Podcasts about Central London

Chair: Evelina Grecenko, senior reporter Speakers: Huw Davies, partner head of ESG, Jones Hargreaves Today, the most successful assets aren't just "green"; they are commercially resilient, high-performing spaces that occupiers actually want to inhabit. In this episode, recorded at UKREiiF, we sit down with Huw Davies, head of ESG at Jones Hargreaves, to challenge the traditional view of sustainability. Huw argues for a shift in language and mindset: moving away from the narrow lens of ESG toward the broader, more strategic framework of responsible investment. We'll explore why investors are no longer looking for minimal compliance, but for a clear return on their social and environmental capital. As occupiers demand more flexibility, better amenities and authentic placemaking, the buildings that thrive will be those that treat these demands as commercial opportunities rather than overhead costs. Reflecting on recent projects, from the heritage-sensitive retrofitting of York's historic assets to the delivery of high-spec ESG-led refurbishments in Central London, Huw shares how Jones Hargreaves is bridging the gap between "doing good" and "doing business”. This is a conversation about how the buildings of tomorrow are being built on the responsible investment decisions of today.

Good morning. 75 years ago this weekend saw the Festival of Britain open to much fanfare. In 1951, cities were being rebuilt from the rubble of war, there were food shortages and rationing, and there was uncertainty in everyday life. But instead of retreating into itself and just focusing on the practicalities of post-war life, Britain decided to do something remarkable and celebrate itself. The Festival saw the SouthBank of the Thames in Central London transformed into a cultural and entertainment hub, much as it had been centuries earlier, and it left a lasting imprint, shaping modern British design, architecture, and public art for decades to come. But perhaps its most powerful legacy was in creating a shared collective national experience, a moment in time where people felt like belonged to something far greater than themselves. We've had glimpses of that more recently, and the London 2012 Olympics carried a similar energy. I vividly remember how, for those few weeks, there was a real sense of shared joy and excitement across the country, no matter who we were. The opening ceremony showed a Britain that reflected its modern identity, whimsical, eccentric, confident and diverse, with a keen sense of our history and an eye for what the future may hold. Collective moments like this matter, because they bring the nation together and remind us of who we are and who we can be. Sadly, that sense of togetherness is perhaps more fragile today. Differences feel more pronounced, more obvious than ever. Some seem more inclined to destroy rather than build bridges, and we have seen the horrible consequences of that this week in Golders Green. In the Sikh scriptures, one of the revered saints of the faith, Bhagat Kabir, says “When the difference between myself and others is removed, then wherever I look, I see only You, the Divine”. At a time of polarised communities both here and abroad, some minorities feel under threat, particularly when it's easier to withdraw into our own perspectives than it is to convene with those who may see the world differently. But if we look beyond those differences, I believe we are far stronger as a country than some – both inside and outside the UK - might give us credit for. 75 years ago, the Festival of Britain was special because of its spirit of hope and togetherness. Likewise with London 2012. They weren't times of perfect agreement, in fact far from it, but they remained moments of shared experience nonetheless because they celebrated us – every single one of us – in our United Kingdom.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how the UK's terror threat level has been raised once again, following the latest antisemitic attack in London and how Central London had a brand new sculpture. She also spoke about a routine driving test just outside of Paris taking a turn for the worse.

Divorce is an emotional journey with legal and financial consequences – but what happens when the professionals helping you through it don't understand that?Kate is joined by Annmarie Carvalho, award-winning therapist and former family solicitor, to explore why the emotional side of divorce matters just as much as the legal side – and what that looks like in practice.We talk about:From solicitor to therapist – and why the emotional side of divorce drew Annmarie inHow to spot a legal professional who truly gets the emotional journeyWhy the five stages of grief is a myth – and what healing post-divorce really looks likeThe skills that help you navigate divorce negotiations more effectivelyPractical tips to support your wellbeing during separationThis episode is for anyone going through separation who wants to feel more understood, more prepared and more in control of how they show up through the process.Meet Annmarie CarvalhoAnnmarie Carvalho is a multi-award winning therapist, trainer and public speaker. Before retraining to become a therapist, she was a family solicitor and mediator at Central London law firm Farrer & Co for over a decade.Annmarie set up the therapy, training and coaching agency TCC in 2018 with a mission to provide better mental health support and improve psychological understanding amongst lawyers and those working in and around the legal profession.Since then, she has worked therapeutically with hundreds of members of the legal profession and trained many more, with a goal to help those in the profession ‘stay sane'. Her first book ‘Staying Sane in Family Law' is aimed at helping legal professionals better understand the psychological demands of family law work. You can learn more about Annmarie's work on her website and you can get in touch with her on LinkedIn or on Instagram.More divorce resourcesReady to take a practical next step? Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation. Want ongoing support through separation?Kate's book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness, navigating separation with kindness and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.Got a question for a future episode?Share your thoughts at hello@amicable.co.uk or through direct messages on Instagram.#EmotionalJourney

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Den  dives into a trap that many filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs are falling into: the "productivity" of building things you don't actually need. With the rise of AI tools and "vibe coding," it has never been easier to spend hours automating processes or building custom calculators. But Den challenges you to ask: Is this moving the needle, or is it just "Creative Arrogance" the belief that being busy is the same as being productive?Key highlights include:The Decision Avoidance Trap: Why we choose the comfort of building tools over the discomfort of reaching out to clients.The Effective Hourly Rate: A simple calculation to determine if your time spent "tinkering" is actually costing your business thousands.Humanism vs. Automation: Why humans can sense "fake" content and why your unique human perspective remains your most valuable product.The Difference Between $100k and $1M Businesses: Insights from the Ascend and Elite groups on why high-revenue filmmakers prioritise outreach over perfect workflows.Real-World AI Use Cases: A look at how to build tools that actually capture leads—like a non-profit quoting calculator—versus tools that just create more formatting work.Stop using AI as a convenient distraction. Tune in to learn how to filter your daily tasks through one simple lens: Is this actively getting me in front of a customer?Upcoming WorkshopDen is hosting a 2-day deep-dive workshop in Central London on June 23rd & 24th. We'll be building the assets that actually move the needle for your business. Spaces are moving fast and will likely sell out before going public.Interested? Email Den directly at den@denlennie.com for the details.Mentoring options : www.denlennie.comConnect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie

In this episode of Allsop's PropChat, valuation partner Ed Dunningham hosts a discussion with Nick Pemberton and Chris Room experts from the West End and City markets respectively. The conversation begins with a brief review of the market conditions and impact of the war – the team run through their analysis of transaction volumes before and after the start of the war on February 28th. There were approximately £1.9 Bn of investment transactions in Q1 in 48 deals – half by volume happened in March, after the war began on 28th February. Listeners can expect expert insights on market trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving landscape of commercial property investment.  Follow Allsop and our speakers Ed Dunningham, Nick Pemberton and Chris Room on social media.   Ed Dunningham LinkedIn/Ed Dunningham   Nick Pemberton  LinkedIn/Nick Pemberton    Chris Room LinkedIn/Chris Room      AllsopLinkedInX FacebookYouTubeInstagram   Don't forget, if you've enjoyed listening, please rate us and consider writing a review.   If you have a question relating to one of our podcasts or have any suggestions of themes you would like us to cover, please email podcasts@allsop.co.uk   The podcast presented here is for general guidance and represents opinions of our teams based on the property market at the time of recording.   All details are correct at time of recording

Have you found the freedom to explore the rich landscape of your erotic self? Or did your childhood leave you feeling restricted and repressed by a sex negative mindset?  In this week's episode Andrew talks to Silva Neves, a psychosexual psychotherapist, about: Why people DON'T fully explore their sexual selves Why labelling people “sex addicts” is unhelpful, and The liberating mindset of sex positivity.  Silva Neves works with couples experiencing a wide range of sex and relationship issues, including sexual trauma, infidelity, and compulsive sexual behaviours. He regularly appears in the British media and was featured on the BBC Three's television series, Sex On The Couch.  Silva is a COSRT-accredited and UKCP-registered psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist, and a trauma psychotherapist. His private practice is based in Central London and online.  If You're Looking for More…. You can subscribe to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts) and hear a bonus mini-episode every week. Or you can join our Supporters Club on Patreon to also access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests  and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  This week supporters will hear: ⭐️Three things Sarah Swenson knows to be true. ⭐️AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Attend Andrew's men's retreat near Berlin in June 2026: details here Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools   Read Andrew's new Substack newsletter The Meaningful Life, and join the community there.  Visit Silva Neves' website Visit Silva Neves' site on sex positivity Get advice from Silva Neves via his Psychology Today blog  Read Silva Neves' book Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, A Psycho-Sexual Treatment Guide for Clinicians Learn about the course Silva Neves teaches at CICS - an Online Diploma in in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Follow Silva Neves on social media: Twitter @SilvaNeves3; and Instagram and Facebook @silvanevespsychotherapy Read The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel Read The Men On My Couch: True Stories of Sex, Love and Psychotherapy by David Rensin and Brandy Engler Read Andrew's book Have the Sex You Want: A Couple's Guide to Getting Back the Spark Read Andrew's blog How To Have the Sex You Want Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50. Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

Send us Fan MailPrime central London is correcting hard in early 2026. Transactions have halted, values are down 15–20%, and capital is quietly moving to Malta, Dubai and Riyadh. Ben Sloane joins Farnaz Fazaipour on Word from the Street to explain what's actually happening on the ground  and what might come next.In this episode:Q1 2026 in prime central London: tax reform, pre-budget positioning, and a wait-and-see marketForeign investors leaving, domestic demand rising — but with less stock to buyThe Renters' Rights Act: 174 pieces of legislation landlords must navigateWhy the May London by-elections matter for market sentimentWhere values might settle, and why Marylebone is holding up betterThe rent reality: why rents will rise and asking prices will inflateAlternative investment destinations — Malta, Dubai, RiyadhThe London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.ukIndependent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience  no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand. #LondonProperty #PropertyInvestment #LondonRealEstate 

Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour is joined by Kris Ericsson, prime central London specialist, for one of the most data-rich market assessments of 2026.Kris shares the numbers few people in the market will say on record: prime central London is now 20–25% below 2014 peak levels. Belgravia and Knightsbridge are down 30%. The correction has been running for 12 years driven by interest rates, Brexit, SDLT, and a dramatic shift in the buyer pool. 68% of prime central London sales last year came from non-domestic buyers relocating away from London, mostly to the Middle East.They also cover: the incoming mansion tax in 2028 and its impact on liquidity; why East London is absorbing younger domestic demand; the London vs Dubai debate among HNWI clients; and where Kris sees genuine opportunity in the current market  including pied-à-terre and Battersea Power Station.— — —Guest: Kris Ericsson, prime central London specialistHost: Farnaz Fazaipour, London Property (londonproperty.co.uk)The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.ukIndependent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience  no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand. #LondonProperty #PropertyInvestment #LondonRealEstate 

You'd back central London as prime EV territory. Josh Apps from V12 can't move them. He'll sell a red-on-red Range Rover faster than a well-specced Tesla every time. That counterintuitive reality is one of several sharp observations from a dealer who built a credible high-end business in one of the most expensive places in the UK to operate, with no forecourt, no showroom, appointment only, and overheads that would make your eyes water. On top of that, why the Auto Trader Deal Builder rollout felt like a bully move, what Google entering the market actually changes, and practical advice for any sales manager weighing up whether to leave the main dealer world behind. What's covered: • The Deal Builder rollout, why dealers felt steamrolled and what Auto Trader got wrong • Auto Trader's data play: why the transactional data is the real long-term asset  • Google entering car retail and why it could give dealers genuine leverage for the first time in years  • Why used EVs still do not move in central London, even at low price points  • Social media targeting as an emerging channel for specialist stock  • The honest advice Josh gives anyone thinking about going independent  • The V12 model, appointment-only, no showroom, high-end stock, central London overheads  • Why starting small with cheap, easy-selling stock is still the right move for new independents Josh is the founder of V12, a central London independent operation built from nothing in 2022. He runs it appointment-only with no glass box, high overheads, and a reputation built entirely on relationships and knowing what to buy. He came into the trade from outside the main dealer world and has grown the business into something talked about well beyond where it sits geographically. If you want an honest view of where independent retailing is heading, the platforms, the EVs, the overheads, and the margins, this is the episode to listen to. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon's words 'real world', it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit: www.symcotraining.co.uk

Send us Fan MailPCL — Not the Only Game in TownPrime central London has dominated the conversation for decades. But the data tells a different story.In this episode, Farnaz Fazaipour reveals that prices in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster have fallen 18% since 2015 — and that a new generation of buyers is rewriting the rules of what makes a prime London investment.The areas now outperforming: Camden, Kentish Town, Canary Wharf, Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and South Bank — prime adjacent postcodes with stronger growth momentum and better value.If you're holding property in PCL, or considering buying there, this episode will make you think twice.Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:45 The 18% price drop in Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster 1:30 Why affordability is reshaping buyer priorities 2:15 The prime adjacent areas outperforming PCL 3:15 Where the intelligent money is moving 3:45 How to get tailored guidance

