Podcasts about Butlins

Send us a textOur latest guest is the one and only Robbie Knox! If you're familiar with @meggarobbie you probably first saw him on cult football morning show Soccer AM, but if you missed the 90s/00s he can now be found trading as an influencer extraordinaire.Robbie was kind enough to spare us an hour or so as we attempted to pick his brains on all things cars and car nostalgia. Naturally this did veer away from cars rather a lot, including why Butlins is like Center Parcs without the trees. Circus marketing campaigns. And who has the hardest water in their area, Jon or Robbie? Find this particularly whacky episode and all the others on Apple, Spotify and YouTube or tune in at mydadscar.co.ukSupport the showWe'd love you to hear and share your stories, please tag and follow us on social media. www.instagram.com/mydadscar_podcastwww.Facebook.com/mydadscar podcastwww.buymeacoffee.com/mydadscarIf you'd like to support the podcast and are able to, you can ‘buy us a coffee' which will help towards costs of hosting and purchasing equipment to allow us to record guests in person, rather than just on zoom. Get in touch with us direct - MyDadsCarPodcast@gmail.com

Town win again! Bruce abandons you for Butlins. Season Tickets are announced and Alex has a game for once! The lazy git. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for downloading episode 59 of our podcast!!  Mr & Mrs G return with a fun episode, bulging with more content than Mrs's G's bra!!They talk through their group trip weekend at Butlins Adult Weekender, at a new location in Skegness!! They talk about the 'CCC', (COCKtail Caravan Clamber) incredibly involving spanking benches and queening chairs!!! The weekend also inspires a chat about initiating kissing, moving it on to more, and also how to deal with the fear of rejection; probably a great chat for anyone new to lifestyle.A very sexy evening leading to an anal adventure, and the after effects the next day!! Mrs G's growing kink interests, and also how for some couples, is swinging actually best left as a fantasy rather than a reality.Another entertaining episode to hopefully spark your own discussions or thoughts, with their usual lighthearted and fun chat, this is an honest and open account of where they are in their journey into the lifestyle.  You'll feel like you're sat in a hotel bar with long term friends having a sexy discussion!    Contact us at:    Email: '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sexlessswingers.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'    X / Twitter: '@sexlessswingers'    FabSwingers - 'The_Sexless_Swingers'    SwingHub - 'TheSexlessSwingersUK' SwingHub Community Page - 'TheSexlessSwingersPodcast'Please note, explicit adult theme of a sexual nature are discussed and this podcast is for 18+ only.    Credit for mentions (please note, ALL products/events discussed on the podcast are purchased at the full advertised price, and so any reviews are fully honest, independent and authentic):    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and exit music via Pixabay - Track: Summer Trip with a Guitar - Artist: Sweet KR 

What a hilarious episode this week's is...Hear about a past celeb guy, Lauren tried keeping secret. We also chat about Bianca Censori and Butlins weekenders! And...do you prefer a finger or a lick? If you want extra episodes then subscribe on Apple or sign up to our Patreon - Patreon.com/niptuckpod. You can email us - hello@niptuckpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

❤️ If you want to experience this episode in vision and if you want extra content then you can head over to my YouTube channel @katiepriceyoutube   My niece, Olive, is 12 weeks old now and I was Soph's birthing partner. We look back at that day and all the talk of babies is making me broody. I want another baby!!   We also chat about my big bangers!! No, not those big bangers cheeky. I've recorded some club classics to sing at Butlins.    You can get in touch with the show TheKatiePriceShow@hotmail.com   Music courtesy of Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Treatment room tonight, we have a brilliant guest who has a massive love for non-league football, editing & writing. He is the founder of Through the Turnstile of non-league football and the all-new Park to Pitches magazine. He recently won gold at the Football content awards for best non-league editorial. We talk to Christian to find out where his love for non-League football came from and going from watching Gillingham to non-league football. How he created Through the Turnstile of non-league football and the growth the page has had. Also, the new recent Park to Pitches magazine and how it has taken off in the footballing world. FOLLOW US ON! INSTAGRAM @nonleaguetreatmentroom TWITTER @nonleaguetreat TIKTOK @nonleaguetreatmen YOUTUBE – The Non League Treatment Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 98 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Ian Brannan joins Sam and Mark to talk about ghost stories, corporate scripts with a twist, sports commentators, saucy photos and a festive prawn ring!! Genuinely all life is in this podcast! Subscribe today!Our VO question this week is all about the value of networking, and what a chance meeting might bring to your business!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1This trunk had two neat brass locks, one left, one right, along the front of the lid. Ethel, after fumbling, opened the first – then, so great was her hurry to know what might be within that she could not wait but slipped her hand in under the lifted corner. She pulled out one pricelessly lacy top of what must be a bridal-veil, and gave a quick laugh – must not this be an omen? She pulled again, but the stuff resisted, almost as though it were being grasped from inside the trunk.Script 2A long, long time ago, organic remains were safely stored deep within our planet;Where it turned into carbon compound.Let's fast forward to the industrial revolution, when we first discovered that we could use this carbon to fuel our societies.But there's a catch.Every carbon particle we burn, turns into a CO2 molecule, that is filling up the atmosphere.Which is bad news for our planet — and for us.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Ian Brannan is a Voiceover artist, radio presenter, producer and also sports commentator, based in the North East of England and originally from Yorkshire. He's voiced international TV commercials for Lavazza coffee and Booking.com, you can hear him instore in ASDA or Spar, on the phone to Butlins or E.On, as well as corporate work for some of the worlds biggest brands including Airbus, BMW, Panasonic and once upon a time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen.Ian's background is in radio where in a career of nearly 30 years (which surely can't be right) he's been a presenter and audio producer from the Guardian Media Group, and on brands such as Heart & Smooth Radio. He's also a presenter on BBC Local Radio in the north too. In addition to this he's also an independent podcast producer, a lead commentator in the motorsport of Speedway, and is currently in the process of becoming an Adobe certified video editor & producer. Ian's Website Ian's Facebook page @ianbrannan_ on Instagram @ianbrannan on Twitter Resources:Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio...

Gav and James dive bag into the mail bag to tackle this week's most pressing issues including the Sleep Token backlash from Download fans and why our two promoters will never, ever work together… unless there's a Butlins to hire.We go again, every Thursday morning.Lou's Brews, use the code POD15 for 15% off your order - https://www.lousbrews.co.ukMeliora Software, Elevate your fans event experiences with festival and event apps by Meliora Software. - https://meliora.eventsSynertec, smarter, more efficient, more reliable, and less costly ways to create, distribute and manage important communications - https://synertec.co.ukWe go again, every Thursday morning.

On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about:  Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do.  A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans. Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA! Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/    

Ian Hunter – an image so familiar you'd recognise his silhouette - now lives in Connecticut and he's just released expanded versions of two of his best-selling solo albums, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic and Short Back N' Sides. He's 85, born before any of the Beatles. We talk to him here about life growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s when your father's a copper and “music wasn't allowed in the house”, and touch upon … … the debt he owes Freddie ‘Fingers' Lee. … café jukeboxes full of Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino. … beating 165 acts at a talent contest at Butlins. … the record that made the Beatles (which they didn't write). … “a two-piece corduroy suit, open-toed sandals, overweight …”: the Mott the Hoople audition. … Bowie playing All The Young Dudes – “a monster” – cross-legged on the floor in Denmark Street after they'd turned down Suffragette City. … why Hendrix was thrown out of Regent Sound studios. … playing the Reeperbahn in 1963. … recording ‘Schizophrenic' with three members of the E Street Band. … “Do you want a cuddle?” The Mick Ronson recording method. … the good thing about Covid. … watching punk bands with Mick Jones. … plus a ‘dyed-black' Ford Anglia and the Greatest Record Ever Made. Order Ian's re-released albums here:Buy link: https://ianhunter.lnk.to/sbnsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Hunter – an image so familiar you'd recognise his silhouette - now lives in Connecticut and he's just released expanded versions of two of his best-selling solo albums, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic and Short Back N' Sides. He's 85, born before any of the Beatles. We talk to him here about life growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s when your father's a copper and “music wasn't allowed in the house”, and touch upon … … the debt he owes Freddie ‘Fingers' Lee. … café jukeboxes full of Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino. … beating 165 acts at a talent contest at Butlins. … the record that made the Beatles (which they didn't write). … “a two-piece corduroy suit, open-toed sandals, overweight …”: the Mott the Hoople audition. … Bowie playing All The Young Dudes – “a monster” – cross-legged on the floor in Denmark Street after they'd turned down Suffragette City. … why Hendrix was thrown out of Regent Sound studios. … playing the Reeperbahn in 1963. … recording ‘Schizophrenic' with three members of the E Street Band. … “Do you want a cuddle?” The Mick Ronson recording method. … the good thing about Covid. … watching punk bands with Mick Jones. … plus a ‘dyed-black' Ford Anglia and the Greatest Record Ever Made. Order Ian's re-released albums here:Buy link: https://ianhunter.lnk.to/sbnsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Hunter – an image so familiar you'd recognise his silhouette - now lives in Connecticut and he's just released expanded versions of two of his best-selling solo albums, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic and Short Back N' Sides. He's 85, born before any of the Beatles. We talk to him here about life growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s when your father's a copper and “music wasn't allowed in the house”, and touch upon … … the debt he owes Freddie ‘Fingers' Lee. … café jukeboxes full of Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino. … beating 165 acts at a talent contest at Butlins. … the record that made the Beatles (which they didn't write). … “a two-piece corduroy suit, open-toed sandals, overweight …”: the Mott the Hoople audition. … Bowie playing All The Young Dudes – “a monster” – cross-legged on the floor in Denmark Street after they'd turned down Suffragette City. … why Hendrix was thrown out of Regent Sound studios. … playing the Reeperbahn in 1963. … recording ‘Schizophrenic' with three members of the E Street Band. … “Do you want a cuddle?” The Mick Ronson recording method. … the good thing about Covid. … watching punk bands with Mick Jones. … plus a ‘dyed-black' Ford Anglia and the Greatest Record Ever Made. Order Ian's re-released albums here:Buy link: https://ianhunter.lnk.to/sbnsFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and pantomime legend Christopher Biggins reveals all his travel secrets with Tanya Rose. Biggins shares his first days as a Dame at Butlins, how you can go to New York on a small budget and the extraordinary experience of seeing the Terracotta Warriors in China. Discover the charity dinner hosted Bill Clinton and Sir Elton John, why a cruise is Biggins' favourite way to travel and the importance of getting travel insurance. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Easter Island, ChileCornwall, UKButlinsCafé Carlyle, New YorkCarnegie Deli, New YorkThe Hilton, The MaldivesShanghai, ChinaSaint Petersburg, RussiaLa Petite Maison, Nice, France Mekong River, VietnamPhnom Penh, CambodiaSaigon, VietnamToyoko, Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proud Scott Allan Doran is the son of a scottish miner. He decided at the age of 16 that he didn't want to go down the pit. He applied for and was successful in his application to join the metropolitan police cadets.During his cadet service he carried out a variety of attachments including an attachment at Stoke Mandeville where he met Jimmy Saville!Allan vividly recalls the murder of his class mate Steven Tibble by Liam Quinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephen_Tibble Policing in the Met was fantastic for Allan. He did so many great things they even taught him to drive!He was posted to Acton where he worked within a very diverse community and every officer worked as a team. The camaraderie went beyond the shift times and there was a social side of police work.Having passed his Sergeants exam his score was sufficiently high enough Allan was able to apply for the special course a Bramshill. He was unsuccessful and to this day Allan believes that his normal Scottish education he was not deemed to be suitable.Australian woman from UCL had been stabbed by an attacker in central London enquiries identified the suspect and his mental health issues were such that he had a hatred for Tartan! Former officer John Birbeck went onto claim this investigation as a success much to the amazement of Allan.Allan served as part of the team investigating the Brixton riot in 1981 identifying and arresting suspect for local officers to deal with.He went to West Yorkshire on the miners strike despite having no public order experience. He recalls his visit to the pit in Scotland when I saw his father working below ground and knew the struggles the miners faced so his approach to the striking miners was very reflective.Following a meeting with career development he made the decision to move back to Scotland a variety of roles and eventually joined Butlins as head of personnel. After 10 years he was made redundant and moved to the USA under the fullbright scheme. Having arrived he began to teach at a school in Maine.His return to UK gave him opportunity and ran his own company and eventually went into politics. He was elected as a SNP Member of Parliament this gave him opportunity to raise the question of prosecution for the man behind the murder of Yvonne Fletcher in 1984. Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak refused to intervene and release vital information.Allan served on the standards committee and was present during the investigation into Boris Johnson took place following party gate. Allan holds the view that Boris should have gone to prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Season Is Always Your Best with David Hines. I chat with returning guest..David Hines about his time working for Butlins and his book...The First Season Is Always Your Best. We talk about UK comedy Hi-De-Hi, what he loved about working there and more. Please rate and review. Order David's book via Amazon at. https://amzn.eu/d/0ineHbrc

