{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6310cebaae5d1300124c3544/6627f64533dbf4001281a842?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Richard Hammond","description":"<p>Richard Hammond joins Gabby this week to talk about the “pale stale male” and what he’s doing to avoid becoming one! The former <em>Top Gear </em>presenter warns of the dangers of living in an echo chamber when you get to this stage of life, and why he’s hoping his new podcast (<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1JRR7EeuEWBwYzPurwsIUo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Who We Are Now</em></a>) might contribute to more mentally healthy middle aged men. They also discuss whether his approach to risk has changed following two serious car accidents, one of which resulted in a brain injury and left him in a coma. Richard also shares his thoughts on the importance of male friendships; how exercise becomes an act of self care as you get older; and why there will always be a need for a show like <em>Top Gear</em>. Also, listen out for Richard’s confession: which new pointless midlife hobby he is really enjoying?</p>","author_name":"Gabby Logan"}