The Proper Job Podcast Sid Phillips

From Software Engineer to Drone racing World Champion & from making Youtube videos to working on Hollywood blockbusters. ‘Nurk’ joined me to share his story and what it takes to be the best.

From working in social isolation years before it was fashionable, to dealing with the mental rollercoaster that comes with viral video success. Barnaby Dixon has achieved a lot.

From wrestling to skateboarding and then a transition into studying medicine, to then dropping out and becoming an Architect. Now renowned in the art world for his wooden sculptures, Nuge shares with me his journey.

In 1985, William had booked a one way flight to Japan. He had no plan but he did have an idea. Two years later he returned to the UK having worked for Tatsuzo Shimaoka, a National Treasure of Japan, the highest award that can be ever received.

Beans on Toast is the stage name of British folk songwriter Jay McAllister from Braintree, Essex, England, who rose to prominence out of the UK folk scene in 2005. Beans on Toast has released fifteen studio albums, traditionally releasing a new record each year on 1 December, McAllister's birthday. He joins me to tell me how he made it.

Steve appeared in Clockwork Orange and Animal Farm, then from stage work he moved to the big screen. He then left that all behind to start up a bespoke furniture business - this episode is packed with advice to become successfully employed.