Podcasts by The Sods Law Podcast with Daniel M. Rosenberg

Back from Outer Space w/ Lee Syatt from 2021-03-22T00:00:19

This week my guest is none other than the Flying Jew himself, Lee Syatt.

Lee was the producer and co-host of one of the craziest and most notorious comedy podcast...

Rock Stars Don't F**king Smile! w/ Danny Clifford from 2021-03-15T00:00:25

This week the legend that is Danny Clifford is back on the podcast!

Danny is one of the world's most in-demand fine art music photographers, and he's back to talk more c...

International Women's Day w/ The UJIA from 2021-03-08T00:00:16

This week is our International Women's Day episode, in collaboration with the UJIA, featuring five incredible women providing insi...

A Donor Sperm Story w/ JR Silver from 2021-03-01T00:00:22

This week my guest is an author and writer who goes by the name of JR Silver.

JR is operating under a pseudonym, the one under which he has published a book called " Listen

Postcards to a Little Boy: A Kindertransport Story w/ Henry Foner from 2021-02-22T01:00:16

This week I’m talking to Kindertransportee Henry Foner.

Henry was born Heinz Lichtwitz in 1932 in Berlin, and with WW2 looming, was taken in by the UK as part of a uniqu...

Postcards to a Little Boy w/ Henry Foner from 2021-02-22T00:00:16

This week I’m talking to Kindertransportee Henry Foner.

Henry was born Heinz Lichtwitz in 1932 in Berlin, and with WW2 looming, was taken in by the UK as part of a uniqu...

The Great Crime w/ James Robins from 2021-02-15T00:00:27

This week I'm talking to award-winning journalist, author, podcaster, historian and critic, James Robins

I first discovered James when I was doing research for Episode 7...

Trauma? I Barely Know Her! w/ Reuben Kaye from 2021-02-08T00:01:13

This week my guest is none other than the dazzling, the anarchic, the filthy, the hysterical Reuben Kaye!

He’s truly one-of-a-kind, in person and on stage, and we talk a...

Life after Death w/ Tal Rozenbaum from 2021-02-01T00:00:13

This week I’m talking to Tal Rozenbaum.

7 years ago, after only a few months of marriage, he lost his wife, Nava, after a tragic car accident. We talk about what happene...

Parenting from the Closet w/ Jude Rose from 2021-01-25T00:00:57

This week I’m talking to Jude Rose, and we're talking about taking back control of one's own self-identity.

Jude lived a life where their identity was in the hands of ot...

Holocaust Relevance w/ Dr Robert Rozett from 2021-01-18T00:00:18

This week Im talking to Dr Robert Rozett, Senior Historian at Yad Vashem who was also Director of Libraries there for 25 years.

I linked up with Rob after chatting with ...

The 2020 Artsakh-Karabakh War w/ Pietro Shakarian from 2021-01-11T00:00:16

So this week my guest is PhD Candidate and Russian History expert, Pietro Shakarian. 

I invited Pietro on the show to talk about the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh or Artsakh war...

Our First Year in Review w/ Victoria Rosenberg from 2021-01-04T00:00:18

Happy New Year everyone!

YES it’s finally here - the episode that should’ve come out three weeks ago but due to facial surgery, being disorganised and many other rubbish...

Finding New Family w/ Steph Cannon from 2020-12-28T00:00:16

This week my guest is comic writer and lovely human being, Steph Cannon.

Steph grew up as an only child has her father had cancer as a young man, which meant to start a ...

Living with Suicide w/ James Lindemann from 2020-12-21T00:00:15

This week my guest on the podcast is James Lindemann…

I didn’t really know much about James before this conversation, although we’ve seen each other pretty much every mo...

Art, Neuroscience & Phlegm w/ Ally Rosenberg from 2020-12-14T00:00

This week my guest is none other than my brother, Ally Rosenberg.

Ally is one of the most talented people I’ve ever met, which as his big brother over the years w...

Not Waiting for a Partner w/ Sophie Bloom from 2020-12-07T00:00:54

This week I’m talking to Sophie Bloom.

Sophie has an interesting approach to family - not having any particular desire to have a partner, but wanting to have her own kid...

Trying to be OK w/ Shiggi Pakter from 2020-11-30T00:00:17

This week my guest is the spectacularly unique Shiggi Pakter.

Shiggi is a vivacious, multi-disciplinary person, who’s personal and professional ups and downs have given ...

The Last Nazi Hunter - Efraim Zuroff from 2020-11-23T00:00:13

My guest this week is none other than the formidable Efraim Zuroff.

Efraim is the Chief Nazi Hunter at The Simon Wiesenthal Centre, and the director of the Centre’s Isra...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum w/ Sophie Lopez Dias from 2020-11-16T00:00:22

This week my guest is Sophie Lopez Dias.

Sophie and I grew up not far from one another in North Manchester, and after settling down and deciding to start a family...

The WONDER Technique w/ David Hennessey from 2020-11-09T00:00:22

My guest this week is creator of The WONDER Technique, David Hennessey.

We talk about his life and his journey, the hard times that he went through and how he developed ...

Being the Voice of the Voiceless w/ Lauren Shadi from 2020-11-02T01:00:20

This week my guest is award-winning French-to-English translator and interpreter Lauren Shadi.

Lauren has been described as the mouthpiece for criminals and the voiceles...

Voice of the Voiceless w/ Lauren Shadi from 2020-11-02T00:00:20

This week my guest is award-winning French-to-English translator and interpreter Lauren Shadi.

Lauren has been described as the mouthpiece for criminals and the voiceles...

Supporting Sobriety w/ Martin Preston from 2020-10-26T00:00:22

This week my guest is fellow Old Mancunian, Martin Preston.

Martin is genuinely lovely guy, and early on in his life struggled with addiction. After a number of stints i...

Expert DOJO w/ Brian Mac Mahon from 2020-10-18T23:00:17

This week, my guest is Founder and Head Honcho at Expert DOJO - Brian Mac Mahon.

Now, I’m going to be honest with y...

Mastering Mental Health w/ Taylor James from 2020-10-11T23:00:44

This week my guest is none other than the host of the Waffle Shop Podcast, Taylor James.

This is a different kind of episode - it started this off as a type of interview...

Endometriosis & Me w/ Michaela Abenson from 2020-10-04T23:00:25

This week my guest is one of the strongest people I’ve had the good fortune to meet - Michaela Abenson.

Michaela suffers from a condition called endometriosis, that desp...

CANcer not CAN’Tcer w/ Iain Ward from 2020-09-27T23:00:20

This week my guest is a fella by the name of Iain Ward.

Iain is, in his own words, the luckiest unluckiest person in the world. He’s a fitness instructor, a comedian, a ...

Evergreen Entertainment w/ Adam Birkett from 2020-09-20T23:00:14

This week my guest is the founder and Managing Director of UTC Events and Northern Powerhouse Media, Adam Birkett!

If you recognise the names of these companies… yes… UT...

Musical Royalty w/ John Altman from 2020-09-13T23:00:14

My guest today is none other than the legend that is John Altman.

John has been described as a musician’s musician and as musical royalty. He’s won BAFTAs and EMMYs, bee...

Libel & Antisemitism w/ Mark Lewis from 2020-09-06T23:00:12

My guest this week is English media lawyer, Mark Lewis.

Mark made a name for himself working on some of the UK’s most high profile libel and media cases over the last de...

Elevating Life w/ Michelle Kuei from 2020-08-30T23:00:58

This week my guest is the lovely and incredibly inspirational Michelle Kuei.

Michelle is one of most delightful people I’ve had the good fortune to talk to, and h...

Closing Ranks w/ Leroy Logan MBE from 2020-08-23T23:00:10

This week my guest is one of the UK’s most highly decorated and well known police officers, Leroy Logan.

I think it’s fair to say that Leroy’s no average Joe - he was aw...

Artistic Redemption w/ John Costi from 2020-08-16T23:00:09

This week my guest is multimedia artist, poet, and creator John Costi.

John and I connected through my brother, Ally, as the two of them both went to Uni together...

Minisode - My Mental Health from 2020-08-09T23:00

This is actually a replacement of this week’s episode, as the day it came out we were asked to remove it for some private personal reasons.

So, instead of leaving a blac...

Your Two Favourite Brothers w/ Sammy & Don from 2020-08-02T23:00:49

This week my guests are Sammy & Don, stars of The Family Podcast.

I connected with them on Instagram a few months ago and started listening to The Family, and right ...

The Creativity Mindset w/ Nir Bashan from 2020-07-26T23:00:18

This week my guest is Emmy Award nominated creativity expert, author and university professor, Nir Bashan.

Nir has a new book that comes out on 4th August 2020, availabl...

Business & Baseball w/ Adam Mendler from 2020-07-19T23:00:09

This week my guest is Forbes rated speaker, entrepreneur and CEO of the Veloz Group, Adam Mendler.

Adam has a fantastic drive, which he’s used to create and run business...

Supporting the Bright & the Curious w/ Ian Thorpe from 2020-07-12T23:00:10

This week my guest is educator and fundraiser, Ian Thorpe.

Ian was one of the Surmasters or Deputy High Masters at Manchester Grammar School whilst I was a pupil there, ...

Adoption & Unconditional Love w/ Raphi Bloom from 2020-07-05T23:00:13

My guest this week is Fundraising and Marketing Director of The FED, Raphi Bloom.

I’ve known Raphi for many year...

Solving Sweet Problems w/ Melissa Snover from 2020-06-28T23:00:14

This week my guest is serial entrepreneur, food technology expert and CEO of Rem3dy Group, Melissa Snover.

Melissa has created and run a series of mind-blowing companies...

Saving our Zoo w/ Dr Mark Pilgrim from 2020-06-21T23:00:18

This week my guest is CEO of Chester Zoo, Dr Mark Pilgrim.

If you’ve been following the news for the last few weeks you’ll know that until the 9th of June 2020, z...

Food So Nice they Named it Twice w/ Amal Hassan from 2020-06-14T23:00:13

My guest this week is 2019 Masterchef Contestant and Founder of Basbas Sauces and Amal’s Pantry, Amal Hassan.

Now there’s a reason why this is the longest episode we’ve ...

Work Hard, Give Hard w/ Mark Adlestone OBE DL from 2020-06-07T23:00:14

My guest this week is Executive Chairman of Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, Deputy Lieutenant and recently Retired High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Adlestone OBE DL.

Capturing Rock n’ Roll History w/ Danny Clifford from 2020-05-31T23:00:11

My guest this week is, in his own words, the most famous photographer no-one has ever heard of, Danny Clifford.

Danny has spent his incredible career as a fly on the wal...

Capturing Rock & Roll History w/ Danny Clifford from 2020-05-31T23:00:11

My guest this week is, in his own words, the most famous photographer no-one has ever heard of, Danny Clifford.

Danny has spent his incredible career as a fly on the wal...

Facing Flames w/ Israel Portnoy from 2020-05-24T23:01:06

This week, my guest is the amazing Israel Portnoy.

Now those of you who’ve listened to the podcast for a while will know that our first ever episode back in December 201...

Surviving & Thriving w/ Yehudis Fletcher from 2020-05-17T23:00:19

My guest this week is survivor, thriver and activist, Yehudis Fletcher.

Now, full disclosure, this podcast was recorded on the understanding that we’d be talking about Y...

My Big Fat Asian Wedding w/ Raj Somaiya from 2020-05-10T23:00:19

My guest this week is entrepreneur, restaurateur and CEO of PAYAL Events and SilverFox Events, Raj Somaiya.

I was introduced to Raj at his brand new £1.5m restaurant, GU...

Strictly Choreography w/ Arlene Phillips CBE from 2020-05-03T23:00:17

My guest this week is choreographer, theatre director, dancer & TV judge, Arlene Phillips.

Arlene was kind enough to make time to come on the podcast remotely and I ...

Strictly Choreography w/ Dame Arlene Phillips from 2020-05-03T23:00:17

My guest this week is choreographer, theatre director, dancer & TV judge, Dame Arlene Phillips.

Arlene was kind enough to make time to come on the podcast rem...

Relentless IVF w/ Lewis Vaughan Jones from 2020-04-26T23:00:12

This week I’m talking to Chief Presenter for BBC Global News, Lewis Vaughan Jones.

Over the Xmas holiday this year our whole family was staying in a gorgeous cottage in ...

Innovation in the Time of COVID w/ Dr Sam Dhesi from 2020-04-19T23:00:17

This week I’m talking to medical innovator and Doctorpreneur, Dr. Sam Dhesi.

Dr Sam, amongst other things, has co-created a game-changing website designed to support the...

Cancer & Creativity w/ Jeffrey Knopf from 2020-04-12T23:00:16

This week I’m talking to artist and genuinely lovely human being, Jeffrey Knopf.

A couple of years ago Jeff lost his wife Tara to cancer, and we talk about this from his...

An Entrepreneur's Mental Health w/ Charles Burns from 2020-04-05T23:00:14

This week I’m talking to BBC’s The Apprentice Candidate and serial entrepreneur, Charles Burns.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we ended up recording this remotely on Z...

The Voice of Fertility w/ Natalie Silverman from 2020-03-29T23:00:16

This week I’m talking to established radio broadcaster, voiceover artist & podcaster, Natalie Silverman.

We talk about her whole career, her fertility journey and ho...

Electric Umbrella w/ Tom Billington from 2020-03-23T00:00:14

This week I'm talking to an absolute legend of a human, Tom Billington.

Tom is a professional musician who’s spent the majority of his career touring the world, and has ...

The Best & Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me w/ Sandy Lewis from 2020-03-16T00:00:17

This week I’m talking to a long time family friend, Sandy Lewis.

I got in touch with Sandy for this podcast as she speaks so well about her experiences raising a child w...

Professional Weirdo w/ Lord Simon Jacobs from 2020-03-09T00:00:17

This week I’m talking to Professional Weirdo and serial entrepreneur, Lord Simon Jacobs.

Simon’s a cousin of one of my oldest pal’s, and when he got in touch I jumped at...

Theatre & Breaking the Mould w/ Louis Hartshorn from 2020-03-02T00:00:14

This week I’m talking to Olivier award-winning live entertainment producer and entrepreneur, Louis Hartshorn.

Louis was in the year above me at Manchester Grammar School...

Episode Retracted w/ Max KohanZad from 2020-02-24T00:00:11

On the 4th of December 2019, I recorded a conversation with Max KohanZad for the Sod’s Law Podcast, which we ended up releasing on the 24th of February 2020.

Since its o...

Family & Fertility w/ Paul Abrams from 2020-02-17T00:00:10

This week I’m talking to a close friend of mine, Paul Abrams.

We talk the importance of family, fertility and something that isn’t frequently discussed; men’s mental hea...

Writing your First Novel w/ Okechukwu Nzelu from 2020-02-10T00:00:09

In this week's conversation I’m talking to award-winning writer and teacher Okechukwu Nzelu.

We talk roots, education, creativity and growing up in and around Manchester...

The Armenian Genocide & Today w/ Ara Sarafian from 2020-02-03T00:00:13

In this weeks conversation I’m talking to Armenian refugee and renowned historian, Ara Sarafian.

Ara has spent his whole professional career uncovering the truth behind ...

Trauma, Rinse & Repeat w/ Mike Herz from 2020-01-27T00:00:15

This week I’m talking to Mike Herz.

After losing his mum and little brother in a car accident when he was a child, years later after only 2 months of marriage, Mike’s wi...

BAFTA-Nominated by 30 w/ Catherine Slater from 2020-01-20T00:00:08

This week I’m talking to BAFTA-nominated film producer, Catherine Slater.

We talk schooling, film-making and the path that led her to be nominated for a BAFTA for Best S...

Parenting a Sick Child w/ Laura & Sergio Weingarten from 2020-01-13T00:00

In this week’s episode I have a conversation with Laura and Sergio Weingarten.

Laura, a clinical psychologist, and Sergio, a corporate finance lawyer turned business exe...

Freestyle Rap God w/ Chris Turner from 2020-01-06T00:00:16

This week I'm talking with comedian and freestyle rapper Chris Turner.

We talk about the path that led Chris to the international stand-up stage, his unique attitude to ...

A Dad’s IVF Journey w/ Andrew Stone from 2019-12-30T00:00:05

In this week's episode of the Sod's Law Podcast I'm talking with Andrew Stone.

Andrew discusses the ordeal that he and his wife Rachel have been through with infertility...

Being the Rabbi's Son w/ Eli Portnoy from 2019-12-23T00:00:08

In the first Episode of the Sod's Law Podcast I'm talking with Eli Portnoy; Eli grew up in what would be considered an atypical but not unheard of circumstance - one of nine children in...

Welcome to The Sod's Law Podcast from 2019-11-30T18:58:30

Welcome to the Sod's Law Podcast, with me, Daniel M. Rosenberg!

A bit about me:

I’m a husband, father of three, hobbyist but also a master of none.