Episodi

  • Clara Issac | The Myth of “Not Enough Time” in Sport | Island Games Medalist

    Clara Issac | The Myth of “Not Enough Time” in Sport | Island Games Medalist
    Jan 19 2026
    From balancing elite training schedules to building sustainable habits in everyday life, Clara Isaac’s journey into triathlon is anything but conventional. In this episode, we sit down with Clara Isaac to explore how she transitioned into triathlon, rapidly progressed to competitive racing, and learned the technical and mental skills of a sport that demands mastery across swimming, cycling, and running. Clara opens up about fitting serious training around work and life commitments, the systems and routines that keep her consistent, and what she wishes she had known when she first started. We also dive into her role at Recycle Collect, where performance, discipline, and purpose extend beyond sport into sustainability and business. This conversation is about process over perfection, learning fast, and proving that you don’t need a lifetime in sport to perform at a high level, if you approach it the right way.
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    50 min
  • Emma Wolstenholme | From Bobsleighs to War Zones, just say YES

    Emma Wolstenholme | From Bobsleighs to War Zones, just say YES
    Jan 1 2026
    In this episode, Martin sits down with Emma to unpack a life shaped by one simple habit: saying yes. From growing up in a tough environment in Burnley to joining the RAF cadets, Emma explains how early exposure to structure, challenge and opportunity set her on a path very few could imagine. What begins with adventure — flying, kayaking, bobsleigh — steadily escalates into high-stakes military deployments, including being on the final helicopter out of Afghanistan. Emma shares what life is really like inside a war zone, how you think under pressure, and why calm decision-making matters more than courage. The conversation goes beyond military service, exploring leadership, self-belief, knowing when to walk away, and what happens when you stop living for an organisation and start choosing your own adventures. A grounded, honest conversation about momentum, consequence, and owning the path you choose.
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    1 ora e 7 min
  • Special Edition: Percy & Martin on Tour, Fella. Brothers, Business and Building Something Real

    Special Edition: Percy & Martin on Tour, Fella. Brothers, Business and Building Something Real
    Dec 24 2025
    What’s the Skeet Podcast host Percy & M W Podcast host Martin go on tour and chat with brothers Danny and Joe Kane in their Community gym, The Meadow In this episode, Percy and Martin sit down with brothers Danny and Joe, the founders of The Meadow Gym, to explore the journey behind one of the Isle of Man’s most distinctive fitness communities. From their early days as two young lads passionate about coaching, through to opening their own dedicated space at Meadowbank, Danny and Joe share the realities of building a gym from the ground up — learning business the hard way, taking financial risks, and staying true to their values. The conversation goes far beyond fitness, diving into community, identity, mental health, and purpose, and why they believe the hardest part of training is often just walking through the door. This episode is a candid, honest look at what happens when passion, people, and perseverance come together, and why The Meadow has become much more than just a place to train.
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    49 min
  • Dr Beth Godwin | Psychology of Food and Breaking the Diet Culture

    Dr Beth Godwin | Psychology of Food and Breaking the Diet Culture
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode, Martin is joined by Dr Beth Godwin, a clinical psychologist and certified intuitive eating counsellor, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about psychology, food, body image, and the environments we live in. Beth shares her personal and professional journey into psychology, shaped early by her mother’s work as a psychiatric nurse and later refined through years of clinical practice. Now specialising in the food and body space, Beth explains how many of us are born intuitive eaters and how diet culture slowly disconnects us from our body’s natural signals. Together, the conversation explores: What diet culture really is, and why it’s so deeply embedded in society How rigid food rules override intuition and damage our relationship with eating The difference between “fatphobia” and weight stigma, and why language matters Why health and body size are not the same thing How social media quietly reinforces harmful norms — and how to curate a healthier digital environment The psychological cost of loneliness, isolation, and loss of community Why loneliness may be more harmful to health than smoking The growing tension between technology, AI, and genuine human connection Beth also speaks openly about her own health challenges and how they prompted a shift toward online, community-based support spaces, designed to help people reconnect with their bodies with compassion rather than control. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: improving mental health isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about changing your relationship with food, your body, and the environments you’re immersed in every day. 🎧 If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or the pressure to “fix” yourself — this one is worth your time.
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    1 ora e 3 min
  • Coffee with Conor | Ian McVeighty | From Hizzy, Grit and Two-Stroke Wisdom

    Coffee with Conor | Ian McVeighty | From Hizzy, Grit and Two-Stroke Wisdom
    Dec 7 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Ian McVeighty, a rider whose story captures the true spirit of Isle of Man racing — grit, resilience, and an unshakeable love for bikes. Ian takes us from his early days surrounded by motorbikes, through the two-stroke era, into the heart of road racing culture on the Island. He shares the raw reality of the sport: the crashes, the comebacks, the terrifying highside that left him with a fractured spine, nine broken ribs, and the daunting task of learning to walk again. But it’s also a story of determination — fuelled partly by someone telling him he’d never race again, a sentence that pushed him harder than any engine ever could. We talk two-stroke race craft, seizing engines, clutch technique, mentorship, the old newcomers races, practice week chaos, and what it really takes to dial in a bike on the Mountain Course. Ian reflects on leaving the Island as a teenager to compete, the value of being pushed outside your comfort zone, and the mindset required to go again after being broken — literally. Whether you’re into racing, mindset, or stories of pure resilience, this conversation captures the heritage of Hislop’s era, the toughness of road racing, and the lessons learned from life lived wide open.
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    1 ora e 32 min
  • Ash Humphrey & Nicola Patterson | 12 Marathons in 12 Days & Santa’s on a bike!

    Ash Humphrey & Nicola Patterson | 12 Marathons in 12 Days & Santa’s on a bike!
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode we chat to Nicola and Ash from plan.com about the upcoming a charitable Christmas Santa motorbike event in addition to Ash running 12 marathons in 12 days, all for fundraising for Rebecca House. Santa's On A Bike appreciate everyone's support. If you would like to donate, visit the Just Giving page: https://lnkd.in/eHJtVWHg Our Tombola is live too with some exciting prizes up for grabs: https://lnkd.in/eFUSy-b7 All proceeds go to Rebecca House Children's Hospice. Follow the #SOAB2025 Facebook page for all updates: https://lnkd.in/eFTujAUG “I’m taking on the challenge of 12 marathons in 12 days just before Christmas—because if I set my mind to something, I will do it!”
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    31 min
  • Jade Burden | Inside the Ring: Mastering Boxing Craft

    Jade Burden | Inside the Ring: Mastering Boxing Craft
    Nov 22 2025
    In this episode we chat with Jade about the intricacies of boxing from both an amateur and professional perspective. We also chat about Jade's transition from amateur to pro, her training experiences, the importance of boxing fundamentals, and the mental strategies that help her succeed. Jade shares insights on upcoming fights, training discipline, and the evolving landscape of women's boxing, emphasizing the significance of preparation and mindset in achieving success in the ring.
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    52 min
  • Will Draper - Winning the European Long Distance Triathlon Challenge

    Will Draper - Winning the European Long Distance Triathlon Challenge
    Nov 9 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Manx-born professional triathlete Will Draper, whose 2025 season has been nothing short of stellar. Will shares how he transformed from a bike-racing youth on the Isle of Man into a world-class long-distance triathlete, culminating in a victory at Challenge Samarkand 2025.  He also reflects on his wildcard appearance at the T100 Triathlon World Tour Vancouver 2025 where he placed 15th, a strong showing on the global stage.  We dig into the technical side of triathlon — his discipline in swim-bike-run training, race tactics for long-distance events, and how he handles heat, fatigue and self-belief when the field is tough. Then we switch gears into his mindset in training, racing and life on the Isle of Man. Whether you’re an athlete or simply chasing high-performance in your own field, this episode delivers raw insight into purpose, process and the pursuit of excellence.
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    1 ora e 17 min