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Dan Bradbury, the UK's highest-paid business coach, hosts this weekly podcast featuring a mix of business growth content, Q&As and interviews with high-performing, fast-growth business owners. Subscribe and review to get the latest and help others find it.
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Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

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Love banned books? Hate censorship? Same. You’re our kind of people. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we tackle a new banned book, reading it chapter by chapter and asking: What made someone clutch their pearls and scream, "BAN IT!"? (Spoiler: It’s rarely what you’d expect.) One thing is clear—the people banning these books often haven’t read them. While we uncover some eyebrow-raising momen ...
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Join Dan & Peggy as they chat with their show biz friends about those moments in life- OFF SCREEN- that shape who we are and chart new rhythms. Find God’s faithfulness in their messy and marvelous stories! DAN was Supv Producer of The Price Is Right & David Letterman.He is co-founder of the pioneering comedy team Isaac Air Freight & now serves as CEO of Mastermedia Intl. PEGGY served as adjunct instructor & media conference director at Biola University’. She is the Co-Founder of the Windride ...
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Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey. We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions. Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor. Often, it's a combination of all these challenges. I ...
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The podcast where innovation meets entrepreneurship ! Exploring all things business growth from business funding and business tax credits to conversations with leaders that have grown successful and innovative businesses !
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Rat Castle Podcast

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There’s a thousand theme park podcasts, but only one Rat Castle! Listen as a progressive panel of fans, former Cast Members, and industry insiders chat about the latest Disney and theme park news. It’s theme parks discussed without the pixie dust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If your business isn’t growing as fast as it should… If you’re constantly fixing mistakes your team “shouldn’t be making”… There’s a good chance the problem isn’t them. It’s you. In this powerful interview, I sat down with Alexis Kingsbury, founder of two successful software companies, to uncover how he broke free from the chaos, built bulletproof …
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Send us a text Ever feel like your business should be further ahead by now? In this no-fluff episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur, investor, and scale-up expert Dan Bradbury—a man who went from £109,000 in debt to multiple 7-figure business exits. We talk about: 🔥 Why most businesses are unsellable (and how to fix yours) 📉 The harsh truth about reve…
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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed even though you’ve technically delegated? You’re not alone. In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma Mills unpacks the real reason your delegation isn’t working — and what to do instead. From “phantom delegation” to the most common time-sucking traps business owners fall into, Emma shares her proven PAUSE f…
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Dr. Carla Hayden—America’s first Black woman Librarian of Congress—was just fired by Trump’s goons. So we called Jon Scieszka. Yes, that Jon Scieszka—author of The Stinky Cheese Man and the first national ambassador for young people’s literature. What followed was funny, furious, and full of heart. We talk about banned books, stupid censorship rule…
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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan continue rteading Goldstein’s Manifesto and wrestle with the mind-melting logic of 1984’s most infamous slogan: "War is peace." Jennifer proposes Big Brother might be AI (terrifying but plausible), while Dan can’t stop picturing meerkats. From fake wars to real propaganda, they explore how the Party wages war not a…
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Send us a text Ever feel like you know exactly what to do in your business—but you’re still not doing it? You’re not lazy. You don’t need another strategy. You need a shift in how you think. This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by Terry Gormley, founder of The Mindshaper Academy and creator of the life-changing course The Will to Act. Te…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 17.3 of Orwell’s 1984, where Goldstein’s manifesto outlines how perpetual war preserves power, not peace. From floating fortresses that serve no purpose to a society engineered to stay just uncomfortable enough, Jennifer and Dan unpack the twisted logic of manufactured scarcity and …
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read more of Emmanuel Goldstein’s forbidden manifesto. Enjoy (?) Orwell’s vision of endless war, oligarchical control, and labor as a weapon. From laughing at Greenland’s future to confronting the horror of how inequality is maintained, the gang wrestles with a chapter that feels a little too real. T…
