Best ROB SYKES Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 083 – Part 1: The Northern Isles – Shetland 57:13

42m ago57:13

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The Cycling Europe Podcast travels to the most northerly islands of Britain for a week of camping, hostelling and cycling. Renowned for its wild beauty, but also its capricious weather, Andrew Sykes sets off on a ride that will stretch the entire length of the archipelago from Unst in the north to Sumburgh in the south taking time to explore the at…

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E94. Redefining Possible @ The Summer Spine Race with Chris Cope and Mel Sykes 1:00:34

3h ago1:00:34

1:00:34

It's time to talk about the Montane Summer Spine Race 2024! Those who attended this year's race will know it looked a lot like a winter one. Conditions were extremely difficult and the athletes who did well this June can quite rightly say they completed a race as tough in its own way as any January edition. Among those brave runners were Chris Cope…

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Dave Schofield on The Power of Networking and The People That Will Make Your Business Successful 45:28

7h ago45:28

45:28

Today we discuss essential skills for small business owners including strategic networking, prioritising your time, and the importance of trust. In this final episode for this Start, Build, and Grow podcast series, host Rob Lawrence interviews Dave Schofield, a seasoned professional with over 46 years of experience in various roles in the banking s…

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E93. Beautiful but Brutal | Jungle Ultra 2024 with Ben Harrison, Jemma Harding and Mark Reilly 57:22

13d ago57:22

57:22

The Jungle Ultra is Beyond the Ultimate's 5 day, 230km journey deep into the rainforests of Peru. Runners arrive in the historic city of Cusco, are escorted over the rugged Andes Mountains, and begin their journey in the Manu National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. The area is beautiful but the terrain and the climate alone g…

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Peter Basford on Building Strong Customer Relationships 34:10

1M ago34:10

34:10

Peter Basford, an experienced banking professional turned director and business coach joins host Rob Lawrence in today's podcast interview. Peter shares his experience working with others to help them grow their businesses; from his extensive background and his role in the Start Build Grow program, which supports new startups. In this chat, Peter e…

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Episode 082: Cycle Touring In Eastern Europe And The Balkans With Joanna Chmara 58:44

12d ago58:44

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Joanna Chmara is a cycle tourist from Poland. She runs the popular cycling website WobblyRide.com and has wide experience of travelling with her bike in the Balkans, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, usually as a solo cyclist. In this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast, she explains what first motivated her to set off on two wheels and why the har…

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Simon Baker on Innovating for a Sustainable Future 33:14

25d ago33:14

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In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Simon Baker, CEO and Co-founder of Hydrogenus, a startup specialising in low-carbon hydrogen projects. Simon, with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, discusses his transition from corporate multinational roles to founding a startup focused on low-carbon hydrogen projects. In our c…

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Rob Hall on Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Strategies For Business Success 34:26

1M ago34:26

34:26

In this podcast episode, Rob Hall, an experienced corporate and small business coach, discusses, with host Rob Lawrence, the common challenges, pitfalls, and mistakes entrepreneurs face. Rob emphasises the importance of distinguishing between working in the business and working on the business; highlighting that many business owners struggle with t…

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Episode 081: Cycle Touring On Shetland (& Orkney) 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

Shetland is the northernmost part of the United Kingdom, 170 km from mainland Scotland and only 220 km from the Norwegian coast. Of its 100 islands, only 15 are inhabited (by a population of just over 20,000) but according to the local tourist board, the remote archipelago “…has everything a cyclist could hope for”. Tim Sanders, Anne Lawther and Ja…

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Andy Skinner on Mastering Business Processes 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Andy Skinner, the founder of AMS Business Consultants, about the critical role of business processes. Andy, a seasoned Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, shares insights from his extensive experience in process improvement; revealing the importance of understanding and designing effective process…

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Episode 080: Cycle Touring 1970s Style – Rob Ainsley 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

Writer Rob Ainsley has cycled from Barmouth to Yarmouth because they rhyme. He’s cycled from Britain’s smallest church in Rhos to its largest church in Liverpool. He’s cycled the London Monopoly board. And he continues to amass a long list of ‘end-to-end’ country cycles. So for Rob, cycling from Morecambe to Bridlington along the Way of the Roses c…

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Nigel Sandbrook on Unlocking Small Business Potential with Personality Profiling 39:28

3M ago39:28

39:28

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews Nigel Sandbrook, a seasoned commercial banker with a 40-year career in manufacturing and banking, on the importance of effective communication, and how personality profiling can help support relationships in a small business setting. Our conversation today shares practical insights on applying p…

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Episode 079: The Cycle Touring Festival / Albania 1:03:15

3M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Most episodes of The Cycling Europe Podcast know where they are going from the outset. This episode is slightly different. We start in the English Lake District to take in the sounds of the recent Cycle Touring Festival in its new home of Coniston. We then head to India to hear from long-distance cyclist James Thomas. He lives in a coastal town in …

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Alison Beech on How Action Learning and Group Coaching Can Accelerate Your Business Growth 43:04

3M ago43:04

43:04

Alison Beech, a member of the Start Build and Grow program and the Business Growth Coaches Network, discusses with host Rob Lawrence, the value of action learning and group coaching. She explains the structured process of Action Learning, where participants share challenges and gain insights from peer feedback in a safe, non-competitive environment…

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E92. Right First Time with Rob Richardson, Brittney Stewart and Aum Gandhi 1:56:11

4M ago1:56:11

1:56:11

The Knoydart Peninsula is a serious contender for the most beautiful spot in the UK. Remote and tranquil, it's nestled in the West Highlands of Scotland, surrounded on one side by sea-lochs and stunning views across to the Isle of Skye, and on the other by a series of rugged Scottish mountains. The scenery is as beautiful as it is difficult to move…

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Justin Nevison-Grainger on Funding Your Business 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

How do you fund your early start-up business? In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence discusses with Justin Nevison-Grainger, a seasoned corporate finance expert, the importance of validating business ideas, seeking honest feedback, and understanding commercial finance for new business owners. Justin also explains funding options, including gove…

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Kat Dancey on Branding Strategies for Business Growth 43:40

4M ago43:40

43:40

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews branding expert, Kat Dancey on how branding extends beyond the visuals of an organisation to the values, culture, and customer experience. We discuss the multifaceted nature of branding in business: Kat emphasises the importance of branding from the beginning and aligning it with business operat…

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Episode 078: Le Grand Tour On A Bike Called Wanda / Andrew P. Sykes 1:11:58

5M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

In this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast, guest presenter Andrew Edwards chats to Andrew P. Sykes about his 2022 cycle around Europe and his new book - Le Grand Tour on a Bike Called Wanda - that is published on May 1st 2024.By Andrew

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Matt Sykes on Effective Strategies for Successful Selling 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lawrence interviews sales expert and author, Matt Sykes, who shares practical tips for small business owners and insights from his extensive experience in sales coaching and training. Matt shares his views on the distinctions between sales and marketing, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the value…

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Tony Lawlor on Navigating the Financial Landscape: Tips for New Business Owners 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

In this podcast episode, Tony Lawlor shares his expertise on financial management for business owners with your host, Rob Lawrence. Tony emphasises the importance of understanding finances, managing cash flow, and keeping personal and business accounts separate. Hear why it is important to create a business plan with a cash forecast and regularly r…

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Dr. Ruth Flaherty on Protecting Your Business Ideas and Assets in the Early Stages of Start-Up 41:49

5M ago41:49

41:49

In this podcast episode, host, Rob Lawrence, and guest, Dr. Ruth Flaherty, explore the crucial steps for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business. They discuss the importance of protecting intellectual property, choosing the right business structure, and understanding the legalities of trademarks and patents. Dr. Flaherty highlights the need f…

