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Jonny Thomson is a writer who explains philosophical ideas.In this thought episode, we journey through the world of philosophy — from ancient wisdom to modern thought experiments. We ask: what does it really mean to live a philosophical life in today’s world.The conversation explores Nietzsche’s ideas on truth, the misunderstood legacy that tied him (wrongly) to Hitler, and his vision of the Übermensch. We dive into how philosophy intersects with religion, royalty, and even AI — can ChatGPT itself be considered a philosopher?From Aristotle’s advice on small talk to the Overton Window, manners, razors, and Solomon’s Paradox, this episode blends intellectual curiosity with real-world relevance.To wrap up, we share three essential philosophy book recommendations for anyone ready to think deeper.Jonny's Substack: https://miniphilosophy.substack.com/ Timestamps:0:00 – Which Philosophy Is In Vogue Now?4:15 – What Is A Philosophical Life?8:45 – Nietzsche on Truth11:47 – Was Nietzsche Hitler’s Favourite Philosopher?14:20 – Nietzsche’s Übermensch19:18 – Philosophy & Religion22:55 – The Royal Family25:34 – Philosophy: Written vs. Talking28:52 – ChatGPT the Philosopher?33:50 – Aristotle’s Small Talk Advice37:24 – The Overton Window42:40 – Manners Maketh Man45:29 – What Is A Razor?47:10 – Solomon’s Paradox

Paula Minchin is the Features and Managing Editor of Country Life magazine. In this episode, we ping-pong through a wide range of topics - from working with David Beckham, preserving the magazine’s heritage while attracting new readers, why print media is far from dead and so much more.We also delve into the Machiavellian world of journalism, collaborating with the Royal Family, and the weekly lifecycle of producing one of Britain’s most iconic publications.0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Working With David Beckham 8:20 - Tyranny Of Weekly Publications12:30 - Is Print Media Dead? 17:25 - Editorial Straightjacket vs. Creative Freedom21:25 - Balancing Tradition With Enticing New Readers26:55 - Working With The Royal Family34:01 - The Housing Section39:27- Presenting A Sanitised Version Of The Countryside? 43:53 - Are All Journalist Machiavellian? 50:30 - Were The 90’s In Journalism Wild? 

Ali Farahmand-Razavi is an economist and content creator who shares his tips, insights, and wisdom in today’s episode.From exploring why the Nazis were, in fact, left-wing, to discussing why Marxism endures today, Ali delves into a range of fascinating topics. He explains what a government deficit really is and how it has hamstrung successive governments, critiques what Gary’s Economics got wrong, and weighs up the head-versus-heart dilemma of moving to Dubai for tax reasons—and much more.Enjoy the episode.Ali's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ali_razavi12/?hl=enAli's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alifarahmandrazavi/?originalSubdomain=uk 0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Were The Nazi’s Left or Right Wing?8:23 - What Marxism Got Wrong 13:23 -  Reform’s Economic Policies16:46 - Economics Over Protesting19:10 - Implications Of A Government Deficit 25:30 - Rudimentary Inflation Tracking 28:47 - What Gary’s Economics Got Wrong39:44 - Modern Comforts vs. House Ladder45:48 - Don’t Worry About London51:52 - Dubai (Head) vs. England (Heart) 56:44 - Why Do We All Want To Be Farmers?1:01:20 - Are We In An AI Bubble? 1:07:34 - Why Do We Wear Ties?

Myles Usher-Doyle is a speaking coach with high profile and celebrity clients. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics, including filler words—and how to eliminate them—the importance of reading to expand your vocabulary, why the older generation often speaks more fluently, his work with Chris Williamson, and even why you should talk to strangers on public transport.Myles on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speakwellcoaching/?hl=enMyles on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/myles-usher-doyle-99318629/?originalSubdomain=uk0:45 - Everyone Saying The Word   “Like” 7:47 - How To Stop Using Filler Words12:15 - Older Generations Don’t Say Like18:29 - Nature vs. Nurture For Public Speaking 22:15 - Joys Of Talking To Strangers31:10 - Practice With People35:30 - Reading’s Impact On Vocab & Verbal Fluency  41:10 -  What Books Should You Read? 48:34 - Wedding Speech Faux Pas58:24 - Working With Chris Williamson1:07:43 - Best Political Communicator 

Mo Metcalf is the Director of External Affairs for the Countryside Alliance. We typically dive into a wide range of topics on all things countryside. From Countryside Alliance’s overarching mission and Mo’s evolving role in the media, to the thorny controversies surrounding deer culls and grouse shooting, no stone is left unturned.We also wade into the RSPB seemingly forgetting about the birds, the notion that the countryside is far from “wild” but in fact carefully man-made, and the Left and Labour’s rather tempestuous relationship with Britain’s green and pleasant land. And, of course, there’s plenty more along the way.CA Website - https://www.countryside-alliance.org/Mo’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mometfisher/0:00 - Coming Up..0:40 - External Affairs Director 10:20 - Just Staving Off The Future? 16:35 - City vs. Country 18:40 - Jeremy Clarkson Shooting Deer22:10 - Best PR Is No PR27:16 - Grouse Shooting Ban 35:05 - Irony Of The RSPB41:15 - The Countryside Is Not Wild49:05 - Labour’s Relationship To The Country 1:02:30 - Farmer’s Awakening 1:06:13 - Personal, Political, Biblical?1:12:35 - GBnews 

Philip Stephenson-Oliver is wine merchant and online connoisseur who brings over a decade of vinous wisdom to the table. In this episode, he sheds the sanctimonious status of a seasoned sommelier to explain the process behind understanding wine.From the fundamentals of proper wine tasting and the lifecycle of the humble grapevine, to the nuanced relationship between age and aroma, Philip uncorks a wealth of insight. Be it advice on what bottle to bring (or avoid!) to a garden gathering, or guilty of grievous wine-storage sins, he offers friendly, foolproof guidance for us all.Philip proves that wine appreciation needn’t be intimidating; it can be accessible, educational, and above all, enormously enjoyable.Philip's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewineman__/Philip's Wesbite: https://www.wine-ta.co.uk/0:00 - Best Approach To Wine3:35 - How Did Philip Get Into Wine?7:00 - Dangers Of Alcoholism 8:52 - How To Correctly Taste Wine12:12 - English Wines vs. French 18:42 - How To Make Your Own Wine 23:52 - How Does Wine Age?29:50 - Screw Cap vs. Cork 33:30 - Perils Of Branded Champagne 41:05 - What About Prosecco?42:55 - Don’t Store Your Wine In The Kitchen!44:41 - What Wine Is Best For Christmas Dinner? 

Charlie Pye-Smith is a journalist and author. In this episode, we discuss the implications of the Hunting Act of 2004. He explores how these bans have paradoxically worsened the conditions for hunted species like foxes, hares, and deer. Charlie argues that the ban has led to increased suffering for these animals and has disrupted traditional hunting practices that once maintained a balance in wildlife populations. He also highlights the cultural significance of hunting in rural communities and the potential consequences of further restrictions on hunting activities. The discussion touches on the complexities of animal welfare, the economics of hunting, and the future of hunting legislation in the UK.Rural Wrongs - Hunting and the Unintended Consequences of Bad Law: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rural-Wrongs-Hunting-Unintended-Consequences/dp/1839528931 Charlie’s Website: http://charliepyesmith.com/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en 0:00 - Trailer 0:56 - Political Background 4:25 - The Ban Has Made Life Worse For A Fox10:50 - Rifle Killing vs. Hounds 14:15 - Stag Hunting 16:24 - Tony Blair Regretting The Ban 22:20 - Will Hunting Be Reinstated? 26:55 - The Cultural Side Of Hunting29:58 - Rise In bTB Since The Ban35:48 - Hare Poaching Increase41:00 - Dinner With Sir Roger Scruton49:52 - Future Of Hunting  

Ben Henderson is an online creator and teaches people about history, art, and philosophy. In this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics, discussing why Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament are built in a Gothic style but not in the Gothic age, the impact of John Ruskin, the pros and cons of modern architecture, an introduction to Cyrus the Great, and so much more. Ben's dynamic and insightful, and you'll learn a lot in this episode. Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.henderson.history/ Ben's X: https://x.com/benhenderson96 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=enWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Why Big Ben Is Gothic 4:03 - John Ruskin Wasn’t A Fan 6:23 - Ruskin vs. Orwell 8:38 - In Defence Of Brutalism 13:18 - An Old Approach To Modern Architecture 17:10 - Time + Architecture = Enjoyment? 20:58 - Trump Banning Modernism 26:18 - Elon Musk Liking Ben’s Democracy Tweet 32:38 - Intro To Cyrus The Great47:10 - The Ultimate Dinner Party Game

Paul Childerley is an award-winning gamekeeper and multiple world-champion kickboxer. He's been on the screens of millions as she brings viewers along for his hunts, stalks, and shoots. In this episode, we discuss the reality of deer control, pest control, and other tasks that need to occur for the countryside to be managed. We also talk about Paul's kickboxing training and competing, and balancing it with operating a business, how he manages the physical toll of both, how game meat doesn't taste as nice as the supermarket alternatives - and how to get around it - why he chooses cocker spaniels as a breed, whether you should become a gamekeeper, and so much more. Paul's Website: https://www.childerleysporting.co.uk/Paul's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulchilderley Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulchilderley/?hl=enListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/249tlFBhNhwI0W4G83i4U5My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en-gb0:00 - Coming Up…0:43 - Is Paul the U.K.’s Joe Rogan? 1:42 - Separating Kickboxing & Gamekeeping 4:24 - Physical Toll Of Gamekeeping 8:01 - How Gamekeeping Has Changed 10:05 - Brutality Of Kickboxing & Fieldsports14:39 - Privilege Of Deer Control 19:01 - Game Meat Not Tasting Nice 21:10 - Renting Sporting Rights 24:40 - Pressures Of The Job 30:05 - Typical Day In The Life 32:15 - Should You Become A Gamekeeper? 34:05 - Walked Up vs. Driven Days 36:40 - Why Cocker Spaniels? 42:25 - Best 4x4 For The Job? 44:31 - Future Of Childerley Sporting?

Kai Bilimoria runs an Instagram page dedicated to history, art, and philosophy. In the "museum of life", Kai seeks to explore as many rooms and exhibitions as possible, curating and cultivating a vast array of insight and facts on many, many topics. Where is the value of art found? Is it in its composition or context? And how does one even become knowledgable in discerning the difference between impressionism and expressionism, oil and acrylic? And to that of history: what is the Magna Carta is why is it a big deal? What were the famous paintings of Napoleon and their hidden meaning? Do we really have Martin Luther to thank for McDonalds? All that and so much more. Enjoy the episode. Kai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/history_art_philosophy/reels/ All my links: https://linktr.ee/joereilly 0:40 - Coming Up…0:40 - Where Is Art’s Value Found? 3:25 - How Important Is Context In Art? 7:41 - Dutch Still Life Art10:16 - Become Knowledgable In Art?15:52 - Is Time A Secret Ingredient?18:22 - Painting Of Napoleon  20:42 - What Is Magna Carta? 23:16 - Art, History, Philosophy: Are They Connected? 27:06 - Are They Superior To Film Or Photography? 33:53 - Was George Orwell Wrong? 36:19 - Is Martin Luther To Thank For McDonalds? 

Sir Roger Scruton was one of the most influential philosophers of the last century. His work spans nearly 40 books and thousands of articles and has been the intellectual heavyweight on issues as conservatism, theology, and politics. In this episode, I speak to his son, Sam Scruton about what Sir Roger was like behind the books. I wanted to cover the topics that Sir Roger wrote prominently such as architecture, localism, hunting, and beauty. I also wanted to discover what Sir Roger was like as father, what was his parenting style, how did he structure his day, did he really teach Sam Greek aged 6 similar to John Stuart Mill? Sam shares personal anecdotes, touching stories, and lifts a lid on the one of Britain’s most respected philosophers. Books We Mentioned: “On Hunting”, “Gentle Regrets”, & “How To Be A Conservative” See all books here: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/collections/author-books-by-roger-scruton Sign Up To Scrutopia Summer School: https://www.roger-scruton.com/scrutopia-summer-school 0:00 - Coming Up...0:21 - “Raising Master Scruton” Guardian Article 3:49 - Lessons Happened Around The Dinner Table 6:47 - His Work On Architecture 15:46 - City vs. Country 19:24 - Love Of The Countryside?22:30 - Goose Farmers? 24:44 - On Hunting30:11 - What Was His Conservatism? 34:46 - Temporal vs. Transcendental Works37:51 - Love Of Writing 40:27 - A Day In His Life 44:26 - Work In Eastern Europe 47:51 - How Sir Roger & Sophie Met49:23 - Scrutopia Summer School52:24 - Book Recommendations

Alistair Miller is the editor of the Salisbury Review, a magazine dedicated to conservative thought. We discuss the origins of the magazine, how it was set up by the Salisbury Group as an antidote to Thatcherism and how it differs in it conservatism from liberal markets. We cover the Reviews"s thoughts on protectionism, localism, and how as a nation we may of lost our national identity - and therefore culture. We discuss the Salisbury Review, its conservative ideals, and the importance of balancing market efficiency with community values.Alistair discusses the essence of conservatism as a philosophy of love. He explores the rise of a meritocratic elite and the implications of social cohesion, emphasising the importance of cultural inheritance and learning from the past to shape a better future. The Salisbury Review - https://salisburyreview.com/0:00 - Coming Up…0:20 - What Is The Salisbury Review? 4:01 - Different Sorts of Conservatism 6:35 - The Politics of Home 9:35 - Value in Protectionism? 12:05 - Nationalising Parenthood? 14:34 - From When Should We Conserve? 15:50 - The Conservative Philosophy 16:13 - Future of The Review 20:42 - Have We Lost Our Culture?24:00 - Modern Architecture 29:07 - The Meritocratic Elite 32:30 - “White Flight” 38:35 - What Thatcherism Got Wrong 40:22 - What Is The SDP?  44:25 - Classical Liberalism vs. Modern Conservatism 50:20 - Future of Conservatism

Andrei Stoica is a content creator and car collector who documents his up-and-down journey owning and maintaining Land Rovers. In this episode we discuss the ride in popularity of the Range Rover L322 (2002-12), discuss if it really was "peak Range Rover", and where would be the best place to buy one. Is the Ineos Grenadier is actually worth or can you just buy a Discovery 4 for half the price? We touch on other models such as the demise of the P38 and the future popularity in the Classic. We also rank all of the current models of Land Rover/ Range Rover and have a wide-ranging chat about different aspects of the brand.Follow Andre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l322workhorse/ ⁠ALL MY LINKS: https://linktr.ee/joereilly 0:39 - Intro 0:39 - The Appeal Of Older Range Rovers04:00 - Terrible Reliability 11:01 - The Popularity of the L32217:05 - Land Rover’s Change Of Role18:44 - Defender vs. Discovery 19:44 - Jeremy Clarkson’s L32223:10 - Ineos Grenadier Thoughts29:20 - Electric Car’s Lifespan34:03 - Restoring Old Range Rovers37:01 - Andre’s Range Rover P3839:42 - Andre’s Range Rover Classic 42:25 - Ranking All Current Land Rovers46:00 - Insurance Difficulties 49:08 - Perfect Two Car Garage?

Richard Bassett is an author and historian whose latest book charts the extraordinary life and legacy of Queen Maria Theresa. Maria was Empress who reigned from 1740 - 178 and strengthened the Austrian Empire through military and bureaucratic reforms, including modernising the army, centralising administration, and establishing a unified legal system, while also focusing on health, economic, and educational improvements. From having personal audiences with members of the public, giving birth to sixteen children, to abolishing torture and serfdom, there is much to learn about this 18th-century powerhouse and her shaping of modern Europe. Buy The Book: https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300281194/maria-theresa/Richard's Other Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Richard-Bassett/author/B001IYX83S?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueALL MY LINKS: https://linktr.ee/joereilly

Coley Stephens is an online content creator who works in Christian ministry. He recently came to notoriety debating Alex O’Connor on the popular Jubilee Channel about whether Jesus claimed to be God. In this episode, we dive into his experience at the debate, his thoughts on both his and Alex’s arguments, and offers an insight into the production and guest selection Jubilee deploy for each of their videos.We go on to discuss the difference between the historical Jesus and the Jesus we read in the Gospels, explore the Gospel of Mark, and delve into the ethics of animal suffering.Coley unpacks the term Yahweh, gives different scholarly views on the divinity of Christ, and presents why the local church - not Instagram or TikTok - should be the central hub of discipleship. All My Links:Follow Coley on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/discover/coley-stephens Follow Coley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coley.stephens/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Coley’s Recent Notoriety 3:20 - Is John’s Gospel Historically Accurate? 5:23 - Experience Debating On Jubilee 7:40 - Rating Alex O’Connor’s Debating9:21 - What Is “Q”? 13:00 - Who Is The Historical Jesus? 18:25 - Unpacking The Term Yahweh26:59 - Theory That Jesus Was Just Endowed, But Not God32:15 - Jesus’s Divinity Hidden In Mark 34:21 - Unpacking Each Gospel40:27 - Ethics Of Animal Suffering45:00 - Biblical Answer For Animal Suffering46:10 - Apologetics vs. Evangelism 53:00 - Why The Local Church?  

Connor McLaughlin is a film and online content creator who enlightens and educates his audience on different aspects of the Catholic Church, faith, and sainthood. But how does the Catholic Church differ from the Non-Denominational, Baptists, and Lutherans? In this episode, Connor lays out the key differences, explains the Catholic Church's key beliefs, explores whether they actually removed books from the Bible, and expounds on the Church’s view on purgatory, contraception, and infant baptism. Connor also gives the history behind the Ecumenical Councils, Faith vs. Works, Apologetics vs. Evangelism, and so much more.This episode aims to equip you with the basic knowledge of the Catholic Church: its teachings, history, and similarities—and differences—to other churches across the world. Follow Connor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connormclaughlin__/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Evangelism vs. Apologetics   3:40 - What Do People Actually Need? 6:56 - Rise of Latin Mass11:29 - What Does A New Testament Church Look Like? 16:25 - What Is The Lutheran Church? 24:17 - What Were The Ecumenical Councils?27:15 - Did The Catholic Church Remove Books From The Bible?31:05 - Who Removed The Books? 32:10 - How To Become Scripturally Knowledgable 36:10 - Catholics View On Contraception 38:02 - Faith vs. Works 40:50 - Catholics View On Baptism 43:50 - What Is Purgatory? 46:36 - Why Do Catholics Use Incense? 50:03 - Why You Should Go To Church 

Donald Robertson is an author, ancient philosophy expert, and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. In his latest book, "How To Think Like Socrates", Donald builds on his previous work on Stoicism and lifts the lid on Socrates, the world's greatest philosopher. Given that Socrates lived 2500 years ago, what advice would he give out today? What would he conclude from our money and status driven culture? What would he advise us on our fears of death? What would be his thoughts on escaping the hedonic treadmill? Donald expounds the Socratic method, it's purpose and how we can use it to enhance our lives and clarify our thoughts. We discuss that, and so much more in this episode. Including Socrates's workout routine, why he walked around without shoes, if there is a connection between manual labour and deep thought, and if the unexamined life is truly not worth living. Buy "How To Think Like Socrates": https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Think-Like-Socrates-Philosophy/dp/1250280508 Donald's Website: https://donaldrobertson.name/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 0:00 - 0:29 - Introduction  0:29 - 06:15 - Why Did Socrates Wear No Shoes 06:15 - 13:00 - Did He Actually Exist?  13:00 - 18:00 - Is There A Link Between Manual Labour & Deep Thought?  18:00 - 26:50 - Socrates Advise On Chasing Wealth & Fame  26:50 - 29:03 - The Most Important Thing In Socrates Eyes  29:03 - 38:04 - What Stoics Got Wrong  38:04 - 47:01 - How Do You Become Wise?  47:01 - 51:20   Know Thyself  51:20 - 57:40 - What Modern Philosophers Got Wrong  57:40 - Friends vs. Sheep  1:02:00 - 1:06:21 - Why Socrates Didn’t Like Books  1:06:21 - 1:16:25 - Socrates on Death  1:16:25 - Socrates Workout Routine 1:20:40 - Do We Really Need To Examine Life?  1:27:15 - 1:39:49 - What Alexander the Great Got Wrong 

