Podcast appearances and mentions of John Wilson

“I have never made a movie I didn't believe was necessary for me or for someone in the world, whether to entertain or to connect at a spiritual level or something. It's been only done for the art.”John Wilson speaks to Oscar-winning Mexican director, screenwriter, and producer, Guillermo del Toro about his life and career.Born in Guadalajara in 1964, his life suddenly changed at the age of five after his father, then a motorcycle racer, won the lottery. While his parents travelled the world with the winnings, del Toro was raised at home by his Catholic great aunt, a deeply religious figure who exposed him to concepts including purgatory and sin.Fascinated and frightened in equal measure, it piqued his interest in the supernatural, leading him to seek out books and films on the genre. And when his father presented him with a video camera a few years later, the two interests combined and set the young del Toro on a path to becoming an Oscar winner renowned for making films that mix fantasy, horror, and Gothic romance, to create modern fairy tales.Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with education campaigner Malala Yousafzai, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and artificial intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Ben Cooper and Edwina Pitman Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Guillermo del Toro. Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Santa Barbara International Film Festival)

Million Miles of Fun. Hardcore scene spokesman, extreme mosh conductor and comic-book guy, Patrick Kindlon, is our guest on Episode 379 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Drug Church vocalist takes us on a private tour behind Deftones EU/UK arena run, with unfiltered confessions on brutal show injuries, crowd reactions and enjoying their most luxurious catering. In this conversation, Pat explains the juxtaposition of playing intimate punk songs to 20,000 capacity rooms, making a career performing in dingy basements, sleeping on dog stained floors, scene naysayers vs positive perceptions, starting the band as a side project, getting blocked from certain countries, the ugly truth behind tour finances, writing comic stories vs lyric inspiration, punishing deadlines, character arcs, festival fever, untold industry cons, alien accents and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every home service operator has a failure story.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Jack Carr (CEO of Rapid Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric in Nashville) to break down the biggest business mistakes they've made — and what those mistakes actually cost.From a $13,000 ad spend weekend that only generated $7,000 in revenue… to overpaying vendors for an entire year… to discovering $80,000 per month in unnecessary purchasing — this is a candid conversation about the operational blind spots that quietly drain profit.The surprising takeaway? Most major failures weren't dramatic. They were data problems. Process problems. Cash flow misunderstandings. And hiring financial leadership too late.If you're scaling a home service business — or planning to — this episode could save you years of expensive lessons.In this episode, we discuss:The $13K marketing mistake and how capacity planning changes everythingHow tightening purchasing controls instantly improved marginsWhy most contractors overpay vendors (and don't even know it)The hidden cost of software bloat and subscription creepConstruction vs. service cash flow — and why mixing the two can hurtWhy hiring a controller earlier would have changed everything

If someone handed you $5 million… would you buy an HVAC business or a security/alarm business?In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Stephen and Collin from the Entry Exit Podcast to debate where they'd place the bet.HVAC has massive buyers, big platforms, and strong exit demand — but it's also weather-driven, cyclical, and much less “truly recurring” than most operators think. Security (especially commercial security) can offer real monthly RMR, faster tech upgrade cycles, and sticky accounts — but it comes with licensing complexity, scope creep, and higher-stakes failure points.If you're thinking about acquisitions, roll-ups, or just want a clearer lens on what $5M can actually buy in different trades, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:The $5M question: Why the “best” business depends on your goal (sleep-at-night vs. build-to-sell)Recurring vs. sticky revenue: Security RMR vs. HVAC memberships (and why they aren't the same)Commercial vs. residential: Where security wins, where HVAC wins, and how each segment behavesRoll-ups and multiples: What's getting bought right now and why commercial fire/security is heating upGeography matters: Why Texas (and other growth markets) changes the math

Break The Walls Down! Undisputed wrestling icon, Fozzy vocalist and entertainments busiest man, Chris Jericho, is our guest on Episode 378 of Sappenin' Podcast! The ayatollah of rock 'n' rolla reflects on untold chapters behind his legendary career, secret backstage antics and explicit tour confessions. In this conversation, Le Champion opens up on the bands unique connection to the United Kingdom, spending the last thirty-five years traveling, why wrestling and music is the perfect match, getting to sing himself out to Wembley Stadium, twice, hilarious insights into some of his most famous moments in WWE, AEW, NJPW and WCW, constantly changing his character, wild locker-room pranks vs insane training initiations, wrestling soulmates, improve games with The Rock, naked segments, internet rumours, befriending his musical heroes in Kiss, Metallica and Gun's 'N' Roses, becoming a certified magician and training Sean to get in the ring for Attack Pro Wrestling. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firing employees is one of the worst parts of owning a home service business — and the bigger you get, the more often it happens.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Jack Carr (Jack Acquisitions / TriR) to break down a practical framework for terminations that's fair to the employee and protects the team.They walk through how to diagnose whether performance problems are caused by the employee or your systems, how to use clear expectations + coaching + PIPs to create a clean decision path, and why keeping a toxic “top performer” can quietly cost you your best people.What you'll learn:The first question to ask before any termination: “How did we get here?”GWC: Do they Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity to do it?How to run a Performance Improvement Plan that's real (not vibes)When to make a fast decision vs. when to coach longerWhy the “people who got you to $1M” usually aren't the people who get you to $10MThe hidden cost of avoiding the hard conversation: culture + trust + retentionIf you're struggling with when to coach, when to cut, and how to do it without guilt — this episode is the playbook.

The novelist, essayist and critic Julian Barnes talks to John Wilson about his career and formative cultural influences. One of the most acclaimed and distinctive British writers of his generation, his early novels, including Metroland, A History Of The World In 10 and a Half Chapters, and Flaubert's Parrot, established his reputation for blending fiction, factual biography and philosophical reflection. Julian Barnes won the Booker Prize in 2011 for The Sense Of An Ending, and the same year won the prestigious David Cohen Prize for Literature, awarded for a body of work. A famous Francophile, he was given the title of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of France's highest cultural honours in 2004. He has said that his latest book, Departure(s) will be his final novel.Producer: Edwina Pitman

Filmmaker John Wilson (creator of HBO's How To with John Wilson) joins Tommy Evans on Trail 103.3's Trail Lunchbox for a conversation that starts with a snowstorm detour in Deer Lodge and ends at the literal foundation of New York City.Wilson's new feature The History of Concrete follows his attempt to make a documentary about the world's most overlooked material—until the film industry reality sets in. After taking a class on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he tries applying that formula to a movie about concrete… and his plan begins to crack—both figuratively and (in true John Wilson fashion) surprisingly literally.Montana Premiere: Thu, Feb 19 at 5:00 PM at the MCT, followed by a Q&A with director John Wilson. More info and tickets at bigskyfilmfest.org.

Is direct mail actually back in 2026 — or is it a dinosaur channel that should stay extinct?In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) to break down how the best home service companies are using direct mail as direct response, why some operators get 14x ROI while others lose money mailing the same market, and the exact levers you can pull to make mailers perform (audience, offer, format, frequency, and iteration).They also get into why “legacy media” still works when executed well, how to think about underserved markets, and why your offer + ticket size determines whether direct mail prints money… or burns it.Key Topics Covered:Why “someone in your market is winning” with direct mail (even if you think it's dead)The 4 audiences to mail (members → active customers → inactive customers → net-new)What formats work: postcards, letters, Valpak, door hangers, even “weird” creative mail

Our Bury St Edmunds Location Pastor, John Wilson, speaks about why God allows people to suffer.

Shut Up You Loved It! International touring comedian, dedicated emo and tattoo addict, Natalie Cuomo, is our guest on Episode 377 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral heckle ninja embraces her New York attitude with a unique insight into secret music obsessions, worst crowd insults and thriving on awkwardly dark interactions. Recorded backstage on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, Cuomo reveals her deepest goth confesses vs pop-punk mount rushmores, how The Used soundtracked her parents divorce, hacks to perfecting a stand-up routine, strange gig offers, getting sexual advances mid-set, the lore behind upside down pineapples, hardcore crowd surfing moments, loving awful tattoos, trying to get inked on the boat, insane celebrity followers, performing in the street, alien conspiracies, Mexican coke, how she wanted Morgan to celebrate his birthday, upcoming UK/EU tour surprises and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Home Service Companies Stop Buying Vans?In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Nashville operator Jack Carr to break down one of the most overlooked expenses in home services:Fleet decisions.With service vans now costing $60,000+ and fuel and repair costs climbing, John and Jack make the case for a radical shift:Ford Mavericks for service… and trailers for installs.They unpack why the Maverick may be the most capital-efficient vehicle for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses, how truck stock changes operational discipline, and whether modular install trailers could replace box trucks altogether.If you're scaling a trades business and trying to protect cash flow, this episode offers a practical framework for building a leaner, smarter fleet.Key Topics Covered:Why service vans have become a drag on the balance sheetThe real economics of Maverick vs high-roof Transit vansFuel savings, lower capital costs, and fleet scalabilityTruck stock limits in HVAC compared to plumbing and electricalThe “install trailer” system: modular packouts for equipment installs

Does Google PPC still work for home service businesses—or is it just an expensive mistake?In this Clicks to Calls episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Service Scalers CEO Sam Preston to break down the truth about Google Ads (PPC) for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies. Some operators swear PPC is dead. Others are spending six figures a month and winning. The difference isn't the platform—it's execution.They walk through why PPC fails for most owners, how it's fundamentally different from Local Service Ads, and what has to be in place before PPC becomes a scalable, predictable lead channel. From budget minimums and landing pages to tracking revenue (not just calls), this episode lays out a clear framework for deciding if PPC belongs in your business—and how to avoid burning cash if you try it.If you've ever said “Google Ads don't work for us,” this episode will challenge that assumption.What you'll learn in this episode:Why PPC still works—and why most operators think it doesn'tThe real difference between LSA and PPC (and why PPC breaks first)Budget thresholds you actually need to make PPC viableWhy landing pages matter more than ad copyShout Out to FieldPulse

[REBROADCAST FROM September 22, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.

In Love and Death. Recorded to a crowded audience on the E.N.D Cruise, the emo scenes most influential founding staples, Bert McCracken and Jepha Howard, are our live guests on Episode 376 of Sappenin' Podcast! After celebrating The Used's 25th anniversary with countless touring, the duo candidly address their fans with insights on the bands future, new music exclusives and squashing the rivalry of the century. In this conversation, Bert and Jepha reflect on their evolution from pesky troublemakers to genre trendsetters, why revisiting their first three albums came with so much closure, saying they'd never play a boat, lost lyric notebooks, secret doodles, the one song they HATE playing live, obscure recording techniques, dildo feedback, anxiety caves, album ten details, the time Samuel L. Jackson came to a show, touring brotherhoods, what really lead to playing with My Chemical Romance again, not singing that 'Take It Away' line vs 'Under Pressure' rumours, heartfelt fan reactions, proudly never breaking-up and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you keep growing fast without breaking your business?In this Owned and Operated supercut, John Wilson pulls together his favorite moments from recent conversations on what actually snaps when you scale: cash, leadership bandwidth, and the frontline experience that drives revenue.You'll hear why growth is expensive (in trucks, infrastructure, and overhead), how disciplined operators reinvest instead of upgrading their lifestyle too early, and why “the war is won inside the home” no matter how good your dashboards look.If you're running HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or roofing and feeling the strain of growth, this episode gives you the frameworks—and the hard truths—to keep momentum without chaos.In this episode, you'll learn:Why growth consumes cash (and how to plan for it)The “overhead body” you must build early: leadership, CX, SG&A, marketing, purchasingHow owners stall out by pulling cash too early (the lifestyle trap)Why playbooks beat ego: don't reinvent the wheel (Nexstar and more)Why frontline obsession matters more than dashboardsHow onboarding + clear pay plans create a culture that performsConnect: John Wilson: https://x.com/WilsonCompanies

Award-winning actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career. He made his name with the 1975 Trevor Griffiths play Comedians, his role as a stand-up comic winning him a Tony Award after it moved to Broadway. He won an Olivier Award for a landmark production of Hamlet in 1980, and another Tony for his role as The Engineer in Miss Saigon. His huge and diverse list of film credits include Terry Gilliam's 1985 dystopian drama Brazil, the musical Evita alongside Madonna and, an Oscar nominated performance as Pope Francis in The Two Popes. And he's been increasingly prolific in the age of television streaming with acclaim for his roles in Game Of Thrones, The Crown, Taboo, Slow Horses and Wolf Hall. He was knighted for services to drama in 2021.Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive used: Listen With Mother, BBC Home Service, 7 February, 1950 Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?, Whitehall Theatre, BBC1, 1940s Protests on Broadway, 6 April 1991 Comedians by Trevor Griffiths, 2nd House, BBC2, 15 March 1975 Jonathan Pryce in Hamlet, The Southbank Show, ITV, 1988 Brazil, Terry Gilliam, 1985

Sundance is leaving Park City and after attending since 2003, Erik Childress looks ahead to the festival's move to Boulder in 2027. But before then its; one last dance in Utah as Steve Prokopy and him countdown over 30 films they saw at the festival. New films from Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki and Macon Blair. Ethan Hawke continues his roll with one of the best and biggest films while John Turturro gets one of the great roles of his career. Some of the best documentaries about Salman Rushdie, Marianne Faithfull, rescues, justice and girl scout cookies plus the first from John Wilson. All this and more in their wrap-up of this year's festival.4:10 – When a Witness Recants9:32 – The Weight16:41 – The Only Living Pickpocket In New York23:54 – The Invite28:32 – I Want Your Sex35:21 – Broken English40:21 – Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie45:32 – Everybody to Kenmure Street51:21 – The Shitheads56:41 – Josephine1:05:52 – The History of Concrete1:11:34 – Cookie Queens1:14:32 – Union County1:19:33 – Bedford Park1:22:44 – Wicker1:27:49 – The Incomer1:32:55 – Big Girls Don't Cry1:37:09 - Hanging By A Wire1:41:03 - More Titles From Steve & Erik (Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, Buddy, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Antiheroine, Frank & Louis, How To Divorce During the War, Jane Elliott Against the World, The Musical, Run Amok, Once Upon a Time In Harlem, Time and Water, If I Go Will You Miss Me, The Gallerist, Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty, The Moment, Queen of Chess)1:52:09 – Thoughts on 2027CLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTUSE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLEBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

