Pete Wicks' Man Made

Pete is joined in the studio by Footballing legend and lioness Fran Kirby for a conversation about grief, mental health, and life inside a male-dominated sport.
From being the only girl playing football in the park to winning major trophies for England including the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022, Fran’s journey is remarkable, but it hasn’t come without struggle. She shares how losing her mum changed everything, how depression took hold in her late teens, and why she had to step away from the game she loved.
Fran discusses masculinity, emotional resilience, and the pressures of elite sport, as well as the importance of family, support systems, and finding peace in being alone.
Fran goes beyond football, it’s about identity, healing, and what it really means to keep going when everything changes.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Gavin McRae
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Pete welcomes global fashion icon and entrepreneur David Gandy to the Man Made studio.
Known as the face that redefined male modelling, David opens up about the reality behind the image, and why the idea of the ‘perfect man’ is far more complicated than it looks. From decades at the top of the fashion industry to building his own brands, he reflects on the pressure of being constantly judged, the loneliness that can come with success, and the mindset that’s kept him going.
David shares his thoughts on masculinity and why he believes it shouldn’t be boxed into a single definition. He speaks about the importance of male role models, the growing impact of social media on young men, and why so many are struggling to understand themselves
He explains how challenge became his coping mechanism, why he never allows himself to feel “comfortable,” and what he’s learned from pushing through difficult periods.
He also discusses fatherhood, being present in a world full of distractions, and the values he hopes to pass on to his daughters, from kindness and perseverance to keeping chivalry alive.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete welcomes former Royal Marine Commando and SAS: Who Dares Wins instructor Jason Fox (AKA Foxy) to the Man Made studio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Content Warning: Mental Health & Suicide
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete welcomes legendary DJ and cultural icon DJ Fat Tony to the Man Made studio.
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.
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.
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.
Tony’s Full Fat Season 9 events are running across London with dates until April 2026.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Content Warning: Addiction, Violence, Homophobia
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

What if the thing men are praised for most, is also the place they hide?

Pete Wicks welcomes comedian and Strictly champion, Chris McCausland, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about modern masculinity.

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.

Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok via @manmadepod.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope [www.hubofhope.co.uk] where you can find links to services across the UK.

Producer - Elly Lazarides
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave