Best Adam Fayed Podcasts (2025)

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How can parents and children prepare for the age of AI? 36:51

12d ago36:51

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Simon has been expats since the early 90s when he left the UK to Thailand. He has been in management positions of multiple businesses in different countries over the last decades. 00:00 Intro 00:08 Simon’s expat journey starting in 1991 01:30 Thailand in the 90s and development since then 06:05 Moving to Hong Kong and then Singapore in 2001 08:03 M…

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Samyukta Nair - The Queen Of London Restaurants On; Critics Getting Personal, Why She Prematurely Closed Her Restaurant With Claude Bosi & Why London Is Facing An Existential Crisis! 50:45

24h ago50:45

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In this episode of The Go-To Mise en Place, we sit down with Samyukta Nair, the powerhouse behind London’s boldest and most elegant dining destinations. As the creative director of LSL Capital, she’s responsible for a growing portfolio of restaurants that blend storytelling, design, and deeply personal heritage — from the Michelin-starred Jamavar t…

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Tanner Murray Is One Of The Next Great Rays Defenders (+ Venezuelan Baseball Writer Daniel Álvarez-Montes) 34:07

14m ago34:07

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On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes 2024 Rays Minor League Defensive Player of the Year Tanner Murray, who plays two infield positions and is now learning the outfield. Tanner talked about his transition to new positions and the other players on the well-loaded Durham Bulls that could be great defensive major leaguers in the future, like Carson Wi…

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Tom Kerridge - Kitchen Trauma, Alcohol Abuse & Risking Everything To Create The First 2 Michelin Star Pub In The World! 1:10:52

13h ago1:10:52

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with one of Britain’s most recognisable chefs, Tom Kerridge, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the journey from wild, hard-drinking kitchens to becoming a household name with multiple Michelin stars. Tom opens up about the early days of The Hand and Flowers, how he went from not even knowi…

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Amy Poon - Bringing Back The First Ever Michelin Starred Chinese Restaurant - Starting A Champagne Bar In Singapore’s Red Light District & Struggling To Survive In Tokyo! 37:04

5d ago37:04

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In this episode of The Go-To Mise en Place, we sit down with Amy Poon, chef, food entrepreneur, and heir to one of the most iconic names in Chinese dining, for a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud conversation that covers everything from opening a champagne bar with a newborn to scrubbing pots at midnight when staff don’t show. Amy reflects on her family…

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Giorgio Locatelli - The Tragedy That Nearly Ruined His Career, Getting Bullied In Paris & The Reason Why He Decided To Walk Away From His Michelin Stars! 1:06:12

8d ago1:06:12

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with legendary Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli — the man who helped redefine Italian cuisine in London. From his early training at The Savoy to becoming the first independent Italian chef in the UK to earn a Michelin star, Giorgio takes us through the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of a career…

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Volleyball -->Gold Glove Defense, Defensive Positioning, Scoreboard Watching (w/ Joe Mack, Katie Krall) 39:59

11d ago39:59

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On this episode, we cover how playing volleyball helped a future minor league Gold Glover, got an explanation on how defensive positioning models are developed and talked about what stats belong on a baseball scoreboard. Joining Mark Simon, our first guest was Marlins prospect Joe Mack, who won a Gold Glove as a catcher last season. Joe talked abou…

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Will Beckett - Hawksmoor Founder On; How He Broke America, His Huge Falling Out With Keith McNally & A.A. Gill's Brutal Review! 57:02

12d ago57:02

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This week on The Go-To Mise en Place, we’re celebrating 15 years of Hawksmoor Seven Dials—one of London’s most beloved restaurants—with co-founder Will Beckett. Over a very special lunch from their 15th birthday menu (available Monday to Friday lunchtimes for just £19.50—arguably the best value lunch in the West End), Will reflects on the journey t…

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Heal Your Energy and Get Better 34:51

14d ago34:51

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Maureen, originally from Argentina and currently based in KL, Malaysia, is a Reiki master teacher, hypnotherapist, and Johrei practitioner, helping her clients on their journey of self-discovery and transformation. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Maureen’s expat journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04:27 From airline hostess to business…

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Stevie Parle - Kicking A Michelin Starred Chef Out Of His Restaurant - The Tragic Effect 'Viral Dishes' Has Had On Menu's & Creating The Pop Up Movement! 38:54

15d ago38:54

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with London’s original restaurant protege Stevie Parle - one-time pop-up poster boy, chef, restaurateur, and the creative force behind Dock Kitchen, Rotorino, Pastaio, and most recently, the soon to be hardest restaurant in London to get a table at, Town on Drury Lane. Stevie shares the story behind …

