Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

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Welcome to 'Stripping Off with Matt Haycox,' where we bare it all on business, money, and life. Get ready to peel back the layers of success with entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor with over 20 years of experience building and growing businesses, Matt Haycox.   Tune into steamy conversations with industry titans, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs as they strip down their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the raw realities of their journey to the top. Matt is going down on business, money, and life, and will take DMCs to new heights!

  1. He Beat Sampras at 19, Then Lost Millions & Hit Rock Bottom | Mark Philippoussis

    2 DAYS AGO

    He Beat Sampras at 19, Then Lost Millions & Hit Rock Bottom | Mark Philippoussis

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people remember the highlights: the serve, the swagger, the Wimbledon final, the Davis Cup hero moments. They don’t remember what it costs. In this episode, Mark Philippoussis gets brutally honest about what happens when you get big money young (a multi-million FILA deal at 17), hit world-stopping highs (beating world #1 Pete Sampras at 19), then your body breaks, your career ends without your permission, and you’re left dealing with the fallout, mentally, financially, and personally.  What you’ll learn in this episode The reality of making serious money at 17, and how it changes you. The mindset of a teenager taking down Pete Sampras (and why “no one expects you to win” can be a weapon). Comebacks aren’t motivational quotes, they’re rehab, dark days, and doing the work when no one’s watching. What forced retirement does to your identity (especially when you never chose it). Losing millions, making mistakes, and why asking “stupid questions” is how you get smart with money. Mark’s daily high-performance routine (the “20-20-20” first hour) and how he sets long-term + daily goals. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:13 – Coming Up 3:03 – The accidental start to a world-class career  10:30 – Signing a multi-million dollar contract at 17  18:35 – How a 19-year-old took down Pete Sampras  29:49 – 1999 Davis Cup: crowd pressure, nerves, and delivering anyway  32:36 – Wimbledon final (and the comeback year people forget)  38:27 – Knee surgeries, pain, and being told “you’ll never play again”  48:35 – Losing millions: mistakes, lessons, and rebuilding smarter  57:09 – Forced retirement (and falling out of love with the sport)  59:31 – Battling depression during the darkest stretch  01:07:47 – Why losing everything became the turning point 01:12:29 – The “20-20-20” high-performance formula + journaling routine  01:20:32 – Final Thoughts Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    1hr 20min
  2. Dapper Laughs CANCELLED - Setting the Record Straight

    6 DAYS AGO

    Dapper Laughs CANCELLED - Setting the Record Straight

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! The press didn't just cancel Dapper Laughs. They tried to bury him. Dapper Laughs (Dan O'Reilly) was one of the first comedy influencers in the UK, built millions of followers from Vine to Facebook before TikTok existed, landed a TV show on ITV2, then watched it all collapse overnight. A press campaign branded him pro-r*pe, 60,000 people signed a petition, venues pulled out, promoters walked, and even the small comedy clubs wouldn't touch him. He lost the show, the tour, the money, the house, and his father... all around the same time. In this conversation, Dan gets into the stuff most people only talk about once they're through it: what cancellation actually does to your mental health, how addiction crept in when the work dried up, and how sobriety, grief, and a brutal boxing regime became the foundation of a comeback nobody saw coming. He's now 1000+ days sober, on his biggest ever tour, turning his mental health platform into a registered charity, and writing his first original screenplay. The industry that blacklisted him can't ignore him anymore.  Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:14 - Intro 0:31 - From Vine to ITV to Cancelled 6:04 - Rock Bottom, Addiction, Loss and Nearly Losing His Life 7:40 - Life on the Other Side of the Drink 9:37 - The Turning Point: Grief, Audience and Mindset 11:53 - Character Creation & Testing Material 15:02 - Building a Brand They Couldn't Cancel 19:22 - How Fatherhood and Sobriety Changed Everything 20:55 - Why He Stopped Apologising for His Comedy 22:53 - Two Films and How He Gamed Amazon to Go Number One 26:57 - Boxing, Sobriety and Silencing the Voice 30:43 - The One Thing That Could Still Break Him 31:59 - The Friends He Lost When He Stopped Saying Yes 34:31 - What's Next and Final Thoughts Follow Dapper Laughs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dappersinstagram/ Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    36 min
  3. STARDOM to Roofing: Fame, Money & Career Collapse | East 17’s John Hendy

    11 MAY

    STARDOM to Roofing: Fame, Money & Career Collapse | East 17’s John Hendy

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! East 17 were everywhere in the 90s — chart hits, global tours, magazine covers, and a level of fame that most people can’t imagine. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with John Hendy (East 17) to talk about the real story behind the headlines: how the band formed as four lads from Walthamstow (E17), how it went from “normal life” to Top of the Pops in months, the record deals and the money reality, and the internal tension that comes when fame moves faster than maturity. John opens up on the moments fans still argue about: “Stay Another Day,” the Take That rivalry era, the Brian Harvey scandal and its fallout, and what it’s like to watch your career change overnight, then end up back doing normal graft again. If you grew up on 90s pop, or you’re fascinated by what fame does to people, this is a proper behind-the-scenes listen. Chapters: 0:00 – East 17: The Real Story Begins 0:32 – From E17 to Fame (Fast) 1:00 – How East 17 Formed (Tom Watkins Connection) 8:06 – First Deal, First Shock (Money Reality) 13:25 – Hits, Tours & Chaos Behind the Scenes 18:07 – The Bidding War… and “£200 a Week” 27:15 – Band Tension + Who Really Got Paid 29:29 – Stay Another Day: What Really Happened 34:40 – The Peak: Icon Moments & Global Fame 40:30 – Take That, Robbie & the 90s Rivalry 42:26 – Brian Harvey: The Scandal That Changed Everything 54:50 – Tony Quits (The Lawyer Letter) 58:41 – The Comeback Attempt… Then Dropped Again 01:05:51 – Back to Roofing (Life After Fame) 01:11:22 – Why He Moved to Spain 01:16:47 – Rock Bottom, Family, and Perspective 01:20:26 – Will East 17 Ever Reunite? 01:22:09 – Final Thoughts Follow John:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnhendyeast17_official/  Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    1hr 26min
  4. Dubai’s Billionaire Matchmaker: $350k To Find “The One”

    10 MAY

    Dubai’s Billionaire Matchmaker: $350k To Find “The One”

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Dubai dating is a different planet. In this episode, Matt sits down with Christiana Maxion, a high-net-worth matchmaker who works with wealthy men looking for a serious partner, and charges $65,000 to $350,000 to do it.  They get into the brutal reality of “transactional” dating, where people say they want respect, while negotiating the relationship like a deal. Christiana explains why every relationship is transactional (money, emotions, sex, status, pick your currency), and why the real difference is the standard you hold and the environment you keep putting yourself in.  Then it turns into pure business: how her offline matchmaking agency works (vetting, background checks, concierge dates, feedback loops), what “success” actually means, and how she’s scaling it with MAX, a “matchmaking app” built to stop people wasting their lives in DMs and get them to the first date faster.  You’ll hear Matt & Christiana talk about: Why Dubai dating feels pay-to-play, and how to avoid ending up in the same loop. The real reason men pay $65k–$350k for matchmaking (hint: it’s not romance, it’s time). What her process actually looks like: vetting, alignment, concierge dates, and feedback. “Delusional” requirements (and the fastest way to ruin your dating life). How she built MAX: subscriptions, verification, compatibility matching, and auto-booked first dates. The business model behind a matchmaking agency (and why referrals are the real growth engine). Why she’s building separate matchmaking “portals” (expats, India, Muslim marriages) and expanding across the GCC. Timestamps: 0:00 – Dubai dating is “transactional” (and why)  6:29 – “Every relationship is transactional” (standards vs expectations)  7:38 – How she started “Dating in Dubai” and got fired for it  9:26 – “I’m going to solve dating in Dubai” → launching matchmaking  10:13 – Why she only represents men + the 40,000-women database  11:03 – The pricing: $65k–$350k + what “success” means  13:38 – The “delusional age range” problem (and why it fails)  19:33 – MAX: paid subscriptions + passport/LinkedIn verification  20:37 – Why swiping broke dating + how MAX gets you to a real date  27:35 – App growth: UAE applications, active users, revenue  30:09 – A real success story (and a brutal horror story)  35:52 – What she’s building next (GCC expansion + new portals)  37:10 – Where to find Christiana + MAX  Follow Christiana Maxion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiana.maxion.matchmaker/ Website: https://christianamaxion.com App: Maxion (available on the App Store) Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    33 min
  5. I Haven’t Worked In 10 Years: Rob Lipsett’s 7-Figure YouTube Blueprint

    6 MAY

    I Haven’t Worked In 10 Years: Rob Lipsett’s 7-Figure YouTube Blueprint

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Rob Lipsett says he hasn’t worked in 10 years, and he’s not saying that to flex. He’s saying it because he built a business that doesn’t rely on motivation, luck, or going viral. It relies on systems, content that ranks, and products people actually buy. In this episode, Rob sits down with Matt to break down the real playbook behind his seven-figure fitness brand: how he started from zero, learned YouTube properly, and built an ecosystem that turns attention into income, without burning out or relying on one platform. They go deep on what most creators and early-stage founders get wrong: thinking ads will make them rich, ignoring titles and thumbnails, and never building an offer that converts. Rob also shares his blunt views on market “saturation”, what biohacking actually does (and doesn’t) do, and how real estate became part of his long-term legacy plan. If you’re building a personal brand, trying to escape the 9–5, or wondering how creators actually make real money, this episode will save you years of guessing. You’ll hear Rob and Matt talk about: Why “market saturation” is a good thing (and why most people use it as an excuse). The real formula: titles + thumbnails + the first 15 seconds. How Rob went from early YouTube to a seven-figure business model. Why ads aren’t the business — your product is. Building an ecosystem: apps, partnerships, and offers that don’t depend on “posting more”.Supplements and biohacking: what’s real, what’s hype, and what to ignore. Real estate, Villa Lipsett, and how influence creates unexpected opportunities.Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:04 – Coming Up 2:16 – Ireland’s First Fitness YouTuber 6:08 – Educational Background & Turning a Hobby into a Career 8:15 – Mastering the YouTube Algorithm & Starting from Zero 14:25 – From 9–5 Grind to Seven Figures 24:49 – Content Strategy 29:37 – Building the Ecosystem: Apps & Brand Partnerships 35:57 – Converting Followers into Sustainable Revenue 38:54 – Biohacking Realities & The Truth About Supplements 40:47 – Adapting as Your Audience Matures 43:05 – Real Estate & The Villa Lipsett Project 48:16 – The Future of Fitness & Building a Legacy 52:56 – Final Thoughts Resources & Links: Instagram @roblipsettBuzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.comFollow Stripping Off on YouTubeEnjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    36 min
  6. Inflation, Government Debt, and Why We're All Just Pawns | Spencer Lodge

    3 MAY

    Inflation, Government Debt, and Why We're All Just Pawns | Spencer Lodge

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people feel inflation, Spencer Lodge has lived inside it - across four countries, three decades, and more than one economic collapse.  In this conversation with Matt Haycox, Spencer breaks down what actually causes inflation, why printing money is the oldest con in the book, and whether the UK is closer to bankruptcy than anyone in power will admit. One of the more clear eyed conversations we have had on Stripping Off. Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:15 - Intro 0:37 - Spencer Lodge 1:05 - What Brought Spencer to Dubai 2:03 - The 4am Gym Routine 3:12 - Spinal Surgery and Getting Back to Fitness 4:28 - How Training Affects Every Part of His Life 6:06 - Spencer's Take on the Inflation Crisis 10:46 - How Do You Actually Reverse Inflation? 12:23 - How Do You Fix a Country's Debt? 16:57 - Can a country go bankrupt? 18:55 - The Human Trafficking Documentary 22:00 - Four Years of Podcasting 26:18 - Final Thoughts Follow Spencer Lodge: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/ Website: https://www.spencerlodge.tv/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV

    27 min
  7. The REAL James Lock: What TOWIE Never Showed You

    17 MAR

    The REAL James Lock: What TOWIE Never Showed You

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people know James “Lockie” Locke from TOWIE. But the version the public sees isn’t the one he lives with every day. In this conversation, James opens up about growing up in a broken home, the emotional walls he built to survive, and how those same walls later destroyed his friendships, relationships and sense of identity. He talks honestly about being judged, misunderstood, and constantly performing a version of himself that never felt real. James reveals the truth behind his dating breakdowns, life after separation, business failures, and being labelled “the fall guy.” He shares the pressure to stay in shape while suffering body dysmorphia, the impact of fame on his mental health, and why stepping away from TOWIE wasn’t a career move, it was a life decision. James Lock Timestamps 0:00 - Coming Up 0:03 - Intro 0:26 - Growing Up Without His Mum 4:03 - The Double-Edged Sword of Being Self-Aware 5:33 - Learning to Say No 7:39 - James Over-Invests in Relationships and Knows It 9:52 - Failed Businesses, Bad Partners and Always Being the Fall Guy 13:04 - The Truth About Fitness & Discipline 14:56 - Lockie's Fitness App 16:44 - Body Dysmorphia 19:23 - Anxiety, Overthinking, and Stopping Giving a F*** 22:47 - From Reality TV to Films? 26:51 - The Reality of Celebrity Ex on the Beach 28:06 - What's Next for Lockie? 29:13 - Final Thoughts 📲 Subscribe:  YouTube: @NoBollocksPodcast | Spotify | Apple Listen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox: 📲 Follow on IG: /www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox 💼 Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast

    30 min
  8. Boyzone’s Dirty Secret: Fame, Money & The Truth | Keith Duffy

    22 FEB

    Boyzone’s Dirty Secret: Fame, Money & The Truth | Keith Duffy

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Boyzone looked like private jets and millions. Keith Duffy says the truth was the opposite. In this episode, Keith joins Matt Haycox in Dubai to talk about what fame actually costs, confidence, identity, relationships, and (often) the money people assume you’ve got. Keith opens up about Louis Walsh’s control and how being labelled “the big lad in the back who can’t sing” shattered his self-belief, even while the band was dominating charts. Want to know about the music business lie? How expenses get recouped, how artists get billed for the lifestyle, and why Boyzone “hadn’t a penny” when the world thought they were loaded. And in one of the most powerful parts of the conversation, Keith shares the family journey with his daughter Mia, the shock, the waiting lists, building support when none existed, and what early intervention changed over time. This is a conversation about fame, money, manipulation, grief, resilience, and what life looks like when the arena lights go off. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro  1:44 – From Irish grafter to meeting Louis Walsh 7:56 – Debut to international stardom  15:24 – The “master manipulator” and control behind the scenes 18:27 – Confidence crisis: “suppressed” + not being allowed to sing 26:16 – Losing Stephen Gately  29:57 – The birth of Boyzlife 34:22 – Arenas vs theatres (and why intimacy wins)  37:26 – Hollywood dreams 43:11 – The music business lie: “we had no money” 48:01 – Mia: A journey through autism 1:00:18 – Final thoughts  Follow Keith Duffy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialkeithduffy/ Boyzlife: https://www.instagram.com/officialboyzlife Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

    1hr 5min
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Welcome to 'Stripping Off with Matt Haycox,' where we bare it all on business, money, and life. Get ready to peel back the layers of success with entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor with over 20 years of experience building and growing businesses, Matt Haycox.   Tune into steamy conversations with industry titans, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs as they strip down their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the raw realities of their journey to the top. Matt is going down on business, money, and life, and will take DMCs to new heights!

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    Matt Haycox
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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