Unmuted
Unmasking the stories of brilliant people.
Every episode, Unmuted’s Gary Robinson, invites an unsung hero to join him in sharing the experiences that have changed their life and the lives of others.
Have you got a story that you wish to be Unmuted?
Episodes
16 episodes
The Reality of Nice Vs Kind - Zoe Egerickx
“You don’t have to be liked as a leader, but you must always be kind.”Those are the words of this week’s Unmuted podcast guest, Zoe Egerickx, a leadership and team coach who spent 30 years in the NHS. Zoe began training as a ...
The Enfant Terrible of the Dementia World? David Wilson-Wynne
He’s one of the most recognised voices in dementia care and widely renowned for his revolutionary research and approach to supporting people with a dementia.David Wilson Wynne is a senior dementia consultant and an award-winning practiti...
Biggins on Influencers, Babs, Queens, Princess Di and Great Aunty Vi
Six decades in showbusiness. A king of the jungle. A dame of legendary status. And still, somehow, the most genuine man in the room. Despite all of these extraordinary accolades, Christopher Biggins offers a masterclass in...
Benjamin Perks - A No 'Bullsh*t' Approach To Saving Children's Lives; At Scale
What if you could look back on your life and see that your work has made the lives of millions of children around the world so much better? Ben Perks is a leader at UNICEF, an author and child rights advocate who spent his youth run...
How persuasion over pressure saw her greatest success
Sports leader, author, journalist, teacher and academic. Before she passed, Marie Weir graciously shared her 90 years of life experience with me and boy, had she filled her life with success.Marie’s "tough but fair" leadership ...
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What is it really like to work for the world’s most powerful families?
In this episode of Unmuted, host Gary Robinson sits down with Peter McGinnis, a veteran of the global high-end service industry. From the prestigious Ivor Spencer School for Butlers to the sun-drenched decks of superya...
Fixing the Frontline: Ron Taylor on the Social Care Crisis and the Power of EQ
From caring for his grandfather in the 1980s to managing 13 care homes across the north of Scotland today, this Unmuted episode guest delivers a masterclass in how EQ has been the vital core of delivering successful care.Ron Taylor is th...
How a Hairy-Assed Farmer Became a Scottish Success Story
He thought he was indestructible, but when illness brought him to his knees it also served him with lessons of personal growth he never expected.Mike Forbes is former fly-fishing champion, in his own words a ‘hairy-assed farmer’ from Ang...
Boudoir Photography Saved My Life
Victoria’s job is so much more than photographing boudoir shots. It’s been a space of reclamation, driving her to advocate on body positivity to youth groups, and her salvation when her life crumbled in 2024.From quitting the office job ...
Can an Emotionally Intelligent Politician be the Leader we ALL Need?
Carl Cashman may be described as the UK’s hottest politician, but that should be representative of his keen ambition and remarkable commitment to the betterment of the community of Liverpool, not just his appearance.In an age w...
How my Secret Gay Love Affair Became a Drama - Literally!
Unmuted was recently commissioned to produce eight short-form audio packages to be broadcast on Pride FM.'Learning How To Dive' is the brainchild of award-winning writer, Brendan Murray.The play is about three people...
How to be Yourself When Your World is Falling Apart
“I don’t know a harder job when you’re not feeling the way you are; my best friend and brother died within 7 days of each other and I went on air and talked about it because that's where the two worlds marry up.”The task of a radio prese...
An Empty Suitcase Turned me Into a Proud Dundee Upstart
Unmuted: Unplanned is our podcast where the presenter is unaware of the questions ready to be asked.Our guest is presented with a red velvet bag in to which they are invited to delve and remove questions, one at a ...
Why Simon Cowell 'Phoned a Friend'
Ellis Watson is one of the UK's leading senior media executives with experience, reputation and a heritage that is second to none.Ellis has been largely responsible for the worldwide success of the TV quiz programme 'Who Wants To Be A Mi...
