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Best podcasts about Maplin

Latest podcast episodes about Maplin

The Luke and Pete Show

Pete tried to get his teeth whitened in Soho but was forced to watch James Bond instead… Luke's certain that he did not go to a real dentist.Plus, as if their love for wearable tech wasn't nerdy enough, Pete's in disbelief when Luke informs him of Maplin's reincarnation.Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast
EP208: Why Maplins Made A Platform Pivot From Open Source Magento to Shopify

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 28:18


It's fair to say that Maplin's MD Ollie Marshall has a been a Magento Open Source loyalist and enthusiast for many years. We recorded an episode with him two years ago on how Maplin built a scalable Magento solution, at which point open source aligned with the business and technical needs. When he announced that Maplin's ecommerce stack would pivot, moving away from open source to a new SaaS solution, we thought it would be interesting to find what brought about the strategic change of direction, and why now. In this episode we explore the commercial decision-making path, understanding why Ollie decided SaaS was the right approach and what made Shopify the right fit.

Hacker Public Radio
HPR3837: Make a vortex cannon

Hacker Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023


Make a Vortex Cannon. This is a device for firing a coherent torus-shaped vortex across a room. If it is made with a degree of care, it will extinguish the flame of a candle from some distance. What you will need An empty Pringles can. This is the cylindrical foil-lined cardboard tube which originally contained Pringles potato chips. A party balloon. Some strong parcel tape. A hole punch capable of making a clean hole of about two centimetres (three quarters of an inch) in diameter. A small drill. What to do Step 1: Drill a small hole in the metal end-plate of the Pringles can. This hole needs to be large enough to accommodate the threaded portion of the hole punch. The hole needs to be as close to the exact dead-centre of the plate as you can make it. Use the hole punch to make as clean as possible a hole as accurately as possible. Here in the UK it is possible to obtain a hole punch called a Q-Max punch from Maplin, the supplier of electronic and hobby parts. I am sure they are available from other sources. It is very important that this hole is: As close to the centre of the end-plate as is humanly possible Has edges which are clean and crisp. Hence the use of a hole punch. It is these two factors more than any other that will effect the efficiency of the cannon. Step 2: Cut off the mouth-piece end of the balloon. Stretch it over the open end of the Pringles can and pull it as tight over the end as you can. When I say the open end I mean the end from which you removed the lid and chomped on the chips. Use the parcel tape to wrap the balloon tightly around the circumference of the cylinder, anchoring it in position so that the open end of the can is now like a drum formed by the stretchy membrane of the balloon. Nice and tight. The cannon is now ready to fire. Firing the cannon Pinch the centre of the balloon membrane and pull it back as far as you can. This might be easier if you push some kind of (blunt ended) rod into the can from the hole end and push out the membrane until you can pinch it. Some other stretchy latex device which has a little bulb at the end might be easier to get hold of, but I can't think of such an item, can you? When you let go of the membrane with it stretched out as far as you can go, what happens? Well, if you made the small circular hole at the metal-plate end of the cylinder nice and clean and central, the cannon fires a coherent vortex of air. What do I mean by a 'vortex'? Imagin a ring doughnut compromised of air shooting out of the end of the tube like a smoke ring out of a Hobbit. The vortex is spinning. Not like the bullet fired from a rifled barrel, but as if it is constantly trying to turn itself inside-out. This spinning keeps the torus (this is what the shape of a ring doughnut is called) coherent and intact for several feet. If you made the hole in the metal plate end of the tube nice and clean, and you stretched the balloon membrane out as far as you possibly can, the cannon is capable of blowing out the flame of a candle at about ten feet (three metres) in the still air in a room. As soon as it leaves the cannon, the vortex will begin to degrade and fall apart. A word of warning This little toy might only be firing a torus of air, but do not be tempted to shoot yourself or the cat in the face at point blank range. It hurts. Mike

How to Make Maple Syrup!
Hard Maplin' - Behind the Music (Rebroadcast)

How to Make Maple Syrup!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 6:48


In this episode I give an update on the current Maple Sapping season at the Tomlinsen Sugarbush. I talk about where we're at, and where we're going. I also introduce an original song called “Hard Maplin”. I hope you found this entertaining! Download a free eBook as well as other resources from around the web at: h⁠ttps://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/category/resources/ Thank you for listening to the “How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast!” I appreciate your patronage. Below are links to other resources relating to the podcast. Here's a link to my YouTube Video on How to Make Maple Syrup in 4 Minutes: ⁠https://youtu.be/XoIB4nVL3ws⁠ Send me an email at: ⁠howtomakemaplesyrup@gmail.com⁠ I'd love to hear from you, leave me a voice note! ⁠https://anchor.fm/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message⁠ Leave a review for this podcast, it helps get the word out! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-maple-syrup/id1596149713⁠ Thanks for Listening to the: How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast! Podcast Host: Richard Tomlinsen Episode 020 I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links in these show notes. Links such as these help podcasters like me to fund the free content we provide in our podcasts. Below are links to equipment that I use and recommend for making Maple Syrup: Propane Stove: ⁠https://amzn.to/3L7aY1P⁠ Maple Syrup Refractometer: ⁠https://amzn.to/3uc54Wk⁠ Dial Thermometer: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Im7OFy⁠ Digital Candy Thermometer: ⁠https://amzn.to/3D0Egfv⁠ Non-woven mesh Filters: ⁠https://amzn.to/3H6tOU2⁠ Synthetic Maple Syrup Filter: ⁠https://amzn.to/33za4e7⁠ Filter Holder Wire: ⁠https://amzn.to/3p20PL6⁠ Maple Syrup Canning Bottles: ⁠https://amzn.to/36s1j6R⁠ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/how-to-make-maple-syrup/support

Inside the Bradfield Centre
A decade of insights from Raspberry Pi's Eben Upton

Inside the Bradfield Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 36:29


From breaking websites, going to space, ten-year parties (the first order to 2022), challenges with supplying ~7m units each year, leveraging the demise of Maplin, office-based working, the importance of family and teams, and floating the company, there wasn't much we didn't talk about. Join us as we talk to Eben Upton, CEO of Cambridge-born Raspberry Pi. www.raspberrypi.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C86 Show - Indie Pop
Testcard F - Vince Rogers

C86 Show - Indie Pop

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 70:16


Vince Rogers - Testcard F - in conversation with David Eastaugh  Norwich, experimental synth pop band formed in 1981 -  formed in the early 1980s at the UEA. Famously had an indie chart hit with Bandwagon Tango. They completed a second EP and also did a Peel Session.  Before releasing solo material as alpha seven, Pete used to be in Testcard F, an early experimental synth pop outfit based in Norwich, reaching the dizzy heights of a Peel session in 1982 and two singles on the Backs record label. Instrumentation included electronic percussion built from Maplin kits, augmented with a coat rack and waste bins to give a human feel. There was a borrowed EDP Wasp, 1960s Farfisa organ, Casio VL-Tone and a drum machine that held a single song, hence they used backing cassettes    

How to Make Maple Syrup!
Hard Maplin' - Behind the Music

How to Make Maple Syrup!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 6:48


