21. Olly Murs: 8 days a week

The Joe Wicks Podcast

BBC

Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2021

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

The UK’s favourite fitness coach is back with series two of his podcast. This summer, Joe will be speaking to inspirational friends and some of his favourite people to ask them what they do to keep themselves feeling mentally and physically strong in the face of life’s little challenges. It might be going for a new personal best on the running machine or cosying up with a good book; every guest will share the one thing that works for them in the hope it might inspire you to try something new. Olly Murs shot to fame after he came second on TV reality singing competition The X Factor back in 2009 and he's now sold over 16 million records worldwide, as well as becoming a regular fixture on TV screens as a presenter. You may know him from his chart-topping pop hit Dance With Me Tonight. In their conversation, Olly opens up to Joe about the challenges of life in the public eye, how he stays on top of his anxiety and how his new girlfriend is not only bringing him a new level of happiness but a new level of fitness too. This is sunshine in a podcast. Joe Wicks is here for you, and he won’t stop until you’re fit and happy. Producer: Ellie Richold Editor: Dimitri Houtart A BBC Audio Bristol production for Radio 4

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0:00.0	Hi everyone, I'm Joe Wicks and you're listening to the Joe Wicks podcast on BBC Sounds.
0:09.9	If you're looking for inspiring stories, positive suggestions and some really uplifting insights
0:14.6	then you've come to the right place.
0:17.0	This is where I talk to some of the most brilliant people about how they keep on top of their
0:20.3	physical and mental health.
0:23.9	This week I'm super excited to have you along for the ride because I've got an incredible
0:27.0	guest for your ears.
0:28.8	One of the most successful pop hacks of the last decade and without doubt, one of the
0:32.7	most genuine and likable guys in the business too.
0:35.9	Oli Merz has sold over 16 million records worldwide and become a household name here in the
0:40.6	UK.
0:41.6	A regular fixture presenting talent shows like the voice.
0:44.8	We talked about his new fitness kick and he told him about how he's handled the pressures
0:48.0	of fame and the expectations that come with being in the public eye.
0:51.6	He's such a lovely warm, genuine guy and it was a real pleasure to speak to him.
0:56.3	Just a heads up for anyone affected by suicide.
0:58.4	We do talk about the death of Oli's friend, the TV presenter Caroline Flack.
1:01.7	So maybe just check in with yourself before listening if you're ready to deal with that
1:04.6	today.
1:05.6	Anyway, let's kick off.
1:06.8	I hope you enjoy the episode.
1:15.0	Oli Merz, welcome to the Joe Wicks podcast mate and thank you so much for making some
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