You Know What I Mean ? Podcast with Bat & Fish

On this weeks podcast we met up with Tom court , Tom is a pro kite surfer, water sports athlete & content creator, well known and respected in the industry for not only his riding ability but his efforts in driving water sports forward and in to the public eye, Tom has created surf videos all over the planet alongside the best riders in the game & worked with major brands on advert campaigns. With a hugely successful you tube channel and strong presence on social media Tom is now pushing the emerging sport of foiling to new limits inspiring a young generation of shredders. A long friend of the fish man and a genuinely steezy geezer, we talk all things sun surf shred.

This week on You Know What I Mean, we sat down with Ben Robinson, a lived-experience speaker with mental health service provider WhySUp.

After overcoming a 10-year battle with an eating disorder and his own mental health, Ben now uses his experience to help others understand the impact eating disorders can have — and the importance of asking for help.

In this open, raw and honest conversation, Ben takes us through his journey, the reality of living with an eating disorder, and the impact it had on both him and his family.

Today, Ben is a healthy, happy and successful man, delivering talks to schools and businesses across the UK and using his story to help others.

Ben’s story is proof that recovery is possible, and that no matter how dark things get, there is always hope.

This week the boys head over to sunny (and very windy) Wales to meet Martyn Hogg.

Martyn discovered board sports at a young age and, while studying at university in Manchester, found kitesurfing — a passion that would see him become one of the leading figures in UK kite sports and surfing.

Now a Green Party councillor in Wales, Martyn sits down with us for a wide-ranging conversation covering kitesurfing, serious injuries and near-death experiences, before getting into some of the biggest issues dominating UK news.

Climate change. Immigration. The future of the UK. And the dangers we could face in the years ahead.

No script, no filter — just a proper conversation covering a bit of everything.

You know what I mean? 🎙️

🎙️ This week on the podcast, we sat down with Saurora Grace.

Saurora is a sex surrogate who helps clients unlock and explore their sexuality and fantasies in a controlled and safe environment.

She recently appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain following a huge amount of interest in her work with disabled clients.

In a profession that’s controversial and raises plenty of questions, there was only one thing for us to do…

Ask them.

We find out more about Saurora, her work, the good and the bad, plenty of juicy & crazy stories plus advice for couples looking to build a better, healthier relationship.

🔞 18+ audience

This podcast discusses adult sex work and sexual experiences.

This week brings the 2nd instalment of our snowboard & snowsports podcast, and we’re joined once again by our new co-host, The Trap Lord himself — Mr B00by Trap, John Weatherley 🤙

Joining him is Neil “9 Lives” Campbell, an OG of the UK snowboard scene.

Snowboarding was something Neil never thought he’d have access to. That all changed when he landed a job at his local snow dome — and the rest, as they say, is history.

From pushing the UK park scene with his feature-building skills alongside his local crew, to working seasons abroad and spending time riding alongside some of the world’s best snowboarders and coaches, Neil has packed a lot into his snowboarding life.

He earned the nickname “9 Lives” for his ability to take things to the limit — big tracks, big airs and, of course, some absolutely savage slams… only to somehow get back up and walk away every time.

These days, Neil runs a huge snowboard podcast page where he reviews riders’ reels and gives his thoughts on some of the best riders in the UK and around the world.

Stories. Laughs. Riding. Tricks. Q&As from the listeners.

Two OG snowboard dons in one room at the same time….. This one has it all.

This week we sit down with DJ Respect Afrika & his Manager NuNo , the Cape Verde born, Manchester-based Afro House DJ known for taking his music beyond the clubs and turning ordinary streets into huge, spontaneous dance. His sound blends Afro House, Afro Tech, tribal percussion and African influences, with a message centred around connection, unity and bringing people together. We talk all things about his early life growing up in Cape Verde & his journey across Europe building a following in Portugal before moving to Manchester where him and his team are bringing the best Afro house events to the city and further a field. We get to see who the man is behind his iconic mask & an insight on the streets of Manchesters night life through his eyes.

This week’s episode is a big one. We’re joined by two of our good mates, Ben Ward and Ben Kirkham, for an honest conversation about growing up, stepping into fatherhood, and everything life throws at you along the way.

We catch up with Wardy after a year living in Australia, hear all about the snakes, spiders and life Down Under, while Kirky shares a raw and refreshing take on men’s mental health, social media, and the pressure to always look like you’ve got it all figured out.

And finally, the biggest news of all… Fish is just months away from becoming a dad for the very first time. From excitement and nerves to everything in between, this one’s packed with laughs, honest conversations, and a reminder that none of us really have it all worked out.

This week we’re back with a Bat & Fish Chat, it’s been a while since the two of us have sat down alone catching up on life the only way we know how… by going off on about 17 different tangents.

We chat about what we’ve been up to recently, the excitement (and disasters) of our first lads’ holidays abroad,our first jobs being accused of stealing 3k. whether England can actually bring football home, grown men in full kits, is Ben Howard a wet wipe ? and how a week of sunshine has somehow made the whole country turn in to Costa del carpark.

Plus the fish man makes a major life changing announcement.

Lee Renner is the founder of Pilgrim, but his journey started long before launching his own brand. A footwear designer by trade, Lee built his early career working with iconic names like Umbro and retailers such as JJB, gaining invaluable experience and insight into the industry that would later help shape his own business journey.

In this episode, Lee takes us back to those early days, sharing the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that influenced his path from designer to founder. We dive into the highs and lows of building a brand, the reality of taking risks, and what it takes to keep moving forward when things don't go to plan.

Lee also opens up about one of the toughest challenges of his life—his cancer diagnosis—and the resilience, mindset, and determination that helped him through it. Away from business, he's a passionate runner and a strong advocate for the growing weighted running community, and we discuss how movement, discipline, and community have played an important role in both his personal and professional life.

Jon Tye is a former Royal Air Force Vulcan bomber pilot whose career placed him at the sharp end of the Cold War. Flying the iconic Avro Vulcan as part of Britain's V-Force nuclear deterrent, Jon operated during one of the most tense and strategically significant periods in modern history, when crews stood on constant readiness for a conflict that, thankfully, never came.

Beyond the aircraft and operations, Jon reflects on how society has changed since his RAF service, offering thoughtful observations on leadership, values, resilience, and the modern world. He also recounts encounters with some of the remarkable, eccentric, and unforgettable characters he met throughout his military career—individuals whose stories help bring the RAF of that era vividly to life, plus close calls in his own career including mid air collisions and ejecting from his own aircraft.

Adding another intriguing dimension, Jon discusses a mysterious close encounter involving what appeared to be advanced and potentially classified aerospace technology, an experience that continues to raise questions decades later.