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In this podcast, Sebastian de Souza serialises his new novel 'Stuck'. George Eldridge thought he was coming home for Sunday lunch. But when the residents of the village of Little Lockage, Somerset (Population 300, Average Age 70yrs) take it upon themselves to quarantine the village and close its borders completely against the coronavirus pandemic, it seems George (22yrs) is stuck in accidental isolation with his wacky parents in a village made up of eccentric aristocrats, effete farmers, Vietnam veterans and pugilist priests (to name a few). The coronavirus is terrifying for everyone. If - like me and George - you're feeling worried, depressed or anxious about it, or your just fed up with being in quarantine (accidental or otherwise!) then try listening to 'Stuck'. I hope listening to it will lift your spirits as much as writing it is lifting mine. 'Stuck' is written read and produced by Sebastian de Souza. Theme Music, 'Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries' by Jack Hylton. Cover Art by Bannister. It is a One Of The Good Guys production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sebastian de Souza


    • Jul 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES
    • 4 SEASONS


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    Latest episodes from Stuck

    STUCK Live! @ UAlbany - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 32:24


    In part two of this two-episode series, the STUCK team keeps it going live (via Zoom) with a second class of undergrads at University at Albany to discuss even more questions the students face as they leave campus and launch into their careers. This time, Damian and Rachelle answer everything from how visible we should be on social media to what it means to be entering the virtual workforce in the midst of the pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    STUCK Live! @ UAlbany - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 30:00


    In part one of this two-episode series, the STUCK team goes live (via Zoom) with a class of undergrads at University at Albany to discuss the burning questions we all face when we step off of the college campus and into the working world. From standing out on a resume to finding your "passion," Rachelle and Damian tackle it all in their usual book-or-gut style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    George Goes for a Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 46:47


    Horrified to discover they have been joined in isolation by an unwanted guest, George decides to leave the house and go for a walk. Little does he know that someone else has had exactly the same idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    George Stays In Bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 44:42


    Having not been able to escape his parents and the village of Little Lockage, and feeling envious of all his friends in isolation in London, George resolves to stay in bed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Control Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 14:02


    In a time of so much uncertainty, find out how you can create a sense of stability in the moment-to-moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Playing The Long Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 12:46


    This is now officially a marathon and not a sprint. Find out how to help those around you while continuing to care for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blurred Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 12:24


    Work blurs into home life and home blurs into work. Find out how to stay productive and have human connection while trying to navigate the new normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    George Gets Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 49:33


    George comes home from university to visit his mum and dad for Sunday lunch. To his great surprise and dismay, while he's eating his university closes and the country goes into lockdown. Now he's stuck, in accidental isolation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Prioritize This

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 15:20


    Carina loves her new job and her boss, but isn't sure how to balance contradictory priorities in her day-to-day. Damian & Rachelle discuss how she can find the right rhythm that will let her be responsive while still carving out enough time to find her flow state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hello, Can Anybody Hear Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 14:19


    When Jasper was hired, management assured him that his ideas were invaluable and that their door was always open. A year of suggestions and business-as-usual later, he’s left wondering.. “Are my best ideas just falling on deaf ears?” Tune in to hear Rachelle & Damian’s tough love on how, when it comes to effecting change, it may not always be about you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Lateral Lunges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 14:31


    Eva's spent her entire career climbing one ladder and now thinks she wants to jump to a whole new one. But how can she know it's the right move? And will switching lanes mean she has to start all over again? In this episode, hear Rachelle & Damian's take on what you can take with you when you're thinking of leaving it all behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 14:49


    Emily’s been out of work for 6 months searching for that next great gig and she’s looking to Damian and Rachelle for advice on how to keep spirits high when the outlook can feel a little grim. Tune in to hear how maintaining a positive mindset impacts not only you, but your ultimate success in landing your dream job too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dealing With Slackers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 14:22


    It’s a small company, you’ve got a coworker conflict, and there’s no HR—recipe for disaster or opportunity? Tune in to hear Rachelle and Damian’s advice on where to turn to when it feels like there’s nowhere to turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Define Doormat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 14:49


    Jamie’s stellar at her job. But that’s also made her a catch-all for endless to-dos outside of her role. Find out how being great at what you do doesn’t have to mean you do everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Season 3: Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 7:17


    Season 3 of STUCK is on its way! Check out this teaser to hear Damian and Rachelle chat with Robbie Caploe, Publisher at Cynopsis—the Entertainment and Media Newsletter powerhouse and our partner for this season. Get a sneak peek at the Gen Z & Millennial workplace issues they’ll be tackling this season when our first episode launches on October 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Boss or Friend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 11:25


    Joaquin got a promotion. Awesome. But now he has to manage his friends. Not awesome. Find out how he can do this successfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Building a Work/Life Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 13:30


    Damian and Rachelle help a non-profit manager think about how she can maintain a balance for her and her staff while they are busy supporting communities in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When Should You Cut and Run?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 13:35


    Joanne is three months into her new job and it's not going well. Should she quit now or dig in and give it some time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Presence Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 12:57


    What does "Executive Presence" mean? Find out how this young executive can develop this elusive, but critical, quality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mistakes Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 13:16


    Megan has made a few mistakes recently and is stressing out about what to do. Find out if she should she own up to them or just lay low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When Work is Boring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 13:38


    Matt is bored sick in his job, but he is paid well and comfortable. Find out how he can get more motivated so that he is living life to the fullest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Season 2 Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 1:30


    We're thrilled to announce Season Two of STUCK will be coming your way soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wonder Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 13:24


    With so few women in leadership roles on Broadway, how does this woman help carve out a pathway for others to follow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hierarchy Schmierarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 14:14


    A performing arts non-profit VP wants to develop her talented team while facing challenges around career growth and money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Truth to Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 11:27


    Damian and Rachelle offer advice on giving honest feedback to a senior colleague while allowing them to save face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Keeping Up with the Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 14:39


    Rachelle and Damian give ideas to a manager looking to keep up with the ever-changing technology landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cultures of Inclusivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 13:55


    Listen in to hear as Rachelle and Damian discuss the art of creating an inclusive culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stay out of the Trenches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 12:50


    When you are a senior leader at a young Ad company, how do you stay at 30k feet and out of the trenches? Listen in to hear micro-actions to help this leader grow the business and still have a finger on the pulse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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