Confounded TV

Confounded is a podcast with its own video channel that spotlights individuals who have achieved success in unique and inspiring ways. Hosted by Alastair Campbell, the show features high-energy interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds, each sharing their personal journeys and the challenges they’ve overcome. The podcast also boasts its own video channel on YouTube, enhancing the storytelling experience. Notable episodes include: David Edmonston - the founder of PistonHeads David James - Total Car Check & Motorway Andy Entwistle - CEO of The British Motor Show Tara Halliday PhD – Imposter Syndrome Specialist Confounded offers listeners a blend of motivational stories and practical insights, making it a compelling listen for those interested in personal development

Confounded TV is a business podcast hosted by Alastair Campbell, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alastair Campbell hosts Confounded TV, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Meet David Edmonston - the founder of PistonHeads

  Jul 5, 20251h 5mS4

  <p>Welcome back to Confounded, where we dig into the untold stories behind building businesses—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Today, I’m joined by someone whose name might not be immediately familiar, but whose influence on the UK’s automotive and tech scenes is undeniable.</p><p>David Edmonston is the founder of the legendary PistonHeads.com, one of those rare founders who built something before the world was ready for it, and made it work anyway.</p><p>Pistonheads was a site that not only transformed the way car enthusiasts connected in the early 2000s but di...

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  Meet David James (Total Car Check / Motorway) – Building with Purpose, Scaling with Grit

  May 22, 20251h 18mS4

  <p>In this episode of Confounded TV, Alastair sits down with <b>David James</b>, founder of Total Car Check and now Director of Special Projects at Motorway. What starts as a conversation between friends turns into a masterclass in building lean, lasting businesses — fuelled not by hype, but by persistence and purpose.</p><p><b>David shares how Total Car Check began with a personal crisis:</b> his parents unknowingly bought a stolen car, losing over £4,000. Frustrated by the lack of affordable tools for car buyers, he set out to fix it — not to build a business, but to solve...

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  Revving Up the British Motor Show: A Tale of Resilience and Innovation in the Face of a Pandemic

  Mar 13, 202429 minS3

  <p>Meet Andy Entwistle CEO of The British Motor Show<br/><br/>Prepare to be taken on a journey of automotive revival, as Andy, a true veteran of the car industry, joins us to recount the adrenaline-fueled adventure of breathing life back into the iconic British Motor Show. Discover how he steered through the unpredictable roadblocks and high-speed turns of reinventing the illustrious event, which vanished in 2008. From securing the legendary name to crafting a show that drove nearly 50,000 fans wild with excitement, Andy's tale is one of passion, perseverance, and the power of four wheels.<br/><br/>Buckle up...

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  Episode #3

  Harnessing Technology to Support Displaced Ukrainians Worldwide

  Mar 13, 202427 minS3

  <p>Iman Fadaei is helping the estimated 10 million displaced Ukrainians find work worldwide. From a standing start, he and his team are helping get Ukrainians into work wherever they end up, which helps them with accommodation, mental well-being, and quickly integrating into society.<br/><br/>The platform was initiated in response to the situation of their CTO Igor, who is Ukrainian and still based in Ukraine. The suddenness of his plight during these first days of the war and the severity of the situation his family and friends are still experiencing has inspired the team to contribute however they can. <b...

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  Meet Shannon Peerless, MD of 10Yetis.co.uk

  Mar 13, 202449 minS3

  <p>Shannon, now 31, joined 10 Yetis when she was just 18-years-young and worked her way up through the PR ranks to the helm of the agency. She has previously been awarded accolades such as PR Week’s 30 under 30, The Drum’s UK’s Top 50 Digital Women Under 30 and a place on B2B Marketing’s Top 10 30 under 30 list.<br/><br/></p><p>She has led campaigns for the likes of Confused.com, Gocompare, Just Eat, carwow, Totaljobs, WaterAid, Optical Express and Hillarys Blind and is passionate about delivering creative campaigns for brands that drive phenomenal results.<br/><br/></p><p>From helping...

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