Live & Love Today — For Big Kev. One phone call over breakfast changed everything. In this episode we talk about sudden loss, the shock that hits the body, and the strange quiet that follows when the world refuses to stop. It’s a tribute to my dad — Big Kev — a man with grit, humour and a heart that was literally too big. The bloke who ordered his own scaffold tower, cycled mountain roads after surgery, and taught by doing. Through stories that swing from tears to laughter, we ...

This week’s episode of the UNTOLD Podcast is unlike any other. Ash’s father — his hero, mentor, and biggest supporter, sadly passed away last week. In this emotional and heartfelt episode, Chris sits down alone to honour Ash’s dad, reading a message written by Ash himself, a raw reflection on love, loss, and the importance of living fully. This isn’t just an episode about grief. It’s a reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed. So hug your loved ones tighter, make that call, and live and ...

What if “I’ll start next week” is the quiet lie draining your energy today? Ash opens up about his looming XCC challenge in the Welsh hills — no phone, ration packs, a tent, and a tangle of nerves — as we unpack why fitness, health, and self-care so often get pushed to the bottom of the list. It’s a candid, funny, and grounded chat about anxiety, procrastination, preparation, and why picking movement you actually enjoy beats forcing yourself into a gym you’ll only resent. We swap punishment f...

In this episode we get real about mental resilience — why the tough seasons shape us, how to keep showing up in business when it feels pointless, and getting past the fear of putting yourself online. Listener dilemmas we tackle: Simon (Business): Two years in and it feels like mud. How do you keep going?Dimitri (Confidence): Wants to build online but terrified of being judged on camera.Brian (Life): Work–bills–family on repeat. How do you find resilience when every week feels the same?We cove...

This week, Ash and Chris get real about parenting fears, knife crime, and why our kids have nowhere to go anymore. It all starts with a message from a listener: “My kids are 10 and 12, and there’s nothing for them to do around here anymore. Is it like this everywhere?” From youth clubs being shut down, to schools that feel like prisons, to kids as young as 10 caught with knives—this is a brutally honest conversation about what’s happening across the UK. We talk: The death of youth clubs and s...

In Part 2 of our conversation with James Ray, author of Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge, we go deeper into the struggles, faith, and resilience that shape men’s lives today. This episode unpacks: Prayer, spirituality, and why suffering existsWhy dark days build resilience and human connectionHow mindfulness and stillness can reset your mindThe story behind the Extreme Character Challenge (XCC)Practical advice for fathers raising boys wi...

What does it really mean to be an authentic man? In this Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Ash and Chris sit down with James Ray — author of Responsibility: The Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge — to tackle the raw, unfiltered truth about modern masculinity. From the toxic idea of “manning up” to why so many men are stuck in Peter Pan Syndrome, James pulls apart the myths of manhood and shares the real traits that define authenticity: Admitting when you’re wrongSa...

Season 2 is here. New studio. Bigger guests. Better conversations. In this intro episode, Ash and Chris catch up, talk about what’s ahead, and set the stage for what UNTOLD is really about: mental health, resilience, family, relationships, and the realities of life. Expect honest stories, difficult topics, some laughs along the way, and conversations that give a voice to real people navigating real struggles. Want to get involved? Send your dilemmas, funny stories, or questions to the UNTOLD ...

Well… that’s a wrap on Season 1 of The UNTOLD Podcast. In this episode, Ash and Chris reflect on what it really took to get to this point, from finding their feet in front of the mic, to learning how to actually bring value to every episode. Oh, and yes… Des has left the building. No bad blood, just a new chapter. We talk honestly about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why we’re now doubling down with a clearer mission, a better studio, and a brand-new Season 2 coming soon. Expect five core th...

In the final part of this special series, we talk confidence, comparison, and carving out a space where you don’t have to play small to succeed. This one’s all about: Saying no to the wrong clientsLetting go of people who don’t get itBeing unapologetically YOUAnd why you don’t need to “make it”—you just need to live wellIt’s a rallying cry for women to stop waiting for permission. You don’t need it. Send us a text

Running a business is one thing. Holding your shit together while doing school runs, chasing invoices, and being “fine” all the time? That’s another level. In Part 2, Kelly and Danielle talk: Crying in secret vs. showing vulnerabilityWhat it's like when YOU are the brandThe unspoken pressure of being a mum and a bossHow their partners carry the load (and don’t always get the credit)It’s raw. It’s relatable. And it might just change how you look at women in your life. 🎙️ Part 3 drops tomorrow....

This isn’t a TED Talk. This is two real women, running real businesses, talking about the messy, emotional, and brutally honest side of building something from scratch. Kelly owns two florist shops. Danielle runs an award-winning bathroom studio. Together, they open up about: What no one tells you about juggling motherhood and businessFeeling like you’re failing… even when you’re winningWhy they almost broke down (but didn’t)And why being “the rock” might not look like you thinkThis episode w...

This might be the most important episode we've ever recorded. Ash and Chris dive headfirst into the brutal reality of men’s mental health—from financial pressure and toxic masculinity to the silent suffering most men carry every day. This raw, emotional and honest episode pulls no punches. We talk about debt, divorce, addiction, suicide, social media, and why so many men feel like they’re barely holding it together. But more importantly, we offer real-life perspective, personal stories, and s...

This episode gets real about AI—from productivity hacks and business wins to the scary truth behind what it’s capable of. Ash, Des and Chris go deep on: Whether AI is stealing jobs or saving timeThe insane things it can already doHow it’s changing business, learning, even parentingAnd whether we’re heading for an AI apocalypse (seriously)It’s funny, honest, and a little bit terrifying. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @UNTOLDPodcast.official 🔗 Wa...

What would go through your head if the pilot just announced you’re about to crash? In this bonus episode, Nathan Hobden shares the life-changing story he’s never spoken about publicly, an emergency landing, screaming passengers, fire engines lining the runway, and the aftermath of a moment that could’ve ended everything. This isn’t just a survival story. It’s about what that moment did to his mindset — in life, in business, and as a dad. We talk about: What nearly dying taught him about livin...

In this raw, unfiltered episode of the UNTOLD Podcast, i decided to interview Des Hamilton my co host for a deep dive into the last 4 weeks of his life — and it’s been a whirlwind. From rebranding his TikTok affiliate agency after a blunt meeting with TikTok HQ, to running a 200-person live event in Manchester, Des opens up about the pressure, the panic, and the power of betting on yourself. We cover: Why he rebranded from TokTik to AffiliNationThe brutal truth about growing an affiliat...

🎧 BONUS EPISODE — This one's different. At 28, Nathan Hobden walked away from a high-paying city job to chase his own dream — and didn’t stop at just one business. In this unfiltered conversation, Nathan shares the honest truth about: Quitting stability to build something from scratchCreating the loyalty platform Kyco for pubs and restaurantsWorking full-time while secretly building the Closr appGetting investors through social tennis (yes, really)Sacrifice, sleepless nights, and self-b...

No filters. No scripts. Just Des and Chris, reflecting on what it really feels like to walk away from the 9-5. In this episode, Ash is away — so Des and Chris take the mic for a stripped-back chat about quitting their jobs, going full-time on TikTok, and learning how to build a new life from scratch. They talk honestly about: The fear and freedom of leaving your steady jobHow relationships change when you're more present at homeWhy consistency beats talentThe difference between your dream job...

This week, we’re diving into the brutal financial reality facing millions in the UK. With a BBC headline claiming “1 in 10 have no savings,” we ask: is it actually much worse than that? We talk about: Living hand-to-mouth in 2024The impact of credit cards, Klarna, and buy-now-pay-later cultureThe broken education system that never taught us about moneyRising bills, low wages, and how the system keeps us brokeSocial media pressure and why so many are stuck in the comparison trapWe also get rea...

Mental Health Week felt like the right time to have this conversation. In this episode, we talk about the invisible pressure on modern men—from being the provider, to carrying the emotional load, to silently battling mental health behind closed doors. We share personal stories, real stats, and unfiltered thoughts on the stigma around male vulnerability, suicide rates, fatherhood, and why the system isn't built for men to speak up—or survive the pressure. This one’s honest. It’s heavy. And it ...