Aston Merrygold is best known as a member of JLS - one of the most successful ever acts from the X-Factor. JLS have achieved five number one singles and a number one album - and sold more than 10 million records, making them one of the most successful British boy bands. They disbanded in 2013, before reuniting in 2020 with a huge sellout tour. In this episode we go behind the scenes of what it was actually like auditioning and filming the X-Factor.

S4 E2: Aston Merrygold: The real story of what happened after the X-Factor

From battling issues with drinking to founding the world's leading independent non-alcoholic spirits brand CleanCo, my story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now I'm on a mission to uncover the secrets of success from inspirational people who have made an incredible name for themselves. If like me you’re fascinated by how other people have developed a mindset for success, tune in each week so you can be inspired to unlock your full potential and become the best version of yourself.

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In this episode we're telling you all you need to know about the gut microbiome - and why a healthy gut is crucial for improving your physical health, mental health and immune system. 

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Timucin Lam, known professionally as Jax Jones, is a DJ, record producer and remixer. He rose to prominence in 2014 by featuring on Duke Dumont's number-one single "I Got U". Jax Jones is a trailblazer in the music industry - he has 8 UK Top 10 singles, 8 UK platinum singles, over 60 million single sales and a staggering 10 billion global audio streams. He’s also been honoured with multiple Grammy, Brti and Ivor Novello nominations and has worked with legends like Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, Diana Ross, RAYE and Mark Ronson. I absolutely LOVED this conversation with Jax. We talked a lot about his upbringing - how being abandoned as a baby fuelled his drive to succeed and make a name for himself. But also how that’s shaped his relationships and impacted his mental health.

S4 E11: Jax Jones: Abandoned as a baby to generating 10 billion streams

What are the best ways to recovery after a gruelling workout or endurance training? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're looking at the best ways to maximise recovery.

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Jason Fox, usually known as Foxy, is a television personality, adventurer and former UK Special Forces soldier and Royal Marine Commando. He joined the marines at just 16 - serving for ten years, after which he passed the gruelling selection process for the special forces. After leaving the military he’s become a bestselling author and is probably best known for presenting SAS: Who Dares Wins. His new book Embrace the Chaos is out now - it’s all about challenging your limits and changing your habits to transform your life. In this episode we talked about his gruelling SBS selection, his experiences of PTSD and repeatedly hitting the self-destruct button.

S4 E10: Jason Fox: 'It wasn’t the military that fucked me up, it was normal life’

Are you scared to lift weights out of fear you'll get too muscly? Do you want to give it a go but haven't a clue where to start? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we're giving the lowdown on why women should strength train: weight loss, increased metabolism, improving bone and joint health and hormonal balance. PS: You won't end up looking as big as Shaun, it's taken him 20 years to look that hench.

S4 E2: Aston Merrygold: The real story of what happened after the X-Factor

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