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David Lynch and Julia Cameron both have a lifehack which can give you a happy and fulfilled life if you do them every day. This is a Hidden Gem (🫣💎 ) episode with Etan IlfeldOur guest is an incredibly intelligent, interesting and insightful individual who’s the owner of Watkins Media and Watkins Books and founded The Mind Sports Olympiad and Mind Body Spirit Magazine. He invented diving chess which involves playing chess at the bottom of a swimming pool and there are annual tournaments with competitors from all over the world. His media company has released many popular, well reviewed, bestselling and award winning books. He has recently launched the Ilfeld Prize and he hosts a podcast which has guests such as the acclaimed film director David Lynch and he’s written his own books and he even recently created The Synchronicity Oracle. This is Best of London according to Etan Ilfeld⁠https://watkinspublishing.com/free-books-for-subscriptions/⁠⁠https://watkinspublishing.com/⁠⁠https://mindsportsolympiad.com/⁠ For the film Pentamind click here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_84gvzZcXw⁠ For the Ilfeld Prize click here:⁠https://www.ilfeldprize.com/⁠For diving chess click here:⁠https://divingchess.com/⁠Please FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The show is hosted by Ben Holland and produced by Ben Afleck.You can follow / subscribe to BEST OF LONDON on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts and everywhere else you get podcasts.After every 10 guest episodes we do a Q&A episode so please send in questions on any subject. E-mail: ben@lifemac.comBest of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO Fand has just joined TikTok at bentiktoks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

NEW Mood Enhancing NonAlc Drinks, HOW TO Make Friends When Out, BEST Places for Tea, BEST place to Swim, BEST Alcohol Free Venues In London, Awarded an MBE from The Queen, Best of London with Laura Willoughby MBE and Ben HollandPlease FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:⁠⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ I read and reply to all your e-mails.A great episode where we discuss:How Laura made being alcohol free feel normal in London’s pubs and barsThe TWO revolution‑fuelers behind London’s mindful drinking surgeClub Soda’s “Nudging Pubs” research that kick‑started a movementThe story of London’s alcohol‑free Drinks Festival Club Soda’s Covent Garden “tasting room” your gateway to hundreds of non‑alcoholic drinksUnforgettable Club Soda events including alcohol-free cocktail masterclasses & private tastings The UCL‑backed behavior‑change program that helps you be in control of your drinkingThe NEW mood‑enhancing drinks: lion’s mane mushrooms, ashwagandha, valerian & herbal power blendsBeing awarded an MBECheap London ticket secrets revealedLondon’s hidden aquatic gems: from brutalist bathing to swimming in Royal Victoria DocksA food obsession: ricotta pancakes at Granger & Co, King’s Cross—fluffy, banana‑topped heavenThe buzzy Drury Lane Vietnamese haunt (ring the bell for service!)The best teas : oolongs at Postcard teas, hidden Chinese Tea Company gems & clandestine Japanese tea barsMastering seat‑filler sites and solo chats to turn your London outing into an adventurePlease FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠ I read and reply to all your e-mails.Visit the Club Soda website here and sign up to the mailing list and book on eventshttps://joinclubsoda.com/You can order the audiobook or the kindle edition of Laura's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Mindful-Drinker-Community-ebook/dp/B07YXRJG5G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0The Club Soda Instagram account is at https://www.instagram.com/joinclubsodaEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram is ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/⁠⁠⁠ Ben's TikTok is⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@benpodz⁠⁠⁠Ben’s X is⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/benpodz⁠⁠⁠BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by my good friend Bobby Magill of recolodesign.com. E-mail bob@recolodesign.com for all your logo, artwork and design needs.Chapters and transcript are created by Spotify and may contain inaccuracies these take 24 hours to show up. If you're listening to it in the first 24 hours thank you and why not guess what the chapters will be called. Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Audible, Instagram, Twitter / X and Facebook, please click here for links to all of those :⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

FREE Music, Meditation, Mini-Museums, Concerts and Peaceful Havens! Including a 900 year old one! BEST OF LONDON Hidden Gem episode with Living London History presented by Ben HollandMy guest's a bestselling author, millions watch his videos he was recommended by our former guest when she was on Best of London. He published his first book called London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers, which was a Sunday Times Bestseller and his name is JACK CHESHER.Please FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To listen to the FULL episode CLICK here:⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/119OjfqOKBz6q4r1o8sf4G?si=jTp_R5JlTfSMFJ31Tnwrvw⁠Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben AfleckYou can find all of Jack's links here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/livinglondonhistory ⁠⁠⁠Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

WHERE to Watch Films for LESS THAN £1 . CINEMA TOURS Loved by Mark Kermode. Amazing SRI LANKAN restaurant that also helps the homeless. Website with the inside scoop on London's Cinemas. BEST OF LONDON with NIGEL SMITH & BEN HOLLAND produced by Ben Afleck My guest worked for the BBC and is a true lover of London, film and history who has tours which celebrate all of these and YOU can book on them. His tours have been recommended by countless people on review sites and by musician, author and world’s best film critic Mark Kermode. He’s recommended by me as I’ve been on his tour of Camden’s Lost Cinemas. He runs a London film club where you can join and watch some amazing films for less than a pound each.He’s helping to keep London film making and cinemas alive with his Memory Palaces website which is a beautiful and informative guide to London’s cinemas past and present. BEST OF LONDON according to NIGEL SMITHPlease FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠ I read and reply to all your e-mails.You can book onto Nigel's tours here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nigel-smith-guided-walking-tours-51402283783Nigel's Memory Palaces Website: https://memorypalaces.co.uk/Tufnell Park Film Club: https://www.tufnellparkfilmclub.com/  Follow Nigel Smith on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/nigelsmithwalks/ Hackney History Festival here:https://hackneyhistoryfestival.org/ Yogi's Sri Lankan Restaurant in Camden Passage:https://www.instagram.com/yogissrilankan_kitchen/ -Screenshot the Radio 4 show Nigel works on with Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00121bvBEST OF LONDON did one episode as a video on YouTube here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@benpodz⁠Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram is ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/⁠⁠ Ben's TikTok is⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@benpodz⁠⁠Ben’s X is⁠⁠ https://x.com/benpodz⁠⁠BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by my good friend Bobby Magill of recolodesign.com. E-mail bob@recolodesign.com for all your logo, artwork and design needs.Chapters and transcript are created by Spotify and may contain inaccuracies these also take 24 hours show up. If you're listening to it in the first 24 hours thank you and why not guess what the chapters will be! Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here :⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a hidden gem (🫣💎) episode. To listen to the full episode click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jMQFcSNRgzNboLaX4qIor?si=f5OuJUlDT_WzTIH4jV7hZQ My guest has acted in stage plays, musicals and feature films. She wrote and released an album which is beautifully sung and has raw, honest, dark and funny lyrics. She has a podcast about her life. She’s an IT guru, a trained lifeguard, and she wrote and performed a chapter in world famous comedian Katherine Ryan’s bestselling audiobook, The Audacity, and she’s voiced a number of other audiobooks. She features in the excellent recently released UK TV series Katherine Ryan Parental Guidance. This... is Best of London… According To… Julie McCarthyYou can follow her on instagram @jewelssaysHer podcast is also called Jewels SaysShe has a darkly comic album available on Spotify called I'll Be Drunk For Christmas by Jewels SingsPlease follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠You can follow / subscribe to BEST OF LONDON on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts and everywhere else you get podcasts. The show is produced and hosted by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck Please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE we've got some great episodes coming up. Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.comAfter every 10 guest episodes we do a Q&A episode so please send in questions on any subject.Ben's instagram / tiktok / x / youtube / bluesky is @benpodz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠ ⁠

