Health Oddity Podcast

We are joined for the first (but not the last) time by Jack Kirby from Essex Podiatry Clinics to talk all things feet, ankles & lower limbs. We discuss the complex natural engineering of the foot, what a healthy foot looks like, how to strengthen your feet, how to care for your feet, how to prevent common foot injuries & problems & why an expensive pair of running shoes or arch supports may NOT be...

We welcome back the endlessly energetic Stevie Shanks to the podcast as he finalises the preparation for the 9th running of 'The Gathering' Donald Dinnie Day in Potarch, Scotland on Sunday 3rd August. We discuss what is in store & look forward to both Pete & James being there this year as well as some 'behind the scenes' news & insider secrets. We also discuss the recent meeting of 'friend of the...

We welcome back Dave Adkins from Principle Physiotherapy to the podcast for a fun & informative episode where we discuss 4 common training related injuries; Lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, knee pain & tennis/golfers elbow. Dave talks about causes, symptoms, management & rehab of each condition in an episode that probably has something applicable for everyone (unfortunately).

We are joined by Jonny Skinner AKA @rockstardaduk - 11 x Kettlebell Sport World Champion, 1 x Team Relay World Champion & 1 x European Champion as well as father & musician. We discuss grassroots Kettlebell Sport. The wide variety of disciplines & avenues open to athletes now. The importance of focus, discipline & going 'all in' if you want to truly excel at an event or pursuit & Jonny's upcoming...

We are joined from Hampshire, England by Ben Glasscock AKA - The Notorious BLG (to some of his friends at least). Ben is an online & in-person Strength Coach at 'Athlete Movement' & a rising star in the world of Strongman. He recently came 5th at Britains Strongest Man & over the next few weeks will be competing at Giants Live shows in the iconic & historic Royal Albert Hall in London & at England...

In this breather episode Peter & James discuss what they've taken away from recent episodes & what they've been working on themselves & with their clients. The Rogue Stoneland documentary, the upcoming Stones 2 film, lifting Sandbags with Terry Hollands & Pete's new biometric tracking ring (as recommended by Dr Nancy Allen in Episode 249) are all covered, as well as the upcoming Health Oddity/Uniq...

We are joined for the 11th time on our 250th Episode by long time 'friend of the show' Dan John from Utah, USA. Dan is one of the most experienced & widely respected Strength Coaches & Strength Authors in the world & in this very personal episode he shares his own journey from Discus Thrower, Olympic Weightlifter & Highland Games athlete to grandfather approaching 70. He talks about his change of...

We are joined Dr Nancy Allen, the medical director of Renaissance Reset for Menopause. Nancy has been a practising NHS GP for the last 25 years & is a proud member of the Royal College of General Practitioners & the British Menopause Society. Nancy's career has been dedicated to supporting women through every stage of their health journey, particularly during the transformative phase of menopause....

We are joined from London, England by Sally Moss, owner & founder of Strength Ambassadors. A gym which focusses on teaching, coaching & building strength through Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting & Strongman training. We discuss the importance of Strength for all, especially women, the changing landscape of strength training over the last 20 years & the wisdom & benefit in getting stronger as an...

We are joined from Kendal in The Lake District, England by Vicki Farrington a former member of the MET Police turned Sports Therapist, Strength Coach & Ultra Endurance Cyclist.   We talk about open water swimming, fell running, mountain biking & Vicki's recent conquering of the Mega Mallorca 312 challenge! We also discuss the stark change of lifestyle moving from London in a highly pressurised & s...

Pete & James recap 7 weeks of fantastic guests & pick up some of the themes & conversations that have sparked thoughts & discussions within our businesses. Staying grounded & anchored through times of stress & turmoil & what it REALLY means to find a deep connection to movement, exercise & our physical being are among the topics discussed.

We are joined by a legendary figure of UK (& World) Strongman from Kent in England - Mr Terry Hollands AKA Big Tel. Terry is one of Britain's best known & most successful strongmen. He competed at the Worlds Strongest Man 15 times, reached the final on 9 consecutive occasions & podiumed twice. We discuss the current Strongman scene, the upcoming 2025 Worlds Strongest Man in USA. Terry's sporting b...

We are joined by Elise Laura Ball from Bristol in Somerset, England for an open & raw conversation about Ballet, professional dancing, body image, eating disorders, alcohol & recovery. Elise is a Strongfirst Elite trainer, Kettlebell & Strength Coach & a Ballet teacher who now focuses on teaching Ballet to adults & passing on her love of dancing without the pressure & pain from her past.

We are joined for the first time live from Greece. David Amerland's new book 'Built to Last - How to get stronger, healthier & happier at every stage of life.' Is NOT your standard health & fitness manual & David is certainly NOT your standard health & fitness expert. At 60 years of age his understanding of 'why we do what we do' is vast & is informed by a diverse professional & educational backgr...

We are joined from California USA by 78 year old State Record Holding Powerlifter (& Pickleball enthusiast) Mike Tiktinsky. Mike took up strength training after he fought Prostate Cancer at 58. In his words he "wanted to get strong for whatever life was going to throw at him." Since then, he has undergone (& recovered from) two total knee replacements AND a heart attack. This is an uplifting & ins...

We are joined all the way from Texas USA by Andrew Burton. Winner of the Arnold Pro/Am Strongman 2025, 3rd Place at the Magnus Classic 2024 in Iceland & Winner of the Worlds Strongest Firefighter 2023! We learn about Andrew's Powerlifting background, his varied jobs on leaving education (including working in a butter factory) training to become a paramedic & firefighter & how he manages to juggle...

"I'm sorry Mr & Mrs Linnett. Your son has spina bifida. He'll never be able to walk, or father children or live a normal life." This is what Pete Linnett's parents were told by the doctor shortly after his birth. On this episode we talk about taking the 'dis' out of disability & living life to its fullest, defying expectations & breaking records along the way. Pete is a 4 x World Bench Champion, 4...

We are joined by returning guest Jemma Wesson from Stronger Women Academy (formerly The Unit) in Teeside. We last talked to Jemma back on episode 92, nearly 3 years ago about Bodybuilding, CrossFit & Functional Strength. On this episode we discuss empowering women over 40 through strength training, community & education. We talk about the different dynamics of training women vs men & how many outd...

Pete & James have a reflective episode discussing Oli Mell's recent Kettlebell Sport Workshop at Unique Results (& being featured in Men's Health magazine) & the concepts of setting STANDARDS rather than goals, having BUMPERS rather than rigid requirements & how you can consciously use FRICTION to make behaviours you want to promote easier & those you want to avoid more awkward.

We are joined by first time guest, The Dark Horse; Paddy Haynes part of the new wave of Strongman athletes breaking through onto the world stage from the UK. Paddy is an Athlete & Performance Coach & the owner of Haynes Strength. He grew up (& still lives) on a farm in Oxfordshire & discusses how the work ethic & required manual work forged strength & resilience from a young age. We talk about ath...

Pete & James catch up for the first time in 2025 after a 9 week run of guests. They cover James' revelation that getting heavier & stronger doesn't necessarily transfer to an optimal snowboarding experience. Pete's recent group talk on why 'Walking Solves', upcoming UK workshops with Pavel Macek & Chloe Brennan & what they've both learned so far from guests in 2025.

We are joined from Prague by first time guest Pavel Macek for this special double episode. Pavel is a Strongfirst Master Certified Instructor, a lifelong Martial Artist, Coach, Author, Strength Historian & cat lover. We cover much ground (hence the double episode). Strength, resilience, psychology, meditation, stoicism, philosophy, morning routines & productivity. We also discuss Pavel's upcoming...

We are joined from Prague by first time guest Pavel Macek for this special double episode. Pavel is a Strongfirst Master Certified Instructor, a lifelong Martial Artist, Coach, Author, Strength Historian & cat lover. We cover much ground (hence the double episode). Strength, resilience, psychology, meditation, stoicism, philosophy, morning routines & productivity. We also discuss Pavel's upcoming...

We are joined this week by first time guest & possibly the STRONGEST person pound for pound we've ever had on the show, Chloe Brennan. Chloe is the Founder & Coach @holisticstrengthcoaching she is World & European Strongwoman Champion in the Under 73kg class, she is a Strongman commentator & one of only a handful of women worldwide to lift the famous Dinnie Stones in Scotland. We discuss Chloe's a...

We are joined by Sean Cole; former Physical Trainer in the Royal Navy, owner of SC Vital Fitness & Co-Director of Balance Wellness Club (both in Portsmouth, UK) & mentor to Gym Owners & Personal Trainers. We discuss Sean's time in the Navy & his transition back into civilian life. His journey as a business owner & his own health & fitness path. We also talk about alcohol, the physical & emotional...