Good People Bad Intentions

In episode 45, Troy Farkas, Podcast Producer and Author gives insight into what it's like being a podcast producer for Spotify and for The Ringer MMA Show, what it's like working with Ariel Helwani, TKO's merger of the UFC and WWE, his podcast the Found Generation Podcast and also we talk about his book Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties which released August...

In episode 44, Tommy Morrisson, Professional MMA Fighter talks about his upcoming fight against Matt Dawson at Samourai MMA Chapitre 8 which will be taking place Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at the Théâtre Capitole in Quebec City, Quebec. We talk about his Aikido background, using boxing skills in the octagon alongside what it’s like to have Firas Zahabi as a head coach and Frank Boxing Coach. T...

In episode 43, Luc De Ste Croix, Amateur MMA Fighter we talk about being the #1 ranked amateur lightweight in Canada, his last fight against AJ Market where he acquired the Fight League Atlantic Amateur Lightweight title and what the future might hold. Timestamps 00:00 - 03:15 Intro 03:15 - 06:04 FLA 9 Recap, winning amateur title 06:04 - 10:03 Teammates who have fought on the same card 10:03 - 12...

In episode 42, Charlie Keating Memorial, ft. Custio Clayton, Kirk Johnson, Matt Johnson and more, Matthew Pyne covers the Charlie Keating Memorial Amateur Boxing card which took place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the East Dartmouth Community Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The event was hosted by the City of Lakes Amateur Boxing Club which is also in Dartmouth and the event was held in honor of...

In episode 41, Rob Logan, Professional MMA Fighter talks about his much anticipated Pro MMA Debut which will be taking place next Saturday, June 24th at FLA 10 at the Tantramar Civic Centre in Sackville, New Brunswick. Timestamps 00:00 - 03:28 Intro 03:28 - 09:38 4 weeks notice for Pro Debut 09:38 - 12:37 3 years of build up 12:37- 18:20 Life or death when you fight 18:20 - 22:48 Fighting without...

In episode 40, Galanacci, Artist, Fashion Designer and Creator returns as a guest and talks about fashion design, dropping his first merchandise for Galanacci the Greatness tee, working for Yeboah for the Yeboah x Cos Metamorphosis collection as well as talking about how Virgil Abloh and Samuel Ross inspired him. Timestamps 00:00 - 02:47 Intro 02:47 - 05:58 Manny Pacquiao and the Wild Card Gym 05:...

In Episode 39, Ryan Rozicki, Professional Boxer (17-1, 16 KO), talks about his journey from being a fighter fighting for $500 to fighting for world titles, how he is the modern day Jack Dempsey and the origins of the Bruiser. Rozicki is the #6 ranked Cruiserweight in the world by the WBC and will be fighting for the WBC Silver Cruiserweight title against Jean Jacques Olivier on June 10th at the Ha...

In Episode 38, Jake Kelly, Professional MMA Fighter, talks about his upcoming pro MMA debut Saturday, November 19th at the Moncton Coliseum as the main event on FLA 6 against Nigel Croswell.    00:00 - 02:29 - Intro  02:29 - 10:01 Amateur vs Pro MMA   10:01 - 11:27 Programming in fight camp  11:27 - 14:50 Last fight at FLA 1   14:50 - 21:17 Finishing rate, being well...

In Episode 37, Against The Ropes, ft Matt Macintyre, Brett Beaton, Daniel Beaupre and Kyle McNeil, I covered my 2nd Professional Boxing event Saturday November 5 at the Lighthouse Arts Centre "Against the Ropes" promoted by Real Deal Promotions. I have 3 post-fight interviews including a follow-up interview with Kyle regarding the event.    Real Deal Promotions  INSTAGRAM: https://w...

In Episode 36, Sandy Pembroke, Professional Kickboxer / Boxer, Entrepreneur and Marketer previews Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva this Saturday October 29th at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. We discuss his upcoming Boxing Exhibition December 3rd in Spryfield, Nova Scotia and also talk about the importance of Mental Health and our journey so far with it.     Timestamps  ...

In Episode 35, Daniel Beaupré, Professional Boxer and Crypto Investor talks about his upcoming fight against Rafael Torres November 5 on the Against The Ropes fight card at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an event promoted by Real Deal Promotions.    Timestamps  00:00 - 01:34 Intro   01:34 - 04:23 Being tested last fight 04:23 - 09:30 Mind Games in Montreal&...

In Episode 34, Steph Boyd, Amateur Boxer, Personal Trainer and Artist talks about her upcoming fight against Cassie Watts at the Watts Memorial Cup in Charlottetown, PEI on Oct. 15. We talk about her journey into Boxing, dealing with ADHD, connecting Boxing to Art and knowing her why while training.   00:00 - 01:22 Intro  01:22 - 02:45 Upcoming Fight in PEI  02:45 - 04:22 Goal of be...

