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Learn to sell, find your first paying customers and grow a successful business. An interview series for (technical) founders who are fed up of building products nobody wants to buy... Your host, Louis Nicholls, interviews the best founders and salespeople out there. You'll learn how they found their first customers and grew successful businesses. With a focus on actionable insights from every area of sales.
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Discover how the best media brands and solo operators are winning at newsletter growth & monetization. Hosted by SparkLoop's cofounder Louis Nicholls and SparkLoop's newsletter nerd, Dylan Redekop—we take you behind the scenes and share the strategies, trends, and tactics you need to know to build your email audience and revenue. Featuring exclusive interviews with the smartest media experts and operators out there today. Including from the Hustle, Morning Brew, Workweek, The Pour Over, and ...
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Extra-Ordinary People is a podcast that explores life’s most significant but often unspoken challenges. Hosted by Rosie Gill-Moss, each episode covers a range of important topics—neurodiversity, addiction recovery, mental health, bereavement, parenting, and peri-menopause—providing a space for honest and reflective conversations. Rosie, who built her reputation with Widowed AF, brings both personal insight and empathy to the table, guiding guests through meaningful discussions that are real, ...
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The Cosmic Shambles Network

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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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In this episode, I talk to the comedian, LOGAN MURRAY. Murray is a superb established comedian who is infamous for running comedy workshops. The courses include teaching stand-up comedy, writing comedy and improvisation. His luminaries include Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert and Osho and many more. Murray is also a writer and actor making many appearance…
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"Did you know that hormone changes don’t just affect women’s bodies—they impact emotions, relationships, and overall health in ways many people don’t fully understand?" In this episode of Extra-Ordinary People, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Dr. Louise Newson, an ward-winning doctor, educator, and author and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Tas…
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In this episode, I talk to the son of a comic legend, GARY MORECAMBE. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise are Britain’s favourite comedy act, and they are the reason why my blog and podcast exist. It was an honour and a privilege talking to Eric’s son about the career of these two extraordinary comic geniuses, renowned by many of today’s comedians. Thank…
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In this episode, I talk to the amazing comedian, PHIL NICHOL Comedian, actor, writer, musician, podcaster, and director, Nichol is a man of many talents. As a comic, he has reduced me to tears of laughter on many occasions. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and UK comedy circuit, Nichol’s style of comedy is outrageous, unhinged, unexpected…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALEXANDER BENNETT. Regularly appearing on the UK comedy circuit, Alexander Bennett’s comedy is intelligent, obscene, murky, meaningless and exceptionally funny. He has filmed several stand-up specials and has his own podcast with fellow comedian, Andy Barr entitled Born Yesterday (www.shows.acast.c…
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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND. Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate. I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW. The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch. I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, …
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS. Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines. I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you …
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In this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Dan Clark, founder of MindJam, a unique mentoring service that uses video games to support neurodivergent children. Dan shares how gaming can help kids manage anxiety, trauma, and autistic burnout, and how it builds trust and emotional resilience. Through MindJam, children who struggle in traditional set…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON. Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage. Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life. I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amu…
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In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL. Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years. Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular. With …
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL. James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer. He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and excepti…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN. Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was c…
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In this episode of Extra-Ordinary People, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Vicky Chadwick, a widow who turned to alcohol to cope with the devastating loss of her husband to COVID-19. Vicky shares how she navigated the dark depths of grief and addiction, and how she made the life-changing decision to become sober. Together, they explore the role of alcoh…
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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE. Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer. He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer. Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he …
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, RED RICHARDSON. The comedian Red Richardson is the son of director and screenwriter Peter Richardson of The Comic Strip fame. Known for his hysterically funny jittery side full of angst, Richardson has a wonderful delivery and presence on stage. His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows Seeing Red in 201…
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In this episode of Extra-Ordinary People, Rosie Gill-Moss sits down with Instagram influencer, author, and mental health advocate Cat Sims. They talk openly about the challenges of motherhood, navigating sobriety, and living with ADHD. Cat shares her journey from dealing with “mummy wine culture” to embracing sobriety, as well as the reality of bei…
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In this episode of Extra-Ordinary People, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Juliana Nichol, a special educational needs (SEN) expert with over 30 years of experience. Together, they discuss the complexities of the education system, particularly for children with neurodiversity and additional needs. Juliana shares her insights on how schools handle specia…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Josh Spector—marketing st…
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In this premiere episode of Extra-Ordinary People, host Rosie Gill-Moss shares her personal journey through widowhood, motherhood, and being diagnosed as neurodivergent. Rosie reflects on how these life-changing events have shaped her perspective and inspired the creation of this podcast. She opens up about perimenopause, mental health, and recover…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Gunnar Holm of Grow Joy, …
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Gunnar Holm of Grow Joy, …
