Have you ever been on a wicked night out in London and thought to yourself: who the hell came up with this? Are you lost in a huge city and somehow always behind on what’s going on? Maybe you’re searching for new friends and unique experiences. Or are you a young wannabe entrepreneur on the lookout…
This week we have BLAX founder Danny Price. His a creative events and PR company have worked closely with some of the worlds biggest artists. Most recently they have been exhibiting never before seen images of the Rolling Stones for: ‘Black and White Blues, the Gus Coral collection. 01:45 - Ben’s trip to the US 05:55 - Stuart on his first ever beard 07:50 Ben and Stuart introduce Danny Proice 09:15 Danny on his promotion career and Blax 12:15 Danny on Black and White Blues 15:00 The story of when Stuart met Goldie (Danny’s Dad) 21:00 What Rolling Stones thought about the photos 23:00 current projects Danny is working on 24:25 Archie’s second debut on the podcast 24:45 the Enter Shikari sound system 29:50 Danny on hijacking the bandersnatch campaign 34:34 Danny on having his own official Instagram GIF 35:00 Danny’s 3 fave places to go in London 41:20 The Weekly Shout 41:50 Juicy information about upcoming projects for Stardust LDN 42:50 Drink and Play: The Viewing at the Ninth Life pub 44:55 the Paddy Fest at Clapham Grand 48:00 Ben and Stuart wrap it up Mentions: Black Mirror Rolling Stones Enter Shikari The Beatles Temple of Seitan Stardust LDN Paddy Fest Drink and Play at Ninth Life pub Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
This week we have Roger Frampton on the Shout About Podcast; A Movement Coach specialising in functional performance. He’s also the creator of the Frampton Method - A conscious form of exercise-blending 00:30: introducing our new sponsors; Stardust LDN 04:20 Ben and Stuart speak about Cirque Du Soleil 05:40 Introduction to Roger Frampton 06:10 Stuart admits sliding into Roger’s DM’s 06:30 Stuart talks about his experience of the movement plan so far 07:20 How Roger started his career as a movement coach 10:10 Debating on the best degree to have the toilet seat 12:12 How Roger from practicing movement as a hobby to starting a business 13:13 About Rogers Workshops 15:20 Stuart admits to stalking Roger 20:50 Roger speaks about the four separate movement goals 21:40 Rogers biggest success 23:30 Roger and Stuart on the importance of dedication 30:00 Roger on The Power Of Now 33:00 Timings of Rogers workshop 35:30 Roger Frampton on social media 36:00 Roger mentions his app 36:20 wrapping up 36:25 Stuart and Ben feedback about their roger Frampton stretch taster session 37:30 The Weekly Shout with The Wade Twins 37:40 The Wade Twins on The Murder Express 38:10 Ben announces his acting debut 38:38 The Wade Twins on Urban Missions: Bomb Disposal 41:00 43:40 Have you been to any of the events mentioned? let the wade twins know on their social media below… Mentions: Journey at Chelsea Funhouse Cirque Du Soleil Urban Missions: Bomb Disposal Draughts: The Board Game Cafe The Murder Express The Power of Now Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
This week we have Electronic Theatre; an Immersive experience, where guests are competing in interactive digital rooms. After that, we introduce the Stardust connection via our new weekly shouters: The Wade twins. 00:30 recap on last week 00:44 Stardust LDN 02:00 The Twins 03:00 Minus One 05:38 Funicular productions 07:00 Electronic theatre 08:00 David’s background in management consultancy 09:00 Technology and the tough mudder 11:35 what is Electronic theatre 12:18 Developing the concept and 6 months of research 14:08 The first venue 15:09 Biggest success so far 18:00 Food and drink 19:10 Expansion 22:24 Cost, times and dates 25:15 David’s top three experiences 27:15 Social Media 28:07 Ben’s recap on Electric Theatre 29:52 The Wade Twins 30:25 Who are the Wade twins 31:44 What is a content creator 34:00 Stardust Ldn 36:00 how to deal with bickering Brothers 40:42 The Weekly Shout 45:50 Shout About social media Mentions: Crystal maze Secret cinema Stardust Funicular productions Timeless bar Minus One Punch drunk Virgin Voyage The scarlet lady Cocktail Time Machine Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
In this Christmas and New Years special, Stuart and Ben talk all things festive and share some exciting new experiences coming to London in 2020! 00:30 So... what is this episode about? 01:00 Christmas chats 05:20 New Years resolutions 09:19 Coming up next year in London 27:42 Happy Christmas and missing the Christmas build up 31:55 Thank you and social media Mentions: Monopoly Hasbro Hartshorn Hook Dr Who adventure BBC Studies Immersive everywhere Mars and beyond Friends Fest Luna Cinema Secret Cinema Jimmys Lodge Jimmys Pop Up Infinity London Tower Natural History Museum Sluggers Roof East Human Traffic @Claus_Fuss Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Imagine a gallery where you can touch and feel your way around to truly immersive yourself in the experience, with the type of pastel colours you might find at the Grand Budapest Hotel. This pop-up of 15 carefully curated wonderous installations, from London’s only Marshmallow pool, to pink sandy beaches via a tunnel of mirrors, boasts being one of London’s most ‘Instagrammable’ places. Mentions The Wonder Factory DNA VR ATP at the Royal Albert Hall London Space Network Doggo Style 56 Davies Street Flat Iron Square Stardust LDN O’Niells Wolf Of Wall Street The Ice Rink at City Island Show Notes: 00:36 Why do we no longer have series 01:38 Last week’s show DNA VR 02:20 Thailand and the jet lag 05:39 Ben’s time since Stuart was away 08:05 Recap of Stardust LDN 09:15 This week’s episode 10:35 Marks background as a software engineer and a business owner 13:55 Dealing with being a business owner and then being an employee again 15:25 Gaining inspiration from concepts in the US 18:00 What is the Wonder Factory 20:38 The Development process 22:40 Finding a venue 24:30 Location 24:50 Biggest Success 26:30 Duration of the event 32:10 Why Marshmallows 32:30 Cost, times and dates 34:10 The pitfalls of West End clubs 37:37 The Weekly Shout 41:00 Thanks and Social Media Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com Reach The Wonder Factory here: Facebook: The Wonder Factory Insta: WonderFactoryUK
This week, the guys meet Alex (one of the founders of DNA VR - London's First Virtual Reality Arcade) and discover that they only understand technology through film and tv references. 1:50 Ben’s review of Mission to Mars at The Design Museum (and reveals his Christmas present) 5:02 Intro to DNA VR: London’s first virtual reality arcade 5:35 DNA VR’s ‘traditional’ background/How the experience evolved 11:51 Ben knows more about Fortnite than a 30 year old should 12:28 How non-gamers programmed their own VR experience 14:28 Ben describes his typical Saturday night (Stuart pretends to be interested) 16:45 DNA VR’s biggest success so far 18:01 …And biggest challenges 20:28 Stuart forces his expert tv show opinions on everyone else (spoilers!) 22:01 Will Stuart ever get to be a real cowboy? 22:49 Doctor Who?? 23:17 Upcoming announcements 24:10 Scaling Up 25:36 Times, costs and dates 27:13 Alex’s favourite places in London 29:25 VR or Black Mirror? 30:50 Stuart’s Round-Up (get it?) 33:00 Weekend plans 35:40 Shout About and DNA VR’s Social Media Mentions Secret Cinema Design Museum Tower Bridge Stardust London Doggo Style Market Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Oscar and Olivia; co-founders of Urban Missions, join the show to talk about their immersive adventure trail. They discuss brain storming business ideas on Trello, their love for gaming and escape rooms, and the pitfalls of talking about bombs in public. 00:43 Ben recaps last week with Doggo Style 02:00 How to spell Stuart’s name 03:45 Thailand, mindfulness and meditation 06:15 Dogs 08:00 Rick and Morty 09:30 Scrabble 10:50 Things Stuart’s not good at 13:20 Super powers 14:12 What type of food would you be 16:10 Inside the actors studio 18:16 What would you want to hear god say 20:30 Biggest challenge of starting a business 22:52 The future of Shout About 23:55 Improving Mental Health 26:00 Gingerline 27:12 Favourite and least favourite guests 29:35 Room / desk and car 31:20 Shout About Social Media Mentions Gingerline Backyard Cinema Draughts On air dining Skuna Boats Ray Jones Doggo Style Flavourology Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
This week the tables have turned. Ben takes the lead and interviews Stuart about everything from life, to business, to the very word of God. 00:43 Ben recaps last week with Doggo Style 02:00 How to spell Stuart’s name 03:45 Thailand, mindfulness and meditation 06:15 Dogs 08:00 Rick and Morty 09:30 Scrabble 10:50 Things Stuart’s not good at 13:20 Super powers 14:12 What type of food would you be 16:10 Inside the actors studio 18:16 What would you want to hear god say 20:30 Biggest challenge of starting a business 22:52 The future of Shout About 23:55 Improving Mental Health 26:00 Gingerline 27:12 Favourite and least favourite guests 29:35 Room / desk and car 31:20 Shout About Social Media Mentions Gingerline Backyard Cinema Draughts On air dining Skuna Boats Ray Jones Doggo Style Flavourology Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
London’s largest Doggo market is back on 08th December at Flat Iron Square. Co-Founder Lucie Herring drops by to discuss the evolution of the event, to announce some of the brands attending and tells us why All Dogs Matter! 01:12 Last week on the show 02:24 ABQ 06:00 Instagram versus Facebook 06:39 The Balance of Power Breakthrough weekend 10:05 Electric Shuffle 11:22 Ben in space 12:56 This week on the show 13:40 Lucy joins the studio 14:34 Being a dog person 15:33 Why pugs? 16:11 Why Doggo Style started 17:34 Pet Stores in london 19:25 The next show at Flat Iron Square 20:30 All dogs allowed 22:43 Biggest success so far 23:48 Biggest set back 25:00 All dogs matter 26:55 Doggy Style 27:52 What brands attend 30:20 Penis’s and Dog food 35:15 Seeing your spirit animal 36:14 What’s different for the next show 38:38 Tickets and social media 40:30 Recap on the interview 42:20 The Weekly Shout 46:00 Discount code for Wolf Of Wall Street immersive theatre show 46:00 Thanks and social media Social Media Facebook/Instagram: @doggostylemarket Twitter: @DoggostyleM Mentions Stardust LDN Buses 4 Homeless ABQ Lollipop Balance of power breakthrough weekend Electric Shuffle Bow wow Pets at home Flat Iron Square Rockster Welsh Russian Dogs Body Design Une Alfie Rock Dog Rag and paw Worcester kitty All dogs matter Street Vet Omeara Tuttenkamun exhibition Human Traffic Printworks Wolf of Wall Street Gingerline Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
