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Series: Revelation Spring 2025Service: A - Sun Bible StudyType: ClassSpeaker: Matt WillisSunday morning bible class Matt Willis
Hosted by Matt Willis, this episode features a lively debate between WZIP sports analysts Mitch Bates, Marcus Anderson, and Nik Antenucci regarding who should be this season's NBA Most Valuable Player. Is it SGA? Jokic? Giannis? Each analyst presents their case.
Series: Genesis Spring 2025Service: C - Wed Bible StudyType: ClassSpeaker: Matt WillisWednesday evening bible class Matt Willis
In episode #2 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Matt Willis to review current NBA standings, preview all-star weekend, and - in the spirit of Valentine's Day - talk what they've LOVED about the 2024-25 NBA season.
Alcohol is deeply ingrained in many cultures, often seen as a way to celebrate, socialise, or unwind. But what happens when we take a step back and question our relationship with it?In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the challenges and benefits of going alcohol-free in the new year. Drawing from conversations with experts like Ruari Fairbairns, Matt Willis, and Oli Patrick, they break down the science behind alcohol's impact on health, its links to serious health risks like cancer, and why it can be so challenging for people to accept a life without it.Listen in as Jake and Damian break down practical steps for reducing alcohol intake, emphasising self-discipline, small but meaningful changes, and the importance of building a healthier relationship with drinking.Listen to the episodes mentioned:Ruari Fairbairns: https://pod.fo/e/21baafMatt Willis: https://pod.fo/e/186e2bOli Patrick: https://thehighperformanceapp.com/episodes/3E7NOm3n8Cxq2Zh7M1aBhX
Royal Rumble 2025! Find out if WZIP's Liam Riggenbach and Matt Willis made any predictions that came true!
Beach Like The Tree. Busted live drummer, Lower Than Atlantis rhythm master and professional sneaker-head, Eddy Thrower, is our guest on Episode 320 of Sappenin' Podcast! The session sensation talks snare secrets playing behind the kit for Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne, exclusive LTA reunion confessions and setting up his own online drum lesson business. In this conversation, Thrower reflects on getting the Busted job vs Lower Than Atlantis hiatus, the stress of re-recording Year 3000, techniques vs tricks, how a LTA comeback almost happened, nearly hiring a helicopter, extreme David Brent moments, recording for One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer, emo nostalgia, why the 2010s UK alternative scene felt so special, fighting that 9-5 lifestyle, his shoe-a-holic hustle, wanting to teach new drummers, dyslexia hurdles, planning to fight Harry Judd on the Busted vs McFly 2025 tour and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Nathan Crawshaw, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Kieran Lewis, Alexandra Pemblington, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Louis Cook, Carl Pendlebury, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, John&Emma, Danny Eaton, RahRah James, Sian Foynes, Evan, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Vicki Henshaw, Laura Russell, Fraser Cummings, Sophie Ansell, Kyle Smith, Connor Lewins, Billy Hunter, Harry Radford, George Evans, Em Evans Roberts, Thomas O'Neill, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael Braham, Jade Austin, Charlie Wood, Aurora Winchester, Jordan Harris, James Page, Georgie Hopkinson, Helen Anyetta, John Wilson, Lisa Sullivan, Ayla Emo, Kelly Young, Jennifer Dean, Tj Ambler-Shattock, Chaz Howkins, Michael Snowden, Justine Baddeley, David Winchurch, Jim Farrell, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Lewis Sluman, Ellie Gowers, Luke Wardle, Grazyna McGroarty, Nathan Matheson, Matt Roberts, Joshua Lewis, Erin Howard,, Chris Harris, Lucy Neill, Amy Thomas, Jessie Hellier, Stevie Burke, Robert Pike, Anthony Matthews, Samantha Neville, Sarah Maher, Owen Davies, Bethan Downing, Jessica Tiernan, Danielle Oldershaw, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Jule Ferl, Alice Wood, Billy Parmiter, Emma Musgrave, Rhian Friggens, Hannah Kenyon, Patrick Floyd, Hayley Taylor, Loz Sanchez, Cerys Andrews, Dan Johnson, Eva B, Emma Barber, Helen Macbeth, Melissa Mercury, Joshua Ryan, Cate Stevenson, Emily Moorhouse, Jacob Turner, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Chris Lincoln, Beth Gayler, Lesley Dargie-Walker, Sabina Grosch, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Kerry Beckett, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Hannah Rachael, Gemma Graham, Andy Wastell, Jay Smith, Nuala Clark, Liam Connolly, Lavender Martin, Lloyd Pinder, Ghostly Grimoire, Amy Hogg.Diolch and Thank You x Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A bumper show today full of energy and great debate. We'll be back with our first show of 2025 on 8th January. Wishing all of you a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year. Recommendations: Catriona Swiped - CH4 Emma and Matt Willis challenge a group of Year 8 pupils at the Stanway School in Colchester to give up their smartphones completely for 21 days Angela Irresistible -BBC2 Why are ultra-processed foods so irresistible, and how they have come to dominate food culture? This documentary by medical doctor and academic Dr Chris van Tulleken features interviews with former food industry insiders who talk openly about the way in which popular foods have been designed to be irresistible. Food