Pete Wicks' Man Made

Pete sits down with musician, rapper and mental health advocate Stephen Manderson (better known as Professor Green).
From what it really means to be “a work in progress”, to why anger so often replaces emotion in men, this episode explores accountability, shame, grief, fatherhood and the lifelong search for feeling safe in your body.
Stephen speaks candidly about his upbringing, loss, neurodivergence, addiction, and the impact becoming a father has had on how he shows up for himself and others.
Heavy at times but hopeful throughout, this one will stay with you long after it ends.
Content Warning: Suicide, Addiction
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.
Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

For Men’s Mental Health Month, Pete went to Downing Street for a very special one-off episode to interview the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Luckily for Pete, they did let him through that iconic black door to put a few questions to the man in charge of running the country.
The bad language may be gone, but Pete’s Big One is here to stay, and Sir Keir opened up about his role models, challenging relationship with his dad, how he’s doing things differently with his own children, and what really makes him angry.
Maybe you voted for him, and maybe you didn’t - but either way, this isn’t an ordinary interview with the prime minister so give it a listen and enjoy.
Man Made will be returning for a second series in the new year, but while you wait we’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

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For Biscuit Jim
Lead Producer – Elly Lazarides
Executive Producer – Geoff Jein

For Bauer Media Group:
Director of Photography - Ben Warburton
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Executive Producer – Finn Ryan
Head of Production – Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer –  Lucie Cave

For the last episode of this series, there was only one guest that Pete could invite on. His best friend, business partner and podcast co-host Sam Thompson.
In this honest conversation, Pete and Sam put joking aside and talk seriously about self-esteem and getting out of ‘a pickle’. Listen now to find out whether Sam will crack Pete’s tough exterior to find out whether or not he does have a goey centre.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok

For Biscuit Jim
Lead producer – Elly Lazarides
Talent Booker – Lana Webb
Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell
Executive Producer – Geoff Jein

For Bauer Media Group:
Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj
Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks
Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal
Head of Video – Edie Jefferys
Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

This week, Pete is joined by Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, to chat about the importance of delusion, and how finding fame and success relatively later in life has shaped Sam’s world view.
While Sam may not know a huge amount about football, he does know a thing or two about an attitude of gratitude that has given him a reputation for being one of the nicest, happiest men in British music.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok

For Biscuit Jim
Lead producer – Elly Lazarides
Talent Booker – Lana Webb
Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell
Executive Producer – Geoff Jein

For Bauer Media Group:
Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj
Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks
Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal
Head of Video – Edie Jefferys
Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave

Comedian and television presenter Joel Dommett in the chair this week. Their conversation ranges from the adorable (having a toddler for a role model) to the absurd (faking a London accent). With a comedian as a guest there’s no surprise there are a lot of laughs in this episode, and Joel shares some wisdom about why a bad gig can be a good thing.
If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk) where you can find links to services across the UK.
We’d love you to join in the conversation, to do so follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok

For Biscuit Jim
Lead producer – Elly Lazarides
Talent Booker – Lana Webb
Assistant Producer – Beth Linnell
Executive Producer – Geoff Jein

For Bauer Media Group:
Social Media Producer - Serena Bhardwaj
Lead Video Producer Editor - Greg Stocks
Camera Operator and Edit Assistant - Owen Nosal
Head of Video – Edie Jefferys
Chief Creative Officer – Lucie Cave