Best Stuart Draper Podcasts (2024)

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EP348: Still no Masterplan 1:16:05

4h ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Ahead of our trip to Franchiseville on Sunday, Chris Draper joins Nick and Stu to discuss the last season of Wimbledon FC, and some of his experiences working for the club whilst the spectre of the steal loomed over our heads. It was a horrible year, but what was it like to straggle that line of fan and employee? Alongside memories of a short but i…

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Nick Greer of BUILT Bars Secrets to Business Building Success 41:26

24h ago41:26

41:26

Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Nick Greer. In this captivating episode, Nick reveals how he went from being rejected three times by BYU's business school to selling his first company after eight and a half years, proving his doubters wrong. Get an intimate look at his philosophy of "protecting the base". Nick also shares vulnerable insight…

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EP347: A Special Treat 1:30:04

4d ago1:30:04

1:30:04

It's the 9yrspodcast vs Same Old Wombles crossover the world has been waiting for! Nick and Stu are joined by Adam, Matt, and Niall in the AFC Wimbledon podcast multiverse, and who knows what the repercussions of such a meeting might be. The boys talk Dons Trust Restricted Actions, ownership issues, the future of football finances, and what we want…

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Renowned Author & Former Apple & Pixar Employee Shares Secrets for Startup Success 40:17

8d ago40:17

40:17

In this week’s episode, Chris Deaver, author of "Brave Together," unveils the secret sauce behind some of the world's most innovative companies. Chris shares his experiences from Apple, where he helped transform some of Apple’s team culture. Discover how breaking free from traditional hierarchies and fostering true collaboration can lead to groundb…

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EP346: Cattle in the Marketplace 1:00:06

14d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

We're off to Franchiseland once again in a cup tie because clearly the Football Gods like mocking us. Nick and Stu ruminate on the details of our latest set-to with that lot, but also somehow manage to ruminate on a number of topics as the podcast comes close to going overboard once more. We review the 4-0 demolition of an awful Carlisle, consider …

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This Founder Raised $5.6 Million in Seed Round Seven Years After Launch 58:03

17d ago58:03

58:03

What does it take to bootstrap a startup for five years and then raise millions in funding? Shane Murphy, founder of Boostly, reveals his extraordinary journey from living frugally to revolutionizing restaurant marketing. Discover the unexpected benefits of joining Y Combinator and learn how to maintain control through multiple funding rounds. Join…

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EP345: Touch your defences 54:59

21d ago54:59

54:59

It was a relatively quiet week in the world of AFC Wimbledon, but Nick and Stu still find plenty to talk about. Chiefly, we dissect the Salford defeat, and the causes behind it. We obviously tackle, fnar, the challenge that has taken Joe Lewis out of action, and the knock-on effects of his absence, but there's also travel schedules, missed chances,…

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EdTech Entrepreneur Solving Real, Systemic Problems with Gonzalo Tudela 30:27

25d ago30:27

30:27

This week, I sat down with Gonzalo Tudela, founder of Examind, to discuss his journey to tackling academic integrity in higher education. Gonzalo offers insights into the realities of entrepreneurship in education technologies. Discover how he pivoted his approach when faced with resistance, learning valuable lessons about product positioning and u…

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EP344: Just another soul for sale 55:13

29d ago55:13

55:13

Nick and Stu return to discuss NEWS. It looks like we're all set to be back at Plough Lane in a week's time, and without the worry about international call-ups causing a postponement. Alongside that, we review the game with Newcastle, leading Nick to have a bit of a rant; discuss ownership models; ponder new transfer rules; look around League Two a…

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Entrepreneurship When You're NOT the Founder with Bryan Coy 35:13

1M ago35:13

35:13

This week we hear from Bryan Coy, President of MedCart AR, as he revolutionizes hospital crash cart training. Learn how this innovative augmented reality simulation and app is putting life-saving tools in nurses' pockets, potentially impacting thousands of code blue situations daily. Bryan shares his path to entrepreneurship, from corporate product…

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EP343: Tearing me apart like a new emotion 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

You might have heard that there was a bit of an accident at Plough Lane this week. Nick and Stu swim through the issues that the damage to the pitch has caused, from fixture postponements to ground share agreements to financial problems. We also talk about the press coverage and the fundraising drive, as well as what we've made of Newcastle's assis…

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In Startups, Age is Just a Number 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