companies go to extraordinary lengths to ensure their products connect with consumers - from using brain scans to assess the deliciousness of ice cream to carefully engineering the sound of a crunch. Ultra-processed foods are hyper-delicious and super-convenient, have long shelf lives and are extremely cheap. But a growing body of evidence is linking these products to our declining health. David A Quiet Evening: The Travels of Norman Lewis Collected here, from a period of nearly five decades, are thirty-six of Norman Lewis's best articles. In each, his writing crackles with poker-faced wit and stylistic brilliance. As a witness to his times – the good, the bad and the absurd – he was unmatched, and his instinct for important events, and moments, was infallible. His range here includes Ibizan fishermen, an interview with Castro's executioner, the genocide of the South American Indian tribes, a paean to Seville and his meeting with a tragic Ernest Hemingway. That meeting was ‘a shattering experience,' Norman wrote to Ian Fleming who had commissioned him, ‘of the kind likely to sabotage ambition.'Fortunately it didn't, and the articles assembled between these covers are compulsive, hilarious, tender and beautifully written, at times deeply upsetting, and always unforgettable. The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World With a mind-boggling mastery of sources, Dalrymple weaves a thrilling tale of India's cultural hegemony, not forgetting its invention of mathematics and related disciplines still in use today - Andrew Lycett, Spectator Eamonn Comfort and Joy Alan Bird (Bill Paterson, Outlander, Dad's Army) thinks he has life pretty well organised. Glasgow's top DJ, with a nice apartment, and the only red BMW Cabriolet north of Manchester, he has little to worry about until his kleptomaniac girlfriend Maddy ditches him just before Christmas.
Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 13th December 2024, including:As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton recounts his life, his struggles, and shares how he overcame them to become the icon he is today in Disney Plus original rockumentary Elton John: Never Too Late.Emma Willis and Matt Willis join forces with The Stanway School in Colchester as they challenge a group of Year Eight pupils, and themselves, to give up their smartphones for 21 days in Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphone on Channel 4.The Secret Lives of Animals is a 10-part Apple TV series featuring incredible never-before-seen footage of rare and remarkable animal behaviors, highlighting the brilliant intelligence of the natural world, narrated by Hugh Bonneville.Three very different families compete to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa, which they believe will solve all their problems, in Netflix original comedy No Good Deed, starring Lisa Kudrow (Friends) and Linda Cardellini.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!If you're a brand interested in sponsorship or collabs, email hello@podcastsbyliam.com and chat to us now!
Would you go on a reality show if you didn't know what it was about? Even if they promised you the adventure of a lifetime? In 2005, 12 people did just that. They answered an ad that read “Thrill Seekers wanted” and began auditioning for a show unlike any other in British television history.This week on Snap, we're featuring Split Screen: Thrill Seekers, a new six part series that exposes how a TV show left contestants struggling to trust what's actually real! Split Screen: Thrill Seekers is a co-production of Love + Radio and Vespucci for the CBC. All six episodes are out now and available wherever you get your podcasts! This episode contains strong language, sensitive listeners please be advised.The series producer is Meera Kumar. The story editors are Thomas Curry and Steven Jackson. Thomas Curry is the managing producer. Audio mix and sound-design by Steven Jackson. Featured music from the RVNG catalog. Artwork by Anthony Campbell.The staff of CBC Podcasts are senior producer Kate Evans, coordinating producer Anna Ashitey, Senior Manager Tanya Springer and director Arif Noorani.The executive producers for Split Screen: Thrill Seekers are Chris Oke and Cesil Fernandes from the CBC, Matt Willis, Daniel Turcan and Johnny Galvin from Vespucci, and from Love + Radio, Nick van der Kolk. Guest Interviews: Louise Dekker, Ryan McBride, Steve Hester, Charlie Skelton.Season 15 - Episode 51
Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods is the latest investigative mini-series in the World of Secrets slot. We put your feedback to the series editor Matt Willis and ask him how interviewees now felt able to discuss upsetting accusations of sexual abuse. Warning: the following discussion involves the topic of sexual abuse which some listeners might find distressing.Plus, how a listener feels the 5th Floor fell short with its analysis on Mexico's first female president.Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service
