You Know What I Mean ? Podcast

On this weeks podcast we met up with Tom court , Tom is a pro kite surfer, water sports athlete & content creator, well known and respected in the industry for not only his riding ability but his efforts in driving water sports forward and in to the public eye, Tom has created surf videos all over the planet alongside the best riders in the game & worked with major brands on advert campaigns. With...

This week on You Know What I Mean , we sat down with Ben Robinson , a lived-experience speaker with mental health service provider WhySUp . After overcoming a 10-year battle with an eating disorder and his own mental health, Ben now uses his experience to help others understand the impact eating disorders can have — and the importance of asking for help. In this open, raw and honest conversation,...

This week the boys head over to sunny (and very windy) Wales to meet Martyn Hogg. Martyn discovered board sports at a young age and, while studying at university in Manchester, found kitesurfing — a passion that would see him become one of the leading figures in UK kite sports and surfing. Now a Green Party councillor in Wales, Martyn sits down with us for a wide-ranging conversation covering kite...

🎙️ This week on the podcast, we sat down with Saurora Grace. Saurora is a sex surrogate who helps clients unlock and explore their sexuality and fantasies in a controlled and safe environment. She recently appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain following a huge amount of interest in her work with disabled clients. In a profession that’s controversial and raises plenty of questions, there was only...

This week brings the 2nd instalment of our snowboard & snowsports podcast, and we’re joined once again by our new co-host, The Trap Lord himself — Mr B00by Trap, John Weatherley 🤙 Joining him is Neil “9 Lives” Campbell, an OG of the UK snowboard scene. Snowboarding was something Neil never thought he’d have access to. That all changed when he landed a job at his local snow dome — and the rest, as...

This week we sit down with DJ Respect Afrika & his Manager NuNo , the Cape Verde born, Manchester-based Afro House DJ known for taking his music beyond the clubs and turning ordinary streets into huge, spontaneous dance. His sound blends Afro House, Afro Tech, tribal percussion and African influences, with a message centred around connection, unity and bringing people together. We talk all things...

This week’s episode is a big one. We’re joined by two of our good mates, Ben Ward and Ben Kirkham, for an honest conversation about growing up, stepping into fatherhood, and everything life throws at you along the way. We catch up with Wardy after a year living in Australia, hear all about the snakes, spiders and life Down Under, while Kirky shares a raw and refreshing take on men’s mental health,...

This week we’re back with a Bat & Fish Chat, it’s been a while since the two of us have sat down alone catching up on life the only way we know how… by going off on about 17 different tangents. We chat about what we’ve been up to recently, the excitement (and disasters) of our first lads’ holidays abroad,our first jobs being accused of stealing 3k. whether England can actually bring football home,...

Lee Renner is the founder of Pilgrim, but his journey started long before launching his own brand. A footwear designer by trade, Lee built his early career working with iconic names like Umbro and retailers such as JJB, gaining invaluable experience and insight into the industry that would later help shape his own business journey. In this episode, Lee takes us back to those early days, sharing th...

Jon Tye is a former Royal Air Force Vulcan bomber pilot whose career placed him at the sharp end of the Cold War. Flying the iconic Avro Vulcan as part of Britain's V-Force nuclear deterrent, Jon operated during one of the most tense and strategically significant periods in modern history, when crews stood on constant readiness for a conflict that, thankfully, never came. Beyond the aircraft and o...

From the rugged coastline of North Wales to some of the world’s most demanding wave breaks, Phil Horrocks has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most respected windsurers. A multiple-time UK wave sailing champion and longtime competitor on the international PWA circuit, Phil is known for explosive jumping, powerful wave riding, and a relentless passion for life on the water. Originally from Ma...

This episode, we’re joined by friend of the pod and gym owner Luke Fidler for a deep dive into 9 years of running a successful fitness facility. We chat about the OG CrossFit era, building a loyal community, his infamous Tuesday night Instagram story antics — and to finish, we hit him with a stack of embarrassing questions submitted by his own members 😂

This week we sat down with Mark Murray, founder of mental health service provider Whysup. Mark opened up about how Whysup grew from an idea written on a Post-it note into an organisation now working with companies, schools, and businesses across the UK, delivering training and support around mental health and addiction. Mark also shared his own personal experience with addiction, the impact it had...

