Boardshorts and Banter

Josh makes a return! In this episode, Tom & Josh have a catch-up on Josh’s crazy van tour of Australia which has included him popping the questions to his now fiancée, encountered dangerous wildlife, visited remote islands all whilst trying to stay on track with his bodybuilding goals!  They also discuss recent bodybuilding news, Tom’s current offseason progression and much, much more.  Enjoy!...

Tom is joined by the boys Aaron Carpenter, Dom Kirby and Josh Campbell.  In this episode, they discuss CBum’s move to open for his last bodybuilding show, the controversy around Jeff Seid’s recent win at a natural show, their biggest lesson’s from last year’s prep and whether or not they have considered what their plans for life are after bodybuilding.  Enjoy! Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://ww...

In this episode, Tom is joined by Logan Thomson. Logan is an amateur bodybuilder and Accountant for Coach Accounts, a rapidly growing accountancy service who specialise in helping fitness professionals take control of their money for financial peace of mind. In this episode, they touch on Logans competitive career as a bodybuilder, some key tips for new and experienced online coaches who are looki...

In this episode, Tom is joined by some of the UK’s best amateur Men’s Physique athletes and coaches, Reece Kyffin, Chris Rendall & Macca Morrice.  They discuss the recent drama unfolding between Jeff Nippard and Mike Van Wyke, a breakdown of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia results, answer many questions from there BSB community and much more! Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.co...

Tom’s back, Josh is off!  In this episode, Tom & Josh discuss the results of the recent UKDFBA Finals, Tom’s recent experiences raving in Ibiza, Josh’s upcoming trip to Australia, the insane standard of the most recent Spanish WNBF show and answer questions from you guys, the BSB Community! Enjoy! Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn   Josh's IG: https://www.instag...

The O. CBum. Daddy Ryan. Nick Walker. This ep is STACKED. Follow Jack on instagram. Plz. Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/Bsandbanter Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below. Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Thanks guy...

Tom pulled a sicky so Josh replaced him with 3 better competitors. lol. Go and follow them all on IG/YT/TikTok: Qais Butt Charlie Brisbourne David Langsdale Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_ BS&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/Bsandbanter Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below. Stockton Coaching: https://s...

In this episode, Tom and Josh review the 2024 WNBF Supernaturals show which included the first UK pro show, along with answering questions from you guys, the BS&B community.  Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn   Josh's IG:...

Continuing with our 1 year special, Tom and Josh are joined by a very special guest and OG listener of the podcast, the asker of horrifying questions, Mr Ian Talbot-Balfe.  In this episode, they put a face to the name talking about Ian’s journey into natural bodybuilding, struggles he’s faced, embarrassing childhood stories and a lot more. An interesting episode for sure, enjoy! Want to work with...

The podcast turns 1! So in this episode, Tom and Josh reflect on what's been a crazy and rewarding year since starting the podcast along with answering some questions from you guys, the BSB community. Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/toms...

In this episode, Tom and Josh are joined by fellow natural Men’s Physique competitor and NEW WNBF Men’s Physique Pro Qais Butt, who in his first show of his 2024 season and WNBF Debut, takes home the Pro Card! They discuss the whole experience of Qais’ trip to Dubai, winning the card, issues he faced going into the Dubai Pro show and review the show as a whole.  They also discuss his future plans...

In this episode, Tom and Josh are joined by fellow natural Men’s Physique competitor Joe Balham. Joe is a PNBA Men’s Physique Pro & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who’s not only had great success bodybuilding, but also in the world of counselling and now Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) They discuss Joe’s competitive history when he turned pro, his experience in CBT and how bodybuilding ha...

In this episode, Tom and Josh are joined by Classic Physique IFBB Pro Yemi Adefioye, who in his short bodybuilding career is already making a big name for himseld in the classic physique division, winning his IFBB pro card in 2022 and placing top 4 in the 2024 Europa Pro Show. They discuss his journey into bodybuilding, what motivates him, crazy 6 year transformation, past and present prep experie...