How do you stop wasting money on marketing… and start building a lead engine that actually scales?In this episode of Click to Calls, John Wilson sits down with Service Scalers CEO Sam Preston to break down one of the biggest mistakes growing home service operators make:Hiring a marketing person too early — and expecting them to do everything.They walk through what your first real marketing hire should look like, why most owners misunderstand the budget math, and John's spicy take:If you're under $5M, marketing isn't complicated — you just need to execute the basics consistently.Whether you run HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, this episode gives you a clear framework for when to stick with an agency, when to go in-house, and what “good marketing” actually looks like when the board is light and you need calls fast.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “marketing is complicated” is usually an excuse under $5MThe difference between hiring a coordinator vs. a true marketing managerHow to know if in-house marketing actually beats agency economicsThe only good reasons to bring marketing inside (and the bad one everyone uses)

In this episode, host Camrey Fox visits with 19th century shorthand expert LaJean Carruth and finds out some surprising things about the differences between previously published statements by Brigham and the actual original transcripts. Meanwhile host John Wilson meets with Sam Weston, an expert on the assassination of Joseph Smith. The post Becoming Brigham Episode 2 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

They actually did need a bigger boat! The best vacation ever, just got a lot boatier. Emo's Not Dead invited Sappenin' Podcast to record Episode 375, while setting sail on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, from Miami to Costa Maya, as the event's official podcast partners. During four days at sea, we embraced our wildest emo dreams, interacted with a list of scene legends and got ourselves into situations you'd never believe, if we hadn't documented them. Listen to conversation on the ocean with Anberlin (Matty Mullins & Nate Young), Story Of The Year (Dan Marsala & Adam Russell), Daisy Grenade (Dani Nigro & Keaton Whittaker), Saves The Day (Chris Conley), Escape The Fate (Craig Mabbit) and more! Also, find out what happened when we spent a romantic day in Mexico, celebrated a landmark birthday, sang with our icons, escaped swingers, got hurt in a mosh pit, eat too much at a buffet, missed our flight back home and brought back some classic band trends! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a supercut of standout moments from multiple Owned and Operated episodes, focused on one theme: how great operators build, scale, and eventually sell home service businesses.John Wilson pulls together some of the most valuable conversations from past episodes—covering acquisitions, exits, org structure, leadership at scale, and what actually changes when you stop running a single trade business and start building a platform.These clips span decades of operator experience, from buying broken HVAC companies to leading a $600M national home services business, and now applying the same playbook to new industries.What you'll hear in this supercut:How serial operators think about exits from day oneThe difference between running a trade and building a sellable businessWhy growth breaks when leadership and org structure can't keep upHow multi-location platforms balance local autonomy vs centralizationWhat private equity looks for in home service acquisitionsThis episode is ideal for listeners who want the big-picture thinking behind acquisitions, roll-ups, and long-term value creation—without committing to multiple full episodes.If you're building (or buying) a home service business and want to understand how experienced operators really think about scale and exits, this supercut is a must-listen.

Theatre and opera director Katie Mitchell talks to John Wilson about her career and formative influences. She is renowned for her experimental storytelling on stage, her feminist perspective, and for contemporary reframing of classic plays, she has directed more than 100 productions over more than 30 years. She has worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Opera House and the National Theatre, where - as associate director - she staged bold new versions of work by a wide range of writers including Aeschylus, Virginia Woolf, Chekhov and Sarah Kane. For many theatre goers, she is one of Britain's most important and innovative living directors.Producer: Edwina Pitman

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) to break down how smart home service operators should budget for marketing in 2026. They explain why one-size-fits-all marketing budgets don't work, how to reverse-engineer spend from the number of leads you actually need, and why most companies don't have a lead problem—they have an execution problem.This conversation goes deep on gross profit–based budgeting, flexible marketing spend, and the exact frameworks operators use to decide what to scale, cut, test, or deploy in emergencies.What you'll learn in this episode:Why marketing budgets should be based on gross profit, not revenueHow to calculate marketing spend by backing into daily lead requirementsThe difference between budgeting for a new business vs. a 10-year-old companyThe 4 (plus 1) marketing budget buckets every operator should useA simple kill vs. scale framework to test marketing channels without guesswork

Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City. Walking the Lab Day Chicago floor? Make it worth it. Stop by the FOLLOW-ME! hyperDENT booth (E-27, East Hall) and take part in their Milling Roadmap—a quick, scavenger-hunt-style activity that leads you to key milling partners like Axsys, Imagine, DOF, and Roland. Collect stamps at booths you're likely visiting anyway and get entered to win some great giveaways—including this year's grand prize: a foldable Honda electric scooter. You're already walking the floor. Now it might carry you. We welcome back longtime friend of the podcast John Wilson of Sunrise Dental Lab, returning for the first time since 2021—and this time as a fellow podcaster himself. What starts as a warm reunion quickly turns into a deep, honest conversation about passion, purpose, integrity, and what it really takes to survive (and stay sane) in today's dental lab world. John reflects on the evolution of his lab, sharing why he made the intentional decision not to chase endless growth, but instead to protect his team, his values, and his love for the craft. He talks candidly about “yesterday thinking,” adapting to digital dentistry without abandoning fundamentals, and why aligning with the right clients—not just more clients—changed everything. The discussion dives into what true lab–doctor partnerships look like, why trust is earned (not given), and how saying “no” can sometimes be the most powerful business decision you make. John also explains why single units matter just as much as full-arch cases, how education keeps technicians relevant, and why racing to the bottom on price is a losing game. Later, the conversation turns personal as John shares the inspiration behind his new solo podcast, Margins & Meaning—a storytelling-driven project created to document his journey, connect with technicians who feel alone, and leave something meaningful behind for the next generation. He opens up about legacy, creativity, fear, change, and why being heard matters just as much as having something to say. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guest: John Wilson.

