Don’t Hawd Yer Weesht Andy Smith

In this episode I am catching up with Andrew Brock, a former high school class mate from Lenzie Academy back in the 90's.

We discuss Andrew's journey to date. A career in Stockbroking/Banking. The heart breaking loss of his dearest friend. A quite astonishingly toxic & abusive relationship & his new career path as a Life Coach, which is way more than a job.

Andrew is amazingly open & honest in his accounts & again, we at the 'Don't Hawd Yer Weesht' podcast show that no one has to suffer in silence.

Episode 24 sees me catch up with Jack McGuire, a lad from Banknock, which is a small village within the Falkirk Council area. I first met Jack around a year ago through the 'Max Kolbe Movement' which is a mental health support group which partakes in everything from boot camps to hill walking to cold water therapy.

On my outings with the group, I've found Jack to be a prominent figure who has a presence & self confidence which inspires others. Mentally & physically strong I was intrigued to know more of Jack's story & his journey to date.

We discuss his thoughts & fears as a young boy, his first experience of substance abuse & ultimately his road to a suicide attempt & being admitted to a mental health ward in hospital which is where Jack's road to recovery would begin.

Episode 23 sees me catch up with former British & Commonwealth Champion Kash Farooq. Kash originated from Pakistan, before arriving in the UK as a 6yr old boy with his parents & 2 siblings, firstly to Croydon, London, before moving North of the border to Glasgow.

We discuss Kash's early memories of adjusting to life in Glasgow, his route into Boxing as a 14yr old kid & his fantastic but short professional career, which saw him win Scottish, British & World Level titles.

Unfortunately devastation would strike at just 25 years old forcing Kash into early retirement & the bright lights of Las Vegas snatched away in the most cruellest of circumstances.

An honest, admirable & inspiring interview from the man they called ‘The Untouchable’.

The 2nd Episode of 2022 is here & it is well worth the wait folks. I catch up with an amazing gentleman called Gerry Murphy.

Gerry was raised in the Gorbals in Glasgow as one of 7 children from a single parent household & grew up in a life of poverty, fear & violence. By the time he reached his mid 30's, Gerry had been in out of several mental institutions as well as prison & had made several attempts at taking his own life. He was gripped with fear & suffered from drink & drug addiction & things were severely bleak.

However, despite tragically losing 3 close family members in quick succession, Gerry found an inner strength to turn his life around & we discuss that process & some of the amazing work he has done to help others over the past 25 years.

Despite not being able to read or write in his mid 30's Gerry went on to gain several qualifications such as Diplomas & Degrees before realising he still hadn't educated himself & truly found happiness within.

He has since portrayed this in his own book 'Now I Understand' which we discuss in great detail & cover topics such as the Innocence of a child, Learned Behaviours, Expectations, Power of our thoughts, Acceptance & Fear.

A real informative & educational episode that you simply cannot be better off for having listened. Enjoy!

The first Episode of 2022 is here as I catch up with former professional Boxer Mitch Prince.

We discuss Mitch's upbringing in Johannesburg, South Africa & the sudden passing of his father. Moving to Glasgow as a 13yr old kid. His amateur career which included the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games & a total of 66 bouts.

We also chat Mitch turning Pro & fighting Willie Limond, a scrape with the authorities in Las Vegas & a chance meeting with "Mommy's Boy" Denis Douglin.

I ask Mitch for his thoughts on some upcoming bouts such as Eubank Jr v Liam Williams, Kell Brook v Amir Khan & the current mix up in the Heavyweight Division.

A must listen for Boxing enthusiasts.

The year was 1984 & at 1yr old, a delightfully plump Andrew Smith was sat on the chair beside his brother for a Nursery photoshoot. Fast forward to 2021 & a full 37 years later & again I am on the chair but this time at the other side of the microphone.

For this years 'Xmas Special' I've teamed up with the 'Did Ye Aye' Podcast with Liam posing the question of just who is 'The Man Behind The Mic'?

Listen in as I hope to give my listeners an insight into myself, my upbringing, my reasoning behind the Podcast & aspirations for it.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone & a Happy New Year. x