When It Hits the Fan Podcast
Inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors as David Yelland and Simon Lewis watch the week's biggest PR disasters unfold.
Inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors as David Yelland and Simon Lewis watch the week's biggest PR disasters unfold. In each episode our hosts go behind the scenes of the latest news stories and find out how, where and when it all began to hit the fan.
When It Hits The Fan is hosted by two of the most influential and experienced people in the game; David Yelland is the former editor of the Sun and alongside him is Simon Lewis, former trouble-shooter for the Queen and Gordon Brown, as well as for major corporations like the Nat West, Vodafone and British Gas. Together they bring decades of experience in both creating and managing crises. They'll share all they know about what's keeping those big stories in and out of the news.
Episodes to download
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Private school PR, Lib Dem tactics and Trump's conviction
Tue 4 Jun 2024
David and Simon discuss the PR of private schools and VAT, Ed Davey and Donald Trump.
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General Election PR strategy and the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
Tue 28 May 2024
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
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Quick Wins: How to say no
Thu 23 May 2024
David and Simon share their tips on how to say no in your working life.
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UK water crisis, the Rich List and PR wellbeing
Tue 21 May 2024
David and Simon discuss South West Water, displays of wealth and PR work culture.
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Apple’s ad backlash, 'I’m not your mum' and Zahawi’s exit strategy
Tue 14 May 2024
David and Simon discuss Apple's ‘crush’ ad, Baidu’s PR boss and a well-worded resignation.
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Co-op Live, political spin and inside the Trumpian bubble
Tue 7 May 2024
David and Simon discuss Co-op Live's troubles, election spin and protecting privilege.
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Huw Edwards, PR speak and runaway horses
Tue 30 Apr 2024
David and Simon discuss Huw Edwards' resignation, PR euphemisms and Army communications.
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Matthew Freud special
Mon 22 Apr 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss PR, politics and power with Matthew Freud.
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Dorothy Byrne special
Tue 16 Apr 2024
David and Simon discuss truth-telling with former Channel 4 News boss Dorothy Byrne.
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Mick Lynch special
Tue 9 Apr 2024
David and Simon discuss how to get your point across with the RMT's Mick Lynch.
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What can we learn from Kate?
Wed 27 Mar 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss privacy, social media and the royal family.
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TikTok and China, how to make a royal story go away and cybersecurity PR
Wed 20 Mar 2024
David and Simon discuss TikTok and China PR, Kate’s return and crisis management.
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The Palace in crisis
Tue 12 Mar 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the Royal Family’s recent PR problems.
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Christian Horner crisis continues, the Telegraph battle and Hancock’s Eton cockup
Wed 6 Mar 2024
David and Simon discuss Christian Horner’s texts, the Telegraph bid and knowing the room.
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Talking crap, car crash interviews and Trident’s plop
Wed 28 Feb 2024
David and Simon discuss using the word crap, interview walkouts and Trident's failed test.
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NatWest, the first 100 days and F1's Red Bull
Wed 21 Feb 2024
David and Simon discuss NatWest's share sale, a CEO's first 100 days and Christian Horner.
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Quick Wins: How to deal with imposter syndrome
Fri 16 Feb 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss how to overcome imposter syndrome.
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F1’s Christian Horner, Soho House and The National Trust
Wed 14 Feb 2024
David and Simon discuss Red Bull, short selling PR and a culture wars pushback.
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Quick Wins: How to manage your reputation online
Fri 9 Feb 2024
David and Simon and discuss how to look after your reputation on social media.
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The King's cancer, Facebook PR and Greta Thunberg
Wed 7 Feb 2024
David and Simon discuss the King’s cancer, Mark Zuckerberg and Greta Thunberg's PR.
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Klopp’s reveal, vaping PR and Barbie’s disappointment
Wed 31 Jan 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss keeping secrets, vaping PR and managing bad news.
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Quick Wins: How to deal with a difficult boss
Fri 26 Jan 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share their advice on how to manage a tricky boss.
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CEO salaries, Jordan Henderson and prostate PR
Wed 24 Jan 2024
David and Simon discuss executive pay, Jordan Henderson and the challenges of prostate PR.
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Post Office PR, Boeing and the King's new biography
Wed 17 Jan 2024
David and Simon discuss toxic PR and the Post Office, Boeing and the King’s new biography.
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Quick Wins: How to ask for a pay rise
Tue 9 Jan 2024
David Yelland and Simon Lewis give their tips on how to negotiate your salary.
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Quick Wins: How to quit your job
Wed 3 Jan 2024
David and Simon share their tips on how to quit your job with style.
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Gerald Ratner special
Wed 27 Dec 2023
In a special episode, David and Simon meet Gerald Ratner, whose joke cost him his business
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Harry's victory, Baroness Mone Part 2 and 2023's PR lessons
Wed 20 Dec 2023
David and Simon discuss Harry’s victory, Baroness Mone Part 2 and 2023's PR lessons.
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Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR
Wed 13 Dec 2023
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR.