Best Scrapheap Podcasts (2025)

I am about to start an exercise programme for 13 weeks in the hope to get fitter and lose some weight. I get some expert advice before I start. Then Rhona Lloyd chats about the popularity of the women's game, injury avoidance, training regime etc. Please join me for a great show.By Mike Dilke

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Clean Energy in a Divided World: The Global Power Struggle! 31:18

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This episode was recorded live on stage at our Everything Electric Farnborough show during the panel Tariffs, Tensions & the Race to Electrify: How Global Politics Is Shaping the Clean Energy Transition. From trade barriers and protectionist policies to shifting alliances, misinformation and industrial competition, the clean energy transition is pl…

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Godfather of EVs Turns New Leaf With 'Brill' British Batteries Move & Urges UK EV Industry to Unite. 56:31

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The Godfather of EVs, Dr Andy Palmer, talks to Fully Charged Show Founder, Robert Llewellyn, about Palmer Automotive's acquisition of Brill Energy, accepting Chinese EV realities, and the need for the UK's EV industry to unite. The UK's EV industry can meet (tickets FREE) at B2B EV DAY in the Home Counties this Friday (10th October), for talks, ~10…

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Episode 50: Raising Spirits with James 57:40

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jack and Pat talk with James (Sydney Megagamers) on how he came to designing Raising Spirits, a mini-megagame based on the renowned social deduction game Blood on the Clock Tower. The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Prof Kevin Tracey, neurosurgeon and scientist, has developed a vagus nerve stimulator to help wtih rheumatoid arthritis 44:30

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Hear about an implant that is put in the neck and stimulates the vagus nerve that helps patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This really is a fascinating discussion with Prof Kevin Tracey.By Mike Dilke

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Britain's Longbow - Is This The Roadster We've Really Been Waiting For? 42:57

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In this week's episode, Imogen is joined by Daniel Davey, joint CEO of Longbow Motors. He reveals how his team of Tesla, Lucid, and BYD alumni are creating Britain's next generation of electric sports cars. Could Longbow Motors be the future of Britain's Electric Sports Car? Listen Now! 00:00 - Who are Longbow Motors? 02:00 - Speedster vs Roadster …

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Allergies Are Becoming More Of A Problem - What Can Be Done About It? 44:26

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There is a prediction that 1 in 2 people in Europe will suffer from an allergy by 2026. Can that really be true? Listen to Simone Miles and Amina Warner of Allergy UK about the issue and what can be done.By Mike Dilke

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Net Zero’s PR Problem—and How to Fix It! 45:15

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In this week’s episode Imogen talks to Ruban Yogarajah, a Sustainability Partner at FGS Global - a stakeholder strategy firm helping companies and climate groups win support for the energy transition. They discuss why enthusiasm for "net zero" is declining, the messaging crisis that is undermining the clean energy transition and the need to rebuild…

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Episode 49: Ciaran (Background Briefing) 3:18:51

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ An experiment with the rambling, longer form, Patrick sits down with Ciaran (of The Generalissimo is Dead fame) to talk about what makes a megagame designer. This is the first 'background briefing' and looks at getting a deeper un…

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How Our Genes Influence Us For Good And Bad And What We Can Do About It 35:59

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Stuart Grice of Fitness Genes provides fascinating insight into how genes affect our lives - sometimes for good and sometimes for bad.By Mike Dilke

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GM Powers Homes, Takes #1 and Sends A Message To the PM! 41:14

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Fresh off the news that Canada is winding back its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ambitions, Imogen caught up with Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada, to get his perspective on the future of the automotive industry in Canada. The conversation covers how GM's EV lineup is performing in Canada, the challenges and…

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Keeping Kids Returning To School Healthy - Then Help With Teen Acne 36:52

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The return to school nearly always produces a spate of coughs and colds etc when children mix with their classmates and bring their illnesses home. Here are some suggestions from H & B to help reduce this. Then do you have a teenager who is worried about acnes - some advice for them from a consultant dermatologist.…

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RJ Scaringe on Rivian’s Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China 57:56

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Imogen sits down with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, for an in-depth conversation about the company’s journey so far. From its ambitious beginnings to becoming a major player in the EV space. RJ shares Rivian’s founding story, the realities of manufacturing in the US under today’s complex political and economic climate, and how the company…

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Episode 48: Crossovers with Trenton and Scott 1:15:27

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jack talks with Trenton (Megagame Coalition) and Scott (West Coast Megagames, certified 'megagame crazy') to talk about the crossover event of their Gencon 2025 Megagames Deephaven and Goblin City. The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balr…

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EVs AT RISK? The trick EV industry misses to make sales surge! + FREE ticket hint. 47:21

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Is an all-electric future inevitable? Or are the evangelists in for a shock? Imogen Bhogal talks to Everything Electric CEO, and Electric Vehicles UK Founder, Dan Caesar, about what's really happening with EV sales around the world, and how the industry can accelerate the switch. For more on Electric Vehicles UK, including Cost of Driving Electric …

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Patients Know Best Is A Website That Gets Your Health Info In One Place And Can Really Help Health Outcomes 37:24

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Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli has created a method to get all out health information in one place. This includes our medical history, drugs we are on now, GP visits etc, even our latest workout results from our wearables. We talk about how he managed this, how it can be used and the health predictions it can make for us.…

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Big 'Blue' Battery? How BC HYDRO is powering a province's energy & transport? 42:29

