People Like Us

England at the World Cup, weight loss injections and the hidden cost of convenience.

Episode 155 brings Dan and Ron back together to recap the 2026 World Cup, discuss England’s latest result and look at the players who could be saying goodbye to the tournament for the final time.

Dan shares an honest update on his experience with Retatrutide, while Ron reveals why he deleted every food delivery app from his phone. We also discuss overpriced coffee, matcha, questionable fashion trends, job hunting and how Ron eventually became part of People Like Us.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 The Modern Day News

5:49 World Cup 2026 Recap

19:55 World Cup 2026 Kits

20:58 Carlos Valderrama

24:05 Dan’s Retatrutide Update

28:00 Food Delivery Apps

35:15 Starbucks & Matcha

41:24 Weirdest Trends

53:59 Parachute Trousers

56:27 That One Friend

58:41 Job Seeking Under The Disability Act

1:02:17 How Ron Got The Job

1:04:55 Southpaw Update

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Miss Great Britain. Hypermobility. Audiology. Charity work.

Nicole Hanson, Miss Durham 2026, joins People Like Us to share her journey into the Miss Great Britain pageant and how she’s using her platform to make a difference.

Nicole opens up about living with Hypermobility, her work supporting charities, her experience as an Assistant Audiologist and her passion for the North East car community through Abarth Club North East. We also discuss dream cars and what’s next as she prepares for the Miss Great Britain finals.

Whether you’re interested in pageantry, invisible disabilities, hearing health or inspiring personal stories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Babul’s Indian Restaurant

2:03 Intro

3:08 Miss Durham 2026

15:27 What Is Hypermobility?

22:22 Nicole’s Charity Work

24:39 Audiology & Hearing Aids

37:55 Abarth Club North East

43:34 Automatic Cars

47:13 Dan’s Love For Mercedes

54:47 Dream Cars

1:06:51 What’s Next For Miss Durham 2026?

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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.

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the stories or the current affairs, this is a classic Dan & Ron episode.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Intro

0:48 Nose Bath & Deviated Septum

11:17 Smelling Salts

23:55 Ron’s Nightmare Barber Experience

40:27 The Origin of Dan’s Hair

46:26 Kier Starmer Resigns & Andy Burnham

51:53 Jeremy Clarkson Cancer Diagnosis

54:25 Retatrutide Weight Loss Jabs

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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 accident in 2022 that changed his life forever and how it has influenced the person he is today.

Whether you’re a boxing fan, interested in entrepreneurship or inspired by stories of resilience, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Most Reliable Cars In The World

3:07 Intro

4:00 What Is NE Boxing?

7:47 About Dylan

23:33 Dylan’s Afghanistan Tour & Boxing In The Army

49:21 Funding NE Boxing

51:18 What is next for NE Boxing?

56:50 How did NE Boxing start?

59:19 The NE Boxing Team

1:07:03 The Accident: 17th July 2022

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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 he found his purpose and the impact his work is having across the UK.

Whether you’re interested in personal growth, mindset or simply hearing an inspiring life story, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Intro

0:43 The Background Of ‘The Chavvy Hippy’

1:51 Is Being A Chav A Cultural Thing?

5:20 How Did ‘The Chavvy Hippy’ Come About?

12:56 Breath Work

14:58 Becoming ‘The Chavvy Hippy’

24:21 Guided Meditation & Ayahuasca

30:13 Into The Wild Wellness

35:18 Masculine & Feminine

37:27 The Ibiza Retreat

44:35 Self Love Sessions

47:10 The Crete Retreat

57:17 Fake It Till You Make It

1:01:16 The Let Them Theory

1:03:16 The Reality Of Social Media

1:06:48 The Purpose Of ‘The Chavvy Hippy’

1:10:05 The Future Of ‘The Chavvy Hippy’

1:16:02 How To Find ‘The Chavvy Hippy’

1:20:09 The Life Of Michael Harvey

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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 skills anyone can learn.

Chris also explains the coaching services he provides, the inspiration behind his children’s books, and what the future holds for Positive Mindset Coaching.

Whether you’re an athlete, business owner or simply someone looking to improve your mindset, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Intro

0:50 The Origin Of Positive Mindset Coaching

7:40 Setting A Mindset Anchor

9:35 Mindset Coaching In Boxing

12:59 Mindsets Now VS 50 Years Ago

16:30 How can Positive Mindset Coaching help?

22:48 Overconfidence & Breathing Techniques

24:58 Gastric Band Hypnotherapy & Hypnotherapy

32:18 1 to 1 Mindset Coaching

39:24 Are Setbacks Important

41:53 Gamechanger Coaching from Positive Mindset Coaching

45:33 Tommy And The Feeling Factory & Tia And The Whispering Forest

51:38 Are Schools More Accommodating Now For Kids With Needs

55:45 Book: The Secret

56:06 Audio Books & Dream Voice Actors

1:00:13 What is next for Positive Mindset Coaching?

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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 and compare the NFL with other American sports including the NBA and MLB.

The conversation then shifts to Netflix documentaries, the rise of electric bikes and scooters, Teesside parmos and Darlington’s newest building project.

⏱️ Chapters

0:14 Intro

2:38 The San Francisco 49ers & American Football

36:48 NFL Draft

43:47 MLB Baseball & NBA Basketball

51:00 Best Netflix Documentaries

55:50 Quad Bikes, Electric Bikes and Electric Scooters

1:01:36 Parmos

1:03:26 Darlington’s New Building

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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 war, Stephen Hawking and the Moon.

We also finish with discussions around Eurovision 2026, Iran at the World Cup and our predictions for World Cup 2026.

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:32 UK Politics: Reform & Restore

4:36 Prime Ministers & Boris Johnson

14:21 Antarctica & Scientists

19:36 S4: The Bob Lazar Story

24:45 Stephen Hawking

28:54 Conspiracy Theories

34:26 Secret Weapons of War

42:53 UFO Files

45:47 Ghost Hunting Videos

50:51 Admiral Byrd’s Antarctica Theory

1:01:25 The Moon

1:14:27 Eurovision Song Contest 2026

1:17:42 Iran World Cup 2026

1:20:46 World Cup Predictions 2026

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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 traditional institutions.

We also explore the topics of 15 minute cities, The Great Awakening, Agenda 2030, modern relationships and the impact social media may be having on society.

As the episode progresses, Marie explains what motivates her movement and what she hopes to achieve moving forward.

Whether you agree or disagree, this episode encourages discussion and asks questions that many people are already talking about.

Chapters:

0:14 Peterborough Muslim & LGBTQ Movement 

2:27 Intro 

3:00 Marie: We Are The Revolution Movement 

19:22 Governments & The Media 

33:11 15 Minute Cities & The Great Awakening 

42:36 Agenda 2030

47:04 Modern Relationships Ruined?

1:05:33 What’s next for Marie?

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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 surrounding Imane Khelif.

The episode then moves into performance enhancing drugs in boxing, inspired by the Netflix documentary Icarus, before Hannah shares her experiences transitioning from Team GB amateur boxing into the professional ranks.

We also discuss the importance of nutrition and fuelling your body correctly in combat sports, fighting at Super Lightweight, the dangers of brain injuries in boxing, and whether fighters really do take dives in the sport.

The episode finishes with conversations around boxing promoters, MVP Promotions, Eastern European dominance in fighting sports, Hannah’s future goals and when she expects to return to the ring.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:14 Hannah’s Boxing Belts

0:53 The rise of women’s sports

4:18 Intro

4:50 Imane Khelif

12:43 Netflix Documentary: Icarus

15:36 Is ‘juicing’ common in boxing?

22:02 Amateur to Professional Journey

27:16 How important is fuel in boxing?

32:12 Fighting at Super Lightweight

36:50 Brain injuries in boxing

38:24 Dubois Vs Wardley

40:29 What’s the difference between an Amateur and Professional boxer?

44:24 What is boxing camp like?

47:31 Can you tell if you’re at your peak?

48:22 Do people take dives in boxing?

50:51 Boxing Promoters

54:58 MVP Boxing Promotions

58:38 Are Eastern European boxers the best?

1:01:18 What is the boxing dream?

1:04:54 When will Hannah be back in the ring?

1:05:23 Hannah’s Nutrition Coaching

1:11:04 What is next for Hannah Robinson

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