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Inside the RailsHappy New Year with Simon and PhilIn January's episode of the 'Inside the Rails' podcast, hosts Simon Double and Phil Boyle reflect on their Christmas experiences and review Christmas racing.
They discuss their own syndicates, including the recent debut of BG Racing's 'Don't Call Me Sue'.
The duo look back at all the big December races, Kempton's King George meeting and the Welsh Grand National as well as the Christmas action from Ireland.
Looking ahead, Simon and Phil outline their hopes and expectations for 2026, offering insights into potential improvements and desirable changes in British racing.
00:00 Introduction
2026-01-0125 min
Leeds Business PodcastWhat's the story behind Berrys Jewellers? With Simon Walton, Managing DirectorIntroducing Simon Walton, Managing Director of Berry's Jewellers. We discuss the history of Berry's, the challenges and advantages of running a family business and the expansion of their stores. Simon shares insights into the luxury watch and jewellery industry, including the importance of building relationships with brands and the unique challenges of selling high-value items, including the dangers of robbery. The conversation also touches on the impact of online shopping and the strategies Berry's employs to create an exceptional in-store experience.If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you...
2025-09-2435 min
Humans of Martech182: Simon Lejeune: Wealthsimple’s VP of Growth on 2 keys to be a top 5% marketerWhat’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Simon Lejeune, VP of Growth at Wealthsimple. (00:00) - Intro
(01:16) - In This Episode
(03:55) - How to Escape Local Maximum Traps in Growth Marketing
(08:59) - Productive Laziness Mindsets
(12:03) - The Psychological Trap of A/B Testing
(15:55) - Balancing Clean Experiments with Bold Bets
(18:43) - How to Use Incrementality to Measure Real Campaign Impact
(22:32) - How to Approach Incrementality Without Large Data Sets
(25:13) - The Best Use Cases for Incrementality Tests
(29:58) - How to Handle ROI Conversations Without Slowing Down Growth
(38:02) - Why Most A/B...
2025-08-121h 06
Industry 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 min
A 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 08
Dicke 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 min
Upbeat 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 min
Ignite 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 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 min
Build 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 min
Emotion 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 15
Hospitality 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 00
Humans 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 04
Guest 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 minGuest 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 02
Inside 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 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...
2024-05-2955 min
Business... As A ChristianWhy Business Principles are Inseparable from Successful Ministry with Phil RoutlyPastors and leaders of all denominations need to recognise that ministry, in many ways, is similar to running a business. As a pastor, you provide valuable guidance in many areas. However, it may struggle if you do not approach ministry with a business mindset. Remember, the goal is to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant." To achieve this, a shift in perspective might be necessary. Think of yourself as an entrepreneur for God.
This episode with Phil Routly explores why business principles are inseparable from successful ministry. He also discusses the importance of keeping God at...
2024-05-1433 minLeeds 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...
2024-04-2443 min
Inside 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 min
The Consultancy BusinessAll in the mind: Dr Simon Moore, chief psychologist and CEO of IBExploring the role of psychology in your work and your decision-making, and that of your clients. Dr Simon Moore is chief psychologist and CEO at IB, a consultancy that promises to use behavioural science to boost your company's ROI. In the second half of the episode, Simon and Phil answer tricky questions from members of the Consultancy Business community.Find us online to join the Consultancy Business community.
2024-01-0827 min
Inside the RailsJumping Ahead with Jack QuinlanSimon and Phil discuss their recent syndicate runners and Simon has been off to the sales where he purchased two new horses for Solario Racing.
Our hosts look back at Champions Day at Ascot and look ahead to the jumps season. Jockey, Jack Quinlan, joins Simon and Phil from the car park at Huntingdon Racecourse where he was riding on our recording day. As well as telling us about his journey into racing and his suggestions for improving the sport, Jack discusses some of his favourite horses including the recently retired Mercian Prince and he identifies some horses...
2023-11-0132 minLeeds 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...
2023-09-0647 min
The Way We RollWhen is the word ‘vulnerable’ the right word? Plus celebrating Lenny RushA bumper show this month. There’s an underlying theme around the erosion or optionality of including disabled people. What do you do when you’re hotel room isn’t ready…especially when you return to the hotel after a night out at midnight and find out? Move to another room? Not so simple if you’re a wheelchair user. Kat Watkins had this happen to her, and we explore what coulda shoulda happened. Did you know there are new consumer duties which may assist differently disabled people (beyond Phil’s favourite group being learning disabled peopl...
