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The High Performance Podcast
by High Performance · English
Welcome to High Performance. Through fascinating conversations with remarkable guests, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes uncover the secrets behind High Performance and explore how we can all become the best version of ourselves. We focus on uncovering the learnings from top performers in every field, from sport to entertainment, business, health and wellness. No matter where our guests have excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mauricio Pochettino & Jesús Pérez: What Man United Fans Can Expect
What Man United fans can expect from new manager Mauricio Pochettino and his assistant Jesús Pérez, focusing on their culture-first coaching approach, player development, emotional management, and…
13 Nov 2026 · 1h 13m · 27 chaptersHow To Be A Better Mate
Friendship and “how to be a better mate,” framed around reducing loneliness (Movember) and improving high performance through stronger relationships.
11 Nov 2026 · 46m · 18 chaptersThe Man Who Exposed How Big Tech Engineers Male Rage | Jon Ronson (E447)
Men’s identity and mental health as traditional institutions and work structures erode, and how Big Tech/AI-driven incentives push people toward extremism and “culture wars” (including “post-work”…
9 Nov 2026 · 1h 14m · 32 chaptersJenson Button: How I Nearly Threw Away My F1 World Title
Jenson Button reflects on how he nearly lost the 2009 F1 world title, focusing on mental pressure, team culture, handling failure, and parenting lessons from his father/mother.
6 Nov 2026 · 43m · 24 chapters
Harry Kane: The Ballon d’Or Winner Nobody Saw Coming
How Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or through resilience, “work in silence,” and evolving habits—especially his penalty-taking—plus the coaches and teammates who backed him at key moments.
4 Nov 2026 · 53m · 22 chapters
Lewis Moody: Preparing His Family for The End & Choosing To Live (E446)
Lewis Moody (former England rugby player) discusses his ALS/motor neurone disease diagnosis—how he noticed symptoms, the uncertainty before confirmation, how he told his wife and sons, and how he’s…
2 Nov 2026 · 1h 22m · 27 chapters
How to Build a £100m Business | Jordan Schwarzenberger
Jordan Schwarzenberger (Arcade) explains how creator-led media can scale into investable, long-lived businesses, why “media with a face” is more sustainable than faceless publishing, how platforms…
30 Oct 2026 · 42m · 16 chapters
Why The Best Never Stop Feeling Fear
Normalizing fear and reframing “fearless” as unrealistic; fear is necessary for high performance and enjoyment.
28 Oct 2026 · 44m · 19 chapters
Jimmy Carr: How To Fix Your Mind, Stop Overthinking & Take Control (E445)
Jimmy Carr discusses “mastering your mind” through small daily choices, managing anxiety, and using discipline/play to pursue a calling.
26 Oct 2026 · 1h 26m · 38 chapters
Richard Hammond: Life After Top Gear & Turning Down the BBC (E444)
Richard Hammond reflects on leaving Top Gear/Grand Tour, how the show’s “circus” energy evolved, and what success and happiness cost.
23 Oct 2026 · 1h 11m · 30 chapters
Why You Can't Stop Comparing Yourself
The episode explores why people can’t stop comparing themselves—especially in “comparison culture” amplified by social media—and how it harms confidence, enjoyment, and mental health.
21 Oct 2026 · 40m · 19 chapters
Christian Horner: Red Bull Betrayal, Geri’s WARNING & Unfinished Business in F1 (E443)
Christian Horner (former Red Bull Racing CEO) reflects on his 23-year Red Bull tenure ending in a sudden dismissal, the mental strain of leadership amid team politics and founder Dietrich…
19 Oct 2026 · 1h 36m · 33 chapters
Dr Chris van Tulleken: The Food Industry Wants to Buy My Silence
Ultra-processed food (UPF) and junk food are argued to harm physical and mental health, reduce “agency” (control), and be engineered for excess consumption.
16 Oct 2026 · 55m · 23 chapters
Are We Part of the ‘Optimisation Podcast’ Problem?
The hosts (Jake and Damian) question whether their “High Performance” message has contributed to the wider “grindset/optimization slop” culture—arguing that optimization narratives can become…
14 Oct 2026 · 44m · 20 chapters
How a Clothing Brand Dominated F1's Greatest Teams: Alessandro Benetton (E442)
Alessandro Benetton explains how Benetton—initially mocked as a clothing brand—built a Formula One championship team by spotting and signing a young Michael Schumacher, leading through the 1994 Imola…
12 Oct 2026 · 58m · 21 chapters
Jess Ennis-Hill: What Nobody Saw Behind Her Olympic Gold
Jess Ennis-Hill discusses high performance as “balance,” how she managed pressure and fear ahead of London 2012, and how mental resilience helped her win the heptathlon despite setbacks and stress…
9 Oct 2026 · 1h 3m · 18 chapters
The 5 Things High Performers NEVER Say
The episode explains five phrases high performers “never say,” arguing that language shapes beliefs, beliefs shape actions, and actions determine results.
7 Oct 2026 · 55m · 17 chapters
Linford Christie: The Real Story Of Olympic Gold, The Doping Ban & Walking Away (E441)
Linford Christie discusses the mental side of elite sprinting—hiding emotion, reading opponents, “core room” mind games, staying relaxed, and using nerves/adrenaline—plus his career turning points…
5 Oct 2026 · 1h 18m · 26 chapters
Robin van Persie: The Truth I Had to Admit to Become World-Class
Robin van Persie discusses becoming world-class through radical self-honesty, responsibility, and controlling reactions.
2 Oct 2026 · 45m · 12 chapters
The Permission You're Waiting For Doesn't Exist
The episode argues that the “permission” people wait for (the right time, approval, certainty) doesn’t exist.
30 Sep 2026 · 47m · 22 chapters
Kevin Sinfield: The Day He Said Goodbye to Rob Burrow (E440)
Kevin Sinfield reflects on the grief and legacy of Rob Burrow, and how his “7 in 7” runs and the MND community’s campaigning continue after Rob’s death.
28 Sep 2026 · 1h 10m · 29 chapters
TOP RATED | Usain Bolt: The Failure That Changed Everything
Usain Bolt’s career and mindset, framed around failure, consistency, goal-setting, injury management (including scoliosis), and how he handled fame and pressure.
25 Sep 2026 · 1h 3m · 32 chapters
Is Alcohol Permission To Stop Performing in Sport?
Whether alcohol still plays a role in elite sport, and whether “high performance” culture has removed the social “switch off” that bonding used to provide.
23 Sep 2026 · 31m · 17 chapters
Why Diets Always Fail: Harvard Professor Exposes Food Myths | Daniel Lieberman (E439)
Daniel Lieberman argues that most diets fail because humans evolved for food scarcity and for choosing from limited foods, not for constant supermarket choice and calorie restriction.
21 Sep 2026 · 24 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy