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Hosted by Danielle Thompson · business · EN-US
Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell. We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re looking for relatable advice, fresh perspectives, or just a laugh, you’ll find it here. Think of us as your business buddies, chatting over coffee (or something stronger), keeping it real and keeping you entertained. So, grab your brew of choice, tune in, and let’s get talking. Cheers!
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Business and a Brew, the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell. We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories.
Business and a Brew is hosted by Danielle Thompson. The show has published 96 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "AI Hallucinations: When Confident Answers Are Completely Made Up" (26 October 2026, 19 minutes), "The Great Pumpkin Squeeze: Who’s Really Paying for Halloween?" (19 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Why “Free” Isn’t Free: The Pricing Tricks Shaping What You Buy" (12 October 2026, 20 minutes).
Business and a Brew publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 96 episodes.
Booking probability for Business and a Brew is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Business and a Brew requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Business and a Brew's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Business and a Brew are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Business and a Brew has a business audience.
Danielle Thompson hosts Business and a Brew, a business podcast with 96 episodes published.
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Business and a Brew
AI is clever, quick, and increasingly part of everyday life. But what happens when it starts making things up and delivers them with the confidence of someone who absolutely knows what they're talking about? This week...
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In this episode, Dani and Si uncover the story of Bette Nesmith Graham , a determined single mother whose everyday frustration at work sparked an idea she couldn’t ignore. What began as a practical fix would grow far...
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One throwaway line from Jeremy Clarkson on Clarkson's Farm sent Dani down a rabbit hole, and in this episode of Business in the Brew, Si gets the whole story. It's about a humble jar you've probably got in your kitchen...
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In this episode Dani and Si dive into the brutal history of commercial whaling and what it reveals about the cold logic of capitalism. From whale oil lighting the streets of London to blubber fuelling the Industrial...
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In this powerful episode of Business & a Brew, Dani and Si dive into the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh and ask a hard-hitting question: do big brands really care about factory safety, or only when they’re...
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This episode contains descriptions of death, funeral malpractice, and the mishandling of human remains, which some listeners may find deeply upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. If you have recently experienced a...
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Disclaimer : This episode contains descriptions of death, funeral malpractice, and the mishandling of human remains, which some listeners may find deeply upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. If you have recently...
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In this episode, Dani and Si dive into the rise and fall of British Home Stores (BHS), blending nostalgia with a sharp look at corporate responsibility and the changing high street. They start with childhood memories of...
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In this episode of Business&abrew, Dani and Si dive into the fascinating world of cult brands – the ones people queue overnight for, argue about online, and even tattoo on their bodies. They unpack why some companies...
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In this episode of Business & a Brew, Dani and Si dive into the infamous “Ratner Effect,” unpacking how a couple of badly judged jokes destroyed a business empire. They trace Gerald Ratner’s rise from inheriting a...
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What if the smartest marketing strategy was telling people not to buy your product? In this episode, Dani and Si explore the fascinating world of demarketing, the counterintuitive strategy where brands deliberately...
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What happens when one of the country's most trusted financial institutions stops living up to its name? In this episode, Dani and Si unpack the extraordinary rise and dramatic collapse of Equitable Life, once regarded...
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Is Britain calling last orders on one of its most iconic institutions? In this episode, Danni and Si pull up a chair and explore the story behind the British pub crisis. From Roman taverns and medieval ale houses to...
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What happens when doing the right thing comes at the cost of your career? In this episode, Dani and Si tackle the uncomfortable subject of whistleblowing and ask a question that sounds simple but rarely has a simple...
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What does success actually mean? Not the Instagram version. Not the LinkedIn version. Not the version that tells you success is six-figure months, luxury cars, 5:30am starts, and an endless grind. Just success. For you...
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