8. Jake Humphrey : : Empathy, Lacking a Best Friend, and Stealing Michael Schumacher ’ s Plane Seat

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 

Caitlin Moran wrote the book on this subject… literally.  After writing best-selling books about women (How to be a Woman, More than a Woman) Caitlin turned her attention to men in What About Men? In this episode the author and journalist explains why and shares what she found, and what she describes as ‘heartbreaking’  Find out why Pete described this episode as ‘f***ing weird’ and at one point asks whether we’ve booked the right guest!  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 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week – so we’re releasing some short bonus episodes which feature a few of our upcoming guests talking specifically about mental health.  Today’s mini episode is from singer, songwriter and actor Dom Harrison aka Yungblud. You’ll be able to hear the full episode soon, but here Dom talks about his need to take time away, as well as why boxing is so important to him and the value to creating a routine. 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. 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week – so we’re releasing some short bonus episodes which feature a few of our upcoming guests talking specifically about mental health.  Today’s mini episode is from the host of the Absolute Radio Breakfast Show – Dave Berry. You’ll be able to hear the full episode soon, but here Dave talks about one of the themes of Mental Health Awareness Week – the ability to ask for help. He also has a dig at Pete for turning up late to his own podcast! 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. 

Billy served over 20 years in the SAS having joined the Parachute Regiment at the age of 17. His life before joining the military was very different to his life afterwards. A criminal record, gang involvement and a close shave with death after being stabbed were replaced with discipline and respect.  In an extraordinary conversation with Pete, Billy opens up about the men who saved him, who made him realise that he wouldn’t amount to much if he continued down the path he was on.   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 

 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week – so we’re releasing some short bonus episodes which feature a few of our upcoming guests talking specifically about mental health.  Today’s mini episode is from journalist, author and feminist Caitlin Moran. You’ll be able to hear the full episode soon, but here she talks about why men are reluctant to see a doctor, suicide, and why friendship is a doing word. 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.