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UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

High Performance
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Endurance Running
Endurance Sports
Sobriety
Africa
James' Place
Resilience
Boxing
Nutrition
Addiction
Endurance Challenges
Olympics
Ultra Running
Ironman
Self-Improvement
Mental Resilience
Caroline Flack
Ironman Triathlon
Rob Pope

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 fas... more

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Latest Episodes

World's Strongest Man champions Luke and Tom Stoltman join us to talk about what it actually takes to move half-ton weights, carry 180kg sandbags and complete the heaviest Atlas stone runs in history.

But the most interesting part of this conversati... more

Spencer and Oli unpack the fast-growing world of peptides — from Ozempic, Mounjaro and Retatrutide to the so-called “Wolverine Stack.” They explain what peptides actually are, why they’re becoming so popular, who they may genuinely help, and the risk... more

Fergus Crawley is a true hybrid athlete with a 500 pound squat, a 250 kilogram deadlift, a marathon under three hours ten and an Ironman under twelve hours.

In this episode, he breaks down the four biggest mistakes in hybrid training so you can avoi... more

Spencer and Oli break down what alcohol really does to the brain and body.

They explore what actually causes a hangover, how alcohol affects sleep, anxiety, confidence, performance and long-term health.

A clear, honest conversation about the scienc... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Stoltman
World's Strongest Man multiple-time champion
Stoltman Brothers (Strongman athletes)
Episode: The Stoltman Brothers On Calories, Carbs & The Truth About Strength
Luke Stoltman
European/Strongest Man competitor and co-host of content
Stoltman Brothers (Strongman athletes)
Episode: The Stoltman Brothers On Calories, Carbs & The Truth About Strength
Alfie Manthorpe
Professional long-distance runner
Professional athlete
Episode: Alfie Manthorpe's 5 Training Rules To Run Faster & Longer
Seb Coe
President of World Athletics (at time of interview)
World Athletics
Episode: Super Shoe Secrets, Keely Hodgkinson & The Hardest Distance Race | Seb Coe
Hugo Fry
Guest runner discussed in the episode
Episode: Hugo Fry's Tips for a 2.17 Marathon, Rice Obsession & Best Running Super Shoes
Sean Conway
Endurance athlete and adventurer
Endurance athlete
Episode: 10 Endurance Hacks from Ironman Record Holder | How To Build Stamina & Fitness
Jim Pate
Physiologist, expert tester
Marilabone Health
Episode: The Health Metric Nobody Understands: VO2 Max Explained | Untapped Extra Mile
Wayne Lineker
Owner and operator of Lineker's and O Beach venues in Ibiza
Lineker's, Ocean Beach Ibiza
Episode: Ibiza, Ocean Beach, & The Day I Hit Rock Bottom | Wayne Lineker
Roger Frampton
Movement coach and mobility expert
Independent movement coach
Episode: Why Mobility Unlocks Better Strength & Endurance | Roger Frampton

Host

Spencer Matthews
Host of UNTAPPED, a platform focused on practical performance insights and personal transformation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 620 ratings
  • Weekly must

    Brilliant podcast. Love who Spencer has on too interview, listening to their sports knowledge helps me gain tip bits for my own training path. Even better now Oli Patrick is on an extra one mid week. Great work Spencer 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kittykattp
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Not for me

    So many podcasts better

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    chris080769
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Sub 2 episode

    So enjoy Scully’s input from a pro’s perspective on the history making sub 2.

    He gives us mortals nuggets of actionable training tips that is bread & butter for the elites. His running passion shines & really is infectious 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LULURUNS
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Motivational

    Great listen to keep you going and achieve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Junerose1981
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Extra Mile

    The Extra Mile content on VO2 max was exceptional. The perfect balance between science and being able to follow along. I hope future episodes keep the theme going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coxy171717
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Ads and cross-podcast ad reads divide some listeners who want fewer interruptions.
Listeners praise the show for inspiring guest stories and practical mindset tips.

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Super Shoe Secrets, Keely Hodgkinson & The Hardest Distance Race | Seb Coe
Q: What changed in coaching and preparation that helped you sustain a world-record span beyond other eras?
A formalized backroom team, rigorous data-driven training, and intense physiologic and biomechanical support allowed me to optimize every training mile and race, with explicit focus on speed endurance and minimizing weaknesses under final-race pressure.
Alfie Manthorpe's 5 Training Rules To Run Faster & Longer
Q: Can we break down just how impressive their run is?
Alfie explains that finishing the marathon with a competitive time, given it was his debut and the challenging conditions, is a testament to his training block, self-belief, and ability to manage effort and pacing even when the wheels come off.
Things Men Don't Say Out Loud
Q: Question one, the double standard. Who in your life growing up actually showed you how to deal with something hard?
They point to parents and role models who demonstrated hard work and resilience, contrasting with later realizations about guidance and emotional openness.
10 Endurance Hacks from Ironman Record Holder | How To Build Stamina & Fitness
Q: What were the three key training habits for building endurance?
Be realistic about how many hours you can commit, start for fun to build motivation, and then implement a structured program that includes sleep, recovery, nutrition, and equipment choices. The idea is to develop ideas, implement them through training, and execute effectively on race day.
10 Endurance Hacks from Ironman Record Holder | How To Build Stamina & Fitness
Q: Take us through it then. How did it come about?
The Grand Slam was the original idea, but it evolved after life events and a growing urge to pursue the ultimate endurance challenge. The speaker explains how he shifted from a potential 50/100 goal to aiming for 105 Ironmans in 105 days, balancing ambition with family and coaching work before the terrier mindset pushed him to commit.

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The program centers on high-performance athletics, endurance, and personal transformation, featuring deep-dive conversations with elite athletes and high-profile guests. Episodes often explore training philosophies, mindset, resilience, and practical tactics listeners can adopt to improve running, strength, and overall performance, with a strong emphasis on longevity, movement quality, and wellness. Noteworthy is the blend of raw ambition with practical takeaways, plus occasional cross-disciplinary guests from sports and entertainment that broaden the show's appeal for fitness enthusiasts and athletes pursuing peak performance. The format tends to mix rigorous athletic insight with relatable, real-world storytelling, making it a compelling ... more

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