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29/02/2024

Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice

Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode: · Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘The Method’ to recover from the “emotional agony” following the death of his wife · What happened the first time he entered ice cold water, and why did he want to do it again? · How he’s trained his body to stay under the ice “for up to seven minutes” · The scientific studies he says support his claims · Rita Ora tells us about the surprise birthday visit she arranged with Wim for her husband Taika Waititi – and how he stayed in an ice bath for 30 minutes · Her own use of both heat and cold as part of her wellness routine · Her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and the techniques she uses to overcome them · Why she wants Wim to release a playlist of music he gave her as an album. If you enjoyed this episode of Brave New World, please leave us a rating and review. Hit your follow button to make sure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/02/2024

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41 min
24/10/2024

Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"

On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Also in this episode: The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without itHow young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to lifeHelen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.Russian heritage and the complexities of her identityHow Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/10/2024

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40 min
18 Feb

Dr Sabine Donnai on Mapping the Microbiome and the Secrets to Longevity

For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Dr Sabine Donnai, a physician specialising in precision medicine, preventive health and the founder of Viavi Healthcare. Together, they explore brain health beyond standard scans, discussing how gut function, inflammation, environmental exposure, and stress interact over time. Drawing on Evgeny’s own test results, Sabine uses her trademark pragmatism to explain why she believes long-term cognitive resilience starts with fixing the basics - particularly the gut – and gives the listener some touchstone takeaways to improve their daily health. For anyone interested in practical measures you can install in your day-to-day, this episode is for you. This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Production Coordinator: James Cox Production Manager: Kirsty McLean Video Editor: Nani Wenani The London Standard team: Joe Bromley Will Rogers-Coltman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb

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1hr 2min
11/06/2024

Premiership Final Review with Saints’ Tom Pearson

Lawrence and Steve are joined by Northampton player, Tom Pearson, who’s fresh from the celebrations of winning the Premiership title. Tom talks about his first year with the club, what it’s like living with his club mate and landlord, Fin Smith, the reaction from locals to bringing home the trophy and his views on red cards in big games. Plus Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, is on hand to chat about the recently announced England squad and their upcoming Summer tour. And Lawrence, Nick and Steve reflect on the past season and select their favourite highlights, which feature Wayne Barnes, Jamie George and Jack Willis. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/06/2024

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38 min
9 Apr

Michael Pollan on Consciousness, Psychedelics and the Fight for Free Thought

For Episode Nine, Evgeny is joined by Michael Pollan, journalist, author, and one of the leading voices exploring the human mind. Drawing on his new book A World Appears, Pollan makes an impassioned case for consciousness as something precious, private, and increasingly under threat. Together, they explore how social media and AI are not just competing for our attention, but beginning to shape attachment, emotion, and even our sense of self. The conversation ranges from chatbots and “AI psychosis” to meditation, psychedelics, and the idea of “consciousness hygiene” - the habits and practices that might help us protect our inner lives. Pollan also reflects on why writing is a form of thinking, why boredom and mind-wandering matter, and how experiences of ego dissolution, art, and nature can deepen our understanding of consciousness. The episode ends on a wider question: whether the real challenge is not only understanding consciousness, but learning how to practise it. This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Production Coordinator: James Cox Production Manager: Kirsty McLean Video Editor: Nani Wenani The Standard team: Joe Bromley Will Rogers-Coltman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Apr

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1hr 22min
19/03/2023

It’s a Sin’s Callum Scott Howells joins us, plus Guys & Dolls and Sleepova reviews!

