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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hyrox, gym injuries and a watermelon detox… this episode somehow connects all of it.

Michael Purdie returns to the studio for Episode 145 as we discuss old school bodybuilding, older movies, David Attenborough, UK politics, and Dan’s recent attempt at the viral Watermelon Diet.

We also debate Coca Cola vs Pepsi before Purdie explains Hyrox events, life as a personal trainer, and what it’s actually like being followed online for fitness advice.

The episode finishes with discussions around gym injuries, Ron’s frustrations with gym culture, and what Purdie’s PT plans really involve.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:14 Old Body Builders

8:31 Old Movies Vs New Movies

11:00 David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

12:32 Kier Starmer Is In Trouble

19:49 Watermelon Diet

30:24 Coca Cola Or Pepsi?

31:42 What is a Hyrox event?

34:19 Life as a Personal Trainer

47:34 Dan’s Bar Bell Back Squat Injury

51:55 Ron’s Gym Experience

1:01:03 What does Purdie’s PT plan entail

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From NHS chaos to sharks, Michael Jackson and Chernobyl… this episode somehow covers it all.

Episode 144 sees Dan and Ron back in the studio as Dan tells the story of his recent NHS trip trying to sort out his irritated eye, which ended in a way neither of us expected.

We then get into eye pressure machines, emergency hammers, and an urgent appeal to track down a man Dan met in a sauna before forgetting to get his name.

The episode shifts into food discussions, including Spud Bros, jacket potatoes, and the strange cravings we all get, before Dan gives another update on his dog Willson and his confidence around water.

We also review the new Michael Jackson movie and discuss the emotional impact MJ had on fans worldwide, before somehow ending up talking about pet giraffes, sharks, and Megalodons.

We finish with breakdowns and reviews of Netflix’s Should I Marry A Murderer? and the Chernobyl series.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:42 Dan’s NHS Journey

12:07 Eye Pressure Test Machine

13:32 Emergency Hammer (Magic Hammer)

15:54 Urgent Appeal

20:52 Spud Bros & Jacket Potatoes

22:13 Food Cravings

27:44 Dogs Vs Ducks

31:23 Michael Jackson Movie Review

39:19 Can You Have A Giraffe As A Pet?

42:46 Sharks & Megalodons

47:02 Ron’s Groundbreaking Idea

50:18 ‘Should I Marry A Murderer’ Series Breakdown & Review

1:10:28 Chernobyl Series 

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Has anyone ever reached Michael Jackson’s level… or is he in a league of his own?

In Episode 143, Dan and Ron are back as we start by discussing the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the conversation around it.

We then debate Michael Jackson vs Bruno Mars, and whether anyone has come close to that level of fame, before talking about the artists we wish we could’ve seen live in their prime.

The episode shifts into nostalgia, from the best sweets growing up to Beamish Open Air Museum and old phones like the iPhone 5c.

We also get into tech, discussing how Apple stop updating older phones and whether that influences people to upgrade, before comparing Apple vs Android and discovering how much Android dominates globally.

We then move into the biggest topic of the episode, addressing the current situation surrounding D4vd. We break down what is being reported, the timeline, and the wider conversation around it as we try to understand the situation in real time.

We finish on the new UK tobacco law, which will see anyone aged 17 or under never legally allowed to purchase tobacco. Ron supports the idea of a smoke free generation, while Dan questions the level of control involved.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:14 The Michael Jackson Movie

4:25 Debate: Michael Jackson OR Bruno Mars

8:35 Best Sweets Ever?1

0:30 Beamish Open Air Museum

15:04 iPhone 5c & Old Phones

18:41 Who’s Bigger: Apple or Android?

21:09 The D4vd Situation

46:32 New UK Tobacco Law

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Jack Thompson joins us for Episode 142 as we explore his path from growing up in Middlesbrough to serving 9 years in the British Navy.

We get into what pushed Jack to make a change in his life, from working a job he hated to becoming a Marine Engineering Technician and travelling the world. He shares stories from his time in Bahrain, where life looked completely different, along with experiences from boxing and the people he met along the way.

We also break down the reality of working FIFO in Australia, stories from Bali, and how those experiences shaped his perspective.

The conversation then shifts into global topics, including Israel, Netanyahu, the Balfour Declaration, and conspiracy theories, as we discuss different viewpoints and ideas.

⏱️ Chapters:

2:11 Intro

7:44 Joining the Navy

11:29 Living in Bahrain

28:16 Marine Engineering Technician

33:17 Getting Into Boxing

40:19 Military Discipline

43:35 Fly In Fly Out Australia

49:55 Netanyahu & Israel

54:59 The Balfour Declaration & The Rothschilds

59:31 Conspiracy Theories

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Chris is back… and the conversation goes deep quickly.

In Episode 141, we revisit the Iran situation, reacting to viral content and discussing wider global implications involving the USA and Israel.

