Rathbones Inspired Minds

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to Jane & Beatrice Hasell-McCosh. Daniel talks to Jane about what inspired her to establish the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards which celebrates it's 20th anniversary in 2025. As well as being an accomplished artist, Jane's daughter Beatrice also plays a big role in running the annual event in Cumbria which goes from str...

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to Sarah Dunning, Chair of Westmorland Family. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rathbones Inspired Minds are the guests’ own and will not necessarily reflect the views of Rathbones Investment Management, nor will they constitute a reco...

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to author and historian Miranda Malins. Daniel talks to Miranda about her passion for 17th Century history. Miranda has written two brilliant novels about the Cromwell family, The Puritan Princess and The Rebel Daughter. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opi...

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to author Richard Beard. Richard is the winner of the 2018 Ackerley Prize for his memoir, The Day That Went Missing. As well as being a writer, Richard played professional rugby in France. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rathbones Ins...

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to journalist and broadcaster Alex Massie. Alex was previously Washington correspondent for the Scotsman and writes political columns for The Times and Sunday Times. Alex talks to Daniel about his life in journalism and what has inspired him through his illustrious career. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is broug...

In the latest episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, Daniel Norcross speaks to acclaimed writer Vaseem Khan, author of the Baby Ganesh Detective Agency novels and forthcoming James Bond spin-off Quantum of Menace. In a fascinating conversation, Vaseem tells Daniel about what inspires him and what led him to write his new novel featuring iconic Bond character Q. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast s...

In the latest episode of the new series, Daniel speaks to educator and writer Daisy Christodoulou. Daisy is regarded as one of the most influential figures in British education while she's also just written a new book, I Can't Stop Thinking About VAR. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rathbones Inspired Minds...

In the first episode of a brand new season of Rathbones Inspired Minds, host Daniel Norcross speaks to renowned anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse. In this fascinating conversation Harvey talks to Daniel about what inspires him and his new book Inheritance, The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World, which focuses on how our evolved psychology has shaped the past, present and future of humanity. T...

In this episode of Rathbones Inspired Minds, host Daniel Norcross speaks to businessman, Leon co-founder and  sustainable food campaigner Henry Dimbleby. Henry led the National Food Strategy, which developed a plan to help disadvantaged children and promote environmental and animal welfare standards .   The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to renowned sports journalist Jonathan Wilson, three times winner of the FSA Football Writer of the Year.    The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rathbones Inspired Minds are the guests’ own and will not n...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to Rosie Boycott, the first woman to edit a broadsheet newspaper and co-founder of feminist magazine Spare Rib. As Baroness Boycott, Rosie is now a life peer in the House of Lords and is also known for her work in food activism with interests in food poverty, health, environment and agricultural susta...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to acclaimed historian Michael Taylor. Michael talks to Daniel about his latest book 'Impossible Monsters', a truly captivating account of the discovery of the dinosaurs and how it changed our understanding of the origins of the world. Michael is also one of the world's foremost writers on the British...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to historian, author and broadcaster James Holland. James talks to Daniel about his obsession with Second World War history, the hugely successful podcast partnership with comedian Al Murray and his determination to inspire the younger generation about history.  The Rathbones Inspired Minds podca...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to Jenny Natusch, the founder of children's charity Escape2Make. In a brilliant conversation Jenny tells Daniel what inspired her to set up E2M and how she is totally focused on assisting the lost generation of 11-18-year-olds, from all walks of life, in escaping from the pressures of social media, lo...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to geneticist, writer and broadcaster Adam Rutherford. Adam is author of the award winning best seller 'How to Argue With A Racist' and enjoys a fascinating conversation with Daniel about genetics and the science behind exactly who we are and the mathematics of why. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcas...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to novelist, nature writer and children's author Melissa Harrison. Melissa tells Daniel that nature and encouraging others to connect to the natural world is her inspiration. The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rat...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to historian Peter Frankopan, author of the multi-million copy bestseller ‘The Silk Roads’ and latest book 'The Earth Transformed'. Peter talks about what inspires him and how his sense of discovery drives his work.  The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Inves...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to comedian Andy Zaltzman, host of the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 comedy show The News Quiz as well as statistician for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special. Andy talks about what inspires him as sports devotee, broadcaster and satirist.  The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to y...

In the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to broadcaster and former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent. Ebony was the first black woman to play cricket for England and shares what inspires her in work and life. She also reveals her prolific bucket list, how she is trying to inspire the next generation of female cricketers and what it's li...

In the opening episode of the Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series, host Daniel Norcross speaks to author, broadcaster and acclaimed historian Tom Holland. Tom reveals what has and continues to inspires him.  The Rathbones Inspired Minds podcast series is brought to you by Rathbones Investment Management. The opinions expressed on Rathbones Inspired Minds are the guests’ own and will not n...

Presented by broadcaster Daniel Norcross, in each episode acclaimed writers, scientists and entrepreneurs reveal what inspired them to pursue their field of expertise and what continues to inspire them in their work and lives.