Being Human

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat with former D1 champion Nick Sweeney. Nick is an ultra runner and a coach to athletes, helping them to heal from injury, compete under pressure and improve their athletic performance using breath work, amongst other techniques and protocols. Nick shared: - Maybe the best piece of mindset advice for athletes that I have ever heard. - Simple breath w...

In this 40th episode of Being Human, I sat down with Perry Clayton, ‘Judo’ Jimmy Wallhead and Joe Taylor. We recapped Perry’s fight at BMF 9 to assess whether Perry did indeed get robbed. We also had a wider discussion around why we think HW1 fighters keep coming up short when it goes to the judges’ scorecards. Get the fight on and watch along with us. Let us know in the comments your thoughts on...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, Judo Jimmy Wallhead, Joe Taylor and I, sat down with Johnny Holt to recap his amateur MMA debut on BMF 9 a few weeks ago. Johnny is the newest star on the HW1 fight team. We discussed: - Why Jimmy and Joe thought Johnny was ready to fight. - Johnny’s camp leading up to the fight. - The fight itself. - What’s in store for Johnny moving forward. Get the fi...

In this 38th episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Kev Stewart. Kev is a former premier league footballer, having played for a number of top-level clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC. Now retired from playing professional football, Kev dedicates himself to coaching men all over the world on mindset, fitness, and overall self-development. Kev shared: - Why men self-sabo...

In this 37th episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Jack Lawrence. Jack is an online content creator whose content centres around philosophy and physics. Jack studied Natural Sciences as an undergraduate at Oxford University, and then studied his masters in the Philosophy of Physics at Cambridge University. Therefore it is needless to say he is well educated on the subject matter of h...

In this episode I sat down with ADCC European Champion/Trials Winner, Taylor Pearman. Taylor will be competing at the ADCC World Championships in a couple of weeks in Las Vegas, in the -88kg division. I spoke to Taylor about his whole journey in the sport of BJJ and his preparation for ADCC. Taylor shared: - His strategy going into ADCC. - How he changed his perspective and strategy between the tw...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi (@irondoctorhaz). Over the past 3 months @mrashleycain has ran the length of the UK, cycled the length of the UK, and kayaked the length of the UK. He has been completing this challenge to raise money for @theazayliafoundation - the charity he founded in honour and memory of his daughter Azaylia, to fight against chil...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with James Normandy. James Normandy has just finished running the entire length of the UK, from Land’s End to John O’Groats. I bumped into him halfway through his journey, when I was supporting my good friend Ashley Cain on his own journey running the length of the UK as part of his ULTRAMAN challenge. Running the length of the UK is a monstro...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with returning guest, Perry Clayton. Perry is an MMA fighter, software developer and former Royal Marine Commando - if you watched his first appearance on the podcast, then you know he will love me bringing the latter up. Since he was last on the podcast, Perry has spent time training in far east Asia. Whilst in Thailand Perry had multiple pro...

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The Being Human podcast is brought to you by Grappler’s Soap & Coffee. Head over to https://www.mrbassetts.com now to grab your goods. And use the code ‘WAG10’ for 10% off. In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Dean Maden. Dean is a former competitive strongman. His strongman accomplishments include: - 2nd in the Ultimate Worlds at under 105kg. - 2x UK Static Monsters Champ a...

The Being Human podcast is brought to you by Grappler’s Soap & Coffee. Head over to https://www.mrbassetts.com now to grab your goods. Use ‘WAG10’ for 10% off. In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with BJJ strength coach Joshua Settlage. Joshua is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, who has worked with and learned from S&C legends such as Phil Daru and Mark Bell. Jo...

The Being Human podcast is brought to you by Grappler’s Coffee. Head to over to https://www.mrbassetts.com/products/mr-bassett-s-grappler-s-coffee-pre-order to grab yours, and pick up a bar of Grappler’s Soap too whilst you’re there. Use the code ‘WAG10’ for 10% off your order. In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Kevin Webb. Kev is a BJJ black belt under Braulio Estima. He h...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with martial artist and film maker Colin Byrne, who also happens to be cornerman to Conor McGregor and is one of the founders of the McGregor FAST conditioning programme. Colin shared: - How McGregor FAST came about and the principles it is based on. - How strength and conditioning has changed in MMA over the years. - His thoughts on McGregor...

The Being Human podcast is brought to you by Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Coffee. Head over to https://www.mrbassetts.com to get caffeinated, and use the code ‘WAG10’ for 10% off your order. In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with biomedical scientist, Jessica Alana. Jessica works a great deal with regenerative medicine, especially peptides. Her work is largely focussed on treating...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Dr Waj Mughal. Waj is a medical doctor with the NHS, as well as an online content creator and educator, whose content is centred around crypto (in particular DeFi). He also works for a start up in the crypto space, and happens to be one of my oldest friends too. Waj shared: - The process of becoming a doctor and the training one undergoes...

In this episode of the podcast I sat down with pro MMA fighter, Wez Tully. Wez is making his pro debut on the 22nd June on Golden Ticket Fight Promotions. After a well experienced amateur fight career, Wez already holds the record for the highest number of appearances on GTFP, which includes him capturing the GTFP amateur lightweight title. Wez not only has 12 MMA fights under his belt, he has als...

In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Leon Edwards’ head coach and Renegade BJJ’s boxing coach, Dave Lovell. Dave is coach to a plethora of high-level, successful fighters in both MMA and boxing. None are more pertinent right now though, than UFC world champ Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards. Dave has been with Leon since day one. Dave shared: - What his first impressions of Leon were. - Who he wants...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with professional MMA fighter and master of the force, Akonne Wanliss. Akonne is fighting on the co-main event of Oktagon MMA 56 in Birmingham, on the 20th April. He is fighting Sahil Siraj in the culmination of their heated rivalry. Akonne discussed: - His upcoming fight with Siraj. - What made him start fighting mixed martial arts. - His ult...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with bodybuilder, and health and fitness influencer, Arran Aro. I have been following Arran for many years at this point - he was somewhat of a dream guest for me to have on the podcast. Arran shares his workouts and physical training regime on social media, as well as his nutrition and wider lifestyle habits. He also shares insights into minds...

In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with ‘Grappler’s Soap’ founder, Dan Bassett. Dan founded Grappler’s Soap just a couple of years ago, to make a soap that was natural, non-irritating and would keep the skin injections, which are all too common in MMA and BJJ gyms, at bay. I asked Dan how he started up the business and perfected the formula for the soap, as well as wider questions about hi...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with ‘Judo’ Jimmy Wallhead, Joe Taylor and Riley Daniels, to recap Riley’s MMA fight at BMF 8 last weekend, and to discuss some changes that are currently being made at HW1. Riley lost a close split decision. We sat down to watch the fight back, analyse, and decide whether we think he won or lost. Afterwards, Jimmy and Joe shared some insights...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘The Busy Superhuman’, Dr Sara Pugh. Sara is a PhD with decades of experience researching and working with molecular mechanisms, quantum biology and biophysics, amongst other scientific studies. The ultimate aim of Sara’s work is to help people thrive and be healthy, free from illness and disease. Sara emphasises protocols and practices b...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘The Push Up Guy’ Kevin Cullum. In 2015 Kevin set out on a mission to complete 1 million push ups. Almost 10 years later, the end is in sight. He is currently at over 850,000 push ups and intends to complete the 1 millionth rep on December 29th at the end of this year. Kevin set out on this mission in the name of inspiration: to show peop...

On this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with up and coming amateur MMA fighter and BJJ grappler, Riley Daniels. Everyone on the up and coming UK MMA and BJJ scene knows who Riley Daniels is. This is a result of; his charismatic, ‘wind-up merchant’ personality, his indefatigably active competitive schedule, and his already extensive highlight reel of ostentatious submission finishes....