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Tommy G Talks

Tommy Gentleman

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Welcome to Tommy G Talks, a podcast that mixes marketing & business chat with inspiring stories of transforming challenge into confidence. Join your host Tommy Gentleman, CEO of Tide 55 and TEDx Speaker as he shares secrets, successes and stories that will inspire you to live your legacy.
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After The Lights Go Out is the award-nominated talkSPORT podcast that digs into what happens to top athletes after the final whistle blows. With Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie, this is life after sport - from the ones who’ve lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Active Journey

Mark Whitwood

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Welcome to the active journey. Listen to inspirational conversations with remarkable guests from all walks of life. Some famous, some talented, some with just an amazing story to share.
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Join us as this week we chat to former Arsenal and England women’s striker Lianne Sanderson! We hear what it was like being the first openly gay footballer, reflect on the lack of an openly gay player in the Premier League, her work today as a football pundit, receiving vicious abuse on social media and what she perceives as a lack of respect post-…
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Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison are joined by England Rugby Union great James Haskell who discusses living with ADHD, overcoming a lack of self-belief and moving on from his time as a national hero to become a DJ. He also reflects on becoming a father and the break-up of his marriage following retirement from professional sport. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease. Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and hi…
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Join Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison for After The Lights Go Out - a podcast talking to former athletes about their transition to every day life following retirement. In this episode Leon and Steve are joined by two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton. Carl reflects on the hatred he experienced following the acrimonious breakdown of his par…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 151: Avoid Burnout At All Costs What is the cost of Leadership? Is it BURNOUT? It doesn't have to be... Yet so many of us are burning the candle at both ends, trying to "hustle hard" and please everyone elses expectations at the demise of our own self respect. Business life doesnt have to equal burnout. It's not working righ…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 150: Modern Day Leadership - Why the old way just doesn't cut it anymore Welcome back to Tommy G Talks. Leadership isn't about job titles, suits and ties or bossing people around. It's about bringing out the best in yourself in order to do the same for other people. Overcoming challenges on an internal and shared level throu…
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Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how h…
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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts continues to tell stories about his short spell as the assistant coach of Sierra Leone men's national team as well as discussing the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor f…
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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts discusses his playing career, including being threatened by an elderly shop keeper the day before the Bristol derby. He also tells some unbelievable off-pitch stories during his short spel…
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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who tells some old war stories of playing against the 17th hardest footballer of all time, Neil Ruddock. Perry also poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. Warning - This episode contains st…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to combine passion, philanthropy, and adventure into a life that inspires millions? Wonder no more. Our guest today is Bernie Hollywood OBE, a man whose name is synonymous with daring challenges, relentless charity work, and impactful change. Bernie has dedicated over 40 years to supporting numero…
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Join Guest host Jason Cundy for a very special episode of The Men's Room Podcast. Men's health affects more than just the men who are suffering but also their families and in this episode we are lucky to have joining Jason and Razor the lovely Leah Ruddock! WARNING - This episode contains themes and discussions around mental health. If you or someo…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, Mark interviews Laura Fairhurst, a world-class Ironman Distance triathlete and successful entrepreneur. Laura shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in sports to becoming a champion triathlete. She discusses her training regimen, balancing business and elite competition…
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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are reunited for a third season of The Men's Room. To celebrate, they look back on some of their favourite moments from episodes gone by. They recall stories from the likes of the Tourettes Barber Josh Hughes, former Premier League footballers Steven Caulker, Matthew Etherington and Jay Bothroyd as well as TV pe…
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Send us a text Today, Mark sits down with Tommy Gentleman, a record-breaking athlete, motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. Tommy shares his journey from world championship victories in sport jiu-jitsu to breaking a Guinness World Record in rugby conversions. He discusses his passion for sport, charity work through the Jamie G Sporting…
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Send us a text Today, we are in the studio with Isaak Dalglish, a power badminton player representing Team GB! 🌟 Isaak shares his incredible journey from discovering badminton at age seven to competing on the international stage. A conversation about his experiences, the challenges he's overcome, and his vision for the future of parasport. Plus, he…
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Send us a text We're back!!! Kicking off Season 2 with an exhilarating episode featuring Jeff King, Chesterfield’s dynamic defender. From non-league football to professional debut against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, Jeff’s story is packed with grit, resilience, and passion. Discover his rise through the ranks, his coaching days at Active Socce…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd! Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If yo…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd! Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If yo…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor discuss a very real and serious issue right now - Knife crime. Tom tells us about his constant battle with Sadiq Khan about the government's backing campaigns against knife crime in London, and Gideon from 'Our Pain 2 Power' support group joins to tell us his story. Remember, you can watch all episo…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are amazed with one of the best stories yet - as former European Super Bantamweight Champion Spencer Oliver joins the Men's Room! Spencer tells us about his meteoric rise, and how that all came crashing down when he suffered a catastrophic brain injury in the ring. Remember, you can watch all episod…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by the man of the moment - The 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook! Russ reveals all about his run across Africa, from his kidnapping in Congo, to his night out in Benin! Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with th…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by Former England international Steven Caulker! Steven tells us about his battle with depression throughout his career, and how he now helps other struggling footballers. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is strugglin…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by John Stiles, comedian and son of England World Cup Winner Nobby Stiles! John tells us about growing up around the likes of Bobby Charlton and George Best - and how Football killed his Dad. Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! Get in touch …
