Nightclub Promoter: Simon Dent

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • Simon Dent is a legendary club promoter that has worked in some of London's prestigious venues, from ChinaWhite to Kensington Roof Gardens. He's also worked with the world's biggest brands and celebrities, we talk through people he's worked with from footballers, gangsters, actors and even royalty.
    This is the Eventful Life of Mr Simon Dent
    The Eventful Lives Podcast 👉 www.PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall
    Chapters:
    02:00 - Early Life & Resilience
    06:00 - NIGHTCLUBS
    09:00 - ChinaWhite
    14:00 - Doormen
    18:00 - Club Promoting
    22:00 - Footballers & Party Animals
    30:00 - Sports & TV
    35:00 - £15 Million
    42:00 - Madrid Final
    47:00 - World Cups
    50:00 - Japan Typhoon
    53:00 - Vinnie Jones
    59:00 - 6 Marathons in 6 Days
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    📸 Instagram: / dodge.woodall
    🎵 TikTok: / dodgewoodall
    📱 Twitter: / dodgewoodall
    📲 Facebook: / dodgerwoodall
    You can also listen & download full Podcasts at the link below
    www.PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall

Комментарии • 117

  • @DodgeWoodall
    @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад +7

    There are 100+ more episodes on Spotify & Apple, that aren’t on RUclips
    PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall

    • @chrisparker9848
      @chrisparker9848 2 месяца назад +3

      Didn’t know that will check um out mate thanx 👍

    • @seanknowles9985
      @seanknowles9985 2 месяца назад

      See you at Novikov soon @dodge ;)

  • @paulfish5074
    @paulfish5074 2 месяца назад +6

    Not blowing smoke up your a*** here Dodge, but 2 seriously respectable, articulate, patent and very clever individuals. Having a chat is just great and privileged viewing.
    Loved it.

  • @maxplanck9055
    @maxplanck9055 2 месяца назад +38

    Every boarding school and child care centre talked about in Britain has testimony of violent bullying and child sex abuse, every school every orphanage every state social services child care scheme had predatory child sex abuse , not just this podcast it’s all the podcast channels,it’s shocking how bad the entire education and child care system is, 100’s and 100’s of victims, a tragedy. So many interviews have the same story. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

    • @OldQueer
      @OldQueer 2 месяца назад

      Probably why so many of those elite types are nonces and creeps. They go through it themselves as kids and they continue the cycle themselves once they get a crumb of power.

    • @harryblox760
      @harryblox760 2 месяца назад +2

      And it still continues. The number of teachers, carers, etc that get caught with images or commit acts and so on in today's world is insane. We have systems in place to protect children, and they still get through. What makes my piss boil is the sentences these judges give out. We all know why they're so low and we've known for years, but things like Epsteins' little booky wooky almost prove that they're setting the bar low, just in case.

    • @maxplanck9055
      @maxplanck9055 2 месяца назад +4

      @@vincentberkhout3713 until we get better at childcare we are futureless, a secure future involves happy children not abused children, better law and order for justice or it’s more of the same sadly ✌️❤️🇬🇧

    • @chappy2121
      @chappy2121 29 дней назад

      Unfortunately, there is no incentive to sort it out. All them victims, all the therapy, etc etc. It's all money in somebody's pocket

    • @fionalowe1907
      @fionalowe1907 27 дней назад

      @@vincentberkhout3713look

  • @SeanB84-ws9tg
    @SeanB84-ws9tg 2 месяца назад +21

    Really like him. I love how Dodge is actively listening. Not many do. Loving the channel growth well done

    • @Monty-xs7hp
      @Monty-xs7hp 2 месяца назад +6

      Agreed much better than Mr English, who waffles and makes it all about himself

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад +2

      Nice one Sean ⭐️

  • @simonfoxhall8604
    @simonfoxhall8604 2 месяца назад +3

    When me and my mates were in LA, Vinnie invited us on for a beer when he heard our accents! Top man 💜

  • @nickpowell1440
    @nickpowell1440 2 месяца назад +1

    Great pod Dodge! Always delivering keeping interesting guests on tap 👊

  • @richardhearns2963
    @richardhearns2963 2 месяца назад

    great pod its makes me wanna just go and find fun in my work! keep it the top work dodge

