The M Word Podcast

Isle of Man Sporting Club is an exciting new IOM sports project run by the community for the community. This bonus episode is taken from a Q&A session the Sporting Club carried out on Facebook LIVE. Membership to the sporting club is now open. Visit here and get involved: https://sportingclubisleofman.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/yn_chied Website: sportingclub.im Twitter: twitter.com/SportingClubIOM FB...

Max Singer is former drug free World powerlifting Champion. Max was an excellent rugby player before turning his hand to powerlifting. Friend of the podcast Sam Murphy helped Max reach his potential by becoming world champion. Max has moved onto trying his hand at other sports that you wouldn’t necessarily think for a 120kg guy. A great inspiration and model to others and shows whatever shape or s...

With no TT 2020 the Manx Solidarity Fund are running a TT course challenge where seven of the Islands cyclists are teamed up with seven local motorbike road racing stars. We chat about the event, get to know each team as they tell us why you should donate to them and also their pride in representing and being part of this wonderful Isle of Man Community. We also play a Question of Sport, sponsored...

Joe Reid moved to the Island at a young age. He was immersed in athletics and during his teenage years he stood out and started to compete for the Island. Attending Cardiff Uni he was surrounded by talented athletes who helped Joe develop further and in 2018 he represented the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games Joe is proud to wear the Manx jersey and is now making a name for himself in a GB je...

Get involved with Foxy's 5k challenge. If you are active or want to get active get involved in running. Visit the following for more info: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-sport/foxys-5k-challenge-aims-to-motivate-local-runners-during-pandemic/ thttp://www.manxharriers.com/2020/05/07/foxys-5km-running-challenge/ Email: Andy Fox andycfox@outlook.com

Gianni Fabrizio provides online coaching and training for the mind and body. He was a swimmer in his teenage years before moving to the gym and having a career in the police force. Gianni then decided to move into online coaching full time which has seen him develop his business over the last 10 plus years. We chat about his career, ethos with clients and discuss protein, CBD, fasting and smashing...

Jack Walton spent his childhood on the Island and got the sports bug in his teenage years. Leaving the island to study sport at university, he returned to work in sports and schools on the Island before moving to the UK to take up a role in the English FA. We chat to Jack about coaching coaches, empowering players and how the vision of the English FA has been rolled out. Fascinating chat with anot...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 17 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolida...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 15 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolida...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 13 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolida...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 12 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolida...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 10 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolida...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 8 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

Paul and the Power of data. Paul spent his childhood on the Island before leaving to Sunderland University. Aspiring to be a coach led Paul to develop his skills at Sunderland Football club and through volunteer work, before moving onto Sunderland City Council. Having watched the movie Money Ball and taken further self education Paul moved into data analytics and data science. We explore how this...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 6 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 5 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 4 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 3 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 2 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley Day 1 We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ManxSolidar...

Paul’s early childhood was all about sport, his parents were heavily involved in Manx sport and therefore a life within sport was always likely for Paul. At the age of 15, Paul signed for Stockport County and was on path for a career in football. After two years progressing with Stockport, circumstances started to change which ultimately lead Paul down another career path. Destructive habits start...

#CV19for19 Mini Podcast - Christian Varley - Preview Show We chat to Christian about his #CV19for19 challenge of running 19 marathons in 19 days for the Manx Solidarity Fund Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christian-Varley-Msr?fbclid=IwAR0CmDLR1POa_cNwtdO1z8_peed_SxXfoQAvv6aclAkODaMtADtVBYTGlEU Follow Manx Solidarity Fund and Christian’s progress Facebook: www.facebook.com/ManxSolid...

Lee Holland is the Island's national coach.  Originally from Liverpool, Lee got into swimming at 14 and being a tall lean kid took to it quickly, gaining recognition quickly and within two years was competing at national level. An opportunity in his early twenties took him into coaching and around 10 years ago got approached to move to the Island to take up the role of national swimming coach. We...

Chris Mitchell fell in love with motorbikes early in his life. As soon as he could afford to buy a bike he purchased one. At the age of 30 an accident changed the trajectory of his life. Losing the use of his left arm he battled back to riding motorbikes. But this time he took it a stage further and started racing short circuits. He then set himself a goal of competing at the world famous mountain...

Mark Robinson is capped by the All Blacks and was ranked among New Zealands top five for almost of all his seven-year career in New Zealand. Mark then moved onto play for Northampton and Wasps. We have an in-depth chat on growing up in New Zealand, the dedication and focus needed to become an All Black, then dive into a career post-rugby, finding an identity and building a stable environment to ra...