The Jake Dearden Podcast

The Reality of Being an Elite Pole Vaulter | Molly Caudery | Ep #77

This week, we're joined by Olympic pole vaulter and two-time World Champion Molly Caudery to talk about the highs and lows of competing at the highest level of athletics.

The Hardest Geezer: What It REALLY Takes To Run Across Africa | Russ Cook | #76

This week we're joined by the one and only Ross Cook, aka The Hardest Geezer. From running 66 days self-supported from Asia to London to becoming the first person to run

From Electrician to Elite HYROX Athlete | Marc Dean | #75

Marc Dean joins Jake for a conversation about going from a full-time electrician to an elite HYROX athlete and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. We

The Truth About Fitness, Alcohol and Having a Social Life | Alex Hendy (Schooner Scorer) | Ep 74

In this episode, Jake sits down with Schooner Scorer to talk running, HYROX, marathon training, pub culture and building a social media brand. From running a 2:51 maratho

Life As a Pro Footballer | Josh Brownhill | Ep 73

Josh Brownhill joins Jake Dearden to discuss his journey from the Manchester United academy to senior football, captaining teams, the pressure of Premier League football,

From Elite Judo to Coaching World-Class Athletes | Bobby Rich | Ep 72

In this episode, Bobby Rich joins us to discuss his journey through elite judo, narrowly missing the Olympics, and transitioning into performance coaching for world-class

Electrolytes, Creatine & Caffeine: What Actually Works? | Ste Winrow | Ep 71

Jake sits down with Ste to break down the science of sports nutrition, from calories and macros to hydration, electrolytes, supplements and recovery. They discuss creatin

WHAT IS XENOM? | Keith Barlow | Ep 70

In this episode, Jake sits down with Keith Barlow, founder of XENOM, to discuss the future of functional fitness and his ambition to build a competition that combines str

The Truth About Life in the HYROX Elite 15 | Lucy Procter | Ep 69

Lucy Proctor opens up about life as an Elite 15 HYROX athlete, from qualifying for the world’s best field and chasing faster running times, to the mental challenges that

Ross Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68

Ross Edgley joins us for an incredible conversation about extreme endurance, human performance and what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits. From swimmi

From Geordie Shore to Building a Barbering Business Empire | Sam Rascals | Ep 67

This week, Jake sits down with Sam Rascals (Samuel Bentham) to discuss his journey from barbering and Geordie Shore to becoming a successful content creator and entrepren

Jonny Brownlee on Olympic Glory, Retirement & the Cost of Elite Sport | Jonny Brownlee | Ep 66

Jonny Brownlee joins the podcast just days after announcing his retirement from professional triathlon. We talk about growing up alongside Alistair, cycling to school,

How to Run Better, Get Stronger & Avoid Injury | Dr Chris Bramah | Ep 65

Dr Chris Bramah joins Jake Dearden to break down the science behind running performance, injury prevention and becoming a more resilient runner. From running technique

Talking Fitness with Alfie Manthorpe, Danny Rae & Andy Butchart | Ep 64

Four lads, absolutely no script, and way too many subjects. Danny Rae, Alfie Manthorpe and Andy Butchart chat running, HYROX, the Bob Graham Round, World Championships,

The Brutal Reality of Chasing an Olympic Dream | Stuart Stokes | Ep 63

Olympian Stuart Stokes joins the podcast to talk about the reality of elite athletics — from obsessive training and marginal gains to Olympic qualification, injury, failu

How Olympic Athletes Actually Train for Speed | Ben Simons | Ep 62

Former Olympic bobsleigh athlete and elite performance coach Ben Simons joins the podcast to break down what it really takes to become fast, powerful and explosive. We t

Money, Business, Family & Ambition | George Heaton & Michael Heaton | Ep 61

George Heaton and Michael Heaton sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about building a brand from scratch, dealing with failure, staying hungry, money, success

From Calorie Deficits to Marathons | Holly Brooks | Ep 60

Holly Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about fitness, running, social media and making the huge decision to leave Manchester for Los Angeles. We talk about her

How Hunter McIntyre Became a World Champion | Hunter McIntyre | Ep 59

Hunter McIntyre is one of the most fascinating athletes in the world, a 10x world champion who went from addiction and rehab to becoming a dominant force in endurance and

Anna Archer on Burnout, ADHD & Building Her Own Brand | Ep 58

Anna Archer joins us for a brutally honest conversation about building a career online, turning a run club into her own brand, taking equity in a business, leaving Gymsha