In this episode I give an update on the current Maple Sapping season at the Tomlinsen Sugarbush. I talk about where we're at, and where we're going. I also introduce an original song called “Hard Maplin”. I hope you found this entertaining! Download the FREE - How to Make Maple Syrup Cheat Sheet found here: ⁠⁠⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/maple-syrup-making-cheat-sheet/⁠⁠⁠ For links to the equipment I use for boiling Maple Syrup, visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/equipment-list-for-making-maple-syrup/⁠⁠⁠ For more information on the details of what was discussed, view the blog posts on these topics: ⁠⁠⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening to the “How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast!” I appreciate your patronage. Below are links to other resources relating to the podcast. Here's a link to my YouTube Video on How to Make Maple Syrup in 4 Minutes: https://youtu.be/XoIB4nVL3ws Send me an email at: howtomakemaplesyrup@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you, leave me a voice note! https://anchor.fm/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message Leave a review for this podcast, it helps get the word out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-maple-syrup/id1596149713 Thanks for Listening to the: How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast! Podcast Host: Richard Tomlinsen Episode 020 I may earn commissions for purchases made through the links in these show notes. Links such as these help podcasters like me to fund the free content we provide in our podcasts. Below are links to equipment that I use and recommend for making Maple Syrup: Propane Stove: https://amzn.to/3L7aY1P Maple Syrup Refractometer: https://amzn.to/3uc54Wk Dial Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3Im7OFy Digital Candy Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3D0Egfv Non-woven mesh Filters: https://amzn.to/3H6tOU2 Synthetic Maple Syrup Filter: https://amzn.to/33za4e7 Filter Holder Wire: https://amzn.to/3p20PL6 Maple Syrup Canning Bottles: https://amzn.to/36s1j6R As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/how-to-make-maple-syrup/support

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast
EP117: Quiver & Maplin On Why Instant Delivery Is The Next Battle Ground for Ecommerce Shipping

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 45:41


In this episode, we explore the key trends in ecommerce shipping with Matt Barrie, founder at fast delivery platform Quiver, and Ollie Marshall, MD at Maplin. We discuss Quiver's focus on customer centricity, what this means for retailers and shoppers, the impact of fast delivery on customer retention and so much more. Tune in for advice, insights and all round good conversation!

La Trucker
Monitoreo de cargas y descargas de combustible con Maplin GPS

La Trucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 20:29


¡Queridos Truckeros!Bienvenidos a este podcast pensado para los apasionados de la industria transportista. Hoy está en entrevista Érik Adrián Pérez González, gerente de operaciones en la empresa Maplin GPS, quien nos cuenta todo acerca de los sensores de diésel, qué son, cómo funcionan y qué beneficios tienen para los transportistas. Ustedes ya me conocen en redes sociales, pero para quienes no, me encuentran como: ¡La Trucker!Ya saben, la idea de este programa es darles información, pero también pasar un buen rato. Así que…¡Arrancamos!

La Trucker
Maplin GPS, el aliado en ahorro y seguridad para tu empresa transportista

La Trucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 10:39


¡Queridos Truckeros!Bienvenidos a este podcast pensado para los apasionados de la industria transportista. Hoy está en entrevista Rubén Olozagaste Hernández, él es director comercial de la empresa Maplin GPS, una empresa 100% mexicana, dedicada a la creación de soluciones para una mejor administración de flotas. Entre sus servicios están el monitoreo en tiempo real, detección de desplazamientos a través de geocercas, reportes analíticos y mucho más. Ustedes ya me conocen en redes sociales, pero para quienes no, me encuentran como: ¡La Trucker!Ya saben, la idea de este programa es darles información, pero también pasar un buen rato. Así que…¡Arrancamos!

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast
EP101: Phoenix From The Flames: How Maplin Built a Scalable Magento Implementation

Re:platform - Ecommerce Replatforming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 39:08


Maplin is a much-loved UK brand with a surprisingly large product catalogue and diverse audience. Having gone into administration in 2018, the brand was bought by Digital First Retail Ltd. It's now online only having shuttered the stores, so we're getting under the hood to explore how & why Magento was used to power its new ecommerce operation.

The Retail Detail
S1 E5: Part 1 – Well Delivered with Claire Webb

The Retail Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 30:52


Andy and Mark talk to Claire Webb, Managing Director of Advanced Supply Chain, about her time as CFO of Maplin and Managing Director of Go Outdoors. Claire also shares her experience of helping retail clients manage through the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, and explains the importance of building resilient supply chains. https://www.gordonsllp.com/sectors/retail-lawyers/

Proactive - Interviews for investors
Fobi looking to move pilot projects to long contracts while exploring uplists to major exchanges

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 4:06


Fobi AI (CVE: FOBI – OTCQB: FOBIF) CEO Rob Anson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share more about his corporate newsletter to shareholders. Anson addressing a number of issues including the company looking at moving to senior exchanges in both Canada and the US. Anson also telling Proactive the company is through the pilot stage of a number of currently disclosed companies like Sobeys, TELUS, Certas, Pharmassist, Maplin and Senor Frogs and now discussions in advanced stages are underway to try and facilitate longer-term deals.

The Luke and Pete Show
On fire and headed for a fatberg

The Luke and Pete Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 33:54


On today's episode, Luke and Pete are discussing their funeral wishes and mourning the loss of Maplin from the high street. It's not all doom and gloom though, as the Suez Canal, garden centres and big bums are also on the agenda.Get in touch on Twitter, or send us an email at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blair The Baldy
20: Episode 20 - Boris, Boring Jobs & Being Manly - With Anthony Moore

Blair The Baldy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 80:04


On this episode we talk about the bold Boris Johnson and how we don't have a clue about politics, how Maplin is the most boring place on earth and Being Manly! You can watch & or listen here. http://smarturl.it/ndtnww

ReDesigned Podcast
2018 in Review | Episode 7

ReDesigned Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 21:14


This weeks episode is a review of what's happened this year in UK media and pop culture, sport, business and more. Mentions: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Crash High Street Casualties: HMV, Toys R Us, House of Fraser, Maplin and more The Closure of Radar Radio Overnight Social Media Celebs 2018 England World Cup Campaign Theresa May's Questionable Dancing... Wiley's Instagram Antics The Podcast so far Final Thoughts for the Year and What to Expect in 2019 Get involved in the convo on Twitter using the hashtag #ReDesignedPod Email: redesignedpod@mail.com Follow Andrew Instagram: @andrew_cbx Twitter: @andrew_cbx #ReDesignedPod Episode 7

The Luke and Pete Show
Episode 95: A podcast kakistocracy

The Luke and Pete Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 32:31


Ever wondered what a society run by the least qualified individuals would look like? Well, that's sort of what The Luke and Pete Show is, isn't it? And it's called a kakistocracy. Anyway, we're diving straight into this episode with talk about the nuances of the Jagger family, and rapidly moving into Maplin-esque territory by lamenting the loss of electronics giant Dick Smith.Elsewhere there's chat about brandy, Jim Davidson, Oliver Reed, and of course more stuff listeners' Dads have 'borrowed' from work. Be a good egg and email us here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business Buying Strategies from the Dealmaker's Academy
#009 Business Buying Strategies Podcast

Business Buying Strategies from the Dealmaker's Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 30:07


Steve Jobs said "You can't connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” When serial investor Mark Masiak looked back at the dots in his life. And when he learned about the struggles that entrepreneurs like Richard Branson went through. He realised that the steps they took and the struggles they endured were virtually identical to his own. The big difference was scale. Mark came from a working-class background. He thought a good salary was £20k per year. So when he was running one of the largest kitchens in Milton Keynes and earning £25K per year. He thought he had made it. At the start of his entrepreneurial journey, he never dreamed of buying Maplin. And 2 years after he almost lost everything in the acquisition from hell. He's built a portfolio of 8 companies. That success has helped Mark to change his mindset and to dream much, much bigger. Dreaming bigger is what made Mark try to buy Maplin out of administration. Maplin was a £250 million turnover company. So that's quite a leap from the chef thinking that £25K was the end of the rainbow. In the end, Mark didn't buy Maplin because there wasn't enough value to salvage. If you'd like to learn: How Mark finds businesses to buy - so you can copy and paste his simple strategy How Mark sends personal messages to entrepreneurs about selling their business The script that Mark uses to buy businesses with Deferred Consideration (paying the owner from the profits of the business) The ONE piece of advice Mark would give every dealmaker Then you need to listen to podcast episode 9.  You'll also learn: Why you must mystery shop the business you want to buy The phone calls that must be part of your due diligence process My starting point for all business acquisition negotiations The one thing you must never say to a broker Guidelines to raise finance in a hurry Why integrity is everything in finance          Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw Watch our YouTube Channel The Dealmaker's Academy https://bit.ly/3b86OFI Visit us online at www.thedealmakersacademy.com Episodes of Business Buying Strategies are available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Breaker. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal, financial, tax or business advice. The information is for entertainment only and you should always engage suitably qualified professional advisors. Jonathan Jay, the guest presenters and The Dealmaker's Academy Ltd do not take any responsibility for your actions and decisions as a result of this podcast.

