Diary Of A Big Lad

Send a Message to the Big Lad! The final episode of this mini-series-inside-the-bigger-series where Chaders discusses the results of his personal-best-beating attempt a week later! Chade talks about how he'll prepare for next time, what he'll change from the first time, and most importantly, what his next big challenge will be! ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This is it!! If you've been following The Big Lad on socials or heard the last 2 episodes of this limited run of Diary Of A Big Lad you'll know that Chade's been preparing to take on his biggest challenge yet!*, beating his 5k Running Record (23 minutes). This episode plays out live through voice notes of Nico's journey up to witness it and keep t...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Challenges! Pitfalls!! Setbacks!!! Stomach bugs! This week, in the second of the 4-part Diary Of A Big Lad mini-series-inside-the-main-series, Chade O'Brien takes us through some of the things that have set him back in the build up to beating his 5k run personal best time (23mins). There's positivity too though, in words of encouragement from a previous gue...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Welcome back! In part 1 of our special 4 part series of Diary Of A Big Lad, Chade takes us through his new project ‘Sublime 23’, aiming to beat his personal best on a 5k run.   Chade’s given himself 11 weeks to shave the time off and here he goes through the changes he's making since setting his previous record, and what tech/clothing he’s used to give himself t...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this very special Bonus Episode, Chade speaks to the great Tom Barkham! A man of many talents, Tom has boxed, completed many a Swindon Santa Run (worth Googling!), competed in everything from darts, to food challenges, to boxing and can be frequently seen up and down the country around the UK MC’ng various boxing events!! Here today, he’s on possibly his most impo...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this, the 100th Episode, Chade and Nico discuss what's gone well...and not so well over the last 100 episodes, their favourite bits, and what the future holds for 'Diary Of A Big Lad'! ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens. For questions and querie...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! A lovely little 3 parter where Chaders discusses the feeling we all get of deciding to have that get up and go, vs stay comfy and no-show! All done live throughout his evening! ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens. For questions and queries please contact us at dia...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! DAMP JANUARY! Chade reveals his big plans for the new year (mainly…DAMP JANUARY!), we chat about the best kind of Christmas presents (namely Chades wedding ring which may or may not be made of Vibranium). We hear how Chade's planning to approach the new year, and it might just inspire you to do the same. It's not just 'Damp January' either, if you...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade battles through a solo ep with the flu! What better way to start the year than with Chade talking YOU through his morning routine!   There’s been much talk of Chade’s infamous morning routine, so this week, he thought it might be helpful to take you through each move while he does them! Of course, be safe, Chade’s not a personal training expert, but these are m...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this, the final episode and diary entry of the year. Chade talks about meeting his goal (sort of), his first Christmas as a father of two and then takes a look back at the last year. Chade's come a long way since Christmas last year, 2024 has brought some firsts, and Chade reveals what he’s excited about going into the new year. Chade mentions a previous epis...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chaders and Nico bring you an extra large Christmas-Dinner-sized helping of the pod with this years very special Christmas Episode!! Firstly Chade introduces a new acronym that’s helped him achieve his goal (and will hopefully help you!). They struggle with maths, discuss at the ins and out of the best Christmassy foods that’ll be filling our shops, tables, and tums!...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade discusses how his self-imposed weight loss challenge is going (not too well) and what he’s doing to right it now he’s lost one of his greatest tools, his gym! Chade's doing 12 days of fitness challenges to help get him through the Christmas season, so go check out his daily videos on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabiglad?igsh=d29wMWZ1aHVzND...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Still struggling with his plan to lose some serious poundage before the big 25th, Chade and Nico discuss a game plan that Chade (and you, dear listener!) can empty at this late stage to keep things going in the right direction. Late for Halloween, Chade also discusses the terrifying idea of clothes made of calories that the body eats while you wear them. Yikes! ‘Diar...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! At the worst possible time (the build up to Christmas), Chade finds himself without a gym! What can he do about it? How will he handle his lose-weight-before-Christmas challenge without the heavy hitting exercise that comes with  regular gym visits? Have a listen to find out! He's also not learned to put his phone on silent during recording, apologies... ‘Diary...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week, Chade assesses his personal challenge (getting to 16 stone, or 224 pounds if you prefer), in 5 weeks and how he used SMART goal setting to calculate if it was actually doable (or in this case, DoaBL). If he fails, he gets no Christmas Dinner. This dear listener, is not to be taken lightly (although Chade will be, if he achieves his goal). A great listen fo...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In the 90th episode, Chade takes us through the last 9 weeks, including the build up to his son being born, his thoughts after his son being born, and the progress made regarding their personal challenges (Spoiler alert!! It's not looking good for Chaders and Nico's done nada.) ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and N...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Things aren't looking good for Chade getting a Christmas Dinner! Chade explains how he plans on combatting not being able to achieve his goal and how it might apply to yours. ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens. For questions and queries please contact us at...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! It's the first (and most likely only) solo episode featuring Nico on his own! Last week we had an update on how Chade's Challenge is coming along, this week, we'll hear how Nico's is! As you may remember, Nico's Challenge was to write, record and fully produce the first episode of a brand new podcast. Nico thought he'd take this opportun...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade gives us an update on how his challenge is going, he's fallen behind on some aspects, but perhaps it's not a bad thing... For those of you who haven't been following, if Chade should fail this self imposed challenge, the forfeit is he will get no Christmas dinner. None. Not a sausage. Literally.  ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Last week the lads set themselves a challenge of achieving a personal goal by the 25th of December, the forfeit of failing said challenge being incredibly high stakes punishment of which they will go into detail of here. From 4:40 there's a FULL 10 minutes of 'second-time dad' talk, so if that's your bag it's well worth a listen! When they fi...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week the lads throw down a challenge for themselves (which you can, and should join in on at home!) and Chade reviews the psychotic forfeit he's dreamt up to make sure they get it done! Also this week, Chade mentions how much weight he plans to lose in the coming months. As always, safety is of high importance to us, so if you're wondering what he&apos...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! As Nico's off ill this week, Chade treats us to another diary entry. Following his recent life changes and the last episode's discussion about finding a new routine, Chade talks to us about going 'Back To Basics'. With his diet sliding into old habits, and his daily routine thrown off, Chade lets us know how he's keeping himself on track and...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week, Chade takes us through his feelings about the first week of his son’s life and what changes it’ll make to his routines and the Podcast going forward. Chade then gives Nico a whistle stop education on what happens when a child is born, and tops it off with some nice, heartwarming advice for anyone who has a second child on the way. We think it's a grea...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! The day is finally here! Chade is proud to announce the birth of a Little Lad, the newest addition to his family, his son! Chade talks briefly about the excitement, challenges (mainly faced by his wife) and joyous relief of spending the last week in anticipation of his son being born. There's discussion of how things are different this time round from when his d...

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade gives us 3 live diary entries in the build up to his son being born!! There's pacing, jitters, and an informative update of where the mind might go in times of pressure with regards to one's overall life goals. A fascinating slice of life (and a glimpse at the anticipation and excitement that takes place before an actual one begins...) Another reminde...