Top Gear Boss On Show's Meteoric Rise, BBC Exit & Clarkson Sacking | Andy Wilman (E382)

Top Gear Boss On Show's Meteoric Rise, BBC Exit & Clarkson Sacking | Andy Wilman (E382)

Andy Wilman is the legendary executive producer behind Top Gear and The Grand Tour, the creative force who helped turn a small, ageing motoring show into one of the most-watched programmes on the planet.


In this revealing conversation, Andy sits down with Jake to open up about the chaotic, brilliant, and often bruising journey behind the scenes. From the early days when Top Gear was “held together by accidents,” to the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry that formed between Clarkson, Hammond and May, Andy explains how a mix of creative instinct, insecurity, and outright stubbornness shaped the show’s rise.


He also discusses the strange alchemy behind iconic ideas like The Stig, the happy mistakes that became formats, and the moments where the team’s success began to run away from them. Andy reflects on the personal cost of building a global juggernaut: the burnout, the pressure of chasing ever-bigger audience numbers, the fear of being “found out,” and the toll it took on his home life and mental health..


This episode goes far beyond cars. It’s a conversation about leadership, the dangers of unchecked momentum, the creative magic that comes from imperfection, and the deeper human truth Andy only recognised with hindsight: that success means nothing if you never stop long enough to enjoy it.


Want the exclusive story on the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour? Watch Andy on 'The Room Where It Happened' with Jake.


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E84 - Michael Bisping: Having a plan after you get punched in the face

E84 - Michael Bisping: Having a plan after you get punched in the face

Michael Bisping, remains the only British UFC champion and a key player in catapulting the sport to new heights in the UK. His undoubted career highlight came in June 2016 at UFC 199, when he knocked out Luke Rockhold to claim the UFC middleweight title on just a week’s notice. He defended that title on UK soil when he beat Dan Hendersaon and also beat the legendary Anderson Silva during the same five-fight win streak that delivered his title.Among Michael’s career accolades, he has the most wins in UFC middleweight history and is tied for the third most fights in UFC history. “The Count” was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame will go down as one of the greatest.. . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our first book, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order the book: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Come have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPliveThank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars who are back for the new series! Lotus we love you, and wouldn’t be here without you! Check them out at lotuscars.com. Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Okt 202157min

BITESIZE #37 | Stuart Webber: Ignore the noise, listen to your inner circle

BITESIZE #37 | Stuart Webber: Ignore the noise, listen to your inner circle

Stuart Webber, the Sporting Director of Norwich City Football Club, joined us at the end of Series 4 and spoke with incredible honesty about how he insulates himself from social media, ignoring the opinions of others he doesn’t know or trust. Jake and Damian discuss how all high performers have a committee of trusted people around them. . . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our book - ‘Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best’ : htps://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order our book: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order our audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPliveA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Okt 20217min

E83 - Mel Robbins: Can you really high 5 your way to happiness?

E83 - Mel Robbins: Can you really high 5 your way to happiness?

Our special guest this week is Mel Robbins. A best-selling author, tv host and motivational speaker. Mel’s books' include global phenomenon ‘The 5 Second Rule’ and her latest is called ‘The High 5 Habit’; a simple, proven tool you can use to take control of your life.Mel is one of the most widely booked and followed public speakers in the world. Her social media platforms inspire more than 60 million people every month and her TEDx Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with more than 25 million views.Mel’s latest book ‘The High Five Habit’ is available now!. . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our first book, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Join us in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPliveThank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars who are back for the new series! Lotus we love you, and wouldn’t be here without you! Check them out at lotuscars.com Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Okt 20211h 13min

BITESIZE #36 | Lord Richard Dannatt: Aim high, be the best, courage is key

BITESIZE #36 | Lord Richard Dannatt: Aim high, be the best, courage is key

Lord Dannatt concluded his forty year military career as the head of the British Army. His leadership and decision making affected hundreds of thousands. This bitesize episode focuses one of the most impactful definitions of high performance we’ve heard so far…Listen to Lord Dannatt’s full episode, The importance of moral and physical courage: https://pod.fo/e/c6a61 . . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our book: htps://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Okt 20217min

Mark Cavendish: Navigating slippery descents and climbing personal mountains (E82)

Mark Cavendish: Navigating slippery descents and climbing personal mountains (E82)

We launch Series 6 with the ‘Manx Missile’ Mark Cavendish, cycling’s greatest sprinter of all time.Mark sprinted into the history books on Stage 13 of the Tour de France in 2021, by equalling Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage wins at the Tour, a record that has been held since 1975.It has been an extraordinary comeback for Mark, arguably one the greatest in sports history, as he has battled depression, illness and injury. Get the notebooks ready, and listen to Mark speak like he’s never done before on his lessons and learnings of high performance. . . . . . . . Thank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars who are back for the new series! Lotus we love you, and wouldn’t be here without you! Check them out at lotuscars.com Get a special signed copy of our first book, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Join us in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPliveThanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Sep 20211h 1min

BITESIZE 35 | Season 6 Preview

BITESIZE 35 | Season 6 Preview

A look ahead to Season 6 of the High Performance Podcast! Join Jake and the Professor as they reveal some of the incredible world-class performers we've got lined up!Remember, episodes are released every Monday, with bitesize episodes every Friday. We kick off Series 6 with one the greatest road sprinters of all time - Mark Cavendish - out Monday 27th Sept!. . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our book: htps://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Sep 202112min

BITESIZE #34 | HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK EXCLUSIVE! 📖

BITESIZE #34 | HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK EXCLUSIVE! 📖

This week we’ve got a special exclusive from our upcoming book, High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best, read by Jake. It was a very special moment to get our hands on the first copies. We’re really proud of the book and can’t wait for you all to read it. . . . . . . . Special signed copy: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Join us in either Manchester (1st December) or Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy 👉https://bit.ly/HPPlive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Sep 202112min

BITESIZE #33 | Kevin Sinfield: Finding your path just takes getting started

BITESIZE #33 | Kevin Sinfield: Finding your path just takes getting started

This week’s bitesize brilliance is from rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield. We chatted about the importance of soft stuff: the ability to show our emotions, let people know we care and the power of friendship. This is the intangible stuff that produces the hard currency of silverware. "When it is all over, you don't remember games as well as the friendships and relationships you share."In 2020 Kevin set the challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days hoping to raise £77,777 in honour of his best Rob Burrow, who wore the No 7 shirt. He raised more than £2.5 million to help his friend’s family and the fight against MND.Listen to his full episode: https://pod.fo/e/b899a. . . . . . . Pre-order copies of our new book, High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best, right here: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzWant to hear the guys read it? Pre-order the audiobook right here: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Sep 20217min

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