Cash Chats
Ep61 What's wrong with the high street?

Cash Chats

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 23:04


The high street has been back in the news with M&S and Carphone Warehouse the latest to announce massive store closures, and a survey from Which? revealing the shops we like the least. It doesn't look great for the high street. I now live in a relatively wealthy part of Yorkshire compared to other parts, and there are lots of independent shops and restaurants. But in the three months I've been here we’ve lost the H&M, Byron, Maplin, Game, Thorntons, East, Top Shop, Miss Selfridge, Mulityork, Jamies Italian and some local independents too. What’s the end game? Where I grew up in Kent the nearby towns are essentially just pound shops and charity shops. And why is it happening? Well in this week's episode I've looked at some of the causes - and shared a few things we can do to try to stop the rot. More over at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats61

Geeky Brummie
Issue 1-09

Geeky Brummie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 90:43


This week on Geeky Brummie we go Marvel at things... Keith introduces us to the world of Marvel Comics and how to get your fill either paper or digital. We have our third in a selection of interviews from MCM Comic Con Birmingham March 2018 with Mark Sheppard of Firefly, Supernatural & Dr Who fame. Guy and Keith review Isle of Dogs and we return to Why's It Rubbish! But waith there's more! We chat musical court cases, Henry vacuums, Keith sees puppets, The Guy mucky DVD saga continues, Kallen returns to the sea and Ryan checks his e-mail. Guy and Ryan also take a farewell trip to Maplin. Listen Live - https://www.brumradio.com Follow Brum Radio on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/brumradio Follow GeekyBrummie on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GeekyBrummie Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geekybrummie/ Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekyBrummie

Geeky Brummie
Issue 1-09

Geeky Brummie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 90:43


This week on Geeky Brummie we go Marvel at things... Keith introduces us to the world of Marvel Comics and how to get your fill either paper or digital. We have our third in a selection of interviews from MCM Comic Con Birmingham March 2018 with Mark Sheppard of Firefly, Supernatural & Dr Who fame. Guy and Keith review Isle of Dogs and we return to Why's It Rubbish! But waith there's more! We chat musical court cases, Henry vacuums, Keith sees puppets, The Guy mucky DVD saga continues, Kallen returns to the sea and Ryan checks his e-mail. Guy and Ryan also take a farewell trip to Maplin. Listen Live - https://www.brumradio.com Follow Brum Radio on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/brumradio Follow GeekyBrummie on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GeekyBrummie Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geekybrummie/ Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekyBrummie

2X eCommerce Podcast
SE3 EP22: March 2018 Ecommerce Round Up - What You Should Know

2X eCommerce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 21:48


On this episode I’ll be talking about key developments and news headlines in the month of March, that everyone involved in ecommerce should be aware of. Store closures: Abercrombie to close down 60 stores UK electronic’s retailers Maplin closing down Toys R Us sadly closing down and the ironic departure of Charles Lazarus at 94, Toy R Us’ founder. Facebook / Cambridge Analytica - marketing lessons for ecommerce Google’s index for SEO has gone mobile first Voice based ecommerce in full swing with Google’s ‘Shopping Actions’ to help retailers in their battle with Amazon I’d like to make this end-of-month roundup regular.       SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by:   Klaviyo  Klaviyo is a game-changing email automation tool specifically built for scaling eCommerce businesses. I am not just saying it…I use Klaviyo in my ecommerce store as well in a number of stores I advise for. With Klaviyo, in just a few clicks you are able to activate pre-built email automation flows such as cart abandonment, up-sells and win-backs.  Klaviyo also seamlessly integrates with Facebook Audiences. If you’re an eCommerce manager, I cannot recommend Klaviyo enough. Give Klaviyo a try today on  www.klaviyo.com.    

