Best Jim Hegarty Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2, Episode 13: From Ayrshire to an A-Class Football Legend, with Gordon Smith. 43:27

10d ago43:27

43:27

Gordon Smith, well known for his performances at Kilmarnock, Rangers, and Manchester City, tells his story of living the dream as a football professional.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 12: From high rise flats to broadcast journalist, with Bernard Ponsonby 50:07

28d ago50:07

50:07

Bernard Ponsonby, a high profile broadcaster, tells how he could never have dreamt as a child that one day he’d be interviewing countless Prime Ministers and every single First Minister of Scotland.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 11: From a Golfing Caddy to a Global Creative King, with Sir John Hegarty 47:02

1M ago47:02

47:02

Sir John Hegarty, one of the most prolific and respected figures in advertising takes a trip back down memory lane, reminiscing about the good old days.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 10: From Car Boot Sales to a Creative Award Winner, with James Cross 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

Sometimes life is about being in the right place at the right time, and James Cross, Founder of Meanwhile, tells me about his serendipity past which led him to become an award-winning creative.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 9: From cleaner to TV creator and producer, with Rosemary Reed 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

Rosemary Reed tells her fascinating story that changed her world from a proud cleaner to a TV Producer, mingling with the stars.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 8: From Working Class Glasgow to London Strategist, with Allan Blair 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

Working class, Allan Blair talks about his rising career, which now sees him as strategist for one of the biggest influencers in marketing, Gary Vaynerchuk of Vayner Media.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 7: From Baltimore to Global CEO boss, with Beth Ann Kaminkow 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

Beth Ann Kaminkow tells her emotional story of growing up in a single parent family and how many lessons in life set her up to become one of the most successful CEOs in advertising. * This recording was made prior to the launch of VML, through a merger of VMLY&R Commerce & Wunderman ThompsonBy Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 6: From Knightswood to Hollywood, with Ross King 52:00

3M ago52:00

52:00

Ross King, who has embraced our TV screens for over 3 decades tells his humble story, which eventually led him to Hollywood.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 5: From a kid in Kinross to the Olympic Games, with Eilidh Doyle 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

Eilidh Doyle, the most medalled Olympian in Scotland, for track and field, talks about her rise to the top with the support of her family.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 4: From a fish town to Forbes, with Russ Lidstone 53:14

3M ago53:14

53:14

Russ Lidstone shares his journey coming from a fishing town to working for and advising some of the biggest businesses in the world.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 2: From a council house in Bradford to a billion dollar business, with Lee Puri 59:00

4M ago59:00

59:00

Business entrepreneur, Lee Puri, shares his working class journey that drove him to create a billion dollar business.By Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 1: From the local park to Twickenham Stadium, with Meg Jones 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

Meg Jones, Rugby Union legend shares her very candid story of how she became elite in her sport, whilst overcoming challenges along the way.By Lynn Lester

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From a spiritual upbringing to CEO of Sakara Life, with Whitney Tingle 43:20

1y ago43:20

43:20

Whitney Tingle, CEO of Sakara Life tells what it’s like growing up in an entrepreneurial household - having everything one minute and nothing the next.By Lynn Lester

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From struggling school kid to Executive Producer and Managing Director, with Sarah Drummond 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

In this week's episode I chat with the wonderfully engaging Sarah Drummond on her journey to success as a renowned producer and champion of the film industry.By Lynn Lester

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From Camden Market to Macy’s Department Store with Wayne Hemingway 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

Wayne Hemingway, one of the most recognisable designers tells his remarkable rags to riches life story.By Lynn Lester

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From the football field to worldwide DJ, with Colin Dale 32:59

1y ago32:59

32:59

Colin Dale, ex Kiss FM presenter and DJ talks about his journey from the football field to the world of techno.By Lynn Lester

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From business studies to chief marketing officer, with Emma Springham 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

