Best Dwp Podcasts (2025)

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Direct Payments: Navigating Universal Credit & The DWP 13:10

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3d ago13:10

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A deep dive into the Managed Payment to Landlords (MPTL) system. We cover how to handle cooperative tenants versus those in arrears, navigating the DWP "wall," and managing rent shortfalls.By Noel Cardona

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On Age-in-Therapy: In Conversation with Carole Hunt, Daniel Blake and Polly Kaiser of the DWP Age Group 1:20:49

4d ago1:20:49

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In this episode of The Systemic Way, we talk about age in the room—listening for it not as decline, but as presence, memory, and becoming. Drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou’s On Aging, where she writes of being “old as the hills, and far from done,” we explore lifecycle transitions, working with older people, and how a therapist’s age is read, …

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The "Lazy" Landlord's Guide to Refurbishment: 16 Design Hacks 23:21

12h ago23:21

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Are you designing your property for Instagram or for operation? In this episode, Noel Cardona walks through the 16 critical elements you must install during the refurbishment phase to ensure your HMO manages itself. Stop wasting money on lost keys, damp issues, and internet complaints.By Noel Cardona

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The Doctor Who Podcast Christmas Special – Quiz 20 38:22

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MERRY CHRISTMAS one and all! Or should that be…..Merry Quizmas?! Join the DWP team in the Campervan on this MOST festive of days! Singing, cracker jokes, burnt turkeys and festive goodness is the order of the day – as well of course, as our Doctor Who trivia showdown! Who will be victorious?! You’ll have to tune in to find out. 🙂 Have a wonderful C…

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Using AI to Design and Furnish Rental Properties: A Step-by-Step Look at Real Investment Projects 12:08

1d ago12:08

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In this episode, I share how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we design and furnish rental properties. I walk through a recently completed investment property and explain how AI helps estimate room dimensions, create interior design concepts, and generate detailed specifications for furniture and décor. Although this episode originat…

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Podcasts of the Year Review 2025 55:17

3d ago55:17

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We look back on some highlights from The Way We Roll shows from 2025. We start with disability inclusion, featuring Celia Chatres-Aris, then move on to Making Inclusive Television with Henry Smith, and Adaptive Fashion with Victoria Jenkins. We check in with our most-listened-to show, Phil’s difficult trip to Spain, called Malaga Mayhem. We give ho…

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The Doctor Who Podcast – Review of The End of the War 21:27

4d ago21:27

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Join Ian and James as they share their instant reaction to the climax of The War Between The Land and the Sea!By The Doctor Who Podcast

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The Brutal Truth About Evicting Tenants (And How To Speed It Up) 25:40

6d ago25:40

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Have you ticked every box? Because if you miss one signature, your eviction could be thrown out of court. In this episode, Noel Cardona breaks down the Section 21 Accelerated Possession route. We discuss the frustration of the current court system, why you need "traceability" from day one, and the strategic move of transferring to the High Court to…

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The Doctor Who Podcast #413 – The Doctor Who Podcast Film Club – Christmas Edition 55:26

8d ago55:26

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It’s only a week to Christmas!! Here in the DWP Campervan, we are getting into the Christmas spirit – by watching films that remind us of this wonderful time of year. However, given its impossible for us to sustain conversation about films (or indeed ANY subject) without refencing Doctor Who, James, Brent and Phil draw parallels between the films t…

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The 7-Step Machine: Why Property Investing Isn't Easy (and How to Fix It) 14:29

8d ago14:29

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Is your property journey stalling? In this episode, Noel Cardona reveals the 7-step "machine" required for consistent success in the UK market. He breaks down why "focus" is your safety net, why you will inevitably run out of cash (and how to fix it), and the brutal truth about what it really takes to succeed.…

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The "Rich" Equation: Why Cash Flow Beats ROI Every Time 18:45

8d ago18:45

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What is the definition of "Rich"? If you think it’s a specific number in your bank account, you are playing a losing game. In this episode, I strip away the vanity metrics of Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) to focus on the one number that actually matters: Cash Flow. I’ll walk you through why you need to aim for pas…

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The Doctor Who Podcast – Review of The Deep and The Witch of the Waterfall 25:20

11d ago25:20

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Join the multi-talented Ashley in the Campervan for our take on Episodes 3 and 4 of The War Between the Land and the Sea!By The Doctor Who Podcast

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Budget 2025: The "Broadest Shoulders" Doctrine & The End of Passive Wealth 17:49

15d ago17:49

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The Autumn Budget 2025 represents a watershed moment for UK property. With the introduction of a decoupled Property Income Tax reaching 47%, and a "shadow NIC" on asset income, the government has launched a fiscal offensive on the personal ownership model. In this episode, Noel Cardona dissects the "Broadest Shoulders" doctrine. We analyze the eros…

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The Doctor Who Podcast – Review of Homo Aqua and Plastic Apocalypse 25:53

19d ago25:53

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Join Ashley and James for their (almost) instant reactions to Episodes 1 and 2 of the highly anticipated Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between The Land and The Sea!By The Doctor Who Podcast

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No nationalism here: trashing benefit claimants is a global sport 21:30

20d ago21:30

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Last episode for this year! In this episode, we travel across our rising millennium seas to the home nation of New Zealand! We're having a starter look at the ways that NZ's useless government is trying to crush benefit claimants. The aim here is to start painting a picture of the way that governments are targeting vulnerable benefit claimants acro…

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Why Dialogue Cures: In Conversation with Dr Jaako Seikkula 1:19:14

