Episode Details

Russell Howard has spent decades making Britain laugh, but what do his blood test results reveal about the man behind the comedy?

One of Britain’s most successful comedians, Russell Howard, joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to explore his blood test results and have a candid conversation about health, happiness, vulnerability, and what it really takes to stay well while living life on the road.

Known for his sharp observations and infectious positivity, Russell opens up about everything from being married to a doctor and navigating the endless stream of health advice online, to the habits that help him stay physically and mentally healthy during demanding tours. Along the way, Dr Jeff breaks down Russell’s blood test results, including some surprising cholesterol numbers, and separates health facts from fiction.

In this episode, we discuss Russell’s relationship with health and wellbeing, what he’s learned from being married to a doctor, why he’s vulnerable to health misinformation and wellness trends, the five things he does to stay healthy on tour, Russell’s surprising cholesterol results, testosterone and men’s hormones, why men should feel comfortable crying, the connection between comedy and mental health, finding balance in a high-pressure career, ageing well, and much more…

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Five Brilliant, Healthy Things

05:26 Movement On Stage

06:54 Being Married to a Doctor

07:37 Russell’s Blood Test Results

21:39 Russell Reflects on His Results

22:37 Daily Routine on Tour

23:44 Sleep as a Parent

24:42 Russell’s Stress Tolerance as a Comedian

25:59 Coming Down After a Show

28:12 Pre-Show Routine

29:04 The Psychology of Stand-up Comedians

30:48 How Reviews Impact Comedians

34:50 Grown Men Crying

38:25 Don’t Tell The Algorithm

40:51 Has Social Media Changed Comedy?

43:57 Protecting Young People From Social Media

47:15 Using Comedy to Make Serious Points

50:12 Comedy’s Impact on Mental Health

53:55 Best & Worst Gig

55:25 Russell’s One Piece of Advice for Men

56:33 Where to Find Russell Howard

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