Episodes

  • Joshua Sinclair | The Entrepreneur Mindset

    Joshua Sinclair | The Entrepreneur Mindset
    Mar 5 2026
    In this episode, Martin sits down with entrepreneur Joshua Sinclair to explore the mindset behind building things from nothing. Josh shares his journey from experimenting with technology at a young age to launching software ventures and navigating the unpredictable world of startups. The conversation dives into curiosity, resilience and the willingness to try even when you don’t have everything figured out. They discuss the realities of building companies, learning through failure, and why the most important skill for entrepreneurs might simply be the courage to start. If you’re interested in business, innovation, or the mindset required to build something meaningful, this episode offers an honest look at what it really takes. https://skinscanner.gg/
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    53 mins
  • Matthew Richardson | 240kg Squats. 2,000 Watts. 50kph. The Mind Behind the Speed

    Matthew Richardson | 240kg Squats. 2,000 Watts. 50kph. The Mind Behind the Speed
    Feb 27 2026
    Matthew Richardson is the fastest human on the planet on a bike having broken the 9 second barrier over 200m in 2025. The first person (and at time of recording only) human to have achieved. Olympic medallist and world-record sprint cyclist Matt Richardson joins The M Word for a raw conversation on performance, pressure and identity. From starting gymnastics at age two to squatting 240kg and breaking the 9-second barrier over 200m, Matt takes us inside the mindset of an elite power athlete. He explains how sprint cycling is as much chess as it is speed, why gym strength is non-negotiable, and what really goes through your head when the velodrome goes silent before an Olympic final. We talk about reframing nerves into readiness, beating long-time rival Harrie Lavreysen, and the emotional reality of switching from Australia to Great Britain after winning three Olympic medals. This isn’t just about watts and medals. It’s about identity. It’s about risk. It’s about choosing the harder path.
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    43 mins
  • Jenson Artus | Digital Credibility Is Everything | Manx Growth Solutions

    Jenson Artus | Digital Credibility Is Everything | Manx Growth Solutions
    Feb 22 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Jenson Artus, founder of Manx Growth Solutions, to explore what it really means to build credibility in the modern digital world. From launching MGS to developing the concept of Digital Credibility, Jenson shares how marketing is no longer just about visibility, it’s about trust, authority, and commercial impact. We dive into: The journey of building a business from the Isle of Man The discipline behind personal growth and performance Why fitness, focus, and review systems shape leadership What most companies misunderstand about marketing Why being “offline” is now a commercial risk How digital presence has shifted from optional to essential This isn’t just a conversation about marketing.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • John Watterson MBE | The Man Who Documented a Sporting Nation

    John Watterson MBE | The Man Who Documented a Sporting Nation
    Feb 15 2026
    For more than half a century, John Watterson didn’t just report on Isle of Man sport, he preserved its history. From taking over as Sports Editor in the mid-1980s to witnessing the explosion of junior and women’s sport, John has seen Manx sport evolve from a small, male-dominated scene into a thriving, community-driven sporting culture. He covered iconic moments at the TT, followed Manx athletes to Commonwealth Games finals, and quietly shaped how sport on the Island was recorded, respected, and remembered. In this episode, John reflects on: The stories that still give him goosebumps Why participation matters more than winning The responsibility of fair, honest sports journalism And what it meant to receive an MBE for a lifetime of service to sport This is a conversation about legacy, pride, and the power of storytelling in sport, from someone who’s lived it.
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    56 mins
  • Chris Lawless | Cyclist

    Chris Lawless | Cyclist
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Chris Lawless to explore his career Chris shares his journey into competitive cycling unpacking how structure, patience, and consistency matter far more than motivation or chasing trends. He speaks candidly about overtraining culture, the obsession with doing more, and why most people sabotage progress by copying what elite athletes do without understanding the context. We also dive into mindset, recovery, and the reality of balancing ambition with longevity, offering practical insight for anyone training seriously while juggling work, life, and expectations. This is a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about how progress really happens, and why slowing down is often the fastest way forward.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Carly Craig | The Subconscious Controlling Your Performance

    Carly Craig | The Subconscious Controlling Your Performance
    Jan 24 2026
    What if the thing holding you back isn’t your fitness, your talent, or your circumstances, but a belief you didn’t even realise you were running? In this episode, we sit down with Carly Craig, Isle of Man athlete, Island Games triathlete, corporate professional, and certified Belief Coding® facilitator. We start with sport,Carly’s journey from cross-country running to elite triathlon, what it really takes to train at a high level while holding down a demanding career, and the mental battles that come with endurance competition. Then the conversation goes deeper. Carly explains how subconscious beliefs shape performance, confidence, and self-sabotage, and how Belief Coding® is used to identify and re-programme the internal stories that quietly limit people in sport, business, and life. This is a conversation about performance, identity, resilience, and the invisible narratives that dictate how far we allow ourselves to go. If you’re interested in mindset, endurance, self-development, or unlocking another level of performance, this episode will challenge how you think about “limits.”
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    49 mins
  • Clara Issac | The Myth of “Not Enough Time” in Sport | Island Games Medalist

    Clara Issac | The Myth of “Not Enough Time” in Sport | Island Games Medalist
    Jan 19 2026
    From balancing elite training schedules to building sustainable habits in everyday life, Clara Isaac’s journey into triathlon is anything but conventional. In this episode, we sit down with Clara Isaac to explore how she transitioned into triathlon, rapidly progressed to competitive racing, and learned the technical and mental skills of a sport that demands mastery across swimming, cycling, and running. Clara opens up about fitting serious training around work and life commitments, the systems and routines that keep her consistent, and what she wishes she had known when she first started. We also dive into her role at Recycle Collect, where performance, discipline, and purpose extend beyond sport into sustainability and business. This conversation is about process over perfection, learning fast, and proving that you don’t need a lifetime in sport to perform at a high level, if you approach it the right way.
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    50 mins
  • Emma Wolstenholme | From Bobsleighs to War Zones, just say YES

    Emma Wolstenholme | From Bobsleighs to War Zones, just say YES
    Jan 1 2026
    In this episode, Martin sits down with Emma to unpack a life shaped by one simple habit: saying yes. From growing up in a tough environment in Burnley to joining the RAF cadets, Emma explains how early exposure to structure, challenge and opportunity set her on a path very few could imagine. What begins with adventure — flying, kayaking, bobsleigh — steadily escalates into high-stakes military deployments, including being on the final helicopter out of Afghanistan. Emma shares what life is really like inside a war zone, how you think under pressure, and why calm decision-making matters more than courage. The conversation goes beyond military service, exploring leadership, self-belief, knowing when to walk away, and what happens when you stop living for an organisation and start choosing your own adventures. A grounded, honest conversation about momentum, consequence, and owning the path you choose.
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    1 hr and 7 mins