Latest Rather Podcast Episodes
Russell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning Arabic
I'd Rather be at the Beach - June 28, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes#054 - Russell discusses his work and changing landscape of independent schools, including the consolidation of schools, the professionalisation of roles within schools, and the increased unpredictability of the sector. He highlights the differences between schools in the UK and schools in the M...
SQ Live at Gamma Ray Bar!
Several Questions - June 21, 2024 14:54 - 56 minutesIt's our LIVE show from June 12! With Bianca Martin, Kevin Willmott, and Shauna Jungdahl! It was a really fun show, hope you enjoy it too! ps I cut out some stuff that relies on visual gags. Those parts were REALLY funny. Gotta come to the next show!
What’s your most common anxiety dream theme?
Several Questions - June 14, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, the three geniuses talk about bears, dreams, and clothes. And a bunch of other "stuff." For more of this kind of BS, go here: https://www.youtube.com/wolfouttv
🤩 Nicola Lutz on Professional Sales Skills in Schools
I'd Rather be at the Beach - June 14, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes#053 - Nicola Lutz, founder of No Fluff, talks about sales & marketing in the education sector. They discuss the challenges faced by Admissions teams in converting leads, the importance of professional sales skills in schools, and the need for follow-up and engagement with prospective families. ...
🏡 Moves and changes: Sophy Walker shares an update on life
I'd Rather be at the Beach - June 07, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes#051 - Sophy Walker discusses her recent life changes including leaving her job at Royal Hospital School, moving houses and starting her own business called Marketing 4 Success. She shares her experiences with challenges in the workplace, the importance of mental health support and the process o...
What song gets stuck in your head a lot?
Several Questions - May 31, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutesOn this totally gnarly waveform, Jimmy, Nick, and Fox talk about memories and...I forget what else. Oh, well. For tickets to the show, check here! For more of this kind of BS, go here: https://www.youtube.com/wolfouttv
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work
I'd Rather be at the Beach - May 31, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a Marine to a professional skier and then transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work. Keywords Simon H...
Live from the ISS Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club
I'd Rather be at the Beach - May 24, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes#50 - Come with me as we step into the Independent Schools Show Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club in London!
2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!
I'd Rather be at the Beach - May 17, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes#49 - Coming to you 'live' from the AMCIS annual conference in Cirencester, Simon takes you inside to hear from some of the members, the exhibitors, the speakers and he checks out the food and coffee (well, it can't ALL be work now, can it??) Links: https://amcis.co.uk/ Contact me: www.th...
Would you rather have no belly button or an extra belly button in a location of your choosing?
Several Questions - May 10, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutesOn this stunningly beautiful piece of art, Johnny and Nort talk about holes, hamsters, and berries. For more of this kind of BS, go here: https://www.youtube.com/wolfouttv
If you had to invent one new kitchen utensil, what would it do?
Several Questions - May 03, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutesToday 2 of the dipwads are joined by friend of the show and wife of the Nate, Viv Chappell! They discuss all sorts of things, like The Last Show on Earth, the great utensil v. small appliance debate, and 90s NBC soap opera Passions. For more of this kind of BS, go here: https://www.youtube.com...
Would you rather have bird eyes, bird feet, or bird arms?
Several Questions - April 27, 2024 18:58 - 26 minutesThis time around, Guest Questioneer Joe Copeland joins the show because Fin does not. Topics include, but are not limited to transforming rocks, Bird Arms, and Gritty. For our other shows go to HERE! Remember, Be Excellent to Each Other.
📣 Felice Ayling, the Confidence Creator!
I'd Rather be at the Beach - April 26, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes#48 - Felice Ayling, a confidence and content guide for fearless female founders, discusses the challenges faced by women in the workplace and offers advice on boosting confidence. She emphasises the importance of understanding the systems and structures that hold women back and building a suppo...
Smell Line-up
Several Questions - April 12, 2024 12:10 - 26 minutesThis time around, these 3 dickweeds get real with all of ya. Topics include, but are not limited too - let me type that again - ARE NOT LIMITED TO childhood home smells, sandwiches, and party tricks. For tickets to our next live show, click THIS! For our other shows go to HERE! Remember, ...
What holiday that doesn’t have a mascot should?
Several Questions - April 05, 2024 10:59 - 25 minutesToday, this incredible group of buttheads is talking all sorts of nonsense. Topics include being sneaky, holiday mascots, and bad robots (sorry jj abrams!!). For tickets to our next live show, click THIS! For our other shows go HERE!
Beyond the Fringe
Several Questions - March 29, 2024 13:57 - 23 minutesOn this very special episode, Fin and Nate brainstorm backup show ideas for the Green Bay Fringe Festival. ENJOY. OR DON'T. Love, Dad
Just 100 Icebreaker Questions to Kick Off Deep Convos With Your BFF
Several Questions - March 23, 2024 04:14 - 24 minutesFin and the Questionator are on a road trip, so Johnny and Nate take the opportunity to get to know each other a little bit. Just a little bit.
👩🏻🏫 Looking for a change? Mel Pye shares recruitment advice.
I'd Rather be at the Beach - March 22, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes#47 - Mel Pye works in the field of recruitment in independent schools. She was recommended to me as a guest by Kirsty Hassan so it was great to connect with her. If you're looking to change your job, maybe to work in a different school, take a listen to this episode. Mel Pye online: https://w...
If you had to invent a new preparation of eggs, what would it be?
Several Questions - March 15, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutesOn this episode, a few shitheads talk about hitting the showers, popping pills, spreading creams, and eggs. For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
If you had to invent a new preparation of eggs, what would it be and what would it be called?
Several Questions - March 08, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutesOn this episode, our diprod heroes talk about some really dumb shit. Only slightly more specifically: showers, drops, creams, and eggs. It's our wettest episode yet. For tickies to the next live show in Madison, do one of THOSE! For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other p...
📱 When a school bans all mobile phones - Clare Smith from Robert Gordon's College explains
I'd Rather be at the Beach - March 08, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes#46 - Clare Smith is Head of Senior School at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen and she talks about an initiative she introduced just over a year ago and how it's changed the school in that time. She talks to us today on 'I'd Rather be at the Beach', the podcast for you where we don’t talk abo...
What's the weirdest place you've slept?
Several Questions - March 01, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutesOn this episode, our beautiful geniuses talk about crying, maintainance, and Blockbuster Video (wow, what a difference!). For tickies to the next live show in Madison, do one of THOSE! For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
Garfield or ALF - Which One's Best?
Several Questions - February 23, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutesOn this episode, our dumbass hosts talk about funcles, deflategate, and GALField (Garfield and ALF). For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss
I'd Rather be at the Beach - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes#45 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector. Matthew Wemyss online...
What do you see when you press on your eyes really hard?
Several Questions - February 16, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutesOn this episode, our intrepid Questioneers talk about shoes, eyes, and babies. For tickets to the next SQ LIVE show in March, click HERE For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School
I'd Rather be at the Beach - February 09, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes#44 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector. Dominic Lowry online:...
SQ LIVE 4
Several Questions - February 02, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutesThis time, it's even MORE personal! Recorded live at Gib's with VERY special guests Bianca Martin, Kevin Willmott, and Maggie Ginsberg. Click HERE for tickets to the next show on March 10!
If you suddenly had to give a TED talk, what would your topic be?
Several Questions - January 26, 2024 14:57 - 22 minutesOn this episode, our intrepid Questioneers talk about laundry, TED Talks, and baskets. Yes, baskets. For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
What is your favorite cloud style? #cloudstyle
Several Questions - January 19, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, our intrepid Questioneers talk about clouds, darkness, and the alphabet. For more Wolfout shows, go to THIS! Listen to Nate's other podcast, Goodnight Book, HERE!
🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York
I'd Rather be at the Beach - January 15, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes#43 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector. Today I'm on the stre...
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