2023-06-3047 min
The 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 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 min
Inside the RailsThe Application of ScienceAfter our first double-guest episode last month, we are at it again when we are joined by joint-training licence holders, Daniel and Claire Kubler. Daniel and Claire combine some fascinating modern science with some good old-fashioned horsemanship in the training of their horses and provide Simon and Phil with an insight into how this has helped them to succeed on the racecourse. Ahead of the interview, Simon and Phil look back at the Aintree Grand National won by a syndicate and discuss their own horses.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates...
2023-05-0138 min
Hot Pipes Half-Hour Broadcast m4aHot Pipes Half Serenade 1 – Simon Gledhill & Phil KelsallSerenade 1 - Simon Gledhill & Phil Kelsall
Broadcast on Serenade Radio on 6th April, 2023
Name
Artist
Album
Year
Comments
California Here I Come
Simon Gledhill
California Here I Come [TV Recording CLOUT-421]
1990
4-21 Wurlitzer, Castro Theatre, San Francisco
Hopelessly Devoted To You
Phil Kelsall
At The Wurlitzer Organ Blackpool [EMI DL 1100]
1979
3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Harlem
Simon Gledhill
Journey Into Melody [COS Cassette 109]
1985
3-12 Christie, Granada Theatre, Walthamstow
Little Serenade
Simon Gledhill
Kavalkade [DTOS CD]
1996
3-57 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; ex Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia 3-19
If I Loved You
Simon Gledhill
Carousel [Musical Contrasts MCI-210]
1997
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo...
2023-04-0830 min
Inside the RailsThe Original Racecourse AnnouncerWe are all used to hearing someone on the racecourse public address announcing winners and presentations and providing other details on a race day. Laurie Brannan was the first person to carry out this role back in the 1960s and with his son Philip still doing that job at Newbury and Goodwood, the Brannans are well used to a microphone! This month, they both joined Simon and Phil on Inside The Rails to discuss how racecourse announcing began and to recount some stories from their experiences on the racecourse. Before the interview, Simon and Phil talk about their syndicate runners...
2023-04-0134 min
The 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 04
Invest 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.
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2023-02-0626 min
Inside the RailsRishi Talks RacingThis month, ITV Racing broadcaster Rishi Persad joins Simon and Phil on Inside The Rails. Rishi has covered most major sports in his career but tells us why horseracing is his first love. He discusses his journey into broadcasting, his thoughts on how we might make racing more inclusive and why he thinks that syndicate ownership is such a great experience. Simon and Phil discuss recent jumps action with some great performances in recent weeks and look back at their own syndicate runners. Syndicate horses have had plenty of success in January and as usual, Inside The Rails is keen...
2023-02-0137 min
Inside the RailsThe First Lady of ITV RacingITV Racing broadcaster, Francesca Cumani, joins Simon and Phil to talk about her racing background and to compare and contrast racing in the UK with racing in Australia where racehorse syndicate ownership is hugely popular. With the jumps action now underway, Phil is back in his comfort zone and reviews some of the November action whilst Simon covers the very late season action on the flat. The guys also talk about their recent runners and their involvement in the Great British Racing Ownership Days which have promoted shared ownership in 2022.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
...
2022-12-0144 min
Inside the RailsOur Man in BahrainSimon and Phil chat with two-time champion jockey, Paul Hanagan, who joins them from Bahrain where he is riding this winter. Paul tells the guys about his journey into racing and some of his memorable moments as a jockey. As an ambassador for the Good Racing Company, Paul discusses this new initiative which pairs the thrill of racehorse ownership with the support of worthwhile causes. Alongside the interview, there is plenty of positive news from the horse racing world for Simon and Phil to chat about this month and as usual, they also review the major action and talk about...
2022-11-0137 min
Thriving 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 06
Inside the RailsAnd They’re OffThis month Simon and Phil welcome racecourse commentator and broadcaster, Mike Cattermole, to Inside The Rails. After discussing their syndicate runners and highlighting some of the benefits of shared racehorse ownership, Simon and Phil reflect on the Epsom Derby meeting and Royal Ascot and look at some of the other subjects that have hit the racing headlines recently. Mike Cattermole provides a great insight into his journey into broadcasting and calling the horses from the commentary box and shares a couple of amusing stories from his time as a broadcaster.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
...
2022-07-0131 min
Inside the RailsGoing Going GoneAfter discussing racecourse going reports over the last couple of episodes, Simon and Phil take the opportunity to interview Mike Maher, managing director of Turftrax, the company behind the “going stick” readings taken at all UK racecourses. Mike has the dream job of visiting major race meetings both in the UK and around the world to help assess the ground conditions for racing.
The guys also discuss their recent runners and highlight why syndicate ownership is something all keen racegoers should consider, as well as reviewing and previewing some of the major actions on the track.
...
