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Dodge Woodall Network

by Dodge Woodall · English · Business

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 10 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 43 minNew

#355. Liverpool’s Drug Lord: 19 Years Behind Bars Smuggling Millions - John Burton

John Burton opens up about a life that saw him become heavily involved in organised drug supply, spend years around the criminal world, receive a 19-year prison sentence and eventually turn his experience inside prison into a mission to help others. After years of dealing drugs and working with people across the West Midlands, John was arrested in February 2011 following a major investigation into the supply of Class A and Class B drugs. The case centred around 240 kilos of cannabis alongside cocaine, with evidence gathered from phones and people connected to the operation. John was…

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30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

FOUNDER #46. 38 Years British Fashion Empire From Rags to Richmond Classics - Keith McNicol

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Keith McNicol opens up about growing up in care from the age of three, building one of the South Coast’s most iconic independent fashion stores and surviving nearly four decades in an industry that can change overnight. Born in Glasgow in 1958, Keith spent his childhood moving between care homes in London, Torquay, Poole and Swanage. Raised by nuns and later told by his headmaster he’d never make anything of himself, Keith found his escape in music and fashion…
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

#354. Bare Knuckle Fighter Gets 5 Years in Prison & Becomes World Champ - Dan Lerwell

Dan Lerwell opens up about growing up in a fighting family in Swansea, becoming one of the toughest men in Wales, and finding his purpose in bare knuckle boxing. From street fights and prison to broken jaws, mental health struggles and a battle with bulimia, Dan shares the highs and lows behind the fighter people see in the ring. Raised around fighting, Dan grew up watching his father and family members scrap, eventually finding his own path through judo, boxing and bare knuckle fighting. He opens up about the viral night out dressed as women that led to a fight, breaking his jaw in the…
23 Sep 2026 · 35 min

FOUNDER #45: Dodge Woodall on Bloomberg TV Talking About his ADHD - Dodge Woodall

What if ADHD isn't holding you back, but the very thing that's driven your success? Dodge Woodall opens up about growing up above pubs, taking business risks from the age of ten, and why he doesn't believe in failure. Dodge sits down with the ADHD Beyond the Label team to explore how his ADHD, love of risk, and natural ability to connect with people have shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From selling nightclub tickets and toys as a kid to building businesses, selling over a million event tickets, and pivoting into Eventful Lives during lockdown, Dodge shares how he's always seen obstacles…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

#353. Corrupt Police Drug Sting Got Me 9 Years in Prison & Lost £12M - Anthony Noble

Anthony Noble opens up about serving drugs to a corrupt cop, nine years in prison, building a £12 million empire and losing it all to cocaine and gambling - before rock bottom led him to help others break free from addiction. Raised by loving parents Lynne and John, Anthony found solace in dance from age six, traveling the world before depression pulled him back to his parents' house after overstaying his Australian visa at sixteen. Cocaine was meant to ease the pain - it became his life for twenty years. He started serving up to drug dealers to fund his habit, unknowingly becoming entangled…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

FOUNDER #44. Pilot’s Career Crashed, Then Built A £10M+ Empire From Scratch - Matt Robson

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Matt Robson opens up about how he went from airline pilot to building a multi-million pound property business and the mindset that turned quality properties into serious money. Never comfortable as an employee, Matt was flying for Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong making five figures monthly when the market priced him out. So he started buying back home in Middlesbrough for £100,000 - pulling 6-7 percent yields. By 2016, he had a dozen properties generating income while…
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

#352. Brixton's Top Boy To Jungle Legend: Prison, Guns & Burial - Jumpin Jack Frost

Nigel Thompson "Jumpin Jack Frost" opens up about becoming one of the founding voices of jungle music and the years of addiction and prison that shaped the journey behind it. Raised in 1970s Brixton in a West Indian household steeped in sound-system culture, Frost was sneaking into local dances by age nine and expelled from school for fighting, all while his father served a 12-year sentence for armed robbery. He got his start on pirate radio alongside lifelong friend and business partner Brian G, before breakbeat and acid house pulled him toward what became jungle. He tells the story of…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

FOUNDER #43. £100M+ Genius from East London To Living Tax Free In Monaco - Paul Smith

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Paul Smith opens up about how he built a nine-figure property portfolio and the mindset that turned overlooked deals into serious money. Raised by two teachers in Yorkshire, Paul was doing house refurbs with his dad from age seven. He bought his first property outright for nine grand, did it up, sold it, and repeated the process three more times before he even realised he had a system. He breaks down the discovery that built his fortune: while everyone chased…
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

