B2B Made in Brum Podcast

David “Digga” Davis joins us for a proper honest chat about his journey through football — from growing up in Smethwick and getting scouted by Wolves, to loan spells at Inverness and Chesterfield, his Premier League experience, and becoming a fan favourite at Birmingham City. We talk Blues, Wolves, derby goals, Garry Monk, Gary Rowett, Maikel Kieftenbeld, Jude Bellingham, dressing room stories, setbacks, confidence, criticism and what it really takes to make it in the game. Digga made over 180 league appearances for Birmingham City and was voted Blues Player of the Year in 2016/17, after coming through at Wolves and playing across the Premier League, Championship, League One and beyond. Sponsored by BrumLife For entertainment, news and everything Birmingham.

What happens when you start losing your sight… but refuse to lose your life? In this episode, we sit down with Linzie — a passionate Birmingham City fan and accessibility advocate — to talk about her journey with visual impairment, losing independence, and fighting to be heard. From giving up her driving licence to navigating stadiums, daily life and public perception, Linzie shares the real, raw side of sight loss that people don’t often see. We also dive into: * Living with keratoconus and vision decline * Losing independence and adapting day-to-day * Why football still means everything — even without sight * The importance of atmosphere, community and connection * Challenging misconceptions around blindness * Fighting for better accessibility in football and beyond This is a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, identity and making sure everyone has a place in the game. 🎙️ From the Made in Brum Podcast Filmed at St Andrew’s 👉 Subscribe for more real stories from Birmingham and beyond

From gym floors to running large-scale fight nights and wellness events across the UK… In this episode, Sam Carter-Smith breaks down how he built a multi-layered business across fitness, boxing promotions and wellness. We dive into: * Building Rigs Fitness from the ground up * Creating Strictly Business Fight Nights * Scaling into national events and Ultra-style fight shows * Why safety frameworks and structure matter in boxing * The impact of events on people’s lives and charity (£40M+) * Moving into wellness with One Retreat Wellness This is more than just fitness — it’s about building systems, creating experiences and changing lives. 🎙️ From the Made in Brum Podcast Filmed at St Andrew’s 👉 Subscribe for more real stories from Birmingham and beyond Sponsored by @alternativebeautyalchemist Luxury skincare & holistic treatments based in Water Orton