In this week’s episode, meet Will Martin, the 22-year-old Spanish entrepreneur disrupting the B2B SaaS space with his company, Founder Video. Will shares his journey from learning English to closing his first client and reveals the power of content creation in driving sales. Discover how Will's unique approach to client retention and his passion fo…

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EP342: Cause a sensation 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

We smashed the Franchise. What else is there to say? Quite a lot actually, as Nick and Stu not only delve into the stunning 3-0 win at Plough Lane on Saturday, but also look into some very important issues elsewhere at the club: namely, The Dons Trust, and the looming decision on reducing voting rights. There's euphoria mixed with sobering realitie…

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Successful Founder Vowed to Never Be an Entrepreneur 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Step into the world of edtech entrepreneurship with Justin Hewett, the visionary founder and CEO of Flashlight Learning. Discover how he navigated the challenges of balancing a thriving business with a growing family of six children, and learn the secrets behind Flashlight Learning's remarkable impact on English language learners. Justin shares ins…

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EP341: Lee Brown 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

The clue's in the title ... Indeed, Lee Brown joins Nick and Stu on this week's show. We had a great chat about his life since leaving Wimbledon, beating, and celebrating beating, you-know-who, relegation, Ollie Palmer, Ali Al-Hamadi, Harry Pell, and life at the training ground. Lee also has a crack at My Father was a John-Joe O'Toole-maker, and se…

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Unbreakable: Ryon Hays’ Journey of Resilience 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

Ryon Hays is an incredible entrepreneur. Despite facing devastating setbacks, including losing everything multiple times, enduring physical injuries, and encountering personal betrayals, Ryon has chosen not to give up and keep trying every time. In this episode, he opens up about the lessons he's learned from his failures and the importance of unde…

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EP340: The Conversation's Good 51:06

2M ago51:06

51:06

Well this ended up being quite the podcast. What felt like a fairly low-key review of a low-key win over Fleetwood, with some discussion about a couple of stadium issues, turns on its head when Nick discovers how much we charge for matchday admission to League Two football. We actually delve into a few ticket issues this week, from the good of box …

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EP339: We start to dance 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Only one real topic of conversation this week: our fantastic victory over Premier League Ipswich Town. Nick and Stu discuss the key points of the game, including evaluating the performances of messrs Goodman, Reeves, Ogundere, Stevens, and Biler. Oh, and there's also some consternation about the reaction Ali Al-Hamadi received. A quick look back at…

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From Entrepreneur to Speech Pathologist with Sharon Soliday 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

This week on Startups With Stu, I sat down with Sharon Soliday, an entrepreneur making a difference in the offerings of speech pathologists. Sharon reveals how she grew her company to over 100 employees across six states, sharing insights on maintaining quality service at scale. Learn about her innovative approach to company values, the art of work…

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Proactive Entrepreneurship and InvestLink with Christian Durfee 46:55

2M ago46:55

46:55

Dive into the world of startup innovation with Christian Durfee, founder of InvestLink Social, as he shares his startup experiences. Discover how InvestLink Social is revolutionizing the fundraising landscape by connecting founders and investors through a unique social networking platform. Get an insider's perspective on the thriving Utah startup e…

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Tackling Bootstrapping Blunders with Kalibrate AI’s Marc LeFevre 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

In this episode of Startups with Stu, we dive deep into the topic of entrepreneurship with Marc LeFevre, founder of Kalibrate AI. Marc shares his experiences with transforming an idea into a revenue-generating business, offering insights on finding the right co-founders and navigating the challenges of bootstrapping. Host Stu Draper, a seasoned ent…

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EP338: Always room for change 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

There's a lot of noise around these Dons Trust resolutions and the call for an SGM, and it's all quite confusing. So Nick and Stu invited two of the people involved in raising the members' resolutions, Jane Lonsdale and Charles Williams, on to the podcast to offer some clarity around the issue. What are the resolutions, what do they mean, why do we…

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EP337: 'Cause you know I'm on fire 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

A good start to the season with two come-from-behind wins, with all four strikers getting off the mark. What observations did Nick and Stu make to the games with Colchester and Bromley, and what will we take forward into the rest of the month? There are also more off-the-pitch matters to think about as well though, and the push for a Dons Trust EGM…

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EP336: START THE COMMOTION 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

WE'RE HERE. After a longer-than-usual absence, Nick and Stu return - just in time for the new season too. We're discussing all the changes on and off the pitch, from Dons Trust issues to digital advertising, the transfer window to pre-season, before looking ahead to the League Two campaign and making our picks for promotion contenders and relegatio…

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EP335: The world you've created 39:11

9M ago39:11

39:11

Nick and Stu catch-up to discuss recent defeats to Ipswich and Wrexham, the postponement of the Crawley game, football finances, Reading, the trip to MK, and the signings of Ronan Curtis, John-Kymani Gordon, and, most interestingly, Joe Lewis ...

