Podcasts about Shoreditch

Sermon by Ben Mandley from the The Promise Still Stands series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Building a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand offers an incredible opportunity to connect with customers and foster long-term brand loyalty. But while the rewards can be significant, so too are the challenges and barriers to entry. That's why I wanted to speak with someone who has successfully navigated this journey for our season focus on sales.From modest beginnings in a Shoreditch coffee shop in 2011, David Abrahamovitch has built Grind into one of the UK's leading DTC coffee brands. Having built a hugely loyal customer base, it's estimated a Grind coffee is enjoyed every 2.8 seconds in the UK. David's business has also grown through partnerships with the likes of British Airways & Soho House. Keep listening to hear David's advice on how to build a DTC brand & how to leverage community-building to generate sales. David's advice:Accept that everything is sales; sell to yourself constantlyWith every small sale you are building a following and a brandPitching your product should not worry you; you know more than anyone else about it, so you have nothing to fearAlways know your numbers; but also tell the story of the history of the brand, and your plans for its futureBe optimistic - but not delusional!DTC is more work in that you have to have a website / attract people to that website / and  deal with the packaging and the postingWhereas  selling through a retailer you only need to advertise the productBUT DTC gives you access to customers' data and allows you to build a relationship with themSo selling through both the above is perhaps optimalAdvertising is essential for DTC selling - Facebook / Instagram / email / tube car panels are all useful; expect to spend up to 30% of revenue on marketing which will be a constant burdenRetaining customers is everything; the product must be a good oneIf customers unsubscribe, find out why so that you can fix the problemUse AI to help with small repetitive edits, not to replace people, just to speed up what they doIn order to attract young talent, create a culture that they will understand and like; always be thoughtful with your team and make sure they understand their job, their position and the company missionFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2024 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. FF&M recommends: Buzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the showText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

In the latest episode of the Podcast Katie and I are joined by Michelin star chef Tom Brown. We caught up with Tom at his restaurant - Pearly Queen in Shoreditch - to chat all things Bottom. As ever we discuss all things Bottom, including Tom's earliest memories of the show, his favourite episodes quotes and moments, and how prominent a role food plays in many of the episodes of the show. We also discuss Tom's other comedy favourites and the opening of his new restaurant Tom Brown at The Capital. Tom is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable Bottom fans we've had the pleasure of meeting on the podcast so sit back and enjoy some top class Bottom chat.

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the Easter series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Andi King returns with a soulful, groove-laced mix that plays like a modern disco party – perfect for soundtracking your long weekend of relaxation this Easter bank holiday in the UK. Easter Weekend Gigs Andi King 26/04 – Roots & Grooves, Colchester with Mojo P, Baz and Miks Lauder 10/05 – Love Sensation in the 103 at Ministry of Sound, London (Bob Sinclar headlining) 17/05 – Funky Hat @ Truth, Colchester Sarah Jae 17/04 – 23 Paul Street, Shoreditch: 11pm–3am Good Friday – The Perception Bar, W Hotel, Leicester Square: 6–9pm 19/04 – Three Wise Monkeys, Ipswich: 7:30pm–late LYP 19/04 - Pavilion Track Listing The Shapeshifters feat. Billy Porter – Finally Ready (Dimitri From Paris Remix) The Thompson Project – Messin' With My Mind (Crackazat Remix) Flight Facilities – Forever in My Room ANOTR & Erik Bandt – How You Feel The Philly All-Stars – Love Is the Message (Eric Kupper Remix) Fonda Rae – Over Like a Fat Rat (Victor Simonelli Remix) Michael Gray feat. Tatiana Owens – Season High (Charlie P Remix) Alphonse Mouzon – I'm Glad That You're Here (MG Dub Mix) David Morales feat. Romina Johnson – Ain't Nobody The Ones – Flawless (Phunk Investigation Remix) Risk Assessment – Juicy Smollett Angelo Ferreri – Sunset Bar Infinity Ink – Infinity (Alan Dixon Remix) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon YouTube Mixcloud FOLLOW HOUSE FINESSE Website Instagram Threads Mastodon Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW Donate or Subscribe Support House Finesse by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/housefinesse Find out more at https://housefinesse.pinecast.co

Sermon by Stephen Sodadasi from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Joe, Tom, and Nate live in London talk about the time the Russian Empire sent a fleet around the world to fight the Japanese Imperial Navy. COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON! We're performing at Rich Mix in Shoreditch on Friday, 11th April. Tickets availbable here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1266997737339?aff=oddtdtcreator THERE'S ALSO A LIVESTREAM: get tickets to view the April 11th show from anywhere in the world! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1266999251869?aff=oddtdtcreator Get more bonus episodes like this on our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys

Sermon by Simon Rowbory from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

All good rebellions start at a bar. Note that we did not say 'successful' there. Quinn Madsen from the Failure to Launch podcast joins us as a guest host to discuss a time when francophone and anglophone Canadians joined forces to fight the British in hopes of declaring independence. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/125794323 COME SEE US LIVE IN LONDON! We're performing at Rich Mix in Shoreditch on Friday, 11th April. Tickets availbable here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-1266997737339?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this week's episode, host Graham Sturt joins British designer and music producer Trevor Jackson in his Shoreditch studio. Surrounded by an impressive collection of music ephemera, they discuss Trevor's creative approach, how he got into designing record sleeves for early house and hip-hop artists, and why he doesn't believe in having a “house style.” Check out Trevor's work at trevor-jackson.com Listen to Trevor's monthly show on NTS Radio You can find blog posts for this and all our past episodes at monotype.com/podcast

Following even more growth at the end of 2024 and now into 2025, NAKEDHEALTH enter Q2 by announcing the opening of their new building in trendy Shoreditch, London. All is revealed on this week's episode.

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

On this week's pod Morayo is joined by Disu and Sebby Win vs Leicester Win vs Real Sociedad Bruno Fernandes Rashford at Villa Awards Listeners Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

David Abrahamovitch founded the Grind coffee brand in 2011 in Shoreditch, east London. Its pink branding made the company stand out in our coffee-obsessed world and it has built a cult following. Grind now has more than 14 physical locations serving coffee and food, as well as a huge roastery where it prepares its coffee. It has also expanded into a direct-to-consumer offer (which sends its compostable coffee pods to homes) and is in supermarkets. Dougal Shaw went to meet David Abrahamovitch at Grind's headquarters in Shoreditch, a stone's throw away from the original café where it all began, to find out how he built his coffee empire and its loyal customers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sermon by Ben Mandley from the The Hope-Filled Life series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Sermon by Ben Mandley from the The Hope-Filled Life series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan meets city hall and transport editor Ross Lydall to discuss the news of a public consultation and his plans to take control of Oxford Street.CALM CEO Simon Gunning joins us to discuss recent figures revealing that 50% of London-based adults believe the government should do more to prevent youth suicide.Plus, lifestyle and culture writer India Block visits Dennis Seevers' House in Shoreditch—a theatrical reimagining of Georgian-era living.If you have been affected by the topics discussed in this podcast, call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org or CALM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sermon by Ben Mandley from the The Hope-Filled Life series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

The Curtain Theatre was built in 1577 in a section of London called Shoreditch. Constructed only about 200 yards, or 600 feet, away from The Theater, which is the building James and Richard Burbage built as the first purpose built theater in London. For context, this distance about half a city block in Manhattan, and little less than 1 city block in Chicago. In 1585, the Burbages took advantage of this close proximity and struck a deal with the owner of The Curtain to use it as a second performance venue. From 1597-1599, The Curtain was home to the Lord Chamberlain's Men and saw the staging of some of Shakespeare's most famous plays including Romeo and Juliet, and Henry IV Part 1 and 2. The Curtain also staged contemporary plays by John Marston and even one production of Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour in 1598, which is a significant production for Shakespeare history, since William Shakespeare was listed as a member of the cast, making The Curtain theater a place we know Shakespeare would have performed himself. There are no records of the Curtain after 1627, so historians are unclear what happened to cause the theater space to be closed down, but a recent development of a square in Shoreditch is bringing The Curtain back to life by having uncovered remains of The Curtain theater that have not only been preserved, but are being showcased as the new Museum of Shakespeare in London, that will allow patrons to literally stand where Shakespeare once stood. Here today to share with us the details behind the dig, and how you can visit the Museum of Shakespeare, is our guest, and lead archaeologist for the excavation with the Museum of London Archaeology, Heather Knight.  Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sermon by Simon Rowbory from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

The Wellness Way Podcast: Rebecca Archer on Heartbreak, Poetry & Finding Your Conspiracy CutieVIVOBAREFOOT proudly sponsors today's episode. Use CODE: PJL20 for 20% off your first order. Reconnect with Earth by wearing REAL shoes.This week on The Wellness Way, I sit down with Rebecca Archer (@wandering_in_heels), author of the stunning new poetry collection, Heartbreak. But this isn't just a book about lost love—it's a raw and powerful exploration of what heartbreak truly is (and isn't).In this episode, we break down some of my favourite poems from the book, diving into their deeper meanings and how they challenge everything we think we know about heartbreak. Is it really about love? Or is it about transformation, resilience, and the unexpected ways we grow through pain? Rebecca and I unpack it all in this thought-provoking conversation.If you're interested in exploring more of Rebecca's work, visit wordsbyrebeccaarcher.com.

The Wellness Way Podcast: Rebecca Archer on Heartbreak, Poetry & Finding Your Conspiracy CutieVIVOBAREFOOT proudly sponsors today's episode. Use CODE: PJL20 for 20% off your first order. Reconnect with Earth by wearing REAL shoes.This week on The Wellness Way, I sit down with Rebecca Archer (@wandering_in_heels), author of the stunning new poetry collection, Heartbreak. But this isn't just a book about lost love—it's a raw and powerful exploration of what heartbreak truly is (and isn't).In this episode, we break down some of my favourite poems from the book, diving into their deeper meanings and how they challenge everything we think we know about heartbreak. Is it really about love? Or is it about transformation, resilience, and the unexpected ways we grow through pain? Rebecca and I unpack it all in this thought-provoking conversation.If you're interested in exploring more of Rebecca's work, visit wordsbyrebeccaarcher.com.

Welcome inside the world of Lee Williams, the creator behind two of London's photographic institutions- Rapid Eye Darkrooms & the Photobook Cafe - both of which we are proud to say are our neighbours, right here in the heart of Shoreditch. Typically, you'd find our guest for this episode, Lee Williams, behind the scenes, coming up with ideas that foster community and natural habitats for creative humans working in fashion, advertising and film- alongside (unknowingly) being recognised as a mentor to them. In this episode, we're taking you even deeper into Lee's personal story and how he's turned his passion into not one, but two thriving businesses. From leaving his native Wales and working weekends in an East London darkroom,  to receiving a £250 grant from the Princes Trust that led to him setting up his very own, Lee exposes his ambition behind a beloved community institution. And then right back to the present day - on why he encourages photographers to talk about their work during the printing process at Rapid Eye, and how his interest in the concept of  “third spaces”  led to the creation of the Photobook Cafe…It's also important to mention the two powerhouse women at the helm of both Rapid Eye and Photobook Cafe, making it all actually happen - Lee's wife Sebi & London nightlife legend Farika Holden. A massive shout-out to you both!Consider this episode your warm and cosy entrance into Lee's roots, mindset and above all, passion for photography. It's a truly rare insight into his photographic universe. Follow @rapideye.darkroom & @photobookcafeEPISODE INSIGHTSWhy following your curiosity can lead to everything falling into placeWhy analogue photography is more relevant than everHow personal projects feed passion and help build communityThoughts on the episode? DM us @creativebloodworldEPISODE CREDITSHosted by Laura ConwayProduced by Scenery StudiosShow music by Ben Tarrant-Brown

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

This week it's the rose red empire of Hackney famous residents from the 1500s. We discover why Alex didn't watch Wolf Hall. She's a sensitive gal you know. And we go way back to 600bc, before returning, via the world's first coal powered electricity generating station, where? Really!? How Extraordinary! To the bright lights and power hungry pubs of Shoreditch in the late 1800s. Time for some civic minded Victorian engineering, to produce: More Light, More Power. The unassuming brick building on Coronet St hides a powerful past life, disguised now with the glitz, glamour and muscles of steel needed for aerial circus skills. Plus Crossness dates - 5th Apr, get in touch if you want to join us at the pumping station. Important Hat news, Rev and Amazing Grace, and at some point everyone lives near Krapy Rubsnif. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sermon by Steve Midgley from the Feeling Well series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Sermon by Steve Midgley from the Feeling Well series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Sermon by Steve Midgley from the Feeling Well series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

In a week where:Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal.Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78.TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours.Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again.In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Americans - get this - assimilated to a Chinese-centred alternative! So what is RedNote? (Article By Rachel Treisman)In the 2nd Tech segment: (16:30) I've long lamented the death of the Internet, but maybe it's not dead, maybe, it's all TikTok, always has been? (Article By Hana Kiros)In Life: (28:34) Loneliness amongst people my age is a real thing, but luckily there are people trying to change that and give people space to kill that social isolation (Article By Chanté Joseph)Lastly, in Photography: (41:45) In the backend of 2024 I hit Autograph in Shoreditch to see "Made In Lagos: Abi Morocco". Just as well I caught this piece explaining the significance of the exhibition. (Article By Bruno Bayley)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

With a particular story dominating Pete's consciousness this week, there's only one place we could start: penis enlargement surgery. Happy Monday!Elsewhere, Pete's sporting a new haircut courtesy of a random shopkeeper, we put the music world to rights and a listener has documented the *exact* moment they realised they weren't young anymore. Anyone else heard of Bloc Party?Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on X, Threads or Instagram if character-restricted messaging takes your fancy.***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.

