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540 - MO FARAH - 4x Olympic Gold Medalist Who Conquered More Than Just the Finish Line
You’ll hear about his first Olympic win, the thrill of winning the double in back-to-back Olympics, and the rollercoaster of emotions behind his iconic victories.
We chat through his intense training routine, his hatred for socks and the reason he never counts calories. Plus marathon training secrets, motivation tricks and how he’s “hacked” his treadmill.
Mo reacts to Jaack’s running statistics, and also officially settles the infamous Happy Hour debate of whether it counts as a marathon if it is run on a treadmill…
There’s also Soccer Aid chat, his rivalry with Usain Bolt and being knighted by the Queen!
534 - JOE MARLER - Rank Rugby Initiations, Kissed By A Killer and STEALING From Peter Crouch
Rugby has plenty of weird terms for the boys to learn. What is a Mulligrubber? How about an Alickadoo? Rugby players are also infamous for their gross initiations - Joe tells us stories involving spider pig, scissoring and spanking.
We cover his Haka controversy, coming out of retirement, and his podcast interviewing people with obscure jobs. And we maaaay have accidentally caused beef between Joe Marler and Danny Aarons…
Joe’s humour perfectly fits the vibe of Happy Hour, and this 90 minutes feels more like a main show than a Thursday guest interview!
526 - LUKE HUMPHRIES - World No. 1 Darts Player on Backlash for Beating Littler, Weird Matchday Routine, Weight Loss and Winning The World Darts Championship
Luke opens up about his anxiety, including handling major anxiety attacks on stage, and the time an ambulance had to be called. We play a game of “who’s the most…” where he shares his brutally honest opinion of his fellow darts pros. The behind-the-scenes of a darts champion's pre- and post-match routines leaves Alfie with more questions than answers. Plus we come up with a brand new celebration that Luke promises to do if (when) he wins!
Luke shares how much money he’s earnt and his future plans for his fortune, secrets we don’t know about the official trophy, and the one small change he made that took his skill to the next level. We dive deep into his life off the oche too, including his weight loss transformation (dropping 4 stone in just 6 months), his unlikely celebrity mates, and how his job before becoming a pro darts player left his physically scarred.
518 - MAMS TAYLOR - Misfits President, KSI's Manager and Owner of Prime
In this episode, Mams explains his role within Prime, and dishes a huge secret about corner shop Wakey Wines who have famously sold Prime for £100 a bottle. He also pulls back the curtain on his unexpected role as KSI’s talent manager, despite never having heard of him just a few years ago.
Mams reveals why he refuses to get Harry Styles on Misfits, and we get the inside scoop on the world of illegal streams, his take on Hstikkytokky, and what the future holds for the Misfits empire. Mams drops some serious knowledge on how fans can get a shot at making it onto the Misfits roster, and sets up a potential fight for Jaack and Stevie. And, of course, Mams weighs in on the highly anticipated KSI vs Jake Paul fight. He also shares his thoughts on the chaotic street fight with Jesse Metcalfe that went viral on TMZ...
Mams responds to the haters who’ve called him out over his iconic hats, reveals how he learned the ropes of real-life cowboy culture, and even shares the unexpected new hobby that he out swapped women and fast cars to focus on. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to navigate the world of elite boxing and talent management, who better to ask than one of the most influential figures in modern entertainment?
510 - JOHNNY FISHER and BIG JOHN - Boxing, Bosh and Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Johnny’s incredible boxing record speaks for itself but in today’s pod, the boys quickly find out that Johnny isn’t just brawn - but a whole load of brains too, as the Romford Bull gives Jaack & Stevie a lesson in history.
It’s not just history discussed today with the Fishers as the foursome chat about Johnny’s plans for the future and his hopes of one day landing the British heavyweight belt. (And not the kind of heavyweight belt in Big John’s wardrobe!)
This fast-paced hour absolutely zooms by as Jaack, Stevie, Johnny & Big John discuss everything from selling tonnes of cheese in lockdown, to sparring with the Furys, to viral stardom.
From chicken balls, to Essex “beanos”, this episode covers so much in such a short space of time, we guarantee your commute will be fly by with these four in your ears! Oh, and the lads also blind rank their ultimate Chinese takeaway… with surprising results.
In episode #373 of Happy Hour, the crafty cockney Tom Skinner claims he started the “bosh” catchphrase within the Essex circle. So today… once and for all… we get to finally put the question to Big John. Did you steal Bosh?
481 - TOM ASPINALL - Interim Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones Beef and Terrifying John Fury Moment
Tom gives his opinion on influencer boxing, and whether he’d step into the ring one day. There’s a shocking revelation in store for Jaack about his own weight loss journey, and it’s the Battle Of The Shit Tattoos between Tom and Jaack as the boys show off their best (and worst) pieces.
Tom also speaks openly about his experience having a child with autism, and the celebrity that helped to get his son a diagnosis. Plus the reason he’s taken himself off social media, his unlikely celebrity fan, and when he plans to retire.
463 - HARDEST GEEZER II - Exclusive First Podcast Since Running The Length Of Africa
We caught up with Russ in our first ever out-of-studio podcast, mere hours after Russ became the first human being in history to run from the most southernly point in Africa, to the most northern tip. Jaack, Stevie and Fiona travelled out to Tunisia to witness Russ accomplish the unthinkable and cross that finish line, before diving into the Mediterranean sea. In what seems like a full circle moment, just a day after the mission finished, Russ was incredibly generous to allow Happy Hour to be the first place to share his incredible story.
From being robbed at gunpoint in Angola, to cooking an untraditional Christmas dinner in the Guinean rainforest, to crossing the finish line on a Tunisian beach, Russ Cook’s story is truly awe inspiring. From injuries to sickness, not even the worst bouts of crippling blisters and explosive diarrhoea could derail Russ and his team’s mission. From deadly wildlife, to police escorts, to army raids, to Saharan hallucinations... if it wasn’t already absolutely clear, then today’s episode should help clarify exactly why Russ chose the alias Hardest Geezer.
But it’s not just Russ who shares tales of ProjectAfrica today, we also chat with Emily - Russ’ amazing girlfriend, on just how she has been coping over the past year. Russ' cameraman Stan also jumps on to share some mad stories involving villainous pirates. It’s all happening on this very special, very unique episode of Happy Hour.
460 - PHIL HEATH - 7x Mr Olympia and Bodybuilding GIANT
Phil discusses how Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger was his inspiration behind entering the world of competitive bodybuilding and Heath’s 7 Mr Olympia wins puts him equal with Arnie himself!
Phil opens up about his rough start to life witnessing a point-blank shooting at his high school dance shortly before a sudden injury put a stop to his promising basketball career. But when faced with that infamous fork in the road, Phil chose a path that would change his life (and body) forever.
What’s the easiest thing you can do to quickly gain a six pack? Does a bodybuilder ever eat McDonald’s? Can fellow hench gym goer Alfie Indra beat Phil in a ferocious arm wrestle? Answers to all of these burning questions are answered in today’s Happy Hour!
So, neck that protein shake, gulp down that chicken breast, put down those 200kg dumbbells and strap in for a guest who’s guaranteed to make you want to do at least one press up.
459 - LUKE LITTLER - The Nuke's First Exclusive Podcast
At just 17 years of age and little over 3 months in the public eye, the teenage darts sensation's life has been turned on its head thanks to his overnight fame. Luke reveals all from being best mates with ‘The Asp’ Nathan Aspinall and ‘Hollywood’ Chris Dobey, to his darting rivalry with MVG and his on stage beef with Ricardo Pietreczko.
After giving up his footballing dream aged 11, he's gone on to reach a World Championship final in his debut year at The Palace, played darts with the Manchester United squad, and even opened a Fifa pack during a walk on!
From rating YouTubers, to predicting how many World Championships he will win in his career, there’s no stone left unturned in what is one of Luke’s first ever podcasts. Oh… and you’ll never guess how old he was when he threw his first 9 darter…
458 - MOLLY "MEATBALL" MCCANN - $2million Drake Bet, Ngannou v Fury and SCOUSE TEST
Jaack and Stevie delve deep into what fighting means to Molly, how a childhood scrap led her on to her career, and why she switched from boxing to MMA. From a tough upbringing with a mother fighting addiction, and Molly not being allowed into her local boxing gym due to her gender, to being one of the biggest names in MMA - Molly shares her whole story.
How she saved a complete stranger from being sex trafficked, her short stint as a Liverpool footballer, and how one IG post landed her in big trouble with her fiancée! Plus we challenge Stevie to beat Molly in a thumb war and it went about as well as you'd expect...
437 - MICHAEL VAN GERWEN - The Greatest Darts Player Ever?!
Michael also responds to rumours that he once did DIY at Dennis Bergkamp’s house before his darting domination. MvG opens up about his upcoming jaw surgery, as well as talking through what really happens on the day of a major final!
Do you know about the time MvG body-slammed Phil Taylor to the ground? Do you know the huge part Michael had to play in Gezzy’s infamous ear defenders moment? Just sit back with a glass of mulled wine (or milk) ((or whatever you like)) and you’ll find out all the scoops from the oche, the Palace and beyond!
435 - EMMA PATON - 'The Face of Darts', Embarrassing MVG Moment and A Personal Invitation From Triple H
After sacrificing her social life and working gruelling hours for 7 years before even getting a chance on the big screen, Emma proves that a combination of skill and determination is essential to making it big. She delves into her failed screen tests, the one question that led her to flop her first interview with the boss of Sky Sports News, and how a personal invite from wrestler Triple H snowballed into Emma landing her dream role.
Plus Dan Dawson's dodgy on-air comment, how she managed to embarrass herself in front of Michael van Gerwen, and her prediction for the winner of the World Champs!
434 - PADDY THE BADDY - UFC 296, Internet Trolls and Influencer Boxing
Mark Zuckerberg and Logan Paul are on Paddy's hit-list as he calls them out in true Paddy The Baddy style. nearly puts Jaack to sleep with a rear naked chokehold!
Paddy Pimblett takes on Tony Ferguson on December 16th live on TNT Sports Box Office at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington.
432 - ANDY GOLDSTEIN - Soccer AM, talkSPORT On-Air Fuck Ups and Sex World Records
Andy shares why he fell out with a Soccer AM producer, his opinion on Soccer AM ending, and how Jaack potentially had something to do with the show being axed. Live radio doesn't always go smoothly either, from having to use the "dump button", to the time he accidentally went live on air whilst DRUNK. Andy also shares insane stories from his time filming "The Unofficial World Records Of Sex" and what happened when the cameras turned off...
Plus working with Laura Woods, the weird thing he collects, and a story that involves a celebrity and a single baked bean. We NEED Andy back on for a "Would You Lie To Me" episode - he has an endless supply of mad stories!
427 - IAN HOLLOWAY II - The Legend Returns
Ian reacts to his passionate 2010 speech about the prospect of winter World Cup and shares whether his opinion has changed now that 13 years on we HAVE seen a winter World Cup. We also play a game of “match the quote to the football manager” and Ian gives us a taste of his changing room hairdryer treatment…
If you enjoyed this episode, check out #221 for Ian’s first appearance on Happy Hour!
419 - SMITHY - Meeting Messi, Franky Fryer, and Diabetes Diagnosis
We of course chat about his Soccer AM characters Baby Elvis and Franky Fryer! Smithy also opens up about his type 1 diabetes diagnosis, the surprising ways that it affects his daily life, and Jaack has an important message to share on behalf of his sister.
401 - CARLTON COLE - The Funniest Man In Football
Carlton gives his opinion on Declan Rice's move to Arsenal, playing with David Beckham, and "Fake Carlton Cole" on Twitter. Plus he shares why Big Sam wanted to get rid of him, and a hilarious story about Avram Grant! There’s also shocking stories about Mourhino, Capello, and TalkSport’s Simon Jordan…
371 - TROY DEENEY! - Troy's Most HONEST Interview To Date
Troy reveals the secret donations he’s made, and how money has showed him who his true friends are. Troy also opens up entering prison only a few days after having to bury his father, and how his time in jail was made difficult by the guards.
