Bar K is reinventing the dog park experience by creating a joyful destination for people and dogs. Bar K’s unique space for dogs, combined with a bar and restaurant for people, makes for a brand new type of experience. Starting as a pop-up idea that combined cocktails and canines, Bar K quickly became a cult sensation in Kansas City — with more tha…

Dig is the best way for dog lovers and dog owners to find a compatible match and plan a dog-friendly date. Dig - The Dog Person’s Dating App is available for free on iPhone, android, and online at digdates.com. Dig first launched just in NYC on Valentine’s Day in 2018, and then launched city-by-city across the USA before opening it up nationwide in…

VidiVet founder Ben has been working in veterinary practices since he was 14 years old. There isn’t much he hasn’t seen in his career. However, his one passion has always remained the same – helping pets and their people. With demand for veterinary services at an all-time high, it is harder for people to get advice and support fast nowadays as vete…

Lisa Senafe began Bentley's Pet Stuff in 2008 and from their first location in Arlington Heights they have grown to over 60 stores throughout the USA. Bentleys was named after their rescue dog and in memory of their 2 cats who both died early from cancer. Lisa became passionate about pet food, what it contained and to set out to provide convenience…

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Caroline is an experienced Pet Behaviourist and the founder of Barketplace.uk Barket Place help you positively nurture the best bond with your dog, so you can live life together harmoniously. They offer courses and consultations, as well as monthly webinars, that help guide you through specific areas of pet parenting. Their supportive Barket Club m…

Today we are talking with Michael Hurnaus, CEO and Co-Founder at Tractive, GPS for cats and dogs. Michael started his business in 2012 after a friend's dog went missing and it took over 2 hours to find it. That started Michael thinking why wasn't there a GPS tracker that could tell Pet Parents exactly where their pet was. He left his job a few days…

Marc Abraham is the Vet behind the hugely successful Lucy's Law Campaign to ban third party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The law came into force in April 2020 and followed many years of campaigning from a dedicated group. Hear Marc's story, the hurdles he and his team had to overcome, taking on government, large pet charities and legisl…

Angela will be talking to pet business owners, hearing about their inspiring products and stories, and their motivations. Why did they do it? What's the story behind it, because most people who have a pet business also have a special pet story behind it.By Angela Fagan

It’s very rare when someone is willing to take a leap of faith and pursue their Muay Thai dreams full on, but Angela Chang took that leap and ended up living, training and fighting out of Sitsongpeenong Gym in Thailand. Angela is one of the new writers for Muay Thai Guy and has been putting out quality articles about the training in Thailand. Not o…

When you fight top tier competition in stadiums like Lumpinee, Rajadamnern and MAX Muay Thai, you're bound to become an absolute savage... and that's exactly what Ognjen Topic has done. http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG105.mp3 …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 104 Ever since I first started in Muay Thai, Brett Hlavacek's name was one that I recognized early on. He was one of the top dogs who trained under the great Kru Phil Nurse from The Wat, so I knew whenever I watched him I would be in for a treat. With his powerful roundhouses, calm composure and deadly counter skills…

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 103 Totally dedicating your life to Muay Thai can be a difficult thing to do, especially with it being so difficult to make a living. But the lack of extrinsic reward doesn't deter fighters like Nak Muay Nation sponsored fighter, D.J. Miller from creating a lifestyle that allows him immerse himself in the sport. …

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102 Tiffany Van Soest is making HUGE waves in the combat sports world. Besides being a top level Muay Thai champion, she is hoping to also become a champion in GLORY kickboxing and Invicta MMA. We talk about all of that plus MUCH more in this weeks podcast, including: Why the two words "who cares" helps her simpl…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 101 Photo Credit: Ben Pontier for Enfusion At one point or another, a majority of fighters have a lull in their career due to school, work and other life priorities. Ashley Nichols was at this point and had taken a year off from competing until she had the opportunity to fight Tiffany Van Soest for the Lion Fight tit…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 100 Photo taken by Marz An or furymagazine.com Victor Saravia has quite the story to tell. At a young age Victor was involved with gangs in Los Angeles and could've easily gone down the wrong path. Fortunately, after getting in trouble with the law and almost being sent off to juvy, he was able to change the directio…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99 One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley. Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most In…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98 As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked. We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 97 Chris Bradford performing the ceremonial Wai Kru. Photo by W.L. Photography Chris Bradford is a Muay Thai veteran who has been in the ring dozens of times against tough, game opponents. But he says that strapping on 4oz MMA gloves and stepping into a steel cage is quite a different feeling than fighting with the t…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95 In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Da…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95 Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. In our chat, we cover a whole variety …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94 Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter. In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics inclu…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93 Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina. The p…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 92 Not many people would take a fight against Yodsanklai Fairtex without any hesitation... but Marco Tentori is not like other people. With his background in Kung Fu, Marco has a number of unique advantages that most other fighters don't have. After training Kung Fu for years and having trouble finding full-contact f…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 91 Pedro has beat 2 top prospects and lasted 4 rounds against top ranked Rungrat Sasiprapa. Pedro Gonzalez has quite a unique story. Starting by training at the YMCA, hitting the heavy bag and watching Youtube videos, Pedro jumped right into fighting MMA where he’s now 11-5 with multiple titles. Now he’s transitioned…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 90 A TON of new things have been going on at Muay Thai Guy recently and I've got even more to share with you. If you haven't heard yet, Paul Banasiak (from Muaythaiathlete.com) and I have created a new Muay Thai podcast to feed your addiction even more. The idea for this podcast is to cover more of the ins-and-outs o…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 89 I usually get inspired by every single interview I do for the podcast, but talking with Chris Romulo of CROM Physical Culture took my inspiration to a whole other level. Chris has always been a popular figure in the NY Muay Thai Scene. He was a successful amateur and pro Muay Thai fighter who held the WKA Super Mi…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 88 At 22 years old, Mathias Gallo Cassarino has accomplished quite a lot for a "farang" in Thailand. But even as a MAX Muay Thai tournament champ and veteran of 60+ fights, Mathias is still striving for more and hopes to one day hold a belt at Lumpinee. Besides fighting, Mathias also is owner of MuayFarang.com and ju…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 87 Eric Rivera has been involved in the Muay Thai scene in one way or another since before I ever even knew what Muay Thai was. With his new podcast and website, The Striking Corner (formerly known as Muay Thai is Life), Eric does an amazing job interviewing some of the biggest names and influential people in the spo…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 86 Photo by Bennie E. Palmore II of www.BenniePalmore.com Tiffany Van Soest is arguably one of the most recognizable names in Muay Thai today. With a third round TKO, Tiffany reclaimed the Lion Fight featherweight title against Bernise Alldis at the last Lion Fight 22 card. With the championship belt strapped around …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 86 Feature photo by Bennie Palmore of www.BenniePalmore.com Chances are you've either seen or heard of the spectacular spinning back elbow knockouts by young professional fighter Gaston Bolanos. Gaston has been making a name for himself in the pro ranking of the Lion Fights Promotions and doesn't plan on stopping any…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 84 Muay Thai and martial arts can be a powerful tool to help people overcome life's adversities. In the effort to help the less fortune kids of rural Issan, Thailand, Frances and Boom Wattahanaya have been working tirelessly to finish building a Muay Thai gym to in Boom's hometown. It's been quite a journey so far wi…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 83 Wayne Barrett (left) and TJ Lopez (right) doing some functional movement exercises. TJ Lopez is the founder of AMP (Athletic Movement Protocol) and knows his shit when it comes to strength and conditioning. TJ has trained a variety of athletes from professional fighters like GLORY fighter Wayne Barrett and Bellato…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 82 "Stone Cold" Steve Moxon will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere. Whether it's GLORY champ Robin Van Roosmalen in New York or Mike Zambidis in Greece, Moxon is always willing to throw down and loves to fight. With these two big fights coming up, he's looking to take his game to next level and make a statement during …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 81 This is one of those interviews that you are going to want to pay extreme attention to... Why? Well, Vinny Shoreman has been involved in the world of Muay Thai for over 30+ years and shares a wealth of knowledge. He had a solid fight career, trains champion fighters, commentates on top level promotions and is a mi…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 80 Photo Courtesy Scott Hirano of Muay Thai Authority Liam "The Hitman" Harrison started fighting professionally at 14 years of age and hasn't looked back since. By fighting top Thai opponents like Saenchai, Pakorn, Anuwat and a number of others, Liam has built his reputation as one of the toughest, most skilled fore…

It's been quite an incredible journey for Chatri Sityodtong. From living off of one meal a day in Thailand to managing million dollar hedge funds on Wall Street, Chatri has gone through ups and downs to be where he is today. However, there has been one constant thing that has helped him overcome adversity and succeed in unimaginable ways... muay th…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 78 Funk Roberts is the man! Before I even began blogging, Funk Roberts has been releasing a variety of strength and conditioning workouts related to muay thai, MMA and other combat sports. If you were to check out his youtube channel, you'd find interval training, bodyweight circuits, kettle bell workouts, core condi…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 77 Laura Dal Farra has been an influential voice in the muay thai blogging community waaaaay before I even started training muay thai. She started off as a contributor at MyMuayThai.com and eventually decided to make her own blog (www.milkblitzstreetbomb.com) to share your experiences, insights and thoughts with the …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 76 Simon Marcus is one of the most dominant Muay Thai fighters in the world. With numerous championships under his belt, he's looking to add another in his next fight against Artem Levin at GLORY 21. I personally can't wait for this fight because these are two of my favorite fighters to watch and their first fight wa…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 75 In this special episode of the Muay Thai Guy Podcast it's my turn to be interviewed by my friend Robert Garza of The Pursuit Podcast. If you haven't listened to The Pursuit Podcast, I highly recommend you do. It's loaded with motivation, inspiration and great interviews of a variety of people (a lot in the martial…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 74 After having his blog post on kru's and ajarn's go viral in the Muay Thai world, it seemed necessary to have Brian Sargent on to talk about the controversial post. Besides that we discuss training in Thailand, battling food addiction and much more: What his initial start in martial arts was and how eventually foun…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 73 Paul Banasiak is the man. After getting to know him by hanging out and training with him in Thailand at Diamond Muay Thai, I could tell that his drive and passion for the sport would take him far. Shortly after training in Thailand, Paul went through some rough patches in regards to his fight career, relationships…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 72 It's sexy to talk about power, strength, and speed when it comes to Muay Thai training, but with each of those areas of strength and conditioning, some of the most fundamental aspects are commonly overlooked. Geoff Girvitz specializes in strength and conditioning for combat sport athletes and focuses primarily on …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 71 Photo courtesy of Bennie E. Palmore II of www.benniepalmore.com Kevin Ross is arguably the best Muay Thai fighter in the US and one of the top fighters in the world. He'll be defending his Lion Fight title in a rematch against Tetsuya Yamato on March 27th in California and talks about his training leading up to th…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 70 Liam Tarrant is a man of many talents and it's hard to label him just as one thing. He's a retired undefeated pro-fighter, fight commentator, and organizer of the charity The Muay Thai Project. I've known Liam since early on in my career and he's always been a sincere, funny guy who has a lot of knowledge to share…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 69 There's a lot of stuff out there on strength and conditioning, but not a lot specifically for Muay Thai. Fortunately, Don Heatrick is filling this void with his top quality content from his website heatrick.com. In this podcast Don discusses a variety of topics that I guarantee will help you improve your strength …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 68 Robin Black knows his shit when it comes to breaking down and analyzing fights. He shares some priceless insight from his experiences in the cage AND gives us some practical advice on dissecting fights. This is a great interview you won’t want to miss! We also discuss: How he started as a Rock Star and then moved …

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 67 At only 22 years old, Robert "White Dragon" Thomas has a bright future ahead of him. Fighting since he was 14 he has a good amount of experience under his belt already fighting top guys like Artem Levin and Alex Pereira. His upcoming fight is against another top contender in Joe Schilling at GLORY 19. We discuss t…

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 66 I've done my fair share of interviews now, but I think this one was the most inspiring one I've done to date. Richard Abraham is a professional Muay Thai fighter who has fought all over the world including Russia against #1 ranked Russian champ, Africa against a Ugandan champ, and was the first American to fight a…