In this episode, Tom and Josh have a catch up to review this past weekend’s PCA Midlands show, the 4 new natural show’s that have just been announced for 2025, Tom’s recent Stockton Coaching client meet-up and Josh’s competitive plans for 2025. Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Connect with...

In this episode, Tom and Josh are joined by Josh’s girlfriend Annabella for a Mr & Mrs special! They talk about how they have managed their relationship through multiple preps and come out stronger, Annabella’s own journey into fitness/coaching and answer some controversial Mr & Mrs questions from Tom and the BSB Community. Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton C...

In this episode, Tom and Josh discuss the incredible events of the weekend in which they were invited for a trip down to the Gymshark HQ and Lifting Club for a big pull session with Ash Wilson, the results of recent client shows at the UKFBDA HOE Championships and BNBF Scottish ands much more! A surreal weekend that won’t be forgotten, truly grateful to all of you that support the podcast and this...

Tom and Josh are joined by Classic Physique IFBB Pro Jack Eagles, the UK's youngest Classic Physique Pro. In this episode, they discuss Jack's current off-season progress and changes in his training style, goals he's working towards in 2025, psychological effects of PED's, answer some questions from you guys and much more! Connect with us: Jack's IG: https://www.instagram.com/j...

In this episode, Tom and Josh discuss recent client shows, peaking on Five Guy’s French fries, the biggest mistakes they made in their younger years when bodybuilding, 2024 Olympia predictions and much more!  Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Connect with us! Tom's IG: https://www.instag...

In this episode, Tom and Josh have a good catch-up going over the struggles when buying clothes, especially formal wear off the rail as a bodybuilder, ideas and considerations when creating content as an online coach, updates on their progression through their current fat loss phases and many more random topics. Enjoy! Want to work with us? Apply for coaching below.  Stockton Coaching: https://sho...

Josh and Tom are joined by Jake Morgan, Natural Mens’s Physique Competitor and 2022 UKDFBA Southern Men’s Physique Champion. They discuss his journey into bodybuilding, training methodologies, competitive career so far, some recent updates as he preps for his 2024 season and answer questions from the BSB Community! They also touch on the personal challenges both him and his family have faced throu...

Josh and Tom are joined by Online Coach, bodybuilder and ex men’s physique competitor, Reece Pearson.  They discuss his journey into bodybuilding, his competitive career so far which started out with a very successful season in junior men’s physique, to then In his most recent season quickly realising that he’d essentially outgrew both the Men’s Physique look and The Classic Physique weight-cap, e...

Josh and Tom are joined by Tom’s Client Zach Hayes! Zach is a PT and Online Coach for dads who is also currently prepping for his first season competing in natural Men’s Physique within the UKDFBA and WNBF. They discuss the highs and low’s he’s experienced along the way to becoming a dad to twin girls, which ultimately led him to getting into the worst shape of his life, to now being in the best s...

Josh and Tom are joined by fellow All In Bodybuilding teammate Dom Kirby who is an incredible Amateur Classic Physique competitor, Online Posing and Physique Coach and overall amazing guy.  They discuss the results of his 2024 competitive season, the drama whilst competing with the PCA, his experience with travelling to Dubai for his first overseas show and his competitive plans going forward as h...

#51 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Best Mindset For Bodybuilding? Josh Is Buying A Supercar!? | Q&A Tom and Josh sit down to catch-up and answer some questions from you guys, the BS&B community! Enjoy! Stockton Coaching: https://shorturl.at/a29cv Just Coaching: https://shorturl.at/5lyHj Connect with us: Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomstocktonn Josh's IG: https://www.instag...

Tom and Josh sit down with fellow All In team mate, Classic Physique Competition and Online Coach Aaron Carpenter.  The boys sit down to discuss Aaron’s recent holiday away, an update on his offseason which so far haas been very productive, his future competitive plans and touch on whether bodybuilders or coaches in the social media space should be open about not only what PED’s they are taking, b...