Millions of us heading off on holiday across the UK and the rest of the world in the next few weeks. John and Rachel take a closer look at where we go on holiday, how this has changed and the impact it has on local residents and the environment.Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about trendy@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of us heading off on holiday across the UK and the rest of the world in the next few weeks. John and Rachel take a closer look at where we go on holiday, how this has changed and the impact it has on local residents and the environment.Hosts: John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about trendy@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I'll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin's! Please, join me this Sunday.

Season 7 - Episode 6Hello, my spectral spectators! Clinton Baptiste here, currently performing in the hauntingly beautiful city of Cambridge.We kick things off with my tour manager, Harry, and I having a natter about the local spa—always a highlight on tour. It's a place where the waters are so soothing, you'd think they were blessed by a friendly ghost.Then, Linda chimes in with a spooky tale about George Michael Lamberti, the George Michael lookalike performer. Was it good? We dive into the world of George Michael and pop music, reminiscing about the good old days. The way he channels George, you'd swear there's something supernatural about it!Next, we tackle some problems from the magazine Fate and Fortune. First up, a troubling tale about a drug-taking sex-obsessed husband. How can one stop the sex when it's too much? It's a problem that even the spirits are puzzled by. Then, a problem about a gambling addiction that's causing havoc, almost as if the cards themselves were cursed.We're thrilled to introduce Luke Goddard from the Southend Palace Theatre, followed by a recording of an interview with him. Always a pleasure to have a chat with folks from the theatre world, where every stage might just be haunted.Then, we share a heartwarming story about someone who rang the wrong number and ended up marrying that person—proof that fate works in mysterious ways, perhaps guided by unseen hands.We also read out an email from Anne Bristoe about her time at Butlins. Less spooky, more about Titan the robot from Butlins. Strange and fascinating, indeed! Not sure what that's all about to be honest!?Finally, we wrap up with a truly eerie story about the appearance of a hanging man in an alcove. A mother ignores her daughter's pleas that he exists, even when the school gets involved. It's a tale that sends shivers down your spine and makes you wonder about the things we cannot see.Stay tuned for an episode filled with laughter, chills, and the otherworldly advice you've come to love.Keeeep Spookin' my friends.Clint.xCredits:Kathrine BoyleHarry GriffinLuke Goddard at the Palace TheatreAnne Bristoe & Titan the robot• Podcast produced by Laurie Peters from Peters-Fox.• Share your own spooky stories at clinton@clintonbaptiste.com• Find more Clinton Baptiste merchandise at Ko-fi• Follow Glowe on Instagram at @glowexx• Learn more about Laurie Peters at laurie-profile-page.webflow.io• TOUR DATES: www.clintonbaptiste.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast! Rachel, your dedicated host, is back to share her latest adventures in navigating the world as a keto vegan. In this episode, Rachel talks about her recent experience at her cousin's wedding, where she faced yet another challenge with the food options—or lack thereof—for vegans. Unfortunately, there were no keto vegan options, and to make matters worse, the vegan dishes she requested were gone by the time she arrived. This marks the second wedding where she's encountered this issue, and it's starting to get quite frustrating. Rachel also recounts her trip to Butlins for an Adult Big Weekender. Thankfully, the food situation was slightly better due to the availability of a small kitchen, allowing her to bring her own food. Despite this, she ended up trying a not-so-great vegan burger at one of the pubs and later broke keto for a surprisingly enjoyable Vegan Royale at Burger King, which she suspects was more enjoyable due to a few too many G&Ts. On a brighter note, Rachel shares her visit to VK Diner in Waterlooville, a fantastic spot her daughter discovered. This diner specialises in vegan ‘dirty' food and offers a refreshing change with its extensive menu, giving Rachel more than just one or two options to choose from. Join Rachel as she delves into these stories and reflects on the ongoing challenges and occasional triumphs of being a keto vegan in a world that's still catching up. Key Takeaways In Rachel's recent experience weddings & vegan don't seem to go well together. Rachel had a bit of a rant, nothing to do with the champagne or G&Ts! Find out what Rachel thought of the Burger King Vegan Royale. The VK Diner is perfect for vegans and you can do keto there too. Link below. Best Moments “I did take some smoky almonds with me just in case there was nothing else to eat.” “I forgot about the smoky almonds!” “This is my fabulous cousin.” “Who's not keto or vegan… yet!” “Are you really doing a podcast?!” “When I went to the BBQ for my vegan food… it had all gone!” Key Takeaways 30-50 words, 4-6 takeaways from the episode Find 4-6 moments from the episode and summarise main points from each.  Summarise info from the episode rather than hinting at what is to come. Use this to support the listen that has already happened. Best moments 20-40 words, 4-6 moments from episode Highlight best quotes, tweetable and valuable things that each participant has said.  Can serve as a means of promoting the listen but really should be viewed more as a way to let listeners easily find and share the quotes that they loved. Ensure they are full sentences that would be interesting if read alone. Valuable Resources The VK Diner, Waterlooville: https://vkonline.co.uk/ For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how   Host Bio Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle. Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067 Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk https://theketovegan.podbean.com/  

From the Isle of Wight via Butlins and cruise ships, Kerry Bowler has a background in entertainment. She has now settled in North Cyprus using her many talents and teaches fitness classes

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling, Butlins, single mums, family businesses, Dragon's Den, Desert Island Discs, Strictly, money, mistakes, ethical investments and the legendary elephant, Mountain Bull. Twitter: @DeborahMeaden Instagram: @deborahmeaden Deborah's website Deborah on Desert island Discs Big Green Money Show Tusk Concrete Cowboy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willa is back this week as himself and Eric chat about their summers in Butlins, the magic of old VHS renting shops and whether or not older drivers should have to retake their driving test to keep their license. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another marathon session as Credable and DJ Bliss play back to back at Southport Weekender in Butlins at a private party for 2024! Enjoy the different vibes live in the mix! For bookings: steven@ReleaseDRiddim.com or Whatsapp +447950715598

