Channel Chat Podcast
Marc Sumner - Robertson Sumner Ltd
Welcome to the Channel Chat podcast – home of the podcast which has now proudly become the voice of the IT channel 🎙
Since the Podcast’s inception in 2019, the Channel Chat studio has hosted some of the IT channel’s biggest names – with regular host, Marc Sumner, asking the questions that many others are afraid to! 🤭
Numbers wise, we now reach over 15,000 listeners per episode in over 32 countries and have hosted 6 live events.
Click subscribe to keep on top of all our latest content 👀
Since the Podcast’s inception in 2019, the Channel Chat studio has hosted some of the IT channel’s biggest names – with regular host, Marc Sumner, asking the questions that many others are afraid to! 🤭
Numbers wise, we now reach over 15,000 listeners per episode in over 32 countries and have hosted 6 live events.
Click subscribe to keep on top of all our latest content 👀
Episodes
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Apr 30, 2025 • 40min
Channel Chat Live 2025, featuring Hayley Mooney, Des Lekerman, Paula Panarra, Chelsea Chamberlin
Welcome to Channel Chat LIVE 2025 – Part 1! Broadcast live from Samsung KX, Channel Chat LIVE brought together the biggest names in the Channel for an evening of bold conversations around AI, Cyber, and the future of the industry. In Part 1, you'll hear from our incredible panel: Hayley Mooney, Paula Panarra, Des Lekerman and Chelsea Chamberlin. Expect real insights, lively debates, and fresh perspectives on how AI and Cyber are reshaping the Channel — and what businesses need to do to stay ahead. Hosted by Marc Sumner | Proudly sponsored by Infinigate UK & Ireland. Hit play and join the conversation — and don’t forget to check out Part 2 for even more unmissable moments!
Apr 29, 2025 • 16min
#237 Michael Adler: Adapt or Fall Behind — The Future of MSPs
Apr 15, 2025 • 30min
#235 Steve Rigby: From 10 Downing Street to 35 New Broad Street
Apr 1, 2025 • 21min
#234 Katy Upton: Career Transitions, Workplace Culture & the Future of AI
Mar 25, 2025 • 28min
#233 Guy March: Channel Partnerships, Business Growth & the Future of Cybersecurity
Mar 18, 2025 • 31min
#232 Joel Chimoindes: The Journey to CEO and the Future of Nuvias UC
Mar 11, 2025 • 29min
#231 Kelvin Lee: The Procurement Mindset vs. The CRO Approach
Feb 26, 2025 • 23min
#230 Nick Crouch: Channel Leadership, Partner Strategy & the Future of Cybersecurity
Today in the Channel Chat studio Marc Sumner is joined by Nick Crouch, Director - EMEA & APAC Channel & Alliances @ AppOmni
Feb 18, 2025 • 37min
#229 Kathryn Bennett: The Past, Present and Future of AI
In this valentine's day special, Marc is joined in the studio by Kathryn Bennett the Channel Director from Dataminr.
Feb 4, 2025 • 45min
#228 Jack Watson: From Sales to MD
Today Marc is joined in the studio by the Managing Director of Bytes Software Services, Jack Watson.