Emma Springham shares what can happen when you stumble upon something you’re good at, and how it can transform your career!By Lynn Lester

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From an Arsenal fan to creator of AFTV, with Robbie Lyle 50:15

1y ago50:15

50:15

Robbie Lyle, creator of AFTV, tells the story of how he took his football passion and turned it into a career dreamBy Lynn Lester

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From a bullied child to a Brit Awards judge, with Bee Adamic 49:50

1y ago49:50

49:50

This episode delves into the music sector as I chat with Bee Adamic, a Music PR founder, who shares her fascinating story of breaking into the sector through pure hustle and a street wise attitude.By Lynn Lester

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From a Derbyshire boy to a leader of a global marketing business, with Ian Millner 49:11

1y ago49:11

49:11

Join me this week as I talk with Ian Millner, Co-Founder of Global Marketing agency iris on how adopting a risk positive attitude, facing problems front on and nurturing the talent around you, can help to achieve global success.By Lynn Lester

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From a childhood of crime and neglect to a charity founder and digital expert, with Lisa Goodchild 51:23

1y ago51:23

51:23

Imagine living a life surrounded by poverty, drugs and crime. Lisa Goodchild, digital expert and charity ambassador, talks candidly about how her upbringing developed the hustle and determination to succeed.By Lynn Lester

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From street smart skater to global advertising supremo, with Yusuf Chuku 58:24

1y ago58:24

58:24

Joining me this week is Yusuf Chuku, born and brought up in North London, a son of Nigerian immigrant parents. Hear how Yusuf went from being a skating obsessed, Dungeons & Dragons kind of kid, to living and working in New York as the EVP of Strategy and Insights at NBCUniversal.By Lynn Lester

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From a humble upbringing to a global creative hero, with Nicky Bullard 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

This week, I talk with Nicky Bullard, one of the top creative directors and business leaders in the advertising and marketing world. She explains her journey to the top and the prejudices she faced along the way.By Lynn Lester

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From a factory in Kings Langley to a king of punk rock, with Frank Carter 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

This is the story of Frank Carter, lead singer of The Rattlesnakes, who talks me through growing up as a little boy who knew he was different, happy to stay under the radar at school. Now he is a punk star sensation, who owns that stage as he entertains tens of thousands of ‘his people’.By Lynn Lester

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From the heart of the Amazon to stardom of marketing, with Fernando Machado 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

43:37

It gives me great pleasure to share the inspiring story of one of the most famous chief marketing officers in the world. Fernando Machado talks candidly of an army family lifestyle and what it was like living in the Amazon.By Lynn Lester

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From $4 dollars per day to a billion dollar success story, with Chatri Sityodtong 1:11:07

1+ y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

This week, join me for a truly fascinating episode with Chatri Sityodtong, founder of ONE Championship, Asia's largest global sports media property. Hear from Chatri about his early life and how many of the challenges he faced growing up, have provided the motivation for the huge success he enjoys today.…

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From schoolgirl dreamer to global digital leader, with Debbie Ellison 48:37

1+ y ago48:37

48:37

For this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of spending time with a lady who is proof that no matter what your background, no matter how much the odds are stacked against you, you can challenge expectations and achieve great things. Hear from Debbie as she talks about her journey to success as Global Chief Digital Officer for one of the world’s l…

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From a North Manchester lad to a digital master and mentor, with Phil Jones 1:05:08

1+ y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the ever inspiring Phil Jones, someone who I not only admire but have known for many years. From hearing about life growing up in Manchester to how the working class values that were instilled in him, have informed and shaped a highly successful career at the forefront of digital marketing. Phil …

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From a council estate to a creative legend, with Dave Trott 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Who knew that the young boy from the rough streets of East End London, would go on to be one of the most celebrated creatives in the world? A truly inspiring chat with Dave Trott, the brilliant mind behind many of the worlds most legendary, iconic advertising campaigns.By Lynn Lester

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From a bedsit in Bristol to a billion dollar business, with Dame Mary Perkins 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

Join me as I talk with the inspiring and charming Dame Mary Perkins, Co-Founder of Specsavers. Hear how her working class roots helped her to challenge convention to build one of the biggest and respected businesses across the world!By Lynn Lester

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From the streets of Glasgow to global stardom with Jim Kerr 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

In this episode, I was privileged to talk with Jim Kerr about his childhood growing up in the gritty suburbs of Glasgow. He shares not only some of the challenges he faced in his journey to success but also how he used them to his advantage.By Lynn Lester

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From the banks of River Clyde to a super yacht in Cannes with Rankin 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In this first episode I was lucky and privileged to meet Rankin, one of the world’s most renowned photographers and cultural icons. He opens up about the working class values his parents instilled in him as a child, and how it has helped drive his life and career. A big thank you goes to Calvin and The Drum for filming the first ever episode.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jim Hegarty Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Working Class to World Class

Lynn Lester

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Season 2, Episode 13: From Ayrshire to an A-Class Football Legend, with Gordon Smith. 43:27

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Season 2, Episode 12: From high rise flats to broadcast journalist, with Bernard Ponsonby 50:07

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Season 2, Episode 11: From a Golfing Caddy to a Global Creative King, with Sir John Hegarty 47:02

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Season 2, Episode 10: From Car Boot Sales to a Creative Award Winner, with James Cross 51:05

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Season 2, Episode 9: From cleaner to TV creator and producer, with Rosemary Reed 52:24

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Season 2, Episode 8: From Working Class Glasgow to London Strategist, with Allan Blair 42:20

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Season 2, Episode 7: From Baltimore to Global CEO boss, with Beth Ann Kaminkow 56:39

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Season 2, Episode 6: From Knightswood to Hollywood, with Ross King 52:00

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Season 2, Episode 5: From a kid in Kinross to the Olympic Games, with Eilidh Doyle 46:30

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Season 2, Episode 4: From a fish town to Forbes, with Russ Lidstone 53:14

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Season 2, Episode 2: From a council house in Bradford to a billion dollar business, with Lee Puri 59:00

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Season 2, Episode 1: From the local park to Twickenham Stadium, with Meg Jones 41:30

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From a spiritual upbringing to CEO of Sakara Life, with Whitney Tingle 43:20

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From struggling school kid to Executive Producer and Managing Director, with Sarah Drummond 42:44

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From Camden Market to Macy’s Department Store with Wayne Hemingway 42:59

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From the football field to worldwide DJ, with Colin Dale 32:59

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From business studies to chief marketing officer, with Emma Springham 41:36

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From an Arsenal fan to creator of AFTV, with Robbie Lyle 50:15

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From a bullied child to a Brit Awards judge, with Bee Adamic 49:50

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From a Derbyshire boy to a leader of a global marketing business, with Ian Millner 49:11

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From a childhood of crime and neglect to a charity founder and digital expert, with Lisa Goodchild 51:23

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From street smart skater to global advertising supremo, with Yusuf Chuku 58:24

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From a humble upbringing to a global creative hero, with Nicky Bullard 50:31

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From a factory in Kings Langley to a king of punk rock, with Frank Carter 39:57

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From the heart of the Amazon to stardom of marketing, with Fernando Machado 43:37

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From $4 dollars per day to a billion dollar success story, with Chatri Sityodtong 1:11:07

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From schoolgirl dreamer to global digital leader, with Debbie Ellison 48:37

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From a North Manchester lad to a digital master and mentor, with Phil Jones 1:05:08

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From a council estate to a creative legend, with Dave Trott 1:08:14

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From a bedsit in Bristol to a billion dollar business, with Dame Mary Perkins 58:03

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From the streets of Glasgow to global stardom with Jim Kerr 1:01:16

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From the banks of River Clyde to a super yacht in Cannes with Rankin 1:04:31

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