Busted bassist turned actor, presenter, and podcaster, Matt Willis, joins Gabby this week to talk about his decision to open up about his experience of recovery and why he decided to make the Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction documentary at the midpoint of his life. Matt talks about the issues and difficulties when it comes to recovery, and why sobriety has to come first now. They also discuss Matt's deep love for his wife, Emma Willis, and what it was like working together on Love Is Blind UK; adapting to raising teenagers; and his new midlife hobby which isn't very rock and roll!You can listen to Matt's podcast On The Mend here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr.s Kay & Ray review any and all of the reality TV they watched over the week, awarding moments and/or castmates with the 6 weekly awards (all with “test” in their titles)! And the TESTosterboned (most patriarchal) award gooooes to… whom? Or, what? Hint: this man from Love is Blind UK came up a few times…What about the opposite award, the Bechdel TEST (most feminist)? Or the TESTimonial award (best confessional)? To which moments or whom did the remaining 4 awards go? To whom would you want them to go? Check out the episode to compare their choices to your own!This week, awards went to current episodes of Big Brother, The Circle season 7, & The Anonymous, as well as season 1 of Love is Blind UK and season 2 of The Traitors.—----------------------------------------------------------Reality testing is when we check an emotion or thought we're having against objective reality. So, here in Reality Test, we're going to be testing the thoughts, emotions, interactions, and producer antics of reality television against what we know, as licensed psychologists, about objective reality. Come Reality Test with us!Hosts: Dr. Kay & Dr. RayThank you to our sound extraordinaire, Connor!Instagram: @drkaypods @drraypodsTikTok: @dr.realitvFacebook Page: Reality Test Pod YouTube Channel: @RealityTestPodEmail: realitycheckpodding@gmail.com
The secret is out… Matt Willis and his wife, Emma, are currently on a 3-week long social media break. They're doing this alongside a group of year 8 students, whose experiment will be the star of an upcoming Channel 4 documentary.But what does Matt really think of all of this? Before the experiment, we caught up with Matt to ask his honest opinion on social media. Is it a good thing? Bad thing? What's Matt's personal experience with it? And how can we start to nurture a healthier relationship with social media?Let's see how Matt's opinions change over the course of the experiment. Stay tuned as we find out more in 3 weeks!We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you'd like to share your own thoughts on social, please leave a comment or review!Useful links:Chanel 4 documentary: Swiped: The School that Banned SmartphonesAnxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt(0:00) Intro(0:44) Daily gratitude(5:14) Matt's weird relationship with social media(7:03) Do I need to know what's trending?(8:58) Insecurities and social media(9:42) Social media is not real life(11:59) Engaging with followers(12:45) Social currency (14:21) Life is precious, so how are you using your time?(16:17) Kids don't want social media(18:15) This is a real addiction we're not taking seriously (19:05) So what can we do about it?(20:48) Outro
Is love blind in the UK? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's Love Is Blind UK Season 1 hosted by Emma and Matt Willis. Spoiler alert -- this show exceeded expectations and may be the best Love Is Blind franchise. From the mature cast to the Greece vacations to the high production value to the gorgeous wedding venues, we were very impressed. We analyze all of the final six couples and how the seemingly most solid one--Sabrina and Steven--fell apart outside of the pods, dissect Tom's judgmental behavior towards Maria, explain why we never trusted Ollie, celebrate our queen Demi choosing herself, gush over Bobby, Benaiah, and Freddie for being amazing men and treating their women well, highlight our favorite moments, like Benaiah proposing to Nicole, Freddie saying no at the altar to Cat, and Bobby's rap song closing out the show, and debate whether or not dating someone else from the pods after the experiment is a red flag. Interested in more Love Is Blind content? Check out our podcast episodes on Love Is Blind Season 4, Love Is Blind Season 5 Episodes 1-7, Love Is Blind Season 5 Finale & Reunion Ft. Adja Toure, Love Is Blind Season 6 Episodes 1-9, and Love Is Blind Season 6 Finale & Reunion ft. Ashley Menzies Babatunde. To stay up to date on all things SWW: Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn) Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out our website and fill out the contact information form What should we watch next? Email us at sisterswhowatch@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram with your suggestions. Thank you for listening and we appreciate your support! Please rate, subscribe, download, share, donate, and leave us a review :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sisterswhowatch/support
Friends! We're recapping AN ENTIRE SEASON of reality television in celebration of our first 50 episodes!In this approach to podding, Dr.s Kay & Ray are recapping the whole first season of the UK version of Love is Blind (streaming on Netflix)!--The international Love is Blind franchise features castmates getting emotionally intimate and then engaged sight unseen (from within separate “pods”), prior to testing their physical relationship with their affianced on a tropical trip and with typical cohabitation back home. At the end, the couples (by contract) go to the altar to say “I do” or “don't” to a legally-binding marriage license.-- If you've been wondering whether this franchise or this specific season might be worth watching, or wondering which episode featured Demi disclosing about her Endometriosis or Ollie about his ADHD, or if you just need a refresher of the season, we've got you! Dr.s Kay & Ray review their 6 typical segments as they go, thereby including discussion of sociopolitical aspects, aspects that would differ if producers were psychologists, and other psychology-specific concepts. Check it out!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reality testing is when we check an emotion or thought we're having against objective reality. So, here in Reality Test, we're going to be testing the thoughts, emotions, interactions, and producer antics of reality television against what we know, as licensed psychologists, about objective reality. Come Reality Test with us!Hosts: Dr. Kay & Dr. RayThank you to our sound extraordinaire, Connor!Instagram: @drkaypods @drraypodsTikTok: @dr.realitvFacebook Page: Reality Test Pod YouTube Channel: @RealityTestPodEmail: realitycheckpodding@gmail.com
