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Business and a Brew

Business and a Brew

By: Danielle Thompson
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Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell.

We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re looking for relatable advice, fresh perspectives, or just a laugh, you’ll find it here.

Think of us as your business buddies, chatting over coffee (or something stronger), keeping it real and keeping you entertained. So, grab your brew of choice, tune in, and let’s get talking. Cheers!

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  • AI Hallucinations: When Confident Answers Are Completely Made Up

    AI Hallucinations: When Confident Answers Are Completely Made Up
    Oct 26 2026
    AI is clever, quick, and increasingly part of everyday life. But what happens when it starts making things up and delivers them with the confidence of someone who absolutely knows what they're talking about?This week on Business and a Brew, Dani and Si are diving into the fascinating, occasionally hilarious, and sometimes downright terrifying world of AI hallucinations.From ChatGPT and Claude to Google's AI tools, we're exploring why artificial intelligence can produce completely fabricated information while sounding incredibly convincing. And more importantly, what happens when people believe it!We're talking about lawyers submitting entirely fictional court cases, Air Canada getting into hot water over incorrect information provided by its chatbot, and even a finance worker in Hong Kong reportedly being tricked by deepfake colleagues.Yes, apparently even the people on your video calls might not be who you think they are!Dani and Si also explore what this means for small businesses. Whether you're using AI to write content, research regulations, summarise documents, or make important decisions, there's a real risk of trusting information that hasn't been checked.Because just because ChatGPT says something confidently doesn't mean it's telling the truth!Along the way, we look at AI-generated book recommendations that weren't quite what they seemed, Google's own embarrassing AI demonstration, and why treating artificial intelligence like a very confident intern might be the smartest approach.We're certainly not saying AI is all bad. Far from it! But knowing its limitations could save you from some very expensive, embarrassing, or potentially serious mistakes.So grab your favourite brew, get comfortable, and join us for another conversation full of surprising stories, questionable technology, and the usual Dani and Si banter.The big takeaway? AI is a fantastic assistant, but don't let it become your unquestioned authority. Check the facts, verify your sources, and remember that sounding clever isn't quite the same as being correct!A Word about our sponsor: Chantelle Davison, With nine years of experience as a professional copywriter, she's passionate about helping purpose-led businesses move away from pushy, formulaic marketing and communicate with genuine emotion and authenticity.After experiencing the frustration of following so-called "proven strategies" that never quite felt right, she developed the Feelings Not Features® method, an approach to copywriting that puts human connection, clarity and emotion first.She's since trained over 150 copywriters and marketers in her approach and co-founded Copy College®, a membership helping business owners create marketing that feels good, connects with their audience and actually works.Chantelle is a Artificial Intellegence expert and supports small business owners to learn more about the tools that they can use to save time and money and focus o what is really important.This episode is proudly supported by Chantelle Davison and her Claude Build Sprint, an eight-week programme designed to help small business owners put AI to practical use in their businesses.Forget spending hours experimenting with prompts and wondering what to do next. Chantelle helps you get hands-on with Claude to build four core systems covering design, expertise, sales, and everyday routines.With live calls and eight weeks of Telegram support, the programme is designed to help you create useful tools and systems that make running your business easier.Dani shares her own experience of using Claude to streamline designs, automate her to-do list, and create tools for herself and her clients, estimating that these changes have saved her around seven hours every week!If you're curious about what AI could actually do for your business, rather than just asking it the occasional question, Chantelle's programme is well worth exploring.Find out more about Chantelle Davison's Claude Build Sprint hereChantelle DavisonEnjoyed the episode?Give us a follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who's putting a little too much faith in their AI assistant!You can find Business and a Brew on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favourite podcast platforms.Cheers! ☕🍻Disclaimer: This episode is intended for general information, discussion, and entertainment. Examples involving AI, legal cases, and business incidents are discussed based on publicly reported information. AI tools and their capabilities continue to evolve. Always independently verify important information and seek appropriate professional advice before making legal, financial, or business-critical decisions.About Simon and Danielle:Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business. Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a ...
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    19 mins
  • The Great Pumpkin Squeeze: Who’s Really Paying for Halloween?

    The Great Pumpkin Squeeze: Who’s Really Paying for Halloween?
    Oct 19 2026

    Join Dani and Si for a Halloween special of Business in the Brew, where a familiar autumn tradition inspires a curious business story - and plenty of seasonal silliness.

    Expect warm banter, playful wordplay, and the hosts’ trademark mix of business know-how and good humour as they explore what can be hiding behind even the most ordinary seasonal sights.

    So grab a cuppa, settle in, and spend a few minutes in the company of Dani and Si as they bring a little Halloween special spirit to the business conversation.

    It’s a light-hearted episode with a thoughtful twist, perfect for listening during the spooky season.

    About Simon and Danielle:

    Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

    Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

    Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

    Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

    Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.
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    15 mins
  • Why “Free” Isn’t Free: The Pricing Tricks Shaping What You Buy

    Why “Free” Isn’t Free: The Pricing Tricks Shaping What You Buy
    Oct 12 2026

    Why does the most tempting bargain seem to be tucked away at the back of the store?

    And why can the word “free” make us say yes before we’ve stopped to think?

    In this episode of Business in the Brew, Dani and Si get curious about the psychology behind the prices we encounter every day- from supermarket bargains to the products we buy again and again.

    With plenty of humour, surprising examples, and a few familiar shopping habits to recognize, they explore what might really be going on when a deal seems too good to miss.

    Listen in, and you may never look at your shopping basket quite the same way again.

    About Simon and Danielle:

    Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

    Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

    Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

    Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

    Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.
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    20 mins
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