6. James Bay: Own the moment

The Joe Wicks Podcast

BBC

Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 17 August 2020

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Joe Wicks wants to know: What’s the one thing that makes life better? Joe loves finding ways to boost his mental and physical health, so he’s asking some of his inspiring mates about their secret to physical and mental happiness. Whether it’s a high-intensity cycle, a freezing cold shower or a good long dog-walk, every guest will share the one thing that works for them. Back in 2014, James Bay's first album 'Chaos and the Calm' established him as a British pop sensation, winning him Brit Awards and a Grammy nomination. James says his newest music, recorded earlier this year in Nashville is his most personal yet. As a self-admittedly private person, he says he's now ready to talk about his personal life for the first time. In this conversation, James opens up to Joe about the long road to being the 'overnight success' the music media dubbed him when his debut album was released. They talk about James' love for personal fitness (and a few Wicksy workouts), how his weekly 7-a-side football games with celebrity mates make him feel refreshed, and what happened when The Rolling Stones asked him to open their homecoming gig. And it turns out James' music has a very special place in Joe, and his wife Rosie's hearts. Summer holiday’s been postponed and you’re feeling down? Forget about it. This is sunshine in a podcast. Joe Wicks is here for you, and he won’t stop until you’re fit and happy. Producer: Clare Salisbury Editor: Dimitri Houtart A BBC Audio Bristol production for Radio 4

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds, music, radio podcasts.
0:04.6	Is this thing on?
0:08.6	There's something you need to know.
0:11.3	A new thriller is coming to BBC sounds. They're keeping it under
0:14.4	wraps but we've hacked the system. The world is dying. It's time to take action.
0:19.6	Subscribe to Power Out on BBC Sounds. Power Out. Power Out. Hi everybody I'm Joe Wicks and welcome to the Joe Wicks podcast.
0:45.8	This is my podcast all about fitness, mental health and feeling good.
0:49.9	In this podcast I'm speaking to some of my favorite people to find out how they cope with the stresses of work and the things they do to stay calm and focused.
0:57.0	I've always been passionate about exercise and what it can do to our bodies physically
1:06.0	and lately I'm convinced that a good worker is so important for our mental health too.
1:10.0	It affects everything, your mood, your relationships with friends and family your sleep and your outlook on life
1:16.0	I've got a really exciting guest this week. He's one of our most talented musicians. He's won Brit awards
1:21.2	His first album was nominated for a Grammy.
1:23.4	It's the incredible James Bay. I think he's such a talented musician. I love his music and
1:28.9	his first album is kind of like the soundtrack to my relationship with Rosie because I met Rosie
1:34.3	when we were in Coachella and James Bay was there in 2016 and it was just an amazing time and I spoke to James
1:39.9	just after he released his new single which is banging it's called Chew on my heart and I know it's a really personal song for him so it's
1:46.0	fascinating to hear all about the inspiration for it. James also spoke about the
1:51.5	first music he ever wrote with his brother when he was still incredibly young and it was amazing to hear what a driven motivated person he is with his music and how he's applied that to keep him fit since lockdown.
2:02.0	You know I'm a fan of his and the fact that he's doing my work has made it really awesome
2:06.2	and he's someone who seriously knows what keeping healthy can do for your mind and your mood.
2:10.4	I really did love this chat with James. He's really passionate about fitness and you can
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