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On this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan wade into the madness of Chapter 17 of 1984—where Hate Week hits its sweaty, propaganda-drenched climax. Winston works 90 hours in five days, people rewrite history in real-time, and we meet a propaganda-spewing goblin who feels suspiciously familiar. Robot is not amused. Also: jello limbs, banned pa…
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If you’re ready to put more profit in your pocket, check out ceopayraise.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Elon Musk made this move, the media called it reckless. But behind the headlines? Profits soared even as revenue dropped. Now, one of my clients has used the same principle to uncover an…
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n this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16.2 of 1984 by George Orwell. O’Brien lays out the grim reality of resistance, reminding Winston and Julia that their fight is destined to be futile—and deadly. While O’Brien’s warnings cast a shadow over the rebellion, Dan and Jennifer can’t help but feel the trap closing in. Thing…
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Send us a text Discover why knowing your true hourly rate makes delegation a no-brainer — and how to use it to free up your time and increase your income. Still doing £30, £40, £50 tasks in your £100/hour zone? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the simplest mindset shifts that’ll change how you run your business — forever. You’ll learn how …
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16 of George Orwell's 1984. O’Brien welcomes Winston and Julia into his inner sanctum, leading to tense revelations about the Brotherhood. Winston’s hopes for resistance are tested as O’Brien asks shocking, morally twisted questions, leaving the pair—and listeners—wondering whether …
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Winston remembers the moment he stole chocolate from his starving little sister—and the moment she disappeared. Jennifer calls it one of the darkest scenes in the book. Dan agrees, then spirals. Julia calls him a swine. Somewhere between the guilt and the memory, something sticks… and it might be the first time we see what Orwell means by “thoughtc…
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Send us a text What does it really take to build not one, but two £100M+ businesses—and still enjoy the ride? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma sits down with James Cole, founder of Panache Cruises and Cruise118, to unpack the bold moves, brutal setbacks, and game-changing strategies behind his incredible journey. You'll hear: -How Ja…
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Winston realizes the past has been erased—and the future might be, too. Jennifer wonders if anything even matters anymore. Dan points out that Project 2025 might not take 30 years... more like 30 months. Also: O’Brien makes a suspicious move, Julia shrugs off reality, and Robot invents the phrase meat modem. You know, just another day in dystopia. …
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Discover how I got HMRC to pay for a 5-star trip to Spain for me and my wife – and how you can too! In this video, I break down the exact strategy I used to save over £6,600 in taxes on a £5,515 business trip, legally and defensibly. As a business owner, you’re getting squeezed by rising taxes and costs in the UK. Don’t leave money on the table! He…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 13 of George Orwell’s 1984. Winston watches friends vanish, propaganda ignite, and a world of fear tighten its grip. Jennifer and Dan unpack Hate Week's full-blown hysteria, from staged outrage to creepy wax statues. And somehow, a swarm of cockroaches and a wax figure of Donald Trump ma…
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Send us a text Ever feel like you’ve tried to delegate… and it still feels like you’re doing everything yourself? In this solo episode, I’m busting the 5 biggest lies business owners believe about getting support—and sharing the truth I’ve learned from 17 years running a virtual PA agency. You'll hear: ⚡ Why delegation doesn’t save time instantly (…
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Discover how a single mum turned a struggling hair salon into a thriving business and sold it for a top-tier, all-cash deal in my latest podcast. I chat with Barbara Khattri, who reveals: - How she erased £100k in debt to build a beloved, multi-generational salon. - Culture hacks that kept her team and clients loyal for decades. - Her 6-month playb…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Winston and Julia’s secret love nest gets less romantic and more... rodent-infested. Jennifer and Dan wade through Orwell’s sensual rebellion: contraband jam, lipstick resistance, and an entire kilo of “hot bean felony.” But just when things seem safe, reality bites—literally. There are rats. And bugs. Things To List…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dig into Chapter 11.2 of 1984, where Winston and Julia lean fully into their doomed rebellion—with jam, real sugar, and a mattress that probably has bedbugs. As they debate whether pushing people off cliffs counts as progress, they also break down Orwell’s not-so-subtle misogyny, the illusion of priv…