It's late January, and the intrepid Film Comment crew is on the ground reporting from an extra special edition of the Sundance Film Festival—the last to take place on the snowy slopes of Park City, Utah, the festival's home since 1981, before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. For the next week, we'll be gathering the best critics on the scene to talk about each day's premieres on the Podcast. For our second Podcast from the fest, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish sat down with programmer Madeline Whittle (Film at Lincoln Center) and critic Will Tavlin (n+1) to discuss Adam and Zack Khalil's Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild] (1:54), John Wilson's The History of Concrete (14:05), and Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman's Nuisance Bear (28:11). Catch up on all of our Sundance 2026 coverage at filmcomment.com

In this inaugural episode, hosts John Wilson and Camrey Fox, along with Professor Dan Peterson, visit the Carthage Jail to discuss a theory by some enemies of the Church that Brigham Young was behind the death of Joseph Smith. The post Becoming Brigham Episode 1 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Ep. 366: Sundance 2026 - Amy Taubin on the festival, plus a preview of John Wilson's The History of Concrete Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The Sundance Film Festival begins its 2026 edition, and to kick off its final, I took a look back with Amy Taubin, a Sundance veteran who has written about the festival's films and evolution over decades. She shares her thoughts on Sundance, past and present, and we trade notes on titles in this edition whose premieres we have been anticipating, including the historic Once Upon a Time in Harlem. Finally, I talk about one festival highlight premiering on opening night, The History of Concrete, directed by John Wilson (of HBO's “How to With John Wilson” fame), and Taubin reflects on the history of Sundance's vaunted Main Street. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME). Irish emo queen, positively sad lyricist and the mayor of Severed Heart City, Steph O'Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 374 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Greywind vocalist returns with bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and transforming their narrative forever. In this conversation, Steph dissects the backstage process of waiting nine years for the opportunity to release a sophomore record, character vs outfit concepts, convincing Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) on as their manager, finding a new lease of emo positivity on the world, creating their own Irish-Emo genre, viral tattoos, nostalgic roots, why MySpace made life so much easier, secret selfies, queuing to meet Taking Back Sunday as a kid, intense alien conspires, almost getting Pete Wentz on the record, what it's like writing personal lyrics with her brother, My Chemical Romance lore, hair-dye nightmares, scaring people in supermarkets and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you want to play the game on hard mode… randomly pick an industry and hope it works.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down exactly how they'd build a home service business in 2026—and why the old 2016–2020 playbook is dead. They go deep on research-first market selection, avoiding late-stage consolidation traps, picking “boring” services with clean SKUs, and building a business that can win even when weather, competition, and ad platforms don't cooperate.In this episode, we cover:Research, Research, Research: Why “randomly picking a trade” is hard mode—and how to find unmet demand in a specific market.The 2016–2020 Playbook Is Irrelevant: Why advice from the late 2010s doesn't match today's competitive reality.Consolidation & Multiples: How consolidation changes outcomes—and why “gold mine” industries can cool off before you're big enough.Pick the Right Industry (Fragmented + Big TAM): What to look for in a winning service category in 2026.Boring Businesses Win: Drain cleaning, duct cleaning, leak detection, jetting, water filtration, septic, turf—simple offerings, repeatable operations.

American photographer Annie Leibovitz talks to John Wilson about her career and cultural influences.

Insurance claims, storm chasers, and broken incentives — welcome to the dark side of roofing.In this episode, John Wilson sits down (again) with Adam Cherup to unpack what really happens behind the scenes in roofing — from “deny, delay, defend” insurance tactics to the storm-chasing playbook that leaves homeowners stuck holding the warranty bag. They also get practical: seasonality, lead gen, cash flow, and what it actually takes to start a roofing business (especially in Florida).In this episode, we cover:The Insurance Game: “Deny, delay, defend” — and why carriers aren't your friend.Retail vs. Insurance Strategy: Why some roofers push retail first, then litigate the claim after.How to Win Insurance Work: Xactimate, codes, the paperwork game, and why payouts can double when done right.

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Stained Glass Ceilings. The Wonder Years guitarist, artist manager and production consultant, Casey Cavaliere, is our guest on Episode 373 of Sappenin' Podcast! As he lands in the UK, ready to celebrate the tenth anniversary tour of 'No Closer to Heaven; Casey exclusively reflects on some the bands deepest cuts, advising new musicians and almost loosing a finger. In this conversation, discover how a Philadelphia punk group reached a cult following, the origin of Hank The Pigeon vs fan tattoos, travel nightmares, what happens when all your instruments don't make the flight, coffee shop breakthroughs, finding a fresh joy representing other bands, the Irish-Emo positivity of Greywind vs why Gully Boys are THE act to watch, underrated TWY guitar songs, pop-punk artefacts, joining the Becky Lynch fan club, the art of an English breakfast, recovering from his finger battle with a sharp cooking knife and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Adam Cherup, a “disaster roofer” who's built a niche, high-margin business installing shrink-wrap temporary roofs after hurricanes, wind events, hail, and fires. Instead of blue tarps that fail in weeks (and often aren't covered more than once), Adam installs a manufacturer-rated wrap that can last up to a year (or longer)—buying homeowners, schools, hospitals, and commercial properties time while insurance claims and full roof replacements drag on.Adam breaks down the economics: 60–80% margins, typical residential jobs around $20K–$30K, and large commercial/school projects in the $150K–$350K+ range (with massive roofs reaching even higher). You'll hear how he gets work (including a key referral partner who pre-positions before storms), why this niche is best paired with an existing roofing operation, and what makes the job uniquely difficult: travel, logistics, training crews, and negotiating with insurers who hate the sticker price—but can't ignore the cost of “future loss.”If you like niche business models with weirdly great unit economics, this one is basically printing money… in a disaster zone.What You'll LearnWhat shrink-wrap roofing is (and why it beats tarps after storms)Unit economics & margins: how this can hit 60–80% gross marginTypical job sizes: $20K–$30K homes, $150K–$350K schools, big commercial upsideHow insurance actually reacts (and how Adam gets paid ~99% of the time)How the work is sold: referrals, pre-storm positioning, and inbound search demand

Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences. From his 1992 debut Cronos to his recent big budget spectacular retelling of Frankenstein, del Toro's 12 feature films mix fantasy, horror and Gothic romance to create modern fairy tales about innocence, brutality and redemption. His movies have won eight Academy Awards including three for Pan's Labyrinth in 2006, and four Oscars for The Shape Of Water in 2017, plus seven BAFTAs and three Golden Globes.Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive used: Clip from Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro, 2006 Clip from Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro, 2025 Clip from Frankenstein, James Whale, 1931 Clip from I Confess, Alfred Hitchcock, 1953

Referrals are still the #1 growth channel in home services — but most contractors treat it like hope marketing.In this episode, John Wilson sits down with Murphy Nadauld (ReferPro) to break down how the best operators turn word-of-mouth into a systematic, trackable, ROI-positive referral engine.They unpack why 83% of customers are willing to refer, yet only 29% actually do — and the three levers that close the gap: awareness, attribution, and automated rewards.You'll learn how top HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and restoration companies:Activate referrals directly through technicians in the homeBuild a B2B “affiliate army” (realtors, plumbers, inspectors, restoration partners)Tier incentives by job value so referrals scale without blowing up CACUse attribution and automation to make referrals predictable — not randomIf you're a contractor owner who wants referrals on demand, not vibes, this episode is your blueprint.In This Episode, We Cover:The referral gap: why customers want to refer but don'tThe 3-part referral system: Awareness → Attribution → RewardsHow “power referrers” actually emerge (and why spend ≠ referrals)Technician-driven referrals: QR codes, NFC, truck signage, leave-behinds

Good morning Grace Church! Thank you for joining us as John Wilson is bringing us a sermon entitled "Come, See Who You Are Looking For" from John 4:1-30. To find out more visit us at www.gracechurchbonifay.org.

Lost Souls. UK's post-hardcore vs emo synth juggernauts, high-energy maniacs and secret nerds, Caskets, are our guests on Episode 372 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist Matt Flood and drummer James Lazenby sneak us backstage at their final show of 2025, for unfiltered confessions on tour logistics, legal battles and trauma transformation lyrics on new album, The Only Heaven You'll Know. In this conversation, Matt and James discuss just how luxurious it is to find a bubblebath on the road, the worst smelling venues, an unexpected magic the gathering addiction, Warped Tour highs, why the stress of changing the band name turned into the best thing for them, alien conspiracies, international market response, how songwriting and practise works after Matt moved to America, Yorkshire nightclubs, surreal crowd moments, 2026 plans and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the literal easiest lever you can pull to add leads tomorrow: turn on (and properly run) Google Local Services Ads (LSAs).In this episode, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) to break down why LSAs are still absurdly underutilized in home services—and how a simple setup + consistency flywheel (answer calls → book jobs → earn 5-star reviews) can ramp a business fast.They also zoom out into the operator view: how John evaluates acquisitions through the lens of marketing, why under-spent businesses with strong reviews are so attractive, and the biggest LSA mistakes they see (turning it off, wrong services/locations, and “set it and forget it”).If you're a contractor owner (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) and you want a no-excuses playbook to get more calls in 2026, start here.

Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences and inspirations. Ricky Gervais made his name as the co-creator and star of The Office, the mock documentary series which became a landmark in British television comedy, and was shown all round the world. Further success followed with the comedy drama series Extras, Life's Too Short and Afterlife, and awards including two Emmys, four Golden Globes and seven BAFTAs. Ricky Gervais has written and performed numerous solo stand-up shows around the world, the latest of which, Mortality, was filmed for Netflix and has just earned him a tenth Golden Globe nomination.Gervais tells John Wilson about his early comic influences including Laurel and Hardy, Fawlty Towers and Derek and Clive, the foul-mouthed drunken alter egos created by comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore on three, largely improvised, spoken-word albums recorded in the 1970s. He also talks about his own approach to writing comedy and the huge inspiration that the 1984 mock rock documentary This Is Spinal Tap was on the creation of The Office.Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive used: Laurel and Hardy theme, Dance of the Cuckoos The Office, Series 1, Downsize, BBC2, 2001 Fawlty Towers, Series 1, A Touch of Class, BBC2, 1975 Golden Globes, opening monologue, 2020 This Is Spinal Tap, Rob Reiner, 1984

We're heading into 2026 with one goal: stop losing money.Not “grow at all costs.” Not “try harder.” Just: build a healthy business that actually cash flows.In this episode, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down what they're cutting, tightening, and renegotiating in 2026 to go from ~13% EBITDA to 20% EBITDA—and why they're also targeting 10% net profit after realizing how big the gap can be between EBITDA and real take-home profit.They walk through the exact planning process they used this year (operational inputs → revenue → profit plan), then share the unsexy truth: most of the gains don't come from some magic tactic… they come from relentless efficiency—marketing discipline, killing bloated software, renegotiating vendor terms, tightening material spend, and finding hidden leaks everywhere.If you run a home service business (at any size), this is your 2026 playbook for getting healthy first—then scaling from strength.In this episode, we cover:“Just Don't Lose Money” Mindset: Why refusing to lose changes everythingProfit Planning for 2026: Planning off the P&L (not vibes)EBITDA Isn't a Light Switch: Why profitability is an on-ramp (and takes time)Marketing Discipline: Cutting inconsistent channels + tracking cancellation rateSoftware Bloat: The hidden $10K–$50K/month leak almost everyone has

Fall To Pieces. Mental health guru, pop-punk drummer and certified lovely human, Si Martin, is our guest on Episode 371 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Junior rhythm master reveals exclusive secrets on the bands future, ambient sessions for Novo Amore and raising awareness for the fight against depression, with his non-profit charity, Heads Above The Waves, recorded live in front of a SOLD-OUT rowdy crowd, at Tiny Rebel Cardiff. In this conversation, Si opens up on the organisations famous merch with a message campaign, being a safe space and resource within the alternative scene, tackling tough topics with real life humour, how to take better care of your emo brain, why drumming is his perfect release, what it's really like being in a band with a famous wrestler, new album plans, hanging out with Neck Deep in Jakarta, awkward penis envy drugs, the right way to work a raffle, audience heckles, weird gigs and more! Plus, we're treated to live acoustic session track by Meg Borges from Say It Away! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open Your Eyes. The unmistakable voice of soulful rock, your favourite wrestling theme and certified scene legend, Myles Kennedy, is our guest on Episode 370 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Alter Bridge frontman reflects on his unprecedented career journey with exclusive secrets on the bands new self titled record, becoming Slash's righthand man and how he almost reunited Led Zeppelin, maybe!? In this conversation, Myles opens up on prioritising time with all his separate projects, solo songwriting vs AB8, why metal critics never understood their identity, honest thoughts on the Creed reunion, humble beginnings, his love for all things music, almost pursuing football. early industry setbacks, originally turning down Slash and Velvet Revolver, stepping in for Axl Rose at Guns' N' Roses official Rock N Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, privately jamming with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham, pinch me moments, other untold offers, the wrestling cult following of Metalingus, starting their own BlackBird Festival 2026 in Cardiff, the perfect idea for a book, inside tour jokes and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston, CEO of Service Scalers, to break down one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) marketing channels in home services: Nextdoor.They unpack why Nextdoor feels annoying—but works incredibly well when used the right way. From neighborhood recommendation posts to organic storytelling, this platform behaves less like Google Ads and more like a digital referral engine.John and Sam discuss why salesy ads and coupons usually flop, while real-world job photos, personal narratives, and community-driven content quietly generate high-intent leads. They also explore how small operators are winning big by treating Nextdoor like a mix of Google Business Profile + Facebook Groups, and why larger companies struggle to replicate that authenticity.The conversation covers the three ways to win on Nextdoor (ads, organic posting, and commenting), common mistakes contractors make, and how operators can turn technicians into content creators to scale neighborhood trust—without blowing up their marketing budget.If you're looking for more phone calls, higher close rates, and marketing that actually feels like referrals—this episode breaks down how to think about Nextdoor the right way.What You'll LearnWhy Nextdoor behaves more like referrals than traditional lead genThe three ways to market on Nextdoor (and which ones actually work)Why organic, narrative posts outperform coupons and adsHow small, local operators beat larger brands on trustThe role of social proof in neighborhood-driven platformsHow to turn field techs into authentic content creatorsThe biggest mistakes that get contractors ignored—or kicked offHost: John WilsonGuest: Sam Preston

