HUNGRY.

Dan Pope
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HUNGRY is THE podcast for Challenger FMCG & Hospitality Founders wanting to pour gasoline on growth. We chat with the industry BIG HITTERS. We ooze out the HIDDEN success secrets they’ve never told before and dive deep into their gut-wrenching failures, so you avoid them. We help you grow bigger, faster, stronger. Over the last 6 years, we’ve chatted to some insane guests on the poddy: Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin, Jamie Laing, Spencer Matthews, Tom Kerridge, Sir John Hegarty, The founders of SOHO House, TRIP, The Devonshire, Tony’s Chocolonely, Vita Coco Look, I’ll be blunt, HUNGRY is NOT your normal podcast. HUNGRY is NOT scripted and sterile Q&A interviews. HUNGRY is for pretty much no one. HUNRGY is a deliciously fun, wild and crazy, ADHD rollercoaster of free flowing conversations. got what it takes? Buckle up. Strap in. get ready to… FEED YOUR HUNGER

  1. 1d ago

    Nils Leonard, Uncommon Creative Studio: 28 Unusual Ways Build a FAMOUS Brand (...it's easier than you think)

    Why does the advertising industry make so much work that people actually pay money to avoid? And what does it take to create something that genuinely matters? Dan Pope sits down with Nils Leonard, co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio and one of Britain's most influential creative leaders, for a provocative conversation about originality, ambition, risk and the future of advertising. From his time at Grey London to building Uncommon, Nils explains why he believes creativity should change the world rather than simply sell products. He shares the thinking behind British Airways' distinctive advertising, the importance of creating cultural reference points, and why brands should aspire to make things people genuinely want to keep. Along the way, they explore lessons from David Bowie, The Beatles, Virgil Abloh and Nick Cave, the extraordinary power of immersive experiences, and what restaurants can teach the creative industry about making lasting impressions. Nils also opens up about money, family, failure, the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship, and why people need to give themselves permission to dream bigger. A passionate masterclass in creative thinking, storytelling and building things that matter. Feed your hunger. ON THE MENU: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:17 What If You Only Made Work You Loved?00:06:09 What Virgil Abloh Understood About Creativity00:11:32 The Secret to a Restaurant's Lasting Appeal00:15:48 Why Most Advertising Doesn't Matter00:20:05 Why Nils Leonard Makes Films, Not Just Ads00:25:45 Why Uncommon Launched Without a Portfolio00:30:55 Stop Trying to Impress Clients00:36:00 The Surprising Power of Speaking Quietly00:40:00 Why Clever Advertising Language Often Fails00:45:40 Can Brands Break Their Own Advertising Rules?00:48:10 How Does Creative Work Become a Reference Point?00:51:00 Is Cynicism the Greatest Threat to Creativity?00:56:00 What the Spanish Armada Teaches About Creativity01:00:00 Why Creativity Should Be Taught in Schools01:04:00 Why Style Can Transform an Ordinary Idea01:08:00 What Made The Beatles So Extraordinary?01:11:00 Why Nils Leonard Collects Words and Ideas01:16:00 The Immersive Theatre Experience Nobody Could Forget01:21:00 The Power of an Extraordinary First Impression01:24:00 Yves Klein and the Art of Provocation01:28:00 When Does Creative Work Become Too Controversial?01:31:00 Why Your Creative Influences Should Surprise You01:36:00 Are We Afraid to Dream Big Enough?01:40:00 What Makes a Truly Unforgettable Brand?01:46:00 The Extraordinary Hospitality of the Amalfi Coast01:51:00 Why Great Art Doesn't Need to Be Comfortable01:56:00 How Childhood Shaped Nils Leonard's Ambition02:00:00 What Is Great Creative Work Really Worth?02:04:00 How Music and Family Shape Creativity02:08:00 Why Uncommon Refuses to Waste People's Time02:12:00 What Makes an Idea Impossible to Ignore?02:16:00 Why Entrepreneurs Must Learn to Withstand Pain02:21:00 Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster of Business02:24:00 How British Airways Advertising Became Iconic02:29:00 Why Nils Leonard Loves Cornwall02:32:00 Nils Leonard's Favourite London Restaurants  ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)  Ayra is your external front of house. An artificially intelligent communications manager that lives on your website and across your social channels, chatting and responding to customers 24/7 with warmth and personality. She's trained on your business and built to act. Taking the reservation, holding the card, sending the reminder, recovering the lost booking. Instantly and autonomously.click the link to learn more. 📙Download HUNGRY Big Banging Reading list here 🧾 HUNGRY survey would be so grateful if you may please fill out

