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Michael Cragg is a prolific music journalist for The Guardian, The Observer, Vogue and more, and as of last year, the published author of Reach for the Stars, an oral history of the mind-boggling period of British pop music that flourished between 1996 and 2006.

We discuss the heady confluence of factors that lead to an era bookended by the Spice Girls and the X Factor, Michael's own complicated relationship with music and his queerness, and Xenomania's contributions to the UK pop canon.

We also discuss music by Girls Aloud, Björk, and George Michael.

You can follow Michael on Instagram here, and his Spotify companion playlist to the book here. Purchase Reach for the Stars (now available in paperback) at your favourite independent bookseller.

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Ascolta come racconto la mia recente esperienza di lavoro con un concorrente di X Factor che ha poi vinto la competizione. Questa puntata è incentrata sulla bellezza del cambiamento e delle opportunità inaspettate che la vita ci presenta. Rifletto su come spesso dimentichiamo che anche a noi possono capitare cose belle e su come dobbiamo metterci in moto per attrarre esiti positivi. Condivido aneddoti personali di incontri con musicisti di successo e imprenditori, sottolineando l'importanza di allineare la nostra energia con le persone che vogliamo attirare. Concludo ricordando agli ascoltatori di apprezzare i momenti positivi e le opportunità che ci si presentano.

Nel prossimo capitolo, annuncio l'apertura di un canale Instagram per il podcast, con l'intenzione di connettermi con più persone e condividere contenuti sulla crescita personale e finanziaria. Esprimo la mia gratitudine per gli ascoltatori e annuncio un nuovo episodio sullo stesso argomento per il giorno successivo. Ascolta come concludo con i migliori auguri per gli ascoltatori. Non perdere questa entusiasmante discussione sul potere del cambiamento e sull'importanza di accogliere le opportunità che la vita ci offre.

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In this episode we talk with Tony Holler, head track coach of Plainfield North high School in Illinois.  Coach Holler created his Feed the cats training system which emphasizes low volume sprints at high intensity.  He preaches tired is the enemy and is anti conditioning.  He trained Illinois 100m Record Holder Macellus Moore who ran 10.31.  Holler speaks all across the world and consults with various NCAA teams and professional teams such as the Yankees and Princeton Lacrosse

Welcome back, one & all, to Hope & Anchor - this week returning with an episode which truly has the X-Factor…

Since winning the show 14 years ago, the wonderful Joe McElderry has traced a path through a career in the limelight, which brings its fair share of gripes with the glory.

Joe opens up about fame, the dating game, music’s spiritual connection, and we weigh in on conflict, embroidery, and the correct way to enter a parking space.

This episode covers:

• Life in the public eye
• Getting honest about breaking the law
• Spiritual connection through music
• The inspirational guidance of George Michael
• Whether dating apps are the death of romance
• How we should deal with conflict

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This week we  continue our coverage of BBC Three's hot new music show Project Icon, a reality show with a twist - Jason Derulo's there! Join us as we discuss all the drama, all the performances & what we reckon about that whole Xyzelle situation at the end.

We also talk about the 5th episode of the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian, with predictions as to where the season will go next. Lewis has also been watching cutesy bear comedy Paddington 2, meanwhile Sam has been watching killer bear comedy Cocaine Bear & also catches us up on the latest episode of his favourite show Riverdale.

00:00 Intro & Catchup

03:22 Project News (Wasia or Wazia?)

05:40 Project Icon: The UK’s Next Music Star (2023) - Episode 2

01:04:55 Personal Projects (Riverdale, Paddington 2, Cocaine Bear & The Mandalorian)

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Adaptability = Survivability = Sustainability.

The numbers have always reinforced that the longer you are able to stay in business during certain milestones, the higher the percentage you will be successful in business. No surprise that the longevity of a business's existence runs parallel with the growth and success of that business. But most emerging businesses need to think long-term and work backwards to reengineer their approach for the short-term.

Passion. Obsession. Immediate Action. All great and necessary intangibles to get off the ground and liftoff. But certainly, charting out a path to the moon and beyond even before the rocketship is funded and built is part of the process if you want to break through the atmosphere in a mighty way. 

With the rise of AI/ML, as shown through the fast-adopting movement with Chat-GPT as well as this constantly changing and ever-evolving business/marketing landscape that is impacting both legacy and emerging brands, it is getting more difficult to know which way to go, how to fortify, and how to scale your business long-term.

The secret to the longevity of a business, from brand allegiance and authority to maintaining high-level demand upstream and downstream to even being recession-proof, is all dependent on this one X Factor most business leaders easily forget. This episode dives in and talks about it!

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This week we’re back again with a double drop to talk about Jason Derulo’s new musical talent show Project Icon. Join us as we do our best to become a post-show podcast by breaking down the performances, analysing those awful tiktoks and figuring out why Barry is somehow the main character already?

Plus we go through the contestants & randomise them between us - so we have personal stakes in who wins!

Sam has also been watching bank-robbing Tollywood action Thunivu on Netflix, as well as Dreamworks' new smash hit Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. Meanwhile Lewis has been to Thorpe Park as well as seeing GiWha perform in Brighton. He's also been making true to his promise last episode by continuing The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as catching up on some classic Star Trek.

00:00 Intro & Catchup

02:55 Project News (Adam McKay Gets Even More Political)

06:53 Project Icon: The UK’s Next Music Star (2023) - Episode 1

01:22:47 Personal Projects (Thunivu, Thorpe Park, GiWha, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Star Trek, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish)

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If in doubt, always add children or rapping farmers to your ads. On this episode, we look back at two sensationally silly and devastatingly effective campaigns from Yeo Valley and Haribo - featuring contributions from Rosie Arnold and Trevor Robinson OBE. 