#351. 90s London City Trader Made Millions, Then Lost It All to Partying & Cocaine - Geraint Anderson

Geraint Anderson opens up about life inside the City at the height of its excess - and what it cost him to write it all down in City Boy. He breaks down how he rose from intern to running one of London's top equity teams on charm, cocaine and relentless client entertaining, and the bonus-driven bravado that came with it. He gets into the drug-fuelled deal-making, the anonymous column written under everyone's nose, and the 2008 reckoning that pushed him out - plus what came next: writing under his own name and studying the narcissism he now sees everywhere. This is the eventful life of…
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

FOUNDER #42. £250M Property Giant Betrayed By The "Monster" He Created - John Reynolds

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest John Reynolds opens up about what it really takes to build a £250M property empire from scratch - and the brutal realities that come with chasing opportunity at scale. Drawing on decades in the industry, he breaks down how he went from commission-only sales to spotting a once-in-a-generation shift in the market - turning overlooked office buildings into high-value residential developments before most people even understood the opportunity. He takes Dodge through…
5 Aug 2026 · 57 min

#350. 21 Signs You’re Married to a Female Narcissist (They Never Change) - Phillip Dugas

Phillip Dugas opens up about a subject almost nobody talks about - the hidden abuse good, strong men suffer at the hands of narcissistic partners, and why most blokes wouldn't even recognise it's happening to them. Drawing on years of coaching men - athletes, entrepreneurs, even a US Navy SEAL - he breaks down how it starts: the love bombing and perfect-couple stage that curdles into years of walking on eggshells. He talks Dodge through gaslighting, isolation, and the gulf between a narcissist's public charm and private cruelty - the reason nobody believes the man when he finally speaks up.…
29 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

FOUNDER #41. £600M: The ‘Grenade’ Drinks Story (Sold in 60 Days) - Al Barratt

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Al Barratt shares how he built Grenade from a £500 startup loan into a business last valued at £611 million, disrupting chocolate aisles and petrol station shelves across the UK before catching the attention of the world's biggest confectionery players. Alan explains how staying lean in the early years, refusing to pigeonhole the brand into one niche, and deliberately choosing physical retail over social media dependency played a central role in scaling Grenade…
22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

#349. Mad Tommy Mac’s Business Partner, Ibiza Party King & Prison - Alan Warman

Alan Warman opens up about a life spent building Ibiza's clubbing empire from nothing - starting as a council kid from West London throwing 800-person parties in his nan's back garden, and ending up as one of the island's most influential promoters of all time. Alongside his wild, unpredictable business partner "Mad" Tommy Mack, Alan helped launch Mad Mondays at Ku and Pacha, Wild Wednesday at Amnesia, and the legendary Black & White parties at Es Paradis - even packing 5,500 people into the Royal Albert Hall along the way. He talks about giving Carl Cox, Sasha and Rocco some of their first…
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

FOUNDER #40. £8M Sports Travel Mogul: "I Watched A Million Pounds Evaporate" - Ian Kerr

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Ian Kerr built one of the UK's leading sports travel businesses, growing an independently booked trip to watch cricket in South Africa into an £8 million operation trusted by the BBC, national press and high-profile clients. But behind the success lies a story of sacrifice and resilience. Years of relentless travel strained his health and his marriage, before the pandemic forced refunds, redundancies and the collapse of the business, and a later crypto venture he'd…
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

#348. Feared South Coast Gym Boss & Gang Leader - Danny Harkins

Danny Harkins opens up about a life that spun from boxing gyms and factory floors into one of the most feared debt-collecting operations in the south of England - and the forty-three-year sentence that came crashing down on him and his crew. What started as five limited companies, eighty-odd cars on the forecourt, and three debt collectors on retainer became a spiral of ego, cocaine, and violence - ending in a petrol-bombed gym, a botched kidnap, and years behind bars. He talks about the fallout with his oldest friend, the vengeance he carried inside, and the addiction that crept back in…
1 Jul 2026 · 51 min

FOUNDER #39. £10M Tech Titan: The £600K House Gamble That Started It All - Chris Gore

