Podcast · 362 episodes
HUNGRY.
by Dan Pope · English
HUNGRY is THE podcast for Challenger FMCG & Hospitality Founders wanting to pour gasoline on growth. We chat with the industry BIG HITTERS. We ooze out the HIDDEN success secrets they’ve never told before and dive deep into their gut-wrenching failures, so you avoid them. We help you grow bigger, faster, stronger. Over the last 6 years, we’ve chatted to some insane guests on the poddy: Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin, Jamie Laing, Spencer Matthews, Tom Kerridge, Sir John Hegarty, The founders of SOHO House, TRIP, The Devonshire, Tony’s Chocolonely, Vita Coco Look, I’ll be blunt, HUNGRY is NOT your normal podcast. HUNGRY is NOT scripted and sterile Q&A interviews. HUNGRY is for pretty much no one. HUNRGY is a deliciously fun, wild and crazy, ADHD rollercoaster of free flowing conversations. got what it takes? Buckle up. Strap in. get ready to… FEED YOUR HUNGER
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Jamie Oliver's PR Guru: How To Unleash Marketing Campaigns That Actually WorkHow Jamie Oliver’s team builds marketing and campaigning that changes policy and public behavior—using entertainment, single-minded arguments, authenticity, and pressure on decision-makers.28 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Why Your Ego is Your Enemy (you can end up in Prison) - Riordan MaynardRiordan Maynard argues that ego—especially refusing to accept failure—can drive business leaders into reckless expansion, financial mismanagement, and even prison.24 Sep 2026 · 7 min
Manchester's Busiest Restaurant: "We Killed Everything That Made Us Cool” (and got busier) - Cafe ContinentalHow Cafe Continental (Manchester) stayed busy and grew after opening by separating creativity from finance, keeping menus simple, and using authentic influencer/blogger exposure rather than “cool”…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 56 min
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Jamie Oliver's PR Guru: How To Unleash Marketing Campaigns That Actually WorkHow Jamie Oliver’s team builds marketing and campaigning that changes policy and public behavior—using entertainment, single-minded arguments, authenticity, and pressure on decision-makers.28 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
Why Your Ego is Your Enemy (you can end up in Prison) - Riordan MaynardRiordan Maynard argues that ego—especially refusing to accept failure—can drive business leaders into reckless expansion, financial mismanagement, and even prison.24 Sep 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
Manchester's Busiest Restaurant: "We Killed Everything That Made Us Cool” (and got busier) - Cafe ContinentalHow Cafe Continental (Manchester) stayed busy and grew after opening by separating creativity from finance, keeping menus simple, and using authentic influencer/blogger exposure rather than “cool”…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 56 min · 53 chapters
Espresso: The Crazy Lessons Prison Teaches You About Life - Riordan MaynardRiordan Maynard reflects on prison as a “microscope” for human behavior, arguing that hierarchy emerges naturally when people are thrown together, often mirroring race-based groupings.17 Sep 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Michelin Stars Make You Miserable. Do This For a Happy Life & Business - Michel Roux Jr. (round 2)Michel Roux Jr. argues that chasing Michelin stars can harm happiness and mental health, and shares how he “hit the wall” at Le Gavroche, then rebuilt excellence through change, hospitality, and…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 47 chapters
Espresso: Rory Sutherland on London HipstersRory Sutherland discusses how London’s consumer advantages have changed since 1988, arguing the internet and delivery “level the playing field,” while “hipster” culture raises the ceiling of food and…10 Sep 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Traditional Marketing Is F*cking Your Food Business - Bold Bean Co. Founder & Uncommon Chief Strategy OfficerBold Bean Co founder and Uncommon Chief Strategy Officer discuss why “traditional” marketing (billboards, generic FMCG-style ads, paid reach) can dilute a food brand’s authenticity and trust.7 Sep 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 52 chapters
Espresso: The Wild Stories of the Roux Family History - Michel Roux Jr.Michel Roux Jr. discusses traits he learned from his father, uncle, and mother, linking their wartime hardship and debt-fueled ambition to the Roux family’s drive behind restaurants like Le Gavroche.3 Sep 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