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Imogen chats with the new President and CEO of BC Hydro, Charlotte Mitha, for an insightful conversation about the future of clean energy in British Columbia and beyond. BC Hydro delivers electricity to over five million customers across the province, an impressive 98% of it from clean energy sources, primarily thanks to their 82 hydroelectric dams…

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Popular Online Searches & How Google Tries To Supply Sensible Health Info - Then Advice For Stopping The Skinny Jab 39:11

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Hear what the most popular online searches are this summer from Matt Cooke of Google. He also talks about how they try to ensure search results provide sensible information. Then GP, Nancy Allen talks about how to safely stop using the various skinny jabs.By Mike Dilke

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Collapse or Consolidation? Does America or China hold the trump card on electric cars? 1:06:15

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Robert catches up with Elliot Richards for an in-depth discussion on the global automotive market, exploring China's growing influence, the current state of the U.S. industry, and the impact of tariffs on American manufacturers. They discuss the challenges facing the industry, recent technology advancements, and what the next few years could bring.…

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Episode 47: The Lighthouse with Dave 1:07:29

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jack talks with Dave, Sydney Megagamers, about his 2025 Megagame The Lighthouse. Check out the game (and buy it to run yourself) here: https://littlemegagames.itch.io/the-lighthouse The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by t…

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Sandy Munro on Telo, Redwood, and Ford’s Bold Play Against China’s EV Giants! 56:28

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In today’s episode, Robert is joined by Sandy Munro, a leading figure in engineering and a passionate advocate for battery electric vehicles. Together, they delve into the growing shortage of tradespeople, toolmakers, and engineers, and why attracting fresh talent into these critical fields is more urgent than ever. The conversation covers a wide r…

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Suicide Prevention For Young People 26:19

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Suicide prevention for young people with Joanna Johnson of Grassroots Suicide and Lucy Skillan from Holy Family High School.By Mike Dilke

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Bordering on Insanity? & Why Canada’s Chinese Car Dream Could Be Reality 39:15

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In this episode, Robert speaks with Glenn Garry, President of the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association in Canada. ️ They explore Canada's current position in the electric vehicle space. With a population of 42 million and over one million EVs already on the road, Canada is making steady progress, but not without its challenges. As a country closel…

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Do People Still Trust The NHS - I Talk With Emma Doughty of Slater And Gordon Lawyers 25:58

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I love the NHS - it has saved both mine and my wife's lives. However it doesn't do everything perfectly - is that a reason to lose trust in it? Listen for some information and thoughts on this.By Mike Dilke

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From Gridlock In California to Car Free In Madrid - Ben Sullins' Big Move! 1:08:24

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From car-centric California to car-free Madrid— @BenSullinsOfficial Robert Llewellyn to explore life without a car, the truth behind Spain’s blackout, and why renewables get unfairly blamed. Robert and Ben also chat grid stability, energy misinformation, public transport, and how Europe puts people first while the US still builds for cars. Plus: th…

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Zapheap, Secret Launches & Breaking Down The New EV Grant! | Everything Electric Podcast 48:07

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This week on the Everything Electric Podcast Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal sit down for a rare and relaxed behind-the-scenes chit chat. Join them for a meandering conversation about filming the pilot episode of Zapheap, super secretive EV launches in Europe, electric adventures in Canada and the big clanger - the brand new £3,7…

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Drink Spiking Is A Serious Problem Followed By An Update On Motor Neuron Disease 41:56

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Hear about the serious problem of drink spiking with DJ, Ashley James and founder fo Counter Spike, Mark Ackred. Then some important information about motor neuron disease.By Mike Dilke

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Has London Cracked the Code on Electric Vehicles?! |Everything Electric Podcast with Michael Hurwitz 56:04

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In this episode of The Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Michael Hurwitz — one of the most influential voices in clean transport and smart mobility. For over 15 years, Michael has shaped the future of transportation in the UK and beyond. He launched the UK’s national electric vehicle and driverless car programs for government, and later…

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Inside the UK’s Clean Energy Culture War – Chris Stark Explains | Everything Electric Podcast 1:12:42

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In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From building the UK’s energy dashboard to delivering on ambitious targets, Chris takes us behind the scenes of the nation’s clean power revolution. We cover …

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Hear Simon Pope From Charity 4 Paws UK About Rogue Dog Breeders & The Harm They Cause 30:45

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There are dog breeders who don't worry about the health of dogs - they just view them as a means to make money. Hear how you can help.By Mike Dilke

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The End of The Beginning For Fully Charged As Fight for Cleaner Technologies Gets Dirty... 1:03:56

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It’s been 15 years since Fully Charged first launched — and a lot has changed. In this special episode, Robert Llewellyn, Dan Caesar, and Imogen Bhogal gather in Robert’s kitchen to reflect on the journey from a YouTube side hustle to a global phenomenon. From the first EV reviews to launching 20+ events worldwide, they dive into the origins of the…

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Phase Two Trials Of A Leukemia Drug With Dr Juho Jalkanen Followed By Breakfast Decisions 37:27

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A rare form of leukemia has had a drug for treatment show success in phase two trials. Dr Jalkanen has spent a large part of his career leading up to this. Then what drives your breakfast choices?By Mike Dilke

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Can Miliband Clean Up UK Energy AND Lower Bills, Or Is Net Zero Over? | Fully Charged Show Podcast 29:01

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In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Ed Miliband, the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Miliband is on a mission to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower by 2030, aiming to cut bills, create jobs, and enhance energy security through zero-carbon electricity - despite being…