It’s the final bonus episode of the season — can you believe it?! Richard and Izzy sure can’t. This week, they’re looking back on an incredible run of guests, from Professor Green to Tim Spector, Sam Ryder and more. Expect memorable moments and the standout lessons they’re taking into the next season (assuming they can stop the power tools long enough to finish recording!). Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod....
Apr 11, 2025•19 min
This week, on the season finale of Who We Are Now, Richard and Izzy sit down with the star of White Gold, The Inbetweeners, and host of In Sickness and In Health, James Buckley. In this affirming chat, the three chat about young fatherhood, how The Inbetweeners celebrated boyhood and what he expects of his own sons in this new age of masculinity. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And ...
Apr 07, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week Izzy is off being very busy important, but she's left Richard a very important job... to answer your questions. Does he miss Men and Motors? What's his most treasured memory from the Grand Tour? And can electric cars ever be exciting? Find out on this week's bonus episode. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join th...
Apr 04, 2025•19 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we welcome acclaimed actor David Harewood. Known for his powerful performances in Supergirl, Homeland, and Blood Diamond, David shares his deeply personal journey—from facing racism throughout his life to experiencing a public psychotic breakdown. Hear how he rebuilt himself, found resilience, and became a vocal advocate for mental health. TW: This episode contains racial language, and details of racial abuse. Listen on Global Player to ...
Mar 31, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week's bonus episode of Who We Are Now features Dr. T using a series of motoring metaphors to help Richard and Izzy better understand the science behind the menopause after their recent conversation with Dr Clare Spencer. Does the human brain really work in a similar way to a combustion engine? And what should men do to support the women in their lives going through the menopause? Tune in to the bonus episode to find out! Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier ...
Mar 28, 2025•24 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, they're joined by racing driver, stunt driver and actual Stig, Ben Collins. For the first time ever, Richard sits down with Ben to discuss the realities of blowing the whistle on being the man behind the mask, how the BBC tried to stop him, and who the most difficult star in the reasonably priced car was. PLUS, they discuss all things James Bond... Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. D...
Mar 24, 2025•57 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond tiptoe into the territory most men usually don't care to go... that's right, we're finally talking about the menopause. Joined by menopause expert Dr Clare Spencer, Richard and Izzy learn the truth and the realities of something that, contrary to popular belief, really does effect each and every one of us. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globa...
Mar 17, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week on Who We Are Now's bonus episode as and ya shall receive - it's the car Q&A episode! How do you deal with road anxiety? What's the best buy for under £1,000? What do Richard and Izzy Hammond HATE about cars? And what car is Izzy picking up tomorrow? Find out on this week's bonus episode! Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@g...
Mar 14, 2025•22 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond we hear from the (supposedly) most positive man alive, the internet's golden retriever boyfriend... Sam Ryder! Listen as the three chat Eurovision drama, crashing backstage at a Sum 41 gig, how not to meet your heroes (we're looking at you Evel Knievel) and if it's actually possible to be positive 24 hours a day. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go t...
Mar 10, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week on Who We Are Now's bonus episode we're live on location with Richard and Izzy as they tackle their hardest mission yet... pancakes! As they whisk and flip, they consider key points from this week's episode with Tim Spector OBE. Do we all look after our health enough? Why do we always end up on the bottom of the priority list? And most importantly... who will flip the best pancake? All that and more on this week's bonus episode. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole ...
Mar 07, 2025•27 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we’re joined by Tim Spector OBE—renowned epidemiologist, medical doctor, science writer, and the visionary behind Zoe. Tim dives into the pivotal moment that transformed his life and sparked his mission to revolutionise the nation’s health. Listen in as Tim critiques Richard and Izzy’s breakfast choices, shares insights on gut health and nutrition, and explores how small changes can have a massive impact on well-being. Listen on Global P...
Mar 04, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On this week's bonus episode Izzy goes solo! We're so proud. She opens up to us and answers your questions. Expect a car update, insight on the father daughter experience, and peek behind the curtain of what it's really like to have Richard Hammond as a dad. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagr...
Feb 28, 2025•16 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we chat to the absolutely brilliant and self professed "marketing w*nker" Simon Gunning on the incredible work that Campaign Against Living Miserably is doing to support thousands of people nationwide. The three talk about the difficult intersection between charity and corporate sensibility, the tricky nature of the Papageno effect and the essential tools you need to talk to your children about suicide. It's a must listen. If you've been...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 6
This week on Who We Are Now's bonus episode, Richard and Izzy turn their attention to you! That's right, this week our favourite duo answer your burning questions. What car has Richard loved driving the most? Why does Izzy recommend screaming into a pillow? And what are they most afraid of? Find out all that and more on this week's bonus episode. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have...
Feb 21, 2025•20 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Kelvin and Liz Fletcher. Best known for their roles on screen—Kelvin in Emmerdale —the Fletchers made a bold leap from TV fame to farming, buying hundreds of acres of land with little experience. Join Richard, Izzy, Kelvin, and Liz as they dive into life’s big risks, share their love (and obsession) for Rightmove, and debate whether Richard’s world-famous dad dancing could ever win Strictly Come Da...
Feb 17, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Competitive? Richard? Izzy? Naaaah, not at all! In this bonus episode, Richard and Izzy decide to do something that chills them out after a long day at work after chatting to someone that has an incredibly stressful job - Dr Benji Waterhouse. But, of course, with two competitive Hammonds in the house, it's not quite as mindful as you'd expect... Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have ...
Feb 14, 2025•21 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we take a peek under the hood of the NHS' mental health services with psychiatrist, author and comedian Dr Benji Waterhouse. After writing his tell all book You Don't Have To Be Mad To Work Here, Dr Benji is on a one man mission to give voices to those who can't speak up for themselves. As a front line NHS psychiatrist, Dr Benji has seen his share of incredibly difficult situations, and the three chat about how some mindful colouring and...
Feb 10, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this week's bonus episode of Who We Are Now, we welcome back Dr T to talk us through the science of connection, grief, and relationships. Can loss actually physically shape our brains?Do we need connection to exist? And how do we keep the memories of our loved ones alive in our brains? Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or j...
Feb 07, 2025•26 min
This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we welcome the absolutely brilliant Stephen Manderson, perhaps better known to you as Professor Green. After losing his dad to suicide at the age of just 24 years old, Stephen found himself as the voice of a generation after the release of the single Read All About it with Emile Sandé. Together, Stephen, Izzy and Richard talk about the kind of masculinity learnt from a council estate in Hackney, how the tragic death of his father shaped ...
Feb 03, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Aaaaand breathe. This week's bonus is a mindful journey into the world of art, and is very relaxing if we do say so ourselves. Can art help your mental health? And do Richard and Izzy stand up to the prowess of Leigh? They're going to find out. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whoweareno...
Jan 31, 2025•14 min
This week on Who We Are Now, Izzy and Richard are joined the man behind Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and The Bear, it's Leigh Francis! In this whirlwind chat, the three talk Celebrity Juice secrets, how making clothes and costumes keep him sane, and Leigh's secret to success... how not to care. Listen now to hear exactly what Leigh is going to do next. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. A...
Jan 27, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This week on the bonus episode, Izzy gets inspired by Steve Jones' bonkers interview story and wonders... what was Richard's worst ever job? Join the duo for a Q&A on the weirdest, wackiest and absolute worst moments of Richard's career so far... Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whow...
Jan 24, 2025•13 min
Richard and Izzy are back for season three! And they're kicking it off with the fantastic Steve Jones. From Welsh valley boy to top model in Korea to poster boy of F1, one thing has resonated throughout Steve's life... the words "f**k it". This week Richard and Izzy chat to Steve about how his potentially risky motto has moved him throughout his incredible career to his life now as the face of Channel 4's Formula 1 coverage, and how his wife Phylicia is his own personal superhero. Listen on Glob...
Jan 20, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Richard and Izzy are back NEXT WEEK with more inspiring guests and insightful conversations. From the nation's favourite class clown Leigh Francis, chart smashing musician Professor Green, to Welsh hunk and F1 aficionado Steve Jones, don't forget to tune in next week for all-new content, packed with stories, expert advice, and conversations you won't want to miss! Remember, you can listen on Global Player to hear the first main episode a day earlier than everyone else. Download from the app stor...
Jan 14, 2025•1 min
Richard and Izzy return with exciting new podcast episodes, featuring inspiring guests and insightful conversations. Tune in January 2025 for all-new content, packed with stories, expert advice, and conversations you won't want to miss! Remember, you can listen on Global Player to hear the first main episode a day earlier than everyone else. Download from the app store, or go to globalplayer.com.
Oct 30, 2024•30 sec
Richard and Dr Jim are back! Hot off the heels of their very much NOT midlife crisis trip to the Himalayas, they're diving into the science of the brain after this week's main episode with the brilliant neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett. They dial into the reassuring idea that the brain is shaped by both nature AND nurture, find more evidence that a healthy body really does mean a healthy brain and find out that size actually does matter... Listen on Global Player to hear the first episo...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min
This week on the season FINALE of Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy chat to top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Dean Burnett. Dr Dean has the answers on EVERYTHING about the brain, and we really mean everything. From how grief actually has a purpose, why men are not from mars, and women are not from venus, to why travel sickness happens and how we can stop it, this is a one stop shop for all your brain related questions. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier...
Sep 03, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now the brilliant Dr T is back to join Izzy to discuss this week's main episode with former Head of Race Strategy, F1 legend Bernie Collins. Listen to understand the fundamental differences between male and female brains, how your formative childhood experiences might dictate your career, and the reason why it's nigh on impossible to learn a language from scratch past the age of 12. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier ...
Aug 30, 2024•27 min
This week on Who We Are Now Izzy's F1 dreams come true and the pair are joined by former head of race strategy at Aston Martin and current F1 strategy analyst Bernie Collins. Bernie tells her incredible story, from starting out at a very Derry Girls-eqsue school in Northern Ireland, working with the likes of Jensen Button and Sebastian Vettel, to bringing her engineering mind to sports broadcasting. It's an enlightening chat on why we need more engineers in the world, PLUS Izzy gets to ask all h...
Aug 26, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Izzy joins the amazing Dr Tharaka live from a racing garage to delve into this week's thought-provoking episode featuring comedian and podcaster John Robins. With John speaking so candidly about his journey with alcohol addiction and his efforts to build a better life, Izzy and Dr Tharaka explore the importance of self-honesty, recognising and correcting harmful habits, the different ways alcohol impacts men and women, and the long-term effects of drinking. Listen on Global Player to hear the ne...
Aug 23, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