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Send us a text Running a business. Raising a family. Living life at full tilt… If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have time to focus on my health,” this episode is for you. I’m joined by the powerhouse duo Mark and Jess Ross, founders of Lifestyle Lean, to talk about health, habits, and high performance—without the BS. We dive into: 🔥 Sustainable f…
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In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan set aside Orwell for a moment to unveil a four-part framework designed to help you stand up to groups like Moms for Liberty. From showing up at school board meetings to dismantling talking points with calm clarity, this guide is for every “Scary Book Person” who’s tired of watching public edu…
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In Chapter 11.1 of 1984, Winston and Julia’s rebellion gets complicated. Their secret meetups involve shoelace codes, bird-scented hideouts, and dodging telescreens like Olympic sprinters. Meanwhile, Julia drops a few bombshells of her own—like her year in the Party’s porn department, “Muck House.” Dan and Jennifer try to make sense of it all, from…
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Send us a text It’s a first for Focus on the Fun Stuff—and a big one. I’m joined by not one but two brilliant entrepreneurs: Mark Rose and Adam Butler. We’re getting real about growth, burnout, reinvention, and the bold moves that change everything. 💥 Adam shares what it was like to run Adam Butler Recruitment for 17 years—and the moment he realise…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unpack Chapter 10 of Orwell’s 1984, where Winston and Julia’s secret relationship takes a physical and emotional leap. From bluebells and black market butter to the political weight of pleasure, this chapter contrasts totalitarian oppression with acts of personal rebellion. Along the way, Dan shares …
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 9 of Orwell's 1984 (also known as Part Two). Sparks fly—literally and figuratively—as Winston receives a handwritten note in a government bathroom and tries to decode its meaning without peeing on it. The suspense builds as Winston navigates telescreens, paranoia, and a near-miss ca…
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Send us a text Marketing your business shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. If you’re struggling to stand out online or grow consistently, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Paul Fernandez, founder of The Growth Guys and creator of Social Pitch AI, an AI-powered tool that’s transforming small business marketing. Paul has helped countless busin…
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In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan take a break from 1984 to talk with Lindsay Schultz, owner of The Spine Bookshop in Smyrna, Tennessee. Lindsay isn’t just selling banned books—she’s giving them away for free to students who need them, dodging bigotry with boldness, and standing up to extremist attacks with a taser in one han…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 8.3 of 1984, where Winston returns to the junk shop and stumbles upon relics of a forgotten world. From an antique paperweight to a banned nursery rhyme, beauty becomes dangerous—and so does sentimentality. When a familiar girl appears on the street, Winston's illusion of safety shatt…
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Douglas Stuart author of Booker Prize winning novel Shuggie Bain chooses his favourite book - Train Dreams by Denis Johnson - a short novel encapsulating the history of America in the early 20th century through the life of a lonely man in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.He's joined by Radio 1 and The Voice Wales presenter Sian Eleri whose choi…
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Send us a text Is your business running you instead of the other way around? If you're feeling trapped in the daily grind and wondering how to create true financial and time freedom, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Christine Nicholson, a leading expert in exit planning, business growth strategy, and succession planning. But before you think,…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Winston ventures into a pub hoping to unearth truth from the lips of a prole old enough to remember the world before the Party. Instead, he gets vague memories, bladder complaints, and a pint of wallop. Jennifer and Dan spiral into a conversation about end-stage capitalism, billionaire control, and why two-liter Peps…
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In Chapter 8 of 1984, Winston skips out on mandatory fun and wanders into the “prole” section of London, where the smell of real coffee gives way to rocket bombs, severed limbs, and prole drama over lottery numbers that probably don’t exist. Dan and Jennifer reflect on solitude as rebellion, make a regrettable joke about “steamers,” and try to figu…
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EVERYONE BRAVE IS FORGIVEN by Chris Cleave, chosen by Lucy SpeedTHE HUMAN FACTOR by Graham Greene, chosen by Harriett Gilbert253 by Geoff Ryman, chosen by Sarah Mills Former Eastenders and present-day Archers actor Lucy Speed and comedian Sarah Mills talk about books set in wartime London, a 1990s underground train, and Graham Greene's MI6. Lucy's …
