Two pints of lager and a spreadsheet

Every entrepreneur, business owner and businessperson has a back story. Join us as we chat with inspiring individuals and successful business owners who tell us theirs. We uncover the events that got them to where they are today - the triumphs, and of course, the bumps along the way. We’re a passionate bunch of cloud accountants from the North East, Co-founders of Blu Sky, Dave and Jon, have been through the business growth journey themselves. From their converted pub of an office, they put the world to rights over a virtual pint (or non-alcoholic beverage of choice!)

Two pints of lager and a spreadsheet is a business podcast hosted by Blu Sky, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Blu Sky hosts Two pints of lager and a spreadsheet, a business show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 70 Why AI Can't Scale Without Us with Paul Wealls

  Apr 1, 202656 minS2

  <p>In the final episode of Two Pints of Lager and a Spreadsheet, Jon and Steve are joined by Paul Wealls, Principal Consultant Sports at Lenovo, Visiting Researcher at Newcastle University Business School, published author, and AI thought leader.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation explores a different side of AI.</p><p><br></p><p>While much of the noise around AI focuses on automation and job replacement, Paul shares why the real opportunity lies in combining technology with human judgement, creativity, and experience.</p><p><br></p><p>From early adoption and global tech innovation to today’s...

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  Ep. 69 Myth Busting The World of Insolvency with Iain Nairn

  Mar 4, 202650 minS2

  <p>When people hear the word insolvency, it often brings fear, anxiety, and a sense of failure. But in many cases, it’s actually where clarity starts.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Two Pints of Lager and a Spreadsheet, Steve and Jon are joined by insolvency practitioner Iain Nairn to bust the myths around insolvency, explain the difference between administration and liquidation, and share what business owners can do when cash is tight and pressure is rising.</p><p><br /></p><p>You’ll hear why early conversations create more options, what personal liability risks directors shou...

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  Ep. 68 Naomi Allen Seales, Jamie Hardesty & James Katirai on Growth Mindset

  Feb 2, 202647 minS2

  <p>🎙️ Two Pints of Lager and a Spreadsheet</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Steve and Jon are joined by three people working right at the centre of the North East’s startup, funding, and investment ecosystem:</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Jamie Hardesty – Director of Ecosystem Development, Sunderland Software City</p><p>💷 Naomi Allen Seales – Investment Manager, Northstar Ventures</p><p>📈 James Katirai – Head of Investments, NEL Fund Managers</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they share practical, no-nonsense advice for founders, spinouts, and anyone thinking about what comes next in their business or career journey.</p><p><br></p><p>The conve...

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  Ep. 67 Paul Blake & Sam Blake on 29 seasons of running the UK's most successful basketball club

  Dec 3, 202555 minS2

  <p>🎙️ Two Pints of Lager and a Spreadsheet</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Jon and Steve sit down with two leaders at the heart of North East sport and community:</p><p><br></p><p>🏀 Paul Blake – Managing Director, Newcastle Eagles</p><p>💛 Sam Blake – CEO, Eagles Community Foundation</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they talk openly about resilience, leadership, and what it means to build an organisation that can thrive long after you step back. From learning to let go of micromanagement to empowering the next tier of leaders, this is an honest look at legacy building...

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  Two pints of lager and a spreadsheet

  2025 Budget Special with Josh and Steve

  Nov 27, 202513 minS0

  <p>Budget Breakdown – What Rachel Reeves’ Tax Changes Mean for You</p><p><br /></p><p>In this Budget special, Josh and Steve unpack the key announcements affecting business owners, employees, landlords, and savers across the UK.</p><p><br /></p><p>They cover:</p><p><br /></p><p>• Dividend tax increases from April 2026</p><p>• Savings and rental income tax rises from April 2027</p><p>• A new annual tax on properties over £2M starting 2028</p><p>• Salary sacrifice changes for pension contributions above £2,000</p><p>• Cash ISA allowance cut from £20,000 to £12,000</p><p>• Frozen tax thresholds until 2031</p><p>• National Minimum Wage...

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