So, I've started a new show. Convergence is a two-hander between Brendan Hutchins and me, and goes out (currently) every Friday.It's about two men in the young middle-age navigating a life less ordinary, and showing that somewhere there's a pat

What would doing less feel like?

Oct 26th, 2023 32m 56s

Today you find me wandering be around the flat wondering how to do less. Like, a lot less.

Record more voice notes

Aug 15th, 2023 21m 39s

In which I remind you that your voice is a splendid thing, and it's nice to hear messages from people in their own tongue.Also a little life update from the last couple of weeks.

Life stationary – an update from the kitchen

Jul 26th, 2023 24m 40s

I'm not outside today, but I've still got lots of things to share!

Bramble is alive

Jun 25th, 2023 7m 19s

Just a quick one to let you know that Inside Bramble, the audio diary for my new media hosting platform is now up. You can search your podcast app for Inside Bramble or hear episode one on the web.

Proof of life

Jun 22nd, 2023 17m 49s

I'm still alive. Here's a little of what's been going on, and what's to come.

40 just happened to me

Mar 14th, 2023 29m 10s

It’s snowing and I’m out here talking about turning 40, managing my attention, and continuing my plan to earn £10k a month.

How I plan to make £10,000 a month

Feb 27th, 2023 26m 42s

It started with me having some down time and brainstorming around goals. It finished with a new higher ticket community offering and a bold sales target.By this time next year, I plan to be making £10,000 a month. Follow along to see how I succ

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"The Lighthouse" is now "Life in Stride"

Feb 24th, 2023 5m 57s

I'm back to let you know that The Lighthouse is returning in its new form, Life in Stride. Inspired by friends 'n pod colleagues Chris Kenworthy and Rachel Wheeley – among countless others who've trodden the path before me – I'm lacing up my sh

Back soon

Sep 13th, 2022 42m 20s

This is the one in which I make no firm plans to stop or resume the podcast. Likely you won’t hear from me for a couple of weeks, but it’s unlikely that this is the end of The Lighthouse… there’s still work to be done!

When is a midlife crisis allowed?

Sep 12th, 2022 46m

Mark breaks out the guitar – sorry!

Working from a sunny Floridian hellhole

Sep 9th, 2022 36m 56s

I remember being “trapped” in Florida in 2010, and discovering my favourite book trilogy.Two more episodes after this, then we’ll knock it on the head so this doesn’t becmoe the Mark Steadman Vanity Podcast. Remember, you can still have your sa

History sharpens its quill

Sep 8th, 2022 35m 30s

The movie trilogy that started with 2020 is proving quite the blockbuster hit i nits final iteration. Let’s take a moment to deal with the loss of cabin pressure caused by such a monumental event as Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

They’re bringing whimsy back

Sep 7th, 2022 31m 53s

Apple brought out some new devices and I got a printer. That’s it. That’s the episode.

Pustering (verb)

Sep 6th, 2022 32m 36s

It’s a fun one, this. Lots of bobbing in and around tangents to do with language and the way we speak.

Full of casserole

Sep 5th, 2022 41m 55s

I had a pretty productive day today, so flush with possibilitiy and positivity, I share my tips for success!Also, if you’d like the show to continue past 50 episodes, please share this with a friend.

We go the long way round

Sep 2nd, 2022 35m 33s

This is the one where I figure out marketing.

Fight, flight, or freeze

Sep 1st, 2022 37m 56s

I explore my morning routine, modern pop music, and how to deal with things that are offensive.

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Sniffles

Aug 31st, 2022 4m 12s

A short episode today as I’m sniffly and don’t want to make snotty noises all over the mic. I’m certain all’s well so will be back tomorrow, no doubt in full force.

Tough love is nonsense

Aug 30th, 2022 40m 26s

It’s a slightly higher-energy episode than yesterday’s, and one which weaves in and out of tangents like a 70s movie car chase.

Neuance – where d'it go?

Aug 29th, 2022 48m 9s

I recap my day, talk about being too fat, and then explore – for about 20 minutes – a Facebook post about education funding in the States. It’s riveting stuff.

Shades of 2005

Aug 25th, 2022 43m 47s

I throw back to 2005 and my first foray into freelancing; building webisstes for under £200 and advertising in a little business newsletter. Those really were very much actually quite literally the days, my friend.