Best David Symonds Podcasts (2025)

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207 - Nick Symonds - Architect - MAS - Architecture Studio 28:17

10d ago28:17

28:17

In this episode of the Arete Podcast, I welcome Nick Symonds, the director of MAS, a Brisbane-based architecture studio specialising in hotels, resorts, and multi-residential projects.Nick shares insights into his company's focus, the transition from an established firm to starting his own business during COVID, and the strategic decisions that pav…

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Les Ross 1:24:30

27d ago1:24:30

1:24:30

For the past 55 years Les Ross has been one of Birmingham's most recognised radio presenters, presenting Breakfast on BRMB for over 26 years, as well as a career on BBC Radio Birmingham, Radio Tees, XTRA AM and Boom Radio. In the last episode of the season - Les sits down with Luke to reflect on the past 55 Years, from getting the bug for Radio - t…

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Vicki Blight 56:10

1M ago56:10

56:10

For the past 20 years, Vicki Blight has used her skills on the radio to the fullest - launching stations such as Heart 106 in Nottingham and Virgin Radio Pride, becoming a talk jock on Century 106 and BBC Radio Wales and presenting at National Level on BBC Radio 1. In this weeks edition, Vicki sits down with Luke to reflect on her 20 year career an…

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Peter Dickson 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Regarded as the country and the worlds most recognised Voice Over Artists, Peter Dickson has entertained the country for over five decades with his voice being recognisable on programmes including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and All Star Family Fortune, but prior to that he enjoyed a successful career on the radio, presenting shows for BBC R…

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Stuart Freeman 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

Having began his radio journey with Forces Radio, Stuart Freeman has gone onto forge an international career in the radio world, working for Swansea Sound, 2CR and Radio Essex in his native UK, but in recent years has enjoyed a 30 year career on Austrian Radio stations that include Blue Danube and FM4. In this weeks edition, Stuart sits down with L…

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Willie Morgan 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Willie Morgan began his career as a record plugger - which lead to him making contacts with many radio professionals in the industry. From this he secured positions working as a presenter for stations that included Coast AM, SuperGold, Oasis FM, Radio 106 and ever national work with BBC Radio 2. This time round Willie sits down Luke to share storie…

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Helen Mayhew 42:20

3M ago42:20

42:20

Helen Mayhew has enjoyed a career in the radio business for over 4 decades as both a presenter and producer. She has worked for stations that have included BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio 2, Classic FM and of course Jazz FM which she joined as a launch presenter in 1990. This time round, Helen joins Luke to share stories of her four deca…

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Mike Osman 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

As one of the countries most recognised impressionists and entertainers, Mike Osman fell into radio by pure accident after he impressed Richard Park at a Black Tie Function in London. This time on Radio Greats, Mike sits down with Luke to look back on his three decade career from getting the bug for radio and becoming a radio fanatic overnight, wit…

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Alan Dedicoat 1:13:52

3M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Alan Dedicoat has been one of the most recognised voices in the United Kingdom for 45 years, having cemented himself as "The Voice of Balls", "The Voice of Strictly" and the work he has done for BBC Radio 2. In this weeks Radio Greats, Dedley sits down with Luke to share stories of the past 45 years, from getting the bug for Radio. Starting out on …

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David Symonds 49:45

4M ago49:45

49:45

Having begun his Radio career in New Zealand. David Symonds has had a reputation of being a presenter who has been with stations since Day 1 of their inception. Having been part of the launch team that includes - BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio, Radio Victory, Capital Gold and Boom Radio, he has founded stations in Cyprus and France. In this weeks Radio…

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Carol Dooley 40:20

4M ago40:20

40:20

Carol Dooley has spent the last four decades in radio around the world, from Pirate Radio to National Radio and Running stations in her native Ireland and America, she has recently been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame. This time round Carol sits down with Luke to reflect on her four decade career on the wireless, from starting out …

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Howard Pearce 59:16

4M ago59:16

59:16

Howard Pearce has spent the last five decades in Radio, working for many local and National stations across the country. These have included Radio Victory, Radio 210, Radio Luxembourg, Radio 2 and Virgin 1215 AM. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Howard sits down with Luke to share stories of his past five decades - which include getting the b…

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Steve Dewitt 49:50

5M ago49:50

49:50

For nearly five decades Steve Dewitt has been the voice of Swansea. Having spent his life and career on Swansea Sound, hosting various shows before moving to BBC Radio Wales. In this weeks Radio Greats episode, Steve sits down with Luke to share his tales of the last five decades from doing odd jobs at Swansea Sound for the Programme Controller, to…

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Neil Long 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

Neil Long has enjoyed a career on the Radio lasting three decades, that have included stints on Capital Radio, Radio Essex and Radio Jackie. In this edition of Radio Greats, Neil sits down with Luke to talk about his love for the wireless, including how through a coincidence of meeting Mick Brown lead to him landing a job on Capital Radio and being…

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David Tighe 1:33:12

7M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

David Tighe has enjoyed a career of over 40 Years in the Radio Business, presenting shows for CNFM, Severn Sound, Horizon, Chiltern and TFM and also a career running station across the world, including a stint with Bauer Northern Ireland. In this weeks edition, David sits down with Luke to share the stories of his life and career on Radio, from bei…

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Paul Coia 53:19

7M ago53:19

53:19

Paul Coia was the first voice heard on Channel 4 back in November 1982, and hosted various programmes for Television, but before his television career took off - he began his career on the local station Radio Clyde. In this week's edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to share his broadcasting tales, from getting the bug for radio, how …

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Rich Clarke 55:19

8M ago55:19

55:19

Rich Clarke has been in our ears for the last three decades, presenting shows for CFM, Wyvern, Trent and Key 103. Reaching National Level with Capital and The Vodafone Big Top 40, and returning to Local radio with Heart South. In this week edition, Rich sits down with Luke and shares his stories of the wireless. From setting up a uni stations, to c…

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Steve Madden 1:31:54

8M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Steve Madden began his career as a Teacher, before joining the BBC on a Graduate Training scheme. From then on he went onto present shows for Radio 2, BBC Local Radio in Cambridge, Norfolk and Berkshire and work for BFBS and Victory Online. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to share his stories of the wireless, from l…

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Glenn Pinder 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

Glenn Pinder is one of Yorkshire's most recognised voices of the Wireless. Having Presented shows for Radio Aire and Magic 828 and worked with some of the biggest names in Radio. Today he sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades of radio, from landing a gig at Radio Aire and presenting programmes from Burley Road, moving over to Mag…

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Martin Buchanan 41:28

9M ago41:28

41:28

Martin Buchanan has been a well known voice on British Radio and TV for the past four decades, working on Radio Luxembourg, Capital Gold, BBC World Service, Magic 105.4 and BBC Radio Kent. Speaking in this weeks edition of Radio Greats, he chats to Luke about his life on the wireless, and also about TV - from work at Radio 210, to being on Musicbox…

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Rachael Hopper 1:32:20

10M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Rachael Hopper has been retired from the radio business since 2010, but before then she enjoyed a 20 year career as a presenter and producer on the GWR Network, Radio 1, Capital and Heart Radio. In this edition of Radio Greats, Rachael sits down with Luke to share her career of the wireless. From working with her Mum at BBC Radio Cumbria, to losing…

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Phil Kennedy 49:02

10M ago49:02

49:02

Phil Kennedy has spent over 40 years on the radio and has worked on some of the biggest stations including BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio and LBC. But has also enjoyed a career on Local Radio from Radio City, Red Dragon, 210FM and BBC Local Radio in London and Berkshire. Today he chats to Luke about how he got the bug for Radio. How a gig at Radio Topsh…

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Tony Fisher 1:23:19

10M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Tony Fisher has enjoyed nearly four decades on the wireless, in both presentation and management. Some of the stations have included Pennine, BBC Radio Leeds, Century, Galaxy, Wyvern and BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester. In this edition of Radio Greats, Tony shares with Luke his journey from gaining a YTS placement on Pennine and working with Paul …

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206 - Matthew Dowd - Co-Founder - Keystone Training Group 46:23

11M ago46:23

46:23

Growing any business takes skill, but growing one through strategic acquisitions takes a special kind of skill.It’s a skill that comes naturally to Matthew Dowd, CEO of Perth-based Keystone Training Group. Matthew joined me on the Arete Podcast, sharing details of the journey the growing Registered Training Organisation (RTO) has had so far.Keyston…

