Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

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Most people remember the highlights: the serve, the swagger, the Wimbledon final, the Davis Cup hero moments.
They don’t remember what it costs.
In this episode, Mark Philippoussis gets brutally honest about what happens when you get big money young (a multi-million FILA deal at 17), hit world-stopping highs (beating world #1 Pete Sampras at 19), then your body breaks, your career ends without your permission, and you’re left dealing with the fallout, mentally, financially, and personally. 
What you’ll learn in this episode
The reality of making serious money at 17, and how it changes you. 
The mindset of a teenager taking down Pete Sampras (and why “no one expects you to win” can be a weapon). 
Comebacks aren’t motivational quotes, they’re rehab, dark days, and doing the work when no one’s watching. 
What forced retirement does to your identity (especially when you never chose it). 
Losing millions, making mistakes, and why asking “stupid questions” is how you get smart with money. 
Mark’s daily high-performance routine (the “20-20-20” first hour) and how he sets long-term + daily goals. 
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:13 – Coming Up
3:03 – The accidental start to a world-class career 
10:30 – Signing a multi-million dollar contract at 17 
18:35 – How a 19-year-old took down Pete Sampras 
29:49 – 1999 Davis Cup: crowd pressure, nerves, and delivering anyway 
32:36 – Wimbledon final (and the comeback year people forget) 
38:27 – Knee surgeries, pain, and being told “you’ll never play again” 
48:35 – Losing millions: mistakes, lessons, and rebuilding smarter 
57:09 – Forced retirement (and falling out of love with the sport) 
59:31 – Battling depression during the darkest stretch 
01:07:47 – Why losing everything became the turning point
01:12:29 – The “20-20-20” high-performance formula + journaling routine 
01:20:32 – Final Thoughts
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Dubai dating is a different planet. In this episode, Matt sits down with Christiana Maxion, a high-net-worth matchmaker who works with wealthy men looking for a serious partner, and charges $65,000 to $350,000 to do it. 
They get into the brutal reality of “transactional” dating, where people say they want respect, while negotiating the relationship like a deal. Christiana explains why every relationship is transactional (money, emotions, sex, status, pick your currency), and why the real difference is the standard you hold and the environment you keep putting yourself in. 
Then it turns into pure business: how her offline matchmaking agency works (vetting, background checks, concierge dates, feedback loops), what “success” actually means, and how she’s scaling it with MAX, a “matchmaking app” built to stop people wasting their lives in DMs and get them to the first date faster. 

You’ll hear Matt & Christiana talk about:
Why Dubai dating feels pay-to-play, and how to avoid ending up in the same loop. 
The real reason men pay $65k–$350k for matchmaking (hint: it’s not romance, it’s time). 
What her process actually looks like: vetting, alignment, concierge dates, and feedback. 
“Delusional” requirements (and the fastest way to ruin your dating life). 
How she built MAX: subscriptions, verification, compatibility matching, and auto-booked first dates. 
The business model behind a matchmaking agency (and why referrals are the real growth engine). 
Why she’s building separate matchmaking “portals” (expats, India, Muslim marriages) and expanding across the GCC. 
Timestamps:
0:00 – Dubai dating is “transactional” (and why) 
6:29 – “Every relationship is transactional” (standards vs expectations) 
7:38 – How she started “Dating in Dubai” and got fired for it 
9:26 – “I’m going to solve dating in Dubai” → launching matchmaking 
10:13 – Why she only represents men + the 40,000-women database 
11:03 – The pricing: $65k–$350k + what “success” means 
13:38 – The “delusional age range” problem (and why it fails) 
19:33 – MAX: paid subscriptions + passport/LinkedIn verification 
20:37 – Why swiping broke dating + how MAX gets you to a real date 
27:35 – App growth: UAE applications, active users, revenue 
30:09 – A real success story (and a brutal horror story) 
35:52 – What she’s building next (GCC expansion + new portals) 
37:10 – Where to find Christiana + MAX 
Follow Christiana Maxion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiana.maxion.matchmaker/
Website: https://christianamaxion.com
App: Maxion (available on the App Store)
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Rob Lipsett says he hasn’t worked in 10 years, and he’s not saying that to flex. He’s saying it because he built a business that doesn’t rely on motivation, luck, or going viral. It relies on systems, content that ranks, and products people actually buy.
In this episode, Rob sits down with Matt to break down the real playbook behind his seven-figure fitness brand: how he started from zero, learned YouTube properly, and built an ecosystem that turns attention into income, without burning out or relying on one platform.