We also break down a recent Trump interview moment that left us questioning everything, before heading into nostalgia with the golden age of gaming — Nintendo 64, Sega Megadrive, Mario Kart and GoldenEye.

The episode then shifts into modern day society, reacting to viral clips and discussing the bystander effect — why people are more likely to record than step in.

We round things off with film discussions, including a review of They Will Kill You, debates around the best horror films, the future of James Bond, and the greatest boxing films and fights, before finishing with updated World Cup thoughts.

0:14 Intro 

1:56 Iran Lego Diss Track 

5:38 Trump Has Lost His Mind 

8:34 Do Aliens Exist?

12:52 Mario Kart N64 & Golden Eye 

21:45 Crazy People 

28:22 The Bystander Effect 

31:48 ‘They Will Kill You’ Movie Review 

35:22 Best Horror Movies Ever 

43:04 The Next James Bond 

45:35 Best Boxing Movie Ever

49:21 Fury VS Makhmudov 

51:54 Best Boxing Match Ever

58:58 World Cup 2026

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Is the world heading into chaos… or is it just another conversation?

In Episode 140, Ron joins us as we jump straight into a deep conversation around the Iran & Israel situation, sparked by Diary of a CEO. From there, the conversation quickly shifts into classic People Like Us territory.

We somehow end up talking about the Strait of Hormuz having Google reviews, what guava actually is, and then move into real life stories — from football injuries and near misses, to unbelievable food at Hickory’s Smokehouse.

There’s also a genuinely scary moment involving a dog and a river, plus one of Ron’s most embarrassing childhood swimming stories. We round things off with nostalgia about growing up, lying as kids, getting our first TVs, and predictions for the 2026 World Cup and Grand National.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:14 The Iran & Israel Ceasefire

3:43 Strait Of Hormuz Google Reviews

8:03 What is Guava?

10:44 Intro

12:45 Football Injuries

17:05 Hickory’s Smokehouse

19:39 Dog VS River

29:53 Ron’s embarrassing swimming moment

35:24 Telling lies when you’re young

42:18 Getting your first TV

47:28 2026 World Cup

59:12 2026 Grand National

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We kick off with the UK fuel situation, where oil comes from and how global influence plays into it. From there it turns into classic chaos — podcast failures, weird habits, takeaway spots, towns vs villages and future business ideas.

0:14 UK Fuel Shortage 

2:09 Where does the world’s oil come from?

8:11 Is Donald Trump running the world?

15:21 Intro 

17:29 90% of podcasts fail after the first 3 episodes 

20:40 “Who wears lynx?”

32:23 My Strange Addictions

36:18 Radgies Takeaway - Darlington 

39:18 Towns VS Villages 

51:47 Best business of 2026?

55:59 Dan’s Dog Walking Hack

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Episode 138 with Kieran McIvor, the North East Recovery Coach.

We dive into addiction, recovery and what it really takes to take control of your life. From substances and alcohol to food addiction, Kieran shares how he helps people rebuild. Dan also reflects on his journey.

Timestamps

0:13 Intro

1:30 North East Recovery Coaching 

8:13 Addicts VS Addiction 

18:28 Q&A: Is this an addiction?

21:59 Q&A: What would you identify this person as when it comes to addiction?

31:06 How Dan stopped his addictions

36:25 Helping people recover 

48:01 What is the most common addiction you deal with?

55:08 A scary statistic 

56:43 Food Addictions 

1:00:58 The goal for North East Recovery Coaching

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Ron’s back and summer’s finally here. We chat about learning to drive, test fails, lads holidays and ridiculous trip ideas, before getting into comedy, Adam Sandler, money habits and buying cars. A chilled but chaotic episode to get you in the summer mood.

0:16 - Summer time is here 

1:39 - Aviator Sunglasses 

4:35 - Show Intro 

5:03 - Learning To Drive 

8:15 - Driving Test Fails 

14:48 - “Being young is a nightmare”

16:39 - Lads Holidays

23:05 - Worst Holiday Idea Ever 

31:17 - Lads Holiday Stories 

39:31 - Future Holiday Ideas 

46:07 - “What is Scotland?”

51:15 - Adam Sandler

51:40- Is stand up comedy dying?

59:05 - Being good with money 

1:00:09 - Buying new cars

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North East boxer Steven “Disney Drago” Robinson returns to the podcast after a difficult period in his life.

In this episode Steven talks about a recent misunderstanding that escalated far beyond what he expected and is currently being handled through the appropriate legal process. The experience left him shocked and reflective about how quickly situations can develop.

We also discuss his recovery from elbow surgery, preparing for his next fight, and the discipline required to stay focused during uncertain times.

The conversation moves into social media culture, viral controversies and how quickly stories can grow online, before Steven shares the emotional impact of losing a close friend to terminal illness at just 25.

A powerful and honest conversation about resilience, perspective and moving forward.

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