Jungle Brothers

Bodyweight strength is simple and accessible, yet most people will never be able to execute the high level skills that the practice is known for. We’re joined by Nik Golkin, JB Coach and Movement / Calisthenics enthusiast to discuss what it takes to build serious bodyweight skills. We chat about why many fail, what a solid training process looks like, and what you can do to get the most out of you...

Weightlifting is an Olympic sport which requires high levels of speed, power and precision. We’re joined by Jo Taylor,  a competitive weightlifter and Jungle Brothers Head Weightlifting Coach, to chat about the sport. We discuss what makes weightlifting relevant to the everyday human looking to improve their fitness, as well as the most common hurdles encountered when starting out. Follow Jo Tayl...

Action Alexa understands better than anyone that resilience cannot be taught. It can only be forged through experience Alexa Towersey is a sports model, celebrity personal trainer and mental health advocate. Having experienced suicide, death and alcoholism first hand, Alexa knows what hitting rock bottom feels like. Alexa regularly presents for Livin.org and her mission is to help others find supp...

Like any strong community, there are certain events and traditions that solidify bonds within the group And besides our infamous Christmas parties, the next most important event on the JB calendar is The JB Games. In this episode the boys discuss how the games evolved, where they might be headed, and some of the most classic of the event over the years. This episode stands alone however it is also...

Knee injuries are all too common in field and contact sports. And Justin Lang knows more about them than anyone… Justin Lang is an Exercise Physiologist who’s obsessed with finding the most effective method of rehab to get players back onto the field – safely. He takes us through the full spectrum of dealing with injury including surgery, rehabilitation, and what the latest studies are teaching us...

Rings, watches, bands – there are many ways to can track your fitness these days… Having recently gotten a wearable device themselves, Joey and Paul dive into their experience thus far. Is the technology helpful? Is it a little excessive?   What are the pitfalls? A good chat about recovery, tracking and self awareness. Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

Changing direction in life ain’t easy… But for some people, following the standard mould is never an option. We’re joined by old friend Alan Chan, to discuss his journey through life – from growing up in the mean streets of Sydney’s Cabramatta in the late 80’s, to building businesses, a family, and becoming a hunter. Alan runs his own Videography company which is responsible for many of the epic p...

Great storytelling is an essential part of selling an idea and ‘getting people on board’… We’re joined by John Marsh to learn about the importance of storytelling in business and community building. This is a fascinating chat about how such a simple part of our communication can have such profound effects on the people around us. John’s Access Potential Academy helps small business owners find the...

We used to think that our programming was a ‘set it and forget it’ type of a deal. How wrong we were… In this episode we dive back into the chat around how we innovate the programming in our gym. This evolution is central to the growth and development of our Fight – Lift – Move training methodology. We break the process down, zeroing in on some recent changes to our Bodyweight,  Jiu Jitsu, and Li...

The UFC is the world’s pre-eminent Mixed Martial Arts Organisation, and only a handful of humans make it to the big stage… Josh Culibao (8-1-1) is a UFC fighter who hails from South Sydney. We chat with Josh about his journey – from starting martial arts to lose weight and gain confidence, to now chasing the holy grail of combat achievement – a UFC world championship title You can find Josh on ins...

Vaccines are an emotive and divisive topic. And with the imminent Covid19 vaccine rollout this division is only growing… Resident JB medical expert Anand Rajan returns to the show to discuss vaccines and immunity. We dive into some of the awkward questions surrounding the topic, and Anand presents his findings on the key-playing vaccines being rolled out across the globe. Anand doesn’t tell much o...

10,000 push ups, 1,500 pull ups, 42km run, all in 24 hours Sean Clarence completed the above when he set out to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis back in 2019. Since then the Neverrest has grown, with its recent challenge setting out to complete a collective one million push ups. We’re joined by Sean to get the inside scoop on how he’s able to tackle the seemingly impossible. Sean first appeared...

Firas Dirani is a man who’s living life on his own terms… Whether he’s acting, training or connecting with others, Firas brings realness to everything he does. The man is a force of nature. We sit down for a wide ranging chat, covering everything from his recent experience on channel 7’s ‘SAS Australia’ through to his life-altering experience at our 2017 retreat. Listen Below Or on your favourite...

Have you ever made an overzealous new years resolution without giving much thought on how you would honor your commitment? Maybe your resolution isn†t even what you really need or want? Paul and Teora have a jovial chat about setting goals at the turn of the new year Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

  Domestic violence is extremely common in Australia, with the overwhelming majority of victims being female. We†re joined in this episode by Bridget Mottram, of Sydney Women†s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, where she sees the devastating effect of this issue play out on a daily basis. We discuss the reality of the problem and what services are out there for those affected.   Listen...

The Christmas and New Year break is a special time of year. It can also be a perilous one when it comes to food, alcohol and training schedules.  Letting loose and enjoying the good times is important, but it doesn†t mean our training and health have to be completely derailed in the process. In this episode we discuss our top tips for navigating the festive season. Listen Below Or on your favour...

Building an exceptional community is by no means a coincidence…  It†s woven into everything we do here at Jungle Brothers. We realised that this discussion has many avenues to wander down, so we decided to break the conversation up into multiple episodes. In this first instalment we drill into our epic Christmas parties, and how they†ve come to form an essential part of our gym, and the enti...

By the time he turned up at JB, Pavol Sadecky had been wrestling at an elite level for over 20 years.  Born in Slovakia, his school life included two wrestling sessions per day, five days per week. Now one of the newest coaches at Jungle Brothers, he brings his work ethic, skill set and unbeatable smile to the tribe. This was a fascinating conversation about growing up while pursuing athletic grea...

In this episode we lay waste to the commonly held belief that your best years are behind you once you hit your late 30’s. Whether it’s regurgitating social conditioning or just a cop-out – this self-limiting attitude holds many good people back. We make a case for why this attitude is BS and how we can combat it. Enjoy this chat, and let’s do better.

As one of the top bodybuilding and physique prep coaches in the country, Rawdon Dubois knows how to build muscle. In this chat with Joey, Rawdon lays out the simple laws anyone can follow to maximise muscle gain and fat loss. He also shares his views on the culture of bodybuilding and steroid use. Enjoy the gains herein Rawdon is co-host of the  Under The Bar podcast . You can also find him on  in...

In this episode we discuss cardio training and why it isn’t a huge emphasis in our gym.  We identify the downsides of focusing solely on “high intensity workouts” without regard for the other, more important factors of human movement.  A quality chat and an important listen for anyone who likes to ‘bash it out’ at every session.

Persian Yoga is unlike anything you know about ‘Yoga†.  We go on a journey with Kashi Azad into this ancient world of strength and conditioning. This system has been used to develop warriors for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and is now being introduced to the west through the work of men like Kashi. A fascinating, inspiring chat that will make you want to go and get really strong. “Be...

It†s difficult to understand just how much work goes into building supremely high-level bodyweight strength.  We sit down with our resident movement beast, Coach Marko, to discuss his training process. We discuss his progress since he last came on the show, and how he applies himself to a demanding university and training schedule.  Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>

  We believe fight training is integral to developing a strong body and mind. In this episode Joey, Paul and Tee discuss how the combat training in Jungle Brothers takes place and how it benefits the tribe members. They dive into the upcoming Fight Night, where numerous members will be getting their first taste of competition.   Listen Below Or on your favourite podcast player >>