Co-hosted by BJJ Blackbelt Brenton McKiterick as well as The Unknown's founder/head coach Macgregor McNair, this podcast is designed to interview coaches, fighters and strength coaches who have built, innovated and accomplished incredible things in the combat sports and strength coaching fields. Our true passion is to share high-quality information, and interesting insights from men and women at the top of their game.
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#24 Dan Garner - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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** Please like/share/subscribe/rate/review this episode **On episode #24 we had the honour of being joined by the high-level nutrition specialist, Mr. Dan Garner. Currently in Melbourne with the Australian leg of his Seminar tour, Dan Garner was able to join your host Macgregor McNair in studio for an incredibly insightful chat about all things rel…
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#23 Luke Leaman & Ben Machar - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13).In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow…
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#22 Prof. Thiago Stefanutti - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Episode #22 features the Head Brazilian Jiujitsu Coach of Absolute MMA & Maromba Academia in Melbourne, a 3rd degree blackbelt and champion, Thiago Stefanutti.Thiago recounts his tale of packing up and moving his family to Australia; content with life in Brazil, he took a gamble on Australia by accepting a BJJ coaching role in Melbourne. He would l…
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#21 Kit Dale - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Episode #21 of The Unknown Strength Podcast features the Australian actor, BJJ world champion and man behind the hilarious skits all over the internet, Kit Dale.What an honor and pleasure it was to sit down with Kit, in Melbourne, who spoke candidly of his journey and explosive rise as an athlete and innovator on the world stage, to transitioning i…
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#20 Tony Ricci (PART 1) - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Here it is, ladies and gentlemen! Episode #20 of The Unknown Strength Podcast featuring Professor Tony Ricci! We have completed the four horsemen of the Fight Science Institute by interviewing the last of the four founders in Tony Ricci.We have been talking about this one for a few months now, and now here you have it! In part 1 of this interview M…
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#19 DJ Jackson [Boa Super 8 Series] - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Whether you know him as the “Ram-Man”, the “Kimura Kid” or as simply a relentless pressure machine terrorizing competition with his takedowns and crushing top game, DJ Jackson joins us on the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast, all the way from the United States, in Maryland.We talk strategy, how DJ cultivates his ‘game’, who he would l…
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#18 James Brasco [Boa Super 8 Series] - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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On Episode #18 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac continue the Boa Super 8 Series and chat with one of the most highly touted Boa competitors James Brasco; a USA Wrestling Hall of Famer, BJJ World Champion and black belt under Pablo Popovitch, Pro MMA Fighter and Model. James shares with us his thoughts about the upcoming 4th edition …
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#17 Chris Algieri - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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On episode #17 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac have the honour of chatting with one of the most decorated professional Fighters on the planet, Chris Algieri, who also happens to be an expert in nutrition and supplementation for fighters.Clocking in at just over 2 hours, in this interview the boys discuss some of Chris' achievements…
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#16 Sy Nadji [Boa Super 8 Series] - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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On episode #16 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac sit down with Melbourne's Muay Thai mogul, owner of Outliers Promotions, Sy Nadji. Sy is also the owner of renowned Melbourne training centres, Williams Street Gym and Box on North.Outliers Promotions is the driving force behind Australia's premier Muay thai events, Rebellion Muay Thai…
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#15 Phil Daru - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Did you feel that?!? That was the the earth shaking as the latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast just dropped! In our longest running episode to date (around 2 1/2 hours!), we were privileged to be joined by coach Phil Daru.Phil is the head Strength and Conditioning coach over at American Top Team, Coconut Creek, Florida - where he works c…
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#14 Dr. Corey Peacock - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Join Brenton and Mac for episode #14 of the unknown strength podcast, featuring our guest Dr. Corey Peacock. One of the most prolific researchers and strength & conditioning coaches in elite MMA today, Dr. Peacock showed up to this interview armed and ready with a metric tonne of insight, experience, research, philosophy and brilliance in the field…
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#13 Dr. Jordan Shallow - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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[PRO RAW X Powerlifting Special] Join Macgregor and special guest co-host Ben Machar for episode #13 of The Unknown Strength Podcast. In this brand new episode, Dr. Jordan Shallow stops by to discuss all things Chiropractic, strength training related, and his experience competing at the PRO RAW X Powerlifting event held at the Arnold Classic 2018 e…
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#12 Rafael Lovato Jr - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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Episode #12 of The Unknown Strength Podcast features the legendary American making history, Rafael Lovato Jr.; an ADCC veteran, BJJ World Champion, Legacy Fighting Champion in MMA, as well as Bellator Middleweight Contender. Involved in martial arts from a very young age through his Father, Rafael truly embodies the martial arts lifestyle; in his w…
