39 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.

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Who We Are Now with Izzy & Richard Hammond Global Originals

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 92 Ratings

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.

For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

    The Bonus Episode: How to be grateful and the power of Dr T

    The Bonus Episode: How to be grateful and the power of Dr T

    On this weeks bonus episode Dr Jim get something off his chest… Dr T is really good! (Even if he is a psychiatrist). Richard and Dr Jim muse on the idea that we see the world through our own experiences, how the key to contentment might just be gratefulness and, in a handbrake turn, try to figure out whether Dr Jim might be prison bound!
    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 join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.

    • 19 min
    Dr Tharaka on the power of the mind and the ONE exercise that can change your life forever

    Dr Tharaka on the power of the mind and the ONE exercise that can change your life forever

    This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond we're joined by friend of the show Dr Tharaka. Dr T teaches Richard and Izzy just how powerful the mind can be, Izzy unleashes her competitive spirit, and we learn the one exercise that can change our mental and physical health forever. The power is in YOUR hands!
    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, Izzy 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, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

    • 56 min
    The Bonus Episode: Building Barbie cars, unsightly sunburn and naked running

    The Bonus Episode: Building Barbie cars, unsightly sunburn and naked running

    This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now the team turn into full hobbyists as they find out the best way to spend our past times... Post this week's episode with fellow Grand Tour-er James May and the CEO of Hornby Hobbies Olly Raeburn, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim discuss the importance of working with your hands, how building miniatures is an age old tradition, and whether or not naked running is in fact a hobby (and no, that's not what it sounds like!).
    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 join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.

    • 21 min
    James May and Olly Raeburn on escapism, nerdy hobbies and Richard Hammond's biggest secret

    James May and Olly Raeburn on escapism, nerdy hobbies and Richard Hammond's biggest secret

    This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond Richard lifts the lid on one of his biggest secrets... his nerdy hobby. Joined by self professed nerd James May and CEO of Hornby Hobbies Olly Raeburn, the team unpick what it means to want to build a world for yourself. James fancies himself playing God, Izzy learns that she needs to temper her competitive spirit, and Richard realises that there is nothing shameful about his hidden habit.
    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, Izzy 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, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

    • 49 min
    The Bonus Episode: Fighting for the corp and how to speak teen boy

    The Bonus Episode: Fighting for the corp and how to speak teen boy

    This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now Richard and Jim look back on this week's surprising chat with former S.F combat medic Ged Healy. Jim delivers his take on why we don't actually need to have negative experiences to form resilience (phew!) and we learn how to encourage young people to engage in discipline and commitment without shipping off to the armed forces.
    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 join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.

    • 28 min
    Ged Healy on life in the S.F. and what young people can learn from the military

    Ged Healy on life in the S.F. and what young people can learn from the military

    This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined by ex army medic Ged Healy to talk about something many of us don't quite have nailed... resilience. Together they explore how people bounce back after dealing with traumatic experiences, how anyone can suffer from PTSD and what young people can learn from the military... and yes, the word discipline is used!
    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, Izzy 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, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

Pepsifarr ,

Fantastic podcast

Love this podcast so insightful. I love Richard anyway, but Izzy is holding her own and is going to be a real talent in years to come. Great interviews

Dj Bolis :) ,

Love it

Thank you so very be much you’re both wonderful !

digusted-liverpool ,

Tedious woke self-flagellation

The "Nepo Baby" really is very irritating. Three episdoes was more than enough for me.

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