It's the new years eve special!  One song disco resolutions Bad drinks Butlins Entertainers Fifty shades of weird Clarkson Am I austistic W*nking walrus Enjoy!  Thanks to everyone who writes in every week!  Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https://www.patreon.com/bwtbpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holiday season is in full swing and boutique windows are glittering on Rodeo Drive. So who better to talk to right now than the famed window dresser, Simon Doonan!When he was creative director at Barney's, Doonan never missed an opportunity for maximal effect with storefront displays that transformed fashion retail into spectacle. Now he is a writer and eminence on all things style-related – and he has released a new book about design at full volume.Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors, features lavish spaces around the world: from opulent Old World interiors to a Bel Air bedroom with no surface untouched, by Kelly Wearstler, the candy colored Trixie Motel in Palm Springs by Dani Dazey, and Doonan's own bedazzling New York apartment, designed by his husband Jonathan Adler.Guest host Frances Anderton talks with Doonan on the season-closer of Rodeo Drive - The Podcast about why you can never layer on too much, and how Maximalism is right at home in Los Angeles, dating “from Busby Berkeley to Tiny Naylor's coffee shop,” and on to today's spectacular concerts by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Harry Styles. “We live in such a visual world that minimal decor doesn't mean anything online or on your phone or on TikTok” says Doonan. “Everything has to be maximal, and LA is at the center of the culture in so many ways.”Doonan recalls an encounter with the larger-than-life Tony Duquette at his home Dawnridge, in Beverly Hills. Duquette, a prolific designer whose resume includes creating costumes and sets for Fred Astaire musicals, and making jewelry for Tom Ford in his eighties, filled his home and garden with antiques, chinoiserie, sunburst sculptures, gold-leafing, tapestries and cleverly upcycled trash. It was, says Doonan, an “unhinged visual extravaganza.”Doonan peppers the conversation with amusing insights. When asked if maximalism, or “maxi,” can ever become too messy, he says he will never judge, having fond memories of a childhood vacation at the blue collar Butlins holiday camp in the UK, which was “drenched in the fabulosity of maximalism.” He adds, “If somebody is happy, and their apartment looks like a good reflection of them, you do you, boo.” As for the ultra-rich who prefer battleship gray T-shirts over lavish displays of affluence, “one of the most hilarious things is when somebody becomes so wealthy that the only way they can find pleasure is to build a concrete bunker on a Swedish Island, and go and hide in it,” says Doonan.Finally, to those who believe minimalism is the path to happiness, he concludes: “I just think maximalism is more life affirming and maximalism doesn't need minimalism…Minimalism relies on maximalism to have something to denounce, whereas maximalism is much too big to fail.”Season 4 of Rodeo Drive – The Podcast is presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee with the support of The Hayman Family, Two Rodeo Drive, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, and the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau.Season 4 Credits:Executive Producer and Host: Lyn WinterOn behalf of the Rodeo Drive Committee: Kathy GohariScriptwriter, Editorial Advisor and Guest Host: Frances AndertonEditor and Videographer: Hans FjellestadTheme music by Brian BanksProduction Assistant: Isabelle AlfonsoVisit the website: https://rodeodrive-bh.com/podcast/Join us on Instagram @rodeodrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brain Drain Episode 18 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield

Let's just say this isn't the conversation I thought we were going to be having. Raw, emotional, unflinchingly honest and vulnerable - this is a story of commitment and compromise, connecting with purpose and priorities in balancing a hugely demanding career with family. It's a deeply memorable episode and I know it will resonate with so many of you. Enjoy this inspirational conversation with the wonderful Torie Campbell.Earlier in the summer I had the pleasure of speaking on stage at the CarFest summer festival here in the UK, where 60,000 people come together for music, mindfulness and motoring! I'm delighted that one of my fellow speakers on stage at CarFest is joining me today on The Unlock Moment.Torie Campbell is a TV presenter and sports reporter who is best known for her Formula One coverage but is just as likely to be found in a helicopter or a powerboat. She has fronted the World Powerboat Championships, launched the FIFA Women's World Cup and interviewed some of the biggest names in sport on the red carpet at the Laureus World Sports Awards.But life wasn't always so glamourous. You don't get the breaks if you don't put in the work and Torie's early career was seriously hard graft – she can tell us shortly whether much has changed! A Butlins Redcoat, a music presenter for campsites and treading the boards on a shopping channel. When we talked about Unlock Moments in a field at a festival, Torie said to me – “I know exactly what mine is, and I'll tell you on the podcast!”--Torie Campbell: https://toriecampbell.com/Torie Campbell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_toriecampbellTorie Campbell presenter clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mum_yjvOBOY

Thank you for downloading episode 30 of our podcast!!   In Episode 30, Mr and Mrs G have lots to catch up on!!! They've been on a Virgin Cruise, hanging out with various groups including couples interested in the lifestyle, a large group of gay guys who chatted through some interesting parallels, and a connection with a Texan couple. They chat about their adult only weekend at Butlins with a group of lifestyle friends, and also about a KK Social in Leeds. All this has developed their 'Swinger Mindset' further still as they continue to learn about their new hobby. They also talk through how they believe STI testing should be more transparent and more widely accepted in the lifestyle. Finally, they've been persuaded into organising an upcoming Social in Manchester!! Their usual lighthearted and fun chat, this is an honest and open account of where they are in their journey into the lifestyle.  You'll feel like you're sat in a hotel bar with long term friends having a sexy discussion! If you fancy joining a sailing for a UK Virgin Voyage 19-23 Sep 2024 from Portsmouth to Amsterdam, feel free to contact Mrs G (contacts below) to get more details. Contact us at: Email: '⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sexlessswingers.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠' X / Twitter: '@sexlessswingers' FabSwingers - 'The_Sexless_Swingers' Please note, explicit adult theme of a sexual nature are discussed and this podcast is for 18+ only. Credit for mentions: Intro and exit music via Pixabay - Track: Summer Trip with a Guitar - Artist: Sweet KR

Johnny Ball is a television personality and has been inspiring the nation with Maths and Science for 46 years! He spent 3 years in the RAF and began his career as a Butlins red coat and was a successful comedian for 17 years. He also wrote and presented over 20 children's TV series including Crackerjack, Think of a number and Play School and has worked with some of the biggest stars including The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Johnny has written over 9 books and at 85 continues to share his wisdom and is currently writing his autobiography. In the episode we delve into Johnny's amazing life from the RAF to his comedy days. We discuss his thoughts on teaching positivity and using you drive to go for what you want! He chats about a sliding doors moment of someone believing in him and his ability that led to a job that started off his career and a moment when everything went wrong on live TV to 19 million viewers- but ultimately changed his life!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP10 - Rob Sadler - Skegmess: The Untold Story Yorkshire based Jerry Glover was destined to become an entertainer. Unfulfilled, he quits his job as a carpet fitter to follow his dream of becoming a blue coat in Skegness. However, as young Jerry tries to navigate the choppy waters of Butlins stardom, he soon realised that fame comes with a cost. From performing as Peter Pan in front of a wild, 6,000 strong crowd hungry for blood to fighting for his life with Chris Eubank, this is an AllMadeUp story like you've never heard before. All Made Up Story Begins: 7:30Don't forget you can get involved with our podcast by suggesting lines for future stories. Get in touch with us @allmadeuppod and we will read them out in future episodes. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed it, please give it a share or tell someone about it. It makes a massive difference! Cheers! Wanna follow Rob Sadler…Insta: @rob29sadlerWanna follow Harry Stachini…Insta: @HarrystandupFB: @Harrystachinicomedian YouTube: @HarrystachiniTwitter: @HstachiniThe Staff Room PodcastWanna follow Lewis Coleman…Insta: @lewiscolemanTwitter: @LewisColeman93Wanna follow Ben Hart…Insta: @benhartcomedyFB: @benhartactorTwitter: @benhart0592CreditsRecorded and edited by Lewis Coleman Produced by @GetGiddierArtwork by Elliot @melodyleeart Soundtrack by @grahammccuskerAll Made Up is proudly sponsored by - No Mind Collective. Liverpool's top streetwear brand. Whether it's t-shirts, hoodies or bandannas they're all about unique designs and top quality clobber. Use promo code - allmadeup - at check out for 10% on your next purchase. www.nomindcollective.com #Allmadeup #Butlins #Storytelling #Eubank #PeterPan #Skegness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It pays to understand the people behind the company, in this case Matthew de la Hey, co-founder of inploi, in order to understand the corporate ethos of the company. Coming from South Africa he understood first-hand the unfairness of life and wanted to make a difference. “South Africa is a very complicated place, as well as a very beautiful place, with one of the most unequal societies in the world. Growing up there and being exposed to its inequalities instilled in me a strong sense of social justice. “I think if we are to survive as a society, we need to address how capitalism works. Capitalism needs to adapt, and we need to level the playing field and create opportunity for all.” Part of that vision led de la Hey into becoming a council member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism last year. He sees capitalism as being an extraordinary economic system for growth and innovation but this vehicle needs to be harnessed for everyone, otherwise society will buckle under its own weight and the inequality it produces. “We need to build more equal, more productive, happier, healthier societies, rather than a race to bottom where some people get very rich and a lot of people have nothing. We need a more inclusive, more sustainable approach, that considers all stakeholders and upholds a social contract”. de la Hey is also a sometime poet and during lockdown he set-up Ozymandeus, a literary platform publishing submissions of creative writing from everyone. He is self-deprecating and says this Covid project was really only a cover for him to publish some of his own poetry. His own career trajectory was to win a scholarship to Oxford after studying accountancy as an undergraduate where he did a Master's of Science in African Studies followed by a Masters of Business Administration. The irony of moving to the UK to study Africa is not lost on him. Looking for summer work whilst couch surfing between his degrees, he found that it was very difficult to find and apply for jobs using the internet. Together with friend Alex Hanson-Smith who'd had shared experiences, and still couch surfing, they decided to really evaluate why online hiring methods were not working, for job seekers or for companies. That was in 2016 and they both decided this was more than a problem, it was a business opportunity. Some have called inploi - Shopify for hiring, with its front-end solution - and Software with a Service approach - providing a new shop front to enterprise hiring. Rather than trying to disrupt the HR tech sector, they have set out to harmonize it. inploi began life as a software marketplace for hiring, modelled on the platform Linkedin. Over time and during Covid, they realized that the user experience for the candidates was just not working. “The Covid pandemic could have been the end of us” said de la Hey. “But we made it through, and part of the lockdown experience was the realization that so called ‘low skilled' workers are in fact essential. Coming out of the pandemic the labour market has been historically tight, and companies did not have the technology or the expertise to navigate that. Fortunately, we'd spent the last few years developing those things.” Realising that a big part of the problem companies face comes down to outdated talent attraction technologies - especially ineffective for reaching millennial and GenZ audiences- inploi moved from building a marketplace to creating a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for large employers. inploi integrates with existing back-end systems to transform the way companies reach candidates and convert them into hireable applicants. The brands working with inploi are companies such as the Compass Group, Butlins, Wagamama and Haven. “We've done a lot of work optimising traditionally clunky application flows: hard to navigate, opening in multiple tabs, not working from a mobile phone, asking for CVs to be uploaded where they're not needed - I could go on and on. The candidate experience is fre...

We have a big return for a big name on the Restless Natives Podcast this week, yes Warren Broon is back chatting Ten Pound Poms, nights out, the corridor of his rejection that doubled as a terrible audition, the lowdown on what happens at an Adult Butlins Weekender and the boys make a big announcement. Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touch, send an email to Hello@RestlessNativesPodcast.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it.  Except in this episode, they aren't talking about a serial killer. They're talking about one of the worst true crime cases in British History. Episode 100 is a special one, the centenary, so Rachel and Kiri are looking at Jimmy Saville.  Part 3 takes a look at Saville's links to Duncroft School and Leeds General Infirmary.  When Rachel and Kiri aren't talking about Saville's reign of terror they find time to chat about 4D films and Butlins. 

See it! Feel it! It's finally time for Pop Screen to scale the all-time summit of the rock opera form - Ken Russell's Tommy, based on the album by The Who. Pete Townsend's achingly personal tale of a traumatised kid mistakenly hailed as a messiah, it's got a soundtrack of some of The Who's most indelible tracks and a visual style that is one hundred per cent pure, uncut Uncle Ken.This week, Graham is joined by Mick from Behold! podcast to discuss this absolutely singular work, with its eclectic cast that includes everyone from the star of Just Good Friends to the star of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. We also discuss the real-life Acid Queen Russell would meet some years later, the possibility of a spin-off about Oliver Reed's Butlins years, and whether Rupert the Bear is friends with a wood sprite. One of those weeks, clearly.If you want to help us afford five-foot high platform boots like Elton John's, you can donate to our Patreon. We're about to release an exclusive episode looking at Roger Daltrey's later performance in Dot Com for Murder, and we also publish regular reviews of overlooked Asian films, weekly retrospectives of classic Doctor Who and a whole other podcast, Last Night..., where hosts from across the Geek Show network tell us what they've been watching. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Patreon for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-screen/message

Our volcanic eruptions of anger threatens to burn us alive. Gut wrenching shame threatens to engulf and drown us. So how do we survive this rollercoaster of a life? Listen in as Carolyn shares what she's learned - and continues to learn - to heal.Carolyn or Patricia as her birth mother named her, was born in April 1959, in the historic English town of Stratford- upon- Avon. She was the first daughter of Pat, a young secretary and dancer who met her father while working her first seasonat Butlins in sunny Skegness. At six weeks old she was adopted by a Birmingham couple, her father being a local chartered accountant. Although her adoptive parents had hoped to adopt again she found herself growing up as an only child, which caused her to feel lonely at times.Being a bright girl Carolyn was moved into a class of children two years her senior making it even more difficult to fit in. From time to time she found herself becoming unexpectedly angry, these sporadic outbursts continuing into adulthood and causing her to be misunderstood by others around her. She didn't discover where this rage originated from until her coach suggested she explored the possibility of it being her inner child trying to attract her attention. This was the key that unlocked so much of how she had felt all her life. The sense of rejection, being a misfit, continually seeking validation, love and acceptance that had led to her falling into two abusive relationships, difficulty bonding with her children, it all made sense now. With this new found understanding she could start to work through the past and begin to heal the invisible wound within. Carolyn has always worked in the health and care sector, first as a physiotherapist and more since 2011 as a support worker for vulnerable older adults. Her compassion and empathy also led  her to writing her first memoir From A Place Called Shame and contributing to several multi-author books; all of which share a part of her life and recovery story to inspire those walking a similar path. Our volcanic eruptions of anger threatens to burn us alive. Gut wrenching shame chills the molten lava in an instant only to threaten to engulf, overwhelm then drown us. So how do we survive this rollercoaster of a life? Listen in as Carolyn shares what she's learned - and continues to learn - to navigate the tough stuff.Carolyn has been described by many as a lightworker and is called the Overcoming Queen by those in her social media circles. She is currently working towards creating a trauma recovery workshop Paint It Out, providing a safe space to throw emotions onto canvas thereby externalising them, a vital step in releasing, healing  and moving forward from pain in our past. Follow/ contact Carolyn here: https://www.facebook.com/carolynjaneparkerhttps://www.instagram.com/restoringselfbeliefFrom A Place Called Shame, the trails & tribulations of my teens, and twenties from college to motherhood which I began to understand in light of the inner child work. https://amzn.eu/d/74Zh0I8Beautifully Broken (ch1 :Little Miss Misunderstood is the story of me discovering my inner child / impact of this )https://amzn.to/3Rt32dW

In episode 37 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com about her first trip back to the UK after living in Australia for over eight years. Karen travelled with her husband and three kids who were 10, 12 and 12 and toured the UK for six weeks visiting friends and family. In this episode, you will learnTips for flying with kids and overcoming jet lagA breakdown of Karen's itinerary which included Portsmouth, London, Cornwall, Sheffield and LincolnTransport tips including public transport, park and ride, dealing with train strikes, getting insured on a borrowed car and travelling on narrow Cornish roadsKaren's favourite UK foods and where to eatHow to make the most of your visit to Harry Potter studiosHow to build ancestry research into your trip All about the family holiday resort, Butlins at SkegnessFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-37>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Places I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling, Butlins, single mums, family businesses, Dragon's Den, Desert Island Discs, Strictly, money, mistakes, ethical investments and the legendary elephant, Mountain Bull. Twitter: @DeborahMeaden Instagram: @deborahmeaden Deborah's website Deborah on Desert island Discs Big Green Money Show Tusk Concrete Cowboy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The girls' reactions to the final vows range from soppy to exasperated as they discuss episodes 27 & 28 of Married at First Sight UK. As well as giving their predictions for each couple's future, they get the giggles about a certain Whitney wiggle, the magic of Butlins and Daisy G's outrageous theories.Let us know your thoughts and theories! Send us VNs via Instagram (@daisykrg & @daisyroseflynn) or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before becoming one of the biggest names in rock history, Status Quo honed their craft as a holiday camp act at Butlins in Minehead. Sixty years later, the same venue was the chosen to host the last performance of John Coghlan's Quo's farewell tour. But John is not ready to hang up his drum sticks for good just yet….well…as he explains, he hasn't got a dog after all. So what does a man with such a successful career behind him do? Well…make more music, of course! The tracks features are: Rockin' All Over the World, Mystery Song and Down Down by Status Quo, and Lockdown by John Coghlan's Quo. Photo credit: Will Ireland

In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the destructive Deflektor, the grim Galactic Games and the awful ATV Simulator, and wonder what a night out at Butlins listening to Digital Persuasion would be like. Games covered in this episode: 720 Ninja Hamster I, Alien Jinks Deflektor ATV Simulator Grand Prix Simulator Ramparts Galactic Games Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education/case-studies/robocop-1987 https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/413-robocop-forum-satire-violence-and-state-of-the-art/ https://headstuff.org/entertainment/film/robocop-turns-30/