    Nils Leonard, Uncommon Creative Studio: 28 Unusual Ways Build a FAMOUS Brand (...it's easier than you think)

  2. 4d ago

    Espresso: Rory Sutherland on Marketing vs. Perception

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  3. Oct 26

    Gennaro Contaldo - How To Be Happy Everyday, Training Jamie Oliver & Italian Hospitality Secrets

    What did Jamie Oliver learn from Gennaro Contaldo? And what can a lifetime spent cooking teach us about happiness, gratitude and living well? In this episode of Hungry, Dan Pope sits down with legendary Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo for a wonderfully candid conversation about food, family, friendship and the art of living. From growing up in a tiny village on the Amalfi Coast to cooking for Princess Diana, Gennaro shares the extraordinary experiences that shaped his philosophy of life. He recalls mentoring a young Jamie Oliver, his enduring friendship with the late Antonio Carluccio, and how they helped introduce authentic Italian cooking to Britain. Gennaro also reveals the secrets of traditional Italian Bolognese, why food should always be a celebration, what makes Italian hospitality so special, and why the simplest things in life are often the most extraordinary. Full of laughter, heartfelt memories and infectious enthusiasm, this is a celebration of Italian food, human connection and finding joy in the everyday. ON THE MENU: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:13 Why Simple Things Make Life Extraordinary00:07:00 Appreciating Food and Everyday Life00:11:30 Finding Beauty in the Ordinary00:15:35 Cooking for Princess Diana at Kensington Palace00:18:48 Why Food Is the Ultimate Expression of Love00:21:25 Are Smartphones Stealing Our Happiness?00:27:00 The Italian Art of Living in the Moment00:31:00 Growing Up on the Amalfi Coast00:37:14 Why Gennaro Never Ate Tiramisu as a Child00:40:36 Rick Stein and the Magic of the Sea00:47:35 How Antonio Carluccio Transformed Italian Cooking00:54:29 What Working in a Hospital Taught Gennaro01:01:02 Discovering the Secrets of Hidden Italy01:09:17 Gennaro's Faith and Philosophy of Life01:12:44 The Day Gennaro Met Jamie Oliver01:18:35 Did Gennaro Know Jamie Would Become Famous?01:24:55 Why Gennaro Fears Losing His Phone01:28:48 The Truth About Authentic Bolognese01:33:53 Remembering Antonio Carluccio01:39:00 The Beautiful Complexity of Lifelong Friendship  ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)  Ayra is your external front of house. An artificially intelligent communications manager that lives on your website and across your social channels, chatting and responding to customers 24/7 with warmth and personality. She's trained on your business and built to act. Taking the reservation, holding the card, sending the reminder, recovering the lost booking. Instantly and autonomously.click the link to learn more. 📙Download HUNGRY Big Banging Reading list here 🧾 HUNGRY survey would be so grateful if you may please fill out

    Gennaro Contaldo - How To Be Happy Everyday, Training Jamie Oliver & Italian Hospitality Secrets

  4. Oct 23

    Espresso: Michel Roux Jr. - How To ACTUALLY Handle Customer Complaints

    📙Download HUNGRY Big Banging Reading list here  🧾 HUNGRY survey would be so grateful if you may please fill out   ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)

  5. Oct 19

    Inside The Ritz, Working With Jason Atherton & the Secret to Staying Busy – Ben Tish

    What does it take to survive London's notoriously brutal restaurant industry? And how do you build a restaurant that has something money can't buy — soul? Dan Pope sits down with Ben Tish, chef, restaurateur and culinary director of the Cubitt House group, to unpack the highs, lows and hard-earned lessons of a career in hospitality. From escaping Skegness at 18 and being thrown into the ruthless kitchens of The Ritz by Jason Atherton, to helping build the celebrated Salt Yard Group, Ben reveals how discipline, resilience and great leadership shaped his career. He opens up about the devastating Jay Rayner review that questioned the future of Salt Yard, why some restaurants never find their soul, the dangers of opening to enormous hype, and what it really takes to create a loyal following. They also explore the reinvention of British pubs, the economics of running restaurants in London, the magic of Sicilian cooking, and the personal toll of leaving a business you've helped build. A candid conversation about ambition, failure, creative confidence and why the toughest moments in hospitality can teach you the most. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:10 Jason Atherton, Andre Agassi and Surviving The Ritz00:06:00 How Jason Atherton Saved Ben's Career00:10:00 The Hidden Cost of Following Your Passion00:15:00 Why Running Restaurants Is Really About People00:20:00 How One Bad Service Can Destroy Morale00:24:00 The Restaurant That Almost Destroyed Salt Yard00:28:00 Jay Rayner's Brutal Review and Restaurant Failure00:33:00 Why Chefs Take Criticism So Personally00:36:00 Jason Atherton and the Evolution of British Cooking00:41:00 What Jason Atherton Taught Ben About Discipline00:47:00 Why Restaurant Hype Doesn't Guarantee Success00:51:00 The Mistakes Behind The Stafford London00:56:00 Escaping Skegness for a Life in London01:03:00 Why Ben Refused to Give Up01:08:00 Discovering Britain's Best Food Destinations01:12:00 Sicily's Extraordinary Food Culture01:15:00 Ben Tish's Perfect 20-Minute Dinner01:18:00 What Happens When Britain's Pubs Disappear?01:23:00 The Secret to a Great British Pub01:28:00 The Challenges of Running The Princess Royal01:33:00 Why Notting Hill Diners Will Pay More01:38:00 What Makes a London Pub Successful?01:43:00 Can You Reinvent a Failing Restaurant Space?01:47:00 From Classical Music to Mediterranean Cooking01:51:00 The Wildest Travel Experiences01:55:00 Sicily, The Mafia and The Godfather01:59:00 What Japan Teaches Us About Craftsmanship02:03:00 The Painful Reality of Leaving Salt Yard02:08:00 Imposter Syndrome and the Cost of Ambition02:12:00 Finding Confidence and Moving Forward  ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)  Ayra is your external front of house. An artificially intelligent communications manager that lives on your website and across your social channels, chatting and responding to customers 24/7 with warmth and personality. She's trained on your business and built to act. Taking the reservation, holding the card, sending the reminder, recovering the lost booking. Instantly and autonomously.click the link to learn more. 📙Download HUNGRY Big Banging Reading list here 🧾 HUNGRY survey would be so grateful if you may please fill out

    Inside The Ritz, Working With Jason Atherton & the Secret to Staying Busy – Ben Tish

