Best Simon Dyer Podcasts (2024)

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Family Fun & Fundraising! Simon, Rachel, Tilly & Ted - Mr & Mrs Game + Rachel's Machu Picchu Adventure! 30:17

8h ago30:17

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In this special bonus episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by their kids, Tilly and Ted, for a fun and heartwarming family edition! This episode is all about celebrating Rachel’s upcoming fundraising trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, raising money for the incredible charity, Demelza. Rachel is leaving today to begin …

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#82 Unlocking Personality Secrets with Business Coach Alida Niehaus | DISC Profile Fun! 1:16:39

4h ago1:16:39

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Simon and Rachel Burridge welcome special guest Alida Niehaus, a renowned business coach, and DISC personality profile expert. Alida brings her wealth of knowledge to the table as she helps Simon and Rachel dive into the world of DISC profiling—a powerful tool used to understand individual behavioral patterns and personality traits.Watch as Simon a…

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#81 Vince Maple on Leading Medway Council 1:34:43

24h ago1:34:43

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Send us a text Simon and Rachel sit down with Vince Maple, the Leader of Medway Council! Vince shares his journey in local politics, his passion for improving the Medway area, and the challenges and rewards of leading the community through key decisions.Join us as we discuss his vision for the future of Medway, key community projects, and how his l…

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Rachel Kushner on Creation Lake (Booker Prize SHORTLIST 2024) 55:28

6d ago55:28

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Rachel Kushner’s fourth novel Creation Lake is a spy novel stacked with ideas. As our fast-thinking, gun-packing protagonist wends her way down to the south of France, charged—by forces unknown—with infiltrating and sowing chaos at a commune of eco-warriors, her mission leads her into exhilarating reflections on activism, on charisma, on neandertha…

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#80 Branding Masterclass with Paul Clifford of Flourish | Cherrywood Podcast 1:16:34

10d ago1:16:34

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Send us a textJoin Simon and Rachel in Episode 80 of the Cherrywood Podcast as they sit down with Paul Clifford, the Managing Director of Flourish, one of the UK's leading brand and marketing agencies. Paul shares his journey in the branding world, offering invaluable insights into creating powerful brand identities and customer-focused marketing s…

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Ferdia Lennon on Glorious Exploits 42:04

8d ago42:04

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Our guest in the writer’s studio this week is Ferdia Lennon, whose debut novel Glorious Exploits depicts the ancient world in a way readers will never have experienced it before. Set in Syracuse in 412 BC, after the catastrophic attempt by Athens to invade the city, Lampo and Gelon, two out-of-work potters, have the harebrained idea of staging a pr…

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#79 Catch-Up with Ricky Groves & Steven Arnold: #EastEnders, #Corrie, & Their UK Tour 1:25:44

15d ago1:25:44

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Send us a textIn Episode 79 of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by special guests Ricky Groves, famously known for playing Gary in EastEnders, and Steven Arnold, best known as Ashley Peacock from Coronation Street. The duo shares exciting stories from their ongoing UK holiday park tour, along with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from…

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#78 Wedding Business Growth with Karina O'Donnell | Cherrywood Podcast 1:15:05

20d ago1:15:05

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel sit down with Karina O'Donnell, a seasoned wedding business mentor and the founder of The Wedding Business Mentor. With years of experience in the wedding industry, Karina has guided countless businesses to success by sharing her expertise in marketing, client relations, and business development.Join us as Karina delv…

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Roxy Dunn on As Young As This 37:35

15d ago37:35

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Our guest this week is Roxy Dunn, whose debut novel As Young As This is a meticulous examination of the lives and loves of young women today. Told, strikingly, in the second person, it is structured by the the succession of first boys, then men in the protagonist Margot’s life, and populated by dysfunctional friends and a wisecracking, but deeply c…

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38. What’s the Deeper Meaning of Artificial Intelligence? with Joshua Shrei 58:20

22d ago58:20

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The world is abuzz with excitement and worry about Artifical IntelligenceI and the human future. Perhaps the best exploration I’ve heard of AI comes not from a technological or social point of view, but from a mythological one. What is the deeper meaning of humans creating something that might eclipse them in the future? Why are we driven to do thi…

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#77 Catch-up from Athens, Greece 20:54

19d ago20:54

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Send us a textWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#We…

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#76 Chelsea from Chelsea Buns: Mastering Wedding Cakes in Maidstone 1:07:16

25d ago1:07:16

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel chat with Chelsea, the creative force behind Chelsea Buns in Maidstone, Kent! 🍰🎂Chelsea's expertise in crafting stunning and delicious wedding cakes has made her a sought-after vendor in the wedding industry. Discover how Chelsea started her journey from baking at home to establishing a successful cake-making business…

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Poetry: Ishion Hutchinson reads from and discusses School of Instructions 47:31

22d ago47:31

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School of Instructions, the latest work by Ishion Hutchinson, draws from the time he spent in the archive of the Imperial War Museum, to foreground the experience—brutal, significant, but long overlooked—of West Indian volunteers in the First World War. This book length poem is a sensorial voyage into the convoys, garrisons and trenches of the Midd…

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#75 Navigating Business Waters: Boating Chandlery & Accounting with Scott Baillie 1:27:53

29d ago1:27:53

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel Burridge have an insightful conversation with Scott Baillie, the multifaceted entrepreneur behind several successful ventures, including Pirates Cave Chandlery, Professional Trust Group (Accountants), and Anode Outlet. Scott shares his journey of balancing and managing multiple businesses, offering valuable insights i…

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#74 "The Stock Doctor" Vladimir Zabnin on Market Insights and Whisky Tales 1:06:36

1M ago1:06:36

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel welcome the distinguished Vladimir Zabnin, also known as "The Stock Doctor." Traveling down from Scotland to Kent, Vladimir shares his expertise on stock market strategies and the nuances of financial health that have earned him his notable moniker. As an added bonus, this episode dives into Vladimir's passion for whi…

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Michael Donkor on Grow Where They Fall 1:00:38

30d ago1:00:38

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This week’s guest is Michael Donkor whose new novel Grow Where They Fall is a meticulous and tender exploration of two formative moments in the life of one Kwame Akromah, twenty years apart. Kwame is Black, Gay, British of Ghanian descent, a dedicated teacher, a dependable friend—character traits and conditions of life that weave around each other …

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#73 Wedding Etiquette Tips: Plus Ones, Kids, Cancellations & More! | Cherrywood Podcast 48:22

1M ago48:22

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Send us a textJoin Simon and Rachel on the Cherrywood Podcast as they delve into the intricacies of wedding etiquette! In this episode, they tackle hot topics such as:Should you allow last-minute plus ones?Deciding which children should be invited to your wedding.Handling last-minute cancellations.And much more!Tune in for some insightful discussio…

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#72 Gary Philips on Solar Power & Home Security 1:31:09

1M ago1:31:09

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel welcome Gary Philips, the innovative mind behind BA Security and Eco Energy Install. 🌟Join us as Gary shares his remarkable journey from his early days as a salesman to leading two cutting-edge companies in the fields of home security and renewable energy. 🚀Key Highlights:Gary’s Career Journey: Learn about Gary’s path…

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Writing Against Normality, with Samanta Schweblin 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

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The seven stories in Samanta Schweblin’s Seven Empty Houses are not just about houses—how they contain us, how they constrain us—but are also about the families compressed in them, the objects stored in them, the neighbours that circle them…and the trauma that has soaked into their walls over years past, and that is now seeping slowly out, poisonin…

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#71 Interview with #RubbishSnooker: Kieran Poole's Mission to Tackle Litter with Art! 1:09:20

1M ago1:09:20

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Send us a textJoin us on the Cherrywood Podcast as we sit down with Kieran Poole, the creative mind behind #RubbishSnooker. Kieran is transforming litter into art to raise awareness about the environmental impact of waste in Britain. From his unique art pieces made from bottle tops to his comedic background, Kieran shares his journey and his missio…

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#70 Supporting Small Businesses: Chat with Rachel Barham from the Federation of Small Businesses 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel chat with Rachel Barham from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to explore her inspiring journey from pizza seller to a leading advocate for small businesses! 🍕📈Rachel Barham shares how her diverse career path, including stints as an estate agent and pizza seller, shaped her understanding of small businesses and…

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Parenting in the age of AI, with Helen Phillips 52:34

2M ago52:34

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So much has been written about the imminent transformation that Artificial Intelligence will bring to our world. But it is often hard to get much of a sense of what that will mean on a personal level—for our work, for our leisure and, perhaps most importantly of all, for our families. What improvements will result? What new tensions will arise? Wha…

