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In this special wrap-up episode of the RunAlive Podcast, Ed, Gary, and Jenny come together to reflect on their highlights of Season 3.They kick things off with a nostalgic look back at their conversation with ultra-running legend Nicky Spinks, whose inspiring journey as a breast cancer survivor and her "rule of three" left a lasting impact on the team.Gary shares his admiration for Marcus Brown, whose advocacy for athletes of colour and personal story of discovering his autism later in life resonated deeply. Jenny recalls the conversation with Innes Fitzgerald highlighting the importance of pursuing one's passion despite challenges. Ed discusses the privilege of running, a lesson he learned from Gary Laybourne, whose work with coachcore emphasises the joy and opportunity that running and sport provides. The team also delves into the community aspect of running, with Jenny highlighting Ben Pochee's dedication to grassroots events like the Night of the 10,000m PBs, and Ed emphasizing the fun and camaraderie he experienced at the Greenbelt Relay. The episode also revisits memorable insights from guests like Steph McCall, who reminded listeners about finding joy in new challenges, and Mike Peace, the ever-present London Marathon runner whose humility and cause-driven motivation were truly inspiring.As the hosts reminisce, they underscore the importance of perspective, community, and the shared passion that binds runners together. With plans already underway for Season 4, make sure you catch up on any episodes you missed, stay connected on social media, and look forward to more inspiring stories in the upcoming season.Thank You:Thank you for being part of the RunAlive podcast this season, please leave a review, and share with anyone who might be inspired by the stories we've told. Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.ukOffers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're talking to Ben Pochee, the passionate race director behind the Night of the 10,000m PBs. The UK's premier track running event. From his personal journey as a competitive runner to the inception of one of the most unique track events in the UK, Ben shares his deep insights into the world of running, community building, and event innovation. Tune in to discover how a love for Afro-funk and a desire to fill a gap in domestic competitive opportunities led to a revolutionary approach to track meets that focuses on athlete experience and community participation.Three Key Learnings from This Episode:Community and Identity in Running: Ben illustrates the profound impact that running can have on personal identity and community formation. Starting from his own experiences in school and local clubs, he emphasises how running extends beyond physical activity to become a significant social connector and a source of lifelong friendships and memories.Innovation in Athletic Events: We dive into the story behind the creation of the Night of the 10,000m PBs, an event born out of necessity and sheer creative will. Ben discusses how overcoming the logistical challenges of traditional track events with innovative solutions like Facebook-driven athlete recruitment and creating a festival-like atmosphere can dramatically enhance participant engagement and performance.The Power of Inclusive Event Planning: Learn about Ben's approach to making athletic events more inclusive and engaging. By involving athletes in the success of the event and experimenting with new ideas like the WaveLight pacing system, Ben has redefined what it means to participate in and spectate at track events, making them more accessible and enjoyable for the broader community.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sports management, community engagement, and how traditional sports can adapt to modern demands while maintaining their core values.Go along to the Night of the 10k PBs next weekend! All details here: www.nightofthe10kpbs.com/Thank You:Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with anyone who might be inspired by Gill's story. Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.ukOffers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's RunAlive interval Ed is joined by distance runner and finance professional Steph McCall. Steph shares her running journey from sprinting as a kid to just recently tackling 2 Oceans marathon in South Africa (and coming 10th!) She delves into the communal joy of running, the psychological shifts required for tackling ultra-marathons, and her ongoing passion project, the Five Miles Easy podcast, which she hosts with Rose Harvey, who's just been selected for Team GB at the Olympics! (Whoop!) Tune in to discover how Steph balances her love for running with a demanding career and why she believes running is more than just a sport—it's a metaphor for life.Three Key Learnings:Community and Connection: Steph emphasises the importance of community in running, illustrating how shared experiences, regardless of pace or ability, enhance her joy and engagement in the sport. This sense of community not only enriches her running experience but also extends to her podcast.Adaptability in Goals: Transitioning from marathons to ultra-marathons was a strategic choice for Steph to alleviate pressure and rediscover enjoyment in racing. This shift highlights the importance of adaptability in athletic goals and the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone to maintain motivation and excitement in sports.Running as a Life Metaphor: Steph articulates how running mirrors life's ups and downs, teaching resilience and providing perspective on overcoming challenges. Through running, she has learned valuable life lessons about enduring hardships and maintaining balance between personal passions and professional responsibilities.Find out more:Search for Five Miles Easy wherever you get your podcastSteph is on instagram: @stephmccallOffers and Discounts: Race Day Prints:Running any of the big marathons coming up? Get an amazing 15% off your own Race Day Print by clicking this link or by using code runalive15 at checkout.Hardlines Coffee:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we talk to Gill Bland, a seasoned marathon runner, soon to be mother for the second time, and self confessed running geek! Join us as Gill shares her transformation from a non-athlete to a marathon winner, and how running is her "me time" in the busyness of life as a mother.We talk about:How Gill's attempt to catch a train sparked her passion for running and led her to complete over 30 marathons around the world.Balance: Gain insight into how Gill balances her roles as a mother, wife, and runner, and how these aspects of her life interconnect and influence each other.The Role of Community: Hear about the importance of community in Gill's running career, including how moving to a new village and connecting with a local running group profoundly impacted her life and running practice.Overcoming Challenges: Learn about the challenges Gill faced, from injuries to balancing training with family life, and how she navigated setbacks with resilience and a positive mindset.Running Through Pregnancy: Gill offers advice and shares her personal experiences with running during pregnancy, emphasising the importance of listening to your body and adjusting expectations.Future Footprints: Looking ahead, Gill discusses her aspirations to expand her coaching career, her involvement in the running community, and how she plans to continue influencing and participating in the sport she loves.Gill's story is not just about running; it's about finding what makes you come alive, pushing your limits, and the unexpected paths life can take you on. Whether you're a seasoned runner or someone just thinking about starting, there's inspiration and wisdom to be found in Gill's journey.Connect with Gill:Follow Gill on Instagram at @BlandOnTheRun and check out her contributions on the Run Testers YouTube channel for more running insights and gear reviews.Thank You:Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with anyone who might be inspired by Gill's story. Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.ukOffers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“If you're ever losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon”This is a very special episode of the RunAlive Podcast celebrating all that is great about the London Marathon! This week we are plunging into the stories of 4 runners from the London Marathon each of whom have very different experiences of running the race.We'll hear from 2:25 Welsh marathoner Clara Evans, who's starting on the elite start and pacing the British women. We talk to her about the practicalities of pacing, how to decide what pace to run, and what it's like running the London Marathon as an elite runner.We speak to one of 6 remaining London Marathon Ever Presents, one of the people who have run all 44 London Marathons, Mike Peace, on how he got in to it, and what it's meant to him to be part of the "club you can never join".It wouldn't be the London Marathon without a Guinness World Record Attempt, and we speak to James Whistler who is going for the world record as fastest Harlequin to run a marathon to raise money for 3 awesome charities that are close to his heart. His outfit is quite something - complete with dress shoes! (ouch!) Spoiler: He did it!And of course, we check in with Ed at the start and the finish to hear how he gets on! This episode is a feast and celebration of everything that is great about the London Marathon!Links and Find out More:Clara is on instagram: @claraa_louiseMike's Fundraising PageJames is on Instagram: @jimmywhizzJames' GiveStar pageOffers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link.Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk to former Marathon Age Group champion and Founder and CEO of Coach Core Gary LaybourneIn today's RunAlive Interval we welcome Gary Laybourne, co-founder and CEO of CoachCore. Gary shares his fascinating journey from a promising young athlete to a champion for change through sport. We talk about the London Marathon (of course) where in 2022 Gary unexpectedly became age group world champion, and we talk about the power of sport for change. Coach Core has a mission to empower young people through sport, and has made a significant impact since its inception in 2012. Gary's dedication to fostering opportunities for young athletes and his insights into the broader benefits of sports are both inspiring and enlightening.This episode not only explores Gary's accomplishments and the highs of his sporting career but also delves into the profound lessons running has taught him about life. His belief in running as a privilege—a tool for personal and community transformation—is a compelling message for all of us.Find out more about Coach core: www.coachcore.org.ukOffers and Discounts: Race Day Prints:Running any of the big marathons coming up? Get an amazing 15% off your own Race Day Print by clicking this link or by using code runalive15 at checkout.Hardline Coffee:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we dive into the life and insights of Brady Threlfall, a distance runner, and the vibrant voice behind the Inside Running podcast. Through Inside Running Brady has brought the stories and personalities of Australian distance running alive to millions around the world.In this episode we talk about, Brady's most memorable and thrilling race day experiences, highlighting the rush of crossing the finish line and setting personal bests in the 5k and 10k races at iconic venues. He delves into the mental and emotional aspects of racing and gives us a deeper understanding of what it takes to thrive under pressure and the exhilaration of achieving what once seemed just out of reach.Beyond the track, Brady opens up about the challenges and triumphs of balancing life as a runner, teacher, and podcaster. He discusses the creation and evolution of the Inside Running podcast, revealing how it has become a cornerstone of community and inspiration for runners worldwide. Listen as Brady reflects on the importance of setting ambitious goals, embracing the imperfections of training, and the power of good friends and community support in pushing boundaries and doing something really worthwhile. We discover how to harness your passion for running and turn it into a driving force in every area of your life.Offers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link.Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've seen Jasmin Paris become the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, and Catlin Clark tear up the stats in March Madness in the US the year, where the women's basketball games outsold the mens but there's still a real battle for even coverage and equity between men's and women's sports, particularly in the media despite the success of the Lionesses. The BBC recently published an Elite Sportswomen's Study which was heavily contributed to by our season 1 guest Laura 'Sid' Siddall.We welcome her back for a quick chat about the state of women's sport, what progress has been made and what could and should be done from here. We talk about coverage, women's health, diversity at the top of the sport, and mental health. If she had a magic wand, what would she do?We also catch up with her about the impact and incredible recovery from her serious crash at Ironman Brazil and how she went on to go sub 9 at Ironman Kona last year.Offers and Discounts: Race Day Prints:Running any of the big marathons coming up? Get an amazing 15% off your own Race Day Print by clicking this link or by using code runalive15 at checkout.Hardline Coffee:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're thrilled to welcome Marcus Brown, a runner probably most know for his impactful work in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the sport. Marcus shares his journey from a casual runner to completing the six World Marathon Majors and achieving multiple sub-three-hour marathon times, illustrating the transformative power of running in his life.Marcus delves into the significant role running has played in his personal development, revealing how the discipline, challenges, and community within running have contributed to his growth as a runner and in life beyond running. He discusses the inception and evolution of his podcast, "A Runner's Life," highlighting how it serves as a platform for deep conversations that transcend running, touching on themes of mental health, diversity, and personal growth.Additionally, Marcus opens up about his late diagnosis of being autistic, a discovery that offered him profound insights into his identity and how he navigates the world. This revelation has not only influenced his approach to running and coaching but also empowered him to advocate for greater awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity within the running community and beyond.Through his coaching, Marcus is committed to fostering a more inclusive environment in running, aiming to inspire a broader demographic to pursue their running goals, regardless of pace or background. His vision extends to seeing more diverse start lines and finish pens, challenging the stereotypes and barriers that can deter potential runners from embracing the sport.Join us as Marcus Brown shares his inspiring story, offering valuable lessons on resilience, identity, and the unifying power of running.LinksMarcus is on instagram: @marcus_runsCheck out his podcast: A runner's lifeIf you're in Boston - go down and see Marcus for a life podcast recording on Saturday morning at the Expo.Offers and Discounts:Race Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link.Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukThank you for tuning into the RunAlive Podcast. If this episode moved you, please subscribe, share with others, and leave us a review. Stay motivated, keep running, and remember, every step you take can lead to a greater impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we talk to Bryn Hassan, the 25-year-old founder of Race Day Prints and an avid trail runner with an inspiring journey from rugby and rowing to conquering ultra marathons and preparing for an Ironman.Race Day Prints, stems from a personal desire to memorialise the hard work of training and the exhilaration of race days, offering personalised running posters that celebrate individual achievements in races, including all the major marathons. This innovative idea was born from his first ultra marathon experience and has since become a cherished way for runners to remember their journeys and achievements.Bryn tell us about his impromptu decision to enter a 50km race with just a week's notice, a testament to his adventurous spirit and willingness to dive into challenges headfirst. His story is a reminder of the joy in embracing challenges, the beauty of nature, and the satisfaction of achieving personal goals.Race Day Prints Discount:Running any of the big marathons coming up? Get an amazing 15% off your own Race Day Print by clicking this link or by using code runalive15 at checkout.Don't Forget:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*EARLY RELEASE DUE TO TIMELINE OF TOPICS* Almost exactly 1 year since we last recorded, my man Texas Pete returns for his 7th appearance on the show for some time sensitive "Headlines and Hard Lines" regarding this imminent eclipse, the red heifer sacrifice, CERN return, the cargo ship accident, and MUCH more that Pete wanted to address... Look, I'm not asking you to agree with any of this, consider it "for entertainment purposes only" if that will keep this show on air, but I encourage you to use discernment and be open to having your worldview rocked. God Bless --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebumppodcast/support
In this episode of the RunAlive Podcast, Ed and Jenny welcome Nick Kershaw, the founder of Impact Marathon, and Bexx Swainson, an accomplished athlete and frequent Impact Marathon participant. Nick shares the inception story of Impact Marathon, highlighting its mission to create running events that serve communities around the world and inspire runners to push beyond their limits. Bexx adds depth to the narrative by recounting her personal experiences in various Impact Marathons, illustrating the transformative power of these events not just for the runners but also for the communities they support.Impact Marathon's ethos is to leverage the simple act of running as a formidable force for community development and personal growth. Through stories of marathons in breathtaking locations like Nepal, Guatemala, and Jordan, the episode explores how these events foster deep connections among runners and locals, leading to lasting impact well beyond the race finish line. Whether it's turning on a tap for the first time in a Nepali village or joining a Women's Day march in Guatemala, the tales shared in this episode highlight the unique blend of adventure, athleticism, and altruism that defines the Impact Marathon experience.As Nick delves into the logistical and emotional challenges of organizing these races, and Bexx reflects on the profound personal insights gained from participating, you'll be inspired by the power of running as a universal language that transcends borders and builds bridges. This episode is not just for runners but for anyone interested in how sports can play a crucial role in driving social change and fostering community spirit across the globe.Resources and Links:Impact Marathon: WebsiteNick Kershaw on Instagram: @NJKershawBexx on Instagram: @RebeccaSwainsonAthleteIf you're inspired by the idea of running for a cause and making a global impact, consider joining an Impact Marathon. Learn more about upcoming races and how you can be a part of this extraordinary community by visiting the Impact Marathon website. Don't forget to follow our guests on Instagram to keep up with their latest adventures and initiatives.Offers and Discounts:Hardlines Coffee: Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukRace Day Prints: It's marathon season! Commemorate your big day in style with a Race Day Print. Get 15% off a poster of your big race with the code runalive15 or by following this link.Thank you for tuning into the RunAlive Podcast. If this episode moved you, please subscribe, share with fellow running enthusiasts, and leave us a review. Stay motivated, keep running, and remember, every step you take can lead to a greater impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ed sits down with Andy Anstey, the Head of Business Development at England Athletics, to explore the intersection of passion, sustainability, and innovation within the realm of athletics. Andy shares his personal journey from coaching his daughter's football team to witnessing his son surpass him in running, embodying the joy and fulfilment derived from sharing his twin passions for running and football. In his proffesional life he has strategic oversight for sustainability at England Athletics and shares some of the innovative steps being taken to commercialise sustainability in the sport.The conversation delves into the importance of resilience, both in personal endeavors and professional pursuits, with Andy recounting his recent triumph in breaking a personal parkrun time record, a feat that mirrors the persistence required in the face of professional challenges. He also discusses the crucial role of advocacy and community engagement in promoting sustainability within the sport, emphasising the significance of collective action over individual accomplishments. This episode is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the impact of collaborative efforts towards a more sustainable future in athletics.Dont Forget:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're delving into the world of 17-year old middle-distance runner and climate activist Innes Fitzgerald. She tells us about re-finding her love for running in secondary school and how it gave her the confidence to recognise that she's a little different, and has grown up differently from others, but that's ok.Innes shares about the huge decision she made last year to prioritise environmental concerns over a coveted spot on the World Cross-Country Team, navigating the media storm that followed, and ultimately being recognised with the prestigious BBC Young Green Sports Award.Innes inspires us talking about how she wants to portray Eliud Kipchoge's famous saying "No Human is Limited" for female athletes, and inspire other young women to get into the sport.And at such a tender age in the sport, Innes opens up about the challenges she faces such as age restrictions and academic commitments alongside her ambitions for the future.Innes is on instagram: @innesfitzgeraldDont Forget:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukGo Do: Do you know a young person in your life that you could talk with or encourage over the next week? Why not drop them a positive message or arrange to catch up. Or maybe sharing this week's podcast could be just the boost they need right now.We'd love to hear what you came up with! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're chatting with the guys from The Hard Lines Coffee and RunClub, born during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as a way of getting people back outside and socialising again after months of lockdowns Hard Lines are based in Cardiff. The club sprang out of the coffee shop and has a goal to create a safe space where people of all abilities can run, relax and make connections with others in their local community. They have particularly put in place a plans and a framework to help women feel safe while running at night. They also happen to roast and sell great coffee!Get your Hands on some Hard Lines Coffee with a Discount!We (especially Jenny) love Hard Lines coffee! Their coffee has won taste awards, and you can get 20% off some using our special discount code RUNALIVE20. They have pods, beans and tons of fun merch too. Just go to hard-lines.co.uk and use our code at checkout.Follow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode:Trump/Elon, TikTok bans, and Truth Social mergers are mergingIran's elections are dominated by "theocratic" "hard-liners"Portugal's "far-right" party surges in the longtime leftist nation.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableDiversify your assets: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorbtc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Merch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode:Trump/Elon, TikTok bans, and Truth Social mergers are mergingIran's elections are dominated by "theocratic" "hard-liners"Portugal's "far-right" party surges in the longtime leftist nation.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableDiversify your assets: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorbtc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Merch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brakes. They are arguably the most important aspect of any vehicle, performance or otherwise, but they are systems that do age, get damaged, or require upgrades, and YOU can do it.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inToni Copp of @BrakeQuip runs us through some of the basics when it comes to why brake hard lines are used instead of just running flex lines, like braided brake hose, throughout an entire vehicle, along with some of the common sizes and flaring options.Toni also runs through what anyone interested in working on their own brake lines should have in their tool kit, and as always it includes making sure you use quality materials and quality, proven tools. That doesn't always just mean the most expensive ones you can find either, do your diligence.Recommended tools for a job done once and done right:- Quality flaring tool- Straightener (that won't mar or damage your lines)- Applicable benders (90 & 180 degrees are common)- Stopper kit- Line that is coiled and long to save on freight and the need for joiners
Matt and Rachel discuss the surprising lack of rules in their family, how that might be a healthy thing and how children (toddlers especially!) help relativize the importance of ironclad boundaries.Have a favorite family rule? Or a personal hard line you will not cross? Email us and let us know at timmstake@gmail.com.Mentioned in this episode:Raising Boys & Girls PodcastThe Worry-Free Parent Miniseries (from the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast)Dude Perfect YouTube ChannelBlues Clues & You: Storytime with Josh & Blue (Podcast)
Although back-to-school spending appears to be trending higher than in 2022, there are signs that U.S. consumers could feel pinched before the holiday season.----- Transcript -----Sarah Wolfe: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Sarah Wolfe from Morgan Stanley's U.S. Economics Team. Simeon Gutman: And I'm Simeon Gutman, an Equity Analyst covering the U.S. Hard Lines, Broad Lines and Food Retail Industries. Sarah Wolfe: And on this special episode of the podcast, we'll focus on back to school shopping trends and what they suggest for the U.S. consumer outlook for the rest of the year. It's Friday, September 1st at 10 a.m. in New York. Simeon Gutman: Sarah, back to school shopping is in full swing as we go into the Labor Day weekend and end of the summer. As an economist who focuses on the U.S. consumer. I know you track it closely. Why is back to school shopping such an important indicator in general, and what is it suggesting about the overall health of the U.S. consumer? Sarah Wolfe: Back to school is a large shopping event across July and August each year, which is an event that is only as strong as the strength of the U.S. household. If households feel good about job prospects and inflation is not eating away at their buying power, you should see that reflected in back to school sales. If we go back to summer 2022, headline inflation was 8% going into back to school shopping, and there were lingering concerns about COVID disrupting school. In 2023, certain headwinds to the consumer are risks to spend, these include higher debt service costs, tighter lending standards and a student loan moratorium expiring in October, but a still strong labor market and abating inflationary pressures that have supported a recovery in real wages should outweigh the downside risk and lead to a moderate back to school spending year. So what does this all mean for what we're seeing in the data? Our early read on July back to school shopping and in-store sales is that they're going to be weaker than the historical average, however, August matters most. If we see August sales in line with the historical average, then back to school sales for 2023 on a year-over-year basis would be quite a bit stronger than 2022 still, but roughly in line with the historical run rate from 2011 to 2019. This jives with our early readings from our AlphaWise Consumer Poll survey that this year back to school shopping is looking stronger than last year, but it is not a blowout. Simeon Gutman: And how about end of year holiday spending? Is back to school a predictor of holiday spending trends? Sarah Wolfe: Back to school shopping is indeed a predictor of holiday shopping trends. However, the early read through to holiday shopping points to a holiday season that's actually weaker than 2022, but in line with the historical run rate as well. Total retail sales on a non seasonally adjusted basis across November and December have been 8% year-over-year from 2011 to 2019 in 2021, the growth was 33% and 2022 was 12%. This was due to stronger than usual demand for goods as a result of COVID and stimulus. So while the consumer remains relatively healthy and is spending more on back to school shopping than last year, it'll be tough to beat 2022 holiday shopping growth. The preliminary forecast for holiday shopping is to see growth in line with the historical run rate, but weaker than next year. We still get a couple more retail sales reports that are going to help us fine tune our holiday shopping forecast. Simeon, turning it over to you, what specific trends are you observing during this back to school shopping season? Simeon Gutman: So far, it's mixed. On the surface, it looks like the consumer is healthy. If we look at durable goods spending the last couple of months, we have June and now July, low 2% range. That's decent. But under the surface, it's a bit of a different story. If you look at the Q2 comps across the coverage universe, they were roughly flat. That's not a great indicator of spending. And we see a shift towards consumables and supplies and must haves. Consumers are not prioritizing discretionary items. Big ticket items are under pressure. The companies that are growing and doing well, they look like they're taking market share, there's a shift towards value, so discount stores, dollar stores, off price stores, and it looks like it's a story of product categories, beauty and auto parts. What we've seen specifically for back to school, July was a strong month, but there was potentially some pull forward from earlier in the season. August seems to be good, but may have slowed a little and we'll see about September. But consumers are definitely shopping more on occasion and it's been a little bit choppy. Sarah Wolfe: These are great insights, Simeon, on how consumer behavior is slowly evolving as the macro backdrop becomes a little bit tougher. You've also highlighted electronics as one particular area that appears most at risk. What exactly does that mean and what's driving it? Simeon Gutman: So we conducted an AlphaWise survey, that Morgan Stanley did about a month ago, that suggests electronics have the most risk. We had a net neutral spending intention from consumers year-over-year. In contrast to other categories, we asked about clothing and apparel had a 21% net positive spending intention while school supplies was also positive 12%. The largest public company in the electronics space, they posted a -6% same store sales number in their recent quarter on top of a pretty big negative number the prior year. So it underscores the survey. The only caveat, and maybe a silver lining is, there is chatter about units in electronics beginning to bottom, so there could be some silver lining. Sarah Wolfe: Finally, Simeon, if we were to widen the lens a bit, how have back to school shopping trends evolved over the last 5 to 10 years? And what is your longer term outlook for what lies ahead in terms of potential future trends? Simeon Gutman: Drum roll, please. Not much. It doesn't seem that we've gotten a big shift in spending. So we looked back over the last ten years at the percentage of spend that consumers have made over the July, August and September timeframe, which captures the back to school season. As a percentage of retail sales, it's surprisingly consistent in the 24 to 25% range. In this kind of COVID post-COVID era, we've seen it tick up a bit, but this makes sense because the consumer has shifted spend from services to goods. So it's run rating around 25%, but as we've seen reversion in other categories, we think this will moderate as well. So our future prediction would be consistent with the prior trend line; it doesn't seem to be trading off sales with other periods, including the holiday. The one trend we have seen is e-commerce penetration is rising, in this timeframe for both non store retailers and for physical retailers who have seen a higher mix of online sales. But as far as the future goes, we don't expect a big change. Sarah Wolfe: Simeon, thanks for taking the time to talk. Simeon Gutman: Great speaking with you, Sarah. Sarah Wolfe: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.
Shadiin encourages Delma to BRING IT with the introduction. Our hosts discuss a lived experience of a micro-aggression and all the ways the mind and body responded in the moment...striving hard to say the quiet parts out loud. After the break, our hosts discuss the journey from our younger, more rigid, newly-informed "woke" selves to our more comfortable, older, more flexible selves of today. Did we sell out? Did we get too comfortable? Were we TOO woke for our own good when we were younger? We don't know, but we're gonna talk about it. Come join us!
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The times, they are, uhhh, changing? That may be a scary sentence, but fear not, the changes--which are discussed on the podcast--aren't too drastic and, in the long run, should lead to better content for all. On that note, the content discussed on this here show includes the weird and wild universe of Michael Bay's Transformers quintology, as well as the video games GRIME and Broken Lines--not to be confused with Hard Lines, the amazing Snake-like that consumed my soul on iOS so many years ago. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
Sam Foster is a road dog. He lives and breathes the idea that repetition and regularity are the chisels to refine his craft. Hailing from Winston-Salem, Foster emerged on the North Carolina music scene in 2014. He's brought his brand of tenacity to eager crowds all over the Southeastern United States ever since. Foster is a little bit country, a whole lotta rock and roll. While drawing much inspiration from legends of country music past and present, Foster's sound can be more broadly described as rock. His roots run deep into the vein of American music, and he's continually inspired by folk, soul, rock, and rhythm and blues. After releasing his debut solo album Rough Edges (The First Cuts) in 2015, followed by 2018's Hardened Hearts, Foster formed Whiskey Foxtrot with singer-songwriter Seth Williams. The result was 2020's Hard Lines & Headlights - the first and only studio offering from the outfit. In late 2021, after splitting with Whiskey Foxtrot, Foster formed a backing band and now tours as both a solo act as well as Sam Foster and The Obsolete. Foster is proud to announce the release of Heatwaves, his first record with The Obsolete. Out June 17, 2022, the record retains Foster's roots in country and Americana but forges ahead into new territory for the leadman. On “Let Me Out,” “Loud & Clear,” and the eponymous “Heatwaves,” Foster's lyrics evidence a clear, growing concern with our planet and all the people on it. He digs into local lore with “Memorial Day” and “Get It Tonight,” and reveals his own story with “Seven Alarm” (sobriety) and “Drama Queen” (social anxiety). Heatwaves displays Foster's full range of musical styles, and is a testament of where Foster is today on his artistic journey. Sam Foster has shared the stage with national touring acts such as American Aquarium, Seth Walker, Adam Hood, and Trapper Schoepp.