What happens when a former professional footballer and football agent walks into the motor trade… and decides to build a dealership with "more care, more style, and a lot less ego"? In this episode, I'm joined by Josh Apps, founder of V12 Automobil in Central London. Josh didn't grow up in the trade. He's built V12 from scratch since 2022, and he's straight-talking about what actually works when you're buying and selling everything from a £20k GLC to a £1m+ hypercar.  We get into the real mechanics of his business, like underwriting stock, consignment done properly, why some dealers go bust with SOR, what he's seeing on Carwow and Motorway, and how he thinks about margin, risk, and stock turn in a market where plenty of people are trying to make £5k the easy way instead of £9k the stressful way.  Episode highlights: The mindset shift from football + agency life into running a dealership, and what skills actually transfer. Josh's take on consignment/SOR: why it can work, why it often blows up, and the process that stops you "playing with other people's money". How he sources stock day-to-day (dealers, auctions, Carwow/Motorway, LinkedIn, banks) and why access to stock is both easier and messier now. The uncomfortable truth about online buying platforms: inflated offers, knock-backs, cars reappearing, and how it creates friction for customers and dealers. A proper "car dealer war story": the Range Rover that turned into an engine rebuild, a transport job, and a stress test in customer service. The simple but rare philosophy that's kept his reviews and referrals strong: do the right thing even when it costs.   Finding this useful? Follow the show About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon's words 'real world', it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit: www.symcotraining.co.uk

BBC Breakfast GP Dr Helen Wall shares her Perimenopausal pearls to help us hormonal ADHDers navigate this new chapter. WHAT A LEGEND! Thank yous so much Helen! Can't wait to read your book! The topic of this episode is also the focus topic for April's 9 free in-person ADHDAF+ Charity ADHD adult Peer Support Groups. We hope you can make your local group, starting next week! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour, some high pitched sounds, and mentions of very sensitive topics including; trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, medical negligence. Hormonal struggles. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As mentioned in the episode, you can...- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity and our monthly in-person Peer Support Groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in the latest Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- DONATE to ADHDAF+ Charity HERE (please)- Shop Neurodivergent on ADHDAF Emporium HERE- Get Red Carpet ready with me HERE- See us being allowed in the House of Commons HEREYou can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone.BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PS: March with us 'Huns Against the far right' in the ⁠⁠Together Alliance⁠⁠ on March 28th in London. We'll be in Womens Bloc (Zone E) at 11:30am near 45 Park Lane, Central London. Find out more about the march ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

