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News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe

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Recent Guests

Lara Lewington
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Episode: 06/01/2026
Charles Allen
Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence
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Episode: 06/01/2026
Gervais Myton
Chair of Equities at Premier Miton
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Episode: 06/01/2026
Chris Vavarez
Research Director for the Americas at the Economist Intelligence Unit
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Episode: 06/01/2026
Josh Rose
Co-founder of High Club
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Episode: What's next for Venezuela's oil?
Carl Bevan
Joint Managing Director of Golf Lake District
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Episode: What's next for Venezuela's oil?
Bill Farron Price
Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Episode: What's next for Venezuela's oil?
Oliver Wack
General Manager for Columbia and the Andean region at Control Risks
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Nick Train
Co-Founder of Linsoul Train and Fund Manager, known for his similar investing approach to Warren Buffett
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Episode: Eurotrashed?

Hosts

Felicity Hannah
Host of Wake Up to Money
Sean Farrington
Host of Wake Up to Money
Will Bain
Host of Wake Up to Money

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Very good but what’s happened to the editing?

    I listen to the podcast rather than the live show and find it a useful way to start my day. The presenters are very good and don’t allow the contributors to get away with jargon which I like. This would have been 5 stars but recently the editing has been pretty awful, take the job away from the work experience person please

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cossie93
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Presenters with no business or economics understanding

    I used to listen to this show but increasingly, I can’t stand listening to presenters who have no clue what they are talking about. Often pronounce names and topics incorrectly because they never heard the name or term before. Worst presenter I’ve ever listened to is Felicity Hannah. How she works on this show is beyond me. She blabs on about her kids and personal topics 90% of the time to fill in the gaps in topics she has no understanding of. Don’t waste your time. Many other, better podcasts ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DCMCR
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Lots of annoying clips and, sometimes, guests...

    Podchaser
    2
    Seyfert
    9 months ago
  • Excellent on Friday

    Felicity Hannah does a supurb job hosting on Fridays. Alas, on Monday through Thursday Will Bain starts well but degrades to talking over his experts and guests. This has grown so annoying that I only listen on Friday. Monocle's Globalist podcast is a wonderfully moderated on presented podcast thast is now my Monday through Thursday choice.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IxthnarX
    United States2 years ago
  • Listened for years

    Good podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daryl and Rupert
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable morning resource for understanding business and financial news.
Many listeners appreciate the informative content and expert insights provided in the financial discussions.
Listeners mention a desire for more focus on financial news and fewer personal anecdotes from hosts.
Some reviews highlight the engaging nature of the discussions, particularly the interviews with a wide range of industry experts.
There are concerns about recent changes in presentation style and the perceived decline in depth of coverage on financial topics.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#42
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#146
Ukraine/Business
Apple Podcasts
#247
Ireland/Business

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Sir Alec Reed Remembered
Q: How do you feel about leading the business now, now that he's sadly not here?
James expresses the difficulty of missing his father's wisdom and support, but he feels comforted by the values and teachings his father instilled in him.
Sir Alec Reed Remembered
Q: What was it like as a child when clearly your father, that you wouldn't necessarily remembered some of these things from being a young boy yourself?
James shares a humorous childhood memory involving his father maintaining their car with an unconventional solution, which encapsulates his father's determination and unusual problem-solving methods.
Sir Alec Reed
Q: How was the transition of power between you and your father?
James described the evolution of their working relationship and how it shifted from his father making decisions to himself being in charge.
Sir Alec Reed
Q: Did your father want you to be a part of the family business?
James explained that his father was ambivalent about family business pressures, but encouraged him when he showed interest in business.
Sir Alec Reed
Q: What was it like as a child growing up in a family business?
James shared an anecdote about a memorable experience with his father, who used their car trouble as a moment to teach creativity in problem-solving.

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2. Charles Allen
3. Gervais Myton
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5. Josh Rose
6. Carl Bevan
7. Bill Farron Price
8. Oliver Wack

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