The Quiet Part Loud Podcast

Today's episode we take a look back at the past couple of week's events. We're discussing the ongoing mishandling of the COVID pandemic by the UK and US governments, and how their complete incompetence continues to endanger our health and financial future. We look at the Black Lives Matter protests to distinguish between the movement and the organisation that has hijacked a progressive cause for its own political ideologies which are rooted in the very behaviour they claim to be fighting against. Then we talk Kanye for President and Unity 2020, which is a political movement that has the goal of shaking up the political structure and how Americans choose their leadership. Be warned, this episode is a heated monologue of frustration and honesty about how political appointees and what we must do to hold them accountable. We don't hold back on the language, so if cursing offends you, perhaps you want to give this one a miss. If not, enjoy. Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Google Podcasts - bit.ly/3el37xa Soundcloud - bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

Today we sit down with Lee Chambers, Founder of Essentialise to discuss mental health, wellbeing and stress management. COVID and the subsequent lockdown have caused all of us to experience some form of anxiety and new types of stress. It's important to understand that we're not alone and to see that there are tangible ways to deal with unforeseen circumstances that may be hard to navigate on our own. We discuss Lee's own life struggles and how he found strength and resilience to fight against an autoimmune disease that caused him to lose the ability to walk before the arrival of his newborn baby, and how that experience gave him the confidence to start his own business helping others. Lee is a genuinely kind person that truly cares about the wellbeing of all others, he puts that into practice every day and it was a pleasure to speak with him. I hope you enjoy the show and if you'd like to find out more about Lee and his company, please check out the links below. - Listeners can download My Authentic Purpose Book Here: https://www.essentialise.co.uk/ebook - Lee’s Consultancy: https://leechambers.org - Twitter: @essentialise - Facebook/Instagram: @essentialisecoach - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-chambers-278a6518a/ - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leechambersessentialise Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Google Podcasts - bit.ly/3el37xa Soundcloud - bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

As we seem to be a watershed moment in our history with race relations, I wanted to take the opportunity to speak about the Black Lives Matter protests and some of the context and nuance missing from the conversation and from the activists. There are more caveats in this episode than I ever thought possible but with such a sensitive topic that I've only been an observer of, I felt it important to be as clear as possible. With all the hate and fear-mongering going on, I hope this episode will highlight that most of us are striving towards a similar goal in life and what we really need is dialogue and direction. Enjoy. Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Google Podcasts - bit.ly/3el37xa Soundcloud - bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

Today we sit down with Lee Parker from Laureus Sport for Good. Lee is responsible for the strategy and oversees the implementation of Laureus Sport for Good, which uses sport as a powerful and cost-effective tool to help children and young people overcome violence, discrimination and disadvantage in their lives. We talk about how they have developed a worldwide charitable infrastructure and are recognised as a leading organisation in the fast-growing Sport for Development community. We also talk about our mutual love for Basketball and how sport helped guide us through some difficult early years. Lee really cares. He loves to help people, and it was great to share some time talking to him. You can find Lee on Twitter @ParkerSport Find out more about Laureus and their global initiatives through Sport for Good by visiting https://www.laureus.com/ Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/3el37xa Soundcloud - bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

In today's episode, I sit down with Art Svartsberg; a US Marine who is best known as The Iron Wolf. He is becoming synonymous with some of the most hardcore workouts on Youtube and is famous for his impressive feats of endurance. We spoke about his family immigrating from Russia, growing up in Brooklyn and how assimilating got him into trouble. We talked about the path that led him to join the Marine Corp and how his life has changed after 14 years of service. He brings to life the ethos of Iron Wolf fitness and we discuss what life after the military will look like. Art is as authentic as it gets, there's no smoke and mirrors in anything he does. What you see is what you get and his style uniquely his own. We had a great conversation that included 90's hip hop, movies and sport. I hope you enjoy it. You can check out his pages for more information: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUo6dgGR82QOfidtpNRQww Instagram - @the_iron_wolf_718 Clothing - https://teespring.com/stores/ironwolf-3 Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Soundcloud - bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

As a long time UFC fan, this was a particularly fun episode for me. John has been the face of the UFC in the UK for 6 years and hosts Inside the Octagon with Dan Hardy. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge in MMA and it was great to speak with him about the upcoming UFC 249. We also discussed how he's staying active during lockdown, family, watching Conor McGregor's ascension and his road to the UFC. It was a real pleasure to speak with him and I hope you enjoy the episode. You can follow John on Twitter & Instagram @JohnGoodenUK His website is www.johngooden.co.uk Look out for his podcast coming soon. Download/Subscribe to The Quiet Part Loud iTunes - https://apple.co/2YQF3hf Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LaAAxB Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/2zkQfrw Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - @QPLPodcast

This week we're talking about how to cope with being in lockdown. We're discussing how to keep from going stir crazy in quarantine, the best shows to check out and the ones to give a miss including the virtue-signalling celebrity content. We also cover Kim Jong Un's "death", Trump's disinfectant theory, the Tide pod challenge and some updates on future guests. Enjoy! Follow the show: Twitter @QuietPartLoud Facebook @QPLPodcast Download and Subscribe: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WcAvyH Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3aNawmz SoundCloud - https://bit.ly/3bPJQ5U Podchaser - https://bit.ly/3bR8XFM Castbox - https://bit.ly/2W7JCR3

