Smashing Fifty Podcast

Top tips from industry experts, inspirational stories from other middle-aged men who are out there smashing it right now, PLUS bite-sized chunks of wisdom (???) from me! 🙂

Freddie Bennett

Duration: 50 mins

Episode #27

How to transform your life: Freddie Bennett

The story of one man and his fight to go from rock bottom to becoming a Guinness World Record Holder, winning ultra-marathons, changing his career and fulfilling his dream to move halfway across the globe.

Duration: 50 mins

Duration: 1 min

Episode #26

A quick tip to help you get more stuff done

Busy? Too much to do? Instead of making a to-do list. Try this instead.

Duration: 1 min

Podcast Cover Image. Me, alcohol, and anxiety

Duration: 25 mins

Episode #25

me, alcohol, and anxiety

An open and honest monologue of my life with alcohol and the mental health issues that went with it.

Duration: 25 mins

Podcast Cover Image. How much alcohol should you drink?

Duration: 6 mins

Episode #24

how much alcohol should you drink?

According to new scientific studies, the ‘safe level’ of alcohol consumption is a lot lower than you might think!

Duration: 6 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Getting out of a middle-aged rut with Body Sculptor Ben

Duration: 28 mins

Episode #23

getting out of a middle-aged rut: bodysculptor ben

Ben and I discuss the biggest challenges facing middle-aged men plus some top tips on how you can get out of a middle-aged rut.

Duration: 28 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Jake Malarney

Duration: 27 mins

Episode #22

Jake malarney - unbelievable 4 Year transformation

Jake Malarney was going through a divorce when he saw a picture of himself that he barely recognised. So he hit the gym!!! Talk about abs!!!

Duration: 27 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Improve your running technique

Duration: 13 mins

Episode #21

improve your running technique - tips for beginners

In this episode, we discuss how the body works, and how to be more efficient by developing a more helpful and efficient running technique.

Duration: 13 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Injury prevention for new runners

Duration: 20 mins

Episode #20

injury prevention for new runners

Learn the number one cause of injury in new runners and its 5-variables. Plus – Why your body produces pain and tips for avoiding it.

Duration: 20 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Training for a 10k run

Duration: 32 mins

Episode #19

Training for a 10k run

How beginners can stay injury-free when training for a 10k race. We cover warming up, cooling down, stretching and injury prevention.

Duration: 32 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Rowing the Atlantic solo at 70.

Duration: 31 mins

Episode #18

Rowing the atlantic ocean (solo) at 70 years old!

70-year-old Frank Rothwell is about to row solo across the Atlantic ocean. Warning! His outlook on life is contagious!

Duration: 31 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Small changes. Huge transformation.

Duration: 24 mins

Episode #17

small changes: huge transformation

Learn how Josh Steger changed EVERYTHING through self-reflection, asking better questions, and taking responsibility for his life.

Duration: 24 mins

Podcast Cover Image. From overweight to endurance runner

Duration: 44 mins

Episode #16

From overweight to endurance runner

Inspired by the birth of his twin girls, Chris O’ Brien set out to run between two lamp-posts, a feat he could barely achieve. Now he’s an endurance junky!

Duration: 44 mins

Podcast cover image. Discipline equals freedom

Duration: 5 mins

Episode #15

Discipline equals freedom

Is discipline (and routine) restrictive, or is it the key to freedom and happiness?

Duration: 5 mins

Podcast Cover Image. The benefits of giving up alcohol (part 3)

Duration: 45 mins

Episode #14

the benefits of giving up alcohol (Part 3)

In this episode, I speak with Matt Hall, a former firefighter from the UK who is six months into a ‘new life’ living without alcohol.

Duration: 45 mins

Podcast Cover Image. The benefits of giving up alcohol (part 2)

Duration: 25 mins

Episode #13

the benefits of giving up alcohol (Part 2)

In this episode, I chat with Gabriel Paues, a 44-year-old man living in Stockholm and taking a break from alcohol.

Duration: 25 mins

Podcast Cover Image. The benefits of giving up alcohol (part 1)

Duration: 44 mins

Episode #12

the benefits of giving up alcohol (Part 1)

Follow the journey of Harvey Roberts, an ordinary bloke living in the UK who gave up alcohol and is reaping the benefits.

Duration: 44 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Should you play football over 40?

Duration: 9 mins

Episode #11

should you play football when you're over 40?

After playing only my second game in 9 years, it felt like the right time to record this episode. If only I could move close enough to the mic! Oww!

Duration: 9 mins

Podcast Cover Image. An interview with Roadman cycling

Duration: 31 mins

Episode #10

An interview with roadman cycling

Former pro-cyclist Anthony Walsh talks about life as a pro-cyclist and chasing the dream in pursuit of becoming the best.

Duration: 31 mins

Podcast Cover Image. An interview with Fred Zalokar

Duration: 43 mins

Episode #9

An interview with Fred Zalokar

An interview with the late, great Fred Zalokar. From morning routines to running plans, and much more, this episode will blow you away. RIP, Fred.

Duration: 43 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Gaining weight and muscle over 40

Duration: 22 mins

Episode #8

Bulking: Gaining weight and muscle over 40

We cover everything you need to know about gaining weight (and muscle) when you’re over 40. Because it really can be a struggle.

Duration: 22 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Stretching Brad Walker

Duration: 33 mins

Episode #7

Stretching 101 with brad walker (the stretch coach)

Brad Walker is considered one of the best stretching coaches there is. In this episode he explains everything you need to know about stretching.

Duration: 33 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Cardio or weights for weightloss

Duration: 20 mins

Episode #6

cardio or weights. which is best for weight loss?

When your time and energy levels are limited but you want to lose weight you need to focus on the most effective method. But which is it?

Duration: 20 mins

Podcast Cover Image. Home Gym Equipment

Duration: 17 mins

Episode #5

the home gym equipment episode

If you could only have three pieces of home-gym equipment, these are the three you should be buying.

Duration: 17 mins

Podcast Cover Image. How Often Should You Workout/Exercise

Duration: 16 mins

Episode #4

how often should you workout / exercise?

Ever wondered if you’re doing too much or too little exercise? And what’s the difference between exercise and a workout anyway? 

Duration: 16 mins

Podcast Cover Image. How To Get Rid Of A Beer Belly

Duration: 18 mins

Episode #3

how to get rid of a beer belly

If there’s one thing that most middle-aged men struggle with, it’s getting rid of that beer belly. In this episode, you’ll learn how.

Duration: 18 mins

Podcast Cover Image. How To Do Push-Ups

Duration: 24 mins

Episode #2

how to do push-ups. the right way!

A whole episode dedicated to push-ups! How to do them correctly, why you should do them and what you must do to ensure you have the right balance.

Duration: 24 mins

Podcast Cover Image. The Body Coach Changed My Life

Duration: 29 mins

Episode #1

the body coach changed my life

Lee Perry was overweight and unhappy until a few words from a friend struck a chord. Now (thanks to Joe Wicks) he’s in the best shape of his life!

Duration: 29 mins