Geeky Brummie
Issue 1-07

Geeky Brummie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 105:00


This week on Geeky Brummie we rise... We are joined by Lee Kemp to talk to us about his Kickstarter Star Wars Fan Film Project, Padawan Rising. Broadcast our first in a selection of interviews from MCM Comic Con with Nolan North and Troy Baker and chat about Wes Anderson Movies in anticipation of the upcoming Isle of Dogs movie. But wait! There's more! We chat about cryptic social media with Keith, Phil invents a slang word, Guy goes ghost hunting, Kallen falls off his bike anf Ryan steps into a mirror universe. In weird news we chat about the closures of Toys-R-Us and Maplin, Halo Brows, Ben Affleck's back tattoo and a mime's hobbit house... Find Padawan rising on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/padawanrising Padawan Rising Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/370918684/padawan-rising-a-star-wars-short-film Listen Live - https://www.brumradio.com Follow Brum Radio on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/brumradio Follow GeekyBrummie on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GeekyBrummie Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geekybrummie/ Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekyBrummie

Geeky Brummie
Issue 1-07

Geeky Brummie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 105:00


This week on Geeky Brummie we rise... We are joined by Lee Kemp to talk to us about his Kickstarter Star Wars Fan Film Project, Padawan Rising. Broadcast our first in a selection of interviews from MCM Comic Con with Nolan North and Troy Baker and chat about Wes Anderson Movies in anticipation of the upcoming Isle of Dogs movie. But wait! There's more! We chat about cryptic social media with Keith, Phil invents a slang word, Guy goes ghost hunting, Kallen falls off his bike anf Ryan steps into a mirror universe. In weird news we chat about the closures of Toys-R-Us and Maplin, Halo Brows, Ben Affleck's back tattoo and a mime's hobbit house... Find Padawan rising on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/padawanrising Padawan Rising Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/370918684/padawan-rising-a-star-wars-short-film Listen Live - https://www.brumradio.com Follow Brum Radio on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/brumradio Follow GeekyBrummie on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GeekyBrummie Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geekybrummie/ Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekyBrummie

OJHarper Podcast
012 - Evolve or Die

OJHarper Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 61:53


Toys R Us, Maplin, mothercare. These are just some of the flagship retail stores that are shutting down due to a lack of innovation. What else should we be looking out for? Also in this episode; Instagram goes back to chronological feeds (sort of), and Rihanna claps back at Snapchat. Send us your questions and comments, #OJHpod Twitter: twitter.com/_ojharper Sean on Twitter: twitter.com/diaryofawannab

icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast
ICQ Podcast Episode 261 - Amateur/Ham Radio Book Review

icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 75:31


In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Bill Barnes N3JIX and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s feature is - Book Review 2018 We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Ada Lace Book Features Ham Radio Experimental Homebrew Equipment Does Not Require Type Approval Radio Hams Assist GirlGuides to go International Maplin Collapses as Rescue Talks Fail Shoe Tap to Morse Code New Swedish Driving Law to Effect Amateur Radio Argentinian Balloon Flight Completes 2nd Round World MacLoggerDX Version 6.17 Released

This Might Be The News
Snowball Warming

This Might Be The News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 44:09


This week it's all about the snow - and whether or not global warming is to blame. The TaskForce team then turns its attention to saving Toys R Us and Maplin.

