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The TTPOA Podcast is hosted by two active duty police officers who are serving as team leaders on SWAT teams in Texas. The podcast will cover tactics, training, leadership and whatever else comes up. The main goal of the podcast is to get information out to our first responders who are working on the front lines everyday. Stay Safe and Train Hard.
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Scotland rugby legend Jim Hamilton is branching out, chatting to the biggest names and delving deep into the personalities and hot topics at the heart of rugby, sport and the entertainment business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Next Best Thing is a mix between The Tonight Show, Howard Stern and Rachel Maddow. Hosted by Jonathan B. Lerner, episodes touch on everything from current events & politics, to pop culture and the arts. Occasional guest interviews feature interesting people from all walks of life. Show draws comedy from recent news stories, political figures and prominent celebrities, as well as from aspects of the show itself! Airs LIVE every Monday night from 10-Midnight on Radio Free Brooklyn!
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A podcast that has nothing to do with salads and everything to do with ads. Served up weekly by Trent, Cole, and Zack. If you'd like to support our show and help it grow, please consider becoming a supporter here: https://anchor.fm/salad-podcast/support Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salad-podcast/support
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Sons of Liberty Gun Works "The TTPOA Conference Sponsor"
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On this episode we sit down with SOLGW and find out what is new with the the guys...!!!By TTPOA Host
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Brodie Retallick: A Modern Great. A Lock that Changed the Game.
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In another episode in the 'Walk the Talk' series, Big Jim catches up with All Blacks Legend, Brodie Retallick in Japan. They discuss the intense rivalry between the All Blacks and the Springboks and the competition between himself and Eben Etzebeth to be the best lock in World Rugby for over 10 years and much more... Watch the Full Episode over on …
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South Africa v Ireland & New Zealand v England: Test Match Preview
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Big Jim jumps back into the studio to do a match preview on the exciting weekend of summer test rugby ahead of us. Can England beat the All Blacks in New Zealand, and can Ireland challenge the World Champions as they're hosted in South Africa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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SV3 Solutions "$0 cost, Advanced Counter Terrorism Training Courses"
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https://www.sv3solutions.com/ On this episode we sit down with John Stamatopoulos and Peter Buchanan from SV3 Solutions. SV3 Solutions began with a commitment to excellence in explosive breaching—a commitment that has evolved into groundbreaking training innovations over the past 18+ years. With a collective experience of 85 years in law enforcemen…
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Join Big Jim in this exclusive episode of the Walk the Talk series with the iconic Eddie Jones. In this dynamic conversation, Eddie delves into his role as the Australia national rugby team manager, sharing intimate details about the challenges of trying to lead his team to victory. As they stroll through his home city of Tokyo, Eddie reflects on h…
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Premiership Final Instant Reaction with Freddie Burns & Cadan Murley
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The Big Jim Show is pitchside at Twickenham for an instant review of Northampton's victory over Bath in the Premiership Final. We're joined by the legendary Freddie Burns and Cadan Murley to unpack an action-packed end to the Premiership season. Watch the full episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Damian de Allende: The Most Underrated Wild Dog
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The latest episode of the 'Walk the Talk' series brings us great conversation with Rugby World Cup winner Damian de Allende during Big Jim's recent trip to Japan. They talk through the Springboks World Cup winning campaign and life in Japan playing for the Saitama Wild Knights. Watch the full episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Chris Billam-Smith: The Gentleman That Walks Thru Fire
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World Boxing Organisation Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith joins Big Jim in the studio to discuss how his greatest dream came true in his ideal boxing match at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium. They discuss winning Usyk's belt, YouTube boxing, and how important it is to build a brand as a boxer. Get your tickets to Chris next boxing matc…
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Ardie Savea: Being Scared, Player of the Year and the Greatest Game in Rugby World Cup History
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2023 Player of the Year and All Blacks legend, Ardie Savea, joins Big Jim as they discuss navigating life in Japan, being an All Blacks star, and was that quarter final game against Ireland the best game in Rugby World Cup History? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Supremely SCARY Court of The United States
