008 | Steven Bell

Who were The British Bulldogs? What was the magic ingredient that transformed this pair of working-class young lads from a small Northern mining community - Tom Billington and Davey Boy Smith - into globally-recognised sporting superstars? How should they be remembered? Second Mountain Comms' Ben Veal is joined on episode eight of the #GoodJourneysPod by Steven Bell, author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Steven specialises in drawing out some of the fascinating untold stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment. With three published books to his name, all of which have been very well received, his latest book, recently released by Pitch Publishing, has been described as “a love letter to arguably the two greatest British wrestlers of all time.” Dynamite & Davey charts the incredible story of The Dynamite Kid Tom Billington and The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith - and what a story it is! With a foreword from the pair’s brother-in-law Ross Hart and a touching afterword from the Dynamite Kid’s daughter Bronwyne Billington, it’s already been favourably compared by many within the industry as one of the best books ever written on the world of professional wrestling. Steven talks about what motivated him to tell the Bulldogs' story, his battle with imposter syndrome and his surprising journey to becoming a published author. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Steven Bell and buy Dynamite & Davey: Twitter: www.twitter.com/steven_bell1985 and www.twitter.com/BulldogsBook123 Instagram: www.instagram.com/steven_bell1985  Buy the book: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/dynamite-and-davey 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.