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Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 8: On Safer Ground with Gareth CarterIn this episode of Chancing My Arm, we head far from familiar shores — to Laos — through the eyes of Gareth Carter. What began as time spent living and working in a country shaped by complexity and resilience became something much bigger: a belief in young people, and a chance to open a door that had never felt reachable before.Gareth shares the story of taking a group of Lao teenagers from their everyday reality to the world stage, guiding them all the way to the Gothia Cup — the largest youth football tournament on the planet. It’s a story...
2026-01-291h 24Chancing My ArmEpisode 7 – Part Two of the Rick Jupp InterviewWelcome back to Chancing My Arm – The Pod With Purpose.This is part two of my conversation with Ric Jupp — drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Elbow.In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to walk out onto a stadium stage with thousands of people waiting for you… winning the Mercury Music Prize… and what it’s like to create something that somehow finds its way deep into other people’s lives.We also get into the decision to step away from Elbow, sessioning at the legendary Muscle Shoals Studios, and...
2026-01-231h 14Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 6: With Craig Bracefield the Amped SurferWelcome back to Chancing My Arm – the pod with purpose.In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Bracefield, also known as The Amped Surfer. Craig is at a turning point in his life — following a serious motorbike crash, he’s made the life-changing decision to undergo the amputation of his leg.We dive deep into his journey: the crash itself, the out-of-body experiences that followed, and how his faith and signs from above have guided and validated this decision. And, of course, we talk...
2026-01-161h 03Chancing My ArmEpisode 5 – Zoe Smith Para Surfer and ISA World ChampionThis week on Chancing My Arm, I’m joined by Zoe Smith – para surfer, competitor, and someone who quietly redefines what resilience really looks like. After a life-changing injury, Zoe didn’t just adapt – she paddled back out. Into cold water, heavy waves, setbacks, and the kind of self-doubt that doesn’t show up on highlight reels. What followed is a story about identity, patience, and finding freedom again in the ocean. We talk about surfing as therapy, learning to trust your body again, and what it means to chase joy rather than limitations. This isn’t just a conversation a...
2026-01-091h 15Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 4: Church Halls to Wembley with Ric Jupp.This week on Chancing My Arm, I’m joined by Ric Jupp — one of the founding members of Elbow. We talk about the early days of the band, finding your voice creatively, and what it really takes to keep going in a long career built on collaboration, trust, and timing. Ric shares reflections on music, life beyond the spotlight, and the quieter moments that shape the work just as much as the big ones.It’s a grounded, thoughtful conversation about creativity, commitment, and chancing your arm when the path ahead isn’t clear.
2025-12-181h 17Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 3: With Surf City CyclesEpisode 3 – Chancing My Arm with Andrew Pringle of Surf City CyclesIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew Pringle — the energy behind Surf City Cycles and a champion of surf-moto culture. We dive into the roots of his brand, the creative spark that shaped it, and how he’s built a business that feels authentically coastal, community-driven, and just the right amount of rebellious.From big ideas about revitalising the high street, to surprising hot takes on mobility scooters, we explore what local commerce could (and should) look like i...
2025-12-121h 11Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 2: With One Blue Eye CornwallTurning Tide: Repurposing Plastic with Matt Nott of One Blue Eye CornwallIn this episode of Chancing My Arm, I’m joined by Matt Nott, the founder of One Blue Eye Cornwall, who’s on a mission to turn single-use plastics into something with purpose.Matt talks about how the idea began, the creative process of transforming discarded plastic into meaningful products, and why tackling waste at a local level matters. We dig into his hands-on workshops in schools, how he’s inspiring the next generation to rethink rubbish, and th...
2025-12-041h 33Chancing My ArmChancing My Arm – Episode 1: “Why I'm Here” In this opening episode of Chancing My Arm – The Pod With Purpose, I share how life after amputation and sarcoma led me to rebuild with intention, launching Dawn Patrol Coffee and creating a platform for honest conversations about recovery, purpose and community. This episode sets the scene for what’s to come — real stories, inspiring people I’ve met since losing my arm, and the journey of turning adversity into something meaningful.
2025-11-271h 13Chancing My ArmFinal Chopped: Strength through VulnerabilityThis is the final episode of Chopped: Strength through Vulnerability, although not the last podcast I'm doing - as it's my intention to continue podcasting, but with a new project with a slightly different dynamic. This final episode is the first half of a conversation I recently had with Steve Gwenin, the founder of the Surfers Life Club and of the Facebook community, Work Less Surf More. Steve titled that chat, Only One Way BackThe second half of the conversation will be available in my new podcast, which I'm calling Purpose. More to come o...
2025-02-0746 min
The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLoss 50/101: Loss of a left arm and shoulder: Stephen Downes#100. When you lose your dominant arm, what's worse, the emotional toll, or the physical loss? This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to chat about grief and see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.Loss #50 of 101: Loss of a left arm and shoulderMeet Stephen Downes from Cornwall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of 22 when he found a lump in his neck on Christmas Day, 1997. After intensive radiotherapy that seemed to be it, until he felt another lump in the same place...
2024-03-1953 minChancing My ArmS2CSTV Ep1 - Life after Cancer. A tribute to kneeboarder Kyle Abrahams.Guess who's back... In this first episode of the new season I'm joined by rap sensation Eminem who kindly offered to spit some rhymes at the start of this week's offering to kick things off. In essence this episode is reflection of the last twelve months. I also talk about life after a cancer diagnosis and how it is coming to terms with the treatment and the effects that has on the mind, body and soul. I share the experiences of fellow cancer survivors I've met during the last year. I also pay tribute to kneeboarder Kyle Ab...
2024-01-3032 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep19 Strong First and AbundanceIn this episode I talk to personal trainer Mike Tooth about how he found his place in the world. Amongst other things we spoke about Iron Man events, 90s Alpha Males, ego and approaching life from a place of abundance.The first podcast I’ve done not in my studio (the kitchen) and also the first time I’ve recorded an episode following Strong First training. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or reviews.
2023-08-0948 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep18 When Opposites AttractIn this episode I’m joined by ex motorcycle rocker, Doc Martin exporter, surf shop owner and local councillor Oliver Monk. The longest episode to date, we talk about growing up in the 70/80s, how he set up his surf shop empire in Manchester and what he did after he’d had his shops. An interesting insight into the surf industry in the 90s. Please like, subscribe and share and let us know your thoughts in the comments or reviews.
2023-07-2858 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep17 The View from the Other Side.In this episode I’m joined by my wife - to talk about how it is living with someone who’s told they have cancer and that that person is also going to have their arm amputated.The first episode where I’ve been joined by a guest. Enjoyed having a guest on and it was really inter to hear ‘the view from the other side.’
2023-07-1945 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep16 Doing the thing you really wanted to do but wasn’t entirely sure you’d be able to do and second opinionsA pod of two halves. A celebration of the joy to be had riding a board across water and the first thing that came to my mind when I found out my arm was being amputated. Plus another random poem.
2023-07-0627 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep15 Patchwork Quilt Waffling.This episode begins with some poetic nonsense, an Otter with a Trotter. The theme of this episode is anniversaries. More of the usual waffling and wittering - and this week is no different.
2023-06-2928 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep14 Part 2 Spring Classic Double HeaderIn this episode I share a few tales from the Saturday of the Spring Classic. There’s more tuneless singing, more free t-shirt Indo Board challenge giveaways and plenty of mistakes where I can’t get my words out.
2023-06-2226 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep 13. In memory of and in tribute to Joanne Seaward.In the episode I pay tribute to Joanne Edwards. A stalwart of the tribe who sadly and tragically passed in the early hours of Sunday 11th June.
2023-06-1519 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep.12 Spring Classic Double Header Part 1In this episode I talk about the Spring Classic giving shout outs to all the people who’ve been helping me along on this journey. How the grooms brought the stoke and some of the people I met on day one. The wife and I had an evening out last night so you might be able to tell I’m feeling the after effects of midweek cocktails.
2023-06-0824 minChancing My ArmCSTV: Ep 11 Far flung locations, Cartels and Acceptance.So in this episode I talk about finding acceptance, knowing when to fight and when to find acceptance. There’s a few little tales thrown in there too and an update on my dealings with the DWP - which I’m hoping isn’t as dry as it sounds. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or reviews.
2023-05-2632 minChancing My ArmEpisode 10. Big Wanders, Small Stall Market Imposter, Class Visits and Scan ResultsIn this episode I speak about our recent 26 mile coastal hike, The Big Wander. My feelings around taking Chopped out onto the streets. How my visit to my sons class was and the results from my most recent CT Scan.
