About the show
Amazing stories, emerging trends, and sex advice – with Olly Mann, Alix Fox and Ollie Peart. ‘Best Interview Podcast’, British Podcast Awards (2019). New episodes monthly, on the 10th.
Olly Mann brings you a monthly selection of incredible life stories, tests out the latest trends, and answers your relationship questions – with Alix Fox, Ollie Peart and guests. ‘Best Interview Podcast’, British Podcast Awards. New episodes on the 10th. Reach out or buy us a beer at https://modernmann.co.uk.
Alok Sama was a high-flying CFO who fraternized with the worldâs richest men.Â
But he wasnât immune from intimidation. Anonymous letters sent to his boss, Softbankâs Masayoshi Son, accused him of corruption. Suddenly, shadowy âshareholdersâ emerged from nowhere, and a whisper campaign quietly derailed his career.
Then – as he recounts to Olly in this compelling conversation – Alok discovered his family was under surveillance. Desperate, he met men claiming ties to Mossad. And ultimately walked away, with first-hand experience of the corporate espionage that lurks in the shadows of Britainâs biggest companies.
Alokâs book, The Money Trap, is out now.
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Meanwhile, in the Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart – fresh from veritably leaping into his forties – tests out the viral wellness trend for âsleepmaxxingâ.Â
Can grounding sheets, a bone-conducting pillow-speaker, or light therapy help him get his forty winks? With the aid of the National Sleep Helpline, he delivers hacks and tips for anyone looking to improve their sleep in 2026.
⊠Got a trend youâd like to challenge Ollie to test out on a future edition of the show? Fill out the Feedback form on our website, or join our Discord.  Â
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Elsewhere, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox is contemplating the surprising side-effects of ketamine, and discovering the demand for âcreature cockâ sex toys such as Lovehoneyâs âSwamp Monsterâ.Â
How did this kink for fantasy dildos – kickstarted by niche brands like Bad Dragon and Gang Bankster – evolve into a mainstream, sold-out product category?Â
Is it linked to zoophilia, âromatasyâ books on TikTok, liberation from masturbatory stigma⊠or all of the above? As always, Alix has some (eye-opening) answers…
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Finally, in music corner, our Record of the Month brings a welcome return to the show for Cavetown, whose new single, “Sailboat (feat. chloe moriondo)”, is out now.
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Weâll be back with our Playback edition on 30th Jan, and something new on 10th February.Â
In the meantime, thanks for your help supporting the show into 2026 with your beer money and/or reviews. Mwah!
Presenter: Olly Mann. Contributors: Alok Sama, Alix Fox, Ollie Peart, Cavetown. Producer: Matt Hill. Theme Music: âSkies Over Cairoâ by Django Django. Artwork: Podcast Discovery. Copyright: Olly Mann / Rethink Audio 2026.
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