The Uneducated PT

Ep. 169 | 600 People Over 37 Shared the Advice They Wish They'd Known at 30. What would your older self tell you if they had the chance? After turning 30, Mark Manson asked more than 600 email subscribers aged 37 and older one simple question:"What advice would you give your 30-year-old self?"The answers were remarkably consistent. In this episode, Karl, Ger and Rob unpack the biggest lessons that...

This week Ryan and I step away from politics, fitness and current affairs and dive headfirst into some of the biggest philosophical questions human beings have wrestled with for centuries. Questions that on the surface feel simple, but the deeper you go the harder they become to answer. Is suffering necessary for meaning or can life be deeply meaningful without pain? Is lying always wrong or are t...

This week on The Uneducated PT Podcast, I sit down with Sean Ako — one of Ireland’s most outspoken and controversial cultural commentators. As a gay man who has increasingly pushed back against modern progressive politics, Sean challenges many of the assumptions surrounding Pride, LGBTQ activism, identity politics, gender ideology, and the growing culture around censorship and free speech. We disc...

In this eye-opening episode, Ryan & I breaks down one of the darkest and most shocking scandals in British history — the systematic grooming, trafficking, and gang rape of thousands of vulnerable young girls across the UK. We dive into Rupert Lowe’s explosive Independent Rape Gang Inquiry, the gut-wrenching survivor stories, and the stomach-churning scale of the abuse that went on for decades....

In this episode we talk about grieving the lost of your child with Peter Hanlon. Expect open and vulerable conversations.

Back with the boys chatting about the psychology of money. 

Episode 163 of The Uneducated PT Podcast sees Karl joined by Ger and Rob for a conversation that starts with an unlikely source: the film Lars and the Real Girl. What begins as a discussion about Ryan Gosling's portrayal of loneliness and isolation quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of connection, community, and the future of human relationships in an increasingly digital world. Using the c...

EPISODE 162 – Gráinne Gibson This week we’re joined by Gráinne — coach and researcher.  We discuss her background in fitness coaching, her research in climate change, and how both disciplines shape the way she thinks about people, habits, and decision-making. The conversation also dives into: • First impressions & attraction • Red flags, green flags, and “the ick” • Humour and chemistry in rel...

Episode 160 of the podcast features Conor Nolan for an open conversation around anxiety, depression, powerlifting, and mental health. We talk about the role training can play in managing stress, building confidence, and creating structure during difficult periods, while also discussing the realities of mental health struggles that many people face behind the scenes. Conor shares his experiences wi...

Why do so many people spend their entire lives dieting, yet still feel trapped in the same cycle? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Dermody to explore the psychology behind eating, behaviour change, body image, and why so many of us try to solve emotional struggles with mathematical solutions. Paul shares the thinking behind his new book and explains why nutrition may be a hard science — but e...

In this episode we speak to Aisha on dealing with the grief of losing her brother.  Please subscribe to the channel so you don't miss an episode. 

In episode 157 of The Uneducated Podcast, we are back with the lads for she's in the way. We sit down with strongman athlete and coach Sam Grover for a conversation that goes far beyond lifting weights. From his early introduction to strength training to competing in strongman, Sam breaks down what it really takes to build strength — physically and mentally. We dive into the transition from genera...

Robs moving again  Connection in a new city  Ai bots 

In this episode of Hard Conversations Ireland, Leonie Larkin speaks openly about the loss of her brother to suicide, the reality of grief, and the impossible task of trying to make sense of something that often feels senseless. This conversation isn’t just about death — it’s about life. About who her brother was beyond the way he died. About remembering a person for how they lived, how they loved,...

I'm joined by rob and ger as we touch on whether saying the gym is therapy is okay when we talk about mental health plus what's the green flags of a good personal trainer?

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Tucker a therapist focused on men’s mental health, identity, and purpose. Trey works with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected, helping them rebuild their lives with clarity, discipline, and deeper meaning. We explore his journey, his book Tough Enough, and the growing crisis facing young men today from addiction and loneliness to the influence of...

🎙️ Episode 152: She’s In The Way (ft. Special Guest Anna) This week we’re joined by special guest Anna for an unfiltered conversation on modern health advice, constant communication, and the realities of dating today. We kick things off with the controversy around Joe Wicks from marathon advice to extreme takes on sugar, ultra-processed foods, and whether influencers are overstepping their experti...

Hard Conversations Ireland In this episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, we continue our Hard Conversations Ireland series with Brian Murray, a firefighter based in Bray. Brian shares his experience of losing his dad in the line of duty — and the lasting impact that kind of loss has, not just on a family, but on how you see the job, yourself, and the world around you. We talk about: what it’s real...

We speak to Stacey on all things young girls struggling with self harm and social media. 

In this episode, Karl Ger and Rob dive into some of the most common (and frustrating) questions people have around training, fat loss, and making real progress. They unpack why so many people feel like they’re putting in the work but not seeing results — and what’s actually going wrong beneath the surface. From understanding progressive overload to the difference between training with intention vs...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris McManus, an experienced teacher who has worked in some of the most disadvantaged schools across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on years of frontline experience, Chris shares powerful insights into the realities facing students and educators today. We explore why the current school system may be falling short particularly for boys and discuss the structural, cul...

In this episode, I’m joined by Joshua Hills to talk about the deeper psychology behind the way we eat — and why so many people feel more confused, anxious, and disconnected from food than ever. We get into: why Joshua felt this book needed to exist how his personal story shaped the work he does today why so much nutrition advice online is making people worse, not better what food freedom actually...

In this ep we speak to hayley murphy about what it's like working in a refuge centre. 

Joined with Ger & Rob to talk about the difficult nature of navigating weight loss. 

In this ep we speak to Paul Tracey, youth worker in Bray on his work with the community.