
Sofa Stories
Grab a coffee woffee, it’s time for a debrief.
Welcome to The Sofa Stories Podcast with furniture retailer, entrepreneur and Padel addict, Nick Bianchi with Oli Dunn, chocolatier, presenter and “professional fun haver”.
Episodes
69 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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55:41

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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47:53

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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30:15

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 -...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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35:22

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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44:38

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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38:55

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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58:12

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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48:08

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
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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3:05

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! 🙏🏼
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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30:23

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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40:23

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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35:59

Barcelona to Blackpool.
Simply a classic episode of sofa stories if I may say so, classic NB and Choc variety and randomness which I think the title suggests!No spoilers here, I think those that listen regularly and know us well will appreciate this one....
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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35:42

Ready, Fire…. GRIND
An eclectic mix as usual for a Choc and NB debrief, aka the “5K” catch up episode.Including an amuse-bouche intro to NB’s trip to the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic “El Clasico”, Oli’s school reunion and a discussion about politics both si...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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45:04

Follow The Sun ☀️
Join NB and Choc for a vibey catch up, never a dull moment. Anticipation builds for NB as he prepares to head to the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic and Oli prepares for a big Chocolate Party at Gino D’Acampo restaurant for INNSiDE by Melia Manche...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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34:32

Sister Podcast Padel Stories Sneak Peak.
It’s time for a Padel debrief.We are sharing the first episode of The Padel Stories Podcast with you to give you a taste. If you’re into your Padel like NB and JD hopefully you’ll keep an eye/ ear out for upcoming episodes. 👇🏼Welc...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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37:28

Interview with Oli The Choc on Strawberry Radio. 📻
Let’s get to know “Choc” a bit better, with a little help from broadcaster extraordinaire Paul Taylor from Strawberry Radio in Stockport.
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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48:46

Safari's, Glamping and Crown Green Bowls.
Come with us on some UK staycation adventures Including a Safari in the Midlands, Glampio Bedo in Anglesey and a beautiful game of Crown Green Bowls at the Union Club Alderley Edge.Check out Glampio Bedo North Wales for relax...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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30:29

Bowie, Bono and Broadcasting - Tony Michealides 🎙️
Tony Michaelides.Piccadilly Radio / Key 103’s legendary broadcaster. Plugger of the music industry’s most prolific and influential artists. Tony Michaelides aka Tony The Greek shares his story and insight into hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:47:55

Happy Easter Bonus Episode
Happy Easter from NB and Choc! 🐣 We hope you enjoyed the last edition featuring Harrison Bianchi and the previous episode with Paul Cheetham, it was a great listen, I had my pen and paper out for that one!Let me know your takeaways ...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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14:53

This Morning….
NB and Choc Sync up following Oli’s debut on ITV’s This Morning and Nick’s announcement regarding Premium Padel brand Hirostar.With a very special featuring - Harrison Bianchi.This is how we do. Let’s get into it…
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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29:27

Paul Cheetham - Business Leader, Entrepreneur and Charity Founder.
This week, we were delighted to welcome business leader, entrepreneur and charity founder Paul Cheetham onto our podcast for our leading interview.Paul is the true essence of an entrepreneur, starting his business advisory firm Sedulo 16...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:01:01

Professor Simon Hayward - The Art Of Leadership.
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Professor Simon Hayward onto our Sofa Stories podcast a as part of our leading interview series.Simon is very much a doyen in Leadership. In his career, he has built and sold two award-winning inter...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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45:32
