Kaz, better known as Life of Kaz, joins me to talk about the reality behind his transformation — going from around 40% body fat to 20%, changing his relationship with food, building discipline and coming through some difficult periods along the way.

We speak about what finally made him change, the mistakes he made while losing weight, balancing takeaways and family life, boxing and physical challenges, social media pressure, mindset, and why he’s now moving into personal training and coaching to help other people do the same.

This isn’t just a before-and-after story. It’s about what it actually takes to change your lifestyle and keep going when motivation disappears.

Topics include: weight loss, body fat, food, mindset, discipline, mental health, boxing, social media, family life and online coaching.

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What really goes on behind the counter of a Glasgow corner shop?

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with the man behind Fernhill Grocers to talk about the reality of running a local convenience store — from family business and long hours to shoplifting, customer stories, social media, viral products and the true margins behind the till.

We also get into how Fernhill Grocers built a strong presence online, their BBC Scotland appearance, the changing face of the traditional corner shop and what the future looks like for independent retailers.

And of course, we finish with Confessions of a Shopkeeper — the strangest customers, ridiculous shoplifting attempts, staff habits and the things only a shopkeeper would know. 😂

Topics include:
• The story behind Fernhill Grocers
• Growing up in a family business
• The real money in convenience retail
• Competing with supermarkets
• Social media and viral products
• Shoplifting and customer behaviour
• Community and local business
• Confessions of a Shopkeeper
• The future of Fernhill Grocers

If you enjoy the episode, make sure you LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to The Judge Reviews Podcast.

Kiddaa.

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Stephanie Heaney joins me on The Judge Reviews Podcast for a proper conversation about the woman behind the glamorous image.

We talk about her journey through modelling, fashion and catwalks, women’s empowerment, motherhood, confidence, social media, public judgement and what life really looks like behind the scenes.

Stephanie also opens up about her connection with the Asian community, East meets West culture, glamorous events, Monaco, networking and how people’s perception of you can be very different from reality.

And of course, we have a bit of fun with How Asian Are You?, Stephanie Rates Glasgow Men’s DMs and Red Flag / Green Flag.

A very different side of Stephanie Heaney.

Topics include: modelling, fashion, confidence, women’s empowerment, motherhood, social media, Asian culture, Glasgow, Monaco, relationships, public image and what’s next.

Subscribe to The Judge Reviews Podcast for more real conversations with interesting people from business, entertainment, culture and beyond.

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From London to Glasgow, Asad Iqbal has spent more than 20 years building, rebuilding and staying relevant in one of the toughest industries there is.

Best known as the man behind Charcoals, Asad opens up about his early days, how he fell into food, the different businesses and concepts he tried along the way, Charcoals Trongate, Hamilton, Yallah, the mistakes, the setbacks and the mindset that kept him going when others disappeared.

We also talk about longevity, family, business lessons, community work, feeding people in need, awards, changing Glasgow, and what it really takes to survive in hospitality for decades.

A proper old-school gentleman with a very modern story of resilience.

Asad Iqbal — The Charcoals Legacy.

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Luqman “Luqi” Javaid joins The Judge Reviews Podcast to talk business, entrepreneurship and the journey behind some of his best-known ventures.

From Juicy Drinks to Splash Autocare, Luqman opens up about starting out, spotting opportunities, growing businesses, cars, Dubai, money, mistakes and what he’s learned from years in business.

We also get into Glasgow’s business scene, padel, the infamous yellow trike and a few questions sent in by people who know him a little too well. 😂

If you enjoy real conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners and interesting personalities, make sure you like, subscribe and share.

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John Amabile joins The Judge Reviews Podcast for a look back at an incredible career spanning more than 40 years in interior design and television.

Best known to millions from 60 Minute Makeover, John has also appeared on This Morning, Better Homes with Carol Vorderman and The Hour on STV.

From growing up in Paisley and being given just hours to live as a newborn, to working behind the scenes on Taggart, turning down Changing Rooms, becoming one of Scotland’s most recognisable interior designers and building the John Amabile brand — this is the story behind the man viewers thought they knew.

