Best BKB Podcasts (2024)

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Walking into a West Australian Dream with Amanda Fenwick from BKB Holidays & Christine Poole from Tourism WA 13:39

11d ago13:39

13:39

Are you keen to discover the hidden gems of Western Australia and learn how to offer your clients unforgettable travel experiences? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Fenwick from BKB Holidays and Christine Poole from Tourism Western Australia. Together, they share insights on the best destinations, unique experiences, and top-selling packages tha…

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What Happens in Vegas… with Roslyn Ranse from Travel Agent Achievers 18:50

4d ago18:50

18:50

Ever wondered what happens behind the doors at one of the biggest travel trade shows in the world? Tune in to discover some of the insights and takeaways from Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas! In this special Season 1 finale, I chat with the amazing Roslyn Ranse, a seasoned travel advisor and coach, about her recent experience at Travel Week in La…

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Responsible Expedition Cruising with Jamie Van Jones from Paspaley Pearl by Ponant 16:23

18d ago16:23

16:23

How can expedition cruising have a positive impact? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie van Jones, an experienced Expedition Leader and Sales Executive for the brand new Paspaley Pearl by Ponant, to explore the unique and sustainable approach this boutique cruise offering is taking. With only 30 guests on board and a deep commitment to responsib…

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A new Dubai on every visit with Julie King from Julie King & Associates 12:28

25d ago12:28

12:28

Have you or your clients visited Dubai lately? In this episode, I chat with Julie King, CEO of Julie King Associates and local representative for Dubai Tourism, to uncover some of the latest experiences Dubai has to offer. Julie’s insights into the city’s ever-evolving attractions and diverse neighbourhoods will inspire you to plan your clients’ ne…

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Setting a new standard at sea with Jacqui Tufala from Crystal 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

What sets Crystal apart in the luxury cruise industry? In this episode, I catch up with Jacqui Tufala, National Key Account Manager for Crystal, to get all the details behind Crystal’s exceptional service and their recent top-to-toe makeovers. Jacqui shares insider details on the standout features of the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, from …

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European Wine Cruises with Kim Vaughan from AmaWaterways 10:12

1M ago10:12

10:12

Are you ready to explore Europe’s most iconic wine regions from the comfort of a luxury river cruise? In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, we chat with Kim Vaughan, Regional Sales Manager for AmaWaterways, to talk about the AmaWaterways’ unique ‘Celebration of Wine’ cruises. With over three decades in the industry, Kim shares her insights on …

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Summer in Europe with Brett Harvey from Albatross Tours 12:28

2M ago12:28

12:28

Are your clients looking to explore Europe and enjoy longer stays, smaller groups and plenty of free time? In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, we catch up with Brett Harvey, Director of Sales at Albatross Tours, to discover what sets them apart and learn what’s in store for summer 2025. Brett shares some of the highlights of their 2025 Europ…

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Six Reasons to become a Destination Specialist with Anna Shannon from Travel Agent Finder 13:27

2M ago13:27

13:27

Do you want to stand out from the crowd and sell more of what you love? In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, I'm joined by Anna Shannon from Travel Agent Finder to talk about destination specialist programs. Discover the top six reasons why these programs are game changers for you and your business. We discuss how these certifications not onl…

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Highways of the South Island with Kylie Wapp from ANZCRO 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

Are your clients dreaming of road tripping in New Zealand? In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, we chat with Kylie Wapp, National Account Manager for ANZCRO. Kylie outlines the incredible New Zealand Highways Collection - from glacier adventures to wine tours, discover four curated self-drive itineraries promising unforgettable experiences. K…

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From Urban Adventures to the Great Outdoors with Toni Fan from HKTB 9:52

2M ago9:52

9:52

What’s Hong Kong like these days and what’s new? In this episode, we catch up with Toni Fan, Assistant Manager of Trade Marketing for Hong Kong Tourism Board, based in Sydney. Toni shares her insights from her recent visits, highlighting some new attractions and old favourites, from the popular Peak Tram to the vibrant West Kowloon Cultural Distric…

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Bucket list adventures across Canada with Nathan McLoughlin from Destination Canada 14:02

2M ago14:02

14:02

What makes Canada a top travel destination? In our first episode, we chat with Nathan McLoughlin about his 17-year journey with Destination Canada. Discover the diverse beauty of Canada, from landscapes to Indigenous cultures, and hear about Nathan's recent trips, including the Rendez-vous Canada trade show. Learn about Canada's 2030 tourism strate…

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23: Greg Bloom CEO of BYB talks to us about the future of BYB. 32:41

