The Untold Podcast

This week, Ash and Chris get real about parenting fears, knife crime, and why our kids have nowhere to go anymore. It all starts with a message from a listener: “My kids are 10 and 12, and there’s nothing for them to do around here anymore. Is it like this everywhere?” From youth clubs being shut down, to schools that feel like prisons, to kids as young as 10 caught with knives—this is a brutally...

In Part 2 of our conversation with James Ray, author of Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge, we go deeper into the struggles, faith, and resilience that shape men’s lives today. This episode unpacks: Prayer, spirituality, and why suffering exists Why dark days build resilience and human connection How mindfulness and stillness can reset your min...

What does it really mean to be an authentic man ? In this Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Ash and Chris sit down with James Ray — author of Responsibility: The Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge — to tackle the raw, unfiltered truth about modern masculinity. From the toxic idea of “manning up” to why so many men are stuck in Peter Pan Syndrome , James pulls apart the...

Season 2 is here. New studio. Bigger guests. Better conversations. In this intro episode, Ash and Chris catch up, talk about what’s ahead, and set the stage for what UNTOLD is really about: mental health, resilience, family, relationships, and the realities of life. Expect honest stories, difficult topics, some laughs along the way, and conversations that give a voice to real people navigating rea...

Well… that’s a wrap on Season 1 of The UNTOLD Podcast. In this episode, Ash and Chris reflect on what it really took to get to this point, from finding their feet in front of the mic, to learning how to actually bring value to every episode. Oh, and yes… Des has left the building. No bad blood, just a new chapter. We talk honestly about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why we’re now doubling down w...

In the final part of this special series, we talk confidence, comparison, and carving out a space where you don’t have to play small to succeed. This one’s all about: Saying no to the wrong clients Letting go of people who don’t get it Being unapologetically YOU And why you don’t need to “make it”—you just need to live well It’s a rallying cry for women to stop waiting for permission. You don’t ne...

Running a business is one thing. Holding your shit together while doing school runs, chasing invoices, and being “fine” all the time? That’s another level. In Part 2, Kelly and Danielle talk: Crying in secret vs. showing vulnerability What it's like when YOU are the brand The unspoken pressure of being a mum and a boss How their partners carry the load (and don’t always get the credit) It’s r...

This isn’t a TED Talk. This is two real women, running real businesses, talking about the messy, emotional, and brutally honest side of building something from scratch. Kelly owns two florist shops. Danielle runs an award-winning bathroom studio. Together, they open up about: What no one tells you about juggling motherhood and business Feeling like you’re failing… even when you’re winning Why they...

This might be the most important episode we've ever recorded. Ash and Chris dive headfirst into the brutal reality of men’s mental health—from financial pressure and toxic masculinity to the silent suffering most men carry every day. This raw, emotional and honest episode pulls no punches. We talk about debt, divorce, addiction, suicide, social media, and why so many men feel like they’re bar...

What would go through your head if the pilot just announced you’re about to crash? In this bonus episode, Nathan Hobden shares the life-changing story he’s never spoken about publicly, an emergency landing, screaming passengers, fire engines lining the runway, and the aftermath of a moment that could’ve ended everything. This isn’t just a survival story. It’s about what that moment did to his mind...

🎧 BONUS EPISODE — This one's different.  At 28, Nathan Hobden walked away from a high-paying city job to chase his own dream — and didn’t stop at just one business. In this unfiltered conversation, Nathan shares the honest truth about: Quitting stability to build something from scratch Creating the loyalty platform Kyco for pubs and restaurants Working full-time while secretly building the C...

This episode gets real. Ash opens up about hitting a breaking point in business this week—financial stress, responsibility, and that horrible voice telling you to give it all up. Chris shares what it’s like living on TikTok income and the mental battle of betting on yourself. They talk openly about: The addiction of entrepreneurship Why pressure is brutal but necessary Knowing when to say “no” in...

This week we’re talking about support , the real kind. Not football teams or fake "you got this" messages. We’re talking about the kind of support that keeps you standing when everything else is crumbling . What real support actually looks like (and why it’s not just about cuddles) Why asking for help is harder than people think Therapy: when it helps, when it hurts, and why it’s not a m...

We sat down thinking this episode would be about how men are the rocks of the family — the providers, the strong ones, the ones who don't break. But somewhere along the conversation, something shifted. We realised...   We’re not the real rocks. The women in our lives — our wives, our partners, our mums — they are. They’re the ones carrying the invisible weight every single day, holding the fa...

🎧 Podcast & YouTube Description: They never warned us about hangovers lasting 3 days, midlife crises creeping in before 40, or the guilt you feel just for going to the pub… In this episode of the UNTOLD Podcast, Ash and Chris are flying duo while Des handles business in Manchester (or pretends to). What starts as banter about first drinks, hangovers and dodgy teenage choices turns into a real...

This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads… wondering whether to take the leap. In Episode 6 of the UNTOLD Podcast, Ash and Des go balls deep about the uncomfortable but powerful topic of risk —in business, in relationships, and in life. From leaving a stable career in the police to launching an Amazon business... to shutting down a 25-year-old family company to chase a dream... this epis...

In this completely unfiltered car journey episode , the boys get real about everything from burnout and imposter syndrome to crying in garages at 5am , walking away from 15-year-old businesses, and wondering if it’s all worth it. What starts as light banter about breakfast, scaffolding accidents, and Des being a “passenger princess” quickly turns into one of the most honest conversations yet . The...

Episode 6 - Bonus | The truth about seasonal depression, mood swings, and whether the weather really controls us. The nights get longer, the days get darker, and suddenly, you feel like doing absolutely nothing . Motivation’s gone, energy’s low, and everything just feels harder. But is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) actually real, or is it just another excuse? How much does the weather really i...

The viral Gary Stevenson vs Daniel Priestley debate lit the internet on fire — but something was missing: real voices . In this episode of UNTOLD, three normal lads sat down to break it all down. No millions in the bank. No political agenda. Just honest opinions from working-class people trying to survive in today’s UK economy. Is the system broken? Should the rich be taxed more? Can you really ju...

The silent crisis devastating Britain's building sites finally gets the spotlight it deserves. Mental health in construction reaches far beyond occasional stress – it's a systemic issue destroying lives, livelihoods, and families across the country. The "alpha man" mentality continues to suffocate meaningful conversation about emotional wellbeing. Men on site are expected to em...

BONUS EPISODE | What would you do if you won £145 million tonight? It’s the kind of question we’ve all asked ourselves— what if life-changing money landed in your bank account overnight? Would you disappear? Buy a football club? Set your family up for life? Or would it all go horribly wrong? In this BONUS episode of the UNTOLD Podcast , we break down: 💰 The first thing we’d do with a £145M win 🤔...

🚨 Episode 2 | Running a Business Without Letting Life Slip Away 🚨 You started your business to create a better life—but now you’re working more hours than ever , and family time is slipping away. Sound familiar? In Episode 2 of the UNTOLD Podcast , we dive into the real challenges of balancing business and life —the things no one tells you when you start out. 🔹 The moment you realise you can’t...