Episodios

  • Social Media Killed The Video Star.
    Aug 31 2024

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    The radio used to play in the background, while the TV was the main focus of attention.
    Now, whether we like to admit it or not, the TV plays in the background and the phone/ mini computer we have glued to our hand is where the attention is, in my opinion anyway. (Oli).

    We are privileged to be joined by Social Media Stars Alannah and Victor, who share their stories of how they became cutting edge content creators, connecting their loyal audience with elite brands who align with their values and who they would genuinely spend their own money with.

    Authenticity sits at the top of their content strategy, along with creativity, passion and most importantly enjoying what they do. Alannah and Victor have created and continue to curate the life they want, through being very specific about their goals. “Manifesting” some might say, but not for lack of hard work and meticulous planning.

    In Episode 12 we discover how the unlikely worlds of fashion, law, corporate finance, POP (think X-Factor and music videos) and football all somehow connected to create this true love (and combined career success) story with exciting future prospects of commerce, marriage and so much more…

    No more spoilers, this is a very good listen, you have my word, so without further ado, let’s get into it.

    Please comment, like, follow, subscribe and share your takeaways, thoughts and stories with us on Instagram.

    https://www.instagram.com/the_sofastories_podcast?igsh=MXhkMjNzaTBlYmdyaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Friends, Gifts, and Milestone Moments
    Aug 24 2024

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    Join Nick and Oli for a “full debrief” of recent goings on. If you’re running your 5K to this you might want to take it nice and slow 😉

    We’re talking;
    Nicks Ibiza Trip
    Oli’s 40th
    Storm Dana
    Episode 10 - Bill Roache debrief
    TikTok
    Sinking boat conspiracy theories

    And lots more… If you enjoy the show please do subscribe/ like/ follow and keep following the Sofa Stories journey.

    Thank you, Nick and Oli 🙏🏼

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    42 m
  • William Roache OBE
    Aug 17 2024

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    An interview with William Roach OBE a.k.a. my mate Bill.

    You can expect to hear some of the following and more …

    • His journey to becoming Ken Barlow.
    • Our shared passion for Finding childlike enthusiasm.
    • The importance of the little things in life.
    • The role of “play” and being a big kid.
    • Sky diving at 90 years old.
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    51 m
  • Life In The Fast Lane With Oli Webb.
    Aug 10 2024

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    It was a real privilege and incredibly thought provoking to have Oli Webb on the sofa.

    Learning all about what it’s like being a professional racing driver and what really goes on behind the scenes, from a business sense and from a mental perspective.

    No surface level chats here, we take a real behind the scenes look into Oli’s interesting and exciting life both on and off the track.

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    1 h y 4 m
  • “Sucker for the Merch”
    Aug 7 2024

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    A cheeky catch up, mid-week debrief, perfect with your 5K run or dog walk…

    Oli and Nick talk about Nick’s passion for Padel merch, Oli’s love for ALL the merch and his childhood nickname “Mr Merchandise” (by his Dad - Papa Choc), Oli and Kim’s trip to Perth Scotland, that emerald green Little Lies dress worn by Taylor Swift (you didn’t expect to hear us talking about), Oli wearing sequin trousers in a social club in Perth, a big game of hide and seek in Gibraltar and some “wiki leaks” of upcoming guests.

    Enjoy and let us know your thoughts and related stories which we can feature next time. 💭

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    23 m
  • 51 Hours In Mallorca…
    Aug 3 2024

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    The FULL debrief episode with our hosts Nick Bianchi and Oli Dunn..

    We’ll be talking about our key takeaways from the previous episode with Samia, Nicks 51 hours in Andratx, Mallorca, Oli’s thoughts on manifesting, Jurassic World chocolate, the Olympics, fantasy football, using emotion to power us and a lot more. 🎙️

    Give us a listen and please do share your thoughts with us …. #SofaThoughts #SofaStories 💭

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    51 m
  • Episode 6. Samia Longchambon joins Nick and Oli On The Sofa.
    Jul 27 2024

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    Our dear friend Samia Longchambon joined us on the sofa for an inspiring and uplifting conversation.

    We spoke about everything from Samia’s 24 years in Coronation Street right through to the tools she has learned to combat any potential negativity, including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and reflexology.

    Samia shared her own story, reflecting back to some pivotal moments such as when her star talent was initially spotted in a Kwik Save supermarket and the day she found out about an opportunity to feature in the classic movie “There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble”.

    Samia also speaks of her dreams of one day opening her own tea room, how she felt going in to “uncharted territories” when joining shows ‘Cooking With The Stars’ and ‘Dancing On Ice’ as a contestant, re the latter of course we heard all about when she first met her husband Sylvain Longchambon.

    Without further ado, get yourself a cup of tea and join us ON THE SOFA. 🛋️
    Let’s get into it.

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    https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/theres-only-one-jimmy-grimble/umc.cmc.ycvfn8vxlrz82osckoowdspd

    https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.html

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    47 m
  • A cheeky 5K debrief
    Jul 24 2024

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    Join us on the Ruxley Sofa as we pause and reflect on previous episodes and their impact on our listeners, in particular the last episode where Oli quoted Jack Canfield’s “Ready, Fire, Aim” with sound issues on this exact podcast as a great analogy.

    Nick and Oli share their own stories of going’s on this week including bouncing back from some low moments, teasing a mystery guest, (listen to see if you can guess ;) sharing our excitement for our upcoming guests and creating an energy frenzy you could run a good 5K to.

    DM us on IG or TikTok @the_sofastories_podcast with your thoughts, stories and feedback. We would love to hear from you and give you a mention on the next show.

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    29 m