Jungle Brothers

I’m joined by Pedro Garcia, long-time Capoeira practitioner and owner of the brand new Jungle Five Dock gym. We discuss the origins of Capoeira, and how Pedro’s experience has been since joining the Jungle Alliance. For the uninitiated, Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of fight, dance, acrobatics and music. These guys can move… And the story behind it is epic.  Foll...

I’m joined by Serge Houhlias to discuss the art of coaching. Serge is a Crossfit coach who holds great respect for his role as a teacher. His musings on coaching are the catalyst for many drawn out conversations between us.  We decided to make it official and press record on this one. You’re welcome. Check out Serge on Instagram Check out the Jungle Alliance

Building your own brand is really hard. We’re joined by Michael Pillon for an honest chat about just how hard the journey can be. Michael is a long time friend and JB, and he’s the creator of Famous Soda Co, a sugar free soda company that’s now stocked in major stores around the world. He shares his journey in building his brand from the ground up and holds nothing back. Enjoy Check out Famous Sod...

SUPPORT OUR SHOW! Give us a 5 star review and share an episode with a friend : ) Pauly and I celebrate the end of the year (told you it was late) in this chat about the upcoming Jungle Alliance plans, the opening of Jungle Five Dock and the epic new development within the JBotany BJJ program!  

Nursing during the Covid onslaught, a battle with cancer, and a move interstate – Chloe has navigated some rough seas. From what started as a few drop ins as an interstate visitor, to staking her claim as full time JB Coach, we dive into her journey and learn more about what drives this powerful young woman   LINKS: Chloe Jungle Alliance Jungle Botany  

When Dylan first rocked up to class my initial thoughts were “this kid’s never gonna make it”… And how wrong I was. From humble tribe member to coach and now gym manager, his journey into a boss-man role here at Jungle Botany has been incredible. We dig into this journey today to find out what and how it all took place. Follow Dylan on Instagram Follow Joey on Instagram Follow the JB Podcast on In...

There’s an art to balancing your gym training with Jiu Jitsu (or whichever sport you play). Understanding the key considerations is the secret to getting the best from both pursuits. Today i’m joined by Charles Allan Price, strength coach to some of the UK’s top international grapplers to discuss this top. Charles has a wealth of knowledge working with athletes at the top of the game, such as Ffio...

If you coach in our gym, the expectations are high. Pauly and I discuss some of the specific things we do at Jungle Botany to produce and foster world class coaches. It wasn’t always this way in – our original Coaches Internship was born out of a need to create JB-worthy coaches, at a time when we were majorly short staffed. Over the years we’ve evolved how we go about finding the right people, ar...

Kyron’s world got flipped when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year. Kyron is the resident Mobility guru here at JB. We all watched as he navigated his cancer journey while showing up regularly at the gym, even when he was wrecked from treatments. This is by no means a recommendation on how anyone else should navigate such a significant and subjective life event – Kyron consid...

The most NOTORIOUS of all JB events is the Christmas Party (people have tried to join the gym just to get themselves a ticket). And this years planning, like all of them, has not been without DRAMA. Luckily though, Paul and Dylan have applied themselves like rabid dogs and sought out solutions. We check in on what’s gone down so far, what the plan is at this stage, and reflect on some of the more...

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Sam grew up in the rough streets of Sydneys Inner City Redfern and Glebe, and like most in that situation, experienced his fair share of crime and trauma. Through his youth, Sam would come to know first hand the inequalities of the Australian legal justice system, and develop a drive to address glaring issues within that system. Sam earned his masters in Criminology, and has worked extensively as...

We’re joined by Renee Lynch, Naturopath and Womens Fertility Specialist, to talk about optimising reproductive health. Renee holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy). In this chat Renee explains how the menstrual cycle can affect women who are training hard in the gym. She also goes into healthy considerations for all women in the gym, not just those who are looking to get pregnant. This w...

