Best Brummies Networking Podcasts (2024)

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Invasion Of The Space Brummies 2:03:22

23d ago2:03:22

2:03:22

Iain and Mark welcome those two cheeky scamps Doc Whom and Mark John from Diddly Dum to discuss Robert Holmes' debut story The Krotons. Mark and Doc recommend: To Serve Them All My Days The Sweeney and The Slough House series by Mick Herron Iain recommends Turn The Lights Back On by Billy Joel Mark recommends The Traitors…

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The Hammered Dulcimer 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Mark and Iain are joined by their old chum Harry Whitley for a look back at Derrick Sherwin's 'The Invasion'. Harry's YouTube Channel Who Can Convince You? John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life McMillan Local Iain recommends 'Politics On The Edge' by Rory Stewart Harry recommends 'The Age Of Plastic' by The Buggles Mark recommends 'Ghosts'…

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Over My Dead Karkus 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Iain and Mark are joined by the Über talented Lee Shackleford from Discussing Who for a chat about Peter Ling's 'The Mind Robber'. Mark recommends 'Holly' by Stephen King Iain recommends 'The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon Lee recommends 'Relativity'

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The Kashmir Tandoori 1:39:39

4M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

We're back with Season 6! Mark and Iain are joined by national treasure Tim from The Missing Episodes Podcast for a fun discussion about 'The Dominators'. Tim on Twitter Iain recommends 'Perhaps' by Guns 'N' Roses Mark recommends 'Nick Drake: The Life' by Richard Morton Jack 'Who Gives A Flux' 'Who's He?' 'A Hamster With A Blunt Penknife' Tim recom…

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Upscares Downscares 1:05:11

7M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Mark and Iain are joined by Seonaid and Caroline from My Adventure In Space and Time for a festive chat about Robert Shearman's classic Christmas tale 'The Chimes Of Midnight'. Seonaid recommends Buffy The Vampire Slayer (see also Joe and Martyn's podcast 'Bite Me') Caroline recommends 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol' and 'The Muppets Christmas Carol…

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Bonus Episode: Season 5 Retrospective 57:05

7M ago57:05

57:05

Iain and Mark retire to The Obverse Book circa 1976 to reminisce about the journey through season five. Which story will be the top of the pops? And which will get the wooden spoon?

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Sexual Air Supply 1:20:10

8M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Mark and Iain are joined by the award winning Dylan Rees from Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV for a chat about The Wheel In Space. Dylan recommends The War Of The Worlds Mark recommends Taskmaster

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Scream If You Wanna Go (Faster) 1:27:13

9M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Mark and Iain are joined by Richard Smith from Something Who for a chat about Victor Pemberton's seaside special 'Fury From The Deep'. Richard recommends 13 Minutes To The Moon Mark recommends Doctor Who Am I? Iain recommends The Diplomat

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And The Public Gets What The Public Wants 1:46:54

10M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

Mark and Iain are joined by comedian, actor and writer Toby Hadoke for a chat about Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln's Yeti sequel 'The Web Of Fear'. Toby's website Toby's podcasts Iain recommends 'Did You Know There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' by Lana Del Rey Mark recommends 'Strong Female Character' by Fern Brady Toby recommends 'I'm Just The Gu…

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Salamander Gets Sucked Off 1:48:21

11M ago1:48:21

1:48:21

Mark and Iain welcome back Paul Scoones for a chat about David Whitaker's "The Enemy Of The World". Paul recommends the books of Mick Heron Iain recommends Silo and Call Jonathon Pie Mark recommends Ted Lasso

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Computer Says No 1:33:04

1y ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Mark and Iain are joined once more by Dr Matt Barber from Strangers In Space for a chat about The Ice Warriors. Matt recommends The Gold, The Apparition Phase and Toco Digital Mark recommends Nicologik Reacts Iain recommends Remember by Weval

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Ghanta Banter 1:43:05

1y ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Mark and Iain welcome back Nicholas Pegg for a chat about "The Abominable Snowmen". Nick recommends "Come and See" Mark recommends "Happy Valley" Iain recommends "The Seven Moons Of Maali Almeida" Nicholas on Twitter Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter AOTAS on Mastodon AOTAS Webpage Drop us a review!…

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The Full Shaps 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Mark and Iain begin season five in style as they welcome Christopher Burgess from Radio Free Skaro for a chat about "The Tomb Of The Cybermen". Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter AOTAS on Mastodon Radio Free Skaro on Twitter

