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The High Performance Podcast

High Performance
Mental Health
High Performance
Formula One
Leadership
Formula 1
Resilience
Entrepreneurship
Football
Feedback
Premier League
UFC
Rugby
Social Media
Ferrari
Boris Becker
Pressure
Trust
Coaching
ADHD
Identity

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 excell... more

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We re-visit one of the most emotional and gripping conversations we have ever recorded. Eight Olympic medals, five of them gold, and the first Briton ever to win the Tour de France. For one summer in 2012, Sir Bradley Wiggins was the most famous man ... more

What do you do when the people around you don't believe you can do it? Jake and Damian tackle one of the things listeners struggle with most — being doubted — and land somewhere they didn't expect: the doubt that really holds you back is usually your... more

Guenther Steiner is one of Formula 1’s most recognisable team bosses, building Haas from nothing and becoming known for his straight-talking approach to leadership. He joins us to reflect on ambition, pressure, and knowing when it’s time to walk away... more

We're revisiting this conversation with James Blunt because it's among the most disarming things we've recorded about belief, ridicule, and where confidence actually comes from.

James made his first album on nothing but belief. He'd burnt his bridge... more

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Recent Guests

Guenther Steiner
Former Haas F1 Team Principal
Haas F1 Team
Episode: Getting Fired Was a RELIEF: Guenther Steiner on the Truth About His Haas Exit (E433)
Emily Maitlis
Journalist/ broadcaster
BBC/News media
Episode: The 5 Habits Behind Every High Performer We've Met
Ashley Young
Professional footballer with a career at Man United, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Watford, Everton, Ipswich Town
Former Manchester United player
Episode: Playing Until 40 Comes at a COST: Ashley Young on the Brutal Reality of Football (432)
Luke O'Nien
Professional footballer
Sunderland AFC
Episode: 90% of Footballers Are Just Surviving: Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien Gets Brutally Honest (E431)
Adrian Gore
Founder of Discovery Health and Vitality
Discovery Health / Vitality
Episode: You Only Have 20% of Your Life to Make an Impact - Here's How To Make It Count | Adrian Gore (E430)
Rafaela Pimenta
Super agent, lawyer by training, representing top football stars
Football agency (unspecified)
Episode: Rafaela Pimenta: The Super Agent Negotiating Deals for Haaland, Foden & Mora (E428)
Mattia Binotto
CEO/Team Principal of Audi Formula One Team
Audi
Episode: Audi Revolut F1 Team Boss Talks Schumacher, Alonso and World Championship Plan | Mattia Binotto (E426)
Ian Machado Garry
UFC fighter and guest on the episode
UFC
Episode: Ian Machado Garry: From Window Cleaner to UFC World Title Contender (E425)
Gary Player
Golf legend and guest on the episode
None stated
Episode: Gary Player at 90: Golf Legend Takes You Inside His ICONIC Career (E424)

Hosts

Jake Humphrey
Host of High Performance, guiding in-depth conversations with elite guests
Damian Hughes
Co-host, psychologist and author contributing coaching and behavioural insights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • A man who likes to speak drivel to make himself feel better

    Look at me I’m amazing. No you’re not and everyone can see it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    imc9393
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Poor

    Really bad podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alan Mahon
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great content, lost to commercialisation

    A fan for a number of years. Their original premise, for the large remains steadfast with excellent guests and questioning. However the volume, length and randomness of adverts is ruining every episode.

    It reeks of Stephen Bartlett, where every product is delivered by Jake and the team. Meaning opinions are become disingenuous. Perhaps just commercial pre-recorded adverts would be a better balance.

    It strikes as any product will get their backing if they’re paying the right price!

    Don’t le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tony89pda
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Below was my review during the first COVID lockdown. I used to absolutely love it and had it down as 5 stars. The volume of advertisements now makes the show unbearable which is a great shame considering the quality of guests from multiple fields. Remove or at least reduce the adverts and I will listen again. Until then, it is down to 2 stars for me.

    Listened to 3 now. RVP, Rio and Poch and thoroughly enjoyed each of them. As a teacher of PE, I will be directing a lot of pupils towards these to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Aaron1487
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Warriormumma Reviews

    Enjoyable podcasts: some less than obvious interviewees that are curated well. I do believe the adverts are excessive, recognise it needs to be funded. Perhaps there’s a more creative way to fund/advertise? With pre-recorded ads by the companies rather than voiced by Jake? Nonetheless, I’m enjoying these, so thanks!

    Yours,

    An Easygoing Warriormum. 🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Warriormumma
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth and range of guests, from athletes to public figures, offering practical takeaways.
Praise for authenticity and useful coaching insights, though some episodes feel over-commercialised to some listeners.
Some critics point to formulaic interviewing or presenter dynamics affecting engagement.
Ad load and sponsorships are a common complaint, with calls for better balance to preserve interview quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#226
United States/Sports
YouTube
#145
United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#76
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#51
Australia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

James Blunt: Criticism, Confidence & What Success Took From Me
Q: What are the top three lessons you learned from leading people in dangerous circumstances that our viewers could apply in their own lives?
Blunt emphasizes building a strong, well-informed team, treating people with respect, and having conviction to make decisions once fed with reliable information.
90% of Footballers Are Just Surviving: Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien Gets Brutally Honest (E431)
Q: How did fear influence your game early in your career?
Fear led to overthinking, avoidance of risks, and a performative mindset; it constrained authentic play and caused a self-protective approach rather than true expression.
Professor Green on Childhood Struggles, ADHD & Finding Community at Youth Zones (E421)
Q: How do these youth centers change lives beyond the facilities?
Jamie emphasizes that while the facilities are impressive, the real impact comes from the trusted relationships with youth workers and the opportunities to engage in real-life activities, which help shape positive futures.
Professor Green on Childhood Struggles, ADHD & Finding Community at Youth Zones (E421)
Q: What were you looking for, do you think?
Stephen explains he was seeking community and a space of belonging, something he could not find elsewhere, which youth clubs provided in his youth.
Stuart Broad: Ben Stokes, Bazball & The Mindset That Changed English Cricket
Q: What was the moment when you knew you wanted to retire on your own terms?
Broad describes the process of weighing emotion against performance, ultimately choosing to retire after a period of reflection, discussion with close confidants, and a realization that finishing at the top aligned with his principles and goals.

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What is The High Performance Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on high performers from sport, business, and public life, uncovering the non-negotiable behaviors that fuel peak achievement. Conversations span leadership, resilience, trust, and mindset, often weaving in practical tactics for handling pressure, managing fear, and sustaining performance beyond moments of success. Notable is a consistent emphasis on people-centric coaching, authentic leadership, and the idea that lasting excellence grows from disciplined routines, strong cultures, and purposeful impact rather than flashy moments alone. A distinctive thread across episodes is the blend of elite experiences with accessible takeaway, making it helpful for listeners aiming to improve performance in work or personal life while ... more

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Recent guests on The High Performance Podcast include:

1. Guenther Steiner
2. Emily Maitlis
3. Ashley Young
4. Luke O'Nien
5. Adrian Gore
6. Rafaela Pimenta
7. Mattia Binotto
8. Ian Machado Garry

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