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sneddon of Naptown S…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. In this episode, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Alex Brogan of …
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In this week's episode of the Send & Grow podcast, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Jeremy Enns, the bearded brains behind the Scrappy Podcasting newsletter and Podcast Marketing Academy. Jeremy is not just a podcast marketing expert; he's a master at intertwining the worlds of newsletters and podcasts to create a unique blend of content th…
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In this episode, I talk to the great musician and comedian, TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN. Tony De Meur’s alter ego is Ronnie Golden, a British singer, guitarist and comedian. In 1975, he was founder of the new-wave band The Fabulous Poodles. From the early 80s he has made numerous appearances on the London comedy circuit. Golden also fronts the S…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of Who Sponsors Stuff. In this episode, Dylan, Ryan & Jesse discus…
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW. Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories. She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Fin…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Noor Chopra. Noor writes the Touristy newsletter: "quick bites on Business, Tech and the Futu…
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS. Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent. I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headli…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Chenell Basilio. Chenell writes the popular Growth In Reverse newsletter. Since publishing he…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tarzan Kay. Tarzan has written a weekly newsletter to her email list for over 7 years. In that time, she went from making $15,000/yr as a piano teacher to over $2M a few years later. But the success wasn't all it was cracked up to be. She's s…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tom Alder of Strategy Breakdowns — a weekly newsletter diving into . Tom recently quit his job at Atlassian to go *all in* on Strategy Breakdowns—a big gamble for many, but with a LinkedIn audience of over 75k followers, Tom has increased his…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS. Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021. He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented com…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Yong-Soo Chung, the visionary behind First Class Founders – a cutting-edge platform designed to intertwine the creative and entrepreneurial spirits. Yong-Soo, a serial entrepreneur, has embarked on a journey from owning several businesses to …
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In this episode, I talk to the actor, writer and journalist, KATE COPSTICK. Copstick is one of the best-known comedy critics and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was a Perrier Comedy Award judge in 2003 and 2004. She was also a Malcolm Hardee Award Judge from 2008 to 2015 and she is a regular critic to The Scotsman newspaper. Thank you so much…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tyler Parker & Colton Sakamoto, the co-founders of Office Party, a free 2x-weekly newsletter that's a curated guide for career advancement, tackling everything from job market trends to the impact of AI on employment. Colton and Tyler's partn…
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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KATE MARTIN. Martin is an absolute natural on-stage and an exceptionally funny comedian. A brilliant and highly energetic storyteller with razor-sharp punchlines and observations, she can easily command a room generating waves of laughter, and regularly headlines at comedy clubs. I have seen Martin…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Bill "Doc" Kerr, founder of Open Source CEO, a weekly newsletter helping founders, investors, and leaders in tech who want to outperform the competition. Bill's journey as the founder of Open Source CEO offers a unique perspective on newslett…
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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK OLVER. Stand-up comedian Olver is a very popular headliner act and compere and has been promoting and performing comedy in Bristol since 1998. From Edinburgh Fringe solo shows to warming-up the audience for TV’s Deal or No Deal, he has a wealth of experience, jokes, and material. He is an extr…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with LeQwane Lynch, founder of Alerts Daily, a daily newsletter he started, scaled, and sold in under a year. In this episode, Dylan & LeQwane discuss… The Rapid Growth of Alerts Daily: LeQwane shares how he leveraged a private community & social …
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Kate McGann A Finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in 2019 and the South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, McGann deserves every success. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Kate McGann Links: Facebook: www.face…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Anthony Castrio of the Bot Eat Brain newsletter. Anthony launched Bot Eat Brain (BEB) in Sept. '22 alongside his full-time project, Indie Worldwide. Despite BEB being a side project, Anthony earned over $50k in revenues for 2023 and scaled gr…
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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, Alex Hylton. Based in the East Midlands, Hylton is an exceptionally funny comedian with a very likeable, and self-effacing stage persona. He is the monthly compere at 45 West Comedy Club in Leicester and has been in the finals, and won many comedy competitions, including best show at the Leicester …
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Dan Barry of the Revenews newsletter. Dan has managed brand partnerships for major media businesses like Finimize and The Daily Upside where he was responsible for bringing in over $3M in ad sales revenue in just over 3 years. In this episode…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Amanda Goetz of the Life's a Game newsletter. Amanda's journey in the newsletter world is as fascinating as it is instructive. From her experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship to finding her unique voice in the newsletter space, she sha…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, podcast host Dylan Redekop sits down with Tiffany Uman, a career coach and workplace expert, and the creator of the Peak Performers newsletter. With her Peak Performers newsletter, Tiffany channels her wealth of experience from her time at L'Oreal into empowering others in their…
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Welcome to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. Today, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Brad Barrett, co-founder of ChooseFI, to explore the pivotal role of newsletters in the journey of content creation and community building. Brad shares his rich journey from modest beginnings with a personal finance blog to the monumental success …
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Sam Klemens of The Rollup, a unique and irreverent newsletter about finance. Sam started The Rollup less than a year ago. In its short existence, The Rollup has garnered over 14k subscribers and now makes enough revenue for Sam to devote his …
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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, writer and rapper, Joe Jacobs. Based in London, Jacobs’ style is to mix the comedy with rap. He has been seen and heard on amongst others, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and gained millions of online views. Apart from stand-up comedy, he is also known as Jester Jacobs and has been releasing steady music sinc…
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