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Simon Cockram Presents

Simon Cockram Presents

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Simon Cockram Presents is a curiosity driven podcast exploring the minds of fascinating people. Each episode is a long-form conversation where Simon sits down with thinkers, creators, and experts from a wide range of fields to explore how they see the world.

Guests may come from science, philosophy, psychology, business, sport, comedy, culture or any area where someone has developed an interesting perspective on life and human experience.

Simon is not positioned as the expert. Instead, he approaches each conversation with genuine curiosity, asking questions and following ideas wherever they lead. The goal is to give thoughtful people the space to think out loud and explore the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that shape how they understand the world.

Conversations often move across big topics such as science, consciousness, human behaviour, relationships, parenting, culture, creativity and human potential. The format is open, thoughtful and wide ranging, allowing ideas to develop naturally rather than being restricted to a narrow theme.

The purpose of the show is simple: to create a space where interesting minds can explore meaningful ideas through honest conversation.

At its heart, the podcast is driven by one principle: curiosity about great minds.

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  • #89 Jack Harrison: The Ultra-Endurance Athlete Who Conquered 15 Sports & 80 Countries
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode, Simon Cockram sits down with Jack Harrison, an ultra-endurance athlete from York, United Kingdom, who has tested his limits across an incredible 15 different disciplines. Unlike many athletes who specialise in one sport, Jack has competed in ultramarathons, Ironmans, marathon swims, long-distance cycling, sailing across seas, and even summiting some of the world’s highest peaks. His journey combines adventure, resilience, and an unstoppable drive to see how far the human body can really go. Jack shares powerful insights into the mindset required for ultra-endurance challenges—how to deal with pain, manage recovery, and harness curiosity as fuel to keep pushing forward. We dive into the lessons he’s learned from competing in some of the toughest events on the planet, including why understanding your muscles vs tendons matters, how to manage injuries, and the importance of balancing strength, endurance, and mental resilience.

    With over 80 countries travelled, Jack also reflects on the beauty of racing in extraordinary locations, from skiing in Lapland to running on the Great Wall of China. This conversation is packed with motivation, mindset tools, and practical advice for runners, triathletes, and anyone drawn to testing their limits.

    Chapters

    00:00 – Why Endurance? Sport lessons that carry into life

    04:00 – Type-2 Fun: discomfort now, reward later

    08:00 – Raising Your Ceiling: unlocking new mental “levels”

    12:00 – What the Finish Gives You: fulfillment vs immediate gratification

    16:00 – Curiosity & Limits: why we seek the edge

    20:00 – Multisport Approach: snow, water, land (and why)

    24:00 – Training the Common Denominators: cardio + S&C + specific skill

    28:00 – Running vs Cycling: impact, injuries, smart progression

    32:00 – Load–Capacity Model: how to push without breaking

    36:00 – Zone Training 101: using Zone 2 and avoiding the bonk

    40:00 – Fueling in the Real World: supported vs unsupported

    44:00 – Mind Games: breaking ultras into tiny wins

    48:00 – Solitude & Headspace: 10 hours alone with your thoughts

    52:00 – Expectation Setting: choosing hardship on purpose

    56:00 – Pacing the Red Mist: managing the race-start adrenaline

    01:00:00 – From Kid Racer to Adult Adventurer: shifting from perfection to enjoyment

    01:04:00 – Niche endurance races: skiing, ice skating & Lapland

    01:08:00 – Calf injuries, running setbacks & learning to adapt

    01:12:00 – Muscles vs tendons: recovery, resilience & training age

    01:16:00 – Next challenge: 24-hour solo swim (1 mile every hour)

    01:20:00 – Why do this? Type-2 fun, curiosity & personal growth

    01:24:00 – Writing the lessons: book ideas & stories from races

    01:28:00 – Where to find more: World’s Hardest Endurance Races book & next steps

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    1 h y 12 m
  • #88 Matthew Stafford - From School Dropout to Venture Capital
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode, Simon Cockram sits down with Matthew Stafford to explore the power of networks, the journey into venture capital, and what really makes founders and businesses succeed. Matthew shares how, despite leaving school with poor grades, he hustled through early jobs, discovered tech during the Y2K boom, and eventually transformed his career with a computer science degree at Durham University—proving it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. His path through consulting, an MBA, and into early-stage investing reveals valuable lessons about grit, persistence, and taking chances.

    We dive into the creation of Nine Others, Matthew’s global network of curated dinners that have brought entrepreneurs together in over 50 cities since 2011. He explains why a “give-first” mindset, safe spaces, and accountability are key to meaningful connections, and why playing the long game in relationships beats short-term transactions.

    From pitching basics to the reality of venture capital, Matthew breaks down what separates successful founders from those who fail, including the idea of “with or without you” energy. He also shares insights from his investments, including Unplugged’s digital detox cabins, and reflects on why the best opportunities often look obscure before they become obvious.

    Chapters 00:00 – Why networking matters (from a reluctant networker)

    04:00 – Business school lesson: “your network is your net worth” (reframed)

    08:00 – Nine Others origin: small, curated dinners since 2011

    12:00 – Give-first mindset: be helpful, connect, share generously

    16:00 – Play the long game: relationships over transactions

    20:00 – Designing safer rooms: rules, vulnerability, real challenges

    24:00 – From investor dinners to founder circles: the aha moment

    28:00 – Scaling to 50+ cities: community before “startup hubs”

    32:00 – Common founder problems: money, people, communication

    36:00 – Funding options and targeting the right investors

    40:00 – Great pitch basics: keep it short, simple, get the meeting

    44:00 – Relationship-first investing: truth, timelines, and trust

    48:00 – School results, early jobs & first hustles

    52:00 – John Lewis to Y2K: landing RBS IT role

    56:00 – Learning tech on the job; consulting at Bank of New York

    01:00:00 – Back to uni at 27: Durham CS degree, transformation

    01:04:00 – Post-degree restlessness; MBA and discovering venture capital

    01:08:00 – First early-stage investor role; portfolio math and exits

    01:12:00 – Picking winners: grit, “with/without you” energy, Tesla lens; Unplugged case; wrap-up & contact info

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    1 h y 15 m
  • #87 Merlin Matthews - Men in 2025: Brotherhood, Purpose & Living Without Regret
    Sep 22 2025

    In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Simon Cockram and Merlin Matthews dive deep into what it means to be a man in 2025. From fatherhood and role models to brotherhood and purpose, this episode explores the challenges men face today—and the opportunities for growth, strength, and connection. We begin by unpacking how traditional male roles have shifted and why so many men are struggling with isolation, silence, and the pressure to “go it alone.”

    We discuss the missing rites of passage that once helped boys become men, and how modern substitutes—from gangs to the military—often provide structure without true support. The conversation turns to mental health, with an honest look at the male suicide crisis and the lack of spaces for men to share openly. We explore how men can replace shallow pub talk with real, vulnerable conversations—and why accountability, brotherhood, and coaching are so essential to thriving. From there, we dig into focus and goals. Why having more than three goals often leads to overwhelm, and how consistency, compounding, and long-term thinking unlock real transformation. We talk about regrets, the “future self” test, and why it’s always the things left untried that haunt us later in life. In one of the most personal parts of the episode, I share my dream of DJing hard techno to a live crowd—something I know I’ll regret if I don’t pursue. We break down the fears of age, failure, and even success, and how pursuing your passion sets a powerful example for your kids.

    We finish with the importance of strength training, belonging, and purpose—not just for health today but for longevity and vitality tomorrow. This episode is about men, meaning, and movement—taking action, finding brotherhood, and living without regret.

    Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Men in 2025 & shifting roles

    04:00 – Fathers as role models: traits to keep vs reject

    08:00 – Conditioning programming & the “lone warrior” script

    12:00 – Male suicide crisis, men’s circles and support orgs

    16:00 – Missing male presence: mentors, sport & rites of passage

    20:00 – Initiation stories; “boys in man suits” & the loss of elders

    24:00 – Modern initiation (gangs/military) & power under control

    28:00 – Women’s daily support vs men’s silence; sharing struggles

    32:00 – New-dad example: support gap & rebuilding community

    36:00 – Coffee vs beers, ego, shallow chat; purpose after work, retirement

    40:00 – Talking feelings without fixing stigma & real check-ins

    44:00 – Accountability, brotherhood and going farther together

    48:00 – Why three goals: focus, overwhelm & action over consumption

    52:00 – Implement what you read: mentors, doing knowing, consistency

    56:00 – 10-year thinking, compounding gains & choosing where to spend an hour

    01:00:00 – Plan cascade, “gain vs gap”, Who Not How, 10x vs 2x, BHAGs

    01:04:00 – Purpose over money; future-self & rocking-chair test; regrets of inaction

    01:08:00 – Declaring the DJ dream; age fears; who’s stopping you; make a plan

    01:12:00 – Role-modelling for kids; Blue Zones: purpose, belonging, exercise; lift for life

    01:16:00 – Why people skip training; comfort culture; go with a crew; wrap-up & how to join Man Academy

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    1 h y 20 m
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