Former England and Warwickshire cricketer Dermot Reeve reveals to Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie how a destructive cocaine addiction resulted in the loss of his media career, the breakdown of three marriages and living life today in supported housing on £6 a day. He also discusses how a strong spirituality has helped him find an inner peace, meeting the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and his future wish to move to New Zealand or Australia. Warning: This episode contains some strong language and adult ...
Jul 04, 2025•57 min
Join us as this week we chat to former Arsenal and England women’s striker Lianne Sanderson! We hear what it was like being the first openly gay footballer, reflect on the lack of an openly gay player in the Premier League, her work today as a football pundit, receiving vicious abuse on social media and what she perceives as a lack of respect post-retirement from the Football Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 27, 2025•48 min
Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison are joined by England Rugby Union great James Haskell who discusses living with ADHD, overcoming a lack of self-belief and moving on from his time as a national hero to become a DJ. He also reflects on becoming a father and the break-up of his marriage following retirement from professional sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2025•55 min
Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease. Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and his hopes for a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2025•53 min
Join Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison for After The Lights Go Out - a podcast talking to former athletes about their transition to every day life following retirement. In this episode Leon and Steve are joined by two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton. Carl reflects on the hatred he experienced following the acrimonious breakdown of his partnership with the McGuigans, while he also reveals his belief that his long participation in the fight game will one day lead to dementia. He also dis...
Jun 06, 2025•55 min
Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. We also hear from t he former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul ...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min
Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts continues to tell stories about his short spell as the assistant coach of Sierra Leone men's national team as well as discussing the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor for Sporting Chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2024•33 min
Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts discusses his playing career, including being threatened by an elderly shop keeper the day before the Bristol derby. He also tells some unbelievable off-pitch stories during his short spell as the assistant head coach of Sierra Leone men's national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2024•33 min
Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who tells some old war stories of playing against the 17th hardest footballer of all time, Neil Ruddock. Perry also poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. Warning - This episode contains strong language and involves discussions surrounding mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling remember there’s always support...
Aug 03, 2024•41 min
Join Guest host Jason Cundy for a very special episode of The Men's Room Podcast. Men's health affects more than just the men who are suffering but also their families and in this episode we are lucky to have joining Jason and Razor the lovely Leah Ruddock! WARNING - This episode contains themes and discussions around mental health. If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics raised in this podcast remember there’s always support available - visit movember.com/getsupport or call t...
Jul 27, 2024•30 min
Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are reunited for a third season of The Men's Room. To celebrate, they look back on some of their favourite moments from episodes gone by. They recall stories from the likes of the Tourettes Barber Josh Hughes, former Premier League footballers Steven Caulker, Matthew Etherington and Jay Bothroyd as well as TV personality James Arg Argent and former European Super Bantamweight Champion boxer Spencer Oliver. Warning - This Episode Contains Strong Language! Host...
Jul 20, 2024•33 min
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd! Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.con...
Jun 05, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd! Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.con...
May 18, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 11
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor discuss a very real and serious issue right now - Knife crime. Tom tells us about his constant battle with Sadiq Khan about the government's backing campaigns against knife crime in London, and Gideon from 'Our Pain 2 Power' support group joins to tell us his story. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE OUR PAIN 2 POWER: https://www.instagram.com/ourpain2power?utm_source...
May 10, 2024•27 min
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are amazed with one of the best stories yet - as former European Super Bantamweight Champion Spencer Oliver joins the Men's Room! Spencer tells us about his meteoric rise, and how that all came crashing down when he suffered a catastrophic brain injury in the ring. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach ou...
May 04, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by the man of the moment - The 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook! Russ reveals all about his run across Africa, from his kidnapping in Congo, to his night out in Benin! Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted ...
Apr 26, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by Former England international Steven Caulker! Steven tells us about his battle with depression throughout his career, and how he now helps other struggling footballers. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com...
Apr 20, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by John Stiles, comedian and son of England World Cup Winner Nobby Stiles! John tells us about growing up around the likes of Bobby Charlton and George Best - and how Football killed his Dad. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! Get in touch with John on X for any further information: @johnstiles64 If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: htt...
Mar 30, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by reformed prisoner turned Youtuber Ricky Killeen! Ricky tells us how he got a 99-year prison sentence, what cat A prison is really like, and he even has a tussle with Razor Ruddock! Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: www.begambleaware.org https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://w...
Mar 27, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by the 'Tourettes Barber' Josh Hughes! Josh tell us about living with Tourette's, becoming a social media sensation, and he also sorts out Razor's barnet... Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: www.begambleaware.org https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelp...
Mar 16, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by West Ham cult hero Matthew Etherington! Matt tells us about his struggles with gambling during his playing days, his toughest ever opponent, and THAT FA Cup final... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: www.begambleaware.org https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 09, 2024•28 min
The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by TOWIE favourite James 'Arg' Argent! Arg tells us about his struggles with weight & addiction, his relationship with Kim Kardashian's bodyguard, and what The Only Way Is Essex is REALLY like... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Mar 02, 2024•28 min
The Men's Room is back, and better than ever! On this season of the Men's Room, Tom Skinner & Neil 'Razor' Ruddock will tackle the important things that Men don't always want to talk about! On this week's episode, we get to know a bit about Tom and Razor - their highest highs, and lowest lows. If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted on Acast. Se...
Feb 24, 2024•25 min
We are excited to announce that a brand new series of The Men's Room Podcast is on its way to your ears! We have for you brand new hosts in the form of Neil Razor Ruddock and everyones favourite geezer Tom Skinner. As usual we have a stellar line up of guests tackling big topics, small topics and having plenty of laughs along the way. Also available to watch on the talkSPORT YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 21, 2024•56 sec
In this episode of The Men's Room Podcast Ade and Rory are joined by the wonderful Toby Peacock. Toby is an electrician and podcaster who set up his own podcast to raise awareness of mental health within the trade industry. It's time to break down stigmas and get talking... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://hubofhope.co.uk https://www.samaritans.org https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ You can also check out Toby's podcast Tearo...
Aug 22, 2023•30 min
This week in the Men's Room Ade and Rory talk all things fear! From snakes, water, confined spaces, to giant spiders so big they leave footprints... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2023•24 min
Are Ade and Rory perfect gentlemen? This week the boys are on their best behaviour as they are joined by 'The Royal Butler' Grant Harrold to talk about all things etiquette! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2023•44 min
This week in the Men's Room Ade and Rory try their very best to answer listener questions and give out their very best advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 01, 2023•27 min
This week in The Men's Room we are thrilled to have with us the fantastic former Liverpool, Tottenham and Millwall defender, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock. We hear about the glory days of football, turning his life around, as well as Neil's take on Harry Kane and the upcoming Premier League season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2023•43 min
Join Ade and Rory in the Men's Room as this week they get everything off their chests and have a good old fashioned moan about the world... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2023•28 min