This isn't just an interview with one half of Heartbreakers Club LEGEND Twinks Burnett, this is a call to action! Alongside sharing her lived experience of ADHD, we invite you to march with us 'Huns Against the far right' in the Together Alliance on March 28th in London. We'll be in Womens Bloc (Zone E) at 11:30am near 45 Park Lane, Central London. Let's stand and be counted and unite wearing Heartbreakers Club pink/red or our LEOPARD PRINT ARMY uniform (or all of the above!) Find out more about the march HERETHANK YOU SO MUCH TWINKS! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour, some high pitched sounds, and mentions of very sensitive topics including; trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health struggles, suicidal ideation, school struggles, bullying, greif, bereavement, Parent loss, cancer, violence against women If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to the ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY Twinks! Can't wait to see her and you on March 28th! As mentioned in the episode, you can...- Grab a ticket for Heartbreakers Club's 1st Birthday Party HERE- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity and our monthly in-person Peer Support Groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in the latest Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for THREE WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone and to rally the troops of March 28th! LEOPARD PRINT ARMY HEARTBREAKERS ASSEMBLE!!! BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Rae Alexandra has 35 stories to share with you, plus her own. In this Women's History Month episode, meet and get to know Rae. She recently published a book with City Lights Publishing called Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area. It's of course available at City Lights, but you can also find it at your local independent bookstore. I read the book and could not put it down. Only toward the end of the 35 essays did I start to recognize the women Rae features. I love history and I love learning and I have mixed feelings about the fact that there are so many rad women whose stories are untold. Thank you, Rae Alexandra, for shining on a light on these incredible women. These days, she's a staff writer at KQED. But Rae's story starts in Wales in the UK. She grew up in Cardiff, the capital of the country. (I learn in the conversation that Wales is a country. I also learn that "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain" are the same thing. Now, British vs. English we don't touch, for obvious reasons. But I digress …) Ed. note: I'll describe my conversation with Rae as two Gen Ex journalist types with ADHD (is that redundant?) doing their best to be linear. To me, the meanderings of our talk are totally normal. Rae says that Wales is delightful and has all the best castles, but that's because of the number times the country has been invaded and conquered. Close to where her mom lives today is a castle that boasts the world's largest crossbow. When I ask when Rae was born (1978), we discover that she's a horse as in Year of the Horse (aka 2026). Cool. Rae continued to call Cardiff home up through her college years. She didn't go to another school outside of Wales that had accepted her because she was attached to a group of skateboarders in her hometown. After she graduated, though, she moved to London. Music has been central for Rae as far back as she remembers (same). She shares stories of being maybe 5 and listening to the Top 40 with her cassette recorder ready to nab her favorite songs (same). According to Rae, the English look down on the Welsh, and have for some time, based on classist generalizations. Wales is where the UK mines most of its coal. London-types consider their neighbors to the southwest feral, and in some regards, the Welsh are, she says. In the Eighties, she remembers stories about IRA bombings appearing on the news nightly. Also, in Wales, miners went on strike and everyone knew about it. Rae says that Wales in the Eighties was essentially like listening to The Clash. We go on a sidebar about siblings, birth order, and what it means to be the youngest, which Rae and I both are. Growing up, she was close with both her older sisters. Today, one lives in Australia and the other lives in the London suburbs. Around age 10, Rae discovered metal. By 12, she decided that she would become a music journalist. In her teen years, she "snuck" her writing into local and college newspapers. The music journalism she consumed in those days included publications like Smash Hits, Kerrang!, NME, and Melody Maker. In fact, her first job out of college was at Kerrang! We go on a sidebar on the whole idea of living somewhere vs. visiting, and how they're so totally different on every level. I use Chicago, where I lived for a full six months in the Nineties, as my example. Rae offers up a stay in Brooklyn as hers. That job at Kerrang! is what brought Rae to London, another place she found impossible to live. I ask her to expound on what it was about the place, and she indulges me. She says that you have to be obscenely wealthy to live in Central London, so most folks are forced to the outskirts. But the jobs are in the middle of town, and so you end up spending around two or three hours a day commuting underground. It was/is also gray—the weather, the architecture—and the people in London were, as Rae describes it, hostile. When she goes into detail about the ways in which they were hostile, we agree that only you get to shit on your own hometown. People who aren't from there aren't allowed. It's a rule. Look it up. After a year working for the magazine in London, Rae met a guy from San Francisco. She'd been to The City and even spent significant time here working for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. (At this point in the recording, I mistakenly call the BBQ place near Hayes and Divisadero until sometime in the early 2000s "Brothers." It was in fact called Brother in-law's. My apologies.) She moved in with that guy she met, lived with him for six months in London, and then it was time for him to come home to SF. He asked her if she wanted to join him and she accepted. She had already transitioned to freelance writing for the magazine, because office life didn't suit her, so work wasn't so much a problem. But upon arrival, she soon discovered how difficult it was to do anything without a Social Security number. That added an extra layer to moving here. But it wasn't the place itself or its people that made things hard. It was the system, so to speak. Also, while she was getting settled and learning how to survive in the US without an SSN, she started to see that the guy was, let's just say, not for her. She felt he'd been playing the long game when they lived together in London, but once back on his home turf, some of his sociopath tendencies emerged. It was 2002 and she lived in Bernal Heights on Cortland. She spent most of her time in the Mission, just down the hill. After a short time, the guy convinced her that they needed to get married, so they moved back to London. The marriage lasted three months, and Rae returned to her new home—San Francisco. When she came back, she experienced a stretch of housing instability. You could call it "couch surfing," but either way, it was dicey. Six months or so later, things settled. It was easier to live cheaply in the early 2000s, also. A $5 burrito could be a whole day's worth of food. And Rae had befriended enough bartenders that she rarely paid full-price for booze. She describes "The Blackout Triangle" of Killowatt, Delirium, and Dr. Bombay's. She also regularly visited Beauty Bar until that place went downhill. Check back this Thursday for Part 2 with Rae Alexandra. We recorded this episode at Vesuvio in North Beach in February 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the single ‘Don't Wanna Die' which was the first single taken from his 6th EP ‘The Art Of Collaboration'.When asked about his latest single Galea said, “‘Songwriter' was one of the longest songs I've taken to write, and probably now my favorite. It's taken literally years! I have had so many versions that have had different hooks or vibes and they just didn't feel right, then finally writing my 1st album, I sat down at my piano and the song just fell into place. The song is all about sharing whatever you have with the most special person in the world.”Galea started songwriting when he was 13 after winning a UK National Songwriting Contest with his track “I Am Not An Angel.” Following that win he started writing for artists such as Lao Ra (Jesus Made Me Bad), Thea Garrett (Frontline) & Gianluca Bezzina (Come Float Away) and more!  Around this time his track “Trendsetter” was synced on US TV. Galea has also toured the UK supporting the likes of McFly and Boyzlife, as well as performing on the main stage for London Pride, Birmingham Pride, Northern Pride, Norwich Pride, as well as the main stage on festivals like The Sundown Festival and more. Stay tuned to Galea's social pages below for more updates on future releases as he gets ready to release his next project.# # #Connect with John Galea: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK Press Contacts:Brad Taylor    ​Big Machine Agency  brad@bigmachineagency.com  ​​​​​Maya BlakemoreBig Machine Agency​​​​​            maya@bigmachineagency.com Meijin BruttomessoBig Machine Agency  meijinb@bigmachinemedia.comView email in browserBig Machine Agency · 22 E 36th St Ste 8A · New York, NY 10016-3419 · USAupdate your preferences or unsubscribeCan you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link? Show quoted textShow quoted textAbsolutely!  So grateful!!!!Hide quoted textOn Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:08 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Can you do March 13th ?   Lets say NOON EST ?  Will you send a zoom link?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM arroe M'e wrote:Zoom is fantastic.  I'm in Charlotte.  I can bend around your schedule.  How about the 13th of March?On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:40 AM Brad Taylor wrote:do you set up a zoom?  what are timings can you do?  Where are you based?  Obviously John is in London so the earlier in the day EST is better.  Brad     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM arroe M'e wrote:That would be an amazing experience for listeners.  Grateful!On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:23 AM Brad Taylor wrote:ok do you want an interview with John?     Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM arroe M'e wrote:iHeart Radios Unplugged and Totally Uncut View from the Writing Instrument and Like It's Live.  You've blessed my life with many conversations in the past due to my connection to helping all up and coming performers have a pleasant place to spread their wings as creative souls. Wow that sounds like a very big artistic portrait but it's the truth! Radio doesn't serve the new artist like it should therefore there are a lot of us out here that believe that the inside sleeve of an album is still one of the greatest journeys of all time. But how can people find it if people aren't talking about it? Looking forward to creating with you!On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:48 PM Brad Taylor wrote:Leslie can helpWhat's your outlet?    Brad Taylor | Co-Founder and CEOBig Machine AgencyNYC • LONDONe: brad@bigmachineagency.comw: www.bigmachineagency.comp: +1 646.427.5476  On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM arroe M'e wrote:Hey guys! Happy day to you!. If you guys are walking the path of doing interviews to help promote this please add me to your list.On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:19 PM Big Machine Agency wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Award-winning UK Singer-Songwriter John Galea Releases Latest Single “SONGWRITER” On March 27th Listen to “Songwriter”New York, NY – (February 27, 2026) – Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch' (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights' (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video was recently filmed on location in Central London.“Songwriter” follows the success of Galea's 5 Independent EP's starting with The Scrapbook EP (2012), Under Attack (2013), Notes From My Piano (2014) and ‘Missing Pages' (2016) which featured single ‘When You Truly Love Someone' which hit Top 10 in the Commercial Charts in 2017, which featured Celebrity Gemma Oaten in the music video. John followed up that success with his Christmas EP ' Christmas Round The Piano' (2018), scoring a Top 30 iTunes Charting track in 2019 with his Christmas song 'A Simple Christmas'. Galea followed up that success with his hit single “Hero Within You” featuring Guildhall Opera Singing Sensation Hannah Long. 2020 saw John score his first iTunes Number #1 in 2020 with his track  ‘Hero Within You' recorded with Singing sensation Hannah Long & John teamed up with Chart topping Rapper Ironik on the singBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Send a text1975 was a time of corruption in Central London. There was a power struggle taking place over the vice trade in Soho. The Bernie Silvers led Syndicate was losing control of the area after investigations into corruption had exposed it. Although Silvers was in jail there may have been attempts to silence those who may have know of other crimes. Bent police were a complication in trying to understand what was going on. Different OCGs had different corrupt police helping them. It seemed that the killing of Biddy Gold was almost certainly ordered by an organised crime group.I will upload part 2 in two days time.

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are.Jim Eldridge was born in Central London towards the end of WWII, and survived attacks by V2 rockets on the King's Cross area where he lived. In 1971 he sold his first sitcom to the BBC and had his first book commissioned. Since then he has had more than 100 books published, with sales of over three million copies. 'Murder at St. Paul's Cathedral' is book 1 in his new Cathedral Mysteries Series, which will explore crimes in notable UK cathedrals during WWII. This book follows Inspector Coburg and Sergeant Lampson as they unravel a mysterious murder committed against a senior chorister. Douglas Jackson is the author of twenty historical novels mystery thrillers, including the critically acclaimed nine-book Hero of Rome series. 'Blood Vengeance' is the gripping third installment in the Warsaw Quartet, where the body of a beautiful, well-connected Polish SOE agent is found in the gardens of a country house in Scotland. James Sulzer was an Intensive English major at Yale, worked in television for a number of years, then moved with his family to the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. In his early years on the island, he laboured as a commercial scalloper, which inspired a big part of the story in his novel. 'All that Smolders' is his first murder mystery and is written in honour of his mother, who was a big Agatha Christie fan. ...S.J. Bennett was born in Yorkshire and travelled the world as an army child. She had a varied career before her debut novel was published at the age of 42. Since then her books have won awards, and been optioned for TV. She was once asked to interview for the role of Assistant Private Secretary to the Queen, and still considers it the job that got away. 'The Queen Who Came in from the Cold' is the latest in 'Her majesty the Queen Investigates' series. Hollay Ghadery is a multi-genre writer living in rural Ontanio. Her acclaimed memoir of mixed-race identity and mental illness, Muse, won the 2023 Canadian BookClub Award for Non Fiction/Memoir. Her debut novel 'The Unravelling of Ou' is about a sock puppet named Ecology Paul, which the character of Minoo has a strong connection to. Gavin Taylor is a writer and artist inspired by the wildlife in his garden and a long-standing fascination with insects. 'Bertie Comes to Stay and Other Stories' features a most unusual animal; a giant bumblebee the size of a sheepdog! Aimed at children age 6-9, the stories combine humour and warmth with themes of kindness, inclusion, communication and understand difference. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is aneurodivergent children's author with an advocate for underrepresented voices in children's publishing. A former World Book Day author and BookTrust writer in residence, Rasmni ihas won a number of awards, including the Diverse Book Awards. 'Har Kumar: Ultimate Superstar' is a laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. Hari is 10 years old and is 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a superstar. All he needs to make it big is a lucky break.

Did you know that, even today, some of London's streets are lit by gas? Annabel Ross heading into the city's twilight zone to meet Aran Osman whose job it is to maintain these Victorian relics, which still illuminate much of Central London. Annabel also talks to Annelie Whitfield, who is writing a book about artificial light and its effect on humans and animals. Find Aran on Instagram @london_lamplightersFind Annelie on Instagram @lighthumanukOur Facebook page is back! Search "Countryfile Magazine - Plodcast Community" or join the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/countryfilemagazineplodcast/?ref=shareThe BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast is the Publishers Podcast Awards Special Interest Podcast of the Year 2024 & 2025 and the PPA Podcast of the Year 2022. If you've enjoyed the plodcast, don't forget to leave likes and positive reviews. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: theplodcast@countryfile.com. If your letter, email or message is read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. The Plodcast is produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs. The theme tune was written and performed by Blair Dunlop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Lagos Meets London , the boys discuss ​⁠ ‘s recent visit to Nigeria and other African countries, Davido losing the GRAMMYS to ​⁠ and much time they're willing to spend in Jail if money is involved ! Enjoy the conversation and have an amazing weekend ! Are there other things you'd like us to discuss in the next episode please send us a DM on Instagram or leave a comment below Lagos Meets London episodes are filmed in London and published every Friday evening at 19:00pm

This is Part Two of Two of ‘The Beast of Belvedere' by Murder Mile UK True Crime.From April 1983 to July 1984, a series of sadistic sex attacks were perpetrated on women and young girls on trains or near train stations on three routes from Central London to the South-East of England and Kent, they were the Bexleyheath Line, the North Kent Line and the Dartford Loop. This prolific serial rapist never disguised his face, he attacked in broad daylight, and he stuck to the areas he knew so well. But who was he?Locations: The Dartford Loop began at Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge, and called at Hither Green, Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexley and Crayford. The Bexleyheath Line called at Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst. The North Kent at Lewisham, Blackheath, Charlton, Woolwich, Arsenal, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith and Slade Green. As well as Birch Walk in Erith, Dartford station, Bursted Wood, Lesnes Abbey Woods, etcDate: April 1983 to July 1984Victims: unnamedCulprit: ? Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram· FaceBook· ThreadsSUBSCRIBE via PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes a true visionary—renowned architect Alison Brooks—for another unforgettable conversation. From her early inspirations in Ontario to leading one of the UK's most acclaimed practices, Alison continues to redefine contemporary architecture with generosity, light, and deep-rooted humanism.In this episode, she expands on her award-winning housing innovations, the cultural power of home, and why beauty and craftsmanship still matter in a world obsessed with energy codes. Alison unpacks how deeper windows, thoughtful proportions, and sculptural forms can reconnect us to light, sky, and one another.Whether she's revitalizing historic social housing or shaping Oxford's iconic Cohen Quad, Alison insists that every space tells a story—and that great architecture should always elevate the human experience. This visit is rich with insight you won't want to miss.More About Alison BrooksAlison Brooks is one of the UK's most highly awarded and internationally acclaimed architects. Since founding her practice in 1996 she has emerged as one of the UK's most inventive architects with works encompassing urban design and housing, higher education buildings, private houses and public buildings for the arts. She is the only UK architect to have received all the RIBA's most prestigious architectural awards: the Stirling Prize, the Manser Medal (twice) and the Stephen Lawrence Prize. Alison Brooks has contributed to architectural education for over fifteen years as External Examiner for University of Central London, University of Bath, University of Lincoln and the Architectural Association. In 2018 Alison was appointed as the John T. Dunlop Design Critic in Architecture at Harvard GSD. Alison is currently the Gensler Visiting Critic at Cornell's AAP School and was awarded the Bethune Award by the University at Buffalo.Contact:https://www.instagram.com/alisonbrooksarchitects/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alison-brooks-architects-ltd/ https://x.com/alisonbrooksarchttps://www.facebook.com/AlisonBrooksArc Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

This is Part One of Two of ‘The Beast of Belvedere' by Murder Mile UK True Crime.From April 1983 to July 1984, a series of sadistic sex attacks were perpetrated on women and young girls on trains or near train stations on three routes from Central London to the South-East of England and Kent, they were the Bexleyheath Line, the North Kent Line and the Dartford Loop. This prolific serial rapist never disguised his face, he attacked in broad daylight, and he stuck to the areas he knew so well. But who was he?Locations: Train on The Dartford Loop starting at Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge, and called at Hither Green, Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexley and Crayford. The Bexleyheath Line called at Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst. The North Kent at Lewisham, Blackheath, Charlton, Woolwich, Arsenal, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith and Slade Green. As well as Birch Walk in Erith, Dartford station, Bursted Wood, Lesnes Abbey Woods, etcDate: April 1983 to July 1984Victims:unnamedCulprit: ? Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram· FaceBook· Threads SUBSCRIBE via PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!Jeremy Cline rarely focuses on his own journey during his episodes of the Change Work Life podcast. As 2025 draws to a close, Jeremy reflects on the past year, sharing his gratitude for the successes and positive moments he often overlooks in favour of thinking ahead. Rather than look forward, Jeremy took this opportunity to pause, appreciate what went well, and offer listeners a glimpse into his personal reflections and growth over the last twelve months.What's in this episode:1. Introduction and Purpose of the EpisodeEnd-of-year reflection, timed just before 2025 concludesJeremy Cline's intention to share personal insights and focus on gratitude2. The Private Wealth Professional CircleCreation and development of the group in 2025The concept: personal advisory board/mastermind for private wealth sector professionalsMembership and meeting format (quarterly, in-person, Central London breakfasts)Early experiences: beta group formation and first meetingsPride in building something new from scratch3. Skills Learned and New PracticesCold emailing and outreach to potential group membersInsights from conversations with other professionals in the private wealth sectorAdoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude AI4. One-to-One Coaching WorkWorking with business owners post-buyout: dynamics of joint coachingIdentifying and working within a professional advisor nicheEnjoyment and privilege of facilitating thought processesThe synergy between coaching and the Private Wealth Professional Circle5. The Podcast as a Networking and Learning ToolCelebrating six years of podcasting and the milestone of episode 200The value of the podcast for learning and making new connectionsSpecial acknowledgment of Al Elliot's mentorshipOther influential guests: Rob Dix and lessons learned about entrepreneurship and business ownership6. Voluntary Work in the Bitcoin SectorEngagement with Bitcoin Policy UKRole in producing the Bitcoin Policy UK podcastThe value of volunteering and learning in the sector7. The Importance and Power of NetworkingNetworking as a driver behind many career and personal opportunitiesRandom introductions leading to ideal coaching clientsReflection on overcoming discomfort when reaching out to new contacts8. Personal Pursuits and Well-beingReconnecting with jazz music: joining local sessions and the joy it bringsMaking a conscious effort to disconnect during holidaysImprovements in personal health following medical tests:Using ChatGPT for dietary advice and practical meal ideasMove towards home-cooking and controlling ingredients9. Family and Home LifeObservations on daughter's development and transition towards adolescenceAcknowledgement of wife's support in both business and coordinating home improvementsReflections on home renovations and putting a personal stamp on the house10. Year in Review and Forward LookDistinguishing between 2024 as a year of exploration and 2025 as one of consolidation and focusRecognising the value of relationships across all areas of lifeOptimism and curiosity for what 2026 may bring, despite the uncertainty11. Closing RemarksInvitation for listener feedback and questionsAppreciation for listeners' role in the podcast's continuation

A well know Street in Central London, in this podcast we look at Piccadilly and the varied history it has encountered, to the place it is today. Join us for more...

What would Christmas be without a tour of London's lights? For the first of our free xmas podcasts, Kasia and Dan go UP TOWN for an outside (!!) walking tour through Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Known as stressful hot-spots for holiday season breakdowns, these Central London capitalistic hell-holes must have some redeeming features, right?!  We find out what London's markets were like in 1870, and why Covent Garden has become London's epicentre of festive fun. And we ask: why have Germanic Christmas markets sprung up everywhere via American films that make Christmas seem more idyllic than it really is? Admiring the neat Bratwurst, surprisingly acceptable beer and very poor puns, we throw ourselves into the Leicester Square ‘experience economy'. Finally, given that they want us to look up and marvel at the Christmas lights (rather than be terrified of oncoming traffic), why has the City of London not just pedestrianised central London?    Christmas is a time of giving, so consider supporting our Patreon: To listen to this episode and all the rest too - including a back catalogue of over 30 exclusive bonus eps - it is STILL ONLY £4 a month to sign up, and support your favourite cultural historians: https://www.patreon.com/c/cursedobjects

Here's a brand new mix I recorded for Bloop Radio as part of their Midnight Community guest mix series. Bloop is a family-run underground radio station broadcasting from the heart of Central London.

RHLSTP #590 - Richard Osman Urinal Conundrum - Richard is at the Podcast Room in Central London, with a spare hour of studio time and Rhys James already in the hot seat, so let's do a good old-fashioned rude RHLSTP with little to no research. The pair end up discussing how poker can buy you a sofa (or just buy one), haggling too hard for picture frames with clocks in them, Rolex spoons, selling only one DVD of your comedy special (deliberately), how Rhys intends to prank the lactose intolerant, what it's like to be tall but identify as small, how to wee next to a man in a theatre toilet and what happens to Taskmaster when Greg Davies dies.Buy Rhys' book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/you-ll-like-it-when-you-get-there-a-life-lived-reluctantly-rhys-james/7844250SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textI am still out of the country so am posting some shorter podcasts to keep the podcast ticking over. This one concerns a case from 1963 going on to 1967. The podcast is recorded in a studio that is soundproofed but visited by various cats and dogs and sometimes other creatures.This podcast is set in Soho, Central London an area where I used to work and knew quite well back in the late 1980s.

With tax speculation dominating the headlines, is Prime Central London really stalling or are there opportunities for buyers? Tom Bill speaks to Stuart Bailey, Head of Prime Central London Sales at Knight Frank, about which taxes in the Budget would most impact the market, what buyers should expect in terms of future price growth, how many people are leaving the capital and which areas of London are back on the radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how wispy hybrid cat eye lashes combine three techniques for London's most coveted lash look. Find out which eye shapes benefit most, what premium salons offer, and insider tips for choosing the right technician for your custom wispy transformation. Visit https://www.glamorous-lashes.com/treatments to learn more. Glamorous Lashes London City: London Address: 72 Great Titchfield Street Website: https://www.glamorous-lashes.com/

The Frost Fayres on the Thames are often covered in history and these days it is hard to believe that the ice on the Thames in Central London would be so thick to be able to hold them! Let us tell you more about them....

