People Like Us

Nose baths. Smelling salts. UK politics. Weight loss. Dan & Ron return for Episode 153 with another conversation covering everything from bizarre personal stories to the latest talking points. From Ron’s chaotic trip to the barbers and Dan’s nose bath experiment to UK politics, Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer diagnosis and Retatrutide weight loss injections, there’s plenty to unpack in this episode....

Boxing. The British Army. Afghanistan. NE Boxing. Dylan Robinson, founder of NE Boxing, joins People Like Us to share the story behind one of the fastest growing boxing media platforms in the North East. From boxing in the British Army and serving in Afghanistan to building NE Boxing from the ground up, Dylan reflects on the journey that shaped him. He also opens up about the tragic camping accide...

Breathwork. Guided meditation. Men’s retreats. Self development. Michael Harvey, better known as The Chavvy Hippy, joins People Like Us to share the story behind one of the UK’s fastest growing wellbeing communities. From running a digital agency and charity to helping thousands of people through breathwork, guided meditation, self love sessions and transformational retreats, Michael explains how...

Confidence. Resilience. Setbacks. Mindset. Chris Horne from Positive Mindset Coaching joins People Like Us to discuss how mindset can influence performance, confidence and the ability to overcome challenges in life. We discuss mindset coaching in boxing, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, confidence building, overcoming setbacks and why developing mental resilience is one of the most valuable ski...

The San Francisco 49ers. The NFL Draft. The Super Bowl. American sports explained. In Episode 149, Paul Hope joins the podcast to discuss his love for the San Francisco 49ers and American Football. We explore how he became a fan, what it was like attending his first NFL game and why the NFL continues to grow in popularity around the world. We also break down the NFL Draft, discuss the Super Bowl a...

UFO files. Bob Lazar. Antarctica. Secret weapons. Conspiracy theories. Rob Coats returns to People Like Us for a conversation exploring some of the most discussed mysteries and theories of modern times. We discuss Reform UK, Boris Johnson and the current political landscape before diving into UFO files, the Bob Lazar story, Antarctica theories, Admiral Byrd, ghost hunting videos, secret weapons of...

Can we trust the Government, the media, or the systems around us anymore? Marie Monroe returns to the podcast to discuss her movement, We Are The Revolution, which aims to push for greater transparency from local councils and public institutions across the UK. Throughout the episode we discuss trust in Government, trust in the media, and why increasing numbers of people feel disconnected from trad...

The reality of women’s boxing from someone living it every single day. Episode 146 welcomes undefeated 6-0 professional boxer Hannah Robinson to the podcast as we discuss women’s boxing, brain injuries, nutrition, doping in sport, boxing camps and the dream of becoming a world champion. We open with Hannah’s championship belts before discussing the rise of women’s sports and the controversy surrou...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hyrox, gym injuries and a watermelon detox… this episode somehow connects all of it. Michael Purdie returns to the studio for Episode 145 as we discuss old school bodybuilding, older movies, David Attenborough, UK politics, and Dan’s recent attempt at the viral Watermelon Diet. We also debate Coca Cola vs Pepsi before Purdie explains Hyrox events, life as a personal trainer,...

From NHS chaos to sharks, Michael Jackson and Chernobyl… this episode somehow covers it all. Episode 144 sees Dan and Ron back in the studio as Dan tells the story of his recent NHS trip trying to sort out his irritated eye, which ended in a way neither of us expected. We then get into eye pressure machines, emergency hammers, and an urgent appeal to track down a man Dan met in a sauna before forg...

Has anyone ever reached Michael Jackson’s level… or is he in a league of his own? In Episode 143, Dan and Ron are back as we start by discussing the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the conversation around it. We then debate Michael Jackson vs Bruno Mars, and whether anyone has come close to that level of fame, before talking about the artists we wish we could’ve seen live in their prime. The ep...

Jack Thompson joins us for Episode 142 as we explore his path from growing up in Middlesbrough to serving 9 years in the British Navy. We get into what pushed Jack to make a change in his life, from working a job he hated to becoming a Marine Engineering Technician and travelling the world. He shares stories from his time in Bahrain, where life looked completely different, along with experiences f...

Chris is back… and the conversation goes deep quickly. In Episode 141, we revisit the Iran situation, reacting to viral content and discussing wider global implications involving the USA and Israel. We also break down a recent Trump interview moment that left us questioning everything, before heading into nostalgia with the golden age of gaming — Nintendo 64, Sega Megadrive, Mario Kart and GoldenE...

Is the world heading into chaos… or is it just another conversation? In Episode 140, Ron joins us as we jump straight into a deep conversation around the Iran & Israel situation, sparked by Diary of a CEO. From there, the conversation quickly shifts into classic People Like Us territory. We somehow end up talking about the Strait of Hormuz having Google reviews, what guava actually is, and the...

We kick off with the UK fuel situation, where oil comes from and how global influence plays into it. From there it turns into classic chaos — podcast failures, weird habits, takeaway spots, towns vs villages and future business ideas. 0:14 UK Fuel Shortage  2:09 Where does the world’s oil come from? 8:11 Is Donald Trump running the world? 15:21 Intro  17:29 90% of podcasts fail after the first 3 e...

Episode 138 with Kieran McIvor, the North East Recovery Coach. We dive into addiction, recovery and what it really takes to take control of your life. From substances and alcohol to food addiction, Kieran shares how he helps people rebuild. Dan also reflects on his journey. Timestamps 0:13 Intro 1:30 North East Recovery Coaching  8:13 Addicts VS Addiction  18:28 Q&A: Is this an addiction? 21:5...

Ron’s back and summer’s finally here. We chat about learning to drive, test fails, lads holidays and ridiculous trip ideas, before getting into comedy, Adam Sandler, money habits and buying cars. A chilled but chaotic episode to get you in the summer mood. 0:16 - Summer time is here  1:39 - Aviator Sunglasses  4:35 - Show Intro  5:03 - Learning To Drive  8:15 - Driving Test Fails  14:48 - “Being y...

North East boxer Steven “Disney Drago” Robinson returns to the podcast after a difficult period in his life. In this episode Steven talks about a recent misunderstanding that escalated far beyond what he expected and is currently being handled through the appropriate legal process. The experience left him shocked and reflective about how quickly situations can develop. We also discuss his recovery...

Ron joins us again and this episode starts mid-conversation as he tells us about his recent 25/1 win on the horses, which leads into a discussion about the Cheltenham Festival, the Aintree Grand National, and whether horse racing is becoming more popular with younger audiences. We then dive into a mix of topics including high intelligence and memory, the strange time during Covid when GCSE grades...

Dan kicks off this episode with a creepy story about strange noises in his home and a moment in bed that genuinely shook him. Ron shares his fear of sleep paralysis before the conversation shifts to Obama’s recent comments about extraterrestrial life. We then dive into the UK’s new food waste bins and question what on earth we’re meant to do with rotting food sitting in plastic for two weeks. The...

We might be in a guest crisis… but at least we can all agree Velcro in secondary school was a social disaster. Episode 133 opens with a public service announcement — we’re officially struggling for guests. If you’ve got a story, experience or something to say, reach out and come chat with us. From there, we dive into one of the most divisive debates yet: the worst shoes ever made. Ron relives the...

Are UK school dinners actually trash, or are they just over hated? 🥧 In Episode 132, we’re putting our reputations on the line to defend the British school canteen. From the glory of the beige food platter to the mystery of the lumpy custard, we’re asking: Was it actually that bad, or were we just ungrateful? Beyond the tray, we’re diving into our school lives, the ‘golden era’ of playing outside...

Before modern football icons, before global superstars — there was Arthur Wharton, and history almost forgot him. In Episode 131, we’re joined by Shaun Campbell, founder of the Arthur Wharton Foundation, for a powerful conversation about legacy, identity, and restoring forgotten history. Shaun opens up about growing up as a mixed-race man, the racism he faced at a young age, and how those experien...

One bad commute, a few cyclist hot takes, and a rabbit hole of global secrecy — this episode escalates quickly. In Episode 130, Ron kicks things off by telling us about his journey to work this morning — which turned into his worst case of road rage yet. That sparks a wider conversation with Dan about road rage moments from the past and the everyday pet peeves that seem guaranteed to push drivers...

From childhood nicknames to the most unnecessary debate of all time — this episode gets weird, fast. In Episode 129, Chris Muldowney joins us for a nostalgic and hilarious catch-up as we dive into the pet names our mums gave us growing up — some affectionate, some questionable, and some that definitely shouldn’t have left the house. We then reflect on growing up, sharing stories from Dan and Chris...