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Jim's away (a car crashed into his hotel room, he's fine), so it's just the two of us this week with absolutely nothing planned.We get into: the friend who makes birthday cards out of ready meal sleeves and why it's better than anything Clintons could sell you, the ex who owned two knives, two forks and two cups and wouldn't allow a bath mat, resulting in a miniature one being smuggled in and out of the flat in a backpack for months, and what genuinely gives you the ick.Plus TK Maxx as a cultural institution, the discovery of Booths, why being tucked into your napkin at a fancy restaurant feels like being put to bed, the Halloween party where one of us was saved in a phone as Toilet Woman, and a speed awareness course workaround so elaborate it might be the most ADHD thing ever committed to tape. Allegedly.The Depressed CEO Podcast, new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The side of it nobody's talking about, because one of us lives with a Rockstar employee and Dave got a bit of heat for cheering the leaker on. It's not the suits who lose out when the stock drops.Also this week: the theory that Gen Z have taken up birdwatching purely to endear themselves to boomers and usurp millennial inheritance, a full and entirely necessary deep dive into the origins of the name Dave (including the fact that in the mid 70s, 1 in 10 girls were apparently called Dave), and a Welsh cake speed eating challenge that nearly claimed a tooth.Millennial parents: the name Dave is dying. Please consider. What a difference a Dave makes.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we go through the five most unhinged patents ever filed. We also invent our own!Plus: are we slowly googling ourselves to death, the conspiracy about data centres and where all the water is really going, why a man in America got arrested for collecting rainwater, the app that tracks billionaires' private jets, and Lay's creamy forest mushroom crisps divide the room completely.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go back to 1901 where JP Morgan buys Carnegie Steel for $480 million without spending a penny of his own money and creates the world's first billion dollar company. Then to the 60s, where a cockroach extermination company gets killed by a corporate cockroach. Then to Red Lobster, where a private equity firm sells the land under every restaurant for $1.5 billion, charges them rent on their own buildings, and forces them into a $20 bottomless shrimp deal that loses $11 million in a single quarter. The papers said competitive eaters killed it. They didn't.Also: why there are no crazy inventors anymore, why Bluetooth is still rubbish in 2026, dentists as the new big pharma, French mustard crisps, and the Creature of KelhamThe Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're breaking down private equity and asset stripping, how a firm can buy a company using almost none of its own money, saddle that company with the debt, sell the land out from under it, charge it rent on its own building, drain the pension pot, and walk away richer while everyone who worked there loses everything.Also: Kendal Calling and the family with the lucky Baby Bell, why Nolan films are getting too loud, Jamie Oliver banning chewing gum, supermarkets changing prices in real time, and whether you were a Teletubbies real-world-segment kid or not.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqueline Gold walks into a boardroom of men in 1981 and pitches the idea of Ann Summers parties. One man stands up and tells her women don't even like sex. Her dad is the only one who backs her.We debate whether it's acceptable to poo on arrival at a dinner party and Fran decided to host a fun little party game based around Sex Toy Reviews!The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Dandy Kim. Blackmailer, gun runner, horse wanker, water ski school operator, and the man who stole sensitive documents from Jack Warner's safe that were never disclosed but were apparently enough to get his jail sentence cut in half and the money written off entirely.We cover the sexual revolution of the 60s, the invention of the mini skirt, why the male contraceptive pill was abandoned, how a woman's name was borrowed without proper consent to launch Britain's most famous sex shop, and why a postal strike nearly killed the whole thing before it started.Also: Dave has an absolutely horrible morning involving a white Land Rover, a wet egg, two pairs of glasses and a dog with a bone.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Oliver goes to war with the Turkey Twizzler on national TV. Sales triple the week after. Farm workers are caught playing baseball with live turkeys. Bird flu arrives from a forbidden corner of Hungary, and a suspicious wrapper turns up in a bin.Count Binface, conspiracy theories, why every millennial woman wanted to be a marine biologist, Gen Z emotions with Dave, and Pete's Loft Goth Removal Services.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're diving into the gloriously bizarre story of Bernard Matthews. Turkey eugenics, the invention of the turkey roast joint, a 27-year advertising campaign built on one word, and how he made the equivalent of £38.5 million in eight days.David gets a tooth snapped in half by a dentist called Jaguar, we discuss our first celebrity crushes, Jodie Marsh gets the academic treatment she deserves, and Father Jiminy Cricket delivers a prayer against Argentina.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of an era. Roman Abramovich gets poisoned in Ukraine, his £5 billion in assets get frozen overnight, and two superyachts worth nearly a billion pounds go on the run to Turkey in a real-life Grand Theft Auto chase.Also: we try blowjob mints, debate electric cars, dive into local Facebook group drama, celebrate the World Cup with a Lay's crisp sandwich, and Dave gets a cake in the face on day one of the new studio after losing a Frankfurter vs Bratwurst quiz.Billionaires can do whatever they want. And it's absolutely fine.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're in the new studio. There's a gravy hot tub. Dog arses on the wall. It's exactly what you'd expect.This week: Roman Abramovich arrives at Stamford Bridge, bans the colour red, turns up to training in full kit demanding a kickabout, and has £40,000 worth of sushi flown to Azerbaijan by private jet, despite his mate literally being poisoned in a sushi restaurant. We try Japanese snacks in his honour.We also blind rank ten types of fart. Scientifically.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roman Abramovich sells a Russian oil company he basically stole for $13 billion, Fran delivers an urban myth as a children's bedtime rhyme about a stag do gone catastrophically wrong, Jim reads an original poem about DIY, dead men and the lies we tell each other, and we have a chat about the fact that 95% of people are just making it up as they go.Goodbye old studio. You ferocious beast.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! New puppy, same chaos. Dave's adjusting to life as a dog dad in the most unhinged way possible, we conduct a full health and safety risk assessment on his 2am noodle habit and he finally has his first ever crisp sandwich aged 37! We dive into part one of the genuinely mad true story of Roman Abramovich, from a Siberian orphan stealing diesel to the man who bought Chelsea. Oh, and there's a sketch. We won't explain the sketch.The Depressed CEO Podcast — new episodes every week.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Amy O'Hara, Development Executive at Warp Films - the Sheffield-based production company behind Adolescence, Dead Man's Shoes, Four Lions, This Is England and some of the most important British films ever made.Amy's career has taken her from DJing at Sheffield's legendary Threads nights, to Film4, the BFI, and now back home to Warp. We talk about how she broke into the industry, what it takes to get a film off the ground, the threat of AI to storytelling, why cinema isn't dead yet - and a very exciting hint at what's coming next from Warp. And we pitch her a few film ideas. She was very patient about it.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by Carl Maloney, founder of RGM Magazine — the man who's interviewed everyone from John Cooper Clarke to Shaun Ryder, all while championing unsigned bands from Sheffield and beyond.We talk about the night Arctic Monkeys played their very first gig, bombing on stage at an open mic, building a music magazine from scratch, accidentally promoting an AI artist, and why the live music industry is heading for a crash.Oh, and Alex Turner used to ask Carl for advice. Bless him.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're out of the studio. This week we're at the Dog and Partridge in Sheffield - one of Guinness's officially rated top ten pubs in the UK to try the Holy Trinity: Guinness, Murphy's and Beamish, all on tap in one place.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is Jo Mason - confidence coach, former PE teacher, Navy veteran, and someone who's navigated more in life than most.Diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2021, Jo made a decision. She wasn't going to stop living.We talk burnout, Dubai, bad employers, losing herself - and how cancer, bizarrely, gave her the life she always wanted.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're diving deep into one of Britain's most notorious PR men - Max Clifford.Before “fake news” had a name, Max was selling it to the tabloids. He planted affairs, invented headlines, and built a £10 million empire on one simple belief - attention is more powerful than truth.From screening pornos above a Wimbledon pub to representing Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali and OJ Simpson, Clifford climbed as high as you can go. Until Operation Yewtree came knocking…This one's got everything. Sex, lies, tabloids, corruption and a ending you couldn't make up.This is a Depressed CEO deep dive.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Mark Zuckerberg as our first-ever “Depressed CEO” case study.We break down his early life, from building computer programs as a kid to creating Facebook at Harvard — including the controversial beginnings with FaceMash, the lawsuits, and the rise of one of the most powerful tech companies in the world.From massive investments and billionaire deals to data controversies, power moves, and the evolution of social media, we unpack how Facebook grew into a global force — and what that says about the man behind it.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Nicholson returns! Now a published author, Andy talks through his book and exhibition — sharing unseen photos and stories from a defining era in UK music, and the unexpected ways those records have shaped people’s lives.We also get into his time with Clubs & Spades, his approach to making music, and why staying authentic has always mattered more than playing the game.A conversation about legacy, creativity, and realising the impact your work has on others and of course we also try to rate Andy’s meal deal. ;)-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Alex Deadman to explore his journey through Sheffield’s underground music scene and the role he’s played behind the scenes in drum & bass and electronic music culture.Alex shares stories from discovering jungle music as a kid, attending early raves, and eventually becoming deeply involved in the scene — from running events and working club doors to helping build early online platforms like Drum & Bass Arena and live streaming raves long before it became normal.We talk about the evolution of jungle, dubstep and drum & bass, the early internet era of music culture, and how Sheffield became an unexpected hub for innovation in the scene.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Sheffield hip hop artist Matic Mouth to talk about his journey through music, life, and the influences that shaped him.Matic shares stories from growing up in Sheffield, the impact of his mum’s guidance, and how youth clubs like The Hill helped shape his path. From hearing Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang Clan for the first time, to writing lyrics in school books and performing on stage before ever recording a track, we explore how hip hop became his outlet.We also discuss the evolution of hip hop culture, East Coast vs West Coast sounds, the rise of artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, and how Sheffield continues to influence Matic’s writing and perspective.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy's full surgery experience and NHS medication rules, post-op confusion, and the absolute madness of hospital life. Bizarre Reddit discoveries, delivery driver horror stories, and a genuinely disturbing encounter involving cat piss. It’s part recovery update, part medical deep dive and completely unhinged.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’re joined by Jak from the Utopia Podcast while Jimmy recovers from surgery. We talk about the “tumour reverse card,” podcast life behind the scenes, strange gifts, conspiracy rabbit holes, the moon landing debate, COVID theories, internet algorithms, and why the modern world feels increasingly weird.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From wrestling promos to tumour biopsies in under an hour — this one goes everywhere. We talk about being fast-tracked onto the cancer pathway, the reality of surgery, and why sometimes laughing is easier than panicking.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Revis, a Sheffield-based musician and creative, to talk about her journey through music, touring, and community work — and how it all led to founding Tracks UK. Lucy explains how Tracks began as a small music project and grew into a free, inclusive charity supporting young people who might not otherwise have access to music education. We dive into why accessibility matters, how Tracks works with children in care and young people across South Yorkshire, and how music can genuinely change confidence, opportunity, and direction in life. We also discuss fundraising, building a sustainable future for the charity, and the real impact of seeing young artists thrive when given the right support.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Nicholson returns to the podcast for the third time, and this episode is a proper catch-up on life, creativity, and everything in between. We talk about freelance anxiety in January, balancing creative work with family life, and how experience slowly replaces self-doubt. Rob shares stories from behind the camera — photographing festivals like Crossed Wires, working on emotional music videos, and collaborating with artists across Sheffield’s scene. The conversation drifts into wrestling nostalgia, modern content culture, AI in creative industries, travelling for music and food, and why helping other creatives find their voice has become such a big part of Rob’s work.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by Victor Amadeus Kenny to talk about building his vegan beard-grooming brand Captain Mustache from the ground up. Victor shares how a mix of DIY creativity, humour, and underground culture led him to create beard oils, waxes, apparel, and even novelty products like the mustache protector — turning personality into a sustainable business. We dive into branding, selling at events, travelling with products, staying independent, and how years in music, nightlife, and creative scenes shaped the way Captain Mustache exists today.