A FATHER’S LEGACY | True Geordie Podcast  

Honestly love it when it’s just Brian and Laurence

In a virtual world where most people’s lives appear perfect, it’s so important to have people who are completely transparent and honest, thank you, it helps people more than you could know.

Nothing but respect for Brian, Takes a big man to accept he has issues with his mental health and to take steps like tablets to help with that. But it takes an even bigger man to stand up in-front of hundreds of thousands and openly talk about it. This will have helped a lot of people, good job fella

It would be sick if we could get at least 1 of these old school TG pods once a month

The way Geordie described the rough times where depression momentarily takes over is the most accurate/relatable I've ever heard someone describe it. Glad to see you're feeling slightly better within yourself now Brian, It's noticeable that you're happier even on Kick Off streams

The realist guys on RU-vid. Having watched all of the podcasts from the start to the present it’s crazy to see how far they have come

3 hour podcast. Things you love to see.

3 hour podcast. No ads. Unbelievable. Thank you guys

Wow. I don’t think I can fully express how much this podcast resonated with me. I’ve been watching everything TrueGeordie has put out on YT for a couple of years now. And I’ve always loved Brian’s ability to be self aware, own up to his mistakes, and try to improve on himself. And then there’s Lawrence.. what an incredible friend - he always listens, offers sound and non invasive advice, takes and gives punches like an absolute champion, never takes himself too seriously and will pull you up when you need it. These two men together is a fucking blessing that I absolutely love that I get to experience. When Brian opened up about his negative self talk, hatred for who he used to be, and inability to enjoy anything when the bullshit takes hold, I just couldn’t believe it. It was as if he was describing me and not himself. Even the unfortunate situation with his dad.. I’m experiencing something verrrrry similar in my life Rn. I’m really proud of where these guys and this channel are at. Keep up the great work gents, I’ll keep supporting however I can.

laurence and brian can both carry a conversation in such a good way.

This dude is the most transparent RU-vidr ever, holy fuck, much respect!

Honestly I don’t know how else to describe Brian and Loz’s content but classy - even down to the production on the intro’s, the camera angles and quality they use - it’s some of the classiest content on RU-vid that I’ve come across. Absolutely loving this pod so far!

I think it’s nice you put these out on Sunday evenings when people are depressed

wish they’d patch things up so badly, been rewatching the pod from the in order and these two have a relationship people would pay for. hurts to see how they are now

3hrs of just Brian and Laurence 🙌🏻 I love the guest podcasts but these 1 on 1 pods are the reason I bought into the TG channel. Big love and respect lads. ❤️

He’s a dad almost a year already feels like a few months back

1:14:10 This point made by Brian probably won’t get the recognition it deserves, but this is one of the most accurate and relatable things I have ever heard. Great podcast lads, ur honesty is so reassuring to lots of people.

Brains transparency is so inspiring and nurturing. I really felt like I related a lot to Brain listening this and it’s extremely helpful to hear such a successful person talk about it. Talks like these and transparency are extremely important and help so many people who are struggling I’m so grateful that Brain is able to be this real with us and hope he continues being this real because it is a huge help for me and people out there struggling.

Massive big ups for Brian for admitting and sharing about all his problems but also a great deal of respect to Laurence for him being able to sit and listen to his best mate go that deep. Respect to you both. Top man

Can’t beat a pod with just these two 🙏🏻

Back to the good old days of just Brian and Loz, please do more of these classic pods!

Love you guys so much. I am a 24-year-old female, who has almost nothing in common with Brian, yet I have never related to anyone more. So honest, and real. Everything he said about his depression and being a deep thinker was so accurate and true. It is like listening to a friend who completely gets you. Also, the way Lawrence is able to talk to Brian is so special, he always knows how to articulate his words in a way that is not offensive and is so genuine. Great podcast, from great men.

A legacy will definitely be left by these two. Legends.

Might be my all time favourite podcast this, touching and entertaining it had it all. What you guys have built both in business terms and as a friendship is very special, massive congrats to you both.

