The Big Lad Podcast

Discussions about fitness, mental health, self improvement and so much more. New episode every Sunday at 6pm. Find me on Instagram @gw_fit

Last refreshed: July 14th, 2025 at 9:04 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

#47 How can men improve their mental health

In this episode I discuss what it causing issues for men's mental health and how they can potentially go about improving it

Aug 04, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 47

#46 Pressure on men to be successful in the modern world

In this episode I discuss the pressures on men to be successful in the modern world and what's causing it and potentially not helping. I put a poll up on instagram asking men if they did feel any pressure to be successful in which 92% said yes, I then asked further questions on the back of this to understand why.

Jul 28, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 46

#45 The doom and gloom of the Euros

In this episode I discuss my issues with Southgate's England squad and set up and also my favourite parts of Euro 2024.

Jul 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45

#44 The future of the podcast...

In this episode I discuss what to expect next from the podcast, future plans, more solo episodes and branching out from fitness, stay tuned, big things coming...

Jul 15, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 44

#43 Is alcohol free beer the future? - Chris Kazakeos

In this episode I'm joined by Chris, the co-founder of ON Beer, a revolutionary alcohol free beer that tastes just like the real thing but also provides the same buzz that other zero alcohol beers don't using a powerful blend of botanicals

Apr 28, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 43

#42 From Liverpool FC to personal trainer at 16 - Thomas Woods

In this episode I'm joined by Thomas Woods, we spoke about how an injury at 12 stopped Thomas' football career playing for Liverpool. However, during the lockdowns he put his time to good use to become a personal trainer at 16, now 4 years on he lives in Madrid and is back playing football

Apr 21, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 42

#41 What's been going on? Exams, Hyrox, Moving out, Happiness, ADHD - Solo podcast

The podcast is back! You weren't getting rid of me that easily...in this episode I talk through what I've been up to over the last 6 months, moving out, exams, British Rowing Indoor Championships, Hyrox and starting a clothing brand. I also talk about my inability to find happiness in where I'm at and also how this potentially links into ADHD.

Apr 14, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 41

#40 Boxing coach and the benefits of boxing - Matthew Headon

I'm joined by Matthew, we speak about his journey into boxing and how he got to boxing competitively as well as becoming a coach. We also talk about the benefits of boxing, what you can expect if you were to start boxing and also Matthew's thoughts on the current heavyweight division as well as some of his favourite boxers of all time.

Sep 10, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 40

#39 Alex's journey through Crossfit - Alex Dick-Cleland

I'm joined by Alex, we talk about his journey from starting Crossfit to now competing. We discuss the benefits of Crossfit, break down any stigmas that people may have and have a good old catch up!

Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 39

#38 How to love your body - Naomi Macarthur

I'm joined by Naomi, we talk about how she overcame her eating disorder and how this now allows her to help her clients in her online coaching learn to love their body.

Aug 27, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 38

#37 Back problems and approach to training - Poppy Brown

I'm joined by Poppy for the second time on the podcast! We discussed her back problems and her approach to training with the plan to step on stage in the future for her first bodybuilding competition.

Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 37

#36 Heavy metal rockstar to bodybuilding entrepreneur- Andrew Loucks

I'm joined by Andrew, we speak about how he went from a heavy metal rockstar as lead singer of Beyond the Shore to at 27 starting in the gym, falling in love with it and now at 35 looking for his first bodybuilding show. He is doing this all around his busy lifestyle as an entrepreneur and busy family life!

Aug 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 36

#35 THE LAST EPISODE - Moving abroad? New business? Life Updates - Solo podcast

In this episode it's just me, myself and I. I give an update on what's being going on in my life, potentially moving abroad, a new business and I also answer some questions that my instagram followers asked on a Q&A.

Jun 05, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 60

#34 Ninja Warrior, PT to finance and CrossFit - Nicky Screawn

We spoke about Nicky’s unusual switch from personal training to the corporate world of finance, her new found passion for crossfit and also her experience on ninja warrior

May 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 34

#33 Dropped By Gymshark, NHS To Full Time Content Creator - Leila Hannoun

I'm joined by Leila, we speak about how she went from being an NHS Diagnostic Radiographer to becoming a full time content creator working with some of the biggest fitness brands in the world such as Gymshark and MyProtein. Leila talks us through her weight gain journey, overcoming her eating disorder to become a fitter and healthier version of herself, we also touch on why she's no longer working with Gymshark and her ambitions to start her own business

May 21, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 33

#32 PT with a passion for photography - Sean Evans

I'm joined by Sean, we talk about how he's working hard to expand his knowledge and qualification to allow him to work alongside the NHS with GP referral clients with special medical conditions. We also talk about his passion for photography and videography and how he works that around his in person personal training business.

May 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 32

#31 Head of physio at Liverpool FC to private practice - Andy Renshaw

I'm joined by Andy, we talk about his journey into physiotherapy, transition into Bolton FC, then Liverpool FC and his move to private practice

May 07, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 31

#30 How to balance work and life as a professional athlete - Sigi Burger

I'm joined by Sigi, we talk about what it's like working whilst being an international professional athlete

Apr 30, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 30

#29 Creating balance with food around your lifestyle - Bethany Leah

I'm joined by Beth, we talk about creating balance with food around your lifestyle.

Apr 23, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 29

#28 Growing an alcohol free beer company - Fred (Shredathletics)

In this episode we speak about how Fred has helped Impossibrew, an alcohol free beer company, grow on social media.

Apr 16, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28

#27 Breaking down fad diets and fitness myths - Holly Elizabeth

I'm joined by Holly, we break down common fad diets and myths that surround and confuse people in the fitness industry.

Apr 09, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 27

#26 Top 1% of podcasts in the world - Colin Campbell

In this episode I speak to Colin about how he got into fitness, how he got his podcast to the top 1% in the world and elective sobriety

Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 26

#25 Pros and cons of the fitness industry - Tasha Mane

In this episode I speak to Tasha about the pros and cons of the fitness industry and what it's like starting out as a PT at such a young age.

Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25

#24 Mental health effects of working in the emergency services - Steph De Jonge

In this episode I speak to Steph about the effects on her mental health working in the emergency services both positively and negatively.

Mar 19, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 24

#23 She moved to Dubai on her own for work - Anna Waters

In this episode Anna tells us her reasoning for switching Newcastle for Dubai working as a PT.

Mar 12, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 23

#22 How Becca overcame her eating disorder - Becca Carlson

In this episode Becca opens up for the first time talking about her eating disorder. She lets us know what caused it in the first place and how it progressively got worse to the point that she ended up in hospital with anorexia. But then she tells us how she managed to turn it round and become the healthy and strong woman she is today.

Mar 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22

← Prev Next →

Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android