Best George Clode Podcasts (2024)

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44: Ben Marks - Quitting School At 14 To Work In Michelin Star Kitchens - The Hardships Of Noma's Workload & Co-Owning Restaurant's With Phil Howard! 20:17

15m ago20:17

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Today we pay Ben Marks a visit at his neighbourhood restaurant Perilla in Newington Green, sadly it was closed for Lunch on the day so we couldn't sample any of his creations, but we did get to hear about his incredible career so far. As a young boy, Ben Marks loved food and enjoyed cooking with his father in London. At 13 years old, he was already…

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Is AI a Force for Good? With Peter Yeung #78 36:56

4h ago36:56

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In one future, AI is our saviour. In another, it’s humanity’s downfall. So which future should we prepare ourselves for…? Embracing artificial intelligence with cautious optimism is central to Peter Leung’s innovative take on an AI-accelerated future. Not only does Peter join us on The Company Doctor Podcast this week to share where AI will take us…

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43: Melissa Hemsley - Best Selling Author on; Creating A Viral Food Movement - How To Eliminate Deadly Ultra Processed Foods & What It's Like Being A Private Chef For The Most Famous Celebs Globally! 54:42

2h ago54:42

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We're honoured to be joined by one of the most important food writers in the world in the incredibly charming Melissa Hemsley, who takes us through her ridiculously successful career as a figurehead in the healthy eating movement, initially with her sister as part of Hemsley & Hemsley and now on her own. From her times working as a private chef for…

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42: Mise En Place - Chef Masaki of Dinings SW3 - The Brutality of Japanese Kitchens - Teaching Cornish Fishermen Ikejime & Learning From Chef Nobu on How To Master Modern Japanese Food! 44:24

10h ago44:24

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Welcome back to another episode of Mise En Place and today we're in Chelsea sitting down for an absolutely stunning meal with Chef Masaki Sugisaki at his restaurant Dinings SW3. He's on incredible form as he takes us through his journey from; working as a child for his dad at the family restaurant in the early hours of each day, to moving to London…

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41: Chef Tom Brown - Bullying In The Kitchen, Michelin Star Closures & Why He's The Most 'Copied' Chef In The Industry! 56:44

6h ago56:44

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Having risen from being Nathan Outlaw's protégé to go onto open his own Michelin Starred restaurant 'Cornerstone' & latterly the award winning 'Pearly Queen'; Chef Tom Brown is one of the most respected chefs in London. Today he opens up as he talks about; the struggles he's faced with having to close Cornerstone and the personal identity crisis wh…

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40: Mise En Place - Rishabh Vir - How Working At 'The Fat Duck' & 'Kiln' Inspired His Open Fire Restaurant 'Caia' 31:46

1d ago31:46

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We're joined today by Rishabh Vir, the co-owner and exec chef at Caia in Golborne Road. Rishabh was working in property in Mumbai before moving over to London to pursue his love for food and trained at the esteemed Cordon Bleu. It was then to work for Heston Blumenthal at the 3 Michelin Starred 'Fat Duck' followed up by bagging a job at one of the …

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HR Advice for Early Careers with Nick Walker #77 34:00

17d ago34:00

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The first rung of the job ladder is often the hardest, but it doesn’t have to be that way… Equip yourself with Nick Walker’s decades of HR expertise, and you’ll understand how to crack that early career code and write the first chapter of your working life the way YOU want it to be written. Nick joins us on The Company Doctor Podcast this week as w…

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39: Matthew Ryle - The Challenges Of Hiring Talented Chefs - Masterchef Final Controversy With Marcus Wareing & Flatbread Wars With Thomas Straker! 51:07

8d ago51:07

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Today we're joined by the Head Chef of the critically acclaimed Maison Francois and a man who's managed to amass a loyal following of over 2 million foodies in the incredibly charming and talented Matthew Ryle. He takes us through his incredible career so far; running some of the best kitchens in London, his controversy at loosing the final of Mast…

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38: Depop & Delli Founder Simon Beckerman & Sam Wong on Selling A £1.25 Billion Company, What Food Can Learn From Fashion & How Delli Will Take Over Your Weekly Shop! 35:56

6h ago35:56

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Today we're bringing you something slightly different as we sit down with Depop & Delli founder Simon Beckerman & one of their 'makers' Lil Wong Bakes to discuss their ambitious plans to take over the weekly shop, reinvent the online food scene and what they've learnt from the trends in the fashion world and brought to the food industry. We also fi…

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37: John Williams MBE - Escoffier's Protégé On; The Importance Of Keeping Classic French Cooking Alive, The Problems With Modern Day Chefs & How He Turned The Ritz's Fortunes Around! 1:00:20

1d ago1:00:20

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Is there a more respected Chef in this country than John Williams? The answer is no. He's the only British Chef in history to receive both an MBE and to be conferred with a CMA (the equivalent of an MBE) by the French Government for his services to food, and away from the Kitchen championed young people getting into cooking through his presidency a…

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36: Mise En Place - Coal Office's Dan Pelles - Going From Jean-George's Protégé In New York To Running The Best Middle Eastern Restaurant In London! 47:05

5d ago47:05

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What a joy it is to be joined by the incredibly charming and stupendously talented Dan Pelles, Head Chef of the best restaurant I've been to in all year in 'The Coal Office' in Kings Cross. Having honed his skills working for years under the guidance of the iconic Jean-Georges in his multiple Michelin Starred restaurants in New York, Dan then was h…

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The Personal Branding Bible #76 12:33

1M ago12:33

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Ask yourself one question: What do you want people to know you for, even before they’ve met you? Across 75 episodes prior, we’ve been sprinkling superb tips for personal branding perfection, and in this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast, we’re assembling them to form a holy grail for all things personal brand. Join Gary, George, and a fe…

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35: Sally Abé - The Dark Side Of High End Cuisine - Panic Attacks, Abuse & Emergency Operations! 49:48

19d ago49:48

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Today we're delighted to be joined by Sally Abé who is a Michelin Starred Head Chef and recently released her tell all memoir about the hardships of growing up as a female chef at the high end of the restaurant industry. From several emergency hospital visits to being abused by her colleagues to suffering from severe panic attacks, today Sally lays…

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34: Meera Sodha - Best Selling Cookbook Author On How Her Breakdown Ruined Her Love For Food & How She Eventually Fought Back! 51:19

12d ago51:19

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We're honoured to be joined by one of the best selling cookbook writers and chefs of the last 10 years in Meera Sodha, to hear about her incredibly emotional burnout and breakdown, which ended up killing her love for food and life for a number of years. We also find out how she managed to finally escape from the darkness and fall back in love with …

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33: Spiteri Brothers - Soho's Hidden Secrets, Fishing Customers Out Of The Canal & Creating London's Most Sought After Floating Restaurant! 53:16

1M ago53:16

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You're in for an absolute treat today as we're joined by arguably the coolest and most talented brothers since the Gallagher's ruled the roost in the 90s. Brothers Fin and Lorcan (Time Out Chef Of The Year 2023) Spiteri are no strangers to London’s food and drink industry, being the sons of renowned restaurateur Jon Spiteri (St John's, French House…

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Who can be the first billionaire one person business? with Ellen Donnelly #75 30:21

1M ago30:21

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Quit your job without a backup, and you might find your sights set on a business thriving beyond your wildest dreams. Instilling a healthy dose of self-belief and guiding solopreneurs to success is Ellen Donnelly’s superpower, and she’s the perfect guest on The Company Doctor Podcast to inspire those of you ready to take the leap. Discover the ingr…

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32: Denai Moore - Award Winning Musician & Chef Discusses; Her New Patty Shop 'Flaky', Working With Plan B & Whether Veganism Is Dying?? 42:56

22d ago42:56

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Today we sit down with award wining musician turned chef and cookbook writer Denai Moore to discuss her incredible journey from growing up in Spanish Town in Jamaica to becoming one of the most famous faces in the vegan global food scene! Denai's also released 3 critically acclaimed albums and worked with everyone from Plan B to SBTRKT, but is nowa…

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31: Cookbook Special - Kitty Coles - Ghostwriting Best Selling Cookbooks - The Negative Impact Of Free Content On Cookbook Sales & The Secret To The Greatest Ever Roast! 41:41

26d ago41:41

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We're honoured to be joined today for a special by the wonderful Kitty Coles, a name you may not have heard before, but I can guarantee you would have enjoyed her work. She has either; created, styled or written the best selling cookbooks over the last 10 years and today joins us to celebrate her incredible career and work. From growing up in her f…

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30: Tom Aikens - Learning Secrets From Koffmann & Robuchon - Sleeping 3 Hours A Night In Pursuit Of Michelin Glory & The Poisonous Nature Of Working In Professional Kitchens! 46:27

1M ago46:27

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We're honoured to be joined today by the youngest ever British 2 Michelin starred chef in the trail blazer Tom Aikens, to discuss his incredible career which has taken him from working for arguably the 2 greatest chefs of all time in Pierre Koffmann & Joël Robuchon to running some of the finest restaurants to ever grace the London dining scene. For…

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From The Vault: Fast-Track People Skills You Can Use Tomorrow #74 29:50

1M ago29:50

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Communication is being automated and taken away from us with every passing month, so how do you put people skills back on top of your radar? It’s high time to bring you an episode from the vault, which tackles exactly how to fast-track your people skills and unlock doors you never thought would open - join us on a trip back in time to discover how …

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29: Jordon King - The Secrets Of Parisian Restaurants - Portugal's Hidden Foodie Treasures & Is Pasta Carbonara In fact American? 55:45

1M ago55:45

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Today we're joined by the incredibly charming and wonderfully knowledgable Jordon Ezra King, to hear about his journey from being a trainee tailor on Saville Rowe (working for everyone from Stephen Fry to some of the most renowned gangsters in the country) to becoming a chef and working at some of London & Paris's top restaurants. Jordon is current…

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28: Mise En Place - Bar Levan Founder - Mark Gurney on; Parisian Wine Bars, Messy Nights On Mezcal & Punishing 'No Shows'! 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Today we find ourselves less than a minutes walk from Peckham station taking refuge in Bar Levan, a Parisian inspired wine bar that serves up an incredible hattrick of delights in; amazing natural wines, gorgeous french food and freshly spun vinyl tunes. We sit down with co-owner and DJ Mark Gurney over a couple of glasses of wine and sample some o…

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27: Ben Tish - Why I Walked Out on 'Bully' Marcus Wareing - Eating Raw Bacon With My Grandma & Why I'll Never Return To My Critically Acclaimed Restaurant 'Norma'! 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Today we're joined by a proper legend of the industry in multi-award winning chef and cookbook writer Ben Tish, who takes us through his remarkable career which started off in Skegness working with Jason Atherton in an unappreciated fine dining restaurant and has ended up 25 years later with him being one of the most respected chefs in the country.…

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26: Joe Laker - Bullying, Lying & Stealing - The Brutal Reality Of Working In Michelin Star Kitchens! 50:33

2M ago50:33

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We're joined today by not only one of London's hottest chefs, but also one of the most outspoken men we've ever had the pleasure of sitting down with in Joe Laker. He is the genius mind behind the much lauded 'Counter 71' in Shoreditch and has cut his teeth at some of the finest Michelin Star establishments in Europe from The Black Swan in Yorkshir…

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25: Mise En Place - Chick 'N Sours Founder David Wolanski - 'The Food Industry Is Now Driven On Hype, You Don't Have To Make Good Food Anymore'! 29:44