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#11 Yas & Liz Parr - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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What a way to bring in the new year! On episode #11 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac welcome Yas Parr back to the show, this time Yas was joined by his wife Liz. Liz is a former US National Boxing Champion, was an absolutely phenom in the boxing circuit over in the US and also an international competitor, and now turned coach with h…
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#10 Braulio Estima - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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[ATTENTION ALL BJJ NERDS] If you only listen to one podcast this year, make sure it is this one!!This latest episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast is an absolute treat for the JiuJitsu fanatic, featuring none other than the legendary Brazilian JiuJitsu World Champion, Braulio Estima.Your host Brenton discussed with Braulio his toughest rivals in …
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#09 James Cant - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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#09 James Cant - The Unknown Strength Podcast by Macgregor McNair, Brenton McKiterick & Steve PhillipsBy Macgregor McNair, Brenton McKiterick & Steve Phillips
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#08 Eric Falstrault - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In episode #8 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Mac couldn't convince co-hosts Brenton or Steve to be available at 4am for the interview recording of this episode - Mac is flying solo on this one. For the full transcription of this episode visit https://goo.gl/zmRJTHEric Falstrault, is a lifelong martial artist, most of all a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu com…
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#07 Stephane Cazeault - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In this, episode 7 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, your host Macgregor McNair sits down with world renowned strength and conditioning coach and author, Stephane Cazeault. Stephane is the former director of strength and conditioning for the Poliquin Group , the world’s leading provider of continuing education for Strength coaches. Since his time at…
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[ADCC Competitor Series] Craig Jones - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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On this episode, the second installment of the Australian ADCC Competitor Series, Brenton and Mac sat down with one of Australia's best black belts, Craig Jones.Craig has been on an absolute tear in the past few years with his absolutely devastating submission-orientated game, earning himself a wealth of medals and titles across prominent organizat…
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[ADCC Competitor Series] Lachlan Giles - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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On this episode of The Unknown Strength Podcast, Brenton and Mac sat down with one of Australia's most seasoned and decorated grapplers, Lachlan Giles; or as he is more popularly known as, "The Velachiraptor"!Lachlan has competed and featured in virtually every major JiuJitsu tournament out there, forging an incredible legacy in doing so through a …
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[EBI Competitor Series] Livia Gluchowska
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On this special episode, Brenton and Mac sat down with multiple-time World Champion Livia Gluchowska to discuss her upcoming Eddie Bravo Invitational 12 tournament on July 30, where once again she will be competing against some of the world's best ladies in the grappling world at 125lbs - we can't wait!Liv also shares personal insights into her pro…
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#06 Yas Parr - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In episode #6 of the Unknown Strength Podcast, Mac sits down with Poliquin Group instructor Yas Parr to discuss all things related to strength and conditioning for fight athletes.In a first for the Unknown Strength Podcast, we put a call-out to all members of our social media networks for questions which Yas and I could discuss in detail during thi…
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#05 James "JT Tenacity" Tomlinson - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In episode #05, Brenton and Mac sit down with one of Australia's most charismatic BJJ and strength coaching personalities, James "JT Tenacity" Tomlinson. Jt is is a highly accomplished BJJ Brown belt, having competed at the highest levels in the sport and trained under some of the most renowned BJJ professors on the planet. He is also a respected p…
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#04 Christopher Shen - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In episode #4 of The Unknown Strength Podcast, we were honoured to sit down with one of Australia's most respected Martial Artists, MMA officials, Sports Psychologists and Authors, Coach Christopher Shen. Coach Chris shares with us his unique background in the martial arts and his perspective on the evolution of the different martial arts disciplin…
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#03 Luke Leaman & Zoe Knight PART 2 - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 2 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, movement culture, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.Keep your notepad handy and pr…
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#02 Luke Leaman & Zoe Knight PART 1 - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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This interview with Luke Leaman and Zoe Knight from Muscle Nerds was so EPIC, we had to split into two parts. In part 1 of the interview, Luke and Zoe share with us their background, and plenty of in-depth insights into optimal training, stress management and nutrition as it relates to fight athletes.Keep your notepad handy and prepare to listen ba…
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#01 Dan Kelly - The Unknown Strength Podcast
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In this, the very first Unknown Strength Podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing UFC middleweight Dan Kelly amidst preparation for his upcoming fight against former UFC light heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans at UFC 209, on March 4th 2017.Dan shares his insights into mental preparation for his fights, the state of MMA and Judo today, and a wh…
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