Big Fish with Spencer Matthews

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Sep 2024

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From battling issues with drinking to founding the world's leading independent non-alcoholic spirits brand CleanCo, my story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now I'm on a mission to uncover the secrets of success from inspirational people who have made an incredible name for themselves. If like me you’re fascinated by how other people have developed a mindset for success, tune in each week so you can be inspired to unlock your full potential and become the best version of yourself. To contact us: bigfish@global.com For advertising opportunities, please email: dax@global.com

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September 13, 202453 min

Chris Van Tulleken: Why ultra processed food is harming you, and why you can't stop eating it

Today’s bonus guest is Dr Chris van Tulleken, he's the author of the bestselling book Ultra Processed People, an infectious diseases doctor and broadcaster. Now for anyone who’s been listening to Big Fish for a while, you’ll know that this book absolutely changed my life. It’s an eye-opening exploration into ultra processed food and why we can't stop eating it. He looks at how this industrially processed food is designed and marketed to be addictive, why exercise and willpower can't save us and what UPF is really doing to our bodies and our health. I absolutely loved this conversation with Chris - you’ll find it utterly fascinating.

September 11, 202451 min

Frankie Bridge: The reality of being the 'perfect' popstar

Frankie Bridge is best known for her pop career - she was a member of one of the UK’s most successful girl bands, The Saturdays, and pop group S Club Juniors, which she joined at just 12-years-old. She’s also the Sunday Times bestselling author of OPEN: Why Asking for Help Can Save Your Life and GROW: Motherhood, Mental Health and Me. In this episode we talk about the power of self-belief, her experience of being a child star and its impact on her life, and the challenges of comparison when you're in a girl band.

September 4, 20242 min

30 marathons in 30 days on sand? WE DID IT!

I'm back! Thank you so much for all the love, support and donations for Global's Make Some Noise.

August 22, 20241 min

24/30 marathons done and my toughest run yet

Hi all - a quick update from Jordan! Thanks so much for your support, words of encouragement and donations. A slightly delayed update from me due to lack of signal - but please keep donating if you can: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge

August 21, 202425 min

Bryony Gordon: ‘Run for the way it makes you feel, not for the way it makes you look’

Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand in the Jordanian desert. This week’s guest is Bryony Gordon. She’s a bestselling author and mental health campaigner who runs marathons in her underwear. In this episode we talk about what running has given her and how it's changed her life. If you'd like to donate, please head to: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge

August 14, 202424 min

Jasmin Paris: A gruelling 60 hours with no sleep: The first woman to complete the Barkley ultramarathon

Welcome back to this Big Fish mini series! I'm so nearly half way through. Today I’m joined by Jasmin Paris, an ultra-runner who made history after becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons - one of the hardest ultramarathons in the world. Only 20 people have ever made it to the end of the race within the allotted 60 hours. In this episode we discuss how she physically and mentally completed this gruelling race with only a couple of minutes sleep.

August 8, 20241 min

11/30 done - 19 marathons to go!

August 7, 202424 min

Rose Harvey: I joined a run club to meet friends, now I’m running for Team GB at the Olympics

Welcome back the The Great Desert Challenge mini series. Today I'm joined by Rose Harvey, who's running for Team GB at the Olympics - despite only taking up running professionally in 2020 after she was made redundant from her job as a corporate lawyer. She's utterly talented and inspiring, so whether you’re a runner or not - I know you will absolutely love Rose’s story and be inspired by the idea that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. If you'd like to donate, please head to: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge

July 31, 20241 min

An update from Jordan...

The Great Desert Challenge is underway - so I wanted to give you an update on how the team and I are doing. Please donate if you can! makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge

July 29, 202426 min

Vogue Williams: How I really feel about Spencer’s world record attempt

Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the Jordanian desert. By the time you're listening, I will have likely started my first marathon. This episode is with my wife Vogue Williams where we discuss how we're both honestly feeling about the challenge and whether she thinks I’ll be able to actually complete it. If you'd like to donate, please head to: www.makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-challenge