The Curious Cats Podcast
by Ricky Spiers & Chris Wharton
The Curious Cats Podcast is all about personal development, hear us get the untold stories behind our guests successes and insight in to their own development. Whether it be improvements in health, business, sport, finances, fulfilment or happiness, we’re curious to learn about their journeys – the highs and lows, their habits and mindset… Oh and occasionally just talk utter nonsense! Enjoy x
Episodes
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Episode 025 - Simon Honywill
Simon is a good friend and work colleague who has 40 years experience as a professional sound engineer in the live events industry under his belt! This episode is a shoutout to our industry (live events, theatre, touring, broadcast and entertainment). We talk headspace, Simon's journey…
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Episode 024 - Shaun Sookoo
In todays episode we meet Shaun Sookoo, founder and director of Winny's Meals. Winny's Meals is a Meal Prep company providing tasty, healthy and convenient home cooked meals to people across the UK. We chat through Shaun's journey and business as well as race... Enjoy X @shaun_sookoo…
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Episode 023 - Dave White
Dave White is a British Contemporary Artist who's work celebrates popular culture. Dave's sneaker art has had him collaborate with the likes of Nike / Air Jordan whilst his wildlife art captures his connection and passion for some of the planets most beautiful animals. In this episode Dave talks…
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The stay at home diaries - Episode 002
I catch up with Becky Pell (Rock 'n' Roll Yogi) and we talk lockdown in Australia where becky lives, new routines and mindsets for our current situations. Becky shares with us a very useful exercise to which the questions for are below... Enjoy x Follow Becky on Instagram Facebook and her website...
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The stay at home diaries – Episode 001
Me and Chris catch up after being at home for two weeks during the pandemic. We talk business during these times and how we are doing plus staying healthy and not gaining weight whilst we stay at home. Below are some books that Chris endorses on the subject of health and fitness. Enjoy x Strength...
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Episode 022 - StrongMen
Efrem Brynin is one of the Directors of StrongMen, a charity that aims to tackle emotional and mental health issues caused as a result of bereavement, something that Efrem has personal experience of. Efrem along with one of co-Directors Dan were both contestants on channel 4's 'SAS: Who Dares...
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Episode 021 – Youngr
Youngr is a Musician and Singer / Song Writer who's literally the full package involved in the writing, playing, singing of, and recording of tracks - he's an incredible talent who definitely leads with his passion. We talk about his journey, the music business, social media and psychedelics!…
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Episode 020 – Mike Millen
We welcome Mike Millen, Mike is a retired Engineer, now Personal Trainer as well as a sports and fitness Model. Mikes out look on life is really one to aspire too and at 65 he’s in better shape than most 30 year olds! We talk comfort zones, gratitude and refusing to grow up. Enjoy x Mike’s Instagram
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Episode 019 – Grenade CEO Alan Barratt
Today the curious cats talk to Alan Barratt the CEO of multi million pound company, Grenade – a Sports Nutrition brand responsible for the CARB KILLA. Alan and his wife have a bold ethos that runs deep through their business and its contagious. Some real life and business gems in this episode…...
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Episode 018 – One of 7 billion ideas!
In this episode we sit down with David Harkin, a school friend of Chris’s who created an exciting company called 7billionideas all about connecting people through their ideas. We talk about Davids journey from the initial idea and getting started using crowdfunding to where and what the company…
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Episode 017 – Ash Perrin, the power of play
In this episode we sat down with Ash Perrin the founder of The Flying Seagull Project a charity dedicated to spreading laughter to those in need. Ash and his team travel the world visiting mostly refugee camps to provide some entertainment and relief to those caught in awful situations. His new...
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Episode 016 – Books that have impacted our lives
In this episode we catch up after lots going on and try something a little different and talk about some books that have impacted our lives…
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Episode 015 – Chris Impey… Life in our universe
“If the universe is sending us a message it’s get over yourself you’re not special!” This is probably our favourite quote from this podcast with Chris Impey an Astronomer, Educator, Author and Faculty Member at the University of Arizona. We talk the size of the universe, that burning question is...
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Episode 014 – Vicki Anstey – SAS: Who Dares Wins
Vicki Anstey was a contestant on the latest series of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins. For those of you that haven’t seen it, it’s a reality TV show whereby ex British Special Forces soldiers put a group of civilians through the gruelling selection process. This was the first time women were...
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Episode 013 – Dan Keeley, speak up when you’re suffering…
Dan Keeley is the Founder of #AREWEOKUK, a social-impact business he launched to empower the UK to speak up when we’re suffering. In this episode Dan shares his story with Bipolar Disorder and how in 2012 he had a full-scale manic episode which led to spending time in psychiatric wards. Dan…
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Episode 012 – Damon Beesley, the man behind The Inbetweeners…
In this bonus episode we sat down with half the writing genius behind The Inbetweeners, Damon Beesley! Following The Inbetweeners massive success Damon went on to create White Gold, a comedy series set in the 80’s which follows a group of double glazing salesman – Damon has just finished the…
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Episode 011 – Heather Mills, a life shaped by extraordinary circumstances
Heather Mills has managed to push through incredible boundaries to become a very successful entrepreneur, charity campaigner, World record holder and Paralympic ski racer amongst many other things… In this episode we talk about her early life, first business, charity work, Heathers very…
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Episode 010 – Nick Osipczak from the UFC to selling CBD
Nick Osipczak is a former UFC Welterweight athlete. His time in the UFC began on the Ultimate Fighter, a reality TV show where athletes compete for a UFC contract. After hanging up his MMA gloves he has moved into human development and now runs his own company selling organic CBD and Hemp…
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Episode 009 – Becky Pell the Rock & Roll Yogi
Becky Pell is a fellow roadie, she tour’s the world as a Sound Engineer with top pop acts such as Take That and Kyle Minogue. Becky also teaches Yoga on the road and back home in Australia. In this episode we talk about the touring industry and how she got into it as well as taking care of…
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Episode 008 – Joe Birch, The Fat Loss King
In this episode we welcome Joe Birch. Joe is a Personal Trainer at the Better Body Group, Sevenoaks. Joe has over 10,000 hours personal training under his belt and a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. Joe has a very refreshing relaxed and realistic – what works for you approach to fat loss…
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Episode 007 – Your words have power with Ricky Manetta
In Episode 007 we sit down with Ricky Manetta… Ricky is the founder and senior instructor of MMA KRAV MAGA which he teaches out of his gym, Synergy Fitness in Essex. Ricky also runs an anti bullying campaign spreading awareness of this in schools and places of work worldwide. On top of this Ricky...
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Episode 006 – Being the best version of you! With Dame Kelly Holmes
In our sixth episode Chris and I get the chance to sit down with Dame Kelly Holmes awarded a DBE and MBE for her efforts and achievements over the years. Kelly is not only a kind and very inspirational woman who founded her own charity, the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust but also a retired Olympic...
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Episode 005 – Learning from our monsters with Hazel Gale
We’re all stuck in our own heads and we’re all a little bit crazy! That’s why todays guest is Hazel Gale… Hazel is a Cognitive and Sports Hypnotherapist, has won multiple World and European titles in Kickboxing and Boxing and is also the author of ‘FIGHT: Win Freedom From Self Sabotage’. I have...
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Episode 004 – Succeeding in the fight game with Kieran Keddle
I’m excited to share this episode with Kieran Keddle… Kieran is a 3x World Muay Thai Champion, Founder of Double K Gym, CEO of Muay Thai Grand Prix, Coach at Elite Martial Arts Academy in Calgary, Canada and Head of Operations at MTK MMA – a busy man! He is also known for training actor, Idris…
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Episode 003 – Putting things in perspective with Donna Waters
Today’s guest is Donna Waters, Donna I am proud to say is my cousin and also one of the coolest people I know. Donna is a Probation Officer and a trained Polygraph Examiner and has a degree in Community and Criminal Justice. Donna is also a DJ for Ipswich Community Radio. In this episode we talk...
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Episode 002 – Chris Wharton and Jason Crow
Chris is my very good friend and co host on the curious cats podcast but as well as this, together with his business partner Jason they own a Personal Training Facility and Gym called The Better Body Group. We talk about the progression of their business, goal setting, visualisation and Chris'...
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Episode 001 – My Story
In this episode we talk a little about my story and why I started the podcast, my failed first attempt at starting my own business and what it taught me... We also talk about fitting in workouts where we can and the importance of exercise to us both. You can follow me on Instagram @rickyspiers
About this show
The Curious Cats Podcast is all about personal development, hear us get the untold stories behind our guests successes and insight in to their own development. Whether it be improvements in health, business, sport, finances, fulfilment or happiness, we’re curious to learn about their journeys – the highs and lows, their habits and mindset… Oh and occasionally just talk utter nonsense! Enjoy x
Hosted by
Ricky Spiers & Chris Wharton