

112 episodes
by High Performance · English
Welcome to UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews, the #1 podcast for runners. Every Monday Spencer speaks to world-class athletes, coaches and experts about the habits, training methods and mindset behind elite performance, featuring guests like Mo Farah, Alistair Brownlee and Stephen Scullion. From sprints, to 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances we dive deep into the ways that you can run faster, longer and smash your PB’s. On Thursdays Spencer is joined by expert Physiologist Oli Patrick to breakdown the science behind the latest health and fitness topics like sleep, zone training, caffeine and more. Whether you’re just starting out, chasing a new PB, or simply trying to become fitter and healthier, UNTAPPED is here to help you untap your potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Hearn discusses crossover/influencer boxing, the business logic and risks behind a proposed Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight, and Matchroom’s growth strategy (streaming rights, global…
15 Sep 2025 · 52m · 20 chapters
BMX rider Chris Carl (Red Bull mega star) discusses his rise from homelessness and extreme risk-taking to elite stunts, creativity, and inspiration for kids.
8 Sep 2025 · 47m · 24 chapters
Untapped episode with meteorologist David Yeomans advising what kinds of weather are most likely to kill or endanger the host during a global, multi-continent endurance challenge (Rio, Miami, London,…
1 Sep 2025 · 42m · 23 chapters
How to improve athletic performance by treating “boring” factors (nutrition, recovery, habits) as seriously as training; plus Jake Dearden’s marathon and Hyrox experience, including a sub-2:30…
25 Aug 2025 · 40m · 22 chapters
Tommy Fury discusses his documentary about reclaiming his life after his “darkest year” in 2024, his rivalry with Jake Paul (and the Jake Paul fight outcome), and how he’s planning his comeback and…
18 Aug 2025 · 46m · 19 chapters
Kori Sampson’s shift from chasing validation (modeling/reality fame on Too Hot To Handle) to sobriety, mental-health work, and ultra-running.
11 Aug 2025 · 49m · 22 chapters
George Russell discusses fulfilling his childhood dream of Formula One, the psychological pressure of joining Mercedes and racing Lewis Hamilton, and how his father’s tough coaching shaped him.
4 Aug 2025 · 36m · 16 chapters
Jake Dearden discusses why HYROX is booming, its inclusivity, and how he achieved a sub-2:30 marathon.
31 Jul 2025 · 8m · 4 chapters
Paul Olima’s journey from Dublin athlete (football and rugby) to viral fitness/content creator, and his critique of toxic, sexualized gym culture.
28 Jul 2025 · 40m · 16 chapters
Gee Atherton, multiple-time downhill mountain bike world champion, discusses racing and Red Bull filming projects, his relationship with fear, resilience after near-fatal crashes, and how to push…
21 Jul 2025 · 49m · 19 chapters
Ulrika Jonsson discusses her decision to stop drinking alcohol after years of abuse, what triggered her “can’t do this anymore” moment, and how sobriety changed her mindset through support groups, a…
14 Jul 2025 · 47m · 22 chapters
Ashley Cain discusses surviving his daughter Azalea’s cancer and death, processing grief through faith and endurance challenges, and using pain as purpose.
7 Jul 2025 · 53m · 19 chapters
Georgia Hunter-Bell’s comeback from a career-ending injury to Olympic-level success, plus mindset, training tactics, and recovery “hacks” (sleep, nutrition, easy/hard day structure, and mental…
30 Jun 2025 · 47m · 19 chapters
Russ Cook (“The Hardest Geezer”) discusses his run across Africa—352 days, about 16,000 km, averaging ~50 km/day—plus how it compares to his New Zealand run and what endurance means now (including…
23 Jun 2025 · 47m · 22 chapters
Ronda Rousey discusses what made her “unstoppable,” her retirement from the UFC, and how motherhood changed her priorities.
16 Jun 2025 · 38m · 18 chapters
A playful “Untapped challenge” in which the host races Olympic swimmer Tom Dean in his home pool, with the twist that Dean wears a full-body chicken costume.
12 Jun 2025 · 1m