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Send us a text If your email marketing strategy is tired, ineffective, or – argh! – non-existent, my latest podcast episode is definitely one for you. I sat down with Kennedy, the absolute HERO of email marketing (that is actually the name of his business – go look up emailmarketingheroes!). And he had endless, fascinating insights on the underrate…
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In this episode, Jen and Dan read Chapter 7.2 of George Orwell's '1984'. They really wrestle with the big moment where Winston's mysterious evidence finally comes to light—struggling to grasp its significance. Robot, of course, instantly chimes in, making sure they know just how much smarter he thinks he is. Things To Listen For: The "Big Brother’s…
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In my latest podcast episode, Cey Sesiguzel shares his incredible journey from running a thriving video production company to bringing his passion project into cinemas across the UK. His film grossed more than Venom 3! Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Cey shares how Too Fresh Productions balanced their commercial work with their passio…
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Theme: It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature. Episode Connections Authors, stories. Murray Leinster, The Lonely Planet. Ursula K. LeGuin, “Vaster Than Empires and More Slow.” Stanislaw Lem, Solaris. Tom Godwin, “The Cold Equations.” Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game. Jack McDevitt. Robert Heinlein, “They.” Films. The Happening. TV episodes, series. That…
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This episode of Banned Camp sees Jennifer and Dan exploring Chapter 6.2 of George Orwell’s 1984. They discuss the latent power of the proles and their potential to overthrow the oppressive regime, blending in-depth analysis with their characteristic humor to unpack the themes of power, control, and rebellion. Things To Listen For: The Power of the …
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Actor Nina Sosanya and prize winning poet and writer Joelle Taylor talk favourite books with Harriett. Nina chooses Sally Jones and the False Rose by Jakob Wegelius, a children's novel with a mute gorilla engineer as its protagonist. The book appeals to Nina's love of engineering, and the city of Glasgow! Joelle nominates Booker Prize winning The S…
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Send us a text Struggling to stay on top of your week instead of drowning in distractions? Meet my PAUSE framework—your new Sunday ritual to plan like a pro, focus on what actually matters, and still make time for the fun stuff. In this episode, I’ll walk you through my simple 5-step process to stop reacting and start owning your week. Ready to dit…
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In this episode, Winston takes a trip down memory lane—unfortunately, it’s a dark alley leading to a sketchy basement. Jennifer and Dan dissect Orwell’s bleak vision of love, marriage, and the Party’s war on pleasure. Meanwhile, Jennifer develops an unexpected bond with Winston’s nervous system, Prudence has some thoughts about keeping things joyle…
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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 5 of 1984, where Winston’s world gets sweatier (thanks to Parsons), creepier (thanks to child spies), and dumber (thanks to the Ministry of Plenty’s creative accounting). The telescreens blare propaganda, Parsons proudly recounts how his kids burned a woman’s skirt for using a Big B…
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MOON TIGER by Penelope Lively, chosen by Sara CollinsNUMBER GO UP: INSIDE CRYPTO'S WILD RISE AND STAGGERING FALL by Zeke Faux, chosen by Oliver BurkemanLORD JIM AT HOME by Dinah Brooke, chosen by Harriett Gilbert "I'm writing a history of the world" - so begins the choice of novelist and broadcaster Sara Collins: Penelope Lively's Booker Prize-winn…
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Send us a text We know deadlines make goals happen but sometimes we need that extra motivation to get things done... In this episode, learn one simple tool that'll help you take control of getting that big goal done and dusted! It's not your typical goal-setting process but trust me it works for me! And I hope it works for you too! Nigel Botterill …
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Winston’s lunch break turns into a lesson in state-sponsored misery as we step into Chapter 5 of 1984. The Party’s grip tightens, and so does our growing sense of dread (and nausea) as we explore the horrors of Newspeak, the lingering stench of synthetic gin, and the joyless routine of Party-controlled meals. Meanwhile, Syme is a little too excited…
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Winston Smith has a job so dystopian it makes Fox News look subtle. His role? To take history, crumple it up, toss it in a memory hole, and replace it with whatever Big Brother feels like today. Enter: Comrade Ogilvy, a war hero so patriotic and brave that he definitely existed yesterday. Jennifer and Dan break down Orwell’s bureaucratic nightmare,…
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