They go deep on what most creators and early-stage founders get wrong: thinking ads will make them rich, ignoring titles and thumbnails, and never building an offer that converts. Rob also shares his blunt views on market “saturation”, what biohacking actually does (and doesn’t) do, and how real estate became part of his long-term legacy plan.
If you’re building a personal brand, trying to escape the 9–5, or wondering how creators actually make real money, this episode will save you years of guessing.
You’ll hear Rob and Matt talk about:
Why “market saturation” is a good thing (and why most people use it as an excuse). 
The real formula: titles + thumbnails + the first 15 seconds. 
How Rob went from early YouTube to a seven-figure business model. 
Why ads aren’t the business — your product is. 
Building an ecosystem: apps, partnerships, and offers that don’t depend on “posting more”.
Supplements and biohacking: what’s real, what’s hype, and what to ignore. 
Real estate, Villa Lipsett, and how influence creates unexpected opportunities.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:04 – Coming Up
2:16 – Ireland’s First Fitness YouTuber
6:08 – Educational Background & Turning a Hobby into a Career
8:15 – Mastering the YouTube Algorithm & Starting from Zero
14:25 – From 9–5 Grind to Seven Figures
24:49 – Content Strategy
29:37 – Building the Ecosystem: Apps & Brand Partnerships
35:57 – Converting Followers into Sustainable Revenue
38:54 – Biohacking Realities & The Truth About Supplements
40:47 – Adapting as Your Audience Matures
43:05 – Real Estate & The Villa Lipsett Project
48:16 – The Future of Fitness & Building a Legacy
52:56 – Final Thoughts
Resources & Links:
Instagram @roblipsett
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We’re ending 2025 the only way Stripping Off knows how: with the most shocking, honest and controversial moments of the year in one episode.
From Katie Price’s Priory breakdown and hostage ordeal, to Lady Victoria Hervey defending Prince Andrew and calling the infamous photo “fake”, this compilation is everything the tabloids hint at – without the spin. You’ll also hear Andrea Jenkyns MP on cancel culture and Israel–Gaza, James Haskell on sexuality and toxic masculinity in rugby, Ant Middleton on population control and wokeness, and Ian Waite on Strictly Come Dancing’s safeguarding mess.
This is the highlight reel that proves why Stripping Off exists: no PR lines, no safe answers, just the truth.
You’ll hear about:
Fame, breakdowns and money from Katie Price.
Death threats, protests and political fallout with Andrea Jenkyns.
Sexuality, homophobia and “toxic masculinity” in sport with James Haskell.
War zones, woke culture and population control with Ant Middleton.
Behind-the-scenes reality of Strictly Come Dancing with Ian Waite.
Royal scandals, Prince Andrew and the “fake” photo with Lady Victoria Hervey.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:42 – Trailer
2:09 – Katie Price
9:58 – Andrea Jenkyns
15:08 – James Haskell
21:50 – Ant Middleton
27:45 – Ian Waite
32:18 – Lady Victoria Hervey
40:16 – Outro
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“Rugby is backwards.” James Haskell doesn’t hold back.
In this episode, he sits down with Matt Haycox to rip into the modern game –from broken business models and culture wars to mental health, ADHD and what happens when the stadium lights go off.
James talks openly about his rise through professional rugby, playing for England and the Lions, and the reality behind contracts, pay and how badly the sport is run off the pitch. He also dives into therapy, diagnosis, anger, chasing money for the wrong reasons, and what it took to rebuild his life, marriage and identity after rugby.
If you care about elite performance, mental health, building wealth after your first career, or just want to hear someone say what everyone else is thinking, you’ll get a lot from this one.
You’ll hear James and Matt talk about:
 Why rugby is “backwards and broken” behind the scenes.
 ADHD, mental health, therapy and managing anger.
 Fame, ambition and the realities of chasing wealth.
 Money management, investing and life after rugby.
 Fatherhood, relationships and what legacy really means.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:14 – Coming Up
6:26 – Rugby Career Beginnings & Professional Milestone
13:17 – International Rugby Success
18:53 – The Business and Future of Rugby
27:05 – Inclusion, Diversity and Sports Culture
38:26 – Mental Health and ADHD
47:14 – Mindset, Ambition and Wealth
58:13 – Financial Management and Business Ventures
01:07:24 – Life and Fatherhood
01:10:27 – Personal Relationships, Mentorship and Legacy
Resources & Links:
James Haskell: Instagram: @jameshaskell 
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