🎙️ Captive Conversations – Your backstage pass to the world of hospitality and tech innovation! 🚀 Join host Adam Forman as he connects with industry leaders, uncovering the stories behind the brands, the tech transforming customer experiences, and the trends shaping the future. From unlocking revenue 💰 to enhancing guest journeys 🏨, each episode is packed with insights, laughter, and actionable advice. Whether you're a hospitality pro or just curious about the industry, this is the podcast you can't miss! 🌟 #HospitalityTech #CaptiveConversations
Captive Conversations
Claim This Podcastby CaptiveWiFI.com
5.0(4 reviews)
111 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇬🇧
69
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality80
Social0
YouTube85
Engagement60
Podcast Overview
🎙️ Captive Conversations – Your backstage pass to the world of hospitality and tech innovation! 🚀 Join host Adam Forman as he connects with industry leaders, uncovering the stories behind the brands, the tech transforming customer experiences, and the trends shaping the future. From unlocking revenue 💰 to enhancing guest journeys 🏨, each episode is packed with insights, laughter, and actionable advice. Whether you're a hospitality pro or just curious about the industry, this is the podcast you can't miss! 🌟 #HospitalityTech #CaptiveConversations
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
5/8/2024
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
69
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality80
Social0
YouTube85
Engagement60
8
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
10
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 7 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Experience
75 episodes over 1.4 years
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Captive Conversations
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Will Fearnley-Whittingstall - Why Hospitality Cannot Afford To Become Faceless
<p>In Episode 97 of Captive Conversations, Adam speaks with Will, Director of Fanatic, about hospitality marketing, digital guest journeys and the growing influence of AI.</p><p>Will shares how his early career at McDonald’s and as a relief pub manager shaped his understanding of people, teams and service. The conversation then moves through publishing, agency life and financial services before exploring the work Fanatic does across branding, websites, CRM, performance and the wider digital ecosystem.</p><p>They discuss why hospitality technology must bring out the best of human skill, why websites are part of the guest experience, the importance of owning your data and why marketers should “not just send more, send right.” They also explore changing booking behaviour, rising walk-ins, cost pressures and the challenges facing lean hospitality marketing teams.</p><p>#CaptiveConversations #HospitalityMarketing #HospitalityTech #GuestExperience #ArtificialIntelligence</p>
July 3, 2026
Aaron Resch - What Operators Actually Need From Technology
<p>Opening a restaurant is one thing. Opening a restaurant with no hospitality experience, carrying every pressure yourself and then using that failure to shape a career in hospitality technology is something else entirely.</p><p>In this episode of Captive Conversations, Adam sits down with Aaron from ePosaibility and Hops for a deeply practical conversation about restaurant ownership, operational pressure, implementation, adoption and what hospitality businesses really need from technology. Aaron shares the story of launching a ramen restaurant after returning from Hong Kong, the lessons he learned from failure, his time at Boundary during COVID, and how that operator experience now shapes the way he thinks about Hops, ePossibility and supporting hospitality teams.</p><p>The conversation explores transferable hospitality skills, P&L understanding, guest experience, technology adoption, implementation, inventory management, financial control, customer support and why operators need more than shiny software. A grounded and honest conversation about learning through pressure, building better systems and understanding the operation before trying to fix it.</p><p>#Hospitality #HospitalityTech #RestaurantOperations #GuestExperience #RestaurantTechnology #CustomerData #RestaurantManagement #CaptiveWiFi #CaptiveConversations</p>
June 19, 2026
Max Shipman - The Hospitality Marketing Channel Nobody Measures
<p>Most hospitality operators think about packaging as something functional.</p><p>Max Shipman thinks about it differently.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Captive Conversations, Adam sits down with Max Shipman from Brand Your to explore how packaging has evolved from a simple operational necessity into a powerful part of the guest experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Max shares his journey through hospitality technology, delivery, Just Eat and McDonald’s before discussing how Brand Your is helping hospitality businesses rethink packaging, branding and customer engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores customer ownership, loyalty, direct ordering, founder-led content and why hospitality brands should view bags, cups and boxes as more than just packaging. Adam and Max discuss how memorable unboxing experiences, thoughtful design and simple branding can turn everyday touchpoints into marketing opportunities that guests remember and share.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, they explore the future of hospitality technology, AI, delivery, guest relationships and why the most successful brands focus on creating experiences rather than transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in guest experience, hospitality marketing, customer loyalty and building stronger customer relationships, learn more about Captive WiFi and how guest WiFi can become a powerful marketing, data and loyalty engine.</p><p><br></p><p>#Hospitality #GuestExperience #RestaurantMarketing #HospitalityTech #CustomerLoyalty #Branding #PackagingDesign #CustomerData #BrandYour #CaptiveConversations</p>
111 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Captive Conversations
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Captive Conversations?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.