Best Apprentice Candidate Podcasts (2025)

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Strange Country Ep. 302: Candy Darling 54:12

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We all know that women and men are monoliths, right? Women like shoes and the government controlling their bodies; men like muscled-up NFTs of Donald Trump and bench-pressing bitcoin. But what if people aren’t on this straight black-and-white binary? Candy Darling, born James Slattery, defied societal expectations and chose to live her life as a su…

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Strange Country Ep. 301: Dr. Feelgood 57:22

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What do you do when you need a little pick-me-up? Exercise? Drink some coffee? Laugh uproariously at Strange Country cohosts Beth and Kelly? For some, like politicians and celebs that didn’t cut it so instead they went to Dr. Max Jacobson to get a concoction of vitamins, monkey gonads and amphetamines injected into their necks and arms. Jacobson, k…

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Strange Country Ep. 300: Streaking 41:54

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Dear Dashhounds, have you lost the ability to handle all the things? Enough that you are thinking about bringing back the streaking fad of the 70s? Before you get all hot and bothered and start taking off your clothes in front of strangers, listen to this Strange Country episode #300 about where streaking in ‘Merica originated. If you thought it wa…

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Strange Country Ep. 299: Charlotte Osgood Mason 50:25

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Charlotte Osborne Mason was one of the biggest benefactors of the Harlem Renaissance but her patronage came with a cost. While she gave noted luminaries Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston monthly stipends to make art, she wanted a say in what the art would be in order to realize her vision: a flaming bridge to connect America to Africa. Strange…

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After Aston I…produced a hit TV series for Netflix and YouTube 34:54

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In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, hosted by Aimee and Geoff, the spotlight is on Arese Ugwu, an Aston University alumna and renowned financial educator, author, and filmmaker. Arese shares her journey from studying Business Management at Aston to becoming a key figure empowering African millennial women with smart financial decisions…

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Strange Country Ep. 298: Rhinelander v. Rhinelander 59:48

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We love our trials of the century here at Strange Country and this one is a doozy. It’s likely one you’ve never heard of: Rhinelander v Rhinelander. See a young aristocrat married a domestic worker and everyone went all “heavens to betsy” about it, but what made it bring out the worst in people was that the working class bride was biracial. This wa…

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Burnout, Bravery & Boardrooms – Why I Chose to Walk, Not Win 35:16

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Absolutely — here’s a compelling, **SEO-optimized podcast episode description** written specifically for podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. It’s structured to draw in new listeners, rank well for key terms (like *The Apprentice*, *career reinvention*, *burnout*, *female entrepreneur*, *mental health*), and engage your a…

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After Aston I... empowered thousands of South Asian women to lead with confidence 35:31

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In this episode of After Aston I…, co-hosts Aimee and Geoff are joined by Rupinder Kaur, founder of Asian Women Mean Business. Rupinder shares her inspiring journey from navigating the corporate world as a South Asian woman to leading a platform that empowers South Asian women to overcome self-doubt and step into leadership roles. She discusses the…

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Strange Country Ep. 297: Elizabeth Dilling 55:40

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Does it make you feel better to know that America has always been populated by horrible people determined to ostracize others and destroy our democratic principles? Probably not. But it’s true. The ghouls we see today are repeating the things that ghouls of the past once said. Today’s episode of Strange Country, cohosts Beth and Kelly talk about gh…

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Shahin Hassan on Reality TV, Business & Staying Real : Can You Be a 'Nice Guy' on The Apprentice? 41:02

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Resilience, Reality TV, and the Power of Authenticity.In this episode of Beyond The Boardroom, Aleksandra King sits down with Shahin Hassan, a hardworking engineer, property investor, car trader, and former contestant on The Apprentice. Shahin breaks the stereotype that all Apprentice contestants are crazy, controversial, or cutthroat—revealing the…

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Ian Stringer: What The Apprentice Didn't Show You? 39:37

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Ian Stringer: The Apprentice, Addiction, and Resilience Against All Odds This episode of Beyond the Boardroom is a fiery bomb from the start. Ian Stringer, best known for his time on The Apprentice and his impressive broadcasting career, doesn't hold back. Our conversation begins with tension — one-word answers, guarded replies — but when Ian opens…

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Did Apprentice Star Lewis Ellis Really Get a Tattoo of Lord Sugar’s Face? 53:14

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom – Lewis Ellis: Tattoos, Spats with Lord Sugar, and Building a Business His Way What do you do when Lord Sugar trashes your tattoos on national TV? If you're Lewis Ellis, you get his face tattooed on your bicep—and you build a personal brand that’s mad, weird, and absolutely unforgettable. In this episode, we di…

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Adam Hosker on Katie Hopkins: How Brutal Was The Apprentice Behind the Scenes? 44:04

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Send us a text Adam Hosker: Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins, and Life After the Boardroom What really happened behind the scenes of The Apprentice? In this explosive episode of the Beyond the Boardroom Podcast, Adam Hosker spills the tea on his legendary feud with Katie Hopkins, surviving five brutal boardrooms, and what Lord Sugar was really l…

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After Aston I... covered the 2024 US election for The Economist 33:32

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In this episode of After Aston I…, co-hosts Aimee and Geoff sit down with Daniel Franklin, an Aston alumnus and the executive editor of The Economist. The conversation spans Daniel's illustrious 41-year career, during which he covered significant global events such as the collapse of communism, the global economic crisis, and recent US elections. D…

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Strange Country Ep. 296: The Apprentice 58:43

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With the on-again, off-again tariffs and total economic sh*tstorm, one wonders why anyone ever thought Donald Trump had any economic sense. That’s because Mark Burnett transformed the six-time bankruptcy declaring tabloid star into a successful businessman character on the “reality” show The Apprentice. On today’s episode of Strange Country, cohost…

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Strange Country Ep. 295: Alice Duer Miller 46:48

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Hey Readers! Alice Duer Miller was a women of her time and ours! Who was she? Why don’t you know? Because she is a woman, and that’s a dangerous word these days. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite Your Sources Dude “Alice Duer Miller.” Poetry Foundation, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/alice-duer-miller#tab-related. Dresn…

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What Can Joe Phillips Teach You About Surviving the Wild and The Apprentice? 38:09

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – Joe Phillips: The Jungle vs. The Boardroom What’s scarier—Lord Sugar or a charging buffalo? 🦬 Joe Phillips, a self-proclaimed "James Bond of the Jungle", swaps survival stories from the African bush for the cutthroat boardroom of BBC’s The Apprentice. In this episode, we dive into: 🌿 Safari vs. The Apprentice…

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From Tea with the Taliban to The Apprentice and Beyond – What Can You Learn from Ian Moseley’s Story? 40:21

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey What happens when a former soldier, security specialist, and The Apprentice candidate turns entrepreneur? You get a man who's had tea with the Taliban, dodged death multiple times, and built a thriving pest control empire. 🚀 In this episode, we dive into: 💼 Life in the mili…

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Strange Country Ep. 294: The Real World 1:00:00

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This is a true story. Of two strange podcasters picked to podcast in an attic about a strange country. Find out what happens when Beth and Kelly stop being polite and start getting real about The Real World, the reality show that created the blueprint for all other reality shows. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: …

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From Spat On to CEO – How Did Samuel Brooksworth’s The Apprentice Journey Shape Him? 31:35

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Samuel Brooksworth: The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers What really happens behind the scenes on The Apprentice? And how does the experience shape your future—especially when you refuse to play the reality TV game? Samuel Brooksworth joins me for a brutally honest conversation ab…

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After Aston I… helped hundreds of bereaved employees feel supported at work 36:11

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In this episode of After Aston I…, Aimee and guest co-host Abby welcome Harley Cunningham, Senior Strategy and Performance Manager at Virgin Media O2. The episode delves into Harley’s personal journey of transforming workplace bereavement support following the heartbreaking loss of her son, James. Harley shares the development and implementation of…

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Strange Country Ep. 293: Candid Camera 1:08:33

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Smile, you’re listening to a podcast about Candid Camera. Created by Allen Funt, Candid Camera was America’s first prank reality show. A case could be made that this show is responsible for the reality television trend that led to a con man being packaged as a “successful businessman” and is now pranking America as prez. Strange Country cohosts Bet…

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How Did Michelle Niziol Bounce Back After Being Fired in Week 1 on The Apprentice? 40:55

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Michelle Niziol: From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire What happens when you get fired in week one of The Apprentice? If you’re Michelle Niziol, you don’t dwell on it—you build a multi-million-pound business empire instead! In this episode, Michelle joins me to talk about boun…

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Strange Country Ep. 292: Plants Know What You Think About This Podcast 48:11

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Well Dash Hounds, if you are still out there listening and tuning in, we are thankful. Listening is an act of love. Love brings joy, and joy is a form of resistance. So sit back this week and learn how Kelly and Beth are getting through the hard times naturally. Of course with everything that seems good, be cautious. Nature is such a healer until i…

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After Aston I... built a business to accelerate racial equity 34:23

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In this episode of After Aston I.., hosts Aimee and Geoff welcome Lorraine Copes, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for racial equity in the hospitality sector. Lorraine shares her journey from graduating from Aston University in 2001 with a BSc in Logistics to building a two-decade-long career in hospitality, working with renowned companies l…

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Strange Country Ep. 291: David Starr Jordan 59:39

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Since we heard America was “being made great again” or something, we decided it was time for Strange Country to return. This time, cohosts Beth and Kelly tackle the story of David Starr Jordan, noted ichthyologist and first president of Stanford University, who definitely was a eugenicst but not certain a murderer. He did cover up Jane Stanford’s m…

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What Happened When Gene Folkes Took on Trump on The Apprentice USA? 33:13

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Send us a text From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity: Gene Folkes on Trump, Business, and Life Beyond Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we delve into the extraordinary story of Gene Folkes, former U.S. Army serviceman, corporate leader, and The Apprentice contestant who took a stand against Donald Trump in the boardroom. Thi…

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After Aston I... competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics 33:01

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Geoff and Aimee kick off series 2 with a conversation with Aston graduate and Olympic boxer, Delicious Orie, also known as DJ. DJ transitioned into the world of boxing at 18 and since then has represented Team GB in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, won Gold at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Gold at the European Championships, and more. In this epi…

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How Did Working with Lord Sugar Change Mark Wright After The Apprentice? 47:57

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Send us a text Life After Winning: Mark Wright on Lord Sugar, Business Success, and a £10M Exit Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we uncover the remarkable journey of Mark Wright, winner of The Apprentice 2014 and entrepreneur behind a multi-million-pound digital marketing empire. From partnering with Lord Sugar to navigating the pr…

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How Did Mark Wright Win The Apprentice UK? 27:50

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Send us a text From Adversity to Multi-Million Success: Mark’s Journey of Resilience and Ambition Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we explore the extraordinary rise of Mark Wright, a young man who went from sleeping on a mattress with nothing to selling his business for millions of pounds. This episode takes a deep dive into Mark’s…

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Series 2 Trailer - After Aston I... 2:21

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Geoff introduces Aimee as the new co-host of the After Aston I… podcast! The two tell us what to expect from the upcoming series, due to land on the airwaves very soon! Series 2 will bring you more candid conversations with Aston University alumni – some of the UK’s most employable graduates – as we hear the remarkable stories of where their career…

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Strange Country Ep. 290: Ed Gein 50:32

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It’s the spooky season, and this episode is a doozy and an oozy, as in the oozing of decomposing bodies. Ed Gein, the inspiration behind characters Norman Bates, Leatherface and Buffalo Bill, is the topic of today’s Strange Country. Cohosts Beth and Kelly have an especially important PSA before you press play: Don’t eat while listening. Theme music…

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Strange Country Ep. 289: Night of Terror 41:39

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Hey Dashhounds, it's our favorite month for creepy tales at Strange Country! October brings warmish temperatures at night, hot sunny days, hurricanes with power that you have never seen before, and the uncomfortable feeling of politics gone wrong--rarely landing with a woman in charge. Today Beth and Kelly bring you the story of the Night of Terror…

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Strange Country Ep. 288: Talking Dolphins 56:12

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The mid-20th century was heady times full of LSD, and a NASA flush with cash, which is how we get to today’s story about a scientist trying to get dolphins to speak English. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly talk about Dr. John C. Lilly, inventor of the sensory deprivation tank and dolphin whisperer, whose plans for dolphin communication veer…

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From Homeless to Entrepreneur: Apprentice Star Jemelin Artigas 1:07:49

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In this episode of the "Option One Podcast," host Oliver connects with Jemelin Artigas, the inspiring entrepreneur and motivational speaker who gained prominence as a standout contestant on the 2019 season of "The Apprentice." Jemelin shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood in Venezuela to overcoming homelessness in London and achi…