The Purpose Made Podcast

Ep 95. 82 Marvel Covers. Two Heart Surgeries. One Universe.

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 30 years at the top of entertainment, Marko Djurdjevic reached a point where nothing in client work excited him anymore. So he shifted his focus...

2025 Year In Review: The Shows, Games & Films Actually Worth Your Time

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why 2025 proved gaming matters more than ever and the shows that reminded us what great storytelling looks like.In this conversation, also available o...

Ep. 93 "My Atari Was My Best Friend"

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BioShock creator KEN LEVINE reveals why he spent 10 years building his most personal game yet - where relationships are living systems that track hund...

Ep. 92 The Man Who Was Minecraft's First Advisor Reveals Why GTA 6 Will Completely Reshape Gaming

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefan Lampinen has been gaming's secret weapon for 40 years. He launched Xbox 360 in Russia when everyone said it was impossible. He watched the rise...

Ep 91. Why Game Movies Flop & Story Kitchen’s Secret Sauce

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“There was never a video game curse. Just bad producers who didn't play or respect or appreciate games.” – Dmitri M. Johnson, Story KitchenHolly...

Ep 90. Fabian Nicieza: Deadpool’s Co-Creator on AI, Storytelling & Saving Creativity

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deadpool’s co-creator Fabian Nicieza on storytelling's future, AI’s threat to creativity, and why characters still save lives.In this powerful and...

Ep. 89 Jeff Gomez: The Hidden Genius Behind Avatar & Spider-Man Success

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner & architect behind Marvel, Spider-Man, & Pirates of the Caribbean transmedia universes and more, reveals h...

Ep 88. Simon Pulman: The REAL Reason Hollywood Only Makes Sequels Now

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entertainment attorney Simon Pulman (Prior Cashman, NYC) reveals how to build billion-dollar transmedia franchises without risking studio collapse. Le...

Ep 87. Rich Diviney: Learn how to deal with uncertainty as a Navy SEAL!

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with retired Navy SEAL commander and performance expert Rich Diviney who reveals the revolutionary "Mastering Uncertainty ...

Ep 86. Russell Binder - The SECRETS behind Transmedia

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Binder, the IP accelerator behind Five Nights at Freddy's, Twilight, and The Hunger Games, reveals how gaming communities are reshaping Hollyw...

Ep 85. "Cancer Was the Best Teacher" - David Smith on Life After Paralysis

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic & Paralympic champion David Smith MBE shares his extraordinary journey through cancer, paralysis, and transformation. A powerful story of ...

Ep 84. Peter Levin: Want to Know the FUTURE of Gaming? Listen To This Now!

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From MMA in Japan to investing billions in gaming, Peter Levin shares the untold story of how gaming will transform entertainment forever.* Learn the ...

Ep 83. I Spent 20 Years in the Gaming Industry and Here's What I Learned

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter sits down with Adolf Kristjansson, a commercial visionary and former strategist behind some of EA’s most iconic AAA titles, t...

Ep 82. Gregg Barak: The SHOCKING Reality of Trump's America

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the future of American democracy is already unraveling, and we’re all too distracted to see it? How did we get here—what forces have shape...

Ep 81 Fatima Whitbread: From Abandonment to Olympic Glory – A Masterclass in Resilience

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the toughest battles aren’t fought in stadiums, but in the shadows of a broken childhood?In this profoundly moving episode, Fatima Whit...

Ep. 80 Jo Tanner: Broken Britain And Finding Rainbows

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the streets of Britain erupted into chaos, it wasn't just a moment of unrest—it was an earthquake, shaking the very foundations of society and ...

Ep. 79 Rich Diviney: The Attributes

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What separates those who conquer challenges from those who stumble? Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to retired Navy S...

Ep 78. Tom Davidson: Incredible Story of 100-Year-Old RAF Veteran

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine living through the most intense, history-defining moments of the 20th century and emerging with a wealth of wisdom and an unshakeable spirit. ...

Ep 77. Katy Talikowska: Ending Disability Exclusion

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katy Talikowska, CEO of the Valuable 500, discusses the state of disability representation in advertising and businesses, which remai...

Ep 76. The Power of Introjection

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of stories and how they shape our lives. We explore a critical conversation between Rich R...

