Tapestry of Life
🌟 "I see the world through rose-coloured spectacles." 🌟. Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we delve into the creative mind of Sir Richard Taylor, founder and Creative Director of Weta Workshop. Richard's visionary approach has transformed the world of film and art, creating fantastical worlds that captivate and inspire. In today's podcast, we'll explore the power of creativity, the importance of staying true to one's passions and yourself, and how art and creativity play a crucial role in living a bountiful life. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Creating Fantastical Worlds: Richard shares his insights on building immersive, believable worlds t...
2024-05-22
52 min
Bountifull Podcast
The Curious Idealist: Lynne Sandri on challenging norms and life as a professional artist
Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we explore the world of art and creativity with Wellington-based artist Lynne Sandri. With a career spanning over 25 years, Lynne delves into the beauty of nature, the cycles of life, and the evolving concept of home. we will explore the wonders of art, its potential to transform our perspective on the world, and its role in creating a bountiful life. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The Art of Time and Generational Differences: Lynne shares how her work reflects the changing landscapes of...
2024-05-15
1h 08
Bountifull Podcast
Weaving Prosperity: Paul Conway on Economics, Inflation, and the Art of Bountiful Living
Join us on the Bountifull Podcast as we kick off the season with an insightful conversation with Paul Conway, Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Based in Wellington but with a perspective that spans globally, Paul brings his extensive experience from the OECD and the World Bank to discuss how economic policies touch every aspect of our lives—from the cost of living crises visible at the petrol pump and grocery store, to the subtle joys that shape our daily happiness.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Understanding Economic Impact: Explore how global and national economic poli...
2024-05-08
58 min
Bountifull Podcast
Welcome to the Bountifull Podcast with Sian Simpson
Welcome to the Bountiful Podcast where we explore what it means to live a bountiful life. We're here to delve into the depths of joy and uncover more about ourselves along the way. Bountifull is my response to a world in need of more joy. Witnessing the struggles many face in finding happiness amidst economic pressures and societal shifts, I'm making it my mission to uplift and inspire through stories of resilience, creativity, and connection. Join me on a journey as we explore themes of joy and navigate life's twists and turns together with...
2024-05-02
01 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 281 - Omar Abidi (Fightstar)
Palahniuk's Laughter. Drum machine, decorated actor and industry master of trades, Omar Abidi, is our guest on Episode 281 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Fightstar rhythm master, exclusively reflects on the bands 'one night only' return at Wembley Arena, twentieth anniversary celebrations and a career of unbelievable moments. In this conversation, Omar pulls back the curtain on breaking their hiatus, current status vs future plans, late night Charlie Simpson phone calls, wild crowd reactions, setlist antics, life away from music, backstage retrials, a cheeky request from Ed Sheeran, secret offers, classic tour stories, getting hit by a raw fish, worst gigs...
2024-04-12
1h 16
Desperately Seeking Wisdom
Compilation 1 - Pieces of Wisdom
As part of season three, this is a special compilation episode featuring guests from season one and two. In the last couple of years we have had many inspiring conversations with people including Richard Curtis, the late George Alagiah, Amber Rudd, Sian Williams, David Baddiel and many more. You can listen to all of these episodes on our website - www.desperatelyseekingwisdom.com - or whereever you get your podcasts. But to give you a taste of these conversations, we’ve compiled a collection of some of the most memorable insights from our guests. First-up, wisdom. What...
2024-03-21
30 min
Killer In The Family
Episode 3 - The Mochrie Family
Send us a textThe story of Catherine, Bethan, Luke, James and Sian is one that rocked their local community and shocked friends and family. On 11 July 2000 Catherine, Bethan, Luke, James and Sian were killed violently by the man who should be their protector, husband and father Robert.Information and support· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans· National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247· Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk · Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)· Domestic a...
2023-09-15
30 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 239 - Alicia Taylor (Cherry Bombs)
Girl Gang! Stage choreographer, axe grind dancer and former NFL cheerleader, Alicia Taylor, is our guest on Episode 239 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Cherry Bombs director invites us into her secret world of female-led, heavy metal dance troops, mixing cabaret, pyrotechnics and horror spectacle. In this conversation, Alicia opens up on her talents in stage theatrics, designing shows for artists like Motionless In White, Fozzy, In This Moment and her husband, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), gathering a group of aerial artists vs fire specialists, her most dangerous performances, sketchy venues, having to pitch Cherry Bombs to industry executives, wanting to embrace...
2023-06-23
44 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 238 - James "Bob" Davies (The Blackout) | Live @ Download Festival 2023
(Still) The Best In Town. At Download Festival 2023, The Blackout reunited, playing their first shows together, since disbanding in 2015. As the podcast was offered to conduct a live stage show at the event, we invited riff master, anger specialist and comedic genius, James "Bob" Davies, on as our special guest, to reflect on the bands comeback shows, behind the scenes prep and what's next. In this conversation, we discuss the feelings of stepping back on stage, getting to warm up with a hometown gig, overwhelming fan reactions, secret rehearsals vs announcing their reunion, mentally overcoming the death of the...
2023-06-16
1h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
Download Festival 2023 (Halestorm, Mod Sun, I Prevail, Alter Bridge, Blind Channel, Lake Malice)
SCREAM DOWNLOAD! June 8th-11th 2023 celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Download Festival, with four days of live music, in the iconic grounds of Donington Park, UK. On this bonus podcast, we were invited to talk to a collection of artists, to capture the energy, celebrations and backstage antics, behind the worlds most famous alternative festival. Listen to conversations with Halestrom (Lzzy Hale), Mod Sun, I Prevail (Eric Vanlerbleghe), Alter Bridge (Scott "Flip" Phillips), Lake Malice (Alice Guala) and Blind Channel (Niko Moilanen and Joel Hokka). Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!
2023-06-14
1h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 237 - Dougie Poynter #2 (McFly)
Galaxy Defender. Stunning mega model, sassy bass guru and resident dinosaur enthusiast, Dougie Poynter, is our guest on Episode 237 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The McFly starboy returns to break even more headlines, with secrets on befriending his favourite emos, his struggles in the limelight and celebrating the bands new album, Power To Play. In this conversation, Dougie opens up on the trouble we got him into in 2018, time playing in other projects, obsession with 80s guitar tones, magic behind his famous pink light-up bass, singing on more McFly songs, writing with Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), wasting too much money on towels, th...
2023-06-09
1h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 236 - Yellowcard (William Ryan Key & Sean Mackin)
Lights and Sounds. Soccer goal scorers, pop-rock hitmakers and your favourite violin based band, Yellowcard, are our guests on Episode 236 of Sappenin' Podcast! William Ryan Key and Sean Mackin take us backstage Slam Dunk Festival 2023, to talk secrets behind their reunion, what the future holds and getting to relive experiences they never thought would happen again. In this conversation, WRK and Mackin open up on how one call from Riot Fest reunited everyone, the change of mindset between their 2017 farewell tour to now, mentally moving on, life outside the band, celebrating Ocean Avenue 20th anniversary, new music vs songwriting...
2023-06-02
49 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
Slam Dunk Festival 2023 (PVRIS, Underoath, Bowling For Soup, Hawthorne Heights, We Came As Romans, Flogging Molly, Real Friends, LØLØ)
SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! May 27th-28th 2023 witnessed the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we gathered a vast collection of artists, across the line up, to capture the vibe, atmosphere and latest backstage gossip. Listen to conversations with PVRIS (Lynn Gunn), Underoath (Aaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain), Bowling For Soup (Jaret Reddick and Rob Felicetti), Hawthorne Heights (JT Woodruff and Mark McMillon), We Came As Romans (Dave Stephens and Andy Glass), Flogging Molly (Dave King), Real Friends (Cody Muraro and Kyle Fasel) and LØL...
2023-05-31
1h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 235 - Debbie Gough (Heriot)
Profound Morality. Shredding guitar wizard, professional headbanger and modern metal hero, Debbie Gough, is our guest on Episode 235 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Heriot riffmaster dives into the DNA of Britain’s next breakthrough moshers, jamming with her idols and being the heaviest band at Slam Dunk Festival 2023. In this conversation, Debbie opens up on her guitar journey, taking over magazine covers, how Lamb Of God have always supported her, vocal imposter syndrome, seeing comedian Ed Gamble wearing their merch on TV, riffs you shouldn’t play at a guitar store, becoming an ambassador for Jackson and Marshall, crying on stage...
2023-05-26
1h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 234 - Kip Sabian (All Elite Wrestling)
SUPERBAD! Your girlfriends favourite professional wrestler, twitch emo and huge film nerd, Kip Sabian, is our guest on on Episode 234 of Sappenin' Podcast! The All Elite Wrestling original breaks kayfabe for a unique look behind the wrestling curtain, his alternative influences and taking over Wembley Stadium. In this conversation, Kip opens up on AEW's history making UK debut, his journey from English bingo halls to international television, evolving his character work, music vs film inspirations, overcoming injuries, being mistaken for a serial killer, working with his wife Penelope Ford, how having to get married on TV effected their real...
2023-05-19
1h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 233 - Harry Judd (McFly)
Power To Play. Drum machine, TV dancer and Alan Partridge quote maniac, Harry Judd, is our guest on Episode 233 of Sappenin' Podcast. The McFly timekeeper exclusively provides a unique insight into his side of the band, their untold struggles and embracing his emo roots. In this conversation, Harry opens up on his iconic quotes about the podcast on national television, balancing a healthy relationship between commercial success and their rock identity, evolving their sound, bad industry advice, studio banter, how the period of reality shows vs McBusted vs hiatus affected them as individuals, sneaky drum techniques, underrated songs, spending...
2023-05-12
1h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 232 - Hot Mulligan (Tades Sanville & Chris Freeman)
Shhhh! Golf Is On. Number one hot new band, meme makers and winners of funny song titles, Hot Mulligan, are our guests on Episode 232 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocal duo Nathan 'Tades' Sanville and Chris Freeman introduce us to their world of unhinged chaos, stepping out of comfort zones and confusing Mark Hoppus (Blink-182). In this conversation, Tades and Chris discuss travel nightmares, war hammer, new music, shooting a wrestling music video, creating their own HM championship belt, how their song names broke the internet, recovering from awful shows, growing up in Michigan, $1200 milk, getting an apology from Tony Hawk...
2023-05-05
1h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 231 - Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent)
Fallen Leaves. Upwards fringe royalty, rage riff icon and owner of the best Alice Cooper story, Ian D'Sa, is our guest on Episode 231 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Billy Talent guitarist stops by to reminisce some secrets surrounding the bands 30th anniversary, mega-hit back catalogue and their Slam Dunk Festival debut. In this conversation, Ian opens up on inspiring a generation of riffs, never accepting sub-genre scenes, getting high with Cyprus Hill, his famous Crispy Chicken guitar, tour etiquette, head-banging with THAT hair, the Pezz days, concerning European and Canadian rock radio, obsessing over guitar magazines, unexpected praise from his...
2023-04-28
58 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 230 - The Ghost Inside (Jonathan Vigil & Andrew Tkaczyk)
Rise From The Ashes. Nandos connoisseurs, metal-core brothers and total dudes, The Ghost Inside, are our guests on Episode 230 of Sappenin' Podcast! Backstage from their first full length tour, after the bands tragic accident in 2015, Vigil and Andy invite us to talk second chances, appreciating the little things in life and unexpected messages of support. In this conversation, TGI open up on overcoming that fatal bus crash, Tkaczyk's inspirational mindset to play drummer better than ever (despite losing his right leg), stepping back on the road vs touring logistics, capturing everyday moments, fan reactions, feasting on peri-peri chips, fake...
2023-04-21
1h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 229 - The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin T. Mainwaring)
Murder Season. Your new goth obsession, seance songwriters and one of our very own patreons, The Nightmares, are our guests on Episode 229 of Sappenin' Podcast! Adam 'King Of The Goths' Parslow and Benjamin T. Mainwaring invite us into their dark cave of secrets (also known as their house), to showcase the bands unexpected beginnings, signing to Equal Vision Records and embracing their spooky spirits. In this conversation, Adam and Ben open up on their underdog mentality, receiving undying support from old friends within the industry, important lessons from their former bands (Save Your Breath), debut album hype, making people...
2023-04-14
1h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 228 - Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship / Midtown)
Viva la Cobra. Certified hit maker, genre hot mess and music management boss, Gabe Saporta, is our guest on Episode 228 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Midtown + Cobra Starship vocalist breaks his media silence to spill juicy secrets on both his bands legacy, 2010s pop-culture and stepping away from the spotlight to help younger artists. In this conversation, Gabe opens up on his time away from the spotlight, founding TAG Management + Record Label, ending Cobra Starship at the hight of their fame, helping bring emo culture to the mainstream with Fall Out Boy + Gym Class Heroes, how the rock vs pop...
2023-04-07
1h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 227 - Danny Jones (McFly)
radio:ACTIVE! McFly riffmister, ultimate showman and the spirit of any party, Danny Jones, is our guest on Episode 227 of Sappenin' Podcast! The mischievous vocalist dishes out hot gossip in this exclusive first interview on the bands new album 'Power To Play', their love for alternative music and finding himself in the most bizarre situations. In this conversation, Danny opens up on personal insecurities towards their commercial success, random misconceptions, wanting to channel their heavy metal influences, surprise appearances at Slam Dunk Festival 2021, appreciating their effect on the current generation of rock, recovering from ACL surgery, evolutions of themes...
2023-03-31
59 min
ReThinking
The science of performing under pressure with Sian Beilock
Sian Beilock is a cognitive scientist who specializes in why we choke under pressure. She’s also the first woman to be elected President of Dartmouth College. Sian shares with Adam her unique perspective on delivering results in high-stress environments, the value of sitting with discomfort, and strategies for guarding against performance anxiety. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscriptsReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For th...
2023-03-28
37 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 226 - Jessie Powell (Dream State)
Untethered. The scenes latest success story, yoga spiritualist and new Dream State vocalist, Jessie Powell, is our guest on Episode 226 of Sappenin' Podcast! After stepping away from music for the last eight years, the alternative fanatic shares secrets behind her journey to fronting the band, overcoming self-doubt and getting to live her ultimate fantasies. In this conversation, Jessie opens up on how one post on facebook changed her career, taking the extra mile for her audition, screaming on stage into her 30's, why her age, gender and relationship status was a turnoff for other projects, moving on from her...
2023-03-24
1h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 225 - Dan Marsala (Story Of The Year)
Page Avenue. Stage-diving vocalist, pizza aficionado and pretend grown up, Dan Marsala, is our guest on Episode 225 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Story Of The Year frontman unleashes real life secrets on the bands genre defying history, returning with new album 'Tear Me To Pieces' and learning to deal with burnout, the hard way. In this conversation, Dan opens up on embracing the dad life while still being an immature musician, why they needed to slowdown, embarrassing meltdowns, their emo vs pop-punk vs post-hardcore DNA, famous stage theatrics, the importance of festivals like Warped Tour and When We Were Young...
2023-03-17
1h 02
Digg Podcast
E72: Businesses Who Are Making It Happen in 2023
The ethos of all of Series 6 is about businesses who are making it happen. In this episode you hear from a panel of businesses who have made huge strides in the last few years. Making it happen can mean different things for different people. Angeline Murphy, of Angeline Murphy Design, turned her side hustle into something that could potentially be her main job some day. So far she has collaborated with Joe Malone - how did she make that happen? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelinemurphydesign/?hl=en ...
2023-03-13
45 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 224 - Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)
Never Mind The Bollocks. Certified punk icon, rock and roll hall of fame inductee and top chap, Glen Matlock, is our guest on Episode 224 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Sex Pistols bassist relives the bands wildest moments of anarchy, infiltrating the history books and maintaining fresh inspiration after five whole decades. In this conversation, Glen opens up on his time as a hired gun, playing with the likes of Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Damned, his new solo album 'Consequences Coming', annoying politicians, classic tour pranks, dealing with the bands bizarre early publicity, experiencing different cultures and travelling the globe...
2023-03-10
48 min
Unknown Sounds with Pete Saxer
Unknown Sounds with Pete Saxer - Show 27
Unknown Sounds is your show to discover new, unsigned, independent bands and solo artists. Your host, Pete Saxer, plays some of the best music on Earth!Brendan KellyBamboozleSian RichardsRaymie WIlsonPaul MagedDirt RoyalSV & the EruptionsMr Fall RiseDuane AJMamas Funkin' SkunksTeuteuWic WhitneyHaivynKailie SimpsonZoe KonezKaren SwanGabrielle GoreFlying Ant DayRod FritzUnknown Sounds - FacebookUnknown Sounds - TwitterUnknown Sounds - Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-25
1h 00
DreamSwarm Podcast
Cornish & Welsh Folklore - Celtic Myths & Legends
We are joined by the brilliant Sian Esther Powell, host of the Celtic Myths & Legends podcast for a great discussion on folklore, language and culture from Cornwall and Wales. Introduction to the Celtic Nations Celtic Myths & Legends podcast The Cornish language Similarities between Wlesh and Cornish folkore and culture You can listen to the Celtic Myths & Legends podcast here https:/celticmythspodcast.com/ You can follow Sian on twitter here https://twitter.com/SianEsther
2022-03-15
27 min
Event Industry News Podcast
Four on the Business Design Centre floor
Host James Dickson attended the AEV (Association of Event Venues) Conference at the Business Design Centre (BDC) last month, a fertile ground for podcast content. In these four rapid-fire Q&A sets, James talks to management from some key locations, north and south. We kick off with Kate Simpson, marketing and comms director at the BDC, together with Paddy Lynn, head of events management at P&J Live, a conference and events venue in Scotland. Both venues have served as vaccination centres and the focus here is, post ‘freedom day’’/pre-Omicron, on getting the ev...
2021-12-16
33 min
Career Spark
Siân Simpson - Advice from an award-winning community builder
Award winning global businesswoman… founder… CEO… community builder… global citizen, there are many ways to describe Siân, and what I gave was just a few of them. She’s a leading community builder with plenty of experience and insight that we get into in this episode. She’s the winner of the 2017 New Zealand Global Women and Influence award and is only looking to build her brand further. She’s a high achiever, not only here in NZ, but also in Australia and the US.
2021-12-15
37 min
Supporting Kiwi Founders Going Global
Sian Simpson | Building Communities | Public Rally
Hear from Siân Simpson, an award winning global businesswoman, community builder and Founder of Public Rally. She developed a portfolio career that has seen her work in geographies as diverse as Europe, Asia, USA, Canada and South America. The agency, which has globally focused clients in the technology, music, AI, crime, legal and education sectors, is dedicated to building world class communities and content strategies to support ambitious revenue, brand and engagement goals. Its footprint ranges from the United States to Australia and New Zealand. Sian's standing across the broader technology sector i...
2021-11-29
1h 03
Let's Have A Chat About Murder
The Murder of Sian Blake and her two Beautiful Sons (2015)
Sian Blake, a British actress and her two Sons eight-year-old Zachary and four-year-old Amon was murdered by her partner in London in 2015.This episode looks at the Murders of Sian Blake, a British actress, best known for playing Frankie Pierre on the British television show EastEnders, and her two beautiful sons, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four.Sian partner and the boy’s father, Arthur Simpson-Kent attacked and killed all three on the night of 14-15 December 2015.Simpson-Kent had gone to great lengths to conceal his crimes, misleading friends, family, and the police about wh...
2021-03-13
33 min
Queenstown Life
Siân Simpson
We chatted about what to do when you're used to travelling and how do you work through the stuff in your head, Siân's path to resilience and her ability to be vulnerable in the business world. Warning: suicide and sexual assault discussed
2020-05-25
25 min
Feelgood
Parade of Lost Souls Liveset
Wow this night ended up beyond my wildest expectations. I had about 3 hours of chilled out deep dub and atmospheric tunes lined up, but then our art install filled up with 20-30 people who were ready to dance! I switched gears and went into full DnB mode...mixing tunes I've never mixed together before and throwing in some classics. People were dancing their asses off and having a blast. Thanks so so much for coming out. It makes all the sweat, stress and labour worth it. I'll add a tracklist shortly. 1. Don't Wait -Mohican Sun 2. Her (Zero T remix...
2020-03-23
1h 43
REMINISCENCE
REMINISCENCE Just Havin' Fun Drum & Bass Mix Session
GUZI - Ooh BoyREDEYES feat. DRS - The HurtCRISSY CRISS & HEIST RumbleGLXY - Changed ForeverRENEGADE - Terrorist (Mista Matthews 2019 Bootleg)KUMARACHI feat. HARIBO - DeepDOCUMENT ONE feat. Takura - ShutdownS.P.Y - Dubplate StyleUNGLUED - TekapoSKEPTICAL - ChargeS.P.Y - Open Your EyesM-ZINE - ReverieSTANTON WARRIORS feat. SIAN EVANS - Up2U (Rene Lavice Jungle Remix)S.P.Y feat. SHADOW CHILD - Rudeboy StepCHASE & STATUS feat. Irah - ProgramSUSTANCE...
2019-09-14
37 min
Girl Power Pod - A podcast about female leadership
EP.07 - Working remotely with Sian Simpson from Kiwi Landing Pad
In this episode, Sian Simpson from Kiwi Landing Pad shares her story of being a global citizen, working remotely, being an innovation and start-up ambassador for New Zealand and her passion for supporting young kiwis realising their full potential and opening their eyes to the world!
2019-04-10
32 min
Sunday Social with Vaughn Davis on RadioLIVE
Sunday Social - 19/08/18
First up Vaughn takes a look at Kiwi Landing Pad with Sian Simpson. Then it's Apps of the Week with Cate Owen. Sunday Social with Vaughn Davis, 7pm - 8pm on RadioLIVE and streaming live to the Rova app on Android and iPhone.
2018-08-19
44 min
Connectle: Conversations on Connected Work.
The Power of Communities
Rachel Happe | Sam Johnson | Tim McDonald | Kim EnglandHosted by Sian SimpsonPart of the Building Community Series in Connected Economy
2018-05-08
59 min