  • @angelaknebel4156
    @angelaknebel4156 2 месяца назад

    Hiya Dodge, am loving hearing you guys chat about the clubs, top quality interview as always!!! 💜

  • @martyn9795
    @martyn9795 2 месяца назад +5

    Dodge. I can’t say how bloody interesting your podcast’s are. Another brilliant interview. Thank you

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад

      Much appreciated Martyn ⭐️

  • @carlgregory5219
    @carlgregory5219 2 месяца назад +3

    Fascinating. Thanks fellas 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @stirlin14
    @stirlin14 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant podcast as always Dodge. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

  • @manhattanmurphy8978
    @manhattanmurphy8978 2 месяца назад

    What a great interview. Really insightful and inspiring. Good lads.

  • @christophertate1177
    @christophertate1177 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely fascinating conversation. Another wonderful podcast Dodge.

  • @nealh2555
    @nealh2555 2 месяца назад

    A great listen that was, Thank you gents

  • @leeglover3601
    @leeglover3601 Месяц назад

    Quality interview that and what a top guy Simon is …. What a great life he’s led .!

  • @TheDavies10
    @TheDavies10 2 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant,
    The bit about running and how it makes you feel was bang on, I’ve been trying to explain to people that feeling of “floating” now I don’t feel so silly 👍🏻

  • @chrisparker9848
    @chrisparker9848 2 месяца назад +1

    This is going to be a good one as usual 💯%

  • @Deano_Longley
    @Deano_Longley 2 месяца назад +3

    What a treat Wednesday dinnertime,get in there cheers dodge

  • @pauld3638
    @pauld3638 2 месяца назад

    Great again Dodge, a great interview a really interesting life some sad a lot good..

  • @davidwasher3292
    @davidwasher3292 2 месяца назад

    Yes Dodge, you have some really interesting guests on. Thank you

  • @GWR121
    @GWR121 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for your podcasts. They're very inspiring!

  • @elliotthyde5623
    @elliotthyde5623 2 месяца назад

    Great podcast. I worked in club management myself around late 1990’s 2000’s. Great times. Not doing anything like it now but boy great memories

  • @stephennaylor1973
    @stephennaylor1973 Месяц назад

    Another top podcast ❤ keep them coming doge ❤

  • @Joe-ng7dz
    @Joe-ng7dz 2 месяца назад

    Hi dodge always watch your podcasts as they are great mate, I’m 45 and did all my nightlife at the same time as you 2 and everything You was both saying laughing about etc.. was making me laugh as brought back memories of the time me and my mates had round Nottingham!! Take care mate and good luck with the podcasts as you deserve it 👍🏻

  • @Coxysthoughts
    @Coxysthoughts 2 месяца назад

    Awesome podcast again Dodge. What a great guy.

  • @andrewmegginson5553
    @andrewmegginson5553 2 месяца назад

    Great listen this one. Just listened to you with James Sinclair Dodge. Brilliant to hear about your life and businesses. The Bournemouth 7’s sounds cracking, did a lot of work in Bournemouth myself for the Local Authority and in Schools. Great place, stayed at the old Chine Hotel near Boscombe pier. Would love to see a pod about the festival. Cheers mate, Andy.

  • @highburyhoops6074
    @highburyhoops6074 Месяц назад

    What a bloody lovely fella. He come across very well. Interesting chat - love you style of interviewing 👍🏻

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  Месяц назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Thejoker-mx2hq
    @Thejoker-mx2hq 2 месяца назад

    Great podcast!! Well done dodge

  • @tonydougherty6222
    @tonydougherty6222 2 месяца назад +5

    Could easily listen to this pod for another 10hrs straight, he's got so much more to give round 2 someday?!?!

  • @jgryme6306
    @jgryme6306 2 месяца назад

    New to the channel Dodge, these are great stories, as an East London boy from the 80's ive heard alot of these stories Cor ..i used to go to the Rex when i was clearly too young to get in 😅. After that bouncers shooting at a beenie man concert, it went downhill, especially when a few "patrons" were smoking bones in the club. Good memories though.

  • @martinorchard3505
    @martinorchard3505 2 месяца назад

    What a lovely man, good interview Dodge

  • @Monty-xs7hp
    @Monty-xs7hp 2 месяца назад

    Another great podcast Dodge 👏

  • @Sinthirteen
    @Sinthirteen 2 месяца назад

    Another great listen, fast became my favourite podcaster Dodge. Vinnie would be a fun one.

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад

      Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kevindoodle2891
    @kevindoodle2891 2 месяца назад +4

    Wow ! I didn’t mean to watch it all now I was saving it for the train tomorrow. What 2 great men, what a great conversation, great stories! this needs a part 2 thanks guys, thanks Dodge !

    • @nathanfulcher538
      @nathanfulcher538 2 месяца назад

      For the comute yeah? lol I get all the house work done listening to these podcasts, makes it all bearable. Thanks Dodge!

  • @andrewc3509
    @andrewc3509 2 месяца назад

    I stumbled across Dodge & this podcast about a year ago.
    Being a Dad of 2 boys, every week I fold & put away the families clothes on the weekend. (Real hardcore lol) but this podcast makes the weekly task super fun!
    Its my secret winning formula for ANY domestic tasks around the house!
    Brilliant work Dodge 👏
    Love this channel

  • @stevejolly4137
    @stevejolly4137 2 месяца назад

    Followed your podcasts from day one always superb, Did you ever come across a little club in gravesend called the slammer? Keep up the good work big love and respect from Kent

  • @JohnnJOHNWILLIAMS
    @JohnnJOHNWILLIAMS 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic again dodge

  • @benfidge
    @benfidge 2 месяца назад

    I did that same route along Crib Goch a few years ago and he’s not lying, it’s scary! One slip and you’re gone!

  • @dazzledarren1271
    @dazzledarren1271 2 месяца назад

    Hi Dodge. I knew James from the Boxing. He was exactly as you said, a really lovely man. The nightclub was called Chateau.

  • @UKSTAGROSCO
    @UKSTAGROSCO 2 месяца назад

    Wow what an interesting guy and dodge is the best interviewer on here by a mile

  • @user-up4qh3cf5j
    @user-up4qh3cf5j 2 месяца назад

    Love the dark horses stuff Dodge this fella is a very clever guy 👍

  • @JB-ou4we
    @JB-ou4we 2 месяца назад

    7s festival was absolutely quality dodge! 🎪

  • @jerrytong2209
    @jerrytong2209 2 месяца назад

    brilliant interview..worked in clubs for yrs how long did purple run for?my neighbour played for chelsea back in the 80s need to ask him about it

  • @MattH-zh3nm
    @MattH-zh3nm 2 месяца назад +2

    I don't think Dodge could do a bad interview if i’m honest

  • @GarethSewell
    @GarethSewell Месяц назад

    I used to go to primary school with Mark Cueto, who scored what might have been the winning try against South Africa in the world cup final- if it had not got disallowed!

  • @thesteveo1975
    @thesteveo1975 Месяц назад

    Great memories. I did CP & security work for celebs throughout UK. I remember the times of China whites, brilliant times. Kids today have no idea!

  • @stevenfinch9026
    @stevenfinch9026 2 месяца назад +2

    Great thar thanks u

  • @seanknowles9985
    @seanknowles9985 2 месяца назад +3

    Haha good old Newlands, wild, can't believe it, for those who know Balfour house ;)

    • @TheSkunkfiend
      @TheSkunkfiend 2 месяца назад +2

      It's all new houses now few hundred. Balfor was for the small pre prep kids wasn't it?

    • @seanknowles9985
      @seanknowles9985 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TheSkunkfiend Roger that, did pre prep at Balfour full time and newlands manor till the end of GCSE and ended up promoting nights at Turnmills and DJing around the east end shortly after... The podcast resonated and stirred up some funky memories.

