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If you're someone who feels constantly busy, moving from one thing to the next with very little time to pause and think, then this episode is for you.In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I explore why reflection is not a “nice to have” but an essential leadership skill.Too often, leaders prioritise action over thinking, filling their days with meetings, emails and outputs, while neglecting the very thing that drives real growth - learning from experience.I share a common challenge I hear from leaders: even when they create space to reflect, it either gets taken over by other priorities or feels uncomfortable, even indulgent.But the reality is simple - experience alone doesn't make us better.It's reflected experience that drives improvement.I also introduce two practical shifts to help you build reflection into your routine, along with a simple framework you can use immediately to start learning more effectively from your day-to-day leadership.Because leadership isn't just about what we do - it's about how we learn from what we do.In this episode, you will learn: Why reflection is a critical (and often overlooked) leadership skillHow constant busyness prevents real growth and learningTwo simple shifts to help you create and protect time to reflectA practical three-question framework to improve your leadership through reflectionBen's Key Takeaway As leaders, we're often conditioned to prioritise action over thinking.But without reflection, we risk repeating the same patterns and mistakes over and over again.Taking time to pause, review and learn isn't a luxury - it's a discipline.By protecting time to reflect and being intentional about how we use it, we can accelerate our growth, make better decisions and lead more effectively over time.Because ultimately, leadership isn't just about experience.It's about learning from that experience.Want to learn more about how to be a leader?Enrolment is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Secure your place on the programme here.

In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I explore a simple but powerful idea that can transform the way you lead: you can't lead effectively if you're constantly in the thick of the action. Filmed at Berkhamsted Castle - a place steeped in history following the events after 1066 - I reflect on how great leaders throughout history positioned themselves not in the chaos of battle, but above it. From that vantage point, they could see clearly, think strategically, and make better decisions. And the same principle applies to us today. Too many leaders get pulled into the day-to-day. Firefighting, problem-solving, and doing the work themselves. But when we're constantly in the weeds, we lose perspective. We stop thinking ahead. And instead of leading, we start reacting. That said, leadership isn't about staying distant either. There are moments when we must step in - to stabilise, to support, and to shift momentum. The real skill lies in knowing where you need to be, and when. Because our greatest value as leaders rarely comes from doing the work. It comes from creating the conditions for others to succeed, making sound decisions, and maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture. In this episode, you will learn: Why being constantly “in the fight” limits your effectiveness as a leader The importance of perspective and taking a strategic vantage point When leaders should step in - and when they should step back How to balance involvement with oversight A simple question to help you refocus your leadership in real time Ben's Key Takeaway If you're always busy doing, solving, and firefighting, it's worth asking whether you're truly leading. Leadership is about perspective. It's about stepping back far enough to see what's really going on - and stepping in only when it genuinely adds value. So build the habit of pausing and asking yourself: Where do I need to be right now? And where do I add the most value? Because the answer to those two questions will often determine the difference between reacting… and leading. Want to learn more about how to be a leader? Enrolment is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme. If you're ready to: Build confidence and capability as a leader Break free from firefighting and become more proactive Learn how to inspire your team and deliver results… Secure your place on the programme here.

Work–life balance is something we talk about a lot.Many of us say we want better work–life balance. Many organisations encourage it. And yet for many leaders, it still feels frustratingly difficult to achieve.Part of the problem is that we often chase the idea of work–life balance without ever really defining what it means for us personally.In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I explore why work–life balance can feel so elusive and why measuring it day by day or week by week often sets leaders up to feel like they're falling short.Instead, I suggest taking a longer-term perspective on work–life balance and looking at how aligned your life is over periods of time rather than individual days.More importantly, I explain why achieving meaningful work–life balance starts with being clear about your core values - the things that truly matter most in your life and leadership.Because work–life balance isn't about splitting time equally between work and life.It's about aligning your time, energy and attention with what matters most to you.I also share a simple reflection exercise that helps leaders clarify their priorities and regularly check whether they are actually living in line with them.Because like pilots navigating a long flight, we will inevitably drift off course from time to time.But with the right waypoints in place, we can make small adjustments that bring us back on track and help us maintain a healthier and more sustainable form of work–life balance.In this episode, you will learn: Why work–life balance often feels difficult to achieve for leaders and managersWhy measuring work–life balance day by day can be misleadingWhy taking a longer-term perspective gives a more realistic view of balance and wellbeingHow identifying your core values helps define what work–life balance actually means for youA simple reflection exercise to help you realign your time, energy and leadership prioritiesBen's Key Takeaway Work–life balance isn't about perfectly balancing every day or every week.Life and leadership simply don't work that way.Some periods will demand more from work. Others will require more focus on family, health, relationships or personal priorities.The real question is whether, over time, we are living in line with the things that matter most to us.That's why clarity on our values is so important.Our values become the waypoints that help guide our decisions about how we spend our time, energy and attention.And like any long journey, we will occasionally drift off course.But if we take time to check our direction and make small adjustments along the way, we can ensure we stay broadly aligned with what matters most.Because sustainable work–life balance isn't about perfection.It's about intentional alignment over time.Want to learn more about how to be a leader? Enrolment is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Secure your place on the programme here.Prefer bite-sized learning? Check out the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme, my free online course that delivers powerful, practical leadership tools in just 10 minutes a week.You'll get:Weekly lessons on topics like delegation, motivation and prioritisationA short video, podcast, and book recommendation each weekSimple tactics you can use straight awayIt's practical, no-nonsense leadership training that fits into your busy schedule.Learn more about the 10-4-10 programme here.

Where do your best ideas happen?For many of us, they don't appear when we're sat at our desk trying to force a solution. Instead, they arrive when we're walking, driving, swimming, or doing something routine.In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I explore why that happens and what neuroscience can teach us about thinking more effectively as leaders.I explain the difference between two key brain networks - the Central Executive Network and the Default Mode Network - and why both are essential if we want to lead well.The challenge is that modern leadership often traps us in constant task mode: meetings, emails, decisions, and deadlines. When that happens, we lose access to the reflective thinking that helps us gain perspective, process emotions, and connect ideas in new ways.And yet perspective is one of the most valuable things a leader can offer.This episode is a reminder that switching off isn't indulgent - it's essential. Because leaders aren't just paid to do.In this episode, you will learn: Why your best ideas often appear when you're not actively trying to solve the problem.The difference between the Central Executive Network (task-focused thinking) and the Default Mode Network (reflective thinking).Why leaders need both execution and reflection to lead effectivelyHow constant busyness can reduce creativity, perspective and emotional processingWhy creating deliberate thinking space is part of your leadership responsibilityBen's Key Takeaway Leadership is about two things: tasks and people.The Central Executive Network helps us manage the tasks.But the Default Mode Network helps us process experiences, understand emotions, and see the bigger picture - both for ourselves and for the people we lead.If we stay permanently in execution mode, we may become efficient in the short term. But we lose perspective, creativity and our ability to properly understand what's happening around us.And perspective is one of the most valuable things a leader can offer.That's why creating space to think isn't a luxury.It's leadership work.Want to learn more about how to be a leader? Enrolment is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Learn more, read testimonials and register your interest for the programme here.Prefer bite-sized learning? Check out the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme, my free online course that delivers powerful, practical leadership tools in just 10 minutes a week.You'll get:Weekly lessons on topics like delegation, motivation and prioritisationA short video, podcast, and book recommendation each weekSimple tactics you can use straight awayIt's practical, no-nonsense leadership training that fits into your busy schedule.Learn more about the FREE 10-4-10 programme here.