In this episode, we are talking to Jim Grice; a lecturer in Broadcast Journalism at City University, London & Goldsmiths, Westminster and the University of East London. He is a long time friend and colleague. With over 25 years of experience in media and journalism, Jim is expertly positioned to discuss the state of media in today's world, how fake news is pervading our discourse and how we can trust what any news/media outlets "report". We discuss the battle between journalistic integrity and clickbait monetisation as well as the reporting that has occurred during the COVID-19 crisis. Jim is an amazingly generous person with a lot of insightful views on a range of subjects. It's always a pleasure to talk with Jim and this was a great makeup for our original conversation on episode 100. Enjoy. You can find out more about Jim, his career and his current endeavours on Linkedin http://linkedin.com/in/jim-grice Follow The Quiet Part Loud on Twitter @QuietPartLoud Download and Subscribe iTunes -https://apple.co/3auBIXh Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2KlOZa1 SoundCloud - https://bit.ly/2Y2Ceca

No guest this week but we're diving back into the subject dominating every news and media outlet across the world - Covid-19. We take a slightly different approach to breaking down the reported numbers of infections and deaths. At the same time, we look at the financial implications of the bailout measures, the WHO's biases and what the world will look like post lockdown. Lots of colourful language, so if you're easily offended by curse words...you've been warned. Enjoy. Find us on Twitter @QuietPartLoud Download/Subscribe: Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2xyF9yH Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2K8uj4Z SoundCloud - https://bit.ly/3cmmNiW Castbox - https://bit.ly/2K8vFwC and more.

Yesterday, I spoke with Carol Vorderman ahead of her appearance on The Great British Bake Off. We discussed her life long passion for education, her early years and the path that led her to create Mathsfactor, an online platform that inspires children to fall in love with numbers. As the long time co-host of Countdown, we talk about how she saw learning as a way to a new life and how being a role model to young people and girls, in particular, has always been a guiding motivation in any endeavour she has found herself a part of. It was a pleasure to sit down with a National Treasure, we had a lovely conversation and play a little Q&A game at the end. Enjoy. Twitter - @carolvorders & @themathsfactor Mathsfactor - themathsfactor.com

Today, we sit down with Tony Lazare; Founder of the London Basketball Association. We talk about Tony's mission to democratise basketball around the UK, the support needed to grow the sport and the amazing progress that's been made so far. We discuss the positive community impact the LBA is having, the lack of government funding available, and the drive it takes to sustain a charity when the benefits of basketball are not understood by those in power. Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in the world, is the second most played team sport in the UK and has the lowest cost entries making its socio-economic diversity unparalleled. it's a great conversation and we have a little fun at the end. Enjoy. You can find more information about the LBA, its mission and how you can be involved below. Website: https://thelba.co.uk Instagram - @_thelba_ instagram.com/_thelba_/ Facebook - @London Basketball Association facebook.com/LondonBasketballAssn Twitter - @_thelba_ twitter.com/_theLBA_ YT - @London Basketball Association https://www.youtube.com/user/LondonBBall

Films, frothy pints and fun times are what you're getting today. A couple of weeks ago I sat down in The Rugby tavern in central London with a good friend of mine to do what we always do; talk shit, have some beers and discuss movies. It was just as the Coronavirus was entering the UK and we start with that. Afterwards, it's off to the races. We go from Uncut Gems to Paul Newman, play a little quiz and I give Rick the "Inside the Actors Studio" questionnaire. This episode was a ton of fun! We plan to do more so if you enjoy it, let us know and we'll keep them coming. Enjoy! Subscribe/Download - apple.co/2WUXfq7 Available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podchaser and more. Twitter - @QuietPartLoud Facebook - The Quiet Part Loud Podcast

Today we're talking with Nick and Rob of Geeky Blinders. Two brothers from Devon in the UK that started a custom shoe design business that went from a side hobby to now designing for some of the world's top comedians and athletes. We discuss how they got started, what the motivation was to take the business to the next level and how their work with some famous entertainers created a tipping point that allowed them to do what they love, creating custom footwear, full time. It was a great conversation and if you would like to check out Geeky Blinders work, you can visit www.geekyblinders.co.uk and check out their new designs on Instagram @geekyblinders. Enjoy. Download & Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Podchaser. News shows and interviews each week. Hit us up @QuietPartLoud for show ideas, guest spots and more.

We're breaking down Covid-19 and making sense of the chaos we're all experiencing with the nonstop media coverage and mixed messages being delivered by the government. We discuss what covid-19 is, how it manifests, what you can do to protect yourself and what to do during the quarantine. Then we look talk through the government's response, what to be aware of and the opportunities to prosper in a time of crisis. Stay safe and enjoy.

We're talking to Founder and CEO of Progmatic Motion, Jan Vimal. Jan launched an ad tech start-up business in 2018 and we discuss the trials and tribulations of building your own company. We also talk about winning new clients, dealing with time wasters and sticking to your principles, as well what it's like to be a woman of colour in a male-dominated industry and the motivation it takes to keep going. It was a fun conversation that I hope you all enjoy.