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The Ignition Podcast

Harry Phypers

Business

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 184

The Ignition podcast is about cars and following your passion; it asks questions of CEOs, racing drivers, engineers, content creators, and everyone in between. Join Host Harry Phypers as he finds out from his guests what they've done to get to where they are today, the lessons learnt, how they navigated their careers and what it is they enjoy most about the life they live.

I hope you enjoy the episodes, and thank you for listening! If you love all things cars, this podcast is for you.

Please rate and review the podcast on this platform. I would love to know your thoughts!

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Apple Podcasts

🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
29/09/2025
#77
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
21/09/2025
#86
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
29/12/2024
#61

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https://www.ignitionpod.com
189 shares
http://harry@ignitionpod.com
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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ignitionpod
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https://www.instagram.com/the.ignition.podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/werignition
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https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-nevill/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-johnson-four-stroke/
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Score global : 69%

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Bob Laishley | Caterham Cars - Apprentice to CEO

Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 53:02

CEO of Caterham Bob Laishley is on this extraordinary episode of The Ignition Podcast.

From Apprentice to CEO, Bob's career isn't one of flash glamour and fame. Bob is as humble as they come he's probably the same guy from the midlands who wanted to work hard, do right by his employer and get the job done.

No, pretending to be someone he's not, Bob is a true salt-of-the-earth guy who happened to end up at the right place at the right time.

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HOST: Harry Phypers

An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9

Follow us!

Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com

Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast

Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffee and help me make every episode as good as you deserve. (im also addicted to caffeine to it will help)

As always, thanks for listening!

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Simon Squibb | Homeless to Helping Millions

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 18:43

In this brief but powerful episode of The Ignition Podcast, we chat with Simon Squibb, a visionary entrepreneur who turned his struggle into a mission to help others. Kicked out of his home at 15, Simon has gone from surviving the streets to building and selling multi-million-pound businesses.

Now, he’s focused on helping 10 million people start their ventures, without charging a penny. Simon breaks down the misconceptions around “hard work,” the importance of risk, and why you don’t need money to start a business—just a clear purpose. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some life-changing advice, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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HOST: Harry Phypers

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – Simon’s story: From homelessness to entrepreneur
05:30 – Why hard work isn’t the key to success
09:45 – The importance of taking risks in business
12:30 – How having no money can be an advantage
16:00 – Simon’s final advice for young entrepreneurs
18:00 – Wrap-up

An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9

Follow us!

Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com

Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast

Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!

Mark Blundell | Giving Damon Hill his World Championship while I won at Le Mans

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • Duration 58:30

In this episode, we speak to Mark Blundell. Mark has been in F1, Le Mans Sports cars and more. Mark hasn't got the most championships under his belt, but he has a wealth of experience driving and making deals. In this podcast, we go over his time racing, the mindset he had to develop and what it took for him to get through his career, he did not have the most money, luck or skill but saw racing as a must, not a nice to have.

This is why he formed MB partnerships and is creating the careers he would of had for drivers he knows today.

Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-blundell-655a86b/

MBP: https://www.wearembp.com/

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HOST: Harry Phypers

TOPICS

00:00 Passion for Cars

04:19 Transition to Racing

06:41 Unconventional Path

09:08 Entering Formula 1

13:16 Career Decisions

23:40 First F1 Race

26:28 Family and Career

27:53 Lessons from Influential People

28:20 The Importance of Contracts

30:12 The Multi-Faceted Role of Modern-Day Drivers

31:10 The Value of Experience and Learning from Mistakes

34:24 Treating People with Respect and Saying No

35:21 The Importance of Confidence

36:16 Transitioning from Racing to TV Commentary

Sam Copley: Turning my photography side hustle into my full time career

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • Duration 58:15

Sam has been on the podcast before, but this Sam is a different man. He runs a SOK media company and does professional photography and videography for anyone in the Kent, London and Surrey areas. If you are interested in speaking to him about making your brand pop or have a question about how to make money as a photographer, I'm sure his DM's are open either way. It was great to catch up and discuss mental health, physical wealth and his journey so far.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Heel Tread: https://heeltread.com/

Use code IGNITION10

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally!

