• 547 - Laurence Kemball-Cook on a System to Convert Our Footsteps Into Electricity
    Jul 29 2025

    Rory McGowam is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO & Founder of Pavegen. Laurence talks to Rory about how he has designed a system to convert our footsteps into electricity. With walkways popping up all over the UK and across the globe, could this be the solution to the energy crisis and a key tool in the fight against climate change?

    https://www.pavegen.com/

    https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/pavegen2/pitches/qD9yNl?_gl=1*1jyl4zg*_gcl_au*MTM0MTM3MzY3Ny4xNzUzNzgwMjEy

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    18 mins
  • 546 - Dan Harwood on the Shift in Social Habits and Mindful Drinking
    Jul 25 2025

    Rory McGowan is joined by Dan Harwood, a wine expert and strategiest. They discuss Gen Z's desire to go out but drink less. They also look at the shift in drinking in social situations and mindful drinking.

    https://eisberg.co.uk/

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    12 mins
  • 545 - Craig Allan on New Research About Misplaced Items
    Jul 23 2025

    Rory McGowan is joined by Craig Allan from ABAX. New research reveals how much of our workday is spent searching for misplaced items, rather than focusing on our job. Rory and Craig discuss this and more about all things tracking tech.

    https://www.abax.com/en-gb

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    15 mins
  • 544 - Briony May Williams on All Things Ice Cream
    Jul 18 2025

    Rory McGowan is joined by TV chef, baker, and presenter Briony May Williams! You may recognise Briony from The Great British Bakeoff, Food Unwrapped, Morning Live and more! They discuss new research regarding Brits' ice cream habits, as well as some of Briony's tips and tricks for making your own at home.

    https://www.cuisinart.co.uk/

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    14 mins
  • 543 - Phil Jeynes on New Research About Child Accidents & Health Protection
    Jul 1 2025

    Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life?

    https://www.metlife.co.uk/

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    8 mins
  • 542 - Dr Olivia Ahn on the Growth in Demand For Sustainable Period Care
    Jun 24 2025

    Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Olivia Ahn, co-founder of FLUUS and an expert in innovation and sustainability. With it being Climate Change Action Week, Dr Olivia talks about new research that shows a growing demand in sustainable period care.

    https://wearefluus.com/

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    11 mins
  • 541 - Adrian Ashford on Doing Festivals the Smart & Comfortable Way
    Jun 19 2025
    Rory McGowan is joined by Adrian Ashford from Willow Meadows. Adrian shares his tips on festivals and how you can do them smartly and comfortably. With over 40% of festivalgoers now aged 44 and up, and a line-up packed with musical legends, the
    middle-aged festival crowd is having their moment. And while the music’s still loud, the priorities have shifted - think good food, better sleep, and a clean loo! https://www.willowmeadows.co.uk/
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    12 mins
  • 540 - Dr Juho Jalkanen on a New Blood Cancer Trail That Could Revolutionise Treatment
    Jun 12 2025

    Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen from Faron Pharmaceuticals. In this episode they discuss a new blood cancer trial has shown highly promising results, particularly for patients who have relapsed or live with hard-to-treat forms of the disease.

    https://faron.com/

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    7 mins