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Bonus Episode: Season Four Retrospective 1:03:08

1+ y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

So we've reached the end of another season, and we've said our farewells to the First Doctor. Which story will get the season four wooden spoon? And which will be crowned the top of the pops? In this episode Iain recommends Cardboard Cinema Club Mark recommends The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy You can now find us on Mastodon. Why not swing by a…

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Godspeed You! Dalek Emperor 1:34:39

1+ y ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Mark and Iain are joined for the season four finale "The Evil Of The Daleks" by Adam from the RetroTube Archive TV Podcast Mark recommends From The Oasthouse Iain recommends Autofiction by Suede Adam recommends Sammy Copley

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Timelash Turnaround 13:15

1+ y ago13:15

13:15

Here's an extra little bonus for Boxing Day. Rob and Liam from The Cloister Bell Podcast invited us to make a mini episode of AOTAS for their advent calendar. We decided to turn the tables on Iain and subject him to The Mind Probe™. Brendan and Nathan from Flight Through Entirety take on the probing duties. Will Iain survive or be tossed.... into t…

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Daleks Roasting On An Open Fire 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

55:50

Mark and Iain are joined by those fine fellows Nathan and Brendan from Flight Through Entirety for a chat about The Daleks' Invasion Of Earth 2150AD. You can hear more from Brendan and Nathan here: Flight Through Entirety Bondfinger Untitled Star Trek Project Maximum Power Jodie Into Terror

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Invasion Of The Polly Snatchers 1:16:15

1+ y ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Iain and Mark are joined by Philip Edney from The Sirens Of Audio for a chat about The Faceless Ones. Iain recommends Chloe And The Next 20th Century by Father John Misty Philip recommends The Night Witches from Big Finish Productions Mark recommends The Cloister Bell Podcast, Neither The Time Nor The Space, My Adventure In Time And Space and Who C…

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The Xmas Episode - The Importance Of Multiple Streams Of Income 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

In our final episode of 2022, and before we take our break for Christmas and New Year, we leave you with some thoughts to ponder, about the importance of multiple streams of income. With so much in the news that’s not altogether positive, we think it’s worth reminding everyone, ourselves included, that the future is very much uncertain, and it’s we…

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Nineteen Eighty Claw 1:21:48

1+ y ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Mark and Iain are joined once again by the wonderful Nathan Bottomley from Flight Through Entirety to take a look back at Ian Stuart Black's The Macra Terror. Flight Through Entirety Jodie Into Terror Bondfinger Untitled Star Trek Project Maximum Power! Nathan recommends Severance Mark recommends Kimbra Iain recommends Trevor Sensor…

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Polly Put The Kettle On 1:14:57

1+ y ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Mark and Iain are joined by John Rivers to chat about an iconic story from Kit Pedler "The Moonbase". You can now find AOTAS on Mastodon Social John recommends the Batman Box Set Mark recommends Coal Black Mornings by Brett Anderson Iain recommends After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz

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The Overwhelming Stench Of Fish 1:07:36

2y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Iain and Mark are once again joined by the wonderful Deb Green to discuss Geoffrey Orme's aquatic adventure The Underwater Menace. Iain on Twitter Mark on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter The Time Traveller's Wife The Graveyard Book The Electric Sodcast We're All Stories In The End Bleak Expectations Winterhill: The Wreath Of Dreams The Rivers Of London…

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Three Handy Tools You Might Find Useful 8:02

2y ago8:02

8:02

This week’s episode is just a short burst of news and updates you might not have known about. First up, Canva. Canva announces the Canva Visual Worksuite, including Canva Docs at their annual conference. They’re not holding back when it comes to developing their platform even further. They are constantly upping their game! Canva info: https://thedi…

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Doctor Where's Your Troosers? 1:22:47

2y ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Mark and Iain are joined by Harry and Luke from the wonderful WCCY podcast. It's time to welcome a new companion on board the TARDIS as we encounter Jamie McCrimmon for the first time in The Highlanders. Who Can Convince You Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter WCCY on Twitter Harry's music on YouTube Nick Drake Randy Newman Space Odyss…

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Lesterson Should Have Listened 1:30:10

2y ago1:30:10

1:30:10

As they begin a new era of the show, Mark and Iain are joined by Lindsey from Trek This Out and Simon from Strangers In Space to discuss David Whitaker's story for Patrick Troughton's debut The Power Of The Daleks. Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter Lindsey on Twitter Simon on Twitter

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Bonus Episode: Hartnell Retrospective 1:45:10

