CTS | Cut The Sh*t

In this episode of the Cut The Sh*t Podcast, Lewis Kross sits down with Doran Binder , known as The Bearded Water Sommelier , for an eye-opening conversation about hydration, discipline, and the hidden truths behind what we drink. Doran shares his journey from everyday life to becoming one of the UK’s most respected voices in natural spring water , explaining how minerals, purity, and balance affe...

In this episode of the Cut The Sh*t Podcast, Lewis Kross sits down with Jackson to have an open, honest conversation about what masculinity really means in today’s world. They dive deep into accountability , purpose , and the loss of rites of passage that once helped boys become men. The discussion touches on how shame and guilt often lie beneath anger , how disrespect shapes identity , and why th...

In this episode of the Cut The Sh*t Podcast, Lewis Kross sits down with Jake Swindells — Adventurer, Hunter, Fisherman and Digital Creator — to talk about the power of the great outdoors to change how we see life. They unpack the lessons learned through hunting, fishing, and adventure , and how connecting with nature builds mental resilience , purpose, and clarity. From outdoor education and conse...

In this deep-dive conversation, Adrian Rose , Mycologist, Master medicinal herbalist, bushcraft instructor and community educator, joins Lewis Kross to explore the remarkable world of mushrooms, wellness and our human connection to nature. From forest floors to lab benches, Adrian has spent years studying how fungi can transform the way we think about health, healing and consciousness. Together th...

In this wide-ranging and brutally honest conversation, Tom Pickup , a local councillor with Reform UK , joins Lewis Kross to cut through the noise of modern politics and talk about what’s really going on at the ground level. From media manipulation to local government inefficiency, immigration, digital ID, and the housing crisis — nothing is off the table. Tom opens up about the frustrations of tr...

In this powerful conversation, Lewis Kross sits down with Kathleen Hartley , a life coach and mentor dedicated to helping people rediscover their purpose, align with their true selves, and live with gratitude and intention. Kathleen shares her insights into how life coaching can guide us through times of transition and uncertainty, offering tools to reconnect with inner wisdom, intuition, and posi...

In this raw and deeply human episode, we sit down with Carl Jones , an ultra-marathon runner, endurance athlete and mental health advocate, to explore what really drives someone to push their body and mind beyond breaking point. Carl’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and absolute determination. After suffering a traumatic brain injury , Carl fell into the darkest period of his life and att...