Best Matt & Lucy Champion Podcasts (2024)

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E102 - Astronaut Teacher Mike Mongo - To Infinity and Beyond! 1:39:05

10h ago1:39:05

1:39:05

Our latest guest is Mike Mongo, an astronaut teacher, Ted-x speaker, and author. Mike shares his journey and passion for space exploration. From a young age, Mike was fascinated by superheroes and space, which led him to pursue a career as an astronaut. He emphasises the importance of giving children permission to dream and explore their interests …

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E101 - Jordan Wright, protecting what matters most! 47:25

2d ago47:25

47:25

In this conversation, we speak to Jordan Wright, a graphic designer and climate activist, Jordan shares her journey and experiences in the fields of sustainability and environmental activism. We discuss the influence of nature and risk-taking in shaping her passion for climate activism. We dive into the importance of resilience, community, and vuln…

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EP42 - Hyde Park Gig July 2024 1:30:33

23d ago1:30:33

1:30:33

We’re joined by Emma from the UK to discuss all of our favourite moments from Robbie’s incredible Hyde Park gig, including that special Danny Dyer duet! Emma explains what made her a fan and recalls her best memories from all the tours she’s attended. We also review the four collaborations that Robbie has been a part of in the last 18 months: Sober…

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Special - Rich Scott & Scott Ralph - Rob's Songwriting Partners 1:55:10

4M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

We’re thrilled to welcome the co-writers of Morning Sun and many more incredible tracks to the podcast - Richard Scott and Scott Ralph. We’re excited that Rich has returned to the show after we interviewed him and his brothers Kelvin Andrews and Danny Spencer in 2022. This time we’re also joined by their longtime friend Scott Ralph, the final quart…

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E100: Lucy and Reece Charles Barclay - WORLD CHAMPION! The Moment You Achieve Your Dream! 53:52

4M ago53:52

53:52

Here it is... 100 episodes and what better way to mark it than with the incredible Lucy and Reece Charles Barclay. They both joined us back in 2020 in our second season of the show and at that stage were embarking on a quest, for Lucy to win the World Championships in Kona. Having reached the summit of their dream in the autumn of 2023, the husband…

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The Big Takeaway Season Five 23:36

4M ago23:36

23:36

Our host, Matt Eastland, reflects on the highlights of Season 5 of The Food Fight Podcast, from discussions on farming roots to regenerative agriculture and sustainability innovations. Explore the world of automated pizza robots and the art of tasting Kraft chocolate with a flavour expert, and don’t miss our interview with ex-Love Islander and TikT…

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Special - Guy Chambers 1:43:23

5M ago1:43:23

1:43:23

Does it get anymore exciting than this? It’s the interview we’ve wanted for a long time - we’re thrilled to share our chat with Guy Chambers! We joined Guy at his Sleeper Sounds Studio in London to discuss as much as we could about each album he’s written and produced with Robbie Williams, from Life Thru A Lens through to XXV. You’ll hear about the…

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Revolutionising Regenerative Agriculture With Wildfarmed 44:46

5M ago44:46

44:46

Inspired by Andy Cato's awakening to agriculture's impact, Wildfarmed adopts practices like crop diversity and minimal chemical usage, promising environmental sustainability and profitability. Join co-founder Edd Lees and The Food Fight Podcast’s host Matt Eastland as they dive into regenerative farming's potential to reshape agriculture.…

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Unveiling the Cellular Wellness Solution with Dr. Bill Rawls 57:06

5M ago57:06

57:06

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Food Fight podcast, where Dr. Bill Rawls, author of "Unlocking Lyme” and “The Cellular Wellness Solution", shares his journey of overcoming chronic illness using food and plants. After facing the limitations of modern medicine, Dr. Rawls delved into alternative treatments and discovered a path to wellness. Join…

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WE Lead Food: Championing Women's Leadership in the Food System 52:52

5M ago52:52

52:52

To mark International Women's Day (IWD), The Food Fight podcast host Matt Eastland welcomes Dr. Shima Barakat and Dr. Maarten van der Kamp for a timely conversation on gender equality and women leadership within the food industry. With the 2024 IWD theme being "Inspire Inclusion,” join Matt, Shima, and Maarten to celebrate the fifth anniversary of …

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E99: Unleashing Your Marketing Potential. A Conversation with Lottie Unwin 41:00

6M ago41:00

41:00

Today we speak to Lottie Unwin, founder at Up World and Brand Hackers. We met Lottie at a conference last year on the west coast of Wales and the community she has built, Up World, is somewhere we have no doubt, creative marketers from around the world will be drawn. It’s a place for curious and ambitious minds! Whether you’ve got a side hustle you…

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Crafting a Chocolate Revolution: Sustainability, Ethics, and Flavour in the Chocolate Industry 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, Matt Eastland delves into the world of chocolate and its sustainability issues. The European chocolate market, valued at 42 billion euros in 2022, is growing rapidly. Spencer Hyman, co-founder of Cocoa Runners, shares insights on craft chocolate and ethical production practices. As consumers question the e…

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Regenerating the food system: a conversation with EIT Food CEO, Richard Zaltzman 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland is joined by EIT Food’s new CEO, Richard Zaltzman. At the heart of Richard’s approach is the concept of regenerative leadership, which can create the culture for tackling systemic issues within the food system. In a wide-ranging conversation, Richard describes his personal journey to agr…

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Harnessing the Power of Online Communities How Sorted Food is Improving the Food System 43:33

6M ago43:33

43:33

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland welcomes back Ben Ebbrell, co-founder of Sorted Food, to discuss the importance of online food communities and their role in improving our food. They explore how social media can serve as a source of consumer and product insights, and how AI software can be used to harness these insights…

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Rob's 50 for 50 Birthday Special - Top 50 songs voted by listeners 2:09:29

6M ago2:09:29

2:09:29

Happy 50th Birthday Robbie Williams! What better way to mark Rob’s milestone birthday than by celebrating his incredible music. We asked our listeners to choose their favourite Robbie songs and in this special episode, we share the results of our Fans’ 50 For 50! We’re also joined by nearly all of our previous podcast guests who send birthday wishe…

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E98: From the frontline in Afganistan to post-military life. Finding happiness with Matt Trussell 43:28

7M ago43:28

43:28

Our guest for this episode is former Royal Engineer, Rugby Player and business founder Matt Trussell. Matt has been on a long journey from the frontline in Afghanistan through to finding happiness in both his working and personal life, using lessons learned along the way to inform how he leads a company, leads a family and performs on the rugby pit…

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Unpacking the Pitfalls and Promises of Food Robotics and Automation 43:27

6M ago43:27

43:27

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the world of robotics and automation in the food industry. Joined by Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and writer for OttoMate, they discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating robots into the food industry. From robot deliveries to automated vending machines, they delv…

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Catalysing Climate Action 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland explores the intersection of food systems and climate change. He highlights the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and how food finally took centre stage as a solution to the climate crisis. With food and agriculture responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas e…

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E97 - Triumph to trauma and back again, finding happiness through sport. The journey of Amber Keegan 49:58

7M ago49:58

49:58

Our guest for this episode is international open water swimmer, Amber Keegan. Having qualified for a GB Junior team at the age of just 16, Amber has since been on a decade long journey of ups and downs since, and in this discussion we explore and have some frank discussions about how she got through those challenging years… who she had around her… …

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Unveiling the Secrets of a Food Futurist 52:19

7M ago52:19

52:19

Matt Eastland welcomes author, speaker, and food futurist Tony Hunter to discuss the future of food. With the current challenges in our food system, such as feeding a growing population and adapting to climate change, Tony provides insights and cutting-edge research on how we can sustainably address these issues. Drawing on his three decades of exp…

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Sowing Seeds of Change: Green Our Planet's Mission to Transform School Gardens 53:16

7M ago53:16

53:16

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, host Matt Eastland speaks with Ciara Byrne, founder and co-CEO of Green Our Planet. They talk about the importance of involving young people in growing their own produce and how to increase access to fresh and healthy food for everyone. Tune in to learn more about empowering students to cultivate their own…

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Food Foresight: the food trends in 2024 that will shape the future 54:09

7M ago54:09

54:09

As we move into 2024, a dynamic blend of food trends and cutting-edge technologies are changing how we eat. Join Matt Eastland, along side Ben Ebbrell (Co-founder of Sorted Foods) and Matthew Kessler ('The Feed' podcast host), as they explore the potential impact of these changes on how we perceive, create, and enjoy food throughout this year and b…

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E96 - My first Ironman Copenhagen. Exploring the journey of Phil Towersey 1:48:24

8M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

The journey in becoming an IRONMAN! Phil Towersey's inspiring story is explored in this extended episode as we track his journey from his first hearing of the term 'Ironman' through to crossing the start and finish lines in the summer of 2023. His frank, honest and in depth reflections are truly inspiring and give viewers and listeners a real insig…

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Harnessing Algorithms for Stress-Free Eating Choices 39:24

8M ago39:24

39:24

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and his guests, Fleur Passmann and Hein van Es from Verdify, discuss the importance of personalised nutrition and recipe plans. Fleur, who is not only the COO of Verdify but also a registered clinical dietitian, explains why tailored nutrition is crucial for individuals. They delve into…

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Special - Tom Longworth, Rob's Guitarist 1:37:19

