People Like Us

Is America really as crazy as it looks? And why were football shirt sponsors so much better back in the day? Dan and Ron are back for Episode 168 of People Like Us, and this week the conversation goes absolutely everywhere! 🇺🇸😂 Things kick off with a nostalgic look at iconic football kit sponsors, including Manchester United's Sharp shirts and the legendary Newcastle Brown Ale sponsorship. Bu...

🏁  What does it take to go from working on a championship-winning BTCC car to helping a team win the Dakar Rally? Adam Jarps has done both, and his journey into professional motorsport is quite a story. In Episode 167 of People Like Us, Dan and Ron welcome Adam Jarps, a former junior cycling champion from Newton Aycliffe who went from a Jaguar Land Rover apprenticeship to working on Jake Hill&#39...

What started as a conversation over coffee became Meet & Marrow, a popular whole food café in Darlington. But how did Nicola Patterson and Axel Tucker turn a spontaneous idea into a successful local business? In Episode 166 of People Like Us, Dan and Ron sit down with Nicola and Axel to uncover the full story behind Meet & Marrow, from their original idea for a burger van to opening their...

What should happen to Manchester City following the 115 charges case? Dan and Ron disagree over whether the consequences being discussed are too severe or don't go far enough. Before football takes over the episode, Dan and Ron ask why people are so fascinated by old things. From record players and vintage clothing to iPod Shuffles and Walkmans, why do people still love technology and styles f...

Could you actually live in Australia when the wildlife alone sounds like something from a nightmare? And should we be taking the potential dangers of artificial intelligence more seriously? Dan and Ron start by discussing podcast host stereotypes before Dan talks about reconnecting with a friend visiting from Australia. Having completely changed his lifestyle and become sober, Dan explains why see...

How much can losing 8 stone change your life? And can an Arsenal fan convince Ron that Arsenal aren’t as frustrating to watch as he thinks? Steven Irani joins Dan and Kieran for the first time to discuss his experience with weight loss jabs after starting them in December 2025. Steven explains how his experience has been, the impact losing 8 stone has had on his life and why he feels much happier...

How does working the door of a nightclub lead to modelling, acting and eventually television? Les Langley joins Dan and Ron to tell the story of a career filled with unexpected opportunities and being in the right place at the right time. Les takes us back to his early career in hospitality across the North East before explaining how a chance encounter with a photographer while working at a nightc...

Do energy drinks actually make you feel more awake? What are the greatest biscuits and cereals of all time? And which soft drink deserves to be crowned the sh***est ? Dan and Ron kick things off with energy drinks and caffeine, including why Ron drinks Celsius and whether different energy drinks actually have any noticeable effect. Then the food debates begin. They reveal their top three biscuits,...

What is the sh***est accent in the world? Dan & Ron are back and The Sh***est Game returns for its second episode, with accents being pulled out as this week's category. Before the game, Ron tells us about his weekend at York Ebor Festival, which gets Dan questioning something he’s never understood: why pay to attend live sporting events when the view is usually better from your sofa? Thin...

What’s the sh**test country in the world? And which UK supermarket deserves the same title? Dan & Ron return for Episode 159 and introduce a brand new recurring People Like Us game: The Sh**test Categories. The concept is simple. Choose the worst possible answer from a category, hand the choices over to ChatGPT and let it score each one from 1 to 10. Lowest score wins. This week, countries and...

Two years later, Lanchana Green is back with a completely different story to tell. Lanchana returns to People Like Us for Episode 158 to take us behind the scenes of Queen Of Combat UK , the history making women’s only MMA combat sports event held in Darlington by her own Mean Green Promotions. From finding the fighters and building a 10 bout card to dealing with an unexpected power cut on the nig...

Disney Drago. WBF Heavyweight Boxing. Arrested on suspicion of terrorism. The full story. Professional heavyweight boxer Steven Robinson returns to People Like Us for Episode 157 with one of the most extraordinary stories we have ever had on the podcast. Steven begins by reflecting on winning the WBF International Heavyweight Title in Germany and how that victory could open the door to a future WB...

2026 World Cup. Matcha. Andrew Tate. Keir Starmer. Barack Obama. Dan and Ron return for Episode 156 with another conversation covering football, politics, viral trends and everyday life. After finally tasting Matcha for the first time, we discuss whether Lucozade really cures illness, weird foods from around the world and why some people seem obsessed with eating the spiciest food possible. We the...

England at the World Cup, weight loss injections and the hidden cost of convenience. Episode 155 brings Dan and Ron back together to recap the 2026 World Cup, discuss England’s latest result and look at the players who could be saying goodbye to the tournament for the final time. Dan shares an honest update on his experience with Retatrutide, while Ron reveals why he deleted every food delivery ap...

Miss Great Britain. Hypermobility. Audiology. Charity work. Nicole Hanson, Miss Durham 2026, joins People Like Us to share her journey into the Miss Great Britain pageant and how she’s using her platform to make a difference. Nicole opens up about living with Hypermobility, her work supporting charities, her experience as an Assistant Audiologist and her passion for the North East car community th...

Nose baths. Smelling salts. UK politics. Weight loss. Dan & Ron return for Episode 153 with another conversation covering everything from bizarre personal stories to the latest talking points. From Ron’s chaotic trip to the barbers and Dan’s nose bath experiment to UK politics, Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis and Retatrutide weight loss injections, there’s plenty to unpack in this episode....

Boxing. The British Army. Afghanistan. NE Boxing. Dylan Robinson, founder of NE Boxing, joins People Like Us to share the story behind one of the fastest growing boxing media platforms in the North East. From boxing in the British Army and serving in Afghanistan to building NE Boxing from the ground up, Dylan reflects on the journey that shaped him. He also opens up about the tragic camping accide...

Breathwork. Guided meditation. Men’s retreats. Self development. Michael Harvey, better known as The Chavvy Hippy, joins People Like Us to share the story behind one of the UK’s fastest growing wellbeing communities. From running a digital agency and charity to helping thousands of people through breathwork, guided meditation, self love sessions and transformational retreats, Michael explains how...

Confidence. Resilience. Setbacks. Mindset. Chris Horne from Positive Mindset Coaching joins People Like Us to discuss how mindset can influence performance, confidence and the ability to overcome challenges in life. We discuss mindset coaching in boxing, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, confidence building, overcoming setbacks and why developing mental resilience is one of the most valuable ski...

The San Francisco 49ers. The NFL Draft. The Super Bowl. American sports explained. In Episode 149, Paul Hope joins the podcast to discuss his love for the San Francisco 49ers and American Football. We explore how he became a fan, what it was like attending his first NFL game and why the NFL continues to grow in popularity around the world. We also break down the NFL Draft, discuss the Super Bowl a...

UFO files. Bob Lazar. Antarctica. Secret weapons. Conspiracy theories. Rob Coats returns to People Like Us for a conversation exploring some of the most discussed mysteries and theories of modern times. We discuss Reform UK, Boris Johnson and the current political landscape before diving into UFO files, the Bob Lazar story, Antarctica theories, Admiral Byrd, ghost hunting videos, secret weapons of...

Can we trust the Government, the media, or the systems around us anymore? Marie Monroe returns to the podcast to discuss her movement, We Are The Revolution, which aims to push for greater transparency from local councils and public institutions across the UK. Throughout the episode we discuss trust in Government, trust in the media, and why increasing numbers of people feel disconnected from trad...

The reality of women’s boxing from someone living it every single day. Episode 146 welcomes undefeated 6-0 professional boxer Hannah Robinson to the podcast as we discuss women’s boxing, brain injuries, nutrition, doping in sport, boxing camps and the dream of becoming a world champion. We open with Hannah’s championship belts before discussing the rise of women’s sports and the controversy surrou...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hyrox, gym injuries and a watermelon detox… this episode somehow connects all of it. Michael Purdie returns to the studio for Episode 145 as we discuss old school bodybuilding, older movies, David Attenborough, UK politics, and Dan’s recent attempt at the viral Watermelon Diet. We also debate Coca Cola vs Pepsi before Purdie explains Hyrox events, life as a personal trainer,...

From NHS chaos to sharks, Michael Jackson and Chernobyl… this episode somehow covers it all. Episode 144 sees Dan and Ron back in the studio as Dan tells the story of his recent NHS trip trying to sort out his irritated eye, which ended in a way neither of us expected. We then get into eye pressure machines, emergency hammers, and an urgent appeal to track down a man Dan met in a sauna before forg...