Big Fish with Spencer Matthews
Episodes
Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End with Craig David
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you love Big Fish with Spencer Matthews? We think you're going to love Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End. Join Mo to hear must-listen conve...
Chris Van Tulleken: Why ultra processed food is harming you, and why you can't stop eating it
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s bonus guest is Dr Chris van Tulleken, he's the author of the bestselling book Ultra Processed People, an infectious diseases doctor and broa...
Frankie Bridge: The reality of being the 'perfect' popstar
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie Bridge is best known for her pop career - she was a member of one of the UK’s most successful girl bands, The Saturdays, and pop group S Clu...
30 marathons in 30 days on sand? WE DID IT!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back! Thank you so much for all the love, support and donations for Global's Make Some Noise.
24/30 marathons done and my toughest run yet
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi all - a quick update from Jordan! Thanks so much for your support, words of encouragement and donations. A slightly delayed update from me due to l...
Bryony Gordon: ‘Run for the way it makes you feel, not for the way it makes you look’
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand in the Jordanian desert. ...
Jasmin Paris: A gruelling 60 hours with no sleep: The first woman to complete the Barkley ultramarathon
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this Big Fish mini series! I'm so nearly half way through. Today I’m joined by Jasmin Paris, an ultra-runner who made history after ...
11/30 done - 19 marathons to go!
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi all - a quick update from Jordan! Thanks so much for your support, words of encouragement and donations. A slightly delayed update from me due to l...
Rose Harvey: I joined a run club to meet friends, now I’m running for Team GB at the Olympics
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back the The Great Desert Challenge mini series. Today I'm joined by Rose Harvey, who's running for Team GB at the Olympics - despite only tak...
An update from Jordan...
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Desert Challenge is underway - so I wanted to give you an update on how the team and I are doing. Please donate if you can! makesomenoise.co...
Vogue Williams: How I really feel about Spencer’s world record attempt
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the Jord...
30 in 30: Gruelling terrain, 3am starts and the threat we didn’t see coming: What lies ahead of my biggest challenge yet
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this Big Fish mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through...
Have I picked an impossible challenge? A reality check ahead of my world record attempt
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Big Fish mini series which follows me as I attempt to complete a Guinness world record of 30 marathons in 30 days on sand through the ...
S4 E16: Richard Whitehead: The four time world champion and Paralympic athlete with no legs
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Whitehead is a world-class athlete. He’s a double gold and double silver Olympic medalist, a four time world champion and four time European...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Make these three changes for a healthier life
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the end of the series, and I’ve absolutely loved recording these bonus episodes with my friend and personal trainer Shaun Stafford. ...
S4 E15: Paul Chowdhry: Surviving racist abuse and childhood grief to become a bestselling comic
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Chowdhry is an acclaimed and multi-award winning stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster, he hosts The Paul Chowdhry PudCast for Global Pl...
Big Fish Extra Catch: All you REALLY need to know about fasting, cold plunging and clean eating
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re coming to the end of the series, and I’ve absolutely loved making these bonus episodes with Shaun. I wanted to take a look at my person...
S4 E14: Deborah Meaden: Confidence, self-belief and self-reliance: Becoming one of the UK's most famous businesswomen
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Meaden is one of Britain’s best known business names - and I’ve been wanting her on the podcast ever since we launched. She’s a highly s...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Understanding metabolism - what is it and can I speed it up?
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metabolism is a bit of a buzzword at the moment. This week Spencer and Shaun explore what it is and whether you can actually speed it up.
S4 E13: Gordon Smart: Abuse, acid attacks and f*cked up celebrities: My time as a tabloid editor
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Smart is a broadcaster and journalist. His impressive rise to one of the jobs at the Sun newspaper at such a young age is absolutely remarkable...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Is taking supplements actually worth it?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the lowdown on supplements and whether they can really benefit your health and lifestyle. Multivitamins, omega 3, vitamin D, protein ...
S4 E12: Angela Scanlon: How I manifested my TV career
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Scanlon is a presenter and author. She’s presented huge shows for the BBC including The One Show, and has just taken over Graham Norton as th...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Cutting the crap and busting gut health myths
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're telling you all you need to know about the gut microbiome - and why a healthy gut is crucial for improving your physical health,...
S4 E11: Jax Jones: Abandoned as a baby to generating 10 billion streams
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Timucin Lam, known professionally as Jax Jones, is a DJ, record producer and remixer. He rose to prominence in 2014 by featuring on Duke Dumont's numb...
Big Fish Extra Catch: The best ways to recover after a gruelling workout
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best ways to recovery after a gruelling workout or endurance training? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're looking a...
S4 E10: Jason Fox: 'It wasn’t the military that fucked me up, it was normal life’
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Fox, usually known as Foxy, is a television personality, adventurer and former UK Special Forces soldier and Royal Marine Commando. He joined th...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Why women need to lift weights
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you scared to lift weights out of fear you'll get too muscly? Do you want to give it a go but haven't a clue where to start? In this episode of Ex...
S4 E9: TJ Power: Neuroscientist on why your phone, porn and ultra-processed food is ruining your mental health
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Power is a neuroscientist, co-founder of Neurify and author of The DOSE effect, which is out later this year. TJ has gained a huge following online...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Am I addicted to caffeine?
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much caffeine is too much? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we're taking a deep dive into caffeine. Is it actually bad for you?...
S4 E8: Christine McGuinness on autism, celibacy and her father’s heroin addiction
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussion around suicide and eating disorders. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support, pleas...
Big Fish Extra Catch: How I'm preparing for my toughest challenge yet
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the secret to endurance training? I've completed multiple extreme challenges - most recently an ultra marathon in the Amazon jungle and anothe...
S4 E7: Bryony Gordon: The devastating truth about alcoholism, addiction and getting sober
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussion around addiction and mental health. If you are affected by anything you hear in this podcast, please speak to your GP...
Big Fish Extra Catch: The shocking impact of alcohol to your body and mind
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What actually happens to your mind and body when you drink alcohol? In this week's episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford we're exploring why alco...
S4 E6: Robin Sharma: How to transform your mindset on money, success and happiness
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is happiness overrated? What's the secret to achieving true wealth? This week I'm joined by Robin Sharma - a bestselling author and globally celebrate...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Clean eating: Unnecessary restriction or a gamechanger?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions in my direct messages is 'what do you eat?' So in this episode Shaun Stafford and I are talking about diet and clean ...
S4 E5: Sophia Webster: The British shoe designer loved by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia Webster is a British luxury accessories designer, who founded her label in 2012. Her instantly recognisable shoes have been worn by the likes o...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Fitness trackers: Are they worth it?
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is a fitness tracker essential for training? What does the data tell us and how can it be optimised? In this episode with Shaun Stafford, we talk you ...
S4 E4: Amy Dowden: How a lifetime of illness and competitive dancing gave me the strength to face cancer at 32
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Dowden is a professional dancer, best known for being one of the pros on Strictly Come Dancing, one of the UK’s most-watched TV programmes. Amy ...
Big Fish Extra Catch: The damaging effects of lack of sleep may surprise you
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep: why do you need it and how can you optimise it? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we talk you through why sleep is crucial to...
S4 E3: Richard Hammond: What it’s really like to face death and how it changed me
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hammond is best known as one of the presenters of Top Gear - one of the most commercially successful ever BBC shows, which was watched by more...
Big Fish Extra Catch: Why you should cold plunge
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know I LOVE ice bathing. It's a recent addition to my morning routine, but I don't think I'll ever go back. In t...
S4 E2: Aston Merrygold: The real story of what happened after the X-Factor
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Merrygold is best known as a member of JLS - one of the most successful ever acts from the X-Factor. JLS have achieved five number one singles a...
Big Fish Extra Catch: You asked, we delivered: Fasting 101
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new series of bonus episodes of Big Fish. Last series we focused on improving our mental health and resilience, but this series we'...
S4 E1: Romesh Ranganathan: 'I feel completely undeserving of whatever success I have'
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and presenter. He's one of the UK's most popular and successful stand-up comics, who's about to embark on his new tou...
Big Fish and Chip: Why you need to rethink failure
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season 3, Chip and I discuss the importance of learning from failure for personal and professional growth. Plus why making mis...
S3 E15: Ali Abdaal: THIS is the secret to productivity
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Abdaal is a doctor and one of the world’s most-followed productivity experts.In 2017, during his final year at Cambridge University, Ali started...
Big Fish and Chip: How to go sober
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are over half way through January. But how is it going? In today's episode, with lots of people coming in to the month with plans for a whole reinv...
S3 E14: Scott Walker: What a kidnap for ransom negotiator can teach you about handling crisis
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Walker is one of the world’s most experienced kidnap for ransom negotiators. Over the course of his career, he’s helped resolve over 300 cas...
Big Fish and Chip: Is imposter syndrome real?
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've heard of the phrase 'imposter syndrome' - but what is it? Is it real? In today's episode, Chip and I discuss why so many of us experie...
S3 E13: Lurata Lyon: How I survived human trafficking
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is suitable for over 18s only and contains details some people may find distressing. The episode includes a personal account of being tra...
Big Fish and Chip: Fasting, ice baths and conscious breathing: The top health changes I’m taking into 2024
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year! Today we're talking about the health changes I made last year which I will be taking into 2024. In 2023 I found myself exploring and e...
S3 E12: Ovie Soko: Panic attacks and instant fame: The dark side of reality TV
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains detailed discussion around panic attacks. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode plea...
Big Fish and Chip: How to set goals, manage stress and identify problem drinking: My top tips from 2023
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've absolutely loved recording these bonus episodes for season 3 of Big Fish. In this episode we're releasing our top 3 tips from 2023 - how to set g...
S3 E11: Inside F1: Meet Eddie Jordan, the man who gave Schumacher and Senna their first drives
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Jordan is an Irish businessman, former motorsport team owner.Eddie is a champion of young talent, with a host of drivers owning their breaks to ...
Big Fish and Chip: How to deal with FOMO, especially at Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we have a fear of missing out? This week Chip and I discuss the psychology behind FOMO and how we can we navigate it, especially during the fes...
S3 E10: TikTok star and entrepreneur Simon Squibb: They key to success and making money
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Simon for his famous street interviews asking people 'Would you ever start a business of your own?'. His videos have had over 1 billion v...
Big Fish and Chip: How to embrace change
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many of us scared of change? In this week's bonus episode we're discussing how to get unstuck.This episode covers:2’00 - What is the cycl...
S3 E9: Channel 5 boss Ben Frow on reaching the top of TV: ‘I’m riddled with insecurity, doubt and fear’
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Frow is the definition of a big fish in the TV world. He’s Paramount’s UK content chief - he’s responsible for all of their content in the U...
Big Fish and Chip: Why do Brits drink so much?
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
British women have recently topped a list of the world’s biggest binge drinkers. In this episode I'm asking why do Brits drink so much? It's importa...
S3 E8: Tommy Mallet: 'My dad told me I'd amount to nothing; I told him I'd be a millionaire'
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Mallet is an entrepreneur and TV personality - best known for appearing in The Only Way Is Essex. He started his own affordable footwear brand M...
Big Fish and Chip: How I feel about my recent ADHD diagnosis
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD. At school I always felt different, but never knew why. In this episode, I talk to Chip about how I feel about ...
S3 E7: Kelly Holmes: Self-harm, breakdown and fear of coming out: A double Olympic champion's incredible story of resilience and strength
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in thi...
Big Fish and Chip: How I learned to process my brother’s death
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief - it’s something that we all will experience. In this episode Chip talks us through the grief cycle and I share my experiences of moving throu...
S3 E6: Dean Forbes: Homeless and huge debts: How I became the UK’s top black CEO of a billion-pound company
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Forbes is one of the most successful black CEOs in the UK.He’s the chief executive of Forterro, a tech Unicorn - a company worth over £1bn.&nb...
Big Fish and Chip: Listen to this if you're feeling stressed
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'd find it difficult to admit I'm burnt out. But reading the list of commons signs of burnout made me reflect on whether it's something I've experien...
S3 E5: The Vamps’ James Brittain-McVey: Disordered eating, anxiety and bullying: The hidden battles of a boy band star
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode plea...
Big Fish and Chip: Why don't men talk about their mental health?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After my incredible interview with Roman Kemp last week, I wanted to spend this week's bonus episode talking about men and their mental health. Why do...
S3 E4: Holly Tucker: How the Queen of small business built her empire
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Tucker is the Queen of small business. Over 20 years ago she co-founded Not On The High Street - one of the first online marke...
Big Fish and Chip: Why I mapped out the next 10 years of my life
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Setting goals is absolutely crucial in achieving huge success in life and business. Comfort is 100% the biggest killer of your progress. This week we'...
S3 E3: Roman Kemp: 'What's the point if I'm not the best?'
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this ...
Big Fish and Chip: Are you addicted to your phone?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our second bonus episode of Big Fish - where each week I'm joined by my former therapist, Chip Somers, to unpack what's going on in my life...
S3 E2: Captain Sandy: Overcoming addiction, defying death and escaping pirates at sea
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who know the show Below Deck Mediterranean - you’ll know Captain Sandy. She’s one of the first female superyacht captains in the ...
Big Fish and Chip: Meet the man who made me realise I had a drinking problem
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first bonus episode of Big Fish - Big Fish and Chip. Each week I'm going to be joined by my former therapist, Chip Somers, to unpack wh...
S3 E1: Danny Cipriani: Life after scandal and making peace with your past
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Cipriani is a former professional rugby player - but his name was on the front pages of the tabloids as often as the sports backpages.He was the...
S2 E19: Eton College Head Master Simon Henderson: Inside the school where leaders are made
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eton College is one of the most famous boarding schools in the UK. It's educated 20 of Britain’s 57 prime ministers and has churned out many success...
S2 E18: Caroline Hirons: The most powerful woman in the beauty industry
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Hirons is a skincare guru and is described as the most powerful woman in the beauty industry. She started off on the shop floor, working on b...
S2 E17: Mayor Sadiq Khan: From a London council estate to one of the top jobs in politics
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London, one of the top jobs in British politics. He is extremely ambitious and has achieved huge success in his career, pre...
S2 E16: Dan Carter: What you can learn about discipline and mindset from a rugby superstar
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Carter is hailed as one of the most elite and successful rugby players in the world. His new book The Art of Winning is a manual for aspiring lead...
S2 E15: James Buckley: Everything changed after The Inbetweeners
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Buckley is an actor and YouTuber, best known for his role as Jay Cartwright in the BAFTA-nominated sitcom The Inbetweeners. The iconic show was ...
S2 E19: Sara Davies: Dragons’ Den star’s savage advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Davies is an entrepreneur and the youngest ever female investor on Dragons' Den. She founded her company Crafter's Companion whilst a student in ...
S2 E13: The Jungle Ultra: The truth behind completing my most gruelling challenge
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I'm joined by my good friend John Belton to discuss how we completed the hardest ultra marathon known to man. We recorded this ...
S2 E12: Russell Kane: Taking the biggest gamble of my life
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Kane is probably one of the only successful stand-up comics that doesn’t even watch stand-up comedy. He took the plunge to try his hand at c...
S2 E11: Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore: The secrets behind building a multi-million pound beauty empire
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marcia Kilgore is a serial entrepreneur, who has successfully built and sold multiple brands. She began as a facialist to the stars - working wit...
S2 E10: Mark Wright: Driven by money and the fear of losing it all
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Wright is a presenter and former professional footballer, who rose to fame on the BAFTA-award winning reality TV programme The Only Way Is Essex....
What does it take to be the best?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're having a mid-season break while I complete an ultra-marathon in the Amazon, but we're back with an amazing guest on Weds 14th June that you will...
S2 E9: Elizabeth Day: The queen of failure on how being bullied drove her to succeed
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Day has absolutely revolutionised how we think about failure. Her chart-topping podcast How To Fail is currently in its 17th season, an...
S2 E8: James Smith: How to quit your job, find your purpose and change your life
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Smith is a personal trainer and three-time bestselling author, who’s amassed a huge online audience of over 1 million people.At 21, he found h...
S2 E7: Jay Blades: Racism, dyslexia, homelessness and severe depression: The incredible story of a TV star
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Blades is the BAFTA-winning presenter of the hit primetime TV show The Repair Shop - watched by 4.5 million people a week. But a TV career was nev...
S2 E6: Gabby Logan: How grief drove my ambition
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Logan is one of the UK's most notable sports broadcasters but before she turned her hand to presenting, Gabby was a gymnast for Wales and Great ...
S2 E5: David Gandy: How I got my big break on This Morning
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Gandy is one of the most successful male supermodels in the world.After winning a modelling competition on This Morning at 21, he became one of ...
S2 E4: Kelly Hoppen: Building a multi-million pound brand from aged 16
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hoppen is one of the most sought-after interior designers of her generation. After quitting school at just 16, she took on her first client and ...
S2 E3: Giovanni Pernice: Addicted to winning
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giovanni Pernice is a highly decorated performer, best known for being one of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, one of the UK’s mos...
S2 E2: Chelcee Grimes: Grammy-nominated songwriter to the world’s biggest stars
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelcee Grimes is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and professional footballer. She’s written songs for Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Olly Murs and the Satu...
Introducing: Filthy Ritual - Coining It
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about a scam. But this isn’t any old scam. There's shamanism, a 'tree of life' in the jungle of Suriname, a bathing ritual in a dark...
S2 E1: Gordon Ramsay: Failed footballer to pot washer to multi-Michelin starred chef
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Ramsay needs no introduction. But just in case you’ve been living under a rock, he’s an internationally renowned chef, restaurateur and TV ...
S1 E17: Dave Rodney: Retracing Michael Matthews’ last steps
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Rodney, simply known as California Dave or Sherpa Dave - despite the fact that he's from Canmore in Canada - joins me for this bonus interview on...
S1 E16: Bear Grylls: Breaking my back made me face my fears
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Bear Grylls climbed mountains, he needed to learn how to climb the stairs again after breaking his back in three places. In this bonus episode ...
S1 E15: Tom Grennan: Why I gave up football for a music career
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 21 years old, Tom Grennan shot to fame after appearing on the Chase and Status hit, All Gone Wrong. He's gone on to land a number one album, four U...
S1 E14: Vogue Williams: The secret to her success
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first time I've ever interviewed my wife about her incredible career. Vogue has become one of Ireland’s most sought-after media stars. S...
S1 E13: Jake Humphrey: From flipping burgers to Premier League presenter
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Humphrey wasn’t born a high performer. In fact, he failed his A levels and was sacked from McDonalds when he was just a teenager. But Jake beca...