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is  Kelly Molson, MD of Rubber Cheese.Download our free ebook The Ultimate Guide to Doubling Your Visitor NumbersIf you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcastCompetition ends January 31st 2023. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://www.katapult.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrrobbiejones/https://www.katapult.co.uk/creating-unique-visitor-destinations-in-a-crowded-market/ Robbie is Insights Analyst Lead at Katapult. He works on providing data-driven audience and market trends, as well as operational insights, to assist the design team in creating immersive, commercially-successful experiences. Robbie has over 10 years' experience in the leisure and tourism industry and has worked with iconic brands, theme parks, family entertainment centres, museums and visitor attractions around the world. He is a dedicated Board Member of his local art and cinema centre, Derby QUAD. Katapult designs themed attractions and experiences that amaze and engage visitors globally. Our work is enjoyed by 50 million visitors, at 81 attractions, in 18 different countries, every year. As well as increasing guest experience, we thrive on helping you generate more income, more fans and bring the vision for your attraction to life. Legoland, Sea Life, Twycross Zoo, Alton Towers. Transcriptions: Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. Each episode I speak with industry experts from the attractions world.In today's episode, I speak with Robbie Jones, Insights Analyst Lead at Katapult. We discuss how to create a unique visitor attraction, what you need to know before you start, and what the leisure and attractions market is looking like post-COVID.If you like what you hear, subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue.We're back, I hope you've all had really busy summers full of lovely visitors. I'd really like to know how it's been for you. So feel free to get in touch. You can always email me at kelly@rubbercheese.com. Can you believe this is season four of Skip the Queue Podcast? I cannot believe that we've been running for so long now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for sticking around and for supporting us. We have a whole season full of really brilliant guests booked in, and I know that you're going to absolutely love them. We'll be covering topics on innovation, pricing, filming, and even aromas. Yeah, you heard me right, all the smelly stuff. But we are kicking off in style with the team at Katapult. Kelly Molson: Robbie.Robbie Jones: Hello. Hello.Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue. I'm really excited to have you on today. Thank you for joining me for the first episode of season four.Robbie Jones: I know. What an honour, what an honour. I can't believe that I've been chosen first.Kelly Molson: You're the chosen one. Well, you say it's an honour now, but you might not appreciate it after I've got you with these icebreaker questions.Robbie Jones: All good.Kelly Molson: I've actually got some new ones this season. So I've been asking our lovely former guests and our Twitter followers to send me in some new ones because I felt like the old ones were getting a bit tired. So I'm going to whack you with some of the new ones and see how we get on.Robbie Jones: Okay. Here goes.Kelly Molson: I have to say, this is one of my favourite ones.Robbie Jones: Okay.Kelly Molson: It might date us slightly as well. You can only save one of the Muppets, which one do you choose and why?Robbie Jones: I think Kermit.Kelly Molson: Okay.Robbie Jones: He's just iconic, isn't he? My first memory of Kermit is when they did their version of A Christmas Carol. The thought of Kermit doing that was amazing. So it's got to be Kermit, it's got to be Kermit.Kelly Molson: Yeah, he's a classic. He's a classic, isn't he? He's quite legendary. All right. Good. Okay, good answer. Next one. If you could enter the Olympics for anything, what would you be Olympic level at? And we are not just talking sports here. This could be baking, moaning. What are you saying?Robbie Jones: I think I see myself as a bit of a jack of all, a master of none. Maybe I'm a decathlete, something like that, where I'm good at a few things but I'm not amazing at one big thing.Kelly Molson: When we go back to sports day at school, what was the thing that you would do at sports day?Robbie Jones: It was probably the long distance running. I seem to do a lot of cross country, we used to call it in our school, which went from tarmac to a muddy path in about five minutes. So I don't know how cross country that was. But yeah, long distance running. I can't stand it now. I can't stand the noise of breathing, heavy breathing as I struggle up a hill. That's just not a sound anybody wants to listen to.Kelly Molson: Oh, you really make me laugh. So the only thing I can think about when I'm running is breathing and now all I'm going to hear is myself breathing and think about Robbie and not wanting to do it. Okay, final one.Robbie Jones: Yeah.Kelly Molson: What movie can you rewatch over and over and over again? And how many times have you watched this movie that you're about to tell me?Robbie Jones: So I think for an absolute nostalgia, it'd have to be Dumb and Dumber because the amount of bonding that me and my younger brother have done over that film is just immense. I think we reference it every time we speak to one another, it's just become part of our psyche, part of our relationship. So we've probably watched it dozens of times between us, but it gets referenced at least three times a week.Kelly Molson: Oh, it's a great film.Robbie Jones: Jim Carrey, brilliant.Kelly Molson: He's great, isn't he? Are you going to do... So if we do the song, Mock-Robbie Jones: Yeah.Kelly Molson: ... ing-Robbie Jones: Yeah.Kelly Molson: ... bird.Robbie Jones: I can't believe I'm doing this. I can't believe I'm doing it.Kelly Molson: This is the level that the show has gotten to, folks. This is what we got up to on our summer break. And I love that film and my friends were really obsessed with Ace Ventura films as well, Jim Carrey.Robbie Jones: Yes.Kelly Molson: Cannot beat.Robbie Jones: Yeah, comedy icon. Amazing. I love him to pieces.Kelly Molson: Robbie, I can't believe I just made you do that. I'm so sorry. I've lost it now. Right. Unpopular opinion. What've you got for us?Robbie Jones: Right. I don't think eating chocolate and fruit should go together. It's not right. I'll draw a line, fruit and nut in terms of a chocolate bar, dried fruits, I'm okay with. But when it's fresh, juicy things like grapes and strawberries going with chocolate, I just can't stand it at all.Kelly Molson: Oh, what? Not a little fondue at a wedding? A little chocolate fondue? No?Robbie Jones: No, just no. You wouldn't mix milk with water and drink it. And that's kind of what I feel like when I'm eating chocolate and fruit together. So yeah, whoever has got the largest fondue rental company, please stop because I don't like it.Kelly Molson: Wow. Okay. I feel like that's quite controversial. The milk and water thing actually turned my stomach. When you said that, I was like, "Oh, no, you wouldn't, would you?"Robbie Jones: There you go. Again, the next time you eat a fondue, just think of me and start gagging probably as I would.Kelly Molson: Wow. What a note to start the podcast on. We've really taken this to a whole new level today, haven't we? Excellent. Right, Robbie, you are the lead insights analyst at Katapult. And I want to come back in a minute to talk about what your job entails, but first Katapult itself. So a little story for you. So years ago, you know when you were at school and you'd have to pick work experience? My granddad had a business and his next door neighbour's business made props for films.Robbie Jones: Nice.Kelly Molson: So I bagged myself work experience at this place and I got to make loads, I just got to make some weird stuff that then ended up in films. And I remember going to the cinema, watching the film going, "I made that Hessian box there. I sewed that. Whoa, that was really good." If I could go back now and go, "No, this is where I want to go and do work experience," I would choose Katapult without a doubt because you do incredible things. Tell the listeners what Katapult does, it's so cool.Robbie Jones: Yeah, sure. So we design themed attractions and experiences. We do it the world over and it could be as something as small as a little popup street food courtyard that we did a couple of years ago right to a large scale, full theme park design and everything in between. And it is, it's great, it's really, really fun. We get to work with some amazing clients, some amazing brands and IPs where the design team are just in their element. They're able to work with brands like LEGO that they've grown up playing with since they was small boys and girls. So it's fantastic for us all to carry on being a kid really, in essence, being creative, being surrounded by colour and fun and entertainment. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of hard work that goes into it. A lot of extended hours, red-eye flights across the world. But it's amazing. It's amazing to be a part of and design some pretty amazing things that are either coming soon or already open. So yeah, we do a lot and we're very thankful.Kelly Molson: It's so exciting. I feel like you played it down a little bit there as well. You were like, "Yeah, we design attractions and experiences." I was like, "Yeah, you do. It's really exciting." What do you do specifically there? Lead insights and analyst is your job title.Robbie Jones: Yeah.Kelly Molson: So you are kind of the data that sits behind that, the research that sits behind it.Robbie Jones: Yeah, absolutely. So I think something that we've been in the industry for over 20 years now and gradually that we've seen that actually it's really good to make sure you've got some sort of insights, believe it or not, to make a very good decision. And it was something that was kind of lacking within the industry. There was lots of big thinking, feasibility reports, people telling you what the commercial outcomes would be to improve a visitor attraction or even to open a new attraction. But no one was really saying, "Well, hold on a minute, who is it that you're trying to get through the doors and what is it that they actually want? And have they actually got the money to spend that you are charging for?"Robbie Jones: And that's the bit of the insights gap that I, and we at Katapult, fill. We understand the sheer importance of having that insights. We can't just design something from scratch, full stop, regardless of whether we are working with an IP or not. You've got to have an idea of who are the people coming through the door. So that sheer responsibility lays flat on my shoulders to make sure that whatever the design team designs next, it is fully in lined, not just commercially, but from a guest point of view as well that they are going to love it from the moment they walk in. So yeah, pretty big responsibility. But it's fantastic to set the design team up to let them creative minds go wild.Kelly Molson: It is fascinating what you do. And I think that it's really similar to probably the bit that I do in our business, because my role is to understand what the client's challenges is. And so you are asking all of the questions around, "Well, who's your consumer? What do they spend? Where do they do? Where do they go? What do they read?" Et cetera, et cetera. And then you translate. The designers, they get to do the fun bit. But I think that the research bit is the fun bit, to be honest. They would probably argue with me. So how do you start that process? What are the kind of things that you're asking?Robbie Jones: Well, I guess it depends on the client, depends on the project. But the way we typically start for existing visitor attractions is we kind of do a mystery shop, or we call it a guest experience audit. But we don't just go around and have fun, that's the second part of the day. The first part of the day is thinking about if you've got signs telling interpretation and you're a museum, are they at the right height for kids to read it? If it is, is it the right level of language required for a five, six, seven year old to be able to read it? And everything in between. It's is the staff levels good? Are there plenty of vegetarian options within the cafe facilities? All of these things where we want to make sure every touchpoint that every guest that comes through is satisfied and our audit goes in, it pulls out the good stuff, but more importantly for the operators, it pulls out the stuff where they could probably do a little bit better. It's the things that are probably mentioned more than often on TripAdvisor.Robbie Jones: And so it gives us the chance to go, "Right, yes, we did find these issues. These need solving as soon as possible so let's get to work. Let's get to work in figuring out what we can do." And sort of 75% of the time, those things that we highlight, they can pretty much be done by the attraction themselves. It's only the other 25% where we go, "Right, your guests aren't staying for four hours and you want them to stay for four hours. They're only staying for two. What can we do to make the experience last twice as long? What can we do to keep them there and engaged and immersed for double the amount of time that they are before?" And that's obviously when we get the design team's creative juices flowing and start to think about what can we do to improve the attraction. So yeah, in a roundabout way, the guest experience audit helps to unlock the insights, helps to give us the ammunition we need to improve the attraction, and also look to work on some bigger projects for the clients as well. So yeah, that's a roundabout way in terms of how we do it with the audit.Kelly Molson: I love that. So from your perspective, it's not just about creating new, it's not just about adding on. It's about looking at it from a holistic perspective. Where are you already? How are you performing? Okay, well, look, this is doing really well. That's great. These things need to improve. And then, okay, so now let's look at the new stuff. Because I guess there's always that excitement about, "New, new, new, new," isn't there? Oh, a new attraction, a new, I don't know, show that you're going to put on within it. And that's what gets everyone excited. Sometimes they forget to take that step back and go, "But what needs to improve with what we already have?"Robbie Jones: Yeah, absolutely. And the greatest assets that visitor attractions have probably got are sat there already, they just need discovering. And what we tend to find is if it's not something tangible, like a ride needs improving or an experiential walking trail needs improving, it falls down to the narrative or the storytelling of the attraction. That seems to be the thing that we are coming across at the moment, which probably leaves a little bit left to be desired. People don't explain their stories enough. Why are they unique? Why are they telling us this story when you go into a museum? Or why has this art centre got this curation of art? People aren't very good at telling stories that guests want to listen to. So you're right. It's not always about the new, it's about the existing, but extrapolating what's good about that experience in the first place.Kelly Molson: You wrote a really good article that I read a couple of weeks ago called Creating Unique Visitor Destinations in a Crowded Market. So I'm going to put a link to this in the show notes, but it's on Katapult's website as well.Kelly Molson: You said that attractions need to capitalise on what is unique about them. And that's not just from the perspective of, "Hey, we've got this mascot," or, "this is how we're going to put it around the site." Is the location unique? Is the food offering that you have based on that location? What is it about you that really stands out that guests can't get anywhere else and they're not going to get the same story anywhere else? I thought that was such a great way of looking at the uniqueness of each attraction.Robbie Jones: Yeah, and I think there's always going to be a place for attractions that have got the fastest thing, the tallest thing, the biggest thing. That does a lot to pull a crowd. But when it comes to trying to fight your corner, if you're medium or smaller size visitor attraction, you've got to pull on your unique. There's a finite source of money and time so you're going have to try and get your visitors and your guests a slightly different way. The article came from an issue that was within two strands of the industry. The first being museums and art galleries that were struggling from a values perspective to say, "We can't take this donation because it doesn't fit in with our values." Or museums having to give away certain artefacts back to countries because of the connotations of it being stolen in what is in today's society. So they're under huge pressure to say, "Well, what is our story? What is our narrative?" And for places like that, it is very much rooted in the locality. What is your city about? What is your region about? And curating around that.Robbie Jones: The second strand is around experiences that have got a blueprint and are looking to create dozens of the same attraction all around the world. Again, there is absolutely a place for that in this world. We've got countless clients who do the same thing. But where there needs to be a differentiation is how the local market impacts what that attraction is. You can't just say, "We're going to have an indoor attraction that's going to have a soft play and a cafe and that's kind of it. And then we're going to put it throughout 40 different countries around the world." It's not going to wash. You can't just put a badge on the front of that indoor attraction and say, "Welcome to Tokyo. Welcome to Orlando." It's just not going to work. It's not going to wash. It is not unique enough.Robbie Jones: So for those attractions, it's about, "Yes, you've got a blue blueprint, but what can you do differently based on the people, the profile, the guests that are going to come through that door to make it slightly tweaked in terms of things that they might not have from a local competitor point of view?" Or just making sure that you replicate their stories within the attraction. I've seen some really good stuff that Crayola have done in the US where they're starting to onboard local artists for their entertainment centres. That's amazing. You could be in the US, go to the two different Crayolas and have a different experience. So being able to create that unique experience is twofold, but it's one that everyone's got to look at quite a bit now.Kelly Molson: So one of the things I thought was quite interesting is the scale of the projects that you work on at Katapult. So for example, I think you mentioned earlier, the Derby Market Place project, which is a popup marketplace, and then you've worked with organisations like the SEA LIFE London Aquarium. They're really different experiences. Do you look at the same approach when you are working with that kind of scale of client?Robbie Jones: Yeah, absolutely. I think with those two examples, there was a very clear commercial goal for both of them. For SEA LFIE it was about adding an experience that makes the ticket price value for money, but it's also there to increase photographic and merchandise sales as well. So there was a very clear understanding of what the commercial goal was. For Derby Market Place, that was actually a popup courtyard that was set up in 2020 just after the first lockdown of the pandemic in the UK. Derby is our home city and we was approached by the city council to do something that will support the local businesses because there was obviously restaurants, cafes going bust because they simply couldn't do a takeaway service or they didn't have the outdoor catering. So for that, we created a courtyard.Robbie Jones: So as a result, they both had commercial goals and we both started them pretty much the same way, which is, "Right. Well, who is it that's going to come through the door?" Who is it? What do they want? Is it a family of four? Is it a couple? How much money have they got? What sort of experience are they used to? How long are they going to stay? What information are they going to want? All of this information that I guess sometimes we take for granted in the attractions industry, feed it into the design and ultimately come up with exactly what we did for the marketplace and SEA LIFE. So yeah, I think by and large, we kind of stick along the same path, very much insights driven design. We do the insights, we design it based on that, and then we hope it reaches the commercial goal.Kelly Molson: So you mentioned Crayola a minute ago. That is a brilliant example of really using the locality to make that attraction individual. What other great examples of really truly unique attractions can you think of?Robbie Jones: Well, I think I mentioned it in the article you've already mentioned. But Meow Wolf, particularly the first one in Santa Fe, that is an absolute benchmark that I use in terms of how you use local talents, local immersion to help make Santa Fe a destination in it's own right. It's amazing how much one attraction can pivot the way that a region is seen, a city is seen, and turns it into a place that people are staying overnight for two or three nights to just to go to Meow Wolf. So definitely that, in terms of creating a destination.Robbie Jones: But I do want to pull out another example as well, and it's not necessarily unique as such, but it's the feeling is unique, and that is Paultons Park. So for those that have been to Paultons, Peppa Pig World is there, which is a massive pull. They've got some great rides, they've got some really good food and beverage outlets, a good smattering of live performances. But what makes the park stand out is how immaculate it is when it comes to public realm. The gardens are fantastic, the landscaping's amazing. You'd be hard troubled to find a piece of litter on the floor. And the staff are so incredibly attentive with attention to detail that actually, when I've gone a few times now, it's the one thing that always stands out to me. And it's the benchmark for just cleanliness. You could be forgiven for being in a communist China, it's very clean and orderly and focused. But actually when we think about visiting a theme park, we want it to be glossy and clean and not a bother in the world. And it's little things like that, for me, that have made Paultons an absolute benchmark as well for us.Kelly Molson: Because I always think back to Disney about that and no litter, beautiful gardens and that, for me, is the level. I haven't had the pleasure of Paultons Park yet. I think I've got a couple more years and then it'll be on the list.Robbie Jones: Yeah, absolutely. You'll find out just much you can spend in that store with Peppa Pig.Kelly Molson: Oh God. Yeah, I can imagine. Let's talk about summer and let's talk about what the attractions market looks like at the moment. So I know that you've had an incredibly busy summer and as we are recording this, we're still at the tail end of it. So I can imagine that you are looking forward to a little bit of a rest-Robbie Jones: Yes, definitely.Kelly Molson: ... come September-October time. How is the attractions market looking at the moment to you post-COVID? Because we've moved on, so to speak, from COVID or the majority of people have moved on from it, but I think it's really difficult with attractions because we are still seeing a slight decline in visitor numbers, but there's obviously other factors going on at the moment in terms of the energy crisis and things like that. So what's your view of the leisure and attractions market at the moment?Robbie Jones: I think post-COVID, if we think about the start of the year, I think it was incredibly buoyant. I think attractions have seen the opportunity to invest now. The staycation market has absolutely boomed during the times when international travel around the world was banned. So it means that there's been a strong staycation market, which is really, really good. I think for the UK in particular, it's making sure, and this isn't just the attractions industry, I think this goes across the whole staycation market of the UK, don't get so greedy. There's a lot of... I understand that demand is high and you want to capitalise on it. But if we want to keep the UK as a staycation destination, you can't be charging silly prices compared to what they could probably do as an all inclusive for 10 days in Mallorca, as an average in terms of what the family's going to do. You've got to offer some sort of value for money.Robbie Jones: And the cost of living is the big thing now. I think that's what we are seeing. COVID is there in the background and it's obviously affected things, but the cost of living is the one that's really starting to bite a little bit more now. And I think it's because although we saw a lot of drop in wealth during the COVID pandemic, actually the cost of living now is probably a harder time for a lot of people because the savings have already been taken up by making sure they've got income coming in or topping up furlough or whatever it was. So yeah, the cost of living is the big thing. People aren't going to go out and spend, I don't know, 200, 300 quids on a day at a theme park. I can't see it happening. If they do, they'll have to forgo something else and I think that's something that's going to be in the minds-eye of visitor attractions.Robbie Jones: And I think we're starting to see a homogenised view of what we mean by leisure and attractions. Shopping centres now want to get in on the act and have lots of entertainment. You've got places like Butlins and Pontins in the UK, so typical caravan hotel resorts that have built live entertainment and experiences around them. They are in direct competition with theme parks and visitor attractions because they're offering entertainment. So the more experiences are spread throughout our sphere of what we can and can't do, the less money there is to go around. So even more of a need for people to be a little bit more unique and think about it's not just what's going to get me to this theme park, it's why would they choose the theme park over X, Y, and Z. And as they always say, option Z could be sitting at home and watching Netflix. You've you've got to do something to get people off the sofa.Kelly Molson: I'd not considered the option Z could be Butlins or Pontins though. That has just blown my mind because the whole way through the pandemic, we've been saying, "Your competition is Netflix, it's Disney+." But I hadn't even considered that now people are looking at how they spend that excess cash and how they spend their holiday time. Butlins is a competitor for Alton Towers.Robbie Jones: Yeah, in that comparison, absolutely. It's just that they've gone about things in opposite directions. Butlins went from accommodation to experiences and Alton Towers, vice versa, but they are very, very much competitors these days. And if you had £500 as a family to spend for a weekend, where would you go? And actually you look at the offers of both of those examples and depends on what sort of family you are and what sort of things you like to do. It might be a hard decision to make, but ultimately it'll be the one, it won't be the both.Kelly Molson: Yeah, absolutely. Okay. So you said that you have seen attractions investing in new rides and experiences to capitalise on that staycation. What do you think attractions should be doing right now based on what we've just discussed, this competitive state that you are in?Robbie Jones: It sounds really cliche, but I think just have a long term view on things. I can say this from doing insights here at Katapult, but when we are looking at data and trends and audiences, we are not just looking over the last 12 months. We're looking five or 10 years in the past and five and 10 years in the future to get a really good outlook in terms of, "Well, what do we think people are going to do?" Obviously you can't always guess what's going to happen. I think the last few years have taught us that. But you can have some sort of a vision in terms of where you want to go. Where do visitor attractions want to be in 10 years time? I'd love to know how many attractions know that answer.Robbie Jones: If they know it, then that's fantastic because they'll be gradually building towards that. But what we've seen from our side at Katapult is that we've gone to a lot of visitor attractions around the world that are doing a fantastic job at iterating, whether they've got a theme park or museum or whatever it is, but it's all bundled together in a big mound of plasticine with lots of different colours attached and different shapes. And it does a job, but it doesn't feel like the same place. And if we're treating that as the elixir of the visitor attraction, then that you need to get to the point of, "Well, what is your 10 year goal?" If you know that, you know what you're going towards. And I'd certainly focus on that, if you've got a little bit of spare time.Kelly Molson: Yeah, they're not busy at the minute. It's just been through summer. They should be resting now, the summer's done. That's really hard though, isn't it? So an example of that locally, to me, so I live near a vineyard, there's a lovely vineyard, about 15 minute walk from my house called Saffron Grange. Just give them a little plug because it is phenomenal. They've been selling their wines since 2019. However, the vineyards were planted like 11 years before that. And so they have had to have the vision of whatever they were planting and however they were designing that plot of land that they have. It's phenomenal the things they had to think about. What trees they would plant, because that's how high they would grow that would shield those vineyards from the wind and those vineyards from the frost. And just the granular level of planting that's had to go into that place to make the wine and the grapes now to be at the best they possibly can, it blows my mind.Kelly Molson: But it's the same thing at a visitor attraction. You've got to have that vision to go, "Well, this is my idea and this is how we're going to develop it over that time." But you've got the factor of not really knowing what your customers are going to want at that point. With the vineyard, at least they know relatively, other than wind and rain influences and weather that you can't predict, they kind of know how those vines are going to grow and what they're going to get at the end of it. With an attraction, you've got multiple different audiences with multiple different opinions on what they want and what their needs are, throw in a global pandemic. Just how do you even do that? I can't comprehend how you do that.Robbie Jones: I think we get caught up sometimes in thinking that a 10 year vision or a goal, or whatever you want to call it, has to be numerical or it has to be very definitive in terms we want to be the number one theme park in the world. Those sorts of things, you are almost hamstrung by. But what about if you said that you wanted your visitor attraction to be the most inspiring creative place for kids under 10? That is a vision. That is a vision that you can build towards. And if things change, whether it's your audience or your local competitors or whatever it is, you can still build towards that vision because that's what you believe in.Robbie Jones: It's about having a sense of what your values are as a business or as an attraction, standing by them, making that vision a reality by saying, "All right, we're going to do this because we believe in it." And that, again, ties really nicely back into what creates a unique attraction. It's your values. And I think it's the same for every business. We're seeing it a lot more now in the wider business community where people are making a choice over values instead of cost. Although the cost of living is obviously exacerbating that slightly. But people are making choices on green energy instead of fossil fuels, for example. So visitor attractions are only going to go the same way. So it's a big one. Yeah, you're right. 10 years. If you don't know your 10 year vision, then you don't know how to get there over the next 10 years.Kelly Molson: I love that.Robbie Jones: So, it is sorted.Kelly Molson: Yeah, so just put that to the top of the list, attractions. Yeah. Now I guess that's a really good place to be now, isn't it? You've just gone through that really, really hectic summer period. Now, the run up to Christmas, bar a few events and things that'll happen, it's a time for planning for next year. So now is a really good time to be able to take that step back and go, "Okay, well, what is our vision? Do we need to revisit our values and vision?" And then that will make the planning for 2023 a hell of a lot clearer. Okay. One last question on this, because what if attractions are already doing really well at the moment? Because we've got attractions, outdoor attractions that have been smashing it.Robbie Jones: Yeah.Kelly Molson: So what if your attractions are at capacity, what then do you do? So you are looking at things like planning, the expansions, things like that. What can they do?Robbie Jones: I think there's one of two route that are seeming quite popular at the minute. I think one is to, if you look at places like Gravity and Puttshack and a few others that have escaped my mind, by almost franchising, if you think you've got a concept that is completely unique and can be spread throughout the UK, Europe, worldwide, then now's the opportunity to look at it. It needs some careful consideration. As we said before, you can't just copy and paste. But if you think you've got something pretty amazing, then go for it. Well, why not open a second or a third or a fourth? You've proven it can work, so try it. It's worth a go.Robbie Jones: And the second thing, and this is something where I think the bigger museums during the pandemic have really led the chase on this, so I think it was one of the museums in London, I can't remember what, but they introduced lates, Museum Lates where they did silent discos around the exhibits. This is a perfect time to try completely different things. If you've got an out of season or you've got low throughput days or weeks or weekends, then what can you do to bring in another audience? Let's try and fill up your throughput and your dwell time of your attraction 100% of the year round. If you can do that, then you're making more from the asset that's already making your money. So try it out. Find new guest profiles, find new groups of audiences that might want to visit, and consider doing something very special for them. And you never know. If it works out, then you've got an extra revenue stream that you didn't think you had. So they'd be my preference, if I was in that fortunate position, to go down one of those two routes.Kelly Molson: Great advice. Thank you. We're going to put all of Robbie's contact details, et cetera, all in the show notes. So if you fancy a chat with him, you want to find out a little bit more about what Katapult do, you want to book yourselves one of those... Oh God, I've forgotten the words. One of the-Robbie Jones: Audit.Kelly Molson: Audit, audit, audit is the word. If you'd like to book one of those audits. So you can do that. I would love to know about a book though, Robbie. So we always offer up a guest's book choice as a prize and it's can be something that you love, it can be something that's helped shape your career in some way. What do you have for us today?Robbie Jones: Gosh, can I pick two?Kelly Molson: It's double my marketing spend, but why not? What's the first one?Robbie Jones: Oh, good, fantastic. So I think one that's a personal one is by Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises. It's a lovely in depth read about the twenties and thirties where cafe culture was rife and artists and poets were making adventurous trips to France and Spain to soak up the culture. And it's a wonderful, wonderful story that really makes me want to live 90 years from now and really enjoy it. I think that's the first part. The second part is that Ernest Hemingway used to be a journalist so his descriptions of the characters are very matter of fact and I think that's seeped into my audience profiling that I do as part of my job. I like the matter of fact, I like the facts that make the people real, and then start to tell the story of what we think they're going to do in an attraction. So I think Ernest Hemingway has certainly had an influence on me.Robbie Jones: And then the second book is called Superforecasting, which is by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. Now this, it came to prominence a little bit when Dominic Cummins was advisor to Boris Johnson in his ill-fated stay at 10 Downing Street, and it speaks about the art and science of prediction and getting things right. And I read it from end to end. I completely soaked this book up. It's a little bit courty in places so you've got to take a bit of pinch of salt. But it's good at kind of teaching you to say, "Right, can you be a super forecaster?" And funny enough, I think it was February or March this year, they put out a bold statement that Vladimir Putin was not going to enter Ukraine under any circumstances, at least for the next six to nine months and then I think it was about two weeks later and he invaded. So I think that example of the book, it kind of comes with a moral, I think, which is you can super forecast or try and super forecast as much as you want, but you've got absolute no way of deciding what's going to work. There's a difference between a good and a bad decision and a good and a bad outcome. And I think that's what that book's taught me.Kelly Molson: Yeah, that example did not sell that book for me at all. However, that sounds great. That sounds like a really good book. You've absolutely blown my marketing budget again, which everybody always does.Robbie Jones: So sorry.Kelly Molson: No, I love the example of Ernest Hemingway and I love how it's infiltrated the way that you do your work as well. I haven't read either of those books so they're going to go on my list. And actually, listeners, we do compile a list of all of the books that all of our guests suggest and you can find that over on the Rubber Cheese website, rubbercheese.com, go to the insights, it's in there. Robbie, thank you. As ever, if you want to win Robbie's books, if you go over to our Twitter account and you retweet this show announcement with the words, "I want Robbie's books," then you will be in with a chance of winning both of them. I've loved our little chat. Thank you. Thank you for indulging in my little song.Robbie Jones: Oh gosh. I'm just glad that you didn't get me to do the scene where he's peeing into a bottle in Dumb and Dumber. Very well.Kelly Molson: I don't think that would've worked very well on the podcast. Do you?Robbie Jones: No, no. I'm sure you can add some trickle sounds in.Kelly Molson: Yeah.Robbie Jones: If you wanted to.Kelly Molson: Let's end there, shall we? It's been a pleasure. Thank you, Robbie.Robbie Jones: Thank you so much.Kelly Molson: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. 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Cofio - Gwersylla oedd thema Cofio dros y Sul ac mi gaethon ni gyfle arall i glywed Wil Parry Williams o Dregarth yng Ngwynedd, yn sôn am weithio fel Red Coat yng ngwersyll Butlins, Pwllheli rhwng 1954 a 1961. Agorwyd y gwersyll 75 mlynedd yn ôl a chlywon ni'r recordiad arbennig yma am y tro cynta ar raglen Cofio yn 2009. Gwersylla To campOddeutu AboutYchwanegol AdditionalGan benna(f) MainlyAdnoddau ResourcesCychod BoatsAdran feithrin NurseryAdloniant EntertainmentDiddori To entertainDyletswyddau cyffreinol General dutiesDei Tomos – Wel ia, hi di hi yn wir – hanes diddorol Butlins Pwllheli yn fanna ar Cofio. Aeth Dei Tomos i Aberystwyth i weld llyfrgell bersonol Gerald Morgan sydd yn awdur, ac yn gyn athro a phrifathro. Mi aeth draw i'w gartref a chael gweld rhywbeth prin iawn - copi o Destament Newydd William Salesbury oedd yn dyddio'n ôl i 1567! Prin iawn Very rareRhagair IntroductionBiau To ownYn gymharol ddiweddar Fairly recentlyCasglwyr CollectorsCofi dre Person o Gaernarfon O fath yn y byd Of any kind Bore Cothi - Dei Tomos oedd hwnna'n cael golwg ar lyfrgell arbennig Gerald Morgan. Shelley Rees Owen fuodd yn cadw sedd Shan Cothi yn gynnes ddydd Mercher diwetha ac mi gafodd hi sgwrs efo Daniel Jenkins Jones o'r RSPB am y Pâl neu'r Puffin. Colur dros eu pig Makeup over their beakTriongl TriangleLlachar BrightMas yn yr Iwerydd Out in the AtlanticNythu To nestY bedwaredd ganrif ar bymtheg 19th centuryLlongddrylliad ShipwreckLlygod mawr RatsDifa To destroyBeti a'i Phobol - Bach o hanes y palod yn fanna , bechod eu bod wedi ein gadael ni erbyn hyn ynde? Cafodd Beti George sgwrs efo'r dylunydd a'r gemydd Ann Catrin Evans o Dregarth ger Bangor. Ann wnaeth Coron Eisteddfod yr Urdd eleni. Dyma Beti'n gofyn iddi hi ai cael gyrfa ym maes celf oedd hi eisiau ei wneud erioed? Dylunydd a gemydd Designer and jewellerCoron CrownCam i'r tywyllwch A step into the unknownCelfyddydau The artsBywoliaeth A livelihoodClod PraiseHybu To promoteCefnogaeth SupportCydnabyddiaeth AcknowledgementNi y Nawdegau - Ann Catrin Evans yn siarad efo Beti George am ei gwaith fel dylunydd a gemydd. Nos Iau ar Radio Cymru, y ddig-rifwraig Esyllt Sears oedd yn edrych yn ôl ar Oes Aur y 90au ... Digrifwraig Female comedian Oes aur Golden ageAberthu To sacrificeUchafbwyntiau HighlightsMaeddu Curo Ymdrechion AttemptsLlwyfannau StagesDygymod To put up withGoroesi To surviveAmherthnasol IrrelevantBore Cothi - Esyllt Sears oedd honna'n edrych yn ôl ar y nawdegau. Mi roedd hi'n Wythnos y Bandiau Pres ar Bore Cothi ac mi gafodd Shelley Rees Owen sgwrs efo Tomos Evans o Fand Cross Keys, enillodd Dosbarth 4 a 3 yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Tregaron. Dyma i chi flas ar y sgwrs,,,Bandiau pres Brass bands Llwyddiannus iawn Very successful Dyrchafu To be promoted Darnau Pieces Yn glou Quickly Crynhoi To summarise

