The Black Country Blokes
Introducing The Black Country Blokes, a podcast that dives deep into the topics of mental health, disability, and the ups and downs of life in general. With hosts Lee Cadman and Kev Dillon leading the way, each episode brings a wealth of insights and perspectives to the table, thanks to the addition of guest experts from various fields.
The Black Country Blokes isn't just another podcast - it's a safe and welcoming space where listeners can feel heard, understood, and empowered to tackle life's challenges head-on. From mental health struggles to navigating life with a disability, the conversations are honest, raw, and always thought-provoking.
Join Lee, Kev, and their guests as they share their experiences, challenges, and victories in a way that inspires and uplifts. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and expertise, The Black Country Blokes is the podcast that will leave you feeling seen, heard, and ready to take on the world. Tune in today and join the conversation!
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Overcoming Childhood Adversity #28
"I didn't hate my mom, I hated my mom for drinking" #28
Kristian Marrey explains his troubled past of seeing his mothers battle with alcohol forcing him to fend for himself and his younger brother. Ha…
Have You Found Your Purpose Yet? #27
"Have You Found Your Purpose Yet? #27
All the BCB gang discuss the finding and having a purpose. A question that likely crops up for all of us during our years and as we go through life. We also agree…
Can We Prevent Male Suicide? #26
Male suicide does not seem to be slowing down & it is now everyones responsbility to help. For this episode, all of the BCB gang have come along and spoken about the society we now live in and what i…
Catfish - The Dangers of believing everything you see & hear #25
"The problem with the internet is, you can be whoever you want to be" #25
The gang open up about the dangers of catfishing in all walks of life. People deceiving people, deliberately to manipulate the…
Self Care, Goals & the Problem with being happy all the time #24
"Self care is probably the most neglected thing we do" #24
An honest conversation with NLP & life coach expert Nick Daveis, and 3/4 of the BCB gang, Kev, Craig, Lee & Aren discuss the goals, and also …
Losing A Sibling: Coping with the death of my Brother ft Steve Hanzel
"To lose your older brother, your robbed of seeing him in the pub having a drink with, going for a drive with him..." Steve Hansel #23
A tragic story of loss, Steve bravely shares his story with 3 of …
Managing Anxiety with Clinical Hypnotherapist Alexander Walker #22
Managing Anxiety with Alexander Walker? #22
"Depression and anxiety is an accumulation of your events, or perception of your events" - Alexander Walker
An insightful interview with Alexander Walker wh…
What Motivates You? #21
"Your as good as anybody and better than most" Episode #21
3 of the gang, speak about motivation. Motivation is often short-lived and comes in and out of our lives at different times of the day, momen…
Are you choosing the Poison or Antidote? #20
Antidote or Poison? #20
An honest conversation with NLP & life coach expert Nick Daveis, where the BCB gang, Kev, Craig, Lee & Aren discuss the choices we make in our life. So often we know what we ne…
GB Boxing Coach Bob Dillon shares his story with the BCB Part 2 #19
Bob Dillon, GB Boxing Coach joins the BCB and shares his incredible story Part 2 #19
Bob Dillon has coached people from, the hosts of this show themselves, to the Anthony Joshuas and Frankie Gavins of…
GB Boxing Coach Bob Dillon shares his story with the BCB Part 1 #18
Bob Dillon, GB Boxing Coach joins the BCB and shares his incredible story #18
Bob Dillon has coached people from, the hosts of this show themselves, to the Anthony Joshuas and Frankie Gavins of the bo…
Tough Enough To Care, Co-Founder Dan joins the Black Country Blokes
Tough Enough To Care #17
Dave, Co-Founder of the #ToughEnoughToCare movement, joints the full gang (Kev Dillon, Aren Deu, Lee Cadman & Craig Pinches) on the Black Country Blokes Podcast. An open and r…
Ex Champion ABA Boxer Talks Depression + Anxiety + Traveller Community #16
Your Pain Makes You #16
Andrew Price joins the Black Country Blokes. Boxing Titles, Anxiety, Depression & Understanding the Travelling Community. He joins 3/4 of the gang on this episode and discusses…
Hobbies #15
The lads are joined by Ashley Nixon once more, for a short episode were they discuss hobbies. This is a bonus episode where they guys talk about the importance of finding your own hobbies and enjoyin…
The Difficulties of Being a Dad #14
"The Difficulty of Being a Father" #14
The journey of being a father is full of all sorts of emotions. Ups, downs, smiles and frowns. The lads speak about their feelings of being a father, in today's …
Fixing a Broken Home Through the Lions Boxing Team #13
"That shame gripped me" - By Ashley Nixon#13
Lee Cadman and Kev DIllon speak with ex boxer Ashley Nixon on this captivating interview. Ashley discusses his incredible journey from ups to incredible do…
The Benefits of Travel #12
"The Purpose of life, is a life of purpose" - By The BCB #12
The Gang just sit down and discuss travel including all the benefits it can provide, such as a change in a perspective, understanding diffe…
Men & Their Movies #11
"Live & Let Learn Just let Life Be The Play, You Can Write The Script, They Can Show it on Broadway " - By The BCB #11
The Gang just sit down and discuss topics, we all probably do over a cuppa, a pin…
Try Everything, Regret Nothing & Live Your Life Your Way #10
"Stay safe & Be lucky" - By Ben Taylor #10
Ben Taylor joins Kev & Lee on today's episode of The Black Country Blokes Podcast. Sharing his stories of working with the likes of Joe Calzaghe to Amy Wineh…
Nostalgia: "Things that just ain't there no more"
Nostalgia - Ep 9
"Tomorrow is a mystery, Yesterday is history but today is gift. That's why they call it a present"
From Blockbuster to Peter Andre & Pubs to Conkers 3/4 of the gang discuss the state N…