This week on the show we have Stardust LDN; billed to be London’s first and only immersive winter club experience. With a deep line-up of commercial talent, a wealth of street food traders and many major brands supporting the event, this premium experience promises a nostalgic, on-trend escape from the drab and dreary Christmas party season. Founder, and friend of the show, Lucy Beckwith talks candidly about everything from entrepreneurship, to actual ships, to sleepless nights and sacrifices in business, as well as discussing some of the amazing talent line-up for the event. 00:30 Last weeks episode with Suz from Gingerline 01:10 This weeks episode with Lucy from Stardust LDN 02:24 Welcoming Lucy Beckwith from Stardust LDN 03:00 Realising working for someone wasn’t for her right off the bat 04:00 A nightclub on a boat 05:15 City Cruises PLC 06:30 Seeking approval from dad 07:30 What is Stardust LDN 09:15 The first steps 10:17 Burning man 11:15 The Venue 12:15 Plans for expansion outside of year 1 14:00 Why Stardust 16:00 Stardust’s biggest achievement 17:00 Biggest set back 18:25 Cost, times and dates 20:00 Transport to the venue 21:00 Some line up announcements 22:00 What will Lucy be doing on the day 25:04 Biggest worry 27:30 Sleepless nights in business 29:00 The commercials 31:20 Sacrifices 34:00 Lucy’s favourite nights out 36:24 Burger and Bubbles 38:14 Social media 40:15 Recap on the show 41:44 Shout About Social media Social Media Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @StardustLDN Mentions City Cruises Quintessentially Wilderness Burning Man Tobacco Docks Bacardi Chang beer Gypsy Shrine Duke Royal Beats Talentbanq Ray Jones Artful Dodger Mike Skinner Benihana The Ned Top Golf Wonder Ice Burger and Bubbles Wolf of Wall Street Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Gingerline are widely considered as trailblazers of the immersive dining world. Their secret East London locations are text to guests just 60 minutes before the start of the event. Once you’re inside you are taken into a different world, with immersive actors, and unique food-led concepts; from multi-dimensional universes, to hot air balloon rides and even being the stars of your very own game show. Suz talks about the ethos behind a Gingerline event, second careering in catering, and recaps some of the last ten years of success and setbacks along the way. 00:50 A review on last week’s guest – Journey to the Underworld at Pedley Street Station 02:42 Ben talking about how there could be too much ‘immersive’ in London 03:53 Gingerline 04:41 Suz joins in the studio and talks about going into business from a punters viewpoint 06:35 Going into food as a second career 07:30 Their first supper club 08:50 Why Gingerline 11:04 What is Gingerline 12:30 Chambers of Flavour 13:25 The Grand Expedition 14:45 The core team 15:34 Successes 17:05 The biggest hurdles along the way 18:00 Giving up the day job 19:00 The commercial realities of finding a space 20:00 The Hoxton site 21:18 Where is the brand heading 22:50 Costs, times and dates 24:20 The competitive dining game show 27:56 Social Media 29:45 Ben talks about his run in with the police 31:55 Bens recap on the conversation with Suz 33:00 From event space to outer Space 34:45 Ben begging for reviews 35:38 This weeks thank you’s and social media You can reach the guests here Instagram: _Gingerline Twitter: @Gingerline @ChambersOfFlav Facebook: @Gingerline @TheChambersOfFlavour Mentions Funicular Productions Lolilpop Punch Drunk Hop King Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
As with all great London success stories, Craig Wilkinson came up with the idea for Funicular Production in a Hoxton Boozer at the book end of 2017. After deciding to repurpose a set previously used for a high-profile brand event, they set about raising funds, finding a location, creating a story, hiring actors (and a whole lot more) at a breakneck pace. Whizz forward under two years and they’ve had four different shows, incredible reviews and menus designed by several Master Chef finalists. Craig talks about the birth of the company, breaking the rules of theatre and, on its way back from Hell, where the train is heading next! 00:38 Recap on the Big London Bake 02:52 This week’s guest: Funicular Productions 03:20 Craig Wilkinson joins the studio 04:00 How it all started in December 2018 06:00 Repurposing an old set and finding a site 07:00 The first show “The Murder Express” 08:00 The Master Chef brand association 10:46 What happens at Pedley Street Station 15:17 The script writing 18:22 Breaking the rules of theatre 19:30 Fulfilling a creative need 20:12 Biggest success so far 21:15 Biggest set back so far 24:00 Why Funicular? 25:55 Where is the brand heading 26:50 Original ideas versus existing IP 29:33 Cost, times and dates 30:30 What’s on the menu 32:00 Breaking News: the special show 35:15 A quick note on St Albans 35:45 Where Craig goes out in London 38:24 The best films in existence 41:50 Funicular Social Media 43:00 Recap on the conversation 43:50 The Weekly Shout – The new Star Trek inspired show at COLAB Theatre 45:10 Shout About social media You can reach the guests here Facebook: @FunicularProductions Twitter @Funicular_ Instagram: @FunicularProductions Mentions Howl at the moon George and vulture The Macbeth Rough Runner The Spartan Race Master Chef Design by night The Curtain Backyard Cinema Greg Wallace Louisa Ellis The Dove Hammersmith The Bike Shed The Carpenters Arms Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Eloise and Adam have taken over a small event space in Tooting Broadway and transformed it into their very own bake off. With five star reviews absolutely everywhere you look, they are ready to expand into new territories very soon. We discuss why recipes can go wrong at home, where’s the best place for a startup to go for a loan, and of course Ben natters endlessly about baking. 00:40 Recap on last weeks episode with Rory Kilmartin 01:15 Doggo Style and the money raised for All Dogs Matter 02:06 Today’s show 03:08 Adam and Eloise start by talking about life before the baking. 06:00 How the idea started at work in the BA offices 06:40 Traditional cooking schools 08:00 Hello Fresh 09:39 Getting the ingredients together 10:15 The location 11:10 Testing the menus 12:40 Getting the venue 15:25 What it was like before having staff 16:45 Why recipes go wrong at home 17:25 Quitting jobs and going all in with a business 19:42 Ratings: The biggest success so far 21:20 What drives people to the venue 23:28 Ben’s golden recipe for cookies 25:00 Set backs and difficulties; financing 28:00 Start up loans 30:40 Where do they go out when not baking 32:30 A recap on the interview 33:30 Coming up on London 35:15 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here https://www.thebiglondonbake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiglondonbake Mentions All dogs matter Doggo Style Rory Kilmartin The castle pub - Tooting Broadway Design by night Tooting Market Flight Club Moonshine Saloon House of kittens Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
For only the second time in over 40 episodes, there is no guest this week. Ben and Stuart give a review of the 4DX experience at Cineworld, talk about their recent experiences working with London Real and discuss 6 brand new concept venues launching before the end of the year. 00:45 Why people can’t make the show 03:00 This week on the show 03:25 A review of the 4DX experience at Cineworld 09:10 Backyard Cinemas new venue 09:52 London Real 15:00 The Joker 16:50 New venues in London 2019 24:40 The next podcasts with The Big London Bake and Funicular Productions 27:00 The Ultimate Drag Smackdown 30:00 This Weeks social media and thanks Mentions Backyard cinema Cineworld Mother Clucker Honest Burger Puttshack Ballie Ballerson Journey LDN Electric Shuffle Draughts Secret Cinema Cineworld Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Today we welcome Rory Kilmartin, who’s body of work on ‘Relational Power Dynamics’ has been changing people’s lives for over a decade. This November his “Balance of Power Breakthrough Weekend” comes to London, for a three-day workshop, offering attendees the chance to understand how to drastically reduce the amount of fighting, arguments and breakdowns they have, with the people they care about the most. This reduction in frequency, intensity and duration, has been recorded to be up to 90%. In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the event’s content, including the four basic survival archetypes, how we’re attracted the missing pieces of ourselves, and when a sheep should become a Gorilla. 00:38 A recap on Ed from Hire Space 01:38 A review of Variant 31 – the worlds largest live action immersive experience 05:00 When are you ready to launch an immersive experience 06:00 All Star Lanes 07:30 This week’s guest 08:45 Rory joins us on the show, starting with his background as a relationship researcher 10:20 The mystery of being more understanding with a friend than a partner 11:06 Models of relationships 12:45 The primary games of the human experience – Health, money and relationships 14:30 Power Dynamics and “giving your power away” 16:00 Putting your partner on a pedestal, an ingredient of imbalance 17:00 What Rory will be teaching at the Balance of Power 18:30 The four basic survival archetypes – The Sheep, Wolf, Fox and Gorilla 20:00 Being attracted to someone with our missing piece 25:10 When two Wolves collide 30:15 The benefit of attending the Balance of Power Breakthrough Weekend 32:55 There is no Shangri-La, becoming more skilled at handling breakdowns 37:20 Who is Rory trying to attract to the event 40:37 Date of the event November 08th 09th and 10th 42:45 London – the best city in the World 44:50 Book recommendations 47:32 King, Warrior, Magician, Lover 51:14 Where to find Rory on Social Media 52:00 A recap on the conversation and which animal are we? 54:54 Can love be a currency 55:27 This weekend in London 56:34 Thanks for this week and Social Media for Shout About You can reach the guests here Facebook: @RoryKilmartin LinkedIn: RoryKilmartin www.RelationalPowerDynamics.com www.RoryKilmartin.com Mentions Hire Space Backyard Cinema Peter Sage Nick Bell Ambassador Hotel Upper Woburn Place Will Power – by Baumeister and Tierney James Hollis King Warrior Magician Lover – by Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette Doggo Style Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
This week we have our friend Ed Poland, Co-founder of a market leading platform, that’s helps users source spaces for commercial use. Since 2010 Hire Space have disrupted the events industry, introducing a strategic use of technology when others were still caught in the past. Ed talks about getting 40 “no’s” out of 40 when looking for his first investment, how the Russian Olympic pole vaulting team played a part in the journey, and gives invaluable advice to budding entrepreneurs. 00:45 a recap on last week - Seb Lyall from Lollipop 01:30 A short argument about planets 03:17 Ben’s review on the Backyard Cinema launch 04:25 This week on the show 05:07 Ed joins the studio 05:45 Imex in Vegas 07:10 Ed’s background (as a speech writer for the UN and a policy researcher) 08:25 Will, Ed’s Co-founder and the birth of their idea 10:00 The first six months and what it took to realise they had a proposition of value 12:00 The first big enquiry 13:25 Getting investment 15:00 The difficulties of first launching the site and losing money 17:00 Finding Tom, the web designer 19:00 Why the website didn’t work at first 20:00 Why getting a technology minded person in the room is so important 25:33 Size of the company 26:30 Recruiting 27:30 The difficulties of growing a team 28:25 Staff culture and keeping people motivated 29:25 Event Lab 32:19 The Event Lab podcast 34:15 What’s next for Hire Space 37:00 Hire Space Awards 38:17 Internal systems helpful for business owners 40:15 Ed’s favourite venue 43:20 Hire Space Social Media 44:35 Recap of the conversation 46:00 The Wolf of Wall Street immersive experience 48:41 Variant 31 51:30 Shout About Social media You can reach the guests here @HireSpace Website/Pinterest/FB/Twitter/Insta Mentions Pluto Mars Earth Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Backyard cinema Capital studios IMEX Las Vegas Raddison Milk Roundabout Truman Brewery Event lab The business design centre National Gallery Hub Spot Charlie HR Lumierre London Looking Glass cocktail club Iron Bloom Scarf Bar at the Rosewood Hotel Slim Jim’s Phoenix Arts Club Great Gatsby Variant 31 Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