John opens up about:

• Being given around 10 hours to live at birth
• Growing up in Paisley
• His early career in design
• Working behind the scenes on Taggart
• Turning down Changing Rooms
• Better Homes and Carol Vorderman
• The truth behind 60 Minute Makeover
• Working with some of television’s biggest personalities
• Fame before the age of social media
• Building John Amabile Design
• Whether money can buy good taste
• AI and the future of interior design
• The launch of the John Amabile Design School
• His work with Calum’s Cabin
• Life after turning 60 and whether he would return to television

A brilliant conversation about television, business, design, fame, longevity and the stories behind a four-decade career.

Subscribe to The Judge Reviews Podcast for more conversations with some of Scotland’s most interesting personalities, entrepreneurs and public figures.

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Glasgow knows him as Cari. London knows him as Iftikhar Ahmed.

For years, those two worlds have almost existed separately.

In Glasgow, he became known through Kebabish and Madras Cottage. In London, he built a completely different reputation in property, investment and major commercial deals.

In this episode we go right back to the beginning — growing up, working seven days a week, the influence of his father, where his work ethic came from and why even taking time off used to make him feel guilty.

We also talk about food, entrepreneurship, London property, deals worth hundreds of millions, Glasgow vs London, travelling and eating around the world, cycling, keeping fit, family, sacrifice and the lessons he would pass on to the next generation.

Two cities. Two identities. One story.

Iftikhar “Cari” Ahmed on The Judge Reviews Podcast.

From a family kitchen to one of Scotland's most recognised cake brands...

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Glasgow Cakes to hear the story behind the business.

We discuss:

🍰 How Glasgow Cakes started
💼 Building a successful family business
📈 Growing through social media and branding
🎂 The reality of the cake industry
🤝 Networking and supporting local businesses
💷 Pricing, competition and customer expectations
😂 Dad Joke Challenge
⚡ Quick Fire Questions

Whether you're an entrepreneur, food lover or simply enjoy hearing inspiring business journeys, this episode is packed with honest conversations, laughs and valuable lessons.

👇 Let us know your favourite part in the comments.

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Samir "Sammy" Haider joins The Judge Reviews Podcast to tell the remarkable story behind Annaya's Indian Restaurant.

From growing up in a family built on hospitality to helping lead one of Scotland's most respected Indian restaurants, Sammy shares the journey behind the business, the lessons passed down by founder Zak Haider, and what it takes to preserve tradition while building for the future.

We discuss:

• The history of Annaya's
• Family business and succession
• British Indian vs traditional cuisine
• Expanding from Helensburgh to Balloch
• Hospitality, leadership and entrepreneurship
• The future of Annaya's
• And much more.

If you enjoy business, food, family stories and entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.

🎙️ The Judge Reviews Podcast — where superstars sit in the hot seat and tell their story.

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From humble beginnings to one of Scotland's highest-rated burger restaurants, Mohammad Suhail Azhar joins The Judge Reviews Podcast to tell the real story behind Smokey's @17.

We discuss:

• 🍔 Building one of Stirling's best-known food brands
• 📈 Bringing takeaways into the 21st century
• 💼 Business, systems and creating a franchisable brand
• 🙏 Faith, discipline and staying process-driven
• 📍 Why Stirling is an underrated place to build a business
• ⭐ Maintaining quality and consistency every single day
• 🧊 The controversial debate: Fresh vs Frozen
• 🚀 Future expansion plans and what's next for Smokey's

Whether you're a foodie, entrepreneur or business owner, this episode is packed with honest conversations, practical lessons and plenty of laughs.

👇 Let us know in the comments...

Would you rather have fresh or frozen if the quality was exactly the same?

🎙 The Judge Reviews Podcast brings you conversations with Scotland's entrepreneurs, business owners, creators and influential people—sharing the stories behind their success.

📍 Guest: Suhail Azhar – Smokey's @17, Stirling

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