Sermon by Mark Jackson from the A Divided Kingdom series. Inspire is an evangelical Church of England church in Clerkenwell, central London. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Jeannette is joined by Ron Rosenblum, the co-founder and CEO of Canvas Offices, who shares his unique journey from the music industry to the world of real estate and serviced office spaces. He discusses the evolution of his business, which began in 2013 with a focus on creating bespoke office environments that foster creativity and collaboration. Ron also talks about the importance of listening to clients and personalising services to enhance their experience. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced during the pandemic, the changing landscape of work, and the significance of building a strong company culture. KEY TAKEAWAYS The transition from the music industry to real estate highlights the importance of being open to new opportunities and adapting to changing circumstances. The ability to pivot and find new paths can lead to unexpected success. Creating a personalised and welcoming environment for clients is crucial. By listening to their needs and allowing them to contribute to the creation of their workspace, businesses can foster loyalty and satisfaction. Working with family members or close partners can be beneficial when there is a foundation of trust. This trust allows for smoother collaboration and decision-making, which is essential for business success. The pandemic has shifted the perception of office spaces from mere work environments to social and collaborative hubs. Businesses must create spaces that balance privacy and community to meet the evolving needs of employees. BEST MOMENTS "The true love of what we do is to host people, to welcome people, and to let them feel at home really more than anything else." "If you want people to feel at home, you need to let them be part of its creation." "I think the biggest part that I believe that the office takes place in our society is almost like it's a social place for people." "Life is never a straight path, is it?"   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970    ABOUT THE GUEST Yaron Rosenblum is the co-founder and CEO of flexible office space provider, Canvas Offices, which provides bespoke and crafted private offices for high profile start-ups, creative scale-ups and global unicorns. Highly regarded in the property industry for his willingness to take on the most challenging renovation projections and ensure they are completed to the highest standards, Yaron is often featured in leading business and property publications for his industry expertise and entrepreneurial acumen. Yaron first entered the real estate market in 2013 alongside his business partner and brother Oren Rosenblum, when they repurposed a music production studio for lease. Encouraged by their success, Canvas Offices was established in 2018 and is now recognised as one of the UK's top flexible office space providers, with 16 buildings situation in prime central London locations including Holborn, Mayfair, Shoreditch, Old Street and Farringdon. Key to the company's success has been Yaron's “homification” design philosophy, the principles of which are instrumental in creating luxurious offices that blur the lines between home and work, so that employee productivity, comfort, and mental wellbeing are prioritised. Our socials are as follows: LinkedIn: Canvas Offices https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-offices/? Instagram: @canvasoffices https://www.instagram.com/canvasoffices/ ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

King Cook is chef and owner of King Cookdaily in Shoreditch, East London. Here, he shows us his dish inspired by larrp, the national dish of Laos, in the kitchen of his plant-based take-out restaurant. He calls his version a Lao Bowl. To make his vegan version, he replaces traditional chicken with crumbled seitan and sliced mushrooms and uses vegan fish sauce. The key to the nutty flavor is topping the dish with ground toasted rice. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here!

King Cook is chef and owner of King Cookdaily in Shoreditch, east London, a takeout restaurant that serves vegan world cuisines, with an emphasis on Southeast Asia. Chef Cook talks about taking inspiration from Thai street food, growing up helping his dad in pub and hotel kitchens, and working in Michelin-starred restaurants. He reconnected with his Buddhist roots and became vegan, then transitioned his restaurant to a plant-based menu. As a graffiti artist, King Cook drew his own menu board, painted the interior of his restaurant, and spray painted the exterior of his restaurant in graffiti. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here!