Brian's openness when talking about his experiences with depression is one of the most powerful and impactful things I've seen on this podcast, and I've been watching since 2017. Keep powering through Brian, and know that this will help so many people.

Finally got round to finishing this and immediately going to stick at back on in the car again tomorrow. Huge respect to Brian for his honesty and transparency. The way he describes and compares things like the circumstantial depression and stuff from his grandad was brilliant to hear. Fucking nailed it the pair of them. Well done lads and thanks very much.

They could of easily put 10+ads but they only put two big up you two

It just nice to see the lads doing a old school podcast together.

I’m so sorry you’ve gone through that but thank you from the bottom of my heart for talking about it on your platform, where in a time male suicide rates are at an all time high, your using your pain for so good. I have no doubt someone will see this and will book an appointment to see their doctor. Thank you x

I hope Brian reads the comments on his podcasts because it’s nothing like the fighting videos he makes with all the babies, I love these podcasts so much, helps me run my life

So glad to have Loz back on the podcast, I really hope you guys start pumping out more podcasts together, really missed loz on some of the recent pods

Not even watched the pod yet but you just know it’s gonna be a banger

Been here since the first podcast and grateful to have you here mate. The best and most honest podcast you’ll every find. Big love to both of you guys. Inspiring.

Literally had a very similar situation as your dad with a friend last week. Was nice to relate with and take advice from someone who has gone through the same thing. This is why your pods are different, makes a difference to so many.

I can't express enough how much I've missed these podcasts with just you and Laurence. It's like being part of a conversation between a group of mates, and that's something I've needed for a while with all of what's going on in the world. Thank you both for the great work you do!

Let's appreciate the fact there's no ads on a 3 hour podcast

I really resonated with this podcast guys. As someone with PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder among other things and also having a strange relationship with my Mum and no relationship with my Dad due to personal choices. I really respect both of you and how open you can be on the podcast. When the roles reverse and you have to be the more parental one in the relationship due to the parents mental health and look after them it really can be a challenge at times especially if you are struggling with your own mental health alongside it. Definitely not the only one who’s benefited from the raw open talk about life + mental health in this podcast. Any time this type of podcast is posted by you guys it always makes me have a look at how I’m working on myself and what I can do to improve on physical and mental health. Well done guys, honestly my favourite down to earth podcast that makes my week when I see the notification pop up.

Not gonna lie those old podcasts with just you and Laurence are legendary you guys made me laugh too much. So nostalgic rewatching them

Commenting after just over an hour and a half, and my god, what strength Brian has. Jesus christ what an amazing guy. Much love Brian❤❤ the night is always darkest just before the dawn. Better days are coming

These are the podcasts we want to see just Brian and Laurence talking with a few emails at the end just like old times. Please do more great podcast💚

2:26:22 nostalgia, so happy to see it back. Watching amongst revision and as I turn 22, I've grown along side the pod, so thank you boys. I hope you stay well, Brian, and hope your dad gets better. Best of luck with the parenting in the next few years, Loz.

I want more Loz dad stories! Love it when its just you two.

laurence and brian’s talk about mental health was absolutely spot on

It's crazy. Everything you said about your depression was me. I went through the same steps, literally everything you said from the side effects to the 4 hours sleep and then I just didn't have the support. I was put down for the side effects and mocked so I'm off them and struggling again. My biological dad also attempted suicide. He succeeded. All the best Brian, I'm glad you have a Laurence in your life, you're a good bloke. 👍

guys please put time stamps for individual sub-topics especially in such long podcast . we would appreciate it, thanks

Unreal content. On behalf of everyone watching, we appreciate you two opening up about your personal lives and expressing your emotions that you may want to keep to yourselves.

