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We want to start the nation's men talking about everything weight-loss. Talking to the experts for advice and the men who are losing the weight one day at a time.

Stuart Normansell


    • Mar 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    Season 2 Episode 9 - Tom Chapman (Lions Barber Collective)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 65:30


    In season 2 episode 9 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we talk to Tom Champman from The Lions Barber Collective about the amazing work they are doing for suicide prevention and what inspired him to create the LBC. He also convinces Roman to visit the barbers despite having no hair!

    Season 2 Episode 8 'The Man, the Smith, the Legend' Roger Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 87:23


    In episode season 2 Episode 8 of the MAN v FAT podcast we speak to MvF legend Roger Smith about the early days of MAN v FAT football, how MAN v FAT Challenge I'd developing and Roger Talks candidly about his battle against ME.

    Season 2 Episode 7 'Lockdown 2'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 99:48


    In Season 2 Episode 7 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we get together to discuss how we plan to get through Lockdown 2! There's an update on how the non-drinking is going and we play new Game Top 3's.

    Season 2 Episode 6 Andrew 'Shan' Shanahan returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 96:59


    In Season 2 Episode 6 We talk to MvF founder Andrew Shanahan about his latest book Before & After. We discuss the most painful injury known to man, how internet trolls and zombies are similar and Stu tries to do a Donald Trump impression. Follow Shan on https://twitter.com/nervouscrying buy his books on Amazon https://amzn.to/2IeifS6

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    Season 2 Episode 5 Arjun Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 76:49


    In episode 5 of season 2, we talk about mindfulness with Arjun Kumar. We discuss how especially at the moment taking time out of your day to be in the moment can help with mental health, we also discuss how shared experiences like going to the football can also centre us.

    Season 2 Episode 4 - 'Captain fantastic' Kevin Ayling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 65:35


    In Season 2 Episode 4 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we talk to captain fantastic Kev Ayling. He talks us through his medal collection, what makes a great MAN v FAT Football captain and how to motivate your team to complete over a million steps through MAN v FAT Challenge.

    Season 2 Episode 3 Kasey Connell 'Sleep'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 106:51


    In season 2 episode 3 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we talk all things sleep with Kasey Connell. We discuss why sleep Is so important, how to get a good sleep routine and why (a bit like Rom) your dreams don’t last as long as you think!

    Season 2 Episode 2: Dean Bax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 77:07


    In Season 2 Episode 2 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we talk to MvF Legend Dean Bax. He tells us about his 61.5kg weight loss, why portion control is so important and how MAN v FAT Challenge has pushed him out of his comfort zone. find us on https://manvfat.com/ Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @manvfat Check out Dean's Instagram here. https://www.instagram.com/fatdean_to_leandean/

    Season 2 Episode 1: Michael Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 92:51


    Welcome to Season 2 Of the MAN v FAT Podcast. We are back with a bang to talk more about fat and everything that comes with it. In this episode, we talk to Michael Richard the founder of Talk about it mate. we talk to him about how COVID 19 has impacted us and our mental health and what we are doing for self-care. we also find out some shocking truths as Ross host the first quizstory of the season. To find out more about Michale and talk about it mate the details are below. the sessions are all open to anyone. Website - https://www.talkaboutitmate.co.uk/ Facebook - @talkaboutitmate Closed FB Group 'The Talk Space' (join) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/491455068156518/ Instagram - @talkaboutitmate Twitter - @talkaboutitmate Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldrichard/ Podcast - https://anchor.fm/talkaboutitmate NEW GROUP POD EPISODE - https://anchor.fm/talkaboutitmate/episodes/Season-2-Episode-3-Mens-Group-Session-edb2fa/a-a21vc9d

    Episode 38 Jon Hargreaves - Beating Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 87:52


    In Episode 38 of the MAN v FAT Podcast, we talk to former MvF Player and now MvF coach, Jon Hargreaves. He talks about how being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes changed his world forever. We also play quizstory, finding out how many grams of sugar food or drink can have, and still be classed as 'low sugar'.

    Episode 37 Connor James - Setting goals in lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 95:57


    In Episode 37 of the MAN v FAT podcast we Talk once again to James Connor. We discuss how setting simple daily goals can improve your lock down life. We delve into the Psyche of Ross Hunter and Quizstory makes a triumphant return.

    MANvFAT Episode036 Covid19 Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 58:12


    In episode 36 of the MAN v FAT podcast we talk about the effect that the COVID 19 is having on us how we are keeping ourselves in a positive mindset with MvF Challenge. We discuss 80's films and why they appeal to the teenage girl in some of us!

    Episode 35 - w/ Simon Slater and Ant Bromley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 85:34


    In Episode 35 we talk to Ant Bromley and Si Slater, two individuals who have not had an easy start at ManVFat but never giving up has been their discipline and fat loss has been their purpose. Now they have clicked and are taking the right steps with their mental and physical game plans. Find out what an Exit plan is, where Ant gets his meat supply from and the bet Stu has with ManVFat HQ!

