The Tamp Podcast
Honest conversations over an empty café table — long after the last flat white.
Each episode, host Dorian Needs sits down with remarkable guests from all walks of life — business, sport, the arts, and beyond — to talk about the grit behind the glory. No scripts. No filters. Just the stories, setbacks and insights that rarely get told.
Real people. Real talk. Recorded after hours at Tamp Coffee.
Episodes
22 episodes
Depeche Mode's Secret Weapon: Pete Gordeno on Touring, Technology and George Michael
Join us on The Tamp Podcast with Pete Gordeno, the keyboardist and Musical Director for global superstars like Depeche Mode, George Michael, and The Pet Shop Boys. Pete shares candid insight into the technical precision required f...
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The Versatile Voice: Femi Temowo on Amy Winehouse, Cultural Fusion, and Composing for Broadway
Join us on The Tamp Podcast with Femi Temowo, the MOBO-nominated composer and guitarist known for his incredible versatility. Femi discusses his early career playing with Soweto Kinch (earning a Mercury Music Prize nomination), hi...
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From Naomi Campbell's Agent to Gourmet Chef: The Unlikely Journey of Jonathan Phang
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Jonathan Phang, a man whose life has navigated high fashion, culinary excellence and profound tragedy. Jonathan opens up about his early career managing the careers o...
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The X Factor Vocal Coach Reveals How to Sound Better Instantly | Ft. Annabel Williams
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome the UK's leading vocal coach, Annabel Williams! Best known for her work on The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, Annabel has guided everyone from contestants to...
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Kevin McNally: From Pirates of the Caribbean to Dr Who | The Art of Versatility
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we are honoured to welcome the legendary British actor, Kevin McNally. Known globally as Gibbs from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and for his decades of work across TV, film and theatre (includin...
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Mastering Antimicrobials & Exams: Inside MicroPharm with Pharmacist and Lecturer Yasir Sacranie
Join us on The Tamp Podcast with Yasir Sacranie, Advanced Specialist Pharmacist at Leicester and Senior Lecturer. As the director of MicroPharm, Yasir is dedicated to making high-quality medical education accessible, having delive...
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The Soulful Sound of Luna Roja: Latin Rhythms and Emotional Storytelling
Join us on The Tamp Podcast as we speak with the unique singer-songwriter Luna Roja. Known for blending the passionate sound of Latin music with the dramatic flair of Spaghetti Western vibes, Luna Roja discusses her creative roots, the p...
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Ailsing Walsh: BAFTA Winning TV & Film Director: Will Cinema Disappear?
On this episode of The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with BAFTA-winning Irish director and screenwriter, Aisling Walsh. Known for her "unflinching honest portrayals" of Irish society, Aisling opens up about how her upbringing in Dublin influenced h...
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Chef Alex Dilling: The True Cost of a Michelin Star
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with two-Michelin-star chef, Alex Dilling. In this rare and intimate conversation, Alex opens up about his journey to the top, what place and emotions food means to him and the sacrifices and relentles...
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Professor Mike Barnes: The Medicinal Cannabis Expert
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with one of the UK’s leading experts on medicinal cannabis, Professor Mike Barnes. As a neurologist and a pioneer in the field, Professor Barnes provides a definitive guide to understanding what medici...
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Leticia Fonseca: Are You Making These 3 Financial Mistakes?
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with financial advisor and educator, Leticia Fonseca. As the founder of Master Your Finances, Leticia specialises in helping business owners gain control of their money, grow their wealth, and build a ...
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Nicolas Pastellopoulos: The Coffee Guru
This week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with coffee expert and trainer, Nicolas Pastellopoulos. As a certified Q Grader and the founder of CoffeeReps, Nicolas offers a masterclass in all things coffee. We dive deep into his journey, the art ...
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Richard Jones: The Feeling, Music, Family & Being A Pilot
Richard Jones, bassist and founding member of The Feeling, joins Dorian to share his journey through music, life with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and their five kids, his passion for flying and why coffee is a daily ritual. A warm, can...
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Roger Gracie: BJJ GOAT, Legacy, Meditation & the Gracie Lifestyle
Roger Gracie isn’t just a legend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he is an icon. With 10 IBJJF world championships (including open-weight dominance) and multiple ADCC Submission Fighting titles, his record speaks for itself. In this episode...
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Kayhan Kiani: From Prison to £2M Tattoo Business
This is the remarkable story of Kayhan Kiani. After a difficult upbringing and time in prison, Kayhan walked out with 17 business plans and a vision for a new life. Today, he runs Ink’d, a tattoo business valued at over £2 million,...
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Lisette Davis: What the Chocolate Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
In this episode of The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with Lisette Davis rum expert, hotelier, and founder of Gabu Chocolate. From her Grenadian heritage shaping her career in rum and fine chocolate, to her deep dive into the uncomfortable t...
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Keith T. Richards: A White Man in Africa – Love, Legacy & “Which of Your Sons?”
Keith T. Richards is not your average former CEO. A decorated OBE and ex-head of Guinness Nigeria, he is also a poet, author and passionate champion of Nigerian music and culture. In this fascinating conversation, Keith shares powerful,...
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Rageh Omaar - A Life in Journalism, Conflict and Connection
Rageh Omaar - A Life in Journalism, Conflict and ConnectionThis week on The Tamp Podcast, journalist and broadcaster Rageh Omaar joins us to reflect on a remarkable career spent covering conflict and change around the world. <...
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Joseph Bua Otema: From Boxer to Business Owner at CYKL House
Joseph Bua Otema: From Boxer to Business Owner at CYKL HouseThis week on The Tamp Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Bua Otema, founder of CYKL House in Chiswick. Joe shares his inspiring journey through the world of fitness: fr...
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Michele Pascarella — The World’s Best Pizza Chef on Simplicity, Stardom & Staying Grounded
Michele Pascarella — The World’s Best Pizza Chef on Simplicity, Stardom & Staying GroundedMichele Pascarella is the founder of Napoli on the Road and was named the World’s Best Pizza Chef in 2023. In this episode of The...
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Brian Wallace is a neuroscientist with a mission: to make mental health more accessible, and more understood | The Tamp Podcast
Brian Wallace is a neuroscientist with a mission: to make mental health more accessible, and more understood.In this episode of The Tamp Podcast, Brian joins Dorian in the coffee shop after hours to talk about the scienc...
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Rachel Murphy - From NHS App to Tech CEO | Grit, Leadership & Reinventing Success | The Tamp Podcast
Episode 1: Rachel Murphy — Building the NHS App, Redefining Leadership, and Leading Without a TitleIn our first ever episode, Dorian sits down with Rachel Murphy — tech leader, investor, and the woman behind the NHS App.From corp...
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