London's Most Famous Sandwich Shop's Wild Story & The Secret to Happiness - Max's Sandwich Shop "Max Halley"Max Halley, owner of Max’s Sandwich Shop in London, explains how the shop grew from a quiet opening into a cult destination without PR spend, by sticking to “Sarni” principles: achievable goals,…31 Aug 2026 · 2 h 26 min · 58 chapters
Espresso: Inside Michelin-Starred Kol's WILDLY Creative Drinks MenuKol’s Michelin-starred drinks menu and how learning about beverages reshaped their food flavor/aroma approach. Guests: The host interviews Kol (Kol’s/Wildly Creative Drinks Menu creator).27 Aug 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
How to ACTUALLY Exit Your Food Brand for Millions - David Milner, Giles Brook, Adam Balon, Barney MauleveurA “best-of” compilation on exiting food and drink businesses for large sums, using real investor/acquirer perspectives.24 Aug 2026 · 2 h 7 min · 52 chapters
Espresso: Rory Sutherland vs. Oísin Rogers - Chinese vs. IndianFood marketing and restaurant choice—especially how personalization increases perceived value (KFC gravy-mixing, Nando’s build-your-own stations) and why Chinese cuisine is underrated in the UK…20 Aug 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Espresso: The Devonshire Founder Reveals Secret to Make Any Restaurant Incredibly BusyThe episode argues restaurants and hospitality businesses over-invest in customer acquisition and under-invest in customer experience and retention.13 Aug 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
The Indian Restaurant Chain Built to Beat McDonald's - With ZERO Marketing SpendBuilding SKV (an Indian QSR) as the “Indian McDonald’s”: fast service (~7 minutes), standardized “assembly-line” operations, and scaling with minimal marketing spend (£80k/year) by focusing on…10 Aug 2026 · 2 h · 56 chapters
Espresso: Soho House Founder Life Changing One Page RuleSoho House founder life-changing “one page rule” for simplifying hospitality and communication.6 Aug 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
The Resilience Expert: £200m Business To High Security Prison - Lessons Learnt Inside - Riordan MaynardRiordan Maynard recounts how his ego-driven, undercapitalized tech/telecom business (worth about $200m) collapsed during the global financial crisis, leading to a six-year stint in high-security US…3 Aug 2026 · 2 h 23 min · 62 chapters
Espresso: Will Guidara Hospitality MasterClassHospitality “one size fits all” vs tailoring service to guests’ needs, with examples from restaurants, business meetings, first dates, and hotels.31 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 3 chapters
From Homeless Drug Addict To Multi Million Bakery Empire - The Bread Ahead StoryMatthew Jones’ story of hitting rock bottom in 2009—alcoholism and drug use leading to losing his family, money, and stability—and rebuilding into Bread Ahead Bakery’s multi-million, multinational…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 51 chapters
Espresso: Soho House Founder Why You Must EMBRACE FailureEmbracing failure and making bold decisions under pressure, contrasted between Nick House’s fast-growth global expansion (Soho House) and opening St Clement in his London “backyard.” Guest…24 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Marketing God Father: 63 Years of Wisdom in 3 Hours (best thing you’ll listen to)Dave Trott (marketing writer/creative strategist) argues that effective advertising starts with simple, timeless human truths and a clear “function” (purpose) rather than complicated “brand” language.20 Jul 2026 · 2 h 58 min · 67 chapters
Espresso: Why Soho House Founder HATES the word "Brand"Soho House founder discusses why he dislikes the word “brand,” arguing Soho House should feel like a collection of distinct houses united by consistent culture and member experience rather than a…17 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Why You Have To Think Differently to Win a Michelin Star in 2026 - Emily RouxEmily Roux explains how to think differently to earn and sustain Michelin-level excellence, arguing that character traits (delicate, robust, greedy, strong, curious) plus patience, perseverance, and…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 46 chapters
Espresso: Soho House Founder on The Power of SimplicityHow Soho House founder applies “the power of simplicity” to redesign luxury hospitality—removing irritants like hotel check-in friction, overcomplicated rooms, and clutter, while keeping status…10 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Brand & Marketing Expert: How Minor Figures Went to War with OATLYMinor Figures (a coffee-focused oat milk brand) explains how it built its identity and won shelf/coffee-shop adoption by using “the question behind the question,” deep audience research, and creative…6 Jul 2026 · 2 h 8 min · 41 chapters