The Wonderful People Podcast

Episode 11 - Carol Whitworth, Founder Home

In this episode, hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones are delighted to talk to one of the creative industries best loved characters (and voices), the wonderful Carol Whitworth, Founder of global internal communications consultancy HOME, and lead singer of Bristol’s ULTIMATE party and festival band Doreen Doreen.

Episode 10 - Gordon Young, Founder The Drum

In this episode:

We’ll find out how The Drum went from a small Scottish trade publication to one of the world’s biggest marketing platforms, by speaking to its co founder and Editor in Chief, Mr. Gordon Young. Perfectly placed, sitting right at the helm of what’s happening globally in the world of marketing right now, we find out about what’s changing, what’s not, and how brands, agencies and The Drum themselves are adapting to it all.

Episode 9 - Gary Mabbutt MBE, Tottenham Hotspur Global Club Ambassador

Widely regarded as football’s 'nice guys’, with over 750 appearances including 11 years captaining Tottenham Hotspur, 16 caps for England, not half bad for someone who was told at age 17 that they’d never be able to pursue a career in football after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Dan and Phil are delighted to chat to the incredible Gary Mabbutt, his story and the work he is doing off the pitch, and most recently while shielding during this pandemic. 

Episode 8 – Michelle Carney, CEO Special Olympics GB

Hosts Dan & Phil chat to Michelle Carney, CEO of Special Olympics GB about the journey that brought a lass from up north, to one of the top roles in disability sports via Australia and South Africa. Listen in to her inspiring devotion in helping transform lives for those who live with an intellectual disability through sport. Changing the conversation and perception of intellectual disability, and adapting to our new digital world. 

https://www.bewonderful.co.uk/podcast/the-wonderful-people-podcast-episode-08-michelle-carney

Episode 7 – Patrick Baglee, Mr Baglee

Hosts Dan & Phil chat with Patrick Baglee, award-winning writer and strategist. They say a picture speaks a thousand words but if you ask this episode's guest, without words, it’s all meaningless. With an incredible thirty-year career working as a creative in the not-for-profit public and private sectors, we hear about Patrick's career on both sides of the pond, what makes him 'twitch', and what kind of mantlepiece is required to house a full house of D&AD pencils.

https://www.bewonderful.co.uk/podcast/the-wonderful-people-podcast-episode-7-patrick-baglee-mr-baglee

Episode 6– Michael Tomes, Founder Creative Pool

Hosts Dan & Phil chat to Michael Tomes, from agency owner, to galavanting across the Southern Hemisphere, to property developer, to founder of Creativepool. We hear about his life and travels and discover the inspiration behind the Creativepool idea, and it's evolution into a globally recognised creative community. 

Episode 5 – Steve Abbott, Harmonic Artists

Hosts Dan & Phil chat with Steve ‘Abbo’ Abbott, Founder of Harmonic Artists, about his colourful life in music and everything in-between, as a singer, producer, and manager, and his two loves - Cerys Matthews MBE and Luton Town FC.

Oh! And a little inside scoop as to how Elton John came to perform ‘Candle in the wind’ at Princess Diana's funeral.

Episode 4 – Barry Brand, Cockney Herbert

Hosts Dan & Phil chat to Barry Brand, Founder of Cockney Herberts about his truly eventful life! His incredible career in the world of design, first interview, the topic of 'standing by your ideas', and his worldwide travels which shaped his career, from Abu Dhabi to Lebanon to Bulgaria.

Episode 3 – Jonathan Cummings, President of Landor & Fitch, APAC

In this episode, hosts Dan Maudhub & Phil Jones chat with Jonathan Cummings, President of Landor & Fitch. Sharing stories about leading one of the world’s best-known design and advertising agency across the whole of the Asia Pacific region, understanding strengths, up-ending his life, and becoming a ‘Panda Paddler’!
This is not another agency podcast. This is about Wonderful people. Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones explore the highs and lows of the lives & careers of some of the most interesting personalities in the creative, tech & marketing world. Trust us, there are some stories to tell!

Episode 2 - Kate Dale, Sport England

In this episode, hosts Dan Maudhub & Phil Jones chat with Kate Dale, sharing stories about This Girl Can, and leaving a legacy for those following in our footsteps.
This is not another agency podcast. This is about Wonderful people. Hosts Dan Maudhub and Phil Jones explore the highs and lows of the lives & careers of some of the most interesting personalities in the creative, tech & marketing world. Trust us, there are some stories to tell!