2M ago32:41

32:41

We find out about Greg's combat sport career, how he came to be at BYB, how BYB is now the worlds number one bareknuckle company after acquiring BKB., How the acquisition of BKB by BYB will mean greater opportunities for fighters and a greater fight night experience for fans, how he is introducing betting at BYB Europe events, How the belts will wo…

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Welcome to Travel Agent Takeaways 1:09

3M ago1:09

1:09

Are you a busy Aussie or Kiwi travel agent looking to stay ahead in the travel industry? Tune into Travel Agent Takeaways, your go-to podcast for bite-sized destination and supplier updates on the go. In this trailer, host Charlie Trevena introduces the podcast's mission to provide quick chats with industry reps, sales managers, and travel legends,…

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22: Exclusive Interview with BYB Supremo Mike Vasquez 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

Mike talks about his history in combat sports, the acquisition of BKB by BYB, talks about the future, the exciting plans and what BKB fans can expect to see with the Trigon and rules now the company is under the BYB umbrella, and moreBy The Wraps Are Off

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Big Fight Weekly Quick Fire Episode 70 46:40

8M ago46:40

46:40

Chris & Stu return for a quickfire episode with random topics and the latest news in combat sports!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hulme/Stu Palmer

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Big Fight Weekly The Return Episode 69 . 1:07:03

10M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Chris & Stu return for an end of year look at the best of MMA & Boxing, selecting their favourite moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hulme/Stu Palmer

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21: We talk to BKB Flyweight World Champ Dan Chapman who puts his title on the line against former IBF Super Welterweight Champion Ishe Smith at the O2 on Sept 16th 38:50

1y ago38:50

38:50

Dan talks about how he has waited for this fight and what he expects from Ishe Smith in the ring. He talks about why he has signed a new 2 year deal with BKBtm owners Joe Brown and Jim Freeman. He talks emotionally about his upbringing by parents who were drug addicts and how going into Foster Care probably saved his life, but how he doesn't want p…

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20: BKB's James Connelly on his BYB 19 fight with LT Nelson in Florida. 23:32

1y ago23:32

23:32

James explains how disappointed he is with the majority draw against LT Nelson in the BYB TRIGON ring as he was convinced he had won and told LT the same thing. James explains the problems he faced that left him alone in Florida as fight day approached. How he and LT Nelson are now friends after the pre fight confrontation. He explains how he retur…

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19: BKB Official Podcast talks to BKBtm British Bantamweight Champion Scott McHugh ahead of him competing at BKB 33 in the Prize-fighter competition. 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

23:18

Scott talks about his early days of Muay Thai, MMA and Kickboxing and how he got into BKB and how his first fight taken at short notice v Tony Lafferty ended up being fight of the year. Now a BKB veteran of thirteen fights tells how he bizarrely got the nickname "The Mute". How he intends to fight a bareknuckle Muay Thai bout in Thailand after the …

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18: BKB Official Podcast talks to Dan McGraffin ahead of his BYB Police Gazette International Cup fight against L.T.Nelson 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

38:49

Dan talks openly about his fight back from the serious leg injury he sustained in World title defence v Maxine Bellamy and how much he wants rematch-He tells us how he was on verge of pulling out of his BYB fight with USA's L.T.Nelson in the Ryder Cup style event on June 25th, but is now looking forward to it and how he thinks he can win it. He tal…

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17: The King of BKB Jimmy Sweeney talks to the "Wraps Are Off" ahead of his return to the ring at BKB 32 on May 21st 2023 when he fights tough Canadian Jonny Tello 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

45:12

Jimmy talks about being a traveller, how he got into fighting, how he got named "The King of BKB. Tells all about the wake-up call that was going to prison for 6 years, how drink drugs and partying, made him suicidal and cost him a BKB win, talks passionately about how he got into BKB after being a customer in Jim Freemans Cafe 25. How he fought tw…

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16: BKB legend Sean "The Outlaw" George talks to us about his life, the good and the bad. 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

He talks about being a Thai boxing champion and MMA fighter before ending up in prison. How he twice tried to commit suicide and how BKB gave him a pathway to better times He talks about his pride at being a BKB Hall of Famer in the UK and USA, How he let Dan Chapman get inside his head before their hostile World Title clash in August 2021. Having …

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15: BKB podcast talks to Peterborough's Callan Harley ahead of his British Title fight against Jonny Jones on Mar 26th at the O2 Arena 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

Callan tells us about how he came into boxing late and how he fought as a pro gloved fighter in many European Countries with a Belgian Pro Boxing Licence. How boxing turned him from a life of trouble to being the happy family man he is today. He talks about how he was always the away fighter but was never a journeyman but was focused on where he wa…

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Stu's Wrestling Podcast/Big Fight Weekly UFC 285 Jones V Gane 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

