Health Oddity Podcast

We are joined for the second time by Dr Paul Bedford AKA The Retention Guru - a man who travels the globe helping gym & health club chains sign up new members (and more importantly keep them). Paul is an expert in behaviour, habits, customer experience, culture & the reality of the fitness industry behind the mirrors, polished chrome & 'Love Island / Gym Shark' physiques used in marketing. What do...

We are joined from Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada by Thomas Attig, an applied Philosopher, Professor & revolutionary voice in grief studies. We discuss something never before explored on the podcast but something that every single listener will have undoubtedly experienced before & will do again - the death of a friend or loved one & the feelings, thoughts & emotions that follow it. What is gr...

We are joined by Carl Easton, recently turned 60 & a lifelong runner. Carl has moved into the world of Hybrid Racing over the last few years & has massively increased his strength & diversified his already strong cardiovascular base. Carl now regularly competes in HYROX, Nuclear Races & Deadly Dozen (as well as travelling all over the world to do it). At 60 Carl has developed his physique & streng...

In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss what they've taken from recent episodes including the idea of building self belief through action & finding clarity through action as well. James shares what he learned recently at a Fitness Business Summit around standards, culture & structure when developing a business & a team & how we can apply the same thinking to us as individuals.

We are joined for the first time by Strongfirst Elite instructor Ben Bradbury from Surrey UK. Christian, Coach, Student of Strength & recent lifter of the iconic & historic Dinnie Stones in Potarch, Scotland. Ben is also a BJJ Black Belt & the owner of Complete Fitness. This is a wide ranging & fascinating conversion with a humble, polite & thoughtful strength professional which may increase your...

Peter & James catch up about recent events & conversations surrounding Health Oddity including breaking news about Britain's Disabled Strongman 2026, the importance of purpose, structure & routine & common objections to sensible health advice.

We are joined for the 12th time by 'friend of the show', global strength training icon & bestselling author Dan John all the way from Utah USA. We discuss Beowulf, The Odyssey, the return of Ted Lasso & training the youth athlete. We learn how Dan is seemingly de-ageing himself as he approaches 70 & how his training focus has evolved over the years. This is a warm & insightful catch up with a man...

We are joined by Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a Health & Human Potential Specialist, author & third-generation chiropractor based in Northern Illinois. Kyle's work redefines health as an internal state & integrates purpose, performance & well-being for longevity & impact. We discuss travel, philosophy, ball room dancing & why purpose may be the missing health metric. An interesting & inspiring conversation...

We are joined by James Crozier from J.C Performance Coaching, a competitive Strongman & Powerlifter with 25 years of coaching experience in the world of strength sports. This is an honest & wide reaching discussion around training strength for the long haul, the importance of structure, consistency & sustainability, mental health & James' coaching philosophy informed through his vast personal expe...

In this episode we discuss the subject of motivation & how much of a part it actually plays in success. Is motivation actually a myth? & if not, what is it & how does it factor? We discuss the importance of discipline, habit, routine, environment & community. Where does willpower fit in? & how you can "make healthy the default"

We are joined for the third time by friend of the show & force of nature Stevie Shanks from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this episode Stevie talks about his recent heart attack & subsequent triple heart bypass (including a specially reinforced rib cage for stone lifting!) his return to drumming & using that as an unconventional rehabilitation method. We also discuss the upcoming 10th Anniversary...

In this episode we discuss the various ways you can progress your training by manipulating a number of training variables, namely - frequency, volume, intensity & density. Firstly we define each term as it relates to training, give some real world examples of how they fit within a training programme then finally, we discuss the order & manner which they should be progressed from a beginners into i...

In this host catch up episode following 4 weeks of guests we discuss the recent Strongfirst Resilient course held at Unique Results, Peter's recent development of Walking Solves - Daily Meditations & the routine James adopted on a recent family holiday & how we can take elements of it even when busier life resumes.

We are joined from just outside NYC, USA by Chris Ryan from the Chris Ryan Fitness app to discuss all things Strength, Longevity & health & fitness for busy people with families & careers. Chris is a bundle of controlled energy & positivity.   We learn about his athletic career as a Division 1 track athlete (800m), his time on NBCs STRONG as one of America's Top 10 trainers, his life now as a 45 y...

In this episode we are joined by all the way from Los Angeles, California by Axay Shah. An avid marathon runner, a passionate poet, and a lover of music. Axay enjoys life to the fullest, & is a very happy person (as you will hear). His secret? He has followed a raw food vegetarian diet for over 16 years & it has transformed his life. At 66 years of age, Axay believes that eating uncooked, plant-ba...

We are joined for the third time by one of our most referenced guests - Steve Bush. Steve has just passed his 6th year since having gastric surgery to change his life & has also just turned 60 years old. Steve updates us on the physical challenges he has set himself for 2026, his experience running the Disney Marathon (and riding a rollercoaster on the way round). Steve also explains how he has de...

We are joined for the first time (hopefully not the last) by Professor Jonathan Sackier - Surgeon, Innovator, Aviator, Health Commentator, Author & cohost of the highly entertaining 'Join the Docs' podcast. This fascinating conversation is as much about life as it is health. We get to know Jonathan's background, medical career, longevity outlook & how, after an incredibly challenging life experien...

Following a listener suggestion Peter & James walk you through how to build a low cost strength training programme at home including which equipment to buy (for £200-£300 total) - what you can buy second hand & what not to. How to structure your programme, which movements & exercises to choose & some ideas of progressions as well. There will be a follow up episode to this where we will outline mor...

We are joined from Newcastle UK by proud 'Geordie' & Natural Bodybuilding Champion Phil Earley.  Phil turns 60 this year & has set himself the modest goal of competing at the Natural Olympia contest this November in Las Vegas USA. We discuss Phil's introduction to strength training back when he was a teenager. His love of Kettlebells. His journey on Paul Mcllroy's Amazing 12 transformation program...

In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss 3 main topics: The recent Britains Strongest Man in Sheffield that Pete attended live (& James watched from France). Lessons from the mountains on the recent Unique Results skiing & snowboarding holiday.  How to calculate your daily protein requirements based on bodyweight & activity levels AND how to hit them consistently.

We are joined for the fourth time by James Breese from Strength Matters & Cricket Matters & discuss his upcoming Cricket injury & performance clinic in Cardiff, Wales. We also hear about James' recent time spent with Gray Cook in the USA & the development of 'The Performance Flywheel' model which covers the 6 components of athlete performance in any skill based sport or training programme.

We are joined by Duncan Moore, founder of 'Let's Get Out' Community Interest Company. His mission is to get more young people outside experiencing the many benefits of spending time in nature. We discuss forestry schools, bushcraft, survival skills & the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as well as some of the established & recognised benefits of being in nature & also some of the interpersonal skills & le...

In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss a simple habit stacking nutrition challenge, James begins to run AGAIN & shares his experience & they discuss a recent short video that went viral & the ways that human beings react to online content & people as they age.

We are joined from Los Angeles USA for a very unique & important episode with a man who has overcome life altering adversity & is now on a mission to help others do the same. William Person was a 10 year veteran of the Team USA Bobsled team & has subsequently developed CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) a brain injury condition experienced by collision sports athletes, military veterans & civi...

Midway through January & following a run of 8 weeks of fantastic guests Pete & James cut through the distraction & clutter of new year, new you media hyperbole & discuss the 5 big rocks that will ACTUALLY help you move the needle & make progress throughout 2026.