Over the past 13 years of coaching and training leaders, one of the phrases I hear time and again is this: “I just need my people to step up.”And yet, here's the uncomfortable truth I've had to learn myself.It's very hard for people to step up if their boss has their foot on their chest.Not intentionally. Not maliciously. But through subtle, well-meaning behaviours that quietly hold people back.In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I share a personal story from my time working in the Leadership Academy at Tesco, where I unintentionally stopped a talented graduate from developing simply because I thought I was “helping”.This episode is a practical reflection on how we sometimes suppress the very growth we're asking for.In this episode, you will learn:Why leaders rarely hold people back deliberately but often do so while trying to helpHow giving quick answers can slowly reduce your team's ability to think for themselvesThe hidden cost of redoing someone's work and the impact on their motivationWhy stepping back without disengaging is critical for long-term developmentBen's Key TakeawayIf I truly believe that my job as a leader is to support, develop and look after the people I have the privilege and responsibility to lead so that they can deliver the results I'm accountable for, then sometimes the most powerful thing I can do is step back.Not to abandon them.But to give them space.Because people can only rise up when we take our foot off their chest.This week, ask yourself:Where might I be unintentionally pinning someone down whilst wanting them to step up?Is there a meeting I could let them lead?A problem I could coach them through instead of solving?A presentation they could deliver in my place?If we want growth, confidence and accountability in our teams, we have to create the conditions for it.Want to learn more about how to be a leader?The waitlist is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Join the waitlist here for early access and updates on the next open programme.Prefer bite-sized learning?Check out the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme, my free online course that delivers powerful, practical leadership tools in just 10 minutes a week.You'll get:Weekly lessons on topics like delegation, motivation and prioritisationA short video, podcast, and book recommendation each weekSimple tactics you can use straight awayIt's practical, no-nonsense leadership training that fits into your busy schedule.Learn more about the 10-4-10 programme here.

In the last episode, we introduced the Leadership Equaliser - an idea that helps us visualise how much time we spend doing, managing, and leading, and why so many leaders unintentionally let the “leading” dial drop to zero.If you missed it, you can find it here.In today's episode, we're staying with the basics of how to be a leader in the truest sense of the word - not just someone who gets things done, but someone who leads with purpose, presence, and intention.Because here's the truth: doing and managing will always fill your day. If you're not deliberate, leadership becomes something you do only when time allows.And there's never time left over.This episode of The Leader's Kitbag is your practical guide to how to be a leader who makes a real impact - on your team, your culture, and your results.In this episode, you'll learn: The shift from being an individual contributor to a people-focused leaderHow to recognise the ripple effect you have on your team—and their familiesA powerful mindset and daily question that refocuses your leadership effortsWhy understanding the responsibility and privilege of leadership changes everythingIf you've ever wondered how to be a leader when your diary is packed, your inbox is full, and you're constantly firefighting - this episode is for you.Ben's Key TakeawaysKnowing how to be a leader starts with a simple truth: it's no longer about what you deliver.It's about how you support, develop, and care for your people, so they can deliver what matters most.Want to learn more about how to be a leader? The waitlist is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Join the waitlist here for early access and updates on the next open programme.Prefer bite-sized learning? Check out the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme, my free online course that delivers powerful, practical leadership tools in just 10 minutes a week.You'll get:Weekly lessons on topics like delegation, motivation and prioritisationA short video, podcast, and book recommendation each weekSimple tactics you can use straight awayIt's practical, no-nonsense leadership training that fits into your busy schedule.Learn more about the 10-4-10 programme here.As always, look after yourself and those you've got the privilege and responsibility to lead.Until next time…#LeadOn

You may have the title, but do you have followers? In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I explore the often-overlooked side of leadership: followership. We focus on three powerful behaviours that effective followers demonstrate, and how we, as leaders, can enable and encourage them. From creating clarity to fostering intelligent disobedience, this episode is about empowering your people to challenge, contribute and take responsibility. In this episode, you'll learn: Why clarity around roles and goals starts with us How to encourage real, two-way communication What it takes to build a psychologically safe team that challenges upwards Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox If you found this episode useful and want more grounded, real-world ideas on leadership and team development, sign up for my newsletter right here. No fluff. Just honest, practical insights that will help you build better teams and become a more effective leader.

