James Wade: from the workshop to the oche - Sponsored by BM Catalysts

In this episode of Garage Talk Unwrapped - The Podcast, we sit down with professional darts player James Wade, better known as The Machine, for a conversation that goes well beyond the oche.

James has been playing darts since he was 7 and has spent 25 years as a professional, but his other great passion has always been cars. From helping out in his dad's workshop as a young child to working on cars and bikes himself today, the automotive world has remained a big part of his life.

Guest:

• James Wade: Professional darts player

We talk about:

• James growing up around cars, his early experiences in the workshop and why he's still passionate about the aftermarket
• His journey from playing darts as a child to becoming one of the sport's established professionals
• Life away from the oche, including family, friendships and the people closest to him
• His experiences with bipolar and ADHD and how they've shaped different parts of his life
• How professional darts has changed over the years and where he thinks the sport is heading
• Why he's keen to get back into the automotive industry and what life in the workshop gives him that darts doesn't

It's an honest, funny and occasionally very candid conversation with a man who has spent decades at the top of professional darts, while maintaining a genuine connection with the automotive world.

Content warning: James openly discusses his experiences with bipolar, ADHD and periods of poor mental health during the episode.

If you or someone you know works or has worked in the automotive industry and needs support, help is available through Ben's Support for Life on 0808 131 1133 or via their website.

This episode is sponsored by BM Catalysts.

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