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E91. Five Days of Frost | with Alex O'Shea, Tarry Gordon-Bennett and Sia Kindberg 2:45:25

5M ago2:45:25

2:45:25

We're back in Arctic Sweden for the 2nd episode in a row, but this time we're exploring the Ice Ultra, a 5-day race across the ice and snow of Swedish Lapland. There are no skis or sledges here, but snowshoes and backpacks. Competitors carry everything but their sleeping bags and camp clothes on their backs throughout, so your ability to select and…

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E90. Montane Arctic Spine Race Pioneers with Kev Leahy and Ed Sellon 1:50:29

6M ago1:50:29

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The Montane Arctic Spine is a non-stop, 293 mile (472 km) foot race along the Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden. This race captures the full self-sufficient, expedition-style feel of the Spine Race as we know it, but transported into the bitter cold of the Arctic. This year's event was the first ever edition of this race which is the first of it's …

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Episode 077: Agathe Daudibon / Svetlana & Quentin / Seth Maltzmann 1:04:21

7M ago1:04:21

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The Cycling Europe Podcast is back and for this first episode of 2024 we have a triple-whammy of cycling-themed chats and stories. The EuroVelo network is now 26 years old but it’s not resting on its laurels. Agathe Daudibon of the European Cyclists’ Federation is the person responsible for looking after the network and developing it further. She t…

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The Final Episode 32:30

9M ago32:30

32:30

It's the final episode! We have our two last matchups between our runner-ups, Ronald Reagan v. Louis the Pious, and the championship for our grand effer-upper, Emperor Maurice v. Mark Sykes and Francois Georges-Picot. Thanks to all of our listeners! Please check out our other projects: Attack of the Final Girls https://shows.acast.com/attack-of-the…

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E89. From 0-250km | Rising to Massive Challenges with Jenny Hall 1:35:30

9M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

In this special 'extra' episode Will chats with Jenny Hall who has just returned from completing Desert Ultra 2023, her first ever ultra-distance event. Jenny is the Marketing Manager at BTU/Spine Race and she signed up to the Desert Ultra less than a year ago having never taken part in an event like it. In that short time, Jenny turned herself int…

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E88. Desert Ultra 2023 Special | Beating the Heat in Namibia 2:37:14

9M ago2:37:14

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250kms over 5 days in the oldest desert on earth in temperatures of 50°c and higher. That's the challenge that faced the athletes who travelled with BTU out to Namibia just a few weeks ago for Desert Ultra 2023. The Desert Ultra is the longest race in the Global Race Series and this year's edition was the hottest race BTU has ever hosted. In this e…

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Bonus: 2023 Year in Review 1:07:55

9M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

In this special episode, Theresa and Cody determine the biggest effer upper for 2023, going through the sordid cast of characters from episodes 27-50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 50: John Green 39:34

9M ago39:34

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On this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss the final effer upper, John Green, and the cup of Diet Coke that altered the careers of several NBA players. Podcast to recommend: History of Egypt (https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/) Sources Abrams, Jonathan. “The Malice at the Palace.” Grantland. 29 Feb 2012.

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Episode 49: Rob Hall and Scott Fischer 1:02:47

10M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

On this episode of We Effed Up, Theresa flips the script on Cody and explores the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster. Sources Boukreev, Anatoli. (1997) The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest. New York: St. Martins. Claypole, Jonty (Director); Kunzru, Hari (Presenter) (2003). Mapping Everest (TV Documentary). London: BBC Television. Krakauer, Jon. (1997) I…

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Episode 076: Tim Sanders – The Parenzana Trail / Venice to Munich 1:00:13

10M ago1:00:13

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Tim Sanders holds the accolade of being one of only two people to have attended every single Cycle Touring Festival since the event first appeared on the calendar in 2015. During this year’s event in Clitheroe he spoke to The Cycling Europe Podcast not only about the joys of the festival but also about a recent cycling journey that took him from th…

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Episode 48: Vlad Dracula 36:03

10M ago36:03

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Happy Halloween! In this spooky episode, Theresa and Cody discuss the real Dracula, Vlad III of Wallachia, and the night attack that could have toppled an empire. Podcast to recommend: The Hellenistic Age (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/) Sources Florescu, Radu. Dracula, Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times. London, UK: I’ B. Tauri…

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Episode 47: Deng Xiaoping 31:08

11M ago31:08

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On this episode, Theresa and Cody talk about one of the most infamous restrictions on personal freedoms in the modern era, China’s one-child policy, and the role it will play in China’s future. Podcast to recommend: The Explorers (https://explorerspodcast.com/) Sources Aird, John S. Slaughter of the Innocents: Coercive Birth Control in China. Washi…

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E87. For Rangers Ultra Special | Running for Ranger Welfare in Kenya 2:16:31

11M ago2:16:31

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Will and the team at BTU have recently returned from Kenya where the For Rangers Ultra was taking place. This is an absolutely unique event that offers runners the opportunity to run in East Africa’s beautiful scenery in open wildlife conservancies teaming with iconic wildlife. If the race itself weren’t awesome enough, all profits go to projects t…

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Episode 46: Mark Sykes and Francois Georges-Picot 38:26

11M ago38:26

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On this episode, Theresa and Cody explore how the British and French created the several countries in the Middle East by literally drawing random lines on a map. Podcast to recommend: The Civil War (http://civilwarpodcast.org/) Sources Barr, James. A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggles That Shaped the Middle East. New York City, NY…

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Episode 45: Ronald Reagan 45:23

12M ago45:23

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On this episode, we finally tackle the most overrated politician in American history, Ronald Reagan, and the monumental screw-up that kept a loaded gun to the world’s head up to the present day. Podcast to recommend: The Almost Forgotten (http://almostforgotten.squarespace.com/) Sources Brood, William J. Teller’s War: The Top Secret Story Behind th…

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Episode 075: Craig Fee – Cycling Into The Unknown 1:03:47

12M ago1:03:47

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In 2017, novice long-distance cyclist Craig Fee set off on a continental odyssey to cycle from London to his friend’s wedding in Florence, Italy. But had he bitten off more than he could chew? In his new book, Cycling Into The Unknown, he tells the story of the journey and in this episode of the podcast, he reflects upon the experience of setting o…

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Episode 44: Louis XVI 46:44

1y ago46:44

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On this episode, Theresa and Cody chip away at the behemoth that is the French Revolution and talk about why running away from your problems isn’t a solution. Podcast to recommend: Age of Napoleon (https://ageofnapoleon.com/) Sources Davidson, Ian. The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to Tyranny. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. Doyl…

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Episode 43: Thomas FitzStephen 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

On this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss why drinking on the job is frowned upon and the annoying naming conventions of the medieval period as they take on the White Ship disaster. Podcast to recommend: Rejects and Revolutionaries (http://americanhistorypodcast.net/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E86. Mountain Ultra Special | Racing among the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan 2:03:54

1y ago2:03:54

2:03:54

In this brand new episode, Will Roberts chats to Jon Shield and Kristina Madsen. Hear all about how they went about winning the recent Mountain Ultra, Beyond the Ultimate's inaugural race through the remote and beautiful Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan. You'll also hear from Race Director Kris King about his experience of creating and directing o…

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Episode 42: Emperor Honorious 39:13

1y ago39:13

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Yet another in the long line of incompetent Roman Emperors, Honorius, is the subject of today’s episode, as Theresa and Cody make an important announcement about the future of the show. Podcast to recommend: Passed (https://shows.acast.com/passedpod) Sources Bain, Douglas. Alaric the Goth: An Outsider’s History of the Fall of Rome. New York City, N…

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