Episodes

  • Callum Gawne: The Victory You Saw, and the Battle You Didn’t

    Callum Gawne: The Victory You Saw, and the Battle You Didn’t
    Jul 1 2026
    Callum Gawne has just won the Isle of Man Parish Walk — but this conversation goes far beyond the finish line. In this episode, Callum opens up about the journey behind the result: starting as someone who was shy, not naturally part of sports clubs, and entering the Parish Walk as a personal challenge after a difficult period in his family life. What followed was a rapid rise in racewalking, a sub-17-hour breakthrough, injury battles, and eventually a win that looked effortless from the outside — but was anything but. Callum speaks honestly about mental health, anxiety, identity, injury, and the fear of losing the thing that had become such a huge part of his life. He reflects on the danger of bottling things up, the importance of finding the right person to talk to, and how sport can give purpose — but can also make you question who you are when it is taken away. This is a powerful conversation about performance, resilience, vulnerability and purpose. It is a reminder that even the strongest athletes can struggle behind the scenes, and that sometimes the biggest victory is not the one people see at the finish line.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Darryl Hill | From Professional Snooker to the TT, Darryl Hill’s Incredible Story

    Darryl Hill | From Professional Snooker to the TT, Darryl Hill’s Incredible Story
    Jun 29 2026
    The Isle of Man has produced incredible sporting talent, but few people have lived as many different lives as Darryl Hill. From becoming one of the world's best young snooker players and competing on the professional circuit, to taking on some of the biggest responsibilities in motorcycle racing as a TT Deputy Sector Marshal and Clerk of the Course, Darryl's story is one of resilience, reinvention and passion. In this conversation we explore the highs of professional sport, the pressure of competing at the highest level, coping with illness, rebuilding life after snooker, and why motorsport has become such an important part of his journey. We also discover another side of Darryl that many people won't know, his role managing the Mann Cat Sanctuary, proving that behind elite performance is someone driven by service, commitment and community. Whether you're interested in sport, leadership, resilience or simply hearing an incredible life story, this is an episode full of honesty, humour and lessons that reach far beyond the snooker table or the race circuit.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Graeme Banfield | The Trauma I Carried For 37 Years

    Graeme Banfield | The Trauma I Carried For 37 Years
    Jun 23 2026
    When Graeme Banfield was 13 years old, he travelled to Hillsborough to watch Liverpool play Nottingham Forest in the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. What should have been one of the greatest days of his young life became a day that would shape everything. In this powerful and emotional conversation, Graeme shares his story of surviving the Hillsborough disaster, the unknown man who may have saved his life, the trauma he carried in silence for decades, and the journey that eventually led him to write his book, The Boy Over The Wall. This is more than a story about football. It is a story about survival, grief, mental health, resilience, guilt, healing and the importance of asking for help. Graeme speaks openly about the long-term impact Hillsborough had on his life, the therapy that helped him connect the dots, and why writing became the tool that finally allowed him to process what happened. A moving conversation about tragedy, hope and finding a way forward. Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/0cxi4ZMx
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    50 mins
  • Tim Kennaugh | The Hidden Truth Behind Modern Cycling Performance

    Tim Kennaugh | The Hidden Truth Behind Modern Cycling Performance
    Jun 13 2026
    In this episode, Martin speaks with Tim Kennaugh, former rider, cycling performance coach and founder of Tim Kennaugh Coaching, about the reality behind modern cycling performance. Tim shares his journey from growing up on the Isle of Man, entering the British Cycling pathway, dealing with illness and stepping away from racing, before finding his route into performance through Rapha Condor, EF and Bahrain Victorious. The conversation goes behind the scenes of elite cycling, covering coaching, data, nutrition, team structures, rider management, process versus results, and why modern cycling has become faster than ever. Tim also explains how the same lessons apply to serious amateurs and everyday riders, from recovery and fuelling to avoiding the trap of chasing the “1%” while missing the basics. A must-listen for cyclists, coaches, endurance athletes and anyone interested in what really drives performance.
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    56 mins
  • Chris Sheldrick what3words | Ed Prow TEKEX | The Founder Who Changed How Humans Describe Location