Not every group of people reporting to the same person should be treated as a single team. In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I share a personal story that highlights what happens when we force people into team structures that don't reflect how they actually work together. It's a real-world example of what I talked about in the previous episode: if your people don't share goals, aren't interdependent, and don't hold each other accountable, they're not a team - and you need to lead them differently. In this episode, you'll learn: Why cramming non-teams into team routines wastes time How to structure meetings for different types of groups A better way to connect people without forcing false collaboration Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox If you want more straight-talking, practical content on leadership, communication, and team development, delivered in a relaxed, real-world way, then join my community via the newsletter here. It's free, useful, and designed for busy leaders who want to cut through the noise.

In this episode of The Leader's Kitbag, I challenge the common assumption that every group of direct reports is automatically a ‘team'. Spoiler alert: they're often not. Drawing on three key characteristics, shared goals, interdependence, and mutual accountability, I offer a simple framework to help you identify whether you're truly leading a team or just a group of individuals working in proximity. Recognising the distinction is more than semantics; it has a real impact on how we lead, motivate, and structure our people. Get this right, and you'll be leading with clarity and purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: The 3 defining features of a true team How to spot if you're leading a group, not a team Why mislabelling workgroups as “teams” drives the wrong leadership behaviours Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox If you enjoyed this episode and want more practical, no-nonsense insights on leadership and team development, subscribe to my newsletter right here. You'll get tools, strategies, and reflections that will help you lead with clarity, build real teams, and get better results without burning out.

In one of my earliest podcast episodes, I interviewed Connor Pearce - now President of Samsung Electronics in Poland - who shared a powerful piece of leadership advice he received early in his career: “Think like a man of action. Act like a man of thought.” In today's Leader's Kitbag, I unpack that quote and explore how to apply it in your day-to-day leadership, whether you're naturally more of a doer or a thinker. You'll learn: How to balance thoughtful decision-making with courageous action The difference between reactive and considered responses Why quiet conviction is one of the most underrated leadership strengths It's not necessarily about speaking more or acting faster, it's about choosing clarity, timing and purpose over noise and speed. Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox If this episode gave you food for thought, don't miss a single one. Sign up for The Leaders Kitbag email series to get each video, podcast and leadership insight delivered straight to your inbox, helping you grow your confidence, sharpen your communication, and lead with impact. Sign up here and join a growing community of thoughtful, high-performing leaders.

If you've ever felt that the only way to be noticed in a meeting is to raise your voice, this episode is for you. In today's Leader's Kitbag, I challenge the belief that volume equals influence. Whether you're a reflective thinker, naturally quieter, or simply not the first to speak up, you'll discover simple, practical strategies for showing up powerfully and being heard, without compromising your style. You'll learn: How to own your natural communication style and still have impact Phrases you can use to interject and contribute with clarity Why preparation is your secret weapon when it matters most Leadership in meetings isn't about how loud or often you speak, it's about the value you bring. Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox If this episode gave you food for thought, don't miss a single one. Sign up for The Leaders Kitbag email series to get each video, podcast and leadership insight delivered straight to your inbox, helping you grow your confidence, sharpen your communication, and lead with impact. Sign up here and join a growing community of thoughtful, high-performing leaders.

This episode of The Leader's Kitbag is a little different. It's a direct response to a brilliant question I received from Suma on TikTok about accountability, specifically, what to do when things fall through the cracks and your colleagues perceive you as not being accountable. In this episode, you'll learn: What accountability really means, and why it's about everything we do The power of a genuine, no-excuses apology Why context matters, and how to offer it without deflecting How to ask what I can do to fix this, and really mean it The critical step we often skip: learning and adapting Whether you've been in this situation before or want to be ready for when it inevitably happens, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use immediately. If this episode resonated with you, you'll love my Leader's Kitbag email series. Each week, I'll send you one high-impact leadership insight, along with tools, tips, and strategies to help you lead with confidence and clarity. There's no spam, just proven tactics and insight to help you be a great leader. Join The Leaders Kitbag email community here and get practical leadership support delivered straight to your inbox. Until next time, lead on.

Welcome to the very first episode of Leading the Scale-Up — the new podcast series from Ben Morton, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leader's Kitbag. This show isn't about leadership theory. It's about the real-world challenge of scaling a start-up or growing a business within a business — and what it takes to lead through the chaos. In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Mattes, award-winning thought leader and creator of the Lean Scaleup framework. With over 20 years of experience helping companies like Airbus, BASF, and Allianz scale innovation into commercial success, Frank shares the hard truths and actionable tactics behind building new business models within corporate settings. In this episode, we explore: The four stages of the scaling journey — from discovery to profitable growth. Why 29 out of 30 corporate start-up initiatives fail, and how to shift the odds in your favour. The friction between ‘Red Shirt' operators and ‘Blue Shirt' innovators — and how to build the bridge. Why culture isn't an afterthought but a non-negotiable foundation for scaling. What makes a great “ambidextrous leader” — and how to find or develop them inside your org. You'll also hear powerful corporate stories, including: The real story behind Kodak's collapse (and how Fujifilm quietly succeeded). How Amazon's early leadership principles laid the groundwork for global innovation Whether you're an MD, CEO, or newly tasked scale-up leader, this episode is essential listening. Your Key Takeaways: How to spot the difference between innovation theatre and meaningful transformation When and how to protect the core business while launching something new The leadership mindsets and structures that make scale-ups succeed Discover the Strength of Your Leadership Team Scaling a business isn't just about systems and strategies — it's about leadership. If you're wondering whether your organisation truly has the leadership capability to scale, take the FREE Leadership Capability Scorecard. In under 10 minutes, you'll get a tailored report showing how your team performs across nine essential dimensions of leadership — and where to focus next. Complete the Scorecard Now Gain instant clarity on your organisation's leadership strengths — and what might be holding you back. Learn More About Frank Mattes Explore the Lean Scaleup framework and grab a free chapter of his book at: www.leanscaleup.com/book Lead the Change — Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a colleague and leave a review. It helps others find the show — and ensures more leaders scale with success, not stress.

Hey all, As some of you may know, Cody has decided to leave Kitbag.Cody helped (and often spearheaded) the direction of the page/podcast. I thank him for the work he put into our community and know he positively impacted many of you. I also appreciate his support and guidance over the last year while I was in Africa and going through my own personal life changes. He has been a genuine friend and know he will continue to do great things. See you space cowboy -Matt

In our second ghost story for Christmas we have a classic festive chiller from Algernon Blackwood in which a plan to go away skiing from Christmas go badly awry... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hypnogoria/message

In this Episode Cody breaks down how to war and basic tactics of invasions and how Russian defense works in modern warfare as well as explaining how America failed Ukraine.

Cody and the guys from the None Taken Podcast go over a sea of information, everything from Republican primaries, and the military, to spy rings and BRICS.

Episode #294 This week we were guests on Kitbag Conversations. Normally they put the second half of longer shows on their Patreon, but we asked real nice and Cody said "fine". I know the Friday shows are normally shorter but it would be rude to butcher the flow of this conversation. I hope you like it. Most of you are familiar with Cody from last time he was on, but if you haven't already, give their show a spin. Here's our version of a kitbag conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/none-taken/support

We talk with Marine Corps intel and podcast host BA adventures to discuss life, PSYOPS, and the military for better or worse.

Tobin, a special operations logistics officer, Light-heavy weight MMA champion of III Army Corps (37-0), Veteran of the war against ISIS, and Cody's OG battle buddy comes on the podcast to talk logistics, finding success in life, and his life motto of FITFO (figure it the fuck out).

In this episode Cole from Alcon S2 comes on to talk about what he has going on with his business, New Zealand on the world stage, and what the future holds

John and Jake, two combat veteran infantry officers from The Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) talk about their experiences in Sierra Leon, Northern Ireland, and Afghanistan. We also get their take on modern politics and ukraine

In this episode, we discuss the details of Russian-made tanks and the numbers. We also go over the failed Ukrainian counter-offensive and how the narrative isn't the whole truth of the matter for things on the ground.

In this episode, we discuss the Malaysian Emergency (UK Vietnam) and the Vietnam War. For those that don't know there was another war from 1948-1960 in which the British fought communists in Malaysia, and they won. Meanwhile right next door the French and Americans lost back to back in Vietnam.

In this episode, Matt and Cody discuss Gulf War 1, Gulf War 2, and Gulf War 3. From Saddam to isis we look at Iraq to see what they look like next to each other and it isn't good.

The Cognitive Hye, joins the boys in a long discussion about Armenia. In this episode, we discuss the Azerbaijan war, the USSR, and the beating that Armenia has taken to even get where it stands today. In a world of disinformation created by Azerbaijan and Turkey, take some time to learn the truth about Armenia.

In this episode, we go down the rabbit hole of America's inability to conduct a foreign policy that has a lasting positive impact and how most Americans can't think more than 1 layer deep.

Have you ever wondered how America learned to fight in a war? Where did we learn "Combined Arms Warfare" and our skills in proper soldiering? Well, Cody gets fueled up on caffeine, creatine, and Gatorade to fill you in on how America stole from everyone. Also Matt comes back and this is the end of Cody's solo adventure.

This week we are joined by Cody from Kitbag Conversations to talk about the Ukrainian counteroffensive and dam explosion, Russia's secret weapon, a brief history of Blackwater, aliens and intel, Peter Zeihan, and a bunch of other stories you gotta hear to believe. Afterward, Allan and Dustin play Pokemon or Pills --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/none-taken/support

In an effort to talk about what lies at the heart of Russian unit traditions and psychology Cody goes down the rabbit hole of the first year of WW2 for Russia. A quick glimpse at what it was like for these soldiers and what they went through paves a drastic path for things to come if someone is to defeat Russia in conventional war.

How did Columbine lead to the creation of Wagner PMC? In this episode, Cody goes down the rabbit hole to talk about mercenaries and two of the most effective ones in recent history: Blackwater and Wagner.

With Matt still gone Cody and Poseidon S2 go into the depths of Intelligence Agencies and Spooky stuff that happens in the world whether its Private Intelligence or Private military. *PART 2 ON PATREON*

CW4 Schwalm, 33 year army veteran with 24 years in 5th special forces group. Chief Schwalm has been in the gulf War, Horn of Africa, Invasion of Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq, and the War on ISIS.

Matt's taking a bit of leave, he'll be back. The boys talk about the world and cool things. "thank you all for sticking around" - Matt

The boys sit down with a current serving French Foreign Legionnaire who walks us through their recruitment pipeline, TTPs, blending into a melting pop military organization and his visit to "the farm".

Cody and Matt talk to Rima, a former lobbyist, and current NGO spearhead inside Ukraine. Want to know who's brining the beans bullets and Band-Aids? She'll tell you. Support her work at https://foblueyellowukraineusa.org/

Talkin Aussies and parties with The Dirty Dingo (@the.dirtydingo)

We are joined by Posidon S2 (@posidon_s2). Listen to boat stuff with us

You boys like tanks? Cause we talk alot about those here. AFV Recognition (AFV_Recognition) and Tank Diary (@TankDiary) talk about Russia tank capabilities, limitations with some good ole fashioned Brit charm

So guys and gals, we were going to do just a one-hour basic episode on Russia but it was getting really long so we decided mid-way to make it a 2 part podcast. Enjoy the tease, You can find part 2 on the Patreon!