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Rosie Kellett - The Queen Of Supper Clubs on; Warehouse Evictions, Parmesan's Medicinal Magic & Creating Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake!! 47:09

19d ago47:09

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This week, we’re joined by the brilliantly warm and wildly talented Rosie Kellett - writer, food creator, and author of In For Dinner. From comforting nostalgia to weeknight saviours, Rosie takes us through her dream menu from breakfast to pudding. We get into her favourite hangover-busting salt and vinegar potato soup, a citrusy macaroni-spaghetti…

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Legends Roundtable: Michelin Starred Chefs; Phil Howard, John Williams & Adam Byatt | Escoffier's Legacy & The Current State Of The Industry. 1:17:47

22d ago1:17:47

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The Go-To Food Podcast proudly introduces The Legends’ Roundtable— a brand-new monthly series celebrating the chefs, kitchens, and ideas that have shaped modern gastronomy. Each episode, we gather some of the most respected names in the industry to reflect on where food has come from, where it's going, and what it truly means to dedicate a life to …

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Fernando Tatis The Gymnast & Elly De La Cruz Brings The Joy (w/ Doug Glanville, Davy Andrews) 36:54

25d ago36:54

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On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes in ex-major leaguer Doug Glanville, FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews, and his SIS colleague, Mark Bricker. Mark and Doug talked about Doug's new baseball newsletter, Welcome To Glanville and Mark pitched 3 ideas about defense that Doug could write about (Fernando Tatis The Gymnast is one). From ideas for articles t…

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British/Malaysian Grandson of ex-Finance Minister speaks out! 41:38

25d ago41:38

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Nickolas is a digital content specialist, and a co-founder of Lensoe, a next-generation social media platform designed for photographers, videographers, models, stylists, makeup artists (MUAs), designers, and creative professionals. With Adam, he shared his story with the unique background of being a grandson of the Malaysian ex-finance minister an…

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Chef Andy Benyon - Winning A Michelin Star After Just 20 Days Of Opening - Witnessing A Married Couple Breakup Mid Meal At His Restaurant & The Genius Of Claude Bosi & Phil Howard! 28:17

29d ago28:17

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This week, we head Behind the pass—literally—with chef-owner Andy Benyon, the Michelin-starred mind behind one of East London’s most intimate and inventive restaurants. From langoustines with truffle yakisoba to clam shell madeleines, Andy’s flavour-first, technique-driven cooking has built a cult following and earned him a Michelin star just 20 da…

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Chef Jake Finn - Walking Out On The Biggest Bully In The Industry, Chucking Out Racist Customers & Creating One Of London's Greatest Neighbourhood Spots! 42:39

1M ago42:39

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Welcome back to Mise en Place where this week we sit down with Jake Finn, the chef-owner behind Cinder – the neighbourhood restaurant where everything hits the charcoal. Jake shares his journey from being one of the first Ritz apprentices in 2006 to opening Cinder in the middle of a pandemic, and building it into a two-location favourite for fire-c…

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Rosemary Shrager - How Pierre Koffmann Saved My Life - Falling Out With Donald Trump & Surviving A Very Unhappy Childhood! 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Rosemary Shrager — self-taught chef, bestselling author, and TV favourite — for a wide-ranging conversation full of warmth, grit, and unapologetic passion for food. Rosemary opens up about her unconventional journey: from a turbulent childhood and being sectioned as a teen, to carv…

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The 'All-Scrapes Team' and Breaking Down MLB's Japanese Pitchers (w/Hannah Keyser & Brandon Tew) 41:31

1M ago41:31

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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by national baseball writer Hannah Keyser and SIS operations analyst Brandon Tew. Hannah, who formerly wrote for Yahoo Sports, introduced us to her thrice-weekly baseball newsletter, The Bandwagon, which she co-authors with Zach Crizer. She shared what early-season baseball happenings surprised her and 'confirm…

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Chef Luke Farrell - Opening The Spiciest Restaurant In The Country - Creating A Thai Jungle In Dorset & Passing Out Eating Thailand's Craziest Dish! 35:34

1M ago35:34

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with Luke Farrell — the modern godfather of Southeast Asian cuisine in London. From the neon-lit Speedboat Bar to his innovative Thai greenhouses in Dorset, Luke unpacks what it takes to run four award-winning restaurants rooted in authentic Southeast Asian flavours: Speedboat Bar (Thai-Chinese), Pla…

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Why Successful Men Struggle with Mental Health 55:20

