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DJ/Promoter from Wakefield, UK. KidPhunk started DJing at the tender age of 13 and has steadily progressed to DJ in some of the UK's biggest nightclubs & Bars as well as running and promoting various events.
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Hosted by Sam Bamford, an Australian Army Combat Veteran and former Paratrooper who deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast is driven by curiosity and a deep interest in people living diverse lives. Sam brings compelling conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, exploring their achievements, challenges, and how a powerful mindset has shaped their journey. Tune in for motivational stories and inspiring insights as guests share how they’ve turned adversity ...
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To challenge and rethink our paradigms for understanding society, by applying Reformed theology and philosophy to politics, religion, and culture, in order to encourage individual freedom and responsibility within our own spheres of influence. Mere Liberty is about liberty at its most fundamental core. It’s stripping away the rhetoric that we’ve become accustomed to hearing and challenging the paradigms that face us today. Mere Liberty is not about politics per se, rather it’s about the phil ...
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In this powerful episode of 2 Worlds Collide, we’re joined by K9 Steve, a former Special Forces Commando and Military Working Dog Handler whose story is one of resilience, loyalty, and transformation. From a past shaped by dangerous influences to a life of service and purpose, K9 Steve's journey is an inspiring look at what it means to overcome, ad…
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In this impactful episode, we welcome Scott Ryder, former 2 Commando Special Forces soldier, who recounts the tragic 2010 helicopter crash in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of three Australian Special Forces soldiers, including the host of the shows cousin, Scott Palmer. Scott Ryder shares a deeply personal look into the emotional and psycholog…
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In this impactful episode, we welcome back ultra-runner and Knees Over Toes advocate and ATG Qualified Coach, Shane Walker. Shane opens up about the powerful transformation the Knees Over Toes program brings to recovery and performance, sharing how it helps everyday people tackle stubborn injuries and enhance their movement. Beyond physical resilie…
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James Dixon catches up with me on the podcast ahead of his upcoming bout at CAGE WARRIORS 181 on November 23rd in Newcastle! James will be going head to head with fellow fighter Qendrim Pallata in a middleweight bout!.James discusses how he's been preparing for his upcoming fight so far and what he makes of his opponent. I also ask James why in the…
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In this compelling episode, we welcome Leo Gal, a rising young MMA fighter from Adelaide, as he shares his intense journey in the world of mixed martial arts. 🥊 Leo takes us behind the scenes of his career, discussing the physical and mental challenges he faces, including the effects of concussions and his thoughts on the controversial Power Slap c…
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In this powerful episode, we welcome Matthew French, former Australian Army Paratrooper, who shares the first-ever public account of the tragic incident on August 29, 2012, when three Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. Matthew gives us a deeply personal look into the emotional and psychological toll of combat, as well as the incredible…
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New guest on the show! SUPER SHANE CAMPBELL LYTZZ joins me for a chat after his superb KNOCKOUT WIN at KOC MMA in France this past weekend!.Still a young fighter, Shane has competed in numerous promotions around the world! Furthermore, he made his Professional debut in Bellator which has helped establish his name in mainstream MMA. On top of that, …
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We’re excited to welcome John Dixon, former 2 Commando Special Forces Sniper, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎖️🔥 In this episode, John shares his military journey, spanning deployments to East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, along with his experience working in high-risk regions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. John provides deep…
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In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Ross Nihill, a former British Royal Marine Commando, Australian Airborne Infantry Paratrooper, and current Paramedic, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎖️🔥 Ross shares his remarkable journey, from his challenging upbringing in the UK to serving in high-stakes military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan alon…
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We’re thrilled to have Jordan Knight, founder of Migration Watch Australia 🫡, join the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🇦🇺🌍 In this episode, we take a deep dive into immigration in Australia, with Jordan discussing how mass immigration is impacting housing, wages, and the country's social fabric. 🏠📊 We also explore the ongoing housing crisis, the politica…
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The Current CAGE WARRIORS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION HARRY HARDWICK joins Ike on the podcast! Harry discusses a range of topics including his past fight camps/fight preparations, starting his MMA career, Middlesbrough Fight Academy, his coach Abdoul Mohammed, him and his brother George being compared to the Diaz Brothers, fighting in the UFC and more! …
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I’m excited to welcome Australia’s most decorated mountaineer, Andrew Lock, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast. 🧗‍♂️❄️ Andrew is the only Australian to have summited all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks, including some of the most dangerous mountains like Everest, K2, Annapurna, and Nanga Parbat. Known for his minimalist style—small teams, minimal suppor…
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We’re thrilled to have Stephen Lane, a leading exercise scientist, cycling coach, and long-distance racer, join the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🚴‍♂️🔥 In this episode, Stephen shares his deep knowledge of elite sports, focusing on how athletes can reach peak performance through physical training and mental strength. 🧠💪 We discuss the key role of menta…
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Breanna Hargrave is a true testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. After making the decision to transition from athletics to cycling at the age of 28, Breanna quickly became one of Australia’s top track cyclists, earning two bronze medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and representing Australia at the 2022 Commonwealt…
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IRISH MMA CHAMPION DARRAGH KELLY! Joins Ike on the podcast to talk about his upcoming fight at BELLATOR CHAMPIONSHIP on September 14th!Time Stamps:Intro 0:00,BELLATOR CHAMPIONS SERIES 1:00,Fight Record 1:53,Background & getting into MMA 3:32,Nickname 5:11,SBG Ireland 6:39,Fighting in the UFC 8:22,Advice for Newer & Younger Fighters 9:06,Mental Stat…
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On Episode 16 of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m excited to introduce my good friend, Matthew Panos. 🌟 After being drafted to the Western Bulldogs in 2009, Matthew returned home to Norwood FC, where he became a dual premiership player and earned the Jack Oatey Medal. 🏅 In this episode, we discuss Matthew’s football career, the highs and lows of profe…
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dominic Henderson, aka “The Dominator,” to Episode 15 of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎙️ Dominic is an abalone diver and one of the fearless stars of the TV series Abalone Wars. Abalone diving is considered one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with divers facing shark-infested waters and extreme conditions to harvest a…
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Ike is joined on the podcast by Scottish MMA Fighter STEVEN "BRAVE HEART" RAY!! An accomplished fighter in combat sports, Steven is a TWO TIME CHAMPION! CAGE WARRIORS LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION and BAMMA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION!!.Steven is set to compete at the upcoming PFL EURO 3 card, on the 28th September 2024 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, where he will b…
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In 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆 Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful…
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In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re excited to have Tom Baulch, AKA PrimeTrain, join us to share his story of building a massive social media following and launching successful businesses from humble beginnings. 💪📈 We dive into the critical role that discipline and hard work play in achieving success, along with the importance of sta…
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Hector, real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. 🏡 Tom shares his insights on the current housing market, his career journey into real estate, and how he balances a successful career with personal life. 💪 We also dive into his approach to fitness, ma…
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CAGE WARRIORS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION!! LIAM GITTENS joins Ike on the podcast! .A highly ranked fighter! Not just here in the UK but across Europe! Liam discusses everything. What's it like being the current Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion? His toughest opponent to date. New up and coming fighters at Next Generation Liverpool. Getting into MMA an…
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In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Ben, a former professional rugby union player who transitioned into ultra-endurance running. 🏃‍♂️🔥 Ben’s running accomplishments include the Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, and the Kosci 100, and now he’s preparing for one of the toughest races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. We also…
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Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.By Sam Bamford
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I'm joined on the show today by MMA Fighter JORDAN LITTLE!! Although he has recently turned PRO, he is already an amateur two time champion and a four nations silver medalist!! Fighting out of Range Martial Arts Centre in Gloucester, he has very impressive amateur record!!.Jordan and I discuss his upcoming Professional Fight at CAGE WARRIORS 174 on…
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by James Fantasia, a former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager of Game Development, Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager, and the current CEO of Norwood Football Club. 🏉🏆 We explore the world of AFL football club management, dis…
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PRO MMA FIGHTER ADAM CULLEN joins me on the show to discuss his upcoming fight against Ermil Xhaferi at CAGE WARRIORS 175 on the 25th July!!.A very talented fighter, Adam has always managed to secure the win within the first round of the fight! Not forgetting the KNOCKOUT WIN that he landed within the first round of the fight he had against El Hadj…
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On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Gabe, an athlete, track cyclist, and model who faced a life-changing moment when a gym injury led to the amputation of his right arm. 💪🚴‍♂️ Gabe’s story is one of remarkable resilience, perseverance, and overcoming adversity. We discuss his journey from the initial shock of losing his arm…
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The current BATTLE ARENA BRITISH WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION MIKEY TRANTER! Joins me on the podcast to talk about his career in MMA so far! Mikey and I talk about how he has achieved quite a lot in the sport in quite a short space of time. Particularly as he is still very young! Mikey is coming off a recent WIN at the BATTLE ARENA 80 where he went head t…
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Fox, a former rifleman, paratrooper, combat veteran, firefighter, and now a successful business and gym owner. 🪖🇦🇫 Ryan and I deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, and we talk about everything from our military experiences to the challenges of returning home after deployment. We explo…
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DENIS "THE MENACE" FRIMPONG joins me on the show for a catch up! We discuss everything that has been happening at OKTAGON MMA. Particularly why Denis has not been fighting in a while. The OKTAGON MMA Eden event where Denis should have faced fellow fighter Ondrej Petrasek but Ondrej since then has mysteriously disappeared and has not been seen or he…
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FIVE TIME MUAYTHAI CHAMPION LYNDON KNOWLES joins me on the podcast for a chat ahead of his fight with fellow fighter Simon Mendes from Spain at ROAR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP for the WBC Muaythai Heavyweight World Title!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro,0:30 Fight at ROAR FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP against Simon Mendes,3:12 Backstory,13:20 Competing in the bigger prom…
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BAREKNUCKLE BOXER and BYB EXTREME MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION!! LORAWNT - T NELSON joins me on the podcast following his SUPERB KNOCKOUT WIN against BKB Fighter Tommy Turner at BYB 26!!.Lorawnt is one of the few fighters I know who doesn't just compete in one discipline of the martial arts! He has competed in MMA, Muaythai, Boxing, Kickboxing and Lethwei…
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On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Kendrick Louis, a professional athlete, 2020 Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Champion, and owner of Louis Media and The Morning Club. 🌊🏅 Kendrick shares his journey as an elite athlete, discussing his disciplined morning routines, the sacrifices he’s made, and how he balances his sports career w…
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Tom Jonas, former AFL player and captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club, who has now transitioned into the business world as a co-owner of Heydiddle Wines. 🏉🍇 We discuss Tom’s football career, his experiences in leadership roles on and off the field, and his transition to life aft…
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Former guest and Kickboxer KRAIG GREEN returns to the show ahead of his fight with Ryan Foster at the upcoming KC KINGS Of COMBAT/ ISKA !! This will be for ISKA Pro English Title. So this fight is a BIG deal!! So if you have seen Kraig fight before, you can be expecting a very heated and very lively bout!Time Stamps:Intro 0:00,KINGS OF COMBAT / ISK…
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MMA FIGHTER SHEMROCK BJJ joins me on the podcast ahead of his upcoming fight at the OKTAGON MMA 58, where he will go head to head against Jarda Pokorny! This has been a long awaited and much anticipated fight between these two guys! Since many fight fans will be aware that the fight has been cancelled a few times in the past due to Pokorny pulling …
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Steve McKenna, a professional Ironman athlete, father, husband, and business owner of Nerd Belts. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ We take an honest look at the realities of being a professional athlete, including the sacrifices and mental toughness required to succeed, while balancing the demands of famil…
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In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Brett Sparnon, a father, husband, and exercise physiologist specializing in workplace health and wellbeing. Brett is also a strong leader in his local community, sports, and business. 🏉📚 We discuss James Kerr’s book Legacy, which highlights the New Zealand All Blacks and their winning…
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On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Shane Walker, a father, husband, business owner, and ATG-qualified movement coach. 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️❄️ We cover topics ranging from running, recovering from knee injuries, the benefits of cold plunges, to cycling training and much more. Shane offers his expertise on staying injury-free while pus…
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MMA Fighter Mark Ewen joins Ike on the show!.The new face of Scottish MMA and with the sort of fight record that he has, both PRO and Amateur, it is easy to see why!Mark and Ike discuss, how he got into Combat Sports and beyond that MMA, his backstory and his upcoming fight at PFL Europe against fellow MMA Fighter Claudio Pacella on JUNE 8TH in New…
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MULTI CHAMPION MUAYTHAI FIGHTER & STUNTMAN ANTONY THOMAS joins Ike on the podcast!!.Antony discusses his journey in Muaythai and the success that he has achieved in the sport. Beyond that he also talks about the relationship between certain sports (particularly MMA) and Stunt Performing! A very successful fighter, it is no surprise that he has util…
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PRO MMA Fighter MIKE "LEFTY MMA" THOMPSON joins Ike on the podcast for a chat in the lead up to his upcoming bout at UKFC 30!!.In a little under two weeks Professional MMA Fighter MIKE "Lefty MMA" THOMPSON, will be going head to head with Lucas Tenorio at the upcoming UKFC 30 event in Preston on May 18th!!!.Mike will be looking to add another WIN t…
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TWO TIME CAGE WARRIORS CHAMPION AND OKTAGON MMA CHAMPION SAM CREASEY! Joins Ike on the podcast for a chat after his recent Win at OKTAGON MMA 56!! Where he successfully defeated his opponent Aaron Aby!! A top ranking fighter in the UK, Sam discusses his recent win at OKTAGON MMA 56 and the success he has achieved in the sport!!.Time Stamps:0:00 Int…
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SHEMROCK BJJ needs no introduction as to who he is! An established MMA Fighter on the MMA scene in the UK and Ireland!.Shemrock rejoined me on the podcast to discuss his upcoming bout at the highly anticipated OKTAGON MMA 56, at the Birmingham World Resorts Arena on the Saturday April 20th!! Where he will be going up against fellow fighter Stefano …
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MMA FIGHTER SOLOMON "KING" SIMON joins Ike on the podcast for a chat following his domineering win at CAGE WARRIORS 170. Where he defeated his opponent Ieuan Mackenzie with a submission in the second round!!.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro,Feeling after win at CAGE WARRIORS #170 1:34,Fight plan 2:28,Background 6:44,Team Ryano Waterford 8:55,Things changing …
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