The High Performance Podcast

Things Men Don't Say Out Loud (E408)

This special roundtable episode explores the vital role of mental fitness in reaching and sustaining peak performance.  In this special roundtable episode, in partnership with BetterHelp, hosts ...

2026-05-08

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When Sport Crosses the Line (ft. James Witts, Author of DOPE)

What separates the athlete who cheats from the one who doesn't? And is the answer as simple as character — or is something else going on entirely? This week, Damian sits down with sports journalist J...

2026-05-06

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The Man Behind Bodø/Glimt's Champions League Miracle | Bjørn Mannsverk (E407)

Bjørn Mannsverk is the former F-16 fighter pilot who swapped combat missions for football kits to lead Bodø/Glimt on a historic rise. Under his guidance, the small Norwegian club achieved the impossib...

2026-05-04

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The Coach Who Puts People Before Medals | Adam Peaty's Olympic Coach, Mel Marshall

This week we're revisiting one of the most beloved episodes in High Performance history — our conversation with Mel Marshall, former head coach to Adam Peaty and one of the most compelling thinkers on...

2026-05-01

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What Elite Performers Do When The Pressure Hits

Pressure isn't coming... it's already here. This week Jake and Damian go deep into the High Performance archives to ask: what do the very best actually do when it arrives? Featuring Chrissie Welling...

2026-04-29

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Oscar Piastri Exclusive: The Mindset Secrets of F1's Calmest Driver (E406)

Oscar Piastri is a name synonymous with composure, but beneath the calm exterior lies a driver with a quietly radical approach to the pinnacle of motorsport. Recorded at the heart of the McLaren Techn...

2026-04-27

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Stephen Hendry: I Put Snooker Before Everything, Even Family

Stephen Hendry won seven world snooker titles in nine years. He didn't just reach the top of snooker, he made the top his permanent address for almost a decade. But this conversation goes far beyond t...

2026-04-24

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High Performance Racing is here! With Jake, Rob Smedley & Otmar Szafnauer

Jake and Damian discuss a BIG announcement this week... High Performance has a new show, and it's all about Formula One. Hosted by Jake Humphrey alongside former Aston Martin & Alpine Team Principal ...

2026-04-22

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105-Year-Old WW2 Bomber Pilot Shares a Century of Wisdom | Colin Bell (E405)

At 105 years old, WWII Mosquito pilot Flt Lt Colin Bell, DFC, remains a masterclass in mental discipline and strategic focus. Having survived 50 high-stakes missions over Germany in one of the war's f...

2026-04-20

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Gary Lineker: How Feeling Like a Fraud Made Me One of England's Greatest

Gary Lineker needs no introduction. Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup. Sixty-eight goals for England and one of only four players in history never to receive a yellow card. And for thirty years...

2026-04-17

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400 Episodes: The Conversations That Changed Us

High Performance just passed 400 episodes. To mark it, producer Will puts Jake in the hot seat — not for a highlights reel, but to go deep on the conversations that actually changed him. Which guest ...

2026-04-15

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Peter Kenyon: How He Transformed Man Utd & Chelsea to Dominate World Football (E404)

Peter Kenyon is a global sports powerbroker and Williams F1 Board Advisor, famed for transforming Premier League giants and securing major partnerships with global brands. In this episode, Peter join...

2026-04-13

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Jean Todt: The Mastermind Behind Ferrari and Schumacher’s Dominant Era (E403)

Jean Todt is one of the most influential figures in motorsport, with a career that spans decades of unparalleled success, from leading Ferrari to dominance in Formula 1 to his work with the United Nat...

2026-04-10

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What Olympian David Smith Taught Us About Living Whilst Facing Death

In 2024, Jake and Damian met the remarkable Olympian David Smith MBE at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival and held an audience of 300 people spellbound. David had a terminal cancer diagnosis — and ...

2026-04-08

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Yaya Touré: The Dressing Room Standards That Turned Man City Into Champions (E402)

Yaya Touré is one of football’s most dominant midfielders, a key figure in transforming Manchester City into a title-winning force. In this episode, Yaya shares the unseen moments behind that success,...

2026-04-06

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Martin Lewis: How I Built Britain's Most Trusted Brand — and the Price I Paid

Martin Lewis will tell you himself - he's not an entrepreneur, not a celebrity, not a website owner. He's a campaigning journalist. One who happened to build MoneySavingExpert into the most powerful c...

2026-04-03

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How You Leave Says Everything — Salah, Trent, and the Art of the Exit

Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool as a legend. Trent Alexander-Arnold left to boos and a painted-over mural. What made the difference — and what does it tell us about legacy, loyalty, and how we all choos...

2026-04-01

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Why The Bravest Leaders Are Afraid All the Time | Brené Brown (E401)

Brené Brown is a world-renowned researcher and author, known for her work on vulnerability, courage, and what makes truly effective leaders. She has spent decades studying human behaviour, uncovering ...

2026-03-30

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How to Think Clearly When It Matters Most: Shane Parrish

Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street and one of the world's most respected voices on decision-making and clear thinking. In this episode we re-visit with Shane, he introduces the concept of ...

2026-03-27

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What Does Healthy Masculinity Look Like?

Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary has got everyone talking - but Jake and Damian think we might be asking the wrong questions. Is shining a light on extreme influencers actually making them ...

2026-03-25

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