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Billy Butler 48:55

1y ago48:55

48:55

Billy Butler has enjoyed a career spanning six decades on radio and television. For Over 45 years he presented shows on BBC Radio Merseyside and 7 years on Radio City. He also hosted a Friday Night Show on BBC Radio 2 during 1988 until 1990. In this edition of Radio Greats, Billy sits down with Luke to look back on his broadcasting career and share…

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Randall Lee Rose 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Randall Lee Rose grew up in America and was taken in by American Radio growing up, before he moved to the UK to forge a career on stations such as Radio Caroline and Capital Gold. In this edition of Radio Greats, Randall sits down with Luke to share the stories of his career on the Radio in the UK, from getting the bug, working on Radio Caroline - …

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Neale James 1:01:00

1y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Neale James has enjoyed a 35 Years career on the radio from working across Local and National Radio, including a three year stint at BBC Radio 1. In this edition of Radio Greats, Neale sits down with Luke to look back on his career, from working under his real name of James Bartholomew at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, to working at Chiltern in the Home…

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205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global 47:13

1y ago47:13

47:13

205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global by Richard TriggsBy Richard Triggs

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204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

39:53

204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd by Richard TriggsBy Richard Triggs

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The DJ's DJ: The Roger Scott Story 1:12:27

1+ y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

For 23 Years, Roger Scott was one of the countries most recognised voice on the Radio, presenting Drivetime for Capital Radio for 15 of those years and Saturday Sequence and Scott on Sunday for BBC Radio 1. As a Radio DJ he introduced us to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and features such as The Three O' Clock Thrill and Crusin. In this special pro…

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Gary King 1:33:39

1+ y ago1:33:39

1:33:39

Gary King has enjoyed 40 years on the wireless and has worked on almost every single station in the entire country, and has reached National level with Radio Luxembourg, BBC Radio 1 and Smooth Radio. In this last of the encore series of Radio Greats, Gary joins Luke to share stories of his 40 year career, from getting the bug and how a chance of le…

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Wendy Lloyd 1:13:37

1+ y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

You may have remembered hearing Wendy Lloyd’s voice on programmes such as The Great British Menu and commercials on television, but before all that she enjoyed 18 years on Radio stations. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Wendy joins Luke to share the stories of her 18 years in the Industry, from Work Experience at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Be…

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Sybil Ruscoe 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

During the 80's and 90's Sybil Ruscoe was best known for hosting programmes on Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live. Including a successful stint as part of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show Team during 1988 and 1989 and later fronting Newbeat between 1990 and 1993. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Sybil looks back on her career from working in Newspapers, befo…

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Steve Priestley 1:08:16

1+ y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Steve Priestley has enjoyed over 30 years on the Radio from a career across the country. He has presented shows for Fox FM, BRMB, Magic 105.4 FM and The Breeze Network. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to chat about his 30 year career on the Radio, how it was his dream to work for Capital, being part of the launch te…

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Simon Ross 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

42:50

Simon Ross has enjoyed the best part of 37 Years on Radio stations around the country, from some of the successes from Rock in Preston, Capital in London and now currently Breakfast on Greatest Hits Radio. In this weeks edition Radio Greats, Rossie sits down with Luke to share some of the highlights from his 37 years career on the wireless from mov…

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Mark Forrest 1:19:38

1+ y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

For the past 38 Years, Mark Forrest has enjoyed a career on stations across the country from Radio Tees, Metro Radio, Virgin Radio, Classic FM, BBC Local Radio and Scala Radio. In this edition of Radio Greats, Mark looks back on his career from getting the bug and listening to the Radio whilst studying for his A-Levels, to starting his career on Ra…

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Paul McKenna 1:00:50

1+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Paul McKenna is better known worldwide as Hypnotist and Self Help Author, but before he started out on Stage and TV, he was a renowned Radio presenter, working for Instore, Pirate, Local and National Radio - including a brief stint on Radio 1. In the final edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to look back on his 10 Year career on the w…

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Graham Dene 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

For over 50 Years, Graham Dene has been one of the countries most recognised voices, having hosted Breakfast on Capital Radio and presented programmes for Virgin, Magic and now Boom Radio. In this weeks edition, Graham sits down with Luke to look back on his 50 Year career, from getting the bug - becoming the New Kids on the Block with Capital Radi…