I'm super appreciative that you guys do meaningful content. Coz the jokes and banter is always fun and integral, but 100% the stuff that sticks with you is the educational stuff or the amazing stories of people and it's been amazing seeing the growth of the two of you since the start as someone who initially followed Brian for the football takes and funny reactions he used to do. Keep up the awesome content lads 👊🏿🙏🏿💯

I haven't watched this yet, but I need to say that whenever I see Loz & Brian release a pod it brightens up my day. I've been a long-time (and mostly silent) supporter since the early years of Brian, couldn't be more proud of you!

Been a fan for6yrs and this has been your best duo podcast. So raw. So transparent. You’ve helped me a lot during times where I sought help for my mental health problems and it is okay to not be okay. Much love.

"I started that sentence and it didn't sound mean, but I finished it, and it is"🤣Me af🤣

Joe Rogan is the undisputed goat of podcasts but Brian is the goat of emotional podcasts, I’ve learnt so much over the years.

Thanks Brian for opening up its brave to be as open as you are with your mental health and you deserve all the success.

Always feel that Laurence would be amazing in a therapy field. He always talks so well when it comes to serious topics of emotion and difficult times, this is definetly Therapy for Brian, can see simply just talking to Laurence through these podcasts goes a long way for him.

Never heard someone hit the nail on the head so much when talking about depression. It’s like someone had looked into my brain. So much respect for Brian these kind of podcasts really do help people x

Just wanted to say your story about your dad brian really hit home for me, around a year ago my mum attempted suicide and I walked in on her having a fit after overdosing, if I got there later I dunno if she would have survived. I’m only 21 and the thought of loosing my mum has really been hard for me luckily she’s been getting help and seems a lot better. Just wanted to say I appreciate everything you guys are doing and talking about. Loved the episode can’t wait for more 👍🏻❤️

You are both such strong funny amazing men watched you years got me through so much you both saved me talking about your mental health and even when you were feeling ill gave me more strength to tell the people that I loved and cared about that I wasn’t well thank you for both always being honest 🙏 ❤️🖤

This was amazing from both of you, I'm really sorry for what you've had to go through with your dad and all but the way you speak about your problems and give a voice to people who may have similar struggles is really inspirational.

Just you two is what all us og fans want, do more lads 👍🔥

Fair play Brian for sharing your depression issues.U got a good friend there.Good friends are all you need in life.

It takes an enormous amount of strength of character and bravery to talk about these topics. I’ve watched you from the early days of your channel and the journey you’ve both been is inspiring. Keep doing your thing and fighting the good fight. Thank you for sharing and normalising these topics on this platform.

From 01:02:00 when you discuss the meds that was one of the most powerful and relatable things I have watched. I have been feeling the exact same recently and also contacted my doctor to get sertraline. Hearing you speak about it has helped me to realise that I’m not alone. Thanks so much for sharing Brian and I hope your recovery goes as well as possible ❤️

I’ve just become a dad this month needed this right now

see that's what I love about these guys, whoever their sponsors are be it surfshark, gymshark or beatsbydreshark they always keep it engaging.

Huge respect for TG. Takes a lot to talk about stuff like this and also be there for someone who hasnt been there for you! Keep it up big man!

true geordie archive should definitely happen, all the old fifa and newcastle rant videos

Nothing beats that True Geordie Podcast notification straight after the Kick Off...

Just want to say thanks to these guys for all they do, I love these two just sitting down and talking about life.

If anyone from Gymshark are reading the comments please put this blue hoodie Brian is wearing back in stock please. It's a nice hoodie.

So happy to see that the emails are back - you should do that section more often

Thanks for saying what many of us can't voice publicly. Luv u Geordie

as someone who has struggled with my mental health and currently feels like the way you explained. where every day the anxiety is unbearable and I can't shake the feeling and I feel like I'm stuck. I wanna say thank you. thank you for talking about your experience and making me feel like I'm not alone in this. I hope things get brighter for you.

15 minutes in and the depth of conversation already is a thing of beauty

Its amazing that Brain and Loz speak about these types of things. To be open about mental health is something alot of people struggle with and to see someone else do it can help massively! Top podcast lads 💙

I absolutely love watching the relationship that Brian and Laurence have it's beautiful

thanks guys for never shying away from mental health it helps massively hearing you guys talk about it.

I must say that i am very pleasently surprised at the emails and problems section still being a thing? Usually as channels get bigger that kind of section in a podcast would be scrapped but i love the fact that even after all this time Brian and Laurence still take the time to help solve peoples problems.

They are the quality in podcasting. The set, the light, the backgrounds, the way they relate to one another it comes together so well and guests they've been having in this space have been so enlightening.

had me howling in the first two minutes the podcast started. so much love and respect for these guys man

This is what I need 3 hours of my 2 favourite people. Thank you! Best podcast I've seen of you 2, honestly this is what the fans want, just you 2 proper OG the longer the better!

Wow some of the stuff you've spoken about completely describes my anxiety.. I'm living in the past.. And the future.. And the What if this happens? What I would give to live in the now.. I'm working On it.. But the journey is tough.. Well done Brian for opening up & laurence for being such a great mate! X

please have more of the email section in the future and have guests answer them as well like back in the day. solid podcast TG & Laurence keep it up! glad you two lads are back cheers!

Laurence is the friend we all need

Thanks for sharing this Brian. I went through a very similar thing with my Mum when she was sectioned. It makes you feel less alone when people share their experiences.

The new Beats by dre deal is so fitting, congratulations guys you’re absolutely killing it

Love this pod lads. Every single time better and better and it started off brilliant so right now it’s out of this world. Keep it up lads. All love Boys

I still listen to the early podcasts with just the two of you. Buzzing for this 3 hour one, keep them up lads

haven’t even watched yet & i already know it’s going to be one to remember. you two deserve to be where you’re currently at. you’ve stayed real & true to yourselves. straight to the top x

I suffer from depression and anxiety and know how difficult it can be - well done for speaking so openly about it and strength in the progress you’ve made .

Honestly don’t know what I’d do if we didn’t have Geordie he’s honest my happy place, such a great guy!

Brian, you and Loz are such a huge roll models for young men (speaking for myself) and men in general, especially those of us going through mental health issues. Keep it up boys

This was a great watch, with previously and currently going through depression and anxiety myself its great to see someone like brian open up so freely about it, and show that there is light at the end of the tunnel however dim that light may look to myself and others, great video guys

Thank you Brian for sharing your story of how your depression effects you, i have a phrase that i say in my head too. 'This feeling will go away'. Things will get better

The elite duo is back

Really appreciate you guys. Whenever I’m struggling, the pods really help :)

"I don't like living" this pod really hit home for me. You just said what I feel everyday thank you for that it is nice to know one is not alone in this BS. And there is a way. Unfortunately I really can't get myself to get some help, I don't want to talk to anyone not even the doctors, when it's bad (evening, at work, etc) I can't just go there but when there is time I don't want to go there so I won't spiral back to the worse so I postpone everything. But I don't wanna do anything.

I would love more dad stories! Please, do more of them every single episode!

I could listen to these two just talk about life for days. I respect them both for different reasons. They've experienced different things in life/career and I love hearing their individual perceptions/opinions.

Glad to hear you're feeling better Brian. No shame in going onto the tablets for a while. You'll be stronger than ever before after it as long as you keep productive and don't let it label you. Good point that it seems to affect deep thinkers etc. Was hospitalised with clinical depression in the past and the way I could describe it is if you'd told me I had won the lottery or my child had died I'd have the same feeling inside: "so what". Just feeling emotionally dead rather than a low mood as such. A great short book is Depressive Illness - Curse of The Strong by Dr Tim Cantopher. Helps you to frame what's going on with your brain physically and is very light reading if your head's too fried to concentrate.

Your amazing Brian.. its must be hard to speak about stuff like this but I think it will definitely help you speaking so open about it and help other people stay strong ❤

True Geordie glad you stayed with us . 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