Pete Wicks' Man Made

Bauer Media

What does it really mean to be a man today? In Man Made, Pete Wicks sits down with friends, peers and public figures to unpack modern masculinity: the good, the bad and the confusing. They talk openly about the traits that define them, the moments they have got it wrong, and how expectations of men are changing. From vulnerability and relationships to friendship, fame and fatherhood, no topic is off limits. These conversations are not just for men, but for anyone who wants to better understand them. A place for real conversations about who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there. If you ever need mental-health support or want to talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope to find services in your area.

  1. Professor Green: Vulnerability and the Journey to Self-Understanding

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    Professor Green: Vulnerability and the Journey to Self-Understanding

    Pete sits down with musician, rapper and mental health advocate Stephen Manderson (better known as Professor Green). From what it really means to be “a work in progress”, to why anger so often replaces emotion in men, this episode explores accountability, shame, grief, fatherhood and the lifelong search for feeling safe in your body. Stephen speaks candidly about his upbringing, loss, neurodivergence, addiction, and the impact becoming a father has had on how he shows up for himself and others. Heavy at times but hopeful throughout, this one will stay with you long after it ends. Content Warning: Suicide, Addiction If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Producer - Connor GaniSenior Video Producer - Elena CottonCamera Operator - Garry BrownSocial Media Producer - Demi BrockwayProduction Assistant - Emily SpunginProduction Manager -Sarah NichollsExecutive Producer - Finn RyanHead of Production - Cat MoranChief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

    45 min

  2. 21/11/2025

    Keir Starmer: Grief, A Distant Father, and What Really Makes Him Angry

    For Men’s Mental Health Month, Pete went to Downing Street for a very special one-off episode to interview the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Luckily for Pete, they did let him through that iconic black door to put a few questions to the man in charge of running the country.   The bad language may be gone, but Pete’s Big One is here to stay, and Sir Keir opened up about his role models, challenging relationship with his dad, how he’s doing things differently with his own children, and what really makes him angry.   Maybe you voted for him, and maybe you didn’t - but either way, this isn’t an ordinary interview with the prime minister so give it a listen and enjoy.  Man Made will be returning for a second series in the new year, but while you wait we’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.  Thank you to Prostate Cancer UK for sponsoring this episode.  Men’s lives shouldn’t be left up to chance, so search “check your risk” now or visit prostatecanceruk.org/manrisk The 30-second Risk Checker Tool gives you tailored information about your risk that can help you have a conversation with your GP about getting tested. For Biscuit Jim    Lead Producer – Elly Lazarides   Executive Producer – Geoff Jein     For Bauer Media Group:   Director of Photography - Ben Warburton  Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton  Executive Producer – Finn Ryan  Head of Production – Cat Moran   Chief Creative Officer –  Lucie Cave

    28 min

  3. 23/07/2025

    12. Sam Thompson: Role Model Marvin Humes, Match Ball Mission, and Why Pete Should Play Padel 

    For the last episode of this series, there was only one guest that Pete could invite on. His best friend, business partner and podcast co-host Sam Thompson.  In this honest conversation, Pete and Sam put joking aside and talk seriously about self-esteem and getting out of ‘a pickle’. Listen now to find out whether Sam will crack Pete’s tough exterior to find out whether or not he does have a goey centre.    If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.  We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok    For Biscuit Jim   Lead producer – Elly Lazarides  Talent Booker – Lana Webb  Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell  Executive Producer – Geoff Jein    For Bauer Media Group:  Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj  Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks  Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal  Head of Video – Edie Jefferys  Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

    43 min

  4. 16/07/2025

    11. Sam Ryder: Pride, Gratitude and Golden Retriever Energy

    This week, Pete is joined by Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, to chat about the importance of delusion, and how finding fame and success relatively later in life has shaped Sam’s world view.   While Sam may not know a huge amount about football, he does know a thing or two about an attitude of gratitude that has given him a reputation for being one of the nicest, happiest men in British music.   If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.   We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok    For Biscuit Jim   Lead producer – Elly Lazarides  Talent Booker – Lana Webb  Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell  Executive Producer – Geoff Jein    For Bauer Media Group:  Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj  Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks  Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal  Head of Video – Edie Jefferys  Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

    45 min

  5. 09/07/2025

    10. Joel Dommett: Good Gigs, Bad Gigs and Faking a London Accent

    Comedian and television presenter Joel Dommett in the chair this week. Their conversation ranges from the adorable (having a toddler for a role model) to the absurd (faking a London accent). With a comedian as a guest there’s no surprise there are a lot of laughs in this episode, and Joel shares some wisdom about why a bad gig can be a good thing.  If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.  We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok    For Biscuit Jim   Lead producer – Elly Lazarides  Talent Booker – Lana Webb  Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell  Executive Producer – Geoff Jein    For Bauer Media Group:  Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj  Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks  Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal  Head of Video – Edie Jefferys  Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

    42 min

  6. 02/07/2025

    9. Jordan Stephens: Therapy, Dogs, and Crying In A Brazilian Carpark

    This week’s guest on the pod is Rizzle Kicks popstar and writer Jordan Stephens. In this conversation, more like a pub chat than an interview, Pete and Jordan talk about the importance of grandparents, the beauty of dogs and a lot about how therapy can completely change your life.  If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.  We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok    For Biscuit Jim   Lead producer – Elly Lazarides  Talent Booker – Lana Webb  Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell  Executive Producer – Geoff Jein    For Bauer Media Group:  Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj  Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks  Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal  Head of Video – Edie Jefferys  Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

    41 min

  7. 25/06/2025

    8. Jake Humphrey : Empathy, Lacking a Best Friend, and Stealing Michael Schumacher ’ s Plane Seat

    Jake Humphrey got his big break on CBBC, before moving into sports presenting and launching his hugely successful podcast High Performance.He wasn’t always a high-performer, and in this conversation with Pete he talks about being rubbish at everything growing up, lacking close male friendships and the importance of two amazing role models:his dad, and F1 boss Eddie Jordan. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visitthe Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram& TikTok For Biscuit Jim Lead producer–Elly Lazarides Talent Booker–Lana Webb Assistant Producer–Beth Linnell Executive Producer–Geoff Jein For Bauer Media Group: Social Media Producer-SerenaBhardwaj Lead Video Producer Editor-Greg Stocks Camera Operator and Edit Assistant-Owen Nosal Head of Video–Edie Jefferys Chief Creative Officer–LucieCave

    33 min

  8. 18/06/2025

    7. Olly Alexander: Pride, Self-Destructive Behaviours & Disney Crushes

    This week’s guest on the pod is Olly Alexander. You may know him from playing Ritchie Tozer in the Channel 4 series It’s A Sin, or maybe as the lead singer in the band Years & Years, or when he represented the UK in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.   Olly has achieved so much in such a short space of time, but as this conversation shows, it wasn’t always that easy. He and Pete tackle the issue of identity, self-loathing and learning to accept and be proud of who you are – and the difficulties of the concept of pride in general.   If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.  We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok    For Biscuit Jim   Lead producer – Elly Lazarides  Talent Booker – Lana Webb  Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell  Executive Producer – Geoff Jein    For Bauer Media Group:  Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj  Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks  Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal  Head of Video – Edie Jefferys  Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

    28 min
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What does it really mean to be a man today? In Man Made, Pete Wicks sits down with friends, peers and public figures to unpack modern masculinity: the good, the bad and the confusing. They talk openly about the traits that define them, the moments they have got it wrong, and how expectations of men are changing. From vulnerability and relationships to friendship, fame and fatherhood, no topic is off limits. These conversations are not just for men, but for anyone who wants to better understand them. A place for real conversations about who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there. If you ever need mental-health support or want to talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope to find services in your area.

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  • Creado por
    Bauer Media
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    19
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © Bauer Media
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Pete Wicks' Man Made
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