Jamie and Sophie are SO EXCITED to welcome Matt and Emma Willis to the studio!Having been married for sixteen years, Matt and Emma give our NewlyWeds some top tips for a long and happy marriage. The foursome connect over awkward proposals, couple's therapy, and even their Birmingham accents! PLUS, the Newlyweds spill on their week—Sophie's bossy era, a masseuse who thinks they're swingers, and Sophie's wild dream that has Jamie in stitches!And OF COURSE, we love your listener messages. Keep sending all your stories in and any dilemmas in to newlyweds@jampotproductions.co.uk, SLIDE into our DMs @newlywedspodcast or WhatsApp us on +447735380973
Love Island Cast: Unofficial LoveIsland UK, USA & Australia Podcast with No Holds Barred
Chris & Dave are back with the first UK version of Love Is Blind. Hosted by Emma & Matt Willis. We are reviewing the first 4 episodes as they drop on Netflix. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast Email us: cdrealitycast@gmail.com We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast (OUTSIDE THE UK) https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN https://shorturl.at/yV047
From the pop punk anthems of Busted to the supergroup McBusted, this week's guest has rocked stages and won hearts across the nation, once winning the prestigious ‘King of the Jungle' crown back in 2006. It is of course, Matt Willis. In this episode, Rob finds out about the early days of Busted and Matt speaks openly about his personal battles with addiction. The pair talk about their shared love of a cold plunge and Matt reveals what to expect from his new podcast, On The Mend. Don't miss this episode packed with behind-the-scenes glimpses, and an exclusive look at Matt's latest work!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
They've been in love a long time, and now, they're helping others to find love. Matt and Emma Willis are the new hosts of 'Love Is Blind UK' on Netflix and they joined Dave to chat love, make up and the one thing they've been 'hot' on.
You might learn a thing or two from this episode of the Dave Moore Podcast. Our listeners have some handy packing tips for Dave as we send him off on his holidays. We also learn that Dave does a dodgy Peter Kay impression, although Emma and Matt Willis seemed impressed!
Matt Willis, rose to fame with the multi-platinum band Busted and later went on to star in major West End productions.In this chat with Ben, Matt reveals a different side of himself, sharing the shock of his ADHD diagnosis following a visit to a marriage counsellor. He discusses coping strategies for ADHD which helped handle addiction, how to overcome shame, and provides a fresh perspective on his time in the jungle.Matt also spills the tea on what it was like to work with his wife, Emma Willis, on Love Is Blind (UK). 0:00 Introduction1:07 Matt's ADHD Diagnosis In Adulthood11:14 ADHD And Socializing15:17 ADHD In The Prison System16:10 ADHD and Negative Self Talk23:38 ADHD And Organization24:48 Neurodivergent Parenting38:14 Dealing With Fame As Part Of Busted42:06 When Busted Split Up44:00 Matt's Purpose48:41 Matt's Message To People Who Think They Might Be ADHD49:38 ADHD And Hyperfocus56:00 How ADHD Helped Write Busted's Biggest Hits57:17 ADHD And Drive 58:25 ADHD And Trust59:19 ADHD In I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here1:00:29 Matt's Neurodivergent Item____________________ On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348___________ Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benMatt Willis @mattjwillisIn On The Mend, Matt Willis talks to inspiring people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom, and finds out how they made it through to the other side. Exploring his own drug and alcohol addiction, he digs deep into what recovery means, offering tips and tools and expert advice. Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0n5EkuynTmtA3ZckiZ5C7JIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We kick off the summer season with sober legends Sober Dave & Johnny Lawrence talking about their friendship in the sober sphere, their mental health, getting sober as men and ongoing tools for sobriety. It was so lovely to hear about their friendship, vulnerability and how their connection led them to climb a mountain together and what they discovered about themselves as a result. They are both great advocates for men's mental health, work as coaches ad continue to raise awareness and build community in the sober space. The Self Development Coach, Johnny Lawrence is a coach, public speaker and podcast host and his mission is to help as many people as possible with their self-development. Johnny is a popular in-person and online speaker for businesses, charities, schools, sports teams, and universities. He regularly holds MasterClasses and is passionate about delivering live sessions and engaging with his self-development community, The Changing Rooms. This online community is open to anyone with a passion for self-development, and membership is available for only £10 per month. Connect with Johnny: https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach?igsh=MWkzNnR5ZHZod3lsZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@theselfdevelopmentcoach?