2022-06-0135 min
UnlockedHabit Reframe Method: Reclaim your life from addictive habits and procrastination with Simon D.Imagine you’re at your desk, working from the comforts of your home or the office, and all of the sudden you get the idea and desire to take a “break”. Perhaps you find yourself unconsciously grabbing for your phone to check Instagram, or pop open the latest tweets on twitter and start scrolling. A small break won’t hurt anything, and then it’s back to the task at hand. Right? Well you'd be wrong. Some time later you emerge from that abyss you entered and realize you’ve been gone for too long. And then it begins. The f...
2022-05-101h 04
PAULINESMAY 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 min
Inside the RailsA Man With Many RolesSimon and Phil have been back at the races with runners this month and discuss these along with their recent visit to the Ownership Day at Newbury. The guys then welcome Chris Dixon as this month’s guest on the podcast. Chris is a jockey agent, broadcaster, race planner and syndicate manager, so there was plenty to discuss. It was great to learn more about Chris’ various roles and how he got into racing.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
www.thehorsewatchers.com
https://www.greatbritishracing.com...
2022-05-0135 min
The 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 min
Inside the RailsA Jockey Who Is Going PlacesSimon and Phil look back at a brilliant week of action at the Cheltenham Festival and look ahead to the Flat turf season with this month’s guest, jockey, Cieren Fallon. Cieren Fallon discusses how he came to be a jockey, outlines his daily routine and identifies the horses he is especially looking forward to riding this season.
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
www.solarioracing.com
www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Contact the hosts
Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk
Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com
2022-04-0136 min
PauseStopResetFrom 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 min
Now 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 min
Five 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 min
The Self Made PodcastOptimising Human Performance: Phil LearneyWelcome to the NEW rebranded Self Made Podcast, it is a pleasure to welcome Phil Learney to the show. Phil is a true OG of the game! With success in multiple businesses inside and outside of the industry, this man knows how to make an impact and he does so with true integrity!From fashion brands to coaching, to business mentoring, to restaurants and now developing his own supplement line this man has a wealth of experience and has been a huge inspiration and influence on my career since the start.In this e...
2021-11-211h 56
Legends of the BrandSimon Penfold - Penfold's KitchenThis week I am so pleased to share with you all Simon Penfold of Penfold's Kitchen. Simon and I first connected through our time in Snowsports Retail, and more than once spent time sharing our love of skiing. Moving on from the world of bootfitting and ski sales - Simon followed one of his other passions which involved time with a cookbook and started a wonderful Cafe with his namesake; Penfold’s Kitchen.
For anyone who knows Simon - you’ll know what warmth he exudes and how welcoming he and his team make you feel. But most...
2021-10-071h 01
PauseStopResetDon'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 min
Canadian 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 min
The Humanist Celebrant PodcastPhil Walder - Humanist CelebrantPhil's Reading
The Dash by Linda Ellis
Phil's Music Choices
The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd
Contact Phil:
phil.walder@gmail.com
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2021-03-1616 minThe 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 min
INNPUT 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 min
Speak 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 Man in the Hat Comes BackA tech journalist, by day, a musician by night Steve O'Hear is a quietly confident disabled person, all the time. Earlier this year, Steve released an album entitled, ‘Between Floors’. After a few listens, Simon and Phil decided that they needed to have a chat with the man in the hat.Steve has a large presence in the niche field of tech finance journalism. He's been working from home (effectively shielding) way before it became commonplace. It means he's adept at networking and good at developing leads from afar, but he does wonder if he's missed opportunities by n...
2020-11-2743 min
The Way We Roll50: The Phil & Simon Show - Face It with James PartridgeYou’re out with a friend or colleague and because they look different from many, they are receiving some stares which you notice. What should you do? If you’re out with James Partridge, ask him, as it’s highly likely that he’s noticed way before you and he’s already ‘dealing with it’. James is a distinguished person. In his life, his family, his career and a few other ways too. In 1990 his first book, 'Changing Faces: the Challenge of Facial Disfigurement' was published by Penguin. It talked about his experiences after he sustained 40% burns to his face, upper body, arm...
2020-06-0344 min
The Way We Roll49: The Phil & Simon Show Special - What's in it for me?Why would anyone voluntarily say they have a disability, impairment or long term health condition? Might a reason be when there’s a global pandemic and you feel you’re susceptible? Or bluntly, if you need your supermarket shopping delivered?Trainer, consultant and former lawyer Joanna Wootten asks if more older people are coming out of the ‘disability closet’ acknowledging they have a condition. When the Basic needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html) like food, warmth, a roof become important, this changes things. If you’re a medical professional who has until now had an u...
2020-05-2536 min
The Way We Roll48: The Phil & Simon Show No 48 Space TravelJess Thom is a performer, a campaigner and, a thinker. She constantly strives to remove barriers for everyone, specifically in her work and performance but introducing ‘relaxed performances’ where people can come to a show, make a noise, eat something, wriggle about and just be themselves. Her lockdown, a well run ‘spaceship’ catering to her needs and getting the right support and giving other help too. She boldly ventures to new worlds where barriers are removed for all. And her innate creative expressions via her Tourette’s are just a lovely part of our conversation. Carrie-Ann Lightley is a wheelchair using acces...
2020-05-1553 min
The Way We Roll46: The Phil & Simon Show No 46 Huemann's RightNetflix has a new documentary called 'Crip Camp' about the birth of the disability rights movement in the USA. Our guest, Judy Heumann, is one of the main protagonists. Judy has spent her adult life developing human rights legislation and policies benefiting children and adults with disabilities. She’s worked at the World Bank (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Bank) and the State Department (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Department) , and extended the international reach of the independent living (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_living) movement. She’s a leader in the world we inhabit and a voic...
2020-04-3051 min
The Way We Roll43: The Phil & Simon Show No 43 - Staying in well is the new going out.How do you decide who gets the respirator when there’s not enough for everyone? The concern of some disabled people that they won’t get the same level of treatment based on their unconnected impairment, made the news again this week. Geoff also highlights an article from the FT which asks if the social contract between government and citizen will change post Corona. Simon recalls JJ Rousseau from his philosophy degree and Phil asks are we all ready to be taxed more?Laura Irwin from Euan’s Guide talks us through their exciting new online Forum where disabled people can sh...
2020-04-0838 min
The Way We Roll42: The Phil & Simon Show No 42 Vulnerable situation, not vulnerable peopleAnother new style Phil & Simon Show, shorter and with expert guests. News round up from Geoff Adams-Spink including alarming news from the US in respect of medical care. He also asks what are our big asks in a post-virus world. Two weeks in self-isolation isn’t long for me says Baroness Jane Campbell. What’s hard is letting a host of different support workers in to her home, many whom don’t have protective equipment and she’s highly susceptible to respiratory difficulties. She also tells us why we should watch Crip Camp on Netflix. Stand up comedian Tanyalee Davis is subdued...
2020-04-0140 min
The Way We Roll40: Phil & Simon Show No 40 - Doc, Where’s My Car?A new show with the usual push and pull as Simon and Phil grapple with the world of disability. Phil noticed a London hospital was getting grief for charging blue badge holders (disabled people) for visitor parking. Phil asks, well why not? Resilience is a buzz word, particularly in the field of mental health, so called ‘snowflakes’ and Millennials. Simon was recently asked by an HR recruiter, is it ok to put the word ‘resilience’ in a job ad? Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to all government departments to ask them to re-look at how they can remove disabling barriers a...
2020-02-2553 min
The Way We Roll39: Phil & Simon Show No 39 - Honours, H&S and Disability JokesThis podcast includes debates about the UK honours system, can you make jokes about disability and when does health and safety get in the way.We kick off our first podcast for 2020 with a brief discussion of our New Years resolutions. We might review them in 2021. We also mention planned trips this year and the gadgets we found most useful in 2019. We have also tried to second guess what might be on our shopping list for this year.A listener alerted us to the difficulties she had with an IMAX cinema showing 4DX films a...
2020-01-2851 min
The Way We Roll38: Phil & Simon Show No 38 - Manifesto, Magnets & ModelsJust in time for Christmas, but Phil and Simon are not yet full of festive cheer. There’s campaigning to be done! Following the general election in the United Kingdom, Phil and Simon set out what would be in their disability manifesto. Simon gets all "Andrew Neil", and Phil becomes a Trade Union Rep! Is Berlin Tegel the most accessible airport if you have mobility difficulties, Simon explains why that might be. Tesco has joined the sunflower lanyard programme, to help non-visibly disabled people but is this the right approach? How is it being positioned?Talking of positioning, perception and real...
2019-12-2259 min
The Way We Roll37: The Phil & Simon Show No 37 Career development for disabled people, are we too soft now and 'your chair is too big'.In this Show Phil shares his concerns about TUI Holidays who have changed the rules on the size of the wheelchairs they will carry, this could have major implications for powered wheelchair users. Linked to the travel theme Simon describes a hotel in the US whose definition of accessibility leaves something to be desired. Simon poses the question; is our generation just too tolerant when it comes to confronting disabling barriers and are younger disabled people becoming angrier? Martin Luther King, turning the other cheek, versus Malcolm X taking direct action We have both been running personal development programmes (PDP) for...
2019-11-2647 min
The Way We Roll36: The Phil & Simon Show No 36 with Diane LightfootThis month, we were lucky enough to have Diane Lightfoot. Chief Executive of the Business Disability Forum on the show. Phil and Simon have been associates, consultants, allies and critical friends of the Forum for 20 years and we mention the organisation often in our shows. It’s unique, representing business and disability voices in one place.Three years ago Diane Lightfoot became the chief executive and we discuss what she sees as the successes and progress made in her time, as well as what still needs to be done.Prior to joining the Forum, Diane was Director of Policy and Co...
2019-10-2952 min
Gingernut MarketingStarting With The Why (Simon Sinek) | Ep. #41Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership -- starting with a golden circle and the question: "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Wright brothers.
In this 2nd part of his Online Symposium guest talk Phil explores how you can use this model to open up a new realm of possibilities for building the brand of your business or organisation.
Watch Simon's Sinek's talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action
Order Simon Sinek's book - https://amzn.to...
2019-10-2109 min
The Way We Roll35: The Phil & Simon Show No 35, Legal exclusion, holidays, festivals and inclusive motor racing.Our summer holidays are over and we review our respective trips. Gran Canaria, Brussels, Berlin, Twinwood Festival 2019 and a trip around the UK all get a mention.A rarely seen public refusal, Dominos Pizza is asking the US Supreme Court to allow them to ignore the needs of sight-impaired people regarding the accessibility of their website, all because they say they don't have any guidelines.Another refusal comes from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club who banned an Open Champion, John Daly from using a golf buggy because it would 'break with tradition'.One person who managed to get the r...
2019-09-2454 min
IT Career EnergizerFind Work That Fits Your Values and Leads to Progression with Simon PriorPhil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Simon Prior. Simon is the QA Programme Manager at Camelot which is the home of the UK’s National Lottery. He has previously worked as a developer, build engineer, scrum master, QA engineer and QA manager. He regularly gives talks on testing and IT in schools and universities and he’s also the host of the Aylesbury Testing Gathering. In this episode, Phil and Simon Prior discuss the role work culture plays in career success. They talk through how danger...
2019-08-1221 min
The Way We Roll33: The Phil & Simon Show No 33 - Basking in the sunshine.Welcome to the Phil & Simon Show No 33.In an article published in the US, it is suggested that full employment has reduced the unemployment rate for disabled people. Taking a somewhat cynical view is this because the last in the queue are finally at the front? If so what’s wrong with that? https://n.pr/30ym0G5No P&S podcast would be complete without some discussion about accessible toilets and this one is no exception. Who says it unacceptable for non-disabled people to use them? We come to a view.Simon recently gave Phil a copy of Daniel Kl...
2019-07-3045 min
Phil Cooke PodcastSimon Swart – How You Can Succeed as an Independent FilmmakerProducer Simon Swart shares how to be a successful indie filmmaker in Hollywood in this interview with Phil Cooke. https://philcooke.comGain insight on financing independent movies, the future of faith films, and the distributing and marketing strategies that can help guarantee an indie success. Executive producer of "I Can Only Imagine" with a long career with major Hollywood studios, Simon is the president and CEO of Nthibah Pictures. Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video...
2019-07-0938 min
The Way We Roll32: The Phil & Simon Show No 32 Tom ShakespeareTom Shakespeare is our guest this month. An English sociologist and broadcaster he is known to many who are involved in disability rights as well the broader public because of his appearances on Radio 4 and numerous television documentaries. Tom has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism and uses a wheelchair. He has worked at the World Health Organisation and is currently Professor of Disability Research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Tom has never been afraid to share his views on a whole range of subjects. As you might expect he was very frank about some of the m...
2019-06-2550 min
The Way We Roll31: The Phil & Simon Show No 31 - Don't mention the medalWe've not had research about reasonable adjustments in work for a while but the Business Disability Forum (https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk) have completed a new survey. Phil and Simon investigate the findings are assess what might be behind the numbers.The Phil & Simon Show has produced a transcript (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ute0kz6si8vda6v/Phil%20%26%20Simon%20Show%20No%2031.pdf?dl=0 ) for every show and released it at the same time as the pod. However, we weren't sure if anyone was reading it. Our guest Joanna Wootten (https://twitter.com/JoannaSolutions) gives us her thoughts on podcasts, r...
2019-05-2245 min
The Way We Roll30: The Phil & Simon Show No 30 - AI and RecruitmentWe kick off this show with a discussion about the future of work and the increasing use of artificial intelligence in recruitment. Liz Sayce and Jane Hatton discussed some of the possible repercussions for disabled people at a joint presentation they gave to the Royal Society of Arts. [http://bit.ly/2VHxiWq](http://bit.ly/2VHxiWq)Simon reflects on the highs and lows of a recent trip to the US. Being stared at was a positive experience for once. A couple of disabled New Yorkers suggested the social model is to limited and claimed that disability is its own culture an...
2019-04-2952 min
The Way We Roll29: The Phil & Simon Show No 29 - The Generation Game w Abbi BrownHow often do you hear, ‘what do the young people want?’ Perhaps not often enough. Certainly not as often as ‘how things have changed since my day!’ Phil and Simon wanted to hear from the next generation so we invited the multi-talented Abbi Brown on to our show. She works for the ad agency behind the now infamous Malteser adverts on Channel 4. With Abbi we explore whether you can make more of a difference from the inside or out, who her (disabled) role models were when she was growing up and does she think there’s a disability movement these days. Indeed...
2019-04-041h 07Gingernut MarketingGranola Bars and Brand Models | Interview With Simon Hawkes | Ep. #18In this episode Phil interviews Simon Hawkes, an incredibly experienced and senior marketer who describes himself (on his LinkedIn profile) as a '...commercially astute Marketing Director with a consistent track record of delivering NPD and profit growth in the FMCG and UK grocery sectors'.
Spanning 30 years, Simon's career has seem him leading the marketing efforts for some huge UK brands including Jordans Cereals, Premier Food, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Princes and Georgia Pacific.
Simon and Phil's conservation powers through many fascinating topics, from brand models to turning granola into snack bars, and from marketing o...
2019-02-2530 min
The Way We Roll27: The Phil & Simon Show No 27 - The Warmth of PeopleSimon turned up to Phil’s studio (house) and said ‘I have nothing to say this month.’ Phil replied ‘I’ve not got much either’. Fifty minutes later, an enjoyable, personal, broad themed show was recorded!We ask if the Guaranteed Interview Scheme is still needed? Is it fit for purpose? After some great Christmas TV with various disabled actors popping up we wonder if the same is happening in theatre?David Isaac, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission recently was quoted in the Sunday Times asking ‘Where’s the #metoo movement on disability?’ Simon wonders out loud if he’s a listener...
2019-01-2252 minIT Career EnergizerLearn to Ask Questions And When to Say No with Simon MapleGUEST BIO: Simon Maple is the Director of Developer Relations at Snyk, a Java Champion since 2014 and was a JavaOneRockstar speaker in 2014 and 2017. Simon is also a Duke’s Choice award winner, the founder and organizer of Virtual JUG, co-leader of the London Java Community and a regular conference speaker. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on today’s show is Simon Maple. He is a developer advocate who spent 20 years working with IBM and is now involved with start-ups. Simon is well known for setting up vJUG, the Virtual Java User Group, which now has...
2019-01-0719 min
The Way We Roll26: The Phil & Simon Show No 26 - guest Susan Scott-ParkerOur guest this month is Susan Scott-Parker OBE. Susan has over 30 years of experience working with business on disability as Founder of the [Business Disability Forum](https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk) (BDF) and now as an [international consultant](https://www.businessdisabilityinternational.org) advising organisations, NGOs and governments on disability issues.As CEO of the BDF, she signalled to colleagues, customers, and government that disability is a business and a societal priority. Susan pioneered the world’s first leadership programme for people with disabilities, in partnership with the Coverdale Organisation.Among other things, Phil and Simon ask Susan what lay behind her de...
2018-12-1249 min
The Way We Roll25: The Phil & Simon Show No 25 - All that Jazz HandsWe kick off the show with a discussion around the emerging use of Jazz Hands at live performances. Jazz Hands what does that mean? Is it just a gimmick or is it more serious than that?Another favourite of ours is the use of language. The latest manifestation is the expression "Diffability". Is this just another attempt to sanitise or remove the stigma from the word "Disability". What do you think?Simon reflects on his recent conversation with someone who wondered why there isn't more anger and outrage regarding the treatment of disabled people in society.This leads to a fur...
2018-11-0456 minThe Way We Roll24: The Phil & Simon Show No 24 - Were you the first disabled person you ever met?We’re two years old! Thank you for being our listener. Phil and Simon talk about disability on television, more specifically the pleasant surprise when someone on television happens to have a disability but it’s incidental to why they’re on. We contrast this with inspirational shows and wonder if such shows help.Finally, there are enforceable web accessibility standards…but hang on, haven’t they been around for years? We explain more.There’s new money from the Government to fund innovative programs to help retain disabled people in employment. We discuss if peer support would help ‘turn the tap off’ o...
2018-09-0234 min
The Way We Roll23: The Phil and Simon Show No 23 - Vulnerability, labelling and assisted suicide.We kick off with some thoughts about Noel Conway and his attempts to change the law on assisted suicide.Labelling, mental Illness so what is a disability and what isn't. Simon continues the search for an accurate and meaningful definition.After the reaction to our previous podcast, we focus on our embarrassing or vulnerable bits and pieces arising from our disability. Phil's describes his aversion to swimming pools and being seen undressed. Simon shares his thoughts regarding people's reaction to his size and the embarrassment or anger this can invoke.We finish with a roundup of listeners feedback. Thank you...