26:28

#JonJones #CyrilGane #UFC285 I'm joined once again by Chris Hulme as we build-up to this weekend's huge UFC heavyweight title fight, as Jon Jones makes his eagerly awaited debut in the division, against former interim champion Cyril Gane. #JonJones #CyrilGane #UFC285 #UFC #MMA #Heavyweight #combatsports Show less Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Stus wrestling podcast/Big Fight Weekly Jake Paul v Tommy Fury Review 23:26

1+ y ago23:26

23:26

I'm joined by Chris Hulme as we review Tommy Fury's 8 round split decision victory over Jake Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hulme/Stu Palmer

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14: George "Hithard" Hillyard talks about his career from professional football, to pro boxer, to hot BKB prospect, 45:35

1+ y ago45:35

45:35

He talks about how he was destined for a career as a pro footballer but turned to boxing where he was offered a multi-million pound deal by Barry Hearn, and what went wrong, How he came within 6 seconds of breaking Mike Tyson’s fastest KO on SKY TV, How he fell out with the BBB of Control and was told he would never get a licence to fight again, Ho…

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MARRIAGE IS WORK 13:20

1+ y ago13:20

13:20

On this episode we talk about love in a marriage. We also speak about five love languages.

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Stu's Wrestling Podcast/Big Fight Weekly JAKE PAUL VS TOMMY FURY BOXING PREVIEW 1:24:30

1+ y ago1:24:30

1:24:30

previewing the biggest grudge match of 2023, as Jake Paul & Tommy Fury finally clash this Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. Plus Bonus with Views Comments. #jakepaul #tommyfury #boxing #grudgematch #saudiarabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hulme/Stu Palmer

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13: Listen to the fantastic and emotional story of Luke "scrapking" Smith who has his second BKBtm fight at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th against Liam "Rocky" Lees 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

He talks about the effect on him of losing his mother to a drugs overdose when she was just 28. How being in a rough tough gym and getting battered toughened him and how his dad taught him to stand up and fight. His escape route was joining the army at 16. He talks about going off the rails as an angry young man. And how turning to religion has sav…

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The SK Twins Podcast #26 Marius Zaromskis 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

Marius Zoromskis European MMA legend appears on Episode 26 of the SK Twinz Podcast an insightful look into the life of a real old school martial artist hailing out of Lithuania who had a spectacular career with an explosive striking style which amazed crowds in UK, JAPAN, USA fighting on some of the biggest promotions in MMA becoming a 2 weight cha…

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12: Jim Freeman who is co-owner co-promoter and co-matchmaker of BKBtm along with Joe Brown-reflects on a brilliant BKB 30 show in Phuket in Thailand on Jan 21st 16:00

1+ y ago16:00

16:00

Jim talks about the BKB 30 show, its fights including its history making first ever female BKBtm fight, and also how Batman beat the Joker in what was arguably the fight of the night. He talks about the trip, the fights and possible rematches and the future of BKB internationally and also looks ahead to BKB 31 at the O2 Arena on Sunday March 26th…

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11: BKB's two weight World Champion from Birmingham Dan Podmore- from loser to winner 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

29:42

Dan talks openly and honestly about taking dives as a gloved boxer so big ticket sellers could win. Having over 200 gloved fights. From being an unfit out of shape BKB debutant to a top class World BKB Champion, How Dorian Darch made him angry and how wants the chance to put record straight. Getting fit and in shape and the impact trainer Simon Hay…

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BIG FIGHT WEEKLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW (Final instalment) 1:13:40

1+ y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Chris & Stu are back for a one off Christmas special look at their favourite moments, and their not so favourite moments in a fantastic 2022 in MMA & Boxing. We like to thank you all for everything these last two years as we finally close the book on Big Fight Weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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10: We talk to Yorkshire's Reece Murray who gets a long-awaited British Title shot against tough Scotsman Tony Lafferty for the vacant Featherweight crown at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd. 31:56

2y ago31:56

31:56

Reece talks about how every fight is dedicated to his friend who committed suicide and how it inspires him both in and out of the ring. He talks about a life changing moment when he got a call in 2020 from BKB's Jim Freeman offering him a fight on the BKB Lockdown show. He says he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim for the opportunity that chan…

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9: Nottingham's only professional bare knuckle boxer Aaron McCallum speaks openly and frankly about the ups and downs of his life and BKB career 36:55

2y ago36:55

36:55

He talks passionately about how A class drugs, alcohol and the wrong friends almost ruined his life until BKB gave him a chance and saved his life for which he will always be grateful to Joe and Jim. He talks about being a Champion body builder representing GB. How his life has turned around and how he has now found God- about and how his family ar…

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8: We talk to Swansea's Dan Lerwell ahead of his title eliminator on BKB29 at the O2 Arena on Dec 3rd 37:29

2y ago37:29

37:29

Dan talks about his upcoming title eliminator with Syzmon Syznkiewicz- but also how and why he's in the best shape of his career, his fears after damaging his eye in his last fight-why he fights for Autism awareness, his love of his family, his love of fishing and rock and roll, being a Judo champion, fighting MMA , falling out with his coach and b…

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In Conversation with ERI OLUWA 48:06

2y ago48:06

48:06

Eri Oluwa, A real estate investor talks about investing in Rental real estate across Africa. Co-host Mosa Asante, asks him questions about his book.

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7: John Collier talks about his amazing transformation from BKB trainer to BKB fighter ahead of his fight on Dec 3rd at O2 Arena 48:03

2y ago48:03

48:03

John talks about his gloved career -his upcoming mouthwatering clash with Aaron McCallum at BKB 29 at O2 Arena -his desire to win a BKB Belt, His love of music especially Oasis and being a singer songwriter-his dedication to training- about the guy he trains Dan McGraffin and much more- a fascinating insight.…

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6: BKB British Lightweight Champion James Connelly ahead of his world title fight at O2 in December 35:05

2y ago35:05

35:05

James talks about his life as one of 9 brothers in Birmingham, talks openly and honestly about the ups and downs , of 3 years in prison and now a successful businessman and how BKB has changed his life- talks passionately about his BKB fights and the one regret he has- and how he is training hard to ensure he beats Marley Churcher to become World L…

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In Conversation with TEBOGO CHOLOGI 25:38

2y ago25:38

25:38

Tebogo Chologi talks about is journey as a filmmaker and His Micro movie. THE SHACK

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5: We chat with One of BKB's nice guys Paul Hilz, who win lose or draw always comes to war. 23:09

2y ago23:09

23:09

He talks about his recent loss in the USA when a bad cut saw him stopped- He loved the USA and talks about his attitude of loving a tear up- his only plan is to take your head off if he gets the chance- and he will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere, and that makes him a fans favourite. His BKB record is 5 wins and 5 defeats while he also has a pro gl…

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4: We talk to USA's Brandon "Malo" Lambert ahead of his clash with BKB's Alex Wilson at the BYB London Brawl on October 16th. at the O2 Arena 21:30

2y ago21:30

21:30

Brandon is 1-0 in Bare Knuckle - Malo means bad in Spanish and he says he is a nice guy outside the ring but a bad guy in it. He claims he is the face of American Bare Knuckle Boxing as he is one of the most popular fighter in the USA. Says everybody watches because they want to see him get beat up?By The Wraps Are Off

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3: Bare Knuckle Boxings most hated man-Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen ahead of his eagerly awaited rematch with Szymon Szynkiewicz. at BYB's London Brawl at the O2 Arena on October 16th- 36:46

2y ago36:46

36:46

Eric talks about the first fight with Szymon when he was disqualified for persistent head-butting and says it wasn't his fault but the referees? He talks about his colorful career in all fight disciplines, and about drugs guns and prison while growing up in New York and how he has no time for Szymon and has a very strong message for him ahead of th…

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Your journey is more difficult because your calling is higher 17:28

2y ago17:28

17:28

No matter the circumstances, you can still make it

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2: We put BKBs Nathan "Nightmare" Decastro and BYB's Lorawnt-T "Smash" Nelson head to head before they clash at the O2 Arena on October 19th in BYBs London Brawl. 28:27

2y ago28:27

28:27

Former undefeated pro gloved boxer Nathan DeCastro has a BKB record of 2-1 and was undefeated as a gloved boxer. Nathan says he won’t change his front foot tear up style for this mouth-watering clash with Nelson who beat BKB’s highly rated former world champion Ricardo Franco in Mississippi. Nelson who has had over fifty pro fights in six disciplin…

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1: Szymon "Shrek" Szynkiewicz ahead of his rematch with Eric "Bloodaxe" Olsen at BYB 12 The London Brawl. 14:59

2y ago14:59

14:59

Former MMA fighter Szymon who is from Poland is currently 2-1 in BKB. He is angry with Eric Olsen who was disqualified at the O2 in July for persistently head butting Szymon. He won the fight on the disqualification but wants to put the record straight and he has a strong message for Bloodaxe ahead of their clash at the O2 on Oct 16th…

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Lerato Sebatane talks about her journey as a lawnbowler. 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

Lerato speaks about the challenges she faces as a lawnbowler and what inspired her to join the sport. His dad sends her a beautiful message from his heart. Lerato also has a message to the youth around the world about sport.