Episodes
Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean and best mate Alex Sutton discuss the need for nappies if you're a Taylor Swift fan and the pair were in Monaco this week as the training continues ahead of the Olympics in Paris next month.
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Published 06/07/24
It's bonus time on Tom Dean's Medal Machine and Jonathan Ross pop on for your midweek treat as he answers some questions ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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Published 06/04/24
Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean and best mate Alex Sutton are back to discuss how training is going ahead of Paris, a brand new advert Tom is starring in and how Greggs the bakers are getting involved in their diets.
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Published 05/31/24
The lads are back, and discussing what's been going on as Tom is in Arizona training at Altitude. There's also news of the Olympic ticket resale, brunch discussion, and a look ahead to Tom's trip to Monaco.
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Published 05/24/24
The lads are back, and discussing what's been going on as Tom enters the last 10 weeks before the games. This includes trying to see the northern lights, reflecting on the brilliant episode with Steve Backshall, and answering listener's questions.
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Published 05/17/24
We're back! And what a way to kick off our 12 week run to the Olympics. Tom chats with the incredible explorer, adventurer, and TV wildlife hero Steve Backshall, discussing all sorts from traversing up mountains, descending down rivers, and swimming with sharks.
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Published 05/10/24
Tom tells all on his week at the British Swimming Trials - the good, the bad, and the beers afterwards. It's the last episode in the series so Team Captain Chris Stark and t joins Tom to hear how he got on, and what happens now, as the clock ticks ever closer to Paris. Just 105 days to go!
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Published 04/12/24
On the show this week Gregg Wallace joins Tom to discuss nutrition (obviously - he's the king of Masterchef), his wellness venture, and his chances at an Olympic Medal.
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Published 04/04/24
As Friday is a Bank Holiday Tom and Sutts bring you this week's TWF on Thursday! They chat all things trials, and what to expect if you're competing. Sutts is in a conference room in a hotel in Morocco so there is some background noise!
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to...
Published 03/28/24
Catching up on how Tom's getting on in taper, Sutts quizzes Tom on the coffeeshops of Bath, and there's even a new features. Plus the lads chat with local councillor George Blundell to discuss a memorial for Tom in Maidenhead.
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your...
Published 03/22/24
Tom gets all the advice regarding getting the Olympic Villa(ge) onside and how to look good around the pool, with Love Island's Kem Cetinay.
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Published 03/21/24
Catching up on how Tom's getting on in taper, Sutts asks how we can make swimming more like Cheltenham?
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
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Published 03/15/24
The amazing Helen Glover is our next Medal Machiner. She discusses with Tom her previous gold medals, and the difference in competing now that she has a family and has come back from retirement.
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Published 03/14/24
Tom and Sutts catch up on the fairly damning Swim England report that was out this week , as well as Tom's final days in Australia and what it means to be on taper.
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
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Published 03/08/24
Tom is joined by the one and only Harry Clark infamous for his time on The Traitors Series 2. Tom needs to learn how to be ruthless and quickly judge the competition, we've got the perfect man for him...
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Published 03/07/24
Tom and Sutts catch up on Tom’s tough week of training including a nasty sounding lactic session, and the lads chat all things food.
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
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Published 03/01/24
We're a month in to the Tom Dean Medal Machine project so it's time for Tom to check in with Team Captain Chris Stark to talk about what he's learnt so far!
Expect chat about swimming video games, an explanation of "cool rooms" and the difficulty of swimming in time to music.
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Published 02/29/24
In today's episode of TDMM : TWF (catchy) Tom and Sutts discuss how Tom's training is going at Heat Camp, how Tom uses music in training and in races, and Sutts speaks with the brand new World Champion Freya Colbert who won gold in the 400 metres individual medley in Doha. Congrats Freya!
Every week Tom sits down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time...
Published 02/23/24
Paul Chowdhry is one of the UK's most loved comedians, having sold out venues around the country, including Wembley Arena. Yeah, no joke! So he's enrolling into the machine to arm Tom with the ability to keep it light when things get a little tense in camp.
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Published 02/22/24
Every week Tom is going to sit down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
In today's episode Tom and Sutts discuss how Tom and the team got on in Doha, what life's like down on the Gold Coast, and answer some training camp questions!
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Published 02/16/24
Chesney Hawkes is the man that had the hit The One and Only and so Tom enlists his help into the Machine because really every great sports story has an anthem...
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Published 02/15/24
Every week Tom is going to sit down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
In today's episode Tom and Sutts discuss how Tom's been getting on in Doha, how he preps for a race when it comes to his body hair, and there's even a Qatari Quiz.
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Published 02/09/24
Jordan Stephens is a musician, actor, and presenter. He is best known for being one half of Rizzle Kicks, and for presenting the ITV2 panel show Don't Hate the Playaz.
Tom asks Jordan to join the Medal Machine to impart his strong lyric game and way with words to the cause, taking on the role of Director of Words... and Games.
You can get in touch with the podcast by emailing
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Published 02/08/24
Every week Tom is going to sit down with Alex, or Sutts as he's more often known, to chat about training and all things Medal Machine. Sutts will be keeping a keen eye on Tom's progress as he gets closer to crunch-time in July, and the pair will open up the mailbag to answer your questions!
In today's episode Tom and Sutts discuss how Tom's been getting on in the pool this week, a rather expensive flight to Doha, and goggles!
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Published 02/02/24
Olympic champion and three-times world champion heptathlete, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Great Britain’s most successful athletes.
Tom asks Jess to join the Medal Machine to impart her wisdom regarding not only winning gold but how to go back and win a medal again at your next Olympic Games - exactly what Tom is trying to achieve.
You can get in touch with the podcast by emailing
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Published 02/01/24