The Content Cast Podcast

Francis Cade once stacked shelves in Sainsbury's while making YouTube videos on the side.  Now he has just surpassed 250K subscribers on YouTube and has travelled the world whilst etching out his dream career as a professional content creator and cycling hobbyist.  I wanted to know how a lad can go from filming himself in public to building his own social media empire, namely Cade Media.  We&...

Since Georgia O'Connor has just signed to Conlan boxing, I thought now would be the perfect time to get her on thecontentCAST.  I was curious about what it was like to be a female in the boxing world and if she had faced any adversity or disadvantage along the way.  Her views on the sport absolutely blew me away! She takes us through it all, from her first fight in school to fighting on TV. ...

I come across a lot of snooker fans who think pro snooker players have plenty of money, TV time, holidays and live a life that we all could only dream of.. Well that couldn’t be further from the truth. Louis tells me just how hard it is to turn pro, the sacrifices he has actually had to make in his life growing up and how hard it is to make a living out of the game. It’s Louis’ first episode and I...

This episode is definitely for anybody who wants to do something with their life and keeps making up excuses.  Gazz Stobart is a bodybuilder who lives with Poland Syndrome. In this inspiring episode of thecontentCAST, Gazz shares his story right from birth. We discuss how when his mother was pregnant she was told to have an abortion right up until how he stepped on stage as a bodybuilder.  Strap i...

Julio Arca had a professional football career in the Premiership with Sunderland AFC and then on to Middlesbrough.  I sit down with Julio, we discussed how he would play football on the streets in Argentina and how he initially heard of Sunderland from playing on the Playstation.  Now the manager of South Shields, I wanted to know what it felt like to being selected to move to the other side of th...

Chris Lowe is a Elite Athlete Nutritionist who specialises in performance.  Chris Lowe works closely with elite level athletes to help them perform at their peak when it matters most.  I sit down with Chris to discuss the recipe for success.  To get an understanding of how Chris know's what he knows, I asked him how he went from University to becoming the nutritionist of British Boxing Champi...

Joe O Connor dominated the world of pool and since making the cross over to snooker he's off to a huge start.  I sit down with Joe, where we get right into his early years when he would beat all his friends at pool and how he rose through the ranks and became a young world champion.  Now he's known on the Snooker circuit, he tells me about his controversial views on the sport and how he...

Akhmed Yakoob has took over Social Media and you've probably heard is strapline "there's a defence for every offence".  I got the opportunity to sit down with Akhmed, where we discuss his life before law, how he was introduced into the field and just exactly how does a man who was once surrounded by people committing crime, go on to owning of the UK's biggest legal practic...

In this one, I sit down with Mike Lancaster. In this gripping podcast episode Mike tells me about the day he realised his identity was a lie, and how he found out that his existence was sadly the outcome of rape. You won’t believe it, but this is only one of a brutal chain of events that has happened to Mike in his life but has lead him to true greatness. This is a truly sad episode, and if you’re...

In this extremely harrowing conversation, I sit down with former Death Row Inmate Nick Yarris where he tells all.  Nick was sentenced to death by electric chair for the rape and murder of a woman who he never even met.  We get deep in this one - We discuss everything from growing up in Pennsylvania as a child, his first run in with the law and how he was wrongly convicted.  Nick's Website:  h...

Comedian, Author and Activist Chris Mcglade tells us about the day his dad got brutally murdered. Chris gives us his lifetime dedication to the art of comedy and sets his sights on his next big break.  Instagram: @thecontentpt TikTok: @thecontentpt Support the show

I sit down with Geordie Shore's very own James Tindale. In this episode, we take it right back to James's childhood and how he became an entrepreneur before a reality TV star.  We talk about the day he got the call up for TV, making more money than he could imagine and how he recently was faced with the darkest day of his life.  Huge thanks to The Bunker in Sunderland for letting us use...

I sit down with 24 year old Bodybuilder Brad Willis where we cover everything he has done to build the size he has, how to build a successful coaching business and the pros and cons of being in the fitness industry in 2023.  Huge thanks to The Bunker in Sunderland for letting us use their space for this poddy.  If you'd like to book out there studio, it's here: https://bunkeruk.com/ Brad...