_t=8nKRPvbIAAi&_r=1 Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Trauma Informed Coach and Accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, he is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. Using his unique delivery and no nonsense approach, Dave is both personable and relatable. His Top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road' reaches a global audience with over 300K downloads in the first year. Dave's rich and varied guest list includes RTT founder Marisa Peer, SAS Who Dares Wins Ollie Ollerton and author of 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober' Catherine Gray and recently popstar Matt Willis. Connect with Dave: https://www.soberdave.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/one-for-the-road/id1565341712 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CN86KLT8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1MXZRRDXXZ7BGT374RWR_1 Grab a cuppa and let's chat. Love Kate x
Welcome back to the wave, the weekly news and chat show from the world famous Bottom of the Stream podcast. This week we discuss the Netflix Reality Universe, The Peaky Blinders movie, and Matt Willis from Busted not once but twice. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream We also have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt
Join Matt Willis & Francesca Chiorando as they talk about 9 years of The OCR World Championships, as we come up to the 10th Edition in 2024. Matt Willis, a pro athlete and OCR Media personality, is one of the very few people (if not only) to have run not only every single OCRWC event, but also all of the NorAm Championships. They talk over each year, the highs and lows, each location, and why OCRWC is the premium championship event out there.
Matt Willis returns for a second series of On The Mend. His first guest is Vicky Pattison, a Jungle Queen, whose feet haven't touched the ground since she first appeared on our screens in 2011. Geordie Shore was a baptism by fire, at a time when reality television was “a bit like the Wild West”. Vicky was only in her early 20s, she was unprepared for the spotlight, and she created a caricature of herself to hide the vulnerable person struggling inside. But since then, Vicky has put in the work. She's learned what makes her tick, the tools which help her anxiety, and how to navigate her own relationship with alcohol, and her father's alcoholism. Vicky was determined to become the best version of herself, she seized the opportunity to change public opinion on I'm A Celebrity… And she wants to inspire the next generation of women to never dim their sparkle, and go after exactly what they want. This interview was recorded in March 2024, a few months after Vicky had returned from an endurance mission in the Arctic Circle, raising funds for Comic Relief. Related links: NACOA (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) NHS Alcohol Support Services Vicky Pattison: Alcohol, Dad and Me (Channel 4) Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction (BBC) Snow Going Back: Comic Relief v the Arctic (BBC) The Secret to Happy: How to build resilience, banish self-doubt and live the life you deserve (Vicky's book) Vicky Pattison: The Secret To (podcast)
A huge welcome back to One For The Road after a season break! Its great ti be back. This week on I am joined by Matt Willis.Matt was born on May 8, 1983, in Tooting, London, England, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first rose to fame as the bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk band Busted, which he formedin 2002 alongside James Bourne and Charlie Simpson. Busted enjoyed significant success in the early 2000s with hits like "What I Go to School For," "Year 3000," and "Crashed the Wedding," leading to multiple chart-topping singles and albums.After Busted's initial split in 2005, Willis pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album "Don't Let It Go to Waste" in 2006. The album included singles such as "Up All Night," "Hey Kid," His solo career earned him further recognition and a new fan base.In addition to his music career, Willis ventured into television and acting.He won the sixth series of the British reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" in 2006, showcasing his popularity beyond music. He also appeared in various stage productions and TV shows, expanding his versatility as an entertainer.In this episode Matt opens up about his troubled childhood and early rise to fame which led to years of alcohol and drug use. He discusses his friendship with Amy Winehouse and his years of struggling and attempts to get sober. This is a truly gripping episode and I'm so pleased to share that Matt is now 6 years sober.He also has an amazing podcast called On the Mend. https://open.spotify.com/show/0n5EkuynTmtA3ZckiZ5C7J?si=4f0XYCpMT9WT5sMqnJZOUQhttps://www.musicsupport.org/If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-MartinezInstagram - @TheDaniellaMartinezhttps://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As you increase your words, you decrease