The Jake Dearden Podcast

Jake Dearden
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  • Fitness

Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation. Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits. But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 8h ago

    The Truth About Fitness, Alcohol and Having a Social Life | Alex Hendy (Schooner Scorer) | Ep 74

    In this episode, Jake sits down with Schooner Scorer to talk running, HYROX, marathon training, pub culture and building a social media brand. From running a 2:51 marathon and rebuilding his fitness after COVID to creating Schooner Social and scoring beers around the world, this conversation is all about finding the balance between ambition and enjoying life. They also get into the realities of training around a busy social life, chasing a sub-16-minute 5K, and why meeting people face-to-face still matters. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 – Schooner’s Fastest Pint Ever 02:30 – From Childhood Running to University Life 06:10 – Building a Business and Losing Fitness 10:08 – How COVID Got Him Back Into Running 12:00 – Balancing Drinking, Fitness and Mental Health 18:00 – Schooner Social: Bringing People Back to the Pub 21:45 – Marathon Training, PBs and Staying Consistent 29:00 – The Mission to Run a Sub-16-Minute 5K 37:20 – Running Performance, Strength Training and Plyometrics 46:40 – Building a Social Media Brand and the Future of Schooner 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 4d ago

    Life As a Pro Footballer | Josh Brownhill | Ep 73

    Josh Brownhill joins Jake Dearden to discuss his journey from the Manchester United academy to senior football, captaining teams, the pressure of Premier League football, dealing with fan criticism, and his move to Saudi Arabia. We also get into the reality of football training, gym routines, dressing-room culture, career highs and lows, and what life after football could look like. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 Life as a Professional Footballer in Saudi Arabia 01:22 Josh Brownhill's Manchester United Academy Journey 05:08 Getting Released by Manchester United 09:47 Breaking Into First-Team Football at 17 14:59 Dressing-Room Culture and Becoming a Captain 20:37 How Fit Are Professional Footballers? 27:01 Dealing With Fan Criticism and Pressure 33:09 The Best Players Josh Has Faced 39:33 Why Josh Moved to Saudi Arabia 58:03 Career Highs, Lows and Life After Football 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of pliability: https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 20

    From Elite Judo to Coaching World-Class Athletes | Bobby Rich | Ep 72

    In this episode, Bobby Rich joins us to discuss his journey through elite judo, narrowly missing the Olympics, and transitioning into performance coaching for world-class athletes and high-profile clients, including David Haye. We explore the mindset behind elite performance, the realities of chasing success, sustainable training, recovery, nutrition and why biohacking might be far less important than getting the basics right. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday 00:00 - Meet Bobby Rich 01:13 - Discovering Judo at Age Five 03:02 - Winning His First National Title 08:29 - The Humbling Reality of Elite Competition 24:35 - Training Camps in Japan 38:19 - Missing the 2008 Olympics 48:34 - From Elite Athlete to Performance Coach 58:08 - Coaching David Haye and High-Profile Clients 1:12:51 - Inside the World of Supplements and Im8 1:25:15 - Biohacking, Sleep and Why Less Is More 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Get two weeks free of Pliability - https://pliab.ly/jake-dearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 16

    Electrolytes, Creatine & Caffeine: What Actually Works? | Ste Winrow | Ep 71

    Jake sits down with Ste to break down the science of sports nutrition, from calories and macros to hydration, electrolytes, supplements and recovery. They discuss creatine, caffeine, collagen, carbohydrate fuelling, low energy availability (RED-S), weight management and why eating more might be exactly what your training needs. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Intro 05:56 Calories, Macros and Food Quality 08:06 How Much Protein and Fat Do Athletes Need? 17:07 Carbohydrate Fuelling and Recovery Calories 24:31 Metabolism, Energy Expenditure and Hunger 33:18 Calorie Tracking: Useful Tool or Stress? 38:40 Hydration, Sweat Rates and Fluid Replacement 45:17 Electrolytes: Are You Taking Too Many? 01:00:16 Creatine, Caffeine and Performance Supplements 01:22:25 RED-S, Weight Loss, Carbs and Fasting 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 13