This is Money Podcast
The slow motion crash on the High Street - and what Buffett learnt from his bet

This is Money Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 47:20


Toys R Us and Maplin were sunk this week, investors are nervously watching Carpetright and Mothercare, and restaurants from Jamie Oliver’s, to Byron, and now Prezzo are closing their doors. This week’s shop closures could see more than 5,000 jobs lost. It looks like a slow motion crash on the High Street. But at the same time the economy is doing okay, and sales in the housing market are reasonably buoyant, so why the trouble? In this week’s podcast, Simon Lambert, Georgie Frost and Rachel Rickard Straus take a look at Britain’s high street woes and whether it is company debt, consumer confidence, overexpansion gone wrong, or a failure to keep up with the times that is sinking well-known names. Also on the show, we take a look at what Warren Buffett learnt from his ten–year tracker fund bet – and the twist in the tale of how he won it. Plus, how the value of your old £10 note changed through its lifetime and the things most likely to go wrong on a new car.

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
The History of FPS Games - The Retro Hour EP111

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 75:55


We reminisce on the golden age of First Person Shooters with David L Craddock, the author of new book Rocket Jump. Rocket Jump website: [https://unbound.com/books/rocket-jump/](https://unbound.com/books/rocket-jump/) Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Stephen Marshall, Garry Heather, Glenn Larsson, Anthony Ogden Our website: [http://theretrohour.com](http://theretrohour.com) Our Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/](http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/) Our Twitter: [http://twitter.com/retrohouruk](http://twitter.com/retrohouruk) Show notes: Maplin goes bust: [http://bit.ly/2oC1Udi](http://bit.ly/2oC1Udi) The SidBox [https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSidBox/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSidBox/) Commodore PET De-Lux: [http://bit.ly/2ozpMyo](http://bit.ly/2ozpMyo) DUSK quake continued: [http://bit.ly/2F70Hkq](http://bit.ly/2F70Hkq) HyperKin console: [http://bit.ly/2FaZE33](http://bit.ly/2FaZE33)

PropCast
#1: Death of the UK High Street: Toys R Us, Maplin & House of Fraser Retail Failures

PropCast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 15:20


Welcome to the first episode of PropCast: The Property Podcast. In this episode Andrew Teacher, Managing Director of Blackstock Consulting, discusses the death of the UK high street and retail failures from a few of its well known brands.

The Daily Debrief
What Is Behind This Dark Day for British Retail? & Regional Snow Update

The Daily Debrief

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 24:00


After Toys R Us and Maplin both collapse on the same day, Richard Suchet speaks to a retail expert to asses their failures. Plus we get a round up of the regional snow disruption and examine the way the weather impacts the homeless in London. 

Idiot Check
Episode 24 - I've got an Apple Watch, I'm not an idiot!

Idiot Check

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 53:07


In celebration of the 24th episode, special guest Keifer Sutherland drops by the pod for a quick chat. Tom gets stuck up a pole, Luke's had it with Maplin, Paul cries in front of mechanics and Rumble In The Jingle gets prematurely Summery.

eCommerce MasterPlan
Takeaways from Internet Retailing Expo inc John Lewis, Sainsburys, and Maplin.

eCommerce MasterPlan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 23:15


Our host Chloe Thomas attended Internet Retailing Expo last week, and now brings you her pick of the top takeaways from the event. Very much focused on devices, development, and keeping yourself and your business on track. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Digital, New Tech & Brand Strategy - MinterDial.com
Michel Koch - bringing digital to bear in the retail world (MDE148)

Digital, New Tech & Brand Strategy - MinterDial.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2015 38:34


Minter Dialogue Episode #148 — This interview is with Michel Koch, who has a deep and varied experience in digital transformation on the inside of a number of big retailers. Michel has worked as Cross-Channel Director at Camaieu, ran International Multichannel trading at M&S and most recently was head of Ecommerce at Maplin Electronics. In this conversation, Michel and I discuss the challenges of integrating and optimizing the digital channels, particularly in retail businesses that are heavily offline. Michel imparts lots of sound advice coming directly out of his operational experience. Enjoy the show. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on myndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Getting Better Acquainted
GBA 186 Connor

Getting Better Acquainted

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2014 75:08


In GBA 186 we get better acquainted with Connor. In a glass house late at night in the cold eating crisps we have a conversation where all roads lead back to radio, passing through Ireland, Brussels, China, childhood, The Third Coast Festival, In the Dark and more. There's also lot's of podcast talk. Connor plugs: In the Dark: http://www.inthedarkradio.org/ Invisible Picture Palace: http://invisiblepicturepalace.com/ We mention: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-87-in-conversation Invisible Picture Palace episodes: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/gba-live-the-invisible-picture Helen and Olly's Required Listening: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m5j91 Spark London: http://sparklondon.com/ https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-127-robin-the-fog Rethink Daily: http://rethinkdaily.co.uk/ Ricky Gervais podcast: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ricky_Gervais_Show Radio Sweden: http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?programid=2054 Ministry of Stories Ouch! http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/podcast/ Farming Today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/farming The Live GBA Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/gba-live 100th Episode: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/gba100-1 International Crisis Group: http://www.crisisgroup.org/ Magritte: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Magritte BBC Chinese Service: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/chinafocus DX Listening Digest: http://www.worldofradio.com/dxldmid.html The World Service: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Radio 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 China Radio International: http://english.cri.cn/ Coffee Flavoured Tea: http://www.coffeeflavouredtea.net/wordpress/ https://soundcloud.com/coffeeflavouredtea RTE: http://www.rte.ie/ Radio 1: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1 Radio 2: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 Radio 5 Live: http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live Murphy Radio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy_Radio https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-74-mervyn Good Friday Agreement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement 6 Degrees of Separation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_degrees_of_separation Open Society Foundation: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/ George Soros: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/people/george-soros Stand Up Tragedy: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk/ This American Life: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/ Radiolab: http://www.radiolab.org/ Third Coast Festival: http://www.thirdcoastfestival.org/ The Story: http://thestory.org.uk/ Karl James episodes: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/the-chris-and-karl-episodes Timehop: http://timehop.com/ Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/ The Sound of Silence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4 Simon and Garfunkle Greatest Hits: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_and_Garfunkel's_Greatest_Hits Carry On Up the Charts Beautiful South: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carry_On_up_the_Charts Bailrigg FM: http://bailriggfm.co.uk/ Teenage Kicks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAtUw6lxcis John Peel: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Peel Micheal Fenton Stevens episodes: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/the-michael-fenton-stevens Pigs in Space: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTGDpUg3CHY Lights Out Listening: https://lightsoutlisteninggroup.wordpress.com/ You can hear Getting Better Acquainted on Stitcher SmartRadio, Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android Phone, Kindle Fire and beyond. On-demand and on the go! Don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at www.stitcher.com or in the app stores. Help more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review? Follow @GBApodcast on Twitter. Like Getting Better Acquainted on facebook. Tell your friends. Spread the word!

Air Out My Shorts
37 :: Tit For Tattletale

Air Out My Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2006 20:59


The Whore rats out Link's little sister and airs out her unkempt garage. The conclusion of Z.J. Maplin's "Sins Quietly" finds Preston Buttons wielding a dangerous piece of meat. Disco Lou calls in to woo his favorite gap girl. The Word Whore boosts seat sales for her private self-esteem workshops.

Air Out My Shorts
35 :: Original Sin

Air Out My Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2006 22:00


Preston is a snitch. AoMS joins the MySpace cult. The Whore does a "bad bad thing". Part one of Z.J. Maplin's "Sins Quietly" dons something frilly and dangles from the ceiling. Bid Bad Bruce sweats to the oldies and picks on the elderly.

Air Out My Shorts
12 :: Taking The Piss

Air Out My Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2005 28:40


Buttons sustains actual physical abuse while airing out "Home" by Z.J. Maplin, but The Word Whore later comforts him with tea and dick. During a first time call to Independent Canadian Recording Artist - "LINK" - they learn of his preference for the produce section and an affinity for golden showers.

Air Out My Shorts
12 :: Taking The Piss

Air Out My Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2005 28:40


Buttons sustains actual physical abuse while airing out "Home" by Z.J. Maplin, but The Word Whore later comforts him with tea and dick. During a first time call to Independent Canadian Recording Artist - "LINK" - they learn of his preference for the produce section and an affinity for golden showers.