Best Dragon Den Productions Podcasts (2025)

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From banker to business owner to Charity Chair - Tracy Fletcher, Smart Works Leeds 1:00:37

2h ago1:00:37

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Today’s episode with Tracy Fletcher covers her time in banking and recruitment, with some great advice for YOU when YOU recruit staff, and then we discuss Smart Works Leeds where she is The Chair. Listen not only to what Smart Works Leeds does but, more importantly, how you can support and get involved with this much-needed and highly effective cha…

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Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark, Ryan Clark vs. RG3, and we still hate Michael Block | DZ 5-20-25 PREVIEW 20:24

4d ago20:24

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Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone These two just can't seem to get along. We have another Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark dust up to settle. Plus, Blake was acting a little weird yesterday... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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The Stars advance past the Jets and The Dumb Zone crashes a wedding | DZ 5-19-25 3:05:02

1d ago3:05:02

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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We're coming off a big weekend where the Stars advance to the conference finals and we crashed a DF's wedding. Jared Sandler joins us as the Rangers split with the Astros and their fans let him know about it. Then we've got a Mexican Naval boat …

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Caleb Williams almost tried dodging Chicago and a couple NFL schedule release Easter eggs | DZ 5-16-25 PREVIEW 21:05

3d ago21:05

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We want to talk to someone who has received reward money and a new TV show on the way could make you a U.S. citizen! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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Jason Gallagher says Cooper Flagg isn't a cure-all for Nico and our Diddy trial correspondent, Sarah Hepola | DZ 5-15-25 3:04:52

9d ago3:04:52

3:04:52

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Producer for Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash, Jason Gallagher, joins us to explain why Cooper Flagg isn't enough to bring him back to Mavericks fandom. NFL teams released their schedule yesterday allowing us to wonder which city we'll travel …

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Everything you need to know Angel Investment & Angel investing with Martin Avison of Angel Groups 43:48

5d ago43:48

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Angel Investment. What is it? Who needs it? What should you include in your agnel pitch deck? What are the pitfalls to look out for? And much more. Martin Avison heads up Leeds-based Angels Groups and gives us some insight into the complex world of Angel Investment. INTRODUCING MARTIN AVISON Martin Avison is the founder of angelgroups and Incluziv,…

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Welcome to Dallas, Cooper Flagg. Mavericks secure number one pick in the NBA Draft | DZ 5-13-25 PREVIEW 13:55

11d ago13:55

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Somehow the Mavs earn the #1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft (thanks Adam Silver, that kinda makes up for it) all but securing Cooper Flagg. Now let's fire Nico and be back in business ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Stars win Game 3 on Mothers' Day and Jared Sandler explains why the Rockies are terrible | DZ 5-12-25 2:38:38

12d ago2:38:38

2:38:38

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Jake begins the episode by wondering why we're ok with adolescents watching our kids but not adults. Then we catch up with the listener with two wives and complete our weekend check. We recap the Stars Game 3 win over the Jets and the kick/no kick goal. The…

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Pablo Torre's deep dive on Jordon Hudson and Nick Wilson gets to cover Shedeur Sanders | DZ 5-9-25 PREVIEW 14:10

15d ago14:10

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Hear the entire show by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We dial up our sports talk buddy in Cleveland, Nick Wilson, on the Browns selecting Shedeur Sanders in the NFL Draft. We also call up our fan of the Catholics, TC Fleming, on the new White Sox fan Pope. Then we get to play the role of Maury as we allow a…

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Mikko Rantanen's natty hatty and the Cowboys trade for George Pickens | DZ 5-8-25 2:52:40

11d ago2:52:40

2:52:40

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Ok. We're back in. The Cowboys trade for George Pickens. The Stars have the best player on the planet right now in Mikko Rantanen. Jake receives a plaque from his city and we have a wild ride in closing remarks involving us receiving one of the …

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Decisions That Made Me: Richard Farleigh (former Dragon, entrepreneur) 15:59

11d ago15:59

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Richard Farleigh grew up poverty-stricken in outback Australia as one of eleven children. When he was an infant, he was taken into care and spent the majority of his childhood in a foster home. A love of puzzles, a determination to prove himself, and some teachers who believed in his abilities, helped him gain a scholarship to university. From ther…

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What's it really like running a bar? - John Gyngell North Bar 44:48

12d ago44:48

44:48

How many times have you thought, ‘wouldn’t it be cool to run a bar’. Today we talk to someone who’s done exactly that…. And owned a brewery too. As you might expect it’s not as easy as you might think…. He also drops a few truth bombs like ‘As a start up business owner you do roles that you a) haven’t been trained for, b) don’t like and c) aren’t v…

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Could Jaydon Blue be the juice the Cowboys are missing & Jared Sandler live from Fenway | DZ 5-6-25 PREVIEW 24:54