Nick Ridley is a professional gundog trainer, photographer, and author. For several decades, he's written about working dogs for all the prominent fieldsports magazines. He also runs and operates a photography business and posts videos about his days spent shooting with his cocker spaniels on YouTube. But why did he choose cocker spaniels? A breed that is harder to train and control than the reliable springer or Labrador? We discuss if cockers are the Land Rovers of the canine world, why they're unvalued in shooting compared to a peg dog - and yet need far more training, and why Nick doesn't pick up anymore. Nick also shares his thoughts on dogs vs. bitches, how many dogs are the right amount of dogs, and why rough shooting is more akin to hunting. We also discuss "Practical Gundog Training" which is the name of Nick's new book, coming out in July. All that and so much more, if you're interested in gundogs or fieldsports, this is the episode for you. Pre-order Nick's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Gundog-Training-Nick-Ridley/dp/1846894085 Watch Nick's Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1IeEGEImftzvnvrVMHchw The Video That Made Me Want A Cocker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCzSRpaGaNQ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast All overlay content contained in the episode is from Nick's YouTube channel. 0:00 - 0:21 - Introduction  0:21 - 3:55 - Why Cocker Spaniels?  3:55 - 5:05 - Cockers & Land Rovers  5:05 - 9:10 - Better Than Labs & Springers?  9:10 - 15:05 - Spaniels Are Undervalued In Shooting  15:05 - 23:50 - The Real Thing vs. Training 23:50 - 27:20 - Fake Social Media Videos  27:20 - 29:21 - Why Nick Doesn’t Pick Up Anymore 29:12 - 35:23 - Rough Shooting Is Actually Hunting 35:23 - 44:29 -Practical Gundog Training: Nick’s New Book 44:29 - Dogs vs. Bitches  49:10 - 58:40 - Nick’s Training Stories  58:40 - 1:04:08 - How Many Days Does Nick’s Dogs Work? 

Nikolai Schirmer is a professional skier and filmmaker whose videos have been watched by tens of millions of people online. Only a cursory glance through his social media feed will suggest there is more to the man than content creation, and so in this conversation, I wanted to get to know the man behind the skiing.  He discusses his production setup and how he plans a typical winter with film crews and upcoming projects. We go on to talk about story-telling as an art and necessity in making engaging videos, and Nikolai shares insights and anecdotes about his time working in the marketing industry.  We then go on to discuss other topics such as Tolstoy and Thomas Piketty, culture and immigration, activism and education before concluding the conversation with Nikolai sharing his unique business model which puts him as one of the most valuable athletes in the sport of skiing.  It’s a captivating conversation—and one which I hope you enjoy.  Subscribe to Nikolai's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nikolai_Schirmer Follow Nikolai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikolaischirmer/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en 0:00 - 0:25 - Introduction 0:25 - 2:25 - Insight Into Production 2:25 - 7:00 - A New Way Of Producing Ski Films 7:00 - 12:26 - Story Telling vs. Cinematography 12:26 - 15:56 - Value of Quantity In Creativity 15:57 - 22:10 - Trivialising The Dangers Of Skiing? 22:10 - 26:40 - Is He A Parent’s Dream? 26:40 - 28:41 - War and Peace 28:41 - 34:35 - Thomas Piketty 34:35 - 41:20 - Culture & Immigration of Norway 41:20 - 43:20 - Activism & Education 43:20 - 50:08 - Nikolai’s Business Model

Professor Ken Dark is a British archeologist with honorary professorships from several European and American universities, has written over 11 books and multiple academic articles, and has directed and co-directed many excavations and survey projects on the 1st millennium AD. From Roman and post-Roman Britain and the Byzantine Middle East to the Archeology of early Christian Israel, Ken is a global expert on all these matters.  In his most recent book, The Archaeology of Jesus’s Nazareth, Ken puts forward a popular account of what the town of Nazareth would have been like in the time of Jesus. He asks if Jesus was really a carpenter, or if it is a mistranslation. Ken discovered what many believe was Jesus’s childhood home, but was it?  We also discuss if the Empress Helena actually found the Cross, what was we learn from Jesus’s youth, the Christian Pilgrimage, why Nazareth was so different to it’s surrounding areas in that time, if the lack of certainty frustrates Ken, and why we still use BC/ AD given that most of the archaeology work undertaken is secular.  All that, and so much more. Enjoy the episode and please do give the show a five-star review.  BUY The Archaeology of Jesus’s Nazareth: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archaeology-Jesus-Nazareth-Ken-Dark/dp/0192865390  More About Ken: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/ken-dark  Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 0:00 - 0:54 - Intro  0:54 - 4:33 - Why Dig In Nazareth?  4:33 - 7:54 - Did Empress Helena Really Find The Cross & Nails?  7:54 - 12:41 - Frustrated At Lack Of Historical Certainty  12:41 - 23:29 - Archeology Of Nazareth  23:29 - 30:40 - Why Is First Century Roman History So Popular? 30:40 - 32:20 - Is Nazareth’s Rocky Nature Why Jesus Said To Build Your House Upon The Rock?  32:20 - 37:21 - Tektōn: Jesus Isn’t A Carpenter?  37:21 - 44:32 - Jesus The Construction Worker?  44:35 - 55:24 - Jesus’ Youth From An Archaeological Perspective  55:25 - 58:59 - Why Do We Use BC/ AD

Justin Brierley is an author and presenter who, for 17 years, hosted the show "Unbelievable?" which brought prominent atheists and Christians together for conversations and debates on all aspects of the Christian faith. Under Justin’s tenure, the show reached millions on a yearly basis and featured names such as Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, John Lennox, William Lane-Craig, Alex O’Connor, Douglas Murray, Tom Holland, and many more. In this conversation, we discuss Justin’s new book, “The Surprising Re-Birth In The Belief In God,”  and his new podcast series under the same name. We talk about the sliding scale of faith and whilst many may see the merits in the story of the Bible, it’s a far way from accepting it. Kierkegaard and Pascal are referenced in their intellectual wrestling with the scriptures and what we can learn from them. We also discuss the issue of head vs. heart when approaching the problem of God, the potential origins of Islam, the burden of intellect, and whether Richard Dawkins is right in diagnosing Anglicanism. All that and so much more. "A Surprising Rebirth In The Belief In God" Book: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Justin's Website: https://justinbrierley.com/ Surprising Rebirth Podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 0:00 - 0:33 - Intro 0:33 - 5:25 - A Rebirth In Belief In God? 5:25 - 9:08 - Difference Between Acknowledgment & Belief 9:08 - 11:21 - Richard Dawkins On Anglicanism 11:21 - 14:01 - Intelligence To Comprehend The Divine? 14:01 - 18:14 - Kirkergaard & Pascal Wrestling With Faith 18:14 - 22:29 - Head vs. Heart & Intelligence vs. Emotion 22:29 - 28: 35 - Surprising Rebirth Podcast 28:35 - 33:55 - Cultural Values Of Christianity In The West 33:55 - 39:21 - Is Faith Transformational or Transactional? 39:21 - 48:00 - Theory On The Origins Of Islam 48:00 - 51:59 - Justin On Alex O'Connor 51:59 - 54:36 - Justin's Role In The Great Commission