  6. Oct 16

    Espresso: Ashley Palmer Watts on Crafting the Ultimate Food Experience

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  7. Oct 12

    Michelin Starred Sushi Master - The Art of Discipline & Destiny - Endo Kazutoshi

    What does it really take to become a sushi master? And why does one of London's most celebrated Japanese chefs believe that mastering the knife is the easy part? Dan Pope sits down with Endo Kazutoshi, the chef behind Kioku, to explore the extraordinary discipline, philosophy and creativity behind Japanese cuisine. From 17-hour working days and a brutally demanding apprenticeship to a 100-year-old sushi sauce passed down through generations, Endo reveals how tradition has shaped his approach to food, leadership and life. They explore the Japanese philosophy of Ichigo Ichie, why Endo sees sushi as his punk rock, the importance of respecting farmers and fishermen, and his belief that a great restaurant depends on a golden triangle of guests, team and suppliers. Along the way, they dive into samurai wisdom, Zen Buddhism, Steve Jobs, Japanese calligraphy, the dangers of social media, and what Pep Guardiola can teach us about building extraordinary teams. A conversation about much more than sushi: curiosity, craftsmanship, creative rebellion and the pursuit of excellence. ON THE MENU:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:18 The Brutal Reality of Japanese Sushi Apprenticeships00:03:15 Born Into a Sushi Dynasty00:05:18 What Sat Bains Teaches Chefs About Thinking00:08:34 The Golden Triangle of Restaurant Success00:12:35 The Japanese Philosophy of Ichigo Ichie00:15:07 Why Sushi Is More Than Food00:18:08 Japanese Spirituality, Language and Culture00:22:00 How Life Experiences Shape Japanese Cuisine00:26:17 The Unspoken Lessons of a Sushi Master00:30:20 Chris Williamson's 2D vs 3D Life Lessons00:35:00 Has Technology Made Learning Too Easy?00:39:45 The Correct Way to Eat Sushi in Japan00:43:57 Why Great Restaurants Need a Little Madness00:48:30 Bruce Lee's Be Like Water Philosophy00:50:49 Don't Look at the Tree, Look at the Forest00:54:31 Why Endo Calls Sushi His Punk Rock00:59:00 Japan vs London: Two Different Worlds01:05:18 Japan's Loneliness and Work Culture01:10:56 Samurai Wisdom and The Book of Five Rings01:16:12 What Really Stresses a Sushi Master?01:23:21 How Do You Come Back Stronger?01:26:31 Are We All Living in The Matrix?01:30:07 Steve Jobs, Calligraphy and Japanese Creativity01:34:37 Is Sushi Really a Form of Art?01:39:05 The Discipline Behind Extraordinary Kitchen Teams01:44:38 Why Respect Is the Ultimate Business Weapon01:49:19 Michel Roux, Pep Guardiola and Aggressive Leadership01:52:04 Why Great Chefs Must Embrace Uncertainty  ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)  Ayra is your external front of house. An artificially intelligent communications manager that lives on your website and across your social channels, chatting and responding to customers 24/7 with warmth and personality. She's trained on your business and built to act. Taking the reservation, holding the card, sending the reminder, recovering the lost booking. Instantly and autonomously.click the link to learn more. 📙Download HUNGRY Big Banging Reading list here 🧾 HUNGRY survey would be so grateful if you may please fill out

    Michelin Starred Sushi Master - The Art of Discipline & Destiny - Endo Kazutoshi

  8. Oct 9

    Espresso: How To Deal With Mental Collapse in Prison - Riordan Maynard

    ==============================================  ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲  ==============================================  🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)  This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)

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HUNGRY is THE podcast for Challenger FMCG & Hospitality Founders wanting to pour gasoline on growth. We chat with the industry BIG HITTERS. We ooze out the HIDDEN success secrets they’ve never told before and dive deep into their gut-wrenching failures, so you avoid them. We help you grow bigger, faster, stronger. Over the last 6 years, we’ve chatted to some insane guests on the poddy: Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin, Jamie Laing, Spencer Matthews, Tom Kerridge, Sir John Hegarty, The founders of SOHO House, TRIP, The Devonshire, Tony’s Chocolonely, Vita Coco Look, I’ll be blunt, HUNGRY is NOT your normal podcast. HUNGRY is NOT scripted and sterile Q&A interviews. HUNGRY is for pretty much no one. HUNRGY is a deliciously fun, wild and crazy, ADHD rollercoaster of free flowing conversations. got what it takes? Buckle up. Strap in. get ready to… FEED YOUR HUNGER

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    Dan Pope
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    445
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