The Ignition Podcast

By Harry Phypers

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 o

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The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.

The Ignition Podcast episodes:

October 16, 2023 Paying my way to UNI then forfeiting it all to start my own business : Ryan Yates | IDACI Motorsport
Ryan Yates is the Founder of IDACI Motorsport, the company that helps youth and young adults increase their STEM skills and builds upon them to become experts at a young age. He started IDACI after spending his time at University, becoming an engineer, it was there he discovered he could of had an easier time getting into his chosen path and created a business that provides STEM/STEAM clubs helping young people achieve greater skills then they would have otherwise. Ryan has 7 years of STEM Outreach experience, where he has created, managed, and delivered a variety of projects within education institutions across the UK. His favourite F1 team is McLaren, and his favourite driver is Lando Norris

Topics covered:

01:42 Intro
03:46 What got Ryan into motorsport
05:47 Growing up a petrolhead
09:13 Figuring out how to get a job in motorsport
21:30 self-funding my education
26:25 Obstacles to become an engineer
32:03 what is IDACI motorsport
36:40 Making STEM activities for kids
42:08 How IDACI clubs work
45:25 Coping with mental health
50:26 Networking and Linkedin
55:43 Fast 5 questions

Find Ryan HERE
Listen to the full episode HERE
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HOST: Harry Phypers

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Contact me: [email protected]

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October 12, 2023 SPARK #54 - Having the mindset of a CHAMPION and the POWER of self belief
WELCOME TO THE IGNITION PODCAST

IN THIS EPISODE: Bradley Gravett is the son of BTCC Champion Rob Gravett, but like Rob Bradley, goals are big! In this small segment of the podcast, we discover Bradley's secret weapon, his mindset and how that has kept him thinking and acting like a champion.

Find Bradley HERE
Listen to the full episode HERE
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HOST: Harry Phypers

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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October 10, 2023 3 simple steps to make it into F1 | Mark Luckett Alpine F1
Working in F1 is the goal for most people on their motorsport journey. Take it from Mark. It may not be the path for you. There is more fun to have at club level than the Jet set lifestyle of Formula 1. But if you think you can handle it, then you are in for a wild ride.

Find Mark HERE
Learn more about Alpine's academy HERE
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HOST: Harry Phypers

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September 28, 2023 Spark #53 - Getting ARRESTED at 13 and what that did to my character | James From Perth
James from Perth is a F3 and NASCAR Driver, Engineer and all-around car nut. James moved from Perth to America in his 20s to follow a dream of motorsport. His story really is one to use for motivation and resilience.

Find James HERE
Find the Full episode HERE
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HOST: Harry Phypers

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Contact me: [email protected]

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!

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September 27, 2023 CROSSOVER - My Dad's Car: Why leaving a banana in a Golf is what we talk about
A new Crossover episode with My Dad's Car. Their podcast is all about a discussion with invited guests about their personal relationships with automotive nostalgia. Despite the title, it doesn't even matter if the topic of discussion is their Dad's car or not. It could be their Mums, their Grans, parents, guardians or even neighbours.
If it made an impression, they want to talk about it.

Its not our regular episode but enjoy the car Top Trumps and Debate on the order of the lineage of Ferrari

Find My Dads Car HERE
Find them on Instagram HERE

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HOST: Harry Phypers

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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!

Support the pod: patreon.com/Ignitionmedia

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September 20, 2023 Vicki Butler-Henderson: What it is that I love most about cars
Oh do I have an episode like no other, this is not my normal chat with a guest. Vicki Butler Henderson is one of the top Automotive journalists in the world coupled with her larger than life personality and amazing story. Vicki has travelled the world and if you listen carefully you'll understand as much as I do what makes her as successfull as she is. If you are a budding, journalist or presenter, already have skin in the game or just love her. You will enjoy whats to come.

Find Vicki HERE
Find Vicki's Channel HERE
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HOST: Harry Phypers

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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!

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September 15, 2023 Spark #52 AUTOID - starting a business in the automotive aftermarket
AUTO ID is one of the best aftermarket styling shops in the UK and worldwide. They were founded by Jack Smith who in this clip talked about how he didn't even know he was starting a business and the school he was at didn't give him any help to do so. He is proof you don't need to know a lot about starting a business just that you need to have an idea, WIFI and drive

Find Jack HERE
Find AUTOID
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HOST: Harry Phypers

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Contact me: [email protected]

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!

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September 11, 2023 RE-IGNITED: Alex Goy - Unlocking Success: A Journey of Passion, Resilience, and Mental Health
Journalist, presenter, and photographer Alex Goy was on the Podcast last year. We speak about everything from mental health to the impact of influencers on the industry and how he got to where he is today. If you find something you like. Leave me a comment

Alex Goy

Show Reel
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HOST: Harry Phypers

TOPICS:
00:00 - 02:30 Introduction

02:30 - 08:00 Personal Journey and Mental Health

08:00 - 19:30 Passion for Cars and Journalism

19:30 - 28:00 Mental Health and Transparency

28:00 - 29:30 Closing Remarks and Future Endeavors

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCSSbdRz2aM2Ew935bTKpA
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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!

Support the pod: patreon.com/Ignitionmedia

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September 05, 2023 Tessa Whittock: WHY my life went SIDEWAYS | Pro DRIFTER and Monster Athlete
Tessa Whittock is a Monster Energy Athlete, Pro drifter and business owner. Her journey is not conventional, at least in terms of Motorsport. Leaving London and chasing her dreams has led her to be Queen of Europe, a stunt driver for the like of Mission Impossible and Calvin Harris. And so much more. Learn more about the women under the helmet and her journey to today.

Find Tessa
Visit RDX
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HOST: Harry Phypers

TOPICS:
02:00 Intro to Tessa
03:14 Growing up bullied
07:00 Tessa Whittocks childhood
09:46 The hobby that got her into drifting
11:13 working in london to earn money
16:35 Leaving london and learning to drift
22:40 How to become a pro drifter
36:58 Running my own buisness
42:15 Quickfire questions

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCSSbdRz2aM2Ew935bTKpA
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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!

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August 30, 2023 How to LEAVE the ARMY and set up a BUSINESS | Steve Thornton
Steve Thornton is a veteran who got ripped off at a young age after leaving the Army and being sent to a dodgy dealership. This caused his life trajectory to change massively, and his mission? To give veterans the best deals possible! From Army to CEO Timeline:

Find Steve
Find Forces direct
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HOST: Harry Phypers

TOPICS:
02:45 What cars mean to Steve
05:25 Classic Cars and the value of them
06:06 Growing up with Veteran Parents and his view on the Army at a young age
08:58 Leaving school and the options available to him
12:45 Why Steve Joined the Army
17:36 An opportunity in Germany
20:22 Life in the Army and the lessons it teaches you
24:02 Being exposed to a scam
25:46 Changing my view of car salesmen
28:05 Sales advice and mindset
32:54 Steve's current goals and life
38:02 Life as a CEO
41:15 Quickfire questions

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ignition.podcast/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCSSbdRz2aM2Ew935bTKpA
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-p-b59680163/
Contact me: [email protected]

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!

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FAQs about The Ignition Podcast:

How many episodes does The Ignition Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.