Female Fight Experience

Katie-Rose Mitchell is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of Machete Muay Thai in Penrith, NSW. She's had a busy 2022 with five fights coming away with four wins, and plans to further level up in 2023. In this podcast we chat about her goals to become a world champ, the importance of finding a coach you trust, and how she's competed from 58kgs all the way through to 70kgs to stay activ...

Bryony Soden is on an absolute tear at the moment. At just 22 years of age, she is the current WBC National Featherweight Champion and ranked #8 on the WBC World Rankings. She trains under David McVicker out of Three Lions Gym in the far south of Perth. Here she chats about her mindset, her changed approach to nutrition, and the impact of the fight community on her training. Join hosts Smokin&apos...

Joe and Bridget answer your questions and reflect on the Female Fight Experience's first year in your ears. Get to know your hosts a little better, their reflections on the pod 6 months in, and plans for 2023.  Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest suggestion or any feedback please...

Dori Duncan is a pro Muay Thai fighter from SRG Thai Boxing in Sydney. In this ep Dori chats about her connection to the sport via her Thai heritage, what it's like training under the legendary Luis Regis and her recent bloody battle on 1774. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. Pl...

Dina Sokol is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of Champions Gym in WA who returned to the ring this year after an 8 year hiatus! She chats with us about returning to pro fighting after having kids, her mentality on the sport and she shared with us her superb philosophy on fighting which draws inspiration from other sports you participate in at any age or level. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Cove...

Dani Rushton is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of Riddlers Gym in WA. She has a massive fight on Rise Championship  this weekend vs last weeks guest, Lucy Deadman where they will battle it out for the National Mini-Flyweight title. Dani the maniac squeezed in a run before our 5:30am recording of this podcast and we chatted about her approach to nutrition, body image and how your fight strate...

Lucielle (Lucy) Deadman is a pro Muay Thai fighter training out of Taylor Made Muay Thai in Queensland. She's proving to be a dominant force in the Mini-Flyweight division (47kgs) and speaks with us about her upcoming WBC national title fight against a tough opponent in Dani Rushton. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay...

Sy Nadji is vocal about preferencing equity over tradition when it comes to Muay Thai. As part of the Muay Thai Victoria organisation, Sy helps ensure there are opportunities for amateurs to fight each and every month. His flagship Muay Thai promotion is Rebellion and we have an absolutely stacked card for your pleasure this Saturday 26th November. Get your tickets or livestream from the comfort o...

Sze Sze Rowlinson is a pro Muay Thai fighter making a foray into Boxing following a Motorbike accident that crushed her ankle. She is currently training out of Bones Boxing and has some new post-injury goals, including competing at the World Gay Boxing Championships in early 2023.  Sze Sze is also the founder of the Queer Combat Collective which aims to build more of a community for LGBTIQ+ people...

Kieran Walsh is not female, but he does know a thing or two about coaching world-class female fighters. In this ep, Kieran talks about the importance of understanding how menstrual cycles can impact performance, the amazing gym culture he's created at his gym MuayU in Canberra, and how you know if fighting isn't actually for you. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar...

Jo La joins us on the pod as she preps for her world title bout on Rebellion , Nov 26th. Fighting out of 8 Blade Warriors she discusses how her prep for this fight has all come together, her childhood growing up with an abusive father and the love she has for coaching. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trai...

Yolanda Schmidt is one of Australia's most accomplished and experienced Muay Thai fighters, fighting out of PTJ Muay Thai in Sydney. She discusses the World Games she attended recently, what makes a great gym culture and the downsides of getting to the top of your game - running out of opponents. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia&apo...

Eating disorders are sadly common in the fight game. In this episode we chat with Whole Body Health Hub Managing Director, Katie Missingham. In this ep Katie discusses how to safely cut weight, her own lived experience with bulimia and how to identify and deal with eating disorders in a sport where your weight is so central. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they intervi...

Carly Gangell is a promotor who doesn't struggle matching and promoting shows with 50%  female representation. As a pro fighter herself she knows first hand some of the behaviour female fighters have experienced, and is as such is passionate about carving out a better space. She does this through Females Fighting Forward , in her coaching at Boars Martial Arts , and right through to her promo...

We chatted with one of the most explosive and exciting fighters in Australia at the moment, Devina Martin from MuayU .  Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents....

What is life like after Muay Thai? When the lights go out and the camera stops rolling for the last time, how do you find purpose and identity when so much of it has been wrapped up as "the fighter"? This week on the podcast we chat with the legend and cover girl of the pod, Caley Reece from Riddlers Gym  on life after professional fighting. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Brid...

Want to know what it's really like living and training in Thailand? This week we chat with pro Muay Thai fighter Tali Silbermann from Dominance MMA in Melbourne, Australia. Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Spring Sia from Strike Studio in Melbourne, Australia. Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Whitney Tuna from Champions Gym in WA. Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest suggestion...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Diandra Martin from MuayU in Canberra.    Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest suggest...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Brooke Cooper from Kaos Martial Arts in QLD.    Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest s...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Vic Sullivan from Riddlers in WA. For great physio in WA head to EP Bodywork Therapy . Keep your eyes out for the Enfusion doco coming out later this year and Zephyr CBD for recovery.  Please rate, re...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter Marina Verissimo from SRG Thai Boxing in Sydney. Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter and Co-Founder of JS Muay Thai , Somsurat Rangkla Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting opponents. If you have a guest...

Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. This week on the podcast is pro Muay Thai fighter, Exercise Scientist and personal trainer at The Ring Gym , Michelle Russell . Please rate, review and share on your socials. It helps us get into more ears and hopefully helps get you more fighting op...