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Chris Gore opens up about a life built on discipline, risk, and the relentless itch to build something of his own - from the barracks of the British Army to the boardrooms of London, Hong Kong, and beyond. What started in the military - press-ups, postings, and a thirty-year-old lad sat in North London wondering what on earth to do with an MBA - became a decade-long obsession with proving that two blokes with a van, some screens, and the right contacts could carve…
26 Jun 2026 · 27 min

FOUNDER #38. Real Entrepreneurs Don't Wait For Opportunities - Dodge Woodall

How real entrepreneurs create opportunities, and why waiting for them is the biggest mistake you can make. Dodge gets into what it really takes to build the mindset that opens doors. Why, in a world obsessed with apps and algorithms, the answer is within you. Why being genuine, asking the right questions, and dropping your guard will do more for your business than any platform ever will. If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.com Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube:…
24 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

#347. Feared Basildon Debt Collector & Essex Boys Murder - Dean Connell

Dean Connell opens up about a life built on the doors, the debt, and the code of the street - from drinking in Basildon pubs at fifteen to becoming one of the most feared debt collectors in the UK. What started on the club doors of Essex in the early 90s - nights at Raquel's, working for Mick Kelly, watching a world of glass, crack, and chaos unfold around him - became a decade-long career chasing down people who thought they could walk away from what they owed. Professional knockers. Dodgy developers. Builders who liquidated companies to shaft electricians and plasterers out of tens of…
19 Jun 2026 · 31 min

FOUNDER #37. Entrepreneurship Nearly Cost Me Everything - Dodge Woodall

How to keep people coming back to your business, and what could be making them leave for good. Dodge gets into what it really takes to make people return, again and again, whether you're running a festival, a podcast, or a local restaurant. Experience beats everything, the night he realised cold pints and a warm welcome matter more than the headline act, why standards are the bar you set for yourself, and why in a world full of AI and fake everything, keeping it real is your biggest edge. Why showing up for independent founders, even with a tag or a good review, costs you nothing but means…
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

#346. The Owners Who Broke West Ham - Nick Hawkins & Dan Lawless (West Ham TV)

West Ham TV has become one of the most recognisable fan channels in football, giving supporters a voice through some of the club's most turbulent years. What started as a passion project has grown into a platform followed by thousands of fans, documenting the highs, lows and controversies surrounding West Ham United. In this conversation, the team behind West Ham TV, Nicky Hawkins & Dan Lawless reflect on the club's dramatic decline, the move from Upton Park to the London Stadium, their frustrations with the ownership of David Sullivan, and the growing disconnect between the club and its…
12 Jun 2026 · 32 min

FOUNDER #36. Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit Just Before it Works - Dodge Woodall

Why do the founders who make it keep going even when nobody's watching and nothing seems to be working? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into the unseen return of just keeping going, and why your self-development is the biggest reward you're not counting. Dodge gets into the part of business nobody talks about, the messy middle, when it's relentless, unrewarding, and no one's watching, but you're still showing up. Dodge talks about the night he opened a club, invited everyone, and nobody came, why spreading your bets protects everything you've built, and why the return you're not counting your own…
10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

FOUNDER #35. Royal Marine To £9M Security Kingpin: "We Were Attacked By Machetes" - Eddie Gilmour

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Eddie Gilmour built one of the UK's leading luxury security businesses, growing it from a start-up venture into a £9 million operation protecting high-profile clients, luxury retailers, VIPs and valuable assets across the country. But behind the success lies a story of sacrifice, resilience and relentless determination. Raised in a tough environment, Eddie joined the Royal Marines before embarking on a distinguished career as a detective, specialising in covert…
5 Jun 2026 · 29 min

FOUNDER #34. Your Contacts Are More Powerful Than You Think - Dodge Woodall

What if the most powerful business tool you own is the phone already in your pocket? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into why he's kept the same number since 1995, never sent an email in 30 years, and why your contacts are yours to keep. Dodge gets into owning your relationships in business. Dodge talks about why he's kept the same phone number since 1995, why he's never sent an email in 30 years, and how your phone can open more doors than you think. The difference between chasing attention and building real connections, and why your contacts are yours to keep. Practical, honest, and a reminder…
3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

#345. The UK's Hardest Man, 13 Years Sentence & Prison Gangs - Big Stacks

Charlie Robert "Big Stacks" became an internet sensation after a joke video declaring himself the "UK's Hardest Man" spiralled into a viral phenomenon. What started as comedy quickly attracted fighters, influencers and millions of viewers, turning him into one of social media's most recognisable characters. But behind the viral clips lies a troubled past. Growing up on a council estate, Charlie spent years involved in crime, violence and prison, accumulating dozens of arrests and multiple jail sentences before eventually deciding to change direction. Now focused on boxing, content creation…
29 May 2026 · 31 min

FOUNDER #33. Your Entrepreneur Story is Your Superpower - Dodge Woodall

Why do so many founders think their story isn't worth telling? Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on dropping the front, showing up even when people are laughing, and why the hard parts of your journey are your biggest business asset. Dodge gets into why telling your real story, the hard parts, the chaos, the moments you nearly lost everything, is the most powerful thing any business owner can do. Dodge talks about why people hold back, why dropping the front builds more trust than any polished post, and why the ones who just kept showing up even when people were laughing are the…
27 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

#344. Mi5 Spy Breaks Silence on Britain’s Secret War on Terror - Mike Bates

Mike Bates opens up about two decades spent on the frontline of Britain’s counter-terror operations - from the aftermath of 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to covert surveillance, terror networks, and life inside one of the country’s most secretive worlds. Living a double life, Mike reflects on the pressure of stopping attacks before they happened, the psychological toll of the job, and the brutal realities he witnessed during the war on terror. But behind the mission was a man battling trauma, identity, and loss. Mike speaks openly about nearly losing his son, leaving the world that…
22 May 2026 · 26 min

FOUNDER #32. Why Relationships Beat Everything in Business - Dodge Woodall

If AI can do everything, what actually makes you valuable? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his take on why your personality, your presence, and your ability to connect are the one thing no algorithm will ever replace. Dodge and Mark dig into one of the biggest questions in business right now if AI can do everything, what makes you valuable? From cringing at ChatGPT CVs to the real story of how Olly's bravery in a room changed everything, Dodge gives his straight talking take on why your personality, your presence and your ability to truly connect with people is the one thing no algorithm will…
20 May 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

FOUNDER #31. 90s Rave Promoter to Multi-Million Yacht Company - Kevin Viles

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Kevin Viles opens up about the journey that took him from painting ships and taking risks abroad to building relationships inside the world of billionaires, investors and multi-billion-pound superyacht companies. From working on naval frigates and ferries to landing life-changing opportunities in Dubai, Kevin reflects on the graft, hustle and instincts that helped him break into one of the most exclusive industries in the world. But behind the business deals and…
15 May 2026 · 19 min

FOUNDER #30. When to Quit Your Job and Go All In - Dodge Woodall

How do you know when it's time to quit your job and go all in on your business? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on business plans, staying true to yourself as you grow, and why looking after your mind is the most underrated thing any founder can do. Dodge answers questions from listeners tackling the real pressures of building a business right now, from staying true to yourself as things grow, to whether a business plan actually matters, to knowing when to go all in and quit your job. Dodge gives his take on why curiosity and speed beat any plan, why being uncomfortable…
13 May 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

#343. Whistleblower on British Police Corruption - Chris Amey

Chris Amey opens up about three decades in policing - from joining the Met in the early nineties to dealing with football hooliganism, riots, major events, and the changing face of the force. From Chelsea, Millwall, West Ham and Tottenham clashes to control rooms, CCTV, public order units and moments of real danger, he reflects on what it was like policing London when the streets could turn quickly. But behind the uniform was a career shaped by pressure, politics, trauma, and frustration. Chris speaks honestly about austerity, recruitment, falling standards, police pay, vetting failures,…

About Dodge Woodall Network

Hosted by Dodge Woodall, Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Investor and Content Creator. . We launched the podcast in 2020 and have interviewed 350+ guests. We have two shows under one umbrella. . We are in the Top 0.5% of podcasts globally, listened to in 187 countries & had 100M+ Views. . EVENTFUL LIVES This show is pure entertainment with guests from - SAS, Sports Stars, Comedians, Ex Police, Music Legends, Club Promoters & Criminal Underworld. . FOUNDER This show is 100% business with guests from - Daniel Priestley, James Sinclair, Barry Hearn & James Smith. Dodge also does a weekly special where he sits on the other side of the table, giving real and raw chat about what it's really like to be an entrepreneur, taking big risks whilst juggling all the pressures. . Guest - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest . Website : DodgeWoodall.com . LinkedIn : Dodge Woodall . YouTube : Dodge Woodall . Facebook: Dodge Woodall . Instagram : @Dodge.Woodall . TikTok: @DodgeWoodall . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 10 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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