It's a hectic week of football for the Reds, a disappointing trip down to the capital to face Arsenal, a 7-1 demolition job away at Rangers in the Champions League and Manchester City Just around the corner on Sunday. Peter Hooton is joined by Dan Kay, Ste Mono & Kieth Culvin to discuss all the action on the Allez Les rouges Podcast, with specific reference to Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino & Mohamed Salah
If, what you love is shooting elopements or intamate weddings then this episode is for you because we're introducing to you Scottish based, Ranger finder rising star 2021 Bernadeta Kupiec, whos love for authentic, emotional photography has catapulted her work onto platforms such as June bug, something blue weddings, whimsical wonderland weddings and more.Let's get to know Bernadeta and her photographic journey thus far I want to talk about the who's, the whats, the whys, the whens, and the hows in this episode...An episode, of course, sponsored by With Jack and by Wooden BananaLinks Mentioned:What we're drinking: Simon is drinking Night Swim Coffee, Gregg has House Party from Hard Lines and Bernadeta has good Scottish tap water.Photography Farm ThriveSony AlphaNew Cinemate Kit listed in the description of this videoLena SabalaCanon AI FlashlightProMist 1/4Hoya UV FilterArchipelago PresetsMeridian PresetsFollow Bernadeta Kupiec:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFollow Us:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutubePodcastSupport us on PatreonSend us a DM on Instagram or e-mail any questions to perspective@cinematefilms.co.ukIf you haven't already, we'd love if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!Sponsored by - Wooden Banana use code PERSPECTIVE at checkout to get 50% off your first sample albumand With JackMusic Licensed via Artlist.io (get 2 months free with this link)Recorded at Two Ten CoPodcasting Gear:RodeCaster ProProcaster MicBoom ArmHeadphonesOther:Deliver your photos with Pic-Time (get a free month with code PERSPECTIVE)Run your photo and video business more efficiently with OctoaHost your podcast calls on RiversideJoin me and invest commission-free with Freetrade. Get started with a free share worth £3-£200.Productivity SoftwareLearn new skills with Skill Share, first 2 months FREECaption/ Transcribe your videos with Rev.com*All Amazon links use affiliate codes
The only solution is MORE PANTERA! 00:00 Intro 2:06 Preamble: Offspring, my first show, coal chamber, our first demos, and Jeremy hated singing 14:57 Pantera: revisit cbfh & vulgar, more essential and trash tracks, and Vulgar's profound influence 33:38 Far Beyond Driven overview: essential and trash tracks, Phil's prolific output and different lyric perspective, good friends and a bottle of masculinity 1:11:14 Love for Vinnie and Dime 1:25:01 Track by Track: I'm Broken, Strength beyond strength, Becoming 1:43:25 5 Min alone, Hard Lines and Sunken Cheeks, Slaughtered, 25 Years 2:05:43 Shedding Skin, Use My Third Arm, Throes of Rejection, and Planet Caravan 2:21:35 Harrison essential and trash fbd tracks 2:22:15 Trendkill Overview 2:40:42 Track by Track: Great Southern Trendkill, War Nerve, Drag the Waters 3:01:23 13 steps, Suicide Notes, Living through me 3:19:57 Floods, Underground in America, Sandblasted Skin 3:37:42 Summary recorded 3/4/2022 These two albums are so damn important to us. GST has traditionally been both of our favorite Pantera record because of it's insane vibe but FBD might objectively be their best record. I think the grime and vulnerability of FBD influenced the nu metal movement. Here we see Phil's lyrical perspective shift from detached aggro bro word salad to intense, sincere, vulnerable, and outright uncomfortable honesty. By using different vocal styles and harsher screams Phil paves the way for the next 10-15 years of mainstream metal music. Vinnie permanently etches his name into the history of metal drumming by expanding the vocabulary to places that people still haven't really caught up to. Dime gets weird af and establishes himself as a legit legend. And the unsung hero, Rex, holds in all together. Above all both of these records are creative and artistic statements. Anyway, I'm gonna stop typing because I have too much to say, so take a listen.
Inspired by some observations of what sometimes happens to people on the journey from vendor to expert, Blair sees some newbie Win Without Pitching devotees going too far–power tripping. Read the episode notes and transcript at http://2bobs.com/podcast/hard-lines-soft-lines
The changes that can take place in just a couple of days in the spring woods is astounding. We can say this confidently, because we've been in the spring woods virtually nonstop since season has opened. It's only been a few days since we spoke last, but man, a lot has transpired in that small window in time. We'll talk about our hunt with Kudzu with Wilbur and Clay Newcomb of MeatEater, we'll talk about the drawn out ballad-like turkey hunt that took place this past weekend with my older brother, and we'll talk about the crazy hunt Brad and I had just yesterday morning. Don't miss it!
Welcome to PERSPECTIVE, a podcast for wedding creatives where we sit down, often with a special guest, and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry so that you can learn from us and grow YOUR wedding business.This is a special episode brought to you by Photography farm in anticipation of Thrive happening this March!Thrive is an all star wedding photography workshop taught this year, by six phenomenal Mentors and we've teamed up with Farm to bring you six episodes for you to get to know each mentor better!In this next episode we'll be reintroducing you to our friend Sean Bell who is another repeating podcast guest but if you missed his last podcast... let's get reacquainted!Links Mentioned:What we're drinking: House Party from Hard Lines and Sean has a decaf yuck!Notes from a summer cottageFollow Sean:WebsiteInstagramWe Are ElopersFollow Us:WebsiteInstagramFacebook[Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmH0WnpRwtLwjrC2nKd2T7A?)PodcastSupport us on PatreonSend us a DM on Instagram or e-mail any questions to perspective@cinematefilms.co.ukIf you haven't already, we'd love if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!Sponsored by - Beans.ie and With Jack, Insurance for FreelancersMusic Licensed via Artlist.io (get 2 months free with this link)Recorded at Two Ten CoPodcasting Gear:RodeCaster ProProcaster MicBoom ArmHeadphonesOther:Deliver your photos with Pic-Time (get a free month with code PERSPECTIVE)Run your photo and video business more efficiently with OctoaHost your podcast calls on RiversideJoin me and invest commission-free with Freetrade. Get started with a free share worth £3-£200.Productivity SoftwareLearn new skills with Skill Share, first 2 months FREECaption/ Transcribe your videos with Rev.com *All Amazon links use affiliate codes
Welcome to PERSPECTIVE, a podcast for wedding creatives where we sit down, often with a special guest, and talk about our many years of experience in the wedding industry so that you can learn from us and grow YOUR wedding business.This is a special episode brought to you by Photography farm in anticipation of Thrive 2022 happening this March!Thrive is an all star wedding photography workshop taught this year, by six phenomenal Mentors and we've teamed up with Farm to bring you six episodes for you to get to know each mentor better!In this first episode, we'll be introducing you to the “Bearded, composition and light obsessed ninja” Neil Thomas Douglas who, at Thrive will be teaching you how to “Make images that pop in any venue”.Links Mentioned:What we're drinking: House Party from Hard Lines and Neil is drinking Coke ZeroTHRIVE 2022Try some Butter BeerEdit with AIBuy Neil's ChairSage PhotographyNeil's CameraNeil's Favourite SnackOff Menu PodcastThe Decisive Moment - Henri Cartier-BressonPortrait - William EgglestonCapa In ColourHey Mister, Throw Me Some Beads - Bruce GildenPeter Lindbergh. On Fashion PhotographyMartin Parr: Think of ScotlandMagnum Contact SheetsCinematic StorytellingThe Mind's EyeFollow Neil:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFollow Us:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutubePodcastSupport us on PatreonSend us a DM on Instagram or e-mail any questions to perspective@cinematefilms.co.ukIf you haven't already, we'd love if you would take 1 minute to leave us a review on iTunes!Sponsored by - Beans.ie and With Jack, Insurance for FreelancersMusic Licensed via Artlist.io (get 2 months free with this link)Recorded at Two Ten CoPodcasting Gear:RodeCaster ProProcaster MicBoom ArmHeadphonesOther:Deliver your photos with Pic-Time (get a free month with code PERSPECTIVE)Run your photo and video business more efficiently with OctoaHost your podcast calls on RiversideJoin me and invest commission-free with Freetrade. Get started with a free share worth £3-£200.Productivity SoftwareLearn new skills with Skill Share, first 2 months FREECaption/ Transcribe your videos with Rev.com*All Amazon links use affiliate codes
The betrayal comes from many angles and in all forms. A sense of harm from losing trust. CDC switches policy and spawns mask off movements. Infighting and irrelevent policies go together. We all have PTSD now. Helping our nation grow means dealing with smack talk. Pence and Pelosi in collusion. Assets for unlimited investigations meant their ops failed. Aggression is their default policy. Foreign money helped the red stringers. True fact, it's game over for them. The dots are easier to connect looking backwards. Get involved and get off the bad candidate ride. Politics should not be considered dirty. Never forget that people hate the truth. Don't let hard lines blind us. Ukraine's 7 year itch. Always pay attention as they show us who they really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Amy and James continue their ongoing discussion for redesigning James's personal site. Amy unveils a site redesign and together they talk through James's feedback and what the next iteration of his site design might look like.This episode was recorded live, on Amy's Twitch stream. If you'd like to watch the original stream, you can find it here.It's also worth noting that this is Part 3 of an ongoing conversation.The initial, discovery conversation is captured in Episode 18: Amy Gives James a Design Consult. Amy presented the proposal in Episode 23. You can also watch that episode on YouTube.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world's most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with realtime updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 Introduction0:50 Sponsor: ZEAL2:34 Recapping the ConversationJack McDadeWes Bos7:19 Unveiling the Redesign17:08 Sponsor: Vercel18:14 Discussing James's Q Logo19:10 ColorContrast App26:05 Thoughts about Developers and Design27:17 Hard Lines vs Organic Lines28:12 Sponsor: DatoCMS29:06 Branding Questions31:28 Design Process32:50 Amy's Pick: White Ink Pen33:27 Amy's Plug: SelfTeach.me on Twitch33:47 James's Pick: Fake Doctors, Real Friends Podcast34:33 James's Plug: James Q Quick on YouTube
Joe and Shawn are kicking it old school! They start off discussing Jamal Adams' new contract and how it benefits two other Safeties. Then they discuss Alex Smith getting hired by ESPN as Tim Tebow is heading back there. This leads to a discussion of Dion Dawkins said he wishes he got vaccinated sooner and teams with high vaccination rates. After that, they discuss Josh Rosen's unfortunate NFL career. They quickly touch on Patrick Mahomes getting a signature shoe. The Dak Prescott situation has Joe extremely worried. Then they end on a discussion of John Mara's crusade to oppress the NFL Players. Our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ztKcwf4ShB2zLluSroUCA (YouTube Page) for all our videos! (Be sure to Subscribe to be notified in the future!) Follow Shawn https://twitter.com/sHawInigan23 (@sHawInigan23) & Joe https://twitter.com/JoeMcDonnellOOB (@JoeMcDonnellOOB) on Twitter Follow Out of Boundz on https://www.instagram.com/outofboundzpodcast/ (Instagram) https://www.angrywhitedad.com/podcasts/?utm_source=oob-pod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=oob-episode-101&utm_campaign=external-links (AWD's Out of Boundz Page for all episodes) https://linktr.ee/OutOfBoundzPodcast (Linktree) for all content links Out of Boundz Podcast https://www.angrywhitedad.com/podcasts/out-of-boundz-podcast/out-of-boundz-glossary/?utm_source=oob-pod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=episode-101&utm_content=&utm_campaign=episode-link (Glossary of Terms) Out of Boundz Podcast https://www.angrywhitedad.com/podcasts/out-of-boundz-podcast/qb-stock-prices/?utm_source=oob-pod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=episode-101&utm_content=&utm_campaign=episode-link (QB Stock Values) Stay safe where you are! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast
Amanda's about to be a teacher, DaBaby deleted his apology, Dolly Parton donates back to black communities and apparently Tigger flags are offensive to Karen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This episode we cover the second instalment of our two part Secret Rulers Of The World discussion and review Two Headed Shark Attack from 2012. All after enjoying a delicious St Mary In The Castle breakfast and some Hard Lines coffee! Plus more wrestle chat, a real life super hero without many skills, someone steals a dildo and a skinhead takes a nature wee outside the window. Music from Matrak Attakk, High Praise, Top Left Club, Submission Hold and Vampire Slumber Party.
Graeme Turner Great chat with the Sax wizard …. Born in April 1964, Graeme has been playing saxophone / flute / clarinet since age 7, and embarked on his first tour & Radio/TV appearances; with Glen Miller youth orchestra The Super Sunday Sound aged 9. Progressing through The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) as a teenager, he turned his attention away from his jazz upbringing and concentrated on the bright lights of the Soul, R&B, Pop and Rock & Roll world of his big heroes King Curtis, Sam Buterra and Junior Walker. This change of style led to Live Performances, Recordings, Media Appearances, Theatre Shows, and extensive tours in Arenas, Concert Halls, Clubs & Festivals, in over 40 countries, with artists including, Alison Moyet, Steve Marriott, George McRae, The Drifters, Edwin Starr, David Essex, The 3 Degrees, Dr Feelgood, The Love Affair, The Sweet, The Tremolos, The Equals, Andy Fairweather Low, Matt Bianco, The Brothers Grimm, The Big Town Playboys, The Foundations, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Rodriquez, Jools Holland, The Blues Brothers Show, Souled Out, Otis Grand, Wes Weston’s Big Rhythm, Big Joe Louis, Hard Lines, Martin McNeil’s Bottle Neck Blues, Suzie Quattro, Fat Freddie’s Cat, Lizzie Emeh (Heart n Soul), Mickey Jupp, Kelly Schreiber, Gregg Wright’s Left Hook, The Marques Brothers Digby Fairweather, The Chillbillies, Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band, The Blue Sonics, Kenny Ball, Laura B and the Moonlighters, Ooo Bop Shabam, The Rock & Roll Society, Guthrie Govern, Derek Nash, The Compensators, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Limmie and the Family Cooking, The Carpenters show, Sweet Home Chicago, Reach Out, The Jive Aces, Jackson Sloan, Earl Jackson, Jason Allen, Java Jam, Shamen Spirits, Gary Porter, The Silvertips, Junior Walker and the All Stars…the list goes on. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music
I've always noticed that hard lines get a lot of attention and stir a lot of emotion. You can build a community on a hard line but it's tough to maintain it broadly. Grime lines are different. We trust them. People who know grime lines aren't adverse to hard lines but they are often seen as inconsistent, and they often are. We need them all. Greenlights https://amzn.to/3bFwPi5 Dignity https://amzn.to/2LS5eiO My talk with Chris Arnade https://youtu.be/oXO5SYHrfuE My talk with Sally https://youtu.be/gyxqkOr0TQA Why Relate to the Personal God https://youtu.be/65CcfvXXHug Click here to meetup with other channel viewers for conversation https://discord.gg/jdVk8XU Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://paulvanderklay.me/2019/08/06/converzations-with-pvk/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. To support this channel/podcast on Paypal: https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin (BTC): 37TSN79RXewX8Js7CDMDRzvgMrFftutbPo To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) qr3amdmj3n2u83eqefsdft9vatnj9na0dqlzhnx80h To support this channel/podcast with Ethereum (ETH): 0xd3F649C3403a4789466c246F32430036DADf6c62 Blockchain backup on Lbry https://lbry.tv/@paulvanderklay Powerpoints of Monologue videos are available for Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640
Pantera had a gift for outdoing themselves with every song and every album. Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly be any heavier, they come around the corner and prove you wrong. FAR BEYOND DRIVEN, Pantera’s 3rd release (post Power Metal) blends the intensity and thrashy groove of Vulgar with the aggression and brutal heaviness of Trendkill. (No wonder it went to Number 1!!!)JOIN US as we dive in, talk about the tracks, the production, the heaviness and the vulgar vulgarity that we all know and love courtesy of the metal band that OWNED heavy music in the 1990’s. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episodeConsider supporting us at Patreon - patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast You'll find some extra goodies there too!Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merchand kindly leave us a review and/or rating on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts - Spotify or your favorite Podcast appListen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, Google Play or wherever you get your Podcasts.Follow us on the Socials:Facebook - Instagram - TwitterEmail: metalnerdery@gmail.com Show Notes:(00:00): Pantera Far Beyond Driven (you should have seen the ORIGINAL album cover…)/Released 03/22/1994 (spring with a fall feel)/HOW does Pantera keep outdoing themselves!?/Pantera: The New Age of Thrash/Well see what happened was…#metalnerderyASMR (Wait, WHAT!?)(05:35): Pantera “pre-Cowboys”/I am the night and #POWERMETAL/Fastest selling album EVAHHHH!!! Went to #1 on Billboard!!!/***GO WATCH PANTERA IN MOSCOW!!!***/A note on Wikipedia regarding the “original” album cover artwork/The PMRC’s blundering move of metal marketing GENIUS!!!(11:13): Have you ever seen the video for Planet Caravan? / The juggernaut that is Pantera and releasing new songs before the release of the new record / ***GO WATCH METAL GRASSHOPPER!!!***/The best name for a Pantera tribute band EVAHHHH / R.I.P. Mule Camp Tavern / #cancerboogers(17:52): #39!? Ummm, don’t you feel like.../ The Metallica of the 1990’s/Pantera stew/The Badge (Poison Idea): BONE US track on the Japanese version of Far Beyond Driven and some various tangentionally tangentional related tangents while Matt goes to Frost/#blackdog(28:22): The Tracks (but first, the crickets) and #goindown/STRENGTH BEYOND STRENGTH (#killeropener)(33:32): BECOMING (#cantbeloudenough) / The gloriousness that is Dime / FIVE MINUTES ALONE (and the story behind the song) and an important message (#DontBeAnAsshole #readthoselyrics) / The evolution of Pantera’s sound from album to album / The awesome Riff Lord Savantitude of Dimebag #thatmanisablessin(43:00): I’M BROKEN (those riffs!!!) / GOOD FRIENDS AND A BOTTLE OF PILLS (Wait, WTF!?) Dark and Fun and definitely NOT like the first 4 songs!!(48:07): HARD LINES and SUNKEN CHEEKS (#eviler #evilocity) / SLAUGHTERED (#workoutmix) #backshadowing #foreskinning / 25 YEARS (the 1st half vs the 2 nd half)(59:06): SHEDDING SKIN (#breakupsong) /USE MY THIRD ARM (definitely some death metal gravy in the Pantera stew) / Moving towards the more aggressive sound of Trendkill/(1:05:45): THROES OF REJECTION (another Pantera #breakupsong): Ending the song on A crescendo of hatred / WHY did Pantera have to “justify” including Planet Caravan in the liner notes of Far Beyond Driven!?!? It didn’t need to be needed… #noteven/PLANET CARAVAN/Nerd Out and Thank you and Good Night/#easteregg
Show Notes | September 29, 2020 | Episode 77 As a military spouse with a toddler at home, Hannah Ledford knew she wanted a job she could take with her to the next duty station and allow her to work from home when needed. With a PhD in physiology, at first Hannah was set on going the academic route — becoming a professor and doing research at a university. When the timing did not work out due to an upcoming PCS combined with COVID, Hannah began looking into other career fields. With its resources and vast network, VirtForce demonstrated that remote work was a viable option, so in her cover letter Hannah communicated she was solely looking for remote positions. Hannah is now a regulatory medical writer for a California-based agency focused on medical and technical writing for large pharmaceutical and tech companies. Hannah writes the documentation that is produced during a clinical trial including protocols and clinical study reports. Since it is primarily a writing job that can be done from anywhere, Hannah was able to negotiate for a full-time position with remote, part-time flexibility. When she first started interviewing for the job, Hannah was sure to communicate that she is a military spouse whose husband’s job requires frequent flying, so at times, she would need to work remotely. Hannah works on-site part of the time and remotely part of the time. Since she has to commute on the on-site days, negotiating the ability to work remotely on the days she needs to be at home with her toddler was really important to her. With an undergrad in English and a PhD in physiology, Hannah is enjoying being able to write all day and keep up with the latest scientific literature and cutting edge medications and technologies. Hannah's advice to other candidates currently applying for remote jobs is to be really clear with yourself about your hard-lines — know where are you willing to comprise and where you need to be unwavering. Hannah was clear about her own needs as a candidate. She did not want to be in a position where the employer thought she would be remote temporarily, and eventually come into the office every day, and she had the expectation of eventually working from home full-time. Tune in to hear more about how long Hannah looked for remote work and how the COVID-19 pandemic both hurt and helped during her job search. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email support@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60) – https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium Course – http://bit.ly/vf-bc Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes 76. Stop Apologizing ― Write it Right Part 175. #Hired: Just Go For It74. Or Should I Go? ― Resigning Part 273. #Hired: Stand Out with Video72. Should I Stay? — Resigning Part 171. #Hired: Work Social Media