We first became aware of Seb and his company, when they transformed a caravan into immersive cocktail experience, ABQ – based on the ground-breaking TV series Breaking Bad. Since then Forbes have declared how his company, Lollipop “have successfully cracked the code of immersive cocktail experiences”, Seb’s been interviewed on CNN, and (via a Bletchley Park inspired bar) launched London’s first naked restaurant (Bunyadi). So what next? How about an immersive fun house, where all you need for one night, is under one roof! Hear some of Seb’s incredible insights into business, entrepreneurship and the true meaning of that much lauded term ‘immersive’. 00:30 Recap on last week with Skuna Boats 02:00 Long Road Festival 05:30 This week on the podcast 07:05 Seb Lyall enters the studio 07:33 The worlds first naked restaurant, the press achieved and a concept countering “beach body ready” 10:45 Recruiting for a naked restaurant 12:20 How the company has pivoted to more permanent venues and restaurants 13:15 ABQ - the immersive Breaking Bad inspired experience 15:10 How to create interest in a bar with no name, that doesn’t exist 16:25 The tweet that changed London 19:50 The Bletchley inspired bar and how the menu is the game 23:45 Why Lollipop 24:25 The biggest problem they face - staffing 27:25 Immersive food and beverage 28:30 How the IP works when producing tv inspired content 32:40 The Grid (Escape Room) 34:20 Having a de facto place to go for experiences 36:17 A basic formula for an opportunity in business 37:50 Immersive fun houses 41:20 Finding venues 43:45 Difficulties of expansion 47:22 Why Seb does it 48:50 Lollipop social media 51:10 Recap on Seb 52:18 The Doggo style market 54:52 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Instagram: @SebLyall @ABQLondon @TheBletchley @theGridLDN @ABQParis @journeyLDN Website: https://www.WeAreLollipop.co.uk Mentions Skuna Boats Long Road Festival Jake Morell Seb Lyall Forbes The Worlds End (Chelsea) Moonshine Saloon Alcotraz Grid LDN Breaking Bad Saul Jessie Pinkman Walterwhite ABQ Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Imagine sailing along a central London Canal, beer in hand, in the UK's first floating hot tub. Austin Mackle - Co-founder of Skuna Boats - joins us to discuss discovering the concept in Rotterdam, joining forces with a new business partner and the challenges of operating a floating venue. 00:36 Recap on last week 02:30 London Brunch Fest 07:20 Skuna Boats 08:55 Introducing Austin from Skuna Boats 09:40 Austin and Stuart (now business partners) both trying to bring the concept to London 12:04 The original hot tug 13:05 How do you drive a floating jacuzzi 15:15 Who makes them 17:40 Rugby World Cup chat 18:45 Conor McGregor, one of the biggest names in Irish sport 21:51 Success so far 22:35 Does size matter?? 23:04 What they look for in a site 25:20 Trusting the guests 29:15 Where the brand is heading 30:17 Where Austin goes in London 32:00 Social media for Skuna 32:42 Recap of Skuna Boats and Austin’s children’s books 35:40 What’s happening this weekend 38:00 Shout About Socials You can reach the guests here Facebook/Twitter/Insta - @SkunaBoats YouTube @Skuna www.SkunaBoats.com Mentions Long road festival Black Deer Festival Waffle London brunch fest Hello fresh The Green Note Katie Plus Juan The Curtain Kerb - seven dials street food market Hampstead Heath Shuffle Club Flight Club The Round House Open House The Mamma Mia Musical Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Dan Hulme has followed his life long passion for food all over the world; on land, air and sea. From working in the kitchen of some of London’s most established restaurants, to preparing meals aboard cruise ships; to present day, where his company - On Air Dining, caters for the skies, aboard private jets, for some of the biggest brands in the world. With air travel not without its speed bumps, Dan talks us through their intensive security commitments, the difficulties of catering in confined spaces, and what it’s like to lose everything, only to take off again and reach exciting new heights. 00:31 Recap on last week 01:35 Introducing On Air Dining 03:00 Dan’s background and wanting to be a stunt man 04:30 How he started in restaurants and yachts 09:45 Moving back to the UK with nothing and a new baby 10:40 Why private jets 13:00 The difficulties of the first few years 14:15 Falling out with business partners 17:35 Selling time 19:15 Security 23:30 The challenge of cold food 28:25 Social media 28:51 Black Deer Festival Review 29:45 Recap of the interview, last week at Draughts and Otherworld London review 32:25 Shout About Socials You can reach the guests here All socials: OnAirDining Mentions Scott’s Mayfair China Tang Sticks and sushi Tamrin Draughts Nobu Black Deer Festival Other World (London) Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Jimmy Garcia is often referred to as the King of Pop Ups. Whether it’s Christmas lunches in pop up domes by the river, or champagne dining on cable cars, Jimmy injects his huge personality and enthusiasm for food into everything he does. Join us on the week of his wedding to hear about how it all started, how being the face of a company can have its draw backs and what’s next for this man who doesn’t seem to stop. 00:34 Last week and London Brunch Fest 02:26 Doing the Crystal Maze 04:30 introducing Jimmy Garcia and Jimmys Pop Up 04:50 Jimmys Lodge on the Thames 06:30 Jimmy enters the studio, starting with getting married this weekend 10:40 Why Jimmy gave up his first uni course after 3 months 12:20 From working on Big Brother as a runner to working on yachts 15:30 Jimmys first pop ups 19:20 Setting up a chalet company 21:45 Jimmys super clubs 29:00 Giving people what they want 31:00 Patch and picnic 32:55 The downside of having a great photographer 35:05 Dining on the Emirates Cable Cars 35:52 Jimmys book social eats 39:35 Not being at every event 41:45 The difficulty of being the “lead singer of the band” 45:22 Jimmys social media 45:55 Recap on the interview and Mumma Mia at the O2 47:48 Shout About social media You can reach the guests here Social: JimmysPopUps Insta / Facebook / Twitter / Website Mentions The Crystal Maze Pot kettle black London Brunch Fest Jimmys Lodge Patch and Picnic More London Emirates cable car Social Eats Sky High Barbecue club at Broadgate Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.com www.shoutabout.com
Ian Carpenter joins us to talk, year two of the London Brunch Fest; happening on the last weekend of August. In what will be the biggest celebration of brunch London has ever seen, you can start your day with a Bloody Mary, learn how to make kombucha, grab a dessert on Sweet Street and dance off your dining fuelled by the best Espresso Martini’s in town. 00:30 Recap of last week 02:20 Ben’s Fringe recommendation 07:16 Ian from London Brunch Fest joins the show, beginning with his background in disability sport 10:08 Ian cracks out the Bloody Mary’s 11:50 The first things to do when organising the festival 13:50 Funding the show 15:05 How does it work 15:35 Workshops at the show 16:33 Challenges in year 1 20:10 Best places to brunch / Headliners for the show 21:04 What makes a good brunch place 22:15 Biggest success so far 23:00 How the show will grow 23:42 What time is brunch 25:20 Sweet Street desserts 28:10 Dates times and cost 29:15 Social media 31:54 Recap on the show 33:45 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Instagram: LondonBrunchFest Facebook: LondonBrunchFest Twitter: LDNBrunchFest Website: www.LondonBrunchFest.com Mentions Longbottom and Co (Bloody Mary) Truman Brewery Origin Coffee Avo Bar Shakshuka Sunday’s Brother Marcus Le Swine The espresso rooms Parks bar and kitchen (Tulse Hill) Brick wood cafe The farmers mistress Waffle on Rascals Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
Black Deer is on a mission to bring the real Americana & Country music, and way of life, to the UK – expressed through a unique music festival. Founders, Gill Tee and Deborah Shilling, amalgamate their experience producing Capital Radio’s Party in the Park, and the Hop Farm Festival to create an incredible family festival with a fast-growing community of raving fans. We discuss the difficulties of launching a festival, how a business can become your identity, and some stand out acts of past and present. 01:00 Last week with Buses 4 Homeless 02:05 This week we speak to Black Deer Festival 02:38 Gill and Debs join us in the studio, and Gill discusses their back ground 06:40 Debs talks us through starting their first business 07:24 A major learning curve, running Hot Farm Festival 08:30 How Black Deer started through a change meeting at a party 11:28 “Creating Worlds” 12:43 Why Americana 15:05 Living Black Deer and building the community 17:30 Country Music 22:05 Family friendly festival 23:35 The big changes from year one Cashless festivals 28:45 Almost losing passenger 29:45 Stand out acts 32:15 The SupaJam stage 35:18 Where is Black Deer headed 36:50 Getting tickets this year and Black Deer Social Media 38:28 Recap on the interview 40:20 Edinburgh Fringe recommendations 42:58 Shout social media You can reach the guests here Instagram: Blackdeerfest Facebook: Blackdeerfest Twitter: Blackdeerfest Website: www.blackdeerfestival.com Mentions Capital Radio Party in the Park Hyde Park Hop farm festival Entity (production) Beth Burton (Booker) On Air Dining Desertfest Passenger Stu Larson The Dead South Fantastic Negrito Band of Horses Alabama 3 Kris Kristofferson Sonia Leigh SupaJam Edinburgh Fringe Fox Dog Studio Jake Lambert The Pleasance Courtyard Ray Jones The Courtyard Zeitgeist (PR) Sonia Leigh Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
Buses 4 Homeless refurbish decommissioned buses into spaces for eating, sleeping, wellbeing and learning; in order to reengage homeless people back into the community. Long time friend of Shout About, Dan Atkins, talks through how personal development paved the way for his new enterprise, the difficulties he has faced on the way and how best to engage with people on the street. 00:31 Recap on last week with Peter Conway Nashville Meets London 02:10 Ben talks about his bet for Boris to be PM 02:54 The newest Shout About worthwhile use Venue: Tower Bridge Court 04:24 Ben’s weekend - Apollo 11 06:00 This weekend in London 08:40 Dan Atkins of Buses 4 Homeless 09:52 Dan Atkins joins us in the studio 10:54 Dans background and seeing a friend sleeping rough under one his coaches 13:05 The truth behind the inception of Buses 4 Homeless, through personal and social development 14:00 Plant based ceremony’s and unlocking your subconscious. 20:35 the pressure to grow quickly 21:30 The difference between a shelter and Buses 4 Homeless, the Dan talks about how it works 24:25 New Zealand losing the World Cup cricket final to England 26:55 The CEO sleep out 28:30 Funding 31:05 Biggest success and taking the first step 32:40 The personal development lifestyle and the Kiwi can do attitude 34:34 Anyone wanting to help and the Buses 4 homeless social media 37:54 Personal development and how/when things changed in Dans life 45:00 Quick recap on the interview 46:34 Thanks of the week and Shout About Media You can reach the guests here Website: Buses4Homeless.org Instagram: @Buses4Homeless Facebook: Buses4Homeless Mentions Jeff Wayne War of the Worlds immersive experience The Old Metal Exchange Champagne Tours London CEO Sleep Out Lords cricket ground The HBAA Stagecoach World homelessness day Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
