UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews
Hosted by Spencer Matthews
A podcast for runners where a celebrity entrepreneur documents his own training while interviewing elite athletes, coaches, and scientists.
A running podcast that blends practical advice with personal narrative. On Mondays, host Spencer Matthews interviews world-class athletes and experts on their training and mindset. On Thursdays, he's joined by physiologist Oli Patrick for 'Extra Mile' episodes that break down the science of topics like carb loading, stress, and Zone 2 training. This is interwoven with vlog-style episodes documenting Matthews' own ambitious goal to run a sub-2:45 marathon.
“The show's unique angle is its dual format: it's both an interview show with elite athletes and a real-time documentary following the host's own demanding training journey. This makes Spencer both the inquisitive host and a relatable case study.”
Who hosts this show
Spencer Matthews is a British entrepreneur and television personality who first gained public attention on the reality show 'Made in Chelsea'. He has since shifted his focus to endurance sports and business, founding the non-alcoholic spirits brand CleanCo in 2019 after his own journey with sobriety. In 2023, he released the documentary 'Finding Michael' about his attempt to recover his late brother's body from Mount Everest, and in 2024, he set a Guinness World Record by completing 30 marathons in 30 days.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CBO of CleanCo non-alcoholic spirits
- Guinness World Record Holder (30 marathons in 30 days, 2024)
- Endurance athlete
- Television Personality (Made in Chelsea, Celebrity MasterChef)
- Documentary Presenter ('Finding Michael')
- Angel Investor
Other ventures
- CleanCo (non-alcoholic spirits)
- Spencer & Vogue (podcast)
- Finding Michael (documentary)
- Angel investing (Clean Kitchen, Maeving)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Improve Your Running Economy: Hugo Fry's TipsJun 27, 2026 · 47s
- 02The London Tiers of Runners 🏃♂️Jun 26, 2026 · 45s
- 03Why Every Runner Should Lift Weights | Extra MileJun 25, 2026 · 31 min
- 04This Was My Hardest Session Yet | Road To 2:45 EP4Jun 23, 2026 · 16 min
- 05The Secret Norwegian Training Method for Better Endurance | Eivind VoldJun 21, 2026 · 55 min
- 06Carb Loading & Gels: What Runners Need to Know | Extra MileJun 18, 2026 · 37 min
Notable episodes
- 01The Secret Norwegian Training Method for Better Endurance | Eivind Vold
Features professional kayaker and cancer survivor Eivind Vold, whose stats (162.5kg bench, 2:39 marathon) embody the show's 'hybrid athlete' ideal and provide a powerful story of resilience.
- 02This Was My Hardest Session Yet | Road To 2:45 EP4
A prime example of the vlog format, showing Spencer struggling through and adapting a brutal workout, making the host's journey tangible and relatable for the audience.
- 03Why Every Runner Should Lift Weights | Extra Mile
Showcases the 'Extra Mile' format where Spencer and physiologist Ollie Patrick translate scientific concepts, like the role of muscle in longevity, into practical advice for runners.
What you'll be asked on this show
The podcast has two main formats. One is a standard interview with athletes and experts. The other, 'Extra Mile', is a science-explainer show co-hosted by physiologist Oli Patrick. A third, vlog-style format, 'Road to 2:45', features on-location footage of Spencer's training sessions, complete with on-screen metrics and post-workout analysis.
Questions Spencer Matthews keeps coming back to
- “Is strength overlooked in running?”
- “Why is building muscle viewed as a predictor of healthy aging?”
- “What are your greatest athletic achievements?”
- “What are your biggest data points?”
- “What sort of heart rate zone do you find you would be in?”
- “How do you work through a big heavy lactic acid build-up?”
- “Do you regularly go to the gym and lift weights?”
- “Is this the hardest session you've ever done?”
Signature segments
- · Road To 2:45
- · Untapped the Extra Mile
- · The 'Untapped Athlete' challenge
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically elite endurance athletes (Mo Farah, Alistair Brownlee), specialized coaches, and expert physiologists or scientists. The common thread is a deep, professional-level understanding of human performance and running.
- Hugo Fryon Improve Your Running Economy: Hugo Fry's Tips
- Ollie Patrickon Why Every Runner Should Lift Weights | Extra Mile
- Stephen Scullionon This Was My Hardest Session Yet | Road To 2:45 EP4
- Eivind Voldon The Secret Norwegian Training Method for Better Endurance | Eivind Vold
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are aligned with performance, health, and wellness. Brands include health tracking service Do Health, athletic apparel like Puma, therapy service BetterHelp, and investment platform Robinhood, indicating a focus on self-improvement and proactive health management.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Spencer Matthews
People also ask
- What is Spencer Matthews known for?
- Spencer Matthews is an entrepreneur and TV personality, known for founding the non-alcoholic brand CleanCo and starring in 'Made in Chelsea'. He is now also an accomplished endurance athlete.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases multiple episodes per week.
- What is the format of the show?
- It has a mixed format. Mondays feature long-form interviews with athletes and experts, while Thursdays are science-focused chats with physiologist Oli Patrick. There are also vlog-style episodes documenting Spencer's training.
- Where can I listen to UNTAPPED?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Acast, and other major podcast platforms.
- Who is the podcast for?
- It's designed for runners of all abilities, from beginners to elites, who are interested in improving their performance through training, science, and mindset.
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- [06]About - Oliver Patrickoliverpatrick.com
- [07]Clean Co - Spencer Matthews Got Clean - OX Magazineoxmag.co.uk
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