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Janine Davies is proof that hard times create hard women. Growing up on a tough estate, with an abusive mother and an absent father, Janine had to get street-wise very quickly. She learnt to stick-up for herself, and wasn’t afraid to fight those that crossed the line. That fighting spirit led her to making a name for herself in the ring, becoming British Kickboxing Champion, World Muay Thai Boxing...

The situation in Ukraine is something that we’re all painfully aware of, but how much do we really understand about the reality on the ground? My mate Richard Sharp has spent the last 7 months in the warzone, and has first hand experience of the horrors and devastation caused by the russian invaders. Whilst people were fleeing the country, Sharpie jumped in his van and drove toward the front line....

Matt Smith had a dream job at Talksport, traveling the globe and witnessing every major sporting event.  He had a nice car, a good wage, and a promising future. But he lost it all as a crippling gambling addiction took hold, consuming his life, and leaving him penniless. It’s Safer Gambling Week , and now that he’s on a better path, Matt wanted to come in to share his cautionary tale of beggi...

When it comes to the criminal underworld, Dave Courtney is the undisputed king of storytelling.   He’s a former gangster, author, actor and even porn star, and has unlimited tales of sex, violence, and villainry. From his early life of crime, to working with the Krays, and from devastating personal tragedy to his Vegas honeymoon farce, Dave is a huge character with the gift of the gab.&n...

A few years ago, an old friend of mine, Jules Robinson, decided to marry a complete stranger on Australian TV. She had no idea that Married at First Sight would become an international hit, and that she and her husband Cameron would be the couple that all future contestants saw as proof that the experiment can work. They have since married in the real world, and even had the first ever Married at...

I find it hard to believe that it’s been 2 whole years since I first started podcasting in the height of lockdown. I sat down with Producer Dan to chat about my podcasting highlights, my favourite guests, and why you shouldn’t always take advice that’s offered up.  We’ve put out over 100 episodes, and I still can’t get enough of thought-provoking conversations with interesting characters.&nbs...

Josh Simons has hospitality running through his veins.  At the age of 21, he launched his first nightclub project as part of his family business, and then went international, operating nightclubs in Sandbanks, London, Marbella and Barbados. 10 years later, he left the family business and went out alone to explore ventures in nightclubs, restaurants, events and marketing services. He’s now co-...

Most of us have witnessed the effects of a malignant narcissist, sometimes without even realising it.  Whether you have firsthand experience, or through close friends and family, the very real effects of controlling, undermining and paranoid behaviour can be devastating. Becki Houlston is a very successful life coach and therapist, and she’s helped many people in dealing with the trauma of a...

This week's topic is FESTIVAL HEADLINERS and the pitfalls of chasing big name line-ups at any cost. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall Instagram:   @Dodge. Woodall LinkedIn:   Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world can be a scary place sometimes, and most of us don’t know how we’d react in extreme situations.  So when the horror of the 2017 London Bridge Attack began to unfold, Roy Larner had a choice: run or front up. Roy’s reaction became legendary, and he became known as ‘the Lion of London Bridge’. Stabbed 8 times after confronting the knife wielding jihadis, he spent two weeks in hospital...

Dodge tells his story! Over the past 2 years, along with some fascinating guests, Producer Dan and I have had the opportunity to sit down and chat through my eventful life over a number of episodes. But after many requests from listeners over the past year, we’ve put my eventful life into one episode. Here we are at episode 100 of the Eventful Entrepreneur, and I can't believe the show has reached...

**CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains descriptions of violence and abuse. Terry Ellis pulled-off one of the most audacious heists the world has ever seen: a robbery that became worldwide news and was known as the Real Ocean’s Eleven. He and his team made meticulous plans, wore police disguises, hired tech experts, and got away with millions of pounds worth of motherboards. It truly was a stor...

The unconscious mind is a powerful thing, and understanding its capabilities has been a passion of Robert Hisee’s for well over a decade. As a young, poor, kid with ADHD and dyslexia, Robert found himself drifting down the well-trodden path of so many of his peers. He was told he was stupid, he was written off, and he was expected to be grateful for jobs he hated, working for people who didn’t see...

Having a famous footballing brother brings its pros and cons. But Wayne Lineker is possibly the living embodiment of the pros and cons of being on the edge of the limelight. While his brother Gary rose to prominence in the England Team, Wayne set out to make something of himself and become more than just ‘Gary’s brother’.  Over 30 years later, he’s launched hugely popular and successful bars...

From throwing secret raves in the halfpipe of a Bristol skatepark, to living the good life in Ibiza, Ramesh Satguru has had events running through his veins from an early age. His early years of creating great parties in that unique space in Bristol, grew into something altogether different, and the world-famous ‘Motion’ nightclub was born, attracting some of the biggest names on the dance scene....

Getting noticed in a market as crowded as Beer is never easy. It takes a special product, creative thinking and a strong vision. Jesse Wilson and his team have achieved just that with Jubel, a fruit lager dreamt up on the slopes of the french alps. Jesse went from sleeping on a warehouse floor to obtaining investment and lining up Sainsbury’s and Waitrose as routes to market, only to be faced with...

Women’s sport is enjoying a rightful surge in popularity in recent years, and that’s thanks to pioneers such as Sue Anstiss MBE. After running a highly successful sports marketing and PR agency for 26 years, Sue became a founding trustee of the Women's Sport Trust, co-founder of the Women's Sport Collective, and now has been given the honour of becoming a Member of the British Empire. She’s d...

When it comes to combat sport, Bare Knuckle Boxing is one of the purest and toughest disciplines out there.  It’s certainly not for the faint hearted, but it’s popularity is back on the up thanks to Joe Brown and Jim Freeman . The pair have dragged the sport into the 21st century by adding a level of professionalism, production quality and ambition with their brand BKB. They put on incredibly...

When your brother is one of the most successful and famous footballers in the world, opportunities are never far from your door. However, with those opportunities come major pitfalls, and Rhodri Giggs has experienced his fair share of both. He’s spent time in prison, he was all over the tabloids after becoming a target of the Fake Sheik, and of course, his own brother, Ryan Giggs, had a well-publi...

Kevin Lane was sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of Robert Magill. But after spending 24 years in prison, he is still protesting his innocence and trying to shed light on fresh evidence that could overturn his conviction. In his new book ‘Fitted Up and Fighting Back’ he outlines his side of the story, and puts forward some convincing arguments.  It’s a fascinating but frightening l...

Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, public speaker, creative entrepreneur, and an Oxford university graduate with over 1 million followers on social media.   He became a viral sensation in 2019 when he filmed himself breaking the British women's deadlift record while "identifying as a woman" Since then he has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC News, Fox News,...

I sat down with Producer Dan to chat about how Bournemouth 7s Festival 2022 really went down! We talk about the highlights, challenges and standout moments from the 15th year of the festival. Thank you for your continued support, and roll on Bournemouth 7s 2023! Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall Instagram:   @Dodge. Woodall LinkedIn:   Dodge Woodall F...

It's that time again! Tomorrow we celebrate 15 years of Bournemouth 7s Festival. It's been another year of challenges, changes and exciting announcements, and we can't wait to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in style. Thank you for your continued support, and I hope to see many of you over the next few days.. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall Instagram:   @D...

When it comes to LinkedIn Success stories, Lea Turner’s is hard to beat. After creating a successful transcription business, Lea decided to give LinkedIn a try in an attempt to attract more clients.  She had no idea that her voice, approach, and expertise would lead to her profile rocketing in popularity, and within 6 months she had reached 30,000 followers.  Today, she has a network of...

Coming from a turbulent childhood living in hostels for the homeless, Shaa Wasmund was determined to create a financially secure future.  Whilst studying at the London School of Economics, she seized an opportunity to work with Chris Eubank during the lead up to the biggest fight in British Boxing history against Nigel Benn, and ended up making a name for herself in the sport. Her intell...