Elite Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Elite Podcast, we speak with Bianca Cook, a three-time world champion and double Olympic medalist in Taekwondo. Bianca shares her journey from starting Taekwondo at age 11 to her rise through the ranks, discussing the challenges she faced, including multiple knee surgeries, and her mindset that helped her stay on top. She also talks about her upbringing in L...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lee interviews David Lowe, a martial arts business coach, funnel builder, and AI expert. David shares his journey in the martial arts industry since 1999, discussing his involvement with NAPMA and the introduction of marketing strategies that transformed martial arts schools into thriving businesses. They explore the impact of program-based systems, the rise and f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Damon Sansum, kickboxing world champion, Olympic Taekwondo GB coach, and multiple world medalist. Damon shares his journey from starting martial arts at 12, overcoming challenges and injuries, to becoming a successful athlete and coach. The conversation covers Damon's early influences, transition from kickboxing to Olym...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Roy Baker, WAKO World President and former world kickboxing champion. They discuss Roy's journey from being a top fighter in Ireland to leading one of the largest kickboxing organizations in the world. Roy shares insights into his martial arts philosophy, the evolution of Irish kickboxing, and the impact of WAKO's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we interview Greg Allison, a former Royal Marine Commando, Met Police Armed Protection Officer, and Martial Arts Entrepreneur. We discuss Allison's journey from discovering he could get abs in his thirties to making slight tweaks in his nutrition, which led him to join the Marines. They delve into his career in the Met Police, including d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Richard Lunt, a multiple world kickboxing champion and owner of Streetwise Fighters Liverpool. Richard digs deep into his career, opening up about a significant arm injury, his tremendous fighting spirit, and the trials and tribulations that have shaped his journey. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Richard's Recent Fi...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of the Elite Podcast, where we sit down with Steve Brown, a former paratrooper, Pathfinder, and bestselling author. Steve takes us through his extraordinary experiences in the military, from grueling physical training and near-death situations to his time in Iraq encountering life-threatening ambushes. We also delve into his post-military life, exploring th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Elite Podcast, host Lee speaks with Tony Anderton, an international kickboxing coach and qualified sports scientist. Tony shares his journey and insights on coaching, discussing the development and success of his fighters, his methods, and the important role of understanding athletes individually. With a background in traditional karate and a sports science...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we speak with Major Finlay Anderson, a British Army officer and winner of BBC's Gladiators 2024. Major Anderson shares his experiences of growing up in Edinburgh, joining the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and his dedicated journey through military training, including his attempts at joining the Parachute Regiment's P Company. He reflec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we sit down with Karl Bushby, a former Paratrooper and adventurer, who has been on an extraordinary 25-year journey to walk the longest continuous footpath around the globe. Starting from the bottom of South America in 1998, Karl has faced incredible challenges, including visa bans, border crossings, and even swimming across the Caspian Sea. W...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we speak with Carl Thomas, a world record holder, extreme athlete, and owner of Team Energize, one of the UK's top tournament fighting teams. Carl shares insights from his esteemed career in martial arts, achievements with Team Energize, and personal challenges, including running ten marathons in ten days and pulling a 1.25-ton plane for...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lee as he interviews Joe, a seasoned military professional, about his remarkable journey through military ranks and his eventual shift to civilian life. Joe delves into his experiences with the King's Regiment, his leadership roles in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his insights into the restructuring of regimental units into specialized infantry, such as the Ran...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we have Andrew Williams, a former paratrooper, MI5 officer, firefighter, and author. Andrew shares his harrowing experiences in Afghanistan's Sangin Valley, struggles with PTSD, and the life-altering diagnosis of cancer that led to his medical discharge from the military. He recounts the daunting early years, his journey into the Parachut...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lee as Trevor shares an enthralling story of military camaraderie, experiences from various operations, and personal challenges. Spanning over 30 years of knowing each other, Trevor and his friend recount a serendipitous meeting, a hair-raising car crash, and their intriguing connections through mutual friends and the military. The conversation delves into their time with the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we catch up with Connor Hughes, a decorated British, European, and World Kickboxing champion, who has now made a significant mark in the Professional Fight League (PFL). Conor takes us on a journey through his early days in kickboxing, growing up in a family of accomplished martial artists, and his transition into the world of MMA. Hear about the challenges he faced, hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we sit down with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Braulio Estima, a multiple BJJ world champion and ADCC Hall of Famer. Estima shares insights into his journey from training in Brazil to founding the first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Europe, the Gracie Barra Birmingham. He discusses the evolution of BJJ as a mainstream sport, the importance of mi...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Elite Podcast as host Lee interviews Ross Levine, multiple world kickboxing champion, Karate Combat Champion, and owner of Turbo Sports Performance. Ross shares his journey from his early days in sport karate to becoming a world-class kickboxer and coach. He also discusses his transition to entrepreneurship, highlights from his competitive career, insights into his traini...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee Matthews interviews Lee Charles, former world kickboxing champion and rising action star. They discuss Lee's early life in Liverpool, his journey through martial arts inspired by his father and iconic action stars, and his incredible transition to the big screen. Lee shares stories about training with martial arts legends, his experie...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of the Elite Podcast as we sit down with Peter Sage, a seasoned entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and human behaviour expert. Peter shares his journey from childhood in Leicester to becoming a prominent figure in personal growth and entrepreneurship. He discusses overcoming challenges, the importance of developing a 'warrior spirit,'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lee talks with Dave, a former Royal Marine Commando and entrepreneur, about his transformative military experiences and community-building efforts. Dave shares his journey from childhood challenges in Manchester to finding purpose in the military, and discusses the creation of 'Civvy to Commando' camps for both military aspirants and civilians. The conve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lee speaks with former Airborne soldier and Military PTI Ollie Carson. Ollie discusses his military background, his training to become an elite Airborne soldier and Physical Training Instructor, and how he developed one of the largest online body transformation programs. This success enabled him to create an even larger business, teaching other physical training i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee speaks with former paratrooper and Olympic bobsleigh athlete and coach Steve Smith. Steve discusses being adopted by a white family and growing up in a small town on the outskirts of Leicester. He shares what motivated him to join the military and his incredible journey in the Parachute Regiment, along with his success in bobsleigh. The El...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lee Matthews speaks with former SAS soldier, paratrooper, Karate 6th Dan, and bestselling author, Robin Horsfall. Robin shares his experiences of growing up in Aldershot in the military Garrison. He discusses joining the junior Parachute Regiment as a young soldier, being posted to 2 Para, and serving in Northern Ireland before attempting Special Forces selection....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lee interviews Drew Neal, a 16 x British, 1 x European, and 3 x WAKO World champion. Drew discusses his upbringing in Kidderminster and the remarkable journey he undertook in the world of martial arts, eventually becoming one of the foremost points fighters of his era. Lee and Drew reminisce about their shared experiences, including years of training, traveling, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Elite podcast, we speak with former Royal Marine Commando and best selling author, Gareth Timmins. Gareth speaks in detail about what it takes to stay the course of the Royal Marines Commando course, and the mindset needed to overcome such physical and mental hardship. The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who ar...