JACK BERNHARDT reveals new DISNEY show; The best Taskmaster series, contestant & tasks; Writing The Taskmaster Compendium with Alex Horne & Working with JENNY ECLAIR & LOU SANDERS.My guest's written for The Guardian and series like Horrible Histories and The News Quiz.  He’s recently been writing for a Disney production that’s coming out next year and he gives us an exclusive on that. He wrote The Taskmaster Compendium with my previous guest Alex Horne and he’s presented Taskmaster The People’s Podcast since it’s inception with Lou Sanders and then Jenny Eclair. He tells us what it was like writing the book with Alex, I press him on the good points and bad points of working with Jenny and Lou and he reveals which Taskmaster series is best and his favourite contestant. He grew up in London so he also has so many amazing recommendations and lifehacks. Please FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠ I read and reply to all your e-mails.For the Alex Horne video episode of Best of London please watch on YouTube or Spotify here:https://www.youtube.com/@benpodzandhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3a4djMtTnaJ2GSusHxNYFWFor more Jack Bernhardt visit:⁠https://jackbern23.medium.com/ ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/jackbern.bsky.social⁠You can get his EXCELLENT book The Taskmaster Compendium here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Absolute-Casserole-Taskmaster-Compendium/dp/B0DDY2TCXQ/orhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/an-absolute-casserole/alex-horne/jack-bernhardt/9781529441529Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram is ⁠https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/⁠ Ben's TikTok is⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@benpodz⁠Ben’s X is⁠ https://x.com/benpodz⁠BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by my good friend Bobby Magill of recolodesign.com. E-mail bob@recolodesign.comChapters and transcript are created by Spotify and may contain inaccuracies these also take 24 hours show up. If you're listening to it in the first 24 hours thank you and why not guess what the first chapter will be called!? Also I think Spotify need to get their AI to work harder so you don't have to wait around for so long for these! Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My guest's a bestselling author, millions watch his videos he was recommended by our former guest the academic and historian Elizabeth Ingleson when she was on Best of London. In 2023 he published his first book called London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers, which was a Sunday Times Bestseller.Please FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠ [00:00] Ready to Uncover London's Secret Spots? 🤫 This episode takes you on a journey to discover the hidden gems of the city, starting with Jack Chesher's favourite locations.[00:12] Beyond the Tourist Trail: What Makes London Unique? 🗺️ Hear how Jack Chesher suggests moving beyond the well known landmarks to find the true heart of London.[00:30] Can You Get Lost in London? 🌳 Find out how Jack Chesher manages to escape busy London life without going too far away.[01:02] Hampstead Heath: How Was it Saved From Development? 🏛️ Discover the fascinating history behind Hampstead Heath, and how it became a space for public well-being, according to Jack Chesher. The City of London Corporation now runs Hampstead Heath.[01:30] What Can Bird and Plant Apps Reveal About London? 📱 Jack Chesher explains how they use apps to identify birdsong and plants to enhance their walks in nature. He uses Erlin Bird ID for birdsong and Seek for plants.[02:17] What birdsong do you hear in London? 🐦 Learn about the common birdsongs and the distinct sounds of parakeets, as explained by Jack Chesher.[02:44] Are London's Noisy Parakeets Hiding a Secret? 🦜 Jack Chesher notes the common sounds of blackbirds, robins, and wrens, as well as the parakeets' screech.[03:15] Shhh! What Are London's Best Quiet Corners? 🤫 Discover the best places to go to find a little peace and quiet away from the bustle of central London, as revealed by Jack Chesher.[03:50] The City of London: Why Is It So Quiet at the Weekends? 🌃 Explore the City of London and its transformation into a peaceful place on weekends, according to Jack Chesher. The area between the Tower of London and St. Paul's is quiet at the weekends.[04:29] Roman Ruins in London? Where Can You Find Them? 🪦 Jack Chesher reveals the location of the Roman amphitheater remains in the City of London and the Guildhall Art Gallery.[04:48] Hidden Gardens and Pocket Parks: Are You Missing Out? 🌿 Jack Chesher explains how they love to wander around the pocket parks and hidden gardens in the City of London, and how each one has its own fascinating history.[05:13] Can You Discover London's Forgotten History? 📜 Learn how to discover more about London's history and hidden gems, to make your everyday journeys more interesting, as suggested by Jack Chesher.[05:38] What is the Ultimate Life Hack for London Lovers? 🔑 Jack Chesher explains how learning about London’s history makes the city more interesting, and helps you build your own stories as you explore.[06:15] How Can London's History Change Your Everyday Life? 💖 Learn how to make your daily commute or weekend walks more engaging by knowing more about London's history, thanks to advice from Jack Chesher.[06:48] Ready for More? What's Next on Best of London? 🎧 Find out how to access the full episode, and what to expect next time.E-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠⁠To listen to the FULL episode CLICK here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/119OjfqOKBz6q4r1o8sf4G?si=jTp_R5JlTfSMFJ31TnwrvwEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben AfleckYou can find all of Jack's links here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/livinglondonhistory ⁠⁠Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠

ALEX HORNE reveals TASKMASTER SECRETS, his FIRST EVER FICTION BOOK and his embarrassing dalliance with the Norwegian Prime Minister, his thoughts on AI and if he’d ever use it and why he rips up his birthday cards! PLUS the amazing new HORNE SECTION TOUR.You can WIN a signed Alex Horne book and the customised Horne Section t-shirt worn in this interview by commenting below the video of this episode on Spotify or YouTube and I would really love you if you’d also Follow or Subscribe you can always unfollow and unsubscribe at any time.You can watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@worldsbestpods And on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fAlMqqyco7emrOMge6RD7 BEST OF LONDON & Ben’s LINKS on ALL platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, x, Facebook, TikTok etc click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00:00 Intro to B.O.L.00:00:45 YOU can WIN a book signed by Alex Horne and shirt.00:02:02 Horne Section Hit Show Tour00:03:10 Alex’s NEW BOOK his first ever fiction book00:05:17 Does Alex Horne still birdwatch 00:09:10 Would Alex and Greg do Taskmaster USA? 00:10:28 Taskmaster Tour 00:10:36 Dalliance with the Danish Prime Minister00:17:06 Alex Horne’s Comedy Inspirations, Ken Dodd and Monty Python00:22:07 Alex Horne on AI00:25:15 Taskmaster NEW Series , what Ed Gamble thinks00:26:39 An independent podcaster who does a podcast about a city would make THE IDEAL guest for The Horne Section and Taskmaster00:27:36 Earliest memories of London00:30:41 Best venue00:32:54 Best thing he’s seen00:35:22 Best event he’s has attended00:38:32 Best place to eat00:39:52 Best place to buy things00:46:02 Best area of London? Phoebe Waller Bridge loves it there. 00:48:50 Alex Horne & Lily Allen on a plane 00:49:50 Chesham & Chesham United00:53:08 What's Alex Horne’s best life hack 00:57:22 Meaning of Neologism01:00:53 Tim Key’s show which mentions Alex HorneI hugely recommend going to see The Horne Section live. The Guardian called them Britain's Funniest Band. You can book tickets to THE HORNE SECTION’S HIT SHOW TOUR here and there’s new dates released for 2025:https://www.thehornesection.com/ Alex’s books including BirdWatchingWatching, WordWatching, The Horne Section book and all the Taskmaster books:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Alex-Horne/author/B003DPFT4Q Official Horne Section merch:https://www.hornesectionmerch.com/ The Horne Section Bandcamp :https://hornesection.bandcamp.com/music Pre-order Alex’s new fiction book aimed at kids using one of these links and be the first to receive it. Let’s get it to number 1 in the kid’s fiction charts:https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-last-pebble/alex-horne/9781529502565 https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-last-pebble/alex-horne/9781529502565 https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529502565/the-last-pebble/ https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781529502565 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Pebble-Alex-Horne/dp/152950256XPlease FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:ben@lifemac.com I read and reply to all your e-mails.Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram ishttps://www.instagram.com/benpodz/ Ben's TikTok ishttps://www.tiktok.com/@benpodzBen’s X ishttps://x.com/benpodzBEST OF LONDON logo by Bob Magill⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠

He had a STEPHEN COLBERT TV series and plays comedy clubs worldwide, including New York, Edinburgh and London. He’s been on channels including Comedy Central and is big on social media. He’s done multiple shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He had a recurring role in a Stephen Colbert show who's one of the huge US late night talk TV presenters and presents The Late Show which has remained the highest-rated US talk show for seven consecutive seasons  and won 9 Emmy Awards. Stand up is his big love and he thrives in front of a live audience with his hilarious stories, audience interaction and powerful songs. This is best in London, according to   Otter LeePlease FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO  BEST OF LONDON as we have great shows coming up. For links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠You can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/60sI0DM2AdP3g8GspjAiqU?si=G0YBvUczRBWKD-529adxIAEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your e-mails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO FBen's instagram is @benpodzBen's TikTok is @bentiktoksWe are on X @bh27 BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠

He launched a series with DAVID ATTENBOROUGH & launched popular TV CHANNELS. He gave a BLUR member a v special ride! He offered to teach DAVE GROHL drums and he's followed by BARACK OBAMA and he's in one of my favourite bands. My guest has SO much insightful advice and recommendations and some great stories. He's helped shape the media and music industries for over 3 decades and he’s a drummer and guitarist in a great band. He got his first glimpse into the media world as a teenager by secretly following a courier into a music magazine and went on to climb the fence at Glastonbury before being invited back with VIP backstage passes. He went on to work for some of the world’s greatest media brands launching a show with David Attenborough and even launching a popular TV channel. He’s been a good friend of mine for a very long time and I can tell you he’s a total original and a wildcard on a night out whether he’s offering to give Dave Grohl drum lessons or dragging an almost naked member of Blur around a dance floor. Or meeting other greats like Nina Simone, James Brown, Van Morrison, John Cleese, the cast of Monty Python and so many other interesting people. I loved this episode as my guest is such an intelligent, funny and warm human being. This is Best of London according to Andy Boothroyd Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on ALL the platforms and social media please simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.E-mail: ben@lifemac.com.Follow Andy B on X @andyboothroydListen to the Subrosa5 Album on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IvO0i2lqAteGoIFVyjKOQEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your emails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram is⁠https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/⁠ Ben's TikTok is⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@benpodz⁠Ben’s X is⁠https://x.com/benpodz⁠BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of recolodesign.com. E-mail bob@recolodesign.comFollow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠

VENUE WHERE JAMES ACASTER, TINA FEY, EDDIE MURPHY, CHRIS MCCAUSLAND, CHRIS ROCK, JERRY SEINFELD, DAVE CHAPPELLE, BILL BURR + MORE PERFORMED and my guest WON! BEST SRI LANKAN FOOD & MORE with my amazing guest SINTHUJHA VK who some may also know as SUNNY VK Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on all the platforms and ALL our social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com ⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠ You can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IIDrrETCwaNuyNHeFS5zJ Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go. I read and reply to all your e-mails. Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @benpodz Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoks We are on X @bh27 BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠

My guest tells us amazing stories including how a wild urban fox broke into her place, tore up her house, tried to eat her childhood dinosaur collection and started living with her and what happened when her bike was stolen and she used her detective skills to track down the bike thief and confront him. My guest’s a doctor of science who’s worked in a lab and done cutting edge cancer research. She's a model including a current campaign for an amazing new drink with surprising health benefits. She’s done free yoga sessions at huge festivals with stunning backdrops and she does an outdoor yoga class in London and you’ll find out how YOU can experience that. This is Best of London according to Dr Remi Looi-Somoye..Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on ALL the platforms and social media please simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.E-mail: ben@lifemac.com.Follow Remi on Instagram @yogawithremiOr Facebook search Yoga With RemiAfter the interview I’ll tell you how I got on when I took part in doing Taskmaster the legendary live experience featuring Alex Horne and Greg Davies and about the launch of the amazing new book which you can buy here as a hardback, kindle edition or audiobook:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Absolute-Casserole-Taskmaster-Compendium/dp/B0DDY2TCXQ/You can book tickets to Taskmaster The Live Experience here:https://taskmasterliveexperience.com/Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your emails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO FBen's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoksBEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of recolodesign.com. If you or your company would like to work with him email bob@recolodesign.comFollow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we hear about WRESTLING with GREG DAVIES, ROSIE JONES, ALEX HORNE and ED GAMBLE and an immersive LIFE IN PRISON experience with WRITER, PERFORMER and RADIO HOST - MATTHEW CROSBY! Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on all the platforms and ALL our social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com ⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠ You can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ueyNViam1XlO125jT44m4 Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go. I read and reply to all your e-mails. Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @benpodz Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoks We are on X @bh27 BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠

You’re in for a treat because my guest knows lots of insider secrets and is a huge fan of music and film and has an amazing knowledge of the best things to do and places to go in London.Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on ALL the platforms and social media please simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-mail: ben@lifemac.comHe’s been the head of some of the world's most successful media brands and he’s been shaping the media landscape for three decades. His career is legendary, he’s been at the helm of brands including Q, Mojo, Mixmag, Kerrang, Smash Hits, Empire, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, Louder, Music Radar, Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player, Keyboard, Electronic Musician, Bass Player, Bass Guitar Magazine, Computer Music and Future Music. He's experienced some of the most unforgettable moments in entertainment history. I worked with him for over a decade when I was doing marketing for some of these brands and we sat next to each other and had a great time working with so many other wonderful people there who I’m still lucky enough to call friends. I even persuaded my guest to buy a place near mine in London so we've been good friends for a long time and today he reveals a few things about me that no one else will know. He’s helped create the evolution of media, worked with music and film legends, organised incredible events, learnt to pilot planes, and strecently helped make a brilliant new documentary about Swedish music including ABBA called ABBA 50 Years of Pop available on channel 4 player in the UK and around the worldThis is best of London according to Stuart Williams After the interview I’ll tell you how I got on when I took part in doing Taskmaster the legendary live experience featuring Alex Horne and Greg Davies.Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your emails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO FBen's instagram is @benpodzBen's TikTok is @bentiktoksBEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of recolodesign.com. If you or your company would like to work with him email bob@recolodesign.comFollow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠

Taken from the very first Q&A episode EVER on Best of London we hear about the BEST FREE views in London including rooftops and parks. Also how to land your DREAM job. Listen to the full episode for all the questions including the best film featuring London and the best way to make friends in London. Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on all the platforms and ALL our social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-mail: ben@lifemac.comben@lifemac.comYou can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4j19DdGE1xuyHWmXIQ0PRxEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your emails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO FBen's instagram is @benpodzBen's TikTok is @bentiktoksWe are on X @bh27 BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend.Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠⁠

Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on ALL the platforms and social media please simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com Welcome back to Season 3 of Best of London, I’ve missed you all so much. For this season there’ll be an episode every 2 weeks as I’ve got another exciting project to reveal soon.  My guest this week is DR RICHARD BROWN an eminent doctor and scientist who hit headlines around the world when his team used groundbreaking gene therapy to allow a deaf child to hear again. When the news broke in May this year he was interviewed on news TV channels around the world as they all wanted to know about the ground breaking procedure which will help restore hearing for deaf people with auditory neuropathy and will be life changing for many people with this form of deafness. My guest was a medical student at Oxford University where he was on TV in University Challenge, after he graduated he moved to London to work as a doctor and lived and worked here before moving to Cambridge where he became a consultant paediatrician, he also coaches Hockey but still loves going out in London when he has the time and I can tell you from personal experience he’s great fun on a night out. He has so many great London stories and recommendations and I know you’re going to love this episode. This is Best of London according to Dr Richard Brown. His X handle is @DrRichJBrown I also wanted to tell any of you who are fans of the smash hit Channel 4 show Taskmaster which is now in its 18th series that I’ve been invited along to The Taskmaster Experience in London where I’ll be performing tasks and being judged so wish me luck for that and I’ll be sure to let you know what that was like in a future episode so be sure to subscribe or follow. Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go. I read and reply to all your emails. Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @benpodz Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoks Happy Birthday to my niece Lilac who's birthday is today. BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend. Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠⁠

In this Hidden Gem comedian and Bill Murray founder Barry Ferns talks about how to find peace, joy and meaningful connections in London. He tells us about a mass meditation event and a mass pillow fight! It's the end of Season 2 and Season 3 starts soon. Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com You can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestoflondon/episodes/MC--COMEDIAN--VENUE-OWNER--WRITER-on-founding-THE-BILL-MURRAY--ANGEL-COMEDY-being-HOMELESS--bankrupt--changing-his-name-to-LIONEL-RICHIE-and-the-TRUE-meaning-of-SUCCESS---Best-of-London-BARRY-FERNS-e2h6b8o Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go. I read and reply to all your emails. Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @benpodz Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoks BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend. Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠⁠

SPECIAL EPISODE with a Q&A featuring your questions answered including the best indoor date spots and the best streetfood place and how to meditate and the best places to do that. Each season of Best of London will be 20 episodes long and that consists of 10 wonderful guest episodes, 10 HIDDEN GEM episodes then a Your Questions episode. If you have any questions do please send them through to ben@lifemac.com BEST OF LONDON is having a one month break and Season 3 will be back in early April. We've already recorded episodes for Season 3 and it's going to be a great one. Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.comYou can email us ben@lifemac.com I read and reply to all your emails. Original Intro and Outro music by Ben Holland Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @benpodz Ben's TikTok is @bentiktoks BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend. Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Pocketcasts and our social media like Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook, and TikTok please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠

The DESIGNER RACHEL JACKSON talks about the greatest holiday destination and going from a market stall earning £100 a. week to a £2million business.Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-mail: ben@lifemac.comYou can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lfI5y638oSjXOaeDDnxiw?si=ZhFRHzsvSdGNELN7KjV6OQEach week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go.I read and reply to all your emails.Intro and Outro music by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO FBen's instagram is @benpodzBen's TikTok is @bentiktoksBEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠⁠recolodesign.com⁠⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend.Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠⁠

Includes a HIP HOP song I wrote about our guest. I was introduced to him by our mutual friend Damian Lewis, he’s starred in award winning films and he became close friends with Hollywood actor Tom Hardy who’s since been nominated for an Academy Award. They’ve acted together and even set up a theatre company together. My guest’s also a stand up comedian who’s performed with stars like Harry Hill, Stephen Merchant and Russell Howard. I run with him and I wrote a rap about our guest DAVID WHITNEY that you can hear at the beginning of this episode. There's also a crazy song at the VERY END of the outro after I have done ALL of my spoken outro. Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com Each week I ask a guest 7 questions including what’s your best London venue, event, place to eat, area and London Lifehack. You’ll find out the best things to do and places to go. You can follow David Whitney here: https://www.instagram.com/whitneycomedy His website is here: https://www.davidwhitney.org/ I read and reply to all your emails. Songs and music by Ben Holland Thanks also to Marshall Mathers and Mr K West Best of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck. Best of London Instagram/x is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram @benpodz click here: https://www.instagram.com/benpodz Ben's TikTok @bentiktoks click here: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentiktoks Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including apple podcasts, amazon music, audible, instagram, twitter/x and Facebook, please click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠⁠ . . BEST OF LONDON logo and artwork by Bob Magill of ⁠recolodesign.com⁠. If you or your company would like to work with him email: ⁠bob@recolodesign.com⁠ - he's a talented, patient and good natured designer/publisher with decades of experience who I whole-heartedly recommend.