2018-07-1951 min
The Way We Roll22: The Phil & Simon Show No 22 - 'I don't have right the personality to use a wheelchair'More informal, more personal, Phil and Simon discuss a potential divisive split in impairments, more trouble with trains, Lost Voice Guy winning a talent show and do you need a personality type if you become disabled?Two people with a disability were the finalists in Britain’s Got Talent. Lost Voice Guy won it. Is this a watershed moment for disability and comedy or a stepping stone?A friend of Simon’s, who was looking at needing a wheelchair, told him she didn’t have the ‘personality’ to become a wheelchair user. Phil and Simon discuss this, and talk about how...
2018-06-1646 min
The Way We Roll21: The Phil & Simon Show No 21 - Justice and RightsOn this months show, Phil and Simon grapple with some morally complex news topics. How do you decide who should get legal aid? Does this lead to more injustice? Then the heartbreaking case of the little boy Alfie and how medics, the law and parents all have a say in a disabled person's life when the individual can't speak for themselves?The business case for accessibility is updated with new research from Euan's Guide and are we seeing a lot more disabled people on television, particularly Britains Got Talent.Legal aid link for more information [http://bit.ly/2EKdQyN](http...
2018-05-2840 min
The Way We Roll20: The Phil & Simon Show No 20 - Black Holes and RevelationsIt’s just Phil and Simon this month and we return to our format of debate, news and humour about issues relating to disability and beyond.Are we looking at the great divide? Does the traditional concept of disability exclude many people - those seen as not disabled enough and those whose needs are greater, they weren’t included? Is identifying individual impairment groups, developing new words for this, helpful? Will it lead to better inclusion, greater tolerance or just split us in to factions?In the news, there’s discussion of the passing of Professor Stephen Hawking, a legal update...
2018-04-0246 minIT Career EnergizerWhy You Can’t Afford To Stop Learning with Simon BrownSimon Brown is an independent consultant specialising in software architecture. He is author of the book “Software Architecture for Developers” and creator of the C4 software architecture model. Simon is also an award winning speaker, presenting at conferences, meetups and organisations around the world. In this episode Simon Brown tells us why we can’t afford to stop learning and what we need to be doing to ensure that we don’t. Simon also explains why we need to be selective in what we choose to learn about in detail and why anyone can make an impact in the I...
2018-02-0515 min
The Way We Roll18: The Phil & Simon Show No 18 - guest Neil CrowtherPhil and Simon were lucky enough to have Neil Crowther as a guest on this show. Neil is an independent expert on equality, human rights and social change with a particular interest in working to secure the rights of disabled people.Phil & Simon talk to him about his work, both past and present, including his time at the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). Neil questions if the disability equality and inclusion agenda was really better ten years ago? We explore how disability equality is seen as a human rights issue, not simply through anti-discrimination...
2018-01-1956 min
The Way We Roll17: The Phil & Simon Show No 17 - Christmas SpecialHello, everyone, this show is our 17th and the last of 2017.Simon reviews his recent trip to America spent hanging out with some Googler's. He also had a ride in the Tesla!Recent changes to Access to Work are discussed. We debate Philip Hammond's recent assertion that Britain's falling productivity is in part due to the fact that more disabled people are in employment.The terms "suffering" and "inspirational" once again get an airing.On a sad note, we remember Sir Bert Massie whose death was recently announced.We close the programme with some listener feedback and Simon's trials and...
2017-12-2043 min
The Way We Roll16: The Phil & Simon Show No 16 - Working togetherPhil and Simon discuss, debate with and be irreverent about the recent ruling on the law concerning Assisted Suicide, intersectionality, identity and the overlap of disability and other characteristics such as being gay. They ask if 'awareness' days or campaigns have any impact and describe the hoops you have to go through to book a ticket for the theatre when you use a wheelchair. We also discuss a recent event at Lloyds Banking Group which Phil and Simon co-hosted, from separate cities. We are available for parties, weddings and funerals. Tom Shakespeare websitehttps://farmerofthoughts.co.uk
2017-11-1045 min
The Way We Roll15: The Phil & Simon Show No 15 - From Canada to St PetersburgAs the Thin Lizzy song says " The Boys are back in Town" and they most definitely are! This month's Phil & Simon Show is all about travel and sport.Simon reflects on his trips to the World Dwarf Games in Guelph in Canada plus his visits to New York City and the Edinburgh Fringe. Phil remembers Lorraine Gradwell, a disability campaigner who recently died. He also shares his experiences of cruising to the Baltic States, his visit to St Petersburg and to Tallin in Estonia.There's the usual mix of discussion about where disability fits in to all of this plus...
