Pete Wicks' Man Made

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

Pete is joined by writer and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about masculinity, empathy and why so many young men feel lost today.
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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

Pete sits down with Tom Davis, BAFTA winning comedian, writer and actor.
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.
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.
Tom’s Spudgun 2026 tour has officially begun, with dates up and down the country all year long.
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 sits down with musician, rapper and mental health advocate Stephen Manderson (better known as Professor Green).
From what it really means to be “a work in progress”, to why anger so often replaces emotion in men, this episode explores accountability, shame, grief, fatherhood and the lifelong search for feeling safe in your body.
Stephen speaks candidly about his upbringing, loss, neurodivergence, addiction, and the impact becoming a father has had on how he shows up for himself and others.
Heavy at times but hopeful throughout, this one will stay with you long after it ends.
Content Warning: Suicide, Addiction
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