1M ago55:20

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Professor Maurizio Rosini is a founder of MyMasterMan, a coaching platform for men’s mental well-being. Mauri has been living in Italy, UK, Japan, USA, Colombia and now in Malaysia, serving his clients all around the world. 00:00 highlight 00:23 Intro 00:53 Maurizio’s story 05:34 What is “My Master Man”? 7:15 Why successful men struggle and How Mau…

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Chef Theo Randall - Winning The River Cafe Its Michelin Star -The Magic Of Working At Chez Panisse & Uncovering A Young Jamie Oliver! 59:23

1M ago59:23

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with legendary chef Theo Randall to talk about his incredible journey through the world of food. From starting as a kitchen porter at just 14, to working his way up through some of the most influential kitchens in the world, Theo shares how a transformative stint at Chez Panisse shaped his approach t…

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Manuel De La Torre - Escaping Death Threats From The Mexican Cartel Who'd Killed His Family - Making Emergency Asylum To The UK & Creating The Best Mexican Restaurant In The Country! 34:16

2M ago34:16

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Welcome back to Mise en Place, where this week we sit down with Taco Manny at his spot Guacamoles. Manny is a Mexican refugee who fled death threats for a cartel and rebuilt his life in London—one taco at a time. With just £70, he launched a pop-up that made £3,000 in 15 days, all of which he donated to his church. Now, his tacos are celebrated as …

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Chef Kate Austen - How She Became The Youngest 2 Michelin Starred Female Chef In The World - Why She's Turned Her Back On The Industry & The Secrets To Winning The Great British Menu! 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Today we’re delighted to be joined by a chef who was once the youngest 2 Michelin star female chef in the world and after working in 4 Michelin Starred restaurants around Europe and then working for Gordon Ramsay, she casually became the first woman to ever win the Great British Menu main course, in over 20 years of the shows history! Kate opens up…

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Ramael Scully - The Chef Behind Yotam Ottolenghi's Global Success On His Journey From A Brutal French Kitchen In Sydney To Running His Own Award Winning Restaurant! 44:20

2M ago44:20

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Welcome back to Mise en Place where this week we take a deep dive into the mind of Ramael Scully, the powerhouse behind London’s critically acclaimed Scully. From his early days grafting in Australian kitchens to learning from Ottolenghi and carving out his own culinary empire, Scully’s journey is packed with inspiration, grit, and game-changing id…

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Structured Products for Capital Protection, Income and Growth 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Debbie is a Global Account Manager at IDAD UK, a structured product powerhouse providing various structured deposits and plans for financial advisors and their clients. Timestamp: 00:00 Highlight 00:23 Intro 00:33 Expat Childhood in Bermuda 1:50 Back to the UK 2:15 Leaving the UK for good 3:42 Bahrain vs Dubai 5:20 What made you choose Dubai? What’…

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Predictions & Analysis, Minor League Hitting Coach Life + a Women's History Month Baseball Lesson (ft. Chelsea Janes, Amanda Kamekona, Myra Faye Turner) 42:26

2M ago42:26

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On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes, Cleveland Guardians minor league assistant hitting coach Amanda Kamekona, and children’s book author Myra Faye Turner, who gave us a Women’s History month baseball lesson. Mark and Chelsea discussed the best defensive teams entering 2025, underachievers in …

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Giles Coren - Award Winning Restaurant Critic On; Scandals, Regrets & Feuds! 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

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Welcome back to The Go To Food Podcast! Today, we’re joined by the country's most famous food critic and journalist, and perhaps once the angriest man in Britain, Giles Coren. Giles has been the restaurant critic for The Times since 2002, following stints as a critic for Tatler and The Independent on Sunday. He’s also hosted over 30 TV shows in bot…

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Danny Winer - Failed Hollywood Actor To Bankrupt Businessman To Creating The $600 Million Hexclad Cookware Company With Gordon Ramsay! 38:36

2M ago38:36

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Welcome back to the podcast whereby his week, we’re joined by Danny Winer, the man behind one of the most talked-about cookware brands in the game: HexClad. From aspiring actor to cookware kingpin, Danny’s journey is anything but ordinary. He opens up about his early missteps, including the juicing business that collapsed overnight, and how he kept…

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Kareem Messawer from Lenovo: Cloud, AI, and Advice from an Industry Veteran 30:29

2M ago30:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Kareem Messawer from Lenovo to discuss cloud, AI applications, the future of technology, and how young professionals should get started in the industry. We'll explore public vs. private clouds, hybrid solutions, and how businesses are leveraging cloud technology. The tech world is constantly changing!…