2023-05-1827 minChancing My ArmCSTV Ep 9. Outsiders.In this Episode I speak about a recent trip to London to meet Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, a.k.a The Black Farmer. What I’ve learnt from Wilfred’s book, Jeopardy and how I’m hoping to embrace jeopardy and being an outsider to achieve my dreams.
2023-05-0426 minChancing My ArmCSTV. Ep 8. Welsh greetings, chance encounters and tuneless singing.In this episode I give an insight into the savagery of sarcoma but how as a result of of my own sarcoma experience I’ve met some genuinely good people. Tribes I am a part of ones that might not be for me. There’s also some hopelessly out of tune singing and some woeful Spanish.
2023-04-2732 minChancing My ArmCSTV: Episode 7. Podcast Gratitude and Special SmoochersIn this episode I talk about the many things I’m grateful for and an inspiring episode of the BBC documentary Storyville.
2023-04-2027 minChancing My ArmCSTV: Episode 6. Free money and white water warriors.In this episode I speak about things you might find hard to do when you’ve only got one arm. How I’m getting on learning to surf again and what I’m learning along the journey. I also make numerous references to my new online shop. Before sharing my surfing and business analogy.
2023-04-1328 minChancing My ArmCSTV: Episode 5.Sword brandishing robbers didn’t cut off my arm.This is a re-recorded version as I’d forgotten to plug in the mic 🙈 Much better sound quality 👌🏽🪓💪🏼Busy week with it being the Easter holidays and having the kids at home - so bit late with showing up this week, but just about made my own Thursday deadline. Tried to weave in a few yarns amongst the fabric of speaking about what it’s like being one of them disableds. Give it a listen, let me know your thoughts and if you like it - be grateful if you can share the pod. #theonearmedsurfer #a...
2023-04-0738 minChancing My ArmCSTV - Episode 5. Sword brandishing robbers cut off my arm!In this week’s instalment I talk about what it’s like being disabled, sword brandishing robbers, big waves in the bay but not for me and random acts of kindness from a bloke called Whiskey.
2023-04-0638 minChancing My ArmEpisode 4: Telling People.In this Ronseal style episode, I talk about what it’s like telling people; your wife, your children, your parents and your friends - that you have cancer. I talk a lot about the lead up to getting a confirmed cancer diagnosis.I also share further Northern Colloquialisms for Hello, a big plug for our sponsored walk ‘The Big Wander,’ plus updates on my efforts to get back surfing. This episode culminates with an exciting cliff hanger regarding a recent trip to London.
2023-03-3028 minChancing My ArmEpisode 3. The Chopped Tribe.In this episode, I talk about my first time back in the sea surfing an adapted kneeboard. I go on to explain the origins of my brand, Chopped - the rationale and reasons behind it. There’s also an explanation around the movement and Tribe I’m hoping to create associated to the brand ethos of Strength through Vulnerability.
2023-03-2325 minChancing My ArmEpisode 2. The new me.In this episode, I talk about the moments immediately before surgery and then coming round after the operation. My initial thoughts and feelings, and what it’s like waking up minus an arm.Recording podcasts is all new to me, so I’m learning. You’ll notice an improvement on the sound midway through this episode. I’ve learnt - admittedly this came halfway through recording this, a little trick - which vastly improves the sound quality. Rest assured listeners, future pods will benefit from this learning.
2023-03-1626 minChancing My ArmEpisode 1. Preparing for The Chop.In this, my first attempt at a Podcast, I share the journey from finding a lump in my neck, to the moment I went down to surgery. Knowing if I woke up with my left arm still in place, it was a death sentence.
2023-03-0920 min
THE METAL HAND OF GOD PODCASTEp #584: Burning It Down with the Fifth FireWelcome to the WORLDS MoST Dangerous podcast !! the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast!
Your hosts are: Wayne and the RumGuy
On this episode the guys welcome the band The Fifth Fire. They talk whats going on with the band, Drinking, touring, paying bills, Las Vegas, Pro Wrestling, getting screwed over with booking, one armed surfer, messing with DQ employees, RUM'S trunk, rectal collecting, gaming, dog toy, musical influences, weird questions with Wayne and so much more...so enjoy, subscribe and share.
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