Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, yet the stigma around mental health still keeps too many silent. In this episode, Roman Kemp opens up to Jake and Damian about his own battles with depression, the devastating loss of his best friend, and why talking openly about suicidal thoughts can save lives.

Motivated by personal tragedy, Roman has turned his pain into action. He discusses the new initiative he’s designed alongside Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham for the Premier League – Together Against Suicide, connecting football clubs with local charities, creating spaces where men feel safe enough to speak.

He also reflects on the strength of family support, and the role both football and community can play in changing the conversation.

This episode is a raw, heartfelt call to break the silence, challenge the stereotypes, and create real, accessible help for those who need it most.

Need Support?

Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org

Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk

Shout: https:giveusashout.org

IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies

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The Ryder Cup is one of the greatest events in sport, where Europe and the United States put aside individual achievement for national pride in one of the fiercest rivalries anywhere.

In this episode, European captain Luke Donald joins former captains Paul McGinley and Sam Torrance to share what it really takes to lead under the highest pressure, how to build a winning team culture in just days, and the unforgettable moments that defined their battles against the USA.

This isn’t just a chat about golf, it’s about leadership, unity, and inspiring people to perform when it matters most.

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When most people think of Usain Bolt, they see the medals, the world records, the effortless dominance. But his journey wasn’t built on winning, it was built on losing.

At the Athens Olympics in 2004, Bolt crashed out in the first round. It was a painful wake-up call, but also the turning point of his career. With the guidance of coach Glen Mills, he learned the habit that would define his legacy: “you have to learn how to lose before you can learn how to win.”

In this episode, I share what I took from Bolt’s story about truth, resilience, and growth.

Together, we explore:

• Why losing reveals more than winning ever can
• How honest self-reflection accelerates progress
• The role of setbacks in building resilience
• Why Glen Mills’s philosophy shaped Bolt’s career
• How to turn failure into the raw material for success

Here is more information on the studies referenced:

1. Winning Isn’t Everything: Mood and Testosterone Regulate the Cortisol Response in Competition (Zilioli, S., Watson, N.V., 2013)
2. Mindset, The New Psychology of Success (Carol Dweck, 2019)

Listen to the full episode with Usain Bolt: https://pod.fo/e/279623

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