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Chef Sally Clarke - The Secrets To Remaining A Great Restaurant For 40+ Years - Why Alice Waters Is A Genius & Banning A Hollywood Director! 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Today we’re joined by arguably the most iconic female chef in the country in the legendary Sally Clarke, who's been the owner and chef patron at Clarke's in Kensington for over 41 years. Sally ironically failed her O level in cookery and yet has gone on to become one of the most successful chef and restaurant owners in the country. Clarke's is a Lo…

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4 TIMES higher PROFIT margin in a year with EOS 41:14

2M ago41:14

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John has started his business in advertising in Russia and had great success working with clients such as Google, Renault and Lego. At one point, he and his business partners felt stuck but managed to multiply the profit margin 4 times with the help of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) implementers. Since then, John became a fan of EOS and now…

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Introducing - The Go To Weekend 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Welcome to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here delivering the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss this weekend, all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nons…

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Chef John Chantarasak - How An Ex Professional Drummer Won A Michelin Star Just 3 Months After Opening His Restaurant AngloThai! 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Today we’re joined by a man Giles Coren described as ‘a hippy genius’ who recently received a Michelin Star having just opened the doors to his restaurant AngloThai merely 3 months before the awards, the wonderful John Chantarasak. Although it's been a long road from him touring the world as a professional drummer to moving to Bangkok to train at L…

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Chef Jocky Petrie - Heston Blumenthal's Genius - Gordon Ramsay's Temper & The Reality Of Working At The Craziest Restaurant In The World! 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Today we're joined by one of the most in demand chefs in the world in the genius Jocky Petrie who's overseen operations for both Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay globally, whilst casually also creating some of the most famous dishes in the world whilst he was Head Pastry Chef at The Fat Duck during its golden era. Today on the podcast we uncover…

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S3 Ep31: Lloyd Morse - How He Created The Best Restaurant In Edinburgh - Why He Never Settled At The River Cafe & Rejecting Christoph Waltz! 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Today we're joined by the legendary owner and Exec Chef of the most popular restaurant in Scotland in The Palmerston, the wonderful Lloyd Morse, to hear how he's created such a successful venture in Edinburgh and uncover some of his war stories from his career so far. We sat down to a delicious and incredibly boozy supper a couple of weeks ago and …

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S3 Ep30: Jeremy King OBE - Britains Most Successful Restaurateur on; Go-Karting with Princess Diana, His Secrets To Success & Why His Investors Screwed Him Over!! 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

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Today we're joined by the greatest restaurateur of his generation in Jeremy King OBE, the genius behind the success of such places as; Le Caprice, The Ivy, The Wolseley, J Sheekey, Brasserie Zedel, The Delaunay and much more. For the first time ever he reveals his ind epth career story from working the floor at Joe Allens in the late 70s to becomin…

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S3 Ep29: Roberta Hall-McCarron - Tom Kitchin's Genius - The Shocking Reality Of Cooking At A 7 Star Hotel & Witnessing The Rudest Customers Ever! 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Today what a joy it is to be joined by a Scottish superstar and Edinburgh icon in Roberta Hall-McCarron to hear about her incredible career that's taken her from the atmosphere-less kitchens of the only 7 star hotel in the world in Dubai to working in the brutal kitchens of Michelin icon Tom Kitchin to now running 3 of the best restaurants in the U…

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Investing in wine with the help of algorithms with Amphora Portfolio Management 43:09

3M ago43:09

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David is a director of the bespoke wine investment business Amphora Portfolio Management (APM) based in London. He is an enthusiastic wine expert as you can see and hear from this episode! Adam spoke with David to get insight into wine/champagne in general, and fine wine investment for private investors. 00:00 highlight 00:29 Intro 00:34 Starting o…

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S3 Ep28: Val Warner - TV Regrets, Royal Family Baking F*** Ups & Why 'Grandma Food' Is The Greatest In The World! 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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Today we’re honoured to be joined by a Chef who’s worked for the greats, a TV star who’s created 9 TV series of his own, an author who’s written 5 award wining cookbooks - but most importantly he’s Ben’s Hero - in the gloriously charming - Valentine Warner! We discuss his crazy upbringing which often saw him sat round the table debating with Harold…

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Black History Month: Missouri Head Baseball Coach Kerrick Jackson & Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund Founder & Recipient, Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton 29:28

3M ago29:28

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For our 5th annual episode with a connection to Black History Month, Mark Simon is joined by Missouri head baseball coach Kerrick Jackson, and Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton of the Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund. Kerrick is the first Black head baseball coach in SEC history. He shared the story of his career path and influen…

