Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!“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 LegacyResources & Links:James Haskell: Instagram: @jameshaskell Buzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.comFollow Stripping Off on YouTubeEnjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Former England Rugby Captain Chris Robshaw joins Matt Haycox for a raw and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the brutal reality of life after professional sport. From overcoming severe dyslexia as a child to leading his country at Twickenham, Chris shares how the discipline of a high-performance athlete translates into the world of business and entrepreneurship.We dive deep into his evolution as a leader, moving from an insecure, "stick-oriented" captain to one rooted in empathy and culture building. Chris also opens up about the financial realities of rugby versus football, admits to "gambler" investment mistake, like a failed film tax scheme, and discusses how he is now building a new career through proactive networking and his charity work.What We Discuss:Overcoming Early Struggles: How battling dyslexia and losing his father at a young age drove Chris to find structure and confidence through sport.Leadership Evolution: The transition from a dictator-style captain to a "carrot-oriented" leader who prioritizes understanding people and team culture.The Reality of Retirement: Dealing with the loss of identity, the inability to replace the "buzz" of the stadium, and the mental challenge of starting over.Financial Honesty: Debunking myths about rugby wealth, the danger of investing for tax breaks, and why Chris doesn't consider himself a "finance expert".Networking for Business Growth: How Chris proactively used his platform during his playing days to open doors in the wine and insurance industries.Resilience Mindset: Why success isn't about a secret remedy, but the ability to "keep turning up" through the ups and downs.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction – Dyslexia, childhood tragedy, and finding rugby. (11:54) The Debut – Overcoming fear and learning to be in the moment. (18:23) Captaincy – Leading England with only one cap and learning from mistakes. (27:00) The "Betrayal" – A painful lesson on trust with a coach. (34:00) Moving On – Life in San Diego and the decision to retire. (45:22) Money Talk – Rugby salaries, bad investments, and financial reality. (52:00) Networking – Building a business network before the spotlight fades. (01:06:00) Future Goals – The Robshaw Foundation and looking ahead.Resources & Links:Chris Robshaw: Instagram: @chrisrobshawBuzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.comFollow Stripping Off on YouTubeEnjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Professional heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher joins Matt for a raw conversation about mindset, discipline, pressure, and the business behind modern boxing. From debuting in a pitch-black COVID venue to building one of British boxing’s most commercially powerful fanbases, Johnny shares the psychological and strategic realities of the sport that most fighters never talk about.Johnny breaks down the fear no boxer admits to, not fear of being hit, but fear of underperforming, and how he channels pressure into performance. He explains why commercial value now matters just as much as skill, and how fighters build careers through branding, storytelling, and audience connection. This episode is packed with insights that apply far beyond boxing: mindset, consistency, personal branding, and the ability to perform when it matters.Whether you’re building a business, growing a personal brand, or pushing for the next level in your career, Johnny’s mentality and process offer a masterclass in discipline, entrepreneurial success, and performance growth.What We Discuss:Johnny’s journey from debuting during COVID to becoming a fan favourite in British boxing.The mindset of a fighter: confidence, fear, belief, and performance under pressureThe real fear in boxing, not getting hurt, but not performing to your standard.Why commercial value matters: brand, visibility, storytelling & fan engagement.Training discipline: twice-a-day fight camps, nutrition, routine & sacrifices.Joshua vs Ngannou, Fury analysis & heavyweight predictions from inside the sport.Timestamps:(00:00) “I can stop him in one round” — power, belief & confidence(00:06) Johnny’s 2021 debut — no fans, full pressure, and the COVID fight experience(00:14) The psychology of weigh-ins and the “I’m going to kill you” mentality(00:20) Convincing yourself you have the tools to win(00:21) How he eats, trains & prepares (including the famous Big John Chinese)(00:28) Fight camp intensity — twice-a-day sessions & discipline(00:35) Fear: why underperforming is the real danger(00:40) The business of boxing: followings, fame & commercial value(00:51) Joshua vs Ngannou, Fury talk & the state of the heavyweight divisionResources & Links:Instagram @johnnyfisher1Follow No Bollocks:YouTube: Stripping Off PodcastInstagram: @stippingoffwithmatthaycoxNewsletter: https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribeEnjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★★ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others discover the show!

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Kerry Katona opens up about the darkest, wildest and most misunderstood chapters of her life, from being given speed by her mum at 14, to becoming a millionaire overnight in Atomic Kitten, to the cocaine addiction that nearly killed her. She speaks candidly about being hounded by the tabloid press, becoming a victim of the phone-hacking scandal, losing everything, and rebuilding her life through relentless honesty and reinvention.For the first time, Kerry breaks down the terrifying night she was held hostage at knifepoint while her children slept upstairs, the domestic abuse she endured, and the trauma her kids witnessed even when they “never saw the punches, just the black eyes” This is the real story behind the headlines: the chaos, the survival, the addiction cycles, the brutal media humiliation, and the unexpected comeback that made her one of the UK’s most talked-about public figures, and one of OnlyFans’ top earners.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:10 – Coming Up3:20 – Chaotic Childhood & Abuse10:57 – Atomic Kitten, Fame & Pressure23:29 – Cocaine & Addiction Cycles24:29 – Press Persecution & Phone Hacking26:41 – Media Hypocrisy & Exploitation32:28 – OnlyFans & Rebuilding Wealth35:33 – Losing Millions & Financial Lessons39:17 – Family, Parenting & Stability42:50 – Scoliosis & Health45:36 – Domestic Abuse & Trauma51:30 – Held Hostage at Gunpoint54:32 – The Priory, Recovery & Rebuilding56:42 – Final Thoughts Kerry Katona interview, Kerry Katona hostage story, Kerry Katona cocaine addiction, Atomic Kitten original member, Kerry Katona domestic abuse, Kerry Katona OnlyFans earnings, UK celebrity trauma, tabloid press abuse, fame and addiction, rebuilding after bankruptcy, phone hacking scandal, No Bollocks Podcast.📲 Subscribe: YouTube: @NoBollocksPodcast | Spotify | AppleListen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox:📲 Follow on IG: /www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox💼 Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Most people know James “Lockie” Locke from TOWIE. But the version the public sees isn’t the one he lives with every day.In this conversation, James opens up about growing up in a broken home, the emotional walls he built to survive, and how those same walls later destroyed his friendships, relationships and sense of identity. He talks honestly about being judged, misunderstood, and constantly performing a version of himself that never felt real.James reveals the truth behind his dating breakdowns, life after separation, business failures, and being labelled “the fall guy.” He shares the pressure to stay in shape while suffering body dysmorphia, the impact of fame on his mental health, and why stepping away from TOWIE wasn’t a career move, it was a life decision.Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:02 – Coming Up 05:08 – Growing Up in a Broken Home 09:01 – Is James Lock Vulnerable? 12:41 – Self-Awareness and Identity 15:06 – People Pleasing, Losing Friends & Finding Happiness 20:52 – The Dating Downfall 23:55 – Life After Separation 24:43 – Why “Money Doesn’t Make You Happy” Is Bollocks 28:10 – Business Failures, Partnerships & Being the Fall Guy 31:52 – The Truth Behind His Physique 35:20 – Launching Lockie’s Fitness App 40:42 – Battling Body Dysmorphia 50:30 – The “Stop Giving a F*ck” Mindset Shift 54:15 – Leaving TOWIE 01:00:21 – Ex On The Beach Drama 01:03:29 – His Five-Year Plan 01:04:38 – Final Thoughts📲 Subscribe: YouTube: @NoBollocksPodcast | Spotify | AppleListen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox:📲 Follow on IG: /www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox💼 Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast