EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 1H 6M
Hello You - Mike Cox
from Hello You Podcast
Podcast Episode 5: Mike Cox – From Police Officer to Stand-Up Comedian In Episode 5 of Hello You Podcast, we sit down with Mike Cox, a former police officer who traded his badge for a microphone and rebuilt his life through stand-up comedy. Mike shares his raw and often hilarious journey from working on the front line as a copper to finding freedom on stage as a professional comedian. We talk openly about the realities of police life, the emotional toll of the job, and the moment he knew he had to walk away to protect his mental health and identity. This episode explores: Life behind the scenes as a police officerThe challenges of leaving a uniformed careerUsing humour as a coping mechanism and healing toolReinventing yourself after burnout and traumaWhat it really takes to start again in a creative industry Mike’s story is honest, inspiring, and packed with laughter, proof that it’s never too late to change direction and build a life that feels authentic. 🎧 Out 8th February🌍 Available to download on all major podcast platforms worldwide Perfect for listeners interested in career change, life after the police, mental health conversations, and real-life transformation stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Podcast Episode 5: Mike Cox – From Police Officer to Stand-Up Comedian In Episode 5 of Hello You Podcast, we sit down with Mike Cox, a former police officer who traded his badge for a microphone and rebuilt his life through stand-up comedy. Mike shares his raw and often hilarious journey from working on the front line as a copper to finding freedom on stage as a professional comedian. We talk openly about the realities of police life, the emotional toll of the job, and the moment he knew he had to walk away to protect his mental health and identity. This episode explores: Life behind the scenes as a police officerThe challenges of leaving a uniformed careerUsing humour as a coping mechanism and healing toolReinventing yourself after burnout and traumaWhat it really takes to start again in a creative industry Mike’s story is honest, inspiring, and packed with laughter, proof that it’s never too late to change direction and build a life that feels authentic. 🎧 Out 8th February🌍 Available to download on all major podcast platforms worldwide Perfect for listeners interested in career change, life after the police, mental health conversations, and real-life transformation stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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