Peter Conway brings his 40 years’ experience in the music business, to the burgeoning world of Country and Americana. A collaboration with Nashville based, Aristo Media and Canary Wharf Arts + Entertainment, Nashville Meets London brings together the genre’s finest up and coming talent, from both sides of the pond. Peter tells us why artistic credibility is key when putting on a festival, updates us on this years’ format and lay’s out some of his stand-out acts of the year. 00:38 recap of last week 00:58 Our dream pop ups 02:30 Ben recaps his little trip to Ibiza 04:45 Love Box 08:00 The Garden Party in Walthamstow 08:20 This weeks episode 10:20 Peter Conway begins by talking about his background 12:42 Nashville, Country Music and the story of Nashville Meets London 16:40 Why Canary Wharf 17:40 Pitching the festival to Jeff Walker 20:00 Baylon Leonard and The Long Road festival 20:45 Artistic credibility when putting on a festival 22:42 Developing the brand 26:00 Who’s performing this year 28:05 Cost, times and dates 30:40 Peters stand our artists 31:41 Peters best gig of recent times 42:15 That thing you can’t bottle 43:22 Black Deer Festival 43:47 Recap on the show 45:00 Pizza Express and Music 46:50 The Weekly Shout 47:20 The Love Island Experience, Luna Cinema 50:00 Thanks and Social Media 50:25 Dan Atkins and Buses 4 Homeless You can reach the guests here Instagram/Facebook: @nashvillemeetslondon Twitter: @nashmeetslondon Web: www.nashvillemeetslondon.com/ Mentions Nashville Meets London Meredith O’Shaughnessy Inventive production High Nightclub Aristo Media Canary Wharf arts + entertainment The Half Moon Young People’s Theatre Raintown (band) Canada Square Park Baylon Leonard The Long Road Festival Pizza Express Holborn Nashville Meets London Presents.... Sonia Leigh Lisa Wright UK The Southern Companion Austin Jenckes Two ways home Cash Campbell Grace Jones on Black Heath Morgan Myles Logan Brill Jewell of the empire murder mystery Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
The Meredith Collective produce some of the most engaging and press heavy of pop-up events of recent times. Founder Meredith O’Shaughnessy talks us through the emotional journey of creating short-terms events, utilising press to sell tickets, and how she became known as ‘the Queen of Pop-ups’. 00:30 Short recap on last week 00:40 This week on the show 01:12 Meredith talks about her cred deck 02:00 The worlds first Tampon shaped Macaroons 03:14 Coming up with a name for each project and Ohlala 05:18 The clubs Meredith started out in 08:00 The first pop up 09:10 The commercials of a pop up 11:10 The emotional journey of creating a pop up 11:50 The worlds first avacado pop up and why the need to generate press 13:52 Advice to people setting up a business 16:32 Avacado hand 18:02 Classing something as successful 19:12 The Christmas Rage Room 26:20 Dream pop ups 28:30 Who to bounce ideas off 29:45 Best pop ups in London 32:30 Social media details and things coming up 34:18 Ben learns a lesson in comic timing 34:45 A recap on Meredith 35:30 A proper recap on Dabbers last week 37:22 Last weekend in London 40:33 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Instagram: @feebsworld Web: www.meredithcollective.co/ Mentions Heaven The Roof Gardens China white Cafe de paris Bagleys Ushuaia Night club British Library business centre Secret cinema Drowned Secret Garden at the Rosewood Hotel Dabbers Osea Island Raise your hands Pride Lots Holloway Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
Dabbers is revolutionising the game of Bingo. Considered to be one of the worlds first Contemporary Bingo events, with a site specifically designed to maximise enjoyment from the game. Hear how after a very tricky start, Founder - Ed Wethered - pulled together the funding, the site and the concepts, to create a hilarious and memorable night out. You can go and see them at their Aldgate home, or at many major festivals this Summer. 1:20 Last weeks episode 2:36 Competitor Socialising event 5:08 This weeks guest is Dabbers Bingo 08:45 Ed from Dabbers 11:22 Ed’s background 14:00 Fundraising for charities 15:40 Their first Bingo run 16:35 Raising capital and being cut out 18:00 Going again 20:00 The difference in marketing now compared to before 21:20 Keeping the momentum when handing some of the operations over to staff 23:15 Biggest success so far 24:55 Our favourite things about Dabbers 26:30 Giving away a holiday every Friday 27:00 Costs, times and dates 27:55 Festivals to find Dabbers at this year: Latitude, House Festival, Feastival, Truck Festival 28:55 Ed’s favourite London bars 30:36 Ed’s morning routine 34:00 Recap on the conversation with Ed 35:35 Ben’s time on Osea Island 40:10 The Gelato Festival You can reach the guests here Instagram: @dabbersbingo Twitter: @Dabbersbingo Facebook: @DabbersBingoLDN Web: www.dabbers.bingo Mentions The Curtain Sherlock the Game Is Now Dabbers Osea Island The Gelato Festival Whistle Punks Hire Space Shuffle Club Raise your hands Hop King Latitude House Festival Feastival Truck Festival Mother Kelly’s Ray Jones Satan’s Whiskers The Crown and Two Chairman Osea Island Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
This week we’re joined by Nick Moran, creative director and Co-founder of Time Run; the ground breaking escape room specialists. Nick talks us through their newest project, a collaboration with Hartswood Films and Sherlock writers Mark Gattiss and Steven Moffat. “Sherlock: The Game Is Now” has taken escape rooms to the next level with ingenious game play, unparalleled narrative, and digital appearances from the stars of the show themselves. Nick tells us how it all came together for him and his business partners, after a series of less successful ventures. 00:36 recap on Hop King last week 02:06 Black Deer Festival 04:50 Stuart’s Mum house catches fire 06:30 the Eagles at Wembley 08:30 Ben explains why sitting down at a gig is actually a good thing 09:34 The Mary Quant Exhibition 10:35 Beyond the Road at the Saatchi Gallery 11:57 This weeks episode - Sherlock: The Game Is Now 12:50 Nick joins us in the studio 14:10 The story of how it started with a series of unsuccessful projects 16:36 Their first game, in 2015 17:00 The investors and how important financing is to a business / project 19:30 The second game, Time Run the celestial chain - and how this spawned the Sherlock Game. 20:40 Steven Moffat, Mark Gattiss and the BBC. 21:45 How you write the script of a game like this, and the mechanics of building the environment and game play 24:35 IP and the production company 26:15 Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch 28:15 The hardest thing so far - finding a venue, we also discuss the licensing issues 32:20 The future of Sherlock: The Game Is Now 36:59 Cost, times and dates 37:15 Social Media 38:38 Recap of Nick and Sherlock: The Game Is Now 39:30 What’s on this summer 40:18 This weeks thanks and Shout About social media You can reach the guests here Instagram: @221b Twitter: @221b Facebook: @SherlockTheGameIsNow Web: www.thegameisnow.com Mentions On air dining Black deer festival Hop king The V and A Beyond the Road at the Saatchi Gallery Punch drunk The Mary Quant Exhibition Hartswood Films Present Laughter Pride Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
For the first episode of the new series, we bring you Ludi and Ben Hopkinson, founders of the skate and beer brand Hop King. They talk us through creating their own pale ale recipe, aligning themselves with their favourite sport, and finding a site to launch their very own skate park – Hop Kingdom. They’re young, they’re creative, they know how to take a fall and get back up and, as you probably guessed, they do love a beer. 01:30 Shout About re-brand 03:37 Run through of the last series 05:31 This week on the show 06:18 Ludi an Ben join us 07:10 Ben H talks about how it all started 11:00 The craft beer trend 11:22 the craft beer and wagon 12:16 Nelson the dog 16:26 How to make a beer 18:58 Who owns the recipe of a beer when you make it 20:16 The brand and skateboarding 21:25 Content marketing 25:22 Looking for a site 30:10 Skateboarding for beginners 32:20 Costs, times and dates 33:10 Skate ambassadors 34:20 Street league skate boarding 36:40 The beer tasting competition 43:13 Coming up events 44:20 Recap of Hop Kingdom 45:10 This Summer in London 50:25 Social Media You can reach the guests here Instagram: @hop_king Facebook: @HopKingUK Web: www.hopking.org Mentions Ray Jones Nashville Nights Draughts Sensorium Luna Cinema Friends Fest Liam Norval Inventive Productions Sam Shearman Mellow boards Charlie Cohen Backyard Cinema Bermondsey Beer Mile The Gelato Festival Buckingham Palace escape room Sherlock: The Game is now Gay Pride London Black Deer Festival Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
Inventive Productions founder - Sam Shearman - joins Shout About, on the year anniversary of his first immersive experience, Alcatraz London; the prison cocktail bar. He talks about the genesis of his concepts and discusses his most recent endeavour, Moonshine Saloon, a themed bar set in the Wild West of the late 1800’s. His next project could very well complete this trilogy of interweaving storylines, but whatever is next, he’s 27 years old and he’s just getting started. 00:27 Recap on last week 02:35 Our last week in London 05:53 Introducing this week’s guest – Sam Shearman 07:45 A bit of background on Sam 09:38 Inventive productions and the BYOB concept 12:43 What is Alcotraz 14:30 Who to take the idea to, once you’ve come up with it 15:50 Finding the first site 16:45 Funding 17:50 Moonshine Saloon – the Wild West Experience 19:25 Where is it and what is it 21:05 Finding the second venue 22:30 When is the theme set 25:25 The hardest the business so far 29:55 The successes so far 30:52 Where the brand is heading – THE TRILOGY 33:07 Game of the week 38:50 Social Media of the venues 39:34 Recap of the conversation with Sam 40:28 The Weekly Shout 44:12 The weekly thanks 44:18 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @alcotrazLondon Instagram: @alcotrazlondon Facebook: @alcotrazlondon Web: www.alcotraz.co.uk Mentions Proud Embankment Granary Square Draughts Doc Holliday’s Nashville The Monster Nick Stephenson Smithfields Market Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
He’s an ex footballer / touring house DJ / face of one of the oldest club in London and is still only 30 years old! Liam Norval, joins Shout About to talk about life after football, overcoming huge set backs, celebrity parties and how becoming a father changed everything. 00:32 Last weeks episode 03:32 What did last week 05:00 Bens Nashville facts 06:55 This weeks guest 08:35 Liam in the studio 09:20 Liam’s background in football 13:21 Life after football 14:40 Getting into the club game 17:14 Reality tv crowds 20:24 Leaving Cafe 20:35 Proud 23:40 Proud venue’s 28:18 Having a daughter and the switch in focus 32:20 The future of Cabaret at Proud 33:22 The big question 38:00 Liam’s favourite bars 40:00 Liam’s social media 42:40 Recap of the conversation 43:13 The Weekly Shout 48:00 This weeks thank yous 48:52 Shout about social media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @liamnorval Instagram: @liamnorval Facebook: @proudembankment Web: www.proudcabaretembankment.com Mentions Lisa Wright Two Ways Home Draughts Luna cinema Friends Fest Nashville meets London Aristo Media Tropicana beach club Cafe De Paris Slim Jims The Ned Radio Bar The W hotel bar The American Bar at the Savoy Sky Bar Sky Garden 26 Leake Street The chocolate cocktail club No such place Secret Cinema Backyard Cinema Classic car boot sale London feminist film festival Hoxton Howl Festival Howl at the moon Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
George Wood went from acting with SClub8, via a broken leg, to launching the longest running open air cinema in London. Luna Cinema screen movies at a who’s who of iconic London landscapes, including Kensington Palace, Holland Park, Hampton Court Palace and even the Moat at the Tower of London. More recently they’ve partnered with Comedy Central to produce ‘Friends Fest’; part immersive experience, part fan convention, and part exhibition; dedicated to one of the most loved shows in TV history. Hear how a waxed chest, a broken leg, Orlando Bloom and a blagged phone call, took George from life in front of the camera, to behind the scenes producing his own acclaimed experiences. 00:47 Stuart’s in Nashville 01:16 Biggest Challenges and advertising 06:55 Picking the right films 07:20 The rules of outdoor cinema 14:07 Costs, times and dates 19:16 Kids at the cinema (Luna Kids) 22:05 George’s three favourite bars in London 25:11 George’s favourite film 28:44 Social Media 30:41 Wrapping up the episode with George You can reach the guests here Twitter: @TheLunaCinema Instagram: @thelunacinema Facebook: @TheLunaCinema Web: www.thelunacinema.com/
George Wood went from acting with SClub8, via a broken leg, to launching the longest running open air cinema in London. Luna Cinema screen movies at a who’s who of iconic London landscapes, including Kensington Palace, Holland Park, Hampton Court Palace and even the Moat at the Tower of London. More recently they’ve partnered with Comedy Central to produce ‘Friends Fest’; part immersive experience, part fan convention, and part exhibition; dedicated to one of the most loved shows in TV history. Hear how a waxed chest, a broken leg, Orlando Bloom and a blagged phone call, took George from life in front of the camera, to behind the scenes producing his own acclaimed experiences. 00:35 recap of last week 01:40 What we’ve been up to this week 02:34 Who is on this week 03:00 George Wood in the studio 05:15 George’s background in TV 10:52 His first exposure to open air cinema 14:10 How ‘breaking a leg’ changed the course of his life. 14:50 The first Luna cinema 18:10 Is there such thing as luck 19:44 The development of Luna over the last ten years 23:17 How the Hilton Double Tree ruined Stuart’s night at Luna Cinema 25:18 Friends Fest and how it began 28:08 the importance of Nostalgia at Luna and Friends Fest 29:20 What is Friends Fest 33:05 Fans voted best moment in Friends 35:53 Is Friends overrated? 39:16 Game of the Week 46:02 Luna Kids 46:45 A little movie chat 50:10 The Weekly Shout 54:03 how to reach Shout About You can reach the guests here Twitter: @TheLunaCinema Instagram: @thelunacinema Facebook: @TheLunaCinema Web: www.thelunacinema.com/
Sometimes music helps you reach such an elevated state of consciousness, not only can you hear it, but you can see it, feel it and even touch it! The Sensorium by Aures London is the world’s first five sensory event space. The audio alone is like standing in a set of the best headphones you’ve had. Imagine now, the floor sending frequencies surging through your body, whilst visuals are brought to life in hologrammatic likeness and all the while you can smell, or even taste, what you’re looking at. Phase 1: audio, is already complete, before long this could take over your reality. This week Sam Davis, founder of Aures London, talks his journey in business, about his obsession with audio; and of course, takes part in our most ridiculous ‘game of the week’ yet! 00:40 Shout About’s 5th Birthday 01:33 A recap on Draughts 03:05 Since last week 06:00 This week’s episode with Aures London 07:05 Sam Davis in the house 07:40 Being a sommelier for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen 11:24 Sam’s background, from hospitality to furniture hire and audio 18:34 What is Aures London 22:43 Financials 23:44 The process from inception 24:25 Adding more sense 28:40 What will the site develop to in phase two and three 33:35 Biggest challenges 36:33 Biggest success so far 36:54 The Bugsy Malone confusion 40:22 Game of the week – the audio challenge 46:42 What’s coming up at Aures 48:00 Anything to announce – the next launch 48:34 Three favourite bars in London 51:43 Social Media 52:53 A recap of Aurea London 53:30 The Weekly Shout 01:01:48 Weekly Thanks and our social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @aureslondon Instagram: @aureslondon Facebook: @AuresLondon Web: www.aures-london.com/sensorium Mentions Wahaca Draughts 26 Leake Street Assembly House of Vans British Summer Time Festival Aures London The Sensorium Rompus Room Brilliant Corners Foxdog studios Phoenix Artists Club Scooter Café Jay Lambert Gluten Free Festival Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london www.shoutabout.london
A railway arch in Haggerston, a library of 800 board games and the chance to cooperate or compete, Draughts London has become a popular East London hang out, for a wide demographic. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, on a date, or just looking for something to do while you catch up with a friend, Draughts has that cosy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Founder, Nick Curci, joins Shout About to discuss how the concept came about, some of his favourite board games, their new site in Waterloo and running down Shoreditch High Street in his boxers, trying to stop a break in. 00:30 Recap of last week 02:10 What we did last week 06:20 Who’s on this week 06:59 Nick Curci from Draughts 07:40 New York 09:08 Nicks background 10:25 What is Draughts 11:55 Why boardgames 12:36 How did you come up with the name 14:46 The first venue 16:52 The venue being robbed 18:25 Challenges 21:10 Biggest success 22:00 The new venue in Waterloo 25:15 Opening times and dates 26:22 Costs and times 30:00 The Boardgame Game 33:20 Recommendations 38:24 Monopoly facts 39:35 Nicks favourite board games 40:24 Nick 41:11 Draughts Social Media 42:00 Recap of Draughts 42:55 The Weekly Shout 47:49 Weekly thanks 48:10 Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @draughtslondon Instagram: @draughtslondon Facebook: @Draughtslondon Web: www.draughtslondon.com Mentions Talentbanq Big Red Rat Bar @ 26 Leake Street The Soho Grand New York Backyard Cinema Howling Hops East London Liquor Company Crate Hackney Brewery Open Day Boardgames Pandemic, Draughts, Dungeons and Dragons, Battleships, Chess, Hungry Hippos, Timeline, Azul, Scattergories, Balderdash, Atmosphere, Scrabble, Mah Jong, Risk, Operation, Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
For the first episode of a brand-new season, Shout About are back, this time with their friend, Ray Jones. Known all over town as ‘Mr London’, Ray’s career has seen him go from a super connected concierge, via TimeOut and landed him at the doorstep of his own incredible music venture. If you want to hear about the coolest bars in London, the places to go for live gigs, or the up and coming stars in the music scene, look no further than Ray Jones and his ‘banq’ of incredible talent. Venues mentioned: 00:20 Reintroduction in to Shout About London 01:00 Recap of last week 01:40 26 Leake Street – Shout About London’s new venue 07:00 Rat Bar @ 26 Leake Street 10:15 Our three favourite events, we’ve been to since the last episode 16:25 Ray Jones of Talentbanq joins us in the studio 18:15 Ray’s background, including life as a concierge 21:47 TimeOut London 23:04 Launching The TimeOut Card & TimeOut Live 23:40 The Rising Stars Gig 24:24 The Rising Stars 28:55 Sonia Leigh 28:40 Talentbanq 41:45 Biggest challenge 43:00 26 Leake Street (again) 45:00 Rat Bar @ 26 Leake Street 47:00 Biggest Success 56:30 Ray’s favourite bars in London 59:25 Time for a game “7 in 7” – Ray has to guess his own artists 1:09:34 Talentbanq social media handles 1:10:10 Mr London 1:10:45 Recap of Mr London 1:12:37 Tunnel Vision Live / Tunnel Vision unplugged 1:13:40 The Weekly Shout 1:18:39 Thank you’s 1:18:55 Social Media Handles 1:20:05 Enjoy the outro tune Mentions: Studio Boom, Marques Almeida, Adidas – Deerupt Trainer, Fendi (FF Reloaded), Lisa Canny, Red Bull, Danny Price, Rat Bar, The Cans Festival, Gary Alford, Wu Tang Clan, Black Deer Festival, Smart Hospitality, The Great Escape Festival, The Naked Bike Ride, Phoenix Artist Club, The Alley Cat, Cro Bar, The Isle of White Festival, The Hard Rock Café, Hawker House, Sonia Leigh, Café Nero, The Jazz Café, 229 Venue, Belle Roscoe, Joe Slater, Anavae, Belle Roscoe, Ray Waters, The Zipheads, Key West, The Ned, The Spiritual Bar, The Green Note, Lisa Wright, Lots Holloway, Megan O’Neil, Penny Riviera, Joe Slater, Broken Witt Rebels, Waterloo Food Month, London Pride, Her
For the last episode of the series, Shout About meet the great Tony Moore - Music, Art and Development Director at the Bedford in Balham. Tony shares stories from his past, including: his time in Iron Maiden and the Cutting Crew, creating environments for future stars like, Ed Sheeran, KT Tunstall and Paulo Nutini to make their name; and the “Crisis Crossroads” Music Venues are currently facing in London. He also plays us two of his original songs live in the studio. 00:34 Last week on the show 02:00 What the guys have been up to in the last week 06:30 This week’s theme – Live at the Bedford 09:00 Tony Moore in studio, beginning with his back story 10:33 Starting out in Iron Maiden 12:40 Leaving Iron Maiden, joining Tanz Der Youth 14:40 Writing a hit in Holland 15:30 Joining the Cutting Crew 17:54 Starting the Kashmir Club (helping the likes of KT Tunstall, Damien Rice) 19:33 Joining the Bedford in 2003 20:51 How the Bedford has changed over the years (from being known as the “Deadford”) 23:23 The “Crisis Crossroads” for Music Venues in London. Licensing laws and government legislations, forcing them to close. 26:56 Introducing the ‘Agent of Change’ to try and save small venues 28:55 Night time economy and the lack of protection. The demise of Hammersmith. 30:25 Big Challenges: being South of the River, making money with small venues 33:30 Success since being at the Bedford. Including giving gigs to a 17-year-old Paulo Nutini, James Morrison and Jamie T, all before they were famous. 36:36 Cost/Times and dates 38:22 Helping the rise of Ed Sheeran 40:05 Why some artists make it and others don’t 42:45 Who entertains the entertainers, where does Tony go out? 45:44 Soho Radio 48:55 Five favourite bands, including Coffee Pot Drive 50:25 3 Best Gigs Tony has been to, Ben’s favourite two, Stuarts favourite two 53:53 Tony and the Bedford on Social Media 54:30 Tony song 1 57:54 Tony song 2 (not the Blur song) 01:01:01 Wrapping up with Tony Moore 01:01:43 Recap on the interview with Tony 01:04:20 Cheese Board Gate 01:06:08 The Weekly Shout 01:09:50 The Weekly Thanks 01:11:34 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @tonymoore1 Instagram: @tonymoore Facebook: @tonymooremedia Web: www.tonymooremusic.com Mentions Swingers The Monarch The Escapologist Natural History Museum VIP Bus Bars Stationers Hall London Reign Grand Connaught Rooms Battersea Evolution Bloomsbury Bigtop Sorque Productions Awesome Events Paradise Omeara Ray Jones Talent Banq Soho Radio Hope Music The Roundhouse Oscar Pink The Bridgehouse Canning Town Abbey Road Holland Park The Avalon The Latchmere The Tommyfield The Princess Victoria Banana Cabaret Ministry of Sound The Coronet The Music Venues Trust Foy Vance New bar at the W Hotel The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town Byron burger Mr Foggs Inception Group Bunga Bunga Cahoots Coffee Pot Drive Hoxton Town Hall Nordic Matters at the South Bank Centre Winterville House of Burlesque Leicester Square Theatre Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Indoor crazy golf courses are no longer a novelty. They’ve popped up in Hackney, Stratford, Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Stokey, Battersea, even Canary Wharf. But who leads the market? And why? Swingers Co-founder, Matt Grech-Smith, joins Shout About to talk about their journey from a warehouse punt, to the peak of a burgeoning trend. Also, hear some exciting details on their new West London site, due to open March 2018. 