A Lot To Talk About

Blake Austin is a professional Rugby League player.Currently residing in the UK & taking the field as one of Warrington Wolves marquee players, Blake is the sort of footballer we all love to watch.Starting his career in the NRL at the Penrith Panthers he went on to play for the West Tigers & Canberra Raiders, Blake's opportunity to make the move to the Super League came at the peak of his playing career. He aspires to lift the title for his now club & end their drought whilst hoping another great year will find him in an international jumper come World Cup time.Footy aside, we had some laughs & spoke about how life has changed for the Austin family as well as touching on his life growing up in Western Sydney & the appreciation he has for his family. I cannot credit Blake Austin enough for the true gentleman he is & I can't wait to watch his success in the Super League & life.Follow Blake on insta @blakeaustin6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muay Thai is known as the art of 8 limbs.A martial art that has deep cultural roots within Thailand & is greatly respected as one of the toughest sports on the planet.Mitch Brisbane & Brian Banco are at the forefront of the Muay Thai culture in Wollongong, Australia. Owners of NGC Thai Boxing, they share their love & knowledge for the sport with those that choose to step in the ring as well as most of us who just enjoy learning the art they now dedicate so much of their life to.In this episode we discuss the culture of the sport, the fight game & had a great laugh about some of the stories that come from the welcoming environment they have created in their gym.These guys deserve so much credit for the culture at NGC & I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as i enjoyed hosting it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac John AKA 'Ice' is an ex NRL & Super League half. He left the game he grew up loving partly due to injury but mostly because his passions had evolved & changed.A burning desire to test himself in the business world, build a brand & create/document content. His first business success come through the creation of 'YKTR'. A brand that symbolised more than clothes, it was a culture to be inspired by. He built the brand alongside best mates, Corey Norman & James Segeyaro & while they both still played in the NRL, it was apparent  that success they were having was not only a product of years of hard work but largely due to the narrative Isaac had created & documented for the world to see.Since the launch of YKTR, Ice has gone on to create 'The Ice Project', his podcast that provides great value & quality yarns as well as YKTR Sports. A media company designed to share the positive news story's in the sports world that the media forget to represent.Now a respected figure head in the world of business with an instagram (@iice_) providing valuable content daily, it's hard not to have huge respect for a guy that is living life on his terms. His advice to the world is - Measure your life on the first 10 seconds of your morning. If that 10 seconds has you excited for the day that is ahead of you & you wake up with a smile on your face, thats worth more than money.Appreciate your time my guy, lesssgo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat Steinwede is a highly respected professional in the Real Estate industry.In 2019 Mat was the #9 ranked agent in the country. However whilst he is now loved & looked up to by those in his industry, his past life tells a much different story.In his early adulthood, he was heavily involved in Sydney's drug & violence scene. A bouncer on Oxford Street running brothels & carrying out the work of the country's most feared gangs. A couple of close calls with his own life & a forgiving judge where the catalyst to turn his life around.In his more recent years Mat's success in Real Estate has been admired by his peers & his love for pushing his body to the limits has created an incredible physique that inspires everyday Aussies to live healthy life's.Among the craziness of a hectic work schedule & intense workouts, he is father to 6 children of which he loves dearly & looks after every day.A story of great triumph in the face of tribulation. I have great respect for Mat & the way he has turned his life around.Instagram:- @matsteinwede Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colby 'Golden Boy' Thickness is an upcoming MMA prospect. With a record of 8-1, a number of tournament golds & a spot as UFC champ Alex Volkanovski's training partner, Colby is getting attention from the MMA world.Colby is on a 5 fight winning streak after an early career loss re-aligned his focus & has set him on the right path for success.Whilst his incredible skillset within the cage is one to applaud, maybe his greatest asset is his patience. While he dreams of the day he gets the strap that UFC gold around his waist, Colby understands the importance of the journey & the experienced to be gained along the way.We discussed his experience training alongside UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski & the feeling of watching Alex lift the gold belt in Vegas.I am excited for Golden Boy's future in the sport of MMA & I am humbled to have hosted this future superstar so early in his career.Catch him on Facebook @ Colby 'Golden Boy' Thicknesse & on instagram @colbythicknesse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Radburn is 1/4 of the Four Kinsmen.An Aussie act that toured 27 states of the US & headlined their own show on the Las Vegas Strip.Featuring on 'Hey Hey It's Saturday' & 'The Bert Newton Show' amongst many others Scott's talent has been enjoyed by so many throughout the years!Post Kinsmen, Scott has starred in Cats the musical & performed in many different countries around the world.One of things that I admire in Scott is his variety of talent. From perfectly executing an opera classic to humouring the crowd with a comedic performance, this guy is truly an all rounder & I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.Find Scott on Facebook @ Scott Radburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sally Bassuni is a personal trainer & lifestyle coach.A powerful experience with the fitness industry allowed Sally to improve her self image & that feeling was something she knew she would have to share with the world.Under her business name of SB Fitness, Sally has a loyal following of ladies that look to her for guidance along their own journeys.Not shy to practice what she preaches, Sally has pushed herself to compete in power lifting comps & has undergone prep for a bikini comp to ensure she further develops her knowledge while testing herself along the way.Sally & I share a passion for podcasts & I was privileged to sit across from her on 'Realness The Podcast' to share my own personal story as well.I am sure you will love this episode as much as I did. Sally is a kind soul that allows passion to pave the way & I have no doubt that path is leading her in an amazing direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Trujillo is a well known face in the fitness industry.First known for her cheerful spirit around local gyms, she decided to take her passion to the next level & build and active wear brand. The brand better known as, Lisa Trujillo Active Wear, has become extremely popular rivalling the big international brands here in Australia while kitting out the likes of PR queen Roxy Jacenko & many more.Leveraging the success of her first business, Lisa has gone on to host womens empowerment seminars, launch a swim wear brand, run children's workshops & continue to keep her followers fit via online boot camps & challenges.To perfectly compliment her bubbly personality Lisa's incredible work ethic & impressive business brain makes this an episode well worth listening to.You can find Lisa on her socials @lisatrujillo_ & keepingupwithlt_Enjoy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Toskovski is the owner of Blendz The Barber Shop.The idea inspired by his late mum with the support of his partner & family, Dan has created the best barber shop experience in our region.An ever present hip hop & sports culture in the shop coupled with an impressive skillset are no doubt the reason he has attracted the likes of LaMelo Ball & other athletes into his chairs.From humble beginnings hustling out of his garage to now having his own shop and huge client base from all around the world I am proud to see my barber, now mate, create a business that he is extremely passionate about & have the success that he deserves.A great listen, in which any aspiring business owner will get a lot out of!@danieltoskovski @blendzthebarbershop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Daymond is an all round funny mother f**cker.Establishing himself as a terrific stand up comedian & podcast host, Joe has a great following & rightfully so.Based out of Auckland New Zealand, Joe's passions are more than just comedy. Rather, a love for writing and directing, as he aspires to create something meaningful within the world of entertainment while having the time of his life along the way.We shared some great laughs & spoke about our life's work including the ability to throw yourself in the deep end & make a life worth smiling about.The journey, the present & what's to come for Joe is so exciting & I can't wait to watch this Kiwi have a real crack & make it all happen.Enjoy the episode. Don't forget to write a review, leave a 5 star rating & subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.