2017-09-2749 min
The Way We Roll14: The Phil & Simon Show No 14 - Emotion in Activism with Angela MatthewsA new voice! Phil and Simon welcome PhD researcher and Business Disability Forum consultant Angela Matthews on to the show. Angela asks Phil and Simon what role they think emotion plays in activism in terms of policy making, particularly disability rights. It throws up all manner of thoughts from them both like: How accessible is activism? Can you be ideologically pure and be effective? Can activism alienate people as much as welcome? Is disability campaigning now about access to Glastonbury rather than segregated living? What about disability pride? What do leading commentators such as Jane Campbell. Neil Crowther and Tom...
2017-07-1454 min
The Way We Roll13: The Phil & Simon Show No 13 - Don't mention the election, so we have!In this packed programme we sadly reflect on the death of a much-loved disability campaigner Sophie Partridge. Simon remembers her with affection and a funny anecdote!It seems a recent BBC programme focussing on the policing in London draws praise from Phil for the way it dealt with the attempted rape of a woman who has Downs Syndrome.The Power 100 list is up for discussion as is a play by Stephen Unwin which focuses on the Nazi atrocities committed on disabled people before the Second World War. Simon raises concerns about the theatre’s accessibility given the play’s subject matt...
2017-06-2249 min
The Way We Roll12: The Phil & Simon Show No 12 - From Windsor to the NurburgringEpisode 12 of the Phil & Simon Show is ready to serve! Piping hot and sizzling with juicy issues. Our discussions include a trip round the Nürburgring Ring on an electric scooter, Motability's 40th birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle, Simon's jury service, the forthcoming election and how disabled people could affect the result, how should we talk about Disability and Human Rights and finally Simon's search for a new car! Varied or what? Take a listen you won't be disappointed.Here are the links to the independent living charter https://spectrumcil.wordpress.com/12-basic-needs/ and Neil Crowther's article on How to t...
2017-05-0746 minThe Way We Roll11: The Phil & Simon Show No 11 - Where Angels Fear to TreadShow no 11 is a belter! We grapple with complex subjects which will get you thinking or even shouting at your podcast player. Phil is concerned about the increase of #non-disabled people talking on behalf of #disabled people and should people share if they have an #impairment in these circumstances? That should be enough but no, we then dive head first in to the #employment of people with severe #learning disabilities and #neuro-diverse impairments. Politics, the minimum wage, idealism versus pragmatism all feature as well as some desk thumping. Simon's recent trip to #Thailand gets a mention as do a great...
2017-04-0749 min
The Way We Roll9: The Phil & Simon Show No 9 - Planes, trains and Meryl StreepPhil and Simon meet again to be chat about all things #disability and beyond. This month it’s planes, trains and websites… we ask why is access still hit and miss? Has campaigning lost it’s way? Are the issues of disability too broad? Did Meryl Streep help? Who is accountable for mistakes? What would galvanise people? If that wasn’t enough, we chat about our favourite item or gadget, disability related all with the usual blend of serious, silly, challenging and awkward.#disability #train #plane #website #activism #campaigning #protest #march #access #merylstreep #gadget
2017-01-2446 min
The Way We Roll8: The Phil & Simon Show No 8 - Social modelIt's one for the disability aficionados as Phil & Simon wrestle with the immovable #employmentgap of disabled compared to non-disabled people. We discuss the new report 'Ahead of the Arc' seeking to address this. (Here's the link to the report http://bit.ly/2i9Vbm5)Leaving no stone unturned, Phil & Simon debate the limits of the #socialmodel, what is the difference between impairment and illness and where does physical or mental limitation stop and exclusion start. It gets feisty and funny.There's the most random introduction we've ever done with a chat about Syria and commercial DAB radio. To finish up...
2016-12-2342 min
The Way We Roll7: The Phil & Simon Show No 7 - Pretend disabilityPhil & Simon, good friends, differing politics keep it light discussing the current surprising voting trends, Trump, Brexit, genetic screening and if people are using a disability to cover up a character trait. And they dissect Leonard Cohen's lyrics to see if Everybody does actually Know. Geoff Adams-Spink tells you how to contact us. #Trump #Brexit #Disability #LeonardCohen #Genetics
2016-11-2545 min
The Way We Roll5: The Phil & Simon Show No 5 - Who can use 'our' loo?The Daily Mail and a bald female cyclist, Simon's new hip and support worker experiences, Asda's accessible toilet sign, Eligibility for the Olympics, Schmaltzy Olympic coverage, Simon being a rowing cox
2016-08-2839 min