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203 - Mark Burgess - CEO & Managing Director - Quickstep Holdings 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

31:36

The sky's the limit when it comes to aerospace, and ASX-listed Quickstep taking that literally. I spoke with Mark Burgess, MD and CEO, about the stellar growth the company has had in recent years, growing from a staff of 12 to 265 just on one manufacturing site alone.The company has diversified from being primarily focused on the international mili…

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Janey Lee Grace 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

For 24 Years, Janey Lee Grace was part of the successful team behind Steve Wright in the Afternoon, having previously presented shows for BBC GLR and Virgin Radio. This time round, Janey sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades on the wireless, from starting out on a Radio course, to hosting a Gospel show for GLR - how getting into …

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Simon Grundy 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

For the last 37 Years, Simon Grundy has presented shows for BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Lincs FM, CFM and currently Breakfast on Sun FM, which he has done for 25 Years. This week Simon sits down to chat to Luke about he developed the bug for Radio, how it was listening to Terry Wogan which got him inspired. What launching a station like Lincs FM was li…

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Philip Chryssikos 1:45:38

1+ y ago1:45:38

1:45:38

Philip Chryssikos has been one of the countries most recognisable News Voices on ILR for the last 30 Years, having spent most of that career working under the Capital Group. In this weeks edition Philip chats to Luke about how he always wanted to work for Capital and how he never let his dream die away, but also how he was part of the launch team w…

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Dave Sherwood 1:13:18

1+ y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Dave Sherwood has enjoyed thirty years in the Radio, from Presenting and Management - he has worked for Rock FM, Power FM, Heart 100.7, Century and Sun FM. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Dave sits down with Luke to reflect on his 30 year career, from a three hour chat with Fluff Freeman at Capital, to getting a gig with Radio Topshop, how h…

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Charlie Jordan 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Charlie Jordan has spent the best part of three decades working on Radio Stations across the country, including stints for Capital, BBC Radio 1 and Smooth Radio. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Charlie looks back on the 30 Years of Radio, from getting her first gig on Buzz FM, before making the move to London to work on Capital Radio, workin…

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John Foster 1:27:58

1+ y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

John Foster has spent the last three decades on the Wireless, working for stations that include TFM, Great Yorkshire Gold, BBC Radio Tees and even presenting National on Radio 5 Live This week John sits down with Luke to chat about the past three decades in Radio, how it was a clock radio that saw him develop the Radio Bug, how Radio Tees was the s…

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Steve Colman 1:00:09

2y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Steve Colman has enjoyed nearly 50 Years on Radio stations across the country from working on Local and National Radio's that have included Viking FM, Metro, Great Yorkshire Gold, Magic and Smooth. In this edition of Radio Greats, Steve shares his story of how he got the Radio Bug - from starting out on the Legendry UBN Radio, before making the mov…

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Paul Coyte 1:19:15

2y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

Paul Coyte has enjoyed 37 Years in the radio industry, starting from Hospital Radio - he worked his way into Instore Radio, before embarking on a career on commercial radio which included Virgin Radio and Gold. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Paul looks back on his career from cutting his teeth in Virgin Megastores, presenting Breakfast for …

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Russ Kane 48:32

2y ago48:32

48:32

For 20 Years, Russ Kane was part of the successful team behind The Capital Radio Breakfast Show, Flying 1000 Feet across London in the Flying Eye. Today Russ has become an advocate for Mental Health and co-owns a station called Mens Radio. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Russ sits down with Luke to look back on his Radio journey, from accide…

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Harriet Scott 57:51

2y ago57:51

57:51

Harriet Scott has worked in the Radio Business for the last three decades and has hosted shows for Viking, 210FM, BRMB, Virgin, Heart and Magic. In this edition of Radio Greats, Harriet chats with Luke to share her Radio journey, from getting the radio bug, how it was Al Dupree who gave her the foot in the door at Viking, where she hosted Breakfast…

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John Simons 1:21:41

2y ago1:21:41

1:21:41

For over 40 Years, John Simons has worked in both Radio Presentation and Radio Management. Presenting Shows for stations that include Radio Tees and Radio Nottingham, to forming the successful partnership with John Meyers and launching some of the most successful stations in the country. In this weeks edition Simo chats to Luke to reflect on the la…

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