Monkey Sox

Never Matched

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Join the Monkey Sox co-founders, Lianne & James, (husband and wife duo) sharing the behind the scenes of running a business, dealing with MS and staying active. Not heard of Monkey Sox before? Monkey Sox donates 50% of profits to MS Charities, through odd but coordinated sports socks, representing the imbalances commonly caused by MS.

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S3 E7: Special Guest: 2.21 Marathoner Mo Hashi! 10.07.2026 25:33

This week, we are joined by Teddington Up & Running manager, 2.21 marathoner and local legend, Mo Hashi. We talk all things marathon, strength training & his role as Mo Farah's stunt double!

S3 E6: Lifestyle Festival & Upcoming Guests! 26.06.2026 4:17

It's been a busy & rather hot week, hence the shorter episode than usual. As you may have guessed, uploads are now every other week to allow us to have a few more guests. As always, any feedback or questions, do let us know! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey Sox Website: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Instagram: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Facebook: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Music By: ⁠Emily Lee⁠

S3 E5: The origins of Monkey Sox & Triathlon Transitions... 12.06.2026 27:17

Join Lianne and James for this weeks episode of Never Matched. We deep dive into the early days of building a business, adversities, learnings and much more. Also a review of Blenheim Palace Triathlon and Turks Head 10k, meeting customers and meaningful conversations.

S3 E4: Special Guest: Fastest Woman to run the British Coastline, Megan Boxall. 29.05.2026 32:03

Our apologies for the audio issue in this one, issue fixed and back to usual next week! This week we are joined by the fastest woman to run the Coastline of Britain, Megan Boxall, running over 200 marathons in 204 days, an incredible feat. Join us for an insight into the challenge. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey S...

S3 E3: Special Guest: 400m Hurdler, Olympian & 5 x British Champ, Alastair Chalmers! 15.05.2026 28:20

This week James is joined by Alastair Chalmers, as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games and hopes for selection for the European Games in Birmingham 2026. An incredible talent from Guernsey, battling on the world stage - Alastair will be one to watch this summer! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey Sox Website: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Instagram: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Facebook: ⁠Mon...

S3 E2: London Marathon Debrief & MS Awareness Week. 01.05.2026 27:58

If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey Sox Website: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Instagram: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Facebook: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Music By: ⁠Emily Lee⁠

S3 E1: Benefits of Compression & Marathon Season! 17.04.2026 20:41

Welcome back to season 3 of the Never Matched Podcast! From compression socks science to preparing for the London Marathon Expo, were back ahead of the busiest week of the year! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey Sox Website: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Instagram: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Facebook: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Music By: ⁠...

S2 E:10: Importance of Sleep & Seasons Highlights. 27.03.2026 32:25

S2 E9: Special Guest: Olympian & 2.24 Marathoner Jess Warner-Judd talks through preparation for London Marathon! 20.03.2026 44:18

S2 E8: Special Guest: Gut Microbiome with Dr Sheena Fraser. 13.03.2026 50:02

Today we are joined by Dr Sheena Fraser, co-host of the Microbiome Medics podcast and GP who believe in lifestyle medicine as much as we do! We talk all things fasting, fibre and fermented foods. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: ⁠Never Matched⁠ Monkey Sox Website: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Instagram: ⁠Monkey Sox⁠ Monkey Sox Facebook: ⁠Monke...

S2 E7: Ultra Marathons Tips From a UTMB Mont-Blanc Qualifier! 06.03.2026 46:47

Today we are joined by Al, who shares his Ultra Marathon Journey, including a few tips and tricks and his next big challenge of UTMB! We also discuss our latest collab with Hylo for the launch of the Hylo Axis and a few quick fire questions! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: Never Matched Monkey Sox Website: Monkey Sox Monkey Sox Instagram...

S2 E6: Fibrous Foods, Donations & Half Marathons! 27.02.2026 32:38

If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a 5* review! Never Matched Instagram: Never Matched Monkey Sox Website: Monkey Sox Monkey Sox Instagram: monkeysox_org Monkey Sox Facebook: monkeysox.org Music By: Emily Lee

S2 E5: Functional fitness and lifestyle with Dr Henry Lewith. 20.02.2026 38:46

Welcome to S2 E5, today we reflect on a busy weekend at the Turf Games, another sourdough attempt and a special guest! James had an insightful chat with Dr Henry Lewith, featuring the need for preoperative assessments, patient-centered care, and the role of lifestyle changes in improving health before surgery. Music by: @EmilyLeeMusic Keep up to date with Never Matched Instagram Supported by Monke...

S2 E4: Fasting, Jumpers & Spring?! 13.02.2026 28:16

Join us for a deep dive into fasting and the impact when exercising. As well as a discussion on our new collection of House Crew's coming very soon from Portugal. We hope you enjoy! Instagram: Never_Matched Music by EmilyLeeMusic Supported by Monkey Sox

S2 E3: Special Guest: Co-founder of Coopah, Run Coaching App. 06.02.2026 44:51

Our first in-person guest! Today’s episode features a chat with Pete, Co-founder of Coopah, the personalised running training App. A conversation between two founders of brands that have an incredibly personal "why". Lianne and Pete explore the intersection of running, mental health, and community building. Including a potential record attempt at London Marathon 2027 - we hope you enjoy! Instagram...

S2 E2: Performance Enhancing Honey & Running Etiquette. 30.01.2026 26:10

Welcome back for season 2, episode 2 of the Never Matched episode. We discuss the prep for the National Running Show, the science behind honey water pre exercise and can you be too friendly of a runner?!

S2 E1: 42 Colours, National Run Show & Unconventional Exercise 23.01.2026 30:20

Welcome to season 2 of Never Matched! We're back after a reset with a line up of new guests coming soon, upgraded audio and more access to behind the scenes via the Never Matched socials. Instagram: Never_Matched Music by: Emilyleemusic Supported by Monkey Sox .

S1 E15: Christmas Special! 🎄 19.12.2025 26:59

The final episode of season 1! We are taking a short break with season 2 starting in January. Thank you for your support through out season 1, we promise season 2 will be back with a bang - in the meantime have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year!

S1 E14: Sourdough, Jumpers & Christmas Preview! 12.12.2025 34:03

Join us for episode 14 of the never matched podcast, featuring nutrition talk from sourdough to myths about eggs! Also the progress made towards new jumpers being created and lifestyle medicine chat. Enjoy!

S1 E13: Party, Carols & Logo (Christmas!) 05.12.2025 10:21

Joins us for episode 13, a brief episode (returning to our usual 30 minute slot next week!). Lianne & James discuss our new Christmas logo, Stop MS Appeal update and the Christmas Carols event. Not forgetting the Monkey Sox Christmas party!

S1 E12: Golden tickets, power of colour & new packaging! 28.11.2025 23:11

Join us for episode 12 of the never matched podcast! Lianne & James discuss new packaging coming soon thanks to a talented illustrator, golden tickets over black Friday & the correlation of colour and performance! Enjoy! Music: @Emilyleemusic

S1 E11: Chat with Nick Worth, Sara Cox's physio for the Northern Marathon Challenge! 21.11.2025 49:16

Join us for episode 11 of the Never Matched podcast, where we are joined by our first ever guest - Nick Worth. Nick shares a behind the scenes glance at Sara's marathon challenge along with a great insight into challenges and details needed for such a task! Lianne & James also discuss Lianne's first ever interval session and James's new sport! - Enjoy!

S1 E10: Sara Cox, Fitness Tests & Ivo Graham?! 14.11.2025 35:34

Episode 10! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in so far and beared with us whilst we figured a few technical issues on the way! We've had a lot of fun and looking forward to the next milestone already. We had a lot to cover in this episode, so enjoy a slightly longer episode, including Sara Cox's Great Northern Marathon Challenge, James's new fitness test and a morning spent with Ivo Grahame!

S1 E9: New products, 2.24 Marathon & Magnesium. 07.11.2025 32:45

Join us for episode 9 of the Never Matched Podcast. This episode is full of behind the scenes content from upcoming products to factory visits. Lianne & James also touch on a new Monkey Sox record and which lifestyles changes they are trying next! Music by: @emilyleemusic

S1 E8: Trick or treat? Myth busting facts to cold showers! 31.10.2025 28:20

Join us for Episode 8 of Never Matched. Lianne & James discuss the future of the podcast and the first milestone coming up! Lifestyle medicine tips from cold shower to olive oil and a myth buster segment on common running myths! Music by: @EmilyLeeMusic