Etholle Davies fills in for Daniel Clewlow & Rory McGowan to speak to Chris Teasdale from Handelsbanken. They've conducted some new research regarding frustration and mistrust regarding automated customer service. In fact, a significant majority says they want the human touch back.

https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/en/

Rory McGowan is joined by Dermatologist, Dr Rima Clayton. With the kids heading back to school, Dr Rima gives her expert insight into the impact acne can have on teenagers. As well as some treatment advice.

https://www.dermareading.co.uk/

Etholle Davies fills in for Daniel Clewlow & Rory McGowan. She speaks to Milly Dyer, a Student Success Manager at Le Wagon and Ellis Whaley, a former student of Le Wagon.

They discuss alternatives to university and the benefits that Le Wagon can provide as A Level students get their results.

https://www.lewagon.com/

Rory McGowam is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO & Founder of Pavegen. Laurence talks to Rory about how he has designed a system to convert our footsteps into electricity. With walkways popping up all over the UK and across the globe, could this be the solution to the energy crisis and a key tool in the fight against climate change?

https://www.pavegen.com/

https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/pavegen2/pitches/qD9yNl?_gl=1*1jyl4zg*_gcl_au*MTM0MTM3MzY3Ny4xNzUzNzgwMjEy

Rory McGowan is joined by Dan Harwood, a wine expert and strategiest. They discuss Gen Z's desire to go out but drink less. They also look at the shift in drinking in social situations and mindful drinking.

https://eisberg.co.uk/

Rory McGowan is joined by Craig Allan from ABAX. New research reveals how much of our workday is spent searching for misplaced items, rather than focusing on our job. Rory and Craig discuss this and more about all things tracking tech.

https://www.abax.com/en-gb

Rory McGowan is joined by TV chef, baker, and presenter Briony May Williams! You may recognise Briony from The Great British Bakeoff, Food Unwrapped, Morning Live and more! They discuss new research regarding Brits' ice cream habits, as well as some of Briony's tips and tricks for making your own at home.

https://www.cuisinart.co.uk/

Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life?

https://www.metlife.co.uk/