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Big Boss Interview

In-depth interviews with the world's most high profile CEOs and entrepreneurs.

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#19 Castore CEO: Replica Kits Aren’t Too Expensive
Castore’s co-founder and CEO on kit costs and the looming impact of AI on employment
07 Jan 2026,48 mins
#18 Lush CEO: I Enjoy Being a Woke Nerd
Mark Costantine, CEO of Lush on the Xmas rush, family businesses and being a woke nerd.
22 Dec 2025,41 mins
#17 CBI Chair: I'm Shocked at Government's Lack of Business Understanding
Rupert Soames says he's surprised how little MPs understand about the business world.
15 Dec 2025,41 mins
#16: GSK CEO: Why We Prioritise USA Over UK
UK pharma boss, Dame Emma Walmsley says why GSK's (GlaxoSmithKline) priority is the USA
10 Dec 2025,36 mins
#15 Waterstones CEO: I Disdain AI Written Books, But Might Sell Them If Labelled
James Daunt isn't a fan of AI written tales, and doesn't finish books.
04 Dec 2025,40 mins
#14: St James's Place CEO: Budget Speculation Damaged People's Pensions
Budget speculation damaging UK pensions, says Mark Fitzpatrick, CEO of St. James’s Place
03 Dec 2025,40 mins
#13: Vodafone CEO: International Cooperation Needed For Sea Cable Security
Margherita Della Valle on undersea critical infrastructure, not-spots & female bosses.
24 Nov 2025,36 mins
#12 Ford UK's Lisa Brankin: Pay Per Mile Tax Could Suppress EV Uptake.
Ford UK chief highlights the impact the Chancellor's budget could have on EV uptake.
20 Nov 2025,32 mins
#11 Google CEO: AI Will Cause Societal Disruptions
Google and Alphabet boss says the impact of AI will be revolutionary and far reaching.
18 Nov 2025,29 mins
#10 Centrica CEO, Chris O'Shea: The Impact of North Sea Demise is Understated
Centrica boss says we're yet to see the full impact of the declining UK oil industry.
13 Nov 2025,39 mins
#9 Superdry Co-Founder & CEO: Restructuring, Renegotiating, Rebranding
Superdry Boss talks turnarounds, after Superdry posts profits once again
06 Nov 2025,37 mins
#8 VUE International Founder & CEO, Tim Richards: Streaming Giants Aren't Our Rivals
VUE Founder and CEO, Tim Richards says cinema and streaming can co-exist
03 Nov 2025,37 mins
#7 British Retail Consortium Chair, Jo Whitfield: Delivery Drivers Need Greater Protection
Jo Whitfield’s first interview as Chair of the British Retail Consortium
29 Oct 2025,35 mins
#6 Booking.com CEO/President, Glenn Fogel: The Trump Slump & Water Pistols at Dawn
The CEO and President of Booking.com joins Will Bain
29 Oct 2025,26 mins
#5 Merlin Entertainments CEO, Fiona Eastwood: Our Biggest Competition? Kids On Screens
Theme Park operator boss talks about the opportunities and challenges that she deals with
21 Oct 2025,38 mins
#4 Greene King CEO, Nick Mackenzie: No More Budget Surprises, Chancellor
Greene King CEO, Nick Mackenzie hopes there's no surprises in November's Budget.
17 Oct 2025,38 mins
#3 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: The AI Bubble Will Burst
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan, says the AI bubble will burst
09 Oct 2025,37 mins
#2 BAT's Asli Ertonguc: Vaping industry needs more regulation
The UK & Ireland Managing Director of BAT says the vaping industry needs more regulation.
01 Oct 2025,30 mins
#1 AO CEO John Roberts: Taking the Tough Decisions
AO Chief Executive and Founder, John Roberts speaks to Sean Farrington.
24 Sep 2025,37 mins
COMING SOON: Big Boss Interview
A new business podcast speaking to the UK's most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs.
18 Sep 2025,1 min
The final Business Matters
Business & economics news that matters from India, Pakistan, Singapore, Canada and the US
13 Sep 2025,49 mins
Former president of Brazil sentenced to 27 years in prison
Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of plotting a military coup in 2022.
12 Sep 2025,49 mins
Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for a brief period.
US tech billionaire Larry Ellison has a short stint as the world’s richest person.
11 Sep 2025,49 mins
Will the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates?
Latest US job market figures suggest the world's largest economy is weaker than expected
10 Sep 2025,49 mins
Murdoch family seals US$3.3bn succession deal
Rupert Murdoch buys out three of his children to hand global media empire to eldest son
09 Sep 2025,49 mins
US jobs market weakens further in August
Weak data raises new fears about the health of the world's largest economy
06 Sep 2025,49 mins
Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee
What do we know about Stephen Miran?
05 Sep 2025,49 mins
Indonesia Protests: What's behind the turmoil in the country ?
Nationwide protests erupt in Indonesia over political privilege and rising poverty
04 Sep 2025,49 mins
Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago
Is Washington DC a 'safe space' for businesses as Trump sends troops to Chicago
03 Sep 2025,49 mins
Polls close in oil rich Guyana
Voters go to the polls in oil rich Guyana.
02 Sep 2025,49 mins