Another Bright Spark Podcast

Rob from RMS Diagnostics has been taking things apart since before he could legally drive them. Now he runs one of the most trusted auto electrical workshops in Kent, sends awkward jobs away with a smile, and has quietly built a YouTube channel that the auto trade learn from.

Brad Sugars is back and this time he's not holding back. The founder of ActionCOACH, the world's #1 business coaching organisation, returns to Another Bright Spark for a conversation that's as much about leading a successful life as it is leading successfully in the workplace. And that's the whole point. Because as Brad will tell you - you can't sustainably have one without the other.

He started with ZERO repair experience… now he’s fixing consoles, phones, tablets and everything in-between - all the while building one of the most engaging tech repair channels on YouTube. In this episode of the Another Bright Spot Podcast, we sit down with Joey form Joey Does Tech, the fast-rising creator in the electronics repair space - who’s winning audiences over with his honesty, humour, p...

James Bruton is finally on the Another Bright Spark Podcast - it’s pure, eccentric, cleverly engineered, full maker-energy all the way! James unpacks how he went from corporate IT to building ridiculous, brilliant machines full-time. If you love robots, practical engineering, YouTube strategy, and the kind of mad-scientist curiosity that makes you want to go build something immediately… this one’s...

Neale sits down with Emma, the Head of Data Analytics at Walgreens Boots, to explore how data analytics is transforming healthcare ethically, responsibly, and with real-world impact. Emma reveals how everyday shopping habits can help detect ovarian cancer up to nine months earlier through the ground-breaking Cancer Loyalty Card Study (CLOCS) with Imperial College London. Fascinating insights from...

What happens when you sit down with a man who has "probably helped more businesses generate more revenue than almost anyone on the planet?" You get 45 minutes of pure, actionable gold, because that’s exactly what Brad delivers in this must-listen episode of the Another Bright Spark Podcast. Brad joins us to break down the mindset shifts, marketing mistakes, revenue multipliers, and leadership fram...

We are talking to Lee Hodgson aka More Fun Making/Fixing It. Youtuber, community builder, charity fundraiser and advocate for DIY electronics, Lee “fully regressed” back to a teenager half a decade ago and rediscovered his love of retro tech in a BIG way. His channel details his journey, with videos on repairs, restorations, ambitious builds that celebrate equally his triumphs and disasters. Lee h...

Neale is talking to Fred Dally, creator of the YouTube channel ElectrArc 240 - which has bloomed in recent years, taking him to nearly 130,000 subscribers. Not bad for a University Student's side hustle! This is an episode for anyone looking for advice on how to get a foot into electronics – or how to get their own YouTube channel off the ground.

Join us for a trip to TNMOC at Bletchley Park and a chat with museum Director Jacqui Garrad. Neale & Jacqui discuss the underrepresented -(and often forgotten!)- figures in computing history as well as the the museum's impact on young people through hands-on experiences with vintage computing equipment and STEM activities.

In this episode of Another Bright Spark, Neale sits down with Gary Digva, the visionary behind Road Angel.  From humble beginnings on a family market stall selling car audio gear, Gary’s journey has taken him through the highs of nationwide retail success, the lows of the 2008 crash, and the bold pivots that kept his business alive. His story is one of grit, innovation, and a relentless passion fo...

Our guests for the start of Series 2 are Richard Fletcher (CEO and founder of Ignys) and Neil Carter (Director of Special Projects). We explore the origins and culture at Ignys and of course the Another Bright Spark Podcast. Richard Fletcher explains why he wanted to start a podcast and why he founded Ignys -after realising he was "generally unemployable". Both Richard and Neil share their passion...

For the last episode of series one Neale is chatting to John Zafar. Chair for Mindset AI, Inclusive Employers, Redmoor Health - as well board member for multiple other organisations. The common theme throughout John’s career has been inclusivity and profit with purpose. Bottom line, staff retention, streamlining processes and improving supply chain – John demonstrates how business can be more prof...

Regeneration leader, business coach, growth architect and author - for episode 17 Neale is chatting to the one and only Roy Newey. Roy gives straight talking advice to leaders, including how he took his own company from £10m to 180m turnover.

We're chatting to Dr Peter Dalmaris. Electrical engineer, maker, educator, author, board member of multiple universities, founder of Tech Explorations and a one man resource for KiCad... this is an episode you won't want to miss 💡

Have you ever considered applying paint with a car? Not *to* a car - *with* a car... no? That's probably because you're not our Another Bright Spark guest Ian Cook aka Pop Bang Colour, the disruptive artist shaking up the automotive industry. We talk about the challenges and triumphs of breaking world records, painting with radio-controlled cars and his colllabs with F1, BMW and Nissan.

It's Episode 14 of Another Bright Spark and we're talking to the fabulous Helen Carrie. Freelancer, technology and finance copywriter, brand advocate content marketer, messaging strategist and senior producer for Bafta nominated television... It's fair to say Helen has more hats than a milliner - all of which gives her a unique perspective and experience, which she shares with us 💡

Episode 13 - it's a lucky number for us as we get an exclusive sneak peek behind the curtains at Raspberry Pi. Neale's chatting to the Director of Applications Roger Thornton about the company's history, culture, product roadmap, getting listed on the stock exchange as well as the importance of continual product development, cyber security, and the importance of design partnerships with companies...

Henrique Olifiers is co-founder and Gamer In Chief of Bossa games. In this episode of Another Bright Spark Henrique shares his life in video games. From childhood passion to a hugely successful career, we discuss the health of the industry, the role of AI and how he brought the Sinclair Spectrum back to life.

Welcome to “the show” – this week we are chatting to Greg Hancock, CRM expert with an impressive background in CRM. Ex- IBM, Ex-Microsoft, and now MD at RoundEdge, we discuss the challenges and benefits of CRM implementation.

In episode Ten, we're chatting to Matt Relf. Matt and Neale discuss his experience with Kickstarter campaigns, he shares insights about crowdfunding challenges, managing backer expectations and the importance of setting appropriate funding targets. This episode is a must for anyone considering their own product development journey and funding options.

We're chatting to electronics repair expert and YouTube content creator - Mend it Mark! We cover off electronic product design, right to repair, Mark's background as an industrial engineer, his media work and of course setting up his successful YouTube channel. -he even talks us through his patented 3-step repair process. Enjoy!

In this episode, Mark Bernstein shares insights from his extensive career in technology and investment. With a career spanning decades, he shares his experience and offers his opinions on the future of AI, automation with some funny anecdotes along the way.

Neale chat’s to Emma Glover, founder and head strategist at Victress, the digital marketing agency. Emma offers advice to organisations who are starting from scratch, and the pair swap marketing tips for more established companies who are considering changing their current strategy.

In this episode of the Another Bright Spark Podcast, Neale chat's to Steve May-Russell, CEO of Small Fry, about industrial design and product innovation. We focus in on the importance of empathy in design - distinguishing between sympathy and true understanding of user needs. 

Brand advocate, edutainer, marketeer, professional enabler, YouTuber, LinkedIn and Social media strategist, public speaker, professional and personal mentor... we're talking to the one and only Mr Paul "True Norf" Norford.