their impact.Communicate your thoughts in short sentences. Those thoughts will be remembered, and you will, too.Shorter hits harder.I read a book by a man who is a deep thinker, a great strategist, and a good writer. His strengths are that he can identify, organize, and communicate key ideas.But those ideas would hit harder if the man could write tighter.Tight writers1. reject unnecessary modifiers.2. reduce the word count.3. prove what they say.4. use active voice.Modifiers:Adjectives and adverbs are fatty foods. They give energy to your story when used sparingly but cause your sentences to feel bloated, sluggish and fat if you overindulge. Adjectives are less dangerous like good cholesterol, and adverbs are more dangerous like bad cholesterol, but a steady diet of these modifiers will clog the arteries of your story and slow it down until your audience falls asleep.Word count:Editing will reduce your word count, but it is hard to edit what is freshly written. Look at it the next day and your mistakes will become obvious to you. Rearrange, reduce, and eliminate elements until your story is woven tightly and shines brightly.You can communicate twice as much by using half as many words.Willie Shakespeare taught us, “Brevity is the soul of wit.”1Blaise Pascal and Benjamin Franklin are remembered for their wit. This is why both of them apologized in writing when they took too long to say too little.Blaise Pascal in his Lettres Provinciales of 1657, wrote, “The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.”Likewise, Benjamin Franklin concluded his 1750 Letter to the Royal Society in London by saying, “I have already made this paper too long, for which I must crave pardon, not having now time to make it shorter.”Prove what you say:A rainbow of people across the internet report that Martin Luther, Mark Twain, and Cicero of Rome made statements similar to the statements made by Blaise Pascal and Benjamin Franklin, but none of those colorful people can offer meaningful documentation.Martin Luther died in 1546. A biography of Luther published 300 years later – in 1846 –quotes Luther as having said he “didn't have time to make it shorter,” but the biographer could cite no text left behind by Martin Luther to support that quote.Mark Twain died in 1910. In 1975 an article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune attributed a version of the “didn't have time to make it shorter” statement to Twain, but the journalist could offer no text, no chapter, no page number, no contemporaneous witness as proof.The person claiming that Cicero said he “didn't have time to make it shorter” cites a book of quotes published in 1824 as “proof” of what Cicero supposedly said 1,800 years before that book of quotes was published. Cicero left behind no writings that contain that quote.“Do not believe what you read on the internet.” – Albert EinsteinUse active voice:Passive voice:“The sword is carried by me,” is passive because the subject – “The sword” – is acted upon by the verb.Active voice:“I carry the sword,” is active because the subject – “I” – takes the action.Sentences spoken in active voice command attention.Sentences spoken in passive voice are easily ignored.A child becomes an adult when they say, “I broke the cookie jar,” instead of, “The cookie jar got broken.”Don't speak like a child. Let the subject take the action in every sentence you speak and write.Here's an Example:Like the man I mentioned earlier, Matt Willis is a deep thinker, a great strategist, and a good writer. But...
Join Jake and Damian as they delve into the captivating concept of 'sliding doors moments' - those pivotal junctures where life could have taken a completely different turn.In this episode, they reflect on conversations with guests including Matt Willis, Kieran Trippier, Stephanie Reid, Jamie Peacock and Francis Ngannou; who share intimate stories of single moments that changed the course of their entire lives. From missed opportunities to transformative advice, each tale will leave you pondering the profound impact of a single decision.Tune in for an episode that reminds us: it's not the challenges we face, but how we respond that shapes our destiny.Watch the episode now on the High Performance app, where you can also find all of the full conversations within this episode: https://hppod.co/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we are joined by Escape Room aficionado Matt Willis who shares tales and tips about this exciting pastime. Then we kick-off a new season of the AI generated radio play, The Magic Chalice. Guest: Matt Willis Beer: Going Dark by Armor Brewing Company
At the big COP climate summit last December, more than 20 countries pledged to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to help cut carbon emissions. The signatories included familiar nuclear names such as the US, France and Japan...but also newcomers, like Ghana. Although Ghana doesn't currently have any nuclear power plants, president Nana Akufo-Addo says he wants to build one or two by 2030. So why is this African nation turning to nuclear? How will it pay for the multi-billion-dollar power plants? And will this help fight climate change?Presenter Graihagh Jackson is joined by: on-the-ground reporter Thomas Naadi; Dr Michael Bluck, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London; and Dr Kacper Szulecki, research professor at the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs. Production team: Octavia Woodward, Ben Cooper, Brenda Brown, Simon Watts, Matt Willis. Sound design by Tom Brignell.