Show Notes | September 29, 2020 | Episode 77 As a military spouse with a toddler at home, Hannah Ledford knew she wanted a job she could take with her to the next duty station and allow her to work from home when needed. With a PhD in physiology, at first Hannah was set on going the academic route — becoming a professor and doing research at a university. When the timing did not work out due to an upcoming PCS combined with COVID, Hannah began looking into other career fields. With its resources and vast network, VirtForce demonstrated that remote work was a viable option, so in her cover letter Hannah communicated she was solely looking for remote positions. Hannah is now a regulatory medical writer for a California-based agency focused on medical and technical writing for large pharmaceutical and tech companies. Hannah writes the documentation that is produced during a clinical trial including protocols and clinical study reports. Since it is primarily a writing job that can be done from anywhere, Hannah was able to negotiate for a full-time position with remote, part-time flexibility. When she first started interviewing for the job, Hannah was sure to communicate that she is a military spouse whose husband’s job requires frequent flying, so at times, she would need to work remotely. Hannah works on-site part of the time and remotely part of the time. Since she has to commute on the on-site days, negotiating the ability to work remotely on the days she needs to be at home with her toddler was really important to her. With an undergrad in English and a PhD in physiology, Hannah is enjoying being able to write all day and keep up with the latest scientific literature and cutting edge medications and technologies. Hannah's advice to other candidates currently applying for remote jobs is to be really clear with yourself about your hard-lines — know where are you willing to comprise and where you need to be unwavering. Hannah was clear about her own needs as a candidate. She did not want to be in a position where the employer thought she would be remote temporarily, and eventually come into the office every day, and she had the expectation of eventually working from home full-time. Tune in to hear more about how long Hannah looked for remote work and how the COVID-19 pandemic both hurt and helped during her job search. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email support@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60) – https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium Course – http://bit.ly/vf-bc Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes 76. Stop Apologizing ― Write it Right Part 175. #Hired: Just Go For It74. Or Should I Go? ― Resigning Part 273. #Hired: Stand Out with Video72. Should I Stay? — Resigning Part 171. #Hired: Work Social Media
Season 1 Episode 8 features special guest, Jules. Jules shares her story of being an adoptee from a birth. Her adopted family battles with shame and religion made life challenging as a child. After almost 50 years she was reunited with her birth mother. Jules openly talks about the challenges and benefits of reunification. Stay tuned until the end for My 2 Cents.
This podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started. Hard Lines is an independent coffee and vinyl shop based in Cardiff, south Wales. We interviewed directors Matt and Sophie and asked them about the challenges of setting up their business and their plans for the future. Read more about them on our website - www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hard-lines Transcript Companies House interviewer: Hi there. I'm here with Matthew and Sophie from Hard Lines an independent coffee shop based here in Cardiff, but a coffee shop with a twist. We'll just have a bit of a chat and find out a bit about you guys, so how did you meet and get things started with your business? Matthew: University, I guess, we met at University when we were both 22, we both went to uni in Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama just up the road. I think it's probably like maybe two, maybe three years after we left university, I think we were starting to get a bit fed up what we were doing with work and I think we particularly both had reasonably difficult Christmas' around 2016, so then we took a holiday and then on that holiday, we sort of conceived the idea that we want to do something differently and leave what we were doing and maybe go in a different direction and then we came back and started that process. CH: Okay, coffee, why, how? Where did that idea come from? Sophie: We were sat in a coffee shop and talking about how we were kind of disillusioned with the work we were doing and Matt was talking about, you know, “I would absolutely love to run a little coffee shop”, well, you know, “I would love to run a little Record Shop”. I really like coffee, Matt's really into music and records. We were on the flight home and thought should we go for it? And then it just took off from there. I think we're really lucky we struck it at the right time. M: Yeah, I think so. I like being surrounded by people who are keen to have that time. I think we were just in a little bubble of people and like a community they were willing to offer advice and help us build or do different aspects of what might need to be done to make it happen. We were lucky enough to have that as well. I think that probably gave us a little kick on. CH: So what kind of advice were you given and where did it come from? S: We're lucky. Over the past five years there's a really strong independent scene, especially in food and drink in Cardiff. We kind of came through at the same time and we worked alongside luffkin, who are like a micro roastery and Early Bird who are bakery. They'd both started about six months or so before us so we'd been going there as customers and we would chat with them and they were really open and helpful with everything, so “you should speak to this person”, “you should do this” or “just go for it”. CH: So from a limited company point of view, obviously, you're registered as a limited company. Where did the decision to go down that route come from, was that advice given to you or did you search out for that information? S: Yeah, we're both already soletrades because we were self-employed. We were looking at becoming a partnership, I think it was my based on knowledge from my GCSE business, I said “I think a limited company is the right thing to do” and so we looked it up and realised we ticked quite a lot of the boxes. M: Yeah, thinking back from my perspective was the fact that we were starting with nothing. I think all we were starting with was a tiny amount of our own money. In the very beginning we didn't take any money from banks or anything like that. I don't know, my logic behind it was that maybe if things didn't go with the plan and we packed it in a couple of months later or six months later or a year later then I know psychologically there's less risk for some reason as a limited company which to this day I don't know if it's correct or incorrect, but that's definitely what my logic was, so that's why I went with it. CH: So how did you choose your company name Hard Lines? Where did it come from? What's the story behind your company name? S: So we weren't called Hard Lines. We were called Out Post and I guess if we're talking about any mistakes or shortcomings, so when we were limited company, we thought that Out Post wasn't already taken which meant we were fine. And that wasn't the case. It's not a copyright. So we traded as Out Post and there's another company called Out Post who wrote us the letter and said, don't do that anymore. And so we kind of had a stressful six months in between getting that letter and then also opening our second location and doing the rebrand. I think it came from our first kind of visual heavy firs brand. Our first brand was very DIY, hand drawn. It kind of went with the pop-up aspect and then our graphic designer Cuddy, who does all our at work; the second time we wanted something a bit clean-cut, a bit more kind of fresh look maybe. M: Maybe more accessible or I think the idea behind the rebrand and the renaming of it was maybe that we were trying to build something that was more than a coffee shop, so Hard Lines isn't necessarily just that coffee shop. I think we were trying to build off of it. So maybe Hard Lines could have a line of merchandise or Hard Lines could be a club night or maybe Hard Lines could put a festival on or those sorts of things. Within that rebrand we were trying to pull what we've learnt from the year or the year and a half previous and for all of our education into this new look and try to look a little bit for the first time into the future and what might come in the next five years as opposed to what's about to happen or just happened. CH: So you mentioned that you've already opened up your second site. How soon after establishing this place did that happen? S: I think May 2016 we did our first pop-up and then we did a summer of doing festivals and things like that and then midway through October 2016 we opened in the castle emporium as our full-time shop then we got the go-ahead in the June 2017 for the market store and then we opened in October 2017. CH: Is the plan to keep expanding now? You've mentioned things like merchandise and festivals and club nights. Is that the route you want to take? M: Yes, the market thing was definitely something that even before we ended up here, we knew we wanted to do. I think we just really like that and it was really appealing to us. After the market opened and a couple of months later into Christmas and the other side and now, where we are now in 2018 is the first time we've had to sort of think about the next move maybe with a bit more clarity and try to work out where it is, so what the next thing is for us on a bigger scale really, whether there's another shop or some other plans that we've got in the pipeline and then alongside that we were running club nights and DJ'ing regularly and things like that. This is I think our time to think and really work out what the next five or ten years looks like and how to really grow, hopefully of what we've built over the last two years to make it into something bigger and more sort of suitable. CH: What do you think it is that has helped make your business such a success and what kind of promotion have you done to get yourself to this point? M: Promotionally getting the word out. I've definitely found a social media is definitely the avenue that we will maximise and that will be our target for promotion and how we get the word out there. I think that's a big thing and shouldn't be overlooked in any business really. I think social media goes far beyond any online sort of direct marketing. Social media would definitely be my promotional avenue and something we all try to concentrate on massively. CH: So to anyone that's out there and they're listening and thinking these guys have done it, they're living their dream! What advice would you give to anyone who's got an idea? And what top tips would you give them for going from an idea to a fully-fledged business? S: I think it's very easy to say and I do think we were really lucky. I think we're definitely lucky that there's two of us. Whenever I speak to people who run business by themselves. I just bow down to them because we find it really tough and there's two of us. When we first started we didn't even have espresso machine. It was just like filter coffee and vinyl records in suitcases that we turned into racks, you know, like there wasn't a lot. Don't be limited by things. M: Yeah, ultimately your passion might carry it through as well. If you are passionate about that thing whether it's records or coffee or beer or skating or whatever it is, usually your passion for that product or that thing will feed off of you on to your customers and they believe in you from that and they'll want to come and drink coffee with you or buy stuff from you, because you're trying to do something maybe a little bit different and you're trying to do something yourself. CH: You mentioned at the start as well that the reason any of this came about was that you'd gone off on your holiday. You were both quite disillusioned with what you were doing in your lives at the time. What's the best thing about having your own business? M: I guess being in control of it, so we can literally do what we want to an extent. That sort of freedom to express yourself and to be able to deliver something and offer something different. Doing what you want. If that doesn't sound too selfish. . CH: Doesn't sound selfish at all. That's fantastic. Yeah, is it kind of the same for you? S: Yeah, I think that's why we got into it. I guess that is probably what it is. It is hard work and it's long hours but we are getting to do what we want. CH: So I'm going ask you a few questions about Companies House as well. Were you aware of Companies House before you became a limited company? Have you seen any of our guidance or familiarised yourself with any kind of formation process through our website? S: Yeah, I think probably I did something really rudimental like Googling : how do I start a business? And then I think again, that's really the reason why we went down the limited company route. CH: You must have some pretty interesting stories that you've accumulated over the last few years, any that stand out that you'd like to share with anyone? S: We both attended Green Man festival. I'm a big fan of that. One of the first things we did there was approach people. Some would ask ‘would you like to come and work with us?. So we got to run a little pop up record shop at Green Man last year and DJ for a set so we got to go there and then we went to the festival and then we went back again this year and got to do coffee as well. M: Yeah, and we've had some great support generally from people within Cardiff and you know people who were at festivals, people like Huw Stephens, real big supporters of us who maybe a year or two ago, you'd think oh, you know that we'll never get across with some of these guys who are really making a difference in Cardiff and in the music scene or even within the coffee scene, you know, some of the people we are lucky enough to come across it's good and it's really cool. CH: So going forward is that kind of the plan to just sort of expand and get out across the festival's, moving outside of South Wales? M: Yeah, I think there's lots of different avenues. It seems like there's loads of things. I think something I'd like to explore more of is the market store. It seems like a really good avenue for this, as well as trying to create a really green, sustainable coffee shop that's really self-sufficient and it looks after itself and is doing all the correct things on that front. I think the idea of building something like that is really cool. I think definitely just from my perspective the coffee culture and education within coffee and Cardiff is a real big thing on my agenda. I think we can try to offer that in Cardiff and educate customers and people within the industry. That's quite cool thing. CH: It seems like you've got the passion and determination. So I don't doubt that you won't succeed at that. Thank you very much for your time. I really appreciated the opportunity to chat with you and to sample your wonderful juice. M: Thank you. CH: I just want to say for anyone out there listening that we will be running a series of podcasts. So do listen out for more of those coming through. Thank you very much for listening and goodbye. Companies House interviewer: Hi there. I'm here with Matthew and Sophie from Hard Lines an independent coffee shop based here in Cardiff, but a coffee shop with a twist. We'll just have a bit of a chat and find out a bit about you guys, so how did you meet and get things started with your business? Matthew: University, I guess we met at University when we were both 22, we both went to uni in Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama just up the road and we met there and I think it's probably like maybe two, maybe three years after we left university, I think we're starting to get a bit fed up what we were doing with work and I think we particularly both had like reasonably difficult Christmas' around 2016, so then we took a holiday and then on that holiday, we sort of conceived the idea that we want to do something differently and leave what we were doing and maybe go in a different direction and then we came back and started that process. CH: Okay, coffee, why, how? Where did that idea come from? Sophie: We were sat in a coffee shop and talking about how we were kind of disillusioned with the work we're doing and Matt was talking about, you know, I would absolutely love to run a little coffee shop, well, you know, I would love to run a little Record Shop. I really like coffee, Matt's really into music and records and then we were on the flight home and thought should we have a go for it? And then it just took off from there. I think we're really lucky we struck it at the right time. M: Yeah, I think so. I like being surrounded by people who are keen to have that time. I think we were just in a little bubble of people and like a community there were willing to offer advice or help us build or do different aspects of what might need to be done to make it happen. We were lucky enough to have that as well. I think that probably gave us a little kick on. CH: So what kind of advice were you given and where did it come from? S: We're lucky. Over the past five years there's a really strong independent scene, especially in food and drink in Cardiff. We kind of came through at the same time and we worked alongside Luffkin, who are like a micro roastery and Early Bird who are bakery. They'd both started about six months or so before us so we'd been going there as customers and we would chat with them and they were really open and helpful with everything, so you should speak to this person, you should do this or just go for it. CH: So from a limited company point of view, obviously, you're registered as a limited company. Where did the decision to go down that route come from, was that advice given to you or did you search out for that information? S: Yeah, we're both already soletraders because we were self-employed. We were looking at becoming a partnership, I think it was my base knowledge from GCSE business I said, I think a limited company is the right thing to do and so we looked it up and realised we ticked quite a lot of the boxes. M: Yeah I think, thinking back from my perspective was the fact that we were starting with nothing. I think all we were starting with was we a tiny amount of our own money. The very beginning we didn't take any money from banks or anything like that. I don't know my logic behind it was that maybe if things didn't go with the plan and we packed it in a couple of months later or six months later or a year later then, I know psychologically my head was there's less risk for some reason as a limited company which to this day I don't know if it's correct or incorrect, but that's definitely what my logic was, so that's why I went with it. CH: So how did you choose your company name Hard Lines? Where did it come from? What's the story behind your company name? S: So we weren't called Hard Lines. We were called Out Post and I guess if we're talking about any mistakes or shortcomings, so when we were limited company, I think that not lack of educational side is like ‘Out Post' that's not taken. That means we're fine. And that's not the case. It's not a copyright. So we traded as Out Post and there's another company called Out Post who wrote us the letter and said, don't do that anymore. And so we kind of had a quick stressful six months in between getting that letter and then also opening our second location and doing the rebrand. I think it came from our first kind of visual heavy and our first brand was very DIY, hand drawn. It kind of went with the pop-up aspect and then our graphic designer Cuddy, who does all our at work; the second time we were like, we wanted something a bit clean-cut, a bit more kind of fresh looking maybe. M: Maybe more accessible or I think the idea behind the rebrand and the renaming of it was maybe that we were trying to build something that was more than a coffee shop, so Hard Lines isn't necessarily just that coffee shop. I think we were trying to build off of it. So maybe Hard Lines could have a line of merchandise? or Hard Lines could be a club night or maybe Hard Lines could put a festival on or those sorts of things. Within that rebrand we were trying to pull what we've learnt from the year or the year and a half previous and for all of our education into this new sort of look and try to look a little bit for the first time into the future and what might come in the next five years as opposed to what's about to happen or just happened. CH: So you mentioned that you've already opened up your second site. How soon after establishing this place did that happen? S: I think May 2016 we did our first pop-up and then we did a summer of doing festivals and things like that and then midway through October 2016 we've opened in the castle emporium as our full-time shopThen we got the go-ahead in the June 2017 that we got in that market store and then we opened in October 2017. CH: Is the plan to keep expanding now? You've mentioned things like merchandise and festivals and club nights. Is that the route you want to take? M: Yes, the market things was definitely something that even before we ended up here. We definitely knew we wanted a little stand in the market. I think we just like that and it was really appealing to us. I think having like a little what we've got there basically and we tried for a little while before even coming here I think around the same time maybe to get into the market and I think we missed out on an occasion so the market was just a go and something we really wanted to hit and really wanted to get. After the market opened and a couple of months later into Christmas and the other side and now, where we are now in 2018 is the first time we've had to sort of think about the next move maybe with a bit more clarity and try to work out where it is, so what the next thing is for us on a bigger scale really, maybe whether there's another shop or some other plans that we've got in the pipeline and then alongside that we were running club nights and DJ'ing regularly and things like that. This is I think our time to think and really work out what the next five or ten years has and how to really grow, hopefully of what we've built over the last two years to make it into something bigger and more sort of suitable. CH: What do you think it is that has helped make your business such a success and what kind of promotion have you done to get yourself to this point? M: Promotionally getting the word out. I've definitely found a social media is definitely the avenue that we will maximise and that will be our target for promotion and how we get the word out there. I think that's a big thing and shouldn't be overlooked in any business really. I think social media goes far beyond any online sort of direct marketing like that or flypostering or anything. Social media would definitely be my promotional sort of avenue and something we all try to concentrate on massively. CH: So to anyone that's out there and they're listening and thinking these guys have done it, they're living their dream! What advice would you give to anyone who's got an idea? And what top tips would you give them for going from an idea to a fully-fledged business? S: I think it's very easy to say and I do think we were really lucky. I think we're definitely looking at those two of us. Whenever I speak to people who run business by themselves. I just bow down to them because you know we find it really tough and there's two of us. That's great. But like just do it. Definitely when we first started we didn't even have espresso machine. It was just like filter coffee and vinyl records in suitcases that we turned into racks, you know, like there wasn't a lot. I think don't be limited by things. M: Yeah, ultimately your passion might carry it through as well. If you are passionate about that thing whether it's records or coffee or beer or skating or whatever it is, usually your passion for that product or that thing will feed off of you on to your customers and they believe in you from that and they'll want to come and drink coffee with you or buy stuff from you or you know, cause you're trying to do something maybe a little bit different and you're trying to do something yourself. CH: You mentioned at the start as well that the reason why it kind of came about you went off on your holiday . You were both quite disillusioned with what you were doing in your lives at the time. What's the best thing about having your own business? M: I guess being in control of it, so we can literally do what we want to an extent. That sort of freedom to express yourself and to be able to deliver something and offer something different. Doing what you want. If that doesn't sound too selfish. . CH: Doesn't sound selfish at all. That's fantastic. Yeah, is it kind of the same for you? S: Yeah, I think that's all we got into it. I guess that is probably what it is. It is hard work and it's long hours but we are getting to do what we want. CH: So I'm going ask you a few questions about Companies House as well. Were you aware of Companies House before you became a limited company? Have you seen any of our guidance or familiarised yourself with any kind of formation process through our website? S: Yeah, I think probably I did something really rudimental like Googling : how do I start a business? And then I think again, that's really the reason why we went down the limited company. It is the most legitimate kind of thing to be a limited business, but I remember I have been reading some PDFs and stuff on how to do it and things like that. CH: You must have some pretty interesting stories that you've accumulated over the last few years, any that stand out that you'd like to share with anyone? S: Go and get back here so like bang on doors and stuff. Like we both attended Green Man festival. I'm a big fan of that. One of the first things we did there was like, ‘Hey guys don't know if you care, but we're doing this and we really like you' and they were like, that's awesome. Would you like to come and work with us? So we got to run a little pop of record shop at Green Man last year and DJ for like a settlement so we got to go there and then we go to the festival and then we go back again this year and do coffee as well. M: Yeah, and we've had some great support generally from people within Cardiff and you know people who were at festivals maybe or Huw Stephens, real big like supporters of us who maybe a year or two ago, you'd think oh, you know that we'll never get across with some of these guys who are really making a difference in Cardiff and in the music scene or even within the coffee scene, you know, some of the people we are lucky enough to come across it's good and it's really cool. CH: So going forward is that kind of the plan to just sort of expand and get out across the festival's, moving outside of South Wales? M: Yeah,I think there's lots of different Avenues. It seems like there's loads of things. I think something I'd like to explore more of is the market store. It seems like a really good Avenue for this, but trying to create a real green sustainable coffee shop basically, that's really self-sufficient and it looks after itself and is doing all the correct things on that front. I think the idea of building something like that is really cool. I think definitely just from my perspective the coffee culture and education within coffee and Cardiff is a real big thing on my agenda. I think we can try to offer that in Cardiff and educate customers and people within the industry. That's quite cool thing. I think to build a culture in Cardiff. CH: It seems like you've got the passion and determination. So I don't doubt that you won't succeed at that. Thank you very much for your time. I really appreciated the opportunity to chat with you and to sample your wonderful juice?. M: Thank you. CH: I just want to say for anyone out there listening that we will be running a series of podcasts. So do listen out for more of those coming through. Thank you very much for listening and goodbye.
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Fresh off the release of their new record, Sam Foster and Seth Williams drop in to discuss "Hard Lines and Headlights."
Finally, over 100 episodes in, we've learned that maybe we should just listen to our listeners. For chapters 51 and 52, we rant about Hard Lines and the Romeo Nazi and discuss the David Beckham Sleeping Fetish and the Only Thing That Can Kill Sally.
This podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started. Hard Lines is an independent coffee and vinyl shop based in Cardiff, south Wales. We interviewed directors Matt and Sophie and asked them about the challenges of setting up their business and their plans for the future. Read more about them on our website - www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hard-lines
The pair are reunited in Edinburgh, and Lee enthusiastically reveals the details of his latest project – a podcast.
Gamesies goes Hollywood! See the crew try and turn Indie Game: The Movie, Fez, and Super Meat Boy into Hollywood hits, alongside guest star Brett Ratner. Plus, we talk about our favorite indie games, all on Episode 4 of Gamesies! Huge thanks to Agent Whiskers for the music in this episode. Note: this episode was originally published in December 2012.
Gamesies goes Hollywood! See the crew try and turn Indie Game: The Movie, Fez, and Super Meat Boy into Hollywood hits, alongside guest star Brett Ratner. Plus, we talk about our favorite indie games, all on Episode 4 of Gamesies! Huge thanks to Agent Whiskers for the music in this episode. Note: this episode was originally published in December 2012.
Forza 4, Dark Souls, Sega Bass Fishing and Hard Lines.News – Hacking activity hits both 360 & PS3 users, 320Gb hard drive soon to be available for the 360, multiplayer coming to Mass Effect 3, Street Fighter X Tekken bundles, Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 update in development, GTA III coming to mobile devices, Leisure Suit Larry receiving a HD remake, Skyrim speed runs,
HARD LINES, SOFT HEADS Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell called for a "hard line" on youth suicide. Craig Ranapia asked whether we should be taking one on callous, ill-informed MPs instead.
SGUK episode 30 is here with at least 100% more E3 credibility this week as we've got someone who was actually there on the show! Join CapnAverage, MightyMutt, Yamster and special guest Esmeralda for a wham-tacular discussion of all things E3 with an IP-MP-dynamic American slant. In full, we talk about: Hard Lines, the best iOS game out this week Uncharted 3 and the Vita Microsoft's Kinect-shaped epic fail Battlefield 3 Aliens: Colonial Marines Contests: World of Warcraft card goodies and a PS3 copy of Brink
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