Business and a Brew
Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell.
We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re looking for relatable advice, fresh perspectives, or just a laugh, you’ll find it here.
Think of us as your business buddies, chatting over coffee (or something stronger), keeping it real and keeping you entertained. So, grab your brew of choice, tune in, and let’s get talking. Cheers!
Business and a Brew
ADE 651 the bullshit detector!
It looked like a real solution. It was sold like a miracle. And it ended up costing lives.
We’re talking about the ADE 651, a so-called bomb and substance detector that turned out to be nothing more than a glorified golf ball finder. Marketed as a cutting-edge device capable of detecting explosives, drugs, and weapons from hundreds of metres away, it was nothing short of a complete scam.
This device made its way into the hands of militaries and police forces across various countries. Governments paid thousands per unit, trusting it would keep people safe. The reality? It did absolutely nothing. And worse, its failure led to security lapses, bombings, and loss of life.
We dig into how something this absurd ever made it through processes, why red flags were ignored, and how the British government and FBI finally stepped in to expose the fraud.
The devastating consequences when bullshit sells better than the truth. This one’s about more than a gadget, it’s about accountability, greed, and the very real cost of putting faith in systems that don’t demand proof.
About Simon and Danielle:
Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.
Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.
Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.
Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.
Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.