Paul (Pod) O’Dee is a Salford-born gym and retreat owner, and a professional combat sports coach. After serving time in prison in his younger years, Pod opened his functional fitness and combat sports gym in Salford, which quickly became home to some of the world’s elite fighters and fitness athletes. Over the years, the gym has remained a solid pillar of the Salford community and has welcomed man...

Fresh off the back of our pod with snowboard OG @theb00bytrap & feeling inspired.. we headed out to 🇫🇷,, what followed was 4 days of sun, snow and shred, but that was expected …. What we didn’t plan on was sunburn, having a scrap in a lift with some dudes, nearly missing our flight home, getting stopped by French police & 🐠 having a slash on a car wheel while we got fined 😂. Anyway we break it a...

This week we caught up with previous guest and friend of the pod Chris Middleton. We talk all things about his Gap year, reality tv, building his profile as a house DJ & the dangers of the manosphere. Plus general bat & fish chat around some current world affairs.

Graham Lamb is a financial investor, adviser, and planner. After serving as a Royal Marine, he stepped into the world of finance, where he has built a successful portfolio and a strong client base. He sits down with us on this podcast to explain how anyone can accumulate over a million pounds in savings with a relatively small investment, as well as understand compound interest. He also shares tip...

On this week’s pod we linked up with Freestyle snowboard coach and OG rider John Weatherly (The B00BY Trap) . John is a solid pillar of the Uk snowboard scene & has coached some of the world’s best riders including X games gold medalist & Olympian Mia Brookes. We talk all things about his childhood introduction in to snow sports, learning the hard way with some heavy slams. The evolution of the sp...

Dan Holder is a former royal marine commando, climber & motivational mind set coach. Dan won one of the most respected awards in the military, a bronze star with valour for his life saving actions during a volatile tour of Afghanistan. Today Dan works with high performers in building a bullet proof mindset, improving quality of life alongside performance in business or sport. His love for the outd...

This weeks episode is a little different — In celebration of Mothers Day, we’ve invited the women who raised us to join the conversation. Our mums step behind the mic to share stories, memories, and their honest thoughts about what it was really like bringing us up. From embarrassing childhood moments to life lessons we didn’t fully appreciate at the time, nothing is off limits. A chance to hear t...

This week we linked up with Surf shop owner & wind surfer Conor Fagan to talk about his journey from shop employee to owner, how he’s taken the water sports scene in Rhosneigr to the next level while growing his business & taking risks, all at the age of 25. Plus chat about upbringing, surf, travel & plans for the future.

In this episode, Amy shares her powerful story of leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses and rebuilding her life on her own terms. After growing up within the faith, she made the decision to walk away and faced the challenges that followed — including overcoming abusive relationships and starting again from scratch. Amy speaks openly about resilience, self-discovery, and the strength it took to create a heal...

Steve Mera is a UK-based UFO and UAP investigator with over 30 years of experience, he is an author and founder of phenomenon magazine plus YouTube channels. In this episode, Steve discusses credible UFO and UAP evidence from all over the globe,declassified US government documents, government programs allegedly back-engineering advanced technologies and his own first hand encounters. We also explo...

Gemma Fish is a friend, mother & charity hub founder based in Walkden (Salford). Gemma was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2023. Listen to her speak about her diagnosis, treatment and the incredible work she has done around raising awareness of Cancer with her blog. Plus how she lives her life today helping others at her community hub & enjoying life with her close friends, family & daughter.

Ray Mellon is a wrestler from The Uk who fights under the name Raynaldo. Ray crossed the pond to Canada to join a wrestling academy as a youngster in the pursuit of fulfilling his dream of becoming a Pro Wrestler. Listen to Ray tell us about what it takes to make the grade, bumps, slaps and injuries, The ins and the outs of the business & the special moments shared with his kids watching him win a...