Sound is a bit up and down with this one, so bear with us, kids. Trust me, your ears will adjust quickly. Ben’s away working on his tan, so I asked a couple of guests to help man the oars. The brilliant Buckers, who you might know from Twitter is here to talk about why I’m finding my return to the world of jobseeking a bizarre, alien landscape, and…

SUMMER SIZZLER! The Euros 2024, Will Smith, Greatest ice creams and lollies of all time, Cat flaps, Duncan Goodhew Vs Isaac Newton, and drinks from Titanic & Kentish Pip. Out of 100 people tested, 92 said after listening to Reclining Pair they experienced an immediate reduction in cider wasps. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzapro…

We’re both very old, very tired men this month, and Ben has a bit of Covid, but still we turn up at the coal face… DANCE, MONKEYS, DANCE! The big talk is all about technology, Ben is asked to take photos of his cat’s privates, I quiz him on his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers, we go topical with a look at the local newspapers, and there are posh dr…

12 Episodes in and despite all advice, no sign of slowing down. Ben explains the dangers of biscuit contamination, there's a tree that looks like Rod Stewart, we test drive my magnificent mind-bending helmet, chat about Baby Reindeer (Netflix) and there's beers from Williams Brothers brewery, Scotland. And we both miss the Northern Lights, as you'd…

This month we go to eleven. One higher. The big talk is all about music, what did jazz ever do to Johnny? Do dogs like Def Leppard? Was the boy who verbally abused Five Star on Going Live ever brought to justice? there's a harvest festival quiz where we make Ben eat eight unlabelled cans of mystery foodstuffs. And some superb beers from Renegade. G…

Second of our 2024 themed topics - WORK. Do you have the optimum work-life balance? Are you out there smashing it every day? …or are you limping breathlessly from Friday to Friday like the rest of us? Also, drinks from Sandford Orchards Cider, ATOM Beers, the quiz is titled Chair, Sausage, Helmet, and we ponder the Great Pottery Throwdown. Addition…

Back after Ben's January hiatus. In the first of our 2024 themed sections - School - we talk about trundle wheels, home-made sports kits, last day golf and dog-tod. Sadly I lost an episode at Christmas , but salvaged the quiz. We review The Holdovers, and cover Chiltern Brewery in the brand new drinks section. Big fat bonus episode because we like …

Our first Christmas. We do a deep dive into the big-box chocolates, followed by a themed quiz, and talk about lonely rabbits, sherry, advocaat, port, Ronnie O'Sullivan, The Newsreader and The Fisher King. Thanks for all your support this first year, you little smashers. Come find us for a natter on Twitter, Facebook & Bluesky, and however you liste…

Ben says "No thank you" to Walsall Scare Maze, we both say "Yes please" to the mighty Buckfast, we look at Wayne (C4), Invasion (AppleTV) and Last Voyage of The Demeter, and there's a 90s throwback string vest quiz. Terrific sense of value. 75 minutes for the price of 60. Come and find us on Twitter or Facebook to view the quiz photos & play along.…

We're wrestling with new recording equipment this month, so please bear with us. We discuss Ragnarok (Netflix), The Woman In The Wall (BBC) and The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies (BBC). There's our usual quiz, where this time we make Ben guess the flavours of some nice and nasty sweets, ahead of Halloween, and later, he turns the tabl…

We discuss Life and Beth, Barbie, Kleo, getting old, and the joys of kids being off school for the holidays. In the quiz, (you can play at home) we return to fully explore the haunting properties of quartz, and we struggle to count to eight. A new booze section replaces Ben’s Extension, and we road test a range of discount shop horrors so you don’t…

This month we cover SISU (AppleTV/Amazon), The Offer (AppleTV/Amazon) and Only Murders in The Building (Disney+). There's a Carol's Decking quiz, we talk about the paranormal qualities of quartz kitchen worktops, and life after Ben's Extension. So come in, warm yourself by our fires and throw off the shackles and stresses of modern living. Follow R…

This month we cover Winning Time, Station Eleven and White Lotus (All HBO/Sky/NowTV). There's a Pat Butcher Pâté quiz, with the newly upgraded quiz wheel, and in Ben's Extension, he unwittingly becomes an entomologist. So come in, warm yourself by our fires and throw off the shackles and stresses of modern living. Follow Reclining Pair on Twitter @…

We cover Eurovision 2023, Sprung (Prime), The Great (Prime) and The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (Netflix). There's a musical quiz, and Ben chronicles the woes of Acme glue and rubber roofs. So come in, warm yourself by our fires and throw off the shackles and stresses of modern living. Follow Reclining Pair on Twitter @RecliningPair Additional mu…

We discuss Colin From Accounts (iPlayer) , Rain Dogs (iPlayer), The Last Kingdom (Netflix), Somebody Somewhere (NowTV/Sky), and North Sea Connection (iPlayer). A Cupasoup challenge quiz populates the middle area, before we charge into a heady crescendo with potential regular feature - Ben's Extension. So come in, warm yourself by our fires and thro…

Bernadette Uzelac, Executive Officer of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce discusses her recruitment experience as Founder of People at Work. Learn how recruitment firms make the process look easy, the changing landscape of recruitment and gain tips to reference check, interview and assess candidatesBy Harvest Recruitment

We speak with Scitech Human Resources Manager, Kirrily Wesley as we explore Scitech's journey to becoming a strong reputable Perth brand. We discuss the pulling power a brand has in terms of candidate attraction and what it means to be an employer of choice. We also address the selection process, key values and how Scitech retains its staff beyond …

We speak with recruitment consultants Anna Pearson and Bronti Anderson as they share market trends in construction, mining, oil and gas and engineering sectors and recruitment insights and challenges affecting these industries.By Harvest Recruitment

Part 1 sees Maree interview CEO for The Committee for Geelong, Rebecca Casson. This is a not to be missed podcast for aspirational leaders who can learn from Rebecca’s pathway and progress to CEO.By Harvest Recruitment

Interview with Stephanie Asher. Stephanie has been referred to as the Ocean Grove Mum, a Management Consultant, Political Aspirant and Community Facilitator. In our interview she takes us on a journey, dotted with key beliefs, opinions and passions.By Harvest Recruitment

Part 3 in our series dedicated to International Women’s Day. Find out how Vicki rose up the ranks and how her commitment to her company and industry overall has led to further opportunity. Now she has arrived, learn how she inspires change in others.By Harvest Recruitment

We talk with Peter Serra, Director of Select Group a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides architectural, planning and surveying services to clients across retail, commercial, not for profit, education and residential sectors. Learn how Peter went from a one-man band in 2006 to 33 staff today across 3 locations in two States. A must “hear” po…

Guest Craig Biddiscombe discusses values and culture, what it is, why it is important, how to create a high performance culture and getting people on board and owning the culture personally. This podcast assists managers seeking to establish a culture, drive a new culture or inducting new team members on corporate culture.…

Guest Maree Harris, Director of People Empowered provides tips to assist managers develop their soft skills and best lead their employees.By Harvest Recruitment

Episode 10 – Guest – Guy McLaren, Site Manager of Chef Fresh, unpacks the start-up journey of this fresh ready made meal company and the secrets to a successful launch.By Harvest Recruitment

Maree Herath discusses why small business owners lack confidence when it comes to employing staff as she introduces her topic for the Small Business Festival “Confident Hiring”. Maree is interviewed by guest host - Leticia Hotez.By Harvest Recruitment

Guest – Fiona Lucas Founder of Socially Skilled and Director of iRespectOnLine discusses what is LinkedIn, How to Get started, Key Rules of Engagement and How to Maintain a Healthy Reputation OnLine.By Harvest Recruitment

Sam Buckby from Buckby Electrical, recently featured as the electrical team for Simon and Shannon on The Block, discusses how he handles peak periods and the importance of having the right team. Plus, we discuss the delicate topic of discrimination.By Harvest Recruitment