2M ago29:44

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We're honoured to be joined by co-founder of the multi-award winning restaurant Chick 'N Sours, that's a favourite to everyone from Usher to Pierre Koffman to Mike Skinner and beyond. We hear about his incredible journey from working for Marco Pierre White to starting his sandwich shop in Soho to meeting his now partner Ex DJ now Chef Carl Clarke a…

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Leveraging Your Superpowers with Adele Leah #73 28:43

2M ago28:43

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In most superhero stories, heroes start with no clue how to use their powers. If that’s you now, good news: it’s time to discover your powers and leverage them! One of Adele Leah’s superpowers is helping others to discover their own, and in this week’s episode of The Company Doctor Podcast, she’ll teach you the secrets to uncovering what’s hidden w…

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Sophie Wyburd - Reveals Her Favourite New Cookbook Recipes - The Magic of Working At Quo Vadis & Why She Left MOB! 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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We’re kicking off Season 2 with a new partner in Delli & the incredible Sophie Wyburd to match. Never have we had a guest bring so many incredible stories & also such infectious laughter to the pod! She takes us through her incredible culinary career: from studying at Leith’s Cooking School to working under Jeremy Lee at Quo Vadis to how she headed…

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Resilience Doesn't Equal Brilliance: Building Fortitude with Bruce Daisley #72 36:36

3M ago36:36

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What if you could pick the brains of one of the brightest minds to have been an exemplary leader at YouTube and Twitter? Bruce Daisley isn’t just all of those things - he’s also a Sunday Times bestselling author, presenter & culture coach with a view on resilience like no other. Join us for a rethink on resilience, the surprising psychology behind …

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24: Mise En Place - Tom Jackson Joins Us To Discuss His New Cookbook + The Culinary Joys of Amsterdam's Hot Vending Machines & Why's Mackerel On Every Menu? 19:56

3M ago19:56

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Today on Mise En Place we're joined by Twisted co-founder and recipe book writer Tom Jackson to discuss his awesome new book 'Cool Pasta: Reinventing The Pasta Salad', plus we hear about how he started the biggest food media company in the world. We also reveal what you should be cooking this weekend, why Amsterdam's vending machines are worth visi…

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23: Alex Jackson - The Wonders Of Working At Chez Panisse - Creating A Foodie Sensation In 'Sardine' & Why He's Leaving Noble Rot! 53:43

3M ago53:43

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Alex Jackson joins us today on the podcast to discuss his truly incredible career so far in the world of cooking and his latest cookbook; Frontières: The Food of the French Borderlands. Alex takes us through how his love for reading cookbooks had led to many failed relationships, how he was converted by Stevie Parle at The Dock Kitchen from a waite…

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22: OFFAL SPECIAL - Flora Phillips - Why She Left Selling Fine Art To Champion Offal & The Terrifying Sides Of Being A Female Butcher! 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Today we're joined by a real rock 'n' roller in Flora Phillips aka Floffal who quit her job as a fine art dealer to retrain as a butcher in order to pursue her calling as the 'saviour of offal'. Flora has taken over the mantle from Fergus Henderson to become known as the figurehead of championing offal in this country and her 'Floffal' supper clubs…

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Contenders Assemble: How to Hire the Ultimate Team #71 24:16

4M ago24:16

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When you bring on a new team member, how do you know they’re part of your ultimate team and not an expensive misstep? The pitfalls are plentiful for managers expanding their teams and trying to fulfil their vision - that’s why we’re sharing the secret sauce on avoiding such pitfalls! Join us on The Company Doctor Podcast this week to learn the bigg…

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21: Rosie MacKean - Working With Angela Hartnett - Secrets To A Successful Dinner Party & Bologna's Hidden Gems! 54:50

3M ago54:50

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What an honour it is to be joined by the Pasta Queen herself Rosie Mackean to celebrate the launch of her new cookbook ''Good Time Cooking' and to hear her fascinating stories from her time as a chef in professional kitchens. From learning how to make pasta from Angela Hartnett at Murano to cooking alongside Russel Norman in Italy to ending up in A…

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20: PIZZA SPECIAL - Gracey's - Why Everyone's Obsessed With Pizza Currently & The Secrets To An Award Winning Restaurant!! 39:40

4M ago39:40

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Today we're delighted to be joined for a 'Pizza Special' by James & Grace from the award winning 'Gracey's', who've quickly become one of the top 3 pizza places in the country alongside Crisp W1 & Vincenzos. We hear about their incredible rise to fame; from doing a pop up post lockdown to now servicing customers who've flown all the way from; Asia,…

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19: Adam Byatt - Throwing Out Celebs For Misbehaving In His Michelin Star Restaurant & Bringing Small Plates To London! 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

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Today we're joined by one of our culinary heroes in Michelin Starred Chef Adam Byatt, to discuss his incredible journey, from starting out as a 16 year old in Claridge's under the legendary tutelage of Chef John Williams to working with the iconic Philip Howard at 'The Square' to running one of the UK's finest Michelin starred restaurants. Adam is …

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18: Mise En Place - Episode 2 - How To Master The BBQ This Weekend - Where Should We Be Eating Out & Listeners Questions Answered! 19:20

4M ago19:20

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We're back for Episode 2 of Mise En Place and this week with the sunshine finally out, we're discussing all things BBQ and what are the best things to be cooking this weekend. We're also discussing a whole host of madness including; what food should you serve at your wedding and in what quantity, where are the best places to eat out to enjoy the su…

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17: Ben Lippett - How He Became The Most Recognisable Face In Food, Dodging Police in NY & Why He's Decided To Finally Leave MOB! 59:53

4M ago59:53

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From working illegally in the kitchens of a Mexican bar in Brooklyn NY to becoming one of the most lauded chefs in Melbourne to latterly evolving into one of the most recognisable faces in online 'food' - Ben Lippett has some wonderful stories. His personal account is now followed by over half a million fans and he's helped take MOB from a small st…

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16: Mise En Place - Episode 1 - The Death Of Ramen In London - Ben's Epic Northern Foodie Voyage & Why Are We So Stingy With Herbs? 22:20

4M ago22:20

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Today we bring you our first episode of ‘Mise En Place’ a short conversation between Ben and Freddy celebrating all the wonderful things going on in the foodie world this week. From Ben’s epic foodie voyage up north for his new book ‘Peckish’ to the launch of his new book with Max's Sandwich Shop (and the launch party) to discussing Fred Siriex's n…

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Eureka Moment: The Myth of Multitasking (and How to Bust It) #70 9:40

4M ago9:40

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Stop priding yourself on multitasking - it’s costing productivity and boosting stress, the complete opposite of what you want… Thankfully, there’s a simple trick to getting the best from yourself, and it’s all about the Italian name for a common fruit. Curious? Then give yourself a Eureka Moment on this week’s episode of The Company Doctor! Gary Ga…

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15: Angelica Jells - From MOB Kitchen to Michelin Star Chef! 58:53

5M ago58:53

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We're kicking off our residency in our new studio with an incredible guest in Angelica Jells who has worked at some of London's finest restaurants from Le Caprice to Sexy Fish and most recently the Michelin Starred 'Behind'. She's also known as a food creator for MOB and now runs her own fantastic page. Angelica takes us through her own crazy exper…

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BAKING SPECIAL - Kit Delamain - Why Bakers Are A Dying Breed - Working At The Oldest Organic Bakery In London & Partying With Fergus Henderson! 36:36

4M ago36:36

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Today we have a little bonus episode for you, whereby we're celebrating the wonderful bakers of this world and to do so we're joined by Kit Delamain, head baker at the oldest organic bakery in London and an ex employee of the legendary St Johns Bakery. He takes us through his incredible career so far including; the darkness of doing night shifts, w…

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