2y ago1:45:10

1:45:10

As they said farewell to the William Hartnell era Iain and Mark sat down with Victoria from Gallifrey's Most Wanted, and Tim from The Missing Episodes Podcast to look back at one of the most innovative and unpredictable periods in the entire history of the show. Victoria on Twitter Tim on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter…

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Creating A Happy State - We Ask The Author, Samantha Fitzgibbons 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

In this episode, we have a very special guest - and I say special, because our guest, Samantha Fitzgibbons, happens to be Rich’s bestie of some 17 years, and counting! Sam has recently had her debut novel, Happy State, published, so we decided to have a chat with her about the book, and the path which led her to where she is now. Having trained as …

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I Don't Like Mondas 1:22:37

2y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

It's far from being all over! Mark and Iain have reached the final story of the First Doctor's era. Who better to join them for a chat about The Tenth Planet than Jim Cameron from The Mutoid Podcast and The Krynoid Podcast? Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis' story not only introduces regeneration for the first time, but it also includes a debut for the Cy…

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What The Business World Can Learn From The Commonwealth Games 21:35

2y ago21:35

21:35

At least for as long as The Apprentice has been on air, our lives have been filled with such phrases as ‘smash it!’, ‘knocking it out of the ballpark’, ‘doing it for the team’, ‘absolute home run!’, ‘MVP’ etc. However there are some legitimate ways running a business is very much like sports psychology; so given the Commonwealth Games are well unde…

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Trouble In Pastyland 1:13:59

2y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Iain and Mark are joined once again by J.R. Southall from Strangers In Space as they take a trip back in time to 17th century Cornwall as The Doctor, Ben, and Polly have an encounter with The Smugglers.

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Running A Business During Disruption 29:33

2y ago29:33

29:33

With rail strikes looming and petrol prices at record highs - just how much does this kind of disruption affect modern business operations? With more people continuing to work from home post-pandemic, and the business landscape looking like it’s probably changed for good, are there as many people likely to be as affected with these disruptions as t…

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Bonus Episode: Season Three Retrospective 1:04:54

2y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

It's taken approximately seven years, but Iain and Mark have finally made it to the end of season three! Join them at the pub for a chat about the season and where the stories ranked in the end of season poll. We will take a short break while we continue to record season four, and we will return soon.…

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Elon Musk Buys Twitter? How Does This Relate To Our Own Networks? 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

Elon Musk is purportedly in the closing stages of buying Twitter for a cool $44Bn - there have been extremely mixed reports online as to whether people are all for it, or think it’s the worst plan ever. Twitter has been likened to a cesspool for many years - does this mean he’s now going to come in and clean it up and make it a more positive enviro…

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Deus Ex Machina Belli 1:29:45

2+ y ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Mark and Iain are joined by Rob Irwin and David Kitchen from The Doctor Who Show to cast their eye over Ian Stuart Black's season three finale "The War Machines". Rob on Twitter David on Twitter The Beatles World Cup Podcast Spacefall The Goodies Pirate Podcast AOTAS on Twitter Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter…

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Good Vibrations 1:15:35

2+ y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Iain and Mark are joined by Matt Barber as we take a look at Ian Stuart-Black's "The Savages". The Savages CGI Reconstruction The Savages Loose Cannon Reconstruction Strangers In Space Podcast Matt on Twitter Iain on Twitter Mark on Twitter

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The Really Quite Good Corral 1:24:01

2+ y ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Mark and Iain are joined by Ross Aitken from Gallifrey's Most Wanted as we take a look at Donald Cotton's "The Gunfighters". Ross on Twitter AOTAS on Twitter Iain on Twitter Mark on Twitter

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When Do Enticing Headlines Become Clickbait? 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

26:51

We found an article from Foundation Inc that was all about how to write better headlines from the pros at LinkedIn. Needless to say, our interest was piqued, as getting better at anything has to be a good thing, and if it helped our combined LinkedIn activity, then that’s always good, no? But after finding a couple of useful bits, like keeping thin…

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Starting A Business In 2022 32:56

2+ y ago32:56

32:56

In this episode we talk about what it means to start a business in 2022, to take the leap from ‘safe’ employment into the world of the self-employed. A topic close to our team (and hearts!), as Jason has recently done just that - stepped back from many years service as an employee in a big business, to starting his own journey into the world of sel…

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Ten Minutes Of Silence And Honking 1:22:08

