Chancing My Arm

Episode 10 of Chancing My Arm – The Pod with Purpose brings a lighter, more laid-back vibe as I’m joined by the one and only Pegleg Bennett — and it’s safe to say there are plenty of laughs along the way. From charging some of the world’s wildest waves, including the legendary Nazaré, to the story behind changing his name, Pegleg’s journey is as entertaining as it is unique. We get into the realit...

Episode 9 of Chancing My Arm features a true legend of surfing, Shaun Tomson — a world champion whose life story goes far beyond the waves. In this episode we dive into Shaun’s incredible journey, from growing up in South Africa and rising to become the 1977 World Surfing Champion, to helping shape the golden era of professional surfing. But the conversation goes much deeper than titles and trophi...

In this episode of Chancing My Arm , we head far from familiar shores — to Laos — through the eyes of Gareth Carter. What began as time spent living and working in a country shaped by complexity and resilience became something much bigger: a belief in young people, and a chance to open a door that had never felt reachable before. Gareth shares the story of taking a group of Lao teenagers from thei...

Welcome back to Chancing My Arm – The Pod With Purpose . This is part two of my conversation with Ric Jupp — drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Elbow. In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to walk out onto a stadium stage with thousands of people waiting for you… winning the Mercury Music Prize… and what it’s like to create something that somehow finds its way deep into...

Welcome back to Chancing My Arm – the pod with purpose . In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Bracefield , also known as The Amped Surfer . Craig is at a turning point in his life — following a serious motorbike crash, he’s made the life-changing decision to undergo the amputation of his leg . We dive deep into his journey: the crash itself, the out-of-body experiences that followed, and how his f...

This week on Chancing My Arm , I’m joined by Zoe Smith – para surfer, competitor, and someone who quietly redefines what resilience really looks like. After a life-changing injury, Zoe didn’t just adapt – she paddled back out. Into cold water, heavy waves, setbacks, and the kind of self-doubt that doesn’t show up on highlight reels. What followed is a story about identity, patience, and finding fr...

This week on Chancing My Arm , I’m joined by Ric Jupp — one of the founding members of Elbow. We talk about the early days of the band, finding your voice creatively, and what it really takes to keep going in a long career built on collaboration, trust, and timing. Ric shares reflections on music, life beyond the spotlight, and the quieter moments that shape the work just as much as the big ones....

Episode 3 – Chancing My Arm with Andrew Pringle of Surf City Cycles In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Pringle — the energy behind Surf City Cycles and a champion of surf-moto culture. We dive into the roots of his brand, the creative spark that shaped it, and how he’s built a business that feels authentically coastal, community-driven, and just the right amount of rebellious. From big ideas...

Turning Tide: Repurposing Plastic with Matt Nott of One Blue Eye Cornwall In this episode of Chancing My Arm , I’m joined by Matt Nott , the founder of One Blue Eye Cornwall , who’s on a mission to turn single-use plastics into something with purpose. Matt talks about how the idea began, the creative process of transforming discarded plastic into meaningful products, and why tackling waste at a lo...

 In this opening episode of Chancing My Arm – The Pod With Purpose , I share how life after amputation and sarcoma led me to rebuild with intention, launching Dawn Patrol Coffee and creating a platform for honest conversations about recovery, purpose and community. This episode sets the scene for what’s to come — real stories, inspiring people I’ve met since losing my arm, and the journey of turni...

This is the final episode of Chopped: Strength through Vulnerability, although not the last podcast I'm doing - as it's my intention to continue podcasting, but with a new project with a slightly different dynamic.  This final episode is the first half of a conversation I recently had with Steve Gwenin, the founder of the Surfers Life Club and of the Facebook community, Work Less Surf Mo...

Guess who's back... In this first episode of the new season I'm joined by rap sensation Eminem who kindly offered to spit some rhymes at the start of this week's offering to kick things off.  In essence this episode is reflection of the last twelve months.  I also talk about life after a cancer diagnosis and how it is coming to terms with the treatment and the effects that has on th...

In this episode I talk to personal trainer Mike Tooth about how he found his place in the world. Amongst other things we spoke about Iron Man events, 90s Alpha Males, ego and approaching life from a place of  abundance. The first podcast I’ve done not in my studio (the kitchen) and also the first time I’ve recorded an episode following Strong First training. Let me know your thoughts in the commen...

In this episode I’m joined by ex motorcycle rocker, Doc Martin exporter, surf shop owner and local councillor Oliver Monk. The longest episode to date, we talk about growing up in the 70/80s, how he set up his surf shop empire in Manchester and what he did after he’d had his shops. An interesting insight into the surf industry in the 90s. Please like, subscribe and share and let us know your thoug...

In this episode I’m joined by my wife - to talk about how it is living with someone who’s told they have cancer and that that person is also going to have their arm amputated. The first episode where I’ve been joined by a guest. Enjoyed having a guest on and it was really inter to hear ‘the view from the other side.’

A pod of two halves. A celebration of the joy to be had riding a board across water and the first thing that came to my mind when I found out my arm was being amputated. Plus another random poem.

This episode begins with some poetic nonsense, an Otter with a Trotter. The theme of this episode is anniversaries. More of the usual waffling and wittering  - and this week is no different. 

In this episode I share a few tales from the Saturday of the Spring Classic. There’s more tuneless singing, more free t-shirt Indo Board challenge giveaways and plenty of mistakes where I can’t get my words out. 

In the episode I pay tribute to Joanne Edwards. A stalwart of the tribe who sadly and tragically passed in the early hours of Sunday 11th June. 

In this episode I talk about the Spring Classic giving shout outs to all the people who’ve been helping me along on this journey. How the grooms brought the stoke and some of the people I met on day one. The wife and I had an evening out last night so you might be able to tell I’m feeling the after effects of midweek cocktails.

So in this episode I talk about finding acceptance, knowing when to fight and when to find acceptance. There’s a few little tales thrown in there too and an update on my dealings with the DWP - which I’m hoping isn’t as dry as it sounds. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or reviews.

In this episode I speak about our recent 26 mile coastal hike, The Big Wander. My feelings around taking Chopped out onto the streets. How my visit to my sons class was and the results from my most recent CT Scan.

In this Episode I speak about a recent trip to London to meet Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, a.k.a The Black Farmer. What I’ve learnt from Wilfred’s book, Jeopardy and how I’m hoping to embrace jeopardy and being an outsider to achieve my dreams.

In this episode I give an insight into the savagery of sarcoma but how as a result of of my own sarcoma experience I’ve met some genuinely good people. Tribes I am a part of ones that might not be for me. There’s also some hopelessly out of tune singing and some woeful Spanish. 

In this episode I talk about the many things I’m grateful for and an inspiring episode of the BBC documentary Storyville.