The Sunday Roast

In this episode of The Sunday BBQ, Kevin Hornsby is joined by Anthony Tennyson, CEO of Solvonis Therapeutics plc (LSE: SVNS), to discuss the Company’s latest progress across its mental health and addiction treatment pipeline. Anthony outlines the £1 million investment from key shareholders to accelerate Solvonis’ AI-driven CNS drug discovery programme, as well as the initiation of pivotal translat...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer are joined by Tristan Pottas, CEO of First Development Resources plc (AIM: FDR), to discuss the company’s official admission to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. FDR, a UK-based explorer with key mineral assets in Australia, has raised £2.3 million through its IPO, positioning itself to accelerate exploration acro...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by James Short, CEO of Celadon Pharmaceuticals (AIM: CEL), to discuss the company’s major strategic update. Celadon has announced plans to delist from the AIM market and transition to a private limited company, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming General Meeting on 28 July 2025. James explains the reason...

In this special Roast Extra episode, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby return with three exclusive interviews after a busy week of small-cap news too good to ignore. First up, Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, joins us to discuss the company's latest progress and the major grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Next, we welcome back Daniel Gee, Founder of Pri0r1ty Intelligenc...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, the team are joined by Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments (LSE: MAST), to discuss a significant portfolio expansion and new strategic direction for the company. MED has secured exclusive rights to five flexible generation development sites totalling 25 MW — all with confirmed grid access despite the current moratorium — effectively doubling its...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, the team are joined by Ben Clube, CEO of EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP), to discuss two transformative developments for the company’s flagship MESH project — a groundbreaking offshore energy system combining compressed air, hydrogen, and natural gas storage. With Siemens Energy now leading the feasibility work and an MoU signed with Hazer Group to develop a clea...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil and Kevin are joined by returning guest Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of Xtract Resources, to discuss the Company’s growing presence in Morocco. Xtract has now secured an 80% stake in Wildstone SARL, ahead of completing the full earn-in commitment—marking a major vote of confidence from its local partners. The move highlights Xtract’s proactive approa...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Ben Clube, CEO of EnergyPathways plc, to discuss the company’s groundbreaking move into clean hydrogen production. EnergyPathways has just signed a major Memorandum of Understanding with Hazer Group Ltd to deploy its cutting-edge methane pyrolysis technology—marking a bold step toward decarbonising the UK’s energy supply. Under the agreement...

In this season finale of The Sunday Roast, recorded on July 13th, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby reflect on a week of sunshine, epic concerts, and major market moves. The political spotlight shines on a new UK-France migration pilot agreed by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, as tensions persist over deterrence effectiveness. Guests this week include Anthony from Solvonis, who shares insights into...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Nick Thurlow, the newly appointed Chairman of Hamak Gold, to discuss the company’s bold new direction. Hamak is blending traditional gold exploration in Liberia, most notably at the high potential Nimba project, with a pioneering Bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming one of the first UK-listed explorers to do so. Nick shares insights on what d...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Rory Maxwell, CEO of Halfspace and COO of Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group (AIM: PR1), to discuss their latest €100,000 contract win with a major European sports rights holder. Rory explains how Halfspace’s Compass ID technology is being used to collect GDPR-compliant audience data across digital platforms, helping the client better understand an...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, the lads are joined by legendary investor Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, for a no-holds-barred season finale. They dive deep into the growing storm around global deficits, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and whether we’re heading toward a bond market reckoning. Rick shares why gold remains his go-to hedge in times of political chaos, why it could hit $1...

Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer return to review their “Radar 12” stock picks with a Q2 update. From resource standouts like Power Metal Resources, Greatland Gold, and Guardian Metals to rising tech names like Priority AI, the team recaps key developments, performance shifts, and what’s next as we move into the second half of 2025. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podc...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by James Short, CEO of Celadon Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the company’s recent £1 million funding, its decision to delist from AIM, and what that means for its future. We also explore major operational milestones, including progress on EU exports, a Q3 UK product launch, US market entry, expanded growing capacity, and the completion of multipl...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, recorded on June 29, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer take a whirlwind tour through a week that felt like a market rollercoaster, from geopolitical tension in Iran to surging crypto activity. They unpack the dramatic US airstrike on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site and the fragile ceasefire that followed, with Trump delivering typically blunt commentary....

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of African Pioneer Plc (LSE: AFP), to discuss the company’s latest milestone—the award of an unconditional 20-year mining licence for its Ongombo Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. With all government approvals now secured, Colin talks us through the shift from permitting to execution, the strategy behind launchin...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Colin Bird, Chairman of Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), to discuss a major milestone — the granting of a full 15-year mining licence for the Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia. We explore what this means for the company’s transition from exploration to development, the scale of the opportunity at Hope and Gorob, and how Bezant is pos...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Jonathan Bixby, CEO of Tiger Royalties and Investments Plc (AIM: TIR), to unpack the company’s latest move in the decentralised AI space — the acquisition of its second Bittensor subnet, Tiger Beta. Following the strong performance of Tiger Alpha, now generating over $4,800 in daily emissions, Tiger is doubling down on its strategy to own an...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Jill Kenney, CEO of Sundae Bar Plc (AIM: SBAR), to explore how the company is building the “App Store” for AI agents — a marketplace where developers can monetise autonomous tools and businesses can easily deploy them. Fresh off a successful beta launch, Sundae Bar has now introduced a Bitcoin Treasury Management Policy, positioning itself a...

On this sweltering Sunday Roast, The lads return with a packed episode as tensions in the Middle East explode—literally. With Israel striking Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran retaliating with deadly drone attacks, we unpack the geopolitical chaos, potential fallout for Russia’s war strategy, and Putin’s bid for peace alongside China. We’re joined by a familiar voice—Albert Arthur—making his long...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by returning guest Jonathan Bixby, CEO of Tiger Royalties and Investments. We dive into Tiger’s bold leap into decentralised AI and Bitcoin with its TAO Strategy, unpacking how the company’s Bittensor subnet is already generating ~$70K per month just weeks after launch. Jonathan explains the mechanics of AI mining with TAO, the strategic partne...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by James Knowles, Executive Chair, and Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, to catch up on a busy few months—from the strategic two-stage deal with the 79th Group to the recent update following the withdrawal of Stage 2 funding, and the Winter Exploration Programme highlighting developments at North Hemlo, Roy-Zone, an...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, the team discuss signs of market recovery, with standout moves from Celadon, Mila, BMV, and Mast Energy. They also cover major geopolitical headlines, including Trump and Putin’s high-stakes call on Ukraine, and Labour’s transport pledges and winter fuel U-turn. Special guest Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals, joins to discuss the company’s strategic $90m div...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc Strategic Materials, to discuss a significant milestone for the company. GreenRoc's Amitsoq Graphite Project in Greenland has been designated as a "Strategic Project" under the European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act. This recognition not only underscores the project's importance in supplying critical ra...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Ben Clube, CEO of EnergyPathways, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the UK's energy storage sector. Ben recently authored an open letter to the UK government, highlighting the urgent need for "common-sense storage solutions" to ensure the nation's transition to net-zero remains on course. We'll delve into the specifics of the Marram...