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sheffield legend Shinobi joins us to talk about growing up in the city’s underground music scene — from sneaking into youth clubs and pirate radio, to selling thousands of DIY mixtapes recorded with socks over microphones. We dive into the rise of UK garage, grime, bassline and speed garage in Sheffield, the early days of Bluetooth sharing, under-18 raves, All Out Crew, and how tracks like Dirty Girl and the Clubs & Spades project shaped a generation locally. Shinobi opens up about being “famous in Sheffield but still working a 9–5,” the reality behind recognition, rivalry between crews, the emotional side of making honest music, and why community — not clout — kept the scene alive.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with independent artist Sam Scherdel to talk about the moment everything changed — from uploading a casual TikTok that led to hundreds of thousands of streams, to quitting paid wedding gigs, going fully independent, and finally trusting his own songs. Sam opens up about how he built his sound, the long road from playing covers to selling out shows, recording across multiple studios, working with producers like Colin Elliott, and why TikTok has completely reshaped how music is discovered. We also get into his influences (from Joe Cocker and Bruce Springsteen to Nirvana), the pressure of success, and why he still prefers intimate, stripped-back gigs alongside big “wall of sound” shows.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the bleak early days of January. You've got nothing left. Your family have decimated your spirits and your dreams and the warm embrace of Christmas has kicked you out into the street without even a kiss goodbye. Heating bills are astronomical - and all you've got left to savour is your favourite podcast. AND YOU TUNE IN, TO LEARN THAT IT'S ANOTHER BEST BITS EPISODE, FULL OF THINGS YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD BEFORE 100 TIMES OVER?! See you next week when normal service shall resume. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast 🔗☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/depressedceospodcast ☕#BritishComedy #ComedyPodcast #AltComedy#SurrealComedy #AbsurdHumour #OffbeatComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Boxing Day. We imagine right now you're tucking into some dry leftovers, you've eaten too much cheese and chocolate and the last thing on your mind is watching something new. So here's some comfort food for you - some of our best bits, all collated up and nicely smushed together, blended into a delicious XL Bully/Bombay BadBoy/Lindsay/LaughAMinute Smoothie. Glug glug old friends, we'll see you in the New Year. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast 🔗☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/depressedceospodcast ☕#BritishComedy #ComedyPodcast #AltComedy#SurrealComedy #AbsurdHumour #OffbeatComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by Chunky T from the Utopia Project for a deep (and very funny) dive into creativity, music, art, and growing up bored in a small town. We talk about childhood therapy turning into creativity, early bands, terrible teenage lyrics, playing Seven Nation Army seven times in a living room, discovering Photoshop through LimeWire, pirated software, and why making anything is better than making nothing. We also get into Boston’s creative scene, missed musical opportunities, DVDs as cultural artefacts, AI invading films, and how learning lots of different skills eventually pays off.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Lee Lawless returns for his second appearance. We talk about disastrous costume parties (including Dan accidentally turning up as dead Hitler), his ongoing Mounjaro weight-loss journey and its… questionable side effects, Disneyland being the creepiest place on Earth, mascots falling apart emotionally and physically, Sheffield United vs Wednesday chaos.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weird attraction to Greggs staff, to living inside Toys R Us, Christmas chaos, bizarre family stories, nostalgia for old tech, and the random things people “famously” do. No structure, just pure unfiltered conversation about our days, our families, and the strange thoughts that pop into our heads.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Joe Carnall of Milburn to discuss music, creativity, and life beyond the band. We cover Milburn’s early days in the Sheffield scene, their connection to Arctic Monkeys, and Joe’s move into writing — including his musical “How Could I Forget?”, inspired by real family experiences and themes of memory. We also explore his new music projects, how he balances teaching with creativity, and how Alzheimer’s shaped his perspective on storytelling and the power of music.