18d ago24:54

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Hear the entire show by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Dan starts the show asking why aren't male porn stars famous anymore. Then we ponder if Jaydon Blue could be the juice the Cowboys are missing. Jared Sandler drops in from Fenway Park to explain the recent Rangers moves and why this trip to Boston was an emot…

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Dallas Stars comeback win in Game 7 against the Avalanche and an April MBR | DZ 5-5-25 2:59:15

19d ago2:59:15

2:59:15

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone The Stars come back from a 2-0 deficit in the 3rd to take down the Avalanche. We talk Mikko's journey over the last few months and hear how the Av's radio booth handled the loss. Other sports takes us to the Clippers-Nuggets series where James H…

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The Dumb Zone live at the Byron Nelson | DZ 5-3-25 2:38:57

16d ago2:38:57

2:38:57

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We're live today from the 17th green at TPC Craig Ranch for the Byron Nelson tournament thanks to Tito's Vodka. We're joined by Cirque du Sirois and one half of The Mom Game as we take in golf and try to find a Belichick/Jordon couple (00:00) - Open: Live f…

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Luka eliminated, Today in Belichick, and Eric Nadel promoting his Birthday Benefit | DZ 5-1-25 2:28:55

23d ago2:28:55

2:28:55

Hear every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Dan and Jake detail their horrendous nail care. We check the Today in Belichick folder for the latest in the greatest coach of all time and his Jordon problem. We touch on Luka's elimination from the NBA playoffs and speak with Texas Baseball H…

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Decisions That Made Me: Erinch Sahan (DEAL, Social Enterprise expert) 14:36

18d ago14:36

14:36

The child of immigrant parents to Australia, Erinch was taught to want a stable life. He was having a successful career at Proctor and Gamble, but one day had a realisation that this was not what he wanted to be doing with his life. Now Erinch is a business and enterprise lead at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and designs businesses so they fol…

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Building an AI business - Jeremy Smith, Neural Voice 44:11

19d ago44:11

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Two letters are dominating business at the moment. A and I. But what is it and more importantly, how can it help your business? Today we speak to Jeremy Smith, Founder of Neural Voice about his AI business, how it came about, what it can do and the stresses and strains of raising the funding for it. INTRODUCING JEREMY SMITH Jeremy Smith is the foun…

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The Shedeur slide in the draft and Jared Sandler on the Rangers offensive struggles | DZ 4-29-25 PREVIEW 14:59

20d ago14:59

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Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We have on Jared Sandler, broadcaster for the Texas Rangers, to talk about the offensive woes of the Rangers Also on the episode, we discuss the slide of Shedeur Sanders in the draft, the best hockey bit we've seen in some time, and is dod…

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Cowboys draft observations with Jon Machota and what is going on with Bill Belichick | DZ 4-28-25 2:42:04

26d ago2:42:04

2:42:04

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone The Dallas Cowboys had themselves a pretty decent draft albeit kind of boring. The Athletic's, Jon Machota, helps us break it down including the slide of Shedeur Sanders and if the Cowboys were thinking about selecting him. Something weird is go…

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Cowboys select Tyler Booker and Duke Manyweather on how good he can be | DZ 4-25-25 PREVIEW 8:12

24d ago8:12

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone The Dallas Cowboys select an offensive guard at the 12th pick in the NFL Draft and we have all of the audio you need to hear from draft night including Jerry Jones from the post draft press conference, Micah Parsons's draft night stream, and reading a…

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NFL Draft Day, Shannon Sharpe defends himself, and Dan with a Name Game | DZ 4-24-25 2:39:21

26d ago2:39:21

2:39:21

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone It's draft day and the Cowboys slightly tip their hand on where they're going in at 12. Shannon Sharpe says he has nothing to hide, Kevin Farley joins the show as he's headlining at Hyenas this weekend in Dallas. Plus, what happens when you give…

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Decisions That Made Me: Sophie O’Brien (Pollen Careers, CEO) 13:40

25d ago13:40

13:40

After 14 years of having a successful career in media, Sophie found herself unemployed. She thought with her skills and experience finding a new role would be easy, but it was the opposite. After struggling with applications and repeated denials, Sophie decided she wanted to change the process of applying for a job. The employment specialist talks …

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Dumb Zone+: Jake sits down with Harper Weaver 59:48

26d ago59:48

59:48

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Jake is joined by Harper Weaver, World Series Champion and candidate for Plano School Board. Harper is running Plano ISD School Board Place 3. The General Election is May 3, 2025. Early voting starts April 22. If you live in Plano or have friend…

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From corporate events to premium ice cream - Dirk Mischendahl, Northern Bloc 46:53

26d ago46:53

46:53

From nightclubs to huge corporate events and how a 1970s ice-cream van led to the launch of a premium ice cream brand. Meet today’s guest, Dirk Mischendahl, MD of Northern Bloc. As well as the devastation that Covid caused on the business, there’s also loads more fascinating tales, and learnings. INTRODUCING DIRK MISCHENDAHL Dirk Mischendahl sold h…

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Steve Noviello drops by for some Gay/Not Gay and Jerry Jones is sane compared to Nico Harrison | DZ 4-22-25 PREVIEW 17:39

1M ago17:39

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Fox 4's, Steve Noviello, drops by to promote our appearance this week on Last Call. We do some Gay/Not Gay with Steve while eavesdropping on the Cowboys pre-draft press conference. Then we see how to diffuse a dog fight, something is off about Nico Ha…

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Nico speaks after Mavs elimination and Jared Sandler on MLB replay | DZ 4-21-25 3:01:08

28d ago3:01:08

3:01:08

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Nico Harrison holds court as the Mavs were eliminated over the weekend. Jared Sandler on if replay is ruining some big moments in baseball. And a weekend check from over the Easter weekend and there's a fish in our studio (00:00) - Open: Easter …

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Aaron Rodgers and Deion Sanders talk in circles and Dan made Southlake Magazine | DZ 4-18-25 PREVIEW 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Deion Sanders says it isn't about the money 31 years after his song "Must Be The Money" and Dan made Southlake Magazine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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The Mavs win a play-in game, the Greg Maddux documentary, and Ted Emrich back from The Masters | DZ 4-17-25 2:17:27

1M ago2:17:27

2:17:27

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Ted Emrich is back from The Masters, so naturally we have to broadcast from a golf course for Wire Will. Dan watched the Greg Maddux documentary, Tyron Smith retires a Cowboy so we wonder what the worst one-day contract signing is, and the Mavs win a play-i…

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Decisions That Made Me: Sir Kenneth Olisa (technology entrepreneur) 15:27

1M ago15:27

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At a time when coding and IT was in its infancy, Sir Kenneth fortuitously took a computer class to get out of cross country running; that choice would shape the rest of his life. From an internship at IBM, he later went on to a senior position at Wang laboratories, but then was fired after an unsuccessful management buyout. He eventually struck out…

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The Apprentice winner one year later - Rachel Woolford, North Studios 50:05

1M ago50:05

50:05

What happens after the cameras stop rolling when you win The Apprentice? After hearing her story last year (give it a listen If you haven’t yet - link below) we caught up with 2024 Apprentice winner, Rachel Woolford, to find out what’s been happening in the business since she won, how she spent the £250,000, the ups (and downs) of being a winner an…

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Mavs horrible PR job with Kirk Henderson and Ben Swanger, who was at the private Nico Harrison press conference | DZ 4-15-25 PREVIEW 10:07

1M ago10:07

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Kirk Henderson and Ben Swanger join us to talk about the latest Mavs PR blunder which was Nico Harrison and Rick Welts holding a private press conference to a select number of Dallas media. Ben was there and takes us inside the room where "defense win…

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Rory McIlroy wins his Masters, Jim Nantz is insufferable, and Jared Sandler on why the Rangers bats are struggling | DZ 4-14-25 2:53:25

1M ago2:53:25

2:53:25

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Comedian, Vinnie Corrales, sits in with us today as we recap our weekends and Blake talks about his trip to Denver last week. Jim Nantz is so self-absorbed it's disgusting and what does the Connecticut attic boy know about chicks? (00:00) - Open: Weekend ch…

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We recap Jake and TC's trip to the AAC with Michael Mooney and Luis Ellis | DZ 4-10-25 PREVIEW 17:43

1M ago17:43

17:43

Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Michael Mooney tells us the story of Backpage. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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Decisions That Made Me: Chris May (Mayden, Founding Director) 14:10

1M ago14:10

14:10

When a family member gets sick, it can mean major changes to our lives. For Chris May, it meant he needed a role that could be done entirely from home. He quit his job, and created his own enterprise doing management consulting. One of the contracts he had after that was to create a report on the standards of north London hospitals. Instead of just…

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Luka is back in town and we sent Jake and TC down to the AAC for live reaction | DZ 4-9-25 2:39:52

1M ago2:39:52

2:39:52

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Jake and TC head to the AAC for a live pregame of Luka's big return to Dallas. Plus, Mike Sirois joins the show! (00:00) - Lakers/Mavs pre-game with special guests Mike Sirois and TC (32:46) - News (53:39) - Viewer Mail (01:05:42) - Jake and TC reporting li…

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A concierge service for the rich and famous, with Matt Cheshire, Needs Group 41:35

1M ago41:35

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Matt Cheshire, CEO of the Needs Group offers a VIP concierge service to the rich and famous. Matt has over 25 years of experience providing quality services to a variety of clients. Matt tells us how he got into this fascinating niche sector, how he deals with people who never get told no, the ups and downs caused by Covid and the importance of pam…

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The Dodgers visit The White House and we talk tariffs with Sarah Hepola | DZ 4-8-25 PREVIEW 19:06

1M ago19:06

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Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We compare Luka's return to 9/11. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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How are we supposed to approach Luka's return and Jared Sandler on The Rangers' great start | DZ 04-07-25 2:35:39

2M ago2:35:39

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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We do a little Weekend Check that features our Austin/San Antonio trip and offer up some Bad Beats. Plus: Jared Sandler! (00:00) - Open: Weekend Check (41:36) - Sports: The Final Four, MAVS talk + Luka returning to Dallas (01:08:38) - Viewer Mail (01:23:51)…

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The Dumb Zone in San Antonio | DZ 4-4-25 2:13:53

1M ago2:13:53

2:13:53

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Lone Star Beer takes us to The Rose of San Antonio for the Final Four so The Dumb Zone hits the streets of San Antonio and remembers the Alamo with Mike Sirois (00:00) - Open: The Dumb Zone in San Antonio (56:26) - Sports: Will Milton push Dak? (01:20:14) -…

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Live from Rivian in Austin | DZ 4-3-25 2:33:32

2M ago2:33:32

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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone The Dumb Zone hits the road and we broadcast live from Rivian in Austin (00:00) - Open: Live from Rivian in Austin (38:01) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:13:33) - Cowboys make a trade (01:23:31) - ER stories: The Buffalo Crammers (01:43:20) - News: Ask …

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Decisions That Made Me: Claire Daniels (Trio Media, CEO) 13:57

2M ago13:57

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Grief hits everyone differently. For Claire Daniels, it changed her life; she had been working as the head of marketing for a technology firm and believed she’d keep climbing the corporate ladder, but after her brother’s death she found herself needing time out and quit. Later she began working for her sister in law’s business as a stopgap measure …

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From failing business to multi-award winning success - Graeme Hall, Brandon Medical 50:35

2M ago50:35

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This week we speak to Graeme Hall, Executive Chairman of Brandon Medical. Graeme shares with us a great template for turning around a failing business, navigating selling into the NHS, the importance of company culture and values and also gives a simple, but really useful guide on how to start exporting. INTRODUCING GRAEME HALL Graeme is Executive …

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Cowboys happy with off-season, Mavs in the play-in, and the March MBR | DZ 4-1-25 PREVIEW 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Hear the entire episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Dan has a tale about trying to corral a loose horse in his neighborhood, Stephen Jones is happy about the Cowboys off-season and that's before they extend Micah Parsons, college baseball coaches aren't happy about curfews, and the March MBR. ★ Support…

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Micah Parsons upcoming extension and Jared Sandler on the Rangers great start | DZ 3-31-25 3:00:14

2M ago3:00:14

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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone A big weekend check on this Monday featuring Today in Fast Food and The Handoff. Micah Parsons said in December he would take less to get more talent around him; we'll see how his upcoming extension is handled. Then Jared Sandler joins us with some Rangers …

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Rangers Opening Day reaction and LeBron isn't funny | DZ 3-28-25 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We broadcast from one of the nicest homes we've ever been to. We've got reactions from Opening Day, we have to listen to LeBron speak, and we've got a crazy story in closing remarks ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Live from 2025 Texas Rangers Opening Day with Jim Knox | DZ 3-27-25 2:11:54

2M ago2:11:54

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Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone We broadcast live from Leddy's bang bus from 2025 Texas Rangers Opening Day. Steve Noviello drops by and his surrogate happens to be a part of Leddy's crew. Dan's connection to the Cleveland radio host starting the Dak trade to the Browns rumors. And Jim Kn…

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Decisions That Made Me: Julian Metcalfe (Itsu and Pret A Manger) 15:11

2M ago15:11

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An early passion for the high street meant Julian Metcalfe was determined to get into retail from the get-go. He and his partner Sinclair Beecham founded Pret A Manger when he was just 26. In 2008 Pret was sold to a private equity firm, and Julian no longer had a say in the company’s future. Now Julian is in charge of Itsu, an Asian-inspired fast-f…

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The entrepreneur within - Mark Roberts 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Mark Roberts is an entrepreneur, investor, innovation coach and now a published author. Listen as Mark explains the unique trigger that made him quit corporate life to launch his start up, how appearing on This Morning created huge problems for his business and a secret fact you never knew about Pringles. There’s also a brilliant ‘How to’ if you're…

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Dan fights KT over Severance and local news teases | DZ 3-25-25 PREVIEW 22:59

2M ago22:59

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Hear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone Dan fights KT & Jamison over Severance, we review local news teases during sweeps, North Texas is so North Texas, and college wrestling controversy??? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By No Puppet Productions

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