Beti a Sian Eirian Mae Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn cael ei chynnal yn Nimbych yr wythnos hon ac mi gafodd Beti George gwmni Cyfarwyddwr Dros Dro yr Eisteddfod, Sian Eirian, ar Beti a'i Phobol fore Sul. Yn y gorffennol buodd Sian yn gweithio fel Pennaeth Rhaglenni Plant S4C a dyma hi'n sôn am yr adeg aeth hi â CYW (y cyw annwyl felly- eicon rhaglenni plant bach) i gyfarfod â Boris Johnson pan oedd o'n Faer Llundain... Cyfarwyddwr Dros Dro - Temporary Director Awyddus I ymestyn - Eager to extend Adran Gyfathrebu - Communications Department Sylweddoli - To realize Tanddaearol - Underground Heddlu cudd - Secret police Terfysgwr - Terrorist Gweithredu - To act (upon) Degau ar ddegau - Many (lit: tens on tens) Hanes 'Cywgate' yn fan'na gan Sian Eirian. Butlins Oeddech chi'n gwybod bod yna Eisteddfodau o fath yn Butlins Pwllheli ac yn Butlins y Barri ers talwm? Wel cystadleuaeth talent oedden nhw cael eu galw mewn gwirionedd! Buodd Ffion Emyr yn cyflwyno rhaglen oedd yn edrych yn ôl ar 75 mlynedd ers agor Butlins Pwllheli. Dyma hi'n cael sgwrs efo Bob Morris fuodd yn gweithio yn Butlins, ac sy'n cofio gweld Billy Butlin ym Mhwllheli, ac yna hanes Mair Evans o Lanbedr Pont Steffan, neu Llambed, wnaeth yn dda iawn yn y cystadlaethau talent - ei mam Janet sy'n dweud yr hanes. Datganiad - Statement Gwersyllwyr - Campers Beirniadaeth - Adjudication Beirniaid - Judges Wedi dotio ar - Wedi dwlu ar Neb llai na - None other than Gwlad yr Haf - Somerset Meddyliwch ennill cystadleuaeth dalent a Catherine Zeta Jones yn dod yn ail i chi - gwych yn de? Bore Cothi a Manuela Manuela Niemetscheck, sy'n seicotherapydd celf, oedd dysgwr y flwyddyn Bwrdd Betsi Cadwaladr. Mae'r gystadleuaeth yn cael ei chynnal bob dwy flynedd ac roedd y tri beirniad yn cytuno mai Manuela oedd yn haeddu teitl Dysgwr y Flwyddyn. Dyma Manuela ar Bore Cothi yn rhoi ychydig o'i hanes hi ac yn sôn am ei swydd ddiddorol ... Haeddu - To deserve Llwyth - Loads Dwyieithog - Bilingual Bwrw ymlaen - To get on with it Mae talent dysgu ieithoedd anhygoel gan Manuela yn does? Dros Ginio Caryl a Miriam Mam a merch, Caryl Parry Jones a Miriam Isaac, oedd gwesteion Dewi Llwyd bnawn Llun. Caryl sy'n dechrau'r sgwrs, yn cofio am ei magwraeth yn Ffynnongroyw, Sir y Fflint. Gwerthfawrogi magwraeth - Appreciating the upbringing Pentref glofaol - A coal mining village Pwll glo - Coal mine Brawdgarwch - Brotherhood Y Parlwr Du - Point of Ayr Diwylliant - Culture Nefolaidd - Heavenly Arddull - Style Mae'n amlwg bod Caryl a Miriam wedi cael magwraeth wrth eu boddau, ac atgofion melys iawn gan Miriam o Nain a Taid I Mewn I'r Gol Yn 2021, mi fuodd yna newid anferth i Glwb Pêl-droed Wrecsam wrth i ddau o sêr Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds a Rob McElhenney brynu'r clwb! Cyhoeddodd y ddau fideo aeth yn feiral - a chael Maxine Hughes , sy'n byw yn yr Unol Daleithiau i gyfieithu ar y pryd ar y fideo. Rŵan dan ni'n mynd i glywed lleisiau Maxine, Wayne Phillips, fuodd yn chwarae i Wrecsam, a hefyd Cledwyn Ashford sy'n sgowt I academi'r clwb yn sôn am y newid ddaeth i'r clwb ers i'r sêr ddod mewn. Dylan Griffiths, o Adran Chwaraeon Radio Cymru, fuodd yn dilyn y stori Cyfieithu ar y pryd - Instantaneous translation Perchnogion - Owners Cadarnhad - Confirmation Hyrwyddo - To promote Sylw byd eang - Worldwide attention Disgleirio - To shine Llwyfan - A stage Argraffiadau cynnar - Early impressions Breuddwyd - A dream Yn y cefndir - In the background A dw i'n siŵr bod ffans Wrecsam i gyd yn drist ddydd Sul pan gollodd y clwb gêm fwya'r tymor o bum gôl i bedair. Stiwdio Tlws y Dysgwr Ac mi ddown ni'n ôl at Eisteddfod yr Urdd efo'r clip ola. Mae gan Francesca Sciarrillo atgofion melys iawn o'r Eisteddfod gan iddi hi ennill Medal y Dysgwyr pan oedd yr Eisteddfod yng Nghaerdydd yn 2019, ac erbyn hyn mae hi'n byw ei bywyd drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Mae ei rhieni'n dod o'r Eidal yn wreiddiol a dyma Francesca yn disgrifio sut gwnaeth ei thad ymateb i'w llwyddiant yn yr Eisteddfod Atgofion - Memories Trwy gyfrwng - Through the medium of Yr Wyddgrug - Mold Cyfarwydd - Familiar

