Tech a Break

Oscar Warr is back on Tech a Break! After first joining us in Episode 59, two years ago, we catch up with Oscar to find out just how much has changed. Now 16 years old, Oscar has been racing karts across the UK and Europe building his experience, developing his skills and taking on new challenges.

In Episode 145, Adam and Andy discuss the world of AI-generated content and explore just how difficult it’s becoming to tell what’s real and what isn’t. As AI-generated images, videos and social media posts become increasingly realistic, we look at how this content is reaching audiences, grabbing attention and driving engagement. But there’s a bigger question toconsider: getting likes and views is...

In Episode 144, we’re joined by David from the Man Alliance Project , a Darlington based male peer support group creating a safe, welcoming space for men aged 18 and over to talk, relax and connect without judgement. We chat about the project, why male peer support is so important, and how creating opportunities for men to come together can make a real difference. The Man Alliance Project offers a...

Adam and Andy were joined by Michael McWilliams, founder of the Harvey McWilliams Foundation set up in memory of his 18-year-old son who tragically took his own life. Learn more about what the foundation do and the people they help in this latest epispde of the Tech a Break podcast.

In Episode 142, we’re joined virtually by Chris Sharp, an independent recording engineer, editor, mixer and audio producer. Chris works across a huge range of projects, from podcasts and radio to TV, film, games and audiobooks. We first met Chris while working together on an audiobook project, so it was great to catch up and find out more about what goes on behind the scenes in the world of profes...

In Episode 141, we’re joined by Nicole Johnstone , the CentreManager at Darlington Workspace. We get to know Nicole, hear about her career journey, and find out how she came across the opportunity to take on her new role. We chat about her experiences, what brought her to Darlington Workspace, and what she’s looking forward to as she settles into the job.

Carl Rutter is back on Tech a Break! Carl, previously joined us way back in Episode 43, and this time we’re going behind the scenes of game development. Carl talks about what it’s like to be a game developer, from designing and building maps to patching games.

Adam is back from his trip, so it’s time to catch up! We chat about what’s been happening in the world of tech and the latest AI news and developments.

Andy is joined by returning guest Michael Janes, a man who wears many hats but is most notably Director CLR UK CIC & Chair CHTV. They both talk about the many roles a business owner must play and how AI agents can help new starters by being fed real knowledge from real humans in the organisation. Michael also talks about how religion plays an important part in his life and why he dedicates so...

In this episode of Tech a Break Andy is joined by Scrum and Egg founder Joe Cain, talking about how the world of Rugby coaching and scotch eggs combined to make a truly tasty combination! 🥚

The Carpet Ninja is back! 🥷 After first joining us in Episode 84, Darren returns to Tech a Break one year later to share how life and business have changed since launching his carpet cleaning company. Darren talks honestly about the lessons he's learned and the challenges he's faced.

In Episode 135 of Tech a Break , Adam turns up with his ratherwell-used Essential Law for Journalists book. Together, Adam and Andy explore some of the legal topics that are surprisingly relevant to anyone creating content, running social media accounts, or marketing a business.

This might just be our most unique guest yet... In Episode 134 of Tech a Break, Adam and Andy are joined by a very unusual guest, Microsoft Copilot! That's right, we're putting AI in the hot seat. AI can help businesses generate ideas but as our AI guest will tell you itself, don't forget the human touch. Always review, fact-check, and personalise AI-generated content before sending it...

In Episode 133 of Tech a Break, Adam and Andy talk about VoIP phone systems and AI. They discuss how VoIP systems are enabling businesses to take calls from anywhere and improve customer service. Then they dive into the world of AI, focusing on one of the most important skills for getting useful results: giving the right prompts.

In this episode of Tech a Break, Andy joins us virtually from London, and it sparks an interesting conversation about travel. What happens when you're away from the office? Could your business continue to run smoothly without you being physically there?

Growing a business sounds simple… get more customers, make more money, right? Well… not quite. In this episode of Tech a Break, Adam and Andy unpack the real challenges that business owners face as they grow.

In this episode of Tech a Break, we're delighted to welcome back Louise Dargue, who first joined us all the way back in Episode 31. This episode is all about Louise's bookkeeping business... although judging by some of the stories, you could be thinking it was actually about her holidays! We catch up with Louise to hear what’s changed since her first appearance and how her business has evo...

In this episode of Tech a Break , Adam and Andy discuss the do’s and don’ts of business networking . Networking isn’t about selling to everyone in the room it’s about making connections, learning from others, and becoming part of a community. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Darlington Business Club , for supporting this episode and helping businesses connect and grow.

Want to get an hour of your week back? This episode of Tech a Break is packed with simple shortcuts that can save you time every single day. Adam and Andy share their favourite keyboard shortcuts, Outlook tricks, Excel tips, and workflow hacks that help them work faster and smarter.

This is a very special episode of Tech a Break 🎉 This month, Hubspoke Media celebrates an incredible10 years in business, so Andy decided it was finally time to turn the microphone around and interview Adam about the journey so far.

In Episode 126 of Tech a Break, we’re joined by Jonathan Blench, owner of Blench Photography and Blench Digital. Jonathan takes us behind the lens to talk all things photography. We also chat about smart cameras, behind-the-scenes content, social media, and even the privacy concerns around wearable tech like smart glasses. Find out more about Jonathan’s work: https://www.blenchphotography.co.uk/ h...

In Episode 125 of Tech a Break , Adam and Andy ask a slightlyterrifying question… What if organic social media was turned off tomorrow? And yes… the legendary fictional rare book shop from our early episodes makes a comeback to help us explore the problem once again.

In this episode of Tech a Break, we’re joined by a very special guest, James, Andy’s son, coming to us live via Teams all the way from Austria. James is a kindergarten teacher, teaching English to children from all over the world, and he gives us a fascinating insight into what it’s like working in such a diverse, international environment. We chat about the importance of learning languages, how t...

Adam and Andy talk in depth about pricing jobs, implementing new workflows and ultimately breaking the bottleneck that comes with running a business!

In Episode 122 of Tech a Break, we’re joined by Martin for a conversation that’s both eye-opening and genuinely inspiring. Joining us via video call, Martin shares his experience of using technology as a blind person, navigating a world that wasn’t originally designed with accessibility in mind. From everyday tools to workplace systems, he gives us a real insight into the challenges, workarounds,...