Best Mark Goddard Podcasts (2025)

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RHLSTP 563 - Tim Key 1:05:15

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RHLSTP #563 - Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions - Richard is very proud of his toilet based pedantry. His guest is returning hero Timkey. They chat about his fantastic new film. The Ballad of Wallis Island and how he managed to get Carey Mulligan on board, plus Richard’s impressive roster of unreleased film appearances, plus Tim’s latest book of poetry…

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Mike Davis-Marks: What a Nuclear Submariner Knows About High-Pressure Decision Making & Servant Leadership 54:29

20h ago54:29

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In this episode of The Inquisitor Podcast, host Marcus Cauchi speaks with Michael Davis-Marks, a veteran of the Royal Navy who commanded a nuclear-powered submarine and now focuses on leadership development and advocating for the veteran community. They discuss decision-making under pressure, the unique transferable skills veterans bring to civilia…

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Edward Ingham: Sales Got Easier the Day I Stopped Pitching - finding fulfilment and results through client-centric selling 1:04:43

2d ago1:04:43

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In this episode of The Inquisitor podcast, host Marcus Cauchi interviews Edward Ingham about his journey from traditional, product-focused sales to a more customer-centric approach. The conversation delves into the real-life moments that shaped Edward's shift and the practical impact it has had on his career and well-being. Guest: Edward Ingham, Se…

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Retro RHLSTP 102 - Terry Christian 1:04:56

2d ago1:04:56

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#375 Coolio Versus Mini Me - Richard is furious about the new incarnation of Big Cook Little Cook and is going to be schooled in farts by his audience. His guest is Stewart Lee lookalike and broadcaster Terry Christian. They chat about the professionalism of June Whitfield, being at the centre of the emerging Madchester music scene, the incredible …

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Avner Baruch: Why Misalignment Is Killing Your Go-To-Market Strategy (and How to Fix It) 1:02:26

4d ago1:02:26

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In this episode, Marcus speaks with Avner Baruch about the invisible costs of misalignment in go-to-market functions and why focusing on traditional sales metrics like ARR and conversion rates often misses the point. Avner shares his journey into sales enablement and how it led him to develop a methodology called Project Moneyball, which digs benea…

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Acast Bonus 2 48:13

5d ago48:13

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RHLSTP 562 - Amy Hoggart 1:11:00

7d ago1:11:00

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RHLSTP #562 - Egg Cupboard - Richard has had a life-changing accident on the way to the theatre, but hopefully a chat with Amy Hoggart will distract him from his woes. They talk about whether Lembit Opik is qualified to live in space, why the second Trump term is not as fecund for satirists as the first, Ed Gamble’s weird fish obsession, Richard’s …

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Retro RHLSTP 101 - Charley Boorman 1:06:24

9d ago1:06:24

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#374 I Sure Love Motorcycling - Richard has nearly killed someone in his audience and has finally found a good reason for having kids. He’s also potentially about to destroy the universe as his guest is Herring doppelgänger (even down to the number of testicles) Charley Boorman. He talks about what he got paid for appearing in Deliverance, hanging …

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RHLSTP Book Club 139 - Tim Worthington 54:00

13d ago54:00

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RHLSTP Book Club 139 - The Golden Age of Children’s TV - Richard chats with cult TV expert Tim Worthington about his fabulous book about the TV that people of Richard’s age (and a bit older and a bit younger) grew up with. They discuss quite how huge an influence these shows were on Richard’s developing brain, what makes some shows memorable and ot…

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Bloody Good Screen: Movie Club - Jurassic Park & Pulp Fiction 1:16:43

13d ago1:16:43

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Send us a text This week on Bloody Good Screen Movie Club, we're heading back to the 90s for two absolute cinematic juggernauts – Steven Spielberg's dino-sized blockbuster Jurassic Park and Quentin Tarantino’s genre-defining classic Pulp Fiction. Join Mark, Taz, Niall, and Marcus as we dive into raptors, royale with cheese, and everything in betwee…

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RHLSTP 561 - Paul Whitehouse 57:54

14d ago57:54

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#561 Nut Lifter - Richard has had some trouble getting his show props through customs (but not back again). His guest is comedy legend Paul Whitehouse. They chat about plastering for Fry and Laurie, acting with Michael Caine, how Loadsamoney stormed the comedy world and disappeared again, the moment that defined Gone Fishing, the sweaty men from Dr…

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Retro RHLSTP 100 - Dr Janina Ramirez 1:11:13

16d ago1:11:13

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#373 The End of History - Richard has more terrifying news about butterflies and his son’s attempts to follow in his footsteps. His guest is the only person who can follow Paul Chuckle, historian and broadcaster Dr Janina Ramirez. They talk about (hopefully) living through a major historical event, the incredible range of inspirational Goddesses, h…

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RHLSTP Book Club 138 - Johnny Ball 59:16

19d ago59:16

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RHLSTP Book Club 138 - My Previous Life in Comedy - Richard does a rare face to face Book Club with one of his childhood heroes Johnny Ball, talking about the first part of his autobiography, which deals with his childhood and first forays into showbiz. They chat about how close Johnny came to being in the Beatles, how Ball shares some ball-related…

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RHLSTP 560- John Kearns 1:26:16

21d ago1:26:16

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#560 One Ball and Boe - Richard is sad to note the death of a man who has fuelled and spoiled his erotic fantasies. His guest John Kearns, has finally been allowed into the Leicester Square Theatre on the fifth or sixth time on the pod - it’s the thoughtful and measured John Kearns. In a return to endless old-school RHLSTPs it’s a sprawling pod, co…

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Retro RHLSTP 99 - Paul Chuckle 1:06:16

23d ago1:06:16

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#372 Arthur Askey's Chair - Richard is wondering if comedians might be the solution to all the world’s problems (they won’t be), but delighted to be back at the Leicester Square Theatre for the start of Season 23 of this amazing podcast. His guest is legendary comedian and DJ Paul Chuckle. They chat about Paul’s incredible 59 year career, from work…

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RHLSTP Book Club 137 - Keiran Goddard 44:52

26d ago44:52

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RHLSTP Book Club 137 - I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning - Richard talks to the novelist Keiran Goddard about his affecting and fantastic second novel, I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. They discuss the themes of the work including the changing nature of friendship, how we are encourage to escape our roots, the truth about gig economy and why …

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RHLSTP 559 - Chloe Radcliffe 1:02:40

28d ago1:02:40

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#559 In Tandem - Rich has just returned from Center Parcs where he was treated like a celebrity, albeit one from the 20th Century. His guest is fabulous US comedian Chloe Radcliffe. They discuss their similarly nerdy childhoods, how TV has led us to expect physical perfection, Richard’s complicated week when he lost his virginity, how Instagram jud…

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Claire Isenthal and the Rising Order 39:41

29d ago39:41

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Claire Isenthal graduated Magna Cum Laude from Purdue University, and is an account executive at a Fortune 500 tech company. She has worked in digital marketing for over ten years. The Rising Order is her first novel, and she is in the midst of writing its sequel, The New Order. She lives in the suburbs of Indianapolis with her husband, their two c…

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Deep Cut Books: Joseph Garber's Vertical Run 14:46

1M ago14:46

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THIS IS DEEP CUT BOOKS WHERE WE RE-DISCOVER THOSE FORGOTTEN NOVELS THAT MADE US THE READERS AND WRITERS WE ARE TODAY. JOHNSTAMPWRITER.COM CHECK OUT MY TY BENHOFF THRILLERS HERE: HTTPS://AMZN.TO/3JXQ9W1 VERTICAL RUN DAVID ELLIOT IS ABOUT TO HAVE A VERY BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE. EACH MORNING IN HIS FORTY-FIFTH FLOOR EXECUTIVE SUITE, DAVID SAVORS THE QUI…

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Retro RHLSTP 98 - Miriam Margolyes 1:17:28

1M ago1:17:28

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#359 A Face For All Occasions - Richard is in giddy mood as he meets a member of the audience. His guest is living legend and national treasure Miriam Margolyes. They discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s farting revenge, King Edward VII’s weighing chair, the sexism of the boys in the Cambridge Footlights, how Miriam’s father’s life was spared by a diamo…

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Deep Cut Books: Phillip Kerr-Esau 16:55

1M ago16:55

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THIS IS DEEP CUT BOOKS WHERE WE RE-DISCOVER THOSE FORGOTTEN NOVELS THAT MADE US THE READERS AND WRITERS WE ARE TODAY. JOHNSTAMPWRITER.COM CHECK OUT MY TY BENHOFF THRILLERS HERE: HTTPS://AMZN.TO/3JXQ9W1 ESAU IN AN ICE CAVE HIGH ON A FORBIDDEN HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINTOP, RENEGADE CLIMBER JACK FURNESS UNEARTHS A PERFECTLY PRESERVED SKULL, A FOSSIL THAT MAY…

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Deep Cut Books: Ken Goddard's Lightstone Series 19:51

1M ago19:51

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THIS IS DEEP CUT BOOKS WHERE WE RE-DISCOVER THOSE FORGOTTEN NOVELS THAT MADE US THE READERS AND WRITERS WE ARE TODAY. JOHNSTAMPWRITER.COM Check out my Ty Benhoff Thrillers here: HTTPS://AMZN.TO/3JXQ9W1 Prey When Special Agent Henry Lightstone infiltrates an illegal big-game hunting operation that involves powerful politicians and CEOs, he finds him…

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RHLSTP Book Club 136 - Kathy Lette 38:57

1M ago38:57

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Book Club 136 - The Revenge Club - Another intercontinental Book Club this time with Kathy Lette in Sydney, Australia talking about her funny book on a serious subject The Revenge Club. They chat about how they met on a TV show with the lowest ratings of all time, how this book sprung from a real life issue for Kathy (and who all the incidents of m…

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RHLSTP 558 - Alexandra Haddow 59:58

1M ago59:58

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#558 Trouser Press - It’s the first podcast fuelled by Soleros for a while and Rich is vaguely concerned about asteroids and if he’s worth more dead or alive. His guest is the multi-talented Alexandra Haddow. They discuss the wonderful town of Corby - has Richard forgotten playing there? Almost certainly - festivals that are only held every 20 year…

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Bloody Good Reads - Chapter 111 - Alan Shivers 36:15

1M ago36:15

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Send us a text This week on Bloody Good Reads, Mark sits down with horror author Alan Shivers for an epic conversation you won't want to miss! We dive deep into his brand-new book, Killer Vocals, explore the chilling world of his Europea Halls trilogy, and get some insight into his upcoming TV series. But that's not all — we also geek out over clas…

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Retro RHLSTP 97 - Emma Dabiri 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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#358 Irish Unicorn - Richard has an idea that will revolutionise football and is having to explain to his daughter why history killed all the famous women. His guest is academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri. They talk about growing up as almost the only black person in Ireland, why white people don’t like being told what to do next, Richard’s “All L…

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RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Deborah Frances-White 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Six Conversations We’re Scared To Have - Richard talks to Guilty Feminist host Deborah Frances-White about her new book in which she discusses topics that people are generally nervous to offer an opinion on. They chat about how her time in a cult helped her recognise cult-like attributes in social media groups, whether we can…

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RHLSTP 557 - John Robertson 56:42

1M ago56:42

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#557 Sex Dungeon - Richard is back in Leicester again, fresh from an interview with a journalist who has been up the Queen. His guest is Australian comedian and adventurer John Robertson. They talk about how an appearance on a TV show led to him getting married, his fantastic interactive game show The Dark Room, scary gigs in pubs in small towns in…

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Retro RHLSTP 96 - Deborah Meaden 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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#357 Shamgel - Richard wonders if the man who wrote the Grange Hill theme might have been hoodwinking us all along. His guest is the formidable Dragon, Deborah Meaden. Rich is hoping he can get an investment of at least £50 million and pitches some ideas, whilst they also discuss being thrown into Murder in Successville, being parodied by Harry and…

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Acast Bonus 1 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Support our Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467836598/can-i-have-my-ball-back For Richard’s remaining live stand up gigs http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour Come and see RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstp Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Alan Versteeg: 9 Brutal Truths Every Sales Leader Needs to Hear 51:54

2M ago51:54

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In this episode, Marcus is joined by Alan Versteeg, a coach and sales performance specialist with years of experience helping companies unlock what's really holding their teams back. Together, they explore 9 critical truths most sales leaders overlook, and the hidden leverage points that can transform your results without overhauling your tech stac…

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Bloody Good Reads - Chapter 110 - Kristen Simmons 28:08

2M ago28:08

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Send us a text This week on the podcast Mark chats to Dystopian Horror author Kristen Simmons, author of Article 5, about her brand new book She Waits For You Beyond The Dark. They also talk Japanese Horror Folk Tales, Yokai and OF COURSE Kristen shares her three Bloody Good Reads. Buy a copy of She Waits For You Beyond The Dark HERE UK HERE US htt…

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RHLSTP 556 - Chris and Simon Donald from off of Viz 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

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#556 Not As Good As It Used To Be - Richard returns to Leicester and reveals the curt message of one of the comedians he asked on the podcast. His guests are two of the men behind the publishing sensation and hugely influential comedy juggernaut that is Viz magazine. They discuss the humble beginnings of this adult comic, how publishers tried and f…

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Changing things up. Welcome to Deep Cut Books 10:21

2M ago10:21

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I'm changing things up. Writers Stuff is now Deep Cut Books. We're still going to chat with all your favorite authors, but i don't just want to talk about their work. I want to know what those books were that made them the writers they are today. Remember those books that grabbed you, changed you? Those reads that hooked you and made you as a reade…

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Retro RHLSTP 95 - Ben Shephard 1:13:57

2M ago1:13:57

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#356 Gravity - Rich has had what he thought might be the most middle class accident, but he is wrong. His guest is a listener who has won a competition to be on the show, the Dorian Grey of morning TV, Ben Shephard. They discuss how science proves Ben a better singer than a West End star, whether there’s a man with a broom behind the Tipping Point …

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RHLSTP Book Club 134 - George Monbiot 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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RHLSTP Book Club 134 - The Invisible Doctrine - Recorded in front of an audience at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Richard talks to journalist George Monbiot about his very readable investigation into Neo-Liberalism (co-authored with Peter Hutchinson) The Invisible Doctrine. George does most of the talking, which is probably for the be…

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Matt Gaskin: Lean Principles for High Performance Selling 1:06:12

2M ago1:06:12

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Lean Selling: How to Make Buying Effortless & Ethical 🔍 What if selling wasn’t about ‘closing’ but about making it effortless for customers to buy? This episode dismantles outdated, wasteful, and buyer-hostile sales tactics, replacing them with Lean principles, built on respect, trust, and ruthless efficiency. Matt Gaskin joins Marcus Cauchi to cha…

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RHLSTP 555 - Larry and Paul 56:04

2M ago56:04

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#555 Welsh Freddie Mercury - Richard has found out the true lyrics of a 1990s pop classic and is going to tell you them in detail. His guests are internet satirists Larry and Paul. They talk about which one is which, the long genesis of their online sketch content, the BBC’s reluctance to promote podcasts in 2008 or understand why radio shows neede…

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Retro RHLSTP 94 - Phil Wang 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

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#355 Mind Your Language - Richard is excited by the upcoming film Wonka and has some other ideas for origin story films. His guest is the Sidesplitting Phil Wang. They discuss how straddling two cultures can give you a humorous perspective on both, but leave you feeling rejected by both, 1970s television and how harshly we should judge it, racist n…

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RHLSTP Book Club 133 - Anthony Shapland 35:09

2M ago35:09

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Book Club #133 - A Room Above a Shop - A Room Above A Shop - Richard talks to debut novelist Anthony Shapland about his hit short novel/long poem A Room Above A Shop. They chat about growing up gay in a small town in the Welsh valleys in the late 80s and how that inspired this story, about how simplicity in writing can be incredibly complex, swirli…

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RHLSTP 554 - Chesney Hawkes 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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#554 Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - It’s been snow day this week and Rich muses unsuccessfully on whether there’s a place when snow is neither exciting or banal for children and how snow promises much but always delivers tears. His guest is musician and actor (no, I am not doing it) Chesney Hawkes. T…

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Retro RHLSTP 93 - Dave Gorman 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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#354 Rufus Arenque - Richard can’t stop thinking about a man he walked past 30 years ago but is somehow walking taller. His guest can answer the question “Are you Dave Gorman?” in the affirmative, as he is Dave Gorman. They talk about moving to Bournemouth being newsworthy, how to become a crossword millionaire, how Ted Rogered the cryptic crosswor…

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Brian Ahearn: Influence of Manipulation? The Ethical Sales Advantage 53:03

2M ago53:03

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What if influence wasn’t about tactics and persuasion but about truth, trust, and genuine human connection? In this episode, Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People and faculty member at the Cialdini Institute, unpacks the fine line between influence and manipulation, a crucial distinction for sales leaders and C-suite executives …

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RHLSTP 553 - Amy Gledhill 56:27

2M ago56:27

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#553 Penis Seam - Rich has come up with a scheme where all his listeners can live in central London and make money - or one of us gets £20 million. His guest is Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Amy Gledhill. It starts out pretty gross and doesn’t get much better, as Rich removes some clothes and part of his body (be glad it’s audio only). They chat ab…

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Targets West with Scott McCrea 42:35

2M ago42:35

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Scott McCrea I write adventure novels, thrillers and westerns. I am a Western Writers of America Spur Finalist for my novel, Tales of Tom Mix: The Wild West Christmas. My books are founded on the notion that the world is full of adventure — you can find it everywhere and anywhere. I want you to enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them. I …

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Mindset Habits & Strategies of Top Salespeople with David Weiss (recorded August 2020) 46:53

2M ago46:53

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Sales Mastery & The Infinite Game with David Weiss Episode Summary: David Weiss explores the mindset, habits, and strategies that set top sales professionals apart. From intentional career development to enterprise sales best practices, David shares invaluable insights for sales leaders and professionals looking to elevate their game. Recorded: Aug…

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Retro RHLSTP 92 - Shaparak Khorsandi 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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#353 It Was The 90s! - Richard has been tossing logs and that’s literally it for this week, so he talks to his audience for the first time in ages. His guest is author and comedian Shaparak “Shappi” Khorsandi. They discuss why she has chosen to use her birth name, the responsibilities of being a dog owner, the life of Emma Hamilton, I’m a Celebrity…

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RHLSTP Book Club 132 - Catherine Wilkins 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Book Club #132 - Cafe Chaos - Richard interviews award winning children’s author Catherine Wilkins who has made the long journey into his annexe (who knows what he gets up to in there) to talk about her new eighth book Cafe Chaos - My Life is Not a Piece of Cake! They chat about where she got the inspiration for the situation and the characters, Ri…

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Bloody Good Reads - Chapter 109 - Daisy Pearce 40:24

3M ago40:24

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Send us a text UK horror is on the menu this week as Mark chat to Author Daisy Pearce about her brand new book Something In The Walls as well as chatting about her work to date and OF COURSE her three Bloody Good Reads. Check out Daisy's work HERE BUY Something In The Walls HERE UK HERE US Support the show === A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsor Abomin…

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RHLSTP 552 - Poppy Hillstead 59:47

3M ago59:47

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#552 The Mouse With Cumin In Its Eyes - Richard is very impressed with the thoroughness of Hitchin bins and as used to being the rudest person in any room as he is, he may have met his match in this week’s guest Poppy Hillstead. Not for those of a sensitive disposition. They discuss her brilliant new podcast, Brainwash Me and the unusual diet of th…

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