In this episode, we are joined by Attzaz Rashid (Barratt London) and Joel Callow (Beyond Carbon) to talk about Barratt London's move into Passive House.It was a chance to get into what attracted Barratt to developing this Lo-E homes proposition and how they came to feel confident about committing to deliver certified Passive House apartments, the team effort that's been employed to make it work, and the way this change has brought about a renewed enthusiasm for the job in some of the project's participants.It's a really interesting exploration of how the rigour and challenges of Passive House has affected Barratt's approach to high-density building, and how the Passive House approach has come to be recognised as advantageous to Barratt, in all sorts of ways. Finally, the critique of M&E design that's made late on in the episode is not a Barratt critique—as Az makes abundantly clear—this is one founded in Joel's experience of inheriting issues that require Beyond Carbon's expertise for their resolution.Notes from the showAttzaz Rashid on LinkedInJoel Callow on LinkedIn The Barratt London websiteThe Beyond Carbon websiteDistrict heating and passive house - are they compatible? from the pages of Passive House PlusBarratt launches record passive house scheme also from the pages of Passive House Plus**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

More than 100-thousand people have taken part in a march in central London organised by the far-right activist, Tommy Robinson.

#132 Travel to London, England! Not sure where to start? Listen in! London travel: smart moves and misteps to avoid How many days to stay Hidden gems & local tips In this episode of The Everyday Bucket List podcast, we'll share some of the best things to do in London, England. Planning a trip to London can feel overwhelming, whether it's your first visit or your fifth. In this episode, I share my personal do's and don'ts for building a flexible London itinerary, based on my own travels and tips from locals. From iconic experiences like the Changing of the Guard and Big Ben to other spots outside of Central London, you'll hear some pointers to know what's truly worth your time. I'll also cover practical advice, like how long to stay and avoiding common mistakes while keeping your budget in mind. If you're wondering “what should I do in London?”, this episode will help you plan smarter and make the most of your adventure.   CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Read the blog post: https://karencordaway.com/london-travel-itinerary Binge-listen to my Travel to England playlist https://spoti.fi/4dHAaKf  Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 RESOURCES: Love and London: Travel Guide (Use discount code BucketList10) https://bit.ly/4c8XoK2 Stay safe! Get a lanyard for your phone  https://amzn.to/3I4XnMp Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl    Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. I appreciate your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/                  

The SportsPro Podcast returns, and this time the team takes a deep dive into SportsPro's inaugural Investment Summit, held in Central London last month. Ed Dixon, Steve McCaskill, Sam Carp and Josh Sim reflect on a landmark event that brought together more than 200 industry leaders, investors and key stakeholders to explore where new capital is flowing into sport.Alongside their highlights from the day – including the £500 million sales of The Hundred teams, the growing influence of private equity, and the global executives entering the market – the team also revisit four key interviews conducted on-site with leading investors and decision-makers. Plus, the team looks ahead as the Investment Summit prepares to go stateside in 2026 as part of SportsPro New York.Recorded at Spotify UK Headquarters.

Luke is joined by ALEX JESSEP to discuss how George Lucas' pioneering spirit led to the first ever digitally filmed Hollywood Blockbuster, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Later, we hear from Matt as he chats to Stephen Lane (Propstore CEO) and Brandon Alinger (Propstore COO) live from a special Propstore event LIVE from The Dorchester Hotel in Central London. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Thang Gang this week, but don't fear. Here's some highlights from Johnny's show from a Central London pub, plus more of the usual nonsense and brilliance.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the protest in London where at least 150 people were arrested for intentionally violating a new law banning support for a pro-Palestiniant group.

Starting a business is hard.Starting one with your spouse? That's a whole different level of risk.In this episode, I sit down with Joe Fraher, an architect who, alongside his wife Liz, built a boutique design and build firm in Central London, right in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis.Joe shares the real story behind how they made it work: from opposite views on risk, to navigating financial pressure, managing a growing team, and raising a family at the same time. He opens up about going sober, leading through chaos, and the mindset it takes to grow something meaningful without losing your relationship, or yourself.This is an honest conversation about ambition, business, marriage, and the messy parts in between.Giving up alcohol to take control of his life againRedefining success beyond money and titlesTeaching his children about wealth, risk, and responsibilityBalancing love, family, and business without losing eitherAnd why the future of construction lies in digital manufacturing and AIThis is a raw and revealing conversation about what it really takes to build something meaningful, and the mindset shifts required to survive it.00:00 Introduction to Risk-Taking00:41 Starting the Business Journey00:57 Architectural Services and Turnkey Solutions02:08 Challenges and Growth in Architecture03:29 Navigating Redundancy and Building a Business07:52 Managing a Growing Team09:14 The Importance of Risk and Ambition11:08 The French Alps Project15:15 Hiring and Team Dynamics22:25 Education and Career Pathways29:02 Client Relationships and Long-Term Projects31:49 Liz's Role in the Business32:14 The Importance of Listening to Clients32:44 Emotional Investment in Projects35:22 Client Profiling and Matching37:55 Trust and Transparency in Business38:34 Adapting to Economic Challenges45:35 Leveraging AI in Business52:32 Financial Education and Generational Wealth01:02:55 Leveraging Good Debt01:03:36 The Pitfalls of Bad Debt01:05:02 Balancing Risk in Family and Business01:06:23 Aligning Ambitions with Your Partner01:09:36 The Future of Work and Personal Goals01:13:32 Challenges of Entrepreneurship01:14:44 The Impact of Government Policies on SMEs01:25:59 Personal Habits for Success01:30:42 Concluding ThoughtsDiscover Joe and FraherWebsite - https://www.fraher.co/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frahergroup/LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fraherGet In TouchLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glamorous Lashes London releases Russian Volume eyelash extension pricing guide for Central London, featuring hand-made fans from £165-£205. Services include 2D-4D options lasting 6-8 weeks, with home/hotel VIP service available. Glamorous Lashes London City: London Address: 72 Great Titchfield Street Website: https://www.glamorous-lashes.com/