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Donald Trump has managed to avoid being held accountable and/or paying any real consequences for his actions his entire life. Whether bullying his classmates at military school, stiffing contractors, lawyers and anyone else who has ever worked for him, sexually assaulting women, defrauding investors, refusing to rent apartments to African Americans…
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Pieter-Steph du Toit: The World Cup Final, a Modern Day Warrior... a Springbok Legend
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On this episode of the Big Jim Show, Jim joins Pieter-Steph du Toit in Japan for a stroll as they delve into South Africa's World Cup journey and what life is really like as a Springbok legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dutch Van Someren: Bike Shed, Celebrity Riders & Riding Through America
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Dutch Van Someren, founder of Bike Shed, joins Jim in the studio as they talk all things motorcycles, riding through the United States of America and do Bikers give motorcycling a bad name? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chris "Dutch" Moyer "Cook, Chaplain Assistant or Infantryman"
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“Dutch” has served 31 years in the United States Army, 26 of which were in Special Operations Command, with experience with the 19th Special Forces Group, 1st/75th Ranger Battalion, culminating with 14 years as a USASOC Operator. His unique perspectives and experiences make him a valuable Subject Matter Expert at Tactical Hyve. During his career he…
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Talking Politics (feat. John William Schiffbauer)
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John William Schiffbauer, former Deputy Communications Director for the New York Republican State Committee, makes his 3rd appearance on the show to discuss politics, the state of the Republican party, and what to expect in this election year. Hear why, despite Jonathan’s best efforts, he remains a loyal Republican to this very day. Catch new episo…
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Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera "Training Matters"
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On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer and Gabe Rivera. Both Chris and Gabe have served on full time SWAT teams and have years of experience. Chris Palmer: 1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. Basically we would be tasked by the commander…
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NFL Insider reveals can Louis Rees-Zammit realistically make it for Kansas City Chiefs?
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Head of the NFL International Player Pathway Programme, James Cook, gives the big Jim show a behind the scenes insight into Louis Rees-Zammit's venture into the NFL. Will he realistically make it, and what does it really take to make it in American football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Micheal Hooper: Dropped from Wallabies, Difficult Conversations & Aussie Sevens
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Aussie legend, Michael Hooper joins The Big Jim Show from Hong Kong to discuss his venture in Wallaby Sevens, being dropped from the World Cup squad, and does rugby need it's own Super Bowl? Theme tune written by the great Freddy Clode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sam Warburton: Early retirement, Olympic rowing times & the current state of Wales rugby
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Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton checks in with The Big Jim Show to talk about his decision to retire at the age of 29, the violence and physicality needed to play at the top level and, of course, the state of rugby in Wales at the moment. Watch the full video episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Freddie Burns: Loosening the Straps, Japanese Vending Machines, and England's Narrow Loss
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Freddie Burns returns to The Big Jim Show to update us on the weird and wonderful lifestyle out in Japan. We loosen the straps with our new format, as we play F***ING LEGEND, talk about recent ongoings inside and outside the world of rugby, as well as discussing super Saturday in the final weekend of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Justin Marshall: Jersey swapping, the true meaning of the Haka, and is the All Blacks brand fading?
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All Blacks legend Justin Marshall joins The Big Jim Show to discuss the current All Blacks team, the true meaning and origin of the Haka and the one time he had reservations about swapping his iconic black jersey. Watch the full video podcast over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Cadan Murley: Club vs Country, Life at Quins and England's Bright Future
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Harlequins' Cadan Murley joins The Big Jim Show to talk about the differences in playing club and international rugby, what life is currently like at Quins and is the future looking bright for the young and upcoming England players? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Handre Pollard: Chasing dreams, Clutch Kicks and a Team like no other.