    WHAT IS XENOM? | Keith Barlow | Ep 70

    In this episode, Jake sits down with Keith Barlow, founder of XENOM, to discuss the future of functional fitness and his ambition to build a competition that combines strength, power, endurance and gymnastics across 10 events in two days. We discuss how XENOM works, its Elite Performance Index scoring system, the influence of HYROX and CrossFit, major investors, athlete development and the vision to take XENOM global. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 – Meet Keith Barlow, Founder of XENOM 01:25 – What Is XENOM? The 10-Event Fitness Competition 07:11 – Why Functional Fitness Needs Something New 09:32 – How Keith Came Up With the Idea 16:47 – The Investors Backing XENOM 19:11 – Is Xenon the Next Step After HYROX? 21:37 – How the Competition Works for Every Level 23:35 – Breaking Down the Workouts 35:42 – The Elite Performance Index Explained 01:13:40 – Keith’s Vision for XENOM in 10 Years 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 9

    The Truth About Life in the HYROX Elite 15 | Lucy Procter | Ep 69

    Lucy Proctor opens up about life as an Elite 15 HYROX athlete, from qualifying for the world’s best field and chasing faster running times, to the mental challenges that come with training at the highest level. We talk about her autism and ADHD diagnosis, anxiety around training, race-day tactics, recovery, fueling, losing and regaining her menstrual cycle, PMDD, and the lessons she’s learned from some incredibly difficult races. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 Lucy Proctor: From Beginner to Elite 15 04:30 Her First HYROX Race 09:15 The Breakthrough & Winning Worlds 13:10 Qualifying for the Elite 15 17:30 Anxiety, “Freeze Days” & Training Mentality 25:40 The Pressure-Free Running Mindset 34:00 Why Running Is Becoming So Important in HYROX 48:00 Hamburg, Injury & Returning to Racing 56:20 Lucy’s Elite 15 Race Strategy 01:19:00 Female Athletes, Fueling, Cycle & PMDD 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE :https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Oct 6

    Ross Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68

    Ross Edgley joins us for an incredible conversation about extreme endurance, human performance and what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits. From swimming around Great Britain and Iceland to surviving hallucinations, brutal conditions and extraordinary physical challenges, Ross shares the science and psychology behind his adventures. We discuss pain versus purpose, training smarter, building work capacity, the importance of recovery, finding meaning through struggle and why sometimes the hardest experiences shape us the most. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00 — Meet Ross Edgley: The Man Behind the Challenges 14:30 — Extreme Endurance, Adventure & The Limits of the Body 29:00 — The Psychology of Suffering & Finding Purpose 43:30 — Pain, Fatigue & What Your Brain Is Really Doing 58:00 — Blood Flow Restriction & The Science of Training 1:12:30 — Strength, Isometrics & Building a Physical Reserve 1:27:00 — Swimming Around Great Britain & Life at Sea 1:42:30 — Swimming Around Iceland & The Mental Battle 1:58:00 — Training, Recovery & Adapting to Extreme Challenges 2:14:00 — Habits, Perspective & The Lessons From Extreme Adventures 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Oct 2

    From Geordie Shore to Building a Barbering Business Empire | Sam Rascals | Ep 67

    This week, Jake sits down with Sam Rascals (Samuel Bentham) to discuss his journey from barbering and Geordie Shore to becoming a successful content creator and entrepreneur. Sam opens up about going viral on TikTok, building multiple businesses, launching his own haircare brand, the realities of running barber shops and what it really takes to turn social media attention into a business. They also get into reality TV, money, fitness, business partnerships, the future of barbering and why looking after your team matters. New episodes every Tuesdays & Fridays. 00:00 - Introducing Sam Roscoe: Barber & Content Creator 07:15 - Geordie Shore: Getting Cast and Kicked Off 14:27 - Opening His First Barber Shop 16:33 - How Social Media Started Growing His Business 23:15 - Going Viral, Brand Deals & Making Money Online 31:00 - Building Businesses, Products & a Personal Brand 40:00 - Scaling the Business, Team & Barbering Education 50:00 - Future Plans, Growth & International Opportunities 01:00:02 - Hyrox, Fitness & Personal Obsessions 01:11:18 - Jake's Running Journey & The Final Conversation 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code:JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation. Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits. But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jake Dearden
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jake Dearden
  • Show Website
    The Jake Dearden Podcast

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