Best Robin Fuller Podcasts (2025)

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Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development at Marston's PLC 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development at Marston's PLC. Jan shares her unique career journey, which began with aspirations to become a legal officer in the military. After transitioning to employment law, she eventually found her way into HR, …

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Claire Cathcart, HR Director at Elevate Hub 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

In this episode (recorded at Foyles in London in December 2024, thanks to them!), Claire Cathcart, HR Director at ELEVATE, talks to Nic about her career journey. She initially studied media, then moved into HR, and worked across major corporates and the SME space! Claire talks to Nic about the ELEVATE Hub, a community of HR professionals designed t…

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Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS 34:33

6M ago34:33

34:33

In this episode Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS Ltd talks to Nic, recorded at the PPL PRS offices in Leicester. Nimira shares her career journey, having initially studied accounting and finance, then moving into studying HR at degree level. Nimira talks about starting her career in banking ahead of securing her first HR focussed …

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Dawn Browne, People & Talent Director at Fuller's 38:40

1y ago38:40

38:40

In this episode Dawn Browne, People and Talent Director at Fuller’s talks to Nic as the podcast goes on tour, recording from the Hercules pub in central London! Dawn shares her career journey, having never intended to work in HR, starting out at British Airways, joining Quantas, then Compass Group, before joining Fuller’s 12 years ago. Nic asks Daw…

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Neil Morrison, Group HR Director at Severn Trent 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

In this episode Neil Morrison Group HR Director at Severn Trent shares his career journey, from the NHS to Argos, through to Penguin Random House Publishing and then Severn Trent. Neil shares his thoughts on good work, the importance of creating jobs, and organisations looking after their workforce. Neil talks about how Severn Trent have sought to …

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Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health shares her career journey, including 20+ years at Tesco and working her way up to her current role at Westfield. Vicky shares her thoughts on the profession, ranging from “toilet rolls to disciplinaries” and explains her more strategic role as Director of People. Nic asks Vi…

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Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

48:01

In this episode Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd shares her career journey from HR roles in the energy sector, to HR Director at Derby City Council, to leading the people strategy for the Rab and Lowe Alpine outdoor apparel and equipment performance brands. Karen talks about her experience at Eq…

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Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group shares her career journey from executive personal assistant, to HR Manager, to COO and CEO roles, to Executive HR positions. Pat talks about the great work the YMCA is doing, including their new site in Newark, the Malt Cross music…

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Charlotte Coore (Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees) & Zoe Ogden (People Director at Impression) 45:28

2y ago45:28

45:28

In this episode, recorded back in March 2023 on International Women’s Day, Charlotte Coore, Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees Coffee and Zoë Ogden, People Director at Impression share their career journey in HR and experience working in rapidly growing SME businesses. Zoë and Charlotte talk about the differences between working in larger corp…

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Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc 25:33

2y ago25:33

25:33

In this episode Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc shares his career journey in HR from a training scheme at Tesco, to his current role helping Nightcap achieve its goal of becoming the leading late night bar group. He claims it’s not just about the cocktails! Adam tells Nic about the entrepreneurial approach at Nightcap, led by Sara…

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Ben Horner, HR Director at Boots UK & ROI & NO7 34:18

2y ago34:18

34:18

In this episode Ben Horner HR Director, Boots UK & ROI and No7 shares his experience from nearly 20 years at the company. Nic talks to Ben about his transition from the Boots legal team to the role of HR Director and the challenges he faced taking on that role during a global pandemic! Ben shares a variety of initiatives Boots have introduced relat…

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Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German 34:51

2y ago34:51

34:51

In this episode Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German LLP, shares her journey from selling underwear on a market stall, to a career in nursing, through to building a successful career in human resources, working at law firm Nabarros, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority, and eventually her current role as Director of People. Nic and Mari…

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Andrew Stephenson, Chief People Officer at Equiniti 41:54

2y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode Andy talks to Nic about his journey from selling TVs in Currys into the People Director roles at some of the UK’s most recognisable brands. Andy shares his views on how the world of work has changed post COVID and how employers must adapt to new ways of attracting, developing and retaining talent. Nic talks to Andy about building su…

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Jane Rawden, People Director at Teal Transformations Ltd 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

In this episode Jane shares insights with Nic from her wide experience, having worked at Babcock, in professional services, Awbery Management and Bistrot Pierre. Jane contrasts her experience of working “in-house” as a People Director with a role operating as a consultant supporting a diverse range of clients. Nic and Jane discuss the importance of…

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Sarah White, People & Culture Director at Staffline plc 57:54

2y ago57:54

57:54

In this episode Sarah White, People and Culture Director at Staffline plc, shares her experience of working at BAE Systems, Boots, Carlsberg and most recently Staffline, who currently engage approximately 40,000 workers every day across the UK and Ireland. In a comprehensive review of the world of work, Nic and Sarah discuss the importance of leadi…

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12. Creative Extremes - Music Production & All Things Metal with Eyal Levi 1:06:26

2+ y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

This episode is a conversation with the music producer, guitarist, and creative entrepreneur, Eyal Levi. We talk about Eyal's work as CEO of URM academy and of riffhard, the worlds biggest online school for producers working with heavy music and metal guitar players respectively. We discuss what a music producer actually does, creative leadership a…

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11. Be Well to Create Well - Storytelling Through Movement with Sarah Perry 1:05:36

3y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This is a conversation with Movement Coach and Movement Director Sarah Perry. Topics of conversation include her wide range of work, from blockbuster movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, to Netflix specials, to live streamed virtual theatre. We discuss her process for finding characterisation through movement, working with motion capture, finding s…

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10. A Sweaty Pleasure - Talking Poetry with Lewis Buxton 1:13:25

3y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode is a conversation with poet, performer and educator, Lewis Buxton. Topics of conversation include his book 'Boy in Various Poses' and the questions it asks about masculinity, relationships and much more. We also discus his writing process, the regular poetry nights that he hosts, crying on the way to work, being big tall white men and …

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09. You Don't Say 'No' to Beyoncé - Exploring the World of Latex Fashion with Nina Kate 59:50

3y ago59:50

59:50

This episode features a conversation with Nina Kate. Nina is a model, actress and the driving creative force behind Jane Doe Latex, one of the worlds leading names in latex clothing. Topics of conversation include Nina’s approach to designing and making latex clothing, her work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, fetish wear going mainstream, growing…

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08. Just Write! - Creative Writing with Ashley Hickson-Lovence 1:05:57

3y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

This is a conversation with the writer Ashley Hickson-Lovence. Largely about his newest work Your Show, a novel based on the life of Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first and only Black referee. Of course we stray into other topics like working habits, balancing teaching with your own creative work, terrible teenage poetry and a lot of other bit…

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07. When the Pen Tears the Paper - Pen & Ink Illustration and Beyond with Richey Beckett 1:13:25

3y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This is a conversation with the illustrator and artist Richey Beckett. You'll know his work from album covers and posters for Mastodon, Queens of The Stone Age, Pixies, Deftones, Foo Fighters..... the list goes on! We discuss Richey's working process in traditional media with pen and ink, where he finds inspiration and source material, his recent m…

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06. Moving the Colour of Blue - Theatre & Science with Jack Lowe of Curious Directive 1:08:08

3y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

This is a conversation with Jack Lowe, Artistic Director, CEO and Technical Dramaturg of Curious Directive. The conversation is based around the groundbreaking work of Curious Directive that blends science and theatre into emotionally driven, unique and memorable experiences. Along the way, we touch on a range of topics including quantum biology, d…

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05. Making It! - Music & Art with Karen Reilly 1:07:11

3y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

This is a conversation with Karen Reilly, Artist and Singer in the band The Neutrinos, who in turn are involved in an ongoing collaboration with the artist Sal Pittman which is called Klanghaus, a site specific performative experience that is part gig, part art installation, part immersive theatre. The conversation covers a lot of ground including …

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04. The Painted Space - Getting Inside the Painting with Will Teather 1:06:20

3y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

This is a conversation with the artist Will Teather. Among other things, we discuss his career as a painter, his fascination with the uncanny, the idea of the painted space - a realm that blurs the line between the real and not real, the process of discovering new artistic techniques, and the practical realities of making a living from a fine art p…

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03. What IS Fun Anyway? - Getting Deep on Game Design with Ben Fisher 1:01:11

3+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

In this episode I talk to veteran games designer Ben Fisher. Topics of conversation including some of the practicalities of games design, gamification of non-game experiences, games as art, and… what is fun anyway? Ben has a wealth of experience of the games industry having worked at multiple studios across many AAA titles and has some really fasci…

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02. Tactical Bombings - Life as a Film Director with Ryan Mackfall 1:08:10

3+ y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

In this episode I talk to the Director Ryan Mackfall about his career as a filmmaker, about the impact of Covid and its various lockdowns on his practice and his life. His philosophy as a filmmaker and a bunch of other stuff along the way, including Joseph Campbell, the special voices we use as directors, folk horror, and the art of “tactical bombi…

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01. Never Gainsay a Poet - Animation and Poetry with Suzie Hanna 56:30

3+ y ago56:30

56:30

This is a conversation with Professor Suzie Hanna. As well as a brief overview of her career and practice as an artist, academic and an educator, we mostly discuss the relationship between animation and poetry. Both in general and as reflected in her work. There’s also plenty of other stuff as we get distracted and the conversation meanders around.…

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Execution (Finale) 21:48

3+ y ago21:48

21:48

The exciting conclusion of Robin Hood and the merry men's plan comes to a close in the finale of our podcast. Will Robin escape, or will the Sheriff's vile plan come to fruition?

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Tuck & Allana 11:27

3+ y ago11:27

11:27

Allana Dale and Friar Tuck plan their epic segment of the escape plan deep in Sherwood Forest with songs and... rabbits?

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Training Drills 11:56

3+ y ago11:56

11:56

Will Scarlett and Lil Joan run the merry men through their drills as they prepare to attempt to release Robin Hood from the imprisonment of the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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The Caged Robin 12:13

3+ y ago12:13

12:13

Robin Hood contemplates his past actions when being visited by a mysterious guard during his captivity.

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Sheriff & Gisbourne 11:20

3+ y ago11:20

11:20

While the merry men are in the forest planning to release Robin Hood, the Sheriff and Gisbourne continue their devious scheme.

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Midge & Marian 12:09

3+ y ago12:09

12:09

With Robin captured, Marian and Midge formulate their part of the plan to rescue him from the Sheriff.

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Archery 14:36

3+ y ago14:36

14:36

In the first episode of our podcast, Robin Hood and the merry men create a plan to win the Golden Arrow archery competition, but can they outwit the Sherriff of Nottingham?

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Preview - Robin Hood: The Great Escape Episode 1 0:39

3+ y ago0:39

0:39

A sneak peek at the first episode of Robin Hood: The Great Escape! Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays at 10 starting November 17 to December 29.

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7: Hector the Spectre Steals the Show - entire play - all 6 episodes in one! 1:27:12

4+ y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Hector the Spectre Steals the Show - all 6 episodes in one! Listen to the entire radio play in one go! Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre presents Hector the Spectre Steals the Show by Andrea Boyd and Laura Teasdale Hector the Spectre Steals the Show is a six-part radio play written by Festival Antigonish artistic director Andrea Boyd and local act…

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6: Hector the Spectre Episode VI - Opening Night 18:01

4+ y ago18:01

18:01

Welcome to our sixth and final episode. In case you’re just tuning in, Festival Antigonish is trying to put on a play and Hector the Spectre is trying to stop them...That’s all I got...Just do your best to keep up! And good luck....

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5: Hector the Spectre Episode V - Dress Rehearsal 17:18

4+ y ago17:18

17:18

Welcome to Episode 5. In case you missed it...Last week, Hector wrecked the tech...nical rehearsal. And Clare, the director, struggled to stage her grandiose dream sequence on an itty-bitty budget. Let’s see if this dress rehearsal will even happen...

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4: Hector the Spectre Episode IV - Tech Run 13:27

4+ y ago13:27

13:27

Welcome to Episode 4. Let’s get caught up...Last week, in the midst of a ridiculous acting exercise, Hector took a swing at Margie and Ben, but the actors stood their ground. And we discovered that Hector was a boxer who died back in the day when the theatre was a gymnasium. And now...the technical rehearsal….…

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3: Hector the Spectre Episode III - Second Rehearsal 16:36

4+ y ago16:36

16:36

Welcome to Episode 3. Ok, in case you forgot...Last week, was the first rehearsal of the Festival Antigonish show The Blue Nun and the Red Priest. Hector the Spectre turned the room upside down and ripped their scripts to bits. Margie declared her disbelief in ghosts and Tatiana longs for a Ben-based showmance. Now it’s a week later and a triumphan…

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2: Hector the Spectre Episode II - First Rehearsal 15:49

4+ y ago15:49

15:49

Last week, Hector the Spectre watched in disbelief as actors Margie and Ben auditioned for the roles of Sister Magda & Father Luke in the new play The Blue Nun and the Red Priest. That’s right! A play about two “Come from Away” ghosts! …In Hector’s own theatre. Imagine how he must feel as they begin the first rehearsal……

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1: Hector the Spectre Episode I - Auditions 14:12

4+ y ago14:12

14:12

In our first episode, our “Come From Away” director, Clare, and Jude, the “best stage manager in Nova Scotia”, are in the midst of auditions for the upcoming season at Festival Antigonish.