Don't Do Things the Way I Do - A Podcast About Mistakes

Episode 13 - Andy Payne - Frictionless Trade and Videogames In this episode I talk to UK videogames mainstay and sage, Andy Payne about the mistakes made in his industry, and the effects that are going to be made on it by Brexit. Andy is by nature, open, honest, engaging and provoking. We cover a lot of ground going all the way back to the dawn of computer game time. Get to know Andy no matter what your industry or pastime, you’ll be enriched by the experience or your money back. This is the final episode of Series 1 of The Podcast About Mistakes. But join me in 2019 for Series 2 packed with even more brilliant guests. Take care of yourself, Tim bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk if you’d like to comment. Or find us on Twitter @zuzusbakery Or at home http://zuzusbakery.co.uk http://bit.ly/mistakelinks

Episode 12 - Mr Dave Hill - Failed Comedians and American Exceptionalism In this episode Tim talks with New York-based comedian, author and rock maniac, Mr Dave Hill. We chat about how all Trump mouthpieces from Kellyanne Conway via Ann Coulter to the Crying Nazi are failed comedians. We chat about being blinded by wine, how terribly bleak British pubs speak to both of us. Tim also runs smack dab into Dave’s No-Food at Gigs fascism. Dave and Tim both talk about self-criticism and why perfectionism is harmful and you need a friend to dig you out. Have fun y’all as our American cousins say. bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk if you’d like to comment. Or find us on Twitter @zuzusbakery Or at home http://zuzusbakery.co.uk http://bit.ly/mistakelinks

In this episode I talk to Simon Pitkeathley. Simon is the CEO of Euston Town and Camden Business Improvement Districts, Governor of a large London FE college and CEO of Camden Collective workspace. He’s also the Lord Mayor of London’s Champion for Small Business. Tim talks to Simon about life inside Number 10 Downing Street under Blair, Brown and Cameron. About Barak Obama’s gift from the British Prime Minister. We also discuss how running a business is not like being a parent no matter how much people tell you it is. And why London is and is not the centre of the Universe. A tremendous podcast with no frills. bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk if you’d like to comment. Or find us on Twitter @zuzusbakery Or at home http://zuzusbakery.co.uk

Game Maker - Mike Bithell In this episode I talk to Mike Bithell (at length, and in two sections) about mistakes made by Indie Game the Movie; about employing Danny Wallace while drunk; about Gamergate and how his industry can recover. And about he sounding Posh when you’re not is both an advantage and a difficult thing to discuss. This episode is packed with insights and fascinating dips into one of the UK’s great modern creative talents. Warning: Not Just for Video Game Fans.

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In this episode I talk to Caroline Miller. Caroline started her own very successful company because she wanted to work somewhere that would enable her live a life rather than live her work. We talk about women in work, about travelling as a kid who failed her exams, about how working class people are not the scruffy wretches demonised by the press. 

Also Fortnite. Yes, the game of the year. Find out why.

In this episode I talk with David Turner of beloved Big Bother, Joypod and The Computer Game Show podcasts. We chat about terrible pumpkin carving, Insomnia, being a bad parent, wasted opportunities in Red Dead Redemption 2, and much, much more. It's a laughs and giggles show this time. Send your stories to Tim Smith at bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk because I'd love to hear from you.

In this episode I talk to artist and author Michael Kupperman about his latest book, a graphic memoir called“All the Answers” in which he explores his father’s history from national TV star to dementia. We also discuss the mistakes being made by the publishing industry under the onslaught of corporatisation.

In this, the first part of the "Suicide Special", Tim explores what it takes to drag someone through a happy ending to the brink of disaster. He is joined by a guest who interrupts rudely. This is part 1 of a multipart Special. bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk

In this episode game-maker Michael Fox talks about the creative process behind 'Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr' - a table-top game that would change the way you think about memory, experience and caring. bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk

In this episode I talk to Chef Andrew Dargue (@vanillablack) about mistakes made in moving from a childhood in Teeside in the North East of England to running a highly respected and ever forward looking restaurant in the City of London. Bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk

This episode features music journalist, author and DJ, Pete Paphides. We talk about how writing nasty reviews benefits no one, how certain people make strange choices for fantasy dads, and how parenting can be done right with a good playlist and bad weather.

Josh Overington is a young chef who already has two successful restaurants under his belt. He has cooked in the UK, Australia and France. In this episodes of The Podcast About Mistakes Josh speaks frankly and passionately about the problems facing his industry in terms of bullying, and how the Awards season can do more harm than good; how Michelin especially needs shaking up. We also make time for Brexit and MMA.

In this episode we talk about parenting a disabled child - Zuzu Frances Marie Smith - from the realisation of pre-birth scans to the shock, grief and guilt of a her death. What mistakes can a parent make? Was Zuzu's birth a mistake? Were there any positives to take from this whole experience? Prepare to be uplifted as you share the journey.

In this episode I talk to comedian Al Murray about the mistakes he’s made - and about the mistakes other people make about him. Among other things, we talk history, Britain standing alone (it didn’t), Al standing against Nigel Farage of UKIP for Parliament (he did), and why being feckless at university has many outcomes.

In which Tim is taught a thing or two about finding interesting guests. Meet Mrs Miller, a fascinating and engaging woman. She travelled the world as a teen, now she runs her own business, and she’s utterly fabulous.

This teaser trailer for the Al Murray (Pub Landlord) edition of "Don't Do Things the Way I Do" a Podcast About Mistakes contains blasphemy and the English language and misrule and mentions of Nigel Farage. And this is just the teaser for the episode that will appear in late November 2018. bread@zuzusbakery.co.uk for more information on the podcast.

Having your pay rate dropped mid-project is becoming more common but no less infuriating, disheartening and wrong. In this teaser for a forthcoming episode of Don’t Do Things the Way I Do (A Podcast About Mistakes) Michael Kupperman talks about his experience with The New Yorker, and how this has a wider impact on nurturing talent. The full episode will be available in late November 2018 from your favourite podcast provider.

Creating a game where you and your friends are hospital staff treating a confused old man - who maybe a nice old man, or he maybe a horrible old man - should not result in physical violence. But Mike got punched… twice. A teaser for "Don't Do Things the Way I Do - a Podcast About Mistakes" - give it a binge listen from November 2018

A bonus teaser for the forthcoming episode featuring Chef Patron and of the Le Cochon Aveugle and Cave du Cochon restaurants in York. Josh has some opinions on food and Paris.

The teaser podcast for the forthcoming series about Mistakes, the people who make them, and how to you even decide what one is. It's called Don't Do Things the Way I Did You’ll get to hear about David Cameron versus Tony Blair. You’ll feel what a woman of colour thinks about being called “An Oreo”… and there’s plenty more to peak your interest.