Ep 75. Question Time: What is it that you really want to do?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Purpose Made Podcast, Peter delves deep into the fundamental question: What is it that you really want to do? This isn't about ...

Ep 74. Dr Nicola Headlam: ** General Election Special **

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who could have believed it? On a cold, wet night in Westminster, Rishi Sunak stunned the nation with an unexpected announcement: a General Election fo...

Ep 73. Grace Blakeley: Vulture Capitalism

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, we sits down with Grace Blakeley, renowned author of "Vulture Capitalism," to dismantle the myth of free markets an...

Ep 72. 105 Ironman Triathlons in 105 Days: The Story of Sean Conway

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What inspires people to embark upon seemingly impossible challenges? How do they prepare both mentally and physically? And what are the secrets to com...

Ep 71. Dr Lara Boyd - Neuroplasticity

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ever too late to learn? What is the science behind how to change your brain? And what if the key to reshaping our brains and altering our perspe...

Ep. 70 Peter Geoghegan: Democracy for Sale

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we witnessing the end of democracy? In this compelling episode of the Purpose Made Podcast, we're joined by Peter Geoghegan, an esteemed investiga...

Ep. 69 Andrea Rasca: The Future of Food

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, the future of food, we sit down with Andrea Rasca, the visionary CEO and founder of London's pioneering sustainable comm...

Ep. 68 Jeffrey Burrell: Riot Games

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of gaming and social impact with Jeffrey Burrell, Head of Social Impact at Riot Games. Known for ic...

Ep. 67 Aragorn Meulendijks: OpenAI Decoded

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dubbed 'The Craziest Week in Tech', these few days have been a whirlwind. We witnessed the surprising narrative of Sam Altman, beginning with his unex...

Ep. 66 Paul Zak: Exploring Morality

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what drives our desire to behave morally? The Yin and Yang of Morality. Neuroeconomist Paul Zak believes he has uncovered the a...

Ep. 65 Louis Rosenberg: The AI Revolution

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into the AI revolution with Louis Rosenberg, PhD, a respected pioneer in the fields of augmented reality...

Ep. 64 Joe Nickolls - Timbre Games

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the innovative world of games—where narratives intertwine and the stories we craft engage and inspire—we eagerly welcome Joe Nickolls, a prodig...

E63 - Tim Cain: Fallout & Beyond

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the intricate mosaic of narrative-led gaming and interactive storytelling, we weave tales that redefine and elevate player experiences. Today, we'r...

Simon Alexander Ong: Energise

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"With so many pulls and strains and stresses, Simon offers us simple steps for every one of us to indeed energise!' Simon Sinek, optimist and New York...

Duke Stump: Bonfire with Soul

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the vibrant tapestry of emotive branding and transformative storytelling, we're threading together narratives that shift perspectives and inspire i...

Dev Patnaik: Wired to Care

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What unifies Nike, AI, and empathy in an intriguing trilogy of transformation? Answering these questions is the life’s work of today’s guest,...

Doug Griffin: Mastering Innovation

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, as we journey into the life of Doug Griffin, a technology pioneer whose influence pervades the spheres of gaming, cinema, & digital story...

Johnny Ward: Conquering the Globe

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the extraordinary life of Johnny Ward—an adventurer whose tenacity knows no limits. From humble beginnings to the world's farthest corner...

Dr. Lisa Miller: 'The Awakened Brain'

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spirituality has often been dismissed by skeptics —but what if I told you it holds the key to unlocking the full potential of the human brain?Revolu...

Andy Billings: Electronic Arts

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it's like to shape the future of the gaming industry? Buckle up, because we're diving deep into the extraordinary journey of Andy B...

Mike Wardian: The Unstoppable Ultra

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about the secret to success for a world-record-holding 2:17 marathoner who also expertly manages family and a full-time job? Look no further t...

Rowan Adams: Tate & Lyle

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a company with over 160 years of history truly transform itself into a catalyst for positive change in the world? This burning question inspired o...

Simon Jeffries: The Natural Edge

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embrace the challenge and conquer the impossible. This is the unwavering spirit of the Royal Marines, encapsulated in the famous motto, "No ...

Jill Heinerth: Into the Planet

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being one of the very few people in history to descend deep into an Antarctic iceberg and come face-to-face with the mysteries hidden beneath ...

John Blakey: The Trusted Executive

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of leaders who prioritize power over trust? You're not alone. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2023, a lack of faith in societal institu...

Bob Gower: Radical Alignment

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're exploring the crucial relationship between power and diversity with our exceptional guest, Bob Gower.Bob is a New York-based au...

The NHS Crisis

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday February 6th 2023, nurses will walk out again in England and will be joined by many other NHS workers in what will be the biggest strike in the...

Jack Potter: Ground Control

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we speak to Jack Potter, the Biodiversity and Nutrient Neutrality Manager at Ground Control. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control ...

Michael Houlihan: Generation

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the cost of living soaring and a global recession afoot, people and businesses are already facing the consequences of cascading global crises. Cr...

**Roundtable** - The Cost-of-Living Crisis & Austerity

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at the challenges we face, as one of the richest nations in the world, and a government who have spent billions, how are we in this position w...

Hugo Tagholm: The Oceana Activist

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sir David Attenborough once said, “An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity but great fulfilment.”And so, sur...

Esnatt Gondwe-Matekesa: GiveDirectly

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In his book, The End of Poverty, Jeffrey Sachs made some careful estimates as to what it would cost to end extreme poverty in the world in about ...

Dan Stanley: Rethinking Masculinity

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Stanley is a retired award-winning senior Army commando, a key decision maker in a multi-million-pound service business and a former national spor...

Joanna Pritchard: Valuable 500

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Somewhere along the way you're likely to have heard the stat that one in every seven of us are living with a disability, making up the worlds biggest ...

Craig Taylor: Gratitude in Games

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat with the amazing Craig Taylor. Craig is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Gratitude. Gratitude allows you to recei...

Dr. Simon Maltais: Healthcare Anonymous

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday, healthcare workers demonstrate what it means to truly take care of others, but we can't forget that we need to take care of them too.Today, ...

Stefano Marrone: Welcome to the Metaverse

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the amazing Stefano Marrone. Stefano is a visual storyteller in Film, Animation, XR (AR + VR) and a ...

Amelia Sordell (Klowt): The Personal Branding Powerhouse

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the amazing Amelia Sordell. Amelia is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Klowt. Klowt is the 21st fastest gr...

Joanne Flinn: Greensight

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the amazing Joanne Flinn. Joanne is a TEDx speaker, strategist, artist, mentor, multi-published author and global l...

Camilla Stowell (Coutts): Real Success Takes True Character

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the wonderful Camilla Stowell. Camilla is the Managing Director and Head of Private Clients & Commercial at Cou...

Tony's Chocolonely

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the awesome Ben Greensmith aka Lord Chocolonely the Third, the UK and Ireland Country Manager for Tony’s Chocolon...

Abakar Saidov (Beamery): Unlocking The Potential of Your Workforce

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the wonderful Abakar Saidov. Abakar is the CEO and co-founder of Beamery. Beamery are on a mission to create equal ...

The Purpose Made Podcast Trailer

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to all episodes of The Purpose Made Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/629f3f97bbbd8500123d7c59Subscribe to get every episodeApple Podcastsh...

Tom McGillycuddy CIRCA5000: Investing in Impact

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the superb Tom McGillycuddy.  Tom is the co-founder of CIRCA5000, an impact investing platform launched alongside ...

Rob Barnett - Turning Pain into Purpose

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the wonderful Rob Barnett. Rob is a head-hunter, management executive, podcaster, author and serial entrepreneur. R...

Nick Jonsson: Executive Loneliness – The Unspoken Isolation

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and managing director of the Singapore branch of EGN (Executives’ Global Network) and dedicated to raising awareness ...

Dr Grace Lordan: How To Build The Future You Want

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we chat with the brilliant Dr Grace Lordan. Dr Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative, an Associate Profess...

Scott Goodson - How to Activate Brand Purpose

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat to the awesome Scott Goodson. Scott is a multi-published author and founder of New York based StrawberryFrog, an independent full-funnel...

Christina Brun Petersen - The Flexible Revolution

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat to the wonderful Christina Brun Petersen co-founder of the Copenhagen based, Worksome. Worksome is the home of your conti...

Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action with Heather Hansen

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat to the awesome Heather Hansen. Heather is a Global Communication Specialist, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Singapore-based...

A Conversation with Chris Ashworth, Head of Social Impact at Nominet

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat to the wonderful Chris Ashworth. Chris is the Head of Social Impact at Nominet. Nominet runs the .UK internet infrastruct...

A Conversation with Guy Schanschieff MBE - Bambino Mio

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Schanschieff MBE, went from being an accountant in training at KPMG to travelling the world with his wife Jo, where a chance meeting in India, wou...

A Conversation with Morris Pearl - Patriotic Millionaires

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Morris Pearl exudes expertise, awareness and wisdom. Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires and previously an MD at BlackRock (one of the largest investm...

A Conversation with Robbie Thompson – Making Optimal POSSIBLE

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi and welcome back to the Purpose Made podcast and Happy New Year to you all!!I, like you, have set my goals for 2022 and fitness is central to my pl...

Christmas with the Ravenous Fox

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With this being our last episode of the year, we wanted to finish off by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. It's been amazing having you inv...

Kathryn Hymes: The 'Great Resignation’ Misses the Point

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat to the wonderful Kathryn Hymes. Kathryn is a computational linguist, co-founder of Thorny Games, and a writer whose work ...

Sophie Milliken: The ambition accelerator from learning to earning

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we chat to the phenomenal Sophie Milliken. Sophie is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, director, board member, chartered HR pro...

Prof. John Ashton CBE - Coronavirus lessons learnt to date

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, we speak to the amazing Professor John Ashton CBE, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of public health and author...

Movember and changing the face of men’s health

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the wonderful James Martin, seasoned Mo Bro and Movember ambassador.Movember is a charity that are quite literally changing...

A conversation with Dr Joanna Berry

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the amazing Dr Joanna Berry, Associate Professor at Durham University Business School, Director of the Durham Energy Instit...

To be a Father is…

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore testimonies from fathers from around the globe, who share their unfiltered heartfelt stories around the beauty, challenges ...

Sarah Pittendrigh – Entrepreneur, mentor, mum. A true story you need to hear.

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat to the amazing Sarah Pittendrigh.Sarah, is a proud mum, a multi award winning entrepreneur, financier and mentor. She is also t...

World Suicide Prevention Day Special - Men’s Pie Club

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the amazing Jamie Sadler, managing director of Food Nation, Harissa Kitchen and founder of the phenomenal Men’s Pie Club....

The Power of Storytelling with Constantin Papadopoulos

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat to Constantin Papadopoulos, founder of the Zurich based sale firm Snipers sale. Constantin is a former colleague of mine, who...

Oasis Community Housing - Hope not Homelessness

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to David Smith and Alex Laing from Oasis Community Housing. Oasis is a charity that exists to reignite a hope and provide a fu...

The Covid Experiences of the Experience Bank Group

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the wonderful Peter Neal and Andrew Marsh of the Experience Bank GroupThe Experience Bank Group was founded on May 31st 202...

The Good Energy of Juliet Davenport

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the incredible Juliet Davenport OBE, and creator of Good Energy – the UK’s first 100% renewable energy company.  Julie...

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture with Curious Arts

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to the incredible Phil Douglas, Executive Producer of Curious Arts – a Newcastle based not-for-profit organisation developin...

Oxfam International – Covid 19 and the realities of the pandemic

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to Ed Pomfret and Amina Hersi from Oxfam International.  Ed is a deputy advocacy, campaigns & engagement director based i...

Lockdown Economy

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to Julia Skupchenko, an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator. A bit of background about Julia. In 2019 she co-founded Alt...

Watcha Games

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat to Nicolas Eypert, founder of the award winning games studio Watcha Games. Nicolas began his career in the games industry back...

Episode Special - Mental Health Awareness Week

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Purpose Made’s co-founders, Neil and Peter talk about their personal experiences and journeys with mental health to support Mental ...

Trend Bible – Slow down and be thoughtful

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we meet global trend forecaster, founder and CEO of Trend Bible, Jo Feeley. Trend Bible is a global trend forecasting agency based in ...

Finisterre - through Hell and High Water.

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Within this episode, the guys meet with Tom Kay, the founder of Finisterre. Finisterre is a clothing brand who designs functional and sustainable prod...

Education with Employment Edge

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Within this episode, the guys meet with Deni Chambers, Assistant Principal at Gateshead College. Deni has spent her career working in education and th...

You, me and Covid-19

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Covid 19 has affected people in a variety of different ways. We’ve captured the realities of the pandemic from those on the front line and beyond, w...