00:30 Recap of last weeks episode 02:00 What happens in London last week 09:00 This weeks theme: Swingers 11:00 Introducing Matt from Swingers 12:18 Matts background and growing a student brand 15:04 How that lead to Crazy Golf and the original pop up 16:25 The Institute of Competitive Socialising 17:15 The first site and getting people there 20:30 Initial funding 22:07 The name 23:12 Becoming a permanent venue 25:30 The style of the venue 27:40 Biggest challenges 30:25 Successes 32:00 Getting the right staff 34:25 Costs times and dates 35:47 An in depth description of the new venue opening in March 2018 43:55 Who entertains the entertainers 46:55 Social Media for Swingers 48:10 Recap of Matt from Swingers 50:50 The Weekly Shout 56:34 The Weekly Thank You’s 57:00 Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter:@SwingersLDN Instagram:@SwingersLDN Facebook:@SwingersLDN Web: www.swingersldn.com Venues mentioned: The Bedford Live Talent Banq Long Arm Brewery Shuffle Club Bull in a China Shop Ballie Ballerson Pug L’chateux Zap Space 100 Wardour Street Shuffle Club The Delaunay Hoppers Bob Bob Richard Bob Bob Exchange Mr Foggs Residence Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square Christmas Canopy Market Mike end vintage store Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
It’s episode 15 and we’ve finally accepted that Christmas is here. In this festive episode of the show, Slap Yo Papa founder, Lucie Massey, drops by to talk about their immersive dining experience, The Imaginarium of St Nick. If you’re a fan of soul food, New Orleans, blues music, immersive entertainment or just unique experiences in London, tune in and hear her story. 0:33 Recap of last week 2:30 What happened over the last week in London 11:34 This weeks theme 13:10 Lucie enters the studio 14:10 Lucie’s background 17:06 The first event (and what is soul food) 20:00 Meeting the new partners 21:00 Why Slap Yo Papa 22:35 The Music 24:50 The Imaginarium of St Nick, where to find it and how they got the venue 26:40 Utilising the space when the event isn’t on 27:30 Biggest challenge: finding space in London 29:37 Successes: the audience 30:34 Ben has an idea… 32:08 The concept of the show 33:51 Costs, times and dates 36:40 Who entertains the entertainers 39:00 Social Media 40:21 Recap from Lucie 41:50 The Weekly Shout 50:49 Shout About Social Media Venues mentioned: Shaka Zulu Gilgamesh O’meara Paradise London Live Sonia Leigh Katy Hurt Coffee Pot Drive Nuala The Tap Room Talent Banq Hoxton Underbelly Lisa Wright Lucky Voice Bedford in Balham Soho House The Ned Hunter Penrose Folklore Hackney Hackney city Farm Bad Sports Jaz Café Ronnie Scotts The Round House Hampton Court Palace Peckham Levels Bethnal Greens Working Men’s Club Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
This week on the Shout About London Podcast, Smith and Sinclair invite you to: touch a sound and suck a scent. Melanie was running a singles dating event in Dalston, having mixed success. After dropping some sweets in the party bags one night, everything changed. Four years later, Smith and Sinclair, are leading the way in a brand new market they helped create. See their products in John Lewis, Harvey Nichols or at their awesome pop-up event: The Flavour Gallery, in Hoxton Basement. 0.32 recap of last week 2:00 letter of the week 3:10 What the guys have done in the last week 07:43 This weeks theme: eating cocktails 08:50 Melanie talks about her background 14:47 The first time the edibles were used 17:12 The beginning of the business 18:34 Getting in Harvey Nichols 19:08 Making the edibles like a cocktail 19:45 Manufacturing 21:00 Feeling a connection with a brand 22:30 The mission to grow and being in John Lewis 24:00 The £250 dildo 25:30 Getting the sweets out 27:02 The Flavour Gallery 28:10 The location and artists in the gallery 29:42 Challenges, including the education of the product, manufacturing, legal 32:50 Successes, the team, John Lewis 33:55 Costs, times and dates 36:02 Edible bubbles 37:16 Anything to announce 39:00 Who entertains the entertainers Where does Melanie go for a night out 45:56 Social Media 46:54 Business partners 48:35 A recap of Smith and Sinclair 49:19 The weekly Shout 52:37 Weekly thanks 54:18 Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter:@SmthandSnclr Instagram:@smithandsinclair Facebook:@smithandsinclair Web: www.smithandsinclair.com Venues mentioned: Twickenham Experience The Royal Academy Rocket Drinks fusion Draughts Maneros Dalston Berwick Street Market Harvey Nichols John Lewis Oxford Street Chambers of flavour Hoxton Basement Ballie Ballerson Phoenix Artists Club Big Fish Mischief The play that goes wrong A comedy of a bank robbery Matilda Aladdin Beautiful Talent Banq Sonia Leigh Katy Hurt Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
The ever increasing demand for immersive entertainment has been made abundantly clear in the world of theatre these last few years. Colab take it a step further offering ‘pervasive’ theatre productions, where ‘you, the audience’ directly affect the narrative and even the outcome of the show. London Shuffle Club takes a 15th century game and gives it the modern day, East London, treatment. Get down to the Truman Brewery this Christmas for competition, music, pizza and a maybe even a little booze. 1:34 Review of the week 3:00 Last weeks escapades 11:23 This weeks theme 12:55 Introducing Bertie Watkins Bertie starts by taking us through his background 16:23 What is a producer 18:58 The difference between promenade , immersive and pervasive theatre 20:20 What is Colab Theatre and funding 24:50 VR in theatre 27:05 Locations for these events 28:25 Submit your ideas 29:50 Times and dates for shows at the Colab Factory 32:00 Biggest challenges 33:55 Biggest successes 36:50 Anything to announce? 38:05 Where does Bertie go out? 39:47 Colab social media pages 40:40 A recap of Bertie 43:05 Graeme Hawkins enters the studio A bit on Graeme’s background 50:10 How the Shuffle club idea came about in a bar in Brooklyn 50:55 What is Shuffle board 53:28 What is a snapback 54:15 The first Shuffle Club 55:05 Investors, tax breaks for SCIS 56:20 The second Shuffle Club during Summer 58:50 The Little Shuffle Club and the 3rd pop up this Christmas 1:02:46 Biggest challenges 1:06:38 Biggest success 1:09:05 What is Cornhole 1:10:55 Costs times and dates 1:14:07 Anything to announce 1:15:10 Where does Graeme go out 1:19:06 Social Media for Shuffle Club 1:19:25 A recap 1:20:10 The Weekly Shout 1:23:40 This weeks thank yous 1:24:54 Shout About Social Media 1:25:15 Moving to London You can reach the guests here Twitter:@CoLab_Theatre Instagram:@colabtheatre Facebook:@colabf Web: http://www.crimesceneimpro.com/ttp://ourvodka.com/ourlondon/ You can reach the guests here Twitter:@ldnshuffle Instagram:@ldnshuffle Facebook:@ldnshuffle Web: http://www.crimesceneimpro.com/ttp://ourvodka.com/ourlondon/ Venues mentioned: Talentbanq Coach and Horses Phoenix Artist Club Winter Wonderland The Botanical Boys Southbank Market Jimmy Garcia pop up The BBQ Club Colab Factory The Stag in Camden The Truman Brewery East Dulwich Tavern Franks Brilliant Neon The Yard The Cockneytivity The North Star Homerton Brewers market - Old Spitalfields Market Enter Shikari at Alexandra Palace Blax The Gentleman’s Grooming Club O’meara Escape Entertainment Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
This week on a special bonus edition, Shout About debate (argue) about the best places to go in London. In this, their ‘Anti-Awards’ show, find out where in London is hot for dating, bar crawls, live music and more. 0:32 This week’s them is: Shout About Favourites 2:10 About Awards 10:55 Five bars in London Gordon’s Wine Bar Mr Foggs Covent Garden Cocktail Club The Vault at the Ned Porter House Covent Garden Road House Covent Garden Slim Jims Big Red The Water Poet Howl at the Moon Phoenix Artists Club 18:55 Restaurants The Bleeding Heart J Sheekey Blues Kitchen Poppies in Camden / Soho 21:43 Stretch of Road (Bar crawl) Upper Street The Alma, Islington town house, tap room, slim Jim’s, old kings head, Old Red Lion Theatre Pub, Barrios Radio Bar, Cafe De Paris, Dstrkt Charing Cross Road The Alley Cat Cro Bar The Boderline GAY late Phoenix Artists Club Gordon’s Wine Bar Players Bar (under Charing Cross theatre) Heaven nightclub 25:35 Places to walk your dog Hampstead Heath Holland Park Highgate Woods - The Woodsman Pub 30:34 Favourite Market Borough Market Spitalfields 31:57 Favourite Museum London Film Museum British Museums The V and A 34:24 Best ever London events 2012 Opening ceremony Star Wars Episode 7 wrap party Paul Simon at Hard Rock Calling Secret Cinema Back to the future UFC London Country 2 Country Torture Garden 38:24 Sporting activity London Fight Factory 39:27 Best tube line Northern Line 40:40 Gig venues The O2 Royal Albert Hall Ronnie Scott’s The Bedford in Balham Boston Music Rooms Roundhouse Borderline Jazz Cafe 42:15 Christmas venues Winter wonderland Christmas Market Southbank Ice rink at Somerset House 43:54 Best Rooftops in London The Ned Bird of Smithfield Aviary Rooftop Dalston Roof Park 45:03 Clubs Mahiki Kensington Roof Gardens Annabelle’s The Arch Club Cafe De Paris 47:27 First date place Junkyard Golf Swingers Droughts Proud East 52:38 Second date place The Ned The Curtain Whistle Punks Backyard Cinema 54:50 Worst date place London Eye Nespresso Berwick Street 58:30 Coffee places Coffee Junction Nespresso Berwick Street 1:00:50 Borris Bike places Hyde Park 1:02:38 Worst night out The Book Club 1:08:40 London App Tube Line Tube Exits 1:13:56 Moving to London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
After 10 episodes of interesting guests and our own (intermittent) improvised comedy, we thought it was time to bring in a professional. Lee Apsey joins us at Shout Towers, as he discusses his sell out immersive show: Crime Scene Improvisation. We also Segway through his movie credentials and get nostalgic over 90’s television, interactive board games and of course, comedy. 00:33 Last week’s recap 02:00 Letter of the week 02:45 What the guys have been up to this week 09:39 This week’s theme – Crime Scene Improvisation 10:25 Lee Apsey from Crime Scene Improvisation 10:30 So what is it? (Thinks Whose line is it anyway) 12:30 Lees Background 15:48 How many cast members and who does what 16:40 Irrelevant Segway into ATMOSPHERE (the interactive video boardgame) 19:25 Back to the show, keeping the show on track (ironic) 20:30 Joseph Campbell 22:15 Biggest Challenges 22:55 Successes 24:45 Costs / times and dates 25:55 Lee’s other projects – Writing / Directing and Dark Beacon 27:50 A short discussion on Horror Films 30:09 *Spoiler Alert* 33:24 Other shows Lee works on 33:55 Who entertains the entertainers 39:00 Where to find Lee on social media 40:05 Post interview talk 41:10 The Weekly Shout 45:35 This weeks thanks 47:00 Our social media 47:26 Moving to London You can reach the guests here Twitter:@CrimeSceneImpro Instagram:@crimesceneimpro Facebook:@crimesceneimpro Web: http://www.crimesceneimpro.com/ttp://ourvodka.com/ourlondon/ Venues mentioned: Whistle Punks Zap Space Electroworkz / Islington Metal Works Odeon Camden Everyman Cinema London Zoo Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club Leicester Square Theatre Only Fools and 3 courses Museum of Comedy Market House in Brixton Evans and peel detective agency The Hawksmoor Flight Club Crystal Maze Oxygen Freejumping Zap Space Lord Mayors Fireworks The Ned Coq d’Argent Skylight at Tobacco Docks Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Sonia Leigh and Broken Witt Rebels – Boston Music Rooms Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Bored of the same old places? What if we could show you an Axe Throwing, Slam Dunking, Turbo Bouncing, Front Flipping, Bat **** crazy night out? and all before your first beer! Even better, what if you only needed two places to do it in? This week on the Shout About London Podcast we have Urban Axe Throwing venue Whistle Punks. Hear how a game of bubble football, escalated into slinging axes into wooden targets. Followed by the incredible, brand new, indoor Leisure Park: Zap Space. Both kids and adults can bounce around this dynamic world of adventure; busting front flips into huge foam diving pits, racing down the vertical slides, or slam dunking into the night. Episode 10: ‘Urban Sports’ has landed. 01:40 A recap on the last episode with Open House and Totally Thames 04:18 Review of the Week 04:45 What have Shout About London been up to in the last month 09:00 This week’s theme 10:00 First guests of the day Jools Whithorne and John Nimmons from Whistle Punks 10:40 The London Bubble Football Company and how the guys met 13:00 How Axe Throwing came up 14:26 The original venue 15:24 Expanding out of London 16:45 Why Whistle Punks? 18:00 Beginners are welcome 21:00 How it works 22:10 Health and Safety 23:42 Biggest challenges 24:55 Biggest success 26:40 Costs, time and dates 28:30 Things to announce / the League! 29:55 Who entertains the entertainers Thame Rockets 31:00 Social Media for Whistle Punks 31:20 Recap of the Whistle Punks conversation 32:12 Pol Gallagher from Zap Space 32:37 Pol’s background 34:00 Going it alone 34:50 Pop-up Architecture 36:21 Finding the location and its history 37:15 Why Trampolining 37:45 The bar 40:47 Dress code 41:52 Slam Dunk Zone 42:55 Zen Sen (sensory play for people with special needs) 43:40 Little Zappers 44:07 Burning calories 44:48 Costs, times and dates 47:35 Social Media for Zap Space 48:18 Who entertains the entertainers – Big Red, Kings Head Theatre Pub 51:00 Recap on zap space 52:30 The Weekly Shout Fireworks 54:36 This week’s thanks and Social Media 55:05 Moving to London You can reach the guests here Twitter: @WhistlePunksUK Instagam: @whistlepunks Facebook: @whistlepunks Web: https://whistlepunks.com/ps://openhouselondon.org.uk/ Twitter:@zapspaceLDN Instagram:@zapspaceldn Facebook:@zapspaceldn Web: http://totallythames.org/ Venues & events mentioned this week HSBC office in St James Admiralty House Customs House International Astronauts Congress Ballie Ballerson Backyard Cinema – the Snow Kingdom Sonia Leigh The Borderline Red Rooster in the Curtain Whistle Punks Zap Space The London Bubble Football Company Play On Sport Django Bango The Great Northern Warehouse in Manchester Thame Rockets Pergola on the Roof Brixton Rooftop The Rex Nightclub Pitch Stratford The Curious Fox Old Town Bistro You Me Bum Bum Train Big Red Kings Head Theatre Bar Slim Jims Ally Pally Fireworks 5 guys names Mo at Marble Arch Theatre Skylight at Tobacco Docks Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
What better way for Open House to celebrate its 25th anniversary, than by talking to Shout About London and our educated listeners. We’re also joined by Totally Thames festival, as they discuss some of their favourites, from the 150 events they have in store for Londoners, this September. 0:56 The boys recap last week's show. 2:20 Review of the week 3:10 Some winners of the Hardens Restaurant Awards 7:50 Last weekend 10:48 This week’s theme and guests 12:20 Rosalind from Open City enters the studio 14:10 What is Open House 16:38 Who goes to Open House 18:15 How the tours work 20:25 How they get the venues involved 21:38 Biggest challenge 22:35 Successes 23:43 Costs, times and dates 25:10 Rosalind's picks of the week 184 Shepherds Bush Road Harmondsworth Medieval Barn in Hillingdon Tump 53 - Nature reserve Mews House Shaftesbury Theatre The Tara Theatre in Richmond Lancaster House 28:40 Social Media 29:07 Recap and intro to Hannah Nicholls Totally Thames 30:22 Hannah's background 31:45 What is Totally Thames and the Thames Festival Trust 32:40 Why don't we use the River much in London 34:47 The beginning of the Festival 37:37 How are the events put together 39:44 Challenges & Successes 42:34 Costs, times and dates 43:32 Hannah’s Totally Thames picks of the month (that are left to come) Brunel Museum and tunnel shaft in Rotherhithe Dixie Queen on the Thames 46:00 Social Media 47:20 A recap of Totally Thames 48:10 The Weekly Shout LAPADA - antiques fair Colourscape Music Festival Rough Runner 51:50 This week’s thankyous and Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @OpenHouseLondon Instagam: @OpenHouseLondon Facebook: @OpenHouseLondon2017 Web: https://openhouselondon.org.uk/ Twitter:@TotallyThames Instagram:@TotallyThames Facebook:@TotallyThamesUK Web:http://totallythames.org/ YouTube:Totally Thames Venues & events mentioned this week Hardens Hippodrome Casino Ozone Kiln Cabotte The Bleeding Heart Slim Jims (Angel) The Lighterman The Curtain Vault Gym Pembroke Castle Richmix Banqueting House Castle St Angelo BT Tower 10 Downing Street The Shard The Mudlark in London Bridge London Riviera More London The Scoop Sing for water The Tall Ships festival Future Dust National poetry library at the south bank centre Bascule Chamber Tower Bridge The Phoenix Artists Club Rough Runner Colourscape Music Festival Brunel Museum and tunnel shaft in Rotherhithe Dixie Queen on the Thames 184 Shepherds Bush Road Harmondsworth Medieval Barn in Hillingdon Tump 53 - Nature reserve Mews House Shaftesbury Theatre The Tara Theatre in Richmond Lancaster House Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Join Neil Chivers from LD Communications, as we discuss his newest project, Our London Vodka. Followed by Peter Dunbar, of the infamous Phoenix Artist Club. Hear how the club has been 'entertaining the entertainers' since the 1980's (and how we stole that line for our show). 00:37 A recap of last week with Nick Zuppar and the Beast London 02:45 Letter of the week 03:22 What the guys have been up to in the mid-season break (mainly arguing about boats) 10:40 This week’s theme and guests 11:40 Neil Chivers joins the guys in the studio 12:10 Neil’s background and LD Communications 13:15 What is Our London 20:00 The roll out, after agreeing to do it 22:03 The learning curve 22:31 Why Vodka? 22:54 The competition (Vodka is the most popular spirit in the world) 25:17 The biggest challenge 26:19 The biggest success 27:00 When can the public go and see Our London 28:23 Who entertains the entertainers? What does Neil do for fun outside of Our London 30:40 Neil's involvement at Hard Rock Calling, with Tina Turner, and the Pink Floyd exhibition at the V&A. 35:19 The social media for Our London 36:04 Goodbye Neil, quick recap and hello Peter from The Phoenix 38:35 Welcome to Peter from the Phoenix Artist Club 39:22 The Phoenix Artist Club and the Phoenix Theatre 43:15 Peter's background in theatre 44:35 Things changing at the club since Peter arrived 46:45 Peter setting up his own company, before being asked to join the club 49:02 What is the Phoenix Artist Club 52:10 The difficulties and obstacles of running the Phoenix 53:35 How the Phoenix is a 'Safe space' in Soho 54:25 The biggest success since Peters tenure 57:30 Peter's favourite West End Shows 1:04:56 The Tim Minchin story 01:10:24 Costs, times and dates 01:11:57 The social media for the Club 01:13:52 Goodbye to Peter, and a recap 01:16:00 This weeks thank you's and Shout About contact details 01:17:00 The Weekly Shout 01:18:40 Award winning outro You can reach the guests here Twitter:@OurLondonVodka Instagram:@OurLondon Facebook:@OurLondonVodka Web: http://ourvodka.com/ourlondon/ Twitter: @PhoenixArtistCb Instagam: @ThePhoenixArtsClub Facebook: @PhoenixArtistClub Web: http://phoenixartistclub.com/ Venues mentioned: Thom Thum – Edinburgh Fringe Kyaking down Regents Canal Zip World London ArcelorMittal Orbit London Reel – Ido Portal movie Our London Roof East Holland Park Magpie restaurant (Soho) Pigeon Blixen Spitalfields Market Pink Floyd exhibition at the V&A Milton Keynes Bowl Hyde Park Hard Rock Calling The exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre Leicester Square Theatre Our ladies a perpetual sucker Shit faced Shakesphere Comedy of a Bank Robbery The Criterion Matilda Mouse Trap Women in Black Wicked The GOAT Vanity Von Glow Open House London Thames River Festival Mansion House Lancaster House Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
If you’d heard of its existence, chances are you were excited. Well, finally, it’s time to UNLEASH THE BEAST! Find out how Nick Zapper got the jump on the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle, bringing it to London for the first time this Summer. Follow his journey from Australia, via the circus, to the London Riviera and beyond? 0:42 A recap of last week's show 2:00 Where the guys went at the weekend 5:09 This week’s theme: Unleash the beast 5:51 Nick enters the studio and talks his background in Australia before moving to London 08:35 The birth of the London Riviera 09:20 What is the London Riviera 11:00 The London Bridge city summer festival 12:27 Challenges of doing events in a public location 14:05 Times you can go and check out the entertainment 16:45 What is the beast? (The ultimate bouncy castle for adults) 18:00 Why bring the Beast to London and how Nick got involved 20:40 Nicks favourite places to go 22:27 Future plans for the Beast 23:12 Dates, times and costs of the Beast 23:34 Social media for the Beast and London Riviera 24:04 Tonight at the Riviera 27:05 Nick says goodbye and the guys recap the conversation 29:00 The weekly shout, what's happening in London this weekend 31:55 This weeks thank you's and social media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @London_Riviera Instagram: @London_Riviera Facebook: @TheLondonRiviera Web: www.thelondonriviera.com Venues mentioned: The Hospital club Lost Rivers Elephant The Ned The Kings Arms London Riviera Zip London The Beast Alexandra Palace Shout About London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Every week, life should be a mixture of physical, mental, mystery and skill, with plenty of good food thrown in. On this hilarious, yet educational episode Damian Clarkson, founder of the London Kitchen, drops by to discuss his history and their intriguing plans to make use of the Cabmen’s Shelters (the little green huts). Then Tom Lionetti-Maguire, founder of the Crystal Maze Experience, talks: saving cats, crowd funding, immersive theatre and the perfect number of pints for inspiration. Hidden Treasures 1:34 Acknowledgements and round up of last week 3:16 Letter of the week 4:08 What happened at the weekend 7:18 Who's on this week 8:14 Damian Clarkson talks about his background 11:28 He then discusses his first company, Red Snapper events and how the loss of a major client spelled the end. 12:04 The goal of the London Kitchen 13:18 His biggest struggles 14:15 Mentoring students and how to get a mentor 16:00 The Cabmen's Shelter Fund 17:30 The history of the Cabmen's shelter 20:40 Where does Damian go out 21:50 Social media for Damian 23:09 The London Kitchen franchise in the Middle East 24:52 The London Kitchen and the Crystal Maze 25:44 Ben and Stuart wrap up the interview with the London Kitchen 26:31 Intro to Tom Lionetti-Maguire from the Crystal Maze 27:27 Tom saves a cat on the way to the studio 28:40 Toms background and favourite west end show 29:50 How the Crystal Maze idea can to fruition, using his savings and procuring the rights 31:09 Crowd funding 33:34 If you don't hit your crowd funding target (or go over) 36:05 Looking for a venue 38:20 Designing and building the games (and the process behind it) 39:20 The most frustrating and challenging moments 40:40 The Manchester venue 42:00 The growth of the brand 44:00 Immersive theatre (Secret Cinema and punch drunk experiences) 46:46 Who entertains the entertainers (where Tom goes) 48:40 Prices and dates 49:24 Toms, Crystal Maze social media 50:06 Ben and Stuart debrief all the ridiculous gimmicks used during that interview 50:30 The weekly shout: What’s happening in London this weekend 53:45 This weeks thank you's and Shout About Social Media You can reach the guests here Twitter: @LondonKitchen Instagram: @londonkitchen Facebook: @TheLondonKitchen Web: www.thelondonkitchen.com Twitter: @CrystalMazeHQ Instagram: @thecrystalmaze Facebook: @CrystalMazeHQ Web: www.the-crystal-maze.com Venues mentioned: Lost Rivers Elephant The Ned Howl at the Moon Plush Tents Glamping You me bum bum train Secret cinema You me bum bum train Slim jims The Lexington Islington Academy Ally pally summer fest Country stars in Canary Wharf Serpentine Gallery Magazine restaurant Pride of London Pineapple Studios Shout About London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Imagine being locked in a prison, during World War two, with some of your best friends. All you need to escape is in front of you, if you have the cunning! Brenden Mills, co-founder of Escape Plan Ltd, joins Shout About to talk about how he created a 5* escape game experience, in South London. Followed by Dan Kapp, Marketing Director of the newly refurbished, Queens in West London. Dan talks about how Queens is more than just for Ice Skating and bowling and how they are fast becoming a destination for great food and unique entertainment. Skate to Victory! 0:45 What Shout About learned from last week's episode with Ballie Ballerson founder, Wenny Armstrong. 1:58 Letter of the week 2:48 What happened last weekend for the guys. Including London Pride and British summer time festival. 7:10 This weeks theme 7:54 Brenden from Escape Plan Ltd arrives in the Studio 8:45 When the idea to open an escape room first came to him 09:54 What is Escape Plan? 11:36 The hint system used in the game 13:05 How they got the event off the ground after the initial idea. 14:46 Brenden talks about how they attract their business 16:20 What are some of the player motivations 16:57 What came first the venue or the game? Followed by how they come up with the puzzles. 18:00 Working out the difficulty levels of each problem the guests have to solve. 19:35 Biggest challenges 21:02 Biggest Success 22:53 Where are they taking the brand next 25:45 Brenden discusses how his family heritage has worked its way into the war theme 27:50 Costs / times and dates 28:57 Where does Brenden hang out 32:30 Social media for Escape Plan Ltd 33:58 Ben and Stuart recap the Escape Plan conversation. 35:01 Dan Kapp from Queens is in the studio, starting with the name and branding of the venue. So, what is it? 36:33 How long has it been on London 37:38 How Dan got involved 38:20 What's changed since the refurb in 2016 39:20 The importance of making the venue a destination beyond just the bowling and ice skating 41:10 Biggest achievement 43:48 Where the brand is heading 44:50 Ice hockey 47:50 What else can you do on the ice 49:33 Costs times and dates 52:38 Where Dan goes out 55:05 Social Media 55:40 What's coming up at Queens (including ice karting) 56:40 Ben and Stuart wrap up with: The Weekly Shout You can reach the guests here Facebook: @EscapePlanLtd Twitter: @EscapePlanLtd Web: escapeplanltd.com Twitter: @Queens_Ice_Bowl Instagram: @Queens_Skate_Dine_Bowl Facebook: @QueensIceAndBowl Web: www.queens.london Venues mentioned: Freedom Soho Sonia Leigh Phoenix Artists Club British Summer Time Festival The Curtain London Pride Vanity Von Glow Brixton Roof Top Imperial War Museum Archimedes inspiration Time run Escape entertainment Draughts Swingers Bounce Meat Liquor Ice skating at Somerset House Soho House Dirt burger Chicken Shop The ned Cafe Monico Louis Cubit square One new change Queen of Hoxton Last days of Shoreditch South bank centre African Eutopian Cider Dog at the miller pub in London Bridge Park Chinois Zip World London Uba Market Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London www.shoutabout.london
Straight Up Ballers For Episode 4 we have one of the creative minds behind London’s crazy, visually stunning, ball-pit cocktail bar – Ballie Ballerson! The show features the effervescent Wenny Armstrong. For aspiring entrepreneurs and promotors, there are some absolute gems in her story. Wenny gives us a small glimpse into her creative, entrepreneurial mind; discussing past events, licencing restrictions, making the most of dead stock and going viral! We also hear about the plans for the future, as well as some hilarious anecdotes on ball hygiene and things to do in London. Always doing things her way, Wenny is a Straight Up Baller! 0:45 What the guys learned from last week's episode with Paul Barham from Flight Club 02:55 What happened last weekend, cool venues visited, what's was good and what wasn't. 10:55 This week’s theme 11:28 Wenny Armstrong joins the guys in studio 11:45 Wenny's talks about her job, before running her own business 14:05 The first event Wenny put on: Django Bango. How she saw the opportunity to take over an airsoft range, that was closed at the weekend. The licensing issues and PR to grow the attention. 18:10 Why Django finished 18:45 The next two nights Wenny ran in Vauxhall 20:00 What is Ballie Ballerson? Finding the venue was first! 20:12 Why make a Ballpit cocktail bar? 21:19 The importance of ‘hero shots’ 22:19 The difference between balls and the ‘squidge’ test. 23:30 Waiting for press. 25:50 Capacities and how it works 26:50 Biggest challenges 27:35 The ball pit cleaning machine! 28:36 Lost property in over 250,000 balls 29:45 Biggest success and the reason for the longevity (expecting 3 months, to now already over 10) 32:15 The new site at Box Park in Shoreditch 32:45 Going viral (over 60 million views) 34:00 More on Boxpark and why that was such a good business decision for them 35:42 Costs and dates 36:25 The night owls 37:36 Something to announce: a brand new venue with 1,000,000 balls!!! 39:20 Who entertains the entertainers – What Wenny and her friends do in their free time 42:30 Stuart gets a lesson in how the tide works 43:50 How to catch up with Ballie Ballerson on social media 45:00 Ben and Stuart say goodbye to Wenny and recap the conversation 46:20 The weekly Shout! What’s on this weekend! 48:07 This week’s thank you list 48:40 A new Zombie experience coming to London 50:22 A banging outro tune You can reach the guests here Instagram: BallieBallerson Facebook: ballieballersonlondon Twitter: ballieballerson Venue’s mentioned Spirit land Buddha bar Bunga Bunga Inception Group Aspall tennis classics Henley Regatta Play on Sports The Yard in Vauxhall Box park Apocalypse zombie Shout About London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Let’s talk about Flight Club! Episode 3 is the first episode of the series dedicated to just one guest. Hear the fascinating story behind the birth of Flight Club. Emerging as one of the market leaders in social experiences, Flight Club took off thanks to a clear vision, ground breaking technology and a partnership willing to put “all our chips on the table” COO Paul Barham joins Ben and Stuart on the Shout About London Podcast, for a candid conversation on his new life of running bars, ‘social darts’ and building a business. 0:45 What Ben learned from last week. And yet another correction. 4:20 What the guys did at the weekend, recommendations of cool places to go. 7:16 This week’s theme 8:00 Paul from Flight club 9:36 Why darts is so good socially 13:12 How they first thought of darts 15:03 When it first got serious 16:11 Searching for the holy grail, automatic scoring in darts 21:07 Why the premium environment 24:22 Biggest challenges - how they raised the finance 27:30 How the brand will grow going forward 28:30 ANNOUNCEMENT: The newest venue opening overseas 29:18 Who came up with the name Flight Club 29:48 The launch of the Bloomsbury venue 31:00 Where Paul goes out 32:40 Corporate events at the venue and tournament mode 34:10 How to book. Walk in tournaments. 38:00 Shout About London give you ‘the weekly shout’. What's happening in London this weekend. 41:07 How to find Shout About on line You can reach the guests here Instagram: flightclubdarts Facebook: flightclubdarts Twitter: flightclubdarts Shout About London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
Hear from Nick Stephenson, who is responsible for the first 'David Bowie Walking Tour of Brixton'. As a special treat he also gives us a live studio performance. A Bowie track (naturally) and an original. Then, Dan Atkins of Champagne Tours London calls in, to talk about his newest project: VIP Bus Bars 0.34 What the guys learned from last weeks episode: the Battle of the beaches 1.44 Feedback from last week 5.11 What happened this weekend 08:37 Nick Stephenson enters the studio 10:06 Nick talks about why he moved to London 10:41 Why is to so difficult to have longevity when running acoustic nights in London. Followed by the difficulty of getting venues to promote your own gigs 13:47 The David Bowie walking tour. Where the idea came from, how it got started. 17:06 Dates and times you can go to the David Bowie Walking tour and how to get tickets 17:44 Nick plays a David Bowie cover 21:05 Nicks favourite places and things to do in London 25:00 Nick plays his second song, an original track, requested but Stuart. 29:28 How to find Nick on line 31:31 Costs of the tours, and a repeat of the times (which Nick had actually already mentioned) 33:12 Nicks movements this week for live gigs - The Greyhound in Kew on Sunday - 17:30 (All Nicks upcoming gigs can be found on this link http://www.bandsintown.com/NickStephensonMusic ) 35:59 Ringing Dan Atkins from Champagne Tours London/ VIP Bus Tours 37:00 Dan talks about his business, how long they've been going 38:08 The Journey for the guests on board Champagne Tours London 40:16 How the idea came along 41:21 The importance of mentors 42:11 How to get on board, via private bookings, or an open experience on the last Friday of every month. 42:54 The new project: VIPBusBars 45:04 Dan's past life 46:40 His favourite places in London 48:46 How to find/follow/book the Bus 51:25 Shout About wrap up the show with special thanks goes to... 52:25 How to contact us You can reach the guests here Instagram: nickstephensonmusic Facebook: nickstephensonmusic Twitter: nfstephenson Picture of Nick, taken from www.nickfstephenson.com Instagram: champagnetourslondon Facebook: champagnetourslondon Twitter: vipbusbars Shout About London Give us a Shout on #ShoutAbout Instagram: ShoutAboutLondon Facebook: ShoutAboutLDN Twitter: ShoutAboutLDN Instagram: ShoutaboutStuart Please subscribe and rate us! Want to talk about the show? Got an idea for guests? Want to promote your event? Contact us on any of the above, or: info@shoutabout.london http://ShoutAbout.London
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