Neil & Nile Podcast

Following the incredible documentary 'The Silent Battle' in which Nile and his family reveal his battles with mental health and addictive behaviours; Nile is joined by Neil and his manager Luke to discuss why he choose to tell his story. Neil & Luke also give their views on everything behind the documentary and what has been a very emotional week for the whole family.

'MattDoesFitness' has been blowing up on YouTube in recent months and he joins Neil & Nile for this fascinating episode of the podcast. If you want to know how someone changes their life and becomes a full-time YouTuber then listen to this! Matt talks through how he goes about creating videos that he knows will go viral. His secrets are revealed!

In this episode, Neil & Nile meet the incredible Eddie Hall aka The Beast, who was crowned the World's Strongest Man in 2017. Eddie is everything and nothing you would expect! His back story is mind-blowing and he reveals stories about his childhood, his climb to become the world's strongest man and how he coped having achieved the feat. This is a remarkable episode and Eddie is not a man to ever be missed! 

After a bit of break Neil & Nile are back to tell you all about what has been going on in the last few weeks and there has been a lot! The opening of their new gym and then it flooding 7 weeks later! Nile's battle and rise through his mental health battles; and, importantly, Nile's journey to qualify for the Olympics this year. The boys are back with a bang and this is not to be missed!

Very few people know that Neil Wilson actually suffered a stroke a few years back while watching Nile compete. He dealt with it privately and has rarely opened up about it. In this emotional podcast, Neil reveals all about how his Stroke affected him and the whole family, and how he eventually recovered from it. 

Michael Finnigan has always been in the background of Nile's career, a secret weapon! Michael is an incredible person who is always worth listening to. This episode lets you hear from Michael and learn about his incredible mindset and philosophy to life; and from Nile on how he has impacted his career and life. 

This episode features the introduction of another person within Nile's inner circle, Baz Collie. A close friend and a coach to him for a number of years now. Baz tells all about the lessons he has learnt over the years with coaching at the highest level AND the early fall out he had with Nile's club coach at the time!!! If you are interested in the dynamics behind coaching athletes at the highest level then this is definitely worth a listen. As ever, Neil gives his point as a parent which adds that extra dimension to the podcast.

Unfortunately Nile picked up an injury 3 days before competing in the world championships trials. Him & Neil dive deep into what happened. Also how they struggled to cope with the enormity of the situation. Nile talks openly about his mental health journey making this a very emotional & very inspiring Podcast. 

It's time to meet the Mother of the Wilson Family - Sally Wilson or 'Sally Love' as she is referred to constantly by Neil! An amazing and strong women who takes no Neil & Nile nonsense! This episode is a beautiful look into the dynamics of a family who produced an Olympic athlete and a Cambridge University graduate. They are all brutally honest with each other and it makes for a cracking listen.

An extraordinary episode in which Nile opens up his battle with an eating disorder. As ever, there is total honesty from Neil and Nile as they discuss the pressures of keeping your weight down as an elite gymnast and the difficult place Nile found himself in. They talk broader as well in discussing what Nile has learnt over the years about nutrition to train and compete at the level he does. 

Ross Edgeley is an incredible athlete, adventurer and person; and joins Neil & Nile as a guest for this week's episode. This podcast is mind blowingly inspiring! Ross talks about his recent record-breaking swim around the whole of Great Britain in 157 days. Importantly, he talks about his motivation to do this challenge and in life. The guys discuss the meaning of self purpose in life and how you find yours. It's a brilliant listen.

Episode 5 is a truly fascinating insight into the world of gymnastics coaching from 3 crucially different view points - the coaching expert, the gymnast and the parent. Nick Ruddock is a world renowned expert in gymnastics coaching and they tackle where they see the state of coaching today and want needs to happen now to move it forward. If you or your child are a lover of gymnastics or indeed any sport, then this should not be missed!

Episode 4 is another fascinating podcast in which you get to meet Nile's sister, Joanna. You get to learn about what it was like for her growing up around Nile's gymnastics and how she has gone on to achieve her own incredible successes. It also gives more insight into the Wilson family dynamic as Neil, Nile & Joanna all give their view on what it was like and how it produced two incredibly talented and successful children. Funny as ever but this podcast is heart warming and very insightful.

The 3rd Episode of the Neil & Nile Podcast is NOT one to be missed! Nile's Manager, Luke, rarely speaks publicly but reveals what it is truly like to manage Nile. Luke also opens up about his own incredible story from professional cricket through to going into rehab and then onto huge business success. This episode might just make you laugh and cry in equal measurement!

This episode dives behind the scenes into Nile's journey to becoming an Olympic medalist. Hilarious , honest and very revealing! Neil also gives an incredible perspective as a parent within this whole crazy journey. 

Neil & Nile Wilson launch their brand new podcast series diving straight into the deep-end to talk honestly about some of Nile's gymnastics career and, more importantly, about his recent challenges with his mental health. In their own unique style - this podcast is funny, emotional and brutally honest. It is the start of an incredible series of podcasts that this amazing Father and Son combination will be releasing every week at the same time. Join the movement, take a listen and LET'S CHANGE THE GAME!