“We're fighting to make the world less boring. Our planet used to slap us about the face-cheeks with iron fists of adventure every day.  Maps had edges to walk off. Whole continents lay undiscovered. But now, the entire surface of the Earth has been scanned by satellites and shoveled into your mobile phone, tagged with twattery about which restaurant serves the best mocha-latte-frappeshite.  We live to find ways to make the world a bit more difficult. To bring chaos into our over-sanitized lives.  To create adventures where you don't know what will happen tomorrow or if you'll even make it. Because we think there's no greater moment than those seconds as you leap into an abyss of uncertainty and disaster.” Tom Morgan, The Adventurists  This is how a group called The Adventurists describe themselves, and today we're speaking with one of their founders about the trip that inspired it all. It's called the Mongol Rally, and the premise is to drive from London to Mongolia, in a car that costs not much more than a cup of tea, with no plan and no back up.  In this day and age, with the technology we have in our pocket, there's a tendency to plan things out to the nth degree. The Adventurists offer an important counterpoint to that. Maybe adventure should have an element of risk?  Maybe embracing the unknown is an essential part of exploration? What if we're denying ourselves something important in our over-sanitized lives?  Today's guests Jenny Hunter talks about this and lots more, as she takes us 10,000 miles from a bar in Shoreditch to Ulaanbaatar.  SIGN UP FOR CHAOS Believe it or not, you can actually do the Mongol Rally yourself, as well as a bunch of other mad cap adventures. Check out theadventurists.com to find out more. CONNECT WITH US If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed.  Following the show on socials will definitely maybe bring you good travel karma! Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast  Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar writes and presents the show, Charles Tyrie does the audio editing and sound design, and Jason Paton is lead producer. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap. Episode cover photo by Tom Archer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE DID IT! 200 EPISODES, and we're celebrating with all of you and Brian Regan. The legend shares stories of when he started and you can still see him on the road near you. Tell Brian he should start a podcast! Podcast Sponsors: Support the show and get 20% off your 1st Sheath order with promo code DRUNK at https://www.sheathunderwear.com Support the show, head to Lowcountry bar in Shoreditch, London. Order a Black Pig Manhattan to get a free copy of That Black Pig by Ben Colley or order your copy on Amazon https://a.co/d/as69O9E Subscribe to We Might Be Drunk: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToWMBD WMBD Merch: https://wemightbedrunkpod.com/ WMBD Clips Page: https://bit.ly/WMBDClips Brian Regan: https://brianregan.com/ Sam Morril: YouTube Channel: @sammorril Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammorril/?hl=en Tickets/Tour: https://punchup.live/sammorril/tickets Mark Normand: YouTube Channel: @marknormand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand/?hl=en Tickets/Tour: https://punchup.live/marknormand/tickets We Might Be Drunk is produced by Gotham Production Studios https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/ @GothamProductionStudios Producer Matt Peters: https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters/?hl=en  @marknormand   @sammorril   @BrianReganComic   @GothamProductionStudios  #wemightbedrunk #marknormand #sammorril #podcast #drunkpodcast #comedy #comedian #funny #gothampodcast

Episode Overview:This week I was lucky enough to grab some time with for an entertaining and insightful conversation with the eminently engaging Imran Hussain, the innovative Chief Marketing Officer of Chateau Denmark (https://www.chateaudenmark.com). This episode of “Hospitality Meets” sheds light on the quirky, unpredictable, and exciting world of hospitality, capped with laughter and memorable anecdotes.Episode Highlights:Behind-the-Scenes Comedy: Imran shares a hilarious story of his early career mishap, where he printed "canopies" instead of "canapés" on 3,000 invitations, teaching him a lifelong lesson on attention to detail.Energetic Conversation: The banter between Phil and Imran is infectious, from joking about creating a superhero squad named “Superheroes of Stupidity” to witty remarks about Shoreditch's dynamic past and transformation.Charisma and Passion: Passionate about architecture and community, Imran shares his heartfelt reflections on the evolution of Kings Cross and his latest ventures at Chateau Denmark, turning historic spaces into modern, culturally rich hospitality experiences.Key Takeaways:The Art of Learning from Mistakes:Imran's story about the "canapés" mishap remains a stellar example of humility and owning one's mistakes. It's a reminder that errors, no matter how embarrassing, are invaluable learning moments in one's career.Innovative and Ageless Hospitality:The shared philosophy that hospitality is not just a job but a calling shines through. Imran and Phil both echo the importance of embracing the unpredictability, ongoing learning, and excitement that come with creating exceptional guest experiences.Community and Cultural Integration:Imran's vivid storytelling about projects like Chateau Denmark and The Pilgrim reveals his dedication to creating hospitality spaces that respect and enhance their neighbourhood's essence, emphasising the deep interconnection between a hotel and its surrounding community.Don't Miss:Phil's visit to Chateau Denmark: Get first-hand insights into what makes this place uniquely captivating.Imran's Career Influences: Discover how a coffee table book and a general manager named Michael changed the trajectory of Imran's career.Humorous Reflections: Enjoy the contagious laughter and light-hearted exchanges that make this episode a treat to listen to.Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations every Wednesday at 08:00 p.m. on your favorite podcast platform!Listen and Subscribe:Make sure to subscribe to “Hospitality Meets” and share this episode with fellow hospitality enthusiasts. Follow us for more episodes filled with industry insights, humour, and inspiring stories.Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by the incredible journey of Imran Hussain in this week's episode of “Hospitality Meets”!The GuestImran Hussain is the Chief Marketing Officer at Chateau Denmark Instagram - @imran_hussainChateau Denmark - @chateaudenmarkThe SponsorToday's episode comes to you in partnership with RotaCloud, the people management platform for shift-based...