  • @billybattsshinebox8559
    @billybattsshinebox8559 2 месяца назад +2

    Dodge you're almost gonna pop them buttons off that shirt 👕

  • @benjamin-ri2do
    @benjamin-ri2do 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes it's Wednesday you never have bad guest's dodge

  • @OldQueer
    @OldQueer 2 месяца назад

    I always enjoy the characters, but it's nice seeing someone straight on here. Best podcast around.
    Seeing Dodge's style of listening has genuinely helped me in my life. Copied his style to an extent and just signed a contract paying 30k more than usual. Doubt I'd have got there without this influence.

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад +1

      In glad I could have helped and that’s just made my day 💰😊

  • @PotatoDeliveryMan
    @PotatoDeliveryMan 2 месяца назад +1

    i kept away from night clubs unless i went with my own firm.
    and i chilled more in just small gatherings.

  • @hopeenquiries3638
    @hopeenquiries3638 2 месяца назад

    I did community service with Vinny, it was Hemel at the furniture project, ask him

  • @PotatoDeliveryMan
    @PotatoDeliveryMan 2 месяца назад +1

    i dont go to night clubs
    i did once or twice in my uni days but its not my style
    i prefer low key gatherings.

  • @anthonymcnamee6297
    @anthonymcnamee6297 2 месяца назад

    Good inside chat

  • @PowerhousePearson
    @PowerhousePearson 2 месяца назад

    🙌🏻

  • @Popeye-ss7sx
    @Popeye-ss7sx 2 месяца назад +2

    Top guy he's the real deal

  • @user-up4qh3cf5j
    @user-up4qh3cf5j 2 месяца назад

    I’m 56 now dodge so been part of the club scene for over 35 years was part of the early acid house scene back in the 87/88/89 🩵👊
    Unfortunately the club scene died Dodge for once it became about celebrities and image back in our day it was all about the
    MUSIC 🎧 that was it Dodge simple
    Johnny from London ✌️🩵

  • @darrenmunro2880
    @darrenmunro2880 2 месяца назад

    Sure Dodge could tell a few good stories! 😇

  • @mattcurtis3019
    @mattcurtis3019 Месяц назад

    I Remember seeing Prince William in a Perfecto Stussy T-shirt, on TV and I got one with the tag on in in mint condition

  • @user-up4qh3cf5j
    @user-up4qh3cf5j 2 месяца назад

    I’m loving Lawrence charity how do I get involved Dodge I was one of those kids I love to help

  • @Bobbibouchersmumwasright
    @Bobbibouchersmumwasright 2 месяца назад

    Dodge did you used to work in KT4 by any chance? Around 2002ish?

  • @patrickavid1974
    @patrickavid1974 2 месяца назад

    This man strikes me as a chancery with a good talking voice

  • @Lathom7
    @Lathom7 2 месяца назад

    I know this will be a laugh

  • @panchh9228
    @panchh9228 2 месяца назад +1

    You should interview Edward davenport, did you ever come across him in your club days..

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад

      No not heard of him. Whats he do? 🕺🏻

    • @panchh9228
      @panchh9228 2 месяца назад

      @@DodgeWoodall started the gate crasher parties in the 80s .. involved with the elites before going down for fraud lol.. think vice did a documentary “ englands lord of fraud “ or something he’s still on the scene so bet he’s got some mad stories lol. Great episode btw mate

    • @panchh9228
      @panchh9228 2 месяца назад

      He started the gatecrasher balls in the 80s . Was heavily involved with the elites and parties in the west end. Vice did a documentary on him but would be mad stories I bet. Great episode btw

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад

      @@panchh9228Sounds great. You got a contact for him?👌🏼

  • @Bobbibouchersmumwasright
    @Bobbibouchersmumwasright Месяц назад

    Now I know where I knew you from .. Liquid Wandsworth.. how lively was Wandsworth once!! good days … Litten tree Theatre and UK as well as

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  Месяц назад +1

      Liquid Wandsworth 1999- 2003
      Good times 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @dahabo-jb3vl
    @dahabo-jb3vl 2 месяца назад

    10 rooms wednesday and pangea even auroa .. these were the days

  • @spamspam7265
    @spamspam7265 2 месяца назад

    What happend to Trap night club

  • @user-tw9mz5mv2m
    @user-tw9mz5mv2m 2 месяца назад

    Flyers,i had a bedroom full of flyers from 88,91,2,3maybe . Moved house and put theme into a big bag. Which is right next to me,would you be interested???

  • @stevozrepto5558
    @stevozrepto5558 2 месяца назад

    👍🏽☘️👍🏽☘️☘️👍🏽☘️😆

  • @user-up4qh3cf5j
    @user-up4qh3cf5j 2 месяца назад

    But this fella is amazing buissness man 👍

  • @pikey715
    @pikey715 2 месяца назад

    Denty 😂👍

  • @DanielKings10
    @DanielKings10 2 месяца назад

    From a top old school gangsta to boy George knock of in a week 😅

  • @dazzledarren1271
    @dazzledarren1271 2 месяца назад

    This man must know Peter Tong who came from Gravesend. If only people knew what Tong was really like!

    • @maipai4282
      @maipai4282 2 месяца назад

      What was he really like?

    • @dazzledarren1271
      @dazzledarren1271 2 месяца назад

      @@maipai4282
      A condescending arrogant lairy rude self opinionated pratt!
      He owes his career to three people:
      Froggy R. I. P
      Eddie Gordon
      Mr Young

  • @sammoore8445
    @sammoore8445 2 месяца назад +2

    Harry the spoit brats and Di never loved her

  • @BRADLEY856
    @BRADLEY856 2 месяца назад

    Dodge. You two blokes should consider doing something together.

  • @mattcurtis3019
    @mattcurtis3019 Месяц назад

    Dodge U every Heard see Oakenfold, U must ave?

  • @MichaelClarke75
    @MichaelClarke75 2 месяца назад

    1500 people a week in nightclubs…£10 each? What were these guys doing with £60k cash a month??!!!

  • @harryblox760
    @harryblox760 2 месяца назад

    The fact he built up all of those tight trusting relationships during the club days with sports personalities to any other reputable big name he had a black book that fitted perfectly into this industry. If Peloton needed an athlete to be on the advert, then he was the perfect guy to make that happen. Very few people have a "Black Book" anymore of relationships they've built up in each job they've worked in. It was more of a term than anything but back then, people did keep things in books.
    I suppose Epstein killed off the popularity of owning a black book. 😂

  • @londonman8688
    @londonman8688 Месяц назад

    punchbowl

  • @danielflannigan223
    @danielflannigan223 2 месяца назад

    Both nutters. I think being happy in an uncomfortable situation can be seen as quite psychotic... however depends on the situation I guess.
    (From a person who works in mental health )

  • @TheSkunkfiend
    @TheSkunkfiend 2 месяца назад

    I went to school there. Was odd full of weirdos. Here is a story. Was a bit cocky lad myself. First year first term. football lessons. Sweet done decent, didn't want to play for the team. Did many other sports. On way back to change. Changing rooms just by 6th for dossing room. Biggest bloke in school 6,2 + looked like Shadow of gladiator's all of a sudden grabs me by my collar both hands leans over headbutts me 4; times. Then let's me see stars and melt down the wall. Just as he turns and walks of so don't get caught says " I TEACH YOU TO BE HARD.". Hope he had to suffer. I did find scary stories online about that school. I never got any abuse of staff or pupils. Few fights, was bullying. Late 80's -mid 90's. MR WOODs was a Knut. Physics and shit cross country. Always making me empty my pockets in front of everyone. He got bit of karma, 😅

  • @user-up4qh3cf5j
    @user-up4qh3cf5j 2 месяца назад

    All this £10k for a table isn’t the proper club world dodge that’s what killed the industry I’m still going to clubs mate but it’s gone back underground more mate were it truly belongs badge 🩵✌️

  • @andrewmegginson5553
    @andrewmegginson5553 2 месяца назад

    Great listen this one. Just listened to you with James Sinclair Dodge. Brilliant to hear about your life and businesses. The Bournemouth 7’s sounds cracking, did a lot of work in Bournemouth myself for the Local Authority and in Schools. Great place, stayed at the old Chine Hotel near Boscombe pier. Would love to see a pod about the festival. Cheers mate, Andy.

    • @DodgeWoodall
      @DodgeWoodall  2 месяца назад

      Good man Andy 👍🏼👍🏼