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This podcast focuses on explaining the fascinating ways that science and engineering change the world around us. In each episode, we talk to leading engineers from elite-level sports like cycling and Formula 1 to some of world's top academics to understand how fluid dynamics, machine learning & supercomputing are bringing in a new era of discovery. We also hear life stories, career advice and lessons they've learnt along the way that will help you to pursue a career in science and engineering.
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The Climb Podcast with Stuart Webber and Jonathan Parramint is brought to you in association with The Summit Foundation, a charity that helps young people achieve new heights. We get to have conversations with some of the finest minds who have reached their own summit in the worlds of elite sport, the military, business, and the arts. These are not your usual stories, these are about resilience, determination and coming through difficult times. They speak to us about dealing with death, disc ...
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This episode sets the scene for upcoming discussions on AI4Science with world renowned experts on machine learning. The focus is on using machine learning to solve scientific problems, such as computational fluid dynamics, weather modeling, material design, and drug discovery. The episode introduces the concept of machine learning and its potential…
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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil interviews Dr. Chris Rumsey, Research Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center. Chris is one of the main CFD experts at NASA Langley is globally reconised as a leader in CFD, particularly for aeronautical applications. The conversation focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and turbulence mod…
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In this episode, Neil speaks to Professor Jack Dongarra, a renowned figure in the supercomputing and high-performance computing (HPC) world. He is a Professor at University of Tennessee as well as a Distinguished Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a Turing Fellow at the University of Manchester. He is the inventor of the LINPACK…
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In this episode, Neil interviews Pat Symonds, one of the most well known and respected engineers in Formula One. They discuss Pat's career in engineering, his time in Formula One, and the evolution of the sport. Pat shares insights into his early motivations, his work with different teams, and the challenges he faced. They also touch on the growth …
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In this episode I speak to Prof Juan J. Alonso on his vision of the future of computational science as well as his journey from academia to entrepreneurship - founding Luminary Cloud. He reflects on the revolutions in computational science and the different ways of developing software throughout his career. Alonso emphasizes the importance of acade…
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In this conversation, Neil interviews Dimitris Katsanis, one of the world leading experts in bike design. They discuss the UCI regulations that govern bike design for road and track racing. Dimitris explains the evolution of bike design and the role of carbon fiber and titanium in creating lightweight and aerodynamic bikes. He also talks about his …
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Summary In this episode, Neil discusses four key career questions that you should think about. He explores the pros and cons of pursuing a PhD, the path to becoming a professor, and the opportunities in the tech sector. He highlights the importance of gaining industry experience and the potential for higher salaries in the tech sector. Neil also me…
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Professor Tony Purnell discusses his journey from a passion for motor racing and engineering in his youth to founding and leading Pi Research, a company specializing in race car electronics. He shares his experiences at university, including a Kennedy Scholarship to MIT, and his early career in the motor racing industry. Tony also explains how Pi R…
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Florian Menter discusses his journey in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the development of the K-Omega SST model. He shares his experiences working at NASA Ames and the collaborative environment in the CFD community. Florian also talks about his decision to return to Germany and his role in the early days of what would be become…
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In the season finale episode, Stuart and Jonathan talk with Sir Andrew Strauss. Strauss captained the England team to a 2–1 victory in the 2009 Ashes, scoring a series total of 474 runs, more than any other player on either side and held the record for most catches by an outfield player for England. He became the ECB's Director of Cricket in 2015, …
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This week, Stuart and Jonathan chat with Jay Morton. The former SAS Operative and Two-time summiteer of Everest discusses in-depth, life in the forces, coping with the impacts of PTSD, and the challenges faced by the Elite of the Elite in the SAS. Jay also talks about his own experience of climbing Everest and offers sound advice to Stuart as his c…
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This week Stuart, Zoe and Jonathan talk with sports journalist Faye Carruthers. Faye discusses how the industry has changed over the years, her love for Luton Town FC and how self-belief is the greatest takeaway from life as a journalist. For more information on The Summit Foundation please visit our website www.thesummitfoundation.co.uk or on soci…
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On this week's Podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk with Neil Ashton. At the end of 2019, Neil had lost the drive and enthusiasm for his role as a highly successful football journalist and TV presenter, and he walked away from his career. What follows is a deeply frank account of the decisions Neil made whilst embracing the unknown, how he used fear t…
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On this week's Podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk with Les Ferdinand MBE. Sir Les describes how his struggle to break out of grassroots and lower league football gave him the desire and confidence to flourish at the top level of football not only as a player playing home and abroad for some of the world's greatest clubs and managers but now as a Dir…
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On this week’s episode of The Climb Podcast, we have one of the Premier League's greatest ever players Frank Lampard. In the second of this two-parter, listen to Frank talks openly about the passing of his Mum, meeting His future wife, his management experiences at Derby and Chelsea, and finally moving on from losing a Job. For more information on …
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On this week’s episode of The Climb Podcast, we have one of the Premier League's greatest ever players Frank Lampard. In the first of this two-part episode, listen to Frank talk about his life experiences, including his time as a player and now manager. Frank talks in detail about his career, the highs and the lows of his time at West Ham and Chels…
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This week on the podcast Stuart and Jonathan talk to Hear’Say popstar, actress and 'Dancing on Ice' champion Suzanne Shaw. Hear about how Suzanne shot to fame with Hear’Say after winning ITV’s 'Popstars' in 2000, and all the media that came with doing so. Suzanne achieved chart-topping success at just 19 years old, and her every move was documented…
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This week on the podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk to Champions League winner Paul Lambert. In the second part of a two part special, Paul discusses his exit from Norwich, life working for Aston Villa and his time with Ipswich Town, the highs and lows of being in the limelight, and how Borussia Dortmund changed his life to shape the way he is today…
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This week on the podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk to Champions League winner Paul Lambert. In the first part of a 2 part special, Paul discusses his dramatic and career-defining exit from the safety of Scottish football, what it took for him to make it in a team of champions and the moment he realised the sacrifices he needed to make to achieve wh…
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This week on the podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk to Ronnie O'Sullivan OBE. The now, Seven-time world snooker champion, who is rated by his peers as "the greatest of all time" talks with Stuart and Jonathan about the sacrifices he has to make to win, what his real passions are now that snooker has become his fallback rather than go to in his life,…
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In this week's ep... (it's a little different) Stuart is currently away on the next step of his training, climbing Cotopaxi in Ecuador, so this is a pre-record from before he left. Jonathan and Stuart discuss the lessons learned from Stuart's first climb, Mount Kilimanjaro and a winter training camp he attended earlier this year in the wilds of Sco…
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This week on the podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk to Danny Gray. Danny is the founder of War Paint for Men. Previously appearing on Dragons Den, Danny has gone on to build a successful product, but much more than that he has told his story and is helping people in so many ways. Developing the concept of JAAQ.org , an exciting new online platform t…
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In this week’s episode of The Climb Podcast with former English professional footballer David James OBE. James is fifth on the list for all-time Premier League appearances and holds the record for most penalties saved in Premier League history. He holds 53 England caps and was the goalkeeper for the Euros 2004 and the World Cup in 2010. James was a…
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Dean Holden & Danielle Nicholls In this week’s podcast, we get to talk to married couple Dean Holden and Danielle Nicholls. Danielle is an English TV presenter, radio host, model, and singer, best known for presenting on CITV. Dean is an ex-professional footballer and the current first-team assistant manager at Stoke City having previously managed …
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In this week’s we get to talk to Gary Lineker, one of England’s greatest ever strikers. Lineker made his England debut in 1984, earning 80 caps and scoring 48 goals over an eight-year international career. His international goals-to-games ratio remains one of the best for the country. His six goals in the 1986 FIFA World Cup made him the tournament…
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In this week’s episode, we get to talk to Marisa Peer, globally acclaimed therapist, bestselling author and award-winning speaker and hypnotherapist. Marisa has helped clients, including Hollywood celebrities, royalty, CEOs, and sports stars for over 30 years. Marisa Peer is the author of ‘I Am Enough’ and the creator of multi-award-winning Rapid T…
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In this week’s episode we get to talk to Delia Smith one of the UK’s best loved cooks. Delia has sold over 21 million cookery books with her first one released in 1971 HOW TO CHEAT AT COOKING. Delia and her husband Michael have been Joint majority shareholders at Norwich City Football Club for over 25 years. In the 2017 Delia received the prestigio…
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In our first episode, we talk to Rio Ferdinand, former professional footballer. Rio achieved six premier league title wins during his time at Manchester United and played 81 times for England between 1997-2011. He was a champion’s league winner and part of the squad for three FIFA World Cup tournaments. Rio is now a tv pundit for BT Sport. On the p…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Climb Podcast hosted by Stuart Webber and Jonathan Parramint in association with The Summit Foundation. We get the opportunity to speak to some of the best minds in Sport, business, entertainment, military and much more! The Climb Podcast aims to humanise our guests and talk about their experiences around mental …
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The Climb Podcast goes live on the 14th of April 2022. The Climb Podcast with Stuart Webber and Jonathan Parramint is brought to you in association with The Summit Foundation, a charity that helps young people achieve new heights. We get to have conversations with some of the finest minds who have reached their own summit in the worlds of elite spo…
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