The Good, The Bad & The Beast

James Haskell is one of the most recognisable and outspoken figures in British rugby, but behind the reputation is a story far more complex than most people realise.

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with former England international and British & Irish Lion James Haskell to talk about the moments that shaped him, the mistakes that followed him for years and the mindset that helped him survive life in the spotlight.

From his early days in rugby and the brutal reality of elite professional sport to the pressures of media scrutiny, public judgement and being written off before his career had even begun. James opens up about the infamous school scandal that followed him for decades, how the media narrative spiralled out of control and the toll it took on his family.

He reflects on England success and failure, the importance of coaching and leadership, the relentless demands of professional rugby and the lessons he learned from being dropped, doubted and criticised at the highest level.

The conversation also dives into life after rugby, navigating fame, reality TV, online abuse, fatherhood and reinventing himself through DJing and creative work. James speaks candidly about therapy, mental resilience and why learning what you can and cannot control has become one of the biggest lessons of his life.
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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with one of the strongest bench pressers on the planet, Josh Baker, better known as The Gym Reaper.

Capable of bench pressing an unbelievable 330kg, Josh opens up about the obsession behind elite strength, the mental battle of chasing world records and the fear of what it truly costs to reach the very top.

From growing up inspired by his uncle’s military discipline, to overcoming debt, pressure and self doubt, Josh explains how strength became more than just lifting weights, it became his identity.

He talks honestly about performance enhancing drugs, longevity, recovery, sleep and the internal conflict between being the strongest version of himself and being there for his kids.

Eddie and Josh go deep on modern masculinity, discipline, motivation and why the pursuit of strength can consume your entire life. They also break down bench press technique, genetics, leverages and what separates elite pressers from everyone else.

This is not just a conversation about lifting heavy weights.

It’s about sacrifice, obsession, legacy and knowing when to push and when to step back.

If you’re serious about getting stronger, improving your mindset or understanding what it really takes to chase greatness, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Nathaniel Wood, one of Britain’s most respected MMA fighters and a former Cage Warriors world champion now competing at the highest level in the UFC.

Nathaniel opens up about growing up in south London, discovering martial arts through his father and committing to MMA at just 16 years old with no plan B… He explains the sacrifices behind chasing a fighting career, living on almost nothing for years and training multiple times a day while friends followed more traditional paths.

The conversation goes deep into the brutal reality of weight cutting in MMA, including extreme dehydration, mental strain and the moment Nathaniel realised it was costing him his health and happiness. He breaks down why moving up a weight class changed his career and why longevity now matters more than chasing every possible advantage.

Nathaniel also talks about life in the UFC, the pressure of early fights, earning his first real money after years of struggle and how becoming a father has completely changed his mindset toward fighting, risk and the future.

This is an honest chat about what it really takes to reach the top of MMA, the cost of obsession and the balance between ambition, health and family.

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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Wim Hof, the man known around the world as The Iceman.

Recorded after a morning of ice swimming and breathwork together, this is not just a conversation, it’s a live demonstration of what the human body and mind are capable of when pushed beyond comfort. Wim shares how cold exposure and controlled breathing can radically transform energy, strength, mental health and resilience, even into later life.

Wim opens up about the defining moments of his life, from a childhood sense of purpose to the devastating loss of his wife and raising four children alone. He explains how the cold and breath became tools not just for physical endurance, but for surviving grief, rebuilding emotional strength and finding meaning.

The episode dives deep into the science behind the Wim Hof Method, including real human studies showing control over inflammation, the immune system and the nervous system. Eddie and Wim break down how breathwork can increase performance in the gym, speed recovery and help strip weight without draining energy, something Eddie experiences first-hand during training.

From battling depression and modern stress, to testosterone, dopamine, family, purpose and living in alignment with nature, this is a raw, intense and surprisingly emotional conversation about reclaiming control in a world built around comfort.

This episode is about strength beyond muscle, discipline beyond motivation and learning how to access the depths of the human body.
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Former soldier turned adventurer Jordan Wylie MBE has lived a life defined by extremes, from driving tanks through war zones to rowing solo through pirate-infested waters and now trekking across Antarctica. In this conversation with Eddie Hall, Jordan opens up about his decade in the military, his close brushes with danger, the promise that inspired him to build a school in Africa and how adventure gave him a new purpose after war.

Recorded just 48 hours before Jordan began his Antarctic Odyssey, this episode captures a man on the brink of another life-changing journey. Having conquered unclimbed mountains, he’s now 89 degrees from the South Pole, chasing the horizon of human endurance.

This is a story about courage, compassion, and what it really means to live with purpose.
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