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EP334: In love with a notion 39:08

10M ago39:08

39:08

In the first episode of 2024, Nick and Stu discuss whether the loss of Ali Al-Hamadi and Omar Bugiel for a few weeks is purely full of negatives for the side, or whether there are some silver linings to the clouds. We also look at the games with Colchester and Forest Green; the rearranged date for the trip to Buckinghamshire; and the upcoming FA Cu…

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EP333: It happens to the best of us 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

The podcast returns for the final time in 2023 to review the last few games, including excellent wins over Swindon and Crawley, and a disappointing damp squib of a defeat at home to Sutton. However, Nick doesn't believe the Boxing Day loss will do us any harm in the long run - but the upcoming loss of Ali and possibly Omar to international duty is …

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EP332: Money conquers faith and love 38:54

11M ago38:54

38:54

Nick and Stu return to review the win over Ramsgate, the FA Cup Third Round draw, TV's picks for said round, the Premier League's new TV deal, and some of the ills afflicting the match-going fan, including ticket on-sale dates, digital advertising, and fixture rescheduling. There's also an ICONIC EDITION of the Aarson Sasupermatch Game, ahead of a …

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EP331: What took you so long? 39:33

11M ago39:33

39:33

Nick and Stu return to discuss the fortunes of the first team, focusing on the great win over Notts County and frustrating defeat at Gillingham. We also lament the change of date for the Crawley game, engage in an interesting edition of the Aaron Sasupermatch Game, and preview our FA Cup clash with Ramsgate.…

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EP330: Hello my friend we meet again 39:19

1y ago39:19

39:19

We're back! Sadly with a defeat to discuss, but that's only one of three in our first 15 games, and we sit comfortably 10th in the league on the road to improvement. Nick and Stu discuss the reverse at home to Accrington, but also focus on the positives of our solid start to the season. We also discuss stewarding, Morecambe, the picture in League T…

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EP329: You drive me up the wall 39:16

1y ago39:16

39:16

Another lead lost - PANIC! Or not. Why calls for the manager's head so early in the season, and with only one league defeat in eight? Nick and Stu discuss, with a keen eye on tactical detail for the draw with Crewe. We also talk minute's silences and the impending implosion of western civilisation - chiefly because of the Premier League. Strap in: …

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EP328: I need an alarm system so I know when people are creeping about 37:35

1y ago37:35

37:35

Another week of AFC Wimbledon NEWS to discuss. Macklin gone, Stewart in, DTB needing to draft another member ... oh yeah, and we have some football to talk about as well. Because, you know, at this football club, it's sometimes nice to talk about, well, football. You know the 'F' in 'AFC Wimbledon' doesn't stand for football, right? It doesn't actu…

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EP237: Don't push me aside 37:17

1y ago37:17

37:17

Well that was another interesting week in the world of AFC Wimbledon. However, Nick and Stu have no time for dwelling on certain matters, so we discuss another point away at Newport, some memories of away days of Wimbledon past, the visit of Stockport on Saturday, and Nick's ability to drop in wrestling references of varying relevance.…

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EP326: Broken down in love 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Nick and Stu revisit a winless week that feels a lot more positive than that description affords it. We come a little late (oo-er) to squeeze any the last moments of the transfer window, so we talk our new signings and departures before focusing on games with Chelsea and Forest Green. There's a bit of ranting about the daft nature of the transfer w…

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EP325: Don't you dare look back 38:50

1y ago38:50

38:50

Afternoons in Sutton don't get any better - we've all been to Sutton we know they really, really don't - than last Saturday's 3-0 win in the sunshine. Nick and Stu review some key points from the win, before looking ahead to the trip to Chelsea and what songs may or may not be sung. We also preview the Forest Green game and whether Greggs needs to …

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EP324: Could it be I'm alive after all that? 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