    Chris Sheldrick what3words | Ed Prow TEKEX | The Founder Who Changed How Humans Describe Location
    Jun 1 2026
    This week, we sit down with Ed Prow, founder of Potting Shed and TEKEX, and Chris Sheldrick, co-founder of what3words, to explore what it really takes to turn an idea into a globally recognised business. Chris shares the remarkable story behind what3words, from a career-ending injury as a classical pianist to building a platform now used by emergency services, global brands, logistics companies and millions of people worldwide. He opens up about the challenges of changing human behaviour, raising capital, building a team and staying committed when many people believed the idea was simply too crazy to work. Ed discusses the power of branding, innovation ecosystems and why smaller jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey have enormous untapped potential for entrepreneurship. Together, they explore creativity, risk-taking, AI, founder mindset, failure, resilience and the importance of executing ideas rather than simply talking about them. This is a conversation about ambition, innovation and the courage to pursue ideas that others don’t yet understand
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    45 mins
  • Jorge Wylde | “Why Your Diet Keeps Failing”

    Jorge Wylde | “Why Your Diet Keeps Failing”
    May 23 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Jorge Wylde, founder of JW Coaching, to talk about fitness, fat loss, bodybuilding, mindset, business and the reality behind lasting transformation. Jorge opens up about his own journey from golf and football, to gaining weight, trying extreme diets, losing six stone, putting it back on, and eventually discovering the structure, discipline and knowledge that changed everything. What makes this conversation powerful is that Jorge does not sell quick fixes. He talks honestly about why diets fail, why people regain weight, why lifestyle matters more than the hour in the gym, and why building a proper structure is the only way to make change last. We also explore bodybuilding, control, pressure, confidence, presence, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to leave a secure job and build something of your own. This is a conversation about far more than training it is about identity, discipline, self-awareness and learning how to take ownership of your life. If you have ever struggled with weight loss, motivation, confidence, consistency, or knowing where to start, this episode will give you practical lessons and a different way to think about fitness and personal change
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Nikki Arthur & Orran Smith | What happens when you run for 52 hours

    Nikki Arthur & Orran Smith | What happens when you run for 52 hours
    May 17 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Arthur and Orran Smith. Nikki is one of the Isle of Man’s leading ultra and fell runners, to explore how a former boxer and Muay Thai fighter found her way into some of the toughest endurance events in the UK and Europe. Nikki’s story is not just about running long distances it’s about identity, resilience, pressure, community, and discovering what you are capable of when the body starts to break down. From the disappointment of missing Commonwealth Games selection in boxing, to finding freedom in ultra running, Nikki talks openly about the highs and lows of pushing beyond normal limits. We discuss the brutal reality of races like the Spine Challenger North, Ultra Trail Snowdonia, the full Spine Race, and the unique psychology of the Backyard Ultra, where runners complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one person remains. This conversation goes deep into the mental side of endurance: sleep deprivation, hallucinations, pain, problem-solving, race planning, community, and why ultra running often becomes less about beating others and more about finding out where your own ceiling really is. A powerful episode on grit, identity, and what happens when you keep moving forward.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Andy Jones | Leadership is your biggest lever

    Andy Jones | Leadership is your biggest lever
    May 11 2026
    Most businesses think they have a performance problem. Andy Jones believes they actually have a leadership and culture problem. In this episode, Andy founder of PeopleBrand breaks down why so many organisations hit an invisible ceiling as they grow, and why communication, trust, and leadership standards quietly become the biggest barriers to performance. Drawing from his journey through sport, business and real-world leadership challenges, Andy explains how high-performing teams aren’t built through pressure or targets but through clear expectations, accountability, and mindset. From lessons in rugby and cycling to insights from working with CEOs and sitting on employment tribunals, this conversation dives deep into: Why most leadership development fails How culture actually shows up day-to-day The role of mindset in performance And what separates good teams from truly great ones If you lead people, build teams, or want to perform at a higher level this episode will change how you think about leadership
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    49 mins