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S3 Ep27: Stuart Ralston - Getting Stabbed, Gordon Ramsay's Temper & The Hostilities Of The Edinburgh Food Scene! 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Today we're joined by the recently crowned Michelin Star Head Chef and Owner of Lyla in Edinburgh in the wonderful Stuart Ralston to celebrate his success, find out he achieved it and dig out his best war stories from over 20 years in the professional kitchen. Stuart got his big break working under Gordon Ramsay in New York, having grown up in a co…

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S3 Ep26: Jeremy Lee - How Simon Hopkinson & Alistair Little Changed The UK Food Scene Forever - The Creation Of The Worlds Best Sandwich & Soho's Foodie Evolution! 59:54

3M ago59:54

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Is there a more charming, eloquent and talented chef in the industry than Jeremy Lee? I think not and so today we're delighted to be joined by the legend himself in the studio to celebrate over 40 years of his incredible culinary creations. Jeremy is the only chef in the world to work under both Simon Hopkinson and Alistair Little, both the foundin…

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S3 Ep25: Avi Shashidhara - Cooking For Anthony Bourdain - Being Bullied Out Of A 2 Star Michelin Kitchen & The Magic Of Working At The River Cafe! 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Today we're joined by the delightful Avi Shashidhara who's Head Chef of the multi-award winning Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai in Fitzrovia, which Jamie Oliver recently revealed as his favourite restaurant in the city. Avi's journey is an incredible one which has taken him from growing up in Bangalore to working for Antonio Carluccio in India to working at…

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Investing in litigation finance and why it is a multibillion-dollar industry! 32:50

3M ago32:50

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Louisa Klouda, CEO of Fenchurch Legal, set up the business in 2020 after identifying a gap in the market for additional small ticket litigation funders. Adam spoke to Louisa about litigation finance, and why many expats and high-net-worth individuals globally are investing in that space. Find out what litigation finance is and whether it is worth u…

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S3 Ep24: Jay Rayner - Angering Chefs - Scrapping Bad Reviews & Fighting Nepotism! 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

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Today we're joined by the most famous food critic in the world in Jay Rayner, to discuss his incredible career as a restaurant reviewer for the Observer over the last 25 years. Jay is on incredible form as he reveals stories of ; falling out with chefs, scrapping reviews, law suits, reporting murders, fighting nepotism, questioning whether he's inf…

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S3 Ep23: Eric Lanlard - The 'King Of Cakes' on; Baking For The Royal Family - The Genius Of The Roux Brothers & Getting Teased By Gordon Ramsay!! 46:02

3M ago46:02

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Today we're bringing you a pastry special and who better than the King of Cakes himself Eric Lanlard to take us through his incredible career which has taken him from cooking for the French President in the Navy to baking cakes for the; Queen, Madonna, David Beckham and Elton John to name a few. Eric moved to London in 1995 to work for the legendar…

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S3 Ep22: Romy Gill MBE - A Valentines Day Nightmare Involving Grace Dent & Matt Tebbutt - Ready Steady Cook Secrets & How Fay Maschler Changed Her Life! 51:34

4M ago51:34

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Today we're honoured to be joined in the studio by the wonderful Romy Gill MBE who's an award winning food/travel writer and broadcaster and was the owner and Head Chef at Romy’s Kitchen, and In 2016 she was appointed an MBE in Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday Honours List. On this podcast we discuss; her incredible journey from West Bengal to the U…

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S3 Ep21: Emily Roux - Why She Refused To Take Over At Le Gavroche - The Pressure Of The Roux Family Name & How Cancellations Are Ruining The Industry! 41:17

4M ago41:17

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What a joy it is to be joined by the incredibly charming and wonderfully talented Emily Roux at her restaurant Caractère, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary and this year hoping that they may have just charmed the Michelin inspectors enough to win their first star. Emily is joined in the kitchen with her husband Diego Ferrari (Ex Head Chef at…

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S3 Ep20: Niklas Ekstedt - The Brutality Of Working At El Bulli - Hiring An Unknown René Redzepi & How He Made Cooking Over Fire Sexy Again! 59:51

4M ago59:51

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Today we're truly honoured to be joined by one of the most famous Michelin starred chefs in the world in Niklas Ekstedt, who's inspired a whole culinary movement by opening his restaurant 'Ekstedt' in Stockholm in 2011. Niklas decided to get rid of all modern appliances; ovens, grills, microwaves, sous vides and replace them purely with birchwood f…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Analysis With Mike Cameron & Tom Tango 27:02

4M ago27:02

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On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, we devote the entire episode to exploring the Baseball Hall of Fame from different angles. - Former Mariners outfielder Mike Cameron shares the story of how Ichiro Suzuki made him a better defensive center fielder. - MLB senior database architect, book author, and inventor of baseball s…

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