Injury comes for us all, and you need someone on your side for when that time comes… Having a trusted therapist is invaluable, but how do you find a good one? And what about the different types of therapist – do you go for a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath, or one of the many other types of specialists out there? I’m joined by Nick Batger, my personal Physiotherapist of many years, to dis...

We dish out our best tips for more gains! Crossfit, outdoors, group classes – however you’re doing your training, following this advice will accelerate your progress. Pauly are I are joined by Jungle Botany Tribesman Cheyne Neighbour, to discuss simple ways you can get more from your training. We go beyond the standard tips around training volume, macros, best exercises etc, to uncover some of the...

I’m joined by Grant Barlow, Jiu jitsu black belt and owner of Synergy Move Nourish and Synergy Jiu Jitsu. We obviously have jiu jitsu and gyms in common, but neither of those topics get a mention today. We dive into a broad ranging chat about using psychedelics, CBD and marijuana use, free will and its place in our lives, dictatorships and more. This was an extremely interesting conversation to ha...

Pauly and I discuss the ins and out of writing your own training program, versus following someone else’s. A conversation which came about since Paul decided he needed his own coach. The second half of this this episode is where I go on an epic rant about the big gym i’ve visited a few times recently. I believe there’s one thing in particular that big commercial gyms do a terrible job of, and we d...

In this episode I talk strength with DJ Murakami, better known as Strongcamps. DJ is famous for lifting random, often obscenely heavy objects in a variety of ways. He trains his bite and his neck, lifts huge stones, shopping trolleys, and barbells in ways you wont see in your typical gym. We dive into DJs training journey, and what led him to the beliefs he has today. We also discuss psychedelics,...

In todays episode Paul and I take a walk down memory lane, to review some of the worst jobs we’ve ever had. We’re talking 23 hours shifts and horrible bosses in the film industry, ill-fitting suits, sales gigs we were grossly unprepared for, and more!  We detail some of the unfulfilling, fascinating, and unique experiences we’ve been lucky enough to have over the years. Please enjoy! Follow the Ju...

I’m joined by Phaon Phipat, teacher, movement enthusiast and creator of the Passive Hang Podcast and Youtube channel. We talk about how Phaon started his podcast, and how it’s led him to expand his own movement perspective. We dive into how his own movement journey has been the catalyst to start a community of his own and become a teacher in his own rite. Listen to the Passive Hang: Itunes Spotify...

Thomas Emerson is the owner and operator of Praksis, a movement-focussed gym in Canberra, Australia. Over the years our gyms have shared coaches and practitioners, though Thomas and I have never met. Meeting for the first time today on the show, we discussed how Thomas built, and now runs his gym. We explore Thomas’ transition from a movement practitioner to a gym owner, and the hurdles he has enc...

Want to become a world class coach? Whether you’re already in the fitness game, or just looking at a potential transition to it – our Coaches Intensive is for you! This 2 day course will teach you the key skillsets you need to become a truly world class coach. Sign up today and use the code JBPODCAST for an exclusive podcast-listeners-only discount SIGN UP HERE   Today we’re joined by Australia’s...

Want to be a world class fitness professional? Our 2-day Coaches Intensive is for any coach (or aspiring one) who wants to set themselves apart from the pack. You’ll learn the key skillsets needed to become a world class coach and build a successful PT business. Click Here To Sign Up Now and get 15% off when you use the code jbpodcast   Rikki Gilbey founded WAW Handplanes, a company which makes ha...

Do you want to be a world class fitness professional? Our 2-day Coaches Intensive is for any coach (or aspiring one) who wants to set themselves apart from the pack. You’ll learn the key skillsets needed to become a world class coach and build a successful PT business. Sign up now and get 15% off when you use the code jbpodcast Today we’re joined by Danny Clayton – Sydney media personality, DJ, un...

Joey and Paul discuss the 5 key principles you need to understand in order to make the greatest gains in bodyweight strength training. Regardless of what level you’re at, having a grasp of these will help you get the best return on your efforts. We cover: What makes bodyweight training so good? Range of motion How to progress (or regress) Time under tension The use of spotting or assistance We hop...