
Big Fish with Spencer Matthews
From battling issues with drinking to founding the world's leading independent non-alcoholic spirits brand CleanCo, my story is one of resilience and reinvention. Now I'm on a mission to uncover the secrets of success from inspirational people who have made an incredible name for themselves. If like me you’re fascinated by how other people have developed a mindset for success, tune in each week so you can be inspired to unlock your full potential and become the best version of yourself.
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Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2024 • 49min
S4 E7: Bryony Gordon: The devastating truth about alcoholism, addiction and getting sober
This episode contains discussion around addiction and mental health. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP.Bryony Gordon is a journalist and author. Across her Telegraph column and bestselling books, she’s spoken openly about her mental health struggles, including living with OCD, alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and binge eating disorder. Her groundbreaking memoir Mad Girl was published back in 2016 and was a raw and jaw-droppingly truthful celebration of life with mental illness. 8 years on, she’s published her latest book Mad Women - where she reassessed everything she thought she knew about mental illness. In this episode we both talk extremely honestly about our struggles with alcohol, addiction and getting sober.If you're struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

Apr 12, 2024 • 26min
Big Fish Extra Catch: The shocking impact of alcohol to your body and mind
What actually happens to your mind and body when you drink alcohol? In this week's episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're exploring why alcohol is so damaging for you. If you're struggling with alcohol, Drinkline is the free national alcohol helpline. You can call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

Apr 10, 2024 • 56min
S4 E6: Robin Sharma: How to transform your mindset on money, success and happiness
Bestselling author and leadership expert Robin Sharma shares priceless insights on achieving true wealth and success beyond materialistic measures. He emphasizes the importance of inner habits, personal fulfillment, and building high-performance teams. Through discussions on resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative power of the Five AM Club, listeners gain valuable strategies for personal growth and happiness.

Apr 5, 2024 • 24min
Big Fish Extra Catch: Clean eating: Unnecessary restriction or a gamechanger?
One of the most common questions in my direct messages is 'what do you eat?' So in this episode Shaun Stafford and I are talking about diet and clean eating. We discuss: what clean eating is, what the benefits are and whether clean it's too difficult to sustain long-term.

Apr 3, 2024 • 42min
S4 E5: Sophia Webster: The British shoe designer loved by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna
Sophia Webster is a British luxury accessories designer, who founded her label in 2012. Her instantly recognisable shoes have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Rhianna, Taylor Swift and Oprah. She was first stocked in Brown’s after winning a shoe designer competition when studying at the Royal College of Art and is now sold in over 200 stores worldwide. Sophia turned her immense talent and strong vision into an iconic British brand, all under the age of 30.

Mar 29, 2024 • 27min
Big Fish Extra Catch: Fitness trackers: Are they worth it?
Is a fitness tracker essential for training? What does the data tell us and how can it be optimised? In this episode with Shaun Stafford, we talk you through how you can best use your tracker and whether they're worth the money.

Mar 27, 2024 • 51min
S4 E4: Amy Dowden: How a lifetime of illness and competitive dancing gave me the strength to face cancer at 32
Amy Dowden is a professional dancer, best known for being one of the pros on Strictly Come Dancing, one of the UK’s most-watched TV programmes. Amy has shown phenomenal strength and resilience throughout her whole life. As a teen she was diagnosed with Crohn’s - an inflammatory bowel disease - and in May last year, she was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer at just 32. But last month she received the incredible news that her latest check up shows "no sign of the disease". Amy’s ill-health has never stopped her from dancing and achieving her dreams - and this interview will inspire anyone who listens. A new series of her hit show Dare to Dance is out now.

Mar 22, 2024 • 25min
Big Fish Extra Catch: The damaging effects of lack of sleep may surprise you
Sleep: why do you need it and how can you optimise it? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we talk you through why sleep is crucial to our wellbeing and we also bust some common sleep myths.

Mar 20, 2024 • 45min
S4 E3: Richard Hammond: What it’s really like to face death and how it changed me
Richard Hammond is best known as one of the presenters of Top Gear - one of the most commercially successful ever BBC shows, which was watched by more than 350 million people across the world. Along with Jeremy Clarkson and James May they presented the show from 2002 until 2015, and since 2016 presented The Grand Tour for Amazon. 18 years ago, Richard severely injured his brain after a high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319 mph. He was put in a coma for two weeks. In this episode, we talk about what he experienced when faced with death and how he has recovered. Now he’s on a mission to destigmatise conversations around masculinity and mental health with his brand new podcast Who We Are Now, which has launched on Global Player.

Mar 15, 2024 • 27min
Big Fish Extra Catch: Why you should cold plunge
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know I LOVE ice bathing. It's a recent addition to my morning routine, but I don't think I'll ever go back. In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're talking about deliberate cold exposure: how I got into it, what the benefits are and what actually happens to your body. As always, please do your own research before trying it or speak to your GP if you have concerns.
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