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In this episode of #TheNewAbnormal series, I interviewed the billion-streamed, multi-platinum songwriter and producer Martin Jensen, who topped off a crazy year as an X-Factor judge. 

Martin’s breakthrough 'Solo Dance' had over a million streams daily upon its release and was the second-most played track of the past decade across BBC Radio 1, as well as going 8x platinum with international success. 

He also collaborated with #1 artist James Arthur,  and The Vamps, and was approached by Katy Perry and her team to officially remix ‘Bon Appetit’. 

He collaborated with Jason Derulo, regularly playing hundreds of live gigs each year (before the pandemic hit) taking his sound to shows everywhere from the world’s biggest dance festival Tomorrowland, to Lollapalooza, etc. 

At the start of lockdown, he launched a project called 'Me, Myself, Online' that saw him stream sets from stunning locations, solo in conjunction with Twitch and Revolut. 

So, in this episode we discuss his dynamic career, the day to day complications of being a mega-star DJ vs 'normal life' and how he related to the issues of 'hope, community and resilience' during the pandemic.

Fellow X Factor contestants Kane Brown, and trio, Restless Road, are in conversation! And all the usual chat, chart and country music news. *This episode was recorded before the recent Grammy Awards.

4:50 - The country charts-update

11:31 - Your latest country music news - including Morgan Wallen's 36-song album announcement, Morgan Evans' interview on The Bobby Bones Show, new music for Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde and Dierks Bentley, and Reba McEntire's new restaurant.

25:36 - Kane Brown in conversation

40:25 - Restless Road in conversation

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In this episode, I'm joined by Sal Shakir. Born into a devoted Catholic family in Iraq, Sal Shakir faced many dangerous situations a multitude of Americans cannot fathom. Fleeing Iraq from religious persecution in 2005, Sal and his family came to the United States in the pursuit of a safe and better life.

After spending time in a wide variety of jobs and learning English, in 2014 Sal decided to turn his focus to the Real Estate Industry. With the help of his partner and friend, Carlos, they built a multi-million-dollar Real Estate Investment company. Since then, Sal has created another 12 businesses, consistently earning 7 figures in their individual markets.

Now, Sal is a self-made multi-millionaire, a loving husband, and a proud father. Sal’s never ceasing drive continues to push him into his entrepreneurship dreams. All the while, the loyalty of his business partners, his trust in God’s plan, and the love of his family continue to be his most profound creations.

Tune in as Sal lays out the exact steps, principles, and lessons that will help you find and use your personal X Factor to achieve massive success in life no matter where you've come form.

Inside This Episode

• What your X-Factor is and how to find it
• How to succeed in both good times and economic downturns
• The 4 principles you need when working with a business partner
• The exact moment that Sal decided to become "The One" in his family
• Why lack of pain and challenge can create a huge challenge
• How to systemize so you can scale your business
• Why hustling isn't the key to scaling your business
• The app that Sal makes all of his employees use to track spending 

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He burst onto the scene when he was a favourite on The X Factor back in 2011, then followed up with a hugely successful career including starring on Home & Away, winning Dancing With the Stars, and supporting One Direction and Backstreet Boys on tour. Then sadly in 2017, Johnny Ruffo was diagnosed with brain cancer which he has since been told is terminal.

Johnny has an incredible outlook on life, and an even more incredible sense of humour! You’ll laugh more times throughout this episode than you can count, whilst also being reminded why it’s important to cherish life and to not sweat the small stuff.

If someone you know is suffering from any kind of illness, whether it be cancer, depression or something else, Johnny offers his advice on how you can be there for your loved one in a time like this. He has just released his book ‘No Finish Line’, and explains why for him, there is no such thing as a finish line and why he will keep on fighting.

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Joel Adams - Originally known from popular TV Show "The XFactor", Joel Adams played in our living rooms at the tender age of 15. Now, he releases incredible tracks independently and we love him for it! 

TonyB sits down with Joel to discuss his music inspirations, his view on music and the industry - along with a very exciting loop pedal performance!

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EPISODE 65: Anton van der Mere is a South African classical crossover tenor, songwriter, recording artist, actor, producer and director, based in Essex, United Kingdom. He has a law degree from the University of Port Elizabeth (NNMU), where he also studied classical singing, and studied acting and dance at the Stageworld Performing Arts School. He performed for Queen Elizabeth II as well as President Nelson Mandela when the Queen visited South Africa in 1995. Anton has also performed around the world in the UK and Europe as well as on the prestigious Carnival UK ships as the headlining act. In 2013 he was  scouted for both Britain’s Got Talent and UK X-Factor with his own composition, “Vision.” antonvandermere.co.za

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Arden and Julie Anne talk with British Influencer Tallia Storm who was invited by Elton John to open for him at the age of 13. Since then she has appeared on X Factor and dropped an album titled Teenage Tears!

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Irina Fodor s-a născut în Buzău și a intrat în lumea televiziunii foarte devreme. Este absolventa Facultății de Jurnalism din cadrul Universității din București iar primul job în lumea televiziunii a fost acela de reporter. A fost gazda emisiunii, „Poveștiri adevărate" la PRO TV, după care au urmat „La Măruță", „Vocea României" și „Românii au Talent". De anul trecut face parte din echipa Antena 1, unde apreluat show-uri precum, Asia Expres, Chefi Fără Limite, si de curand un show inedit, Dancing On Ice, alaturi de Stefan Banică Jr.

A down-to-the-wire idea takes flight…thanks to Elon Musk? Daniel envisions the future of the company and gives a simple piece of advice to anyone who has a God-given idea.

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