339 - LAURA WOODS - UK's Top Presenter Talks Darts and Live TV Mistakes
Laura Woods joins the boys today to share her journey from working as a runner at Sky to becoming one of the best sports presenters in the country! She’s offering top tips for aspiring presenters, including how to get comfortable in front of the camera, how to find your own voice and what to do when something goes wrong! She’s also telling us about her Christmas plans (of course) and she’s reacting to a load of famous names, including Akinfenwa, Gary Neville and Jack Grealis
335 - ADEBAYO AKINFENWA - Scoring Against Liverpool, Turning Down Arsenal and Working With KSI
334 - BEN FOSTER III - Crazy Footballer Christmas Party Stories
Ben Foster makes his return! He’s telling Jack and Alfie exactly what Christmas is like for a professional footballer, including whether players intentionally get bans around the festive season and what goes on at the Christmas parties. He’s also sharing what kind of offer would make him reconsider his retirement and he’s discussing some of the best guests he’s had on the Fozcast, including Tyson Fury and Robbie Williams! Plus, we’ve got Ben’s co-host, Rhino Legs Tom in the studio for a juicy game of Mr and Mr!
331 - BEN JOHNSON - Premier League Stories, The West Ham Group Chat and More
326 - MARK NOBLE - A Remarkable Career, West Ham Stories and So Much More
Today is a very special one. Jaack sits down with his all time favourite footballer Mark Noble for 90 minutes of pure fanboying. Mark discusses his remarkable career dedicated to West Ham United, teammates such as Dimitri Payet, Joe Cole, Carlos Tevez & many more. The lads also share their memories from the last ever game at The Boleyn, catching actual sharks in Miami, and the on-field protests that saw Mark grapple with a fan. A must listen for any football fan, West Ham or otherwise!
319 - NEIL WARNOCK - Memes, Pep Guardiola and Mike Dean
This week the boys are joined by highly sought-after football manager, Neil Warnock. Neil sheds some light on what makes a successful manager, whether he thinks it’s fair to compare him to Pep Guardiola and what he really thinks of Mike Dean! Warnock also reacts to his now famous memes, as well as revealing why he got fined £15,000, and who the best players are to work with!
313 - CHRIS EUBANK JR - Honest Opinion On Conor Benn, Befriending Neymar and Las Vegas Poker Stories
Chris Eubank Jr is here to discuss his upcoming historic fight against Conor Benn. He’s giving us the low down on his weight loss, why he’s abstaining from sex and how he feels about YouTube boxing! He’s also giving his opinion on just how good KSI and Jake Paul are in the ring. Plus, he’s revealing why his Dad tried to put a halt to his boxing career and he’s telling us about his love of poker!
302 - RUSS BRAY - The Most Iconic Voice In Sport, Incredible Police Incidents and 180 More Life Stories
He’s also sharing some fascinating tales of his life outside of darts, from his career in acting to the time he was handcuffed to a terrorist!
296 - EDDIE HEARN - KSI, Jake Paul, AJ vs Fury and No Context Hearn
272 - VIDDAL RILEY - Boxing Pro Chats Training KSI and Fighting Eddie Hall
Jack and Stevie are in the studio with Viddal Riley, who’s sharing stories from his time training KSI and Anesongib, as well as from his own hugely successful boxing career! He’s also telling us whether he believes KSI could ever beat Jake Paul and sharing what he thinks about Tommy Fury taking easy fights…
261 - Michael Bisping - UFC Hall Of Famer Shares His Incredible MMA Story
He’s also incredibly open about how he got back into the sport after losing his eye, something which many people thought would end his career. Plus, he’s telling us about a man who recently assaulted him in New Orleans and he’s got a horror story about a man who came to his house with a hammer ready to kill him…
Bisping’s life is pretty wild to say the least! Enjoy this ep and make sure you check out the new documentary!
255 - GERWYN PRICE - World #1 Darts Player Gives His Most Open Interview Ever
Gerwyn Price joins Jack and Stevie to discuss his rapid rise to become the world’s number ONE darts player. He’s offering his best darts tips, how he deals with getting booed and he’s giving us a behind the scenes look at some of the biggest darts tournaments in the world. He’s also filling us in on his early rugby career, his upcoming boxing match, PLUS he’s talking us through his TWO nine-darters AND the moment he lifted the World Championship trophy! This is Gerwyn’s longest & most in-depth interview ever!
237 - HARDEST GEEZER - Running From Asia To London and How He Buried Himself Alive
Hardest Geezer dropped by to share some insane tales from his craziest challenges - including his McDonalds marathon, his car pulling marathon and the time he buried himself alive… He’s also got some truly inspiring stories about how he became the first man to run from Asia to the UK! On top of all that, Hardest Geezer opened up about his difficult start in life and his time working in the prison service. There’s a whole load to get stuck into here, enjoy!
223 - FABRICE MUAMBA - His Most Open Interview Ever (Arsenal, Cardiac Arrest & Jeremy Lynch)
Fabrice was really open and answered a whole load of questions about his experiences and also shared his incredible insight on life. You don’t want to miss this one!
221 - IAN HOLLOWAY - Premier League Manager Reveals All
We’ve got the hilarious football legend Ian Holloway in the studio! We’re quizzing him about exactly what it takes to become a top football manager and player, as well as what he thinks about managers being fired after a few bad results, why the future of football could be at risk and how management has changed over the years. We’re also putting Ian to the test with some of his most famous quotes and he answers whether he’s ever played Football Manager...
214 - BEN FOSTER II - Alex Ferguson Stories, Footballer WhatsApp Groups and Fantasy Football
Happy Hour favourite Ben Foster is back in the Happy Hour studio. Today he’s sharing even more secrets from his football career, including the time he got shouted at by Alex Ferguson and what it’s really like for footballers during the transfer window. He also tells us exactly what goes on in the football team WhatsApp groups, why you should never go for a Panenka and we discuss fantasy football!
168 - BEN FOSTER - England Goalkeeper Turned Football YouTuber
Ben tells Jack and Stevie all about his football career, including playing with Ronaldo, why he lost respect for Fabio Capello and what it’s been like out on the pitch during the pandemic.
He also gives us an amazing insight into what it takes to be a goalkeeper, what it’s like when he makes a mistake and how it feels to play in the World Cup.
Plus, Ben shares the backstory to his YouTube channel, including how his teammates reacted and how the GoPro has impacted on his opposition. The boys also discuss how it might change football coverage in the future...
154 - CHRIS KAMARA - Soccer Saturday, Christmas Music and His Football Career
As well as telling us about his football career and giving us the story behind ‘I dunno Jeff’, Kammy’s ranking Christmas music and sharing an amazing story about getting drunk with Jeff at the 2002 World Cup.
153 - ALLY LAW - Near Death Skydiving Accident, Breaking Into Big Brother and More Mad Stories
He also gives his opinion on Nightscape and offers some advice for people interested in free running!
151 - SPENCERFC II - Hashtag United's 2020, Christman TV and Boxing Day Football Predicitions
135 - NIGHTSCAPE - London's Most Insane Urban Explorer
He’s climbed the Sidemen tower with no harness, snuck into the West Ham stadium, been banned from the Shard and left for dead in a cave in Paris. He’s even been arrested on terrorism charges after free running his way into an airport…
As well as all of these crazy stories, Nightscape shares how he went from gymnastics to scaling buildings, what Fame MMA was like and he opens up about losing one of his best friends.
He’s an incredible story teller, with a brilliant outlook on life! You won’t want to miss this one.
127 - SPENCERFC - Hashtag United, Wembley Cup and His Relationship
Spencer speaks openly and honestly from start to finish, from the origins of Hashtag United and the Wembley Cup to more personal stuff, like his proposal to Alex. Spencer even exclusively reveals an email from the man who almost attacked him at a West Ham match back in 2017.
Spencer also shares how he got banned from student radio, what’s been going on with the F2 and he gave his opinion on commentary channels and cancel culture.
There’s bloody loads in this episode! Up the tags! #
092 - HUSTLE MALONE - Is Wrestling Rubbish? Pro Wrestler Reveals
On this week’s episode, we were joined by pro wrestler Hustle Malone! He shared his journey from growing up in Hackney, to wrestling in front of huge audiences all over the country. He’s got stories about losing his front teeth, mastering trash talking and interacting with wrestling fans. He also shared some amazing insight into how he finds his motivation and combatting depression and anxiety. Plus, he did a pretty good job of converting us into wrestling fans AND, if that wasn’t enough, he hit Jack. Very hard. All in all, he did an excellent job. Get involved!