Dodge Woodall's Eventful Lives

Matt Smith had a dream job at Talksport, traveling the globe and witnessing every major sporting event. He had a nice car, a good wage, and a promising future.But he lost it all as a crippling gambling addiction took hold, consuming his life, and leaving him penniless.It’s Safer Gambling Week, and now that he’s on a better path, Matt wanted to come in to share his cautionary tale of begging, borrowing and stealing to feed his addiction.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to the criminal underworld, Dave Courtney is the undisputed king of storytelling.  He’s a former gangster, author, actor and even porn star, and has unlimited tales of sex, violence, and villainry.From his early life of crime, to working with the Krays, and from devastating personal tragedy to his Vegas honeymoon farce, Dave is a huge character with the gift of the gab. Trust me when I say you’ll want to listen to the end of this one.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few years ago, an old friend of mine, Jules Robinson, decided to marry a complete stranger on Australian TV.She had no idea that Married at First Sight would become an international hit, and that she and her husband Cameron would be the couple that all future contestants saw as proof that the experiment can work.They have since married in the real world, and even had the first ever Married at First Sight baby!Jules has been a driven and successful entrepreneur for a very long time, and she has recently launched her very own clothing line.It was a pleasure to reconnect and chat about her whirlwind Reality TV experience, especially as MAFs UK is in full flow.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I find it hard to believe that it’s been 2 whole years since I first started podcasting in the height of lockdown.I sat down with Producer Dan to chat about my podcasting highlights, my favourite guests, and why you shouldn’t always take advice that’s offered up. We’ve put out over 100 episodes, and I still can’t get enough of thought-provoking conversations with interesting characters. The podcast is now in the top 0.5% globally and has listeners in over 140 countries, and I can’t thank you all enough for listening and supporting me along the way.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Simons has hospitality running through his veins. At the age of 21, he launched his first nightclub project as part of his family business, and then went international, operating nightclubs in Sandbanks, London, Marbella and Barbados.10 years later, he left the family business and went out alone to explore ventures in nightclubs, restaurants, events and marketing services.He’s now co-owner and founder of the multi-award winning ‘Chicken & Blues’ restaurants, and is expanding his portfolio of food and drink businesses.Josh has had his fair share of bumps in the road along the way, so it was great to hear about his journey, resilience and how he spots his next opportunity.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us have witnessed the effects of a malignant narcissist, sometimes without even realising it. Whether you have firsthand experience, or through close friends and family, the very real effects of controlling, undermining and paranoid behaviour can be devastating.Becki Houlston is a very successful life coach and therapist, and she’s helped many people in dealing with the trauma of a narcissistic relationship.She explains the red flags, the behaviour, and also how to cope in the aftermath of being in the grip of someone else's control. This is a very important conversation where we can all learn something that may help us understand, and read the signs in the future. Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is FESTIVAL HEADLINERS and the pitfalls of chasing big name line-ups at any cost.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world can be a scary place sometimes, and most of us don’t know how we’d react in extreme situations. So when the horror of the 2017 London Bridge Attack began to unfold, Roy Larner had a choice: run or front up.Roy’s reaction became legendary, and he became known as ‘the Lion of London Bridge’.Stabbed 8 times after confronting the knife wielding jihadis, he spent two weeks in hospital. But somehow, despite massive support and petitions, he was never awarded for his bravery.This is a wild story, and a fascinating insight to an horrific event.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallYouTube: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodge tells his story! Over the past 2 years, along with some fascinating guests, Producer Dan and I have had the opportunity to sit down and chat through my eventful life over a number of episodes. But after many requests from listeners over the past year, we’ve put my eventful life into one episode.Here we are at episode 100 of the Eventful Entrepreneur, and I can't believe the show has reached such a massive milestone.A huge thank you to all of you loyal listeners and also all the new listeners who have found the show through TikTok recently. It's been a hell of a ride so far!For those who would like more in depth stories from certain periods of my life, check out the following episodes:#1. Dodge Woodall: Owning 1,500 Events, 14 Festivals & A Pet Monkey#4. Dodge Woodall: Birth of Bournemouth 7s Festival#7. Dodge Woodall/Steph Essex: How We Built & Sold a Global Sportswear Brand#15. Dodge Woodall: The Ultimate Test of a Relentless Entrepreneur & Harry Redknapp Venture#18. Dodge Woodall: Building Bournemouth 7s Festival#36. Dodge Woodall: The Festival Court Case - David v Goliath (Part 5)Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains descriptions of violence and abuse.Terry Ellis pulled-off one of the most audacious heists the world has ever seen: a robbery that became worldwide news and was known as the Real Ocean’s Eleven.He and his team made meticulous plans, wore police disguises, hired tech experts, and got away with millions of pounds worth of motherboards. It truly was a story out of a Hollywood movie. But Terry was caught whilst on the run, and the fallout from that job and his many years in prison is still being felt today.Years of brutality living amongst some of the most dangerous inmates in the UK changed his perspective and put him on a path of redemption from a life as a notorious career criminal.Website: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.