What if the most complicated machine on earth came with no manual?

In this episode, Andy takes a detour through a one-star review, a shiny new toaster, and the chaos of becoming a dad - only to land on a much bigger question… who actually taught you how to think?

It’s a wild ride from hospital wards to hot bread, but the point is simple. Whilst our education is crammed full of maths, French, and media studies, nobody ever sits us down and explains thinking itself. Most of what’s in your head? Hand-me-downs from parents, teachers, and generations past.

Tune in for toast, tiny toes, and a mental software upgrade that might just rewire how you see yourself - and the world around you.

What if your brain could send you a desperate late-night email?

This episode is short, sharp, and straight from the grey matter itself - literally. Andy reads a cheeky, slightly gross, and surprisingly heartfelt letter from “your brain” to “your body,” pleading for a better night’s sleep.

You’ll learn why slow-wave snoozing is basically brain housekeeping, why screen time is the arch-nemesis of cranial cleanliness, and how skipping rest leaves you clogged up with… well, “brain poop.”

It’s a playful reminder that beauty sleep isn’t just a saying - it’s a nightly detox for your mind, mood, and health. Switch off, sleep in, and let your head do the washing up.

What if rocking the boat was the most responsible thing you could do?

This week, Andy wades into the murky waters of leadership clichés - everything from “change starts at the top” to “a leader’s job is to inspire their team” - and gives them a good shake. Spoiler alert… not all boats need steadying… some need sinking.

Along the way, you’ll meet mood hoovers (who might secretly be your best problem-solvers), psychedelic sheep, and a surprising case for why you should stop trying to inspire everyone else and focus on staying inspired yourself.

It’s leadership advice without the jargon, a little rebellion without the chaos, and a gentle nudge that change doesn’t have to wait for permission - it can start with you, today.

What if your culture document was actually useful... and slightly Moses-themed?

In this episode, Andy shares the (cardboard) stone tablet that keeps the Art of Brill team pointing in the right direction: ten commandments, one Sharpie each, and zero tolerance for terrible PowerPoints.

You’ll hear why “Don’t chase the money” makes sense, why social media isn’t optional (even if you hate it), and how a well-timed hobnob reference can still teach you something about leadership.

Tune in for commandments, common sense, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the not-so-secret sauce behind 20 years of brilliant training.

What if the most powerful leadership tool… was actually just caring?

In this episode, Andy goes all in on relational energy, Mr. Nobody, and a Gallup survey that boils leadership down to one beautifully simple idea: someone at work seems to care about me as a person.

You’ll hear about ADHD envy, toe-curling book signings, a tragic Mr. Men story, and how the workforce from hell might just be a side effect of confusing “satisfaction” with “engagement.”

Tune in for spreadsheets, superpowers, and one crucial question that could change your culture by Monday morning.

What if some of your most ‘motivational’ mantras... are total rubbish?

In this episode, Andy dusts off some lockdown-era thinking and takes a flamethrower to four of the biggest clichés in personal development: YOLO, fitting in, SMART goals, and “if at first you don’t succeed...”

You’ll hear why trying is overrated, why mediocrity is sneaky, and why standing out (for the right reasons) beats blending in every time.

Tune in for dancing un-danced, Lego never built, and a gentle nudge to live like your 4,000 weeks actually matter - starting now.

What if the secret to life was hiding in a toy box?

In this episode, Andy reads a chapter from Brill Kid - The Big Number Two. One of his children's books that might just contain some of the best life advice you’ve never heard.

It’s playful, daft, and surprisingly profound. Because it turns out Lego isn’t just Danish, dangerous underfoot, and oddly emotional - it’s a metaphor for how to live well, rebuild after setbacks, and keep playing, even when the instructions don’t make sense.

Tune in for rogue bricks, joyful nonsense, and a reminder that whether you’re 8 or 58, life’s a game best played with curiosity, creativity... and maybe a bucket of spare pieces.

What if you’re so busy managing the symptoms... when you should be fixing the roof?

In this episode, Andy shares a few famous last words (spoiler: Elvis died doing exactly what he said he was going to do), before rolling into a parable that didn’t make the book - but might just make your brain go “Oof.”

It’s the tale of Miss Cleverclogs, Ralph, and a leaking maths classroom. A ridiculous story, yes. But also... not. Because it’s a metaphor for how we handle mental health - more buckets, more apps, more busyness. Still dripping.

Tune in for irony, weather warnings, and a reminder that the bravest thing you can do sometimes is climb up and fix the actual flipping roof.