Get Fired! - An Apprentice Podcast!

Episode 7 - Sweet Dreams Gentle Leech

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:08:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss the firings from Episodes 8 & 9 of Series 9 of The Apprentice!

Back from our mid-series break, we’ve got fair old bit to cover it seems whilst we’ve been away.

Covered: Jason – Worst Candidate Ever?! Does experience in your field work when you’re out of the field?! Funny Bones! PC Britain gone wrong! Super Mario Boxmeals! And just how do you sweat an Onion?! It’s all in this doubly good episode of GET FIRED!

Welcome to GET FIRED! It’s an Apprentice Podcast covering the 9^th Series of the UK Edition. Featuring two fanboys, Terry and Kenny, talking to each other down Skype with their ramblings and critiques of everyone’s favourite business show!

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-T

Episode 6 - Best Boardroom Ever

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:29:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss Episode 7 of Series 9 of The Apprentice!

Rants and rhapsodies (but mainly rhapsody) over this week’s Boardroom activites.

Also – Kenny gets used to Twitter! Jordan! Jordan vs. Neil! What Nick and Karen talk about off camera! The film history of Meet The Fockers! Harry Redknapp! It’s all in this lavely episode of GET FIRED!

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-T

Episode 5 - When Are The Real Candidates Coming In Please?

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss Episode 6 of Series 9 of The Apprentice, with a rather controversial sacking (IMO)!

Also – Relationship Statuses on Facebook! Kenny’s stunning lack of pop culture knowledge! Cloughie’s calmness against Alex’s attitude! Nick’s taste in props! Soccer AM! World War Z! It’s all in this lavely episode of GET FIRED!

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-T

Episode 4 - The Great Sexism Debate

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss the firings from Episodes 3 and 5 amongst other things of Series 9 of The Apprentice!

More importantly, me and Kenny go one-on-one in regards to the controversial Boardroom antics between Natalie and Zeeshan in what we dub ‘The Great Sexism Debate’!

Also - Maths! Jaz Negging Us! Ned Flanders! Boardroom Outtakes – The Movie! It’s all in your latest GET FIRED! Pod!

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-T

Episode 3 - Happy Kurt

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:10:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss Episode 4 of Series 9 of The Apprentice!

The Luisa/Jordan scandal, Michael Duberry, Comparing Cloughs Neil and Brian (but not Nigel), Milkshakes, Camwhores and Stuart Baggs’ new career are all discussed in this GET FIRED!

Apologies as well for the weird scheduling, we’ll back track to Episode 3 soon!

Welcome to GET FIRED! It's an Apprentice Podcast covering the 9th Series of the UK Edition. Featuring two boys, Terry and Kenny, speaking to each other down Skype, rambling and critiquing everyone's favourite "business" show!

Trust us, it's better than it sounds!

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-T

Three But Not Out

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:12:00 +0000

(Kenny's out of action this week due to internet problems, so enjoy a cheeky look at the girls so far after Week 3!)

Another week, another firing from Evolve. This time it was anonymous Sophie who walked the plank from Apprenticeland into the sea of crushed dreams and real life again.

Let’s be frank, Sophie’s firing has been coming from first episode. When she was dragged in for being nigh on anonymous and not selling very well, it was clear she was on Lord Sugar’s watch list. To be fair, the sheer ineptitude of Jaz in week one was far worse and she didn’t do anything bad but her constant repetition in the boardroom of “I don’t this, I don’t do that” made you wonder “Well what are you good for then? Get off!”

Similarly, Tim’s ineptitude could have been considered grounds to be fired but when Francesca was dull to the extent that basic maths are not her forte and cost the team money, it’s hard to ignore in the opening weeks when all you need is good old fashioned common sense.

There’s a core problem in the girls’ lineup – most of them are not good enough. Uzma just keeps passing on blame even when she can legit claim she’s not at fault for task failure. Surely admittance would be a step forward after showing ability – it has saved people in the boardroom before. They also gaggle round and talk all over each other like hens, trying to get their voices heard. Now, that’s not to say the boys haven’t done it but the girls do it constantly and it’s bloody annoying.

They’re also a bunch of yes women. Not once did they pipe up about Natalie in boardroom before the results were delivered this week. Of course, there is the fear that they’ll be on her bad side if they do lose but then they look worse off. As Kenny said, when the opening came as they were pretty much allowed to speak, they talked over one another again. With exactly the same thing. Poor and spineless.

There are some gems though can still shine. Natalie is proving to be a more than capable sales pro. She even outsold all of Endeavour in week 2. Her attitude could be her failing as hinted same week but Lord Sugar was quick to get her advice about the task in the boardroom. To me, if she keeps going the way she is, she should be fine to get to the interview stage at least.

Joking aside about her whoring herself out on tasks, Luisa is showing some skill. Perhaps a chance to shine would convince me she’s good enough. I’m still impressed by Leah. Not outstanding or anything but definitely has an unexpected quality we would not expect from her doctor’s background.

It’s been a godawful start from the girls in this series but there’s enough there to suggest all is not lost. They better get their act together soon enough otherwise it’ll be a slippery slide. Will it get to 4 or 5 out from Evolve and the girl’s side? It could still happen…

-T

Episode 2 - Don't Call Tim Nice, You Won't Like Him When He's Nice

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss Episode 2 of Series 9 of The Apprentice UK!

Rants, Nettle Brews, Swearing, Professionalism and Welsh Vampires are all covered this time! Listen and find out!

Trust us, it's better than it sounds!

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-T

Episode 1 - Don't Leave Zee Hangin'!

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:14:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss Episode 1 of Series 9 of The Apprentice UK!

Where do they go on London Apprentice Tours? What do we compare Einstein’s brains to? Listen and find out!

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-T

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Episode 0 - Getting To Know You

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:23:00 +0000

Me and Kenny sit down to discuss this year’s candidates on Series 9 of The Apprentice UK!

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-T

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"Getting To Know You"

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:23:00 +0000

Having spent the day analysing our 16 lovely candidates (not contestants), I can safely say it’s still akin to the usual Big Brother-esque famehungers that have haunted the Apprentice for the last couple of series. Some initial thoughts on our businessmen and women…

- Alex could naturally get away as ‘The Welsh One’ but he has the misfortune of coming across as a Thunderbird puppet with added eyebrows. I did give myself a chuckle when he said he was good looking… he’s not. Still, did enjoy the direct, no nonsense attitude. Could go far.

- There wasn't a great deal to pick up from Francesca, except for the only thing I can see her making hard and ruthless is the Taxi door when she gets voted off in, ooo 4 weeks.

- I could say ‘Posh tool’ and ‘Wet blanket’ for Jason but clearly I’m meant to think he’s a creepy pervert. Admitting to saying he seduces people to get what he wants is rather chilling. Akin to a chameleon, he will be a hate figure.

- Jaz claims that she is the “Brad Pitt of the Teacher Training Industry (when it comes to literacy)”. That’s a bit like me saying I’m the Scarlett Johansson of eating Bourbon biscuits, the Asda Value ones. She claims to be a comedian too but reminded me of the horrible bitch supervisor/boss you get in call centres.

- The only candidate to offer any good insight to their motivations of going on the show this season is Jordan – “I know how it feels to struggle to feed the kids as much as I know how it feels to fly in private jets”. Such a killer line. Likable in a school captain of the football team kind of way.

- As well as saying he’s like Steven Gerrard, Kurt must have the same sense as him. I know he thinks he’s going on a gameshow. Talking about dining in the nicest restaurants, going to best places and driving in Ferraris, the boy will have to make do with his runner up prize of his nicely trimmed beard.

- Now here’s the one I don’t get – lovely Leah is a sexpot undoubtedly, coming from Northern Ireland and “disarming with charm”, but what is she doing here? Did she get lost on the way to auditions to Take Me Out? Didn’t really display any business sense compared to other with no buzzwords.

- Similarly, Luisa didn’t exactly cover herself in glory by stating “I’m not one for corporate jargon, I just buy stuff.” Doesn’t exactly show off a business mind, nor is she professional looking with a pink skull neckerchief. I question her team building skills with her declaration of “If someone doesn’t like me, do one!” That’s nice, I hope she gets shafted off episode five after pissing off all her teammates.

- And the role of Arnold Rimmer in the remake of Red Dwarf goes to Myles. He says there’s talkers and there’s doers. Well he can do one after saying confidence is not an issue for him… rather sheepishly.

- Obsessive Natalie loves money so much, she repeats herself. She’s half greek and my life experience has taught me never to trust a greek so we’re off to a good start. In fact, she looks a little bit like Medusa. Also throws in the standard “give 200% no, 2, 3, 4, 500%” line. You can’t give that much, it’s simply impossible to go above physical and mental capabilities. Except with drugs.

- I think Neil is just a lonely man in need of a cuddle. Proudly declaring his leisure time is making sure he’s ready for work and he doesn’t go down the boozer with workmates, the man comes across as a complete sad act. You remember the Stephen King telly film with the director’s son who goes mental about not getting to a meeting on time because they slip into another dimension? This guy in 2 years. Keen on Cheat 2 Win ideology as well.

- I feel sorry for Morticia Adams lookalike Rebecca. Her BBC bio makes her out to be some kind of freak when she’s rather not hatable.

- I love when people on The Apprentice say they’re “young and successful”. Okay, how? Let’s see where you succeeded. It’s like when on Young Apprentice, a 16 year old makes out they’re the CEO of their own company. It’s not going to be Microsoft is it you fud. Anyway, Sophie comes across as a criminally interesting individual. She states “If I didn’t back myself, I’d be dead by now.”….. WHAT?! Explain now! Has she been gambling herself away in illegal Asian casinos that do people trading? Also, not endearing herself to the masses, she says that selling Sweet & Sour Chicken in her restaurant was tacky. Well surely that’s what people want from going into an Asian restaurant?

- Wouldn’t want to work in an office with Tim – he says calling him nice is like an insult. “Nice shirt Tim”, “Never speak to me again!” Also very physically animated. Looks like he’s about to burst out into a dance routine.

- Uzma hates animals but loves her business mind, which is a fair trade off I suppose. Comes across as bit morally bankrupt.

- Now for my favourite Zeeshaam. He is the Mr. T of The Apprentice! He’s achieved every thing he’s set out to do!!!... more or less. Likening himself to Lord Sugar’s equal, he promises to be great entertainment if he keeps this up!

Not a massively likable bunch to me. Jordan comes across as cocky but interesting with a bit of business nous. Leah is the pretty girl that’s walked onto the wrong show. Zeeshaam is the comic relief on a show that doesn’t really have that angle. Well least his “You’re Fired” episode should be entertaining. Overall, initial thoughts say it’s not a bumper crop of candidates this year. Here’s hoping they pick up when the show starts!

Intro

apprenticegetfired@gmail.com (Terry Lewis) — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:16:00 +0000

Hola!

Welcome to this wee ‘about us’ introduction to the Get Fired! Podcast, a Podcast where two lads critique the weird and wonderful slice of television called The Apprentice!

I’m Terry. I bloody love The Apprentice. I’ve dipped in and out of it once or twice but I keep coming back, mainly for the ridiculous fame hungry whoreness the show has devolved into.

I remember the first couple of series being an engaging look into what people would do to win a contract with Lord Sugar with reasonable business prospects. Looking at what we have here this year in Series 9, we have madcap fame hungry idiots who use buzzwords and think they know what they’re on about before failing spectacularly in a car crash of common sense usually on tasks.

But all the same, it’s still nice for some familiarity in this crazy world so bring on Lord Alan, Nick and Karen and all the various madcap tasks our various idiots will fail miserably at. Of course it’s all a show of our entertainment, no more no less.

Me and my fellow BFF Kenny will be going over the candidates week to week, how they’re getting on, their tasks etc., was the firing right? – All good stuff for your ears to listen to as we go through the series.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter @apprenticefired and me and Kenny are at @thatterrylewis and @Forestboyuk respectively if you want to bash our eyes with your views.

Of course you can email us too at apprenticegetfired@gmail.com to send us your views and fun stuff and the like.

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-T