Pete Wicks' Man Made

Pete welcomes legendary DJ and cultural icon DJ Fat Tony to the Man Made studio.

From growing up in Battersea with a dominant father to becoming one of the most recognisable figures in global nightlife, Tony reflects on a life shaped by chaos, addiction and relentless reinvention.

In this episode he opens up about the realities of recovery, the long process of confronting learned behaviours, and why getting sober didn’t automatically fix everything. Tony talks honestly about addiction in all its forms, the mental noise that’s followed him since childhood, and the work it’s taken to finally feel comfortable in his own skin.

Tony also shares the impact of being violently attacked while DJing in Margate, how he processed the trauma that followed, and why forgiveness rather than revenge ultimately gave him peace.

Tony’s Full Fat Season 9 events are running across London with dates until April 2026.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Content Warning: Addiction, Violence, Homophobia

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

What if the thing men are praised for most, is also the place they hide?

Pete Wicks welcomes comedian and Strictly champion, Chris McCausland, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about modern masculinity.

In this episode, Chris challenges the idea of strength, opens up about responsibility, and questions whether being “productive” is always the same as being present. From role models and resilience to fatherhood and fear, this is a conversation about the pressures men put on themselves, and the stories they tell to cope.

Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok via @manmadepod.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope [www.hubofhope.co.uk] where you can find links to services across the UK.

Producer - Elly Lazarides

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Camera Operator - Garry Brown

Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete is joined by writer and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about masculinity, empathy and why so many young men feel lost today.

From the rise of online role models to the pressures boys face growing up today, this episode explores what happens when men are raised to suppress emotion rather than understand it.

Jameela shares her perspective on why anger often replaces vulnerability, how boys are taught what not to be instead of what to become, and why responsibility, friendship and emotional expression matter more than outdated ideas of strength.

They also discuss platonic relationships between men and women, the male loneliness epidemic, the importance of physical and emotional outlets, and why accountability and collaboration between the sexes may be key to building a healthier future for everyone.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Elly Lazarides

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Camera Operator - Garry Brown

Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete sits down with Tom Davis, BAFTA winning comedian, writer and actor.

From dismantling the myth of the ‘alpha male’ to navigating anxiety, burnout and sobriety, this episode explores what happens when the man the world expects you to be doesn’t match how you actually feel inside.

Tom opens up about fatherhood and responsibility, the role humour has played in masking vulnerability, and why intention (not image) is what really defines a good man.

Tom’s Spudgun 2026 tour has officially begun, with dates up and down the country all year long.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave 

Pete sits down with musician, rapper and mental health advocate Stephen Manderson (better known as Professor Green).

From what it really means to be “a work in progress”, to why anger so often replaces emotion in men, this episode explores accountability, shame, grief, fatherhood and the lifelong search for feeling safe in your body.

Stephen speaks candidly about his upbringing, loss, neurodivergence, addiction, and the impact becoming a father has had on how he shows up for himself and others.

Heavy at times but hopeful throughout, this one will stay with you long after it ends.

Content Warning: Suicide, Addiction

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave 

For Men’s Mental Health Month, Pete went to Downing Street for a very special one-off episode to interview the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Luckily for Pete, they did let him through that iconic black door to put a few questions to the man in charge of running the country.  

The bad language may be gone, but Pete’s Big One is here to stay, and Sir Keir opened up about his role models, challenging relationship with his dad, how he’s doing things differently with his own children, and what really makes him angry.  

Maybe you voted for him, and maybe you didn’t - but either way, this isn’t an ordinary interview with the prime minister so give it a listen and enjoy. 

Man Made will be returning for a second series in the new year, but while you wait we’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. 

Thank you to Prostate Cancer UK for sponsoring this episode.

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For Biscuit Jim   

Lead Producer – Elly Lazarides  

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein  

For Bauer Media Group:  

Director of Photography - Ben Warburton 

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton 

Executive Producer – Finn Ryan 

Head of Production – Cat Moran  

Chief Creative Officer –  Lucie Cave 

For the last episode of this series, there was only one guest that Pete could invite on. His best friend, business partner and podcast co-host Sam Thompson. 

In this honest conversation, Pete and Sam put joking aside and talk seriously about self-esteem and getting out of ‘a pickle’. Listen now to find out whether Sam will crack Pete’s tough exterior to find out whether or not he does have a goey centre.  

 If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK. 

We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok 

For Biscuit Jim  

Lead producer – Elly Lazarides 

Talent Booker – Lana Webb 

Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell 

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein 

For Bauer Media Group: 

Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj 

Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks 

Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal 

Head of Video – Edie Jefferys 

Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave 

This week, Pete is joined by Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, to chat about the importance of delusion, and how finding fame and success relatively later in life has shaped Sam’s world view.  

While Sam may not know a huge amount about football, he does know a thing or two about an attitude of gratitude that has given him a reputation for being one of the nicest, happiest men in British music.  

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.  

We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok 

For Biscuit Jim  

Lead producer – Elly Lazarides 

Talent Booker – Lana Webb 

Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell 

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein 

For Bauer Media Group: 

Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj 

Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks 

Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal 

Head of Video – Edie Jefferys 

Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave 

Comedian and television presenter Joel Dommett in the chair this week. Their conversation ranges from the adorable (having a toddler for a role model) to the absurd (faking a London accent). With a comedian as a guest there’s no surprise there are a lot of laughs in this episode, and Joel shares some wisdom about why a bad gig can be a good thing. 

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK. 

We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok 

For Biscuit Jim  

Lead producer – Elly Lazarides 

Talent Booker – Lana Webb 

Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell 

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein 

For Bauer Media Group: 

Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj 

Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks 

Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal 

Head of Video – Edie Jefferys 

Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave 

This week’s guest on the pod is Rizzle Kicks popstar and writer Jordan Stephens. In this conversation, more like a pub chat than an interview, Pete and Jordan talk about the importance of grandparents, the beauty of dogs and a lot about how therapy can completely change your life. 

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK. 

We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok 

For Biscuit Jim  

Lead producer – Elly Lazarides 

Talent Booker – Lana Webb 

Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell 

Executive Producer – Geoff Jein 

For Bauer Media Group: 

Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj 

Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks 

Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal 

Head of Video – Edie Jefferys 

Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave