Hobby of a Lifestyle

Hobby of a Lifestyle

Author: Andy Gray Language: English Episodes: 100
Andy Gray hosts Hobby of a Lifestyle, a conversation series that digs into the surprising origins of success. Rather than focusing solely on trophies or titles, each episode uncovers the personal story behind a guest's passion, tracing the line from a simple pastime to a defining profession. You'll hear from a diverse mix of athletes, coaches, and entertainers as they recount the precise moment a hobby clicked into place, becoming more than just a weekend pursuit. These discussions reveal the tangible impact of those early interests, examining how a love for a specific activity can quietly steer major life choices and reshape an entire career path. The podcast thrives on these nuanced, often overlooked beginnings-the first coach who offered encouragement, the repetitive practice that felt like play, or the community that provided a sense of belonging. It’s about the groundwork laid long before any public recognition, exploring how the skills and mindset forged in leisure become indispensable professional tools. Through these genuine conversations, the series builds a compelling portrait of how the things we do for love can, with dedication and a bit of serendipity, become the very things we do for a living. Tune in for thoughtful interviews that reframe our understanding of achievement, starting at the very beginning.
Episodes
CerVon Campbell - Stand Up, Musician, Artist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:52
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by cerVon Campbell to share his journey from high school stand up to collaborating with his rap hero. Check out CerVon on Instagram: @sexymonkeylimodriver
Hannah Rankin - WBA & IBO World Boxing Champion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Hannah Rankin to discuss her journey from a rural farm in Scotland to 2 x World Boxing Champion. Keep up to date with Hannah via social media - Instagram and Twitter: @team_rankin
Georgia Taylor-Brown - World and Olympic Triathlon Champion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:50
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Georgia Taylor-Brown to discuss her journey to dominating the Triathlon scene. Georgia tells us just exactly what was going through her head when she suffered a puncture in the biggest rac…
Kieran Bowe - Hinny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by emerging artist Kieran Bowe. Kieran is a singer songwriter and has just released his first single "Hinny" Kieran shares his journey, which even includes some sound advice from another very…
Lee Clark - NUFC Legend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:55
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by homegrown Newcastle Untied Legend, Lee Clark. Lee discusses how his journey to becoming a Premier League player began and just who were the best players he played with and against. Lee is…
Charlotte Henshaw - Paralympic collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:05
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Charlotte Henshaw, a multi-medal winner of Paralympic medals. Charlotte began her career pitting her skills against the best athletes in the pool, winning Bronze and Silver medals, but whe…
Brendon Prince - SUP mission [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Brendon Prince, a man on a mission to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of water safety. Brendon just broke a number of records by circumnavigating mainland Britain (…
Kylie Grimes - Queen of Wheelchair Rugby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:21
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by 3 x Paralympian and Tokyo Gold Medallist, the Queen of Wheelchair Rugby, Kylie Grimes. Kylie tells us how one night changed her whole life, but it was merely a bump in the road that led to…
Ross 'Turbo' Levine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by Ross 'Turbo' Levine, sport karate and kickboxing royalty. Ross takes us through his journey as a 7 year old discovering martial arts and how he was went on to dominate in multiple discipli…
Mick Hogan - Sport Development to Rugby World Cup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:24
Send us Fan Mail A trip down memory lane reunites me with my first Rugby League Coach, Mick Hogan. Mick is true pioneer for Rugby in the North East of England and created a programme that allowed young people to make lif…