Harry Donoghue is an Oxford graduate, online creator, and educator. The Aeneid by Virgil is one of antiquity's best-known works. Considered to be the follow-on from Homer's Odyssey and Iliad, the poem charts the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who flees the destruction of Troy and finds the first settlement in Italy, which later became Rome. But why has it stood the test of time? Why should we bother studying it? Who is Virgil and what is his background? Did he steal from Homer? How does the Aeneid echo down the ages? Can we not discard it as 2000-year-old propaganda? In this episode, we answer all those questions and so many more. After this conversation, you'll be equipped to read the Aeneid for yourself with all the required context and witness firsthand why this text has stood the test of time. Find Harry on Instagram: www.instagram.com/harryspoetryy/ Find Harry on Substack: https://harrydonoghue.substack.com/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 0:00 - 0:24 - Welcome  0:24 - 6:40 - Aeneid’s Background 6:40 - 9:30 - Did Virgil Steal from Homer? 9:35 - 16:59 - Reading Virgil Into The Story    16:59 - 17:55 - MI6 Recruiting Oxbridge Grads 17:55 - 22:50 -  Human Element To The Aeneid 22:50 - 31:10 - The Role Of Fate in Classical Works  31:10 - 37:15 -Virgil Wanting The Aeneid Destroyed  37:15 - 38:50 - Rivers of Blood Speech by Enoch Powell 38:50 - 40:55 - Out of Context Virgil   40:55 - 44:30 - Should The Aeneid Be Recreationally Read?  44:30 - 45:44 - The Big Question

Chris Barkley is a writer, novelist, and educator. In this episode, we discuss the purpose and power of fiction, how the lessons gleaned from novels—like a Shakespeare play—aren’t instantaneous but require time and space to sink in, minimalist vs. maximalist styles, and how to write your first novel. We also discuss and debate if John Ruskin had a pretentious worldview, whether George Orwell’s writing advice was wrong, why Brazilian jus-jitsu is more similar to writing than you think, and what is the superior art form: writing, painting, and photography. All that and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and give the show a five-star rating. This will allow me to bring you more episodes like this.  The Man on the Endless Stair by Chris Barkley, coming in June 2025. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE:  https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-man-on-the-endless-stair/chris-barkley//9781846976896  https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-man-on-the-endless-stair/  Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tufferbarkley/profilecard/?igsh=YTFqODQ1NzdjdXNl Find me on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en⁠  Watch the episode on YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast⁠  0:00 - Why Bother Reading Fiction? 3:00 - Does a book’s length indicate value? 6:10 - Lessons from Fiction 14:00 - How To Become a Writer  16:30 - Brizillian jus-jitsu Is Like Writing 21:10 - The Role Of Editing  23:20 - Importance of Silence & Solitude  28:30 - The Need To Create    29:20 - Extinct vs. Intrinsic  31:09 - Tolkien & CS. Lewis  38:00 - Writers Block Is A Myth  39:40 - Writing vs. Painting?  46:50 - John Ruskin vs. George Orwell 49:25 - Importance of  Writing Set Up 51:40 - You Need An Online Following 55:30 - The Man on the Endless Stair

Marcus Janssen is the Managing Director of Schöffel Country. Schöffel is an international outdoor and ski brand and Marcus tells the hilarious tale of how they got into the niche world of British fieldsports. Marcus then takes us through the ages of Schöffel Country and details their target audience to immense precision,he speaks on how to navigate modern sensibilities, why the Facebook Group shadow banned their content, what Schöffel’s aims are with their business and how that one gilet changed everything.Marcus also gives me his best pitch on why you and I should take up fly fishing and tells the tale of how he completed a McNab. All that and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and give the show a five-star rating. This will allow me to bring you more episodes like this. In the meantime, enjoy the show.Find Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-janssen-01a19025/?originalSubdomain=uk Find Marcus on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marcusljanssen/ Find Your Next Outfit: www.schoffelcountry.com/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast 

Brian Hess is an author, podcaster, and pastor. In todays episode we skip through the Bible to dive and delve into what it says, its context and its application. Why were there two trees in the Garden of Eden? Was Eden a physical or psychological place? How the modern mind may struggle to read the text, why were Adam and Eve even created, The Golden Calf, The Great Commission, Discipleship and Carl Jung, all in 55 minutes. If you enjoyed this episode, please do consider subscribing and giving it a five-star review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it’s the best way to support the channel and allows me to continue to bring you episodes like this.  In the meantime, enjoy the show.  Brian’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Not-Good-You-Think/dp/B0CLY6P1WP/ref=sr_1_1?  Making Hesstory Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yHKvepbY9sRpPmiBPK9jT  Making Hesstory Website: https://makinghesstory.com/  Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_p_hess/  Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Nick Compton is a former cricket player and England batsman who is now an author and photographer. In today's episode he lifts the curtain behind the scenes of international cricket. From training routines, the evolution of the game, and players' wages, to explaining the background of the fielding pitch named “silly mid-off”. Nick then opens up about his struggle from professional to retirement, how he’s tried to fill the hole of cricket, his love of photography and its correlations to the game, and so much more.  Nick is brutally honest about his journey and this is a seriously insightful conversation. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d highly recommend picking up Nick’s book called “Legacy” as he delves into the topics we discussed in further detail and makes for a riveting read.  In the meantime, enjoy the show.  Nick's Book "Legacy": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Nick-Compton-ebook/dp/B0BRYT8FPR/ref=zg_bsnr_268084_sccl_89_nodl_nodl/262-9102458-7493611?psc=1&dplnkId=ecd77b94-7e06-4983-b974-925401267de1#immersive-view_1674891982864 Find Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.compton/?hl=en Nick's Website: www.nickcompton.com Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Eddie The Media Trainer helps businesses and individuals manage all things PR. From curating relationships with journalists to setting up interviews to getting featured in the biggest news outlets in the world. Eddie pulls all his strings in order for his clients to generate more sales through publicity. He has some fascinating takes which we delve into the the episode, from why you should never say “no comment”, why you should pitch yourself as David vs. Goliath, the inside track of how media leaks work, the value of off-the-record conversations, why the Forbes 30 under 30 or 40 under 40 is a scam, and Eddie gives a full breakdown on the hugely successful PR glow up of Mark Zuckerberg. If you enjoyed this episode, do consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star review.In the meantime, enjoy the episode. Find Eddie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddiethemediatrainer/Find Eddie’s Courses: https://stan.store/eddiethemediatrainer?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYf2lJkM9s9DxtqQPNe0dl8sGCuCG3_q2hW3AfsDaesePM-fXpWzUhX3wg_aem_SDMpsTxBTeoltKrTKtypJA Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcastFind me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Harry Donoghue is an Oxford graduate who runs an Instagram page dedicated to Latin and poetry.  We discuss a wide range of topics in today's episode, from the two Latin phrases on the Great Seal of the United States and what they mean, why things can be solved by walking, why the 9/11 monument in New York which quotes Virgil is wrong, why Churchill wasn’t clever enough to study Latin, what John Paul Sartre and Achilles had in common, is the Iliad really historically accurate? And so much more. Harry was engaging, enthusiastic, and erudite and I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you will too… Find Harry on Instagram: www.instagram.com/harryspoetryy/ Find Harry on Substack: https://harrydonoghue.substack.com/ Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Cody Townsend is a professional skier and adventurer supported by Salomon, Swatch, and Yeti. Cody is a mammoth of the outdoor world having forged a career on snow for the best part of three decades, and shows no signs of slowing up or stopping.  In this episode we discuss where Cody and Winston Churchill share similarities, the next project after The Fifty series which took him five years to complete, awe-inspiring landscapes and how it changes the way Cody views the world, advice on how to become a sponsored athlete, what he means by needing to “impress your bosses boss”, why if you want to ski as much as possible you shouldn’t be a pro skier, and so much more including Hobbes, Rousseau, John Muir, and Alice and Wonderland. You know, the usual stuff. Cody's Website: www.codytownsend.com/gear/ Cody's Instagram: www.instagram.com/codytownsend/?hl=en Watch The Fifty: www.youtube.com/codytownsend Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?igsh=MW80aGt1MXR1enhsNQ%3D%3D&amp%3Butm_source=qr Watch This Episode On YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast

Rylan Schadegg is a 4x DEKA World Champion and a Spartan, HYROX and Obstacle Course Racer (OCR). I spoke to Rylan earlier this year in Episode 26 about his racing, training and background. But since then he’s been hampered with an acute medical issue which has seemingly put a stop to all athletic endeavours and races.  He lifts the curtain to it all at the start of the episode, and we we delve into the five main things he has been doing to keep as sane and as fit as possible. Zone 1 training, needing grace, focussing on strength training, an eye on the long game, and mental strategies when dealing with an indefinite set-back are all topics discussed amongst faith, wilderness, and trust.  We’ve all been injured or ill in the past, and we will all be ill or injured in the future; in this episode Rylan lays out pivotal tools and mental models to help maintain and bounce back as best as possible.  Find Rylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rylanschadegg/?hl=en Be Coached By Rylan: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee6EHXLUJ2vgO2cfrlXaWsR1j1FRdHiIHYbF5-fd3R9i377w/viewform Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Matt Stephens is an ex-professional cyclist and GCN presenter who now commentates and presents for Eurosport, Sigma Sports, Zwift and many other outlets. We’ve all indirectly spent hours in Matt’s company through his work at GCN and Eurosport, and so I wanted to get a flavour of the man behind the microphone. We ended up having a broad-ranging conversation including some cycling topics, and some non-cycling topics such as language, art, reverence, and culture.  Matt gives an insight into his time in the police and how that helps him host conversations with the biggest names in cycling, what makes a bad interview and how he aims to bring the humanity of the riders to the fore, his use of emotion and language in the commentary box, how the history of art helps him as a presenter, the early days of GCN and why he moved on, and so much more.  There is a depth to Matt that I - and now you - get to enjoy, and it was a real pleasure to have an hour of Matt’s time. I don’t think there are many podcasts in the world where Mark Cavendish and Francis Bacon are both mentioned, but that’s the way we roll on the Joe Reilly Podcast.  If you’re new here, consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star review as it enables me to bring you more conversations like this. Find Matt on Instagram: www.instagram.com/realstephens/?hl=en Listen to Matt's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JMMyFJkuqORQSv9YHObXD Watch Sigma Sports "Cafe Ride" Series: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMWi0rb1SwQHnDbv25G0vxLp0EXkr9pGo Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast Listen to the episode on Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joe-reilly-podcast/id1701779589⁠⁠⁠ 

Ioannes Chountis de Fabbri returns to the to discuss the life, politics, and philosophy of Edmund Burke. Ioannes wears many intellectual and academic hats and we discuss his background, work in the House of Lords, and books on Lord Byron in Episode 49.  The first ten minutes Ioannes provides a historical account of Burke's life, and then we delve into some of his ideas and writings. Why did he think the French Revolution destroyed the fabric of good society? Why was he in favour of the aristocracy? What did he mean when discussing the “little platoons” of society? Why his work and legacy have been misappropriated by Liberals and Conservatives alike? What does Burke mean when he says we are living the tradition of the dead and the unborn? And so much more.  If the ideas of Burke and conservatism piqued your interest, Ioannes has provided a reading list which I have shared in the show notes below. Find Ionnes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannes___/?hl=en   Find Ionnes on X: https://x.com/IChountisref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en   Watch the episode on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast⁠⁠  Listen to the episode on Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joe-reilly-podcast/id1701779589⁠⁠  RECOMMENDED READING LIST: Aristotle, Politics. Cicero, Political Speeches. Peregrine Worsthorne, Democracy Needs Aristocracy (2010). David Canadine, Aspects of Aristocracy (1994) Michael Oakeshott, ‘On Being Conservative’, 1956 essay. Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790). Roger Scruton, The Meaning of Conservatism (1980). T.S. Eliot, Notes Towards Definition of Culture (1949). Russell Kirk, The Conservative Mind (7th edition, 2001).

Noah Dines is a skier who is on a mission to ski 3 million human-powered feet in one year. That means skiing uphill - without the aid of a chairlift - some 10,000 feet or 3000m every day. Noah has been chasing winter to accomplish this world record and has skied 5-8 hours every day across Europe, North America and now Chile. We discussed the challenge, his daily routines, ethos, how he occupies himself, why Friend Vert is free vert, his nutrition and, of course, some classic war stories in there too. 
I’ve linked his Strava below for some sensational viewing purposes. Anyone who has ever ridden, walked, or skied 3000 vertical meters in one day will know how much effort is required, so imagine doing that every day for a whole year. 
In the meantime, enjoy the episode.
Find Noah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.dines/?hl=en Find Noah on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/55101907 
Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast⁠ Listen to the episode on Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joe-reilly-podcast/id1701779589⁠ 

Ioannes Chountis de Fabbri is an academic, House of Lords advisor, biographer of Lord Byron, has three master's degrees and is currently completing a PhD in Intellectual History specialising in Eighteenth-Century history of political ideas. And that is just scratching the surface.  Ioannes was fascinating to talk to and he gives a real insight into the work which goes on in the House of Lords. In this episode, he provides a thorough and concise history of the British upper Chamber from its conception to the modern day, with all of the reforms and changes that have occurred. He also talks about the potential reform in the House of Lords under the new government and what would actually happen, amongst many other stories and anecdotes.  Lord Byron is a name which conjured up a host of emotions in his fans, foes, and readers, and his works and personal life have been subject to many books, columns and debates. Ionnes biography instead focusses on Lord Byron's political side and views. He was a Whig grandee, but his speeches and support were more radical, but where were they actually? Was Byron actually a big hippocrite like his political hero Charles James Fox? Ionnes discusses whether he would have really been attracted by Marx and his message, or would he have actually broken free from the shackles of romanticism and radicalism, and become a staunch Victorian Peer? Given that he died aged 36, we shall never know, but Ionnes presents a fascinating case.  Find Ionnes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannes___/?hl=en Find Ionnes on X: https://x.com/IChountis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast⁠  Listen to the episode on Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joe-reilly-podcast/id1701779589⁠ 

Ralph Allwood who is a British choral conductor, composer and teacher. Ralph was the Director of Music at Eton College for 26 years, has conducted over 40 choirs for the BBC, and now on a mission to make music and singing accessible to as many people as possible. We discuss a wide range of topic in this episode: should we change the British national anthem? Is the experience of singing Handel the same as someone at a Taylor Swift concert? Why the term classical music should be banned? The history behind the Jerusalem hymn, and why we’re all singing God Save The Queen AND Happy Birthday wrong, and how to sing it correctly. King Solomon to King Henry to Architecture and John Ruskin.  Ralph is enthusiastic and exuberant, and this conversation was so much fun. Do check out Ralph’s courses in the show notes, we Rodolfus it in the episode and it’s a fantastic charity and sounds like a very fun course.  If you’re new here, welcome! Consider subscribing and giving a five star review as it allows me to continue to create more episodes like this. Find Ralph online: www.ralphallwood.com/ Find Ralph on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ralphallwood/?hl=en Sign up to a Rodolfus Course: www.therodolfusfoundation.org.uk/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeReillyPodcast  Listen to the episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joe-reilly-podcast/id1701779589 

Kieran Brown is a travel content creator on a mission to travel to every country on planet Earth, and this episode is jam-packed with tales and stories from the first 97 countries in which he has visited. Sit up and be tense at his encounters with the Taliban, the brutality of some border controls, the terrors of Columbia, the hospitality of Pakistan, his hitchhiking trip from Asia to London with the challenge of spending no money,  and his upcoming trip to Belarus and Ukraine and so much more. This is a really entertaining episode, I enjoyed it and I know you will too. Find Kieran on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kieranbrowntravel/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Ryan Mallinson is a businessman and founder of Mallin & Sons based in Yorkshire, England. A few years ago, Ryan realised that most wax jacket owners - be it Belstaff or Barbour - didn’t know that their jackets could be rewaxed and continue to wear as good as new. And so, he set out on a mission in his Red Mini Clubman and Tweed Cap to travel the length of the country collecting, reproofing and then delivering customers' wax jackets.  He’s come on along way since then, and now has his own line of clothing, works with international brands, and collaborates with some of the best-known names in the fashion industry.  In this episode, Ryan shares his story from the origins of the business, why the wax jacket is so appealing, why the cycling brand Rapha inspired his own business journey, how he elevated his customer experiences, insights from Patrick Grant to David Gandy, and so much more. Mallin & Sons Website: www.mallinandson.com/ Mallin & Sons Instagram: www.instagram.com/mallinandson/ Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Robin’s Reverie is an Instagram page dedicated to Robin’s year of living and travelling in Italy. Having studied languages and art at both Durham and Oxford University, he set off to Italy for a year of teaching, exploring, and learning.  As his time there draws to a close, we discuss his main lessons and takeaways from his immersion in the Italian way of life.  We discuss everything from  Why younger Italians don’t tend to leave home the same age as us Brits If we know what the American dream is, what then is the Italian dream? The secrets to a happy family life  The Italian method of not letting work consume you  Fiction vs. Non-fiction and what balance you should aim to strike Is Oxford actually a better university than others? Why you should go to the opera And so much else. From Byron to Dante to Austen to James Herriot. We cover a wide range of literary figures and their works.  If you’re new here, please consider subscribing and giving the show a 5-star review as it is the main way a podcast grows. This means that in the future, I can bring you more episodes like this. Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Find Robin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/robins_reverie/ 

Luke Hodges is a style consultant, content creator, and entrepreneur. Suits, celebrities, and style are a mainstay in our society, and in this episode, we dissect and discuss each of those points, amongst many other topics.  Luke works with clients who are looking to invest in their wardrobe, and we discuss the best brands to look out for, why the suit isn’t dead, vented vs charity shops, what to avoid when buying a suit as someone with a bigger frame, or want to choose if you have a smaller frame. Why Bill Nighy should be on your list for fashion inspiration, but Henry Cavill shouldn’t, what the Armani got wrong with the euros football but Marks and Spencers got right. The best-dressed borough in London, and so much more.  Luke’s content is fun, entertaining and informative, and I’d highly recommend checking it out.  If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and giving it a 5-star review. In the meantime, enjoy the episode.  Find Luke on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrlukehodges/?hl=en Find Luke on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LukeHodges/videos Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Joseph Tate is an illustrator and artist who draws inspiration from British and traditional styles and creates drawings for the Instagram age. Hailing from Nigeria, he began drawing to express his views on fashion and has since grown a business working with well known luxury brands. Tate's love for British culture and his father's influence on dressing well have shaped his artistic style. His love of philosophy stems a conversation about the works of Roger Scruton and Thomas Carlyle, his love of Military dress meant that we discussed the beauty and masculinity within military garbs from the Zulu tribe to Victorian England, and his passion for sartoiral affairs flows through in his work and this conversation. Joseph Tate Instagram: www.instagram.com/josephtate_official/ Joseph Tate Website: https://josephtateofficial.com/

Sophie Griffiths is a gundog trainer of the Instagram page The Spaniel Diaries. She bought a cocker spaniel as a pet and after just a few weeks realised that the little ball of chaotic energy needed an outlet, and so found gun dog training. In this episode we discuss her journey from field sports rookie to working on shoots 4 days a week and owning three spaniels.  What was the best training methods that she found? What would she avoid if doing it all again? Which are better, cockers or springers? How do you keep your dogs close on a walk? How to train your spaniels to hunt close to you and not dive into any hedge that they see? All that and so much more, there is a lot of information in this episode for dog owners and lovers alike,  In the meantime, enjoy the episode.  Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Find Sophie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thespanieldiaries_/

Tom Cantwell is a gundog trainer who uses the tried and true methods of gundog training on under-stimulated pets and he regularly sees amazing results. Working breeds like Spaniels and Labrador’s are common as household pets, and yet can cause terror when not given a job in which they were bred to do. Tom believes he has an answer, and in todays episode we discuss why, from the shooting field to the local pub - we cover ever scenario that you will find your dog in and how best to deal with it.  We also discuss the world of gun dog trialling and training, how the local council employ Tom to disturb the local geese and so much more.  There are so many nuggets of information in this podcast, I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly?igsh=MW80aGt1MXR1enhsNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Find Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcantwellgundogs/reels/ 

David Serradell is an underwater wildlife photographer and diver. We discuss his filming adventures around the globe from Antartica, Mexico, and Patagonia. His tales of swimming and filming with rays and humpback whales. How he was bitten by a shark but why we shouldn’t fear them, the difference between scuba diving and free diving, how to hold your breath for 6 minutes, how he balances time away from home and time on location, and so much more. David is dedicated to his craft and you can hear his passion for photography and the wildlife in which he shoots in this episode. It will make you rethink your views on the ocean and I’d very much recommending checking out his feed on Instagram for some jaw-dropping snaps. If you enjoyed the episode, do consider giving it a 5 star review and subscribing so you don’t miss out. In the meantime, enjoy the show. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly?igsh=MW80aGt1MXR1enhsNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Find David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dserradell_photo?igsh=MXN2NjJiMXZqdDVmZQ==

Sammie Ellard-King is financial educator on a mission to make education around money accessible to all. After amassing £24,000 in personal debt in his mid-twenties, Sammie decided the break free with the claps of debt and set his life back up for the future. In learning all he could about savings, spending, and investing, he realised that’s lots of other people also don’t know anything about responsible financial management. He’s now on a mission to get Britain financially fit and we covered so many topics in the show: - The value of investing and how to get into it even if you know nothing - What you should do if you’re a young working professional: should you start investing or save for a house deposit? - A step-by-step explanation of how you can remortgage your house to build wealth - Why you should use credit cards in moderation - Several easy to access ways you can earn more money from work - How the Lizz Truss economic policies impacted the nation and what a new Labour government could mean for your pocket And so much more. Sammie is eloquent, erudite and engaging, and I’d highly recommend checking out his channels to arm yourself for the financial road ahead. Find Samme on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upthegainsmoney/ Get Sammies’ Finacial Planner: https://stan.store/upthegainsmoney/p/ultimate-financial-planner NEW COURSE: Couch to 5 Grand - Digital Influence Program: https://couchto5grand.systeme.io/ct5k Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly?igsh=MW80aGt1MXR1enhsNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Charlie Thorburn is a world-renowned dog trainer and founder of Mordor Gundogs. People from all over the world purchase his dogs or send theirs to get trained by him and his team - from Alaska to Australia and all across the U.K. In the first half of this episode we speak about Charlie’s background, the everyday reality of dog training, shooting, and he answers the all important question: Labrador or spaniel? In the second half we delve into dog training questions and advice: why you shouldn’t take your dog for a walk, why you shouldn’t train your dogs with treats, why you shouldn’t walk your dog on a harness, how to deal with cocker spaniels as pets, and so much more. Charlie was great fun to speak to, he’s self-deprecating and his anecdotes are hilarious, I had to edit myself laughing out of a lot of this episode because it was non-stop. I really enjoyed this episode, and I know you will too. Find Charlie on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MordorGundogs22?si=R9O1JI_Zf0P9FcoQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mordorgundogs?igsh=MXkwcm1waDE0eXowMA== Website: https://mordorgundogs.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly?igsh=MW80aGt1MXR1enhsNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Thomas Wunderlich is a cliff diver and self-described "send addict". Cliff diving is a sport which just stops you in your tracks, especially when you see videos like Thomas’s which are over 30m off bridges. But contrary to what you think when initially seeing these jumps, you’ll learn in the episode that it’s all very calculated and safe - there is months, and at times years behind these jumps with endless visualisation and safety checks.  In this episode we discuss a host of themes about cliff diving:  the process behind finding a place to jump  Why they throw a rock before jumping  How Thomas gets in the zone before a big jump  How freestyle differs from the Red Bill Cliff Divers And I ask about Thomas’s two most famous jumps: one off a 33m bridge into a river, and the other in the middle of a shopping mall.  It’s a really fun episode, and I hope it does its part in explaining the process behind the antics which we see online.  Find Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senddicted/?next=%2Flucalar%2F&hl=fr Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Robbie Balenger is an ultra runner with legendary exploits. He has run across America, outlasted a Tesla on foot, to his self-styled Colorado Crush where he completed the 26, 50, and 100 Leadville races, the Colorado trail, and all of the Colorado 14,000s in a single summer.  Robbie has been on several of the best podcasts in the world to discuss his exploits, and so I wanted to get more of a behind-the-scenes look at his outlook and philosophy.  How does he come up with these adventures and challenges? What are these lessons he’s learned, and how does he then apply them to everyday life? What is his process for getting sponsorship for these challenges? His training, special recovery techniques and a mysterious FKT attempt in the future.  From all that to Strava and facial hair, we covered the serious to the not-so-serious, and it was a really enjoyable conversation.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show if you haven’t already, it’s the best way to support what I’m doing, and if you want to be extra kind, do consider giving us a 5-star review. Find Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiebalenger/ Watch The Colorado Crush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-n7LwMVZ4&list=WL&index=1 Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Michael Sandbach is a Hyrox athlete and doubles world record holder. The sport of Hyrox has taken off this year and Michael has been at the forefront of its boom. We discuss a broad range of topics in this episode: His weekly training split,  The 5000kcal eating days that’s required  Why Hyrox is more accessible than CrossFit  How he trains in the Doha heat where he’s based now  His advocation for a non-mainstream recovery method  The balance between aerobic and anaerobic in Hyrox and how if you’re under 80kg you’re going to get eaten up  And so much more. I really enjoyed this episode, and I know you will to.  Don’t forget to follow the show and give a 5 star review, we’ve got some amazing guests coming on and I don’t want you to miss out.  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Find Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandy6000/?hl=en

Mats Klingberg is the founder of the Trunk Clothing and is an aficionado in menswear, travel, and food. Hailing from Sweden, Mats had a broad education; first studying business, then fashion in New York, and then hotel management in Switzerland. I also discover in the podcast that he dabbled as a chef in the Royal Marines, a fitness instructor in a gym, and a controller for an energy company. After several years on the corporate ladder he opened the first Trunk Clothing store in London, aiming to take the pain of out shopping for men, and introducing several new brands into the British market. The company has gone from strength to strength and now has an additional shop in Zurich which is where Mats joined us from where we discussed: - What makes the Trunk store so special and how they fulfil their aim to take the pain out of shopping - How to put your wardrobe together to make sure your outfits work in harmony - Why Mats always travels with hand luggage and never hold luggage - What makes a good retail store and subsequent experience for the customer - How mens style in London, Zurich, Stockholm and New York all differ And so much more. There is so much to be take from this episode, if you enjoyed it do consider giving the show a five star review. Find out more about Trunk: www.trunkclothiers.com/ Follow Mats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsklingberg/?hl=en Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en

Justus Hansen is a mens style consultant and social media personality. Finding clothes that you like, that fit, and won’t go out of fashion is hard. But Justus is here to help. Learn what is a capsule wardrobe and how to build one - Why you shouldn’t wear back socks - How clothing changes the way people respond to you - Why you shouldn’t buy luxury brands - Why the current old money trend runs completely against the values in which it espouses. All that and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review. It’s much appreciated. Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/joe.reilly/?hl=en Find Justus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.styleconsultant?igsh=eDFtM3cxdWExdjd3