He was elected in 2024 promising to end the war between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, and less than six months ago halted the flow of military aid to Kyiv after giving President Zelensky a dressing down in the Oval Office. But Donald Trump now seems to have changed his tune on Ukraine.The President has announced that the US will resume the supply of weapons, via Nato, and also threatened 100pc tariffs on Russia if a deal isn't done. He also later told the BBC that he was "disappointed" in Putin.Camilla and Tim speak to former economic advisor to Donald Trump, Carla Sands, who blames "weak and flabby militaries throughout Europe" and a "feckless" Joe Biden for the current situation in Ukraine, and believes Trump will get a deal despite Putin not being an "honest broker".Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim speak to Conservative MP James Cleverly, who was making a speech in Central London about countering the rise of Reform, and ask him if he's on manoeuvres for a leadership run.Producesr: Lilian Fawcett & Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan Searle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RHLSTP #564 - Joel Dommett's Lactating Nipple - Recorded at the Podcast Room in Central London, Richard meets comedian, actor and rock God Nick Helm. They chat about the unexpected death of Dennis Waterman, working with/embarrassing yourself in front of Mark Williams, appearing on Eastenders, appearing in two films together in lockdown, though mainly waiting to go on, how Nick became avuncular to his co-star in Uncle, how TV careers come without trained therapists and Nick's journey from depression to contentment and whether Rich is the only comedian with ADHD or if he's clearly living in denial. Plus was Someone Like's Yoghurt the worst comedy experience of 2005 and what's the recipe for a great and enjoyable tour showDetails of Nick's tour and album https://www.nick-helm.co.uk/See RHLSTP live in Sheffield and at the Edinburgh Fringe http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSee RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANDOR SEASON 2 is here! We're giving our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on the first three episodes of the sophomore and final season of Star Wars: Andor ...oh boy...Also, at the end of the episode, we include audio of our video interviews with Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Ben Mendehlson (Director Krennic), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha), and Genevieve O'Reilly recorded at a press event at a Central London hotel.Andor Recap intro music by the wonderful Auralnauts.For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday 23 March 2025, listeners of the podcast gathered in Central London to watch a live Amisathon, featuring 8 panellists and the show's host.The panel included former guests as well as a couple of new faces: Leo Robson, Alys Denby, Finn McRedmond, James Marriott, Zoe Strimpel, Sam Leith, Vincenzo Barney and John Niven.It was a great success. Thank you to the 90+ ticket-holders who attended, to our wonderful panel, and to the stage team at 21Soho.Relive the event or listen for the first time in this episode, ripped straight from the boards of the stage at the venue.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/ X: @mymartinamis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who organised the bombing of The Old Bailey in Central London? Why was Jean McConville abducted in December 1972? Why did the British government choose not to intervene when hunger strikers like Bobby Sands refused food in 1981? How was the graveside grenade incident linked to the first seed of peace that would one day end The Troubles? In the third of four episodes, William and Anita are joined once again by Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Say Nothing, to discuss Bloody Friday, the infamous IRA bombings in London in 1973, and the hunger strike that changed the trajectory of The Troubles toward a battle for the ballot.  _____________ Empire UK Live Tour: The podcast is going on a UK tour! William and Anita will be live on stage in Glasgow, Birmingham, York and Bristol, discussing how the British Empire continues to shape our everyday lives. Tickets are on sale NOW, to buy yours head to empirepoduk.com. Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, and a weekly newsletter! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk  Blue Sky: @empirepoduk  X: @empirepoduk goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whoah – the number of messages in our inbox for this week's Everything In Conversation was huge. Turns out you all have lots of thoughts for.... our deep-dive into allegations Gen Z are killing the club, and forecasts nightclubs are set to become extinct as a result.Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts. It was such a pleasure to sift through them and wade into this topic with your help.Please consider giving us a review and following us on your podcast player. It ensures we can go on making EIC

We talk a lot about — and when I say 'we,' I mean the wider queer community — how upsetting it is that queer bars and clubs are closing at an accelerated rate. But I think the bigger tragedy is the disappearance of queer cafés.And maybe it's wrong to pit them against each other, but queer cafés offer that beautiful intermediate step. They're not as full-on or intimidating as a bar or a club, and they're places where you can just be. There's no pressure to perform, no need to match the thump of a bassline — just you, your overpriced oat flat white, and the comforting hum of conversations that sound a little more like home.One of the absolute best queer cafés that ever existed — and I won't hear any counterarguments — was First Out Café in Central London. Before it closed in 2011 to make way for yet another railway construction project, it was a sanctuary. A place where you could nervously nurse a tea while pretending to read the free gay magazines that used to exist, all the while sneaking glances at the other queers who had found refuge there too.It's also where today's guest, drag king extraordinaire Mr Wesley Dykes, took his first tentative steps into queerdom. Growing up between Lagos and South London, Wesley navigated the complexities of identity, family expectations, and self-acceptance. And when that weight felt a little too heavy, First Out Café was there — offering a cup of tea and the reassuring presence of a community.Other episodes about First Out Cafe'The First Gay Place That I Went Inside...' - with Alex Iantaffi from Gender Stories PodcastFirst Out Cafe, London (with Ali Brumfitt)Follow meInstagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the Queer Word newsletter: https://queer-word.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠Support meBuy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow my guestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwesleydykes/

Steve spotted his first bats of the year out on the wing this week—a sure sign that spring's on the way. Have you seen any yet? Text the show to tell Steve about your first bat of the year and see if we can draw up a picture of where bats have been seen across the country during this spell of warmer weather. Don't forget to include your name.S6E65 In this noisy episode, we're taking you to the heart of the Restore Nature Now march in Central London, where 60,000+ passionate individuals gathered on June 22nd 2024, to demand stronger action for nature. The Bat Conservation Trust formed part of the march in the 'air' block which started adjacent to Hyde Park where Biggles the bat flew high above the crowds. Steve speaks to people as the march progresses to Downing Street and onto Parliament Square to find out what caused them to travel to London for the day.Restore Nature Now websiteBiggles the Bat's Instagram AccountBCT's page on the marchThank you to Wildcare for sponsoring series 6 of BatChat.Quote BATCHAT at the Wildcare checkout for 10% off all bat detectors and bat boxes. Steve spotted his first bats of the year out on the wing this week—a sure sign that spring's on the way. Have you seen any yet? Text the show using the link at the top to tell Steve about your first bat of the year and see if we can draw up a picture of where bats have been seen across the country during this spell of warmer weather. Don't forget to include your name.WildcareDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease leave us a review or star rating if your podcast app allows it because it helps us to reach a wider audience so that we can spread the word about how great bats are. How to write a podcast review (and why you should).Got a story to share with us? Please get in touch via comms@bats.org.ukBats are magical but misunderstood. At BCT our vision is a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Action to protect & conserve bats is having a positive impact on bat populations in the UK. We would not be able to continue our work to protect bats & their habitats without your contribution so if you can please donate. We need your support now more than ever: www.bats.org.uk/donate Thank you!