Timpson - best known for its key cutting and shoe repair services - has become a household name, with over 1000 stores on town high streets and in local supermarkets. But its current CEO, James Timpson, is probably better known for his pioneering work on prison employment. After being impressed by a prisoner in 2002, and offering him a job on release, James Timpson has worked to develop employment schemes for ex-offenders and campaigns for prison reform. Now, ten percent of the Timpson workforce is made up of ex-offenders. He has recently published a new book on his unusual approach to business: 'The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management'. With a passion for dance music and old cars, who is this businessman turned philanthropist? Presenter: Timandra Harkness Producers: Ellie House and Diane Richardson Studio Manager: Rod Farquhar Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Editors: Richard Vadon and Matt Willis
General Sir Patrick Sanders has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, rising through the ranks from Infantry Officer to Head of the Army. It's not a position he expected to reach and says "my first sergeant would never have seen this coming".He's spoken candidly about experiencing depression following a tour in Iraq, having lost a number of his own infantry regiment, encouraging others to seek help.Most recently General Sanders has ignited debate about the size of the army, suggesting that the "pre-war generation" should be prepared for the possibility of a potential land war, stating "Ukraine brutally illustrates that regular armies start wars; citizen armies win them."As he prepares to leave the post of Chief of the General Staff (CGS), Mark Coles looks at the life and career of General Sir Patrick Sanders, speaking to some of the family, friends and colleagues who know him best.Credits The Benedictine Monks of Worth Abbey Centre For Army Leadership Podcast British Army Time to Talk BFBS Sitrep Podcast GB NewsPresenter: Mark Coles Production: Ellie House and Diane Richardson Production Co-ordinators: Sabine Schereck and Maria Ogundele Sound: Neil Churchill Editors: Richard Vadon and Matt Willis
Host Matt Bone tackles a variety of topics from a different perspective, adopting an 'Ask Me Anything' format. Following a brief discussion about delayed scheduling and cyberpunk 2077, Matt responds to listeners' questions via Patreon and Twitter. The conversation ranges from general queries about Matt's background and interest in the Typhoon to more complex queries about his research for the podcast episodes. ★Check out 909 Apperal's full range of great aviation-themed t-shirts, hoodies and more here: https://linktr.ee/909apparelco★Become a Damcasteer today on Patreon! Join from just £3+VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt and grab some merch. Click here below for more info: https://www.patreon.com/thedamcasters★David Scott's Apollo 15 documentary can be found here: https://film.apollo15hub.org/★Matt Willis' Rolls Royce Griffon article can be found here: https://www.key.aero/article/could-rolls-royce-griffon-have-powered-hawker-typhoonPlease check out the latest from our sponsor, the Pima Air and Space Museum, through the links below:★Check out the upcoming Build a Drone Day! Full Details here: https://pimaair.org/build-a-drone-day/★Visit the Pima Air and Space Museum's website here: https://pimaair.org/★Learn more about the Titan Missle Museum here: https://titanmissilemuseum.org/★Find out who is in the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame here: https://pimaair.org/about-us/arizona-aviation-hall-of-fame/★Want to know how the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum is progressing? Find out more here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/The Damcasters © 2024 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jamie and Tom are joined by the legendary 'Busted' band member and documentary maker Matt Willis.Matt was part of the infamous pop rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000's. His life quickly changed from hanging around London pubs to selling out world tours. Whilst Matt explains in this episode that he enjoyed drinking before the fame, the high octane lifestyle of a touring rockstar quickly amplified that pleasure, and he became addicted to alcohol. Matt's story is truly inspiring - from going sober to relapsing to beating it all again. Truly remarkable. This podcast is full of amazing advice and important learnings that can aid you in your journey of challenging your relationship with alcohol.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Series: N/AService: B - Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Matt WillisSunday morning sermon Matt Willis
Matt Willis is joined by podcaster, charity founder and cancer activist, Lauren Mahon (and her dog, Ray). Lozza, as she likes to be called, talks to Matt about breaking the taboos around cancer, talking more openly about illnesses and death and how friends and family can really help in dark times. They discuss her own breast cancer diagnosis, which she got aged 31, her activism, her overactive brain and why sometimes you just need to go to the cinema. Lozza's podcast 'You Me And The Big C' can be found here, although she doesn't host it anymore, for reasons she discusses on the podcast. It's a very open, honest and inspirational chat, and we hope that you will find it as powerful a listen, as we did recording it. (and apologies for the swears!)If you have been effected by anything you've heard in today's episode, there are some links below for help and advice: Macmillan Cancer SupportGood Grief TrustNHS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's almost the end of the week and there's lots to get through! Jane and Fi discuss surprising dog breeds, the tribulations of motherhood and Jane passively getting the munchies... Plus, they're joined by the Busted bass player Matt Willis to discuss his battle with addiction and his podcast 'On The Mend'. If you've been affected by any issues discussed in today's episode then email feedback@times.radio and we will point you in the direction of places to receive help. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our latest episode, Matt Willis visits Dr Rangan Chatterjee at his home for an in-depth chat about mental health and wellbeing. Rangan has practiced medicine for over 20 years and believes that good health is accessible to all of us. His goal is to change the way we look at illness and shares his learnings and expertise on his own podcast - 'Feel Better, Live More' - which Matt was a guest on previously. They discuss the feeling of shame, how powerful and negative it is, and what can be done to help people disassociate with that emotion. Dr Chatterjee also shares some simple tips for better mental health, as well as talking about the 'Four Pillars' that he lives by. Rangan's books are bestsellers, and his passion for making people feel better is so evident in the way he writes and speaks. In this episode, we cover addiction, mental health and mindfulness, and hope there are some good takeaways. If you are effected by any of the topics discussed today, here are some links which may be helpful: The SamaritansAAThe NHSMind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quiz #184 - Get ready to test your general knowledge with 10 challenging quiz questions in this week's Pub Quiz. Questions including "WhWhich world city is known as The Eternal City?" and " Which two countries were involved in the fishing dispute known as The Turbot War?" Send me a message on Twitter if you'd like a shout out or have a burning trivia question you'd like me to ask. Don't forget to follow me on social media and spread the podcast goodness by sharing it with your friends and family. Cheers! Pete If you have an Alexa say, "Alexa, Play Pub Quiz" If you have a Google Assistant say, "Hey Google, Talk to Pub Quiz" Subscribe to Pete's Pub Quiz for 20 more questions every week for even more entertainment! Subscribe to Pete's Pub Quiz for 20 more questions every week for even more entertainment!Don't forget to enter our Golden Question competition for your chance to win £100! https://hugo.fm/pub-quiz-golden-questions
Matt Willis takes on Charlie Simpson, with James Bourne acting as the Lifeline!
Busted's Matt Willis talks with Tom about his journey to recovery, the situations that triggered him in the past and staying sober. For further support and advice around mental health see mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Series: N/AService: B - Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Matt WillisSunday evening sermon Matt Willis
For the first episode of On The Mend, Matt Willis welcomes his friend and fellow musician, Dougie Poynter, to the studio. In this candid chat, the McFly bassist opens up about his drug addiction and his recovery, sharing raw and honest stories, which he has never done publicly before. He talks about his time in rehab, his lowest and darkest times when coming off drugs, and how he tries to live his life now. Matt and Dougie share the story of how they met, how they've helped each other through hard times and discuss their individual routines for recovery. They are both very into gut health and talk about how changing their diets has made them feel so much better physically and mentally. Dougie's career and stardom has been a rollercoaster ride, with huge rises and huge falls, and we learn a lot about the man who has, up until now, been quite shy and quiet about this side of his life. It is, above all, a life-affirming conversation between two friends, who after many years of dark times are thriving and healthy and happy. *Please be advised that some listeners may find some of the topics discussed disturbing. HELPFUL LINKS AND ADVICE: NHSUK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRESTHE SAMARITANS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake and Damian take some time to reflect on the conversations they've had in June, delving a little deeper into some of the key lessons from each episode.They explore the idea of finding your purpose with Kevin Sinfield, how they would have done the interview with Edwin van der Sar differently with the knowledge he left Ajax a few days later. They also examine how to challenge negative thoughts with Tom Grennan's method of “thought flipping”, wrapping up the conversation with the importance of asking for help and the power you can find when all seems lost, with Matt Willis.There were some incredible and insightful take-aways from each guest this month, you can listen to the full episodes here:Kevin Sinfield - https://pod.fo/e/1819c9Edwin Van Der Sar - https://pod.fo/e/183472Tom Grennan - https://pod.fo/e/185044Matt Willis - https://pod.fo/e/186e2b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Willis, the musician and singer known for co-founding Busted, joins the podcast to speak about the true impact of addiction. We discuss why addiction is such a taboo subject, how to approach difficult conversations with your loved ones and the journey to recovery. Matt shares the struggles he faced in his youth and how they spiraled into addiction. After Busted split up when he was only 21, he felt his life lacked direction and purpose. He discusses how he found his purpose again and how crucial his family are. In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on shame, fault vs. responsibility, challenging yourself and much more. This is an emotional and moving conversation about hope and empathy. Watch Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m0jq/matt-willis-fighting-addictionIf you're affected by any issues in this episode, please find more information here: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good Card Bad Card Ep 004 - Matt Willis Appearance #1 MGB Graham and a guest look at the Good and Bad of Trading Cards/Memorabilia from their own personal collections. To see the items discussed look at the Twitter feed @goodbadcards for pictures the days after this episode drops Graham can be found on Twitter @Mgbgraham and @goodbadcards Matt can be found on Twitter @TheMattAttackUK Music Credit "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
For the first episode of the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Matt Willis to discuss, fatherhood, addiction and dealing with teenagers!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of addiction. If you feel this may be difficult for you please choose another episode. Listener discretion is advised, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Addiction has dictated much of Matt Willis' life, but the musician and actor has since learnt how to take responsibility for his actions and reactions. In this chat, Fearne and Matt explore the concept of shame, and how it can keep you suffering in silence, as well as why we need to be careful of celebrating addiction of any kind, even if it's something society fundamentally values like work or exercise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.