21 episodes

In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even question what it means to be a little shorter than average... Join Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim, as they try to figure out Who We Are Now.

Who We Are Now with Izzy & Richard Hammond Global Originals

    • Society & Culture

In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even question what it means to be a little shorter than average... Join Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim, as they try to figure out Who We Are Now.

    The Bonus Episode: How did you get into my house?

    The Bonus Episode: How did you get into my house?

    This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now, Richard and Dr Jim continue the zen vibes left by comic Paul Chowdhry as they attempt to put the lens on the subject that's been hovering all season... cancel culture. Dr Jim explains how comedy is psychologically pro-social, cracks a few jokes himself, and teaches us the history of ostracisation. Even the cave men were doing it! 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.

    • 33 min
    Paul Chowdhry on offensive jokes, racism and cancel culture

    Paul Chowdhry on offensive jokes, racism and cancel culture

    This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond they ask the questions that have been simmering in the background all season long... what does it mean to be cancelled? And can you be cancelled for just telling a joke? Joined by stand up comedian and host of The Pudcast, Paul Chowdhry, they explore the business of being offended, the science of comedy, and how generational trauma and racism could still be at play today.
    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 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.

    • 51 min
    Jodie Kidd on racing super cars, heroin chic and using the girl card

    Jodie Kidd on racing super cars, heroin chic and using the girl card

    This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond they're joined by ex-supermodel, entrepreneur and race car drive Jodie Kidd. With quite the height difference between them, they discuss what it's like to exist just slightly outside the physical norms height wise, how modelling is not all it's cracked up to be, and exactly how and when to play the girl card.
    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 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.

    • 49 min
    The Bonus Episode: How do I be?

    The Bonus Episode: How do I be?

    This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now with Richard Hammond and Dr Jim Alvarez they take a look back at this week's chat with comedian and writer Jen Ives. It's a big week for this chapter in the collective trans story, with the Cass review landing and the Vatican weighing in. Dr Jim and Richard discuss how binary can both help and hinder humans, how gender specific traits don't actually have to be gender specific and how cancel culture might just be erasing important lessons from our past.
    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.

    • 29 min
    Jen Ives on Toby Carvery's, main stream media and the trans story

    Jen Ives on Toby Carvery's, main stream media and the trans story

    This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond they talk to comedian and writer Jen Ives about the trans story. Together, they discuss whether comedy simply represents the present or has the possibilities to forge new futures, they speak candidly about gender identity and finding yourself, and they revisit some sketchy content that may have reached it's expiration date... (Alf Garnet, we're looking at you).
    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 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.

    • 49 min
    The Bonus Episode: Mens sana in corpore sano

    The Bonus Episode: Mens sana in corpore sano

    This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now, Dr Jim takes us on a journey of peacocking and meal prep, whilst Richard ponders the idea of a pre-historic food industry before they try to answer the controversial question... is there more pressure on men to look good than women in 2024?
    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 find us on Instagram at @whowearenowpod.

    • 28 min

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