Nick and Stu talk through the finer points of our start to the season: the 0-0 draw with Grimsby on opening day, and the exciting finale as we beat Coventry 2-1 that has cast a really positive feel across the club. We also look at the visit of Wrexham, with a tricky game of Aaron Sasupermatch Game throw in to the mix as well.…

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EP323: The 2023-24 Season Preview Show 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

Here we go - incredibly, the ninth season preview show we have ever done. And yes, it does exactly what it says on the tin. What do we make of our new-look side, and how will we fare? How is the rest of the division shaping up? What do we consider a successful season? All that plus our BRAND NEW GAME, and Stu makes easily the boldest prediction in …

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EP322: Craig Cope 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

Head of Football Operations Craig Cope joins Nick and Stu for the first podcast of the 2023-24 season. Craig reflects on the second-half of last season, changes over the summer, training, recruitment, and motorway service stations.

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EP321: Roll the dice 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

Nick and Stu give their thoughts on this week's statement from the PLC board, touching many varied aspects of the club as they do. There's also a review of the Swindon car crash, and debate over what the start of the season looks like.

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EP320: A ghost never leaves a haunted house 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

38:58

How do you explain a team's continuing ability to drop points late in games? The honest answer is you probably don't. You can lament it, however. And perhaps laugh about it too - because if you don't, you'll cry. Anyway, Nick and Stu talk Salford and Harrogate this week, as well as JJ tweets, and our feelings on his position. We also have an intere…

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EP319: Messing with your head 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

48:50

Nick and Stu discuss first-team affairs, including the defeat to Rochdale, the plans of Craig Cope, the appointment of Andy Thorn, and whether the season is over or not. We also speak to Esther and Kerry from the Women of Wimbledon Supporters Association (WOWSA). There's then an Easter-themed edition of Jackson Five ...…

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EP318: We dropping into gear 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

Nick and Stu discuss the latest.

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EP317: Statue in the sky 37:39

1+ y ago37:39

37:39

Nick is joined by Kris Stewart, Chairman of the Dons Trust Board. They discuss the team's current predicament, Chris Gunter, Ayoub Assal, finances, and the recent furore over Trust election voting software.

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EP316: What? 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

38:57

As we continue to lose leads, Nick and Stu ask whether injuries and a lack of sub options are the reasons behind our loss of form in 2023. We also look at the online debate about the manager's position and ask whether calls for him to go are fair. Modern football, hamburgers, and Crawley Town dismissals make up the rest of our Stone Cold Steve Aust…

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EP315: And it's LIVE! 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

55:01

Nick and Stu record the podcast LIVE on Twitter Spaces, inviting contributions from the live audience. We're talking the defeat to Mansfield, Hall of Fame options, Craig Cope's role, and the upcoming trips to Doncaster and Newport - two trips with equally-weighted, but differently shaped, health warnings.…

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EP314: One in Ten 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

37:38

Nick and Stu look at where our season sits following one win in ten, and a deluge of injuries. We speak of defending set-pieces, substitutions, and entertainment value, before looking at the visit of Personsfield on Saturday, and playing a Jackson Five that takes us back to a different world (1995, to be precise).…

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EP313: When I lose my way 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

44:09

Lots of topics to squeeze in this week - and not just our hero and leader, Jay Bothroyd. We have the draw with Hartlepool to discuss, Meet the Manager, Nick's stadium tour, John Motson, and Ivor Heller. We also have a tough Jackson Five to test the grey matter ...

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EP312: I was unconscious, half asleep 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

Nick and Stu return to discuss a varied range of topics this week, in lieu of any goals. We do look at a couple of tactical points from the goalless draws with Carlisle and Northampton, but we also venture to such topics as power surges, PA decibels, referee abuse, Nathan Jones, Woolworths, HMV, and the statistically-interesting 1997-98 season. The…

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Sunday Night Live with Danny Macklin 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

AFC Wimbledon’s Managing Director, Danny Macklin joins the SNL team to discuss his 100 days at the club and takes live questions from the viewers.

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EP311: He said he missed Bliss 38:58

1+ y ago38:58

38:58

A few topics to discuss this week, but chiefly, the defeat at Leyton Orient. An unlucky defeat, but some talking points, including the options we now have within the squad. However, off the pitch, there were a couple of concerns, including tickets, and FA fines. They pale in comparison, mind, to the revelations in this week's edition of On This Sid…

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