Pete Wicks' Man Made

<p>Pete welcomes former Royal Marine Commando and SAS: Who Dares Wins instructor Jason Fox (AKA Foxy) to the Man Made studio.</p><p>From life in the military to navigating the pressures of identity, masculinity and mental health, Foxy opens up about the realities behind the “toughest man” stereotype. He reflects on growing up without a clear blueprint for manhood, the mistakes he made along the way, and how those decisions ultimately caught up with him.</p><p>He speaks candidly about struggling with confidence, imposter syndrome during his time in the forces, and the difficulty of opening up in environments where vulnerability isn’t the norm. Foxy shares how hitting rock bottom forced him to confront himself, why honesty became the turning point, and how reconnecting with others helped pull him back from the edge.</p><p>He also discusses the importance of male friendships, why so many men struggle in silence, and what it really means to take responsibility for your actions.</p><p>Jason is currently on tour with his new live show ‘Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos’ with dates running across the UK until April 9th, 2026.</p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>), where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p>We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram &amp; TikTok.</p><p>Content Warning: Mental Health &amp; Suicide</p><p>Producer - Connor Gani<br>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton<br>Camera Operator - Garry Brown<br>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway<br>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin<br>Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls<br>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan<br>Head of Production - Cat Moran<br>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave</p>

<p>Pete welcomes legendary DJ and cultural icon DJ Fat Tony to the Man Made studio.</p><p>From growing up in Battersea with a dominant father to becoming one of the most recognisable figures in global nightlife, Tony reflects on a life shaped by chaos, addiction and relentless reinvention.</p><p>In this episode he opens up about the realities of recovery, the long process of confronting learned behaviours, and why getting sober didn’t automatically fix everything. Tony talks honestly about addiction in all its forms, the mental noise that’s followed him since childhood, and the work it’s taken to finally feel comfortable in his own skin.</p><p>Tony also shares the impact of being violently attacked while DJing in Margate, how he processed the trauma that followed, and why forgiveness rather than revenge ultimately gave him peace.</p><p>Tony’s <strong>Full Fat Season 9</strong> events are running across London with dates until April 2026.</p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>), where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p>We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram &amp; TikTok.</p><p>Content Warning: Addiction, Violence, Homophobia</p><p>Producer - Connor Gani<br>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton<br>Camera Operator - Garry Brown<br>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway<br>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin<br>Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls<br>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan<br>Head of Production - Cat Moran<br>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave</p>

<p>What if the thing men are praised for most, is also the place they hide?</p><p></p><p>Pete Wicks welcomes comedian and Strictly champion, Chris McCausland, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about modern masculinity.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Chris challenges the idea of strength, opens up about responsibility, and questions whether being “productive” is always the same as being present. From role models and resilience to fatherhood and fear, this is a conversation about the pressures men put on themselves, and the stories they tell to cope.</p><p></p><p>Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok via @manmadepod.</p><p></p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope [<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>] where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p></p><p>Producer - Elly Lazarides</p><p>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton</p><p>Camera Operator - Garry Brown</p><p>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway</p><p>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin</p><p>Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls</p><p>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan</p><p>Head of Production - Cat Moran</p><p>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave</p>

<p>Pete is joined by writer and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about masculinity, empathy and why so many young men feel lost today.</p><p>From the rise of online role models to the pressures boys face growing up today, this episode explores what happens when men are raised to suppress emotion rather than understand it.</p><p>Jameela shares her perspective on why anger often replaces vulnerability, how boys are taught what not to be instead of what to become, and why responsibility, friendship and emotional expression matter more than outdated ideas of strength.</p><p>They also discuss platonic relationships between men and women, the male loneliness epidemic, the importance of physical and emotional outlets, and why accountability and collaboration between the sexes may be key to building a healthier future for everyone.</p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>), where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p>We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram &amp; TikTok.</p><p>Producer - Elly Lazarides</p><p>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton</p><p>Camera Operator - Garry Brown</p><p>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway</p><p>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin</p><p>Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls</p><p>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan</p><p>Head of Production - Cat Moran</p><p>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave</p>

<p>Pete sits down with Tom Davis, BAFTA winning comedian, writer and actor.</p><p>From dismantling the myth of the ‘alpha male’ to navigating anxiety, burnout and sobriety, this episode explores what happens when the man the world expects you to be doesn’t match how you actually feel inside.</p><p>Tom opens up about fatherhood and responsibility, the role humour has played in masking vulnerability, and why intention (not image) is what really defines a good man.</p><p>Tom’s Spudgun 2026 tour has officially begun, with dates up and down the country all year long.</p><p>If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (<a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>), where you can find links to services across the UK.</p><p>We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram &amp; TikTok.</p><p>Producer - Connor Gani<br>Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton<br>Camera Operator - Garry Brown<br>Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway<br>Production Assistant - Emily Spungin<br>Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls<br>Executive Producer - Finn Ryan<br>Head of Production - Cat Moran<br>Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave&nbsp;</p>