The Everyday Interludes Podcast

S2E3 Coach Koroush: Olympic weightlifting, Iranian upbringing, Code of humanity, Parenting, Religion

Koroush Valiseh is the manager of the Everyone Active gym in Ladbroke Grove, London, and leader of the Westway Barbell club. In this episode, Coach Koroush reveals the ugly truth of Olympic weightlifting and shares some insights on peak performance. He then walks us through how his early experiences in Iran have shaped the culture he is building in his gym. We hear why he sees the smile as the code of humanity, and we touch on mentoring, parenting and religion. Koroush then has a go at our Last Question… TIMESTAMPS: 03:50 - Intros 06:20 - Westway Barbell Club 13:26 - Doping in Olympic weightlifting 22:32 - Managing people 33:39 - Upbringing and outlook on life 41:11 - Western vs Middle Eastern culture 45:57 - Advice for someone struggling with their environment 48:36 - Mentoring and parenting 01:00:26 - Iran 01:04:16 - Religion 01:07:57 - Iranians recognising Iranians 01:12:39 - Koroush tells of my bad mobility 01:14:17 - THE LAST QUESTION 01:29:14 - We perceive our own heaven and hell

S2E2 Joanne Metcalf: The World of Pharma, Good mentors, Meeting Neil Armstrong

My old colleague and friend Joanne Metcalf takes the reins of Season 2 and welcomes us into the world of pharma. Joanne started out as a Medical Sales Representative in the 80s, before going agency side later in life. We discuss her experiences and stories over the years, and hear some helpful advice for those starting out in their careers. Joanne then has a go at our last question...

S2E1 Fergus Downey: What is art? Owning an art gallery, Antiques broking, Art and AI, Advice for aspiring artists

In the opening episode of Season 2, I talk with my friend Fergus Downey, owner of Alveston Fine Arts and Vanbrugh West Antiques. Back in the day when I lived in London I would regularly pop into his gallery, and we finally hit record on one of our conversations. Fergus brings us back to a life buying and selling antiques on Portobello Road in the 90s, and we hear some of the artists and famous faces that walk through the door of his art gallery today. He gives his verdict on my first piece of art, and shares some advice for anyone looking to get started in the art world. Fergus then tries our Last Question, but takes matters into his own hands...

S1E5 Livvy McDonnell: Starting a business, Working on the set of Barbie, Self-belief, Women in business

In the fifth and final episode of Season 1, I talk with my ol' pal Livvy McDonnell. Livvy runs us through Mojo & Liv, the movie set coffee truck business she founded in 2022. After we hear some of the famous faces she's met along the way, we learn about the day to day of running a business in your 20s, and how we all have a role to play in empowering women in business. Livvy then has a go at our final question...

S1E4 Jack Segal and Rishi Kalra: Creating music, Playing at Glastonbury, Fame vs. authenticity, The Making Of The Everyday Interludes beat

In Episode four, I talk with my two friends, Jack Segal and Rishi Kalra. Jack and Rish talk us through life as a musician, from creating music in their bedroom to playing at Glastonbury. After we stroke our beards on fame vs. authenticity, Jack showcases how he created the beat for The Everyday Interludes podcast, and gives some tips on how you can make your own music at home. Jack and Rish then have a go at our Last Question…