Sofa Stories
Grab a coffee, it’s time for a debrief.
Welcome to The Sofa Stories Podcast with furniture retailer, entrepreneur and Padel lover, Nick Bianchi with Gary Pemberton, entrepreneur & property specialist.
Episodes
82 episodes
Hitting the big 8-0 in episodes! 5k special with NB & Gary
Episode 80 of Sofa Stories marks a brilliant milestone as NB & Gary celebrate hitting the big 8-0 in episodes, and they do it in classic laid-back Sofa Stories style.The episode kicks off with the pair enjoying some excellent 0% alco...
“Terrace Talks, Wild Swims & Selling Up” (ep 79)
This week on Sofa Stories ‘5K debrief’ , we cover a bit of everything: from the madness of the two runners chasing a sub-two-hour London Marathon, to whether we’d ever even attempt it ourselves. Gary shares stories from his three-day gravel bik...
“Old Enough to Row Better” : 3000 Miles, 5 Mates, 1 Ocean
In this inspiring episode, Nick and Gary sit down with Gail Wolstenholme and Martyn Horleston, two members of the “Old Enough To Row Better” crew; an extraordinary team of endurance rowers preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean.Training o...
TRT, The Grand National & Sauna reviews : 5k debrief
In This 5k , NB and Gary delve in to their favourite box sets and Podcasts and Gary explains to NB the new hype behind TRT and why it is all the rage right now..Gary then does a ‘trust pilot’ review of his favourite saunas/ ice baths&nbs...
Easter 5k .. Live from The Farm Club 🎙️
Easter Holiday Special: 5K Live from The Farm Club in CheshireJoin Nick, Gary, and friends for this special Easter holiday episode of 5K, recorded live from The Farm Club in Cheshire, fresh after a swim in Pickmere lake. 🎙️ I...
Progress over perfection: 5k debrief with NB & Gary
Hi All! NB and Gary back on the sofa 🛋️ with a 5 k debrief discussing multiple topics; Louis Theroux's Netflix Manosphere, the ongoing conflict in Iran, being kind to yourself, Gary's 75 hard coming to an end and how he feels antici...
The 5k Debrief with NB & Guest Presenter Gary Pemberton 🎙
Delighted to be back!!We’re kicking off the year with a slightly different line-up, as our very own Oli “The Choc” is currently knee-deep in chocolate and incredibly busy with media appearances and chocolate-related commitments. With his...
Funding the next chapter
What does it really mean to take on external investment, and how do you know if it is the right move for your business?In episode three of this three-part Sofa Stories x Clearwater special, we focus on funding the next chapter and explor...
Demystifying valuation: what is your business really worth?
In episode two of this three-part Sofa Stories x Clearwater special, we focus on valuation and unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of selling a business. Joined by Michael Loudon and Joe Dyke, both Partners at Clearwater, we exp...
Behind the deal: What business owners need to know before selling
What is it really like to sell your business, beyond the headlines and valuation multiples?In this first episode of a three-part Sofa Stories x Clearwater special, we go behind the deal to demystify the realities of selling a business. J...
Do what you love, then put every cell of your body into it.
Do what you love, then put every cell of your body into it, put every ounce of your energy into it, embrace your inner madness, go with the flow, don’t ignore inspiration, double down, don’t compromise your creativity, go nuts, practice, fail, ...
Illuminate with Jess Lomas. ✨
Join “NB and Choc” LIVE STYLE at Brook Lane Coffee Co. Alderley Edge.With our fabulous Training, Development and Coaching Expert and Mentor to teams of professionals in the corporate world as well as children - Jess Lomas.Jess has...
5K LIVE FROM ARIGHI BIANCHI - The Boardroom
Join us for a Cheeky little catch up on the sofa at the boardroom at Arighi Bianchi. Perhaps on your morning run. Will kick things off with electrolytes and some padel , but we will take you to places that you won’t expect. ...
Finding Purpose With Ben Wain
Ladies, Gents and fellow Pod Lovers. Please permit me to grant you access to “The Ben Wain Experience”. A passionate Leader with 20 Years of Retail Sales and Operations Excellence.With two decades of diverse experience in ret...
Joe Sealey - Business, Boxing and Beating Addiction.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Joe Sealey on the Pod, we talked to Joe who is an ex pro footballer (West Ham) about his fantastic business Mr Whippy (confectionery), Real Housewives of Cheshire and his lovely wife Nicole Sealey, we talked the...
DEAR STAN… ✍️ an EMINEM special with James Cheng
DEAR STAN…. ✍️ I’m delighted to have recorded a bonus episode of The Sofa Stories Podcast with a true gentlemen and fellow Stan from New Jersey, NY- @chejames1985 (IG) James is an official “Stan” as featured in the Eminem documentar...
Ready, Fire, Aim… Cheeky 5K with NB and Choc!
Good morning to our wonderful listener and friend! We are delighted to bring you this episode, which is true to form a very cheeky 5K.Which includes a little bit of the following and more….NB exclusive on Chester Zoo.Choc -...
Ryan Harris - School Of Play
Ryan Harris, a business man who is passionate about development and mindset runs - School Of who as well as running “wrap around childcare” at schools, they also have holiday camps spanning across 8 locations in Greater Manchester.Ryan s...
Finding The Sweet Spot
It feels good to be back… LET’S GET INTO IT…Choc and NB record a 5K debrief from Choc Studios and wax lyrical about a whole host of topics including the new bi-weekly podcast format, padel (obvs), Sport and NB’s Jerry Maguire moment, Mac...
Simon Dunn Chocolatier - World Chocolate Day
In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we are proud to invite Simon Dunn Chocolatier on to the Pod, a father and son episode delving into Papa Choc’s journey into confectionery and chocolate production, an insight into life as a Chocolatier and...
Tommy Taylor - Life After Rugby 🏉
Having Tommy in the studio just made us smile, not only because he's a Rugby Union legend who played for Sale Sharks, Wasps RFC and England in The Six Nations.He's getting married this Saturday so it was a real privilege to get him in Ch...
Announcement 📣
We are VERY excited for this next chapter of The Sofa Stories Podcast.Thank you for being with us on this journey, we appreciate YOU!NB and Choc xx
The Science Of Shopping
Choc’s back from the sun and no he hasn’t completely melted, back in Choc Studios with NB ready for a cheeky 5K catch up with you our fabulous listener, thank you for joining us! 🙏🏼
Out Of Office
Before flying to Menorca “Choc” managed to grab a cheeky 5K to catch up on all things Padel, Arighi Bianchi and all things planet NB.We hear about; Blackpool, The Soap Awards, Kate Hardcastle - The Science Of Shopping book launch, includ...
CONFIDENCE - by Oli Dunn aka “Choc”
We reserved a seat for you at Arighi Bianchi’s Brunch Club, vicariously and virtually at least! Hosted by NB, featuring guest speaker “Choc”. Oli’s talk is around his journey from Oli to Oli The Choc, from shyness to confidence, fro...