The Big Lad Podcast

Why do so many men struggle to open up about their emotions? Why are we more connected than ever, yet increasingly isolated? And are we actually getting the right advice when it comes to looking after our mental health? In Episode 141 of The Big Lad Podcast, I'm joined by Finn Plattel and Fliss Downes for a brutally honest conversation about mental health, emotional vulnerability, masculinity,...

How much of your life are you spending waiting for the “right time” to start living? We tell ourselves we'll travel next year, spend more time with family when work calms down, get into shape after the next big project, or finally do the things we've always dreamed of once we have enough money. But what happens when later never comes? In this episode of  The Big Lad Podcast , I explore why...

Are you tired of the modern world, endless screens, and artificial intelligence taking over everything? In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we take an honest look at why life in the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s felt so much simpler compared to today's hyper-connected, AI-driven reality. From deepfakes, misinformation, and online noise to the automation of skilled professions and the fitness indus...

Who is Michael Smoak, the man behind HigherUpWellness? In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I sit down with Michael for an honest conversation about life, personal growth, masculinity, relationships, grief and what it really means to become a better version of yourself. Michael has built an audience around self-improvement, wellness and challenging the way people think. But rather than simply r...

Can you actually make a full-time living from writing online, or is the reality far harsher than people admit? In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, writer and creator David McIlroy joins us to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to turn words into a sustainable income. We dive into the brutal traps aspiring writers fall into, why chasing vanity metrics and viral views won't pay yo...

We just hit 1,000 subscribers on The Big Lad Podcast! To celebrate, I sat down to answer your most asked questions—covering everything from my 5-year channel roadmap to my core spiritual beliefs, the single best piece of advice I’ve received, and the biggest lesson I’ve learned along the way. Whether you're looking for actionable life advice, personal mindset insights, or a behind-the-scenes look...

Why aren't you where you want to be? Maybe it's your job. Maybe it's your partner. Maybe it's your parents. Maybe it's the economy. Maybe you don't have enough time. Maybe you weren't given the same opportunities as everyone else. And maybe some of those things are genuinely true. But at what point do you stop explaining why your life isn't where you want it to be a...

How much of your life are you actually living for yourself? If you're constantly worrying about what other people think, you might be giving away more of your life than you realise. In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I talk about the hidden cost of caring too much about other people's opinions — how the fear of judgement can stop you from taking risks, pursuing your goals, expressing...

What if getting more sex from your wife had less to do with asking for more sex… and more to do with becoming a better man? David Rainwater is the creator of The Fuckable Husband Project — an experiment where he started filtering his behaviour through one simple question:“What would a more fuckable husband do?” The results went far beyond sex. In this conversation we talk about marriage, attractio...

Unlock the secrets to long-term gym success with me as I share the most impactful lessons from his 15 years of fitness experience. Forget the myths and the latest fad diets—discover the real strategies that will help you achieve consistent, lasting results. If you're tired of quick fixes and want to build a sustainable workout routine, this episode is a must-listen! I dive deep into the core p...

We’ve become obsessed with living the “optimal” life. Optimising our sleep. Our training. Our diet. Our productivity. Our morning routine. Our relationships. Our work. And social media has made it seem like there’s a perfect formula for living. Wake up early. Train hard. Eat perfectly. Don’t drink. Get 10,000 steps. Meditate. Read. Sauna. Cold plunge. Work on your business. Get to bed early. Sound...

Are you stuck in the cycle of waiting for motivation to strike? What if the secret to success lies not in fleeting inspiration, but in the power of discipline? In this compelling episode, I challenges the conventional wisdom around motivation, revealing the surprising truth that it’s discipline—not motivation—that fuels lasting change. Throughout the episode, I share my personal journey and practi...

Staying comfortable is quietly costing you the best experiences of your life. Say yes before fear talks you out of it, with a raw conversation about hiking, self-development, and why the story you tell yourself is usually scarier than reality. What starts as a simple hiking group turns into a bigger lesson about confidence, community, and momentum. I share how a small walking meet-up grew into a t...

Would you still do it if nobody was watching? That question hit me while I was standing in Wembley Stadium watching Luke Combs perform Doin' This in front of 90,000 people — and it made me think about my own podcast, social media, fitness, work and ultimately what actually motivates us. In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I talk about internal validation vs external validation, intrinsic v...

Do you actually need to feel exhausted after every workout to make progress? Most people think a good gym session leaves you drenched in sweat, struggling to walk and completely destroyed. Matthew Headon says that's one of the biggest myths in modern fitness. In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, Matthew explains why strength should be the foundation of every training programme, why fatigue...

A man stood in his back garden on a Thursday evening. His wife was upstairs putting their toddler to bed. He was firing up the smoker ready for the July 4th weekend. Nothing extraordinary happened...Yet over 20 million people watched the video. Why? Because it reminded people that maybe we've been chasing the wrong version of success all along. In this episode, I sit down with Pearson Kilgore to t...

You asked the questions… and absolutely nothing was off limits. In this Q&A episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we dive into purpose, mental health, masculinity, resilience, personal growth, podcasting, online life, and the beliefs that have shaped who I am. I answer questions about feeling lost, finding direction in your 30s, the best advice I’ve ever received, trauma, emotional resilience, thera...

People often don't do something they want to do because they're too worried about what other people will say about it. In this episode I talk through some real life examples of myself and others stepping out of their comfort zone and the benefits it has brought us. Let me know in the comments what you have done or planning to do to step out of your comfort zone! Drop me a DM on Instagram i...

Most people spend their lives worrying about what everyone else thinks. They stay quiet. They avoid difficult conversations. They never truly become themselves. In this episode of  The Big Lad Podcast , George sits down with  Jack Gibb  to explore why so many people self-censor, how social media has changed the way we think, why authenticity attracts both supporters and critics, and whether caring...

In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, I sit down with trauma educator, author and embodiment expert Mark Walsh. We discuss why so many people are struggling despite living in the most comfortable period in human history, the rise of anxiety and loneliness, social media addiction, modern masculinity, purpose, meaning, religion, community and what Mark calls "The Psychological Apocalypse". Mark sh...

Most people know what they should do. Eat better. Exercise more. Stop procrastinating. Break bad habits. So why do so many people stay stuck? In Episode 121 of The Big Lad Podcast, identity and mindset coach Grace Richardson joins George to explore the psychology behind lasting change, self-sabotage, behaviour change, nervous system regulation and why motivation alone is never enough. Grace shares...

Single mum. Full-time job. Ultra runner. In Episode 120 of The Big Lad Podcast, George sits down with Leah Hopton to discuss balancing motherhood, a demanding career, Hyrox competitions and ultra running. Leah shares how she went from exercising to lose weight to completing ultra-distance events, why discipline beats motivation, the reality of fitting training around parenting, and what people get...

Welcome to the very first episode of Adult Show & Tell on The Big Lad Podcast. In this laid-back but thought-provoking episode, George, Danny & Danny dive into the strange realities of modern life: - Why time feels faster as you get older - Social media, overstimulation & being present - Modern loneliness and why people don’t socialise anymore - Whether university degrees are still wor...

Is the fitness industry designed to keep people stuck? In Episode 118 of The Big Lad Podcast, I sit down with Tim Housam to discuss the truth about modern fitness culture, diet trends, alcohol, motivation, and sustainable transformation. We talk about: - Why most diets fail - All-or-nothing thinking - The psychology behind weight loss - Social media fitness culture - Alcohol, anxiety & mental...

Most people don’t need another supplement, morning routine or dopamine hack — they need to fix the basics. In this episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we talk about modern self improvement culture, biohacking, discipline, consistency and why so many people are trying to optimise lifestyles that are fundamentally unhealthy. From sleep deprivation and burnout to social media addiction, overstimulation a...