The Steak & Sizzle Podcast

Episode 16 - Don't Go Bacon My Heart

Episode sixteen of the podcast covers a 'smorgasbord' of topics and is the first episode recorded in video as well as 'live' in the same room. Dylan sets the tone with some data on the disturbing rise in methane levels in the atmosphere last year, despite the covid induced shutdown of the economy, before ending with some details on the highly anticipated Oatly IPO.Jason discusses some recent competing views on hydrogen as an alternative fuel source and whether or not it's a viable solution, or just a distraction, in the long term.Throughout the episode we also finally get to taste and 'critique' many of the alternative meats currently on offer in the UK including from Beyond Meat and Moving Mountains. Catch the video recording on our YouTube channel Steak and Sizzle, or alternatively tune in to our latest episode now on all major podcast platforms or stream via the website here.

Episode 15 - A Spanner Short Of A Toolbox

Episode fifteen introduces our new educationally focused concept, The Toolbox.Our aim with The Toolbox is to provide you with the basic tools required to start your investment journey.The financial world is often littered with jargon, acronyms and complexity. We hope to cut through that noise and provide a down to earth and simplified overview. With a basic understanding of the structures and their advantages anyone can participate. It has never been easier for retail investors.Future episodes will focus specifically on the most popular account types (General Account, ISA & Pension) in greater detail. This will be supported by a dedicated area of the website (coming soon) that will cover a range of concepts. The ultimate aim of course is to get people investing sustainably!In the news this week we focus on “Sleepy” Joe Biden’s fantastic progress towards his green recovery plan. We also discuss the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) regarding renewable energy in 2020. Dylan also gives us the low down on Seaspiracy, the shocking Netflix documentary slamming the global fishing industry. Tune in to our latest episode now on all major podcast platforms or stream via the website here.

Episode 14 Part 2 - Insane In The Methane

Episode Fourteen Part 2 of the podcast focuses again on the sustainable future of food. In part 1 we discussed how our food systems are responsible for one third of human caused emissions. The negative impact that our well established food system has on the environment is massive. It’s often overlooked when compared to the sexy areas of electrification of the transport and energy systems.In part 2 we discuss the potential solutions that can align our food systems with a sustainable future. Data analytics, alternative proteins, precision agriculture, bio-fertilisers and basic human behaviour can help us move forward towards a sustainable future of food.We discuss some of the companies that are using these technologies and processes in profitable ways. Diversification is also possible using ETF’s and trusts that we have addressed in previous episodes.In the news this week we talk through VW’s power day and the first “green” bond to be offered in Africa. Also a report into removing high carbon sponsorship deals from sport.Tune in now via apple, spotify and more. Alternatively, listen directly via the website here.

Episode 14 Part 1 - Insane In The Methane

Episode Fourteen Part 1 of the podcast focuses on the sustainable future of food. Our food systems are responsible for one third of human caused emissions. Before reaching our plates, our food is produced, stored, processed, packaged, transported, prepared, and served. At every stage, food provisioning releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.Farming in particular releases significant amounts of methane and nitrous oxide, two powerful greenhouse gases.In part 1 we discuss the numbers behind our current food system emissions and the shocking amount of wastage. Also the solutions currently being developed to address these issues. With the world population growing ever larger this is an immediate and crucial part of the fight against climate change.In the news this week we discuss the uncomfortable report from Morningstar that there are more fund managers named Dave in the U.K. than women, as well some encouraging signs from India in terms of their climate ambitions.In Part 2, dropping next week, we discuss the exciting ways investors can get involved in the sustainable future of food.Tune in now via apple, spotify and more. Alternatively, listen directly via the website here.

Episode 13 - Platform Focus: Sugi.Earth

Episode thirteen of the podcast focuses on the “green” investment platform Sugi. (sugi.earth)CEO and founder Josh Gregory joins us to speak about the platform and their mission to help investors analyse their portfolio’s carbon credentials. Utilising open finance technology, the Sugi app ‘plugs’ into existing pension platforms and provides a convenient and consolidated assessment of the carbon impact of investor’s underlying investments. Josh also gives us the low down on their successful (and still open) crowdfunding round on crowdcube (more details can be found here).This weeks news covers how James Bond could be driving a British built electric car in the near future and a celebration of women for International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.Tune in to our latest episode to find out more.