Scars of Steel! Wrestling superstar, titanium powerhouse and brutal badass, Alex Windsor, is our guest on Episode 369 of Sappenin' Podcast! All Elite Wrestling's newest signing reflects on her overdue journey from the independent scene to international television, how she almost quit the business and the origin of her addictive catchphrase. In this conversation, WINDZAAAA exclusively pulls back the curtain on her intense weekly travel schedule, suitcase essentials, secret music playlists, career threatening injuries, weird venues, important learning curves, crowd phycology, wanting to upstage her fiance (Will Ospreay) entrance, unexpected celebrity dream matches, Wembley ambitions, backstage meme moments, drunk fantasy booking and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson and Jack break down what “smart investing” actually looks like for home service operators—starting with the truth most owners miss: if you run a business, you're already an investor. You're investing money, attention, and people every day.They start with a practical framework for P&L investing (software, headcount, SG&A): if your business sells for a multiple, then any new expense should produce a return that justifies that multiple—otherwise, you may be quietly reducing enterprise value.From there, they unpack the difference between balance sheet investments (trucks, equipment, inventory) vs P&L investments, why banks and buyers mostly care about EBITDA, and how focusing on fewer initiatives can drive more profitable growth.Then they shift into the “outside the business” conversation: when diversification helps, when it's a distraction, and how operators can think in two buckets—cash-flow assets that fund life, and enterprise-value assets that build wealth.If you're adding software, hiring leaders, buying equipment, or debating real estate vs reinvesting in the core business—this episode gives you a clean way to think about ROI, focus, and capital allocation.What You'll LearnWhy every operator is an investor (capital, people, and attention allocation)A simple rule for P&L expenses: should this generate a 3x+ return based on your business multiple?The difference between investing on the balance sheet vs the P&L

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Aizik Zimerman of Jay Blanton Plumbing (Chicago) to break down the remote staffing playbook that most home service operators still aren't using.John and Aizik start with a real-world story from a contractor event—how one company allegedly went from $0 to $6M using yard signs, and how Aizik tested it immediately (including the “don't put them on every corner” lesson).Then they go deep on what actually drives scale: building a remote-first, offshore-heavy team that works in the real world. Aizik shares how his business grew to 140 employees with 50+ overseas team members, and how he structures offshore hiring across accounting, install coordination, marketing, recruiting, dispatch, and fleet coordination.They break down the “hub and spoke” model: keep your US leaders focused on thinking and decision-making, then build specialized offshore roles to handle execution—so your business moves faster without bloating payroll.If you're trying to expand coverage, build specialization early, or you've wondered whether recruiting + dispatch + ops coordination can really be offshored, this episode is the blueprint.What You'll LearnWhy “if it can be done remote, it can be done from anywhere”The hub & spoke model: US leaders + offshore execution podsHow Aizik offshores technician recruiting (and why it's a massive unlock)Which roles are easiest vs hardest to offshore (CSR vs dispatch/install coordination)How to reduce “overemployment” risk with real systems (Zoom rooms, accountability layers)Why you should default to remote-first hiring at any size—even at $500K/year

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston — CEO of Service Scalers — to talk about the marketing asset that still quietly outperforms everything else in home services: your Google Business Profile (GBP). John and Sam break down why AI hasn't disrupted GBP the way people expected, how Google reviews are now getting pulled directly into AI search results, and why “map pack visibility” remains the cheapest, highest-intent lead source in the game.They get tactical on what actually drives rankings and calls in 2026. Sam lays out the three biggest needle-movers — proximity, category/keyword strength, and reviews — and John shows how Wilson Companies invests roughly $10K/month into GBP because it drives roughly $500K/month in sales. They go deep on why location is a marketing decision, how to scale multiple profiles without overlapping service areas, and why most owners waste time optimizing tiny details before locking in the fundamentals.If your LSA performance is lagging, your organic lead volume feels capped, or you're planning multi-location growth next year, this episode is the blueprint for turning GBP into a compounding growth engine.What You'll LearnThe 3 ranking drivers that matter most: proximity, primary category, review cadenceWhy location is a marketing decision (and how it changes growth overnight)How to scale multi-trade businesses without confusing Google's category systemThe real review strategy: frequency, volume, quality, and photos