S13 EP26: Matt Willis
Summary
Matt Willis joins Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to discuss his new book on addiction recovery, his recent "glow up," and balancing Busted tour life with raising three teenagers. The trio shares parenting anecdotes, including Matt’s secret McDonald’s group chat and Rob’s strategy of using two separate phones to maintain work-life boundaries. They also cover Matt’s new hobby of golf, which he picked up to find a creative outlet outside of music, and joke about the Busted band members' varying lifestyles and ages.
Topics discussed
Sponsored segments for ZepBound and Tremphaya
TUI Smiles Club promo and listener shoutouts
Busted reunion, glow-ups, and gym routines
Driving habits, music preferences, and phone usage
Parenting, Strictly Come Dancing, and family life
Michael's sleep schedule and creative burnout
Teenage independence and tracking kids' activities
Secret locations and the 'Golden Arches' WhatsApp group
Impact of smartphone documentary on parenting choices
Digital detox: separating work and personal phones
AXA Health and Trimphia sponsored segments
Life as a famous couple and parenting dynamics
Backgrounds, class differences, and family history
Accents, social perceptions, and personal growth
Writing the book: purpose and audience
Roots of addiction: numbing emotions and coping
Revealing addiction to kids and the role of responsibility
Modern party culture and genetic predisposition to addiction
Golf as a hobby: weekend play and competition
Learning golf: lessons, outfits, and finding a hobby
Monetizing golf content and tax implications
Theatrical past, cabaret, and meeting Camilla
Jira sponsored segment on AI agents
Hosting a recovery podcast: intensity and boundaries
Busted's hiatus, writing new music, and band history
Drug use during downtime and reuniting with Charlie
Avoiding past conflicts and current band dynamics
Being ridiculed at a gig and fan backlash
Navigating fame, Top Trumps, and media coverage
Partner parenting styles: glory moments and mistakes
Anxiety in parenting and rejecting difficult tasks
Closing thoughts on golf and mindfulness
Final Jira sponsored segment
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