The latest addition to the Get Comedy books, Liam Withnail already has an impressive arsenal of awards and praise on the UK and International comedy circuits.Liam is able to effortlessly smash an atmosphere into any room, which has deservedly earned him the current title of the Best MC at the Scottish Comedy Awards.Having been a previous finalist in both Scottish and English Comedians of the Year he ishighly regarded on the circuit for his impressively slick audiencebanter and cheeky affable style.At the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, Liam took out the Amused Moose Award for Outstanding Show with his critically acclaimed show ‘Homecoming'.With numerous 5 star reviews and a practically soldout season,at the Monkey Barrel Comedy Club in Edinburgh.★★★★★ 
“An hour of consistently hysterical comedy..” 
– The Wee Review

★★★★★ 
“.. A hot ticket this year.. He has a natural talent for Comedy .. one of the most complete and affirming shows I've seen..”- Ed Fest MagHaving gigged as far as Canada, Japan and Iceland as well asback to back tours of Australia has seen him become a firm festival favourite with audiences at the Perth and Adelaide Fringes as well as at theMelbourne International Comedy Festival.It's easy to see why he has deservedly earned him the labelas one of the most exciting new comedy voices on the UK circuit.

★★★★½ -“.. Had the audience constantly in stitches!”-The Advertiser

★★★★½ - “.. His 2018 show Homeboy was critically acclaimed..Homecoming is even better!” - One4Review

★★★★ – “.. A testament to his talent.”- The Skinny







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Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket from Cookstown, Northern Ireland first came to fame in the 1970's. In this episode, Jimmy chats about his journey to stardom from working in a betting office in Belfast, as a Redcoat in Butlins to then being a top comedian across the UK and Ireland.

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