Jungle Brothers

Whether it’s your first push up, pull up or muscle up – setting and chasing training goals is a key success tool in your training journey.  Joey chats with Will Grant, owner of Ghetto Movement in Wollongong, about his journey to mastering the One Arm Handstand. They dive into the reality of chasing lofty training goals, managing fluctuating motivation, and how to reconcile time spent training and...

Teora returns to the show and the boys catch up for a few drinks! Since Tee has headed north, and Joey has stopped working in the gym, the work situation for the Jungle Brothers has changed. The boys catch up on Tee’s northwards adventure, including details about his soon-to-open Jungle Ballina. They also open up about whats its been like to transition into new working roles with one other. Enjoy...

Steroids, and performance enhancing substances are a part of our culture. You can see them in action from elite sports all the way down to your local weights room… We’re joined by Rawdon Dubois, one of the top Physique Prep coaches in the country, to discuss the culture of performance enhancing substances. Rawdon has personal experience using testosterone as well as having worked with numerous “ju...

Steroids, and performance enhancing substances are a part of our culture. You can see them in action from elite sports all the way down to your local weights room… We’re joined by Rawdon Dubois, one of the top Physique Prep coaches in the country, to discuss the culture of performance enhancing substances. Rawdon has personal experience using testosterone as well as having worked with numerous “ju...

Steroids, and performance enhancing substances are a part of our culture. You can see them in action from elite sports all the way down to your local weights room… We’re joined by Rawdon Dubois, one of the top Physique Prep coaches in the country, to discuss the culture of performance enhancing substances. Rawdon has personal experience using testosterone as well as having worked with numerous “ju...

Writing blogs, shooting content, telling stories – being creative goes hand in hand with running a business Ben Lawrence is a Writer, Photographer and Director. He’s received international acclaim for his most recent feature films: Ghosthunter 2018, and  Hearts and Bones 2019, as well as Ithaka which is set for release later this year. We talk to Ben about building a career based on creativity. We...

Whether it’s your sport, travel or just dropping in at a friends house – many of us are feeling the effects of movement restrictions right now… Joey is joined by Adam Childs of Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and JT of Bulletproof For BJJ, and Head coach of Jungle Brothers Jiu Jitsu, to discuss their experience not being able to train BJJ. More than just 3 guys having a whinge, this is a quality chat about so...

A virus wreaking havoc across the globe, and access to an abundance of information not before seen – this is a crossroads the world is encountering for the first time in human history.  Dr Anand Rajan is a practicing Anaesthetist working out or RPA and Bankstown hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He’s not an immunologist or a virologist. However as a medical professional, and someone who is passionat...

A black belt in BJJ and a red belt in Wing Chun, Andrew Nerlich can call himself a martial artist.  At 66 years of age, he still trains regularly in both arts and while semi-retired, continues to further his knowledge base as a Software Developer. Andrew takes us through his extensive martial arts journey and discusses the influential characters that have been a part of it. He reveals how having a...

Gym closed? Here’s how to get a good workout without all the gear… Options are limited when you’re forced to train outdoors for a stint. In this episode Joey and Paul talk through the strategies they use on a daily basis to make their park workouts as tough as any other session. If your training situation seems sub-par right now, this one will arm you with the tools to make your workouts great aga...

Raising a family while pursuing business ambitions is a not a challenge taken on lightly… Parenting, and building your own business – is tough. As a young mother, former gym owner and now, creator of Mumli app, Mel Corlett is well versed in juggling these big roles . Mel discusses her journey through motherhood and entrepreneurialism, and how she navigates other peoples expectations, self-confiden...

How lessons from a past life in the movie game has helped the boys run a fitness business Joey and Paul dive into some of the unique experiences they had working in the film industry, and how it’s helped them run the gym. From having to make the impossible happen on set, to working extremely long hours in a close-knit team. A few good stories and a lot of quality takeaways for anyone in small busi...

Strength training for women is still largely misunderstood in our culture.  We’re joined by Lex Towersey, aka Action Alexa, to talk about the misconceptions surrounding women and strength training. She discusses the benefits, and the perspective she takes when introducing strength work to her athletes. Lex is an accomplished strength coach, author, model and mental health advocate. She speaks regu...

Sore shoulders and angry lower backs are just a couple of the common issues gym goers will experience… Jarrod Thatcher, ART Specialist, joins Joey for a chat about his approach to addressing these common issues. Jarrod takes us through his process – from how the issues come about in the first place, to the most common recommendations and exercises he gives when treating them.  Connect with Jarrod...

For us fairer weather types, Winter is a notoriously challenging time to stay consistent with training… Joey, Paul and Dylan have a chat around the factors that make it just that little bit harder to get to the gym during Winter. They discuss their keys to success that you can apply in your training, covering: accountability, training buddies, following a program and habits.  Listen Below Or on yo...

For us fairer weather types, Winter is a notoriously challenging time to stay consistent with training… Joey, Paul and Dylan have a chat around the factors that make it just that little bit harder to get to the gym during Winter. They discuss their keys to success that you can apply in your training, covering: accountability, training buddies, following a program and habits.  Listen Below Or on yo...

There’s a lot of moving parts right now… With Tee getting settled up north and Pauly taking the helm at the gym, catch ups have been few and far between. Joey and Paul take a moment to check in on where things are at with the Jungle Alliance and Joeys recent weight cut.  Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

There’s a lot of moving parts right now… With Tee getting settled up north and Pauly taking the helm at the gym, catch ups have been few and far between. Joey and Paul take a moment to check in on where things are at with the Jungle Alliance and Joeys recent weight cut.  Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

Chasing your dreams takes courage and grit  Coach Tima joins us on the show to share her story. Raised between France and Morocco, Tima chose to live life on her own terms from early on. We dive into the journey and make stops along the way to understand what makes her tick. Inspiring stuff from a woman who’s carving her own path.  Connect with Tima:  Instagram | Website Listen Below Or on your fa...

If you want to get the most out of your training, it’s imperative to have your nutrition on point.  We’re joined by Nutrition Coach Kieren Lefevre, to discuss his top nutrition guidelines for losing fat, gaining muscle and optimising performance. He breaks down the key concepts he utilises when designing nutrition plans for his clients. Have your notepad and pen ready for this one. Connect with Ki...

  Working as a PT seems swish, right? The reality is much different… The statistics show the vast majority of Personal Trainers will not survive beyond 18 months. In this episode we review what the journey has been like for us. We identify the key pitfalls and what measures we’ve taken to overcome them.   Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>  

From how to handle stressful situations, to building self-confidence – training BJJ teaches us something special… We’re joined by JB Head BJJ Coach – JT – to talk about the beginners path through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Joey, Paul and JT all have extensive experience in BJJ and share some epic tales of how it’s helped them in their lives.  Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

The Fitness Industry has undergone some huge changes over the years… We’re joined by 2020 Member Of The Year recipients and OG tribe-members: Doris, Elaine and Alison. These women have all been in the fitness game for some time. They’ve seen trends come and go, attitudes change and values shift. This was an enjoyable chat with three incredible ladies of the JB tribe. Listen Below Or on your favour...

“Carve your own path” – a mantra that we’ve always held close to our hearts. From day one we wanted to create something that would have a truly profound impact on the fitness industry, and humanity as a whole. In this episode we detail the next frontier for the Jungle Brothers movement and how we intend to help more people than ever before. Welcome to the Jungle Alliance. Listen Below Or on your f...

They say that getting into business with your mates is never a good idea. Joey and Tee talk about the reality of running a business with your two best mates and how they address the tension and conflict that inevitably arise. Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>