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Search with Candour

Candour
SEO
Search Engine Optimization
Content Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Enterprise SEO
Marketing Strategies
Google
Searchgpt
AI Search
E-Commerce
Digital Marketing
AI Overviews
Branding
Career Planning
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Cognitive Bias
Confirmation Bias
Google Search
Owned Asset Optimization

Every Monday, Jack Chambers-Ward has in-depth conversations with SEO experts from around the world. Covering topics from attribution in GA4 to networking tips for introverts and everything in between. Search With Candour is the perfect way to kickstart your working week! withcandour.co.uk/podcast

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Annie-Mai Hodge, founder of Girl Power Marketing and creator of the Social Tea newsletter, makes her triumphant return to Search with Candour to discuss how to do SEO for social media.

Annie-Mai explains practical keyword research for social using t... more

Jack Chambers-Ward hosts a solo episode of Search With Candour, recapping the last 6 weeks of SEO news from the Core Updates newsletter.

Jack covers Google’s February 2026 Discover update, a fast March spam update, and the ongoing March 2026 core up... more

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Alison Moss joins Search with Candour to discuss how to prioritise technical SEO fixes and get development tickets actioned.

Together, they cover common pitfalls like lack of buy-in and unclear requirements, emphasising translating SEO needs into bu... more

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Jack Chambers Ward is joined by Jessica Bettis, Candour’s Director of Strategy, to discuss what makes a strong collaboration between SEO specialists and client partnership/account management.

Jack and Jessica discuss their experience of working with... more

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Recent Guests

Irina Papuc
Co-founder of Galactic Fed, a fully remote digital marketing agency, with a remarkable background including work at CERN.
Galactic Fed
Episode: Optimising Content for LLMs: AI SEO Insights with Irina Papuc | Search With Candour
Tom Winter
Entrepreneur, self-taught programmer, AI enthusiast, and digital marketing expert with over 10 years of experience in both SEO and SaaS.
SEO Wind
Episode: Maximise Your SEO with AI Agents: Insights from Tom Winter of SEO Wind
Grace Frohlich
SEO Senior Manager at Brainlabs, experienced in user journey mapping and digital marketing.
Brainlabs
Episode: Mapping user journeys with Grace Frohlich
Kaspar Szymanski
Former senior member of the Google search quality team and co-founder of Search Brothers
Search Brothers
Episode: Ex-Google senior employee Kaspar Szymanski explains what really matters in SEO
Erika Varangouli
An expert in content creation, branding, and SEO with nearly 15 years of experience.
Riverside
Episode: AI in Content Creation: Challenges & Opportunities with Erika Varangouli
Sam Torres
Chief Digital Officer at Gray Dot Company, with expertise in technical SEO and digital marketing.
Gray Dot Company
Episode: Navigating JavaScript and Website Migrations with Sam Torres & Tory Gray
Tory Gray
CEO and Founder of Gray Dot Company, specializes in technical SEO strategies.
Gray Dot Company
Episode: Navigating JavaScript and Website Migrations with Sam Torres & Tory Gray
Mordy Oberstein
Founder of Unify Brand Marketing, a speaker at major digital marketing conferences, and co-host of various SEO podcasts.
Unify Brand Marketing
Episode: Branded search in 2025 | Mordy Oberstein
Dani Leitner
SEO consultant and trainer specializing in the German-speaking markets.
SEO expert, creator of the Google Hates You newsletter.
Episode: Prove your topical authority to Google | Dani Leitner

Host

Jack Chambers-Ward
Leader of the show, consistently hosting discussions with SEO experts and practitioners.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Not very practical

    The guests are interesting but the host talks way too much. Sounds like a nice chap but waffles on without adding much value. The host should be trying to bring out the best advice and tips from the guest, but this rarely happens so the content rarely lives up to the promise of the show title.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WebTW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too much empty chatter

    I want this podcast to succeed but unfortunately it’s not very helpful. Just headline chatter. Not much you can learn from listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ryan-184773
    United States4 years ago
  • One of the most informative digital marketing podcasts around. Mark really is an expert and has some of the industry's best guests on.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jlwchambers
    4 years ago
  • Seriously one of the best SEO podcasts

    Terrific insights. Wish it was a daily podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tgfrenchy
    Canada5 years ago
  • Expert Insight - SEO Tactics and Strategy

    Each episode brings truly useful advice, and has helped me to implement some very valuable optimizations to my organization’s website.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhackerGolf
    United States6 years ago

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Episodes are seen as up-to-date, covering AI, Google updates, and content strategy with depth.
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The host is considered knowledgeable and engaging, with strong interviewing skills.
Guests are consistently praised for practical SEO insights and clear thinking.
High-quality production and consistently useful tips for marketers.

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#111
France/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#29
Poland/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#137
Norway/Business/Marketing

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Maximise Your SEO with AI Agents: Insights from Tom Winter of SEO Wind
Q: What workflows are best for automation?
Workflows like SEO audits and reporting that have predictable steps are better suited for automation using tools like make.com or Zapier.
Maximise Your SEO with AI Agents: Insights from Tom Winter of SEO Wind
Q: What is an AI agent?
An AI agent is defined as a tool that can handle open-ended questions without a predefined workflow, allowing access to multiple tools to resolve specific problems.
Owned asset optimisation with Jonas Sickler
Q: What is the difference between owned asset optimization and digital marketing?
Digital marketing is a collection of tools, whereas owned asset optimization is a strategic framework for organizing marketing activities.
Owned asset optimisation with Jonas Sickler
Q: What is owned asset optimization?
Own asset optimization is an asset-first approach to marketing that prioritizes the creation of content controlled by the brand.
Reporting for enterprise SEO with Munene Mumbi
Q: What is so interesting about reporting for enterprise clients?
Munene shares that it includes nuances learned from working with various enterprise clients and emphasizes the importance of presenting metrics in ways that stakeholders care about.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Search with Candour

What is Search with Candour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on actionable SEO and digital marketing tactics, with a current emphasis on how AI tools, AI-powered search, and evolving ranking signals shape content and strategy. Episodes frequently explore how brand authenticity, user intent, and technical SEO intersect with emerging technologies, plus practical frameworks for implementing changes at the team and organizational level. The host typically guides conversations with deep-dives into tactics, data interpretation, and real-world applications, making the feed valuable for marketers, SEO professionals, and product teams seeking to stay ahead of search and AI-driven shifts. A notable strength is its focus on honest, pragmatic guidance rather than theoretical hype, and its a... more

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1. Irina Papuc
2. Tom Winter
3. Grace Frohlich
4. Kaspar Szymanski
5. Erika Varangouli
6. Sam Torres
7. Tory Gray
8. Mordy Oberstein

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