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by reformed prisoner turned Youtuber Ricky Killeen! Ricky tells us how he got a 99-year prison sentence, what cat A prison is really like, and he even has a tussle with Razor Ruddock! Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, we chat with Will Ryder, Academy Director at Port Vale, exploring his impactful journey in football. From his early days as a promising player to becoming a pivotal figure in coaching and player development, Will shares insights into the essence of nurturing young talent and the importan…
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Send us a text Today, on the Active Journey podcast, Mark is in conversation with Claire O'Connor, the visionary founder and CEO of the globally beloved preschool ballet franchise, babyballet®️. In this inspiring episode, Claire shares the powerful story behind her journey from grappling with personal challenges in the ballet world to pioneering a …
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by the 'Tourettes Barber' Josh Hughes! Josh tell us about living with Tourette's, becoming a social media sensation, and he also sorts out Razor's barnet... Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel! If you or anyone else is struggling with their m…
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Send us a text This year, we're lacing up our running shoes for a monumental challenge – the Active Ultra 100! Mark and Hugh are embarking on a 100-mile run in just 24 hours to support Comic Relief. But that's not all – we're inviting 100 schools to join our mission to get 20,000 children taking part in their own Active mile. Sign up your school fo…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Active Journey Podcast, Mark sits down with the experienced and insightful Matty Donnelly, the dedicated first team sports therapist at Bolton Wanderers. Matty shares his inspiring career path, starting from his educational roots to his crucial role in the world of professional football. Matty delves into the c…
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by West Ham cult hero Matthew Etherington! Matt tells us about his struggles with gambling during his playing days, his toughest ever opponent, and THAT FA Cup final... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: www.begambleaware.org https://hubof…
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Send us a text In this episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Super League star Ryan Brierley. As we embark on the second episode of our series, Ryan shares his remarkable journey through the world of professional rugby league. Now in his 12th season and recently signed with his boyhood team, the Salford Red Devils, …
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The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by TOWIE favourite James 'Arg' Argent! Arg tells us about his struggles with weight & addiction, his relationship with Kim Kardashian's bodyguard, and what The Only Way Is Essex is REALLY like... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help: https://…
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Send us a text In our first ever episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I welcome a truly extraordinary guest, Team GB para basketball player Charlotte Moore. At just 25, Charlotte is not only a seasoned athlete training for her third Olympic Games in Paris, but also a beacon of resilience and determination. Join us as Charlotte opens up about he…
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The Men's Room is back, and better than ever! On this season of the Men's Room, Tom Skinner & Neil 'Razor' Ruddock will tackle the important things that Men don't always want to talk about! On this week's episode, we get to know a bit about Tom and Razor - their highest highs, and lowest lows. If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental h…
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We are excited to announce that a brand new series of The Men's Room Podcast is on its way to your ears! We have for you brand new hosts in the form of Neil Razor Ruddock and everyones favourite geezer Tom Skinner. As usual we have a stellar line up of guests tackling big topics, small topics and having plenty of laughs along the way. Also availabl…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 149: TAKE Your Opportunities & NEVER Give Up - Advice To Teenagers (Recorded Live) This episode is a recording of a live talk I delivered in front of 200x 15-17 year olds. I was asked to go in and deliver this talk to 5 different age groups at a local secondary school, as part of their careers day. It's always an honour to d…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 148: Struggle To Get Things Done? Try This! (How to judge your efforts more positively) This episode is an audio segment taken from a live business coaching group that I take once per month. If you liked it, let me know and share the episode with someone that you think will benefit from it. TG…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 147: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP3] w Perry Cocking: Football Coach: Don't Ruin The Parent/Child Relationship! (Ways to support your sporty child) I've known Perry for just over 15 years. We played football together, we've worked on a few projects together and I have seen his Coaching business and journey evolve to the stage …
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 146: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP2] w Kate Griffin - Wessex Spirits & The Gin Palace. Episode 2 of Tea with Tommy G brings you a very open and honest conversation with Kate Griffin, the Founder of Wessex Spirits and The Gin Palace in Andover. I have been getting to know Kate and her fantastic business well over the last few m…
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Tommy G Talks - Episode 145: [TEA WITH TOMMY G SERIES EP1] w Harri Pereira - Mindset X It's time to step it up a bit. I've had a podcast for a few years now, but I feel we need to take it up a notch. I have launched on a project that I have wanted to do for a few years now. Introducing: Tea with Tommy G - My new and improved way of bringing you gue…
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In this episode of The Men's Room Podcast Ade and Rory are joined by the wonderful Toby Peacock. Toby is an electrician and podcaster who set up his own podcast to raise awareness of mental health within the trade industry. It's time to break down stigmas and get talking... If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and …
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This week in The Men's Room we are thrilled to have with us the fantastic former Liverpool, Tottenham and Millwall defender, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock. We hear about the glory days of football, turning his life around, as well as Neil's take on Harry Kane and the upcoming Premier League season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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This week in The Men's Room Ade and Rory are joined by racing driver and presenter Billy Monger. Billy lost both his legs due to an horrific crash while racing back in 2017, since then against all the odds Billy has gone back into competing professionally and is now one of the most recognisable faces within the sport. Billy is a true inspiration an…
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