Hey all, this week we were joined by Sino Talk (@sino_talk). We focused heavily on the Chinese Communist Party and their influence within the: -Military -Belt and Road Initiative -Espionage -Architecture -and so much more.

Hello Everyone, Cody and I have rebranded Croatoan Report into Kitbag Conversations. Our new direction is to standardize content that is both easily digestible and accessible outside of META's grasp. A few of these include: -Retooling the podcast to essentially be “cum town for analysts” with regular releases on Sundays and bonus episode Wednesday on patreon. -Publishing a bi-weekly substack with our lovely analytical hot takes while keeping low level updates on instagram/twitter/etc -Host a book club, monthly game night/Q&A, national level pop up meet and greets -Video format deep dives -Merch -And whatever other sexy topics come to mind We appreciate your support and remember the day ones. Choose your future, choose life. Follow the new pages inside the link tree. (intro song: summer - a2- aquabiking) (Logo and art by @artwith_ben on instagram)

Join Stuart and Shaun this week as we discuss the comings and goings of the January transfer window. We also look forward to what we hope will be an exciting weekend of FA cup football. Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Join Stuart and Shaun as they recap another successful week both on and off the rugby field for Shaun. Also we have the usual run through of all the weeks Premier League action with a big focus on Manchester City dropping points. Does it let Liverpool in the title race? Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Join Stuart and Shaun this week as we discuss a triumphant weekend for Trafford Metrovicks RUFC Junior Colts team where they secured a spot in the Lancashire cup Final. In addition to this we recap all the weeks Premier League and Manchester City News and discuss if we think the title race is down to 2 now after Man City defeated Chelsea. We also get excited about our upcoming trip to New York City Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Join Stuart and Shaun as we celebrate being Covid free. Of course we recap what was a truly wonderful FA Cup 3rd Round weekend with some classic giant killings. We of course couldn't help but speak about Cole Palmer the kid is going to be a star. Add this to the usual football chat and January transfer window and you have an excellent episode, Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Join Stuart and Shaun this week as we celebrate Shaun turning 17, but not actually being able to do anything because Covid-19 has struck us down at Dads and Lads Towers. in addition to all of that we delve into the transfer window which swung open this month and discuss all the recent Premier League games. Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Join Stuart and Shaun this week as we discuss Christmas and New Year. More importantly we discuss the retirement of Premier League and Manchester City royalty Sergio Aguero . Shaun relives his favourite Sergio moment like only he can. We had a lot to catch up on what with the shambles of the UEFA Champions League Draw and all the Covid-19 game cancelations causing havoc to fans throughout the country. 2022 is round the corner HAPPY NEW YEAR take care and thanks for all the support, For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

Today Stuart and Shaun recap the weeks Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action we also look forward to the weekends Premier League games. In addition to all this fun and hilarity we did a mock up of Mondays Champions League draw to see who gets the better games. Don't forget to watch the actual draw Monday 13th at 11am. If you wish to help with our homeless winter supplies please email us for details. dadsandladspod@gmail.com or see https://www.lifeshare.org.uk/ Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads

This week Stuart and Shaun discuss the likley outcome of the Premier League this season do you agree with us that it is now a 3 horse race for the title? Of Course you get the full weekly roundup of Premier League, Champions League and Europa league games. If you wish to help with our homeless winter supplies please email us for details. dadsandladspod@gmail.com or see https://www.lifeshare.org.uk/ Thank you for listening For all show info please see www.dadsandladspod.co.uk Follow us on Twitter  www.twitter.com/DadsandLadsPod Follow us Instagram www.instagram.com/dadsandladspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ImhlQ5OmVNY_YWCO2ZwGQ Or Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/561087431339647 Affiliate Links Check out KItbag for all your sports wear needs https://kitbag.evyy.net/MX29JJ For increased online security ExpressVPn is the Answer https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=DadsandLads