8M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

We’re very excited to have another member of Robbie’s band join us on the podcast! Guitarist Tom Longworth tells us how he came to join the band in 2012, what was unique about his first Robbie gig, and shares some great memories of touring with Rob around the world. He also reveals a very surprising story behind the backing vocals on ‘Time For Chan…

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Decoding Food Product Sustainability 48:09

8M ago48:09

48:09

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace explore the topic of measuring sustainability in the food industry. They are joined by Ethan Solovyev, the Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood, a research company with a comprehensive database on food product sustainability.…

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EP41 - Netflix Documentary Review 2:29:53

9M ago2:29:53

2:29:53

In our second Netflix documentary episode, we’re joined by Chris from Kent who helps us review the four part series, ‘Robbie Williams’. We discuss what we really thought of the series including our favourite parts and what we learnt. Chris also tells us about the extremely unique Robbie memorabilia that he owns! ====== If there is an advert in this…

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The Hidden Weak Spots in Our Food Waste Epidemic 36:23

8M ago36:23

36:23

In this episode of the Food Fight podcast, hosts Matt Eastland and Lucy Wallace explore the issue of food waste and the challenges within the food supply chain. They are joined by Antony Yousefian today, Vice President of Climate and Circularity at Wiliot, who explores the staggering statistic that over a third of the food we produce never reaches …

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Special - Joe Pearlman, Director, Rob's Netflix Documentary 57:25

9M ago57:25

57:25

In the first of two special Robbie Williams Netflix doc episodes, we’re thrilled to share our interview with the director, Joe Pearlman! We asked Joe lots of questions from Robbie fans, including why certain parts of Robbie’s career weren’t covered (like Swing!) and we discover what scene was too saucy to be included! Joe explained how the document…

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Will Young: The Realities of Farm Life and the Importance of Young Farmers 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

Welcome to a new Season of the Food Fight podcast! In this episode, our host Matt Eastland welcomes farmer and influencer Will Young. Will, known for his adventures on Love Island and the popular TikTok account @FarmerWill, discusses the shortage of young people choosing farming as a career and the importance of encouraging more young farmers. He s…

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SNV: Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change through Sustainable Food and Water Systems 8:02

9M ago8:02

8:02

In this mini episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Julius Rono, project manager at SNV in Kenya, discusses the efforts being made to improve water and food systems across the globe in preparation for COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. SNV is a global development organisation focused on lifting rural communities out of poverty and bui…

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FOLU & The Role of Food and Land Use Coalition at COP28 8:49

9M ago8:49

8:49

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, we talk to Katie McCoshan, Policy and International Engagement Manager at the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU). Katie discusses the importance of food systems and how they will be a key topic at COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. FOLU aims to transform food systems by addressing is…

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FoodBanks: Collaboration and Innovation for Lasting Food System Change 7:23

9M ago7:23

7:23

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Ignacio Gavilan, Senior Director of Food Systems Partnerships at the Global Food Banking Network, discusses the urgent need to address the broken food systems that are leaving millions of people without access to food. Gavilan highlights the staggering amount of food that is lost or wasted, accounting…

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The Power of Youth Engagement in Climate Change: Insights from YPARD 8:52

9M ago8:52

8:52

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight Podcast, Glindys Virginia Luciano, the Strategic Network Engagement Manager at the Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPard), discusses the important role that young professionals play in building healthy and equitable food systems. YPard is a youth-led organisation that provides a platform for …

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Mosa Meat & Climate Resilience Through Protein Diversification 9:56

9M ago9:56

9:56

In this mini-episode of the Food Fight podcast, we talk to Robert E. Jones, Vice President of Global Public Affairs for Mosa Meat and President of Cellular Agriculture Europe. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and meat consumption expected to rise, the traditional methods of meat production are unsustainable. Jones us…

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EP40 - Lufthaus - Visions Vol. 1 1:46:09

9M ago1:46:09

1:46:09

We’re back with an album review episode and guest fan - our first for a while! Christina from Denmark returns to help us take a deep dive into the debut album from Lufthaus and Robbie Williams, Visions Volume 1. We discuss each song, track by track and hear what happened when Christina went clubbing for the first time in forever, just to see Luftha…

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Special - Lufthaus with Tim Metcalfe & Flynn Francis 1:27:43

10M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

We’re VERY excited to welcome Robbie’s long-time musical collaborators and Lufthaus bandmates Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis onto the podcast! Australians Tim & Flynn have worked closely with Robbie since 2011, having written most of Take The Crown together as well as many tracks on the Under The Radar albums and The Christmas Present. Their latest…

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EP39 - The Podcast's 2nd Birthday!! 1:53:18

11M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

On our 2nd birthday, we’re excited to share news of our Independent Podcast Award nomination! To celebrate, we’re listening back to some of our favourite moments from more than 50 episodes. Hear some astounding, amazing and funny stories from Robbie’s co-writers, band members, producers and fans! We also bring you all the latest Robbie news includi…

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E95 - Want to become an Award-Winning Director and Producer? 56:11

11M ago56:11

56:11

For episode 95, we are excited to welcome to the show Nat Hewit. Nat is an award-winning director and producer who has been making prime-time documentaries and series for major terrestrial and international broadcasters for more than a decade – including the BBC, Channel 4 and National Geographic. Whether it is breaking into a new industry, overcom…

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Special - Chris Briggs, Rob's Record Company A&R Man - Part 2 1:21:55

12M ago1:21:55

1:21:55

We continue our interview with Rob’s A&R man, Chris Briggs, who’s worked continuously with Robbie from the very start of his solo career. In this episode, Chris discusses Robbie’s career from 1998 to the current day. We cover the Swing albums, hear all about the fallout from the Escapology era, what happened when Robbie started writing Rudebox with…

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E94 - How To Tell Your Brands Story Better (& Why Creative Careers Are Great) 24:47

12M ago24:47

24:47

In today’s conversation, we speak to the founder of an innovative studio that helps brands tell their story better.... AND someone who helped us before we even launched our podcast, by creating our first logo! Why do people pursue creative careers? Who inspires people to take a leap of faith? What is the journey like of founding your own business? …

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Special - Chris Briggs, Rob's Record Company A&R Man - Part 1 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Today’s extra special guest has worked with Robbie longer than anyone else in his solo career. Chris Briggs has been Robbie’s A&R man since 1996, soon after he left Take That. Chris has been by Rob’s side even longer than his management. Chris shares never heard before stories about the launch of Rob’s solo career: how he came to work with Guy Cham…

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EP38 - Anto Carroll - Something Beautiful Video Contestant 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

On the 20th anniversary of Robbie’s incredible Knebworth shows, we have a special guest who was lucky enough to go backstage there! We’re joined by Anto Carroll, an Irish fan who took part in Robbie’s Pop Idol themed Something Beautiful video. He fills us in on what it was like to take part and how reaching the final few in the selection process le…

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Special - Hamish Brown, Award Winning Photographer 2:15:39

1y ago2:15:39

2:15:39

We’re thrilled to share our interview with award winning photographer Hamish Brown, who was Robbie’s chosen photographer from 1997 until about 2010. He was granted unique access to video shoots, tours and promotional campaigns. Hamish shot the record covers for Intensive Care, Swing When You’re Winning, Kids, Somethin’ Stupid and some versions of A…

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Special - Jerry Meehan, Rob's Bass Guitarist 1:17:08

1y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

We’re so excited that we had the chance to interview Jerry Meehan, Robbie’s bass guitarist at his recording studio. Jerry was kind enough to show us round his studio, Wendy House Productions, and tell us all about his time working with Rob. We found out how Jerry came to be a part of Rob’s band, how The 80s, The 90s, Dickhead and Love Is You were w…

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E93 - Ice Swimming...The Journey Into The Unknown... 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

51:19

In today’s conversation, we’re diving into cold water this week. Jacqui Hargrave is a super inspiring open water swimmer who has gradually delved into the world of cold water swimming, which has seen an explosion in the UK in recent years. She blogged her experience, and that blog has exploded just as much as open water has, attracting over a quart…

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E92: Hugh Viney and Minerva Virtual Academy. Exploring the founders journey and the changing face of the education sector 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

55:03

In the second part of a 2-part special, we speak to Hugh Viney, the founder of Minerva Virtual Academy. Hugh’s reflections on his experiences are captivating from the off and we know you’ll take lots of great insights from our discussion today. Through the highs, the lows, the wins and the failures, Hugh really does open the box of a founders journ…

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E91 - Fabian Spiess and Minerva Virtual Academy. School, reimagined. 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

We are kicking off season 12 with a bang and a conversation that started in sportbut has ended up in the world of education. Fabian Spiess, our guest today is theElite Athlete Education Officer at Minerva Virtual Academy, a unique onlineschool that supports young athletes balancing academics and their sport. Over the next two weeks we explore the j…

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The role of youth in transforming the food system 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

It’s been over a year since our FutureFoodMakers released their #MenuForChange - six clear action points the sector needs to address for a sustainable food system. For the last episode of series 4, we checked in with Júlia Montoliu and Chloé Dorin (two of our youth food system representatives) to hear about their journey so far and plans for prompt…

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Healthy soil, healthy people 12:07

1+ y ago12:07

12:07

Owner of Grand Farm and Vermigrand, Alfred Grand, talks to us about the importance of soil health and how his companies employ earth worms to regenerate soils.By EIT Food

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