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The Abnormal Show

Pete Laverick

Booking Overview

Interview-led sports and performance show featuring external guests who are typically elite athletes, champions, endurance specialists, or sports-business leaders with candid stories about resilience, pressure, health, and achievement. Credible pitches include accomplished professional and Olympic athletes, extreme-endurance experts, sports nutrition and performance founders, and distinctive athlete-entrepreneurs; booking difficulty is high because the show has hosted highly accomplished, internationally recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 17.9k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

peterlaverick18@gmail.com

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Host

Pete Laverick - Former professional athlete and podcast host focused on candid stories, opinions, and conversations with distinctive figures in sport and performance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Elite or professional athletes, Olympic or world-class competitors, extreme-endurance specialists, and established founders or experts in sports performance, nutrition, and athlete wellbeing.
Required Achievements:  
Olympic medals or world-class competitive results, Professional sports careers, World records or notable endurance achievements, Leadership of established sports performance or nutrition companies

Recent Guest Discussions

Dean Karnazes - Extreme Endurance, Resilience, Purpose, Identity, And The Physical And Mental Demands Of Continuing Through Exhaustion.

Damien Fitzpatrick - Micronutrition, Recovery, Supplements, Energy, Sleep, Performance, And Building A Sports Performance Business.

Siobhan Haughey - Elite Swimming, The Mental Toll Of High-level Sport, Pressure, Psychology, Olympic Competition, And Life After Swimming.

Recent Topics

Sports, Athletic Performance, Endurance Sports, Sports Nutrition, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Abnormal Show
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Hard Work Doesn’t Beat Talent (Sorry)

October 16, 2026

I walked into my hotel gym in Macau and a metre away from me was a 19-year-old girl who’s taller than Shaq.I’ve just got back from NBA China, with Yao Ming at breakfast every morning, and it got me thinking: does hard work actually beat talent? I was never the most talented player on any team I played for and still got a pro contract. But I’ve also stood next to Yao Ming.We get into the science (it’s not what you think), Wemby, the most talented kid I ever played with, and whether you’re even...

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Training for an IRONMAN?

October 09, 2026

Ironman Barcelona got cancelled the day before the race. Right call, but it left 3,300+ athletes, more than half of them first-timers, with a year of training and nothing to show for it.Which got me thinking: when did we start normalising abnormal feats? 1.3 million people entered the London Marathon ballot, people are running across Africa, and I genuinely don't know if I like running or if I just think I'm supposed to.We get into Ironman's rough 2026, what an Ironman actually co...

Asian Games vs Olympics: Are We Hyping the Wrong Event?

October 02, 2026

The Asian Games has medals for Pokémon, breath-holding kabaddi, and gravity-defying sepaktakraw—but is it actually bigger than the Olympics?On this episode of The Abnormal Show, I compare the Asian Games and the Olympic Games, from athlete numbers and medal tables to prize money, national pride, and the value of an Olympic medal. Along the way, discover why China dominates the Asian Games, how Indonesia pulled off a badminton comeback, and what Pokémon Unite is doing in a medal event.With unu...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Abnormal Show
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How do I get in touch with The Abnormal Show?

The Abnormal Show is hosted by Pete Laverick. Its publicly listed email is peterlaverick18@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Abnormal Show?

The publicly listed email for The Abnormal Show: peterlaverick18@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Abnormal Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Abnormal Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Abnormal Show?

The Abnormal Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite or professional athletes, Olympic or world-class competitors, extreme-endurance specialists, and established founders or experts in sports performance, nutrition, and athlete wellbeing. Common among recent guests: Olympic medals or world-class competitive results; Professional sports careers; World records or notable endurance achievements. Recent guests include Dean Karnazes, Damien Fitzpatrick, and Siobhan Haughey.

How hard is it to get booked on The Abnormal Show?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Abnormal Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Athletic Performance, Endurance Sports, Sports Nutrition, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

peterlaverick18@gmail.com

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