The Events Insight
Welcome to The Events Insight, created to entertain, enlighten and inspire anyone involved in or thinking of joining our exciting and diverse events industry. We bring you illuminating tales from some amazing people in a vast array of roles and from all across the globe. Each week we chat to a different guest and share their stories with you; how and why they got into events, what they’ve learned on the way and why they’re still here!
Episodes
116 episodes
The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 15
Blink and just like that… Season 16 is a wrap! What a brilliant season it’s been. A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests – Jack and Karen genuinely loved every conversation, insight, and story shared along the way.A...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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57:30
Hooked on events from an early age - With Roger Hooker
Karen and Jack caught up with Roger while he was on site in Spain delivering an event, proving once again that the life of an events professional never really stops.From an early age, Roger knew the events industry was where he belonged....
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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1:07:19
I don’t mind people judging me… it keeps me on my toes! - With Emma King
This week on The Events Insight, Jack and Karen are joined by Emma King, an entrepreneur, event organiser, business coach and international podcast host who has built a reputation for doing things a little differently.Emma is th...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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53:05
Carrot on a burger? - With Adam Tetro
This week on The Events Insight, Jack and Karen are joined by Adam Tetro, a man who’s spent more than two decades navigating the controlled chaos that makes live events so special.At the time of recording, Adam was Director of P...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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1:08:31
Work life boundaries, not work life balance - With Claudia Stephenson
This week on The Events Insight, we’re tackling a topic that resonates across our industry, work life boundaries, not work life balance.Jack and Karen are joined by Claudia, a brand storyteller with 25 years of experience delive...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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50:14
Did you have a curry last night love? - With Matt Clarke
This week on The Events Insight, Jack and Karen are joined by Matt Clarke, a man whose career can only be described as truly eventful.From taking a temporary three-month role at Silverstone in 1995… to taking another temporary t...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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56:40
You don’t need to know how to make the sausage - With Adrienne Fitzgerald
In the first episode of Season 16 Karen and Jack chat to the rather fabulous Adrienne Fitzgerald. An energetic, focussed, determined Strategic Account Manager for CORT Events. With a degree in fabrics, listen in and experience her ...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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49:21
The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 15
Another season already? How can that be?Season 15 of The Events Insight Podcast has been another truly fantastic and inspiring journey, with guests from every corner of the events spectrum.For this special wrap-up episode...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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1:04:15
"Go Ducks!" and Doing the Impossible - With Sarah Bennett
In this episode, Jack and Karen catch up with Sarah Bennett, a California-born event professional whose career has come full circle, back to where it all began: with the Anaheim Ducks.From her first internship with the hockey club to lea...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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1:09:11
Always Putting Security and Safety First - With Ivan Mariacher
This week, Jack and Karen speak with Ivan Mariacher, Managing Director of TROJAN SECURITY, a leader who has built his career on protecting people, spaces, and experiences.Ivan’s journey began at the frontline of London’s most high-risk v...
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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59:47
Helping Create Momentum Every Day - With Richard Smith
In this episode, Jack and Karen chat with Richard Smith, a passionate events professional whose journey started with a defining moment on a balcony overlooking Hall 3 at Birmingham’s ICC.Now Chief Commercial Officer at Wyboston Lakes Res...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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1:01:12
Always Say Yes, You Never Know Where It’ll Take You - With Sarah Slater
This week, Jack and Karen welcome Sarah Slater, a true force in the live entertainment industry and a champion of saying yes to unexpected opportunities.Now leading the Music & Festivals division at Ticketmaster UK, Sarah’s ...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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59:47
Bringing the Happy Every Day - With Matt Turner
In this episode, Jack and Karen are joined by Matt Turner, founder of Clownfish Events and self-declared Head of Team Flourishment, for an energising conversation about culture, creativity, and what it takes to build a workplace people...
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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1:00:45
The Power of Purpose in Events and Community - With PJ Ellis
In this season opener, Jack and Karen sit down with the ever-inspiring PJ Ellis, a proud Brummie, seasoned charity campaigner, and passionate community advocate.PJ shares the story behind launching the Harry Moseley Charity Ball, co-fou...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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1:00:50
The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 14
As Season 14 of The Events Insight Podcast comes to a close, we’re wrapping things up in style, as we always do! Joining Jack and Karen for this special episode are two fantastic industry professionals and avid podcast listeners, Charl...
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Season 14
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Episode 7
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56:08
Are you squeezing enough out of your 'Happy Sponge'? - With Mark DeCarlo
Get ready for a fun and fascinating episode of The Events Insight Podcast with Jack and Karen! This week, we’re joined by three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, TV host, and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo. You might know him f...
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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1:10:33
From House Porter to Company Director - With Martin Stephens
This week on The Events Insight Podcast, Karen and Jack sit down with Martin Stephens, Director of Off Limits Ltd, to explore his inspiring career journey—from a YTS trainee stacking shelves to a leader in the events industry.Wi...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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39:48
Sustainable Events Made Simple: Easy Wins - With Lisa Sweeting
In this episode of The Events Insight, Jack and Karen sit down with Lisa Sweeting, an event professional with 18 years of experience in corporate, private, and charity events. Lisa is the founder of Green Sense Events, a company...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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55:10
Curiosity will get you everywhere - With Adam Roberts
Adam has been working within the Events Industry for over twenty years, firstly as a Lighting technician and Rigger before moving into the Safety Role after a non-work related accident. He specialises in large scale one-off events ...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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1:03:31
Rising to the challenge - With Charlie Gardener
Karen and Jack wlecome another different voice onto the podcast this week as they welcome Charlie Gardener to the show. This episode was actually done in person out on location, so you will hear the difference in the interaction and audio. ...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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51:28
What comes after the life of a professional athlete? - With Drew Lasker
Drew Lasker is a former 16-year professional European basketball player. He participated in the 2018 Commonwealth Games representing England and won a total of 11 Titles in the British Basketball League.He is passionate about ...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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57:17
The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 13
Welcome to the Wrap Session of Season 13! It's been a truly fantastic season as Jack and Karen have explored the globe with six incredible events industry professionals. From prop making to overlay, jet skiing to LEGO building, we’ve covered it...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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43:20
Behind the Scenes: Mastering Event Overlay - With Tom Alldread
In this week’s episode Jack and Karen are thrilled to be joined by Tom Alldread, an industry expert with over 12 years of experience at GL Events. During his time at GL, Tom has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's largest and m...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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57:00
Finding your own path in the events industry - With Stephen Morton-Prior
This week Karen and Jack were joined by Stephen, the visionary Founder of Clearwater Events. With a hands-on approach to event planning, client development, and legacy building, Stephen is committed to delivering excellence through diversity, e...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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1:03:44
Always do your research - With Makenzie Stokel
Makenzie Stokel is the Co-Founder of EVA, an innovative platform that automates the process of booking entertainment for events. Makenzie has been a young leader in the events and entertainment industries since starting EVA while a...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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47:45
