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Science Of The TimesCracking The Code Of Chronic PainChronic pain is a blight on the lives on many. Recent research has found genes associated with chronic pain, and this has led to the identification of a key protein, paving the way for the possibility of drugs to effectively treat it. Tim and Syma are joined by Professor Simon Newstead and Professor David Bennet in this fascinating episode.If you are a business and would like to take advantage and leverage the power of the fast growing podcast ad stream market, and in particular sponsoring 'Science Of The Times', please drop us a line...
2025-11-2739 min
How I Learned to Love ShrimpSimon Newstead on developing alternatives to animal proteinSimon Newstead, entrepreneur turned impact investor, is a founding co-partner of Better Bite Ventures who back food-tech founders in Asia.In this episode, we deep dive into the world of alt protein and the different technologies available in the alternative protein space. We look at Asia specifically where Simon’s work is focussed as well as the challenges this industry is facing as a whole. We also quiz Simon on his view on the timelines we should work towards to see this global shift in consumption towards animal-free alternatives. Relevant links to things mentioned throughout the...
2024-01-161h 21
The Sky News Business PodcastInflation rate stays the same, rebuilding Ukraine and cybersecurityAfter UK inflation remained at the same level in May, Ian King’s reflects on the figures with HSBC economist Liz Martins.Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, Anna Bjerde, speaks about how the rebuilding of Ukraine can be managed and financed.Parker Conrad from HR platform Rippling discusses how companies like his support businesses with their payroll, Paul Reilly from Raymond James talks about changes in the wealth management sector, while the financing of house building is tackled by Newstead Capital’s Simon Champ.Jamie Moles, Senior Technical Manager at cybersecurity firm...
2023-06-2141 min
My Food Job Rocks!Ep. 252 - [Australia] Investing in Alternative Proteins in Asia with Simon Newstead, Founding Partner at Better Bite VenturesToday we’re interviewing Simon Newstead, founding partner of Better Bite Ventures. A Venture fund that focuses specifically on Asia Pacific. Why? You’ll find out in this episode! Simon has an entrepreneurial background in tech and started investing in the early stages alt-protein companies because of his compassion for animals. Some of his and his business partner, Michel Klar’s portfolio includes notable brands like Tindle and Green Rebel Ok, so you might have heard me rant before, he's a tech entrepreneur? Does he even understand food? Did you know before starting Better...
2022-09-0754 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist Chris Ingham, about Dudley Moore, Hoagy Carmichael, MOJO and moreThis week's guest in pianist, writer and all round music-man, Chris Ingham.We chat about his writing gigs with MOJO and interviewing Paul Simon, researching the songbooks of Hoagy Carmichael and Gil Evans, and of course, his October 2021 gig in Watford shining a light on the jazz of the brilliant Dudley Moore.We also find time to explore the influence of Prefab Sprout, the genius of Benny Green and the struggles of being 'musically dyslexic'.Chris's album recommendations include:A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra by Oscar Peterson (1959) released on Verve
2021-09-1236 min
A Degree Absolute!THE PHANTOMAn increasingly besotted Glen & unceasingly bemused Chris wax purple on THE PHANTOM, 1996’s two-fisted failed franchise starter with Billy Zane as the 30s comic strip hero who coulda been called WHITE PANTHER & Patty McG as the Ghost Who Walks™ ’s… Ghost Dad? The Phantom Written by Jeffrey Boam Directed by Simon Wincer Released June 7, 1996 Write to the Citizens Advice Bureau at adegreeabsolute dot gmail! Leave us a five-star review with your hottest Prisoner take on Apple Podcasts! Follow @NotaNumberPod! Our song: "A Degree Absolute...
2021-09-081h 54
A Degree Absolute!Mail Call! The Dog Days of Summer EditionChris freestyles and epic poem about getting his iPhone replaced and eventually he and Glen dig deep into the too-long-neglected mailbag. Casey sings a reader-penned jingle. Write to the Citizens Advice Bureau at adegreeabsolute dot gmail! Leave us a five-star review with your hottest Prisoner take on Apple Podcasts! Follow @NotaNumberPod! Our song: "A Degree Absolute!" Music and Lyrics by Chris Klimek Arranged by Casey Erin Clark and Jonathan Clark Vocals and Keyboards by Casey Erin Clark Guitar, Percussion, Mixing by Jonathan Clark Bass by Marcus Newstead "Nobody Does It B...
2021-08-2756 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jazz FM presenter Anne Frankenstein about life as a jazz DJ and performing across the worldWe start season 4 chatting with the very funny, talented and knowledgeable Anne Frankenstein.Anne is a familiar voice on Jazz FM and a very popular live DJ, playing around London, the UK and worldwide.We chat about the pressures and joys of presenting jazz to the world, tackle our exciting new '10 questions in 2 minutes' super feature(!), and as always discuss some fabulous music.Anne's album recommendations include:Piano Solo: Melodies Africaines, Volume 2 by Manu Dibango (1984) on AfroVision RecordsGraceland by Paul Simon (1986) on Warner Bros.Small...
2021-04-2534 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with with flute player Eddie Parker about composition, 20th century music and jazzChris is joined by musician and composer Eddie Parker, to discuss the creative & technical process in lock-down, musical influences, the role of the natural environment for wellness, Loose Tubes and all sorts of jazz en route.Eddie's career as a flautist-extraordinaire has threaded a creative line between the classical and jazz worlds. He talks about collaboration, suggests not just one 'top-3 album list' but two(!), adds ukele to the house-band and solves a 30-year lyrical mystery for Chris.Discover more of Eddie's music one Facebook and Bandcamp.Eddie's album recommendations include:...
2021-02-1851 min
Bonnets At DawnS4.2, Episode 3: Lord Byron & Newstead AbbeyWe continue our series on literary homes with a discussion about Newstead Abbey, home of Lord Byron, with Curator Simon Brown. We also discuss the Harriet Beecher Stowe & Lord Byron controversy. If you’re playing the HBS drinking game with us, get the bottle out.
2020-05-2159 min
Food & Beverage TrailblazersPODCAST: Bite Society’s Simon Newstead on his mission to lower vegan product prices worldwideIn the very first episode of our new Food and Beverage Trailblazers podcast, we speak to vegan start-up founder and angel investor Simon Newstead about his mission to both lower the prices of vegan products worldwide, as well as to help put more vegan start-ups on the map.
2019-11-0716 min
Vegan Business TalkVBT 125: Interview with Simon Newstead of vegan food product company Bite SocietyIn this episode I interview Simon Newstead, founder of Bite Society, a new vegan food product company in Melbourne, Australia.
A vegan for more than 10 years, Simon’s background is in technology. He’s a co-founder of Frenzoo, a mobile games studio in Hong Kong that has been in operation since 2008.
In addition, he’s an angel investor and supporter of other companies including Ocean Hugger Foods, Shiok Meats, Kinds of Grace and Hungry Planet.
Bite Society, a zero-profit company, was started in 2018 and launched its first products, milky chocolate balls and a chocolate block earlier this year.
Simon’s goal is...
2019-07-1354 min