In this exclusive interview, WeTransfer founder Damian Bradfield shares the story behind his 9-figure exit and breaks down how he built a brand that millions of people around the world trust every day.  Damian reveals the real strategies he used to scale WeTransfer from a simple idea to a global sensation—PLUS, he drops actionable tips you can use to build and sell your own brand. ——————— Sign up to Wise Business banking: https://wise.com/gb/business/?utm_source=secretleaders&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=secret+leaders_2H+2024&utm_content=Wise+Business Join Vanta and recieve $1000 off: http://vanta.com/secretleaders And a special thanks to PodShop for letting us use their incredible podcast studio in Shoreditch, London to film this episode. Check out their studios and for 25% off your first booking at Podshop Studios when booked online using code SECRET25 - https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month Ray and Vicky head to Shoreditch, London to speak with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) and learn how the trade body has guided Upholsterers for the last 75 years.Joined by the new Chair, Marlen Suller, and Director Louise Boyland (who also owns Shoreditch Design Rooms), we talk a little about The AMUSF's history, its roles on behalf of its members, differences in Upholstery technique, training institutions, the benefits of becoming a member of the AMUSF and the changes this noble organisation is making to help promote the wonderful craft and trade to help up and coming as well as practicing upholsterers and soft furnishers in the UK.AMUSFShoreditch Design RoomsBEA GroupRay Clarke⁠⁠Vicky Grubb

For many of us, meetings take up a disproportionate amount of our time at work. But with the advent of AI-powered tools, meetings may become more manageable and even productive, all without the sacrifice of control.  This week on Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano speaks with Chris Pedregal, CEO and co-founder of Granola, an AI-powered notepad and meeting assistant. Chris discusses the unique features that set Granola apart from other AI meeting bots, as well as the challenges of building AI-driven products. Michael also talks with Chris about Granola's development, user feedback, and the importance of AI-human collaboration. Chris shares his insights about the nuances of effective note-taking, and the future potential of augmented thinking tools. Chris Pedregal is the co-founder and CEO of Granola, an AI-powered meetings tool designed to to change the way we work, with tools that understand us, anticipate our actions, and augment our abilities. In May 2023 they raised a $4.25m Seed round from Lightspeed Venture Partners, betaworks and FirstMinute. He is based in London. Prior to Granola, Chris studied Computer Science at Stanford before joining Google as a Product Manager, where he worked on Gmail, Search and Maps. In 2013 he quit to launch Socratic, an AI-powered tutor for high school students, which was acquired by Google in 2018. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:39) Life in London - from Shoreditch to Street Art (02:10) Building Startups in London vs. New York (03:53) The AI Talent Pool in London (05:03) Deep Dive into Granola's Product Design (11:33) Granola's Unique Approach to AI Meeting Bots (18:38) Avoiding the Feature Trap (20:14) User-Centric Design in Granola (21:07) Ensuring Accuracy in AI-Generated Notes (23:43) Collaborative AI Interfaces (26:23) Future Directions for Granola (31:43) Insights from User Behavior (37:20) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