In Episode 33, Brett Beaton, Professional Boxer, Gym Owner and Personal Trainer talks about his upcoming bout against Israel Ramirez Carmona November 5 on the Against The Ropes fight card at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, an event promoted by Real Deal Promotions.   Timestamps  00:00 - 01:34 - Intro 01:34 - 02:28 - Preparation for upcoming fight  02:28 - 05:26 -...

In Episode 32, Kyle McNeil, Professional Boxer, Promoter and Personal Trainer talks about his upcoming fight card Against The Ropes , November 5 at the Light House Arts Centre where he will be headling and promoting the event. We reflect on his first event Fists of Fury at the Forum on July 16 and talk about his future plans as a professional.  Lastly, we talk about cold-hot therapy and his t...

In Episode 31, Maria Clinton, Amateur MMA Fighter and Former University Hockey Player talks about her 2-year transition into MMA, from starting BJJ class with her cousin Ben Chase a rising country music star also from PEI, her first Submission Kumite event for FLA where she lost to Abbie Wainwright via Submission due to an Armbar and how when she had a rematch against her in MMA how she had the co...

In Episode 30, Fists of Fury at the Forum, ft. Kyle McNeil, Laura Macphee and Fernando Jimenez, I attended and covered my first Professional Boxing event Saturday July 16th at the Halifax Forum "Fists of Fury At The Forum" promoted by Real Deal Promotions. I had captured 3 post-fight interviews and some footage of the fights and got to meet legendary boxer Eric 'Butterbean" Esch . This episode is...

DISCLAIMER: In this episode I refer to Josh as the Gold Medalist from the 2022 MTK Global Londsale Boxcup however due to the event being closed early Josh did not receive any award for the tournament.    In Episode 29, Josh Cull, Amateur Boxer, MTK Global Boxcup Champion talks about the 2022 MTK Global Lonsdale Boxcup held in Glasgow, Scotland that was canceled mid-tournament and the aft...

In Episode 28, Kaprisyosa Superfan, MMA Fan, Comedian and Lifestyle Vlogger talks about how she has been a fan of MMA since High School in the Philippines but that there were not a lot of opportunities to watch it. During the pandemic that fandom reignited when she joined the Burlington Training Centre gym. She did Boxing / MMA classes with Serhiy Sidey (7-1-0) and attended her first MMA event. Ka...

In Episode 27, Rachael Spurling, Amateur Boxer, Hair Stylist and Abuse Survivor tells her story about being in abusive relationship (physically, mentally and emotionally) for 8 years and how after signing up for a Fitness / Kickboxing class she was able to become confident again and leave. We talk about her recent fight at the West Coast Wonder Woman All Female Card in Sooke, BC, where she fought...

In Episode 26, Brandon Chase & Pam Davis speak on Brandon’s journey to recovery after a tragic drunk driving accident in 2015 that left him with a severe brain injury and mobility issues. We speak on difficult issues like how the public who don’t know about his injury view him, how his perspective changed over the years and how he’s been able to let go of past anger. Pam also speaks on this en...

In Episode 25, Stevie Bailey, Professional Boxing Coach, talks about his upcoming fight coaching Josh Wagner (10-0-0) vs. Richard Holmes (18-12-0) Saturday, May 28 at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario. We talk about the first time he met Ryan Rozicki, the controversy surrounding his recent WBC World Title Eliminator bout against Yamil Alberto Peralta and the immediate rematch that has been order...

In Episode 24, Brandon 'L-Jack' Brewer (25-1-2) returns as a guest to talk about his upcoming fight against Steven Butler (29-3-1) June 23 at the Montreal Casino, Montreal. We reflect on the Dimitri Bivol vs Canelo Alvarez fight and the current state of the Middleweight division and how it's one of the most stacked divisions out there. We also look at his previous fight against Antonio Napolitano...

In Episode 23, Ellen Connor, Boxing Coach, Advocate for Women's Boxing and Non-Profit Founder talks about how she discovered Boxing in her 30's and had a new lease on life and how her young daughter bored at Karate class would wander downstairs to hit the bag. In 2016, she took her daughter to Beautiful Brawlers, an all Female Fight Series based in Pacifica, California. By the next year she looked...

In Episode 22, Lee-Anne Richardson From Addicted To Happy, Addictions Advocate and Content Creator talks about her YouTube channel Addicted To Happy where she posts videos that encourage and help people in their sobriety. We talk about her personal story with alcohol and how she's been able to stay sober for 8 years and also her project Sober City Halifax and how she created a support group that m...

In Episode 21, Derek from Fight League Atlantic, Fight Promoter, Martial Artist and Podcaster talks about his upcoming event FLA 3 this Saturday, April 30th at the Moncton Coliseum alongside the  difficult times trying to run a fight promotion during COVID-19.  We talk about his background in Tourism and working for Disney on their Cruise ships and how that has impacted his perspective o...