26d ago1:19:14

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In this episode we speak with no other than Dr. Jaako Seikkula on this latest bookWhy Dialogue Does Cure: Explaining What Makes Dialogue Unprecedentedly Effective in Difficult Crises (2025). The book presents the core principles of Open Dialogue, a system of psychiatric care and dialogic psychotherapy that has spread to over 40 countries. Why Dialo…

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The Doctor Who Podcast #412 – Talkin’ Bout Regeneration 3, and the News! 50:50

27d ago50:50

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Jump on board the Campervan with James, Phil, and very special guest Steven for part three of our mini-series, Talkin Bout Regeneration. Those of you familiar with the iconic Radio Free Skaro podcast will recognise Steven’s silky voice and he waxes lyrical about his favourite regeneration story….nay, Doctor Who favourite story of all time! That’s r…

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Cut To Size - Accessible Adaptive Fashion 47:48

28d ago47:48

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People join an industry, and many adapt to its culture. Occasionally, someone challenges the culture, disrupts it and brings about a new way of thinking. Our guest, Victoria Jenkins, has done just that, and done it in the harsh, fickle world of fashion. Victoria spent 16 years in the fashion industry, acquiring extensive knowledge of garment constr…

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The "Great Audit": Why New Council Powers Will Force Landlords to Professionalise (Or Quit) 7:11

29d ago7:11

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Many landlords are sleepwalking into the biggest regulatory shift in a generation. On December 27, 2025, the new investigatory powers under the Renters' Rights Act come into force, and they will permanently change the enforcement landscape. This isn't just "more paperwork." It's a fundamental change from a power to a duty for councils to enforce. N…

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The Doctor Who Podcast #411 – Winter is Coming 32:40

1M ago32:40

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Join James and Brent as they catch up on the latest broadcast news from the BBC – The War Between the Land and the Sea will be on your tellyboxes in December! Or at least it will be if you’re in the UK. Also, did you catch the latest blink-and-you-miss-it Children In Need Who-short? Well, Brent did – tune in for the details! The guys then discuss t…

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The 8-Month Wait: Why County Court Bailiffs Are a Financial Trap (And the HCEO Solution) 5:04

1M ago5:04

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You’ve won your possession order. You think the nightmare is over. Then you’re told the wait for a County Court Bailiff is 6, 7, or even 8.5 months. In London, this delay means average rent arrears escalate to over £19,000. The system is broken. In this episode, Noel Cardona gives a brutally honest breakdown of the UK's eviction enforcement crisis.…

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WARNING LANDLORDS: The Real Cost of Abolishing Section 21 12:02

2M ago12:02

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The Renters' Rights Act 2026 isn't just a policy change; it's an operational disaster waiting to happen for unprepared landlords. With Section 21 abolished and mandatory court hearings introduced for every single possession claim, we are heading towards standard eviction timelines of 12-14 months. In this video, I break down the brutal math of the …

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It's Personal: How is HMRC improving customer services? 24:31

2M ago24:31

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In episode four of It's Personal, created in partnership with KPMG, Jess Bowie and Jo Thomson continue their exploration of what makes great public services in the digital era. In one way or another, HM Revenue and Customs touches the lives of almost every adult in the UK. In this episode, we sit down with Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for …

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The Doctor Who Podcast #410 – Talkin’ Bout Regeneration 2 – and the News! 51:57

2M ago51:57

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Yes, jump on board the DWP Campervan and join Ian, Drew and Ashley as they talk not only about regeneration, but about Carole Ann Ford’s comments about Susan’s role (or lack of it) in The Reality War at The Sirens of Audio convention in Melbourne earlier this month – and also about Rob Shearman’s DWM interview and Jane Tranter’s response! Don’t for…

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The Doctor Who Podcast News Special – The Future is Secure! 12:41

2M ago12:41

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Well, until Christmas 2026 anyway! Join Ian and James for a special Breaking News edition of The Doctor Who Podcast!By The Doctor Who Podcast

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We Want Sex on a Bus! 55:28

2M ago55:28

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This month we’re talking about sex and disability — a topic that’s often ignored or treated as taboo. Our guest is Jennie Williams, CEO of Enhance the UK, who’s been a leading voice in breaking down the barriers around intimacy and disability. Jennie talks about what drew her to this work and shares insights from Undressing Disability and The Love …

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Changemakers: How the Ministry of Defence built an AI skills academy 21:51

2M ago21:51

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In this episode we speak to Heidi Edwards, assistant head of AI skills and talent at the Defence AI Centre in the Ministry of Defence, to find out how a new way of learning is helping to grow AI skills across all parts of the MoD. We also discuss what an AI ready workforce would look like in terms of skills, culture and leadership with Heidi and Ol…

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The DWP Echo Chamber #20 – Loups Garoux 26:14

2M ago26:14

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In the final edition in this series of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Loups Garoux by Marc Platt, released in May 2001 – the twentieth story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Loup Garoux from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen t…

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White Nanny, Black Child: Systems of Care, Silence and Survival - in conversation with Micheal Henry 1:29:23

2M ago1:29:23

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In this episode, we reflect on the deeply moving documentary White Nanny, Black Child (2023), which explores Britain’s “farming” system — a practice through which over 70,000 West African children were fostered by white British families between 1955 and 1995. Through the voices of nine adults who reunite to share their experiences, the film opens u…

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The DWP Echo Chamber #19 – Minuet in Hell 25:10

2M ago25:10

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In this edition of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Minuet in Hell by Alan W Lear and Gary Russell, released in April 2001 – the seventeenth story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Minuet in Hell from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) L…