We've been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. This selection is our conversation from November 2019, with Sam Shepard, Floating Points. EPISODE NOTES In this episode John heads to EMS4 studios in Shoreditch to chat with Floating Points a.k.a Sam Shepherd, about how he recorded and produced his latest release, Crush.  Talking from deep within Sam's musical laboratory, we peer behind the curtain and find out how Floating Points music is created and crafted, pulling apart some of the tracks from his second album along the way. We get to hear how live performance and classical music are a serious influence in his writing process in addition to experimenting with the impressive number of synths he's collected over the years. Geekery is in abundance in this episode.  Listen to find out why space was scant in Sam's student bedroom, who sick Anna actually is and why sometimes all you need is a Yamaha Reface CS in your backpack.  Tracks discussed: Last Bloom, Annasickmodualr, Bias. TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 50% off. MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your 25% discount HERE   LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  https://linktr.ee/tapenotes    Listen to 'Crush' here. 'Crush' - Pluto Records, Ninja Tune. Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective    GEAR MENTIONS Logic Pro Ableton Sibelius Akai S950 Sampler API Desk  ARP 2600 ARP Rhodes Chroma Buchla Synth Korg Volca Beats Marshall Time Modulator MAM ADX1 Dunlop MXR Flanger Neve Preamps Publison Infernal Machine Multi-Effects Processor Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal Yamaha CS-70 Yamaha Reface CS   OUR GEAR https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram: @tapenotes  Twitter: @tapenotes  Facebook: @tapenotespodcast   YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast Discord: Tape Notes Patreon: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown  Tim Adam-Smith  Will Lyons  Nico Varanese  Guy Nicholls  Jessica Clucas Katie-Louise Buxton  Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky  Jonathon Coughlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Abrahamovitch is the CEO and founder of Grind – an organic and sustainable London-based coffee brand. After transforming his father's Shoreditch mobile phone store back in 2011, Grind now has 14 locations, a booming direct-to-consumer business and is Soho House's exclusive supplier. Promoting sustainability at every point, from compostable coffee pods to sustainable farming, David is a passionate businessman and entrepreneur. Here, he joins Georgie to talk about where it all started, what comes next and the lessons he's learnt along the way.Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram | @sheerluxe | https://bit.ly/3xCvaHi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Sweetpea & Willow Table | https://www.sweetpeaandwillow.com/ Grind | https://grind.co.uk/ David Abrahamovitch | @davidabramovitch | https://bit.ly/4d087FI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am highlighting My Entertainment Idols.Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2013 interview with Nicki French, award-winning international recording artist, known for her smash hit dance version of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart."In this interview, Nicki is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:How she handles her success What she loves about musical theatreHow she decides what songs to recordWhat she loves about the creative process in putting an album togetherSo much moreSpecial Thanks:Theme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergUnderscore Music by CutiqueConnect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYCMore on Nicki French:Nicki was born in Carlisle, Cumbria to Mum Eileen and Dad Joe. Music was destined to be in the family – dad played the drums when he was younger, and mum the violin. Nicki's brother, Tim, is very musical too – a guitarist and singer who is a fabulous song-writer. However, her two sisters, Allison and Carolyn, stayed away from music – probably plenty to listen to already in the household!The family moved down to Tenterden in Kent when Nicki was four years old. Always a keen singer, one of her early memories was sitting next to the radio, listening to the new chart rundown and singing along to all the songs, when Auntie Sally, her Godmother, came in and said to mum and dad, "She'll be a singer when she grows up!"The first ‘gig' came at the age of seven, when Nicki was chosen to sing a solo - the first verse of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" at the Infants' School Christmas Concert! From then on there was no turning back! A few years later she won the local talent contest, and within the year had joined her first band, Krisp, run by Tim and his friend Kelvin. They worked the most salubrious places – working mens' clubs and holiday camps – wooh!From the age of 16, Nicki studied Music and Drama at West Kent College in Tonbridge, Kent, passing her ‘A' Levels two years later. At the annual college musical, she played the lead role of Laurey in Oklahoma!, earning rave reviews for her performance. She then moved up to London and started auditioning for bands and theatre shows. Not many know that Nicki actually was part of a duo in the early 1980s – name of Whisky and Sofa! They released a song called "Dirty Den," about the Eastenders character! It was played on the Radio One Breakfast Show and that was about it! Amazing though, it was written by an extremely well-known writer, Barry Mason. He wrote "The Last Waltz" for Engelbert Humperdinck and "Delilah" for Tom Jones. Credibility sadly was NOT in existence on "Dirty Den."Nicki started working the pubs and clubs, moving onto gay pubs and clubs a short while later – The Spread Eagle in Shoreditch was her first! However the most exciting show for Nicki was at the Player of the Season annual dinner/dance at Tottenham Hotspur FC – her team! They had just signed a new player and were introducing him to the fans – a player by the name of Paul Gascoigne, and Gazza and all the other players got up on stage with her to perform a couple of songs – a special moment. Nicki had been working on the gay scene for some time, when she made one of her regular visits to perform in a club in...

This episode also comes on the heels of our recent trip to London. Our very first stop was the Nagare coffee shop in Shoreditch in North London. Nick and I do what we usually do when we step into a coffee shop and order the pour overs. They had 2 different coffees on the menu for a pour over so we got one of each and sat back at our cute little table in a cozy cafe, and it was only when we looked down at our empty Kinto ceramic cups that we finally realized we had paid 18£ ($23 dollars!) for 2 small cups of black coffee.I experienced sticker shock because we have been living on farms in Colombia and Guatemala for the last 4 years and we are very out of touch with big city prices. I knew London was going to be expensive but I was not emotionally prepared to spend $11/cup on our daily coffee.Nick and I needed more coffee that morning but if we got 2 more cups at Nagare, we would be close to $50 and we hadn't even had breakfast yet. In my head, a voice was saying, dang $11 is an expensive cup of coffee. And then immediately another voice said, hold on.... "don't we want the price of a cup of coffee to rise?"Aren't low coffee prices a big part of the problem with our supply chain?The conversation about the price of a cup of coffee is one I have often. What should coffee cost? Who gets to set the price? How does price reflect value?The conversation about price and value is often at the forefront of my mind because there is such a disparity between what a coffee producer gets paid for growing and processing the coffee and what a consumer pays for a cup of coffee made from their raw material.Resources:https://www.macrotrends.net/2535/coffee-prices-historical-chart-datahttps://ourcountrygarden.co.uk/british-gardening-statistics/https://www.carelink24.org/doctors-prescribe-gardening/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/02/21/headway/peat-carbon-climate-change.htmlInquiries about coffee samples or future Fermentation Training Camps: info.luxiacoffee@gmail.comSupport the show on Patreon  to join our live Discord hangouts, and get access to research papers, transcripts and videos.And if you don't want to commit, show your support here with a one time contribution: PayPalSign up for the newsletter for behind the scenes pictures.Cover Art by: Nick HafnerInto song: Elijah Bisbee