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most chaotic birthday episode ever. We celebrate getting monetised, exchange ridiculous gifts, survive the world’s worst train journey, discover terrifying “Quick Sh!t” beverages, and invent sports nobody asked for.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Noemi and Lee from Sheffield Food Festival, the team behind the largest free food festival in Yorkshire, attracting over 50,000 people across the Bank Holiday weekend.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Edwards — the unmistakable voice behind era-defining house anthems — sits down to tell the untold stories: the Utopia Theatre ‘demo’ that beat the studio take, Axwell and ‘Together’, the ‘World Hold On’ era, Sheffield’s studio ecosystem, rights, #1s, and the guitar he calls Septimus.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Edward Farmer — a lighting & show designer working with some of the biggest artists and venues in the world. From Warehouse Project (15,000 cap) to Coachella, European tours, and arena shows. 40 flights in a year, brutal turnarounds, sleeping on planes before takeoff, and dealing with nonstop chaos backstage.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Andy Nicholson, original bassist of Arctic Monkeys, to talk about the band’s early days, Sheffield’s music scene, and the unexpected rise that changed everything. From burning demo CDs and DIY gigs to hip-hop influences and the legendary Uncle Rodney’s practice room, Andy opens up about his journey, creative roots, and what came after leaving the band.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Lilly, a Sheffield-based music photographer who left her government job to pursue her creative passion full-time. She opens up about overcoming fear, freelancing struggles, ADHD, and the emotional highs and lows of working in the UK music scene. From shooting underground raves to capturing big-name artists, Lilly shares how she built her career from the lockdown years to shooting for major magazines — all while staying true to her moody, light-and-dark aesthetic.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live in 4K! Dodgy cars and nostalgia for the early internet. Boston adventures, slow cooking obsessions, and a completely off-the-rails chat about water consumption and Gen Z trends.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re joined by Maria Spadafora — photographer, creative, and DIY music scene enthusiast. Maria shares her love for capturing moments, working with grassroots artists, and making things happen when no one else will . We talk about her quirky dreams (including a Robin Reliant with a toilet seat!) her cat and family life and her involvement in projects like Buffet Disco in Bradford . With stories from punk gigs to community radio.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we sit down with the incredible Aziza Jaye – singer, songwriter, MC, and performer who has been lighting up stages across the UK and beyond. From her breakthrough at Glastonbury and Boomtown to collaborations with Mungo’s Hi Fi and Nubiyan Twist, Aziza shares her journey, resilience through setbacks, and passion for music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy bars. This episode dives into her artistry, influences, and the unstoppable drive that’s shaping her solo path.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inhalers, asthma, and childhood memories before spiraling into wild tangents—DJ gigs at “Malfoy Manor,” Busta Rhymes in Morecambe, Snoop Dogg’s gaming habits, and the madness of AI and Sam Altman.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drinking McDonald’s milkshakes with original 90s plastic straws, panicking about microplastics, debating what counts as a hot dog, sharing bizarre “dying wishes,” and pitching a “gaming commode.” Is Bonnie Blue good at Mario Kart? posh pizza rants, and a dive into the dark web.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Quick heads up: the audio’s a bit unbalanced in this one—and yes, we know, Dave’s heavy breathing makes it sound like he’s just run a marathon (sorry about that 😂).British identity, flag politics, and why Nigel Farage might secretly be a savvy salesman. Wild stories about old ladies on ladders, debate whether Taylor Swift fans are basically a cult, and rant about bots on Twitch, shop workers with gaming headsets, and even drones in American schools. The "Britain Now" movement also makes a return.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined once again by Sheffield photographer Rob Nicholson for his second sit-down on Depressed CEOs. Since leaving his job at Apple, Rob has gone full-time with photography, shooting everything from grassroots football to hit TV series like Adolescence. We chat about creative life, freelancing, football heartbreaks, Meadowhall memories, and what it’s really like running your own business.-------------Thanks for listening make sure you follow us on our socials. Sign up to our Patreon where members get an exclusive extra monthly episode plus bonus content.-------------Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/depressedceospodcastLink Tree:https://linktr.ee/depressedceospodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.