Spark #30 - Terry Putman: Illustrating how validation affects self-confidence

Thursday, March 2, 2023 • Duration 03:55

Terry is a man of immense talent, and to take the leap and make his skill his job is courageous, to say the least; I wanted to share this bit of Terry's episode to show the man behind the canvas and show that everyone has bad days, but it is having faith in the bad days that more good days are coming.

Find TERRY: https://www.illustratormaker.co.uk/

Find Terry's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xEFz8491t6dyqrMd8A3W3?si=6adc9c1cd36a4abd

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally!

Peter Miles: CEO of Forge Engineering and Motorsport - How to treat people properly

Sunday, February 26, 2023 • Duration 55:53

Peter Miles, CEO of Forge Engineering and Motorsport. Peter is all about people and culture. We talk about what he looks for in employees and how you can work for Forge or be like the man himself and create a passion fuelled business that works as well as a V8. Forge wasn't the plan, but peter took the role and responsibility of running the family company and took on people and opportunities that would last a lifetime and create success far beyond that first day at Forge.

Find Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-miles-71692a29/

Forge: https://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Spark #29 - Matt Green: How my creativity got over 30K subscribers

Thursday, February 23, 2023 • Duration 03:01

Matt Green is a popular YouTuber who is known for his automotive content. He has amassed a significant following for his expertise and passion for cars. Matt creates videos about various car models, ranging from exotic "supercars" to more affordable sports cars, and everything in between. His content is informative, engaging, and entertaining, emphasising high-quality visuals and sound. Matt is also known for his technical knowledge and ability to explain complex car-related topics in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.

Find Matt here: https://www.youtube.com/@MattGreenWorks

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally!

Martin Bishop - I took a risk to become a race mechanic with a family to look after

Monday, February 20, 2023 • Duration 50:28

Meet Martin, a man who refused to let adversity define him or limit his potential. It was growing up with a family crazy about motorsport. Martin always retained sight of his dreams and passion for motorsport.

Martin honed his mechanic skills with determination and hard work and began attending races. However, setbacks continued to plague him, including rejection from teams.

Undeterred, Martin persisted and used his setback to focus on his mechanical skills. He poured his emotions and experiences into his motorsport and eventually caught the attention of a team principal who recognized his talent.

Today, Martin is a successful mechanic, inspiring others with his story of perseverance and resilience. Martin's journey is a testament to the power of determination and following one's passion, no matter the obstacles.

Find Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-bishop87/

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin:

Spark #28 - Richard aka 'MOGGY': Classic cars are the future

Thursday, February 16, 2023 • Duration 03:58

Richard, aka MOGGY from Electric Classic Cars, speaks on why a plan isn't the best thing for you and how starting a business doesn't have to be as scary or daunting as it can seem. If you enjoyed this, his full episode is below, as well as the ECC YT channel for some BTS action.

Richard's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AdUjZzvchs6jEyZm2Bbgs?si=6d37867966af4ffe

ECC: https://www.youtube.com/@ElectricClassicCars

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/

Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com

Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally!

Joana Fidalgo - Women need to be understood and listened to in the Automotive Industry.

Monday, February 13, 2023 • Duration 52:34

Joana Fidalgo is best known for her work with the intercooler, writing pieces on bikes and giving us her unique perspective on why things work the way they do. I loved our conversation as we talked about subjects as taboo as why women don't feel welcome in the workplace too what stopped her from being creative and using her love for writing before getting her chance. If you are a woman looking for a role model on how to conquer the automotive space and find a career you are truly passionate about, look no further.

Find Joana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-fidalgo-freitas/

Words by Joana: https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/writers/joana-fidalgo/?gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H7-XWpjaJXYacy5IJ-XdC9N8G5_PZRsO7tlT6GT0T56PSPj1VF7FkzBoCdnAQAvD_BwE

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Thank you to our sponsors:

Carburettor Coffee: https://www.carburettorcoffee.co.uk/

I Like To Race: https://www.iliketorace.com/

Follow us!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignition.podcast/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ignition_podcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqczPaxetVU0u5TeMjDPw

Linkedin: