The Jax Jones and Martin Warner Show

How to Turn Tragedy into Success | Dr. Randall Bell

4.1K views · 4y ago · 1:09:31

Guest: Dr. Randall Bell

In his new book, Post-Traumatic Thriving, the socio-economist Dr. Randall Bell tells extraordinary stories of successful people who've been through painful and tragic experiences. Dr. Bell worked on 9/11, the Sandy Hook school shooting, Hurricane Katrina and many more, meeting those most affected in the process. The Wall Street Journal labeled him 'Dr. Disaster' because he's usually there when lives have been torn apart.

Topics: How long does it take to get over trauma? · What cases did Dr. Randall Bell work on? · Living with trauma · Trauma in a Holocaust survivor · The case of Leo Fender · Is it easier to recover from trauma if you are rich?

Empathy, Authenticity & Black Identity | Reggie Yates

1.5K views · 4y ago · 44:04

Guest: Reggie Yates

Reggie Yates has travelled the world embedded in some of the most extreme scenarios. He was an inmate in a Texas prison, chatted with Russian hardline homophobes, and was at the 2015 race riots in America. 'Authenticity and empathy are at the heart of what I do' he says. In this podcast, we examine the secrets to his success as a creative and a documentarian.

Topics: Reggie's career and his drive · Mentors and nurturing new talent · Reggie discusses identity · Reggie's documentaries: "it's not about you" · Reggie's new film Pirates and its messages · The culture and garms in Pirates

Publicity Stunts in 2021 | Mark Borkowski

1.1K views · 4y ago · 1:11:48

Guest: Mark Borkowski

What is a publicity stunt in 2021? Some say that in a social media age, every tweet, post and vlog is a publicity stunt. To be a mover and shaker in industries that traditionally wouldn’t need notoriety now requires hundreds of thousands of followers just to be respected.

Topics: Who is Mark Borkowski? · Ego and passion in PR · Mark Borkowski's best publicity stunts · Epic publicity stunt FAIL · How to be good at PR · What is a publicity stunt?

How to Health Check the Purpose of Your Life

1.4K views · 4y ago · 54:19

What role does PURPOSE play in your life? In the 1940's the psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with the 'Hierarchy of Needs' which still does the job for triangulating the basic priorities of human survival and thriving today.

Exposing Influencers and Clickbait Culture | James Smith

5.4K views · 5y ago · 1:14:21

Guest: James Smith

“Social Media to me – although my business runs off it – I see it as a very toxic and dangerous space because it’s very easy to image and edit photos... so I think body dysmorphia is a big thing at the moment” James Smith PT

The Science of Addiction and the Worldwide Dopamine Crisis | Anna Lembke M.D.

5K views · 5y ago · 1:08:32

Guest: Anna Lembke M.D

Dopamine is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It provides a balance in the brain between pain and pleasures and rewards success. In today's overstimulated world, our brains are getting constant dopamine hits from the apps on our smartphones and sugar in our food.

From Startup to $50 Million in Under 18 Months

9.2K views · 5y ago · 54:14

In this podcast, we want to tell you the story of our co-host's journey from starting a company, to selling it for $50 million in a record 17 months. Martin Warner has been alongside Jax Jones for 16 episodes but now, Jax unpicks what makes Martin tick. With insights from his career as a bank executive to a film producer onto an inventor and as a serial entrepreneur.

How Hip Hop Influences Culture | DJ Semtex

7.8K views · 5y ago · 1:00:35

Guest: DJ Semtex

‘Believe in yourself’... that’s the one thing DJ Semtex says Hip Hop has taught him. In this podcast we explore the culture of Hip Hop, it’s impact on society, and what the genre means to the people who were raised on it.

Gamestop: The Biggest F@$% You in Financial History | Ben Mezrich

3.1K views · 5y ago · 1:01:41

Guest: Ben Mezrich

Most of you will have heard about GameStop. Early in 2021, shares in a fledgling company on its way to oblivion suddenly began to climb against all of Wall Street’s expectations. Many Hedge Funds bet against the stock, but Redditors had other ideas. In this podcast, we explore the stories, characters; winners and losers behind what was undoubtedly a middle finger to the institutions of Wall Street.

How to Write a Comedy like Entourage | Doug Ellin

2.7K views · 5y ago · 1:12:22

Guest: Doug Ellin

Doug Ellin tells us the story behind the Emmy award-winning TV drama Entourage, and the subsequent film. The parties, the cars and the girls are but an exaggeration of the life of a Hollywood filmstar and director. And as fun as that sounds, truly great writing - says Doug - has to come from an honest place.

The Legacy of the Trump Years | Carol Leonnig

5.1K views · 5y ago · 1:07:26

Guest: Carol Leonnig

In this episode, The Jax Jones and Martin Warner Show explores the legacy of the Trump Years, the good, the bad, and the insurrection.... with the best selling author of ‘I Alone Can Fix It’, Carol Leonnig. Carol has co-written two leading chronicles of Donald Trump’s years in the White House. The previous book ‘A Very Stable Genius’ has been called an unrivaled insight into the White House during those years.

Is Computer Generated Art the Future?

3.7K views · 5y ago · 58:35

Computer Generated art - or Generative Art - is the use of code to instruct a computer to create something. Machines are constantly taking on more roles to make life easier or more enjoyable. MIT Professor, Nick Montfort has focused his research on a machine's role in artistic expression.

Creating an Epic Movie Soundtrack with Brian Tyler

4K views · 5y ago · 1:08:45

Guest: Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler has composed over 70 film scores, including Iron Man 3 and Avengers Age of Altron, and created the global theme for Formula 1 racing. He is a DJ, musician, film director, mixer and conductor, and the man behind six of the Fast and Furious films including F9, the last installment of the franchise.

Is it Human Nature to be Good or Bad? | Rutger Bregman

5.1K views · 5y ago · 1:19:09

Guest: Rutger Bregman

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch academic who’s latest book Humankind: A Hopeful History has been super controversial. He proposes that if we thought better of those around us, society would be in a much better place. He is a champion for equality across cultures, with a host of ideas on how to achieve it... Universal basic income, a four day work week, and open international borders to name a few.

The Art of Building a Global Business Empire - with Barry Hearn OBE

5.4K views · 5y ago · 51:52

Guest: Barry Hearn OBE

For 50 years, Barry Hearn has built an empire across some of the biggest sports on the planet. He is the owner of World Snooker and World Darts, and his business, Matchroom, has dominated Boxing for decades. He is the master of the fame formula, a marketer extraordinaire, and a relentless businessman. As he retires we reflect on his rise to domination as the KING of SPORT.

Topics: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury? · Who is Matchroom Sport? · Marketing a boxing star · Barry Hearn's motivation · Keys to success · The need for equal opportunity