Richard Hammond

About this episode

Richard Hammond joins Gabby this week to talk about the “pale stale male” and what he’s doing to avoid becoming one! The former <em>Top Gear </em>presenter warns of the dangers of living in an echo chamber when you get to this stage of life, and why he’s hoping his new podcast (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1JRR7EeuEWBwYzPurwsIUo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Who We Are Now</em></a>) might contribute to more mentally healthy middle aged men. They also discuss whether his approach to risk has changed following two serious car accidents, one of which resulted in a brain injury and left him in a coma. Richard also shares his thoughts on the importance of male friendships; how exercise becomes an act of self care as you get older; and why there will always be a need for a show like <em>Top Gear</em>. Also, listen out for Richard’s confession: which new pointless midlife hobby he is really enjoying?<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>