Pete Wicks' Man Made

Lorraine Kelly: Naughty Knickers, Emotional Learning and Lessons from my Father

Pete is joined by broadcaster and national treasure Lorraine Kelly in the Man Made studio. From growing up in working-class Glasgow to becoming one of the most trusted voices on British television, Lorraine’s story is shaped by the men who influenced her, particularly her father. A kind, curious, and quietly progressive figure, he helped define her early understanding of masculinity, even in a time when men were expected to stay silent. But behind that warmth was a more complicated reality. Lorraine opens up about her father’s later struggles with mental health, the generational silence around emotion, and the helplessness of watching someone you love slowly lose their spark. Drawing on decades of interviewing everyone from global pop stars to Hollywood icons, Lorraine shares what she’s witnessed in men over time from bravado and pressure to a growing willingness to be vulnerable. She explores how fame, expectation, and identity shape male behaviour, and why so many still struggle to open up. She also dives into motherhood and how becoming a grandmother has finally allowed her to slow down, be present, and find a new sense of contentment. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk [http://www.hubofhope.co.uk]), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Producer - Connor Gani Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Garry Brown Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Steven Frayne: Behind The Illusion

Pete is joined by magician and illusionist Steven Frayne in the Man Made studio.   Known to the world as Dynamo, Steven’s journey from growing up in Bradford to becoming one of the most famous magicians on the planet is extraordinary, but behind the magic is a story shaped by racism, illness, and the need to prove he was worthy of being here at all. He opens up about a childhood marked by instability, the profound influence of his grandfather, and how magic became both an escape and a lifeline. From hustling his way backstage at concerts to building his career from nothing, Steven reveals the relentless drive that took him from survival to global success. But this all came at a cost. Steven speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the physical and mental toll of fame, and the breaking point that forced him to stop.  Steven’s story is more than just magic. It's about pain, purpose, and rebuilding a life when everything falls apart. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk [http://www.hubofhope.co.uk]), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Content Warning: Self Harm, Mental Health Producer - Connor Gani Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Garry Brown Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Tyler West: The Night That Changed Everything

Kiss Breakfast host and TV personality Tyler West joins Pete in the Man Made studio. Best known for his work on radio, television and  for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, Tyler opens up about the reality behind the energy and positivity people see on screen. From growing up without his father to being raised alongside his brother by a fiercely resilient mother, he reflects on the moments that shaped his understanding of masculinity. At just fourteen, Tyler witnessed a murder outside his home, an experience that led to years of fear, isolation and severe mental health struggles. He speaks candidly about that trauma and the moment he found himself at his lowest point, questioning everything. But this is also a story of resilience. Tyler shares how he rebuilt himself, the coping mechanisms that helped him survive, and why he believes “not giving up” is the foundation of being a good man. He also discusses the pressure of public scrutiny, body image, and how stepping outside his comfort zone ultimately led him to love meeting his fiancée, Molly Rainford. Content Warning: Descriptions of Violence, Mental Health If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk [http://www.hubofhope.co.uk]), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Producer - Connor Gani Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Gavin McRae Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Fran Kirby: Football Wasn’t Enough

Pete is joined in the studio by Footballing legend and lioness Fran Kirby for a conversation about grief, mental health, and life inside a male-dominated sport. From being the only girl playing football in the park to winning major trophies for England including the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022, Fran’s journey is remarkable, but it hasn’t come without struggle. She shares how losing her mum changed everything, how depression took hold in her late teens, and why she had to step away from the game she loved. Fran discusses masculinity, emotional resilience, and the pressures of elite sport, as well as the importance of family, support systems, and finding peace in being alone. Fran goes beyond football,  it’s about identity, healing, and what it really means to keep going when everything changes. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk [http://www.hubofhope.co.uk]), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Producer - Connor Gani Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Gavin McRae Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

David Gandy: The Perfect Man?

Pete welcomes global fashion icon and entrepreneur David Gandy to the Man Made studio. Known as the face that redefined male modelling, David opens up about the reality behind the image, and why the idea of the ‘perfect man’  is far more complicated than it looks. From decades at the top of the fashion industry to building his own brands, he reflects on the pressure of being constantly judged, the loneliness that can come with success, and the mindset that’s kept him going. David shares his thoughts on masculinity and why he believes it  shouldn’t be boxed into a single definition. He speaks about the importance of male role models, the growing impact of social media on young men, and why so many are struggling to understand themselves  He explains how challenge became his coping mechanism, why he never allows himself to feel “comfortable,” and what he’s learned from pushing through difficult periods. He also discusses fatherhood, being present in a world full of distractions, and the values he hopes to pass on to his daughters, from kindness and perseverance to keeping chivalry alive. If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk [http://www.hubofhope.co.uk]), where you can find links to services across the UK. We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok. Producer - Connor Gani Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton Camera Operator - Garry Brown Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway Production Assistant - Emily Spungin Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Finn Ryan Head of Production - Cat Moran Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave