Fruiting Body Podcast (Thailand)

Jada Ketley is a professional fighting athlete training out of Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA gym in Phuket, Thailand.  Jada was born in Australia and comes from a family of fighters. From an early age she was shown the ropes and eventually found her way into the ring as a Muay Thai & MMA fighter. Jada and her family moved to Phuket during her teen years where she found it difficult to adapt to t...

Meet Pearl Kirati, a multifaceted individual who embodies entrepreneurship, marketing prowess, and fitness expertise. Hailing from Thailand, Pearl's educational journey led her to Mahidol University, where she majored in Finance. Fuelled by her dynamic lifestyle, Pearl embraced the notion of an active life and embarked on a transformative journey. Relocating to Hong Kong, she delved into the world...

Gaudio is an ESL teacher and professional podcaster for the Nomundao Podcast – A Brazilian Travel & Vlog Channel. Gaudio was born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. From a young age, he was a big fish in a small pond and wanted to experience more of the world around him. After his studies, he decided to make his dreams a reality and left home in search of travel and wonder. Gaudio has since...

Alexandra Martynenko is our amazing guest today, she is the executive producer at BPM Media in Phuket, Thailand. Providing complete production support for any media services you require.  Alex was born and raised in Russia; she ran a very successful video production company which catered to many different clients. Before the conflict between her mother-home and Ukraine escalated, Alexander and her...

Mike is the proud owner of the esteemed Shyam Tailor House Phuket, Kamala Beach. His shop is revered by many as one of the best tailored suit stores in Phuket.  Mike was born in Uttar Pradesh, India and came to Phuket when he was a teenager after his parents decided to immigrate to Thailand. He is now the 5th generation of his family who have lived and worked in Thailand. Mike decided to follow in...

We are thrilled to welcome Nando Borralho back to the Fruiting Body Podcast as our honored guest for our monumental 100th episode. Nando, a black belt BJJ fighter and the esteemed head coach of Gracie Barra in Surin Beach, Phuket, joins us today to commemorate this incredible milestone. Join us for this extraordinary episode as we celebrate the culmination of a remarkable journey. Over the course...

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to buckle up and embark on an exhilarating journey as we welcome back the one and only Tiger Lees, the sensational wunderkind of the cryptocurrency universe! We can barely contain our excitement as we witness Tiger's triumphant return, this time as a fresh-faced high school graduate, showcasing his mind-blowing accomplishments at an age where most of us were still s...

Introducing Wade Leathem, a warm-hearted property manager based in the captivating paradise of Phuket, Thailand, who is currently embracing an extraordinary off-the-grid lifestyle. Originally hailing from the stunning city of Vancouver, Canada, Wade's love for travel and adventure blossomed during his enchanting visit to Thailand. It was there that he not only found love but also discovered the vi...

Get ready for an exhilarating and authentic ride as we introduce you to the incredible Paramut 'Growth Hacker' Jeasakul! This powerhouse entrepreneur is not only the co-founder and managing director of Nebula Digital Marketing Agency Phuket, but also a true Phuket native and the host of Famous YouTube channel  @catmoneybiz   PJ's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. He started his education...

Sam Cassidy is part owner and head striking coach at Southside MMA, Phuket – one of the best MMA gyms in Thailand.  He was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. From an early age, Sam showed signs of being a gifted athlete and later pursued a career in professional rugby and golf. A bad injury forced an early stop to his sporting life which eventually led him down a path of drinking and gamblin...

John Gibbons is known as the BODYMASTER and has qualified in the UK as an Osteopath. John is also a lecturer at Oxford University as well as internationally and spends time teaching students all over the world. He has written many books and is currently writing his 9th book on The Vital Spine.   John’s love for being outdoors and sports led him down the path of becoming a PT trainer in the British...

Meet Ryan, the creative mastermind behind the YouTube sensation,  @LifeInBamboo   - a channel that's all about conscious living and family values.  Born and bred in Bolton, England, Ryan's childhood was far from idyllic, but as he grew up, so did his fortunes. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, he quickly climbed the corporate ladder, managing multiple nightclubs in Cambridge by the age of 20....

Pete Atkison is an award-winning underwater photographer and Author of the popular book – ‘Polynesia an Ocean Realm’. Pete was born and raised in the UK and attended Bangor University, North Wales where he studied marine zoology. In 1982 he bought Eila, a 1935 classic yacht, which he sailed all over Polynesia, taking photos and writing articles. Pete’s journey to Phuket took him around the world o...

Leroy Saunders discusses some of the mistake expats can make when attempting to start a business in Thailand and why most businesses FAIL. Leroy is one of Thailand’s Top CrossFit Level 3 coaches as well as a strength & conditioning coach.  Leroy was born and raised in South Africa. During his early 20s, he decided to make a lifestyle change after partying hard for most of his early life. This...

Liam Lee is the founder of Mushroom World, a farm for cultivating Thailand’s number 1 mushrooms, and has dedicated his life to teaching people more about these powerful nutritional bites of nature. Born and raised in Singapore, Liam began his journey into the growing of mushrooms after witnessing how mushrooms were cultivated. The experiences captivated and motivated him to delve deeper into the w...

Tim Newton is our favorite Newsman and Host/Founder of the BOOMING YouTube channel,  @timnewtontoday   His show aims to provide daily information from Thailand and the Asian region, focusing on lifestyle and retirement options. Tim was born and raised on the sunny seaside of South Melbourne, Australia. After a series of life's unfair dealings, he decided to make some changes, arriving in Thailand...

Topnoi ‘Lucky Left’ Kiwram is a Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Artist. He has previously fought in Rizin Fighting Federation and UAE Warriors and currently coaches out of Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA gym right here in Phuket, Thailand. He was born and raised in the city of Isan, Buriram Province, Thailand. As all local boys typically do, he started fighting from a young age to help support his family....

James Pattison, better known as Jay Patto, is the head fitness coach & combat S&C trainer at the famous Tiger Muay Thai gym in Phuket. He is also a competitive bodybuilder & PCA Thailand, Physique Champion. Jay Patto was born and raised in Liverpool, England. From a young age, he showed great potential in various sporting activities and seemed destined for early success. However, life...

Get ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime with Adam Jones, the incredible Australian travel vlogger and content creator behind the sensational YouTube channel  @keisone ! With a whopping 47K subscribers, Adam has taken his travel experiences to new heights, exploring the breathtaking beauty of Thailand. Born and raised in Australia, Adam ditched the corporate life and said goodbye to the m...

Jay Leshark is a radio and podcast presenter for the highly rated & extremely popular Phuket Podcast "Jay Leshark and Friends and Russell Podcast."  An unscripted take on the lives of people, you really don’t know, and probably never will. Hosting guests from a variety of backgrounds, Jay takes a light, fun, and amiable approach to the interviews to find the one thing that binds this disparate...

Meet Yuttana "Charlie" Madsatul, a friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide for 5 Star Marine, a premium private speedboat operator conducting tours of islands in the serene Andaman Sea.  Born and raised in beautiful Phuket, Thailand, Charlie has a deep passion for showing visitors around the serene Andaman Sea. He studied tourism & travel at a vocational college right here on the island, a...

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast because we have an amazing guest joining us! On March 3rd, 2023, Ben Parker, a heavyweight MMA fighter, is set to compete at ONE FC Lumpinee in Bangkok, and he's here to talk to us all about it. Born and raised in Texas, Louisiana, Ben started out as a rugby player before finding his true calling in martial arts. He's now sett...

Adam Jones is an Australian travel vlogger and content creator for the hit YouTube channel  @keisone . With over 47K subscribers, Adam’s travel adventures have found their way to Thailand.  Join us for another fun-filled journey with the Fruiting Body Podcast, Keis One takes us on a tour through his daily life and shares with us the behind-the-scenes hustle and bustle of being a travel vlogger. We...

​ @JohnGibbons is a registered Osteopath, Lecturer, and Author, he joins us today for another spine-bending episode with the Fruiting Body Podcast. John guides us through his journey in serving his country and his transition from British Army PT instructor to being on the frontlines during the Gulf War. He discussed the reasons why and how he became an osteopath, talks about his many books on heal...

Sue Ultmann is the Executive Manager and Marketing Director of the legendary and successful Baan Rim Pa Group, and the Chairman of the Board of Managers & Advisory Panel for Phuket’s Top Charity “Phuket has Been Good to Us.” Sue is a 7th-generation Australian born and bred in Melbourne.  After completing her degree at the school of hard knocks, she started her first job for channel 9 Televisio...