The Jake Dearden Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation.</p><br><p>Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits.</p><br><p>But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 16, 2026
Faisal Abdullah - #36
<p>HYROX MC Faisal Abdullah (Mr PMA) joins the podcast for an honest conversation about positivity, confidence, fatherhood, mental health, and the incredible growth of HYROX. We dive into Faisal's journey from being a movie extra and Barry's Bootcamp instructor to becoming one of the most recognisable voice in fitness. He shares powerful lessons on resilience, grief, mindset, social media, and why positive mental attitude has become his life's mission. We also discuss the future of HYROX, Olympic ambitions, upcoming athletes to watch, and what it's really like being the man on the microphone during the biggest races in the world.</p><br><p><strong>00:00</strong> Intro</p><p><strong>02:55</strong> Childhood, Confidence & Becoming an Actor</p><p><strong>07:18</strong> Barry's Bootcamp & The Birth of "Mr PMA"</p><p><strong>11:23</strong> Confidence vs Cockiness & The Law of Attraction</p><p><strong>15:00</strong> Supporting Athletes Through Tough Moments</p><p><strong>21:04</strong> Becoming a HYROX MC & Career Opportunities</p><p><strong>25:49</strong> Mental Health, Grief & Difficult Conversations</p><p><strong>31:12</strong> Building Positive Mental Attitude Every Day</p><p><strong>40:26</strong> Fitness Journey, HYROX & Chasing Sub-70</p><p><strong>48:10</strong> Future HYROX Stars & The Olympic Dream</p><br><p>15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247</p><br><p>https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...</p><br><p>BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:</p><br><p>https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com</p><br><p>Whoop — 1 month free:</p><br><p>https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 12, 2026
Theo Baker - #35
<p>Theo Baker joins Jake Dearden to talk about his 12-year journey on YouTube, building successful podcasts, dealing with burnout, and turning content creation into a full-time career. We discuss dropping out of university, the evolution of YouTube, and how fitness transformed his life.</p><br><p>We also explore Theo's journey into running, triathlon, Hyrox, marathon training, Ironman preparation, injury setbacks, and the mindset needed to balance elite-level endurance goals with a busy creator lifestyle.</p><br><p>00:00 - Intro </p><p>01:30 - How Theo Got Started on YouTube</p><p>05:00 Crazy McDonald's Stories & First Jobs</p><p>09:15 - Making Money Online & Dropping Out of Uni</p><p>16:00 - The Evolution of YouTube & Athlete Creators</p><p>19:20 - Building Podcasts & The Story Behind Wafflin'</p><p>25:00 - Burnout, Workload & Managing Multiple Projects</p><p>34:00 - Triathlon Journey, Ironman Training & Injuries</p><p>53:00 - Full Ironman Preparation & Mental Challenges</p><p>01:10:00 - Marathon Running, Goals & Future Challenges</p><p>01:28:00 - Balancing Fitness, Content & Long-Term Success</p><br><p>15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247</p><br><p>https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...</p><br><p>BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: </p><br><p>https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com</p><br><p>Whoop — 1 month free: </p><br><p>https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 9, 2026
Holly Archer - #34
<p>Holly Archer joins Jake Dearden to share her incredible journey from getting detention after a school cross-country race to becoming a European silver medallist and one of the most respected endurance athletes in the UK.</p><br><p>We dive into her experience in America, missing out on the Olympics by the smallest of margins, life as a professional runner, altitude training, sponsorships, Hyrox, and what it really takes to perform at an elite level.</p><br><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:07 Chasing A Scholarship To America</p><p>00:12 NCAA Life, Culture Shock & Learning To Compete</p><p>00:20 Full-Time Work & Winning A European Silver Medal</p><p>00:28 Altitude Training: What Actually Works?</p><p>00:35 Turning Professional & The Reality Of Sponsorships</p><p>00:41 Leaving Pro Running & Finding A New Direction</p><p>00:49 Hyrox, Performance & Endurance Training Insights</p><p>01:20 Women In Sport, Mindset & The Future Ahead</p><br><p>15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247</p><br><p>https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...</p><br><p>BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: </p><br><p>https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com</p><br><p>Whoop — 1 month free: </p><br><p>https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is The Jake Dearden Podcast?
<p>Welcome to The Jake Dearden Podcast - where high performance meets real conversation.</p><br><p>Join Jake Dearden as he sits down with some of the biggest names in the sporting world to unpack what truly separates good from great. From elite training methods and the best recovery strategies to nutrition hacks, mindset shifts and the small habits that make a big difference - nothing is off limits.</p><br><p>But this isn’t just about performance. Jake dives deeper, getting to know the person behind the athlete - their journey, setbacks, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they’d had earlier.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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