Keir Starmer: Grief, A Distant Father, and What Really Makes Him Angry

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. Men’s lives shouldn’t be left up to chance, so search “check your risk” now or visit prostatecanceruk.org/manriskThe 30-second Risk Checker Tool gives you tailored information about your risk that can help you have a conversation with your GP about getting tested.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 

Jake Humphrey got his big break on CBBC, before moving into sports presenting and launching his hugely successful podcast High Performance.He wasn’t always a high-performer, and in this conversation with Pete he talks about being rubbish at everything growing up, lacking close male friendships and the importance of two amazing role models:his dad, and F1 boss Eddie Jordan.If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visitthe 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& TikTokFor Biscuit JimLead producer–Elly LazaridesTalent Booker–Lana WebbAssistant Producer–Beth LinnellExecutive Producer–Geoff JeinFor Bauer Media Group:Social Media Producer-SerenaBhardwajLead Video Producer Editor-Greg StocksCamera Operator and Edit Assistant-Owen NosalHead of Video–Edie JefferysChief Creative Officer–LucieCave

This week’s guest on the pod is Olly Alexander. You may know him from playing Ritchie Tozer in the Channel 4 series It’s A Sin, or maybe as the lead singer in the band Years & Years, or when he represented the UK in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.  Olly has achieved so much in such a short space of time, but as this conversation shows, it wasn’t always that easy. He and Pete tackle the issue of identity, self-loathing and learning to accept and be proud of who you are – and the difficulties of the concept of pride in general.  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 

Dominic Harrison is much better known by his stage name Yungblud. Pete gets him talking about all sorts to find out a bit more about the man behind the persona. They discuss the transformative power of boxing, the importance of taking time out for creativity and learning more from failure than from success.   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 

Vicky Pattison has come a long way since her debut on Geordie Shore. The radio & TV presenter has many strings to her bow, including an I’m A Celeb crown and a confronting and honest documentary about the devastating impact of alcohol addiction on families.  Vicky and Pete have been friends for a long time – something which is reflected in the intimacy and frankness of this conversation. There’s laughter, plenty of tears and even an anecdote about Sting’s milkman brother.  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. If you have been affected by a parent’s drinking, you can find information, advice and support at NACOA (https://nacoa.org.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 

Pete sits down with Absolute Radio Breakfast host Dave Berry to talk about modern masculinity. Well, eventually, after being half an hour late – something that Dave only brings up half a dozen times.  In between jibes about punctuality, Pete and Dave discuss the decision to choose vintage clothing over university and the allure of a three-piece suit. They also touch on weightier issues, including the power of taking a break from drinking and the importance of the Breakfast Show during the pandemic and the positive impact it had on listeners’ wellbeing.  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