Most people will have seen Paul on the edge of a cliff in a viral YouTube video. But in this episode, it gets emotional.  We discuss how what impact your mind can have on you, being unemployed for 22 years and building a 7 figure life transformation business.  Paul's IG: @paulmortofficial Instagram: @thecontentpt TikTok: @thecontentpt Support the show

Ricky ended up in HMP Frankland after making a very bad decision one night. Frankland isn't where your average shoplifter ends up - It houses some of the UK's most dangerous, scary and vile beasts.  This one get's gory.  But, he's out now doing unbelievably well doing positive things for people with mental health so I caught up with him so he could tell me about it all.  Ricky&...

I sit down in this chilling episode of the podcast with former Senior Investigator, Detective and Crime Expert David Swindle. Some of you will know David for being a man that has dealt with 100's of murders, but can certainly be also recognised for catching serial killer Peter Tobin.  Support the show

In this episode, professional Snooker Player Gary Wilson takes us right back to his early days of being introduced to the sport of Snooker.  Gary takes us on a journey of self belief, how he's overcome adversity to make it in the sport and how some of his own family didn't fully understand what he was getting himself into.  Gary Wilson IG: @gary_wilson147 Adds's Socials: Business In...

I sit down with Venture Capitalist and Gym Founder Charlie Mardon to discuss the current state of the fitness industry and how the gym industry has changed.  Ultraflex Gym IG: @ultraflexgym Charlie IG: @cjmardon Adds' Socials: Instagram: @thecontentpt TikTok: @thecontentpt Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with professional boxing trainer Ben Davison as we discuss his winning mindset, overcoming adversity in his younger years and how social media has changed the boxing world.  Ben Davisons IG: @bendavison_ BD Performance Centre IG: @bdperformancecentre Adds's Socials: Business Instagram: @thecontentpt Podcast Instagram: @thecontentptcast TikTok: @thecontentpt Support...

I sit down with Drakhan Blackhart (formerly known as Joel Alvarex) where he takes us through his journey through poverty, finding a box which changed his life, getting kidnapped by the Mafia and how he has gone on to work on multiple Rick Ross music videos.  Drakhan's Socials: @thekingoftape Black Tape Project: @blacktapeproject Paradie Challenge: @paradisechallenge Adds's Socials: Insta...

Luke Mabbott is recognised from Love Island, but in this episode we dive straight into mindset, the importance of creating content for social media, trusting people and getting into the property game.  All topics we cover: Growing up Family Trusting people Going to college Applying for Love Island What happened to him after the show Mindset Growing a social media following Fashion Having a trade G...

Lewis Harrison, Co Owner of Elevate Agency joins me as we take a deep dive into his younger years in the marines, right up to growing a social media following of over 1M and becoming financially free.  Topics we cover: School life Joining the Marines Mental toughness as a marine Fighting with his twin brother Becoming a footballer Starting YouTube Getting into the fashion business Growing a brand...

Leon Scott, Co Owner of Fawn Clothing and Circulr takes us through his journey of growing up, becoming a footballer and owning to huge brands within the fashion space.  Topics we cover: Getting into football Facing adversity Mindset Mindfulness Meditation Getting fully tattooed Clothing Building a brand Social Media How to build a following Modelling Fashion Business Acquiring Success Leon's...

Ross Colquhoun has gone from being a footballer to building the UK's only male only training facility, The Training Club. In this episode, we go in deep! Topics we cover: Becoming a footballer Mindset  Understanding the mindset of an average personal trainer Treating your home like an army base Hitting £10K per month Starting a business Starting a gym Hiring Staff Leadership How to create a c...

Atif Shafiq is a former professional boxer tells us about his journey from fighting on Sky Sports, his rise through the boxing ranks whilst working in a takeaway and how his mental health took a turn which lead him to build Rotherham's biggest youth boxing community.  Atif Socials: Instagram: @uniqueshafiq  Adds' Socials: Instagram: @thecontentpt TikTok: @thecontentpt Support the show