Best Mike Maddock Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 464 How to Dream, Drive, and Deliver with Mike Maddock 1:05:13

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How to Dream, Drive, and Deliver Plan D: How Disruptors Turn Problems into Possibilities Disruptors aren't pyromaniacs—they're builders. Mike Maddock has launched seven companies, advised Fortune 100 innovators, and co-chaired the Gathering of Titans at MIT. In this episode, we unpack his Plan D: the mindsets, rooms, and questions that turn pressur…

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Ep 468 Ethical Persuasion with Patrick Van Der Burght 1:10:03

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Ethical Persuasion Ethical Persuasion: The Fastest Path from "Maybe" to "Yes" (Without Being Pushy) Most decisions aren't made by logic—they're made by fast, intuitive shortcuts. That's why great offers often stall: we speak to System 2 logic while the listener's System 1 is steering the wheel. In this episode, Patrick Van Der Burght—ethical persua…

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Phil Ellis 53:29

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This week's guest is comedian Phil Ellis! Fresh from his breakout appearance on Taskmaster, Phil's 2025 Edinburgh show Soppy Stern scooped both the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid and joint Best Show at the ISH Comedy Awards. He’s also the creator of the cult-hit live children's stage show Funz and Gamez. To join Scarre…

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Ep 467 From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. John A. King on Living from the Inside Out 56:25

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From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. John A. King on Living from the Inside Out Most of us carry invisible stories — old pain, expectations, and patterns that shape how we live, lead, and love. Dr. John A. King knows that journey firsthand. After surviving years of childhood abuse and losing everything when his repressed memories resurfaced at 45, he had to…

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Mark Morris 57:04

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Our guest this week is the horror and sci-fi author Mark Morris. Over Mark's 35 year career he's written over 50 novels, novellas and short story collections including many official Doctor Who novelisations - picking up 2 British Fantasy Awards along the way. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free list…

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Ep 466 From Startups to a $941 Million Exits: The Execution Formula for Entrepreneurs with Marc Daniels 1:00:38

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From Startups to a $941 Million Exits: The Execution Formula for Entrepreneurs Most entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack ideas—they fail because they stop executing. Planning feels safe. Execution exposes reality. Billion-Dollar Coach Marc L. Daniels learned that truth the hard way—from paper routes to startups to a $941 million exit. In this…

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Annette Badland 57:19

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Our guest this week is the legendary Annette Badland. With over 200 acting credits over a 50 year career, Annette has appeared in an astonishing amount of iconic TV shows and films. You may have seen her in Bergerac, Doctor Who, Eastenders, Midsomer Murders, Ted Lasso or even the recent remake of The Toxic Avenger. To join Scarred Club and get fort…

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Ep 465 Unlock Your True Potential with Human Design: Create Success That Feels Aligned with Stefanie Carlstedt 54:03

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Unlock Your True Potential with Human Design: Create Success That Feels Aligned Most entrepreneurs follow every strategy they're told — post daily, hustle harder, chase the next goal — only to end up exhausted and disconnected from why they started. What if the missing piece isn't effort, but alignment? That's the shift Stefanie Carlstedt discovere…

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Archie Maddocks 56:02

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This week we're joined by the writer and comedian, Archie Maddocks! With over a decade of stand-up experience, Archie has become a staple of the comedy circuit, earning multiple award wins and nominations including a nomination for an Olivier Award in 2022. He recently wrote and starred in the coming-of-age drama Crongton, now streaming on BBC iPla…

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LIVE with John Thomson 1:20:04

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It's a very special Halloween treat! This week we're live from the Cultplex cinema in Manchester with returning guest John Thomson. John has appeared in so many iconic shows such as Spitting Image, The Fast Show and Cold Feet, and he brings with him 4 new scars for our listening pleasure. Thank you to everyone who came to our first ever live record…

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Ep 463 The Spiritual Practice That Literally Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers 58:30

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The Spiritual Practice That Literally Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers The Spiritual Practice That Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers What if the path to real success wasn't money, titles, or material possessions—but the ability to connect with your heart, shift your energy, and live in coherence? In this episode of Richer Soul, Regan Caruthers s…

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Nick Helm 52:52

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Our guest this week is comedian, actor and musician - Nick Helm! Nick starred in the hit BBC Three show Uncle for which he was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award and he was nominated for a BAFTA for his short-film Elephant which he co-wrote, directed and starred in. His musical career includes the albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and…

