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Who We Are Now with Izzy & Richard Hammond

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Jan 27, 2025 • 55min

Leigh Francis on learning not to care and the real Keith Lemon

This week on Who We Are Now, Izzy and Richard are joined the man behind Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and The Bear, it's Leigh Francis! In this whirlwind chat, the three talk Celebrity Juice secrets, how making clothes and costumes keep him sane, and Leigh's secret to success... how not to care. Listen now to hear exactly what Leigh is going to do next.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.And remember, Richard and Izzy will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 13min

The Bonus Episode: Richard Hammond's WORST ever jobs

This week on the bonus episode, Izzy gets inspired by Steve Jones' bonkers interview story and wonders... what was Richard's worst ever job? Join the duo for a Q&A on the weirdest, wackiest and absolute worst moments of Richard's career so far... Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 58min

Steve Jones on his f**k it mentality and being a Welsh hunk

Richard and Izzy are back for season three! And they're kicking it off with the fantastic Steve Jones. From Welsh valley boy to top model in Korea to poster boy of F1, one thing has resonated throughout Steve's life... the words "f**k it". This week Richard and Izzy chat to Steve about how his potentially risky motto has moved him throughout his incredible career to his life now as the face of Channel 4's Formula 1 coverage, and how his wife Phylicia is his own personal superhero. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.And remember, Richard and Izzy will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1min

Next week... Who We Are Now Season Three!

Richard and Izzy are back NEXT WEEK with more inspiring guests and insightful conversations. From the nation's favourite class clown Leigh Francis, chart smashing musician Professor Green, to Welsh hunk and F1 aficionado Steve Jones, don't forget to tune in next week for all-new content, packed with stories, expert advice, and conversations you won't want to miss!Remember, you can listen on Global Player to hear the first main episode a day earlier than everyone else. Download from the app store, or go to globalplayer.com.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 30sec

Coming January 2025... Who We Are Now Season Three!

Richard and Izzy return with exciting new podcast episodes, featuring inspiring guests and insightful conversations. Tune in January 2025 for all-new content, packed with stories, expert advice, and conversations you won't want to miss!Remember, you can listen on Global Player to hear the first main episode a day earlier than everyone else. Download from the app store, or go to globalplayer.com.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 19min

The Bonus Episode: We're not having a midlife crisis!

Richard and Dr Jim are back! Hot off the heels of their very much NOT midlife crisis trip to the Himalayas, they're diving into the science of the brain after this week's main episode with the brilliant neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett. They dial into the reassuring idea that the brain is shaped by both nature AND nurture, find more evidence that a healthy body really does mean a healthy brain and find out that size actually does matter... Listen on Global Player to hear the first episode of the next season a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 57min

Dr Dean Burnett on the secrets of the brain and dealing with tricky emotions

This week on the season FINALE of Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy chat to top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Dean Burnett. Dr Dean has the answers on EVERYTHING about the brain, and we really mean everything. From how grief actually has a purpose, why men are not from mars, and women are not from venus, to why travel sickness happens and how we can stop it, this is a one stop shop for all your brain related questions.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 27min

The Bonus Episode: My frontal lobe and me

This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now the brilliant Dr T is back to join Izzy to discuss this week's main episode with former Head of Race Strategy, F1 legend Bernie Collins. Listen to understand the fundamental differences between male and female brains, how your formative childhood experiences might dictate your career, and the reason why it's nigh on impossible to learn a language from scratch past the age of 12.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 49min

Bernie Collins on female engineers, pit wall drama and F1 secrets

This week on Who We Are Now Izzy's F1 dreams come true and the pair are joined by former head of race strategy at Aston Martin and current F1 strategy analyst Bernie Collins. Bernie tells her incredible story, from starting out at a very Derry Girls-eqsue school in Northern Ireland, working with the likes of Jensen Button and Sebastian Vettel, to bringing her engineering mind to sports broadcasting. It's an enlightening chat on why we need more engineers in the world, PLUS Izzy gets to ask all her burning F1 questions. Bernie's book How To Win a Grand Prix: From Pit Wall to Podium is available now. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 28min

The Bonus Episode: Alcohol, Acceptance and Finding Gratitude

Dr. Tharaka, an expert on the impacts of alcohol and self-acceptance, joins comedian John Robins, known for his candid storytelling about alcohol addiction. They delve into the necessity of self-honesty in recognizing harmful habits. John shares his personal journey toward sobriety, while Dr. Tharaka highlights how alcohol affects men and women differently. The discussion also touches on the neurological aspects of addiction, impulse control, and the significance of holistic mental health in recovery. A powerful exploration of vulnerability and growth!

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