Out Of The Darkness

From free haircuts, to coffee & chats to food banks - The Brotherhood Legion is a force for good. Reiss from the group, joins Matt, Dan & James to discuss his life-story, in a fascinating chat to investigate how he got to where he is today. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This podc...

Chris Wittingham is a former door-man around the nightclubs of Leicester. Before the age of 10, he witnessed a murder that changed his life forever. He relives that story, and his journey towards a healthier life-style. Plus, how he went from against the COVID-19 vaccine, to nearly dying from the illness. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/...

If you've ever been to Terrace in Leicester, you've probably danced to one of the City's best DJs. His name is Lee Slaney, who joins Matt, Dan & James on the show this week to talk through his career from DJ to Next HQ. From Kylie Minogue having his back, to problems with substance abuse and everything in-between, Lee tells a powerful story. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out O...

Tom Meighan was the frontman of Kasabian, and had the world at his feet. From touring the globe as one of the biggest rock bands to partying with the big celebrities; he's lived a rollercoaster life. But, in 2020 Tom was convicted of assault in front of a child against his now wife. Out Of The Darkness do not condone these actions. Here he speaks about the incredible highs and devastating lows of...

In the book, Out Of The Darkness, Matt detailed his gritty past with alcohol and other substances. On this week's episode of the podcast, Matt, Dan & James have an honest discussion around their experiences, why they'd never do it again & the possibility of a more open-view on the future certain drugs could have in society. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness...

In the first ever Out Of The Darkness episode, Linda Neville joined Matt & Dan. Unfortunately, they recorded it in a wind tunnel at the bottom of the ocean... But now Linda is back on the show to bring her experiences working across the NHS & beyond in the mental health arena. To find out more about the incredible work Linda does visit www.strive-online.co.uk & www.sanamente-hypnothear...

Greg Tempest is a Notts County academy product, who went on to have a fine non-league football career. Following his time in the full-time game, Greg moved into provisional & alternative education to help support children. There, his life changed forever in five seconds. He talks through his emergence out of the darkness with Matt, Dan & James. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book...

This week, former Leicester City footballer Jon Stevenson, joins the boys to talk through his time coming through the academy at Filbert Street. But the conversation deepens to parental relationships, football careers and whether James owes Jon a new shirt... Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/178531652...

This week the boys are joined by local hospitality entrepreneur, Sam Hagger. Sam has a long-established record of turning pubs into great pubs, including a favourite of the OOTD team. On this episode he talks about the difficulties of working in hospitality, balancing work & personal life, and how his biggest drivers have contributed to his success. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the boo...

On this episode of OOTD; Matt, Dan & James are joined Wayne Lakin. Wayne is Dan's martial arts tutor with an incredible history across jiu-jitsu and judo, from Olympic Games qualification to transferring those skills to Leicester Tigers' players. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This po...

Out Of The Darkness is BACK. Matt, Dan & James return with the introduction for season two as they open up on a summer apart and the benefit of routine and being around your mates. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This podcast is produced and delivered by the Volpo Studios Network.

That's a wrap! Matt, Dan & James reflect on their favourite moments of the first season of Out Of The Darkness. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This podcast is produced and delivered by the Volpo Studios Network.

On episode 11; Matt, Dan & James are joined by Nick Hodges. Nick is the founder of the Bodie Hodges Foundation, a Leicester-based charity that helps families following the bereavement of a child. Bodie is a hero, helping save the lives of others from organ donation, and Nick shares his story and the work the Foundation do - to support those in their time of need. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodca...

On episode 10, Matt Piper & co-host James Miller sit down to rewind the clock to a fateful encounter inside a Leicester City youth changing room, that changed both of their lives forever. From friendship, being Emile Heskey's boot boys & the FSD Academy; this pair have seen it all. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bot...

On this episode, Matt & Dan are joined by Dr Kerry Quincey, a senior lecturer in psychology at De Montfort University, as well as a co-founder of The Men's VMU. The trio talk through the variation in personality from person to person, toxic positivity and the importance of getting comfortable in uncomfortable situations for the benefit of your mind. Since this episode was recorded, The Men's V...

This week, the boys are joined by Chris Shaw. Chris has helped to curate £100m of funding in his career for important projects that make a difference across the world and has joined Matt, Dan & James at the Reboot Foundation. In this episode, hear of his athletic career dreams, the organisations he's helped and a plea to stop services for young people being cut. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcas...

Matt, Dan & James are joined by BBC Radio Leicester breakfast host, Ady Dayman on Episode 7. They talk through imposter syndrome in a public world, setting those 4am alarms and how Matt can embrace his baldness! Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This podcast is produced and delivered by...

On episode 6, two of the OOTD crew sit down and open up. Matt chats with his little brother Dan, about mental health struggles, coping mechanisms and discovering your toolbox. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524 This podcast is produced and delivered by the Volpo Studios Network.

On episode 5, Matt, Dan & James sit-down with counsellor and therapist Shelley Smith. Shelley echoes her message of no positive interaction is every wasted, and she talks through the highs and lows of beginning a journey through talking therapy. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524

Matt, Dan & James are joined by the brilliant musician Jersey Budd. Jersey has toured with Kasabian, James Morrison, Amy Macdonald and many more. He also was a promising footballer coming through the ranks at Leicester City, but found himself drifting away from football into music. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness:

Matt, Dan & James are joined by Jordan Halford. Jordan is one quarter of the Leicester City podcast, Big Strong Leicester Boys and works for The Athletic. He's also very open about his struggles with mental health and how marginal gains are the key. Follow us: linktr.ee/ootdpodcast Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524

On episode two, Matt Piper introduces his two co-hosts, Dan & James. From coaching to decorating & the importance of good mental health. This one has it all... Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524X: @ootd_podcastInstagram: outofthedarkness2024

Welcome to the first episode of Out Of The Darkness, where Matt Piper opens the lid of what we are here to do. Buy the book, Out Of The Darkness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Darkness-Bottom-Story-Football/dp/1785316524X: @ootd_podcastInstagram: outofthedarkness2024