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Building Durable Companies with John Connors 1:03:58

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What turns a promising team into a durable company? John Connors—former Microsoft controller, CIO, CFO, and long-time VC—joins us to dive into the mechanics that actually move the needle: recruiting exceptional people, making clear calls under pressure, and scaling only after the signals are real. From a Montana upbringing marked by hard work on fa…

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Ep 462 Radical Engagement: How to Work With, Not Against, Broken Systems with Adam Kahane 59:36

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Radical Engagement: How to Work With, Not Against, Broken Systems Radical Engagement: 7 Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems We blame "the system," but systems are just elements + relationships + results. If that's true, then changing a system means changing how we relate and respond—daily. Adam Kahane, author of Everyday Habits for Transformin…

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Melissa Chan 56:40

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This week's guest is Emmy nominated journalist – Melissa Chan. In a bit of a different episode this week we delve in geopolitics! Melissa's reporting focuses on transnational issues often involving China – as well as the rise in global authoritarianism. She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Guardian – and many more. Melissa also…

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Bending Without Breaking: Olympic Resilience in Life and Business with John Coyle 50:02

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What if the most valuable seconds of your life aren’t the longest ones—but the ones that ripple the farthest? In this episode, we sit down with Olympian and design thinking expert John Coyle to rethink how performance, memory, and time actually work, and how a few well-designed moments can reshape a career, a team, or a family. For decision-makers …

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Ep 461 From Bomb Blast to Abundance: Aaron Hale's Story of Grit and Growth 1:02:14

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From Bomb Blast to Abundance: A Story of Grit and Growth "Complacency Kills": Aaron Hale on Grit, Humor, and the Discipline of Doing Hard Things Most of us wait for confidence before we act. Aaron Hale lost his sight in service—and later his hearing—then chose to act anyway. He rebuilt a meaningful life with courage, craft, and a lot of humor. In t…

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Jon Richardson 1:01:30

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This week’s guest is comedian, radio presenter and now actor - Jon Richardson! Jon has been entertaining audiences on stage,on our screens and across the airwaves for over 20 years. He's a regular team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, presenter of the Saturday Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio and co-host of Down The Dog with Matt Forde. …

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Ep 460 Invisible Distortions: Why We Misunderstand Each Other (and How to Stop) with Erin Pheil and Evan Walton 1:09:38

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Invisible Distortions: Why We Misunderstand Each Other (and How to Stop) Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "How did that go so wrong?" You were clear. They were clear. And yet somehow, you both walked away feeling misunderstood, hurt, or even resentful. Erin and Evan call these hidden forces "distortions." They're like funhous…

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Mike Muncer 57:55

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This week’s guest is podcaster, producer and journalist Mike Muncer! Mike has become one of the UK’s leading voices in horror history. He is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror podcast which journeys through horror history from silent film to modern classics. His new show Carry On Up the Podcast which he hosts with comedian Susan Calman…

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Ep 459 From Drug Runner to $60M Exit: Jason Sisneros' Redemption Story 1:05:26

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From Drug Runner to $60M Exit: A Redemption Story Most of us never stop to think how much our past — the pain, the wounds, the survival patterns — shape our future. For Jason Sisneros, that past meant delivering drugs at age 12, becoming a violent debt collector at 16, and nearly losing his life in a knife fight. But his story didn't end there. He …

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Lizzie Hopley 56:47

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This week's guest is writer and actress Lizzie Hopley. Lizzie has appeared in productions such as Black Doves, The Crown, Brassic and The Day of The Triffids as well as many stage productions for the RSC. She has also written and appeared in over 80 audio plays for Big Finish. To see us live at Cultplex Manchester on the 10th October get your ticke…

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Ep 458 Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns and Rewiring Your Brain for Success with Adele Spraggon 59:15

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Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns and Rewiring Your Brain for Success Rewire Your Brain: Adele Spraggon on Breaking Free from Hidden Patterns Like many of you, I've seen firsthand how money stories and old habits can run our lives without us even realizing it. I work with business owners every day who want more profit, more freedom, but they're tr…

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Al Murray 59:03

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It's series 4 and we're back with a bang, as this week's guest is comedian Al Murray! Al is one of the nation’s most beloved comics having performed on stage for over 30 years, appearing on so many TV shows it’s literally impossible to name them all. He's also a keen historian, having written several books about modern history and WW2 as well as co…

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Ep 457 Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Guide to Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier with Dr. Julianna Lindsey 1:06:06

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Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Guide to Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier What if aging didn't have to mean decline? What if living longer also meant living stronger, healthier, and with more joy? That's the message Dr. Julianna Lindsey brings in this powerful conversation. Drawing on her background in internal medicine, functional and integra…

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Ep 456 From Scarcity to Radical Abundance: Sharon Spano's Guide to Living Fully 1:01:42

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From Scarcity to Radical Abundance: Guide to Living Fully What if your early life experiences—and even the beliefs of your parents and grandparents—were quietly shaping your relationship with time and money? Dr. Sharon Spano has spent decades helping high-impact leaders uncover those hidden influences and rewrite the patterns that hold them back. W…

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Ep 455 AI, Longevity, and the Secret to Lasting Joy and Success with Kevin Surace 1:06:57

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AI, Longevity, and the Secret to Lasting Joy and Success What if the key to a longer, more successful life wasn't just technology or hard work — but joy? In this episode of Richer Soul, I sit down with futurist, inventor, and keynote speaker Kevin Surace to explore a powerful intersection: the breakthroughs of AI, the science of extending healthspa…

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Ep 454 Ego Death, Business Rebirth with Vince Covino 58:07

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Ego Death, Business Rebirth When Success Isn't Enough: Vince Covino on Killing the Ego and Leading with Heart What if the very beliefs that drove your success are the same ones keeping you from peace? Many high achievers wake up one day with money in the bank but an emptiness in their soul. They followed the rules—worked harder, earned more, and cl…

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It's the last episode of series 3 and what a way to finish as we welcome comedian, director, writer and actor Rhys Thomas. He is a Bafta, Emmy and Royal Television Award winner, having been behind and in front of some of the most innovative and brilliant comedy to come out of the UK in the last three decades. Having appeared in comedies such as The…

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Fight Like a Pilot, Lead Like a Senator with Martha McSally 1:07:04

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Martha McSally's life story reads like an action-packed novel—from losing her father at 12 to becoming America's first female fighter pilot in combat to serving as a U.S. Senator. But beneath these remarkable achievements lies a profound journey of self-discovery that offers wisdom for anyone struggling with identity, purpose, and leadership. For a…

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Ep 453 The Truth About Enough: Neel Parekh on Money, Freedom, and Living Your Own Script 1:05:43

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The Truth About Enough: On Money, Freedom, and Living Your Own Script What if "enough" wasn't a number… but a mindset? We spend our lives chasing more—more money, more status, more certainty—believing it will finally buy us freedom. Yet for many of us, every milestone only moves the goalpost. Neel Parekh's story is a radical invitation to step off …

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This week's guest is prosthetic and makeup FX artist Stuart Bray. A freelance make-up effects artist since 1994, Stuart has worked on some of the biggest films and tv shows of the past 3 decades including Saving Private Ryan, The Mummy 1 & 2, Shaun of the Dead, Stardust, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Blade 2, Gladiator – and many more! To join Scarr…

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What Others Can't or Won't Do: Building a Resilient Family Business with Dan Costello 56:01

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There's nothing quite like a family recipe passed down through generations. When that recipe becomes the foundation of a thriving business that spans restaurants and nationwide retail distribution, the story gets even more fascinating. Dan Costello, CEO of Home Run Inn Pizza and fourth-generation family member, joins us to share the remarkable jour…

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Ep 452 AI, Demographic Shifts, and the Fourth Turning—How to Thrive in the Storm with Rocky Lalvani 43:12

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AI, Demographic Shifts, and the Fourth Turning—How to Thrive in the Storm "If you knew the world was about to change forever… would you brace for impact or learn to ride the wave?" We're living in a moment of seismic transformation: AI is rewriting the rules of work, demographics are reshaping economies, and the Fourth Turning is challenging every …

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Glenn Moore 53:46

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This week's guest is comedian Glenn Moore. Glenn is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and one of the country’s best joke writers. On TV, you’ve probably seen him on Mock The Week, House of Games or winning a Pointless trophy. He’s about to set off to Edinburgh with his new show Please Glenn, Can I Have Some Moore before beginning a nationwide tour.…

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Leadership Lessons from the Financial Frontlines with Tom Casey 52:16

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Financial leadership isn't just about managing numbers—it's about navigating uncertainty and building resilience. In this candid conversation, Tom Casey draws from his remarkable journey as CFO at institutions including GE Capital, Washington Mutual, Clear Channel, and Lending Club to reveal what truly matters when steering organizations through tr…