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Handre Pollard is a double World Cup winner. He talks through that moment in the World Cup semi final that had the rugby world on the edge of its seat, and the mindset of the unstoppable springbok team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bernard Jackman & Stuart Hogg: Early retirement, middle men drama and the try that never was
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On this episode. Big Jim, Stuart Hogg and Bernard Jackman give a deep dive on the first 2 week of the 6 Nations. They discuss the Try that never was, some insight on France’s demise and England’s need to revert to type to beat Scotland. They also question Stuart’s Hogg early retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hamish Watson: Fight for the gain line, red vs blue and uncomfortable conversation’s
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Fellow Scotland international, Hamish Watson joins The Big Jim Show. We touch on Hamish's impressive career, the iconic mullet, discuss the modern day effects of trial by social media, and what is Finn Russell like as captain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Youngs and George Kruis: Wales’ free swing, business and podcasts and loose Dickie Birds
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Ben Youngs & George Kruis are two, England Rugby legends. They join the Big Jim Show as we discuss what life after rugby can bring, with Ben's appetite to grow the game through the media with his new podcast, for the love of rugby. George's passion for business with his supplement company, Four Five and who will be crowned six nations champions? Ho…
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The Kansas City Chiefs: From Misery to Dynasty
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After just five years of success and dominance, most of American football fans seem to have turned on the Kansas City Chiefs. Right after the 2019 season, when KC made it to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years, the news was all about the upstart Chiefs, and a feel-good story about how a franchise that had been so snake-bitten for so long …
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Siya Kolisi: Winning the World Cup in 2023 was bigger than 2019
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Siya Kolisi is a double World Cup winning Springbok captain. We discuss being given his first chance by Rassie Erasmus, developing on and off the field, his impact on rugby and wider society in South Africa, whether he gets involved in the political landscape, his recent move to Paris, the prospect of Owen Farrell joining him in the French capital …
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An emotional episode, where Jonathan walks you through his day, which began by being unexpectedly laid off from his lucrative job at Spotify. Other items covered include Mark Cuban's announcement that he'll be leaving Shark Tank after season 16, and a ridiculous story about a 9-year-old fan of the Kansas City Chiefs who has been put on blast for si…
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On this episode we sit down with return quest Matt Little of GreyBeard Actual. Matt Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive en…
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Return of the Mack: Christmas Cheer, World Cup heartache & Wallaby woes
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Connacht & Ireland winger Mack Hansen is back on the show to discuss the differences between an Irish and Australian Christmas, his plans for the festive period, Ireland's World Cup heartache, how they pick themselves up and go again, RG Snyman's controversial move to Leinster, whether he'd play at the Olympics, the mess Australian rugby is in, who…
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Dricus du Plessis: The Springbok of the UFC, world title tilt & Conor McGregor's return
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Dricus du Plessis is a South African MMA fighter competing for the UFC middleweight title next month. We discuss being the Springbok of the UFC, what sets him apart, being willing to die, the South African passion for sport, the big difference between the UFC and boxing, the potential return of Conor McGregor, owning his gym and encouraging others …
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Ben Earl: Celebrating the small wins, stepping up & speaking out
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Ben Earl was England's standout player at the 2023 World Cup. We discuss his rise from England outcast and perennial bench man to playing a starring role, the impact of Steve Borthwick, enjoying the England environment, his love of Saracens, why he celebrates in the manner he does, the importance of players putting themselves out there if rugby is …
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Tom & Luke Stoltman: Looking after the mind, building a brand & becoming the strongest brothers in history
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Tom & Luke Stoltman are strongmen from Scotland who have taken the world by storm. We discuss their rise to the title of World's Strongest Man and Europe's Strongest Man, the importance of the mental side of competition, longevity in the sport, the benefit of brotherly love, Tom's autism diagnosis as a child, growing up in Invergordon, dealing with…
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On this episode we sit down with Bryan Williams. Bryan worked for the MCKINNEY Police department from 1985- 2004 and served 18 years on SWAT. He taught a number of in service and travel courses to include basic sniper, advanced handgun, patrol rifle and basic SWAT. Bryan is a USPSA Grandmaster in Limited Division and later achieved a second Grandma…
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Danny Cipriani: The problem with English rugby, finding peace & the way forward
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Danny Cipriani is one of the most talented and most written about rugby players ever to play the game. We discuss his upbringing, relationship with his mum and dad, journey from a wonderkid to a perceived troublemaker, why people had that perception of him, the role the media has played in his life, the front page stories about nights out and the i…
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Nile Wilson: From golden boy to early retirement & YouTube success
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Nile Wilson is an Olympic medal winning gymnast and a Commonwealth and European champion, who has gone on to be a YouTube sensation. We discuss injuries, transitioning into life after competing, where next after success at an early age, drugs in sport, how to make gymnastics and rugby more commercially viable, how to be successful on YouTube, inspi…
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John Barclay: Life after rugby, having your contract torn up & Scotland's World Cup chances
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John Barclay is a former Scotland captain, friend and neighbour (apparently!). We discuss how tough it is transitioning into a different career after playing rugby, life on the road, how it all ended for him at Edinburgh, loyalty in sport or the lack of it, differing views on coaches such as Scott Johnson, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend, Scotland'…
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Richie Bartle: Special Forces selection, death in training & touring Afghanistan
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Richie Bartle is a former member of the UK Special Forces (SBS) and now co-founder of East Chase Distillers in Kenilworth. We discuss the ruthless selection process to get into the Special Forces in the first place, seeing a man die in training, night raids in the mountain strongholds of Afghanistan, whether it was all worth it after the political …
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Freddie Burns: From journeyman label to THAT drop goal, the Borthwick effect & how to solve a problem like rugby
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Freddie Burns is a Premiership-winning England international fly half and good friend. We discuss THAT drop goal in the Premiership final, his travels since then, the upcoming return to Japan, what sets Steve Borthwick apart as a coach, whether England have a chance at the World Cup, everything rugby has given him and how you go about solving the c…
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Aden Durde: From London to the NFL, managing elite athletes & dealing with documentary cameras
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Aden Durde is the defensive line coach of the Dallas Cowboys and the first British coach to work full-time in the NFL. We discuss his approach to coaching, managing superstars, the athletes in American football compared to rugby, his journey from London to the States, the importance of documentaries like Hard Knocks in sport nowadays, what it's lik…
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On this episode we sit down with Krystal Dunn. Krystal is a seemingly unlikely combination—part competitive shooter and part brow and skin care salon owner. Krystal grew up in a military family and spent her childhood all around the country shooting pistols with her dad, mom and uncles. However, she’d never even heard of competitive shooting until …
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Adam Hills & Scott Hallsworth: The Freak Scene, comedy cancel culture & bumping into Eddie Jones
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Adam Hills is a comedian and TV presenter and Scott Hallsworth is a rock 'n' roll chef. We discuss what you can and can't say and the chances of being cancelled as a comedian, Adam's passion for disability rugby league, the rock stars of the culinary world that influenced Scott, the challenge of opening a restaurant in the current economic climate,…
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Lee McKenzie: Life in the travelling circus, tales inside F1 & the art of interviewing
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Lee McKenzie is one of the best presenters and reporters in the business across a number of sports. We discuss the future of rugby and how it isn't all doom and gloom, what the likes of Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer are really like behind the scenes, what it was like visiting Michael Schumacher's ranch, the challenges of life working in the travelli…
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Ryan Caldwell: Rugby, rock bottom & salvation in the Colombian jungle
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Ryan Caldwell is a former Ulster, Bath, Exeter & Ireland second row with a hell of a story from life after rugby. We discuss the use of pain killers in rugby, transitioning into another life, his battles with addiction, troubles with the law, finding salvation in the Colombian jungle and his desire to help others turn their lives around too... Host…
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Adam Linforth: Building a brand, being voted most hated swimwear item & selling to royal family
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Adam Linforth is Chief Smuggler and owner of swimwear company Budgy Smuggler. We discuss living in Australia, the UK and now France, building a brand gradually, overcoming financial adversity, mental health struggles, the badge of honour that is being voted the most hated swimwear item, how even the royal family now wear smugglers and much more... …
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Michael Jamieson: Fine margins, pushing beyond the limits & never getting in an indoor pool again
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Michael Jamieson is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games silver medal winning swimmer. We discuss the fine margins in swimming at elite level, the loneliness of such a solo sport, pushing yourself to the limits and beyond, mental health concerns in sport, life in the Olympic Village, how he never gets in an indoor pool any more and much more... Hosted…
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