2+ y ago1:22:08

1:22:08

All Of Time And Space is the subject of a Midlands takeover! Mark and Iain are joined by Suky Khakh from Around The Console and Trek This Out, and Jeff Goddard from The Runcible Report to tackle Brian Hayles' "The Celestial Toymaker". AOTAS Home Page Mark on Twitter Iain on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Suky on Twitter…

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Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monoid 1:34:35

2+ y ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Hello and happy new year! Mark and Iain are joined by Lindsey from the Trek This Out Podcast and clay sculpting genius Millie McKenzie to talk about "The Ark" written by Paul Erickson and Lesley Scott. Millie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CowBearCreates Lindsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lha_again Trek This Out: https://trekthisout.podbean.c…

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Adobe Launches Free Canva Competitor 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

34:02

With the meteoric rise that Canva has seen over the last few years, it was inevitable that competitors would rise to get a slice of the action. Given how Canva has completely changed the game in the world of graphic design, democratising the way graphics (and now of course video) is created by not just graphic design professionals, but by everyone …

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The Box Of Dee-Lites 1:16:55

2+ y ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Iain and Mark are joined for a festive pint by long time contributor to our feedback section, Andy Moore. So pull up a chair by the fire, get the mince pies at the ready and join them for a chat about "The Box Of Delights". Merry Christmas from Mark and Iain! Andy is raising funds for Action For Children https://actionforchildren.org.uk AOTAS Web p…

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Farewell 2021, Hello Better Times - Merry Christmas To All 5:08

2+ y ago5:08

5:08

In our final episode of 2021, we just wanted to give you a few updates of things you need to know. As you know, we had to cancel our December networking event due to the current Omicron spread and the restrictions that are currently in place - we decided to wait until the new year instead of putting on a substandard event, so fingers crossed this i…

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Spam, Spam, Bacon, Eggs And Death 1:36:18

2+ y ago1:36:18

1:36:18

Mark and Iain are joined by the wonderful Brendan Jones from Flight Through Entirety for a look back at "The Massacre Of Saint Bartholomew's Eve" The Massacre by Loose Cannon Reconstructions https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kri7b Flight Through Entirety https://flightthroughentirety.com/ Brendan's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Brandy…

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Tis The Season - Networking At Christmas 18:37

2+ y ago18:37

18:37

Well, it’s official, Christmas is fast approaching now from all angles, whether you’re ready or not! The wine is starting to flow, the nibbles are out, and people are gathering at all manner of festive themed networking events at this time of year. Hopefully your workplace is putting on some kind of Christmas party this year after the tumultuous ti…

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The Butterworth Effect 1:51:50

2+ y ago1:51:50

1:51:50

We conclude our look back at "The Daleks' Master Plan" with our dear friend Ben Schneider. Josh Snares' wonderful reconstruction https://t.co/zh3Rican3J?amp=1 AOTAS Webpage https://anchor.fm/alloftimeandspace

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Magic Chen 1:24:50

2+ y ago1:24:50

1:24:50

Mark and Iain are joined by Ben Schneider to talk about Terry Nation and Dennis Spooner's twelve-part epic "The Daleks' Master Plan". Josh Snares' excellent reconstruction https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7gw2s7 AOTAS Webpage https://anchor.fm/alloftimeandspace AOTAS on Twitter https://twitter.com/TimeNSpacePod Dalek 6388 YouTube Channel https://…

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LinkedIn Rolls Out Freelance Services Marketplace 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

29:59

In this episode, we discuss LinkedIn’s latest offering - an in-built freelance services marketplace - an additional function within your LinkedIn profile for adding ‘open to work’ banners to your profile picture, as well as the option to add various keywords about your service offering, so people can find you more readily when they need your skills…

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Horseplay or Neigh, Neigh And Thrice Neigh 1:12:47

2+ y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Iain and Mark are joined by Phil Cannon from the Who's He? Podcast to discuss the missing story "The Myth Makers" by Donald Cotton. Who's He? Podcast: https://www.whos-he-podcast.co.uk/ Who's He? Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTDWFvXKW5xiY_KmMfYluhQ Phil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whos_He_Podcast The Myth Makers Reconstructio…

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Living An Analogue Life In A Digital World 28:33

3y ago28:33

28:33

Running our businesses, (and indeed lives), old school - does it still have a place in an ever-more digital society? With so much focus these days on people, and indeed businesses taking advantage of the latest platforms and technologies, i.e. the TikTok generation (something that completely eludes us, I might add) - there doesn’t seem to be anywhe…

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