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Andy Scott is joined by Gary Logan at the Dorchester Hotel for the launch press conference of Jonas v Price. We hear from fighters on the undercard including Caroline Dubois, Karris Artingstall and new Boxxer signing Cindy Ngamba.Plus we round up all the latest boxing news including Eubank v Benn, the return of Naoya Inoue and Isaac Chamberlain's withdrawal from his fight with Viddal Riley. Toe2Toe has been nominated for best Combat Sports Podcast 2024 - you can vote here:https://trib.al/VJUe2WS 

In this episode we talk with Clive Grinyer. He's not only one of the most universally respected members of the UK service design community, but also a fantastic storyteller, as evidence by the podcast which flows between the Aristotelian version of love and Taylor's version (yes, that Taylor).  We talk about  the relationships between love, trust and a healthy bottom line and how more companies need to take the value of  “customer love”, ubiquitous in mission statements, and bake these into customer journeys.Clive's new project , Project Love,   considers how designers can design with love and design to foster the conditions that promote love between human beings.  And this could not have come at a better time.   For a world that's seemingly obsessed with "Love Island", the daily news  indicates that love is definitely not all around at the moment. References in the podcastHow Korean smart crossings are helping mobile fixated citizens to cross roads.   Wired article here.The Speed of Trust  video here ... or book (please consider buying a preloved version).Clive's book Redesigning Thinking  will be published in 2025.  Clive's BioClive Grinyer is an advisor and trainer in service, digital and transformation design. He is a strategic advisor to Bosch and has delivered executive training in design to companies including Honda, Panasonic, the Dorchester Hotel chain, UK Fire and Rescue services and the Bank of England.Clive has led design and innovation teams for Barclays Bank and Cisco, set up design studios for Samsung and telecoms company Orange and was Director of Design and Innovation for the UK Design Council. He started his career with innovation consultancy IDEO in the US and was the founder of the design consultancy Tangerine along with Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive. Clive was Head of Service Design at the Royal College of Art (RCA) from 2019 to 2023.Creative review placed Clive in their Top 50 and described him as “a passionate advocate for the transformational potential of design for some three decades. Today's focus on the value of digital product design and on design's value in leading customer experience in the UK is, in large part, due to his work." Clive speaks at international conferences and is the author of the book “Smart Design”, on design and technology, and is writing his next book “Redesigning Thinking” on how to use design methods to make better decisions. He hasbeen a trustee of the Royal Society of Arts and Chair of the Design Business Association Design Effectiveness AwardService Design YAP is developed and produced by the Service Design Network UK Chapter.Its aim is to engage and connect the wider Service Design community. Episode Host: Stephen Wood Production Assistance: Jean Watanya

Highlights today include: Effects of Calibrated Blue–Yellow Changes in Light on the Human Circadian Clock, Applications Open For 2024 Hemsley Lighting Internship Program, ETC's Mosaic and City Theatrical Multiverse Enliven “Current”, Lighting Design International Unveils Spectacular New Lighting Design at The Dorchester Hotel, Revo Lighting (An Espen Brand) Seeks Sales Representation.

Today we're joined by none other than Isadore (Issy) Sharp, the founder of The Four Seasons. We're talking about one, if not the most iconic luxury hotel brands in the world. His story is incredible. From growing up and working in construction. To how he met his wife that's he's still with over 70 years later. This episode was so damn good we had to split it into two parts. In part one, you'll learn what Issy's upbringing was like, why Issy has never felt fear, the most important concepts that made the Four Seasons successful, and arguably the best investment of all time.  — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠bigshot.show⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Welcome to Big Shot and meet our guest Issy Sharp (05:45) Learn about Issy's upbringing and the influence his parents had on him (12:40) Why every Four Seasons design still goes through Issy to this day (14:33) How Issy met his wife over 70 years ago and his ability to never have fear  (22:50) How Issy had the chutzpah at even a young age (24:25) The story of Issy's first hotel project and how he built the Four Seasons (30:00) Arguably the best investment of all time  (33:15) Why it was named the Four Seasons (37:05) The key concepts that made the Four Seasons so successful (45:29) How the Inn on the Park was designed on the architect's deathbed  (51:59) How Issy got a $600k loan to take the Four Seasons to the next level (55:25) Why London became the prototype and catalyst for the Four Seasons  — Referenced: ITT Corporation: https://www.britannica.com/topic/ITT-Corporation  Ford Thunderbird: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird_(second_generation)  Tanenbaum Family: https://search.ontariojewisharchives.org/Permalink/accessions24895  Inn on the Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inn_on_the_Park  Peter Dickinson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dickinson_(architect)  WZMH Architects: https://www.wzmh.com/about/history/  Dorchester Hotel: https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/london/the-dorchester/ 

It's a story unlike any other in English football. And now we're going to tell it. Welcome to The Blueprint! We're launching our series with a two-part special as Garry Hayes and Ceri Levy sit down with former Chelsea FC owner Ken Bates to hear him tell his Stamford Bridge story like never before. Bates seldom gives interviews these days. Indeed, he doesn't do documentary, which makes The Ken Bates Tapes all the more compelling. In the next two episodes, listeners will hear how Bates ushered in a new dawn for Chelsea FC and English football. From battling the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal for equity in the Premier League, to appointing Glenn Hoddle as Chelsea manager; his boardroom battles with Matthew Harding and how he sold the club to Roman Abramovich over dinner at The Dorchester Hotel in London. The full eight-part narrative series of The Blueprint, telling the story of modern Chelsea, will drop in May 2023. The Blueprint is a HWY61 production. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media Our theme music "Blue Day '23" is composed by Mike Connaris with bed arrangements by Jake Bradford-Sharp. It's used under license from Mcasso Music.

1 - I Am Only Human After All - Joe Venuti and his New Yorkers - 1930 2 - I'm a Dreamer, Aren't We All? - Frank Luther with the High Hatters – 19293 - I'm Old but I'm Awfully Tough - Cal Stewart – 19074 - I'm a Bear in a Lady's Boudoir - Cliff Edwards - 19335 - I'm Little but I'm Loud - Little Jimmy Dickens – 19506 - I'm Glad I'm a Bum - Hobo Jack Turner - 19307 - I Am the Blues - Duke Henderson with the King Perry Orchestra - 1947 8 - Kaighome, Kaighome (I'm Burning, I'm Burning) (Greek) - Pr. Tsaousakis with the Popular Orchestra 9 - Ich Bin a Boarder By Mein Weib (I Am My Wife's Boarder) - Fyush Finkel with Abe Schwartz and his Orchestra – 194710 - Here I Am Broken Hearted - Irving Kaufman with Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra - 1927 11 - Oh Yes I Am Lonely - Guy Blakeman and his Blue Grass Serenaders – 1950 12 - Yo Soy Mexicano - Jorge Negrete con el Mariachi Vargas - 195413 - Jeg er Meksikokakikakukakaner - Carl Fischer med Anker Skjoldborgs Danseorkster – 193914 - Who Am I? - Savoy Hotel Orpheans - 193115 - I Think I Can - Jack Buchanan - 193516 - I Think I Can - Jack Jackson and his Orchestra at the Dorchester Hotel in London - 193517 - The Schizophrenic Psychiatrist – The Saint - 1949 (Radio Drama)18 – Bad Medicine – X Minus One - 1956 (Sci-Fi Radio Drama)19 – I Need a Friend – Tommy Taylor with Mitchell Ayres and his Fashions in Music – 194020 – Yo Soy Mulata - Tona la Negra con Orquesta Rafael de Paz21 – Ya Me Voy – Felita Ray with Francisco and his Cuban Boys - 1945

John Di Domenico is an Emmy Nominated Actor, Writer, Comedian, and Best of Las Vegas Impersonator, and yes, a former high school classmate of mine! He has been performing as Austin Powers & Dr. Evil since 1997. John is best known for his Award-Winning Donald Trump impersonation as seen on ABC's The View's National Trump Contest & The Laugh Factory's International Trump Competition. Di Domenico was immortalized as Trump on the Las Vegas Wall of Honor. We have so many laughs and he does an impression or two in this fun, yet insightful conversation about being a comedian on the road, overcoming a speech impediment, and the importance of laughter in our lives. More about "Johnny D" - Di Domenico has been performing Trump since 2004 and is the official Trump for Conan O'Brien, Slate's Trumpcast ), FOX TV's Let's Be Real series, Chelsea Handler on Netflix, TBS' The Heckler, Fox News Redeye, Planet America, Fox & Friends, Randy Rainbow, Glen Beck's Blaze Network and many more diverse outlets. John has been heard as Trump on The Howard Stern Show, James Corden's Show, and Stephen Colbert. Di Domenico is also the voice of Trump in the bestselling audiobook The Method to the Madness. John has made hundreds of live appearances as Donald Trump around the globe including the European Parliament in Brussel, London's famed Dorchester Hotel, The Rainbow Room in NYC, and headlined in Totally Outrageous Brunch at the Sahara/SLS on the Las Vegas Strip. John has appeared as Trump in four feature films, the Fox sketch comedy show “Let's Be Real”, the Award-Winning, Canadian Comedy web series “You Got Trumped: The First 100 Days” and his Amazon Prime special “Fake News: A Trump Story” which he co-wrote. John has made an unprecedented 12 appearances on TODAY Australia and 6 appearances on Britain's #1 rated This Morning. You can see and hear Di Domenico on TikTok with over 6.1 million followers & YouTube with over 20 million views of his own content along with commercials, animated series, voiceovers, virtual reality, apps, and even toys. Di Domenico is the only Trump that has supplied his voice for Trump.

“the basic product is not the rooms, the food or drink, it is the service"

The Dorchester Hotel maybe one of the youngest exclusive hotels in London, but it still has some history and stories to tell. Exclusive, chic and top rated come and spend some time with us at this top London Hotel....

Head Chef at The Grill at iconic The Dorchester Hotel has made his mark on creating a swanky new space! For this interview, Tom brings his lively and fun character along for a super chat about his past, his present and what he offers at The Grill at The Dorchester.     

Join Andy Warhol at the Dorchester Hotel as he goes to the opening of his Athletes Series at the ICA; as he parties with Bob Dylan, Bianca Jagger and Jack Nicholson; and as the drug-fuelled lives of his entourage are spinning out of control. [CW: suicide attempt]

'I think failure is more interesting than success, because going back to the grit, failure does make you reflect on what you've done well or haven't achieved well and how to do it better. Success is just a by-product. If it does happen, that's wonderful. I think failure is far more, far more interesting.'Lizzie Deshayes, Co-Founder Fromental - a business which is the epitome of craftmanship and design with their silk and rice-paper wallcoverings. She and her husband created their exquisite bespoke hand-embroidered, hand-painted wallpaper company in 2005. And it’s hand made in the truest sense as it takes up to 600 hours for one artist to complete one panel. Collaborations have included Savoir beds, a 3d creation with Lalique and their ‘hirondelle’/swallow and a sprinkling of clients include award-winning interior designer Sophie Paterson and the LA/Paris based Timothy Corrigan and hotels and eateries include Sir David Tang’s China Tang at The Dorchester Hotel, The Goring Hotel, London, George Cinq, Paris and The Fairmont, San FranLizzie and I chat about where it all began, we discover more about her DNA, how she and her team have found the pandemic with their artists and clients spread across the globe, her greatest fear after finishing an incredible piece of work, how it works with her hubbie as her co-founder and being a mum, who and what influences her, what skillset she has used to build such an iconic and highly sought after brand and well loads more. My recommendation: Toasted pecan nuts - found out why in the episode.Lizzie's music recommendation: Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary ~ PurcellChocolate: Leonidas Milk Raspberry TrufflesQuote: 'Creativity takes courage.'~ MatisseFromental Design Insta: @fromentaldesignSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Italian Wine Podcast ep. 529: Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People. Steve Raye sits down with Gianfranco Sorrentino "Originally from Naples, Italy, Gianfranco Sorrentino carries over 44 years of experience in restaurant management at properties including Quisisana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, and Bice Restaurant in New York. In 1990, he opened Sette MoMA Restaurant at The Museum of Modern Art of New York (1990-2002). In 2002 he opened Union Bar and Grill in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (2002-2006), and in September 2001, he opened Il Gattopardo, across the street from MoMA, along with his wife Paula Bolla and his Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo. In May 2011, he opened The Leopard at des Artistes, his restaurant in the New York landmark Hotel des Artiste and, in 2014, his newest restaurant Mozzarella & Vino opened in the old Il Gattopardo space, directly across from MoMA. Il Gattopardo moved down the block to its current location in the historically landmarked Rockefeller Townhouses.” Check out il Gattopardo here http://www.ilgattopardonyc.com/ Check out Bevology inc here bevologyinc.com/ Check out Mozzarella e Vino here http://www.mozzarellaevino.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

In this episode, Jeannette speaks to Russell Amerasekera about the winding journey that led to him becoming an impact, presentation, career and life coach, personal style advisor and interior space designer.. Russell and Jeannette talk about Russell’s 17 years in corporate through to  his time co-presenting Wish You Were Here with Judith Charmers and then BBC Holiday programme, followed by the set up and sale of his own company.   Russell speaks very candidly about his choice to present himself to the world as a woman, and the reactions he gets from people. He explains how the role of understanding yourself and being true to your values plays in becoming successful and being able to enjoy life. As well as how he put this advice into action in his own life and what happened when he did.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you’re not happy then really dig deep and ask yourself who you really want to be Human beings are naturally uncomfortable with difference and reactions can range from appreciation to fear. Standing out from the crowd comes with ramifications, but it is also important to be yourself. Our biggest fear is fear of rejection therefore as adults we adapt and compromise but when you lose sight of yourself and your authenticity that’s when life can get very challenging. Pushing yourself into a mold stifles creativity and restricts your ability to explore what you are capable of. Corporate world can often make the simple, complex and creates corporate bullshit Compromise but don’t compromise your true self, integrity and values You can’t be good for other people unless you are good for yourself Being honest about who you are builds trust. Take the time to ask yourself what you value, what feeds your soul, what makes you happy Three things that shape Russell’s life – love, potential, what he can do for others Helping others is also nurturing for you. Learning to use your intuition as well as your logic brings many benefits. Coaching is about listening, understanding people, and triggering them to act, not telling them what to do. Women in business often struggle with authenticity at the same time as having impact Personal branding is about going back to your essence not putting up a front. Perception is important, you need to understand how you are perceived. Non-verbal signals are still the way we predominantly communicate as human beings. You should dress the way you feel and how you want to be perceived. It’s the myriad little things we do every day that can change the way the world works. Don´t spend too much time worrying about what others think of you, know what you want and live your truth.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When we see something that we don't relate to, we often have a reaction to it that can range from appreciation to fear.’ ´Yes, compromise, but don't compromise your integrity and your values. .’ ´People go, Oh, I must portray that kind of image. Fundamentally, it doesn't work. Personal branding actually is going back to your essence.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series     ABOUT THE GUESTRussell is a creative, super energetic and highly empathetic presentation coach, personal style advisor and career and life coach.   His personal story has led him through a career that started in Brand Marketing & Communications, through television presenting and to the creation and sale of an award-winning live events and media company.   Today, Russell focuses on his greatest love, coaching and advising high performing business leaders, entrepreneurs, public figures and celebrities, under the banner of Pearls & Poison.   Russell helps high performing people develop their impact, presence and presentation skills including performing on the big stage, in front of the camera, Zoom, other media platforms and the boardroom.  He supports them to think at a deeper level about how they want to be perceived and understood by different audiences.   He also supports his clients to find their “true” and “authentic” voice, through the way they act and communicate with others.   Russell guides people on how to express themselves through their clothes and appearance and he styles and advises them on how to adapt their wardrobe for different career and life situations ranging from the “board room” to the “red carpet”.   Russell’s work with his clients also extends to helping them to think more actively about their life and career purpose and how to create and build a clear narrative in their career and life which can help guide their actions and help others understand them better.   His recent clients include Board Directors and Senior Executives from HSBC Bank, McKinsey, Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters), American Express, Burberry, Stylist Group, Ann Summers, Innocent Drinks, Easyjet, Nationwide Building Society, Beazley, M&G Prudential, McKinsey & Tails.com. Russell also gives “masterclasses” on authenticity & personal branding, authentic leadership, presentation & storytelling and personal image & styling.   Russell also designs and styles private dinner parties and interior spaces – everything from a bohemian picnic, a dinner party for 300 at The Dorchester Hotel through to a Great Gatsby themed ball in a stately home.     CONTACT METHOD russell@pearlsandpoison.com www.pearlsandpoison.com https://www.facebook.com/russell.amerasekera linkedin.com/in/Russell-amerasekera-511340169   ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.   Jeannette is a down to earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.    CONTACT METHOD https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   Podcast Description   Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.                   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may recognise Lady Michelle Mone, from her success stories of the lingerie company, Ultimo. But the depths of her soul and entrepreneurial spirit run a lot deeper than this. Growing up on the mean streets of Glasgow's east end, Michelle has undoubtable faced her challenges and fort her way to the top through sheer determination and hard graft. Through sharing the stage with Bill Clinton, receiving a call from the Prime Minster to name her a Baroness and today where she is spearheading a new venture called Equi Capital. Through all this business momentum, one thing I took away is that Michelle is humble and when I asked what drives her, she said - Fear. Everyday I wake up with the fear of failure.I met with Michelle on a sunny morning at London's Dorchester Hotel where she shared some of her stories and cherished moments…Support the show (http://www.modernwoman.co/sign-up)

It doesn't happen every day that you get to hear a new Beatles song; but today is that day! We proudly present the premiere (as a complete song) of 'You Won't Get Me That Way', as recorded by the Beatles on 27 January 1969 in Apple Studios, Savile Row. You Won't Get Me That Way is a swinging blues, in classic McCartney rocker style. Soulful vocals by McCartney, in excellent voice that day. Some neat drum playing by Ringo, and bluesy guitars by George and John. With a bit more work, this could have turned into a track on 'Let It Be' (compare with 'For You Blue'!), were it not that the Beatles had run out of time to rehearse new songs; Ringo was scheduled to take off at the beginning of February to appear in The Magic Christian with Peter Sellers, so they had to finish the sessions soon. They had not come to a conclusion about the finale for the sessions yet, but they realized there would have to be some kind of live performance, and that an album should be assembled from what had been recorded. Later of course, this would culminate in the live performance on the rooftop of Apple studios on 30 January. Anyway, on 27 January it was high time to put the finishing touches on the songs that had been rehearsed since January 2nd. We can only conclude that the Beatles were in a good mood that day, perhaps they were happy that the rehearsal sessions were coming to an end? This Monday was the 16th day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions. The Beatles recorded a total of 32 takes of Get Back in a single day, experimenting with different tempos and styles – including mock Japanese and German versions and alternative lyrics. One new song to be introduced on this day was George Harrison’s Old Brown Shoe, which would become the B-side to The Ballad Of John And Yoko later in 1969. Towards the end of the day, they were in the middle of rehearsing I've got a Feeling, when Billy Preston (on keyboards) played a classic blues intro. All 4 Beatles picked up on it, Paul improvised the vocals and the lyrics, and You Won't Get Me That Way was born. They then played a little of Jimmy McCracklin's song "The Walk" before returning to I've Got a Feeling. A pretty disciplined rehearsal session, for Beatles standards in those days..... Still, the lyrics may betray some of what was on Paul's mind in these final days of January. The lyrics mainly consist of 'no, you won't get me that way, you're gonna have to go it on your own', with some additional lyrics at the very end: "you won't get what I can give you. No why should I give you what I gotta give, the way you treat me like you do.' The easiest explanation would be to label the lyrics as some pretty nonsense, produced on the spot. However, when improvising on the spot - as Paul was doing here - some inner thoughts might pop up that otherwise might have remained suppressed. Is it a coincidence that these lyrics emerge in the middle of rehearsing 'I've Got a Feeling, a feeling deep inside'? Let's find out what these lyrics could relate to! The first thing that comes to the attention, is the negative form of the lyrics; it is mostly 'No you won't'. This is unusual for McCartney, whose lyrics are usually upbeat. One of the few McCartney songs with lyrics in the negative form is 'You Never Give Me Your Money'. This song was written 2 months later, in March 1969. Could these 2 songs be related? 'You Won't Get Me That way' seems to be a reply to a request to give something to somebody. Paul will not do that, because of the way 'you treat me like you do'. In fist instance, we may imagine that this would be about some 'love' relationship of Paul's, but that doesn't agree with his actual situation. He had met with Linda (Eastman), was deeply in love, and would marry her soon afterwards (March 1969). It is highly unlikely that he would be singing about refusing Linda what she would ask of Paul. Therefore, the refusal could relate to business, or money matters. And that fits nicely with the lyrics of You Never Give Me Your Money; McCartney has said that this song was written with Allen Klein in mind, saying "it's basically a song about no faith in the person'. A notoriously brash character and tough negotiator, Klein invented the role of business manager, taking a stance as the outsider siding with the artists, the enemy of the record companies. And this Allen Klein would have very much been on McCartney's mind already in January 1969. Klein had been trying to become the Beatles financial manager since 1964. Epstein and Klein had met face-to-face, in London, Klein offering to help with handling the Beatles’ finances. Brian Epstein was royally offended at the suggestion that someone else should do his job for him, and he had Klein shown to the door. After Epstein's death in 1967, Klein renewed his efforts. He had spoken with Lennon during the recording of on 11 December 1968 of The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, where Lennon performed Yer Blues. A December 1968 article in Disc and Music Echo in which Lennon worried that the Beatles were nearly broke (Apple losing around 20000 pound each week) lent an air of urgency to Klein’s appeal for Lennon to meet with him to talk Beatles business, and Klein continued his contact with Lennon from the US. He managed to set up a meeting with John & Yoko on January 26, in the Harlequin suite of the Dorchester Hotel, London, where Klein was staying. Klein served them “a carefully researched and prepared vegetarian meal—exactly the macrobiotic dishes John and Yoko preferred.” Klein had studied the music and lyrics of Lennon and spoke sensibly about the meaning of Lennon’s songs. John & Yoko were very impressed with him, and John decided on the spot to make him his personal adviser. There and then he wrote to Sir Joseph Lockwood, the chairman of EMI: "Dear Sir Joe: From now on Allen Klein handles all my stuff." Lennon wrote a similar letter to Dick James, who ran Northern Songs to publish the Beatles songs. After meeting with John & Yoko, Klein set up a meeting with all four Beatles on 27- or 28 January. Paul McCartney preferred to be represented by Lee and John Eastman, the father and brother respectively of his fiancée, Linda. In fact, the Beatles had appointed Lee Eastman as their financial advisor earlier in January. But now, George and Ringo sided with John & Yoko, and Paul walked out of the meeting. Although we have no direct evidence, it seems likely that Paul was aware of Klein's presence and intentions on January 27th, when they recorded 'You Won't Get Me That Way'. Klein would have had to invite Paul to his meeting sometime during January 27, and they recorded You Won't Get Me' towards the end of the recording session. It was clear that the Beatles could not continue this way; John Eastman came over but could not convince the other 3 Beatles. Eastman felt he could not represent the Beatles if they did not have confidence in him. On 3 February the Beatles met again. Allen Klein was charged with examining their finances and finding a way to stop NEMS from bleeding them of a quarter of their income. As a compromise to Paul, Linda's father and brother were appointed as Apple's General Council, to keep an eye on Allen Klein's activities. However, Klein’s assignment would turn out badly for the Beatles: Dick James, their music publisher, owned a controlling 37.5% of Northern Songs. Lennon and McCartney owned 15% each. After Epstein's death on 27 August 1967, Lennon and McCartney sought to renegotiate their publishing deal with James. In 1968 they invited James for a meeting at Apple Records and it became clear to Dick James that Lennon and McCartney would not renew their contract with Northern Songs. With no new songs being published, Dick James expected that the value of Northern Songs would plummet, and he would lose millions as the major shareholder. In January, Dick James noticed the arrival of Klein through Lennon’s letter. James knew that Klein was a hardball player not averse to questionable business deals; he had a string of lawsuits behind him pending in the States. James feared that Klein would pull some scam that would suddenly leave James out in the cold with nothing. Dick James could no longer offer to sell his shares to Lennon and McCartney, because he expected that they would not pay the full price - threatening to write no more songs when their contract ran out. Therefore, Dick James sold his share of Northern Songs without informing Lennon and McCartney (or Klein), so they had no time to announce their intentions in public. Klein was unsuccessful in buying back NEMS or blocking the sale of Northern Songs, despite his intense efforts. Allen Klein's strategy became to sell Lennon and McCartney’s shares quickly and make some cash before news of the Beatles' breakup leaked - after which the shares would tumble in value. This is why, in the meeting at Apple in October of 1969, where John officially told Paul the Beatles were over, Allen Klein pressured everyone to keep quiet about the situation for at least the next few months. Thus Klein was a factor in Lennon and McCartney losing control of their songs, and they would only regain it decades later; thanks to a revision of copyright laws in the US, the copyright returns to the composer after 56 years, so only now do the first songs return to McCartney and Lennon's estate (Yoko Ono). Klein was successful in other business: sorting out the financial mess of their ill-fated Apple Corps venture. He put an end to the Apple Boutique and got rid of the charlatans and hangers-on. The Beatles’ existing deal with EMI and Capitol gave them 17.5% of the US wholesale price – a considerable amount already. Klein was able to increase to 25%. He argued that, should the label object, The Beatles would cease to record for them. Klein also gained Apple Corps the right to manufacture and sell The Beatles records in the US. EMI would retain the recordings, but Capitol would manufacture the releases on Apple’s behalf. Apple would then profit from the difference between manufacturing and retail costs. The new terms gave The Beatles the right, for the first time, to determine the ways in which their music was manufactured and sold. By 1971 the group’s entire back catalogue was made available on Apple Records. Klein also made sure Let It Be was released as a motion picture rather than a TV film, therefore fulfilling the group's contractual obligations with United Artists. So, the positive contribution of Klein was that The Beatles’ personal incomes were greatly improved, and Apple was guaranteed a regular income until at least 1976. Still, it was downhill from there for Allan Klein and the Beatles. Klein held on to the proceeds from the Concert for Bangladesh, the charity event he organized with Harrison at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1971, delaying the release of the funds to UNICEF for years, and was investigated by the US authorities. After Klein’s contract with Lennon, Harrison and Starr expired in March 1973, they opted not to renew it. The group eventually paid Klein an estimated $4m when all litigation was finally settled in January 1977. Klein was the subject of veiled references in the Harrison song "Beware Of Darkness" – from 1971's All Things Must Pass – and the Lennon composition "Steel And Glass" – on 1974's Walls And Bridges album. In 1979, Klein was sentenced to two months in jail for tax evasion after helping himself to the proceeds from the sale of promotional copies of the Concert For Bangladesh triple album. Klein died 4 July 2009. Of course, McCartney did not know all of this on 27 January 1969, but he must have seen troubles coming his way in the form of Allan Klein. And his sub-conscious pushed the lyrics to his lips: "You won't get what I can give you. No why should I give you what I gotta give, the way you treat me like you do."

Kansas City native Chef Dan Sobek is a graduate of both Kansas State University and Johnson and Wales where he studied Hotel/Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts, respectively. Sobek went on to spend most of his career at ultra-luxury hotels, including the Dorchester Hotel in London and The Waldorf Astoria in New York City. After consulting with Sysco, and taking a few stabs as an operating partner, Sobek made the move to San Diego in 2015 where he partnered with David Creviston to open The Corner Drafthouse. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "Always do the right thing because it's always the right thing to do." In today's episode with Dan Sobek we will discuss: Empowering your staff to do the right thing Lead by example Admit your mistakes Culinary schools Mentors Major lessons learned from hotels Knowing expectations and exceeding them Realizing when you need to take a break Consulting Navigating and finding the best vendors Partnerships Best practices for lease negotiations The desire to help others The importance of self-care  Other Resources Mentioned Check out episode: 613: Horst Schulze on the 24 Standards of Service Check out episode: 579: Horst Schulze on The 3 Fundamental Gust Expectations Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant’s website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Restaurant365 is a cloud-based, all-in-one, restaurant-specific accounting and back-office platform that seamlessly integrates with POS systems, payroll providers, food and beverage vendors. It generates accurate real-time reporting and analysis in user-friendly dashboards, facilitating immediate, data-driven decision making. Restaurant365 eliminates manual, error-prone processes and is designed to help restaurant businesses grow with functionality that helps optimize labor costs, reduce food costs and increase revenue.   Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Persistence What is your biggest weakness? Too emotionally-involved sometimes What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Ask up-front personal questions (without getting too personal) What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? The labor market in San Diego is incredibly challenging Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. always do the right thing because it's the right thing to do. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Emphasize the importance of guest interaction What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Name one service you've hired. Chemistry PR - social media/marketing PR company Flores Financial - accounting company What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Aloha POS Upserve - credit card processing If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Life is incredibly short and very precious - live every day to the fullest and don't take anything for granted Say yes more often Try new things Contact info: Email: dansobek@gmail.com Website: www.thecornerdrafthouse.com Instagram: @sobekdan Facebook: @DanSobek Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Dan Sobek for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!  

Stamford Chidge is joined by Jonathan Kydd and Liam Twomey from The Athletic to rescue you from the International Break with some Chelsea chat!On the show tonight we check in with the Chelsea players on international duty to see how they’ve done and assess what the impact on Chelsea might be for those who have been injured.Support the Chelsea FanCast and become a Patron:Become a Patron!In part two, the international break affords us the opportunity for another half-term report as we discuss Willian’s renaissance; the need to keep the momentum going with the fixtures over the next 6 weeks. All this plus this week’s Parish Notices including the launch of a brand-new Chelsea podcast!In part three, we read out this week’s emails and we review how things went in the first week of the Chelsea FanCast Who Knows Wins match prediction league.And in part four we have an interview with Chelsea fan, Andy Scott, talking about his book 'Tales of a Page' about his Father who was a Page at the Dorchester Hotel in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First time author of Tales of a Page, about my late father's time working as a Page at the iconic Dorchester Hotel in the early 1950s.Currently researching next book, London's Loveable Villain, about my Dad's uncle, wrestler Chick 'Cocky' Knight, first British wrestler on BBCTV in 1938, saved 3 people from drowning on 2 separate occasions, best mates with Albert Pierrepoint (Britain's last hangman) friend of the stars and appeared in many films as extra & stuntman.I've been in PR for past 14 years, former journalist for 10, working for various publications in UK & USA, including BBC MOTD magazine and appearing on BBC Radio One & WM.Also written for numerous music & football fanzines over the years.Managed a number of bands in UK & Italy, including The Upper Fifth & Tommy Gun.Founded Chelsea West Midlands supporters group in 1994 and long standing fan since 1970. Loves - Linda, family, football, Music, film, books, & life in that order!https://twitter.com/AndySco67625701

Raju Mirchandani is the owner and founder CEO of Bar & Books, a chain of upscale cocktail lounges in New York City, established in 1990. He is also the proprietor of Le Bateau Ivre, New York City's first authentic “Bistro a Vins.” Mirchandani has worked in several internationally acclaimed/renowned hotels including the Dorchester Hotel, London, U.K. and The Taj Mahal Hotel, Bom-bay, India. He was with the elegant Westbury Hotel in New York for a decade as its Director of Catering. Subsequently, he spent two years as a partner with the Park Bistro Group, which owned and operated Les Halles and Park Gourmandises. “always look for loyalty. If you have loyalty, whether it's within your team of employees, co-workers partners, vendor's, government agencies (if they are loyal to your cause), politicians (there are some that are remarkable and actually help entrepreneurs)… Go for loyalty at every level whether it's employees or anything related to your business, look at the word loyalty, take that word and apply it to each of people around you and use that as a yardstick to continue and develop relationships with that group of people. I think that's your key to success”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7cC

This time, Beyonce, Madonna, Gus Kenworthy, and David Attenborough. We hear about the Dorchester Hotel protest. We meet the travel reporter who drops the F-bomb. We also hear about the doctor who was struck off, plus the story behind the birth of the shameful Westboro Baptist church.

This time, Beyonce, Madonna, Gus Kenworthy, and David Attenborough. We hear about the Dorchester Hotel protest. We meet the travel reporter who drops the F-bomb. We also hear about the doctor who was struck off, plus the story behind the birth of the shameful Westboro Baptist church. Remember you can see plenty more at www.facebook.com/NDebzOfficial and also @ThisisNDebz on Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com or message us via our Facebook page.

The country is not really desert whilst being part of the Arabian Peninsula, with a terrain that offers some of the most astonishing beaches and coves that eyes could see. Less than few miles in-land and you can delight at the sight of proudly erected mountains and rugged terrains that stretch for miles on end. The country is not populated by a strictly Bedouin-like society but still camels are herded for labor as well as for commerce (especially for racing since the country produces the best kind ever). Tribal ties remain strong especially in the mountainous or Jebeli areas, and pride, which comes with the territory, runs very deep. The country has embraced Islam since the early times of the holy message, but it does not fall within the dichotomy of Sunnis and Shias. Rather, it follows a milder form of the Ibadi religion that rejects warfare in the name of God and uses dignity and persuasion to get its point across. Furthermore, it has been home to migrant Hindus and -at one time- to thriving Jewish communities and has many churches, temples and Jewish landmarks especially the Tomb of Job located some 45 miles away from the port city of Salalah. The country is no democracy or parliamentary republic rather it is an absolute monarchy whose supreme sovereign, the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, has reigned since 1970. However, the whimsical, capricious, despotic, erratic, unstable, shifting, and many other peculiarities -or defects- of monarchies from Burma to Buckingham, have been vividly absent or at least significantly tamed in this oasis of stability. The Sultan of Oman deposed his father in 1970 in a bloodless coup, save for the father having reportedly shot himself in the foot. This fact, if at all true, would be both anecdotal and telling about a casualty-free removal of a sitting monarch. The deposed Sultan then spent the rest of his days not locked-up in a donjon but at the Dorchester Hotel, in London. The United Kingdom saw the previous ruler as impermeable to modernity and hermetically closed to the outside world and in part to their oil-exploration interests. They backed the son in his bid for power and became the armed force behind the throne, for decades. The new Sultan's first order of priority was ending the Dhofar Rebellion (1962 to 1979) by offering amnesty to all those who had fought against his father. He then integrated Dhofar into Oman ending a distinction that had exacerbated rifts and secessionist ambitions. With the help of the British corps of engineers he launched a reconstruction campaign in the most destitute areas building schools and hospitals and digging wells. These gestures of good will were nonetheless accompanied by a resolute will to fight the Adoo (or enemy) in the rebellious province. Rebels took orders from their political bases in Yemen, backed by Maoist China and the Soviet Union. The Sultan's diplomatic maneuvering to recognize Oman as a full-member Arab State helped rein-in the territorial ambitions of neighbors, and denied the rebels official recognition, if not sanctuary. The harshly fought counterinsurgency was led by Omani Firqats trained and assisted by British officers, SAS elite force specialists, and the RAF, but also by the Imperial Iranian forces (under the Shah) and the Royal Jordanian troops (under King Hussein). More territory was won as more defectors from the rebels' ranks joined the Sultan' forces and were pardoned before serving under his banner. Oman has been portrayed as a neutral country, and one that does not appear to be working in tandem with its Arab neighbors or partners. But the evidence points in the wrong direction. A bloody civil war is not a neutral business. When the going got tough Oman, and its ruler, fought for over a decade to quash the rebellion, unite the country and modernize the infrastructure. In fact, the asphalt roads that one sees in the remotest areas of Oman are not the result of a corrupt public works system.

In June 1982, the Israeli ambassador to the UK, Shlomo Argov, was shot and critically injured by a Palestinian gunman outside the Dorchester Hotel in London. The attack was the trigger for the start of the devastating war in Lebanon just days later. Simon Watts talks to Shlomo Argov's son, Gideon Argov.(Photo: Shlomo Argov. Credit: Shutterstock)

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Dorchester Hotel in London. What will a Trump presidency mean for the travel industry? And what will it mean for your travels? Joining me will be Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, on the effects on travel after Brexit and how the U.S. dollar is now king. Martin Burrell, The Dorchester’s go-to man about London theatre, with an insiders view on the top London plays right now, and the dynamics of the London theatre scene. Another insider, Philip Hammond, the Designer Florist at The Dorchester, on the unknown story of what flowers wont work at the hotel for at least one guest and why roses are the hotel’s secret guest satisfaction weapon. Also stopping by, Steve King, Editor-at-Large forCondé Nast Traveler. All that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Dorchester in London.

Stephanie will be at the BBC Good Food Show Spring on Saturday 9 April. She will be on the Interview Stage discussing what's hot in Yorkshire food this year. Stephanie is a farmer’s daughter raised on a Yorkshire hill farm near Settle. After 2 years studying at Craven College in Skipton she travelled down to London to train with Anton Mossiman at The Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane.

This week’s Feast Yr Ears features the incredible story of Franco Lania. As a troubled teenager trying to find his way, Master Chef Franco Lania says, “food saved my life”. Freshly out of high school, Franco’s father took him kicking and screaming to Kings Supermarket in Short Hills, New Jersey for a job. By the second week, Franco was enjoying his training where he discovered flavors and tastes that he never in his wildest dreams knew existed. Franco started to come alive. Through that job, he slowly but surely fell in love with food. Not only did he want to taste new things like ambrosia salad, he wanted to learn how to make them. Franco found his passion from which he later created the philosophy,“as you design your dishes and design your meals, you can design your life.” And design he did. Franco made his way to Le Cordon Bleu in London where he graduated with  the_ Grand Diplôme_. Franco wanted to continue his quest for knowledge, so he attended the Master Course at the Italian Culinary Arts Institute in Costigliole d’Asti, Italy. Upon finishing his education, Franco’s culinary talent earned him the Sous Chef position at a new restaurant, slated to open in New York City. The job required that he take the Department of Health test for a food handler’s certificate. Franco arrived early at the World Trade Center on that beautiful, but tragic morning, September 11, 2001. Franco escaped, but the restaurant opening was delayed, and thus began a series of professional and personal hardships that sent him to the base bottom of his life. Franco could not even begin to think how he could move forward with his life, which left him subsisting on Pringles and orange soda. After a move to Miami, Franco took a job at a small Italian restaurant on South Beach that served delicious, simple food. He started to feel a nourishment that he had not felt in a long time. Franco was able to start orchestrating a plan. He realized his brain needed real food. Basic pasta. Chicken with onions. When he would make his chicken and onions dish, he discovered it was like therapy. The mouthwatering aromas enlivened him. He felt that he could face life again. Not only did the cooking act as therapy, it nurtured him. He carries that inspiration inside of him, and he shares it with his thousands of fans across the globe. Franco’s journey has brought him to the stoves at some of the most highly-acclaimed restaurants in the United States as well as Europe: La Grenouille, New York City; River Café, Brooklyn, NY; Pinot Bistro, Studio City, CA; Blue Door, Miami, FL; Dorchester Hotel, London, and the two Michelin-starred Sadler, Milan, Italy. His love for travel and cuisine lured him onto luxury cruise lines. On Oceania Cruises, whose culinary department is headed by the world-renowned Jacques Pepin, Franco was the first American to hold the Italian Chef position. He frequently appears as a guest chef on Celebrity Cruises’ transatlantic crossings. Through his unique experiences, Franco has attained the “marquee level” of a Certified Culinary Professional on land and at sea. Currently, Franco explores New Jersey’s diverse food culture through his show, Jersey Gems, airing on HomeTowne Television (HTTV); he is often the “Green Grocer” for their evening news. He is a member of the Culinary Advisory Board for ConAgra Foods. Franco has appeared twice on The Food Network’s 24-Hour Restaurant Battle. Chef Franco Lania now travels the world teaching people about the joy of food, cooking and how it has changed his life. He headlines conferences, is a celebrity chef at private events and represents large food brands for culinary demonstrations.

Originally from Naples, Italy, GianFranco Sorrentino carries over 30 years of experience in restaurant management, some of these include Quisitana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, Bice Restaurant in New York, and The Leopard at Des Artistes, in the New York landmark the Hotel des Artistes. In September 2001 he opened  il gattopardo, with his wife Paula Bolla Sorrentino and his talented Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo. On today’s episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, we hear from GianFranco himself as he talks about the restaurant industry and staying true the culture of restaurants and Italian roots. Aline Baly is in the studio to talk about Chateau Coutet, a sweet wine from the Sauternes-Barsac appellation located in Barsac, in the southern part of France’s Bordeaux vineyards. Château Coutet is one of the oldest Sauternes producing vineyards, and is described as a “twin” of Barsac’s other Premier cru estate, Château Climens. On today’s episode, they discuss the changing culture of wine, and how Chateau Cotet uses social media as a form of communicating with the new generation of wine drinkers. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur Flour, and Colavita. “When we thought about the restaurant, we wanted to do a southern italian cuisine.” — GianFranco Sorrentino on Food Talk with Mike Colameco

Gardening for the whole family with activities and inspiration for gardeners of all ages. The Dorchester Hotel's Head florist, Philip Hammond, shares his tips for preserving cut flowers and putting together a winning combination for a mid-summer arrangement, plus: - Wisley Gardeners give expert tips on treating Aphids - Staking tall plants - All you need to know on pinching out side shoots on tomatoes

"FROM DEMOCRACY WITH LOVE" This is a mix i put together for London clothes label Teatum Jones. It was for their London Fashion Show presentation in Sept 2012 at the world famous Dorchester Hotel. The collection walks through the political and cultural landscape of the cold war years and observes the exchangeable concept of being at once a villain and a hero. Tracklist: 1. RONALD REAGAN a time for choosing 2. PROPELLOR to run as sparks through stubble 3. KID KOALA speed of light (page 102) 4. :ZOVIET*FRANCE: the death of trees 5. ALT J bloodfood 6. THE CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC out of africa 7. GIORGIO MORODER utopia (space runner) 8. TODD TERJE utopia 9. ÓLAFUR ARNALDS the land of nod 10. RIZ ORTOLANI oh my love 11. JOHN BARRY walkabout 12. SPARKS tryouts for the human race 13. NINA SIMONE just say i love him 14. CLIFF MARTINEZ is that what everybody wants? 15. JOHANN JOHANNSSON cause of labour is the hope of the world 16. ABIGAIL WASHBURN morning bright stars 17. ELTON JOHN v PNAU telegraph to the afterlife 18. GIORGIO MORODER from here to eternity 19. PENINSOLAR the search for eric haas 20. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT extremely loud and incredibly close 21. JOHN BARRY the man of my dreams 22. MARIELLE v JAKOBSONS crystal orchard 23. EURYTHMICS here comes the rain again (jc edit) 24. ÓLAFUR ARNALDS a family stroll 25. ÓLAFUR ARNALDS & NILS FRAHM a1 26. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH adagio in g minor 27. お幸せに 私は森で道に迷った。 28. GURUN GURUN ano uta (part timer remix)

This week's castaway is Anton Mosimann - until recently, Maitre Chef des Cuisines at the Dorchester Hotel in London. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he reflects on his life and the new development in his career and chooses eight records to sustain him on the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Memory by Barbara Dickson Book: Opera di M. Bartolomeo Scappi (recipe book of Pope's chef in 1525) Luxury: Steamer for cooking

This week's castaway is Anton Mosimann - until recently, Maitre Chef des Cuisines at the Dorchester Hotel in London. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he reflects on his life and the new development in his career and chooses eight records to sustain him on the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Memory by Barbara Dickson Book: Opera di M. Bartolomeo Scappi (recipe book of Pope's chef in 1525) Luxury: Steamer for cooking