UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

Are athletes born or built? This episode dives into the nature vs. nurture debate, exploring why the Human Genome Project proved there's no single gene for speed or disease, and why 99.1% of our DNA is identical.

We break down how genes like ACTN3 can give elite athletes a head start in muscle repair and VO2 max, but never guarantee greatness. Through epigenetics, we reveal how your lifestyle and environment are the real switches, using Spencer's own journey from alcohol abuse to elite marathon runner as proof.

The bottom line: for the average person, consistency beats genetics every time. Your DNA only becomes the deciding factor at the very top. Who you choose to be matters more than what you were born with.

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You might not expect it, but Harry Judd is a seriously committed runner - and in this episode, he proves it. From marathons to intense speed work, he shares the strategies, training quirks, and passion that drive him to improve.

We dig into pacing, fueling, and the science behind his runs, giving fellow runners a peek into a mindset that’s equal parts nerdy, disciplined, and infectious. Perfect for anyone who loves geeking out on running performance and training secrets.

Harry will be playing Coach Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026. Tickets on sale now

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Spencer and Oli explore how stress really affects fitness, recovery and running performance.
They unpack why stress isn’t just “in your head”, how everyday pressure can change your body, and why hard training can backfire when your system is already overloaded. From cortisol and sleep to Zone 2 runs, recovery, anxiety and allostatic load, this is a practical explainer on why runners need to think beyond miles, pace and workouts.
Because sometimes the thing stopping you getting fitter isn’t your training plan — it’s the stress you’re carrying into it.

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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 conversation isn't physical. Tom opens up about how working with a sports psychologist completely shifted his mindset from feeling breakable to becoming a champion, and how he turned his autism into a genuine superpower on the world stage.

Luke shares how he has stayed mentally sharp and preserved muscle through a brutal leg break, why they save their max lifts for competition day only, and what fueling looks like when your body needs over a kilo of red meat every single day.

This is a fascinating window into the lives of two brothers operating at the absolute edge of human strength.

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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 risks of chasing performance, weight loss or longevity shortcuts too quickly. An honest look at one of the biggest health trends in the world right now.

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