    Episide 34 2019 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 81:20


    In episode 34 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we we look back on 2019. Talk about our favourite guests, pick out our favourite quotes and look forward to exciting times in 2020.

    Episode 33 Andy Boland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 51:45


    In Episode 33 we talk to Andy Boland who bares all, Literally on social media to show the reality of fat loss. We find out the reason he decided to lose weight and the constant struggles he faces on his journey. We also find out what is the #losstober Challenge and what is more calorific 10 chicken nuggets or a Big Mac?

    Episode 32 Mark Simmonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 60:44


    In Episode 32 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we talk to Author Mark Simmonds about his book Breakdown and Recovery. He tells us how his work in the corporate sector lead to his mental breakdown and how he used his goal setting and planning skills to aid recovery.

    Episode 31 Prof. Eric O'Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 21:47


    In Episode 31 of the MAN v FAT Podcast we travel down to Oxford University to tour the PCUK facility. Here we find out how MvF fund raising is being utilised and we talk to Professor Eric O'Neil about his team's research and how early diagnosis Is the key to beating Pancreatic Cancer.

    Episode 30 Nate Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 88:00


    In a milestone 30th Episode of the Man V Fat Podcast we Travel to Watford to talk to MvF Football player Nate Peterson. Nate opens up about the darker times in his life, recounts how the birth of his Daughter drove him to lose a huge 6 stone and for the first time ever we play Quizstory.

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    Episode 29 Gary Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 75:37


    In Episode 29 of the Podcast we talk to Man V Fat Football player Gary Davis. In a brave and honest chat he discusses his time serving in the Armed Forces, how that impacted his mental and physical health and how he continues to smile despite losing those closest to him.

    Episode 28 MANvFAT Festival Part 2 Feat Special Guest Mark Lawrenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 74:00


    Episode 28 is the second part of our time at The Man v Fat Festival where we talk to more players about how Man v Fat has helped them mentally as well as physically and we interview Liverpool Legend and European cup winner Mark Lawrenson.

    Episode 27 MANvFAT Festival Part 1 Feat Special Guest Alex williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 74:17


    Episode 27 of the Man v Fat Podcast comes Direct from the Etihad Campus where we attend the inaugural Man v Fat Festival. We speak to some of the 800 players that attended about how they love MvF and we interview Former Man City goalkeeper Alex Williams about his time at City and his work with City in the Community.

    Episode 26 Stuart Normansell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 92:27


    In Eposode 26 Of The Man v Fat Podcast we switch it up a little as Guest Presenter Ross Hunter along with Roman turns the focus on Stu as he opens up and tells us about his ongoing battle against the Fat. We delve into how his unhealthy relationship with food was formed and how Man V Fat has changed his life completely in just two and a half years.

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    Episode 25 Nas Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 82:33


    In Episode 25 of the MANvFAT Podcast we are back in Wales with MvF Football Coach Nas Max. We discuss why creating a calorific deficit is so important, Nas calls out the fad diets influencers and Rom explains why he turns into the incredible Hulk if he skips breakfast!

    EPISODE #23 TASTE TEST II 'GARAGE SNACKS' FEAT. RORY APPLETON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 71:30


    In episode 23 of the MvF Podcast we talk with MvF Football Manchester Alumni Rory Appleton about his long journey back to fitness following ACl surgery. We also review the best Filling station snacks and decide which has the best Dunkability!

    EPISODE #22 Catch up with Ross Hunter & Josh Deegan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 63:17


    In Episode 22 we catch up Ross Hunter and Josh Deegan from episodes 1 & 2. Ross opens up about how improving his mental health has had a major impact on his life and Josh tells us how he's inspiring others to lose weight through his 'Journey'.

    Episode 21 Professor Damian Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 82:18


    In Episode 21 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk to best selling Author and Sports Psychologist, Professor Damian Hughes about how a commitment culture is what you need for weightloss. We also find out the only question you should be asking yourself. 'Will it make the boat go faster?'

    Episode 20 Ned Stringer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 43:09


    In Episode 20 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk with Ned Stringer about how he lost an amazing 10st (is that right?) by literally eating less and moving more!!! We talk about how it’s important to fit any changes around you and Ned discusses how His weightloss has given him a new life.

    Episode 019 - Dr. Helen Kay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 75:13


    In episode 19 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk to Doctor Helen Kay about the affects of obesity on your health. We discuss how the NHS can help, childhood obesity and how we can prevent it and how making little changes can all the difference in the fight against fat. And also why you should never mix your breakfast cereals!

    Episode 18 - Michael 'Chicken Run' Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 52:23


    In episode 18 of the MANvFAT Podcast we chat to mental health advocate and MvF player Mike Richard. We discuss why he set up a Mental health support group, how losing weight helped in his battle with depression and Roman tells us about his groin. Again.

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    MvF Podcast Episode 017 Protein Bars (Feat. Ben Meek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 39:59


    In episode 17 of the MANvFAT podcast we review the best and worst protein bars on the market. Talk about how you should always check the calories properly, discuss which is the best ever chocolate bar and Roman educates us about what too much protein can do to your movements.

    Episode 16 - john Barberio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 59:11


    In Episode 16 of the MANvFAT Podcast Stu and Roman talk to MvF Football player John Barberio from The Salford league. He reveals how he lost 28KG, tells us how his health has improved dramatically and what it's like to get fit and healthy in your sixties.

    ManVFat Podcast Episode 015 New years Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 42:52


    In episode 15 of the MANvFAT Podcast the first of 2019, we take a look back at the last few months. We discuss setting goals for the new year, why rewarding yourself is important and our favourite podcasts so far.

    Episode 014 Christmas Dinner Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 58:22


    In Episode 14 of the MANvFAT Podcast. We talk saving calories at Christmas with 20 year veteran Chef Maria Tildesley. We discuss how to keep your Turkey moist without adding excess fat, why big potatoes make the healthiest roasties and what is the best Christmas Movie? (Die Hard isn't a Christmas film)

    MvF episode 13 League Winning Captains

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 64:14


    In episode 13 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk to Lew, Jon and Mike about what it takes to become Champions of an MvF Football League. We discuss the penny dropping, why you should celebrate your weightloss and why every team needs a statto.

    MAN v FAT Podcast Episode 012 'Fad Diets'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 50:33


    In Episode 12 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk about 'Fad Diets'. Roman Explains why paleo isn't paleo,we call out 'The Holy Grail of weight loss solutions' and discuss other 'Fad type Diets'.

    Episode 11 'British Obesity Society'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 69:05


    In Episode 11 of MANvFAT Podcast we talk to Jane Deville-Almond and Paul Evans from the British Obesity Society about their work.We discuss What's making the nation fat, how our eating habits have changed and we talk about vending machines in gyms

    MANvFAT Podcast Episode 010 Roman Conrad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 58:44


    In Episode 10 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk to our very own Roman Conrad about his weight loss 'journey'. He recounts the moment he decided to change his lifestyle, we discuss how weightloss helped with his epilepsy and finally settled who would win. Robocop The T-800 or The predator?

    MANvFat podcast episode 009 Chef Nadine Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 55:37


    In Episode 9 of the MANvFAT Podcast we talk to the Nutritionist and Chef Nadine Taylor about our favorite subject...FOOD! We discuss how to get blokes in the kitchen, what's hot and what's not and if 'Superfoods' exist

    MANvFat podcast episode 008 ST George's Park 29 July 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 59:38


    Episode 8 of the MvF Podcast is brought to you from St. George's Park for the National ManvFat Football Tournament, where 400 weightloss champions compete for the top prize!

    MAN v FAT Podcast Episode 007 James Connor PT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 88:56


    In Episode 7 of the MANvFAT Podcast we move away from the MvF Football and talk to veteran Personal Trainer James Connor about why the gym can be an intimidating place, the advantages of meal prepping and how slow and steady beats crash diets. we also all admit to having a man crush on Christiano Ronaldo

    MAN v FAT Podcast Episode 006 Oldbury v Manchester Charity Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 70:29


    In Episode 6 we focus on MANvFAT Football and follow the Manchester league on a trip to play Oldbury in aid of the British Heart foundation. We discuss how MvF is changing lives and why the MvF community is so important.

    ManVFat Podcast Episode 005 Sarah 'Sven' Venning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 75:42


    In this Episode We talk to MvF Football coach Sarah Venning (AKA Sven) about Carrots, How MVF leagues evolve and who is the best Aussie in a bar room brawl.

    ManVFat Podcast Episode 004 Dan Birtwistle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 54:49


    Episode 4 - Dan Birtwistle In this episode we talk to the #1 MVF Football weight loser in the country Dan about how he lost over 9 stone, why he's still a salad dodger and discuss which is the best Rocky Film. ( Spoilers... its not Rocky V)

    ManVFat Podcast Episode 003 Andrew 'Shan" Shanahan Part Two.mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 40:25


    Episode 3 - Andrew 'Shan' Shanahan Part Two. In the second part of episode 3 we talk with Shan how MVF Football is changing lives, the future, St Georges Park and why octopods are a danger to themselves

    ManVFat Podcast Episode 003 Andrew 'Shan" Shanahan Part one

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 44:23


    Episode 3 - Andrew 'Shan' Shanahan Part One. We talk to the ManVFat Founder Andrew Shanahan about his weight loss Journey, how helping Clergymen lose weight was integral to the creation of ManVFat and why he is not Joe Wicks.Clearly

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    ManVFat Podcast Episode 002 Josh Deegan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 46:15


    Listen to Josh Deegan tell us about new endeavors since his life changing weight loss through Man V Fat Football! Just Wait 'til you hear just how much he has lost!

    Episode 001 (Guest Ross Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 24:18


    Ross Hunters 12 month Journey in Losing 6 Stone through Man V Fat Football. Taking us through his highs and lows and how he changed life completely.

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