Abnormal

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Tyrese Johnson-Fisher, a young athlete with a remarkable journey from South London to pursuing dreams in both the NFL and WWE. Tyrese shares his experiences growing up, the sacrifices he's made for his athletic career, and the mental resilience required to navigate the challenges of being an international athlete. He discusses the complexities of the NF...

In this episode of the abnormal podcast, I spoke with 4-time Champions League Winner, and World Cup Winner with France, Raphaël Varane. In this quick fire interview Raphaël shares who his toughest opponent was throughout his career, the hardest working player he has ever played with, and what it felt like to lift the most coveted trophy in sports, the football World Cup (and more)! Special thanks...

In this episode of Abnormal, I talk with James Dick, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most countries skied in one month. James shares the challenges he faced during his record attempt, including planning logistics, verifying his runs, and overcoming unexpected setbacks. He discusses his motivations for taking on this challenge, including personal milestones and charitable causes. Throug...

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Bree Rizzo (formerly Masters), an accomplished Australian sprinter who recently made history by becoming the first Australian Woman in 24 years to make it through to an Olympic Semi Final for the 100m sprint. Bree shares her journey from a diverse athletic background, including dance and surf life saving, to becoming a competitive sprinter. She discusses th...

In this episode of Abnormal, I talk to one of the most successful rugby players of all time, Matt Giteau. Matt Played for Australia 103 times over the course of his career, including playing in 2 Rugby World Cup Finals. Matt reflects on key moments in his career, and more importantly, how those moments have prepared him for life after rugby. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matt Giteau 03:08 Transit...

I just want to say a massive thank you to Bethwell for agreeing to come on and do this episode in his non-native language. There were some parts of the conversation that we had to go over a couple of times to fully understand one another, but I wanted to express my gratitude to Bethwell for doing the full episode in english. In this episode of the Abnormal podcast, I welcome marathon champion Beth...

Listen to Joanna's first time on Abnormal (November 2024) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d8jhb6HyGHfK4oN7S5vBN?si=e18dceda7bdd4c36 In this episode, returning guest Joanna Wietrzyk shares her incredible journey in the world of Hyrox, detailing her rapid rise in the sport, recent record-breaking performances, and the importance of training and preparation. She discusses her experiences coll...

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In this episode of Abnormal, I engage in a candid conversation with sex expert Sara Tang. We explore the role of a sexologist, Sara's personal journey from a conservative upbringing to becoming a sex coach, and the significance of sex education. The discussion also delves into the concept of sex toy parties as educational events, the dangers of porn and 'orgasm-less' relationships. Cha...

In this episode of Abnormal, I sit down with Hector Hughes, co-founder and CEO of Unplugged. Hector shares his personal journey of transformation from a troubled past to creating a wellness-focused business. The conversation delves into the challenges of disconnecting from technology, the importance of mental health, and the profound experiences guests have during their three-day retreats. Hector...

In this episode of Abnormal, I chat with Christian Mongendre, the CEO and founder of Treehouse, about the importance of plant-based dining in Hong Kong. We also discuss his personal journey from sports to nutrition, and the impact of diet on performance and health. Christian delves into the science of nutrition, the benefits of fasting, and the emotional and spiritual aspects of dietary choices. H...

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Oscar Dennis, a remarkable athlete who overcame a life-altering bike accident to pursue his dreams in sports. Oscar shares his journey from being a rugby player for the Kenyan national Sevens team to surviving a horrific hit-and-run accident that nearly cost him his life. Oscar's story is one of resilience, gratitude and inspiration. As he prepares for the...

In this episode, five-time CrossFit Games athlete James Newbury tells us why he loves HYROX so much. Amongst many other things we talk about his famous partnership with 7-time World's Fittest Women, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, and how their preparation is going for the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. James also shares valuable insights into his Vegan lifestyle. His motivations for doing it, th...

In this episode, I sat down with Nikki Han, the first female to ever finish the Hong Kong Four Trails, a gruelling 298km race with 14,500 metres of total elevation. The race which NOONE even finished this year (2025), Nikki has now finished it TWICE. Nikki shares what is going through her mind in the darkest moments on the trails, how lack of sleep affects the human mind, what a 'unicorn race' mea...

In this episode, I talk to the Founder of one of the most iconic brands in Hong Kong, world-renowned pasty chef, Grégore Michaud. Grégoire talks about his incredibly unique story, from military service, moving to the US, working at The Four Seasons for 20 years, and of course, starting Bakehouse. Chapters :00:00 The Rise of Bakehouse and Its Iconic Egg Tarts 06:01 Branding Bakehouse: A Unique Iden...

In this episode of Abnormal, I chat with three-time Olympian and captain of the Australian National Rugby Sevens team, Henry Hutchison. He tells us what being at the Olympics is REALLY like (and the Olympic Village of course), what it feels like to just miss out on the medals, and why Rugby needs more international personalities like Ilona Maher from the USA. Henry also shares his training and rec...

In this episode of Abnormal, we take a look back at some of the best moments from three of the abnormal athletes that have come on the show. Hong Kong's most decorated Olympian, Siobhán Haughey, one of the greatest rugby players in the World, Jack Nowell, and Ultra-runner/content creator, Jonny Davies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Abnormal Athletes 00:29 Siobhan Haughey: Mental and Physical Prep...

In this conversation, I sat down with Seb Harris, who is currently training for one of the most physically and mentally taxing challenges in the World, The Arctic Triple. A 32km Skimo, 162km Ultra-trail and a full distance Ironman make up the challenge. But arguably the hardest part is that they are all set in the Arctic Circle. Seb explains the unique challenges that he is having to prepare for (...

In this episode I sat down with CEO and Co-Founder of Timeleft, Maxime Barbier. Timeleft is a very unique company, and one that has exploded in the last couple of years (it is now in over 60 countries around the World). Maxime explains what caused him to come up with the idea of wanting to 'solve loneliness in big cities', and what his plans are for the future of his social app. In this conversati...

In this episode of Abnormal, I sat down with World-renowned career coach Sho Dewan (otherwise known as 'Workhap'). Sho has a following of over 2 million people across social platforms, and he is one of the leading voices when it comes to getting people HIRED, and getting people PAID. Heading into the New Year, we spoke about how his life has changed over the last few years, and how he is helping t...

In this episode, I speak to world-renowned chef, Olivier Elzer. Olivier talks us through the arduous process of winning one Michelin Star, let alone 25. He explains why he now no longer 'cares' about being awarded any more stars, and is focusing on building out his own Businesses and Restaurants. Olivier shares lessons on what it has been like to reach the very pinnacle of one profession, to then...

In this episode, I sat down with one of the best Male Hyrox Athletes in the World, James Kelly. We got into the details of what effective hyrox training should look like, and what the everyday person can be doing to get the most out of their training blocks. JK openly discussed his tactical approach to Hyrox races, and how they have enabled him to be so successful. After listening to this episode...

In this episode of Abnormal, I spoke with Jen Balisi, the Filipino food blogger who grew up in the US and now living in Hong Kong. Jen is chasing her dreams of introducing more of the World to Filipino cuisine. In this episode we talk about what is was like quitting the corporate world to create content full-time, the trials and tribulations of starting her own restaurant (Barkada) and much more....

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview J Lou, a multi talented creator known for her comedic content, TED Talks, and her new book. We discuss J Lou's identity as a third culture kid, the importance of community, and the role of comedy in her work. J Lou shares her journey from content creation to becoming a business owner and the challenges of navigating family dynamics. The conversation also to...

In this episode of Abnormal, I sat down with Joanna Wietrzyk. Joanna is the new name on the block in the Hyrox World, and she is taking it by storm. The 22 year old competed in her first Hyrox competition just 4 months ago, and she already holds the World Record in her age group. She is on a mission to hunt down the Global superstars of the sport, and make her own mark. We discuss The Hyrox Elite...