Best W4 Podcast Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing 31:39

3d ago31:39

31:39

Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing 🚦 This week, we’re going full throttle into the world of Formula One with Rob Statham and Jake Smith from The Events House, the creative minds behind some of the most memorable fan zone activations on the global F1 calendar. From setting up Giant Jenga at loc…

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Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola 43:18

3d ago43:18

43:18

Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola On this episode of 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul dissect a potentially decisive moment in the 2025 drivers title race, as Max Verstappen reasserts his dominance with a clinical win at Imola. 💥 It started with that lunge - Verstappen's audacious dive on Piastri into Turn 1 set the tone and relea…

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Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola 37:08

10d ago37:08

37:08

Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola 🎙️ This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick, Paul & Jad unpack the psychological warfare, paddock politics and cheeky innovation behind McLaren’s rise to the top as F1 enters its critical European leg. 🧠 McLaren’s not just fast - they’re smart. Stap in as Jad gets all technical discussing McLaren's sneaky…

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Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise 30:20

18d ago30:20

30:20

Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick is joined by Grandprix247 editor and unabashed 'tifosi', Jad Mallak, as they dive into a wild Miami Grand Prix weekend that served up one of the most chaotic sprint races in F1 history—followed by a McLaren whitewash no one could ignore. 🌧️ Fr…

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Attack of the Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities 39:34

22d ago39:34

39:34

Attack Of The Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities 🎙️ Racing Realities & Ruthless Champions – This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick and Paul are joined by rising F3 star Hugh Barter for a no-nonsense look at what it really takes to make it in motorsport. 💰 £5 million. That’s the price tag Hugh drops for a proper shot at F3 and F2. It’s…

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Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One 40:25

1M ago40:25

40:25

Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One 🏁 Jeddah Masterclass! On this week’s Two Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco are joinded by Grandprix247.com editor Jad Mallak and break down a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that may have just reshaped the championship narrative. 🧡 "Oscar Piastri was untouchable"…

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Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis 25:31

1M ago25:31

25:31

Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis 🏎️ Jeddah Jitters! This week the 2 Soft Compounds team is revved up as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia with the balance of power shifting before our eyes. Hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco discuss McLaren’s rise as Red Bull stumbles into the kind of meltdown Jos Verstappen warned about a …

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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution What happens when a young Emirati decides to ditch his conventional career path and dive headfirst into the high-flying world of professional wrestling? This week on EventNewsDXB, we're talking to Mohammed Al Shehhi, known to fans as "Shaheen" (Arabic for falcon), …

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Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels! 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels! This week on 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco are joined by Grandprix247 editor, Jad Mallak, as they unpack the race that blew the title fight wide open and tear into everything from McLaren’s rising power to Red Bull’s unraveling. 🏁 There's united opinion in the studio …

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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO In this episode, Paul Berger, CEO of Arena Events Group, shares his journey from the advertising world of 1990s Dubai to leading one of the world’s premier event infrastructure companies. From launching the city’s first indoor karting facility to developing Dubai Autodrome and scaling Arena …

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F1's Desert Showdown: Bahrain’s Benchmark Battles 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

2 Soft Compounds - F1's Desert Showdown: Bahrain’s Benchmark Battles 🏜️ Bahrain Breakdown! On this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco dig into the desert showdown that always reveals who's really hot - and who's not. From the wild backstory of how Bahrain even made it onto the F1 calendar, to the latest chapter in the Verstappe…

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Japan GP: Max's Masterclass in Suzuka Stunner 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

2 Soft Compounds - Japan GP: Max's Masterclass in Suzuka Stunner! 🇯🇵 Suzuka Stunner! This week on Two Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco break down Max Verstappen’s jaw-dropping qualifying lap in Japan in a car he called “...a bag of bolts.” Is this the moment we’re witnessing a living legend at his peak? 🧡 The boys also dive into McLar…

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Eddie Jordan: The Maverick Who Rocked The Paddock 26:07

2M ago26:07

26:07

2 Soft Compounds - Eddie Jordan: The Maverick Who Rocked The Paddock 🍀 It's the end of era! On this special edition of 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco pay tribute to the legendary Eddie Jordan, who passed away at age 76 - a true F1 maverick who left an unforgettable mark on the sport. ❤️ In a time when a time when hustlers, dreamer…

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From Hero to Zero: Lawson's Axing and Tsunoda's Big Break at Suzuka 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

2 Soft Compounds - From Hero to Zero: Lawson's Axing and Tsunoda's Big Break at Suzuka 🚨 Red Bull chaos! On this week’s 2 Soft Compounds, Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco unpack and offer their thoughts on the shock mid-season driver swap that’s rocked the paddock. Liam Lawson is out after just two races, and Yuki Tsunoda is promoted — just in time f…

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Chinese GP: McLaren's Comeback And Ferrari's Fiasco 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

2 Soft Compounds - Chinese GP: McLaren's Comeback And Ferrari's Fiasco 🏁 Shanghai Shockwaves! The Two Soft Compounds crew is back and the Chinese Grand Prix did not disappoint! Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (GrandPrix247.com) dive into one of the wildest weekends of the season - full of fairytales, heartbreak and jaw-dropping drama. 🐎 From Lewis H…

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Melbourne GP: Crashes, Chaos And Championship Dreams! 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

2 Soft Compounds Ep 4 - Melbourne GP: Crashes, Chaos and Championship Dreams! 🏁 Melbourne Madness! The Two Soft Compounds team is back, and what a race to dissect! Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (GrandPrix247) break down all the chaos from a jaw-dropping Australian Grand Prix that had it all - rain, crashes and shock results! 🇦🇺 McLaren stuns the g…

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Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry. 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

EventNewsDXB - Ep. 8 - Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry. In this episode of EventNewsDXB, host Ian Carless sits down with Amy Morris, CEO of PopUp Global, to discuss her journey from cruise ship performer to entertainment entrepreneur. Amy shares how a Disney cease-and-desist notice led her to pivot her U…

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Race Week: Who Has The Edge Down Under?! 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

2 Soft Compounds Ep. 3 - Race Week: Who Has The Edge Down Under?! 🏁 Lights Out in Melbourne! The wait is over – Formula 1 is back! This week on Two Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (GrandPrix247) gear up for what could be the wildest F1 season opener in years. 🇦🇺 Australia kicks off the season - and with rain on the radar, chaos…

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The 2025 F1 Season Intro 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

.2 Soft Compounds - Ep. 01 - The 2025 Season Intro In the very first episode of 2 Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco(GrandPrix247) dive into their personal F1 journeys — from childhood karting and Marlboro media days to life in the paddock as a photo journalist and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of motorsport. The duo al…

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2025 F1 Pre Season Testing 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

2 Soft Compounds - Ep 2 - 2025 Pre Season Testing 🏁 Testing, Tyres & Toto's Cannon! This week on 2 Soft Compounds, hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco (GrandPrix247) break down pre-season testing in Bahrain, revealing which teams look hot, which look lost and why McLaren might just be the ones to beat. They also dig into Hamilton’s smooth start at…

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Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

EventNewsDXB Ep. 07 Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless and seasoned event professional, Mike Wain, as he shares his insights on Dubai’s ever-evolving event industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship. It's a c…

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Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

EventNewsDXB Ep. 6 - Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. What if you could bring some of Dubai's 'anything's possible' attitude to the heart of London's iconic West End? That's exactly what this week's guest did! Join host Ian Carless as …

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Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

EventNewsDXB Ep.5 - Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment. EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. In this episode, Ean Thorley, founder of Whatever Live, talks to EventNewsDXB host, Ian Carless, about his journey from MTV intern to Executive Producer of some of the worl…

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Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

EventNewsDXB Ep.4 - Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless and guest Dan Bolton as they explore Dan's transformative journey in Dubai's dynamic event industry, showcasing his resilience through challenges and setbacks. From his h…

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Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success 33:39

4M ago33:39

33:39

EventNewsDXB Ep.3 - Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success. EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless as he talks to Tyler Davis-Smith, founder of Energie Entertainment, about his journey from aspiring performer in the UK to building a thriving ente…

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Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

EventNewsDXB Ep 1 - Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Host Ian Carless talks to one of Dubai's most prominent event figures, Stefan Wieland, about a career spanning over two decades, including the creation of 'EINO' - the Events Industry Nigh…

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Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence 28:54

4M ago28:54

28:54

EventNewsDXB Ep 2 - Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless and DLC Event's Mark Breakspear as he recounts his progression from snowboard instructor to Sales and Operations Manager, where he's played a pivotal role in the rise of…

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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing 31:39

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Imola GP: Max The Intimidator - The Battle For Imola 43:18

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Mind Games & Tire Water: The Build Up to Imola 37:08

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Miami GP: Lego Cars, Ferrari's Facepalm and McLaren's Unstoppable Rise 30:20

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Attack of the Blue Ferraris: Miami Madness & Motorsport Realities 39:34

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Saudi Arabia GP: Piastri's Dominance - Red Bull's Spin Doctor Can't Fix This One 40:25

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Jeddah Jitters: McLaren Dominance and Red Bull's Identity Crisis 25:31

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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution 33:17

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Bahrain GP: Piastri Triumphant As Red Bull's Dynasty Unravels! 40:52

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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO 34:46

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F1's Desert Showdown: Bahrain’s Benchmark Battles 26:09

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Japan GP: Max's Masterclass in Suzuka Stunner 32:05

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Eddie Jordan: The Maverick Who Rocked The Paddock 26:07

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From Hero to Zero: Lawson's Axing and Tsunoda's Big Break at Suzuka 25:09

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Chinese GP: McLaren's Comeback And Ferrari's Fiasco 25:29

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Melbourne GP: Crashes, Chaos And Championship Dreams! 33:06

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Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry. 37:03

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Race Week: Who Has The Edge Down Under?! 38:16

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The 2025 F1 Season Intro 21:42

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2025 F1 Pre Season Testing 22:35

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Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being 32:10

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Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End 36:01

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Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment 30:25

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Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity 31:40

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Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success 33:39

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Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry 33:45

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Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence 28:54