We have a glorious mish-mash of tastes and experiences in this episode and we've loved every one of them. Starting with our two featured products, the omnipresent Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and the small batch Baba au Rum Special Edition Guyana Single Cask Rum.Our book choice sees us going back in time, to 1948 in fact. This is when David A. Embury first published The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, and it's been one of the most revered books on cocktails and bar culture ever since.The Gaucho group of restaurants haven't been going for quite that long but long enough to have built a reputation for being one of the top spots for quality Argentinian steaks and wines across its 22 UK sites. But cocktails? Not so much. Until now that is. We popped in to try the brand new drinks list and were pretty darned impressed. As you'll hear from our review.And then another place which was never on our radar – the Isle of Man, where we catch up with Drew Fleming to talk about his bar Kiki Lounge and his plans to put IoM on the global cocktail map.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're mixing:The Martini (Medium)40ml London Dry gin20ml dry vermouth20ml sweet vermouthMethod:Stir ingredients over ice and pour into a chilled Martini glass.Adapted from The Savoy Cocktail BookBaba au Rum Special Edition Guyana Single Cask RumGaucho RestaurantsKiki LoungeMr Black Cold Brew Coffee LiqueurThe Fine Art of Mixing Drinks by David A. EmburyDrew Fleming and Jamie from Kiki Lounge will be at Seed Library, Shoreditch on 17th July. Book your seats at seedlibraryshoreditch.com The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, my guest is watercolour artist Lisa Gardner. Lisa is inspired by the natural world, the connection between breath and brushwork and rare wild plant species on the edge of extinction - seemingly far flung interests that come together in a beautifully natural and synergistic way in Lisa's work. About Lisa Gardener Lisa Gardner is a watercolour artist inspired by the natural world, the connection between breath and brushwork and rare wild plant species on the edge of extinction. Passionate about wild plants and the vital role they play in the health of our environment, Lisa's  art strives to connect people to nature, to improve their wellbeing, and inspire action to save species and their habitats. Links Lisa has created 6 video workshops that share her journey with Plantlife, they can be found here.   Short film mentioned in the interview    Plantlife's important work can be found here.   Information on the Grassland Action Plan Lisa and Plantlife are campaigning for can be found here.   You can also get involved and volunteer for the National Plant Monitoring Scheme.   Other episodes if you liked this one: Garden Sculpture  - This episode I'm speaking to Victoria Leedham, Co-Curator and Gallery Manager of the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden. I visited the garden earlier this month and even in winter garb, it was beautiful, set as it is in ancient woodland with streams running through it that pour down from Leith Hill in Surrey. The sculptures in the garden are diverse in character and look stunning within the location, each one fitting harmoniously into the backdrop of planting and landscape. Victoria is responsible for sourcing and placing sculpture in the garden, alongside owner garden designer Anthony Paul. We spoke about Victoria's work, about the sculpture garden and also how you can select and place sculptures in your own garden. 
Plants as Art - Sarah chats to Alyson of Alyson Mowat Studio and author of Terrariums & Kokedama. Alyson Mowat runs her studio out of Shoreditch in London and has been creating botanical masterpieces for the past 5 years. She works with indoor and outdoor plants to make visually stunning green displays and specialises in terrariums, jarrariums, aquascapes and kokedama to stage plants in unique ways. We talk about using plants to create visual statements, finding sources of inspiration and how you can try some of these techniques for yourself. Support the podcast on Patreon.

The lost years of Shakespeare's early life have given space for some myths and legends to grow over the centuries, before we can trace a few facts of his early life in London.The myth of Shakespeare and the Crab-tree.The myth of Shakespeare the deer slayer.Nicholas Rowe – the first editor of Shakespeare.The Queen's men in Stratford.The myth of Shakespeare's early days in London.Was Shakespeare's first London home in Shoreditch?Tracing Shakespeare's moves through London via tax records.London in the late 15th century.The ‘upstart Crow' commentShakespeare's growing popularity with the Henry 6th plays and others.Shakespeare the poet: Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece.Shakespeare finds a patron – The Earl of SouthamptonThe formation of the Lord Chamberlain's Men and Shakespeare's part in it.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy