Charlie Higson: 30 Years Of The Fast Show, Ageing & The Raw Fish That Saved His Life
Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, and author. He is known best for writing, producing, and starring in The Fast Show alongside Paul Whitehouse, as well as writing The Young Bond series which has sold over a million copies. His new book (Willie Willie Harry Stee) sends us through 1000 years of British history.Charlie joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio and we revealed his blood test results live on the show to him. Staying healthy in the creative industries can be incredibly difficult. Writers are sedentary, touring encourages poor diet and sleep habits, filming is exhausting and intense. So what are the secrets to being both creative and healthy?In this episode, we learn the wild story of how Charlie cured his Crohn’s Disease, the suspected medical issues of Charlie’s Fast Show characters, the intensity of filming a television series, Charlie’s reflections on ageing, how Charlie has adapted touring to fit with ageing, Charlie’s relationship with diet and alcohol, and much more…-Get Tickets to The Fast Show Live Tour: https://thefastshow.liveGet Charlie's New Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/willie-willie-harry-stee/charlie-higson/jim-moir/9780008741051-Follow Man Alive:instagram.com/manalivepodcastfacebook.com/drjefffostertiktok.com/man.alive.podcast-MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.
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Jason Fox: SAS Who Dares Wins, Testosterone & Why Fear Is Healthy
Jason Fox is a British television personality (SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside the Real Narcos), adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces soldier.Jason joined leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio and we revealed his blood test results live on the show to him. Many see Jason as the epitome of male toughness, but with mental health concerns being on the rise especially for middle-aged men, what does toughness actually mean in today’s society? In this episode, we learn the true meaning of toughness, why mindset could be more important than physical strength, Jason’s surprising blood test results, the shortfalls of food in the military, how Jason endured and overcame his mental health issues, the story behind SAS: Who Dares Wins, and much more…-Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jason_carl_fox/Men's Health Article: https://www.menshealth.com/uk/health/a69284196/jason-fox-low-testosterone/Get Tickets for Jason's Live Tour: https://www.jasonfox-official.com-Follow Man Alive:instagram.com/manalivepodcastfacebook.com/drjefffostertiktok.com/man.alive.podcast-MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.
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Welcome to 'Man Alive'
Welcome to the podcast that gets under the skin of men’s health.Join acclaimed men's health and hormone specialist Dr Jeff Foster as he explores the medical truths behind the modern male experience in Man Alive - a podcast that blends clinical insight, candid conversations, and a good dose of humour.Each episode features a remarkable guest, from high-performance athletes and actors like Tom Hopper and Russell Kane, to globally renowned experts like Anand Patel and Alex Beevis. Together, they discuss life, work, and wellbeing before Dr Jeff takes a unique deep dive into the guest’s personal blood test results, using them as a launchpad to unpack lifestyle, hormones, and the latest evidence-backed ways to feel and function better.Insightful, relatable, and radically honest. Man Alive is your front-row seat to the future of men’s health.
The podcast that gets under the skin of men’s health.
Join acclaimed men's health and hormone specialist Dr Jeff Foster as he explores the medical truths behind the modern male experience in Man Alive - a podcast that blends clinical insight, candid conversations, and a good dose of humour.
Each episode features a remarkable guest, from high-performance athletes and actors like Tom Hopper and Russell Kane, to globally renowned experts like Anand Patel and Alex Beevis. Together, they discuss life, work, and wellbeing before Dr Jeff takes a unique deep dive into the guest’s personal blood.
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