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37. Vital People Vitalize: Renewing Ourselves and Others at Work with Tami Simon 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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In this episode we are going share a conversation hosted by Tami Simon, the visionary founder of the media company Sounds True and Co-creator of the Inner MBA, where I’m one of the lead faculty members. We explore the nervous system, the Green Zone model, how to create supportive environments and why trauma healing is an essential element to being …

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#69 Inside the World of #VRCRICKETGUY – Internet Fame, Classic Games, & More! 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

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Send us a textHosts Simon and Rachel chat with internet sensation VRCRICKETGUY, known for his engaging content and vibrant online presence. Join us as we explore his journey to internet stardom, delve into his fascinating past jobs, and take a nostalgic trip through classic games and computers that influenced his passion for technology and gaming.V…

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#68 Ai Tech, Present and Future with Jesse of Arc Technologies 1:24:06

2M ago1:24:06

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel speak with Jesse Ebbet, founder of Arc Technologies based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Jesse shares his personal story of growing up in Canada and his career in construction, which was dramatically altered by a serious accident on a building site. This life-changing event led Jesse to develop the idea for Ar…

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Creating Life from Art, with Catherine Lacey 58:12

2M ago58:12

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We recently welcomed Catherine Lacey to the bookshop to discuss her vertiginous latest novel Biography of X. Ostensibly the quest of a journalist, C.M. Lucca, to discover more about the life of her late wife—an artist who went by many names, but who she knew only as X—it quickly becomes clear that, in Biography of X, it’s not just one life being ca…

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#67 New Podcast Sign, Listener Questions, & Spooky Ghost Photo! 27:13

2M ago27:13

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel bring you an exciting and spooky installment packed with listener interactions, intriguing revelations, and a touch of the supernatural.🪚 A Shiny New Sign by Bond CarpentryFirst off, Simon and Rachel are thrilled to show off their brand-new podcast sign, expertly crafted by the talented Graham Bond of Bond Carpentry. …

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#66 From Struggles to Success: Tutu Akinyede’s Journey with Tecnis Academy 47:12

2M ago47:12

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Send us a textSimon and Rachel have an enlightening conversation with Tutu Akinyede, the visionary founder of Tecnis Academy. Tutu opens up about her early struggles, detailing how she faced the daunting challenge of feeding her family while also nurturing her dream of starting a business. She recounts the pivotal moment when the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Paul Murray on The Bee Sting 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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Set in small-town, post-crash Ireland, The Bee Sting follows the Barnes family—Dickie, Imelda, Cass and PJ—as the fabric of their lives first frays at the edges, then begins to unravel completely. The Barnes’ are endearing, and complex, and funny, and infuriating… In short, one of the most realistic and memorable portrayals of a family you’ll find …

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#65 LKG Trio Unveils “Icarus” and Music Video Brainstorm with Simon & Kelly Burrows 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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Send us a text🎶 Episode 55 of the Cherrywood Podcast brings an exciting musical twist! 🎶Join us as the LKG Trio—featuring band members Ben, Bex, and Leo—returns to discuss their latest single “Icarus”. Dive into the creative process behind this electrifying track and get an exclusive look into the brainstorming session for the upcoming music video,…

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#64 Grantley Lynch: From Caregiving to Tech Solutions & Flying Planes 1:17:47

2M ago1:17:47

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Send us a textWelcome to another episode of the Cherrywood Podcast with your hosts Simon and Rachel! This time, we have the pleasure of speaking with Grantley Lynch, the visionary owner of Right at Home Medway and Connect by Tech. Grantley brings a unique perspective on caregiving and technology, with stories that will inspire and inform.Right at H…

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#63 Sitcom Writer Robert Rivett on ‘Dusty,’ Stand-Up, & RWF! 🎭 1:44:22

3M ago1:44:22

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Send us a text🎬 In Episode 63 of the Cherrywood Podcast, hosts Simon and Rachel Burridge sit down with the brilliantly funny Robert Rivett! 🎬Robert Rivett, the comedic genius behind the sitcom pilot "Dusty", opens up about his diverse journey:Comedy Roots: Robert shares hilarious stories from his stand-up comedy days and how his struggles in school…

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