We chat to It’s a Sin’s Callum Scott Howells about Romeo & Julie at the National Theatre, on the independence he grew from moving to London, and his role in Cabaret - once played by Eddie Redmayne. Plus, our five-star review of Guys & Dolls starring Marisha Wallace & Daniel Mays, directed by Nick Hytner, which is on at the Bridge Theatre. We also review Sleepova, which we also love. It’s directed by Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibiniat and is on at the Bush Theatre. In this episode: Part one: Why Guys & Dolls is a knock-out, the music, the cast, and the choreography by Dame Arlene Phillips & James Cousins. Part two: Our chat with Callum Scott Howells on Romeo & Julie (8 mins 30) -What Romeo & Julie is about -Why Romeo is such a physical role to play -How Romeo is so many people he knows, and why he wants to represent the role correctly -How It’s a Sin has helped him in future performances -How when he moved to London, he wasn’t confident in himself yet -Representing Wales at the National Theatre -Performing in Cabaret, new costumes, updating performances, and following on from Eddie Redmayne -Evaluating the sexual nature of Cabaret and why performing at the Kit Kat Club was a “recipe for cool” -Is he still mates with the cast of It’s a Sin, and what are they all up to now? Part three: Sleepova review (21 mins) Directed by Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini, at the Bush Theatre. Hear why you can’t help but fall in love with this joyous, exuberant show… To hear our review of Romeo & Julie click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/03/2023

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30 min
23/12/2025

Will Ahmed on Perfecting Your Sleep Routine and Analysis Paralysis

In Episode Three of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. Together, they explore recovery, sleep, and the idea that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Ahmed explains how overtraining as a Harvard athlete led him to build his own wearable, identifying a major gap in health diagnostics at the time: measuring recovery, not just performance. He explains what WHOOP tracks - sleep quality, strain, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, and stress; dives into why seven hours in bed can still mean poor sleep; and why consistency of bedtime and wake time often matters more than raw hours. Evgeny and Ahmed get practical on health trends, address the criticism that wearables culture a state of analysis paralysis and how to use metrics as a tool, not a verdict. This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Production Coordinator: James Cox Production Manager: Kirsty McLean Video Editor: Nani Wenani The Standard team: Joe Bromley Will Rogers-Coltman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/12/2025

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38 min
21/05/2024

Champions Cup preview with Gordon D’Arcy

With the Top 4 of the Premiership now decided, Lawrence Dallaglio, Steve Cording and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, review the weekend’s performances and discuss the semi-final line up, assessing the key strengths of each team. Plus Former Leinster, Ireland and British and Irish Lion, Gordon D’Arcy, joins Lawrence and Steve to look ahead to this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse, sharing his opinion on key head to heads, what Leinster need to do to secure a win and recalling his own memories achieving European silverware. And Lawrence tells us what it was like to be back in the company of Neil Back and Richard Hill at an event last week, revealing how the ‘Holy Trinity’ came to be such a formidable combination. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/05/2024

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35 min
25/07/2024

Christian Angermayer: The Enhanced Games

In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's 100m freestyle swimming race – talk to Evgeny about taking part in the most radical sports event ever conceived; where doping is not just allowed but encouraged. Christian talks about: Dropping out of university and becoming an entrepreneur Why he believes medical psychedelics will be available to prescribe within a couple of yearsHow psychedelics can help us cope with change, AI panic and our fear of the "new reality"How Ozempic has changed the game for pharmaceutical companies Why alcohol is "the worse drug of all" How the Enhanced Games will actually improve drug testing at the Olympics How most athletes struggle to make ends meet – and how the competition will help them earn proper money James talks about: How the Enhanced Games have given him fresh purposeWhy he isn’t worried about using testosterone to “juice to the gills” – safe for the impact on his fertility Why stigma persists around performance enhancing drugsWhy this could become one of the biggest industries in the world If you enjoyed the episode, please follow, leave us a review and vote in the poll below. The next episode will drop on 8 August. Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/07/2024

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1hr 6min
6 Feb

Can Keir Starmer overcome the Mandelson scandal? With Baroness Ayesha Hazarika

It’s been a trying week for the Prime Minister. Allegations surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson have angered many within the party, and raised fresh questions about Keir Starmer’s authority. Should Labour be panicking? In this episode, The Standard's political editor Nic Cecil speaks with Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, former advisor to senior Labour politicians, who worked closely with Peter Mandelson over the past couple of decades. She reflects on what it was like to work with him, the current mood inside the Labour Party, and the risks Labour could face if it triggers a leadership contest in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Feb

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19 min

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